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Chaos Bound is the fourth book in Sinner's Tribe Motorcycle Club series. The club is back and this is T-Rex/Holt's story!
Holt sacrificed himself for his club and endured months of torture at the hands of the Black Jacks MC, he thinks that his club abandoned him so he dreams about escaping in order to get his revenge. Thinking about revenge is what keeps him alive even though he lost all hope...
Naiya Kelly grew up in the Black Jacks MC because her mother was a sweet butt, she grew up fast but she managed to survive. She managed to leave the Black Jacks and she's finally free of that life. She's a total nerd (I loved this side of her!), sweet, very clever and she absolutely hates bikers. Naya tries to stay away from any drama or violent emotions, she likes to maintain control of her feelings and of her life until she lands in Holt's cell...
Holt and Naya are an improbable couple. They have to rely on each other because their main objective is to escape the Black Jacks but Holt is too weak after months of torture and Naya knows better than to trust a biker. But suddenly the need to protect each other gets stronger than anything. I'm not going to share any more details because I don't want to spoil it!
Sarah Castille is doing an awesome job with the Sinner's MC, she created an original biker world that is SO much more than weak heroines (there are none here) and cheating manwhore heroes (Holt is nothing like that!). Chaos Bound is gritty, rough, with a lot of action, suspense, red hot passion, friendship, loyalty and lots of humor. I really enjoyed it and it's definitely a very good read! Can't wait for Tank's book!
Whoa, what a ride! I really enjoyed this story.
I don't read a lot of mysteries/thrillers but I think the author did an amazing job with this one. She definitely kept me guessing who was the killer, at one point I was sure it was one character and then two pages later I was sure it was another. It came to a point that anyone could have been the killer.
I have to say that I did guess who was the victim before the end, but I wasn't completely sure until the very end.
I enjoyed the slow burn story telling, loved the haunted/remote Irish island atmosphere and the multiple POVs, in my opinion, really helped to build up the tension. There was so much history between the characters and there a lot of clues along the way. I couldn't stop reading!
Overall, a very entertaining book, with twists and turns, twisted characters and a strong Clue game vibe.
I didn't know this book has D/s relationship and I wasn't in a mood for it. I tried to get back to it, but I wasn't really feeling it. DNF around 30%.
I'm still surprised to enjoy this as much as I did. I was prepared to not like it very much, honestly, with all the hype surrounding this trilogy. I started reading it with low expectations. I was sucked in this world pretty fast. The cruelty of the Fae, the setting, Jude's personality, the politics & intrigue, Cardan's obsession about Jude really made the story for me.
It dragged a bit but I really enjoyed this one.
4.5 stars
I had so much fun reading this book!
Lucy is adorable and feisty, Josh is broody and sexy and the banter between this two was freaking PERFECTION.
Their games, the humor, and the characters were fantastic, the story was addictive and I didn't want to put down my kindle.
The elevator scene... AMAZING!
There are a few cheesy scenes, but overall I enjoyed it a lot. Now, I get the hype about this book. Worth it in my opinion.
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Nobody But You is the third book in Jill Shalvis' Cedar Ridge Series and it hooked me from the very first page. I haven't read the previous books in this series, and although I've been definitely missing out, this book can be read as a standalone easily.
Jacob Kincaid has been in the military for ten years, he's on leave while trying to deal with the loss of a fellow soldier who was family to him. After that terrible event, he comes back to Cedar Ridge, his home. He's sure that his family despises him, after the way he left, especially his twin brother with whom he had a huge fight before he walked away. But he wants to make things right with the family he loves, even though he thinks he is unworthy of their love.
But he was also dark and brooding and so effing sexy he set her every nerve ending on fire with just one look.
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Fighting Dirty is the last book in Lori Foster's Ultimate Series. And we've all been waiting for Armie's and Merissa's story from the very beginning, counting the seconds to get our hands in this book.
Armie has been stealing the show since he opened his mouth for the first time in this series. All of his friends look at him and see the talented fighter, the player who drives the ladies crazy and the laid-back friend who is always ready to help in the rec center. But they don't see how honorable and vulnerable he really is and how his past still affects his decisions and his future. Armie has a secret, something that happened a long time ago, but that secret is the reason why he doesn't want to be in the spotlight. Cannon is his best friend and knows Armie far better than even Armie realizes. Their bromance is absolutely perfect! Anyway, Armie is the hottest fighter in the MMA. He is also self-driven, confident, strong, fiercely loyal, has a huge sense of humor and an even bigger heart. Suffice to say, Armie is my new book boyfriend!
