Posted in Book Review, Catherine Cowles, Romance, thriller

Cold Cases and Warm Hearts: Exploring “All the Missing Pieces” by Catherine Cowles

All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles

18+ Contains Adult Content

All the Missing Pieces follows Ridley, who is a true crime podcaster; she travels the country covering cold cases. Ridley lost her twin sister, Avery, the night before their college graduation; all that was left were Avery’s keys. Ridley knows what it feels like to lose someone and never get answers, which is what makes her a caring, sensitive and respectful podcaster. Ridley’s latest cold case takes her to Shady Grove, where she is covering a cold case from 10 years ago in which a young girl was taken, but she managed to get away. This may be the first time Ridley has a victim she can speak with, said, victim is the Sheriff’s sister, and Sheriff Colter Brooks will be damned if some podcaster comes into his town and stirs up trouble. Well, that is, until Ridley’s case goes from cold to smoking hot in one leap, putting her in danger. Colt does what any respectable Sheriff would do and moves her into his house to keep her safe.

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Posted in Book Review, Fantasy/Paranormal, Rachel Gillig

Elspeth’s Journey: Enemies to Allies in One Dark Window

One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

One Dark Window is a gothic fantasy novel that follows Elspeth Spindle, who was infected with the fever as a child. The fever is caused by the magical mist, which is a curse that seals off Blunder from the rest of the world. Those who get caught in the mist without a lucky charm will get infected, and if they survive the fever, they will be granted wild powers which slowly kill the host. The only way to get rid of the mist is to reunite all 12 Providence cards. Elspeth must team up with the ruthless King’s nephew to collect the cards before the solstice.

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Posted in Book Review, Fantasy/Paranormal, Jade Presley

Loving the Legends of Chaos: My Thoughts on “The Never List” by Jade Presley

The Never List by Jade Presley

18+ Contains Adult Content

The Never List is a why-choose, enemies-to-lovers, fantasy romance that follows Rylee, who is an Ashlander and a Demi, 2 things hated by the Kings. After Rylee’s sister goes missing, Rylee and her friends decide to attend the choosing ceremony with a forged invitation. The choosing ceremony is for the 4 princes known as the legends of chaos to find their mate, the one woman who can tether them when they come into their full powers. Rylee is only there to see if her sister’s name is on the never list; she certainly isn’t there to be chosen, but when Jax calls her number, she has no choice but to go and make them fall in love with her in hopes that when they find out she is a Demi from Ashlander, they won’t kill her.

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Posted in Book Review, C.J. Tudor, thriller

Unravelling Past Secrets: A Deep Dive into C.J. Tudor’s “The Chalk Man”

The Chalk Man by C.J. Tudor

The Chalk Man is a mystery/thriller that follows Eddie and his friends. In 1986, as preteens, the group came across the body of a young girl, but her head was nowhere to be found. This was all strange enough as is, but what led the boys to the girl’s body in the first place was even stranger…drawings of chalk men. Now in 2016, the boys are adults, and not as close-knit as they once were. Eddie knows who they say killed the girl, but he doesn’t believe it. It’s been 30 years, but maybe they can figure out who actually killed her.

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Posted in Addison James, Book Review, Romance

From A Marriage of Convenience to Love: Cassidy and Finn’s Story in The Neighborly Thing To Do.

The Neighborly Thing To Do by Addison James

18+ Contains Adult Content

I received an advanced copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.

