Category: Romance

REVIEW: Magically Delicious by Jaylee Austin

8/5/2020

Title: Magically Delicious

Author: Jaylee Austin

Genre: Romance, Paranormal

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 Stars -Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Angels, Dwarfs and magic, oh my! This is the story of Uriel and Moira. They must embrace their destiny or fall to darkness …

The world building was fantastic! There’s mythology and wonderful descriptions that really made me feel like I was surrounded by the story. I think the magnitude of the world could have been scaled back a bit, just so there wasn’t so much to absorb. Another pass with a content editor would have covered that. Add in a grammar editor as well. There were places that were a bit rough. The characters were really well rounded. I liked both Uriel and Moira. Their romantic chemistry and the way they fight the attraction was entertaining. The duel first person point of view made things confusing at times. I think this story had so much potential but it needs a strict editor to really tighten things up. There’s a recipe at the end of the book also, though I’m not sure if it’s the authors. The author clearly has a creative mind and I’m interested to see what she writes next.

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BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY: Magically Delicious by Jaylee Austin

8/5/2020

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A dash of spice, a pinch of lavender, and a teardrop of hope makes Magically Delicious an adventurous read with warrior angels, enchanting women, and a flare of Nordic mythology.Uriel Connor, a hard-working attorney from the angelic realm, suffers the loss of his kindred spirit, during the first angelic war.

Now, centuries later, his time is spent helping humans fight the injustices within society. Until the day, he loses a life-altering case leaving him forsaken by those he trusted.The will of the gods…Moira, an elfin mage, uses her magical potions to inspire and bring hope to the lives of others. Little does she know that fate has other plans

and her comfortable life will collide with a secret that alters her perception of the world.Fate has plans for these two…Can Uriel win the most challenging case of his life—making his soul mate fall in love with him?Will Moira rise and embrace the destiny that awaits her or fall to the darkness knocking at her door?

SNEAK PEEK

I stared out the large bay window of my loft apartment in the human city of Pasadena. Sunshine streamed through the tree leaves outside the window to flicker across the floor. I sensed the winds of change stirring in the air.

My hand instantly reached toward the scar carved across my heart. Echoes of a long-forgotten happiness pressed forward in the recesses of my mind. A constant ache in my chest, I remembered the loss of Aurora, my archeia, soul-mate, condemned to live in the earthly realm and never allowed to return to Kumuria, my celestial home.

With herculean effort, I shook off the resentment simmering in my heart. Yahweh made the Sarim prince angels pay the price for our father’s pain.

I live with Luc and often suspect he regrets his role in the curse thrust on us. Memories surfaced of the day, when Lucifer, my twin, rose against our father, taking a legion of angels with him. My mother couldn’t survive losing her favored son and followed him to the human realm.

As Throne court angels over Tartarus and Elysium, Luc and I protect the keys to the passage gates, preventing those from other pantheons from crossing into other realms without permission. Our job in protecting humanity is to dispense the ruling of the angelic courts. From the beginning of time, Luc and I, bringers of light, were judge and jury, deciding who entered the gates of Elysium or traversed to the gates of Tartarus. Even though we brought wisdom and light, it came with a price of apprehension and dread. Most humans avoided me and my brother for fear of damnation and the day of judgement.

“Coffee?” Luc asked.

Startled at the sound of his voice, I glanced away from the window. “Sure.” I adjusted my tie.
“Diablo called me to the gate last night.”

“What did the bastard want?”

“Apparently, there’s a wager between our father and uncle for dominance over the human soul.”

“And this is news?”

“Your bet with Samael’s involved.”

Luc took a sip of his coffee then reached for the remote and turned on the television set. The local weather girl announced above average temperatures for May.

“Will you be in the courtroom?”

“Not today, I’ve a meeting with a potential new client, but I’ll text you about tonight’s basketball game.”

“What’s the wager?”

“That you’ll lose.”

“Impossible, this case is a slam-dunk win.” A troubled frown marred Luc’s brow, and the corners of his mouth dipped down.

