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.

Book 3 Wrench Kings

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Pounded by the Pommel Horse by Sabrina Cross

3 Stars

Elena loves being on top.

When the elite gymnast is challenged to defeat her gym rival on the pommel horse, she’s up for the task. But is she up for the ride when the pommel horse shapeshifts into a man?

A very, very, naked man?

For an inanimate object erotica book this one wasn’t bad at all. Had a good plot and an interesting inanimate object. Love the writing style Sabrina Cross has and makes it worth reading.

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All I Wank for Christmas by Tori Ross

4 Stars

Holly assumed she would be working as an accountant until she’s let go. Needing funds to support her mom and sister she takes a job at the local rub and tug massage parlor. While working there she meets Nicholas. He has a lot of stress and thinks it is a massage parlor but is happy with what he gets. After he’s left, he can’t get Holly out of his head, so he picks her up and asks her for a favor. Can she please help him deliver all the presents for Christmas. When she agrees they are in for a shenanigan filled Christmas eve but will they find their forever?

This book was super funny, spicy, and everything nice. If you are looking for Christmas erotica with a story, give this one a chance. Would love to see more with these two and more in this world.

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Santa Tried by Indie Sparks

3 Stars

Nick lived a very fun life until his dad retired and he had to take over as Santa. He takes this job very seriously and even with his past Daddy Dom days things are running smoothly at the north pole. The one person he can’t get on the straight and narrow is Calista. She is an elf that needs a firm hand to keep her in line.

Short and spicy holiday read. No plot or world building but for 27 pages it was a good read.

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Cracked Foundation by Bex Dawn

3 Stars

Shiloh is trying to get past her divorce, but she keeps being stood up on her dates. A bartender takes pity on her and offers her a new job and a new start. She is hesitant but she takes the leap only to find out her new boss is HOT but also grumpy. There is an instant attraction but will they fall?

This was a super short and smutty book. Logan was all in with Shiloh including all of her fantasies. It’s more sex than plot but worth checking out. It would be interesting to see more with these two and have more stories with the brothers.

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Doubling Down by Ophelia Bell

2 Stars

My BFF ghosted me and that led to me having the craziest summer ever but them life interferes. Now, years later I am home, and I run into them again. They still blow my mind, but can we make it work?

Wanted more backstory. It was all about sex and no plot. It didn’t make sense why FMC left as her family seemed fine with her relationship. She comes back to visit and it’s all sunshine and daisies with her men. It just didn’t flow for me.

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One to Watch by Macy Butler

 

2.5 Star

Sally is just a regular staid librarian until she walks in on an intimate encounter in the stacks. When she goes home her husband in for a radical shift in his wife.

This was a quick read

This was a quick read with not much to it. It felt like straight erotica not a romance. It is a short story that leads into 2 full length books so maybe it will get better.

Book 1 Happier ever After

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Coven’s Captive by Ophelia Bell

 

2 Star

Khell was just working his job when he was kidnapped. He is told he will be let go once the coven gets what they need but he doesn’t know if he wants to help them. They don’t care as they will do what they want, and he just needs to deal. Will he get what he wants?

This is straight up erotica. Normally Bell’s books have additional plot with her sex, but this wasn’t the case with this book. Khell is kidnapped and used for sex and that’s it. If that is what you’re looking for it has Bell’s style and writing which is good. There’s just nothing else to it.

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What Lies within Dark Secrets – L.A. Miller – 1*

What Lies within Dark Secrets – L.A. Miller – 1*

The author had an interesting plot but didn't convey it well. She jumped between characters and retold the story from each person. I don't need to be told the same story over and over.

One of the minor details that bothered me was about Riley's tattoo. She explains to Christian how and when she got it and she was a minor but the tattoo guy knew what it meant to her and disregarded the LAW and gave it to her anyways. No tattoo that wanted to stay in business would ever do this.

Overall she could have edited out about half the book still conveyed what she needed to and had a much better story. I looked at the next two books in the series. Book two has the same description as book one and book three has turned the series into a supernatural story. I have no problem with the supernatural but you cannot just throw it in the mix particularly as the third book in a series.

Maid for the Rock Star – Demelza Carlton – 1*

The main guy was the biggest piece of scum ever. He was all about using inappropriate terms for her body from the very moment he met her. He was demanding and when Audra didn't cave and a new maid came into the picture he slept with her and thought Audra sent the new maid as a gift. I loved Audra until she slept with him. She was reaching for her dreams and doing what she could to help (sort of enable) her family.