📚 Our Book Recommendations & Thoughts
🎲 Improbable Odds by Izzy Matthews
💔 Reparation of Sin by Natasha Knight
🎯 Hit or Miss by Everly Ashton
🛩️ Evers & Afters by J.H. Croix
👹 Giaus by Myra Danvers
🎸 Guarded Addiction by L. Ann
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Improbable Odds by Izzy MatthewsDescription:
Improbable Odds is a standalone, steamy, contemporary romance with a passionate and resilient hero and heroine who must each decide to risk it all for a chance at a forever love.
Can a brilliant English Professor and a dyslexic auto mechanic find a path to love?
Divorced Zoe Gifford hopes her move to Riverbend will heal her shattered heart. She’s not looking for love, and never with a younger man. But when she meets the compelling auto mechanic in a yoga class, it’s impossible to fight her fascination with him.
Zander Greybek spots Zoe unrolling her yoga mat and his immediate attraction is staggering. Blinded to their differences, he’s in hot pursuit and intends to catch her at all costs. But when her insecurities surface, the shame he carries from his past is a punch in the gut.
Can she conquer her fears and reach for love or will he play the odds to win?
Our Thoughts 💭:
I think Zander may have reignited my belief in happily ever after
Zoe is still picking up the pieces of her psyche after her husband Mark decided it was time for a newer model - mid-life crisis, then buyers remorse, both apply to him and I couldn't help but smile when he realized the grass isn't so green on the other side. 😉
A chance encounter and a wonderfully romantic younger man show Zoe that she still has a lot to offer and her experiences only make her more desirable.
It was such a unique take IMO. I do not normally do OWYM but after reading this I have to admit that I may have been missing out. They complimented each other so well. Opposite in so many ways while so much about them complimented the other.
The chemistry between them felt right, and at that point in your life why hesitate? Why second guess if it is right? And who the heck cares what other people think?
This was a sexy, emotionally love story that hit a lot of notes for me.
It is one of those that are perfect for a quiet evening by the fire or an afternoon next to the pool.
Definitely recommend!
#improbableodds #riverbend #womensfiction #romance #izzymatthews
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Reparation of Sin by Natasha Knight
I knew it!
I also think there is more to someone else's part in this sordid mess
I also believe a certain council member may be playing his own long game or that could just be my paranoia IDK
And what's up with Abel?
He knows he can never be more than a lackey...
Doesn't he?
I seriously can not blame Ivy for her decision(s).
Santiago, you went too far this time
A little too late to make amends -
Hate has a way of distorting the truth and blinding the bearer
I need to know how this ends ...
I know we will most likely get a "happy enough for now"
But what about all the bodies that are being left in the wake of everyone's desperation to be on top?
All the lives that are/or will be snuffed out - What about those who are left behind to mourn the losses?
And let us not forget the trauma that will always haunt the innocent who are caught in the middle of the quests for more?
I think you all need a good cleansing - Just saying
This is the second book in the trilogy - it is a dark and turbulent romance that will test both the antihero and our heroine - it definitely takes place in the deep end of the darker genre pool
#reperationofsin #sovereignsons #newadult #dark #gothic #romanticsuspense #NatashaKnight #AZavarelli
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Reparation of Sin by Natasha KnightDescription:
My husband hates me. But he’s also the only man who can save me.
Taken by a stranger, Santiago is my only hope. Except that I don’t know if he’s dead or alive. And for as cruel as he can be, the thought he might be gone is unbearable.
But he has nine lives, my monster.
He’s not finished with me yet. And soon I’m back at The Manor. Locked in my room. At his mercy.
I know I am despised.
I know I have become the face of his vengeance.
But there’s something else too. Something between us. It’s a dark and gnarled thing. And it has its claws around my heart.
Our Thoughts 💭:
NoooooooooI knew it!
I also think there is more to someone else's part in this sordid mess
I also believe a certain council member may be playing his own long game or that could just be my paranoia IDK
And what's up with Abel?
He knows he can never be more than a lackey...