“Watch your back— Samael’s a player.” Luc placed his coffee mug in the strainer and grabbed his jacket. “Later”

GIVEAWAY

Ms. Austin is giving away an ebook from her backlist, reader's choice!

The TBR Pile is giving away a $10 Amazon card and a book from our prize list (1 each).

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REVIEW: Zapata by Harper McDavid

7/23/2020

Title: Zapata

Author: Harper McDavid

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Action

Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Avery’s work is disturbed by warring drug cartel and she’s unfortunate enough to be kidnapped by the crazy son of one. Her only hope is Alejandro. Now, he must risk both their lives to escape …

I have to say, the cover and title did nothing to pull me in. Which was a shame because this book was really good! Avery is fantastic. I really liked her personality and her determination to survive. She’s not going without a fight but she knows when to back down. Her relationship with Alejandro had no future and yet I felt the chemistry growing between them. It really made for an interesting story arc. There were intense action and some very slow scenes that I wish had been cut down. For me, Avery really stole the show. Her character was a wonderful treat to read.

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REVIEW: Prey for Love by Dirk Greyson

7/23/2020

Title: Prey for Love

Author: Dirk Greyson

Genre: Romance, Suspense, Mystery, Gay, Thriller

TBR Reviewer: Bella Star

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

Phillips ex-boyfriend is dead and everyone who knows him in the path of a killer. Who will be next? Where will he be safe?

The beginning was very jumpy and some scenes were slow moving. However, those are the only issues. This story had fantastic thriller elements and wonderful romance. I really found myself engaged with the mystery and who would be the next victim. I love military men. Marines. Navy. All of the above. They are all so sexy and usually have a heart of gold. I really liked the chemistry between Barry and Phillip. They made for a very believable relationship. This was the first book I've read by Dirk Greyson and I can't wait to read more!

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GIVEAWAY: A Matter of Manners by Terry Graham

7/21/2020

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Title: A Matter of Manners

Author: Terry Graham

Genre: Historical, Romance, Erotic

TBR Reviewer: Bella Star

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommend Read!

Heat: 5/5 - Orgasmic!

Jeremy never expected a beautiful Irish lady to appear on his doorstep claiming to be his wife and pregnant but he does need an heir. He will raise the child as his own. Katy is thrilled to have a father for her child and become a lady. There’s always a catch though, Jeremy refused to touch her…

This was an interesting historical. There were so much that I liked and some that I didn’t. It was very predictable. I wish there had been some twist that the reader didn’t see coming. I liked Katy. She was a feisty Irish lass and tempted terribly by Jeremy in lustful ways. They had a tumultuous relationship that really worked. There was a dark issue with the pregnancy that might trigger some women so fair warning. That said, the historical details were lovely. I really enjoyed her descriptions.

If you like sexy steam with your history then A Matter of Manner should be on your list to read!

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Giveaway

Ms. Graham is generously giving away a $20 Amazon gift card!

The TBR Pile is giving away a $10 Amazon gift acrd and 2 books from our prize list. (1 each)

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REVIEW: The Renascent World by Carryn W. Kerr

7/11/2020

Title: The Renascent World

Author: Carryn W. Kerr

Genre: Scifi, YA, Romance

TBR Reviewer: Christine

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Cassidy lives in space after the world was destroyed. When she old enough, she’s given a mate and she wants nothing to do with a forced partnership. She’s already smitten with a boy. Eric, the handsome boy who survived on earth. Cassidy tidy world is quickly crumbling and she’s not sure where to go or who to trust.

Yes! This is exactly what I was in the mood for! I absolutely loved Cassidy. Loved her! She was a normal, considering they’re in space, girl. When the forced mating happens, I was outraged as she was. Eric seems so perfect. Too perfect, he had me suspicious. I really like how everything played out. The action, the romance, the twists. The details and world building were freaking fantastic!

I absolutely recommend reading The Renascent World, you will not be disappointed!

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REVIEW: Broken Rivalry by Christine Rees

7/11/2020

Title: The Broken Rivalry

Author: Christine Rees

Genre: YA, Romance, Paranormal

TBR Reviewer: Christine

Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read!

