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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Wolf Bride is a book that I have been meaning to get to. I remember when this book was released, (crazy it’s almost been ten years, it doesn’t feel that old at all) but this book and this series were a big deal. I believe this is when the movies for Fifty Shades were coming out, so the whole sexier historicals were a big thing back then. I wouldn’t exactly call these erotic historicals or even BDSM related at all, but in comparison to historical steam back then, I can see why they were labeled super high steam. However, reading this now, yeah these books were steamier than I normally find in historical’s but not crazy heat, just what you find in most books these days. I will say that I was hooked by this story, and it’s been months since a historical has grabbed my attention like this and I was so in for this one, and the trope of an arranged marriage probably aided that, and the unique set up of the Tudor era. If you are looking for something super engaging, set in a unique era, I can’t recommend this one enough.
Summary
Eloise Tyrell, is a lady of the court, she is a lady maid to Queen Anne and enjoys her time in court. Her father sent her here, and even though there are advantages and disadvantages in court with all the secrets and wanting to protect the Queen in those secrets. When her father arranges a marriage with Lord Wolf, she is stunned when she discovers the intimidating and domineering man she is to be married to, was once the boy she fell in love with as a girl. When he catches her in a kiss with another man, mistrust between them grow. But once they are married, Eloise is determined to make this marriage work, no matter how challenging Wolf might make it for her. At first, it seems like their marriage is just for the alliance, but soon passion rises between them and an abiding love grows. But there are political games happening and Wolf and Eloise will be caught in the middle of them. They will have to choose whom they have trust in and if their love is strong enough to last through it all…
What I Loved
I ended up so in love with this one here, and I am so happy that I did. I was really interested to see where this story would go and it definitely went in a way that I never expected. But this is what I love about Tudor era historicals because at the end of the day, you will get plenty of twists that you don’t see coming. This book is set around the time of Anne Boleyn and her unfortunate demise and yes we definitely see the scene of the beheading which was so fascinating as a lover of history. Most of us know the heartbreaking story of Queen Anne but I really felt like Elizabeth Moss handled these historical moments so well without being too heavy on the historical facts. She implemented it into the romance in a solid balanced way. I will say that the romance itself was super sexy and I really liked that. I am not used to historicals having heavier sex scenes, but I really enjoyed the style in which this one was written. It’s not erotic romance, just steamier scenes. I enjoyed both characters, I just wanted them to make their relationship work. For the majority of the book I was going to five rate this book, however, toward the end, there were lots of secrets and mistrust that grew that I didn’t care for too much and affected my enjoyment of the story as a whole. But I will say that the story is still an impressionable one and I can’t wait to read the other two books in the series. This book has gotten me back into historical reading and it had such a rich tone to the writing. The plot of the story was fascinating, Elizabeth Moss puts her own spin on the historical tale, but is fleshed with the romance quite well. The pacing is steady and engaging, and I found I was so fascinated with how it kept me wanting to read and not put it down.
What I Struggled With
I really struggled with the third act of the story, I don’t think many people will, I just struggled with some of the plot developments that occur between the couple.
The Narration
I really enjoyed this narrator, I am picky about narrators for historicals as some of them turn me off but this one really drew me into the story and I loved the way she handled the tones of the characters and implemented the story as a whole. This definitely won’t be the last time that I listen to this narrator because I was very impressed, as the narrator just kept me wanting to get back to the story.
Overall View
I found Wolf Bride to be a stunning portrayal of a romance. It’s rich in history, authentic without being heavy, sensually portrayed in intimacy, and vibrant in the emotion that delivers in every way!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Wolf Bride is a book that I have been meaning to get to. I remember when this book was released, (crazy it’s almost been ten years, it doesn’t feel that old at all) but this book and this series were a big deal. I believe this is when the movies for Fifty Shades were coming out, so the whole sexier historicals were a big thing back then. I wouldn’t exactly call these erotic historicals or even BDSM related at all, but in comparison to historical steam back then, I can see why they were labeled super high steam. However, reading this now, yeah these books were steamier than I normally find in historical’s but not crazy heat, just what you find in most books these days. I will say that I was hooked by this story, and it’s been months since a historical has grabbed my attention like this and I was so in for this one, and the trope of an arranged marriage probably aided that, and the unique set up of the Tudor era. If you are looking for something super engaging, set in a unique era, I can’t recommend this one enough.
