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Title: Heavenbreaker Author: Sara Wolf Type: Fiction Genre: New Adult, Science Fiction, Romance Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books Date published: May 21, 2024 A complimentary physical copy of this book was kindly provided by Kaye Publicity, Inc. and Entangled: Red Tower Books in exchange for an honest review. Bravery isn’t what you do. It’s what you endure. The duke of the powerful House…

Summary:

After being stiffed and nearly seduced by Daniel, the Earl of Stannis, Georgianna is shocked to see the same man wash up ashore in her small town, claiming not to remember who he is.... except he does remember Georgianna. To save her reputation and extract her revenge, she claims they're married and subjects Daniel to labor around her home and farm, all while slowly falling for him.

My review:

First off let me say, I appreciate that Stacy Reid made Daniel an unrepentant rake. You see the word thrown around a lot in historical romances, but very few HR heroes are actual rakes. Daniel here however has quite the reputation ("I heard he got three women pregnant from kissing alone!" one 21 year old said in a splendid imitation of me pre-5th grade health): He's getting ready for a foursome when Georgianna accidentally walks in on him naked, has no qualms about seducing The Help (though it is a bit ham-handed of him to immediately ask Georgianna if she likes being chased lolol), and perhaps most importantly, has no issues asking Georgianna to be his mistress RIGHT AFTER he announces he will marry a more appropriate woman. I'll admit, a lot of what made Daniel an enjoyable hero for me is a) his natural sex appeal even when he was pretty pathetic and b) his more "problematic" behavior.

I'm equally appreciative of Stacy Reid making the heroine Georgianna problematic in her own way; the premise that she took advantage of an amnesiac and made him do farm labor definitely qualifies in my opinion (it also reminded me of the plot of Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath). And sure, I did sympathize with her because she was stiffed by the earl (though there's a careful distinction that's made in that the earl's vengeful mistress had a hand in this... but why Daniel believes her to begin with is questionable imo), because of her family's financial situation, and her inability to make her catering dreams realized while still being seen as "respectable". But ultimately, Georgianna did a questionable thing. Did this detract from me liking her as a heroine? Nope.

A lot of the plot is mostly character-driven: Georgianna feels guilty about her actions even as she's very attracted to Daniel, and Daniel experiences character growth via farm work and being around Georgianna's sisters, all while struggling to regain his memory. Things pick up in the last quarter once Daniel regains his memory, which interestingly, happens earlier than I thought it would. I actually think this made the plot more compelling (especially since Daniel's not done making questionable decisions regarding Georgianna; see: their "you'll be my little village wife" era).

The sex:

Daniel gives classic rake sex; For me, this means well-written sex scenes with a decent amount of dirty talk, with nothing extremely unique or out there in terms of sex. He has this sensual presence and he's very persistent, particularly when Georgianna is perpetually waffling between guilt and attraction. Here's what worked for me:

a) Daniel's general confusion about how him and Georgianna haven't had sex if they're married. Like, this is a man who wakes up after being knocked out by the sea and the FIRST words out of his mouth when he sees Georgianna are "I've tasted you". He may have forgotten who he was, but he knows in his bones that he's a slutty slutty man and therefore, how has he not... fucked his own wife? Right?

b) Daniel has what initially seemed like amnesia-induced headaches except he realizes they happen a lot when he's hard so..... they're horny headaches? blue ball headaches? I don't know but I found that hilarious.

c) The inexplicable (yet somehow inevitable) wife kink Daniel develops, to the point where he's rejected any idea of marriage in his and Georgianna's future, but he's STILL calling her his wife while they fuck and Georgianna is totally down.

Overall:

I enjoyed An Earl to Remember for the most part. Stacy Reid did a solid job with the main characters Daniel and Georgianna, who did a lot for me in terms of bringing the drama, and I'd overall recommend the book.

If you’ve seen and enjoyed Overboard (1987) with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn or Overboard (2018) with Anna Faris and Eugenio Derbez, you will love this novel. This version is gender bent from the original movie but with its’ own quirks and twists that you’ll fall in love with. Daniel Rutherford, the Earl of Stannis, is a naughty playboy. He throws a lavish party on his yacht to celebrate the…

Rating: 4/5

Book Blurb: I’ve been told I was as useless as a weed most of my life. Mainly by my worthless father.But I’d suffer anything to give my kid sister a better life—the minute I turn eighteen, I’m getting us the hell out of here. And some hot stranger telling me I am the key to stopping a war between Heaven and Hell isn’t going to change that.Let the world crumble and burn, for all I care. Draven is relentless, though. And very much a liar. Every time his sexy lips are moving, I can see it—in the dip of his head, the grit of his jaw—even if my heart begs me to ignore the signs.So what does he want?I need to figure it out fast, because now everyone is gunning for me. And damn if I don’t want to show them what happens when you let weeds thrive in the cracks of the pavement… We can grow powerful enough to shatter the whole foundation.

Review:

When your life is hell you don’t think it can get any better or worse, that is until a hot guy appears, and suddenly demons start attacking you. All Harley ever wanted to do was turn 18, get legal guardianship over her sister, and finally escape her abusive father. Days before her 18th birthday her best friend takes her a concert where she runs into a gorgeous guy who is just as snarky as she is and just brings out something in her. Suddenly he shows up at her job as a coworker too. Demons start attacking her and suddenly her new mysterious coworker is saving her. Draven is hot and cold, constantly pulling and pushing Harley back and forth. One minute they are making out the next he’s telling her he’s dangerous and she should stay away from him. When Harley finds out she is a “key” and that demons will be hunting her down for her blood to open up a door that unleashes a demon, Draven volunteers to help her survive. Suddenly everyone in Harley’s life is not as they seem and she is starting to realize that there are more demons than she had previously thought. Suddenly angels and demons and wizards are real, and Harley is not as human as she thought, and she most definitely is not as weak as she thought.

