Book Review: Waiting On You

Title - Waiting on You 

 Author - Nikki Ash 

Genre -  Contemporary Romance 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: January 9th 2025

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Synopsis

From USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Ash comes a secret pregnancy, office romance ...

Nate

One minute, I’m minding my own business, and the next, I’m rescuing a beautiful woman in front of my family’s hotel.

I’m not prepared for the instant attraction I feel for her, but the chemistry is undeniable.

Paige warns me all she can give me is London, and I agree, but when our time is up, I’m desperate for more.

I slip my card into her purse, hoping she will call, but after two months of silence, it’s clear she’s not going to.

So, I do what any man in my position would do …

I go after her.

Paige

What started as a grand gesture for the man I thought was the one ends with me fleeing after catching him with my best friend.

With tears in my eyes and my heart in my hand, I stumble on the cobblestone. One second, I’m closing my eyes and praying I don’t die, and the next, I’m being swept off my feet by a handsome stranger—literally.

Nate shows me passion like I’ve never known, and it only takes five unforgettable days to fall head over heels for him.

Faced with the harsh reality of long-distance love, I make a heart-wrenching decision to throw away his number—a choice I believe will spare us both from inevitable heartbreak.

But after returning home, I realize what a colossal mistake I made. Because what had happened in London didn’t stay in London …

Review

I received Waiting On You by Nikki Ash in return for an honest review from Enticing Journey Book Promotions. 

Paige has trust issues after her world has been shattered a few times. So when a chance encounter puts her in the path of Nate she never expected to find the magic she lost when she lost her mom. What should have been a whirlwind adventure in London has left her with a gift that changed her life forever. 

I love Nate and Paige they are just adorable. I think Nate is perfect for Paige and I love that he came up with an elaborate plan to find her. I love the sweet and steam romance between them. It just works so well. I've read the prior books but gosh and I say this each time I just fall more in love with each couple. Paige is my favorite but I love all the characters. 

The author has done an amazing job creating a captivating story with characters you can't help falling in love with. I ended up devouring this one in just one afternoon it was impossible to put it down. I love the that prior characters are connected to Paige but I wasn't ready to say goodbye to Kira and Ana just yet. I loved every moment of the series and while I hate to see it end it was a perfectly executed. 

Nikki Ash is on my auto buy list, she's one of my favorite authors. A truly talented storyteller with characters to fall in love with and stories to get lost in. Highly recommend all her books. 

 

Book Review: The Duchess Takes it All

Title - The Duchess Takes it All 

Author - Michelle McLean 

Genre -  Historical Romance 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: Nov 26th 2024

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Synopsis

A widowed duchess in possession of a fortune must be in want of a husband...or is she? It's a battle of wills in this delightfully clever, enemies-to-lovers romance that's perfect for fans of Tessa Dare and Beverly Watts

Tamsin Palmer—the recently widowed Duchess of Clevesly—has almost anything a woman of common birth could want: wealth, title, estate, and even her adored toddler son. But it's not exactly easy. She's been ostracized by the ton due to her decidedly unblue blood. And worse still, her dearly departed duke has assigned a co-guardian of their son: the handsome (if insufferable) Count of Rauchberg, who seems most insistent on dictating the terms of Tamsin's duchy. But not if she has anything to say about it...

Christian August has never been so vexed in his life. He's come to help raise the duchess's son, and in return, she's doing everything she can to destroy his peace of mind. Unleashing goats, secretly shortening the cuffs of his shirts, and—damn the infernal woman—driving him to distraction with her flashing eyes and soft, kissable lips. It's enough to make a man forget his duty...

With every argument, the longing grows stronger. With every diabolical prank, the temptation becomes greater. And they'll risk everything to win...even if it means surrendering to a passion that will destroy them both.

The Duchess Takes It All takes place in the same world as Four Weddings and a Duke.

Review

I received The Duchess Takes it All in return for an honest review as part of the tour hosted by TLC book Tours. 

Tamsin didn't marry for love but she did for duty and when she ends up a young widow with her son she has no plans to get married again. She has her own plans and agenda's to earn her place in society and raise her son. However fate it not on her side, Christian is duty bound to take care of his cousins young wife and son as well as get his estates in order. Little did he know that Tamsin was going to challenge him every step of the way. 

I just love Tamsin she's such a wonderful character and she instantly has me cheering her on in her adventures. I loved that she tormented Christian while they were in the country. They have this sweet snarky connection that I just loved and he's perfect for her even if it wasn't obvious to them right from the start. 

I ended up devouring this one almost in one sitting as I started it in the evening and ended up having to stop for bed but I finished it first thing in the morning. I loved the characters they were easy to connect with and it makes it hard to put down. The author has done a beautiful job creating a captivating story. This is my first book by the author but I'm hooked and need to read her backlist. I'm a huge historical romance fan and this one checked all the boxes it even had me giggling out loud which I loved. 

 

Book Review: Forged by Shadows

Title - Forged by Shadows

Author - Maddison Cole 

Genre -  Dark Contemporary Romance 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: August 22nd 2024

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Synopsis

Avery thought her suffering had ended.