Summary
Eloise Tyrell, is a lady of the court, she is a lady maid to Queen Anne and enjoys her time in court. Her father sent her here, and even though there are advantages and disadvantages in court with all the secrets and wanting to protect the Queen in those secrets. When her father arranges a marriage with Lord Wolf, she is stunned when she discovers the intimidating and domineering man she is to be married to, was once the boy she fell in love with as a girl. When he catches her in a kiss with another man, mistrust between them grow. But once they are married, Eloise is determined to make this marriage work, no matter how challenging Wolf might make it for her. At first, it seems like their marriage is just for the alliance, but soon passion rises between them and an abiding love grows. But there are political games happening and Wolf and Eloise will be caught in the middle of them. They will have to choose whom they have trust in and if their love is strong enough to last through it all…
What I Loved
I ended up so in love with this one here, and I am so happy that I did. I was really interested to see where this story would go and it definitely went in a way that I never expected. But this is what I love about Tudor era historicals because at the end of the day, you will get plenty of twists that you don’t see coming. This book is set around the time of Anne Boleyn and her unfortunate demise and yes we definitely see the scene of the beheading which was so fascinating as a lover of history. Most of us know the heartbreaking story of Queen Anne but I really felt like Elizabeth Moss handled these historical moments so well without being too heavy on the historical facts. She implemented it into the romance in a solid balanced way. I will say that the romance itself was super sexy and I really liked that. I am not used to historicals having heavier sex scenes, but I really enjoyed the style in which this one was written. It’s not erotic romance, just steamier scenes. I enjoyed both characters, I just wanted them to make their relationship work. For the majority of the book I was going to five rate this book, however, toward the end, there were lots of secrets and mistrust that grew that I didn’t care for too much and affected my enjoyment of the story as a whole. But I will say that the story is still an impressionable one and I can’t wait to read the other two books in the series. This book has gotten me back into historical reading and it had such a rich tone to the writing. The plot of the story was fascinating, Elizabeth Moss puts her own spin on the historical tale, but is fleshed with the romance quite well. The pacing is steady and engaging, and I found I was so fascinated with how it kept me wanting to read and not put it down.
What I Struggled With
I really struggled with the third act of the story, I don’t think many people will, I just struggled with some of the plot developments that occur between the couple.
The Narration
I really enjoyed this narrator, I am picky about narrators for historicals as some of them turn me off but this one really drew me into the story and I loved the way she handled the tones of the characters and implemented the story as a whole. This definitely won’t be the last time that I listen to this narrator because I was very impressed, as the narrator just kept me wanting to get back to the story.
Overall View
I found Wolf Bride to be a stunning portrayal of a romance. It’s rich in history, authentic without being heavy, sensually portrayed in intimacy, and vibrant in the emotion that delivers in every way!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Devil of Dublin is a book that I have been seeing all over the bookish community but most especially on instragram. I have to say that I have been wanting to read this one, but I wanted to wait on some reviews. After seeing some high ratings from readers I trust I decided to pick this one up and I am so thrilled that I did. I will be honest, I didn’t know quite what to expect, because I didn’t want to be spoiled too much on this book. I did check out the trigger warnings just so I knew what it would contain and it has a LOT of trigger warnings, the author was super detailed in that. I do like that this one was a standalone, it didn’t need to be a series. This is a dark romance but I do think its bordeline in some respects, so it will work for many contemporary romance readers. Also plus side, it has similiar plot developments as “Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne” so if you are a fan of that book, then this book will most definitely work for you! I guarantee it.
Summary
The story sets off with our hero and heroine, Darby and Kellen. Darby first comes to Ireland when she is a child to meet her grandfather and for the funeral of her grandmother, when going into the forest to meet fairies she meets a young boy who is injured and she offers him kindness and food. Every year she comes to Ireland and their friendship builds into young deep love. But when Darby loses her mother, and she hears of Kellen dying, she gets lost in her adult life, and suffers various forms of abuse and trauma. When she returns to Ireland years later, she and Kellen are able to reunite and connect and find their way past the hurts and the pain and the loss and rekindle the spark that had always been beneath the surface. But they are adults now, and Kellen is an enforcer for the Mafia and it might not be so easy as leaving that life and embracing his life with Darby. But together and with a spark of magic…..they cling to their love and fight for their relationship…..
What I Loved
I have to say that I didn’t know quite what I was getting myself into while reading this one. I will be honest in that I dearly loved this book and I couldn’t put this one down. This is one of those books that you won’t be able to, it will keep you hooked from beginning to end. So fair warning, try not to start it late at night like I did or you will lose sleep because I guarantee you this romance will just endear you immediately. I was so charmed by the romance. And it is just like the Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne, it’s not exactly like that story, but they do have similar plot lines. I was so endeared by these two. And as brownie points, there was minimal inner conflict, and the focus of the book was more on the external conflict of the story and the character’s growth. I adore both Darby and Kellen, they both come from painful pasts when they reach adulthood. In the beginning of their relationship, Kellen is the one hurt and emotionally damaged. But Darby just sees a young boy in need of laughter and of a friend. She doesn’t care that the town calls him a “demon” or that he doesn’t have parents anymore, she just accepts him for him and nothing else matters. As they grow up together, we see that the friendship that was forged only gets stronger. What I dearly loved was that as adults they embrace each other and don’t fight it. They just embrace it instantly even though they both have suffered pain, they also are stronger together than they are apart. The third act of the story was pretty phenomenal and intense. If you are a fan of suspense, then you definitely need to pick this one up as well. I also enjoyed the unique take on the mafia element. If you are a fan of mafia, then this will NOT be what you expect. I went into this one expecting it to be a regular mafia themed romance, but yeah it was different and I enjoyed the journey that this author takes us on here. And the last element of the story that I want to mention, is how atmospheric this story is. If you love exotic locales, there is nothing more exotic than the greenery of Ireland and the rich land it is. The author really cultivated these aspects of the story so well and I was entranced from beginning to end. It has a hint of magic that is portrayed, and everything I mentioned here makes a great combo for reading for this time of year!
What I Struggled With
The ending was a bit confusing in some ways, its hard to explain without spoiling, it just didn’t make sure where they end up in the end in their HEA. Those who have read the book will understand.
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
I was no longer human or demon or even fucking breathing. I was simply hers—mind, body, and cursed black soul.
