The Only One by Daisy Jane

3 Stars

After leaving a sheltered life on a commune, Miller starts over. All alone.

He becomes a mechanic, works hard to build himself a home, and immerses himself in all the things he was previously denied. Books, movies, music--- even fruit snacks. The only thing he's yet to experience? A girlfriend.

She works the front desk, but Delane's goal is to become a mechanic.

After watching her adorable co-worker strike out with women, they make a deal. She'll help him with ladies, and he'll help her with cars.

It's a great plan, a solid deal, and everything is going great. What could possibly go wrong?

This was an interesting one. Haven't read one and two but still enjoyed. Delane is a take charge woman who knows what she wants and is willing to go for it. Miller is the sheltered one and his innocence was interesting to learn about. There is one twist I didn't see coming. If you read reviews, it will spoil it for you. Overall, the growth and changes in the relationship made the story. Will pick up 1 & 2 to read.

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Knot my Type by Evie Mitchell

3.5 Stars

He doesn’t do relationships.

She doesn’t do flings.

Everything they thought is about to unravel…

Frankie

When you say you're a sexologist, people imagine Marilyn Monroe. They don't expect a woman who uses a wheelchair. As the host of the All Access Podcast, I'm breaking barriers, crushing stigmas, and creating sexual connections that are fulfilling for my fans. I'm like cupid, but with pink hair and fewer diapers.

Only, I've hit a snag. A lovely listener wants some advice about accessible rope play and I'm drawing a big fat blank. Which leaves me with no option but to get out there and give it a go.

Which is how I meet Jay Wood—rigger, carpenter, and all-round hottie.

I'd be open to letting him wine and dine me—only Jay isn't my type. He's not a one-girl kind of guy. Monogamy isn't even in his vocab, and I'm not a woman who'll settle for being second choice.

But there's something about Jay has me tied up in knots.

And it's making me think, maybe I could compromise and accept a little Wood in my life. Even if it's only temporary.

Jay

Frankie's funny, intelligent, and ridiculously sexy. This should be a no-brainer. A little fun in the sheets, and a little romp with some ropes—simple.

Only the infuriating woman has commitment written all over her.

It'll be fine. I'll just ignore the chemistry bouncing between us.

Yep. Totally fine.

So... why does my heart feel frayed? And why is it I can't help but consider taking the ultimate leap of faith—tying myself to Frankie. Permanently.

The best scene in the book was when MMC finds out FMC can’t get into his bathroom because the door width is too narrow for her chair. She won’t ask for help and was planning on using the gas station down the road. He doesn’t think it was acceptable and started demoing his room for her. It was so freaking sweet. The issues with his ex was just meh but I enjoyed the reading of these two together.

Book 1 All Access

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Diamond in the Dark by Poppy Jacobson

3 Stars

I sold myself to three ruthless Irish gangsters, giving up my hard-won freedom to save my mafia family.

Rian is a cold mastermind who thrives on my tears, degrading me and praising me in equal measure.

Cormac is a sadist who revels in pushing me past my limits, until I can’t tell the difference between pain and pleasure.

Liam, the psychopath, craves my blood along with our bliss. His worship terrifies me as much as it reassures me.

Our dark bargain binds us together, but in my years away from the mafia, I’ve learned to be more than a fragile pawn. I’ve fought harder battles than these men could ever imagine, and I’ll continue to fight, even as they threaten everything I’ve built.

Giving into their violent devotion means giving up my freedom—and I was meant to be free.

I don’t usually read mafia books but Poppy Jacobson has converted me to reading them. I loved this book so much. I loved Ginevra and how no nonsense she was. Even though Rian, Cormac, and Liam were strong willed characters and they were gone over for Ginevra. Ginevra gives up her life to be with them and they work so well together. Definitely reading the rest of the books.

Book 1 Savage Jewels

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Mercy by Sara Cate

3 Stars

I don’t want to hurt him—I just want to punish him.

It’s bad enough being the only female owner of the Salacious Players’ Club, but I’m also the only one without a kink, or so I thought.

Imagine my surprise when the kink quiz suggests that I’m not so vanilla after all.

In fact, I’m a lot more like Emerson Grant than I thought.

Just one problem—I have no idea how to be a Domme.

That is, until the app matches me with someone willing to help me learn.

He’s too young for me.

Too stubborn. Too good looking.

And, oh yeah, my friend’s son.

Beau Grant is a brat. I’d hate that about him if I didn’t love punishing him so much.

Underneath all of that attitude is a man who is misunderstood, selfless, and in need of direction.

But if he wants mercy, he has to earn it.

There are a million reasons why I should stay away, but I’m tired of doing what everyone thinks I should do.

I finally know what I want, and I’m ready to take what’s mine.

 

If you like BDSM books this is a good read. I enjoyed the age gap with her being older. Beau's dad is a massive hypocritical asshole. I did love that Beau fought for Maggie and that he was willing to learn and change. Nice smutty book

Book 4 Salacious Player’s Club

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Tantalizing Kinds by Alisha Williams

2 Stars

Sadie has just had her heart broken by her ex-boyfriend and she wants revenge. She turns to Declan, Preston and Grayson and asks them to give her lessons through their club. They are willing but there are rules she will have to follow. They tempt her to want more along with school guidance counselor Colin but there are outside forces that are determined to keep them apart. Can they overcome the challenges?

