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Review: Goodnight (Rebel Sky Ranch #1) by Kelly Fox
Disclaimer: I received an advanced electronic copy of this book from the author. One of the things I love most about Kelly Fox’s book series is how each focuses on a different romance subgenre but still exists in the same shared world. I was sucked into the drama of a gym that supports disabled vets…
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Review: Misfits by Garrett Leigh
I’ve seen this book recommended in multiple places as an example of excellent MMM romance, which is the original reason that I picked it up. However, more exists to the story and characters, even if the premise (two men in a long-term open relationship fall for a third) is precisely what it says on the…
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Review: Ever After Series by Tanya Chris
Aftercare (Book 1) I can’t remember the last time I was so engrossed by a legal thriller. As a bonus, Chris also sucked me into the burgeoning romance between Garrett and Aayan. Usually, in these kinkier romances, it’s the Dom introducing a potential sub to the lifestyle. Here, it’s the other way around. Garrett might…
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STEEL JUSTICE Cover Reveal & Preorder Links
Coming July 28 Set in an alternate near future, Steel Justice is the sixth book in the Steel Empires series and the first time that part of the story is told from the perspective of warrior-mage Kane Nalamas. The world of Steel Empires is one where elves, vampires and shapeshifters co-exist openly with humans and where magic…
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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…
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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…
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Review: The Quiet House (Black & Blue #2) by Lily Morton
A group of paranormal specialists and investigators are gathered at a supposedly haunted house. We’ve probably all read this story before. Except this version happens to include the mysterious and amazing Blue Billings, with boyfriend Levi and mentor Tom along for the ride. What results is decidedly more in the haunted and horrifying department than…
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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…
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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…
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Review: We Have Till Monday by Cara Dee
Read my review of We Have Till Dawn, an earlier-published work that features Anthony’s younger brother. As much fun as I have tracking romance plot points now that I’m familiar with the structure, it never ceases to amaze me how diverse the genre can be. I’ve read both MMM and Daddy-kink (with age regression) stories…
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Review: High Lonesome by Tanya Chris
Sometimes I read books despite the trigger warnings at the end of the back-cover blurb. In this case, I picked this book because of one of the trigger warnings. I have a professional interest in HIV due to my day job, and I’m always interested in seeing how HIV and HIV prevention are addressed in…
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Review: Dual Destruction (Duality #1) by Kate Hawthorne
This book verges on dark romance territory only because of the love-hate dynamic between the two heroes, including the levels and limits (or lack thereof) to their sexual relationship. I highly recommend reading the free prequel available on the author’s website, “Dual Hostilities,” to see whether these characters may be up your alley. It is…
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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…
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Review: Extracurricular Activities Series by Neve Wilder
Want Me (Book 1) Going into this book, I knew that it was initially published as a series of novellas for the author’s newsletter. With that premise, I expected a fairly light, if incredibly sexy, read about two characters who hook up until they end up in a real relationship. Taken as a whole, it…
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Review: The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by K.J. Charles
Charles brings many of my favorite things about her writing to this book, such as dynamic and memorable characters and the politics of family and society. Robin and Hart clash immediately, which of course means that they are meant for each other. Hart sees through Robin and his sister’s fortune-hunting scheme and sets out to…
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Review: May the Best Man Win by J.R. Gray & Kate Hawthorne
I’m already a solid fan of Hawthorne, but a friend encouraged me to also check out works by Gray, so this seemed like the perfect option. This book is a fun enemies-to-lovers romance with a dash of kink and plenty of wedding shenanigans, so basically lots of my favorite things. Jasper and Lincoln grew on…
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Review: Proficiency Bonus (Roll For Love #3) by Charlie Novak
Read my reviews of the previous books in the Roll For Love series: Natural Twenty (#1) Charisma Check (#2) Disclaimer: I received an electronic advanced review copy of this book from the author. Novak teased a relationship between Jason and Lewis in the epilogue of her previous book, leaving me with so many questions. Starting…
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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…
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Review: The Summer of Us by Lily Morton
I keep doing this weird thing where I put off reading books by this author and then can’t figure out why because her writing is pretty freaking amazing. Once I got over the hurdle of acknowledging that I was missing backstory with these two characters (since this book is a spin-off from a previous series),…
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Review: Mallory Vineyard Series by Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning
Future Fake Husband (Book 1) This book is chock-full of fun romance tropes, including fake relationship, a relationship for external reasons, and of course, “there’s only one bed!” Despite these multiple familiar scenarios, the book managed to include plenty of unique elements that I enjoyed. Both Cole and Rhett are solid characters dedicated to their…
