Book Review: The Divine and the Cursed by J. E. Reed (Fae of Alastriona Book 1)

     Arianna was stolen from her family at eighteen and has been a slave for the last few months. She has only remained hidden because she has shown no fae powers, so far, but they can't be far off then there will be no hiding her bloodline. When the slavers are attacked and she is taken hope soars for a moment before crashing down. She is now the personal slave of the Cursed one. General Rion is ruthless and slaughtered countless of her kingdom. Now she is completely at his mercy. 

    I found this audiobook on YouTube then loved it so much that I didn't want to stop reading it to go to bed. Went to find the book on Kindle to purchase and discovered it was already in my TBR...happens more than I want to admit. I finished this book in one night and loved every second of it. 

    This is absolutely an enemies to lovers book that ends on a cliff-hanger. You start out wanting good things for her best friend, but by the end he's too....cute? Not sure what word to use there. This is a dark romantasy book that includes beatings, murder, slavery, and mentioned rape. Please check trigger warnings before you read. 

    I will absolutely be reading on in this series. I loved how she slowly revealed her powers to someone who she should hate and should hate her. I loved the fighting together. Yes he is burn the world down for her but she is also got an independent I can do it myself streak. Even if she got queasy afterwards. She will toughen up. Then there was the battle at the end. Loved everything in this book and can't wait to read more. 

    Rion is probably my favorite villain turned love interest that I have read in a long time. Absolutely hands down. Thinks he is beyond saving and is all darkness but he is secretly mush that just wants love. Dawww. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Nemesis by Anna Mocikat (Space Punks Book 4)

     Before heading to the tunnel Niemand  believes Hel and the crew should first go back to Ceres as the artifact previously found is part of a twin set. If that is true, the potential could be catastrophic. While thinking on this Hel and the crew travel to get supplies for the long journey through the tunnel. However, nothing with Nephilim's crew is ever cut and dry. Especially when an old lover turned foe is hot on their heels. 

    I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have read every book that Anna has put out since I first found her and have yet to be disappointed by one. I will start by saying this is book 4 in an, as of yet, unfinished series. It cannot be read as a stand-alone and does end on a cliffhanger. The main purpose of this story has been accomplished while there is plenty more that still needs to be resolved. I will definitely be reading the next book whenever it comes out. On to this one. 

    I loved the writing and the scenery. We still have all of the same characters from the first 4 books along with 2 new characters from the last book. We have gained more information about the foes and about our puppies. Be that David or Grinder. Grinder has absolutely made his way to my favorite character spot, but of course how could a giant murderous cyber-dog not? 

    I can't wait to find out what this new information has in store for David and if the potential for a better future for the professor is there with his more recent attitude change. I love how the book left off right before the epilogue, although I do hope the one that was taken control of is going to survive and not be a vegetable afterwards. I am being very intentionally vague so as not to give anything away. 

    Absolutely loved everything about this fast paced and action filled book. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author:

Shadow City (Shadow City Book 1)

Dark City (Shadow City Book 2)

Behind Blue Eyes (Behind Blue Eyes Book 1)

Fallen Angels (Behind Blue Eyes Book 2) 

War Games (Behind Blue Eyes Book 3)

Last Stand (Behind Blue Eyes Book 4)

The Tigress (Behind Blue Eyes Book 5)

Level 1 (Cyber Squad Book 1)

Level 2 (Cyber Squad Book 2)

Level 3 (Cyber Squad Book 3)

Nephilim Volume 1 (A Behind Blue Eyes Origin Story Book 1)

Nephilim Volume 2 (A Behind Blue Eyes Origin Story Book 2)

Nephilim Volume 3 (A Behind Blue Eyes Origin Story Book 3)

Space Punks (Space Punks Book 1)

Nightengale's Song (Space Punks Book 2)

Shadows of the Past (Space Punks Book 3)

Neon Nights (Neon Nights Book 1)

Neon Dreams (Neon Nights Book 2)

Book Review: Shadows of the Past by Anna Mocikat (Space Punks Book 3)

     Following their successful heist Aztec, David, and the others have retreated to a Martian canyon. The Legion won't let them get away with this theft without a fight, however, and neither will Lucian. Decisions will need to be made and sides to be chosen. 

    I have read most of this author's books and they have never once disappointed. As always with her books this is not a stand-alone. You MUST read books 1 & 2 first or you will be completely lost. There is a bit of refresher information, but not enough to clue in someone who hasn't read the rest of the series. 

    This is a very action packed sci-fi that is low spice. There is still a bit of spice, but it is implied versus explicit. Not at all complaining. The author does a great job of jumping from one action filled scene to the next. 

    We go deeper into the synthetic machine aspect with Niemend and David as well as touch on Niemend's beliefs. It also 100% ends on a cliffhanger. Thankfully book 4 is already out because once you finish book 3 you will need the next.

