Deathly Desires by R O’Leary

4 Stars

For months the wolf has watched his mate from afar. He's finally ready to make his move... that is, if a tiny witch doesn't derail his plans.

A wolf only gets one mate, and Bennett's monster chose the minute he laid eyes on Iris. The smiling ghoul is fierce and beautiful... and way out of his league. That's not going to stop him from getting the girl--assuming he can ever get his foot out of his mouth and actually ask her out.

His wolf is ready to seal the deal, but Bennett's past has other plans. He made a deal to save a life and it's time to pay up... it just never occurred to him that the price might include babysitting a preteen witch. How the hell is he supposed to keep a kid alive when he can't even stop a potted plant from dying?

Iris has had very little time for anything in her life but work. She certainly doesn't have the time to lust after a wolf... but for him, she might just be willing to make an exception. Tattooed and all kinds of sexy, the scarred wolf is exactly the kind of monster she needs in her life--and her bed.

When Bennett ends up on her doorstep saddled with a tiny witch, Iris has no choice but to offer her help. She might be a ghoul with teeth like a shark, but she's not a monster.

Besides, helping the wolf means keeping him close... very close. And with nowhere to hide, how long before they can't help but give in to the wolf's desire?

I loved the give and take between Iris and Bennett. I was curious how a Ghoul would work as the FMC but she was such a sweetheart and was amazing with the witchling Bennett was put in charge of. They work on figuring out more of the mystery that had been affecting all those they love and end up falling in love which was fun to watch. I loved the witchling and how Bennett was with her and hope she gets to stay with them as family because her backstory hurts my heart.

Book 4 Raven Falls Curse

Amazon 

Bound by Elise Faber

4 Stars

She’s innocent…

And I’m the one who’s going to corrupt her.

I’m a hockey player with a secret—one so big that it can get me kicked out of the league.

I’ve spent years trying to bury it and there’s only one person who’s found me out.

Claire.

Former intern. Current jack-of-all-trades for the Baltimore Breakers.

And the woman I want more than anything else.

More than hockey. More than breathing.

Even more than keeping that secret.

But she’s seen behind the veil…

And, rightfully, wants absolutely nothing to do with me.

Unfortunately for her, I’m going to keep her anyway.

I loved Claire and Jackson so much. It was such a good read, and the twist at the end hurt my heart, but I get it, but Smitty is my favorite. I loved the slow build up and the push and pull between them. They actually communicated really well and it was nice to see that in the book.

Book 9 Breaker Hockey

Amazon

Howling Devotion by R O’Leary

4 Stars

Desperate for a shot at claiming his mate, Beau will do anything to get the stubborn owl to give him a chance...even if he has to hijack her investigation.

Alice has always prided herself on being an asset to her shifter clan — that is, until she messed up so badly her Alpha won't even look her in the eye. Confidence shaken and desperate to redeem herself, she has no time for the handsome wolf dogging her steps--even if he is claiming to be her soulmate.

When a mysterious monster starts making trouble in Las Vegas, Alice leaps at the opportunity to prove she is more than just a scatterbrained librarian. A little time away to wallow in self-pity, hunt down a monster, and maybe get a nice tan is exactly what she needs... unless a certain wolf has other plans.

For months, Beau has chased his fiery mate. She's stubborn, smart, and... nothing like he expected. But from the second his wolf laid eyes on the stubborn owl shifter, he's known she was meant to be his. Frustrated but determined, Beau will do whatever it takes to win her over — even if he has to follow her across the country to do it.

A wolf only gets one mate and he'll be damned if he lets her get away.

Alice isn't sure how much longer she can resist his bad-boy charm... or if she even wants to. Enduring the wolf's fierce devotion might just be more than she bargained for.

Poor Beau having to chase his mate to find his happy. Such a fun read and sort of spoiler so be warned. I loved that Alice has to save Beau from the bad guy. Loved the build up with them and how it all comes together. We get more of the overarching story but our couple get their HEA.

Book 3 Raven Falls Curse

Amazon 

Promo Yve Vale

Naughty and Spice is OUT NOW!

Do you crave romance with a darker edge this holiday season?

Forget sugarplums and candy canes. 15 talented authors have crafted a collection of provocative tales that blend shadows with seasonal cheer.

These stories offer a more intense flavor of happily ever after for those who prefer their holiday treats spicy and full of darkness.

