Ariana St. Claire Free Fall (Stranger Sessions) Part of: Stranger Sessions (1 Book)

 

Free Fall

A Stranger Sessions StoryWhat happens after a Trust Fall?

Two strangers. One Camera. All the spice.

Haunted. Beautiful. Broken. Perfect in a way I could only dream of.

A stranger, online. With that first glimpse, I knew I had to have Reid. She was too young to be corrupted by the darkness simmering beneath my skin, but I couldn’t resist her. Then, after our Stranger Session, I let myself own her for one night. The need to take care of her, possess her, never left me. Even when I walked away from my Angel.

She’s mine. And I always take care of what’s mine.

I won’t let myself touch her, own her body forever like I wanted to. I can only watch over her like the stalker I am. It’s not until danger finds itself at her door that I find myself unable to stay away. Now that I have her again, I can’t let her go.

Can she handle the things I desire to do to her? Take care of her every need, and chase away the demons no one knows she carries beneath the surface.

And in return, satiate the dark desires and compulsion to protect her, both from the world and demons I carried.

My Angel.

And could I risk letting her in when no one else had dared to come close?

Author's note: See author's website for TW.

My Review & Thoughts Minus Spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!!

Reid & Owen.❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

I will start off saying read Trust Fall first if you can. It picks up from there. This story was absolutely everything. It had plenty of spice & steam. Reid & Owen will both definitely stay with me as a reader for a long time. You will definitely have all of the feels. I had so many emotions reading this book, reading their story you felt like you as the reader were in the story. The roller coaster, the ups and downs. The good and the bad. I cannot say how much these characters went through. Ariana did it again. Reid & Owen, you definitely left your mark with this reader. 

Harlow James Everything He Couldn't: Newberry Springs Series Book 2

 

One of my favorite songs growing up was Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield.

Ironically enough, I never realized I’d be living out those lyrics in my own life when I fell for my best friend’s girl—and then my best friend, John Schmitt, died.

Add on the fact that she was pregnant with his child and that I’d been harboring feelings for Evelyn months before all of this happened, and well, now?

Now the lyrics to that song don’t sound so bad anymore.

The worst part is, I’m the one to blame for his death which made facing her an even harder pill to swallow, so what did I do? Pretend like she didn’t exist anymore, even though it was virtually impossible because she was everywhere in our small town of Newberry Springs.

Flashforward six months and suddenly Evelyn finds herself in a legal battle she never saw coming, and I can’t just stand by any longer and pretend like my heart isn’t in shambles.

So I suggest the unthinkable.

I offer to marry her, help her prove that she’s a fit mother and her daughter is being raised well despite John not being in the picture.

But Evelyn doesn’t know that being near her gets my blood pumping, even more so after avoiding her for months.

She doesn’t understand that doing this favor for her is a way for me to gain retribution for John’s death and take a chance to find out if she can reciprocate my feelings.

And she doesn’t get that by being there for her and loving her and her daughter that I’m doing everything that my best friend couldn’t.

My Review, My Thoughts & Minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read!! 

I really enjoyed this story from one of my favorite Authors. This book definitely did not disappoint. I absolutely loved reading about Walker Gibson and Evelyn Sumner.  These two characters will definitely stay with me as a reader for quite sometime. It had all the feels and just enough spice and steam. It was a Perfect Small Town Romance story. I am falling in love with the town of Newberry Springs and its characters. Such a great story from the first to the last page. 

Nalani Titcomb Undercover In Hanalei (In Hanalei series) Part of: In Hanalei series (4 books)

 

Nicholas Ballard has dedicated most of his life to being a cop. He loves his job and his life. He's content and doesn't feel the need to complicate things with a relationship. However, one by one, his best friends have all gotten married or settled down over the past year, and he's beginning to feel like the odd man out.

Nick's resolve not to follow their path weakens after meeting a woman who makes him reconsider everything.

Leialoha is determined to exact revenge on the men who took her father from her and her mother nearly two decades ago. In her quest for payback, she meets Detective Nick Ballard and is quickly enamored.

She makes the wrong move and realizes she's in too deep. Will Nick be there to pull her out?

My Review, My Words & Minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!!

This story had me invested from page one. I was invested in the characters of Nick & Leialoha. It was a Romantic Suspense story. It also had plenty of good ole friendly banter between not only the main characters but friends & family as well. It was a Great read from the first to the last page. I am looking forward to reading more books from the Author in the future. (This is book four in the series but can be read as a standalone.) 