    I love all of the characters as much as in Book 1. You never know what exactly the future will hold...but I'm holding out hope for another machine vs human war. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

Space Punks (Space Punks Book 1)

Nightingale's Song (Space Punks Book 2)

Nemesis (Space Punks Book 4)

Level 1 (Cyber Squad Book 1)

Level 2 (Cyber Squad Book 2)

Level 3 (Cyber Squad Book 3)

Shadow City (Shadow City Book 1) 

Dark City (Shadow City Book 2)

Behind Blue Eyes (Behind Blue Eyes Book 1)

Fallen Angels (Behind Blue Eyes Book 2)

War Games (Behind Blue Eyes Book 3)

Last Stand (Behind Blue Eyes Book 4)

The Tigress (Behind Blue Eyes Book 5)

Volume 1 (Nephilim Origins Book 1)

Volume 2 (Nephilim Origins Book 2)

Volume 3 (Nephilim Origins Book 3)

Neon Nights (Neon nights Book 1)

Neon Dreams (Neon Nights Book 2)

Book Review: Sold by Lauren Landish and Willow Winters (Highest Bidder Book 2)

     Katia is broken. She went through the impossible when she was kidnapped, became a Slave to her Master, and was shared by his crew. Isaac knows what she has been through and is intent on keeping his kitten. 

    This is book 2 in a series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but there is some past character overlap that will give some things away. It is a dark romance. There is talk of kidnapping, rape, M/S (Master/Slave), she gets shackled, explicit sex scenes, and murder. Please always check trigger warnings before reading if there is something that bothers you. 

    I loved book 1 in this series and immediately began reading book 2 once I finished. Book 1 includes in the epilogue where Isaac first sees Katia and I was immediately sold on it. I haven't read too much in the M/S trope before, but this book explains it nicely as well as what Isaac needs from the interactions. 

    In this book there is more give and take unlike in Book 1. Isaac is also scarred in this one and we get to see how she helps him with his issues. 

    Still love the authors' storytelling and descriptive features. By book 2 you are able to imagine the layout of the club as they enter, even though a lot of this book takes place at Isaac's home. I also love how Isaac helped her mend relationships outside of theirs. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $7.97 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

Bought (Highest Bidder Book 1)

Book Review: A Billionaire Butler for Christmas by Dobi Daniels (Dexington Christmas Billionaires Book 2)

     Emily's world comes crashing down when some rich snob gets her fired for getting a coffee for a friend at work. Then her car is towed because that same jerk had it towed for where she parked it. Then she gets a notice at her apartment that she has to move. To make matters worse when she shows up to the job interview she runs into him again. Things could not possibly get worse. 

    This is another Hallmarky book. It is all the feels and very cutesy. Butler who is loaded's family asks him to help at a Christmas event. After a string of bad luck with one fiery woman the peace of party-planning shouldn't be too bad. 

    It was a completely adorable low spice contemporary romance. No trigger warnings here other than a crazy ex. Well...crazy ex brother in law? Unless you count age-gap as a trigger. Then there is a bit of an age gap with the characters. 

    I would absolutely read more by this author in the future. This is book 2 in a series, but I don't feel like I missed out on anything not starting at book 1. From what I can tell thee books can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. 

    The characters are sweet, the MMC isn't afraid to apologize, and things are well communicated no matter the stage in the relationship Emily and Geoffrey are at. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez

     Alexis' parents are renowned surgeons and her brother followed in those footsteps. So she was left to her own devices. Mostly. Being a lowly ER doctor wasn't in her mother's plans for her, but since she was dating the head surgeon at the hospital it was tolerated. Until she broke up with him for not keeping it in his pants. Now, she's in some nowhere town sitting at a bar. A bet, a grilled cheese, and a baby goat later her life is turned upside down by the sexy Daniel. 

    I follow narrator Laura Horrowitz on basically everything. About a year and a half ago she and Cooper (don't know his last name, but his Tiktok is Uncle Cooper) were doing a duet style narration of the bar scene and oof. All of the yes. As I read this book I only heard Cooper's voice for Daniel. It. Was. Wonderful. 

    I have never finished a book so fast and then been DEVESTATED that it was over. I loved Daniel. I loved the goat. I loved the dog. I loved Alexis. Hell I loved the cranky old man down the road. The book was a Hallmark story and was just so sweet. 

    This is the first book I have read by Abby Jimenez, but I can promise it won't be the last. There is another book in this series, but I haven't read it yet. That being said, this book can absolutely be read as a standalone. No unfinished business and a wonderful epilogue. 

    I will absolutely be getting a shelf trophy of this to go back and re-read. I genuinely can't think of any potential triggers in this book. There are sex scenes, but they aren't overly descriptive. The ex is whiney and a cheater, but not the kidnap and destroy you kind. It's just a cute hallmarky contemporary romance that is sometimes just what you need. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $11.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: The Cursed by Harper L Woods (Coven of Bones Book 2)

     Grey betrayed her. Used her magic and opened a door to Hell. Never told her who he was and NOW he wants her at his side? Her entire life has been a lie. All the years of torture at her father's hands and she fell right into Grey's trap. 

    This book picks up immediately after book 1. I started this series because someone in one of my smut groups grabbed this book in the series and got as far as "Devil Worship" and was done. For clarity's sake, there isn't any actual devil worship going on. Unless you count worshiping his body...    

    This book still has the spice that is in book 1, but Willow comes more fully into herself. I still love both main characters and I still hate the same characters as in book 1. Although, they are dealt with in this book, so that's nice. 

    I love how descriptive this book is from raising the dead to keeping a familiar. Every instance it is like you can see the characters adventures unfold instead of just reading it. 

    The story is addicting and I was devastated when I got to the end only to realize book 3 hasn't come out yet. As with book 1 this does end on a cliff-hanger leaving you desperate for more. I cannot wait for book 3 and will likely read it as soon as it's released. (October 2025, if you're curious).

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $12.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

The Coven (Coven of Bones Book 1)

Book Review: 30 Nights with the Billionaire by JM Snap (Billionheirs Book 2)

     30 nights. She had agreed to this. Her flight had a layover and, of course, there was only one room in the hotel. The man who had sat next to her on the plane offered to split the cost and get to share the room. She agreed and that night they fell asleep together on the couch. Ben didn't sleep. Not without his meds and never well. Except tonight. With Regina. So 30 nights of being his pillow. 

    This book was adorable from premise to fruition. 1 room at the hotel. I am thinking immediate spice book. But no. It was cute and they fell asleep watching tv together. Only to find out Ben has insomnia and is rarely ever able to rest. He gets real sleep for the first time in years and convinces Regina to be his pillow for the next 30 days. From here the book starts to slowly build on the romance with the FMC often confused as to her actual relationship status with Ben. 

    I loved EVERY character in this book. Regina, Ben, his parents, his sister, and his best friend. I love the thrown in background romance as well. And her relationship with the bestie? All of the yes. 

    This is book 2 in a series and I have not read book 1. I don't feel like I missed anything and was clueless going into this read. So, at least with this book in the series, you can read it as a standalone. I fully intent to read more by this author in the future, even if it is very hallmarky. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: The Blackstone Dragon Heir by Alicia Montgomery (Blackstone Mountain Book 1)

     Catherine is on the run from things best left in the past. Matthew doesn't care about anything but his family's company where he just became CEO. He spots her from across the room to where she kept bar and he knew she was his. 

    This is a dark 'He fell first' with some blackmail. It's very light dark compared to some of my reads. Matthew is the possessive dominant type. Catherine is on the run and not afraid to bolt at a moment's notice. 

    I listened to the audiobook and completely enjoyed the narration. No weird pronunciations or points where you are unable to differentiate characters. This story is also a very low-spice romance. 

    I completely enjoyed this book and all of the characters. I liked that his brother tried to hit on her first, but she turned him down before Matthew got her. This is book one in a series that you can choose to continue on or not when finished. There are plenty of background information going on while Matthew and Catherine's story is wrapped up nicely. 

    I will say that Catherine's antics are largely ridiculous. When it was revealed what she was truly running from, other than her old roommates issues, it felt like a bit of a letdown after all that build-up. There is a bit of a mob aspect and this is a shifter book. Dragons to be exact, although the title of the book gives that one away. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Rebel Heart by Anna Lowe (Aloha Shifters Book 0)

     Cynthia came home so her dragon could stretch it's wings, but when her car breaks down and a wolf shifter gives her a ride her plans become much more exciting. 

    This is a prequal. I hope beyond hope they get a book. This book was very 'love them and leave them'. Leaves you begging for the HEA you have been denied. The series is on my TBR so fingers crossed when we get there. 

    This book starts as a flash back and her saying she is lonely so we know going in that she gets hurt. Still I had hopes it was where it flashes back before picking up in the present and continuing from there to the HEA. 

    One can hope that is what happens when their book actually begins. Till then the writing style is good and the reader is drawn into the story from page 1. I enjoyed the characters and the bad boy/rich girl set up. I can't really say much more than this without giving away everything within the story. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for 0.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

Desert Hunt (Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Book 0)

Book Review: Psycho Fae by Jasmine Mas (Cruel Shifterverse Book 2)

     Sadie has been betrayed. Good thing she didn't like Ascher anyways. Much. Jazz and Cobra are here with her as well. Poor Cobra. Forced to deal with the evil Queen again. Then, her kitten was even mixed up in the whole mess. How is she going to get out of these gladiator games the Queen insists on? At least she doesn't have to run...right?

    Spoilers. Everything you read in this review - including the above blurb - is a spoiler if you haven't read book 1 yet. Book 2 picks up EXACTLY where book 1 left off. Sadie, Jax, and Cobra have been kidnapped by the Queen they have been fighting. Aran was also captured, for some reason, but they have a secret. 

    Book 1 was mostly character introduction and establishing backstories. This book has way more character development, so much attitude filled comments (my favorite part of the series), and some new characters. Sadie is still a virgin, but she is intent on changing that. Especially when she finds out that the Fae have literal "Sex Clinics". 

    Then there is the actual gladiator fights. The Queen is insane. Poor Aran. Although I LOVED what happened at the end of the book. I am trying my best to be vague about the Aran situation. 

    Be warned. Once you finish Book 2 you will ABSOLUTELY be immediately downloading Book 3. These books are addictive even if they are over 700 pages each. 

    This book is still very low spice levels. There is oral, toy play, and a bit more towards the end. That being said, I love this series so much. The sheer amount of screenshots and highlights I have from this book. I GARUNTEE my best friend is tired of me trying to force it down her throat. In my defense, I have been telling her to read it weekly since OCTOBER and she still hasn't when it's PERFECTION. 

    I feel like I should give the normal disclaimers for this book. It's open door enemies to lovers smut. This is a Why Choose/Reverse Harem. There is abuse, rape, torture, kidnapping, bullying, and Touch Her and Die. Also, Xerxes has a thing for blades and Cobra is basically feral. All of these things plus the sheer amount of attitude makes this series my absolute favorite right now. So much love for it. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

Psycho Shifters (Cruel Shifterverse Book 1) 

Book Review: Bought by Willow Winters and Lauren Landish (Highest Bidder Book 1)

     Daliah could never sell herself...or could she? Her best friend has told her all about an under-ground club and convinced her to go. To sign up for an auction. She'll have a contract that outlines all of her hard and soft no's and she will go up for bidding. The man who wins her gets her for 30 days. After that what they do is up to them. For Lucian it has been too long since he had a sub and it will be just the thing to get his mind off other issues and the vision in gold on the auction block cannot be denied. 

    One of the authors of this book (Willow) posted promoting book 1 and I let her know that I would tell her when I posted the review, if she wanted. She did. Anyways, I am going to do my best to keep this book straight as I have read books 1-4 in this series now. Yes, I am behind on reviews. Terribly so. Work in progress. 

    This is our introduction to the club, future book characters, and of course the main characters in this book. The authors do an amazing job of putting the reader into the book where you can almost see the club and all the activities. 

    The dynamic in this book is a Sub/Dom where she must refer to him as "Sir" when in private, but remember even in public that he is her dominant. I love the Sub/Dom with the Sir dynamic. It is my favorite by far. I enjoy the title much more than others, especially Master, and the safe words while still relinquishing control and receiving punishments. 

    I loved the spicy scenes just as much as the non. I will say that the start of the book gives away that it is a HEA. Nothing wrong with a happily ever after. But, it lets the reader know from the beginning that this is more than just fun play. 

    Zero complaints on this book. Absolutely loved it. There are a bunch of trigger warnings, for those that are concerned. If trigger warnings are something you are leery of versus enjoying please make sure to read the full list before starting the book. It is open door romance with mentions of rape, complications mentally, and murder. 

    I loved when Daliah opened up to Lucian about her past and he was able to help her move past it. I look forward to more from these authors in the future. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

Sold (Highest Bidder Book 2)

Book Review: Stolen by the Mafia King by Evie Rose (London Mafia Bosses Book)

     I had planned the perfect escape. Everything down to the last detail. The night before the wedding where my brother was selling me to pay off his debts I would leave out the window of my room. All I had to do was get to a waiting ride-share vehicle I ordered from my phone and get to the airport. Australia here I come. But, I didn't count on the mafia king being interested in this wedding. Or abducting me during my escape. Back at his house he gives me a chance. Make it to the door before him and I'm free. Don't and I'm his for 24 sinful hours. 

    This book was one I got during one "Stuff Your Kindle" day or another. It is a fast, but spicy, read. I absolutely loved from start to epilogue. It is an open door dark age gap romance. There are stalking aspects. Not Phantom level, but definitely there. It's adorable. Like I said, I loved it, just letting you know since trigger warnings exist for a reason. 

    I will say this is not a rape situation. Everything done, while pushing boundaries, is completely consensual. Well....everything sexual. 

    The characters are great and I'm really trying not to give everything away as it was a quick read. Loved the not one but 2 epilogues jumping into the future and was so yes. Also how the brother situation was handled. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $2.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: The Thug and His Doll by Bea Paige (Princetown Heirs Book 1)

 

    Lia had taken her husband's abuse, but when he turned towards her son she was done. She packed up her small sleeping son into the car with what she could carry and they just drove. They've been sleeping in that car and she's telling him they're on an adventure. What else can she really do? But their funds are running low and she's not sure what options she has. When her son needs to use the bathroom in the middle of the night she does the only thing she can. She takes him into a bar where a man offers her a helping hand. No strings. But help always comes at a price...right?

    This book was on one of my smut groups and had an excerpt posted. I downloaded and started reading the book immediately, even if the rest of my TBR didn't like it. Zero regrets. Sweet and spicy with all the touch her and die as well as overprotectiveness that is swoon-worthy. There are triggers in this book as with most I read. Open door. Physical abuse. Mental abuse. This is your heads up if those aren't for you. 

    I loved all the characters in this book as well as the background buildup between Lucian's best friend and sister. All of the yes. They are in book two although I haven't read that book yet. Loved how this book ended on that front though. All of it was amazing. 

    I also love that the characters are realistic. No not the basically mob aspect. Lucian is 8 inches and thinks he's large large. The way I cackled at that. Finish one book where he's basically a lamp post then there's an 8 inch brag in this. Don't get me wrong. That is a great and fun size. It's also a realistic size that we've all taken without impaling ourselves. So props there. Then there is Lia. She has had a kid. She has stretch marks and isn't a perfect will-o-wisp. Love that as well. 

    All in all so well done and look forward to more from this author. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Tasty Pickle by JJ Knight (Everything Tasty Book 2)

     Calypso is running from her family and their expectations. The best place to do that is in some Podunk town in a castle. Except no one told her that she would need to go hiking. In the woods. When she got separated from her group and decided to go pee the last thing she expected was to get stung by nettles. Or to have her humiliation witnessed by a naked, albeit sexy, hiker. Now Axel keeps showing up everywhere and it is extremely awkward and she has definitively sworn off men. And money. Hard no. 

    While this is book 2 in a series and you do get some minor spoilers from background characters I had not read book one in the series and didn't feel like I was missing integral plot points in order to enjoy this book. It seems that while Axel may have been in book 1 Calypso wasn't. 

    I absolutely love Calypso's name. Greek mythos and all that. Then there is who she is as a person. She is trying to figure that out for the most part. What she knows is she doesn't want to be some rich man's arm candy. In fact, she has sworn off anyone with excessive money, like her parents and ex boyfriend. Better to stay to herself. And maybe enjoy a naked hiker. 