First Impressions
Devil of Dublin is a book that I have been seeing all over the bookish community but most especially on instragram. I have to say that I have been wanting to read this one, but I wanted to wait on some reviews. After seeing some high ratings from readers I trust I decided to pick this one up and I am so thrilled that I did. I will be honest, I didn’t know quite what to expect, because I didn’t want to be spoiled too much on this book. I did check out the trigger warnings just so I knew what it would contain and it has a LOT of trigger warnings, the author was super detailed in that. I do like that this one was a standalone, it didn’t need to be a series. This is a dark romance but I do think its bordeline in some respects, so it will work for many contemporary romance readers. Also plus side, it has similiar plot developments as “Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne” so if you are a fan of that book, then this book will most definitely work for you! I guarantee it.
I want—all I’ve ever wanted—is for you to look at me the way you’re lookin’ at me now.
Summary
The story sets off with our hero and heroine, Darby and Kellen. Darby first comes to Ireland when she is a child to meet her grandfather and for the funeral of her grandmother, when going into the forest to meet fairies she meets a young boy who is injured and she offers him kindness and food. Every year she comes to Ireland and their friendship builds into young deep love. But when Darby loses her mother, and she hears of Kellen dying, she gets lost in her adult life, and suffers various forms of abuse and trauma. When she returns to Ireland years later, she and Kellen are able to reunite and connect and find their way past the hurts and the pain and the loss and rekindle the spark that had always been beneath the surface. But they are adults now, and Kellen is an enforcer for the Mafia and it might not be so easy as leaving that life and embracing his life with Darby. But together and with a spark of magic…..they cling to their love and fight for their relationship…..
Grandpa says I should stay away from you ’cause your daddy is the Devil, but I don’t care about that. He say’s my daddy is a son of a bitch, but you’ll still play with me, right?
What I Loved
I have to say that I didn’t know quite what I was getting myself into while reading this one. I will be honest in that I dearly loved this book and I couldn’t put this one down. This is one of those books that you won’t be able to, it will keep you hooked from beginning to end. So fair warning, try not to start it late at night like I did or you will lose sleep because I guarantee you this romance will just endear you immediately. I was so charmed by the romance. And it is just like the Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne, it’s not exactly like that story, but they do have similar plot lines. I was so endeared by these two. And as brownie points, there was minimal inner conflict, and the focus of the book was more on the external conflict of the story and the character’s growth. I adore both Darby and Kellen, they both come from painful pasts when they reach adulthood. In the beginning of their relationship, Kellen is the one hurt and emotionally damaged. But Darby just sees a young boy in need of laughter and of a friend. She doesn’t care that the town calls him a “demon” or that he doesn’t have parents anymore, she just accepts him for him and nothing else matters. As they grow up together, we see that the friendship that was forged only gets stronger. What I dearly loved was that as adults they embrace each other and don’t fight it. They just embrace it instantly even though they both have suffered pain, they also are stronger together than they are apart. The third act of the story was pretty phenomenal and intense. If you are a fan of suspense, then you definitely need to pick this one up as well. I also enjoyed the unique take on the mafia element. If you are a fan of mafia, then this will NOT be what you expect. I went into this one expecting it to be a regular mafia themed romance, but yeah it was different and I enjoyed the journey that this author takes us on here. And the last element of the story that I want to mention, is how atmospheric this story is. If you love exotic locales, there is nothing more exotic than the greenery of Ireland and the rich land it is. The author really cultivated these aspects of the story so well and I was entranced from beginning to end. It has a hint of magic that is portrayed, and everything I mentioned here makes a great combo for reading for this time of year!
All I’d wanted since I was fourteen years old was to hold Darby Collins in my arms again. Feel her hand on my shoulder, her smiling lips on my neck. She’d been my everuything. My entire world. She was the only person of the planet who hadn’t treated me like shite. The only one I could relax around enough to speak. The only one I’d trusted enough to touch.
What I Struggled With
The ending was a bit confusing in some ways, its hard to explain without spoiling, it just didn’t make sure where they end up in the end in their HEA. Those who have read the book will understand.
Let Me Show You is the third installment in the McClain Brothers series and I was super excited to return to this series as I had really had a fun time with this series. I have to say that this narrator duo is fabulous, I just love how well they narrate romance together and they do a gravitating vibe for these books. So I definitely recommend reading these in audio. This is where we get one of the twin brothers of the family and their story and I enjoyed it so dearly. Its a very low angst sweet romance. There wasn't that much drama like I was expecting considering how much drama was in the previous two books. I did find this one to be a great palette cleanser though. If you are looking for something more low key, than I definitely recommend grabbing this one. It didn't quite make it to a five star, but it was still a super solid read at 4 stars. I enjoyed this dynamic and that they both have acting careers. I am really enjoying this author's writing. I have found that many diverse romance these days tend to be so "agenda or politically" driven. But NOT this author. While there are subtle references, you can barely notice it and I respect that. I just want a good romance without all the other stuff and this author does it so well. She does handle the "black culture" in top notch form. There is a natural feeling to the story, the mix of dialogue and character growth that feels relatable. You can easily connect with these characters and I can't recommend this series enough.