Then Came You L. Ashley

 Then Came You 

L. Ashley 

You know the Midas touch? Well, whatever the opposite of that is, I’ve got it.

I didn’t win the lottery in life.

My sister is sick, our home life is unbearable, and I’m a dirt-poor hairdresser, who works 24/7 just so she can live.

Real catch, right?

But maybe...just maybe, my luck is turning around when I meet a sexy scientist.

He visits me to get his hair cut.

He calls me Tinker Bell.

He adores me.

He wants me, and I want him too.

Surely it can’t be this simple?

Yep. That’s what I thought.

*The forbidden age-gap romance you never knew you needed*

My Review. My Words. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!! No Spoilers. 

One of my Favorite Reads of 2023. I cannot say enough about this book. It had just enough Spice & Steam. I absolutely Loved the characters of Row & Blade. This book also had great characters in the story & characters who will make you so Angry with how they act. It’s a perfect balance. One of my Personal favorite characters was Blades brother Alex. He was a hoot. Whenever he was around, I always found myself laughing. I cried, I laughed & I cried some more. This book was everything and so much more. I will say as a reader, be prepared for an emotional roller coaster of feelings as you read this book. 

 

I am also Very Honored to have been mentioned in the Acknowledgment so Thank You Lauren. I’ll treasure that Always. Also Thank You for having me on your Hype Team & also Having me as One of Your Beta Readers for this Book. Truly an Honor & a Privilege that I will be Forever Grateful.🩷🩷

Two Nights in August Cecelia Conway Book 4 of 5: Door County Dreams

 

Sarah Reinert is a perfectionist. She’s spent her life trying to live up to the expectations that her parents drilled into her. Always dress well, be successful, find a husband, get married…

But that’s impossible.

Especially when she finds out her long-term boyfriend is cheating on her via anonymous emails. When she sees the pictures of him with other women, she knows she’s going to break up with him.

But that also means she has to move out of the house they own together.

Overwhelmed by the idea of admitting to her parents that she’s failed, and having to cram her life back into her childhood bedroom, she asks her best friend if she can move in with him instead.

When Sarah comes to Bret with her idea, he thinks it’s the perfect opportunity to finally show her how he feels about her. He’s loved her since the first night they met, but he knew she was in a relationship, so he never made a move. With them living together, he’s bound to find the perfect opportunity to ask her if they can try to be more than just friends.

There’s only one problem.

He doesn’t know how to tell her he’s the one that sent the emails.

My Review Minus Spoilers 👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me. 

This is my first read by the author. This is book four in the series but can be read as a standalone. I’m so happy I found this author & cannot wait to read more of her books. 

I really enjoy a small town book & this did not disappoint. I really was invested in the characters of Bret & Sarah. I loved the banter between the two and the friendship they had. These two characters had just enough spice as well. Their story will definitely stay with me for quite sometime. I definitely plan to read the other books in this series. If you like a great small town romance, I highly recommend checking out this series & the Author. 

The Proposal Adriana Locke

 

Breaking News: Rugby’s bad boy marries his best friend’s little sister

If Renn Brewer would’ve asked me to marry him, I would’ve said no.

Why?

One, his reputation precedes him. His name is in the headlines at least once a month. Two, he’s not just my brother’s best friend. They’re teammates. And three, I’m in my self-care era.

Unfortunately, a version of me equates self-care with bad choices.

The cocktail in my hand—similar to the one that got me into this situation—is the prettiest shade of pink. It’s almost the same color as the giant rock on my left hand. And instead of discussing an annulment, I’m considering a 90-day marriage of convenience to the man I accidentally married in Las Vegas.

Renn didn’t propose marriage. But he does deliver a proposal I might be unable to turn down.

USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling author Adriana Locke delivers a "spicy & sweet!" forbidden sports romance with a marriage of convenience that will make you swoon!

My Review Minus Spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

I love anything this Author writes. I especially really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed the characters of Renn & Blakely. This was definitely a fast read for me. I enjoyed the character development & storyline very much. It had just enough steam and spice as well. I also enjoyed the banter between the two of them. This story will definitely stay with me for quite awhile. I loved this story very much. I didn’t want it to end. 

Playing To Win Monica Murphy

 

Ace Townsend is the biggest player on campus.

