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Venomous by Nicole M. Rubino
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Body Check by Elle Kennedy
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars rounded up
-I liked the 'romance' and MC's connection/personalities.
-the whole Doug thing felt unnecessary
-the ending of the major plotline felt a little lackluster
I liked Girl Abroad by this author but this wasn't as good IMO, but still entertaining overall
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-I liked the 'romance' and MC's connection/personalities.
-the whole Doug thing felt unnecessary
-the ending of the major plotline felt a little lackluster
I liked Girl Abroad by this author but this wasn't as good IMO, but still entertaining overall
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Steel Heart Iron Claws by Evie Marceau
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
An Encore of Roses by S.T. Gibson
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars
this was like The Nanny but not as good
the pacing was weird? the characters barely had chemistry. there were some cute moments but I didn't get that giddy feeling I usually get when reading... bleh
The third-act breakup tho, so dumb, the epilogue was the best part
Very slow burn, not much romance
I did like Aurora's character development tho, v relatable
I don't think I would have gotten through this if it wasn't for the audiobook!!
the fact that his name “Mike Martin” is constantly being said. God I almost lost my mind hearing it over and over. I get it his name is Mike fucking Martin ughhhhhh
also as a Canadian(born and raised with parents+entire family born and raised here), I feel embarrassed, and some of the things 'Canadians do' in this aren't 100% true.
Tim Hortons is awful and I've never had Nanaimo bars, also never heard the term 'hoser' before (maybe I live under a rock idk🤷🏻♀️)
anyway, it was ok, not good; not bad, I kinda liked some parts but in the end it was just OK
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this was like The Nanny but not as good
the pacing was weird? the characters barely had chemistry. there were some cute moments but I didn't get that giddy feeling I usually get when reading... bleh
The third-act breakup tho, so dumb, the epilogue was the best part
Very slow burn, not much romance
I did like Aurora's character development tho, v relatable
I don't think I would have gotten through this if it wasn't for the audiobook!!
the fact that his name “Mike Martin” is constantly being said. God I almost lost my mind hearing it over and over. I get it his name is Mike fucking Martin ughhhhhh
also as a Canadian(born and raised with parents+entire family born and raised here), I feel embarrassed, and some of the things 'Canadians do' in this aren't 100% true.
Tim Hortons is awful and I've never had Nanaimo bars, also never heard the term 'hoser' before (maybe I live under a rock idk🤷🏻♀️)
anyway, it was ok, not good; not bad, I kinda liked some parts but in the end it was just OK
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Silent Paladin by bv Sloan
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Daydream by Hannah Grace
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
2.5 rounded up.
This was.. not what I was expecting from the description. I should have known I would have been disappointed.
Very underwhelming, while I liked it more than Wildfire it wasn't that much better.
No plot, decent character development, very slice-of-life
I love Henry but I liked him better in Icebreaker.
I didn't mind Halle. She was so relatable.
Their romance was a weird slow-burn friends-to-lovers type. I wouldn't say it was bad but it was severely lacking in the Romance department.
Icebreaker was the peak of this series and nothing will top it.
full review soon(maybe)
pre-read:
just bought this, hoping it's better than book 2 🤞🏼
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This was.. not what I was expecting from the description. I should have known I would have been disappointed.
Very underwhelming, while I liked it more than Wildfire it wasn't that much better.
No plot, decent character development, very slice-of-life
I love Henry but I liked him better in Icebreaker.
I didn't mind Halle. She was so relatable.
Their romance was a weird slow-burn friends-to-lovers type. I wouldn't say it was bad but it was severely lacking in the Romance department.
Icebreaker was the peak of this series and nothing will top it.
full review soon(maybe)
pre-read:
just bought this, hoping it's better than book 2 🤞🏼
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Dark Aria by bv Sloan
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
⊹ 4.5 stars, rounded up ⊹
I loved this so much!! Such a great start to an amazing series! Starting book 2 now!!
Also happy release day!
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After falling completely in love with Her Guard, I knew I had read Dark Aria! I was completely enchanted by the novella and by Sloan's writing!
