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Cursed Wolf by Sophie Ash
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really enjoyed the connection and how Tryn and Emmaline found eachother. I could hardly put the book down. I only did because sleep and we had friends visiting from out of town.
My only complaint is I wanted more. It kind of felt like the ending was rushed to me. I know it is a novella but honestly I wanted there to be a bit more interaction between the MCs and the side characters. I would have loved to have some more interactions between Emmaline and Tryns grandma.
But overall I enjoyed the story and the relationship between the MCs
Thank You Sophie for gifting this advanced copy and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
My only complaint is I wanted more. It kind of felt like the ending was rushed to me. I know it is a novella but honestly I wanted there to be a bit more interaction between the MCs and the side characters. I would have loved to have some more interactions between Emmaline and Tryns grandma.
But overall I enjoyed the story and the relationship between the MCs
Thank You Sophie for gifting this advanced copy and I am leaving my review voluntarily.
Retaliation by S.D. Paine
It was a fun read! It does leave off on a wicked cliffhanger. Please check cw/tw before reading!
Great job S.D on your debut novel! I look forward to reading the future books! Thank you for gifting me an advanced copy.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Daemons & Lumens Oh My!
I love every hit of this paranormal urban fantasy!
- Why Choose
- Morally Grey FMC
- unique world
- Secret Society/Cult
- revenge plots
- secrets upon secrets
- Lots of spicy fun times
It was a fun read! It does leave off on a wicked cliffhanger. Please check cw/tw before reading!
Great job S.D on your debut novel! I look forward to reading the future books! Thank you for gifting me an advanced copy.
Moonlit Rivalry: Raya's Heart by Rae Knight
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
I enjoyed this book immensely. I loved Raya and Dane's personal journeys. I loved the mystery of uncovering thier pasts. I loved the world Rae created. I could picture it easily in my mind as I read. I enjoyed all the side characters and the relationship they developed with Raya.
I look forward to reading Book 2! Thank You to Rae and HaylingBookstorm for allowing me the pleasure recieving an early copy.
I look forward to reading Book 2! Thank You to Rae and HaylingBookstorm for allowing me the pleasure recieving an early copy.
Lustre Hidden by Ellie Lukas
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really loved Jeremy and Ardens story.
Arden and her son Theo move to the Lyons Ranch for a fresh start after leaving an abusive marriage. She is a very nervous, anxious, and over protective of her son. (As she should be after recovering what she went through)
Jeremy is a firefighter, search and rescue team member, and cowboy. He and his very intuitive pup, Blue, are infatuated with Arden and Theo from the get.
♡"Arden’s hand darts out, gripping mine tightly. Her small hand fits perfectly in mine, smooth and soft but surprisingly strong. And it’s like it has always belonged there."
I enjoyed all the characters from Tilly and Hot Dog to Blue and Cute Lil Carrots!
♡“Sugar, I’m gonna make you so addicted to me you never even consider leaving,” he promises
What to excpect
🐎Single Mom
💚Neighbors
🐎Protective MMC
💚Matchmaking Dog
🐎Hidden Secrets
💚Rope Play
🐎He Falls First
💚Who Hurt You
🐎Kickass FMC
💚Moon Magic
🐎Cowboy Vibes
I want to thank Ellie and HappilyBookedPR for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for thoughts and opinions.
Arden and her son Theo move to the Lyons Ranch for a fresh start after leaving an abusive marriage. She is a very nervous, anxious, and over protective of her son. (As she should be after recovering what she went through)
Jeremy is a firefighter, search and rescue team member, and cowboy. He and his very intuitive pup, Blue, are infatuated with Arden and Theo from the get.
♡"Arden’s hand darts out, gripping mine tightly. Her small hand fits perfectly in mine, smooth and soft but surprisingly strong. And it’s like it has always belonged there."
I enjoyed all the characters from Tilly and Hot Dog to Blue and Cute Lil Carrots!