Rissy is Cannon's baby sister. She's a smart, talented, independent woman. She loves Cannon and she is close to the other fighters too, especially Leese. And she's been in love with Armie for a long time. Rissy is also fiercely loyal to her friends and her brother, has an awesome way to show them she stopped by (with “Rissy was here” of course) and she's absolutely perfect for Armie.
Armie avoids Rissy because she's Cannon's sister and he wants to protect her from himself and his past. Until Rissy is in danger and then all bets are off! Will Armie finally stop fighting his feelings? How will Cannon react if Armie risks a relationship with Rissy? And will Rissy win the ultimate fight for Armie's heart? You have to read Fighting Dirty to find out!
I loved Armie and Rissy's story! Their chemistry is crazy high, they are really great characters and they share a very strong connection. Even though I loved Tough Love, I've got to say that Fighting Dirty is now, without any doubt, my favorite book in this series. The only thing missing was an epilogue because I just needed a glimpse into Armie and Rissy's future! I'm really excited about the new spinoff series that will be featuring Leese, Brand, Justice and Miles.
I highly recommend, not only Fighting Dirty but the complete Ultimate Series, to anyone who loves MMA fighters, a steamy romance that also delivers suspense and a great book boyfriend!
Don't know how to rate this. I was definitely entertained, loved the characters, enjoyed how the whole story wrapped up and I'm curious about what's coming in the next book in this series.
BUT Emma's choice at the very end of the book really, really, REALLY annoyed me.
Whoa, it's official: I'm obsessed with this series.
Heir of Fire was really, really good but Queen of Shadows is definitely my favorite so far.
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I've read the first three books in the Midnight Series a few years ago and I was thrilled when Lisa Marie Rice decided to add more books to this series. And Midnight Secrets is an awesome addition! No one writes romantic suspense like Lisa Marie Rice and this series is definitely my favorite.
Midnight Secrets starts a few months after Joe and Isabel meet. Joe is a former Navy SEAL who was almost killed as a result of an explosion in his last mission and Isabel moves in to the house next door from Joe while he's still recovering.
Isabel is broken, like Joe, but her scars run way deeper than his. She's not just recovering physically from a tragedy in her life, she's also heart broken and lonely. Sensing someone hurt Isabel pretty bad, Joe manages to stay close to her and help her in any way he can, while he pushes himself to full recovery. He wants much more from their relationship than a friendship but he doesn't want to scare her with the intensity of his feelings for her, so he waits patiently for her to trust him with her story. And what a story! Isabel and Joe are really good together and I really loved how Joe was so patient and sweet to Isabel. There was also a very strong chemistry between them. I also loved the fact that most of the characters from the previous books show up too and they interact like a loving big family. The plot is absolutely full of twists, suspense, action, emotions and lots of passionate moments.
Midnight Secrets can be read as a standalone even though you'll enjoy it much more if you read the whole series. I hope the next book is about Nick because I'm really curious about his story with Kay. Can't wait for the next!
I received a copy of this book for free from the author.
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I always have high expectations when it comes to a rock star romance and when I started reading this book my expectations rose even more because Kat was brilliant when she first met Nico. Even though there was a instant attraction between them, Kat stood up to Nico from the very first second and that was very refreshing.
Until 20-25% everything went quite well, Kat continued to surprise me with her irreverent manners, even though some of her thoughts were a little off character (or so I thought...) and Nico was keeping a mysterious vibe being a talented/tortured/artistic alpha hot male. And then it all started falling apart. The Kat we meet in the beginning of the book slowly disappears as she gets involved with Nico and Nico shows his true colors too with all his demands about Kat's trust. There was too much drama way too soon in their relationship and some of it seemed a little over the top (yes, I'm also referring to Avery).