    Axel is a reclusive billionaire after building an app and cashing in on it. It was a way to use his love of hiking and translate it into money, but that money changed those around him. He couldn't trust who his friends were, for the most part. But, when he meets an obviously lost girl walking on his property and pulling cactus thorns from her nether regions he is intrigued and intent on getting to know her more. 

    This book is adorable and so funny. Absolutely loved it and I do have more of the Everything Tasty series in my TBR. Great introduction to an obviously great author. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: 21 Dares by Stephen Barnard

     When a teacher retires due to the "bullying" of 4 teenage boys the punishment is for them to clean out his classroom hoarders closet. Inside they find a game of 21 dares stretching back into the towns dark history. If anyone completes the 21 dares they will bring back the loathsome serial killer, Black Jack McKenzie, and allow him to finish his spree. Can these 4 boys complete these increasingly disturbing and destructive pranks or will one be willing to throw in the towel?

    I got this book around Halloween last year and surprisingly enough read it shortly thereafter. A plausible horror novel that includes an autistic kid, a rich kid with serious psychotic tendencies, and two "bad boys". Each must put in something that they deeply care about and whoever completed the last task wins and keeps everything unless the dares are all completed.  

    I enjoyed how deep the speculation went as to the mystery behind the game as well as the progression of pranks. These are all things that could have been executed, although I don't suggest it. Then there was Black Jack which the power of suggestion. Love all of that. I will say that the book takes a minute to get into. It starts out with the dares pretty quickly, but it took me a while to actually get interested. 

    I liked the fact that all of the pranks had to be done at school during school hours, although the fact that the school didn't have cameras for most of the book seemed a bit of a stretch. That being said they couldn't have achieved most of this if they had. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.79 by clicking here. 

Book Review: All About the Bear by Bianca D'Arc (Grizzly Cove Book 1)

     Nell and her two sisters moved to a sleepy town called Grizzly Cove, Washington and started their business. Everything was going great until she abruptly realized that they were the only humans in a town of shifters. Now, the sheriff who she has had a thing for since she moved in is pursuing her and no longer has a reason to hold back. Can she keep the secret and possibly gain so much more? 

    This is a book I downloaded for free during a promo and I am glad I did. It is a cute, fast paced, little read. Emphasis on little. The entire story is 80 pages long. As cute as the story is it isn't long enough or exciting enough to justify a $5 price tag. Free worked well as a snippet into the series. I really liked the characters and the setting. I am trying not to give everything within the book away as it is very short. 

    Brody has wanted Nell since she first came to town, but since she was a human there was nothing that could be done. Until a drunk came to town and shifted right in front of her. Now that the secret is out she is fair game. As long as she can keep the secret that is. But Brody has no doubts that she can keep their secret and hopefully his bed warm. 

    I am sure Nell's sisters will be getting their own books in this series and that would also be a fun read. I am hoping for a bit more girth to them, however. And maybe a bigger arc than if she's going to accept him or not. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: The Coven by Harper L Woods (Coven of Bones Book 1)

     Willow has been raised her entire life to join the coven and tear it down from the inside. Her father made sure of it. Male witches must choose between keeping their powers and reproducing, but since he was hidden by his sister instead of being reported to the council he lived. She however, never survived the academy. Willow is the only product of two powered witches and she must keep that heritage a secret if she is to fulfil her goal. Protect her own little brother and destroy the Coven. But, Alaric is throwing a wrench in her plans. 

    This book was in one of my smut groups as a "hey I could not finish this book because of all the satanic elements". Well that resulted in me needing to read it and downloading it immediately as my TBR mourned the loss of actually being touched. I regret nothing. 

    Reading this book quickly spiraled into downloading and reading book 2 because this book ends on one hell of a cliff-hanger. I loved it. All of the main elements were wrapped up and then bam. Right in your face with something that you needed to keep reading. I loved Willow and I loved Alaric. I have to say that if you told me who he was at the very beginning of the book I wouldn't have believed it, but by midway through? Absolutely. 

    After the initial forest scene I was beyond hooked on this book and it's sassy main character. I made my best work friend and aunt both download it. Well Tina technically bought the physical copy, but I think that was solely for the purpose of annoying her very Christian wife. I love that about and for her. They both also absolutely adored this book and I have yet to hear anything from Tina's wife about me being a bad influence over it so I think I'm safe. 

    This is action, adventure, smut, and so many feels. He is the epitome of morally grey and you have no idea just how much until book 2. I genuinely hated one of the characters in this book, Iban. Second book did not disappoint in that regard, but you'll have to read that yourself after you finish this book. Although, literally anyone on the Council is also fair game for that title. 

    I can't say for certain which type of power Willow had that I loved the most, although it is probably the Earth magic just because of the aforementioned forest scene and she is pretty amazing at it. Then there is Alaric Throne. Gods I love a touch her and die book and I already cannot wait till book 3 comes out. I will be adding these books to my shelves as they are amazing, and have sprayed edges. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $12.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

The Cursed (Coven of Bones Book 2)

Book Review: Psycho Shifters by Jasmine Mas (Cruel Shifterverse Book 1)

     Sadie is a null in a land of shifters. Actually, she is less than that. She is a null servant. The barkeeper that has "raised" her and her younger sister has beat her every day until she is covered in scars, but his name is literally Dick so what did she expect? At least he wasn't hurting her sister. When her sister was away at school for the semester Sadie's psychotic "numb" kicked in and told her just what to do to kill Dick. She would have too if some cloaked guy hadn't shown up, demanded she get tested, and dragged her away. She woke up in a barracks being told she is an Alpha and has to fight in a war. She has 3 roommates that are the Sun God's gift to women, but she will never survive being their roommates let alone the queen's attacks. 

