January 2021 Reviews

R E V I E W ➠ Hot for Love by Melissa Foster

(The Bradens & Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill – Oak Falls #7)
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Trixie Jericho is on a mission to start her own miniature horse business. She’s sick of being told her idea is cute and wants nothing more than to be taken seriously. When rancher and sought-after freestyle horse trainer Nick Braden offers an opportunity she can’t refuse, Trixie jumps on it. The problem is, she also wants to jump on him, but the bullheaded, big-muscled, motorcycle-riding cowboy doesn’t mix business with pleasure. Little does he know, Trixie has never backed down from a challenge, especially one she wants more than her next breath. Saddle up, big boy, because this boot-stompin’, risk-taking, Daisy Duke-wearing cowgirl isn’t afraid to play dirty.

RELEASE DATE: February 17, 2021

Not my first read by the author, MF is my top 3 favorite author’s and I have read many many of her books including all of the books in this series and previous connecting ones. So to say I am excited to read her books is an understatement.

Okay this took me by surprise, usually at the beginning when the heroine is very ‘young acting’ super strong, I get a bit reserved reading but Trix here took me by surprise. That said I loved Trix & Nick together, long time friends, longing for one another but from afar…Trix takes it in her hands to break through Nick’s tough broody lonely exterior and brings color into his world. You can’t go wrong with NICK because not only is he a cowboy and sexy but he does Horse Stunts and well that requires a lot of flexing while on the horse and all I want to do now is google the states and see if there is such a thing so I can go watch it! *sigh* there really isn’t much for me to be able to say because I rather not give out too much as always but will say that Trixie keeps you on your toes and you’ll love the way the hero Nick is with her. Aaaaaand as always the side characters kee you entertained and engaged!

If you want romance, cowboys, adventure, sweet and fun heroine mixed with a sexy broody hero that really didn’t know what he needed until Trix barged through those doors.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 7 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ What We Leave Behind by Linda Oaks

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When police officer Lucille Fisher is injured in the line of duty, she reevaluates her life and decides to confront a ghost from her past. In search of the mother who abandoned her at the age of ten, Lucy travels to the small backwoods town of Briarwood, Georgia determined to lay her past to rest. What Lucy doesn’t count on is a complication she never saw coming.
The notorious outlaw known as Devil rules the town of Briarwood, and a chance encounter with a feisty brunette along the highway leaves him burning for more. Temptation comes in many forms, and Devil is intrigued.
Now, the outlaw has Lucy in his sights.
Small towns have their fair share of secrets, and Briarwood is no exception to the rule. What started out as a trip for Lucy to reconnect with her past turns into something more, following the disappearance of an undercover FBI agent. Not only does Lucy find herself playing a dangerous game that could ultimately end up costing her life but also battling her heart.
Will Lucy have the opportunity to make amends with her past or end up paying the ultimate price?
Can you really dance with the devil without getting burned?

RELEASE DATE: January 21, 2021

“Life is beautiful–short and fleeting, but beautiful.”

NEW to me author and books. I received a PR package from The Boom Factory and author, such a beautiful paperback. I also happen to have made the teasers for this book prior to coming out, which now I can’t wait to read it.

I was taken back at how beautiful the writing in this was, I really enjoyed that part and kept me going. The over all outlook style is not in my path but I was happy to give it a full go and enjoyed moments and then also did not enjoy others. 50/50 for me on this one, I was torn from the easy writing and words flow to the characters that kind of I was on the bench of. There was a lot going on where it took you from one direction to the other, I guess my issue with this personally was the character styles…I didn’t really enjoy the heroine fully at all times. That said of course this is all base don my personal experience with the book, characters and story, not reflect on a negative pattern of the actual book. It might be something that you enjoy the most, but it was just really hard to place the ROMANCE part for me in all of this. I couldn’t connect and of course you know that’s hard to put things into perspective and words. Glad I gave it a go and wish the author the best.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Standalone
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R E V I E W ➠ Only One Touch by Natasha Madison