Doesn't he?
I seriously can not blame Ivy for her decision(s).
Santiago, you went too far this time
A little too late to make amends -
Hate has a way of distorting the truth and blinding the bearer
I need to know how this ends ...
I know we will most likely get a "happy enough for now"
But what about all the bodies that are being left in the wake of everyone's desperation to be on top?
All the lives that are/or will be snuffed out - What about those who are left behind to mourn the losses?
And let us not forget the trauma that will always haunt the innocent who are caught in the middle of the quests for more?
I think you all need a good cleansing - Just saying
This is the second book in the trilogy - it is a dark and turbulent romance that will test both the antihero and our heroine - it definitely takes place in the deep end of the darker genre pool
#reperationofsin #sovereignsons #newadult #dark #gothic #romanticsuspense #NatashaKnight #AZavarelli
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Hit or Miss by Everly AshtonDescription:
Hit or Miss is a lighthearted, heartwarming and steamy romantic comedy with a happy ending and a cast of hilarious characters that will have you laughing out loud until the last page. No cheating.
What’s one way to make a lasting impression on a man? Shoot him.
When I accidentally send a bullet flying through a handsome stranger I’m mortified. When I find out he’s a doctor who treats children with life-threatening heart problems? I’m determined to make it up to him.
Playing nursemaid to Dr. Oliver Kinkaid is easier said than done. At least while having to pretend I’m not attracted to him. He’s a decade older than me, supremely sexy and has his life together. What’s not to swoon over?
Especially since I’m scraping by as a teacher, sharing an apartment with two friends and an exciting Friday night means binge-watching Dateline episodes with a bag of potato chips. Not much to swoon over here.
Until I find a hidden letter in our century old apartment that predicts I’ll meet my soul mate and live happily ever after.
Things start to develop between Oliver and me. Our mutual attraction grows to combustible levels and I can’t help but wonder if the letter was right--is he my perfect match?
Then I find out Oliver’s secret and I want to put another bullet through him.
Our Thoughts 💭:
Hit or miss was an absolute HIT 🎯!I was laughing 🤣 quite loudly I might add
I was fuming 😤 always those that push your buttons
I was content😌 perseverance is key
I was in love 😍 , in the end, your opinion is the only one that matters
Jemma, our heroine, is a ball of optimistic pessimism. I promise it will make sense. I loved spending time with her and her BFFs.
Getting to know their quirks (which they have an abundance of).
I easily fell into the story, felt like I was there as well, helping Jemma navigate the waters of infatuation/love (depends on which BFF you ask). Not only does our sweet Jemma have to work with the still vivid memories (love one of the scenes that brought both points home) of her past bad relationship but she also has to evaluate her own feelings towards age gap relationships -
Never said our girl followed the norm
Ollie is a busy man. A Smexy Pediatric specialist with all his ducks in a row just approaching 40 makes him a hot commodity. The problem is he doesn't want to be a commodity he wants to be a partner. Hard to find someone who wants to stand beside him not behind him. He survived that mistake once and his ex only reinforces the philosophy every time she shows her face. He has found it is easier to steer clear of relationships concentrate on his patients.
Until a bad day leaves him taking the advice of a friend and letting off some steam at a local range
Let us just say that from that point forward things are about to change
A wonderful story that hit all the must-have boxes
Solid supporting cast - I wanted to strangle a couple of them but at the same time I could relate
I look forward to seeing where our little band of "friends" ends up next
#hitormiss #loveinapartment #humor #romanticcomedy # everlyashton
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Evers & Afters by J.H. Croix
He is snapping and snarling and...
Is that Cammi and her lifesaving coffee?
We met both Elias and Cammi in book one - they grumbled (Elias) and aww'd (Cammi) as Flynn fumbled with his feeling for Daphne - Now it is their turn to travel that turbulent road of learning to love again.
You don't have to read the first but I would highly recommend it just for the connections and background
Elias keeps everything close to his chest. He has suffered loss and faced the demons of addiction that offered to drown out his pain.
He promised himself never again.
