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Warning: if you haven’t read the first book, Break Your Pucking Heart, this review may contain some spoilers. Proceed at your own risk. first things first This book picks up almost immediately where the first book left off. Avery is reeling from Callan’s accident and the stress of having a stalker who seems to constantly be three moves ahead. Unfortunately, adding to an already stressful…

Title: Devil’s AzaleaA Dark Mafia RomanceSeries: Nightshades #3Authors: Roselyn Ash & Sasha Leone Genre: Dark Mafia RomanceTropes: Friends to Enemies to LoversSecond Chance/Cat & MouseRelease Date: July 29, 2025 BLURBEveryone has a first love. Mine’s just a little… darker than most.Rafael Moretti is a gorgeous monster. Tall and broad, he dominates New York’s underworld with an iron grip and…

first things first This book was an emotional roller coaster. I felt like my heart was in my throat for nearly the entire time I was reading. main thoughts This is a friends-to-lovers-to-enemies kind of story. To say their relationship is complicated is an understatement. The things Jake and Tessa go through are intense and it’s understandable how their relationship basically implodes. I…

Filthy Rich Americans Series: The Complete 5-Book Box Set by Nikki Sloane is now live! Binge Nikki Sloane’s captivating and USA Today bestselling Filthy Rich Americans series with the complete e-book collection which includes: The Initiation, The Obsession, The Deception, The Redemption and The Temptation.Nestled on the shore of the Atlantic sits Cape Hill, a small hamlet where beauty hides…

Roommate Romps: The Complete Set by Teagan Hunter is now live! Sometimes love comes when you least expect it…even with your roommate. Don’t miss the ROOMMATE ROMPS COMPLETE SERIES, which includes four laugh-out-loud roommates-to-lovers romcoms!LOATHE THY NEIGHBOR – Hate to LoveRiver White is the epitome of grumpy, and Dean Evans is as sunny as they come—emotional support turtle included.She…

Blurb: He was supposed to focus on his recovery. She wasn’t supposed to fall for anyone—especially not him.Azalea Creek is a quiet town in the North Carolina mountains—maybe too quiet for foul-mouthed, firecracker chefRain MacAllister. While her siblings settle into their happily ever afters, Rain is stuck watching life pass her by.Xander González is a seasoned pro hockey player with a…

Blurb All Astrid wanted was to plan weddings and stay out of trouble—not to fall for the sourest a six-foot-two complication named Aeron Ashbourne. ——– Astrid was dragged to Orange Falls by her best friend to plan a wedding. It turned out to be exactly what she needed. A fresh start to heal after losing her dad. The first time she met Aeron on a deserted road with a broken-down car, she…

first things first While being aware of Dramione fanfiction and having read a couple, I didn’t read the fanfiction this book was based on, so I kind of went into Rose in Chains blind. With that being said, I had no prior biases or expectations, so I’m not comparing this book to anything other than its own entity. main thoughts As a whole, I greatly enjoyed this book; honestly, more than I…

first things first “What the fck did I just read?” – me, after finishing this book Also: I loved it. main thoughts Let me be honest: I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this book when I started reading it. I wasn’t the biggest fan of August, to be honest, so I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy their dynamic so much. However…the hidden darkness residing within August during life is brought…

first things first I love fantasy, so when the opportunity arose to read an ARC of this book, I jumped on it. The summary sounded so good and I love picking up new indie authors to read, so for me, it was a no-brainer. main thoughts This was an interesting, somewhat unique read that I didn’t see coming. The first…maybe half?…of the book was a solid 3-stars. I definitely enjoyed the premise and…

first things first This was my first read by S.L. Gray and I certainly was not disappointed. I’ve been on the hunt for a romance centered around video games for a while and this story was exactly what I’ve been looking for! main thoughts This book was such a welcome read. Haven and Carter were so cute. The slightly slow-ish build up of their texting and the messages while she’s live-streaming…

first things first I’m a fan of Elena Lawson and always enjoy reading her why choose story lines, and this was absolutely no exception. The magic she and Blake created with this book is just *chef’s kiss* main This was all at once fun, dark, sexy, and angsty. I had such a great time reading this book! Aurora is traumatized from years of abuse, but that doesn’t stop her from being a total…

first things first I’ll readily admit that the “modern day slavery” story line here definitely made me a little apprehensive, but I was also extremely intrigued. Full disclosure: I read Never Broken on Kindle Unlimited and Never Bound was graciously gifted to me as an ARC. main thoughts Never Broken Talk about jumping in with both feet in this world! Louisa is extremely naive to the truth of…

first things first This was my first read by K.A. Tucker (and I can already tell you it will not be my last). I’ve seen this book floating around bookstagram for years, but I kept putting it off for one reason or another. Finally, I saw a recent review that made me realize, okay, it’s time. main thoughts So, first thing I want to mention: while Calla is clearly a spoiled, rich, city girl, she…

first things first This is my first read by Rachel Leigh, and whew, it was a doozy! main thoughts One of the things I loved most about this book is that all the characters are morally gray. Avery may not be *quite* as dark of a shade as the guys, but she’s certainly no angel. While I do have some love for the “good girl/bad boy” story lines, I did enjoy that Avery didn’t necessarily fit in…

AwakeningJ. RossFantasye-ARC Waking from a coma, Adanya finds herself alone and betrayed. Everything she knew is gone…The Northern Kingdom has long sought the annihilation of Rydell. In a desperate bid to stop them, Adanya and the Council of Sorcerers craft a spell to defend their people. But Adanya’s sacrifice was supposed to leave her in a magically-induced coma for a few months—not seventy…