She thought wrong.

After a traumatic start to life, being adopted was Avery‘s saving grace. She finally had parents who loved her and an entire mansion to call home. Her days were spent reading in the library and exploring her passion for ballet. Until a fateful accident changed everything, and left her at the mercy of her step-brother.

Transferred to his boarding school, Avery’s solace comes to an abrupt end. Especially as the moment she stepped through the gates, her stepbrother and his gang of tormented souls branded her as fresh meat. He hates her, they want her. Whoever prevails, Avery refuses to surrender her mind or body without a fight.

Review

I received Forged by Shadows in return for an honest review from Chaotic Influencers. 

I love Avery she's such a great character even after everything she's had to endure she's come out stronger. I love the men in her life they are broken but together it just works. I'm a huge fan of broken people finding each other and healing each other. All of the characters are perfect they complement each other and together it just works. 

I ended up devouring this one over a couple of days because it's a chunky book but it was hard to put down. I loved the characters all of them even Wyatt who's got his own issues. I'm not sure which of Avery's men is my favorite because they are all unique and offer something different. I just loved them all. 

Forged by Shadows is a dark captivating story that stole a little place in my heart it was hard to put down. I can not wait for the next one to come out because I can't stop thinking about it Avery and her men. This is my first book by the author but she nailed it and blew all my expectations out of the water. I'm hooked and obsessed with her story telling style and I'm already reading her other books while I wait for the next one. Highly recommend if you love a dark romance this is a must read. Forged by Shadows may be my favorite read for 2024 it's just that good. 

 

Book Review: My Pucking Mate

Title - My Pucking Mate 

Author - Izzy Elliott 

Genre -  Romance Hockey Shifter 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: August 19th 2024

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Synopsis

When Leera Adams loses her parents months before starting college, the excitement of beginning the next chapter of her life is now shadowed with grief. Having grown up traveling the world with her photographer & journalist parents homeschooling her, she's a little awkward and anxious to settle down in one place but vows to do her best to have a normal college experience. She never planned for him.

Roman Razboinic has lived through his father's darkness, rebuilding the king's werewolf army, and learning to play professional hockey. When in reality he feels like he died the day he lost his mate and their unborn pup. Every day, he's just going through the mundane motions of taking care of his pack, his closest men, and playing hockey, until the time comes for him to fulfill his duty to his people. That is until an incredibly short and spunky woman throws his entire world off its axis.

Review

I received My Pucking Mate in return for an honest review from the author. 

Leera's life is tossed upside down when her parents don't come home and she's forced to figure it out on her own. At least she had a plan in place to head to collage. Little did she know that she would meet the man who would change her life forever and suddenly the life she had growing up is changed forever. 

I love Leera so much she's an adorable character you can't help cheering her on as she learns to deal with everything. Roman is kind of perfect he's got some issues that he needs to deal with but he can't fight the connection anymore than she can. They have this sweet insta love connection that just works. I really felt that I was able to connect with Leera she's just a sweetheart. Roman is swoon worthy in every way. 

This is my first book by the author and I'm hooked on her writing style. I ended up devouring My Pucking Mate in just an afternoon it was impossible to put down till the very end. It's a cliffhanger and the author has me dying for the next one. The author has created a beautiful captivating sweet romance that captured my heart as well as imagination. I loved the concept for the supernatural playing sports it was such a unique idea. I loved every moment of My Pucking Mate can't wait for the next one. 

 

Book Review: Learning Curve

Title - Learning Curve 

Author - Max Monroe 

Genre - Sports Romance  

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: August 16th 2024 

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Synopsis

She’s the virginal cheerleader, and he’s the tortured bad boy. Their worlds are different, but college life at Dickson University brings them together in a passionate, angsty, fiery collision.

Finn Hayes is what girls my age would call “stupid hot.” He’s handsome, has brown eyes that remind me of warm chocolate chip cookies, and a tall, muscular build that makes marble sculptures jealous.

Green flag, right?

Wrong.

He’s also broody, closed off, and so complex that it feels like I need a decoder to crack him.

He’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met and fights like he came out of the womb swinging, taking down both my ex-boyfriend and an ex-UFC fighter with ease.

But the underground society at our college known as Double C has nothing on him in the secrets department, and it’s that mysterious edge that keeps me coming back for more.

This is more than the story of how Finn and I fell in love.

This is proof that love has a learning curve. Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes…it destroys you.

Review

I received Learning Curve in return for an honest review from Hambright PR. 

I adore Finn and Scottie they complement each other so much even if they don't see it. They have this sweet yet very steamy chemistry that's undeniable. I loved that we got to know so many of the supporting characters like Ace and Julie and Blake. The characters are easy to connect with I couldn't help falling in love with them all and cheering them on through the book. 

I ended up staying up late to finish because I had to know how it would end after this whirlwind steamy adventure. This one had me in all the feelings and even had tears streaming down my face a few times. I finished it in one day she's a little chunky but worth every moment and my only complaint is now I have to wait for Blake and Lexi's story. 

