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Trapdoor by J.P. Pomare
dark
tense
fast-paced
5.0
J.P, you've done it again!
When I posted that I was starting to read/ listen to Trapdoor, JP replied that it was darker than his previous work and hoped I enjoyed it. And enjoy it I did!
Trapdoor... I mean come on, the title itself is unsettling! The combination of a sinister take on the locked room mystery trope, while also touching on topics of abuse, addiction, loss and past trauma, had me on edge the entire time. It can be hard to navigate backstories for multiple characters in such a short book, but JP nailed that in my opinion.
I am going to be intentionally vague here because it will ruin the story for you if I say much more, but some elements are reminiscent of a recent scandalous event in the Hollywood world. The way this plot point was integrated surprised me, and honestly, had me questioning which side of the line I stood on and sympathising with our villain. I love a good moral dilemma.
...and my gosh, the ending!! It did not end at all how I anticipated 😭
I can't wait to read what you have in store for us next J.P!
Trapdoor is J.P's latest Audible exclusive release, at just shy of 6hrs (or if you're like me, 4hrs on 1.5x.) you will want to devour in a single sitting.
When I posted that I was starting to read/ listen to Trapdoor, JP replied that it was darker than his previous work and hoped I enjoyed it. And enjoy it I did!
Trapdoor... I mean come on, the title itself is unsettling! The combination of a sinister take on the locked room mystery trope, while also touching on topics of abuse, addiction, loss and past trauma, had me on edge the entire time. It can be hard to navigate backstories for multiple characters in such a short book, but JP nailed that in my opinion.
I am going to be intentionally vague here because it will ruin the story for you if I say much more, but some elements are reminiscent of a recent scandalous event in the Hollywood world. The way this plot point was integrated surprised me, and honestly, had me questioning which side of the line I stood on and sympathising with our villain. I love a good moral dilemma.
...and my gosh, the ending!! It did not end at all how I anticipated 😭
I can't wait to read what you have in store for us next J.P!
Trapdoor is J.P's latest Audible exclusive release, at just shy of 6hrs (or if you're like me, 4hrs on 1.5x.) you will want to devour in a single sitting.
Same Time Next Year by Tessa Bailey
5.0
📖 Sumner's dream of being called up to the NHL is skating on thin ice, with the threat of being deported back to Canada looming over their heads, unless he gets married that is. Enter Britta, his teammates half sister, barmaid and girl of his dreams.
When the two made an agreement to get married for a year to save Sumner's hockey career, Britta was certain she would be a single woman again by the same time next year. Only Sumner had other plans..
💭 Britta and Sumner are my new favourite couple and there is nothing you can do to change my mind. I wish we were getting a full length book of these two. I adore Britta and her hard exterior, and Sumner and his Canadian manners.
This novella is everything. It was sexy 🥵, sweet, and a little bit of a gut punch all at the same time. Only the queen @tessabaileyisanauthor can make you feel all of the things and still smiling like an idiot at the end. It was exactly what I needed at the time of reading it!
Hockey Romance
Marriage of Convenience ( Greencard)
He Falls First
Brothers Friend
Found Family
When the two made an agreement to get married for a year to save Sumner's hockey career, Britta was certain she would be a single woman again by the same time next year. Only Sumner had other plans..
💭 Britta and Sumner are my new favourite couple and there is nothing you can do to change my mind. I wish we were getting a full length book of these two. I adore Britta and her hard exterior, and Sumner and his Canadian manners.
This novella is everything. It was sexy 🥵, sweet, and a little bit of a gut punch all at the same time. Only the queen @tessabaileyisanauthor can make you feel all of the things and still smiling like an idiot at the end. It was exactly what I needed at the time of reading it!
Hockey Romance
Marriage of Convenience ( Greencard)
He Falls First
Brothers Friend
Found Family
King of Greed by Ana Huang
4.0
"𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪"
📖 Book 3 in the Kings of Sin series focuses on the King of Wall Street, Dominic Davenport and his failing marriage to Alessandra. She's the love of his life, but when Ale finally has enough of all the broken promises and forgotten dates, she files for divorce. Dom realises too late that everything he has is nothing without her, and will stop at nothing until he shows her that they are worth a second chance. No matter the cost.
