Spicy Little Curses by J.T. Geissinger

4 Stars

A reporter’s disbelief in the supernatural is tested when she uncovers a tattoo artist’s sinister family secrets in an enthralling short story by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger.

Petra is skeptical when it comes to the French Quarter’s creepy urban legends. Until she meets Dax Rousseau, the proprietor of the House of Ink and Blood. The eldritch markings on his flesh tell more than the tale of a doomed bloodline. They come slitheringly alive. And the nearer Petra gets to the maddeningly sexy Dax, the closer she is to being the next victim of his ancient family curse.

I really enjoyed this one. The narrators did an amazing job bringing the story to life. I enjoyed the curse story line. I liked how it all played out between Petra and Dax. The twist towards the end was different and not what I expected.

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Accidental Runaway Groom by Carrie Ann Ryan

3 Stars

I picked up a groom on the side of the road on the way to a wedding.

One problem: I wasn’t the bride.

And he didn’t mean to run away.

Sometimes things happen for a reason and six months later, I’m back in Clover Lake and Sharp McBride is single, not-so-heartbroken, and my new best friend.

Only neither one of us wants to be just friends.

I don’t know where his heart belongs, and I don’t want to be the person to break what’s left. Yet I’m only in town for a short time and I’m not sure I’m made for small time life.

And if we’re not careful, this time I might have to be the one who runs away.

You do need to read the first book in the Clover Lake series to get what is going on in this book. I enjoyed reading how MMC and FMC get their HEA. I did want more info on the bride who didn’t want to get married. It was a pretty quick read.

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Spring Fling: A Right Person, Wrong Time Collection

Part of the Forever More Collection Series

Spring Fling: A Right Person, Wrong Time Collection

Sometimes you find the perfect person.

But it’s not the right time.

They second chances don’t come often, but in these three romances, they finally get a chance.

Includes:

The Forever Rule: A Cage Family Romance

From Our First: A Promise Me Romance

Bittersweet Promises: A Montgomery Ink Legacy Romance

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Falling by Christina Lauren

3.5 Stars

One darkly seductive immortal’s powers of persuasion have worked flawlessly for nine centuries—until he meets the one woman who can resist him—in a wickedly hot short story by New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren.

Cat should be afraid of Brigan—the devastatingly gorgeous stranger at a Halloween party whose very presence makes everyone else fall at his feet. But while his supernatural allure drives others to mindless obsession, Cat somehow keeps her wits…even as she surrenders to temptation. When this cursed being realizes she alone can see his true nature, one night of searing passion could break a centuries-old spell—or doom them both.

This was my least liked book in this series. Best parts was it was a really quick read. It was an interesting take on supernaturals. However, the fact she hooked up while still technically dating. Yes her boyfriend had abandoned her and was a major dick but still in a relationship. Also unlike other books in the series I felt like there was no connection between Cat and Brigan. It was all heat and no substance.

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Space Vampire by Ruby Dixon

4 Stars

In a universe full of heartless aliens, an abandoned human and a vampire clone discover an unexpected connection in this delightfully bite-size short story by New York Times bestselling author Ruby Dixon.

Dana, the overlooked human pet of an alien scientist, and Vlad, a genetically engineered vampire with a taste for more than just blood, find themselves unexpectedly alone on a deserted space station. As they plot their escape, they’ll have to navigate cramped quarters, steamy encounters, and the growing realization that they might be each other’s perfect match. But with their captors in hot pursuit, will their budding romance survive the vast emptiness of space?

This was an interesting take on vampires and humans in space. I enjoyed listening to it. I liked Vlad and Dana and how they come together. The enemy of my enemy is my friend definitely plays a huge roll in this book. I would love to read more in this world.

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Slaying the Player by Alexia Chase

3 Stars

What happens when a billionaire player with a 3-orgasm rule moves in next door to a single mother? An over-protective mom who will do anything to guard her little girl and her heart.

Between a jerk of a baby daddy sperm donor and her stepmother, Kat Graham has more evil in her past than a fairytale princess. She’s swamped with raising her daughter, working two jobs, and staying one step ahead of the evil forces trying to drag her under.

Jax Logan is the one that leaves. His past taught him that getting hurt isn’t an option. And women with babies who live next door? That’s a hard ‘No.’ Besides, he’s too busy starting his business – The Ultimate Boyfriend Company to contemplate dating.

But can Jax fight his instinct to keep Kat and Lainey safe?

Is he a player or the ultimate fantasy boyfriend?

This one was a fine to read if you like a miscommunication trope. I liked both characters and I can understand both of their motives and how the miscommunication happened. There wasn’t anything super

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Savage Promises by Deborah Garland

2.5 Stars

She’s the wrong bride, but he’ll make her the perfect wife.

She was my secret obsession.

My best friend’s younger sister.

But with our families at each other’s throats,

I turned my back on the only woman I ever cared about.

And I regretted the loss of her fiery spirit

every day of my life.

I learned to live with the pain and emptiness,

vowing never to fall in love or marry another.

But Lennox didn’t disappear.

She was right there.

Gorgeous. Successful. Ice cold.

So close. But out of my reach.

Years later our world is very different.

With so many enemies, Irish blood must stay pure.

Putting chains on my wrists,

to marry my worst enemy’s daughter.

But not Lennox.

Her sister.

Now Lennox hates me all over again.

But underneath, I see profound sadness.

The hidden desire for me that she never let go of.

And I’ll drag hell to my doorstep to marry the woman I want.

Lennox was always mine.

I will not let her slip through my fingers again.

Considering I am not a fan of mafia books in general this one wasn’t bad. I didn’t like it and won’t read another in the series. What I loved was the pining between them. They very much wanted to be together but because of the nature of the families they couldn’t. She had to help him with planning a wedding to her sister. You could see how much this hurt her and there was a lot of emotions there. That was about all I liked. The entire family knew who he wanted to be with instead tried to marry him off to the minor sister. That is a whole other issue. Add in the cheating. Yes it was between the main characters but he was engaged when they got together and that is a hard pass to me.

Book 2 Quinlan Empire

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