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Nico
When I inherited the Dallas Oilers from my father , I became one of the youngest owners in hockey history. Even though the team was at the bottom of the hockey standings,
I had big plans to change that and bring the Cup to Dallas.
Falling in love was something I never believed would happen to me.
You’d think I was getting everything I ever wanted with the girl and the winning record, but I still have a promise to fulfill to my childhood best friend.
Becca
Never let them see you sweat has been my life motto since I decided to make a name for myself as the most-sought-after sport agent.
I know what it takes to close a deal, and only want one thing—to be the best.
Until I felt his touch one night, and everything I thought I knew was forgotten. Nico is everything I’ve never let myself want.
But all my cards came crashing down the minute I read the headlines.
It takes only one touch to change everything! 

RELEASE DATE: February 9, 2021

Not my first read by the author, I am very well acquainted with her writing and love a lot of her books, I also have read the previous books in this series.

I knew going into this one that I’d be 50/50 because of the heroine. She’s very strong and well a boss of your will which is great but a slight turn off for me. Luckily the hero matches and out-matches her so it balanced but I want fully sold on this heroine for a while. She has a big heart but it’s naked with a lot of proper I’m rich and sexy style of attitude feel that gives me an off vibe. Their relationship feels more like a friend with benefits, dangerous forbidden SEXY AS FUCK vibe. He is very much the alpha sexy in suit man, they both would combine a POWERHOUSE couple of that makes sense. 
That said the story did not disappoint! I was on my toes and even though I kind of guessed maybe not fully, it still took me by surprise. I ended up really loving both of in the end, even though deep down I’d like to have smacked the hero upside the head first…but definitely happy with 2 epilogues and the after feel of the story!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

A MUST READ!
Romance: ♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 4 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ Evers & Afters by J.H. Croix

(Dare With Me #2)
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An ex-military pilot and a sunshiney barista take opposites attract to the next level.
I’m blaming it on the porcupine who broke into Cammi’s coffee truck. If that didn’t happen, I never would’ve kissed her.
I’ve spent years ignoring the spark that flares any time I get close to Cammi. I don’t do romance, and I don’t lose control. Ever.
One kiss will never be enough though. Not with Cammi. I can’t stay away from her. She’s sultry, sassy and a little sweet. In more ways than one.
But I’m not the guy for her. I’m cynical and jaded, and I came to Alaska to escape the ghosts of my past. I’m not planning to fall for a girl who’s looking for a fairy tale.
Except my plans don’t seem to matter anymore. Only winning her heart matters.

RELEASE DATE: February 16, 2021

For once, my mind wasn’t spinning with questions and worry. I knew what my heart felt, and I trusted myself. Trusting him was the easy part.

-Cammi

Not my first read by the author but she is still new to me. I also would like to express that I read this during my recovery time after surgery and it was just what I needed. Unique to me but I got sucked in real fast!

I was so happy to receive a ARC of this sweet book. I feel in love with both hero and heroine right off bat. the story is a little unique (simple minded but with great and realness) the beings is a food truck coffee owner and hero is a pilot. It all simply flowed together. 
The heroine unfortunately had a sour taste in relationships and well even worse for the hero. The hero actually did his best to stay away from relationships and Cammi for the most part. When they are chances together again, the hero can’t resist and make his moves.  These two really dig deep to be able to overcome our at least know what they want. 

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 2 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ Kiss by Kiss by Kaylee Ryan

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Aurora
One look at Grant Riggins standing in my bakery looking at me like I’m his last meal is enough to know I’m in way over my head.
He’s relentless in his pursuit. The kind of man I could get lost in. But Grant makes me wish for things I can’t have.
I’ve finally got my life back. The last thing I need is to fall for the first man to give me a second glance, even if he does seem sincere in his efforts to win me over.
Grant
Aurora Steele smiles shyly across the counter, captivating me with her warm hazel eyes and effortless beauty
Her bakery is filled with mouthwatering treats, but the thing I crave the most is not on the menu. I know one taste of Aurora will never be enough.
She’s different than other women, and she’s definitely immune to the Riggins charm. But I’ll prove to her I’m different too, and kiss by kiss, I’ll make her mine.