💭 Reading the early scenes when Domonic doesn't show up made my heart ache for Alessandra. Feeling second rate to your partner's job, money and success would just be so heartbreaking and I felt Ale's resolve turn from self-preservation into a zest for something more. I really enjoyed watching Ale find herself, fulfilling the dreams of having her own store and rediscovering who she is without Dom.
Of course, no Ana Huang book would be complete without some steamy spice, and though I felt it a little on the tamer side compared to her previous books, I think this also suited the relationship and themes featured.
The introduction of Roman brought mystery and danger to the storyline which kept the pace well. He is an interesting character I hope we see more of in the future. Also, does anyone else want a book about Aiden? I'm thinking the hunky lumberjack landlord would be a gentleman on the streets and filthy in the sheets 🥵
📖 Book 3 in the Kings of Sin series focuses on the King of Wall Street, Dominic Davenport and his failing marriage to Alessandra. She's the love of his life, but when Ale finally has enough of all the broken promises and forgotten dates, she files for divorce. Dom realises too late that everything he has is nothing without her, and will stop at nothing until he shows her that they are worth a second chance. No matter the cost.
💭 Reading the early scenes when Domonic doesn't show up made my heart ache for Alessandra. Feeling second rate to your partner's job, money and success would just be so heartbreaking and I felt Ale's resolve turn from self-preservation into a zest for something more. I really enjoyed watching Ale find herself, fulfilling the dreams of having her own store and rediscovering who she is without Dom.
Of course, no Ana Huang book would be complete without some steamy spice, and though I felt it a little on the tamer side compared to her previous books, I think this also suited the relationship and themes featured.
The introduction of Roman brought mystery and danger to the storyline which kept the pace well. He is an interesting character I hope we see more of in the future. Also, does anyone else want a book about Aiden? I'm thinking the hunky lumberjack landlord would be a gentleman on the streets and filthy in the sheets 🥵
Die for You by Lauren Jackson
4.0
"𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒃𝒂𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆, 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍, 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆, 𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕. 𝑨 𝒈𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒆."
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This one is for all the girlies who grew up on Twilight and The Vampire Diaries and are now adults looking for some of the same vibes.
Raya has suffered a lot of loss in her life but she is determined to find out what really happened to her sister, Cora. Physically and as mentally prepared as can be, Raya and bestie Alex move to the mysterious town of Red Throne with a plan to pose as Uni students while they search for the truth.
Enter Hunter, a broody and emotionally aware vampire trying to live a more controlled life. Without spoiling it too much, Hunter is very much a Stefan.
Raya and Hunter's chemistry is magnetic and while their relationship develops quickly, for completely justifiable reasons, I couldn't help but be swept up in it all. The lust, the want, the electric moment when they give in to it all. Love!
There is also a moment in this book that is totally unnecessary. I was distraught and traumatised by the loss, I will never forgive you @laurenjacksonauthor 😭😭 I can't say any more because it will spoil it for those of you who haven't read it yet, but I have a feeling you will know when you get to it.
"𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇*** 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆...
...𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒎𝒆, 𝑰'𝒎 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔"
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This one is for all the girlies who grew up on Twilight and The Vampire Diaries and are now adults looking for some of the same vibes.
Raya has suffered a lot of loss in her life but she is determined to find out what really happened to her sister, Cora. Physically and as mentally prepared as can be, Raya and bestie Alex move to the mysterious town of Red Throne with a plan to pose as Uni students while they search for the truth.
Enter Hunter, a broody and emotionally aware vampire trying to live a more controlled life. Without spoiling it too much, Hunter is very much a Stefan.
Raya and Hunter's chemistry is magnetic and while their relationship develops quickly, for completely justifiable reasons, I couldn't help but be swept up in it all. The lust, the want, the electric moment when they give in to it all. Love!
There is also a moment in this book that is totally unnecessary. I was distraught and traumatised by the loss, I will never forgive you @laurenjacksonauthor 😭😭 I can't say any more because it will spoil it for those of you who haven't read it yet, but I have a feeling you will know when you get to it.
"𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇*** 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆...
...𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎 𝒎𝒆, 𝑰'𝒎 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔"