The Devil I Don't Know is the first book in the "Brooklyn Kings" series but this is also a very new to me author. I just saw some readers chatting about this one on Instagram and I was intrigued. I was immediately drawn into this one here and I will admit that the trope surrounding this one is what originally drew me into this here. I just have such a weakness for arranged marriages and in this one it just has such a traditional feel to the relationship. So if you are fans of Cora Reilly, Katee Robert or Neva AltaJ, then I actually recommend this one to you.

Now the writing isn't super polished or as drawn out as some readers might be used to, it did take me a bit to get used to it. But once I got used to it, I was completely hooked into this one here. I had such a wonderful time with this one. I just adored the characters here. It was so refreshing to have a hero that was so patient and understanding and not lashing out at the heroine. Sometimes we see this in arranged marriages, but in this one, they really worked as a team and he was so protective. I adored the heroine as well, she was such a good match. She was strong but also kind and empathatic . I found her to be so refreshing within this story.

Overall I had a blast of a time with this one and can't wait to see what is delivered in the next one, its enemies to lovers, so definitely will bide my time maybe on it. 

 This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
Winter Igniting is such a action packed romance and I absolutely loved everything about it. There was something so endearing about this one. Rebecca Zanetti really upped her game on this one or atleast for me it felt that way. There was something so different about this one that I didn't expect. But it worked in so many ways. I loved the opposite attract dynamic that this author normally implements. It was so charming the way that these two banter and interact while also pursuing a mystery involving the church on the base and also revealed some answers we have been waiting for in a few books, so if you are a fan of this series, this addition will be such a great installment that will entertain all the way for you.

My Outlook
Winter Igniting is such an endearing story that I fell so hard for. The hero is such a playful alpha male. I honestly didn't see that coming. And then our heroine is damaged, from losing her husband and her daughter to Scorpius, and is more reserved and especially shy around men. She only had one boyfriend who was her husband. She is not experienced but there is an instant chemistry between them as they start to work undercover together. And despite what Jax tries to enforce on them, they are determined to fight for each other and the safety of their people.

Winter Igniting was such a delicious read. It had so MUCH sizzling chemistry that is typical with reading a Rebecca Zanetti. I couldn't put this one down, there was such an addicting personality to the way this story evolved and I was so charmed by their relationship. And all the fun bantering in this book was so so delightful. There is such balance that Rebecca Zanetti brings to the level of intensity that is delivered in these books here.

Overall View
Winter Igniting is such a sexy, angsty yet fun filled read that wildly entertains from beginning to end! If you are a fan of Zanetti or Dystopian romance, this needs to be a must read!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 5
World Building: 5
Cover: 4
Hero: 5
Heroine: 5
Steam: 5
Heart & Feels: 4
Ending: 4
Overall View: 4.5 

 Lunatic is the 6th installment in the "Necessary Evils" series and we are coming to a close with this series and my heart is full of bittersweet feels. I have just loved this journey that this author has taken us on, but at the same time I don't want to see this family go. There is so much endearing moments that I have loved and the way in which this author can entertain and make me laugh which is rare especially in a dark romance. I really adore the way in which this author has implemented certain aspects.

Lunatic is the story of Archer, who is the "drunk" of the family or at least thats what we think he is. There are so many secrets that are revealed in this one here. I really enjoyed the way in which this author implemented Archer's story because I feel like we learn so much about his character and wow some family drama gets revealed. We definitely see a side to Archer that has been hidden until now. Where we see the man he truly is and not the image that he presents to everyone including his family and only Thomas, his father, knows the truth. This has some enemies to lovers vibes though and I really enjoyed the way that this author handled this type of tension. And thankfully it doesn't last too long. I love it when there is angst but it gets resolved earlier on so that we can see good aspects of relationship building and we definitely see that in this one here.

Lunatic is a story that was full of laughs for this reader and honestly once the family gets involved in the mix I just adored seeing the differing bantering aspects that is delivered. The romance itself was so interesting. It has so much angst in the beginning and some hate fuc*ing and it was delicious. I loved the way that these two go at it with each other and its done in a way that is so entertaining. But my goodness we had so many fun elements with this one. And there is plenty of intrigue and suspense on this one in searching out murders and rapists of immigrants and that was a interesting plot line I wasn't expecting this author to touch base on. Thankfully the author walked a fine line not to get political on it, just ethical so it worked for me. And she left us with such a teaser on Thomas and Aiden and boy their book is going to be a wild ride and I can't wait for it.

Overall I had a blast with Lunatic and this author definitely delivers on badass MM romance! 

 Saving Mia is a standalone romance by Anna Stone. Its a new release and is also in the KU subscription. I actually saw this over instagram a bit, and was super intrigued. I am always on the hunt for some solid FF romance that isn't politically driven and this one really fit the bill for me. I was so endeared by this one here, and it definitely worked for me in some ways. I loved the mix of BDSM and the opposites attract feel to the story but as well there were some fun elements of suspense mixed in that really built the plot as a whole.

Saving Mia is a story about Mia and Cassandra. Cassandra is a billionaire self made woman, she started from the ground up and built herself up by her bootstraps. She has a building empire of assisting companies from falling apart but has also created an elite BDSM club that seems to be lesbian oriented. When she sees Mia on the auction block, she bids on her and they enter an agreement of 1 month of exploring a dom/sub relationship. Mia needs the money to save her family from debt, but has always wanted to explore her submissive yearnings. But there are dangers coming to Mia and Cassie from both of their pasts, will they survive the coming tides of danger and mystery?

I had such a blast with "Saving Mia" it was such a delight to read this book and was such a great story. I became so easily lost in this one here. I absolutely adored it. I don't get a chance to read many ff romance, and normally I tend to not enjoy them but this author totally won my heart with this one. I absolutely adored every single moment of these two together and I really enjoyed seeing their relationship grow and develop. And I also enjoyed that this really fleshed out their relationship and had a plot other than just the sex. We really see the growths in their bond but also seeing the suspense side of the story come to fruition and I really got a kick out of this author and the way she was able to bring these elements into such a balanced story. I definitely can't wait to explore more of this author's work!

Overall I had a blast with "Saving Mia" and I can't wait to explore more of her FF romance work, as its something I have been wanting to pick up more. 

 

Beware of Maverick was a delight MM romance. I really loved seeing these two together. They are so opposite from each other and it was delightful seeing this. I have never seen this author do MM so I was totally on board for it. These snippets are just delightful and this will be a great intro as I will be picking up "Secrets We Keep" shortly and very excited for it.

 

 

This was a series of books that was quite action packed. This was the first time that I have seen this author write paranormal at all, so I found it highly intriguing in how she implements it into the story. I was so fascinated in the layout of the trilogy and each book was so fascinating to me. I really had such a fun experience with this here. Not the best books by this author, but they were a good way to get through my reading challenge. Was quite fun returning to this author though