Filthy Crown was such a spectacular read and I have been wanting to read this author for quite some time. I found her through Instagram, and she shares many of my political views and SUPER vocal about it and not many authors that share these views are vocal. But she is so courageous and brave about it. So I wanted to support her and want to read ALL of her books. I do plan on it. This was my first book from her and I absolutely adored it. It does have some taboo topics, so if you don't like taboo, then I don't recommend it. It does deal with aspects of age gap, step family connections and the age of the heroine being 17. So go into this story, knowing that and it will be a good experience for you.
I was immediately pulled into the story, and I just couldn't put it down. This was such a fast and quic, romance, which I respect because many books for me are just so slow these days for me. But NOT this author, and I can't tell you how happy it makes me to find an author that can engage me so well. I really enjoyed this story as a whole and it does deal with some challenging aspects to it. I really respect that so much. There was such a level of intensity to the vibe of the romance, and you become so captivated by these moments between the hero and the heroine. There is definitely strong levels of taboo, but I felt like the author really handled these aspects well and the setting of Texas probably helped a bit too. Even though the underage thing can trigger me at times, this one didn't. Eleanor Aldrick handled these just right. There is a strong sense of family connection in this book and I was so drawn into this group and this world having each other's back. It does also deal with some heavy topics of trauma, PTSD and abuse as the heroine was rescued when her mother was brutally murdered in front of her and her young siblings by a cartel. The ending of the story??!! I did NOT expect that at all. haha The author really blew me away with that one and to get the big reveal at the end was so endearing. This author definitely had me in all of my feels from beginning to end with this.
I really found that this story worked for me in many ways. It's not quite a five-star read, I think some of the taboos I just wasn't in quite the best mood for which detracted a bit from my full enjoyment. I think if I had done more research, I might have been better prepared. However, I didn't listen to my best advice and do my due diligence on it. I will say that this won't be my last book from this author. I definitely plan on reading her whole backlist and I can't wait for what is ahead.
Overall I found Filthy Crown to be an intense, edgy-filled romance to curl your toes and tug at the deep emotions and evoke powerful reactions that make you want to cheer this couple on from beginning to end! UTTERLY STUNNING!
I was immediately pulled into the story, and I just couldn't put it down. This was such a fast and quic, romance, which I respect because many books for me are just so slow these days for me. But NOT this author, and I can't tell you how happy it makes me to find an author that can engage me so well. I really enjoyed this story as a whole and it does deal with some challenging aspects to it. I really respect that so much. There was such a level of intensity to the vibe of the romance, and you become so captivated by these moments between the hero and the heroine. There is definitely strong levels of taboo, but I felt like the author really handled these aspects well and the setting of Texas probably helped a bit too. Even though the underage thing can trigger me at times, this one didn't. Eleanor Aldrick handled these just right. There is a strong sense of family connection in this book and I was so drawn into this group and this world having each other's back. It does also deal with some heavy topics of trauma, PTSD and abuse as the heroine was rescued when her mother was brutally murdered in front of her and her young siblings by a cartel. The ending of the story??!! I did NOT expect that at all. haha The author really blew me away with that one and to get the big reveal at the end was so endearing. This author definitely had me in all of my feels from beginning to end with this.
I really found that this story worked for me in many ways. It's not quite a five-star read, I think some of the taboos I just wasn't in quite the best mood for which detracted a bit from my full enjoyment. I think if I had done more research, I might have been better prepared. However, I didn't listen to my best advice and do my due diligence on it. I will say that this won't be my last book from this author. I definitely plan on reading her whole backlist and I can't wait for what is ahead.
Overall I found Filthy Crown to be an intense, edgy-filled romance to curl your toes and tug at the deep emotions and evoke powerful reactions that make you want to cheer this couple on from beginning to end! UTTERLY STUNNING!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Rock Chick Rescue was such an astounding romance to read, and man this book was simply packed with so much romantic goodness you might just have a stroke. What I do love about this book was how unique the plot was while having the voice of Kristen Ashley and her delicious alpha males. I admire Kristen Ashley’s writing, its always so easy to get into and gives me such good feels. Rock Chick Rescue is a story that you can get on board with and cheer on these characters on their journey to happy endings.
Jet MacAlister has had to take the world on her shoulders, her father has been practically non existent except for the few times he decides to drop by and say hi but he never stays around very long. Jet’s mother has recently suffered a stroke, and so Jet had to give up her bank job to be a waitress at a stripper club and work part time at a coffee/book shop in Denver. She begins to make a whole passal of friends at the book/coffee shop that prove to have her back including one man that is beyond gorgeous and even though its obvious that he is interested, Jet doesn’t believe that she has the looks to match him or would be good enough. Her life isn’t smooth sailing. But when a stranger pulls a knife to her throat with her father being the one they are hunting, she knows that her life is only going to get crazier. She always thought she led a dull boring life, but once she met Eddie Chavez her world turned upside down and she doesn’t know how to deal with this alpha male that only wants her and she doesn’t understand why he would want her. But Eddie is determined to protect this woman and nothing will stand in his way and soon emotions and love gets tangled in the mix….
