Shadowed Obsession | Blood of the Sovereign: Book 2

 

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By: Harper Lynn

Publication Date: June 20, 2024

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Book Summary:

I try to ignore her. It’s impossible. Serving in the palace, Jaelyn and I crossed paths, sharing fleeting moments—brief glances, stolen smiles.

But not my secrets.

She clings to a moment of kindness I once showed her, a cursory gesture that seems to bind her to me. Now, she watches me, a silent shadow trailing my every move. They call it obsession.

I call it a distraction.

The Council’s oppressive grip tightens around Nelahs, and I vow to break free. I’ll never forget the day I discovered my true calling—to seize power at any cost.

Or the first time I saw fear in her eyes.

I am the prince driven by dark ambitions and relentless desires, projecting kindness to those around me, masking my true intentions. Jaelyn doesn’t know the depths of my cravings or the lengths I’ll go to achieve my goals.

The palace is nothing but power plays and hidden agendas, but one truth remains.

I will navigate it with ruthless precision.

Let Jaelyn think I’m hers like all the others.

The power will be mine.

Pick up "Shadowed Obsession," the prequel to the "Blood of the Sovereign" series, and step into a world where ambition blurs with obsession, and power is the ultimate prize.

My Thoughts:

After finishing Crown Burning I always wondered what happened with Jaelyn and the prince. Did they have a relationship? Was it all in Jaelyn's head? Or was there something deeper going on? Did you use her? So many questions. Well, now I know. I'm ready for the next book Passion's Rising coming July 25, 2024.

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The Empress: A Promise of Rain by Val Tobin

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

The First Stone | The First Collection: Book 2

 

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By: Teshelle Combs

Publication Date: January 24, 2023

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Book Summary:

Sanaa of Rote exists only to please her father, the King, by marrying the High Prince of an allied realm. And she will succeed. She must. If she can bear to swallow her hatred for the man to whom she must yield every fragment of her power.

From the world of The First Dryad by Teshelle Combs, enter the story of The First Stone.

Expect to devour this standalone enemy to lovers, high fantasy, high royal drama, and a dirty dancing masterpiece in one sitting.

My Thoughts:

Teshelle does it again with another wonderful story. Her books are always fun with fabulous characters and great world-building. The MFC Sanaa was fun, spunky, and had a let-me-out-of-my-cage vibe. She is a warrior all the way through. Then you meet tall, dark, and handsome Tae. The main MMC. He is a sexy, moody, takes care-of-his-family kind of guy. He is there to hold Sanaa up with whatever she needs. I loved it. 

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Currently Reading:

The Empress: A Promise of Rain by Val Tobin

Currently Listening to:

Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Now Your Mine | Legacy of Lies: Book 4

 

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By: Evelyn Austin

Publication Date: June 24,2024

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Book Summary:

***This is the conclusion to Lux & Roman's story!***

Rage.
Revenge.
And a campus king who will fall to his knees for me.

Roman Rush is a bomb that has gone off in my life. Since meeting him, my entire world has been thrown off its axis. Our toxic love is all-consuming, and his dark obsession threatens to destroy us both. But I can’t walk away. Not until I get the answers I deserve…

And right now, there’s only one thing I know for sure—there’s no light at the end of this twisted tunnel. Not for someone like me. And maybe that’s okay. When you’re in love with the devil, you start craving the darkness anyway…

My Thoughts:

This series was so good! Roman and Lux's story was just awesome. It was a fast-paced, emotionally charged, character-driven, spicy storyline worth losing sleep over. You hate Roman initially and come to love him by the end. He's the perfect unhinged boyfriend. I absolutely, loved that Lux takes charge and becomes the queen she's meant to be. She isn't taking any BS this time around. I was a little sorry that when Lux found out who Bree's killer was she didn't get to off him herself. A nice trip to the basement seemed fair to me. But you decide for yourself. 

I loved this whole series and highly recommend it. 

Now to wait for Wynn's story "Look What You Made Me Do"... She deserves it! We know another Sacred Son is about to learn a lesson.

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Currently Reading:

The First Stone by Teshelle Combs

Currently Listening to:

Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Chasing the Wild | Crimson Ridge: Book 2

 

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By: Elliott Rose

Publication Date: June 22,2024

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Book Summary:

What happens when you’re snowed in on a mountain ranch, with the one man you definitely should not be fantasizing about?

I’ve always done what was expected of me. Layla Birch, the good girl.

Forced to grow up too fast. To take care of everything myself. I had a plan.

Only, I didn’t count on him. Colton Wilder. The cowboy nearly twice my age.

He’s my dream man. One who takes care of me, gives me a job, and makes my pulse thud harder every time he comes near.

My ex-boyfriend’s father.

The nights are long and cold on top of this mountain. As the snow grows thicker and the tension builds between us, we’re both inching closer to a line we shouldn’t cross.

