I Wish I Would’ve Warned You by Whitney G

I started and finished this book the same day because it was that enthralling. This is a forbidden romance, angsty, hot and even poignant. I was able to predict some of what would happen, but the way it was written had me immersed in the story. I also had to smile at the phrase written on the business card Cole received late in the story.

From the oddness of their first meeting to the shadow of their second meeting, Cole and Emily did not get much of a chance to have what they deserved together. I read an advance of the book somewhat reluctantly at first. I don’t find the step-sibling trope that interesting because while it seems forbidden, these two were not related. What makes it good for this story, though, is the impact on others, so it’s another book I thoroughly enjoyed.

Dirty Boss by Lilian Monroe

I loved this story because Vaughan was a true diamond in the rough. A product of his unstable upbringing he would end up being the person that made Alba feel over and safe but still be battling his own insecurities.

If you love strong women way out of their comfort zone, you’ll love Alba. The entitled rich girl had the rug pulled out from under her when her parents cut her off from her life of privilege. Tossed into waitressing and cleaning offices to barely survive, she meets Vaughan, a man who has the means to give her the life she’s accustomed to.

I enjoyed reading an early copy of this book and found the romance to be a page turner.

Taken by the Bratva by Rebecca Gannon

Saying TAKEN BY THE BRATVA is steamy is an understatement. Be prepared for our main characters to be engaged in activities of this nature frequently and intensely. The story is pretty much driven by a possessive, obsessive man taking a willing captive.

I’m Not Your Wife by Alina Rain

I found I’M NOT YOUR WIFE to be engrossing from the very start. It’s full of suspense, betrayal, psychological abuse all wrapped around soul mate type of love. I was reading an advance copy of the book and found it to be refreshing and entertaining in a dark way.

Defending What’s Mine by Logan Chance

DEFENDING WHAT’S MINE is not my usual romance novel pick, but I was more than ready to try something new. I am familiar with the author, but bodyguard defender I only read occasionally. What drew me to try this advanced copy was the heiress being caught in an arranged marriage, but to a guy that gave her the creeps.

What I found myself enjoying was the attention to telling a story rich in detail of a private security bodyguard amid a few layers of suspense. Asher not only protected Charlotte but filled a role that allowed her to be herself.

There is romance, danger, suspense. creepy guys and tests of loyalty and I’d recommend the book.

The Beast of Brooklyn by Marie Rae

This is a really good story. The guy who will never fall in love falls first. Things get hot early on, but what kept my interest was the inevitable betrayal, the jealousy that drove normal people to do things they normally wouldn’t do, and how all the threads of the story came together do climactically in the end.

As an advance reader, I can say if you love the alpha boss, feisty employee romance, you’ll enjoy this.

Claimed by the Billionaire by Blaire Lennox

Short and descriptive, CLAIMED BY THE BILLIONAIRE kept my interest with a dark, possessive vibe and consuming instalove. There is not much time to delve deeply into building the personal relationship, but there is time for steamy, intense encounters that speak clearly for themselves.

I read an early copy of the book so you can have an idea about what you’d be reading. If you like to be immersed in a couple but don’t have much time to read, you’ll enjoy this book.