The Neighborly Thing To Do follows Cassidy and Finn. Cassidy is a human living in Hearthstone, a supernatural town. After sending her younger sister off to college, Cassidy is confronted by the town’s bylaws, which state that she can’t stay in the town unless she is legally connected to a supernatural creature. Finn is Cassidy’s neighbour, who is known as the grumpy recluse artist gargoyle. He’s watched Cassidy give up everything to raise her younger sister, and he is not going to stand by and let her be kicked out of town. If she is connected to a supernatural creature, she can stay…so if Finn marries Cassidy…

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Posted in Book Review, Dark Romance/Erotic Horror, Lauren Biel

The Heart-Wrenching Journey of “Saving Jessie’s Girl”: A Review of Lauren Biel’s Dark Romance

Saving Jessie’s Girl by Lauren Biel

18+ Contains Adult Content

Saving Jessie’s Girl is a dark romance that follows Emmy, Jessie & Benji. Jessie and Benji are twin brothers, both very attractive; however, there are quite a few differences. Benji is kind, caring & compassionate, whereas Jessie is hard, manipulative and evil. Benji cannot speak, whereas Jessie can. Benji treats Emmy like a princess, whereas Jessie treats her like dirt…but I’m getting ahead of myself.

Let me start from the beginning.

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Posted in Book Review, Dark Romance/Erotic Horror, Katelyn Taylor

Twins, Tension, and a Troubling Obsession: A Review of “Graves” by Katelyn Taylor

Graves by Katelyn Taylor

18+ Contains Adult Content

Graves is a dark romance why choose romance, which follows Zayden and Dominic, who are twin brothers and Blake. Zayden sees Blake whilst he is lying on the floor after being shot, and thinks she looks like an angel. He then, after recovering, starts to watch over his “angel”, going as far as watching over her as she sleeps. Zayden will stop at nothing to make Blake his, but whilst protecting Blake, unbeknownst to her, Zayden gets arrested. He asks his brother to watch over her and keep her safe. To protect his girl. Dominic does, but falls in love and takes Blake as his own; he isn’t willing to let her go either. Zayden gets out of prison and is taking his girl back, even if it means going through his twin to get her.

My sight begins to dim as darkness begins to cloud over me. If I don’t make it out of this, at least I got a glimpse of an angel before I burn in hell. If I do, then that angel is mine.

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Posted in Book Review, Dark Romance/Erotic Horror, effie campbell

Heart Eyes: A Deep Dive into the Dark Stalker Romance of Kat and Liam

Heart Eyes by Effie Campbell

18+ Contains Adult Content

Heart Eyes is a dark stalker romance that follows Kat & Liam. Fourteen years ago, Kat saved Liam, who at the time was a little boy, hungry, dirty and needing a friend. Kat, just a little girl herself, became Liam’s friend. He never spoke a word, but he didn’t have to. Kat understood. Then, after a tragic event, they no longer saw each other. Liam thinks she will have forgotten him; he never forgot her, and when he, by chance, sees her again, he knows he is about to lose her again. He doesn’t want to scare her or ruin her life, so he is happy to watch her from the shadows, that is, until he sees someone else watching her. Someone from their past, who knows what she did and wants her to pay. Liam will go to the ends of the earth to protect Kat, the girl who holds his heart.

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Posted in Book Review, Dark Romance/Erotic Horror, J.N. Bamforth

Taboo and Terrifying: Unpacking the Horror of “Formaldehyde” by J.N. Bamforth

Formaldehyde by J.N. Bamforth

18+ Contains Adult Content

Formaldehyde follows Ethan, who is obsessed with his younger sister, Alina. He loves her and will do whatever he can to be with her and claim her. This is a taboo erotic horror with no happily ever after. I received an advanced copy of this book at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.

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Posted in Book Review, Fantasy/Paranormal, Lexi Davis

Maddie’s Initiation: A Spicy Paranormal Why Choose Halloween Novella

Claimed By Her Monsters by Lexi Davis

18+ Contains Adult Content

Claimed by Her Monsters follows Maddie, who is being placed with her court-appointed distant relative after problems at her foster home. Today is Halloween, which also happens to be Maddie’s 19th birthday. She is brought to her “relatives” home, where the mansion breathes, and the portraits watch. He tells her to stay in her room, but Maddie never does as she is supposed to; she goes downstairs where she meets his 2 friends, and finds out the raging storm outside isn’t normal and she is the key, and must perform the ritual before midnight or doom them all.

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