3.5 stars

ARC received for an honest review

If you have read the Dirty books you have met Gabe already, however this duet could be read as a stand alone.

I have been intrigued by Gabe (Reid and Cat's brother) all through this Dirty Rich series, and I have been looking forward to his story.

Unfortunately, for me, anyway, His Demand fell a bit short for me. It felt like we went from first meetings to practically moving in with each other in 4.2 seconds.

Abbie annoyed me. She was so hot and cold with Gabe. All hot and bothered by him one second, running away from him the next. It was like they were in a rinse, lather and repeat cycle. I just wanted to yell at her to make up her darn mind. And if she didn't want Gabe, I would take him off her hands!

Gabe also felt like he has lost some of his hard-ass-ness, boooo. I want the take-no-crap gabe back.

But this could all just be me.

We are left on a bit of a cliffy with this one, however it is a LRJ duet, so that was expected when I started reading.

I look forward to seeing where Gabe and Abbie's story goes.

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This was my first Fiona Lowe read, however it won't be my last.

I was captivated by this story. I live in a small town, I am a volunteer firefighter, so I have seen the aftermath of bushfires over the years, and the toll that it can take on people's lives.

Ms Lowe has captured this wonderfully. She has captured the town spirit that comes out after these catastrophic events, the way people come together to bring their home back to life.

It was a very emotional story, and Sophie, Bec and Claire will draw you right into their lives.

It also hits right home, with the way Tasmania in particular has suffered with terrible bushfires this summer. It gives those who have not been impacted or lived in areas that have been impacted a bit of a sense of what many Australians go through every year.

Thank you for writing such a wonderful story.

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It is always a good day when a new Kim Karr story turns up on your kindle.

And a story with a ginger Prince - hells yeah!

I didn't even read the blurb before diving into this book, as I knew that after reading Washed Up Royal, I would be reading the rest of this series.

This book has a bit of a Harry/Meghan feel about it. The prince. The American commoner.

I love their banter, the push/pull between them as they try to deny their attraction and feelings for each other.

This was such a cute read. I was drawn into the story right from the beginning, and I just couldn't stop reading it. I loved getting more of the couple from Washed Up Royal, adored seeing more of the guys and girls from the Vesta Isles families.

And I am really looking forward to the next books in this series.

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OK, so I finished reading this book on Valentine's Day, and I demand to know - where is MY Jase?

It was always going to be bittersweet reading Game Planner, knowing that it is the last in the Game series.

However I knew that Ms Harvey would take this series out in style, and I am still smiling even as I write this review.

Nat and Jase's story was just all types of wondeful. I laughed, I cried and oh boy did I swoon.

Jase is the yin to Nat's yang (sorry Mia, but it's true!) I just love their journey.

I just don't know what to really say about this story, as I feel that it is one that you need to dive into a little bit blind to get the full enjoyment of it.

Throw in the rest of the gang from the Game series, and Game Planner was the perfect way for this series to end.

I am looking forward to the spin off series. I can't wait for it.

Advanced copy received from author for an honest review

M/m romance is my current book obsession. Can't get enough of it.

So when Ms Johnson offered an advanced copy of Dance With Destiny, there was no thinking about it. Let me at it!

Tony is that hunka hunka burnin' fireman that any woman (or man!) would want warming their bed.

Dom is the successful businessman, content with his lot in life, though events from the past weigh heavy on his mind - and heart.

When this duo have a chance meeting, they have no idea how much their lives are going to change.

They have that instant attraction/insta-lust thing going on strong. Both unsure of the other but keen to know more.

Boy, the sparks between this pair fly! When they find themselves thrown into the same social circles again, you just know that things are going to hot up.

Everyone around them can feel it too, but so much denial between them. Come on fellas, get your act together and get it on!!

Of course the road to true happiness is never a smoothe one, and boy oh boy do Tony and Dom have their work cut out for them!

Dance with Destiny is more than just a m/m romance. There are so many other things going on with them that makes their story so believable.

It is more a story of hurt, healing, acceptance. Ms Johnson deals with these issues in a compassionate and natural way, things don't feel forced and it draws you further into the story. Your heart just hurts along with our lovelies.

There is a complexity to the relationships of all the characters in Dance with Destiny. Nothing seems to come easy for our pair - mostly through their own distrust, miscommunications, lies and secrets. Nothing good can ever come from secrets.

One of the biggest things you will get out of this story is what is really family? Are those that are supposed to love you unconditionally the ones that always do? Or is family more than blood

So, can Tony and Dom get past all their issues and forge ahead in their relationship?

For that, you are going to have to read for yourself.

Ms Johnson has only just started to tip her toes into the m/m pool, but she is quickly becoming on of the authors I will always read.

I look forward to what she has for us next.











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You better have your dentist on speed dial before you read Baking With A Rockstar, as this book is so sweet it is going to give you a toothache.

It has two of my favourite things - rockstars and cakes! Mmmmm cake.

Charlie and Hudson's story is just the cutest read - though it is a bit insta, but also a bit slow burn if that makes sense? I mean a few days after meeting they are kinda all lovey dovey, but then nothing really happens between them for a long time.

Even though he is only 25, and I am an old fart, I found it hard not to swoon over Hudson at times. He is an old soul in a young body.

Charlie has her own issues as a single mum, and I dare you not to have your heart melted by Mira - you could see why she had everyone wrapped around her tiny baby fingers!

However, I didn't really feel a true connection between our lovelies - they just seemed to exist in each other's worlds - but this could just be me.

I just wanted a bit more.

Sweet and cute, this is the perfect read if you want an easy, lovely read.

I will be reading more of the Brooksville series in the future.

Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review.

DNF at 10%.

I was looking forward to reading this one, but it was just not for me.

I read 10% and put it aside as I just wasn't able to get into it. Since then I have picked it up half a dozen times, but kept putting it down and reading another book, so it was time for me to say no more.

I am sure others will love this book, especially those who love Beauty and the Beast.

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I have been waiting for Shannon's story since the series began, and Catherine Bybee did not disappoint.

I went into this story pretty blind, other than it being Shannon's story, I didn't know a thing about it. I knew it would be wonderful being part of this series, and that was all I needed to know.

We get insight into her past, delved into her mind for what she wanted for her future, and got to love her and the First Wives even more.

My heart hurt for her as she tried to move on from her divorce and back into her true passions. The passion she found on the job though was not expected. I loved seeing her come out of her shell and into the forefront of the First Wives - she has always been a little in the background as the other ladies are such big personalities. Now she takes the lead, and what a story she gives us.

I laughed, I cried, I truly enjoyed this story, and I can't wait for Sasha's story.

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I love a book with an artsy kind of guy i it, and Noah is all that.

Heather is stuck in her home town through no fault of her own, and is happy(ish) with her lot in life.

Until Noah. Man, the sparks do fly - well from Heather's side of things - when she meets the man who is town for the summer.

I mean, I don't blame her for throwing herself at him - I would definitely have done the same!

This is a pretty slow burn of a stor. A lot of the time it is just flirty conversations and no we can't do this. I know the age difference will be an issue for some people, however this didn't bother me, as helloooo, they are both adults!

I liked how they brought each other out of their shell, and brought the best out in each other.

As much as this made me smile, there were some sadder moments too.

This book made me want to rent a boathouse by a lake, and live the quiet life.

I can't wait to see what Ms Ward brings us next.