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Trigger warnings: suicidal ideation; grief over the death of a parent; sexual assault; rape discussed; kidnapping; bus crash; active shooter situation involving minors; extensive injuries; blood; on page death by police officers; We have finally come to the final Sunshine Vicam story and whoa this was a doozy. At the end of the previous book, … More ARC Review: A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones
The final showdown between sons and father has finally arrived but Graylan finds his focus split between his devious father and his growing feelings for Evie Mason. Since this series has started I have been eager for Graylan’s book. Graylan’s people have the unique ability over earth and stone and he is the strongest of … More ARC Review: Conqueror by Anna Hackett
When Levet is kidnapped by Minotaurs and taken to their labyrinth, Styx tasks Sophie and Ryshi to infiltrate the labyrinth and rescue Levet. While Sophie tries to keep her defense up around Ryshi, she quickly finds herself falling for him and his charm. These two were a cute couple. I really liked Ryshi. Ryshi is … More ARC Review: Sate the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Like most people who have read this series from the beginning, I had been eagerly waiting for Garrett’s story. Garrett has been with us throughout this whole series and we have seen him grow into an independent and dangerous man. He is heir to the throne and will do anything to protect his family, including … More ARC Review: Garrett’s Destiny by Rebecca Zanetti
Elodie MacLean has reluctantly returned to Skye and is repairing her childhood home. Unfortunately, the house, and the island of Skye, is filled with painful memories that she longs to escape but first she has to survive someone trying to kill her. This book was just ok for me. I was hoping that I would … More ARC Review: Iron Ember by Donna Grant
Immortal Enforcer Valerian golfs to unwind after chasing rogues. What he doesn’t expect is to find his life mate on the golf course. This was another enjoyable story from Sands. Valerian is a protective alpha male who has spent his life wandering the world. He is currently an enforcer and has been tasked with trying … More ARC Review: After the Bite by Lynsay Sands
I don’t know what it is about Aiken’s books, but she always does a wonderful job at creating fantasy romances that are action packed, humorous, have great storylines, and have a bit of romance thrown in. This series isn’t just romance or world building focused, but a great blend of both. Also Aiken does a … More ARC Review: The Heretic Royal by G. A. Aiken
When CIA analyst Gabbi Hansley is tasked with meeting a security contractor to drop off some information, she never expects to find herself in a shootout or to end up on the run with the sexy security contractor. This was a fast paced, action packed romance! Matteo is a former Anti-Mafia officer who really likes … More ARC Review: Hades by Anna Hackett
When Lorelei Roth’s first trip out to sea ends in tragedy, she finds herself struggling with survivors’ guilt and discovering that she isn’t only human. While dealing with all the new changes in her life, she is also dealing with her developing feelings for the captain who rescued her. “To think, a simple fishing captain … More ARC Review: Called to the Deep by Desirée M. Niccoli
Edit: It’s been a week since I read this story and I still can’t stop thinking about this world and these characters. I am bumping my rating up because of it. Teo is a 17-year-old Jade semidiós and trans son of Quetzal, goddess of birds. He never worried about the Sunbearer Trials because a Jade … More ARC Review: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
After so many books, we finally see Balladyn find the one for him. Balladyn finds himself being pulled by an unknown force and finds an injured Rhona, leader of the Skye Druids. He rescues her but quickly finds he doesn’t want to ever leave her again. Balladyn has been a character that I have really … More ARC Review: Dark Alpha’s Command by Donna Grant
When Wulfe goes missing, Mercy finds herself tasked with tracking him down. But she quickly finds that Wulfe isn’t the only one missing and there a murderer on the loose who is using a cursed sickle to kill people. This book was a little bit of a horror story/murder mystery and I loved it. Also, … More ARC Review: Soul Taken by Patricia Briggs
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