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Review: Kill Count - Book #4 Detective Marcy Kendrick Thriller Series - Theo Baxter - June 2024 I was in the mood for a thriller after finding a few books I tried were DNFS. I find when this happens it means that I need something gritty to sink my teeth into and what better than a thriller featuring an assassin? Kill Count by Theo Baxter is the fourth book in the series, but it was written in a way where you can like I did read this as a standalone and still understand the series as this book does feature past characters e.g Marcy's ex who has been threatening her and we can see that he lost his job on the squad and he blames Marcy for it. I have to admit parts of this book were frustrating especially the pairing up with the vice detective Veronica as she has been on the case of the Cartel for the past decade and hasn't gotten close to catching them when she gets close her informants are killed. There weren't things adding up with the case where Veronica was concerned and...

Review: His In The Dark - Willow Winters - January 2025 Dark, seductive, and laced with mythology, His In The Dark by Willow Winters is an enthralling retelling of the classic Hades and Persephone tale. However, while the book offers a passionate and intriguing romance, I found myself struggling with the over-saturation of this particular myth in the dark romance genre. The story follows a woman born into power, but her strength is waning. She has always known two truths: magic is real, and the Gods show no mercy to women like her. Despite the myths and warnings that have surrounded her life, she has never truly feared them—until the night he arrives. Cloaked in darkness and exuding an aura of danger, he pulls her into a world she never expected, making her a captive in the Underworld. Though her logical mind screams terror, a deeper, more primal part of her is drawn to him. He is sin incarnate, and she can’t resist him. That said, while the writing is undeniably alluring, the predic...

Review: A Deal For a Kiss - Willow Winters - November 2024 Willow Winters delivers a hauntingly beautiful and deeply evocative love story in A Deal for a Kiss , blending dark romance with a sense of fated inevitability.  The story is steeped in darkness and passion, unfolding through the perspective of a possessive and determined hero who has waited lifetimes to reclaim what is his. The ethereal prose captures the magnetic pull between the protagonists, drawing readers into a love story that transcends time. The central character, mysterious and relentless in his pursuit, is driven by an undying connection to the heroine, who remains unaware of their shared past. His desire to claim her and bring her to the underworld fuels the novel’s intensity, making for a gripping, page-turning experience. The way she intertwines fate, memory, and devotion adds depth to the romance, making it more than just a love story—it becomes an obsession, a need that cannot be denied. The hero's unwaver...

Can’t Help Falling In Love Mariah Ankenman Publication date: February 13th 2025 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Growing up with three brothers, Charlie Jackson had to be tough. Some might call her the B word, but she simply defends those who need it. Unfortunately, not everyone sees her protection as defense. Like the judge who ordered her to take anger management classes after she messed up her jerk ex’s car. Not a problem, a few months pretending to listen to a bunch of people talk about accessing feelings should go down as smooth as the vodka her family makes at their distillery. Luc Woolf knows all about harboring anger at the world. Growing up with a father who liked the bottle more than his family, he suffered his fair share of rage. But he gave up that emotion long ago when he realized anger did nothing but make a person miserable. These days, he keeps a cool head and helps others process their emotions as a therapist. However, when he volunteers to moderate an an...

When Blair Beckett travels to Earth on a humanitarian mission, he’s drawn into a catastrophe and unable to stop the devastation; his world tilts as he comes across Emily Evers, fighting for her life. Emily falls hard for Blair’s charm, but when she comes upon a force that has her faith wavering, all her years of training and belief in herself come to a screeching halt leaving her questioning her path forward. As the danger to their clan escalates, Blair sets out alone to deal with the threat. Pre-order this steamy, forced proximity, paranormal romance from Bree Westland today! Title: Fated To Be His Author: Bree Westland Release Date: 02/25/2025 Genres: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Adventure Page Count: approx 350 pages Tropes: Cinnamon roll hero, forced proximity, touch her and die, protective hero, he falls first, found family, grief and healing, mental health rep, telepathic characters. Blurb Blair Beckett’s motto was simple. Family first. Protect the cla...

Review: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe - Book #1 Dream Harbour Series - Laurie Gilmore - August 2023 I had been so excited to read this series as it has been quite popular and also just screamed a cozy feel to it and OMG that's exactly what it was, this is the type of read that you can read without having to think too deeply about and was just a book version of a Hot Cocoa or in this case a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Jeanie was busy working in the city as a PA right until her boss had a heart attack. Jeanie realized that she had worked so hard and she had no friends, and if she died - nobody would come to find her until it was too late. This made her have an epiphany and headed to the small town where her Aunt Dorothy lived. Here in town, Aunt Dot owns The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and has decided to sell it to Jeanie while she goes off traveling. Strange things have been happening though with the cafe and when Jeanie talks to it at the town meeting, she is paired with the hot farmer aka Logan to do ...