But Cammi?
Sweet, kind, loving Cammi?
She is an addiction that he can't deny himself.
Cammi has been played the fool and has no intentions of becoming someone's "side" dish again
Obviously, her man-o-meter is off.
But that kiss?
Those abs?
Maybe?
This is a sweet "open your eyes" and take the plunge romance.
Cammi and Elias compliment each other so well
Complete opposites
Yet they fit together - the others missing puzzle piece
Evers & Afters by J.H. CroixDescription:
A swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!
An ex-military pilot and a sunshiney barista take opposites attract to the next level.
I’m blaming it on the porcupine who broke into Cammi’s coffee truck. If that didn’t happen, I never would’ve kissed her.
I’ve spent years ignoring the spark that flares any time I get close to Cammi. I don’t do romance, and I don’t lose control. Ever.
One kiss will never be enough though. Not with Cammi. I can’t stay away from her. She’s sultry, sassy and a little sweet. In more ways than one.
But I’m not the guy for her. I’m cynical and jaded, and I came to Alaska to escape the ghosts of my past. I’m not planning to fall for a girl who’s looking for a fairy tale.
Except my plans don’t seem to matter anymore. Only winning her heart matters.
Our Thoughts 💭:
We are back in beautiful Alaska and would you believe our grumpy bear Elias is not being a good patient? He is snapping and snarling and...
Is that Cammi and her lifesaving coffee?
We met both Elias and Cammi in book one - they grumbled (Elias) and aww'd (Cammi) as Flynn fumbled with his feeling for Daphne - Now it is their turn to travel that turbulent road of learning to love again.
You don't have to read the first but I would highly recommend it just for the connections and background
Elias keeps everything close to his chest. He has suffered loss and faced the demons of addiction that offered to drown out his pain.
He promised himself never again.
But Cammi?
Sweet, kind, loving Cammi?
She is an addiction that he can't deny himself.
Cammi has been played the fool and has no intentions of becoming someone's "side" dish again
Obviously, her man-o-meter is off.
But that kiss?
Those abs?
Maybe?
This is a sweet "open your eyes" and take the plunge romance.
Cammi and Elias compliment each other so well
Complete opposites
Yet they fit together - the others missing puzzle piece
#eversafters #darewithme #standalone #military #romance #jhcroix
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Giaus by Myra Danvers
This is part of a series - It ends on a semi cliffy - It is dark Omegaverse - The cast are literal animals-
It is a work of fiction- It is NOT real 🙄
(just needed to toss all that out )
Now to the good stuff
Holy hotness !! Giaus blew me away.
He is all animal instincts - All Alpha
Yet he is also intelligent, cunning and knows when to be patient and when not to
He is such a commanding presence
This picks up pretty much where we left off
Renegade had left the overly indulged highly arrogant pack behind. Quietly slipping off believing herself sated and, well, still in charge of her freedom. Or she was until a certain king of the lands decided it was time to claim that which he had been hunting.
And his prey?
Yep you guessed it - Renegade
From the silent escape to the eyes that only starvation had made savage I was captivated and 100% white-knuckling my kindle (so pretty much this whole episode)
IMO fantasy should test your limits
Remove you completely from this realm and toss you out into the unknown
And Danvers did just that
I was on the edge
I loathed
I cheered
I bit my lip
I now impatiently await
Oh and Sickle? I got your back! You go kid!
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Giaus by Myra DanversDescription:
GIAUS is a full-length novel from USA TODAY bestselling author, Myra Danvers. A harrowing tale of primal cravings and an antihero you’ve never seen before, wet your palate with this gripping sequel to RENEGADE—just don’t forget to breathe.
Hunted by a beast.
An unstoppable juggernaut is coming for her. A villain who will take what he wants. Fixated on her very scent, he stalks the wood in search of his precious mate. His tiny, rebellious queen.
Pleased by her defiance, entranced by her spirit and burning wrath, Giaus smiles, knowing she will be made to yield.
She can’t deny what her body craves.