RELEASE DATE: February 16, 2021

Not my first read by the author, I love her books. And I have read all the other books in this series as well. This one took the SWEETEST cake!

This one was DREAMY! Little simple but packed with SWOON and sweet. Grant is the most perfect hero and Aurora is a sweetheart that is living with something most the woman population is. These two meet because of sweets and it’s an INSTA-LOVE. Grant is a man that knows what he wants and it’s very sexy about him. When Aurora can’t believe her luck, her past might just prove to break her. 
I loved watching them come together and BE, the swoon, the sweet chase everything about is is sweet as a cupcake…that Aurora probably made!

p.s. read this in one sitting and I couldn’t read fast enough!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 3 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ Kickstart my Heart by Lacey Black

(Burgers and Brew Crue #1)
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Walker
There’s nothing better than a packed house on a Saturday night, and co-owning the hottest restaurant and bar in town with my best friends, isn’t so bad either. We put everything into Burgers and Brew. My job is to keep the alcohol moving and the patrons coming back for more. I won’t let anyone break my focus.
That was until I saw her.
As much as I try, I can’t fight it. Mallory makes me crave a future I never wanted for my own.
Now, I want it all.
Mallory
When I started my new job at a local specialty burger restaurant, I wasn’t expecting to find a tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome distraction in the form of Walker Meyer. He’s one of the owners, which means hands off. Only problem, it’s a lot easier said than done.
Especially when he’s so good with my daughter.
I try to keep him at a distance, but he’s insistent, slowly breaking down every one of my walls. He’s fighting to convince me I can trust him with not only my heart, but my daughter’s too.
I pray he’s right.

RELEASE DATE: February 9, 2021

Not my first read by the author and I do love her writing style so when I saw something NEW coming, I jumped right in without even reading the blurb or anything. This author is definitely my one-click author.

I don’t know where to begin again because this turned into a FAVORITE real fast. I loved everything about the characters and the side characters. We have a single-mom to a adorable 3 year old and starting over, and a single-bachelor and co-owner of the most popular pub/bar that has it good, he is successful, handsome and every woman turns her head when he walks by. Their relationship is an insta-love but in the best way possible, there isn’t so much strain on the working together issue which I enjoyed, just flowed well. The heroine is smitten as much as the hero is with her, then he finds out she has a 3 year old adorable little girl and everything changes, she basically has him and the rest of the men wrapped around her little finger. It was really sweet to watch them together. Little bit of drama towards the end, which is expected…all in all it’s just very sweet, right and flowed well, loved every page, ENJOYED every page & I can’t wait for me. This is the type of book you re-read!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

TOP 2021 MUST READ
Romance: ♡♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 1 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ Until Cece by K.D. ROBICHAUX

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“Never lose yourself while trying to hold on to someone who doesn’t care about losing you.”
 Advice I heard over the years while acquaintances had gone through breakups and divorce, but I never thought I’d one day be applying it to myself.
 The past decade spent being the perfect stay-at-home mom and doting housewife, I never pictured my husband coming home from work one night and admitting to having an affair.
 But without him and my place at home, who am I?
 With no college or work experience to speak of, what will I do?
 Step One: Call in reinforcements—my sister Mia.
 Step Two: Find a job to support me and my three little girls.
 Step Three: Start finding myself again.
 “The fastest way to get over someone is to get under someone else.”
 More advice I side-eyed over the years. My ex is the only man I’ve ever been with. The thought of being with someone else is both terrifying and… exciting.
 But that man should most definitely, a hundred percent certainly not be my savior, my real-life hero, my boss who took a chance on me at my all-time low.
 Rebounds are bad news. Everyone knows that.
 But Winston doesn’t feel like a rebound.
 He feels like home. He makes me feel things I’ve never even imagined before.
 It feels like our timing is just… off.
 Especially when I realize the ultra-delicious chef and bar-owner dad has baggage of his own.