    I found this book in my smut group and I am going to do my absolute best to stick with only what happened in this book because I am on book 6 of this series now. I am afraid my life will end when this series does. I love this book so much that I cannot put it into words. I am convinced my best friend received 90% worth of this book in screenshots and highlights while I was reading it and every book since of this series. 

    Sadie is a spirit animal. She is an absolute beast...in her other form. As a human....well she is pathetic, but she is very loved. By me. She can eviscerate giant spiders, but can't run to save her life. And the mouth on that woman. Moon Goddess help us. 

    In this book we get to meet Archer, Jax, and Cobra and find out all the fun little things on Sadie's past. Oh and we meet Aran. He is pretty great too in a best friend kinda way. Big love for that character. Cobra's murdery ass is my favorite. I am not joking. He is a homicidal maniac, but it is part of his charm. Jax is the teddy bear and Archer....well he is a little unhinged. I ended this book with feels about Archer, but you get to learn all about that on your own. 

    Book 1 in this series is VERY low spice. I am talking 1 oral scene in 700 pages.  I promise this series gets spicier. Until the spice soak up that plot, because there is so much that happens and you are going to love every single second of it. 700 pages seems like a lot until you are reading this book then BEGGING for more when it is over. I have never downloaded a book 2 as fast as I did Psycho Fae. That review will be coming at some point soon because I loved that book as well. Like I said completely on book 6 and over halfway through it. 

    Seriously though this is my favorite series that I have come across in a very long time. There is spice, action, and so much attitude. There is a lot of polytheism and realms in the book and it is very firmly in the paranormal category of smut between the shifters, fae, and everything else you will meet later. I will warn you that there are an absolute ton of remarks about death to the patriarchy and that theme will continue. Very pro women. And pro sluttiness. Which is more of a goal than a truth considering she is a virgin, but whatever. 

    Every single book in this series will be being bought and added to my physical shelf for shelf trophies that I will be reading again and again when I am in a slump. I will also force it upon my friends. This will be a hostage situation. My husband has already been held hostage on it multiple times, but he will live. 

    This book is 100% available on Kindle Unlimited or BUY it on Amazon for $2.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this Author: 

Psycho Fae (Cruel Shifterverse Book 2)

Book Review: I've Found Her by Joy Mullett (The Found Series Book 1)

    Bella just got out of a bad relationship and decided it was time for a change. She put in for a job at a salon in a hotel in London and actually got it. Now that she has gotten there she is determined to make a great life for herself.  Damien was just making a stop into one of his hotels when he sees her. Now she seems to be everywhere and she is soon like an addiction. 

    This is another book I impulse downloaded because of one of my smut groups. Those groups get me into a lot of trouble with my TBR, but their suggestions are always so great. This book is no exception to that rule. 

    This is a touch her and die contemporary billionaire romance. Lots of tropes, but all ones I love. It is absolutely open door, another plus on my side, and the characters are wonderful. All of them from those in the foreground to those in the background.

    I loved Damien as he tries to keep his feelings out of it until that is no longer an option for him. Meanwhile, Bella is cautious because of the relationship she just got out of. Then her ex starts stalking her and things just get worse. This book ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger, but not enough where you absolutely have to read the next book in order to get closure. I likely will end up reading the next book just because I liked this one so much. 

    I hope for great things for Damien and Bella in the next book as well as hopefully Bella's best friend. I hope this series is one of the ones where it grabs characters from the last book for at least one character for the next book. Keeps them interconnected and gives little updates on the other characters. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.88 by clicking here. 

Book Review: No Way Back by Santana Knox (Darkling, Beloved Book 2)

     Halloween has become my favorite holiday. It is our anniversary and after what happened last Halloween nothing can top it. But, when we are set to spend the night in an active prison I am determined to have my fun. The only thing that may keep me in some sort of check is my best friend will be there and she doesn't know this new dark side of me, but he will be. We fuel each other's madness. 

    I found this book in one of my groups. Someone was posting about it being too much for them and a DNF because of the very descriptive scenes. I took one look at the trigger warnings list and was in love. I did not start by reading book one, but trust me when I say it is on my TBR. Sure, there were some spoilers in this book about what went down then,  but I want to experience it first-hand. 

    In case you haven't already realized I loved this book. My biggest warnings is it is DARK. I have suggested it to multiple people. Those who have read it, like my aunt, questioned if I was okay when it reached the slight necro section. I am and I loved that one just as much as every blood splatter. This book is unhinged in the best way and this author has 100% been added to the list of those I will read anything by. 

    I genuinely hope that the end of this book for the characters is not the end for them. I am thinking of bloody and sexually charged patient activities. Oh the fun they could have in this location. Trying my damndest to be vague here. 

    This book is non-stop action in one form or another from her getting railed by her professor boyfriend in chapter one while he takes a phone call to every vulgar and defiling act they complete along the way. I loved every single second of this book and only wondered if I should be upping my therapy sessions once because of enjoying it so much. 