Dark Aria not only builds on the foundation of the novella but also expands the intricate world and its characters. To fully appreciate the richness of the story, I highly recommend starting with the first book, there are some clues for the series in the novella!!
From the very first page, Dark Aria sweeps you into a whirlwind of emotions. Sloan expertly captures joy, sorrow, frustration, and exhilaration, making every twist and turn feel deeply personal. The tantalizing blend of forbidden love, steamy encounters, and powerful themes of honor and loyalty. The character development is a standout feature, with each individual given a richly detailed backstory that makes them feel authentic and relatable. Not to mention how masterfully the author built the relationships between characters. There are so many loveable characters in this, I'm going to be sad when it's over!!
Havi has been sheltered all her life, she's a talented opera singer, billionaire heiress, and cherished daughter, and her world feels secure. But everything changes when her father dies suddenly, and Havi becomes convinced it wasn’t an accident. Determined to uncover the truth, she hires private investigator Renwick Prince to track down suspects. What she doesn’t expect is how his arrival will turn her world upside down—or how mysterious, swoon-worthy, and utterly tempting her new employee would be.
I love Sloan’s descriptive writing, it really paints a vivid picture, drawing the reader into a universe that feels so magical. I loved seeing Havi grow as a character and I can't wait to see as she ventures into uncharted territory in the next book!
⁀➷prereview:
just got my ARC, I can't wait to read more of this world! Thank you, bv Sloan!!
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I loved this so much!! Such a great start to an amazing series! Starting book 2 now!!
Also happy release day!
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After falling completely in love with Her Guard, I knew I had read Dark Aria! I was completely enchanted by the novella and by Sloan's writing!
Dark Aria not only builds on the foundation of the novella but also expands the intricate world and its characters. To fully appreciate the richness of the story, I highly recommend starting with the first book, there are some clues for the series in the novella!!
From the very first page, Dark Aria sweeps you into a whirlwind of emotions. Sloan expertly captures joy, sorrow, frustration, and exhilaration, making every twist and turn feel deeply personal. The tantalizing blend of forbidden love, steamy encounters, and powerful themes of honor and loyalty. The character development is a standout feature, with each individual given a richly detailed backstory that makes them feel authentic and relatable. Not to mention how masterfully the author built the relationships between characters. There are so many loveable characters in this, I'm going to be sad when it's over!!
Havi has been sheltered all her life, she's a talented opera singer, billionaire heiress, and cherished daughter, and her world feels secure. But everything changes when her father dies suddenly, and Havi becomes convinced it wasn’t an accident. Determined to uncover the truth, she hires private investigator Renwick Prince to track down suspects. What she doesn’t expect is how his arrival will turn her world upside down—or how mysterious, swoon-worthy, and utterly tempting her new employee would be.
I love Sloan’s descriptive writing, it really paints a vivid picture, drawing the reader into a universe that feels so magical. I loved seeing Havi grow as a character and I can't wait to see as she ventures into uncharted territory in the next book!
⁀➷prereview:
just got my ARC, I can't wait to read more of this world! Thank you, bv Sloan!!
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Golden Burn by Bridget W. Deen
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
the ending was kinda crazy tho!!
I absolutely devoured this book. It was an exhilarating read that stayed intense from beginning to end.
The slow burn between Odin and Etta was perfectly paced—their chemistry was electric, and their budding romance was scorching. I loved getting to know their pasts, and couldn't wait to read their future (which that 1 year + 5 year later was sooo cuteee). I loved these two so much!!😭
I loved the characters and side characters they had so much depth.
For as long as this book is, it felt so shorrrt!! I want more Odin and Etta😭😭
I feel like the mafia aspect was a little lacking? or maybe I just wanted more mafia things happening? idk
Overall, this was action-packed with a sweet romance. Definitely worth a read!
❥Arranged marriage / Mafia
❥One bed
❥He’s broody, she’s sassy
❥Found family
❥Good guys doing bad things
❥A doggo companion
❥Slow burn
❥Spicy
❥Kidnapping
❥World travel
❥Hidden identity
Thank you for the ARC, Bridget♡
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I absolutely devoured this book. It was an exhilarating read that stayed intense from beginning to end.
