Monday, October 6, 2025

Angels in the Dark by Shannon Elliott



2 Stars

My guardian angels are dead set on making me whole again.

When I'm taken by him, the criminal in charge of Mathieson Enterprises, my illusion of safety shatters. He has a Midas touch that is more destructive than it is beautiful. Now, I'm broken beyond repair.

But they’re there to pull me back every time I retreat into myself.

Jay — my best friend — who hasn’t left my side in years.

Griffin — an undercover cop — who loves me before he knows my name.

Sage — a mothering doctor — who stitches me back together.

Cy and Ember — the detached mercenaries — who take me in despite themselves.

To them, my survival is a threat. This is a dangerous game they're playing. Trying to keep me safe is playing with fire.

Sometimes the only way to find your way in the dark is to light a match.

 

It is an interesting concept just poorly implemented. You have a woman who's been trafficked, abused in the worst ways possible and is finally rescued. Good so far but then she willingly has sex with her rescuer who she doesn't know is a good guy. I just have a hard time believing someone going through what she did would be ok the next day having sex. Beyond that there is way too many POV which makes it hard to follow. The book ends on a cliffhanger, and it doesn't make sense to end where it does. Very disappointed.

Book 1 Descent Into Darkness

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Love Me Today by AL Jackson



2 Stars

A jaded single dad. A woman returning to her small-town roots. Neither was prepared for their paths to collide…

I should have known I was in trouble when I backed my old, beat-up truck into the shiny Range Rover.

The driver looked like a gorgeous fallen angel – one who’d been booted right out of paradise for being a giant prick.

Good thing I’ll never have to see him again.

Except when I show up for my new job to teach a little girl how to ride her horse, I find the same icy blue eyes glaring back at me.

Paisley Dae is completely reckless. She’s also the best trainer in this small town. And Evelyn gets the best.

Protecting the little girl is my one focus.

Only the sassy trainer in her cut-offs and cowgirl boots quickly gets under my skin. Distractions are dangerous, but she soon becomes everything I crave.

One reckless night of giving in, and Caleb and I spiral into a web of passion.

But when I begin to unravel the secrets hiding in this place, I find there is more riding on this job than I thought.

Caleb and Evelyn are worth any sacrifice – only Caleb has to decide what he will sacrifice for me…

I was so bored reading this book. I didn't like Caleb at all. he was a dick from beginning to tend. Paisley just came across as a pushover to me. Not liking any of the characters makes for a very long read. Jumping around on the timeline also didn't help. Overall, just a pass for me. 

Book 1 Time River

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Thursday, October 2, 2025

We are Destiny Alisha Williams



4 Stars

I’ve been in love with Ivy Sinclair since as long as I can remember. But she’s only ever seen me as her best friends little brother.

When she came out as an Alpha, she took off to Calling Wood to start her new life and found her pack, leaving me behind to pine after her.

When I came out as an Omega, my heart broke because the only Alpha I could ever want, was unavailable.

I’m 21 now and it’s time for me to go to Calling Wood and I plan on avoiding her as much as possible for my own sanity.

That’s harder said then done when my sister is so involved with both our lives.

To make matters worse, I catch a whiff of Ivy’s scent.

Unable to cope with all the pain my heart and soul feel, dark thoughts cross my mind, things I never thought I’d think about doing.

Just as I think of ending it all, a little blonde pixie of an Omega takes my hand and brings me home. Opening my life up to a whole new world of possibilities.

Will I get everything I ever hoped for? Or is it all just to good to be true?

 

I loved this one because of Spencer. He knew Ivy was his forever and she never saw it and created her own family. He struggles with what he wants his life to be versus what it is. His alphas suck major. I was so angry that all was forgiven without any real apology or begging. they knew about him and did nothing until Spencer nearly dies than it's all you're mine. Earn him. That's why I knocked it down a star. Loved the writing and will read more by her. 

Book 1 Calling Wood

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