    Amazing read, but please for the love of all read the trigger warnings. If you have problems with things I guarantee it will be on that list and just don't read it. If you don't have trigger warnings or consider them to be a delightful all you can eat buffet read it and prepare to question your life choices in the best way. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: 12,775 Days by Samantha Parish

     Emily Lucy Wallace has had the "perfect" life. Her father died at a young age, but she always had her grandmother. Until she died while Emily was off at school. Her mother tried, but she lost a part of herself when her husband died. Emily didn't hold it against her, not really. She went on to marry a man with a good paying job who liked her to stay at home with their perfect daughter, Rachel. Except, Emily has been having dreams her entire life about being a girl named Lucy who has a drug addiction and Emily's perfect husband isn't so perfect with her not so perfect best friend. When Emily is hit in a car crash her glimpses into Lucy's life may have just become a permanent transfer. 

    This book was an impulse download and I almost didn't read it. I don't read addiction books since I had to deal with it too often growing up as the child of someone always high. Still, I gave it a shot since it was possible it wasn't about addiction. While it has addiction in it, it isn't overwhelming and didn't detract from the story. The author was able to stick to the struggles both Emily and Lucy were going through and display Lucy's issues without it being an overwhelming focal point. 

    I feel the author did a great job of keeping things within the realm of believability with each girl's life as long as you suspend belief on the multiple lives and glimpses into each things. Emily's life was plausible as was Lucy's and you were able to understand and relate to each girl as the story played out. I love everything that happened to Emily's husband and "best friend", but I don't want to give anything away. Just know if you are petty you will enjoy that part as well. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: The Keeper's Runes by Lyra Forger (The Originals of Grimm Academy Book 0)

     Nikky has always been an outcast. She has a habit of finding trouble and has never been one to back down. So, when she finally snapped, breaking a law, the last thing she expected was to be taken to the most prestigious house within the academy. Vampires, Fae, and shifters abound, but she is without runes and without power. What chance does she have against these people? But, there is something in the forbidden corridor that is calling to her. 

    This book was an impulse purchase found on one of my book pages or another. I genuinely don't know which one or when it happened, but I flicked through my owned books on my kindle and stopped on this one. It is a YA fantasy book that has the potential to turn spicy. There is a male with a claim, but there hasn't been any outright sexual acts so far. Either way is fine with me, but some people like the warning. 

    This is a prequal to a series that I haven't read so I don't know how important it is to start with this book versus book one. I will say that this book is absolutely packed with important information that I am not sure how a series would be able to start without. It shows how three characters meet and relationships are developed of both friendship and more. It shows how powers are gained as well as a dip into one of the character's pasts. These things may be addressed in book one, but I am not sure. 

    The story has a bit of mystery to it starting with what is in the forbidden wing to who is keeping the hidden item hidden, what the item is, and who is killing students. The author does a great job of casting blame around to keep who is behind things a secret, but I was able to guess correctly, which pleases me. I am curious how this series will turn out since the book, obviously, end with a lot of strings. 

    This book is available for FREE on Amazon by clicking here. 

Book Review: With You at Last by KM Ryan (Forget Me Not Book 3)

     Kate and John were best friends with benefits until they weren't. He ghosted her 10 years ago, but running into her at the grocery store has him convinced not to let him out of his life again so easily. Coming back to her home he soon discovers a secret that could shorten their time together, permanently. Is he willing to fight at her side this time? 

    I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have read quite a few books by this author and I have always enjoyed them. The author does a great job of hitting on difficult subjects while still giving the characters dealing with these very real issues a chance at love. I completely enjoyed the book, but it took me a while to get through it. Absolutely nothing against the author or the book, I just happened to receive it directly after my grandfather died of cancer and this book really had me in my feels. 

    This is a contemporary romance with a real issue that so many people face on the daily. I actually just lost a very good friend of mine this week to breast cancer. Not the cancer in this book, but it is something a lot of people consider taboo or don't write them a happily ever after when the chances of that aren't always the longest. 

    The book is a sweet, fast read, and completely believable. I will say that I haven't read the first two books in this series, but they don't seem inter-connected or like they have to be read in any particular order. I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything by not happening to have started with book 1. 

    The reasons behind them walking away before was also believable. It was a lack of communication and John being an idiot. Got to love it. But, it wasn't anything over-done. It is something we have all been guilty of at one point in time or another. Not what happened per-say, but the not communicating something well enough with someone we care for and things going wrong as a result. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it for $2.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

The Reunion (What If Book 1)

The Meeting (What If Book 2)

The Encounter (What If Book 3)

The Confrontation (What If Book 4)

Save Me (In the Moment Book 1)

Book Review: The Tigress by Anna Mocikat (Behind Blue Eyes Book 5)

     Metatron was given an impossible choice. Send Nephilim into an enemy country with the leader of the wasps on her own or lose all the plans they have built over the years. Making the choice for him Nephilim travels to Asia and meets with The Tigress. She must prove her abilities and learn about herself along the way. 

    I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Before you read any further in this review please note. This is book 5 in a series that is in no way stand-alone. If you have not read books 1-4 please skip down to the links at the bottom of this page and start with book 1 in BBE. There will be spoilers in this review if you haven't read anything in this series. 

    As with every one of the other Anna Mocikat books I have read, which have been all of them, I loved this book. There is action and adventure. We still get to jump perspectives from all of our favorite characters from the other books, but the primary focus is on Nephilim and The Tigress. We get to learn more about Nephilim's mother in this book as well as how Jake is doing. Jake is still my favorite and I am forever hoping for good things for the man. 