Kat's girlfriends produced a few humorous moments as well as the band members, but there was just too much happening at the same time. I think the author exaggerated with the drama to keep the readers interested in the story and somehow that led to the feeling that the characters were acting out of character, Kat and Nico just seemed to bring out the worst in each other despite their sizzling chemistry. The author shared, at the end of the book, that she went through an emotional time in her life while she was writing this book and that, probably, made a difference in the main characters actions. Despite all of this, and the difficulty to rate it, I think this series has lots of potential so I'll probably take a chance with the second book which it's probably going to be about A.J. and Chloe.
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River of Love is the third book in Melissa Foster's The Bradens - Peaceful Harbor, MD Series and it can be read as a standalone.
Sam Braden is a playboy, he's sexy, strong, determined and honest about the way he lives his life. He has a reputation of sleeping around and he enjoys his single life, but he knows something is off with him when he starts making up excuses to visit his brother's office, just to see Faith...
Faith is a sweet smart girl who has been hurt in the past and as a result, she founded an online support group: WAC (Women Against Cheaters). She dates boring, reliable, smart men because she thinks that's the only way she won't get hurt again. She's very much attracted to Sam and she's fighting their attraction not only because he's Cole's brother but also because she knows his reputation.
The player is usually the one who falls the hardest and Sam is no exception. As soon as he realizes he wants Faith not just for a night, he goes out of his way to get her to date her, to prove to her that he's much more than a playboy. Let me just add that the way he sets up their first date is EPIC! I loved it! I loved Sam, the fact that their sexual tension is through the roof and even though I didn't quite love Faith at first, the whole “judging a book by its cover” was a little annoying, I certainly understood her reasons.
Sam and Faith's chemistry is red hot, as their relationship develops they open up to each other and Sam slowly proves Faith that he's, in fact, a very sweet, romantic guy but will Faith be able to trust again? Can Sam really change his player ways?
Melissa Foster delivers an extra hot contemporary romance with relatable characters, an awesome united family and a sizzling chemistry. River of Love is a beautifully written love story and it's definitely a must read!
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Heat Exchange caught my eye since I saw its awesome cover. Then, I read the blurb and I just couldn't resist reading it. I'm a big fan of Chicago Fire (the tv show), so I was really excited about this series.
Lydia is a strong beautiful woman with strong ties to the firefighting community, her father was a firefighter, her brother Scotty is a firefighter and she was married to one too but things didn't quite work out in her marriage. She left Boston to get away from that community and to start a new life. She always felt the firefighter's loyalty to each other came first which made her come second in her father's priorities and of course in her ex husband's too. But she is very loyal and committed to her family, so when her sister needs time off from her job and her father needs Lydia to step in, she puts her new life on hold and returns to Boston to help her father with the pub he bought when he retired. Her sister, Ashley, is dealing with the possibility of a divorce, so Lydia feels she has to be there for Ashley especially because Danny, her brother in law, is also a firefighter and Lydia is certain that the firefighting community will side with Danny.
Aidan is Scotty's, Lydia's younger brother, best friend, he's sexy, strong, loyal, a really sweet guy and he has been attracted to Lydia since the first time he saw her. Lydia always kept him at arm's length but now Aidan is older, wiser, sexier and bolder...
‘I want to see you.'They were just words on the phone screen, but in her mind Lydia heard Aidan's deep voice saying them, and a chill went down her spine.‘Are you drunk texting me?'‘No. If I was drunk I would text that I want to...never mind. See? Not drunk.'”
There's a lot going on the first book of this series. I really liked the conflicts in it: the fact that Aidan is not only Scotty's best friend but also his firefighter partner and of course the brotherhood code stating that sisters are off limits, Aidan being younger than Lydia and all the issues both of them had with their respective families. Aidan often feels like he's betraying Scotty by getting involved with Lydia but he just can't resist his feelings for her. There were moments that Lydia's stubbornness was a little over the top but I really liked that she always admitted when she overreacted. The sub-plot (Ashley and Danny's story) stole a lot of my attention from the main couple and I really wished they had their own book. Heat Exchange is a great start for this series and I'm looking forward to read the second book!
“I came to apologize.”“Okay.”She crossed her arms. “Okay? That's it?”“No, that's not it. Okay, you came to apologize. So go ahead.”“I'm sorry.”He arched an eyebrow at her. “Hell of an apology.”“It's not easy being sincere when you're not wearing any pants.”