The sexy new quarterback on the football team.

I should probably mention he’s also a complete flirt. The life of the party wherever he goes.

Someone I should avoid at all costs.

It’s difficult though, when I’m on the social media crew for the football team and we’re out on the field during practice almost every day, filming them. On the sidelines at games. Hanging out with them at bars. The more I spend time with Ace, the more I’m drawn to him. The attraction is there, but it’s more than that. I actually like him. We have a connection, and he definitely feels it too.The problem?

I signed a contract when I started on the social media team with a ‘no dating athletes’ clause. They’re strictly off limits. If we get caught together? It’s cause for my immediate termination. I love my new job and don’t want to risk it, but I’m falling for Ace.

Hard.

We’re all for sneaking around and keeping our growing relationship secret, but it’s starting to wear on us. Ace is determined to win me at all costs, though he doesn’t want to be the reason I lose my job, but…

Maybe the two of us being together is worth the risk.

My Review & No Spoliers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!! 

I really enjoyed this story. It was a fast read for me. I enjoyed the characters of Ace & Ruby. They definitely will stay with me as the Reader for quite some time. It was a great sports romance & it has enough spice & steam. There was also plenty of chemistry & good ole fashioned banter as well. I really enjoyed all the books in this series but Ace is a Favorite hands down for this reader. 

Way Down We Go: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (The Sons and Daughters of Lir Book 1) Book 1 of 1: The Sons and Daughters of Lir Andrea Jenelle

 

Callum has been imprisoned for over a thousand years.
He's finally free and he has three objectives:

Claim Her.

Steal Her.

Sacrifice Her.

The Prince of the North Sea will claim his vengeance on the descendant of the witch that stole his brother's life.

Meghan is a research librarian in modern day Chicago. And he's the new maintenance guy in her apartment complex.

A paranormal romance based on Scottish each uisge folklore and mythology.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!! My Review & Thoughts & No Spoilers!!

I really enjoyed this book by the Author. I really enjoyed the characters of Meghan & Callum. I really enjoyed the forklore & mythology of this book. It also had just enough spice & steam to keep the reader interested and intrigued. This was definitely a page Turner for me. I loved their banter & chemistry. I loved their story & it was a story that will definitely stay with me for awhile. it definitely had all the feels. Andrea Jenelle is an auto buy author for me. I really enjoyed this story. I’ve never read a book like this before and it will not be last. 

Tropes: Fated Mates; Star-Crossed Lovers; Marriage of Convenience

Right Guy, Wrong Word Jewel E. Ann

 Do books have souls?

Anna Black has the perfect novel choice for her book club. She also has a sexy new neighbor who jumps at the opportunity to join fellow bookworms in discussing her pick for their summer read.

It’s lust at first sight and the marriage of two literary souls.

The charismatic owner of a new T-shirt store in Des Moines’s East Village, Eric Steinmann, has a confident air and an irresistible “mating dance.” He’s almost perfect … until he says the wrong word.

Will Anna and Eric write their own story? Or will their chemistry die when fiction turns into reality?

**Right Guy, Wrong Word was originally written as a short story, The Last Person. It’s been revised with significant changes to the original content and extended into a full-length novel.

MY Review, My Words

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star Read By ME!!

I Love Everything this Author Writes. She is a personal favorite of mine & this story did not disappoint. It had all the feels. I absolutely loved these two characters. Anna & Eric will definitely stay with me for quite sometime. It had just enough spice and was a great second chance Romance. This was definitely a roller coaster ride of emotions and I loved how it all comes full circle. Anna & Eric, I loved your story.

Driving Force Hayley Cook

 My career had been built on two things…Fast Cars and Winning.

Until a curvy brunette with piercing blue eyes crashed into my life, making my pulse race.

Opposites attract...

She hides in the shadows not wanting to be noticed. I crave the limelight, the fans and the adrenaline.

She wants to take life slower. I live mine in the two hundred mph lane.

When my playboy past comes slingshotting into our lives will she put on the brakes.

Or could she turn out to be my Driving Force?

My Review Minus Spoilers:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

This was such a great read. I really enjoyed Tinley & Ryan’s characters. It was also fun to read about Racing. I loved the character development and loved reading more about the racing world. It also has just enough spice in the story as well. I enjoyed reading how much Ryan fell for Tinley. I cannot wait to read more from the Author.