Happy Release Day & Review: The Vigilante's Heart

Title - The Vigilante's Heart 

Author - F.R. Burns 

Genre - Romance Enemies to Lovers 

Format - Ebook Review Copy 

Publication date: October 28th 2025

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Synopsis

A dark, suspenseful, and dangerous romance full of obsession, secrets, and primal intensity that will have your heart racing.

Bennett

I shut myself off years ago.

Never to feel.

Never to love.

Never to commit to anyone.

Only to destroy.

That’s my life now. I erase those who need to be removed from my city. It’s how I vowed to live the rest of my days. Until her. I was only meant to save her, but it turns out she might be the one saving me.

Peyton

I don’t need a man to complete my life; my job and my friends are enough. I have everything I need.

Until the life I know is turned upside down.

Until I’m threatened.

Now, an arrogant man keeps showing up everywhere; a man who says I’m his, a man who won’t let me out of his sight. I still don’t need him, though. I don’t need anyone, right?

If only my traitorous heart would agree.

My Review

I received The Vigilante's Heart in return for an honest review. 

I loved Bennett and Peyton are such great characters you can't help cheering them on through the story. They have this sizzling chemistry right from the start. I loved that I was able to connect with both characters and they are very easy to relate to them. 

I devoured this one in one reading session it was hard to put down and I didn't till the very last page. I loved every minute of The Vigilante's Heart and my only complaint is that I wasn't ready for it to end. The story is a perfect balance of story with just the right amount of spice. The author has done a beautiful job creating a captivating story. 

I'm very much in my stalker dark romance era and this one was everything I hoped for and more. Highly recommend it's a quick swoonworth romance that I loved every moment of. I have her other book on my TBR and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Added the author to my autobuy list. 

Happy Pub Day & Review: Never Tear Us Apart

Title - Never Tear Us Apart 

Author - D.M. Simmons 

Genre - Romance Enemies to Lovers 

Format - Ebook Review Copy 

Publication date: October 28th 2025

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Synopsis

In Cherry Cove, the rules don’t matter when the heart’s at bat.

It's been two years since Cruz and his stepsister Ellery collided in Cherry Cove, Georgia, and the former All-American has used time, distance, and baseball to forget about the girl he could never have. With a future in the majors all but certain, he has one last summer to live it up with his brothers before life in The Show becomes a reality. And that is exactly what he intends to do.

With Elmhurst Prep now behind her, Ellery is ready to move on from the southern society she was born into and start a new life that doesn't include pearls and polo shorts, but a cup of French roast and a good mixtape. But before she goes, she is determined to use her last summer among the polished and privileged to find out who is behind the smear campaign against her daddy's memory.

When chance and circumstance throw Cruz and Ellery a curveball and bring their worlds crashing together again, the two must decide...sit on the bench, or step into the batter's box and go down swinging.

For lovers of enemies to lovers, forbidden stepbrother romance, swoon-worthy second chances, and heroes who play baseball, Never Tear Us Apart is for you. Fall in love in Cherry Cove today!

My Review

I received Never Tear Us Apart in return for an honest review. 

The summer before Cruz left college changed his life but also kept him away from home for two years. Now he's back Ellery has grown up and he can't seem to get her out of his mind. Neither one can deny the attraction that hasn't gone away in the two years they have been apart. When fate keeps pushing them together it get's harder to avoid the feelings that are still there. Ellery has a lot on her mind with the fact her fathers death is in the news. 

I loved the characters both Cruz and Ellery are great you can't help cheering them on as the story progresses. I loved their story it was easy to be drawn into it and hooked right from the start. The characters are easy to connect with you can't help loving the sweet relationships between them. We also have some great supporting characters that I can't wait to learn more about in the next book. 

I ended up devouring Never Tear Us Apart in one reading session I was hooked right from the start till the very last page. It's a sweet romance with just the right amount of mystery to keep you guessing till the very end. The author did a beautiful job creating a captivating story that I couldn't put down. The story is a perfect balance of story to with just the right amount of spicy. I enjoyed it very much and can't wait for the next installment. 

Release Week: Dating in Decay

Title - Dating in Decay

Author - Lindsey Montgomery 

Genre - Romance Enemies to Lovers 

Format - Ebook Review Copy 

Publication date: October 21st 2025

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Synopsis

Agent Lyla Matthews had two rules in the zombie apocalypse:

1. Don’t get attached.

2. Always aim for the head.

She didn’t plan to adopt a snarky teen sidekick or lead a rescue mission against a group of power-hungry captors—but the end of the world doesn’t care about your five-year plan. Lyla’s not looking for love. She’s hunting a monster she’s been chasing for years—and she won’t stop until he’s dead.