In her reluctant embrace, he samples a taste of forbidden redemption. The whisper of fate that knows nothing of the corruption in his blood.
She is salvation.
And Giaus will annihilate any who dares touch what he has claimed.
But he is not the only villain in these woods...
Our Thoughts 💭:
Where do I even start? NO spoilers!This is part of a series - It ends on a semi cliffy - It is dark Omegaverse - The cast are literal animals-
It is a work of fiction- It is NOT real 🙄
(just needed to toss all that out )
Now to the good stuff
Holy hotness !! Giaus blew me away.
He is all animal instincts - All Alpha
Yet he is also intelligent, cunning and knows when to be patient and when not to
He is such a commanding presence
This picks up pretty much where we left off
Renegade had left the overly indulged highly arrogant pack behind. Quietly slipping off believing herself sated and, well, still in charge of her freedom. Or she was until a certain king of the lands decided it was time to claim that which he had been hunting.
And his prey?
Yep you guessed it - Renegade
From the silent escape to the eyes that only starvation had made savage I was captivated and 100% white-knuckling my kindle (so pretty much this whole episode)
IMO fantasy should test your limits
Remove you completely from this realm and toss you out into the unknown
And Danvers did just that
I was on the edge
I loathed
I cheered
I bit my lip
I now impatiently await
Oh and Sickle? I got your back! You go kid!
#giaus #feralcourt #dark #erotic #fantasy #omegaverse #rh #scifi #myradanvers
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Guarded Addiction by L. Ann
Dex and Siobhan... Gawds their story
I was not as prepared as I thought -
For the heartbreak
The angst
The turbulence
Dex is the life of the party the easy-going laughs a minute friend
He is also an addict -
A lost soul -
Siobhan has the buoy to his anchor
She kept him afloat
Kept him wanting to be more
Until he realized that eventually, he would drag her under with him
So he did the only thing he could to ensure she thrived
He cut her lose
This is their story
From the beginning of their whirlwind romance to the end
We go back and forth in time
The beginning - What brought them together - The laughter and carefree moments - The betrayal - and all the little battles in between
This is a must-read series for those who want a little angst before their Happily Ever After featuring a solid storyline stuffed with relatable characters that will steal your heart from the moment you meet
#GuardedAddiction #ForgottenLegacy #RockStar #Romance #LAnn
Guarded Addiction by L. AnnDescription:
Dex Cooper
Bassist, Addict, Charmer
He came blaring into my world playful and demanding.
Hiding his demons behind a panty melting smile.
I knew he was bad for me but Dex made bad feel so good.
So I played along with his games until he destroyed everything.
With Dex Cooper, everything was a game but I’m done playing.
Siobhan Rawlings
Fiery Redhead, Cherry Pie, Mine
She eased the cravings that ruled my body
Gave me peace from the memories that haunt me.
But I knew it wouldn't last. I couldn't keep her.
I destroy everything and I would ruin her if I didn't let her go.
But I couldn’t do it, so I made her my wife.
She thought we were just having fun, thought this was just another game we were playing.
She’s wrong and now I have to prove to her that this time I'm playing for keeps.
Our Thoughts 💭:
This is a three tissue🥺 box two teddy🧸 bear read Dex and Siobhan... Gawds their story
I was not as prepared as I thought -
For the heartbreak
The angst
The turbulence
Dex is the life of the party the easy-going laughs a minute friend
He is also an addict -
A lost soul -
Siobhan has the buoy to his anchor
She kept him afloat
Kept him wanting to be more
Until he realized that eventually, he would drag her under with him
So he did the only thing he could to ensure she thrived
He cut her lose
This is their story
From the beginning of their whirlwind romance to the end
We go back and forth in time
The beginning - What brought them together - The laughter and carefree moments - The betrayal - and all the little battles in between
This is a must-read series for those who want a little angst before their Happily Ever After featuring a solid storyline stuffed with relatable characters that will steal your heart from the moment you meet
#GuardedAddiction #ForgottenLegacy #RockStar #Romance #LAnn
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