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Book Review: Definitely Not

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  Raine doesn't do help. She participates in an underground fight circuit, owns her own bike shop, and fixes what breaks, fighting what won’t stay down. She’s learned the hard way that relying on people just gives them something to take from you later. But then three men start showing up anyway. They’re best friends, oddly persistent, and for some reason, have decided she’s their problem now. Elias is quiet and watchful, the kind of man who notices everything and steps in to care for everyone before they even ask. He offers help like it’s a given, and never makes a big deal out of it. It's just his nature. Theo is the boy you root for, soft and gentle, awkward and shy, but strong and intelligent. He listens more than he talks, at least around her. He doesn’t push too hard, staying solid and patient in a way that’s harder to shake for her. Jax is loud, reckless, and fiercely loyal. All impulse and heat, crashing into her life with laughter and a refusal to let her push them away...

Book Review: Thorn Kiss

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  In this FFM small town romance, you’ll find: Best Friend’s Older Brother Friends to Lovers MMC who loves books A mechanic, florist, and animator Hurt/Comfort Primal chasing & more In the small West Texas town of Whynot, why not let love bloom in the most unlikely place? After breaking up with my boyfriend, getting fired from my dream job, and escaping to a small town where no one knows me—I make two promises to myself. No more hiding who I am. No more letting chances pass me by. Those promises are the perfect way to ruin my life all over again. Dallas Whynot. He’s the kind and muscled mechanic who has a little free library in his yard and a primal kink. June Moore. She’s the tattooed, pink-haired florist who’s tougher than nails and sweeter than a rose. Running off to Whynot for an artist residency is exactly what I need. What I don’t need is to start a new relationship with one person, let alone two. With that in mind, the three of us strike a deal I can’t resist. Six week...

Book Review: Quite the Pair

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  She’s the feisty figure skater he can’t resist. He’s the rugged former hockey player who gets under her skin. Together, they’re quite the pair. Isla Covington is ready for a comeback. Losing both her pairs skating partner and her marriage last year crushed her, but she’s never surrendered to a challenge. She’s determined to prove everyone wrong about her reputation as a difficult ice queen and climb her way back to the top of the podium. Wes Davidson is a notorious grump, but he’ll sacrifice anything for the people he loves. After the devastation of his divorce five years ago, Wes prefers his single life, running his business, playing hockey with his friends, and holding his family together. Until Isla enters his life and partners with his figure skater brother. Now, she’s sitting across from Wes at family dinners, skating in his rink, and invading his simple life. He hates that he can’t get enough of her. Isla won’t allow her intense attraction to the unfairly hot man to distrac...

Book Review: Kill to Love

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  Kill to Love is for fans of dark romantic comedies like "Lights Out," and "Butcher and Blackbird." Good girl Delphine has waited all her life to find her Soulmate, only to find out that he is a... notorious serial killer. Delphine De Astor has never cried. She doesn't feel much of anything and has hidden her lack of emotion all her life for fear of being outed as Soulless – evil and unlovable. Unfortunately, Delphine has also never felt her heart search for her Soulmate. Deemed Soulless, she is thrown into an Execution Battle where she must fight to the death against other Soulless for ten days (with advertisement breaks for stain remover). Pant-less, and armed with only sunscreen, Delphine runs into cannibals, psychopaths who are probably just Gemini’s, incestuous lovers, a madman in a pink sequined crop top and…Dig Graves. Dig is a notorious, dark haired serial killer who hides his eyes behind heart shaped sunglasses. Long ago he had tried to kidnap Delphine...

Book Review: A Taste of Submission

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  Grumpy chefs with hidden desires and a past riddled with pain, these men set out to break me down before piecing my soul back together. Can a taste of submission be enough to save me from my past? THIS IS A DARK ROMANCE WITH HEAVY TRIGGERS. READER'S DISCRETION IS HIGHLY ADVISED. My Review As soon as I met Daisy. I could not help but smile at her bubbly personality. Although, who knew that underneath was a broken woman. She had no self confidence in expressing what she desired behind closed doors. Lucky for her that her two new bosses Alec and Pierce are Doms. They know how to take care of a woman. "Brats do bratty things for a reason, pretty girl." I loved how Pierce and Alec knew just the right balance to push Daisy. They showed her it was ok to feel pleasure and to ask for what she wanted. That moment when she was freed of her emotional barrier was awesome. This book is a top notch read from Emily. 

Audiobook Review: Dead as a Dodo

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  From the Amazon bestselling author of the  Wonky Inn books  comes a brand-new magical fantasy witch detective series. Dodo was dead. And there the matter should have rested. At least for DS Elise Liddell. Emotionally burnt out, she considers herself retired from police work. By rights it has nothing to do with her, but someone killed the poor man and, as Elise can resist everything except a good puzzle (and a shot of Blue Goblin vodka), here she is tangled up in a murder case. When a petty thief hands himself into the Ministry of Witches Police Department, Elise’s ex-colleagues consider it an open and shut case. She’s less convinced. My Review I like that Elise was a "broken" FMC. It showed that she has flaws and made her relatable. In addition, that readers will like her and be cheering for her. Beware the Blue Goblin vodka. It is equal to the bottle from the book that was labelled "Drink me".   When I first met Hattie Dashery, I thought she was just a noisy ...

Book Review: Of All Seasons

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  Can the wrong romantic getaway lead to the right person? Christian Beckett had his life mapped out—steady career, beautiful girlfriend, and a plan to take the next step on a wintry Valentine's trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. But from the moment they arrive, the romantic getaway falls apart—and so does everything he thought he wanted. For Alessia Rossi, it’s just an off-season job. Another happy couple to tour guide. She never expected the handsome American to notice her, or share her love for beauty in the ordinary. He reminds her how it feels to be truly seen, and to want something she can’t have. Rainy walks, shared laughter, and a Vespa ride along the cliffs—what starts as a tour, deepens. Every glance says more than words, every touch threatens  the line they both know they shouldn’t cross. Christian sees not just Italy differently, but himself. Now he must decide: follow the life he planned … or the love he never saw coming. Because sometimes, the right person arrives at ...