Phantom by Greer Rivers
Review ~ January 1st - 9th
This is a Phantom retelling and to be honest with you, I didn't really care for Phantom of the Opera much before reading this but now I may have to watch the movie. But I heard this book is essentially if the Phantom gets the girl and it was a wild ride. Very spicy. 5/5 Stars. 5/5 spice level.
Blurb:
A dark, modern, romantic retelling of the classic, Phantom of the Opera.
But this time, the man behind the mask won’t stop until she is his.
She is my muse, and I am her demon of music.
A year ago, I witnessed sweet Scarlett Day’s dark side. She’s been my obsession ever since.
I was content with being her secret. Content with protecting her from afar… until an enemy from my past sets his sights on her.
Our families have a deep history of hatred, and Scarlett is caught in the middle.
Meanwhile, her mind plays tricks on her. When a panic attack goes horribly wrong, I emerge from the shadows to save her.
Now that she’s mine, I can’t let her go.
I’ve mastered the darkness. She tempts me with her light.
But when my mask is gone, will she fear the monster underneath?
PHANTOM is a spicy story set in modern-day New Orleans and a complete STANDALONE in the Tattered Curtain series. Guaranteed HEA.
Author’s Note: All CWs/TWs can be found in the front of the book, the author’s website, or on Goodreads. Mature readers only.
- Spice
- Modern Retelling
- Standalone
- HEA
Hurt For Me by Heather Levy
Review | Amazon First Reads ~ January 9th - 13th
Hurt For Me was one of my January First Reads from Amazon. It definitely wasn't what I expected but I mean that in a good way. It's set in Oklahoma and it follows Rae, who is a sex worker on the side. When she is visited by a detective at her place of work because a client is missing she is determined to figure out what is going on, which eventually sparks a relationship between the two. It flip flops between past and present and is kind of Dual POV. It was good. I rated it 4 out of 5 stars.
Blurb:
A single mother’s brutal past threatens to destroy the new life she’s built in this suspenseful dark romance set in the underground world of kink.
Rae Dixon is lucky to be alive. Fifteen years ago, she survived being trafficked and abused, escaping her captors to reclaim her life. Now, she’s running a thriving business with her best friend and raising a teenage daughter on her own. Rae’s finally in control—literally. As Mistress V, Rae is the one calling the shots catering to Oklahoma City’s elite in her private dungeon, which fronts as a spa.
But when a client goes missing, Rae’s world spins out of control.
Detective Dayton Clearwater shows up at the spa, sparking panic when he asks questions that risk exposing Rae’s true business. After several young women from her underground community disappear, too, Rae spots a chillingly familiar pattern. Together, she and Detective Clearwater must find answers before more lives are destroyed, including those they love.
- Dark Romance
- Suspense
- Mystery
- Thriller
Reclamation by A.K. Morgan
Review | ARC ~ January 13th - 17th
This book was so good. This is a second chance romance and this is my first one. I got to ARC Read this and I couldn't put it down. I was so torn on who I felt more sorry for in terms of story line. Cal, who didn't know the love of his life ran off with another guy because of her parents or Faith who got roped into an arranged marriage. But we get a happy ending thank goodness. I was on the edge of my seat and I devoured this book.
Blurb:
Cal Hayes is trying to reclaim his life. For the past seven years, Callahan "Cal" Hayes has been living in Lake Haven with a bitter heart, betrayed by the girl he's loved since fourth grade. Without a single word or explanation, Faith Hernandez suddenly vanished from his life, leaving him to pick up the shattered pieces of what once was theirs. The morning after the celebration of his recent promotion to Fire Captain at Lake Haven Fire Department, fate had a surprising twist in store for Cal. The woman who once belonged to him, the very same woman he had loved and painfully lost all those years ago, appeared before him like a ghost from the past, a vision he didn’t want to encounter again. Except she wasn’t alone. A boy held her hand tightly—a boy who was the mirror image of Cal himself. Cal’s not only forced to deal with the upheaval of Faith’s return, but also the secrets she's kept hidden from him, and underlying feelings meant to stay in the past. Is all of it enough to keep him away? Or will Cal be able to heal the pain that was caused all those years ago and take back what was meant to be his?
