Reviews for books I gave two stars to.
When Jana finds herself kidnapped she knows no one will rescue her. But when her best friend is also kidnapped she has hope because she knows her boyfriend will find her. What she doesn’t expect is to be attracted to one of the mountain men who rescued her. This was ok. This one is very … More Review: Taken by the Mountain Man by Kaci Rose
As someone who loves urban fantasy I was excited to jump into this new series, sadly while this book did have some good things, there were quite a few issues that keep me from loving this book. Charley is owner and sometimes bartender of the White Stag, a paranormal friendly bar in the town of … More ARC Review: Bloodlust Blues by Luanne Bennett
Damian may be a vampire but his restaurant Midnight Manor means everything to him. So when one food critic’s harsh review has the potential to destroy everything he has built, Damian finds himself determined to win her over and show her how amazing the restaurant can be. Damian was a character I was interested in … More Review: Valentine For My Vampire by Honey Phillips
After being imprisoned and tortured by the vampire horde for years, Lachlain MacRieve, leader of the Lykae Clan, finally escapes with the help of the scent of his fated mate. Unfortunately, he is enraged to find that his fated mate is a vampire. Emmaline Troy is a sheltered half vampire/half valkyrie who just wants to … More Review: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
TW: non-consensual sexual encounters; confinement; violence; sexual assault mentioned; It’s been since 2013 since I last read an Immortals After Dark book and I remember nothing about the series so I figured it was time for a reread. I knew this book was problematic when going into it but still wanted to start at the … More Review: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
Alison is trying to start a new life in Fairhaven Falls and her first day in town she finds herself in a car accident with a sexy and charming Troll. While she attempts to avoid him, he just keeps coming to her rescue as the week goes on. This was fine. Alison and Will have … More Review: Trouble For My Troll by Honey Phillips
When the Siren royal family escaped a kidnapping attempt, the Queen hired the best protection agency to figure out who was behind the attack. Trident Agency is a band of misfit supernaturals lead by hellhound Jeremiah, nicknamed Sunshine, who has been assigned as the personal bodyguard of the crown prince Remington. Remi may be a … More ARC Review: Sunshine by E. M. Lindsey and Kiki Clark
Trigger Warnings; terminal illness; sexual harassment from a coworker; drugging; forced pregnancy and imprisonment; attempted sexual assault; human trafficking; forced medical examinations; extreme injuries that lead to brain damage and possible death; I have mixed feelings about this book, which sucks. This review is going to have major spoilers because I can’t think of a … More Review: Doctoring Fate by Alexis B. Osborne
Athan Maxwell and his family are cursed to die if they don’t find their mate by their 400th year. Athan solved this problem by finding his mate and saving her, but then letting her go to live her life without him. They only meet up a few times a year to exchange blood to keep … More Review: A Vampire’s Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti
This book is about Archangel’s Alexander and Zanaya relationship from the very beginning to after the Cascade and war. While I like that we are finally getting their story, I think this one just didn’t work for me. This book starts by jumping back in time and giving us Alexander’s and Zanaya’s history starting with … More Review: Archangel’s Resurrection by Nalini Singh
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
This was a very short sci-fi romance with a very unique alien. Orlgo was exiled on a small space station years ago because of his species. When Chloe’s ship is damaged she makes an emergency landing on the station thinking it’s abandoned. Days later she realizes that might not be the case. This was an … More Review: Cat by Sandra R. Neeley
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