Until Cece is part of the Aurora Rose Reynolds’ s Happily Ever Alpha World. If you loved Until Talon, then you will want to read Until Cece.

RELEASE DATE: February 19, 2020

I’m not even sure where to begin because I just want to say it all at once. Little background Until Cece is in association with Until Talon which happens to be a top favorite,  I say top because all of Auroras books are my favorite. That said, Cece is Mia’s Sister and ever since i read Until Talon I have been dying over and going Cece and Winston would get their story. It’s an unusual one because we already get so much of them in Until Talon. I want to touch on the fact that the story line lines up perfectly, and i couldn’t read fast enough to see what will happen. 

Cece is a mother of 3, devoted wife of 10 years… when her husband just blurs out that he slept with someone else, it comes to a shock to get but not get husband Mike. Unfortunately she has been making excuses in her life for Mike because well 3 kids is a lot to handle in a daily base. She was a homemaker and when everything fell apart, she had to start over at her age. 

Winston, oh where do I start with this hunk of AMAZINGness. I loved Winston from Until Talon and I knew he would be the knight in shinning armor that i imagined.  He’s been living with a problem if your will for many years now with no end in sight. When he meets Cece it’s love at first sight for sure. These two truly belong together, and I loved their interactions in every page. 

Cece going through a separation/divorce and Winston trying to do his best not to lose it all even though he wants to buy Cece would never allow that… there’s so much I want to give out but won’t. It’s quiet a rude with taking. The stolen looks, the chemistry, the first kiss, the need, passion, the swoon, the kids…everything flowed so well together. I highly recommend reading Until Talon then diving into this, I am so happy that this turned out to be SO AMAZING l was I hoping would be. This is the second time I’ve read K.D. Robichaux in relations to the Aurora world and I LOVE now both!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

TOP 2021 MUST READ
Romance: ♡♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Part of HEA World Aurora Rose Reynolds
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R E V I E W ➠ Call You Mine by Claudia Burgoa

(The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers #4)
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I’ve been best friends with Beacon since we were kids. We shared everything, even our first kiss.
Now that we’re adults, Beacon’s been cockblocking me on my quest to find Mr. Right. No matter how hard I try to find love, he’s always getting in the way.
My shy, awkward exterior doesn’t help. After all, Beacon’s the cool one, not me—I play the cello at Carnegie Hall, and he’s a heartthrob.
The famous frontman of the band Too Far From Grace. Every woman wants him, every guy…either wants to be like him or wants him too.
I decide to play devil’s advocate, and hire Beacon to teach me the dating ropes. Maybe if we work together, we can find me a guy we both approve of.
Except, moving to Baker’s Creek to work on this experiment isn’t working the way I planned. Seems like he’s doing everything to convince me that I don’t need a man. After all, I have him.

The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances, and witty love stories, this series is for you!

RELEASE DATE: February 2, 2021

Not my first read by the author, I read the blurb of this and knew I needed to read it. It’s a best-friend-romance with a slow burn!

This was so beautiful, two best friends brought together by or for one passion. These two best friends who once ‘tried it’ are in for a surprise because they can’t seem to forget or want to…they keep going back and forth but the friendship…that’s the most important part about them and neither wants to ruin it. I don’t want to give out too much but Grace the heroine she is looking for connection, someone to share with…just something to complete her. When Beacon the hero realizes his sweet Gracie has a list, things to check off (that yes include sexual) he jumps on the chance to “teach” her in hopes to maybe make her realize he is the one for her. But the strange part in this is that they DID TRY IT and Beacon was the one to pull the plug. So it’s an interesting turn of events through out the whole book. I was hooked on these two, had so much fun watching them around one another, fun, sexy, sweet and adventurous. The best part of all this is THE SECRET that brings out a whole new level of things, like I said I am not giving out too much but definitely recommend diving in.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 4 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ How to Save a Life by P. Dangelico

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There’s more than one way to save a life…
Riley James has everything to live for, a business to grow, goals to achieve. After everything she’s overcome, there’s no way she’s going to let anyone get in the way of her hopes and dreams. Not even a handsome businessman who makes her a crazy offer she would be even crazier to refuse.
Jordan West has everything a man could want. And yet it all feels so meaningless. But when tragedy strikes and he’s entrusted with the care of a toddler, life doesn’t seem so meaningless anymore. Jordan West suddenly has everything to live for. Problem is…how does he hold on to that feeling? 