- Second Chance Romance
- Secret Pregnancy
- Arranged Marriage
- Small Town
Ink and Ore by Hayley Whiteley
Review | ARC ~ January 17th - 27th
This was a wild ride. Definitely wasn't fully what I expected coming from a fantasy novel. It was a great book and I definitely didn't predict the twist towards the end. I loved this book. It was a good paced book in my opinion. The storyline was interesting in a good way. Go check out this story.
Blurb:
A mysterious letter. A forbidden magic. A lie that led to war—and two girls who know the truth.
Lifelong friends Brenna Malley and Katiel Salzbruck are looking forward to a summer visit, but their plans are ruined when war breaks out between their rival homelands, Bar Kur and A’slenderia. Then, they find a shocking message hidden on the back of a letter, claiming the war started because of a treasonous plot. Determined to end the war before their loved ones die in battle, Brenna and Katiel leave their small-town lives behind and embark on a quest for the truth.
Following a trail of letters, Brenna and Katiel learn about the involvement of the ore—a legendary magical substance that can transform into anything. To restore peace to the Continent of Kerafin, they must harness the magic, navigate questionable allies, and survive harrowing ordeals. But as love, secrets, and betrayal complicate the journey, the friends must determine where their true loyalties lie—before it’s too late.
Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Divine Rivals, Ink and Ore is the first installment in The Kerafin Chronicles, a character-driven, young adult gaslamp fantasy trilogy.
- YA Fantasy
- Forbidden Magic
- Adventure
- Suspense
- Mystery
Blood of the Past by Monica Shantel
Review ~ January 21st - 21st
This was very interesting. It was only 10 chapters long and every chapter had me hanging by a thread. A pregnant werewolf girl gets kidnapped by vampires and one of the vampires ends up caring for her. It was a cute little read. It's available on Inkitt.
Blurb:
Brianne is pregnant, but her husband is dead and she's at war with the vampires. With questions arising about what to do next, Brianne becomes a victim to the vampire's games. They kidnap her to lure in her kind. Brianne wants to end the war once and for all, but her mistakes could cost her and her child's life. Marcos is bitter after his sister's death during the war against the werewolves. The vampires decide to use one werewolf as bait, but Marcos isn't fond of this idea. He wants the war to end with the least amount of bloodshed. However, Brianne is brought in and the truth about the reason for this war is brought to light. Brianne's been told that vampires were enemies her entire life just as Marcos was told the same about werewolves. Lies are exposed as romance begins to develop between two enemies, and if the cards are dealt with the right hand, this war could finally end with two heart beats and an undying breath.
- Enemies to Lovers
- Novella
- Werewolves
- Vampires
It Kills Me by Penelope Sky
Review | Physical ARC ~ January 22nd - 23rd
This was my first Mafia Romance and I. Ate. It. Up. It was absolutely amazing. I got the opportunity to ARC Read this book. Penelope sent me a physical copy and it was so great! The romance, spice, suspense, the business, etc had me reeling. This was easily one of my favorite January reads.
Blurb:
My father has chosen me to succeed him in the family business.
But if I want the job, it comes with stipulations. And one of those stipulations is to never mix business with pleasure. AKA, don't sleep with anyone on the job. My father leads by example, and not once have I ever seen him get involved with anyone, not even his beautiful assistant. That was an easy rule to follow...until Axel.
Axel is an expert distributor, someone who knows how to get our product past the ruthless regulations mandated by the government. My father has never had a partner, but he makes an exception for Axel because he's good at what he does.
But the second our eyes meet...there's fire. He's by far the most handsome man I've ever seen, and his I couldn't care less attitude makes me weak. But I put up boundaries and reject his advances.
But this man doesn't stop until he gets what he wants.
One night together becomes the precursor to the most passionate affair of my life. If my father discovers our secret, it'll cost me my career...and it'll cost Axel his life. To make matters worse, I'm falling for this man...and I think he's falling for me too.
- Forbidden Romance
- Mafia
- Dark
- Suspenseful
- Deception
- Betrayal
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Three Hearts Hideaway by Luna Day
Review | ARC ~ January 27th - 27th
This book was amazing. This follows a girl who decides to leave her hometown to go on a little getaway after her ex outs her for having different sexual fantasies. Humiliated she finds herself in a small town with sexy bar tenders and a sweet shopkeeper. The sexy bar tender takes her in and convinces his friend and partner to take a chance on her. They end up becoming a throuple and I loved every bit of it. It was adorable and it made my heart soar. Go check out this cute poly romance.