The slow burn between Odin and Etta was perfectly paced—their chemistry was electric, and their budding romance was scorching. I loved getting to know their pasts, and couldn't wait to read their future (which that 1 year + 5 year later was sooo cuteee). I loved these two so much!!😭
I loved the characters and side characters they had so much depth.
For as long as this book is, it felt so shorrrt!! I want more Odin and Etta😭😭
I feel like the mafia aspect was a little lacking? or maybe I just wanted more mafia things happening? idk
Overall, this was action-packed with a sweet romance. Definitely worth a read!
❥Arranged marriage / Mafia
❥One bed
❥He’s broody, she’s sassy
❥Found family
❥Good guys doing bad things
❥A doggo companion
❥Slow burn
❥Spicy
❥Kidnapping
❥World travel
❥Hidden identity
Thank you for the ARC, Bridget♡
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Their Naughty Obsession by Breanne Bergie
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 69%.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
DNF page 202 but skimmed the rest, I'm so sad this was a flop for me, it genuinely seemed interesting.
If Sin & Saint from The L.O.R.Ds x Hunting Adeline had a baby this would be the book.
There’s little to no plot, The characters felt flat, esp the MMCs, they blended into each other and it was hard to tell them apart. There are so many unanswered questions: How did they find her? How long have they been stalking her? And both the dialogue and smut were borderline cringeworthy. I guess it wasn't that bad, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to laugh or cringe the more I read on.
The smut was overpowering; it was on every page, starting from page 1. It was too much. The stalking aspect was weird? awkward, maybe?
or maybe it was just the writing that I couldn't connect with?
Can we talk about how the MMCs LEAVE HER ROSES like they're Zade Meadows
The cringe dialogue kinda reminded me of Sick Boys by Clarissa Wild.
I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy this, but I didn't care for it. I felt like I was reading and reading and the words were just passing through without leaving any impact.
also, fuck Sebastian (Liv's fiancé) he was such an asshole
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𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼:
➞Goddamn it, my cock throbbed. My balls were tight and felt as if they were prisoner to her.
➞“Mm… That’s my good little obsession answering when daddy calls,” Sin groaned in welcome, making my skin crawl. “What are you, my old creepy man now?” I asked with disgust. “No. I’m your shadow daddy, Liv,” Sin answered with a huskiness, wrapping me into his world.
➞He ignored my dumb-ass apology and turned his focus back on the door. His giant hand turned the doorknob and opened it. The room inside was dark as Bigfoot signaled for me to step through.
➞“Oh, but you smell like you are, and your pussy is our plaything. A toy we shouldn’t amuse ourselves with because we’re told not to. But we tend to not listen,” Sin breathed with a soft chuckle in my ear. “And we enjoy winding you up.”
➞My opinion didn’t matter, my voice didn’t matter. I was a dumb bitch who seemed fearless.
➞A half shriek escaped me, but Saint cut the noise short when he maneuvered my face to be below Sin’s dick that bobbed against my forehead, with his big balls dangling at my mouth. His crotch was inches from my face as he wasted no time and dipped his balls inside of my surprised mouth.
“No!” I squealed with my voice muffled by his giant nut sack.
➞I moved my hands and tried to shift my knees, but I couldn’t budge. All I accomplished was my hands pulling at the unmoving bedsheets under Sin’s weight. Saint held me trapped with his hands on my hips and his fingers dug into my skin. More bruises would form from the brutal force he inflicted as he backed my pussy further into him until I froze because the tip of his large mushroom head poked at my entrance. - "his large mushroom head" This just makes me think of mushrooms and how much I love them
➞The novel I read was a dark romance about a man obsessed with a woman he wanted and the lengths he’d go to all for her—all the unhinged things he’d do to her and all the people he’d kill because of her. The fictional story reminded me of the men who stalked me, but I was envious. This bitch only had one stalker while I had two. Two deranged, addicted, and gorgeous men. Goddamn. - This quote instantly pulled me out of the story and ultimately was the reason I wanted to DNF. I'll never understand why authors feel the need to mention characters reading 'romance' books—it always breaks the immersion for me. I swear they need to add a trigger warning just for it, like: "WARNING: This mentions the FMC reading a ROMANCE BOOK"
❥Stalker
❥Touch her and d!e
❥Morelly Grey
❥Enemies to lovers
❥Blackmail
❥Forced prox
❥Age Gap
❥Love/Hate
❥Billionaire
❥RH
❥Unhinged MCs
❥Blood Play
❥BDSM
I really appreciate receiving an ARC, but it wasn't for me in the end. Thank you, Breanne Bergie & NGC
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If Sin & Saint from The L.O.R.Ds x Hunting Adeline had a baby this would be the book.