I never liked Painter and I probably shouldn't read his book but I just couldn't miss any details in this series, so... it was definitely not the book for me. I really like Joanna's style, that's why I keep reading her books, but I just couldn't connect with Painter or Melanie.
Still, I'm looking forward to Gage's book!
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This book is the third book in Lori's Ultimate Series. I've never been a fan of MMA but I am so in love with this series.
Vanity lured Stack to be her date for Cannon and Yvette's wedding and they also agree to turn that date into a one night stand. Obviously, Vanity wants a lot more than one night with Stack because she's falling in love with him but she also thinks that keeping it casual is her best shot to get Stack to fall in love with her. Little did she know that Stack had set his sights on her since they first met.
The slow building between them in the previous book was really good and, in the beginning of Tough Love, the issues that kept delaying their night together made my expectations sky high! Their chemistry is off the charts and when they finally hook up... it's hot, hot, hot!
Vanity is a complex character with a huge heart, she's independent, smart and she knows what she wants: Stack. When she meets Stack's family, she loves their dynamics even when they're fighting because she lost her family in a tragic way and she longs for that kind of connection. That's one of the reasons why, even though she tries to make Stack believe she wants them to be casual, she can't stay away from his family and can't stop her need to help them solve their differences.
Stack is a sweet guy, he keeps telling Vanity he's no such thing as sweet but the truth is he definitely has a really sweet side! He's a hot alpha fighter, with a good heart, a very strong sense of loyalty (even though he let his jealousy cloud his judgement a few times, especially when it came to Leese and Vanity's friendship) and he's honest with himself because he admits from the start that one night with Vanity might not be enough for him.
There is also a little danger, a few omissions that may change what Stack thinks about Vanity and of course a villain to add a little suspense. Tough Love is my favorite, so far, in this series and I am looking forward (and counting the days!) to Armie's book. I also hope that there's a Leese's book, please Lori, I bet I'm not the only one who wants to know more about Leese!
I recommend the Ultimate Series to anyone who loves MMA fighters, an off the charts chemistry between the main characters and a hot romance that also delivers suspense and a little danger.
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Sawyer Bennett's Cold Fury Hockey Series caught my eye a while ago but, even though I ordered the first book last year, I've been pushing it back because I had a ton of other books to read. Silly me! Then, I read Ryker's blurb and I couldn't stay away any longer. Now, I still have Alex's book to read and I'll definitely order both Garrett and Zach's books because Ryker totally won me over and I can't miss a single word of this series.
Gray is beautiful, smart, strong willed and confident. She is also the first female general manager in hockey, her father has just promoted her which means all eyes are on her and, although she is definitely the right choice and has the skills to prove it, there are many people who dislike her father's decision, including some of the players. She is making history and she knows she has to prove to all of them that she is prepared to handle the pressure and more than qualified to manage a hockey team. She also doesn't take crap from anyone. (Frank is the perfect example of it and I really liked how their business relationship evolved through the book.)
“For the first time in my life, I feel interest in something other than my career. I feel needed. I feel happy. I feel cherished. I. Feel. Everything. And I don't want to let it go.”
Ryker is charming, hot, fiercely loyal and smart. He is Carolina Cold Fury's goalie on the final year of his contract and last season didn't end well for him but he's on top of his game this season. As a single dad, Ryker's life is a little crazy trying to have time for his two daughters, manage their home and playing his best hockey. And it's about to get crazier.
“I'm doing what feels right to me. You feel right to me.”
More than the chemistry between Gray and Ryker, they share a strong connection and they just can't stop their feelings, especially their admiration, for each other. Soon they're questioning everything. What will they choose? Their jobs or epic love? Their dreams or their hearts? Or can they have it all?
Ryker is definitely a keeper and I loved every moment of this beautiful story.
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I don't usually read MC books but when I read this blurb, I knew I had to read it because this series seemed different from the typical MC series. As it turned out, it really is. The Deacons of Bourbon MC haven't been an active MC for 10 years. Sophie's father, Priest, was the President of the club but he died in a motorcycle accident. 4 of the club's members who were exiled 10 years ago, return for Priest's funeral, including Ajax, the club's former VP.