RELEASE DATE: January 19, 2020

Not my first read by the author, she quickly became one of my favorites~

This was an interesting duo and start I won’t lie. The situation where the hero and heroine meet isn’t your usual but will make more sense a little bit later. The way they come to be is due to both having being in a situation where they would befit form one another. That said, it was the sweetest to watch the heroine with the baby. It has twists, lies, turns, adventure, romance, swooning and quite funny. I don’t want to give out too much really because it’s a book you need to dive into and get all the surprises yourself. I’s a very SLOW BURN and I will say that at times I was missing the AUTHOR ROMANCE and by that I mean I am used to her brand of romance in her books.

I do have to say that the ending well PISSED me off, and without giving out too much I think that the heroine was a little more at fault but it ended up being turned around the other way and I was SO MAD at her! Haven’t read a ending that made me want to yell in a while. The no epilogue is what drops by rating down to 4.5 I’m sorry to the author but I was already mad at the end with everything then to find out there was no epilogue kind of kicked me in the reading ribs! There is no cheating or any of my triggersd in this which I apprecita!

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Standalone
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R E V I E W ➠ Branded by a Song by LJ Evans

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Has this country-rock legend finally met his match? A woman who can fill the aching void for “more” that’s been missing from his life
Brady O’Neil tells the world he’s returning to his hometown in upstate New York to help his sister. While it’s the truth, he’s also there to rediscover the soul of his music. His life is forever altered when his childhood mentor leaves him a box that sends him to a woman trapped in the past
Losing her grandmother feels like yet another blow the world has dealt Cari. Keeping the music store and her daughter afloat are the only things she can focus on. Having Grams’ beloved student saunters in doesn’t change anything because he’s an adventure she can’t afford
Conceding that Brady holds the solution to her troubles doesn’t mean he can have her heart. She buried that bruised organ alongside her husband years ago
Can Brady convince her that hearts aren’t limited to just one love song?
“We would be art. We would be paint and chords blended together.”

RELEASE DATE: February 3, 2021

NEW to me author and books, I was asked by the author to read/review and I accepted gladly from the blurb, then saw the cover and just matched so well, so I was excited to give this a try. So thank you to the author for providing me with my ARC!

When I started this I knew it was going to pull at my heart strings only because I knew the heroine was a widow with child, sand those always always make me cry and like I was right right off the bat I did cry. I loved pretty much everything about this, from the characters to the story line. It all flowed so well and it played out like a movie in my head. I don’t want to give out too too much because there are a few twists and turns here, lot’s of heart, fun, laughter, romance and SWOONing. I want to touch on the connection between the hero and heroine, I mean from the beginning. The heroine is a widow with the sweetest little daughter, lost so much and still making it every day. The hero is a big shot, has it all, maybe missing exactly what’s right in front of him. The heroine gives the hero a run for his money for sure, I loved all their moments the kisses *sigh* for this being my first book by the author, I FELL IN LOVE & will definitely be reading more by the author!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

A MUST READ!
Romance: ♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Standalone
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R E V I E W ➠ Still Standing by Kristen Ashley

(Wild West MC #1)
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When Clara Delany walks into the Aces High Motorcycle Club’s hangout, she’s hit rock bottom. She’s hiding her car from the repo man, she has less than two dollars in her bank account and the only employment she can get is delivering messages for a criminal.
All because of a man. Therefore, she’s sworn off them.
And then she meets West “Buck” Hardy, president of the Aces High MC.
Buck also meets her, and the minute he does, he makes it clear (to everyone but Clara) that they’re starting something. Since Clara doesn’t get that message, she decides to leave Buck and sort out her life in order to come back to him clean.
She’s not gone but hours before life hits Clara with another blow. Which means Buck and his boys have to ride in and save the day. After that, Buck makes no bones about where they stand.
But does he?
Welcome to the first novel in the Wild West MC series which will tell the stories of the brothers of the Aces High MC, the Resurrection MC, and the Chaos MC…and the women who love them.