This is my first book by this very talented writing duo and I can not believe I've waited so long. The Learning Curve is beautifully written and captured my heart right from the start keeping me hooked till the very last page. I loved every moment of the Learning Curve it's an emotional story that pulled at my heart strings and ends perfectly. I'm so glad that I jumped at this chance because I'm obsessed with Max Monroe and can't wait to read the backlist. I've already grabbed a few to start. 

 

Book Review: The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry

Title - The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry 

Author - Louise Bay 

Genre - Romance  

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: Aug 8th 2024 

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Synopsis

A grumpy, reclusive New York billionaire meets his match in the maid who makes his bed (in more ways than one).

When an older guy with a dirty grin and an expensive suit flirts with me from the next barstool, I don’t realize I’m about to have a one-night stand with the man I desperately want to work for.

After a night that leaves my world (and body) shaken, I start my summer job housekeeping in a five-star hotel even though I’m determined to kickstart my career in tech. As I dust and polish the Park Suite, in walks Mr. Dirty Grin—now with an icy glare.

Why is the man from last night who was so charming (and good with his tongue) so furious this morning? As I piece together the puzzle, I discover the guest in the Park Suite is none other than Ben Fort, the reclusive tech mogul I want to work for.

Ben has kept his identity hidden for years and he wants to know how I figured him out overnight.

As he questions me, I don’t waste time telling him he’s a (super-hot) grump who needs to lighten up—and give me a job.

I don’t want to sleep my way to the top, and he doesn’t trust me. But neither of us can resist the sizzling sparks that fly every time I fluff his pillows.

Review

I received The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry in return for an honest review from Wildfire Marketing. 

I loved Efa so much she's such a great character I really felt that I was able to connect with her right from the start. She has this steamy instant connection with Bennett that just works even if he's keeping his real identity a secret. I loved the banter between them they just have this fantastic chemistry you can't help cheering them on through the whole book. 

I ended up devouring this one in just one afternoon I couldn't put it down and had to see how it would all play out for Efa and Bennett with everything they have to overcome. I loved the romance it was just perfectly written. The characters are engaging you just can't help falling in love with them. Especially when the one night turns into a relationship it's just adorable. 

This isn't my first book by the author so I had some high expectations for The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry and they exceeded my expectations. The author blew this one out of the water it might be my favorite by her but everything by her I've read has been awesome. The author has a beautiful gift for creating captivating stories to get lost in. I loved every moment of the book and can't wait to continue the series with the next one. 

 

Book Review: Captive Omega

Title - Captive Omega 

Author - Ember L Nicole 

Genre - Omegaverse 

Format - Arc Review Copy 

Publication date: July 31st 2024

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Synopsis

I was an omega in heat.

One wrong choice.

And I lost everything.

For two years, I’ve longed to flee my cage. Alphas bought me, traded me, and constantly abused me. They taught me the only good alpha is a dead alpha. Now, I'm a pregnant omega with no hope of escape until one desperate act changes everything.

It was going to be me against the world until Lucas Security hurtled into my life. I have never met three men more determined to protect me. But it’s going to take more than two delicious smelling alphas to convince me I can trust them, or a handsome beta on a mission to impress me.

Garrison, Blaine, and Vaughn have nothing I want. They seem to have a default mode set to guard me, and they drop everything to take me to doctor’s appointments. But I know better. This world has taught me to rely only on myself. Trouble is hunting me down, and if I want to survive, I might just have to put my faith in Pack Lucas.

I’ve spent years learning to keep people out. So why do I keep wanting to let them in?

CAPTIVE OMEGA is book two in an interconnected Omegaverse series. It features a traumatized heroine and three possessive heroes looking to dote on their precious omega. HEA guaranteed. For readers 18+.

Review

I received Captive Omega in return for an honest review from Chaotic Creatives. 

Captive Omega is the 2nd installment in Their Precious Omega. The story while a standalone has the prior books characters sprinkled throughout the story and I feel that you need to read the first. I loved Resa so much she's such a great character and I'm glad this is her story from the little bit we got to meet her in the prior book. These men are a prime example why choose is my favorite trope they each complement, support and just work perfectly together. I couldn't pick a favorite as they only work so well together. 

I'm a tad bit obsessed with the omegaverse trope right now and I knew the moment I read the synopsis that I had to read them both and ended up devouring them one after another over the course of a couple of days. The characters are unique and each one brings something amazing to the pack I just loved them all. I felt like I really was able to connect with them as they are engaging and felt so real with real life issues. 

These are my first books by the author but I'm obsessed with her storytelling. Each story is beautifully written with characters I fell in love with and stories that I didn't want to end. I was hooked from the very first page till the last and ended up reading Captive Omega in just one long afternoon as it's chunky. I loved every moment it gave me all the feels even made me cry happy tears. I'm obsessed with the authors stories she's going on my auto buy list because I can't wait for the next one. Highly recommend if you like an action packed steamy why choose romance.