Blurb:
When Ava stumbles into sleepy Little Greenfield with nothing but a suitcase and humiliating voice message on her phone, the last thing she expects to find is Roman—a tattooed B&B owner who offers her a place to stay.
After dumping her narcissistic boyfriend and running away from the embarrassment he caused her, she needs to focus on herself. It’s up to her to puzzle out what she truly desires in a partner, and the sparks flying between her and Roman—and his broody best friend Logan—are too tempting to pass up.
But when her past comes knocking, it’s hard not to crumble to the familiar cycle of cruelty, even when things feel so right in this small town—with both these men.
Could Roman and Logan be her soulmates? Or will Ava prove she’s exactly what her ex says she is? A deviant.
- Poly Relationship
- MMF
- Small Town Romance
The First Dryad by Teshelle Combs
Review | ARC ~ January 27th - 29th
As a part of Teshelle's Street Team I get to read and review her books pretty often. For the month of January I got to receive The First Dryad and The First Dryad 2. Now I didn't get to finish the 2nd one for this month but it was amazing. I loved every detail. Aia is the cutest main female character. The prince who falls in love with her is also great. I enjoyed every bit. This is a part of Teshelle's First Collection series. Go check it out!
Blurb:
Do you love stories that break your heart and piece it together again?
Do you adore tales of forbidden love and magic that tear at your soul?
Do you fall for couples in fantasy books that haunt your dreams long after the book is closed?
The First Dryad...
Aia spent her life in hiding…until her secret was discovered and she was taken to the Palace in chains. Now, among the last crop of an ancient arboreal race, she will have to prove herself useful to the High Prince to survive. So why is she falling for someone else? How will she survive the path love leads her down?
An enchanted, heart-wrenching fairytale-esque romantasy waiting to be devoured.
From The Episode Entitled, "What Nightmares Do You Mean?"
“You dropped your book,” the Second Prince said with a smirk. “Did you do that on purpose, Little Tree?” He folded his ink-stained hands together in front of him, his elbows on the desk.
I bent and snatched the book up, clutching it to my chest. “Why would I drop a book on purpose?”
He tilted his head. “To appear helpless.”
“Why would I put so much effort into feigning a state to which I have already fallen victim?”
His eyebrows raised, his stormy eyes lightening for a moment. “You are a victim to helplessness?”
“Well, I am here in this Palace against my will. And I cannot help myself except to accelerate my own demise if I so chose, which I do not. So yes, I would say I am quite helpless. And so, if I drop a book, it is not some strategy. I am merely nervous. And now you have made fun of me for it.”
“Hmm….” He picked up his quill after studying me for just a bit and made as if he would write again. But before he touched it to his paper, he looked back up at me, surprised that I still stood before him. “Will you not…go, then, since I have made you so nervous?”
I knew how ferociously I blushed, and how my heart squeezed almost to the point beyond beating in my chest, and how my hands gripped the book too tightly. But I could not, for any reason or after any amount of urging myself, convince my feet to move.
The Second Prince laughed, but not the happy sort, and stood up from his seat. He approached me, his white shirt unbuttoned at the top and his brown breeches nicely cut and perfectly hemmed. When he was very close to me, he reached out to take the book from my hands.
I let him do this, of course, because he was a Monarch of the Realm, and who was I to deny him? Except when I looked down at my arms, the book was still pressed against my bosom, and his hand had retreated, for I had dodged its advance with the slightest deflection.
He was very surprised then, as was I, and his dark-blue eyes glittered with amusement. “May I see your book please, Honorable Tree?”
I bit my lip as I handed it to him. And then, because I did not know what to do with my empty hands, I clenched the formerly smooth fabric along the sides of my sage green dress.
The Prince traced his fingers across the leather cover of the book, and I felt my chest burn. I gasped at this response, for it was not allowable for me to think about his fingers or the way they moved so lightly over the brown leather. I was not meant to wonder what those same hands would feel like wandering over my skin.
His eyes flicked up at me when I gasped, but then, when he saw I had nothing to say, he continued with his examination of the book.
The First Dryad. A forbidden love story.
From The First Collection, including titles like The First Stone, The First Nymph, and The First Flame.
- Forbidden Romance
- Magic
- Adventure
- Suspense
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