Rock Chick Rescue is a story that you can definitely fall in love with. I had a blast with this book here and it was simply superb in just about every way. I will admit that I wasn’t a big fan of the ending, it just didn’t have that happy ever after ending that I expect especially from a KA book. However, I enjoyed everything else about this story. I found myself relating to the heroine in many ways. You see how she does have doubts about herself and I believe that many people can relate to that. She is a hard worker, dedicated to her family and will do anything to protect them. I loved her dedication and willing to do jobs she hates just so she can pay the bills that she needs to. Now our hero, he is one badass alpha male and such a hoot to read. I have to say that I simply adored his character in many ways. He is protective and a typical Kristen Ashley alpha male, so stubborn and likes to have his own way. He sees Jet as the woman she truly is and finds her entertaining and full of life and I love that he never gives up on her even when she gets way too stubborn at times. Jet has a hard time of letting go because she has had to be in charge for so many years she doesn’t know any other way. But Eddie isn’t afraid of a challenge and Jet definitely tests his patience at times but I love how devoted Eddie is to Jet. He adores her and his personality just leaves the reader laughing upside and down. This book could be so outrageous at times and boy JET is CRAZY at times. I mean really, some of her stunts is out of this world---you would never think would actually happen and will leave you with bursts of laughter and it was so fun seeing Jet come out of her shell and discover her own way and who she really is when she isn’t killing herself with work and actually living life.
Overall I found Rock Chick Rescue to be an well written romance with plenty of kick ass moments, it’s a story that is bound to leave you with unexpected bursts of laughter, crazy stunts, enchanting characters and a story to captivate!!!
Rock Chick Rescue was such an astounding romance to read, and man this book was simply packed with so much romantic goodness you might just have a stroke. What I do love about this book was how unique the plot was while having the voice of Kristen Ashley and her delicious alpha males. I admire Kristen Ashley’s writing, its always so easy to get into and gives me such good feels. Rock Chick Rescue is a story that you can get on board with and cheer on these characters on their journey to happy endings.
Jet MacAlister has had to take the world on her shoulders, her father has been practically non existent except for the few times he decides to drop by and say hi but he never stays around very long. Jet’s mother has recently suffered a stroke, and so Jet had to give up her bank job to be a waitress at a stripper club and work part time at a coffee/book shop in Denver. She begins to make a whole passal of friends at the book/coffee shop that prove to have her back including one man that is beyond gorgeous and even though its obvious that he is interested, Jet doesn’t believe that she has the looks to match him or would be good enough. Her life isn’t smooth sailing. But when a stranger pulls a knife to her throat with her father being the one they are hunting, she knows that her life is only going to get crazier. She always thought she led a dull boring life, but once she met Eddie Chavez her world turned upside down and she doesn’t know how to deal with this alpha male that only wants her and she doesn’t understand why he would want her. But Eddie is determined to protect this woman and nothing will stand in his way and soon emotions and love gets tangled in the mix….
Chiquita, women spend a lot of time sittin’ around bitchin’ that there are no good men out there.
I hate to tell you this, but there aren’t a lot of good women either.
The difference is, when a man sees one, he knows it.
Then, he goes after her and wears her down until she’s his.
Then, if he’s any man at all, he won’t let her go.
Rock Chick Rescue is a story that you can definitely fall in love with. I had a blast with this book here and it was simply superb in just about every way. I will admit that I wasn’t a big fan of the ending, it just didn’t have that happy ever after ending that I expect especially from a KA book. However, I enjoyed everything else about this story. I found myself relating to the heroine in many ways. You see how she does have doubts about herself and I believe that many people can relate to that. She is a hard worker, dedicated to her family and will do anything to protect them. I loved her dedication and willing to do jobs she hates just so she can pay the bills that she needs to. Now our hero, he is one badass alpha male and such a hoot to read. I have to say that I simply adored his character in many ways. He is protective and a typical Kristen Ashley alpha male, so stubborn and likes to have his own way. He sees Jet as the woman she truly is and finds her entertaining and full of life and I love that he never gives up on her even when she gets way too stubborn at times. Jet has a hard time of letting go because she has had to be in charge for so many years she doesn’t know any other way. But Eddie isn’t afraid of a challenge and Jet definitely tests his patience at times but I love how devoted Eddie is to Jet. He adores her and his personality just leaves the reader laughing upside and down. This book could be so outrageous at times and boy JET is CRAZY at times. I mean really, some of her stunts is out of this world---you would never think would actually happen and will leave you with bursts of laughter and it was so fun seeing Jet come out of her shell and discover her own way and who she really is when she isn’t killing herself with work and actually living life.
Overall I found Rock Chick Rescue to be an well written romance with plenty of kick ass moments, it’s a story that is bound to leave you with unexpected bursts of laughter, crazy stunts, enchanting characters and a story to captivate!!!
Shades of Gray was such a spectacular read and it definitely fits with the vibe of the rest of the series but I will say that this installment, is significantly darker than the previous books. And I would say that you need to check the trigger warnings on this. I can't believe I am saying this for a Maya Banks, but yeah you will need to because I was blown away by one of the scenes and what happens to the heroine in this one here. But Maya Banks does occasionally delve into the darker elements sometimes. I really found this one to be such an interesting one. I love a female military badass heroine, and Maya Banks wrote PJ so well. I don't always go for the alpha females, but I really adored this heroine in many ways. I did love her strength and courage, I enjoyed her tenacity and taste of revenge. I did find the hero so wonderful. How devoted he is to PJ and willing to stand by her but also let her do what she needs to do but stand by her even though you could see his fierce need to protect her. The way that the whole KGI team stands by her really showcases the type of relationship that black ops teams have for each other. I will say that the romance felt not quite fully satisfying, there is a lot that happens in the plot here and so it affects the romance as a whole, and while there are aspects done well, I do wish there was more built-up with the emotional elements.
