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[New Post] ARC Review: Blame it on the Vodka by Fiona Cole

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Title: Blame it on the Vodka

Author: Fiona Cole

Page count: 320

Published: April 19th, 2022

Publisher: Valentine PR

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 5/5

Waking up beside my best friend after a crazy night in Vegas is nothing new.

However, waking up wearing nothing but two shiny, matching wedding rings is.

For the girl who promised to never settle down, it’s her worst nightmare.

For me, it’s a dream come true.

I’ve wanted Raelynn Vos since she first propositioned me at a frat party. I, of course, turned her down, knowing I’d need more than a one night stand. Nothing less than forever would do.

She’s fierce and determined, but I’m more determined than she could ever be.

When fate forces us to pretend our marriage is real, I use every second to prove I’m the perfect man to tame her wildness.

In fact, by the end of our charade, I’ll have her begging for it.

Best friends to lovers? Sign me up!
Raelynn is in Vegas for her best friend’s wedding after leaving her abusive ex. My heart broke for her and all the things that she had endured. Austin is now added to the book boyfriend list he is also the knight in shining armor that she needed to help her get out of the rut that she was in. They have an electric chemistry that just oozes from the book. When they end up married Austin couldn’t be happier and Rae never wanted to be but Austin being the wonderful caring, loving guy that he is, was determined to prove to Rae that being married maybe isn’t all that bad. Austin and Rae are so great together and they are my favorite in the series so far.

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[New Post] ARC Review: Play by M. Jay Grandberry

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Title: Play

Author: M. Jay Grandberry

Page count: 278

Published: August 29th, 2023

Publisher: Self Published

Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance

Received: From the author in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 4/5

“Play”, book 1 in the Fast Break Series is a passionate love triangle that will leave you wanting more. Set in the fast-paced and high-stakes world of professional basketball, this novel explores the complexities of fame, fortune, sex, and love.

Ryan MacCrae, is a man who has it all. He’s used to getting what he wants, and what he wants right now is Katrina Montgomery.

But when Langston Solomon enters the picture, everything changes. Ryan finds himself facing a challenge he’s never experienced before – the challenge of keeping the woman he loves.

As he navigates the twists and turns of love and basketball, Ryan realizes that there’s no road map to winning Katrina’s heart. But he’s not one to give up easily, and he’s determined to do whatever it takes to keep her by his side.

In this addictive game, there are no rules. But Ryan has written the playbook on defending what’s his. So, when Langston comes to this court, it’s game on.

Get ready to be swept away by the passion and intensity of the Fast Break Series. Play is just the beginning – make sure you read Pass and Shoot to experience the full court press of Ryan, Katrina, and Langston’s love story.

I was able to read this book in one sitting, the flow of the book was great. Katrina and Ryan have a crazy whirlwind of feelings with some loopy twists and turns. Having this book as a love triangle I didn’t know whose side I was going to take in the end.

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[New Post] ARC Review: Breaking Perfect by Lydia Michaels

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Title: Breaking Perfect

Author: Lydia Michaels

Page count: 504

Published: May 9th, 2023

Publisher:

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 5/5

Breaking Perfect

Dr. and Mrs. Mason Davis appear to have the perfect life, but looks can be deceiving. Liberty isn’t perfect, far from it, yet everyday she strives to be the ideal wife. It was love at first sight for Mason, despite all the challenges living with someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder might face. And from the moment Liberty gave him her heart, he knew he was meant to keep her safe. Mason accepts that Liberty is flawed, even when she does not. He endeavors to keep life as orchestrated as possible for his wife, but when his ex-lover, Sean, shows up unannounced, Mason loses a bit of his ever present control and cracks begin to show in his perfect life.

Liberty’s just right, carefully ordered world begins to unravel when she falls for the man who is in love with her husband. When what she wants is the antithesis of perfect, she struggles with her desires, and fears she may break. But breaking may be the only thing that can set Liberty free.

A beautifully told, psychological tale that redefines the meaning of perfect and breaks all the rules of love.

WARNING: Breaking Perfect is a highly graphic erotic romance, which contains content that may not be suitable for all readers. This novel examines the Dominant/submissive dynamic, explores areas touching on light BDSM, and includes situations some readers may find offensive. This book is a poly-amorous romance, which means it is a love story between three people trying to find their happily ever after. There are intense sexual scenes, which include MMF ménage, meaning the male characters may interact sexually with or without the female heroine present.