RELEASE DATE: February 2, 2021

Not my first read by the author, and I AM A HUGE HUGE HUGE FAN of Kristen Ashley, so yes I have read and re-read all her books over the years and YES they still feel new to me each time! So whoever asked for this style enough or WHATever got her to write this, BEWARE: THIS IS A OG KA (Original Kristen Ashley) and Beware in the best way possible because if you missed her MC romance, ooooh boy you’re in for a ride because I don’t even know myself how to express my review without giving it all to you but I will do my best!

I want to start with saying that this is a deja vu of Motorcycle Man Tyra and Kane (if you haven’t read that yet you won’t get it but basically it happens to be one of my absolute favorite books!) So the ladies whoa re big fans and have read her books you’re in for a beautiful treat. It actually took me back to the good ol’ days but also gave it something new. Even though it reminded me a lot of that book, it was new in it’s own and I will happily say that a couple past characters make an appearance. Let’s get into it.

Buck and Clara, what a duo, we have Buck who is the head of Aces High Motorcycle Club and Clara who is a woman who came form nothing, trying to make ends meets. Their actual meet started off right away, when Clara walks into Buck’s club to deliver a message. That’s when the fun starts because Buck is equally sharp and smart like Tack and this really brought back the butterfly-in-tummy feels. Like I said it jumps right into, it’s an adventure from the beginning to the end. Buck is a man’s man, single dad, fucked up past, fucked up present but a man who acts on his emotions. Clara is a woman that had it amazing, had someone amazing, until the day she did not. Shy, vulnerable but so strong librarian-looking woman meets tough biker boss. Where there is a Club there are club parties and there are bunnies, I am not going to get into that except to say that I was super super mad at Buck for a little while in the book that’s all I am saying (and will add that not everything is as it seems) I loved it all, the angst, the action, the ROMANCE it was really really sweet because nothing to me is sweeter than a MC’s romance!

*I want to touch on triggers because to me they may not have been significant but I know there is a lot of hurt in the world and some of the scenes and actions taken may be triggers for someone. If you’ve never read KA this’ll be a little shocking if you’re not in the understanding of the style and type. But if you’ve read KA well this also might be a little shocking slightly, you’ll definitely be defensive for the heroine. With understanding and reasoning but I was a’ taken back just a little.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

TOP 2021 MUST READ
Romance: ♡♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: Abuse/Kidnapping
Standalone/Series: Book 1 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ Boy Trouble by Kaylee Ryan and Lacey Black

(All American Boy)
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Marley
Moving back home after college was not at the top of my to-do list. Unfortunately, until I was able to find a big girl job, it was my only option. It wasn’t that I minded waiting tables or working the bar, it just wasn’t my life’s ambition.
I spent every waking hour I wasn’t working at The Wine Cellar looking for jobs. Finally, I got the call, but I couldn’t be excited. How could I be when the offer was to work for the boy that made my life miserable growing up? He was also my brother’s best friend, and I know all too well that boy is trouble.
Eli
Morrison Hotels. My family’s legacy. Now, mine. I’ve returned home to Merlot to take over the company my grandpa built into a worldwide empire. He’s ready to retire, which means it’s time for me to step up and helm the business.
Despite having to fire an employee, things look up when I’m able to reconnect with a long-time friend. And his sister. Marley wasn’t what I was expecting, which is part of the problem. She’s no longer the little girl I used to tease mercilessly. I can’t stop thinking about her. Even when she clearly wants nothing to do with me. I’m intrigued, fascinated, and completely out of my league. I’m in big trouble.