Overall I was delighted by this installment and eager to continue with the series!
Overall I was delighted by this installment and eager to continue with the series!
I have been meaning to return to this auathor but was nervous as I knew that she had gone self published and I tend to be more picky about regency books these days. But as I was browsing the KU catalog, I saw this one and I just had to grab it up. I haven't read this author since her westerns came out. I was thrilled though to see that she went back to writing. When I started reading this one, I didn't realize that it was connected to her previous regency series "Fallen Ladies" And this is connected to the hero of the first book "Luck Is No Lady" and I was so charmed by this connection. I found the set up to be quite an interesting one here. What we have is the hero, who is looking for his long lost half siblings who were abandoned by their father. When he finds his younger sister, he is endeared by her found mother who raised her after her mother died giving birth to her. Pretty quickly these two don't like each other, but when they all go to London, the hero and heroine are in a forced proximity situation and I had a fun time seeing them learning to let go and like each other. I did find their bantering pretty entertaining and I loved the family connections that get built within the storyu. I am super excited to read the rest of the series on this one. Its definitely going to be a fun one!
First Impressions
I have to say that when I saw this title on the Netgalley catalog, I was so thrilled and so captivated by the COVER! Of course, I adore this series and it’s one of my favorites from this author, but I knew this one would be an amazing read and I can safely say that I absolutely ADORED this title in every single way. And definitely hits some of my top favorites of the series. This story was highly intense and it really keeps the reader on the edge of their seat all the way. This one will contain some difficult themes and there is a big one that will push the limits of some readers, and even though it did detract lightly from my overall enjoyment, I still loved this book deeply and Christine Feehan handled it very well. We also get to see this book take place in locales all over the world and get some diverse characters and that is always a plus. I dearly adored the way in which this author implemented the story and grew the relationship. This is NOT an instant love type of story, this has much more depth and growth than I ever expected, but Christine Feehan delivers on all counts with this one!
Summary
The gist of the story is that Meiling, is searching for her found family sister who has gone missing in the jungle of South America, and she is determined to find her. But then she discovers her sister and is dead and Meiling is determined to get to the bottom of her death which leads her to an encampment, and through a course of events she finds herself saving the life of a Leopard Shifter, Gedeon. They decide to make a go of a partnership together, in rescuing innocents and bringing criminals to justice. After spending time together for six months, it’s evident that there is much more happening in their relationship that is subconscious but neither of them has acted on what they feel for each other. Gedeon has had to use sex to calm his beast, and even though Meiling has very unique talents in calming his leopard, he still has a fierce need, and unfortunately caving to the need meant hurting the one woman he wishes he could make the final connection with. Tensions build between them and it will take a catalyst to bring these two beings together in the ultimate mating, but will Gedeon be able to rebuild trust and prove to Meiling he is there for good and will stay true to her this time?
What I Loved
There were so many aspects to the story here that really worked out for me. I absolutely adored “Leopard’s Scar” and I really enjoyed how this one was written. One of the more unique aspects is that this isn’t an instant love connection. The romance is built over a span of a year, so I really enjoyed that. Most romance authors don’t write longer span periods of a romance happening. What results in this is a solid partnership, seeing Meiling and Gedeon being able to work together as a team before more happens between them. Although there is always the undercurrent of sexual attraction. Their relationship takes a twist with the decisions that Gedeon makes which result in hurting Meiling. But when one of their jobs turns them to Louisianna and the Leopards there, unresolved issues come to the surface. We get to see some of our favorite characters such as Drake, Jake, Tumur, and Alonzo. It was such a fun time getting back to these characters, and seeing them with their mates and families. It was really interesting to see how the romance was built here. I loved the build of the emotion and the sexual tension throughout the story and the climax of the story was one of the best that I have seen in this series. It was so EPIC and so well done. And when Gedeon finally gets his act together, it brings together one of the most captivating and endearing scenes I have ever seen from this author. I was so easily caught up in the intense moment between them, and seeing him finally fight for his “woman” was truly monumental. I enjoyed the grovel, because there was such sincerity within it and I was fine with it not being super dragged out. Grovel’s don’t need to be dragged out, they just need to have honest sincerity and that happened in spades within this story. I also really liked how the danger and suspense plotlines were grown through the story and the way everything comes together.
What I Struggled With
So there is one major aspect to this story that I struggled with and I detract half a star for, and I will be getting into spoilers here, but there is cheating of sorts in this one. Now the cheating happens before they are official together and mated. So its before, but there is an attraction between them so it does happen in the midst of something more occurring between them. So this will really push the boundaries of some readers. Christine Feehan handles this element super well and it did work for me. I did appreciate in the way it was written.
Overall View
I found Leopard’s Scar to be an intense growth of characterizations, plotlines of drama and thrilling edges built up just right, and a sensual affaire of the heart that is determined to push the boundaries in such a way to cultivate the heart of the romance and endearing emotion! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
I have to say that when I saw this title on the Netgalley catalog, I was so thrilled and so captivated by the COVER! Of course, I adore this series and it’s one of my favorites from this author, but I knew this one would be an amazing read and I can safely say that I absolutely ADORED this title in every single way. And definitely hits some of my top favorites of the series. This story was highly intense and it really keeps the reader on the edge of their seat all the way. This one will contain some difficult themes and there is a big one that will push the limits of some readers, and even though it did detract lightly from my overall enjoyment, I still loved this book deeply and Christine Feehan handled it very well. We also get to see this book take place in locales all over the world and get some diverse characters and that is always a plus. I dearly adored the way in which this author implemented the story and grew the relationship. This is NOT an instant love type of story, this has much more depth and growth than I ever expected, but Christine Feehan delivers on all counts with this one!
