This book is the first I've read by either of these authors, and I immediately spent the next few days reading more of their work after finishing this one. I already knew going into this title that I enjoy romance that includes power dynamics and age gaps—the fact that this particular story is a "reverse" … Continue reading Review: Breaking the Rules (Triskelion #1) by Jodi Payne & B. A. Tortuga
Review: White House Men Series by Nora Phoenix
This post includes reviews of the currently available books in the White House Men series: Press (#1)Friends (#2)Click (#3)Serve (#4)Care (#5)Puzzle (#6) Press (Book 1) This was the first Nora Phoenix title I picked up a few months ago, and at the time, I read the first 10 percent and lost interest. Since then, I’ve … Continue reading Review: White House Men Series by Nora Phoenix
Review: Auctioned Series by Cara Dee
This post includes reviews of all the books in the Auctioned series: Auctioned (#1)Stranded (#2)Deserted (#3)The Job (#3.5)Played (#4)Finished (#5) Auctioned (Book 1) Even though I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author, I put off reading this book because I knew it would be difficult. Now that I’ve finished it, that is an understatement. … Continue reading Review: Auctioned Series by Cara Dee
Review: Only Colorado Series by J. D. Chambers
This post includes reviews of the books in the Only Colorado series: Only With You (#1)Only See You (#2)Only Need You (#3)Only Keep You (#4)Only Love You (#5)Only For Us (#6) Only With You (Book 1) This book won’t be for all readers due to the kinks of one of the main characters. On the … Continue reading Review: Only Colorado Series by J. D. Chambers
Review: Aster Valley Series by Lucy Lennox
This post includes reviews of the currently available books in the Aster Valley series: Winter Waites (#0.5)Right as Raine (#1)Sweet as Honey (#2)Hot as Heller (#3) Winter Waites (Book 0.5) This novella serves as an excellent introduction to Lennox's latest series and her writing as a whole. There is a certain element of insta-love due … Continue reading Review: Aster Valley Series by Lucy Lennox
Review: Hell’s Bedroom Series by Tanya Chris
Kitchen Sink Dom (Book 1) Knowing some of the backstory of how this book developed made it even more entertaining: Chris asked for kink suggestions in a social media group and did her best to incorporate as many as possible. What might have been a disjointed connection of sex scenes held together by a plot … Continue reading Review: Hell’s Bedroom Series by Tanya Chris
Review: Camassia Cove Universe by Cara Dee
This post includes reviews of the books in the Camassia Cove Universe series. I'm reading them in a weird mix of the order listed on Amazon and the author's recommended reading order on her website. HomeOutOut for the HolidaysNoahPower PlaySleepless Home I'm pretty solid at this point in knowing what romance tropes I do and … Continue reading Review: Camassia Cove Universe by Cara Dee
Review: Bold Brew Series (multiple authors)
This post contains reviews of the currently available books in the Bold Brew series: Cup of Joe (#1) by Annabeth AlbertPuppuccino (#2) by Allison TemplePerfect Matcha (#3) by Erin McLellanVanilla Steamer (#4) by Crystal LacyOrder Up (#5) by Wendy QuallsSilky Smooth (#6) by A. M. ArthurFair Trade (#7) by Cate AshwoodExtra Whip (#8) by L. … Continue reading Review: Bold Brew Series (multiple authors)
Review: The Four Series by Sloane Kennedy
This review includes the books currently available in The Four series: Forgotten: Luca (#1)Foreseen: Lex (#2)Forgiven: Con (#3) Forgotten: Luca (Book 1) This book can be read as a stand-alone story, but it works best in the context of two previous novels by Kennedy: Atonement (Protectors #6) and Unbroken (Protectors #12). Thematically, this story fits … Continue reading Review: The Four Series by Sloane Kennedy
Review: Time Served Series by Onley James
Endangered Species (Book 1) I won't lie: I originally had zero plan to read this series. A prison love story held zero appeal to me, and the step-brother aspect put me off further. Except I love this author, and I especially love this author's Elite Protection series. So, the fact that this series is a … Continue reading Review: Time Served Series by Onley James
Review: The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey
I knew going into this book that it would wreck me, both because of one of the characters' relationship situation and how well Lindsey manipulates language to tug at the heartstrings. I did not expect two of the characters to share a similar history—one in the immediate context and one further down the road, but … Continue reading Review: The Other Side of Here by E.M. Lindsey
Review: The Boy Series by J.A. Rock & Lisa Henry
The Good Boy (Book 1) From the back cover description, I expected this to be a short book with a meet-cute, some kinky fun, and maybe a bit of a low-angst dark moment before the happily ever after. Instead, I got a solid romance arc, fascinating and three-dimensional main and side characters, an unspooling storyline … Continue reading Review: The Boy Series by J.A. Rock & Lisa Henry
Review: Lonely Hearts Series by Kate Hawthorne
This post includes reviews of the currently available books in the Lonely Hearts series: His Kind of Love (#1)The Colors Between Us (#2)Love Comes After (#3)Until You Say Otherwise (#4) His Kind of Love (Book 1) This dark romance is deceptive, in that even as I was low-key horrified at the depths to which Gabriel … Continue reading Review: Lonely Hearts Series by Kate Hawthorne
Review: After Oscar Series by Lucy Lennox & Molly Maddox
IRL: In Real Life (Book 1) I’m not one for texting/sexting or sending intimate photos by text, so the basic premise of this “meet-cute” didn’t initially speak to me. However, the authors quickly turn the dynamic sexy AF, and they also don’t leave the reader hanging about who is on the other end of Conor’s … Continue reading Review: After Oscar Series by Lucy Lennox & Molly Maddox
Review: Protectors Series by Sloane Kennedy
This post contains reviews for the books currently available in the Protectors series: Absolution (Book 1)Salvation (Book 2)Retribution (Book 3)Forsaken (Book 4)Vengeance (Book 5)A Protector's Family Christmas (Book 5.5)Discovering Daisy (Book 5.6)Atonement (Book 6)Revelation (Book 7)Redemption (Book 8)Defiance (Book 9)Protecting Elliot (Book 9.5)Unexpected (Book 10)Made Mine (Book 10.5)Shattered (Book 11)Unbroken (Book 12)Pretend You're Mine (Book … Continue reading Review: Protectors Series by Sloane Kennedy
Review: Love Beyond Measure Series by E.M. Lindsey
The Edge of Heaven (Book 1) On the surface, this book shouldn't really work. It feels like "how many romance novel tropes can we cram into one story?" Let's see: fake date to a wedding, falling for the escort, hidden identity, getting back at an ex, idiots in love, and finally, there's only one bed! … Continue reading Review: Love Beyond Measure Series by E.M. Lindsey
Review: Forever Wilde Series by Lucy Lennox
This post contains reviews of all the books currently available in the Forever Wilde series: Facing West (Book 1)Felix and the Prince (Book 2)Wilde Fire (Book 3)Hudson's Luck (Book 4)Flirt (Book 4.5)His Saint (Book 5)Wilde Love (Book 6)King Me (Book 7)NautiCal (Book 8) Facing West (Book 1) I'm not usually one for kid-fic stories, even … Continue reading Review: Forever Wilde Series by Lucy Lennox
Review: Giving Consent Series by Kate Hawthorne
This post contains reviews of all the books in the Giving Consent series: "Worth the Switch" (Book 0.5)Worth the Risk (Book 1)Worth the Wait (Book 2)Worth the Fight (Book 3)Worth the Chance (Book 4)Desperately Seeking (supplemental novellas) Worth the Switch (Book 0.5) I read this short story immediately after completing the first book in the … Continue reading Review: Giving Consent Series by Kate Hawthorne
Review: Unfettered by Kate Hawthorne
This book is connected to the Room for Love series by the same author (and connects with E.M. Lindsey’s On the Market series) but can easily be read as a stand-alone. However, I am glad that I have the full context of Beau’s relationship with his brothers for the few scenes that involve them. Beau … Continue reading Review: Unfettered by Kate Hawthorne
Review: Perfect Hands Series by Nora Phoenix
This post contains reviews of all the books in the Perfect Hands series: Firm Hand (Book 1)Gentle Hand (Book 2)Naughty Hand (Book 2.5)Slow Hand (Book 3)Healing Hand (Book 4) Firm Hand (Book 1) Now that I understand a little bit more about Daddy kink, I can say that it’s probably never going to be a … Continue reading Review: Perfect Hands Series by Nora Phoenix