Ajax is a hardcore biker who returns to New Orleans as soon as he gets the news that Priest is dead. He wants to bring the Deacons back to their former glory and he wants to pay his respects to the man who was like a father to him. What wasn't on his plans is his instant lust for Sophie.
Sophie lost her father and she's grieving, but their relationship was far from perfect. Sophie hates the MC lifestyle and the way she was always second in her father's heart. But she stays because she's loyal to him and because she loves the bar he owns. She had a crush on Ajax when she was younger and when he gets back, she can't resist him.
As the first book in this series, there's a lot of questions that remain unanswered like the mystery around Priest's death and why the MC's top four members were exiled ten years ago.
Make You Burn is almost all about the steamy, hot relationship (very erotic, I might add) between Ajax and Sophie. I kept hoping for more info on the club and that the plot was more developed. It's an okay story for the first book in the series. And I'm hoping the next book brings, at least, some answers.
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This was so good! It was so entertaining and I couldn't put it down.
Kell is an Antari, which means he has the ability to travel between the different Londons: Red London, where Kell was born and where he lives, a healthy empire with regulated magic; Black London, dead and forbidden after being consumed by its own magic; White London, where magic is crumbling, ruled by ruthless twin monarchs that will do anything to gather more magic and, the only other Antari Kell knows, Holland serves them; Grey London, with very little to no magic and where Lila, a magic-less thief, lives.
Kell gets into trouble, after smuggling a mysterious artifact, and ends up crossing paths with Lila. While Kell struggles to right his wrongs, Lila is an unexpected and refreshing help.
The different Londons and the magic system were interesting. Even though the first quarter of the book is somewhat slow, I was intrigued by this world very early on. The characters were fantastic too! I loved Kell and Lila. Their dynamic and their banter were perfect! Holland intrigued me. I hope we get more from him in the next books. Everything felt fleshed out and V.E. Schwab's writing was flawless.
There were a few things that were resolved a little too easily, though. And some mysterious details that will probably be significant in the next books. But it was so enjoyable and entertaining! Can't wait to read the next book.
Absolutely perfect! One of my favorite sports romance. Kristen Callihan is a genius. Gray and Ivy are perfect together, the banter is so good and the chemistry is off the charts! Loved The Friend Zone and I can't believe I haven't read this series sooner. I'll definitely go back to read Drew and Anna's story.
If you love sports romance, you can't miss this one!
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I've said this before and I'll probably say this again and again: I love Lori Foster's books. I just don't know how Lori does it but I just can't put one of her books down when I start one. And yes, I am totally fangirling right now.
This book is the second book in Lori's Ultimate Series. I've never been a fan of MMA, although I actually love lots of different sports, but this didn't stop me from falling into this series.
Denver and Cherry have been dancing around each other for some time. Cherry has or seemed to have a flirty nature and that was the main reason Denver has been avoiding getting involved with her. So, Denver spends one night watching how Cherry dances and flirts with all the fighters while he sits brooding and drinking. Until, Cherry finally joins him and after an awkward conversation, because Denver is trying to keep her away from him almost at the point of rudeness, they leave the bar together.
So, at this point, I really didn't like that Cherry had to push Denver like that just to force him to make a move. But, you know, some guys are too hard headed. Anyway, their relationship is definitely steamy and hot but the constantly use of Denver's nickname for Cherry is a little annoying. Also, there were too many descriptions and dialogues about Cherry being stacked and Denver being too big.
Moving on, Denver turned out to be a really sweet guy. I loved that he was always touching her and kissing her, his huge commitment to his training and his protectiveness towards Cherry. I really liked Cherry too and I can relate to the reasons she kept flirting with all the fighters. I also loved their friends and how they are described as a big family and it's nice and funny how they deal with each other. Armie's interactions with Cherry and Denver are hilarious and we get to read about Stack and Vanity's attraction to each other. We also get Simon, Havoc and Rowdy back just for a little, tiny part.
Both Denver and Cherry had stuff on their past that come back to hunt them. I have to say that I hated, hated, hated Carver which only means Lori did an amazing job here. I liked that Pamela tried to fix what she did to Denver in the past. And loved Cannon's bonus scene.
Can't wait to read Stack's book!
“You are so strong”, she whispered. “Not strong enough to resist you.”
I received a copy of this book from Harlequin via NetGalley.