TW: eating disorder and vomiting; anxiety; alcohol use; discussions of racism and pressure of fame; Laurie is a young writer who hopes to get his big break by interviewing heartthrob chef Oryan Adjei. He is a huge fan but as the interview progresses he realizes that Oryan has a lonely life and isn’t actually happy. … More ARC Review: Hungry Heart by Jem Milton
This is a collection of short stories that take place throughout the Elemental Assassin series. If you have not read the series, or have not finished the series, then you will most likely be confused at times because some of these stories do relate to the main storyline. I have included when these stories take … More ARC Review: Stings and Stones by Jennifer Estep
Gunner has spent his life trying to protect himself and his little sister from being vulnerable again. He escaped his old club and found a new life with the Broken Chains MC. But when he is asked to protect his sister’s injured dance teacher, he finds himself unable to ignore his growing feelings and the … More Review: Tidal Wave by E. M. Lindsey
“You’ve always been my queen, Juliana. You always will be.” We finally have Jules and Ruben’s story! This book is probably the one everyone has been waiting for since Jules and Ruben were introduced in Wolf Gone Wild. They have a lot of history and sexual tension between them, but after twelve years apart, Ruben … More Review: Resting Witch Face by Juliette Cross
English graduate Ben Cook has finished college and is now trying to find a job writing. The problem is he has no experience and can’t get hired. When he finds a help wanted sign outside a restaurant, he takes the chance and finds himself loving his time in the kitchen. This was super cute! Ben … More Review: Chef’s Kiss by Jarrett Melendez
M. M. Monroe has finally made her appearance in Ashland. Gin expects this Monroe to be like Mab was but quickly learns that she is far sneaker than anyone expected, and far stronger. This is book 12 in the series and it could have easily been a repeat of Spider’s Revenge but it wasn’t. This … More Review: Black Widow by Jennifer Estep
Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, is ready to take down Mab Monroe. Unfortunately, Mab knows she is coming so the hit will not be easy. After multiple attempts, Gin finally gets her chance but if she doesn’t take down Mab everyone she knows will be killed, especially her little sister Bria. This was an emotional … More Review: Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep
Recently divorced Dahlia Woodson is ready to find herself again and hopes being on the popular reality competition show Chef’s Special will be a good start. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself attracted to a fellow contestant, London Parker. This was a cute romance. Dahlia is struggling to find herself and determine what … More ARC Review: Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
This story was originally published in the anthology The Undead in My Bed. Tess is a workaholic and it has caused her to have an exhaustion filled breakdown in her five-star kitchen in Chicago. She takes a break to Half-Moon Hollow, but things quickly become stressful when she finds herself with an unexpected vampire housemate. … More Review: Undead Sublet by Molly Harper
“How did a nice wolf-next-door lure the most dangerous She-wolf alive into his life for good?” Ric Van Holtz has wanted Dee Ann Smith since he first laid eyes on her as a kid. Now years later he is determined to win her over and make her his. I forgot how much I enjoyed Dee … More Review: Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
Julian Baptiste is determined to find a love that is as strong as his parents. What he doesn’t expect is to fall after just one glimpse of Violet Shield. When an advertisement is placed for Violet to find a husband, Julian steps up to save her from the unwanted advances and becomes a mail order … More Review: Hearth and Home by Rebel Carter
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