I wanted to love this book as the tropes in the book are ones I adore but this book just frustrated me. Some of the guys were just dicks to FMC and she had no respect for herself and took what they handed her without any push back. It ends on a cliff which ticked me off. Plus the author spent more time telling me what was happening vs showing it happen. It made for a very long read. I am interested in the plot enough to check out book 2 but no guarantees on anything beyond that.

Book 1 Boys of Kingston Academy

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Hunted by Them by Jo Savages

 

2.5 Stars

Freya was chosen and betrayed by all those around her. She’s starting over but there are still people after her. When she finds Hunter and Wolf her fated mates will they be able to keep her safe?

I was enjoying this story until the twist at the end. It went from a story I understood to a book that I was incredibly frustrated with. Without spoiling the ending the plot twist came out of left field and turned the book entirely around. Then the book just kind of ends without any elaborations and it left too many questions unanswered. The writing was good, and I enjoyed it so I will pick up another book by this author and see if something else will hit better.

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The Assassin’s Promise by Merri Bright

 

3.5 Star

Roya has been flunked out of the Assassins Guild. She’s angry with how everything has played out and that her mentor has screwed him over. When she finds out why Thorn failed her she has to trust him but who else can she trust. People from all over the world are tracking her to get her and keep her. Roya doesn’t want to do anything but learn more ways to poison someone and maybe how to use some of her mysterious powers. Will she be able to ignore the pull she has for Thorn, the prince, warrior-scholar, and a pirate?

I still enjoyed this one but it was a bit longer than it needed to be. There was a lot of build up that I didn’t feel enhanced the story. I love when authors put more info in the books but this felt like too much details than needed. It dragged the pacing of the book down to have it. I liked the guys in her harem and they all brought different things to the relationship with her and I loved that. I also liked that she was a major kick ass and strong woman. Overall, it was still a good book and it added to the series.

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The King’s Omega by Merri Bright

 

4 Star

King Rigol has a prophecy to fulfill and he needs to find an omega. They haven’t been seen since a plague took them out. He thinks he’s found one but he has to accept Vali, who is dirty and smells horrible plus she has a cat that hates him. When he discovers the woman he thought was an omega was lying at it’s actually Vali will he be able to win her over. Will she be able to resist the Rigol’s inner circle all of whom have shown her nothing but what she needs?

I loved Vali and all of her men bar King Rigol. I felt all of her men made amends to her to her but I never felt he actually did anything to deserve her. This might be because of how he was to her cat. No one messes with the kittens. Besides that issue I loved how this book was written. It may not be the first review of omegaverse you’ve read of mine, but it was one of the first books in that genre that I read. It was different and made me fall down the rabbit hole of omegaverse. Definitely worth checking out this author and this series. It has all the feels and makes you want beat up some people for being horrible to Vali and make sure she has whatever makes her happy.

Book 1 Lost Lines

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Her Monstrous Valentine by Honor St Jean

 

4 Stars

Jessica just wanted a cup of tea to help get over her day instead she summoned a minotaur. The only way the minotaur will leave is if he brings her to release. The problems keep coming as him showing up triggers her family elf to come and save her. He makes sure the minotaur doesn’t hurt her but lets it play out to the pleasure of all of them. Every time Jessica makes tea she ends up with the minotaur. With family pressures will Jessica find her happy?

This is a short story and was awesome to read. It's a light and easy to read with lots of smexy scenes. Sometimes with short stories the pacing is off but with this book I didn’t feel that way. I got to end and said NOOOOO. I wanted more but that was because I liked the characters. The one big issue I have is I am left wondering about Jessica’s family. I want to know if the gods come down on them or not. Can't wait for another book by Honor St Jean.

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Prey by L.V. Lane

 

2 Star

Omegas are prized and they must be protected by their alphas. They're rare and if they're caught in the wild they can be taken and used however the alphas want.  Omegas have their place and they must not leave it.

This one just felt abusive and not BDSM. It was heavy on the sex and control with punishment. I just never felt there was a romance.

Book 1 Coveted Prey

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Forceful Negotiations by Eden Connor

 

2 Star

Former prosecutor Cam Calloway is at the sex club to impress his boss. He wins the bid for the lovely league. If he can't satisfy her his rivals get to step in.

There are too many competing storylines in this short book You get Cam/Teague, God Eros et.al, and the secondary characters. This led to another story The book just didn't gel for me.

Book 1 Carmine Club Chronicles

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Two Billionaires in Vegas by Nicole Casey

 

1.5 Star

Erin is supposed to be working on putting together her friend's wedding It's so boring she just wants to escape when she finds the dungeon. Owned by Ex-marines Jackson and Caleb, they see her and want her but are they ready for her?

I Love a good BDSM book. This was not a good BDSM book. The first sex scene the coerce her into doing things she wasn't comfortable with. This goes against BDSM beliefs I also didn't like the insta-relationship. There was no connection with them because of no character development. There are  better books out there to read so skip this one.

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Governor by Lesli Richardson

 

2 Star

Owen Taylor has been working towards the Governor’s office his entire adult life. No matter how powerful he is he kneels for one man Carter Wilson, his best friend, and Chief of Staff. He kneels for him because of Carter’s wife who is now his Lieutenant Governor. How did these three make it to the governor’s office?

This is an interesting harem story. I just thought it was way too long and meandering. I ended up skipping huge parts of the story because I was bored. I wasn’t even jumping to the next sex scene just looking to have the story move along.

Book 1 Governor Trilogy

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