There’s little to no plot, The characters felt flat, esp the MMCs, they blended into each other and it was hard to tell them apart. There are so many unanswered questions: How did they find her? How long have they been stalking her? And both the dialogue and smut were borderline cringeworthy. I guess it wasn't that bad, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to laugh or cringe the more I read on.
The smut was overpowering; it was on every page, starting from page 1. It was too much. The stalking aspect was weird? awkward, maybe?
or maybe it was just the writing that I couldn't connect with?
Can we talk about how the MMCs LEAVE HER ROSES like they're Zade Meadows
The cringe dialogue kinda reminded me of Sick Boys by Clarissa Wild.
I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy this, but I didn't care for it. I felt like I was reading and reading and the words were just passing through without leaving any impact.
also, fuck Sebastian (Liv's fiancé) he was such an asshole
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𝓠𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼:
➞Goddamn it, my cock throbbed. My balls were tight and felt as if they were prisoner to her.
➞“Mm… That’s my good little obsession answering when daddy calls,” Sin groaned in welcome, making my skin crawl. “What are you, my old creepy man now?” I asked with disgust. “No. I’m your shadow daddy, Liv,” Sin answered with a huskiness, wrapping me into his world.
➞He ignored my dumb-ass apology and turned his focus back on the door. His giant hand turned the doorknob and opened it. The room inside was dark as Bigfoot signaled for me to step through.
➞“Oh, but you smell like you are, and your pussy is our plaything. A toy we shouldn’t amuse ourselves with because we’re told not to. But we tend to not listen,” Sin breathed with a soft chuckle in my ear. “And we enjoy winding you up.”
➞My opinion didn’t matter, my voice didn’t matter. I was a dumb bitch who seemed fearless.
➞A half shriek escaped me, but Saint cut the noise short when he maneuvered my face to be below Sin’s dick that bobbed against my forehead, with his big balls dangling at my mouth. His crotch was inches from my face as he wasted no time and dipped his balls inside of my surprised mouth.
“No!” I squealed with my voice muffled by his giant nut sack.
➞I moved my hands and tried to shift my knees, but I couldn’t budge. All I accomplished was my hands pulling at the unmoving bedsheets under Sin’s weight. Saint held me trapped with his hands on my hips and his fingers dug into my skin. More bruises would form from the brutal force he inflicted as he backed my pussy further into him until I froze because the tip of his large mushroom head poked at my entrance. - "his large mushroom head" This just makes me think of mushrooms and how much I love them
➞The novel I read was a dark romance about a man obsessed with a woman he wanted and the lengths he’d go to all for her—all the unhinged things he’d do to her and all the people he’d kill because of her. The fictional story reminded me of the men who stalked me, but I was envious. This bitch only had one stalker while I had two. Two deranged, addicted, and gorgeous men. Goddamn. - This quote instantly pulled me out of the story and ultimately was the reason I wanted to DNF. I'll never understand why authors feel the need to mention characters reading 'romance' books—it always breaks the immersion for me. I swear they need to add a trigger warning just for it, like: "WARNING: This mentions the FMC reading a ROMANCE BOOK"
❥Stalker
❥Touch her and d!e
❥Morelly Grey
❥Enemies to lovers
❥Blackmail
❥Forced prox
❥Age Gap
❥Love/Hate
❥Billionaire
❥RH
❥Unhinged MCs
❥Blood Play
❥BDSM
I really appreciate receiving an ARC, but it wasn't for me in the end. Thank you, Breanne Bergie & NGC
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