Enter Jacob: a roguish ex-fire chief with solid combat skills, a dangerously sharp tongue, and a heart that refuses to die quietly. When his people are taken by a ruthless faction, he’ll burn the world down to get them back—even if it means teaming up with a sassy, knife-wielding woman covered in zombie guts.

They’ve both been surviving on their own terms. But together, they might just figure out how to start living again.

For fans of pulse-pounding action, banter-filled slow burn, and spice amidst the apocalypse, Dating in Decay is a darkly funny, zombie-filled romp that will keep you laughing—and maybe gasping—until the very last page.

My Review

I received Dating in Decay in return for an honest review. 

Lyla's life changed with the zombie outbreak but that doesn't mean she's given up hunting the killer she was after before the outbreak. She has two priorities keep her teenager alive and stop the killer DaVinci. Well maybe three survive the zombie apocalypse is also on her list. When she get's caught to go into the compound where he's hiding she finds herself running into Jacob and his crew who are saving his taken people. 

I liked Lyla as she's doing whatever it takes to get justice for the families and still doing her best to protect those she cares about. Jacob is a perfect partner in their adventures. I love his little crew they all just work well together. I love the budding relationship between Jacob and Lyla they have this sizzling chemistry that balances out the action of the story. 

I enjoyed Dating in Decay it is a fast paced action packed story with a perfect balance of romance sprinkled into the story. The characters are easy to connect with you can't help cheering them on as the story progresses. I was hooked right from the start till the very last page and didn't put it down till I was done. The author has done a beautiful job creating a captivating story. I can't wait to see what comes next from the author because I loved this one so much. 

Book Review: The Criminal's Cure

Title - The Criminal's Cure 

Author - Nicole Knight 

Genre - Romance Enemies to Lovers 

Format - Paperback Review Copy 

Publication date: July 8th 2025

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Synopsis

Life can change in a matter of seconds. After losing his wife to a rival Mafia gang and winding up a single father six months ago, Roman Molanari knows that better than anyone. He’s done everything he can to make life normal for his six-year-old son, Ty, in the wake of his mother’s death, but the man who killed her is still out there and it consumes Roman. When he gets a call with a lead while he’s at the park with his son, he looks away for one second—one single second—but that’s all it takes.

Surgical resident Madison Taylor is used to chaos, but nothing could prepare her for what she encounters in the park that afternoon. Gunshots. Screams. People spilling in all directions. She races to help, finding a little boy bleeding in the sandbox and springing into action. She knows she needs to get him to a hospital, but the last thing she expects is for the boy’s father to put a gun to her head and force her into the backseat of his town car.

Now, Ty’s life is in danger and if anything happens to him, Madison will pay with her own. Saving Ty proves to be the easy part, and she quickly finds herself tangled in the dangerous web that Roman Molanari weaves.

My Review

I received The Criminal's Cure in return for an honest review from the author. 

It was supposed to be a routine run through the park but suddenly Madison is saving a boy shot in a drive by. Instead of being taken to the hospital his dad whisks her away to his home to save his son. He doesn't trust the hospital after losing his wife. Roman offers Madison a deal she can't refuse that will change her life. However, the more time they spend together the more the line blurs and they can't deny the attraction. 

I love Madison she's such a great character and Roman is kind of perfect for her. I love that they both are a little broken but finding each other is just what they need. I ended up devouring this one is just one afternoon hooked on their love story. The characters were easy to connect with and I couldn't help cheering them on. 

The author has created a beautiful story that I was captivated by from start to finish. It's a perfect balance of story to with just the right amount of spice. I loved every moment of it and it kept me on he edge of my seat till the very end. I really enjoyed the authors storytelling style it was easy to get lost in the story. Highly recommend if you are looking for a sweet steamy mafia romance. I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. 

Book Review: A Heist for Filthy Rivals

Title - A Heist for Filthy Rivals 

Author - Rebecca F Kenney  

Series -3rd in the Mythic Holidays 

Genre - Romance Enemies to Lovers 

Format - Paperback Review Copy 

Publication date: October 10th 2025

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Synopsis

A rollicking enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance in which two rival thieves, each the leader of their own crew, battle each other in an attempt to steal priceless treasure from a magical fortress. Prepare for mayhem, monsters, wicked banter, traps, and taunts as a cunning young thief competes against her cocky yet charming nemesis for the prize they both crave. This novel is a spicy, adult romantasy with nods to Die Hard, Home Alone, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

My Review

I received A Heist for Filthy Rivals in return for an honest review from the author as part of the tour hosted by MTMC Tours. 