This book was unreal with all the emotion and relatable feelings. I don’t think there are words to describe how amazing this book is. This is an MMF book so that may be a taboo subject for some. We get to see all three POVs making this is one of the steamiest books that I have read in quite some time now. When a surprise guest from Mason’s past shows up at their home some incredibly hot and steamy scenes and some are kindle melting moments. Sean and Mason’s relationship they truly loved one another all those years ago but certain things lead to them breaking up but also meeting again.
This was a beautiful book that had me enveloped from beginning to end wanting to know how Libby is able to cope with her OCD. Libby Sean and Mason all have their own personal demons and to see them heal one another the title of the book couldn’t be more perfect.

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[New Post] ARC Review: Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg

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Title: Sweet Regret

Author: K. Bromberg

Page count: 290

Published: June 1st, 2023

Publisher: Valentine PR

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Received: From the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 4/5

From New York Times Bestselling author, K. Bromberg comes a second chance, rockstar romance that will stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page . . .

Vince Jennings has had two loves in his life. Music and Bristol Matthews.

His guitar skills catapult him to stardom with the most popular rock band on earth.

But it takes walking away from Bristol—his first love—to make this happen.

Despite the groupies, the success, the fun, life under the bright glare of fame and fortune isn’t enough.

Deep, dark pain threatens to derail all he’s worked for, until fate brings her back into his life.

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Bristol Matthews has found and lost love earlier in life than most, but she is determined to keep moving forward and not look backwards.

Even though she is reminded of him every day.

Now, her long-held dream of becoming a lawyer is finally within her grasp. Until her boss assigns her a new client. The famous rock star Vince Jennings.

A man who can never know her truth.

A man who can see through her as if he still knows her.

The man who still loves her.

Something is different when their paths cross this time. Both are holding tightly to secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Isn’t that always how their story has gone?

Will this time around be different or no matter how true their love, is it just not meant to be?

Rockstars are just so yummy to me. Vincent walked away from his first love to follow his dreams and never looked back, along the way he was able to get some amazing feats but it all had to come down crashing at some point right? With being at the risk of losing everything, or maybe not… Bristol lives in LA working for a media management company her hope is to one day become a lawyer. Bristol and Vince were high school sweethearts, and when they meet again years later they still have that special connection. This was emotional and heartbreaking to see their story pan out but in the end, they got to have the HEA they both deserved. From the first chapter I was hooked, my heart broke for Vince and all the things that he had gone through to get to where he is today and heal from his past.

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[New Post] ARC Review: Dirty Little Secret by Rachael Brownell

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Title: Dirty Little Secrets

Author: Rachael Brownell

Page count: 238

Published: September 9th, 2021

Publisher: Wildfire Marketing Solutions

Genre: Contemporary Romance, New Adult

Received: From the Publisher in exchange for an honest review

Rating: 4/5

He’s my brother’s best friend.
Which makes me off limits.
My brother made that clear to all his friends the summer I turned fourteen.
That didn’t stop me from falling in love with him. From dreaming about sharing my future with him. From wondering what it would be like to be with him.
It didn’t stop the heated looks he’d send me when no one was paying attention. Or how he always found a way to be near me, to touch me. To protect me.
For six years we fought against the waves of desire but the current kept pushing us toward one another.
Then I had him.
We collided with hurricane force. Our connection… explosive. It felt right, being with him. With the first kiss, I gave him my heart. With the first touch, I gave him my body. When I saw the love in his eyes, I handed over my soul.
I should have known it was too good to last, though. The next morning, he was gone, and my heart shattered. I left it on his bedroom floor as I did the walk of shame.
It’s been nine months since I laid eyes on him.
Yes, I’ve been avoiding this moment. But I can do this. I can fight my attraction for one night. Even if the moment I see him again, I know that night is going to come rushing back to me, along with the days and weeks of agony that followed.
Because he still owns every piece of me.

I love me a good friends’ to lovers book. Finn and Willow have been in love with one another since they were teens. They haven’t tried anything because of her brother Max (doesn’t want friends to date his sister). Until they couldn’t hold back their feelings any longer.
This was a beautiful story of friendship turning into healing over a tragedy taking you on a roller coaster of emotions.

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