♡“Sugar, I’m gonna make you so addicted to me you never even consider leaving,” he promises
What to excpect
🐎Single Mom
💚Neighbors
🐎Protective MMC
💚Matchmaking Dog
🐎Hidden Secrets
💚Rope Play
🐎He Falls First
💚Who Hurt You
🐎Kickass FMC
💚Moon Magic
🐎Cowboy Vibes
I want to thank Ellie and HappilyBookedPR for the opportunity to read this early in exchange for thoughts and opinions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Physical abuse
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.25
This was such a good audiobook/story! I loved the slow burn romance, the FMC who pretends to be dumb but is actually quite smart, the MMC who.has a troubled secret past and a is also bound to a sword, the side characters where great and the plot was good too. I loved the world building through the entirety of the book. The narrator brought the characters to life and the way the author describes the world made me feel like I was there with the characters witnessing it.
This was a cozy romanasty with a bit of mystery behind it. Highly recommend.
This was a cozy romanasty with a bit of mystery behind it. Highly recommend.
The Almost Romantic by Lauren Blakely
I adored Elodie and Gage, their kids, and the entire side cast of characters.
Elodie is raising her much younger sister, Amanda, after tragic accident took their parents lives. She is a chocolatier, lover of retro clothing, roosters, and red lipstick.
Gage is a single dad to, Eliza, after is ex-wife tragically passed away unexpectedly. He is the owner/proprietor of a local bar, covered in tattoos, and makes handmade soaps.
I loved everything about this pairing. Their great banter, the dirty firty things said back and forth, his need to put her pleasure before his own, her ability to see right to his heart, her need to have a passionate romantic partner, and his pension for calling her nicknames.
I cant wait to read the next couples story in this series!
Thank You to Lauren and Good Girls PR for gifting me an early copy so I may share my thoughts and feelings about this wonderful romance novel!
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
So far, in the span of five minutes I’ve learned his chaste kisses don’t lie, and nor do his hands. This man turns me on.
I adored Elodie and Gage, their kids, and the entire side cast of characters.
Elodie is raising her much younger sister, Amanda, after tragic accident took their parents lives. She is a chocolatier, lover of retro clothing, roosters, and red lipstick.
Gage is a single dad to, Eliza, after is ex-wife tragically passed away unexpectedly. He is the owner/proprietor of a local bar, covered in tattoos, and makes handmade soaps.
I loved everything about this pairing. Their great banter, the dirty firty things said back and forth, his need to put her pleasure before his own, her ability to see right to his heart, her need to have a passionate romantic partner, and his pension for calling her nicknames.
It’s a tasteful kiss, but it’s a kiss that says to the world she’s mine.
I cant wait to read the next couples story in this series!
Thank You to Lauren and Good Girls PR for gifting me an early copy so I may share my thoughts and feelings about this wonderful romance novel!
Heat Haven by Sarah Blue, Ashley Bennett
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Heat & Heavy OV
This was the perfect sweet OV. I loved the entire crew from start to finish! I loved build of the pack. I enjoyed the hot spicy heat 🥵. Something about OV just tickles the right spot.
This was the perfect sweet OV. I loved the entire crew from start to finish! I loved build of the pack. I enjoyed the hot spicy heat 🥵. Something about OV just tickles the right spot.
If You Hate Me by Helena Hunting
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved CJ Bloom as Rix and Connor Crais as Tristan. They really brought the characters alive for me.
I laughed, I got pissed off, and I most definitely cried.
This was my first Helena Hunting book! I look forward to going back and reading book 1 very soon! I loved that she mixed actually hockey into this spicy a.f. book.
be sure to check your content warnings before you read as this book does deal with some heavy topics.
Thank You to Good Girls PR and Helena for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this audiobook early in exchange for my thoughts and opinions.
I laughed, I got pissed off, and I most definitely cried.
This was my first Helena Hunting book! I look forward to going back and reading book 1 very soon! I loved that she mixed actually hockey into this spicy a.f. book.
be sure to check your content warnings before you read as this book does deal with some heavy topics.
Thank You to Good Girls PR and Helena for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this audiobook early in exchange for my thoughts and opinions.