I was super excited to read this one as Mr. & Mrs. Smith is one of my favorite movies. I just loved Devilry she's such a great main character and I loved that she's a total badass. Ravager is such a great partner for her. They have this steamy connection and banter that kept me giggling through the whole book when they aren't trying to kill each other. I enjoyed the references to Home Alone while they traversed the house. I laughed so hard through this book. 

This was a fast paced story with just the perfect balance of story to spice. The characters are easy to connect with and I couldn't help cheering them on in the faery world adventure. The author did a beautiful job creating a captivating story that I couldn't put down. I loved every moment of our thieves story. My only complaint was that I wanted more and I wasn't ready for it to end. It's a fantastic story and perfect for the holiday season. Every book by the author just get's better. This may be my favorite but I'm kind of partial to Devilry because she's awesome. 

Happy Pub Day & Review: Bound to the Beasts

Title - Bound to the Beasts 

Author - Ari Wright 

Series - 2nd book in the Royalverse 

Genre -  Omegaverse Romance 

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: October 9th 2025

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Synopsis

One beast is bad enough... but three?

Briar Rose always knew she would be married to the highest bidder. So it comes as no surprise when she finds herself at the altar with Cillian Blackwood, a notoriously beastly billionaire.

No one mentioned anything about the other monsters, though.

With his scarred face and hulking brawn, Dane is enough to scare most people out of their skin - literally. And when he isn’t around? The clever, callous Rhys is all too happy to prove there are worse things than fear.

Briar might think she has a plan to escape the beasts without giving anything away...

But what happens when your monsters turn out to be your mates? And all their twisted torments become your wildest fantasies?

My Review

I received Bound To the Beasts in return for an honest review. 

 I loved Briar she's such a great character you can't help loving her right from the start her men are a little rough around the edges but each one brings something unique to the relationship. It's hard to pick my favorite as I can't imagine not having them all. I really enjoyed the relationship between they have this strong bond that Briar just competes. 

I knew the moment I saw the cover that I had to read this one as I've loved every book of the authors that I've read. I didn't read the synopsis so I went into it blind and loved every moment of the story. I ended up reading the whole book from start to finish in one afternoon it was impossible to put down till the very last page. 

 The characters are engaging and I was able to connect with them and cheered them on through the whole story. I loved the bookstore visit it was steamy and just a perfect scene for all of us book lovers. The author has done a beautiful job creating a captivating romance that stole a place in my heart. It's a perfect balance of story with just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend if you enjoy omegaver romance with characters to fall in love with. One of my favorite omegavers stories and I just loved it. 

Happy Release Day & Review: Power

Title - Power 

Author - Kathy Lockheart 

Series - 2nd book in the Sinners and Saints 

Genre -  Office Romance 

Format - Kindle Review Copy 

Publication date: October 9th 2025

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Synopsis

I wrote a revenge list about my boss and accidentally handed it to my new CEO. Then I accidentally slept with that billionaire CEO. You'd think things couldn't get any worse, but spoiler they absolutely did.

Let me explain.

That revenge list was supposed to be private—the kind you write after three margaritas and burn in the morning. And that wild weekend with a gorgeous stranger? Definitely wasn't on my to-do list. (Though maybe it should've been, because... wow.)

Watching him stride onto our company stage as the new CEO Monday morning wasn't part of the plan either.

Now I'm trapped in the world's most dangerous forbidden workplace romance, where every heated glance reminds me of what those hands can do. And Jace (Mr. CEO) won't stop until he exposes the truth—unaware that his best friend is the one behind my list, and a man hiding secrets that could bring down an empire.

The question isn't whether this will blow up in our faces.

It's who will lose more when it does...

My Review

I received Power in return for an honest review. 

Power is the second book in the Sinners and Saints series. The characters are interconnecting but it's not required to read the prior book but I do recommend because I love Tessa. Scarlett is a girl after my own heart, and I just adore her. She make this amazing list that just happens to fall into Jace's hands. They have this instant undeniable connection and after a weekend together it's impossible to walk away. Jace is kind of perfect you can't not just love him he's just a nice guy doing what's right. 

I was hooked from the first line and ended up devouring Power in just one afternoon because I was obsessed with Scarlett and Jace's story. I love that the characters aren't perfect they have real lives that make them so easy to connect with. Plus Scarlett is a horse girl which is instant love my eyes. I loved seeing characters from the prior book and upcoming books. I just love Jace he's such a great character perfect for Scarlett. 

This isn't my first book by the author so I had some high expectations and she blew them out of the water.  It's a beautiful story that captures my heart and may be my favorite of the series. As much as I loved the prior book this one may be my favorite so far. I've loved all the authors books each one is a perfect balance between story and spice. I loved every moment of Power it's one of my favorites. I loved the teaser for the next book at the end. I'm dying to get my hands on Dakota's story. I can't wait it's going to be epic.