TWISTED TRUST was full of suspense, secrets and surprising turns of events. I’m usually able to see where the plot twists are heading, but I was pleasantly surprised with more than one of the interesting twists in this story.
Dealing with past misunderstandings, feelings of betrayal, and present day threats to all three - Levi, Maeve and young Scott - made for a riveting mafia romance.
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.
By golly, I don’t think Louise Bay can write a book I don’t like. The characters she created in Ben and Tuesday are unique and perfect for one another. I loved all the references to the fictional romance movies and Tuesday’s true fan devotion, and Ben’s response. It’s a book that made me sigh and smile often.
I read this book after reading a few others in this series and the follow up series and I had an entirely different view of Mason until this book. It was fascinating how different he feels as a main character - more trustworthy, for example.
As with all the other books, this was entertaining and kept me up late while I had to see what would happen next.
I was in a real book slump before picking up BILLIONAIRE’S MARRIAGE DEAL. This is the first book in months I read right through without putting it down.
I liked the second chance Roman e, but the real attraction is the characters. They are memorable and I just had to see what happened to them.
I enjoyed the book for its strong and a little quirky Abigail. This story is about not taking peoples’ kindness, generosity and dedication for granted. Abigail and Rex were a like in many ways, but different in how they shielded their loved ones. I read the early copy I received almost from stop to finish because the conflicts between siblings themes were interesting as they played out.
As a brother’s best friend romance, I was hoping we’d see the logic in why a guy would love his friend’s sister, love his friend, but not what to be honest with both. This part of the story just didn’t sit well with me because they were all so close. Upon reflection, I think the conflicts between siblings were very valid, understandably avoided over time, and senseless like they usually are in real life, too.
This is the first book of Ana Huang’s I have read and I found it to be well written and have a lot of interesting story elements that broke the mold found in usual mafia type dark romances. I enjoyed the unique personality the Vuk had. His ability to have this unwavering loyalty and character on one hand, and have all the trappings of a brutal assassin on the other. Great plot twists, energy, and steam.
What makes PERFECT PRAISE so special for me is how many layers there are to the MMC, Locke. He is so different from how he seems and from how he wants people to see him. What had me hooked, though was the ways he showed us himself through his devotion to those he loved.
At first I wasn’t sure I could like Rhy or Dylan. They were both characters written atypically for a romance. In WILDEST DREAMS, the fairly typical “two damaged people” scenario plays out, but initially in a way we don’t have much sympathy for either of these two.
So the path to convincing us they were going to be worthy of our time reading their story was a bumpy one, and that’s what eventually sets the book apart from so many others. It’s a book where both main characters have to do the work to be rewarded with a happily ever after.
I can honestly say there is never a dull moment in PRESIDENTIAL BARGAIN. The entire backdrop of a presidential campaign is done very well. What I really liked is the personalities of Georgie and Jameson, however. The chemistry is unleashed early and often. Georgie remains smart and true to her convictions. Jameson remains principled and firm in his political beliefs as well as in his personal ones - until he finds Georgie too hard to resist.
WILD SIDE gets high marks on the slow burn romance as Rhys and Tabitha sort out a really complicated relationship involving her sister, nephew, his role in their lives, her life, and his secrets.
It’s got some refreshing elements I won’t spoil but make a good story outside of the romance, too. I would give it 5 stars, but the steamy parts were a little long.
I read a lot of romances like HIS PROMISE and this one is vastly underrated. The suspense is done well, the romance heats up quickly, the characters are rounded out well, and the support characters are memorable.
THE WEDDING WRECKER gets high marks for original meet-cute, and the original angle of a wedding wrecker as a profession. Despite his role, James is such a likeable character, but Emma has the funny thoughts you love to read. She sometimes goes for the cheap laugh, but I’m okay with that.
As an advance reader I try to think about what is worth recommending about a book and what fell flat so the next person can decide if it is for them. It is a lighthearted rom-com with a little drama, some pining, a girl that is bit impulsive, and a little bit of a slow down at the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
DEVIL IN A SUIT is unputdownable. It is a good Pretty Woman style romance with plenty of action, intrigue, and even some jealousy. Lara is an unexpectedly strong female character and Ivan as infuriatingly arrogant as he is smitten and passionate.
If you like it when the main characters start out hating one another, you’ll love KEEP ME. It is deeper than the summary suggests, and I enjoyed the evolution of Killian and Sylvie’s volatile relationship. There is a full continuum of passion from abject hate to all consuming love.
THE BOSS is full of mafia action, revenge, and cavorting around in luxury through Greece. It’s an age gap romance with them reuniting when she’s all grown up. The story has spicy romance and suspenseful twist, some of which I predicted and others that were surprising. It kept me entertained.
I really enjoyed UNBREAKABLE because it was original in many ways. From the first scene, we are a little rattled by what is happening to Penny. We meet Lucas and are frankly, not impressed, so as the story unfolds we are kept a little off balance as Penny and Lucas try to keep one step ahead of an avalanche of PR disasters.
If you like spice, head scratching twists, misunderstandings to love romances, you will enjoy this book. As a recipient of an early copy of this book I can recommend it to romance readers.
There are dozens of twists and clever coincidences in BORROWED BRIDE that make this a good story. The “meet cute” if you can call it that is more original than most. The interwoven plot elements and character relationships kept things very interesting.
It’s high on the spicy side, if that’s what you are looking for, too.
While HEARTLESS SINNER has many typical elements of a Cinderella-style arranged marriage mafia romance, it is done very well. Micah is the ultimate in tough mafia boss/protective and smitten husband. Scarlett has all the downtrodden, damaged, dysfunctional family and toxic ex that makes a good mafia fake marriage deliver.