RELEASE DATE: January 29, 2021

Not my first read by the ladies, I love their duo as well as their single published books. I was excited to see something NEW coming along and excited to read after I read the blurb!

This was something different but expected from the ladies. My favorite no cheating or overly angst style. It’s a brothers-beat-friend childhood tormentor enemy-to-friends-to-lovers and office-romance. It’s kind of on the shorter and fast pace style. Let’s of cute, sweet and sexy moments.

Eli has moved back to take over his grandfather’s CEO position. Marley is still the cute girl he remembers but all grown up. When Eli sets his sights on her she just can’t understand, after all all they used to do when they were younger is fight. I like Eli because he’s an alpha with a big heart and Eli is strong but super sweet, they minx well together.

Like I said very sweet, cute and sexy. Wish there was more of them but this is part of a new series with 15 amazing authors. Can’t wait to read them all.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Series
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R E V I E W ➠ Until Amy by Jessica Ames

Cover Reveal Jan. 28th
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Whizz
As a member of the Untamed Sons MC London, I have one job—to be loyal to my club. After a rat is discovered in the Tennessee chapter, I’m sent overseas to try to hunt him down. I didn’t expect to find Amy. I don’t deserve a woman like her, not when I have my own demons from my time in the Army, but I want her.
Amy
Falling for a dangerous biker was never part of my plan, but I can’t let go of Whizz. I don’t care that my family doesn’t approve or that everyone I know keeps warning me to stay away from the outlaw. He’s mine and I’m not walking away, but that might not be my choice. When my life is threatened the only person who can save me is Whizz and the Untamed Sons.
Until Amy is part of Aurora Rose Reynolds’ Happily Ever Alpha World. If you loved Until Harmony, then you will want to read Until Amy.

RELEASE DATE: February 5, 2020

New to me AUTHOR & Books, I have read every UNTIL books and have been excited for this one because it pertains to Until Harmony which is one of my very favorites and Amy the heroine was part of that so I was happy to see her get her own story.
I was not expecting the hero to be so…magical haha yes magical because not only was he a rough biker alpha type but one that has a huge heart and all the love for the heroine. You can’t go wrong with that ever, dream bookboyfriend. That said here is a little about the story, don’t want to give out too much and yes of course I recommend reading Until Harmony along with this.

Amy is a Nurse and they way she and Shane “whizz” meet is unconventional and unfortunately in an accident. A literal one, when Amy is involved in a crash that also involved Shane, she springs to action, her Nurse training kicking into action. Only she wasn’t ready to be hit with what Shane is, all muscle, big, rough and outspoken. With her recent past she is very skittish. She hasn’t been able to want to let herself trust a man again. In comes Shane who just walks through that barrier. They come from 2 different worlds but when it comes to THE BOOM you can’t escape it. And that they don’t, it’s sweet and adventurous and sexy to watch them come together. There is danger, romance and a lot of Alpha we love from this world. This one I enjoyed very much.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Happily Ever Alpha World
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R E V I E W ➠ Not My Match by Ilsa Madden-Mills

(The Game Changers #2)
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Homeless and heartbreakingly innocent, Giselle Riley walks into my penthouse and chaos follows.
I shouldn’t have invited the girl genius to live with me, but it’s clear she needs my help—not only for a place to lay her pretty blonde head but in finding real love, which she’s not going to get with the crazy men she picks up online.
Too bad she’s a twenty-four-year-old virgin and I’m a bad boy wide receiver. She’s off limits for a hardcore player like me—and we’re just friends.
Instead, I’m her matchmaking service, no matter how jealous it makes me when I tag along on her dates.
I can keep my self-control. Right? No way will I give in to everything inside me that dreams of a girl like her in my world.
I may be the best wide receiver in the country, but how could I hold on to a girl like her?

RELEASE DATE: January 19, 2021

Not my first read by the author, I read her books before I started my bookstagram and fell in love with this Series from Book 1, am looking forward to diving into this one!