Each day, it grows harder to resist the man who looks at me with longing in his eyes.

It’s tempting to forget about being the good girl for once.

No one would find out. Would they?

My Thoughts:

I was not prepared for this to be so good! Colt and Layla are the cutest, spicy, age-gap couple. He's the rugged I don't deserve happiness cowboy and she's the woman with an old soul. She's sexy, down to earth, and ready to conquer life. 

Colt has a dirty mouth that will make you blush and wish you were living on that mountain with him. While Layla isn't shy in the least. She's willing to give as much as she takes. She's a cowgirl in her own right that will have you eating out of her hand and staying up all night with her. I loved every minute of this story and stayed up way past my bedtime to finish it. Only to wish I hadn't so it wouldn't end. But at least there's a book 2... Storms story.

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Currently Reading:

Now Your Mine by Evelyn Austin

Currently Listening to:

Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Primal | Heathens Hollow: Book 2

 

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By: Alta Hensley

Publication Date: June 21,2024

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Book Summary:

First I claimed her like a beast. Now I'll claim her as my bride.

When she dared to join the Hunt, what came next was more than just wild and savage. It was primal.

As I tore off her gown and mounted her right there on the ground, I was certain of one thing. She would be mine.

First, he made me his. Now he's going to share me.

As I screamed my surrender into the dirt and fallen leaves, I didn't even know his name. He didn't tell me he would come for me again. But instinct did.

And when he hunts me down this time, he won't be doing it alone.

My Thoughts:

This is my first book by Alta Hensley. I'm definitely going to be keeping an eye out for future books. The spice is top-notch between Fiona the MFC and Braken the MMC. I mean he's hunting her in the woods right off. It only gets better from there. Braken has some friends, Sorren and Merrick who like to share. I know I don't need to say more here! Grab it you won't be sorry...

I'm adding the first book Heathens to my TBR and will be waiting patiently for the next book...

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Currently Reading:

Chasing the Wild by Elliott Rose

Currently Listening to:

Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Midnight Whispers | Midnight Manor: Book 3

 

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By: P. Rayne

Publication Date: June 20,2024

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Book Summary:

I spend my nights slinging drinks at Black Magic or taking my clothes off at the local strip club. After my father passed, my stepmother gave me no other choice.

But when I break free of the chains binding me to my family estate, I find myself with nowhere to go. Until Nero Voss, the youngest of the billionaire Voss brothers, offers me a room at Midnight Manor. Now, I'm under his watchful gaze and enjoying it more than I should.

I shouldn't give in to temptation, he is my stepsister's ex-fiance, but I'm losing the battle.

Nero is keeping secrets, though.

What he doesn't know is that I'm keeping secrets, too.

My Thoughts:

A dark, and magical Cinderella retelling. This was so good. I devoured it in a day. Cinder, the MFC is a feisty, sexy, orphan with nowhere to go but up. Along comes Nero, the MMC he is sexy, rich, and a stalker. What more could you ask for? A secret society that runs in the basement of Midnight Manor maybe. Heck yes! Sign me up. I loved both character's stories and how they connected. Both are afraid and worried about getting hurt. They both drew me in until the end.

I also listened to the audio of this book. Jason Clarke & Callie Dalton did a fabulous job. Jason has a dark scratchy voice that sent chills up my spine. So good! I recommend either narrator.

This is a series but can be read on its own. Although I now want to read the first two books in the series. Highly recommend!

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Currently Reading:

Primal by Alta Hensley

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For the Fans by Nyla K

Sweet Somethings III | One Shot Steamy Stories

 

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By: Multiple Authors

Publication Date: June 7,2024

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Book Summary:

Where everybody knows everybody and the gossip is cheap, but secrets and superstitions run deep.

Where home cooking and sex have their own distinct flair; satisfying and often times nostalgic, but always fresh and piping hot.

Where what happens here, doesn't always stay here, for passions run high when emotions go low.

Join us on a sensual journey through twelve different small towns, conceived by twelve titillating authors, who together bring you the third installment of the oh-so-steamy Sweet Somethings anthology.

Sweet Somethings III is a sexy collection of short and quick one-chapter stories that are sure to bring you lots of spicy moments, passion, love, foreplay, and fun!

Let us captivate your mind through this small-town escape and set your body of fire with sexual tension therein.

As always, alcohol and toys are optional; steam and sexiness are definitely required!

My Thoughts:

This was a quick 157 pages of steamy, fun stories. I read this in one evening and loved every minute. If you run across a story that wasn't for you, don't worry it will be over in a flash. But I enjoyed each and every one. This was a great switch-up from days of reading a story to finding out what was going to happen. It was definitely a page-turner. Highly recommend!

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Currently Reading:

Midnight Whispers by P. Rayne

Currently Listening to:

For the Fans by Nyla K