Start reading now! https://books2read.com/nas

Stuff your stockings with romances featuring a range of delicious tropes:

🥵 Powerful & Dangerous Men

🖤 $tabby FMCs to Damsels in Distress

🔥 Enemies to Lovers & F0rced Proximity

❤️ Grumpy/Sunshine, Office Romance & Age Gap

👀 Touch Her and ☠️

🪢 🐝D$M & Primal

😳 Revenge, K!dnapping, & Bu||y

Get ready to step into a world where the line between naughty and nice blurs.

Available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited!

#naughtyandspice #romanceanthology #holidayromance #holidayromanceanthology #darkromance #darkholidayromance #anthology #mafiaromance #billionaireromance #christmasromance #kindleromance #darkchristmasromance

Hit ‘em Hard by Kat Mizera

4 Stars

Hit 'em Hard is Book 3 in the Bang Brothers hockey series.

The Phantoms are back with a vengeance… and the City of Angels will never be the same.

JENSEN:

Chasing my pro hockey dreams in the City of Angels has been a relentless battle. Each season feels like starting over, and being miles away from my family only adds to the struggle. I don’t know what I would do without my online gaming friends. Especially @Empress.

I know nothing about her—not even her real name—but what I do know with certainty is that our chats are my lifeline. I wish she would let me in, but she guards her secrets even more closely than I do.

A chance encounter puts us in the same room together, and the attraction IRL is next level. But before I can make my play, she disappears. I'm desperate to find her again and my meddling, matchmaking mother shows up just in time to help. Can I convince her that I'll be there no matter what she's hiding? Or will we both get hit hard in this real-life game of love?

I loved so many people in this book. Jensen was such a sweetheart and was so sweet with Bailey and her fears. I loved that they slowly built their relationship from friends and gaming buddies to so much more. Mama Bang is amazing and love how she’s trying to help her boys. Sometimes with world sharing they don’t work so well but so far this series is amazing and I’ve loved all of them. Definitely can’t wait to see the rest of the brothers fall.

Book 3 Bang Brothers Hockey

Amazon 

Unbearable Temptation by R O’Leary

4 Stars

Buried under the weight of his role as Alpha, Nate will do anything to find his missing shifters, even if it means babysitting a sassy eyewitness who has an unhealthy obsession with pink--and sugar.

Everything in Rainy's life is finally going according to plan. Her bakery is flourishing, and there's nothing but blue skies and cupcakes ahead--until she witnesses a feathered half-man, half-monster being kidnapped from the alley behind her shop.

Thrust into a shadowy world of supernatural creatures and curses, all Rainy wants to do is hide in her bakery with a bowl of cake batter. She definitely does NOT want to spend her days drooling over the sexy shifter tasked with her protection... right?

Nate has a lot resting on his shoulders: the safety of his clan, a tiny daughter still learning to use her claws, and a council of bloodthirsty Alphas at his throat--not to mention the mountain of paperwork threatening to bury him alive. The last thing he needs is a feisty blonde forcing him to wear a pink apron and bake tarts. But as clan Alpha, her safety is his responsibility... at least that's what his bear tells him every time she looks in his direction.

The sugar-hating grouch is everything Rainy doesn't want. But there's something about Nate that drives her crazy in all the best ways. Can her heart resist the bear--or will the two of them embrace the temptation?

Loved loved Rainy. She was such a sweety and I loved her non swearing swear words. She was a sweety but she never let Nate get away with anything. He was also such a grump and I loved them together. He’s a dick and he gets his ass handed to him by her so many times and it’s well earned. It has a nice conclusion and yet we are still waiting on the overarching bad guy to make an appearance. So far it’s just little bits here and there which is so fun to read.

Book 2 Raven Falls Curse

Amazon 

Cover Reveal: Carrie Ann Ryan

LAST CHANCE SEDUCTION (A Montgomery Ink Legacy Novel) releases Sep 5th, 2025!

https://geni.us/LastChanceSedChoice

Lexington Montgomery has a few secrets and it's about time he shared them. Lex starts off the Montgomery Inc Construction saga within the series with a BANG. 

Don't miss out on this neighbors/former friends to lovers, contemporary romantic suspense that begins with tragedy and yet is all about healing, heat, and finally giving in.

LAST CHANCE SEDUCTION will be in eBook, audio, paperback, discreet paperback, and a special illustrated edition featured in the release book boxes from Carrie Ann's store!

https://geni.us/LastChanceSedChoice