This one was going to be fun I just knew it, because the heroine is very different. Let’s recap, the heroine is the book 1 H’s sister and the hero is the beat friend of Book 1 Hero. That said going in I knew that Giselle was going to be off limits to Devon. Even though they originally met when Giselle was engaged to the ex-asshole…she actually has had a crush on Devon for a very long time. And Devon who was warned by his beat friend to stay away, she’s innocent…wasn’t sure how to keep his own feelings at bay. Both having been burned by an ex, it was fun to watch them skirt around one another. You can’t deny ZING in the words of Giselle. Their road to each other may nor be original or easy, but boy was is sweet and just swoon-y. The heroine is unique, quirky, blunt, funny, nerdy and so beautiful. The hero is also unique, best at what he does, troubled family and a murky past. Them together as friends was so much fun to watch and learn, something about them both being nerd-y in their own way, when they come together it’s just too cute. Really enjoyed the ending because the peek was more of a rush. Highly Recommend this book & series!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Romance: ♡♡♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 2 in Series
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R E V I E W ➠ The Invitation by Vi Keeland

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The first time I met Hudson Rothschild was at a wedding. I’d received an unexpected invitation to one of the swankiest venues in the city.
Hudson was a groomsman and quite possibly the most gorgeous man I’d ever laid eyes on. He asked me to dance, and our chemistry was off the charts.
I knew it wasn’t a good idea to get involved with him, considering the wedding I was at. But our connection was intense, and I was having a great time.
Though the fun came to a screeching halt when Hudson figured out I wasn’t who I’d said I was. You see, that unexpected invitation I received? Well, it hadn’t actually been addressed to me—it was sent to my ex-roommate who’d bounced a check for two months’ rent and moved out in the middle of the night. I figured she owed me an expensive night out, but I guess, technically, I was crashing the wedding.
Once caught, I couldn’t get out of there fast enough. As I bolted for the door, I might’ve plucked a few bottles of expensive champagne off the tables I passed, all while the gorgeous, angry groomsman was hot on my tail.
Outside, I jumped into a taxi. My heart ricocheted against my ribs as we drove down the block—but at least I’d escaped unscathed.
Or so I thought.
Until I realized I’d left my cell phone behind at the table.
Take one guess who found it?
This is the crazy story of how Hudson Rothschild and I met. But trust me, it’s only the tip of the iceberg.

RELEASE DATE: January 18, 2020

Not my first read by the author, she is a top 10 favorite and one of my early reads back in the day when I started reading romance. And yes I have read all of her books! This slow burn was worth the wait!

I don’t want to give out too much after realizing what the Blurb gives out, but will say that that is just the beginning. Stella is in a pickle, so a wedding crash is nor would ever be on her radar but her best friend has other plans. Live a little, it’ll be fun they said. Well when your lies get caught and you realize that the person who caught you is the Bride’s brother, things get interesting.
-Stella is a unique heroine, I won’t lie I fell in love with her form the beginning and just loved her. She was unique, quirky, out there, different, sweet soooo sweet. Her little stories, her little hobby, her profession…it just fit so well with her and I loved it. I especially loved her little chocolates she carried around to give out because it can make people happy even for a little.
-Hudson: I had a bone to pick with him for a little then when I found out why I forgave him but was still holding a small grudge against him. When he met Stella at the wedding before the lie and all the truth coming out, they had a moment, a really sweet moment and that’s when I fell in love with them both. He was not only handsome, sexy, smart and just a man who was burned in the worst way, common, but still painful. He did not harbor any hate, he really focused his life on other important things.

That said, I really want to emphasize that this is a SLOW BURN and the moments of sexy scenes are about 90% sizzling and sweet. There isn’t a lot of it but worth the wait. This is more of a story that flows so well together and is beautiful. Every detail, every scene…just plain beautiful. This is my 2nd 2021 MUST READ list item!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

TOP 2021 MUST READ!
Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Standalone
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Recommended: ☑ HIGHLY ☑