A Heart of Ruby Flame

 

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By: Lina Ravenhill

Publication Date: June 30th, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥♥

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Book Summary:

A demon without a heart and the thief who stole it.

Evie

I sought excitement and adventure when I came to Catanis, the city that never sleeps. The annual masquerade provided many opportunities to steal valuable items from the rich and powerful.

But, evil people are searching for me and I must conceal my identity, otherwise I will end up in a cage.

An unusual piece of jewel caught my eye, but little did I know that I had targeted the wrong person. He is one of the most powerful people in Catanis, and rumor is that he has no soul.

No matter where I go, his light gray eyes follow me.

I don’t know if I can escape this time . . .

Bjorn

Years of nothing but death and destruction, and constant wars made me who I am. I don’t know when I stopped feeling anything except anger and cold indifference about everyone and everything.

I hate this city. I hate the crowds of courtesans, street performers, and city drunks who live like the war at their border has nothing to do with them.

Then she crossed my path and took what was mine.

She is a liar and a thief.

I will be damned if I ever fall for her tricks…

My Thoughts:

This is a wonderful slow-burn romance with plenty of intrigue. The world-building is fabulous and the characters are top-notch. I loved the elements of magic and the whole street fair vibe of the book. The main FMC Evie was always dressed in fancy colorful dresses. She was out for excitement and adventure. The MMC Bjorn is a broody, dark soul who is out to stop a war. When they meet while she steals his bracelet sparks fly. They are drawn together from that moment on. The book kept me interested until the end and I loved every minute of it.

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Favorite Things The Far Island by Sharon Mathers

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Twisted Games by Ana Huang

Obsession

 

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By: Jane Henry

Publication Date: July 26, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥

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Book Summary:

They call him the executioner.
Some say monster.
Dishonorably discharged from the military, he runs a highly secret, clandestine
operation, and has everything I need to find the justice I crave.
Power players at his disposal.
An insatiable hunger for justice.
A reckless disregard for the law.
I offer him my skills, but that's not what he wants...
He wants me.
And Cain Master always gets what he wants.

My Thoughts:

I loved the MFC Violet and the MMC Cain. Both were hard-edged and ready to take down their enemies. Violet's love of giant trucks, knives, and guns was fabulous. Pair that with Cain who also loves those things and is broody and commanding and you have sparks that fly. Those two were great together. 

I like the story but thought it had many holes in it. Things needed to be included for more context. Other than that it was a great night of reading.

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A Heart of Ruby Flame by Lina Ravenhill

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Twisted Games by Ana Huang

Shadowplay | The Devils in D.C.: Book 1

 

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By: Angel M. Shaw

Publication Date: July 16, 2024

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Book Summary:

Passion comes at a price.

The Prince:

Winter Vaughan is the light to my darkness, pulling me from the shadows. I should stay away from her—for her safety and mine. I vowed never to return to D.C., and yet here I am, fighting to outrun the demons planning to drag me back to hell. My focus should be on helping my son heal and mending the rift I’ve caused with my absence in his life. But Winter and I? We’re magnets—pulled by an irresistible force that grows stronger the longer we’re together. We’re destined to collide. I just hope we can survive the crash.

The Survivor:

Hunter Brigham is the definition of danger and a forbidden temptation I should avoid. Being with him could unravel everything I've fought so hard to overcome and put my entire future at risk. Yet, despite what’s at stake, I’m drawn to him. He's the temptation I can't resist, even as it threatens to consume me. But as our connection deepens, I'm forced to confront a raw truth: Our love may be the very thing that destroys us. Ghosts of our past and shady political alliances threaten to tear us apart. Will we let them win?

Shadowplay is a gripping tale of forbidden love and dangerous secrets—where the consequences of passion unfold in a world dictated by the rules of the wealthy and the covert forces that keep them in power. Can Hunter and Winter navigate the shadows of their desires, or will their story be written by sinister influences beyond their control?

Shadowplay is book 1 in The Devils in D.C. series and features a billionaire single dad who falls first in this opposites attract dark romance. Part thriller, part suspense (and 100% spicy romance), readers who are fans of H.D. Carlton, Skye Warren, Sylvia Day, and Meli Raine will love this story. Please note: This book is told in dual first-person POV and ends on a cliffhanger. A complete list of the CWs can be found on the author's website.

My Thoughts:

This was an excellent debut novel. I loved the storyline and all of the characters. Winter the MFC is a strong, resilient, and powerful woman. She has much to concur from her past but isn't letting it hold her back. She isn't letting her anxiety disorder hold her back. With the help of her precious dog Kitty, she is getting her life back. Then there is Hunter the MMC. He is running from his past and trying so hard to keep things from getting out of control. He must protect those he loves at all costs. The chemistry between Hunter and Winter is fabulous. I loved every minute of it until the end. The book leaves you on a massive cliffhanger. Something I'm not a fan of but what can I do? Wait until book two and hope it's pretty close.

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Obsession by Jane Henry

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

The Empress: A Promise of Rain | Tales from the Unmasqued World: Book 4

 

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By: Val Tobin

Publication Date: June 11, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥

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Book Summary:

Dhampir Dakota Lawson seems to have it all: beauty, intelligence, wealth, and a prince of a husband. But her past just won’t let her live happily ever after, and when it comes calling, she risks losing everything. Will her behavior forever destroy the love and trust she and Culain have built?

Meanwhile, Kelsey Davis and Philip Belanger struggle with their new life together and Kelsey’s crisis of faith. When her son’s actions risk an international incident, the trio’s very existence is threatened. Can they find a way to appease the mob and the fae without losing their lives?