Summary
The gist of the story is that Meiling, is searching for her found family sister who has gone missing in the jungle of South America, and she is determined to find her. But then she discovers her sister and is dead and Meiling is determined to get to the bottom of her death which leads her to an encampment, and through a course of events she finds herself saving the life of a Leopard Shifter, Gedeon. They decide to make a go of a partnership together, in rescuing innocents and bringing criminals to justice. After spending time together for six months, it’s evident that there is much more happening in their relationship that is subconscious but neither of them has acted on what they feel for each other. Gedeon has had to use sex to calm his beast, and even though Meiling has very unique talents in calming his leopard, he still has a fierce need, and unfortunately caving to the need meant hurting the one woman he wishes he could make the final connection with. Tensions build between them and it will take a catalyst to bring these two beings together in the ultimate mating, but will Gedeon be able to rebuild trust and prove to Meiling he is there for good and will stay true to her this time?
What I Loved
There were so many aspects to the story here that really worked out for me. I absolutely adored “Leopard’s Scar” and I really enjoyed how this one was written. One of the more unique aspects is that this isn’t an instant love connection. The romance is built over a span of a year, so I really enjoyed that. Most romance authors don’t write longer span periods of a romance happening. What results in this is a solid partnership, seeing Meiling and Gedeon being able to work together as a team before more happens between them. Although there is always the undercurrent of sexual attraction. Their relationship takes a twist with the decisions that Gedeon makes which result in hurting Meiling. But when one of their jobs turns them to Louisianna and the Leopards there, unresolved issues come to the surface. We get to see some of our favorite characters such as Drake, Jake, Tumur, and Alonzo. It was such a fun time getting back to these characters, and seeing them with their mates and families. It was really interesting to see how the romance was built here. I loved the build of the emotion and the sexual tension throughout the story and the climax of the story was one of the best that I have seen in this series. It was so EPIC and so well done. And when Gedeon finally gets his act together, it brings together one of the most captivating and endearing scenes I have ever seen from this author. I was so easily caught up in the intense moment between them, and seeing him finally fight for his “woman” was truly monumental. I enjoyed the grovel, because there was such sincerity within it and I was fine with it not being super dragged out. Grovel’s don’t need to be dragged out, they just need to have honest sincerity and that happened in spades within this story. I also really liked how the danger and suspense plotlines were grown through the story and the way everything comes together.
What I Struggled With
So there is one major aspect to this story that I struggled with and I detract half a star for, and I will be getting into spoilers here, but there is cheating of sorts in this one. Now the cheating happens before they are official together and mated. So its before, but there is an attraction between them so it does happen in the midst of something more occurring between them. So this will really push the boundaries of some readers. Christine Feehan handles this element super well and it did work for me. I did appreciate in the way it was written.
Overall View
I found Leopard’s Scar to be an intense growth of characterizations, plotlines of drama and thrilling edges built up just right, and a sensual affaire of the heart that is determined to push the boundaries in such a way to cultivate the heart of the romance and endearing emotion! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
Harvest of Sighs was such an interesting installment in the series. I did like how we got equal focus on the two couples that are being featured here. We definitely got more out of our sapphic BDSM couple than we have in the past two books so I really liked that there was more attention to their relationship. I am super intrigued by this series and I can't wait for it to be resolved in the end. Its a super long book though, almost 500 pages. But I am curious to see where our menage couple will go the most. I am not sure how I feel about the half-sibling connection, but hopefully, Sierra Simone will bring in a satisfying ending in book four!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Royally Not Ready is the most recent standalone from Meghan Quinn. This book has been raved about and even though I have her massive backlist to work through, I couldn’t resist grabbing this one up and I am so happy that I did. This was such a perfect romantic comedy, it had everything I needed in one while also delivering the feels, heart, and deep emotion. What keeps constantly impressing me about her writing is how well-balanced her books are and they aren’t all just light and fluff. If you need a good laugh, this is a solid book to pick up. This is also a “Princess Diaries” retelling of sorts and you mix that in with a grumpy sunshine opposites attract romance, and you know you are in for a delightful time. I was really intrigued by this book and most especially how much STEAM is in this book, I honestly wasn’t expecting our hero to be so dominant, haha but I loved it so much because it’s not heavy so I think even readers are not big into BDSM will find this book highly intriguing in how the smexy times are done.
Summary
Keller Fitxwilliam, is the secretary to the King but is also a member of the family in a way. The king and his Queen took the place of his parents and offered him love and acceptance and he would do anything for the Crown. With the King ill, he is charged with finding his long lost granddaughter, who is his only apparent heir to the throne. So Keller heads off to Miami to find Lilly Campbell. Lilly Campbell is a bright and spirited young woman, who embraces the “fun” side of life. Even though she lost her parents at a young age, she doesn’t let that deter her from enjoying life to the fullest, and then broody sexy Keller walks into her life and delivers news that shocks her to the core, she is a royal princess? She can barely believe that its true, but she is curious about Torskethorpe, and wants to find out more about this long lost family she never knew that she had. But when Keller starts training her into being a princess and learning of her heritage and history of her family, she finds something she never expected to find …..home, fulfillment and a intense love!