We’re back in Christine Ree’s world! Faye has the curse of premonition and it’s given her nothing but trouble. In the Hidden Legacy, Faye must embrace her gifts to save a friend’s life. In this second book, we come back almost to where we left off. Faye and her friends are hunting down The Book of the Ancestors to find answers but it only brings them more trouble.

I loved this book! The action was just completely on point. There’s a great balance of story adventure, world building, romance and characters growth. Faye continues to be an awesome heroine. She’s not perfect and that’s what I love about her. She’s even got a little romance developing. I really liked the addiction of the Book of Ancestors. It just adds to the history that the author created. The ending is a cliffhanger and I cannot wait to read more!

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REVIEW: To Love a Cougar by Laura M Baird

6/23/2020

Title: To Love a Cougar

Author: Laura M. Baird

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Erotic

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy!

Jacqui is a forty-nine year old divorcee and cancer survivor. Her life is about to be turned upside down by a sexy gym owner Grant. Their attraction doesn’t come without concerns but can they beat the odds again and find true love?

I really liked Jacqui! Her attitude, her determination. We’ve all known someone affected with cancer and it’s so heartbreaking. Yes, romance stories involving survivors I find very uplifting. She also has a divorcee under her belt. She’s also middle aged. All these details really make a great character to cheer for. Grant is a little too good to be true. He’s instantly attracted and falls too quickly for her. The romance is just way too fast which really hurts their chemistry. This book is good but it needed a second story line to keep the pace going. The ending is super sweet and made me smile!

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REVIEW: Slow Pitch by Amy Lane

6/23/2020

Title: Slow Pitch

Author: Amy Lane

Genre: Romance, Contemporary, Gay,

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 4 stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy

Tenner’s world revolves around his daughter and his annoying ex. When he joins a softball league, a man on the opposite team seems determined to rile him up. Ross even wants to take it a step further and it may heal Tenner’s battered heart.

I loved the progress on this book. Tenner and Ross when from enemies to friends to lovers. If only life was that easy. He also has his ex-wife and his beautiful daughter. This was a really sweet story with a limited amount of angst. I really liked both Tenner and Ross’s personality. The ending was simple but satisfying.

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REVIEW: Outcast by Denise Jaden

6/22/2020

Title: Outcast

Author:Denise Jaden

Genre:YA, Romance, Contemporary

TBR Reviewer: Christine

Rating: 4 stars - Highly Recommended Read

Is Kass crazy? Is the mental illness her family tree finally catching up? When her half-sister shows up, talking about their missing mom she follows and drags Eli with her. Together they find themselves in a twisted place that they may not make it out of…

This was a great story! I really liked Kass. She’s had a rough life. Abandoned by her mother, her sister dies, her father was slowly degrading from mental illness. When her half-sister shows up, things get really interesting. She knows something about their mom and then her father goes missing. She brings the cute Eli along and together they have to figure out the mystery. Their romance blooming was sweet then the story twist was revealed and things get a bit terrifying. I really enjoyed that because I didn’t see it coming! The ending does leave a lot of unanswered questions but this was a series so I’m excited to read more. It’s also a bit jumpy with the back and forth. This was my first time reading Denise Jaden and I can’t wait to read more about Kass!

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REVIEW: Magically Delicious by Jaylee Austin

BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY: Magically Delicious by Jaylee Austin

SNEAK PEEK

GIVEAWAY

REVIEW: Zapata by Harper McDavid

REVIEW: Prey for Love by Dirk Greyson

GIVEAWAY: A Matter of Manners by Terry Graham

Giveaway

Winners:
$20 gift card: Tammy
$10 gift card: Deborah
Prize list book: Dale and Gabrielly

REVIEW: The Renascent World by Carryn W. Kerr

REVIEW: Broken Rivalry by Christine Rees

REVIEW: To Love a Cougar by Laura M Baird

REVIEW: Slow Pitch by Amy Lane

REVIEW: Outcast by Denise Jaden

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