I had fun reading this book. Harley is a great protagonist, she’s strong and caring and her will power is amazing. She has suffered, but she is willing to do everything for those she loves. She doesn’t give up and endures. She’s snarky and kind and I just really liked her as a character. The overall story was interesting, especially with the whole angels and demons, and key thing. The story is the first in the series and oh boy that ending...... like I cannot even with that last paragraph haha. I am looking forward to seeing where Harley goes on her journey and can’t wait to read the next book!

To Whatever End by Lindsey Frydman

"Really, heart? There ought to be an off button for emotions."

Year Read: 2021

Rating: 3/5

About: Quinn is cursed. The first time she touches someone, through a handshake or accidentally brushing past a random stranger, she sees the last encounter she'll ever have with that person. Naturally, she doesn't have a lot of relationships, since she's able to see things ending in flames with friends or boyfriends. When she meets Griffin at an art gallery, she's horrified by a vision of him dying in her arms. It seems like their destinies have been entwined, since the last thing he says in the vision is that he loves her. Determined not to fall in love with him and to save his life whatever the cost, Quinn sets out to change the future--something she's never, ever been able to do. I received a free e-ARC through NetGalley from the publishers at Entangled Publishing, LLC. Trigger warnings: death/parent death, guns, fire, severe injury, stalking, harassment, vandalism, threats.

Thoughts: This is probably what my friend Roberta over at Offbeat YA would call Contemporary With A Twist, which is one of my favorite names for one of my favorite genres. It's pretty much just like our world with one important difference. In this case, it's Quinn's ability to see last meetings, a curse that's been passed down (with slight differences) to all the women in her family. This is more than enough to drive the whole novel, at least for me, and I was interested every time we got new information about it through Quinn's interactions.

More importantly, though, it's interesting to see how her ability has shaped her character. I've sometimes imagined I could see the ends of relationships as soon as they started, and it's not great for relationship longevity. But Quinn actually can see them and, most of the time, she doesn't see a reason to bother at all. (I think there's a mistake in thinking that something isn't worthwhile just because it ends, but that's not really the point of this story.) She's shut herself off from most people outside of her grandmother and her best friend, Olivia, and I like her arc about fighting to change what seems like a forgone conclusion.

Book Review: Find Me Their Bones by @Sara_Wolf1 @entangledpub @EntangledTeen

No one can save her.

In order to protect Prince Lucien d’Malvane’s heart, Zera had to betray him. Now, he hates the sight of her. Trapped in Cavanos as a prisoner of the king, she awaits the inevitable moment her witch severs their magical connection and finally ends her life.

But fate isn’t ready to give her up just yet.

With freedom coming from the most unlikely of sources, Zera is given a…

Welcome to the Release Week Blitz for Find Me Their Bones by Sara Wolf, the follow-up to Bring Me Their Hearts! If you know me at all, you know I ADORE Sara Wolf and everything she’s written, and this series is no exception. I am currently re-reading the first book and not-so-patiently waiting for my copy of the second to arrive today :) In case you’re not familiar with this series or need to get reacquainted, I’ve got all the details on the series for you below, so let’s go!

About the Book

title: Find Me Their Bones (Bring Me Their Hearts #2) author: Sara Wolf publisher: Entangled Teen release date: 5 Novemer 2019

No one can save her.

In order to protect Prince Lucien d’Malvane’s heart, Zera had to betray him. Now, he hates the sight of her. Trapped in Cavanos as a prisoner of the king, she awaits the inevitable moment her witch severs their magical connection and finally ends her life.

But fate isn't ready to give her up just yet.

With freedom coming from the most unlikely of sources, Zera is given a second chance at life as a Heartless. But it comes with a terrible price. As the king mobilizes his army to march against the witches, Zera must tame an elusive and deadly valkerax trapped in the tunnels underneath the city if she wants to regain her humanity.

Winning over a bloodthirsty valkerax? Hard. Winning back her friends before war breaks out? A little harder.

But a Heartless winning back Prince Lucien’s heart?

The hardest thing she’s ever done.

The Bring Me Their Hearts series is best enjoyed in order. Reading order: Book #1 Bring Me Their Hearts Book #2 Find Me Their Bones

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Other Book(s) in Series:

title: Bring Me Their Hearts (Bring Me Their Hearts #1) author: Sara Wolf publisher: Entangled Teen release date: 5 June 2018

Zera is a Heartless – the immortal, unageing soldier of a witch. Bound to the witch Nightsinger ever since she saved her from the bandits who murdered her family, Zera longs for freedom from the woods they hide in. With her heart in a jar under Nightsinger’s control, she serves the witch unquestioningly. Until Nightsinger asks Zera for a Prince’s heart in exchange for her own, with one addendum; if she’s discovered infiltrating the court, Nightsinger will destroy her heart rather than see her tortured by the witch-hating nobles. Crown Prince Lucien d’Malvane hates the royal court as much as it loves him – every tutor too afraid to correct him and every girl jockeying for a place at his darkly handsome side. No one can challenge him – until the arrival of Lady Zera. She’s inelegant, smart-mouthed, carefree, and out for his blood. The Prince’s honor has him quickly aiming for her throat. So begins a game of cat and mouse between a girl with nothing to lose and a boy who has it all. Winner takes the loser’s heart. Literally.

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About the Author

Sara Wolf lives in Portland, Oregon, where the sun can’t get her anymore. When she isn’t pouring her allotted life force into writing, she’s reading, accidentally burning houses down whilst baking, or making faces at her highly appreciative cat. She is also the author of the NYT bestselling Lovely Vicious series.

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