What I Loved
There is so much to love about this story and I honestly had so much fun with this book. It was beyond perfection and I honestly think this is the BEST book this author has written, at least out of the one’s that I have read so far. There was something so delectable about this retelling of Princess Diaries with a dash of My Fair Lady and a sprinkle of dust of Fifty Shades. It actually comes together really well and it had me entertained from beginning to end. I adored both characters so immensely. They are complete opposites though which made for some unique entanglements. Keller is so broody and serious all the time and never has fun, its only responsibility and being a protector. Then we have our heroine who is playful and fun and boy does she like to play with Keller. It delivers in all the laughs in seeing these two work in adapting to each other. But then comes the chemistry and it was so “chef’s kiss”. The type of kink that we are introduced to is control in the bedroom. Which is actually the kink I love the most if there are going to be any BDSM elements. But its light, maybe a slight tying up and some spanking. Its not super heavy in the BDSM. I was intrigued in seeing the way that these two would find their HEA. The only real conflict in the story is the hero, but honestly even after some of the mistakes he made, it didn’t deter me from my enjoyment in the story at all. I absolutely loved some of the side characters we get with Lara and the grandparents. The way that they are so encouraging of Lilly and Keller and way supportive of their romance was the kicker. I adored how they wanted them together. There is so much character growth in this one while also delivering in all the hearts and feels.
What I Struggled With
Some of the actions of the hero might put some readers off towards the end (it didn’t bother me as I was expected that 3rd act conflict but it was realistic) and it didn’t deter my true love of this romance.
Overall View
Royally Not Ready was a lively packed romance that brought together some beautiful factors with a perfect touch of humor to really deliver in such a riveting, deep in the feels romance!
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
First Impressions
Royally Not Ready is the most recent standalone from Meghan Quinn. This book has been raved about and even though I have her massive backlist to work through, I couldn’t resist grabbing this one up and I am so happy that I did. This was such a perfect romantic comedy, it had everything I needed in one while also delivering the feels, heart, and deep emotion. What keeps constantly impressing me about her writing is how well-balanced her books are and they aren’t all just light and fluff. If you need a good laugh, this is a solid book to pick up. This is also a “Princess Diaries” retelling of sorts and you mix that in with a grumpy sunshine opposites attract romance, and you know you are in for a delightful time. I was really intrigued by this book and most especially how much STEAM is in this book, I honestly wasn’t expecting our hero to be so dominant, haha but I loved it so much because it’s not heavy so I think even readers are not big into BDSM will find this book highly intriguing in how the smexy times are done.
Summary
Keller Fitxwilliam, is the secretary to the King but is also a member of the family in a way. The king and his Queen took the place of his parents and offered him love and acceptance and he would do anything for the Crown. With the King ill, he is charged with finding his long lost granddaughter, who is his only apparent heir to the throne. So Keller heads off to Miami to find Lilly Campbell. Lilly Campbell is a bright and spirited young woman, who embraces the “fun” side of life. Even though she lost her parents at a young age, she doesn’t let that deter her from enjoying life to the fullest, and then broody sexy Keller walks into her life and delivers news that shocks her to the core, she is a royal princess? She can barely believe that its true, but she is curious about Torskethorpe, and wants to find out more about this long lost family she never knew that she had. But when Keller starts training her into being a princess and learning of her heritage and history of her family, she finds something she never expected to find …..home, fulfillment and a intense love!
What I Loved
There is so much to love about this story and I honestly had so much fun with this book. It was beyond perfection and I honestly think this is the BEST book this author has written, at least out of the one’s that I have read so far. There was something so delectable about this retelling of Princess Diaries with a dash of My Fair Lady and a sprinkle of dust of Fifty Shades. It actually comes together really well and it had me entertained from beginning to end. I adored both characters so immensely. They are complete opposites though which made for some unique entanglements. Keller is so broody and serious all the time and never has fun, its only responsibility and being a protector. Then we have our heroine who is playful and fun and boy does she like to play with Keller. It delivers in all the laughs in seeing these two work in adapting to each other. But then comes the chemistry and it was so “chef’s kiss”. The type of kink that we are introduced to is control in the bedroom. Which is actually the kink I love the most if there are going to be any BDSM elements. But its light, maybe a slight tying up and some spanking. Its not super heavy in the BDSM. I was intrigued in seeing the way that these two would find their HEA. The only real conflict in the story is the hero, but honestly even after some of the mistakes he made, it didn’t deter me from my enjoyment in the story at all. I absolutely loved some of the side characters we get with Lara and the grandparents. The way that they are so encouraging of Lilly and Keller and way supportive of their romance was the kicker. I adored how they wanted them together. There is so much character growth in this one while also delivering in all the hearts and feels.
What I Struggled With
Some of the actions of the hero might put some readers off towards the end (it didn’t bother me as I was expected that 3rd act conflict but it was realistic) and it didn’t deter my true love of this romance.
Overall View
Royally Not Ready was a lively packed romance that brought together some beautiful factors with a perfect touch of humor to really deliver in such a riveting, deep in the feels romance!