Set in a familiar yet different Toronto, The Empress: A Promise of Rain is an intriguing and riveting glimpse into the lives of characters you’ll love to follow. Continuing the story begun in The Fool: New Beginnings and carried through two other sequels, The Empress: A Promise of Rain spans two worlds and follows star-crossed and fate-kissed characters on their continuing fool’s journey. Each story in the Tales from the Unmasqued World series takes inspiration from a different card in the tarot’s major arcana.

My Thoughts:

Although this is book 4 in the series it can be read as a stand-alone. I have yet to read the 3 previous books and followed along easily. This a wonderful fantasy romance with humans, fae, dhamphir, and other creatures. I loved the world-building and the many characters. The story carried you along with explanations about the past. I never felt like I was missing anything. For me, this was a diet spice romance but there was romance. The twists and turns keep you guessing throughout the plot. I loved every minute of it and look forward to the next installment.  

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Shadowplay by Angel M. Shaw

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Indescribable Love | Wylder Love: Book 2

 

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By: Samantha Chase

Publication Date: July 16, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥♥

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Book Summary:

He’s the pop superstar dubbed the friendliest celeb alive.
She’s the jaded publicist forced to represent him.
Working together should be impossible.
But the connection they find in each other is…completely indescribable.

Whenever his childhood became too much, Simon Bennett could always find comfort and escape in music. Like any kid, he’d thought about becoming a big star, but he’d never imagined the level of success he’d found. When documentary producers approach him for some behind-the-scenes footage for his fans, he isn’t prepared for the painful memories they unearth he’d rather keep quiet. But when you’re known as one of the sweetest guys in the business, no one takes you seriously when you try to push back.

Juliette Bellucci has a reputation for being a strong and confident publicist. Unfortunately, when you keep working with celebrity trainwrecks who make the wrong kind of headlines, that reputation doesn’t mean much. And with her latest fiasco still in the press, she’s this close to losing her career and everything she’s worked for. Enter Simon Bennett–the quintessential good guy and her chance at redemption. After all, how can working with the nicest guy in the world go wrong?

Nothing about them makes sense, and yet the closer they become, the more they realize they belong together. Keeping their relationship a secret was supposed to keep them out of trouble, but when Simon’s past threatens to destroy his present, everyone is quick to blame Juliette and her bad track record. When the glare of the spotlight disappears, will they realize the indescribable love they share is the foundation to the future they both want?

My Thoughts:

This was a fabulous book with a great storyline. I couldn't put it down once I started it. The characters are top-notch. The MFC Juliette is a prickly New Yorker who's afraid to let anyone in. Then bring in Mr. Sunshine the MMC Simon who sees the good in everything and is always happy. You know the chemistry that's going to happen! This was a super quick read and I enjoyed every minute of it.

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The Empress: A Promise of Rain by Val Tobin

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Dirty Diamond | F*** on the Diamond: Book 4

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By: Theresa Lambe

Publication Date: July 18, 2024

Rate: ♥♥♥♥♥

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Book Summary:

Dominic Sanchez was the best pitcher that the MLB had seen in ages! He was young, strong, confident, with an amazing arm; every team wanted him. However, it was the New Mexico Road Runners that got him after he got traded out of Miami, his hometown. Now, he was on his way to a state that had no ocean, no nightlife, and was out in the middle of nowhere. He thought for sure he would be bored all the time, something not good for a tender-age, hot shot. What he never expected to find was a woman who blew his mind at the first glance. A woman he had to have. A woman who was older, divorced, and with a kid.

Cassie Espinosa was older, wiser, single, and not in the mood for sports. In fact, she hated them. But her nine-year-old son, bless his heart, was in love with baseball, and his all-time favorite player was none other than Dominic Sanchez. He was cute, she’d give him that, but she couldn’t, wouldn’t dare risk falling in love with him. Not with her past and the hurt her ex-husband caused. But Dominic was resilient and kept pushing at her boundaries, crumpling them down one by one. Now, she was left wondering if she could survive the hurt once he left because they always left.

My Thoughts:

This was a super cute baseball romance. The MFC Cassie is an older single mother. She just wants to raise her 9-year-old son upright. Then along comes the MMC Dominic. He's the young, confident baseball star who isn't looking to settle down. You know where this is going! This was a super quick read and I loved every minute of it!

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The Empress: A Promise of Rain by Val Tobin

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Monstrous Urges | Venomous Gods: Book 5

 

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By: Jaggar Cole

Publication Date: July 11, 2024

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Book Summary:

I played games with the wrong stranger.

Tall, powerful, and lethally gorgeous, Drazen Krylov is the ruthless boogeyman the Bratva world fears.

He’s also the masked man from the app whom I unknowingly shared my darkest, most depraved urges with.

Now the fantasy has become a nightmare.

Drazen says I did terrible, unforgivable things.

He says I owe a debt, and I’ll pay the price by pretending to be his dead wife.

I look just like her.

The thing is, I might be her…

My past is an amnesia haze of blank memories.

My future is in his hands.

My name is Taylor Crown.

At least, so I’ve been told.

And I may have married a monster.

Now, I need to remember why.

My Thoughts:

This was crazy good. It was full of twists and turns and plenty of spicy hot scenes. Taylor the MFC and Drazen the MMC relationship was full of tension and many unanswered questions. They both have a lot going on in their lives. Drazen is out for revenge and Taylor can't remember the first 18 years of her life. Who knew that one quick text to a sex club site for some primal play would start such a radical chain of events? I loved every minute of it. 

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The Empress: A Promise of Rain by Val Tobin

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Corrupt by Penelope Douglas