    I love the trust and plan that is being set into motion between the wasps and angels. For the entire series they have been the enemy and now we get more of an idea into what is going on beyond the corporation's politics. Then there is The Tigress. She is amazing and surprising. I don't want to give too much away, but she was a worthy opponent and I look forward to how Nephilim handles the task she has been given by her. 

    This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $5.99 by clicking here. 

Books by this author: 

Behind Blue Eyes (Behind Blue Eyes Book 1)

Fallen Angel (Behind Blue Eyes Book 2)

War Games (Behind Blue Eyes Book 3) 

Last Stand (Behind Blue Eyes Book 4)

Shadow City (Shadow City Book 1)

Dark City (Shadow City Book 2)

Level 1 (Cyber Squad Book 1)

Level 2 (Cyber Squad Book 2)

Level 3 (Cyber Squad Book 3)

Nephilim Volume 1 (Nephilim Prequal Volume 1)

Nephilim Volume 2 (Nephilim Prequal Volume 2)

Nephilim Volume 3 (Nephilim Prequal Volume 3)

Space Punks (Space Punks Book 1)

Nightengale's Song (Space Punks Book 2)

Neon Nights (Neon Nights Book 1)

Neon Dreams (Neon Nights Book 2)

Book Review: The Harvest by Sara Clancy (The Bell Witch Book 1)

     A group of families has been cursed by a witch for decades. Each year she chooses one of the family members who are then gifted a box. She will do everything in her power to break them. Nothing will satisfy her but total extinction. Each of the chosen must travel to a small town in Tennessee where it all began, enter the forest where the witch was killed, and collect the keys to their boxes. If they survive they get to live another year and, hopefully, not be chosen again. Although the group enters, some with skepticism, will they all make it out alive or be claimed by the witches harvest? 

    This is a great book that jumps right into the action. We immediately start following the main characters as they are chosen and face their fears. I grew up on the Kentucky Tennessee border so the Bell Witch was something we all heard about. It was told again and again, yet I loved this rendition of it. It kept to the major backstory of the Bell Witch and her supposed abilities and the results of her harvest being just that, a good harvest. 

    I feel the characters, while some were a bit young, displayed a diverse background and varying opinions. It was great to see the skeptic have to slowly concede as the story progressed. Also, I loved the final forest. It was dark as anything, but that's the main reason I loved it. Each of their fears were played with in an attempt to break them and for them to die. 

    This is a book that you can absolutely read as a stand-alone without feeling like you are missing out on the plot. The story continues, I'm sure, with the tails left at the end of this book. However, if you decide not to read the end of this book covers all main plot points that developed throughout the story. 

    I really enjoyed the book and would likely read more by this author or in this series in the future. 

    This book is available on Amazon for FREE by clicking here. 

Book Review: Why Don't You Make Me by Rae Knight (Why Don't You? Book 1)

     Victoria was tortured by the Iron Triad in High School and they ruined her life. If the bullying wasn't enough Blaze "forgetting" drugs in his jacket pocket that he gave her after they stole her clothes stole any chance of her getting into her dream college. Intent on putting the past behind her she has stayed away from anywhere the boys may frequent until Thorne shows up at the coffee shop where she works with her ex-best friend. From there the boys are unescapable. They've captured her, keeping her prisoner in their home. But, they are succeeding where so many others have failed in the past. 

    This book was posted in one of my smut groups on Facebook by the author with an excerpt about a man named Kyle fucking about with her thigh verses her clit until she fake orgasmed. Yes, I also highlighted that section of the book. And so many others because yes. When I started it I didn't know it was a Why Choose. Do I care? Absolutely not. It is a theme in A LOT of books I have been reading recently, and I am here for it. 

    I love each of the guys for a different reason, but they are all amazing. Even if they did torment her for years. I enjoyed her attitude and spice through-out, but I wasn't sure I would be continuing on until the last chapter. The amount of bloodshed and psychotic in that chapter had me immediately downloading the next book. I cannot wait to see what hell these men will bring down to get her back. All of the yes. And the spoon scene? I showed my husband and he probably thinks there's something wrong with me. Don't care. Loved it. Can't wait to read the next book. 

    Do NOT let the fact that the title is messed up on the kindle store deter you from reading this possessive alpha-hole why choose. It's sexy, funny, and everything we all need in our lives. 

    This book is absolutely available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here. 

Book Review: Error Code: Love by Lex Thale

     Rhys hasn't trusted a machine since a processing time caused the life of his partner. Now returned to work his punishment is to have a new Syn unit as his full time partner. He doesn't trust her, but she has saved him a couple times without the previous models processing issue. Now, murders are cropping up around town as robots believe they are feeling things for their humans and are being rejected. 

    I ran across this book being posted in one of my book groups and thought it would be a cute read. I read the entire thing, but I have some problems with it. My biggest issue with the book is it is very obviously AI written. I do not ever want to read anything written by AI again and they REALLY need to be required to state it is somewhere on the Amazon page. Preferably in bold. I have went over the page a couple times and nowhere does it state that this book is anything other than written by a human. Trust, it's not. 

    If we ignore that glaring fact it isn't a bad book. I have read a few books that were actually written about robots gaining enough sentience to have feelings. Not generally murder in them, but it was a solid idea. I can't really get behind the child ones, but to each their own. It was syn child versus human so it wasn't an automatic no for me like is typical in my readings. 

    Honestly, if someone were to take the same concept and actually write it I wouldn't have been complaining about the book. As it is, read it if you want. 

    This "book" is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.49 by clicking here.