Review: Merciless Saints - Michelle Heard

Merciless Saints by Michelle Heard
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Merciless Saints by Michelle Heard was one unstoppable book! The story focuses on Winter Hemsley and Damien Vetrov. The story is unique in the sense that we are dealing with two really strong characters who have both been through a lot in their short lives. They are both attending  Monarch Academy which is set up for students whose families are part of organised crime as a kind of neutral territory, where they can learn skills and once they graduate get a contracted out to either help others or to build their families empire. The fact that they are all enemies who have to work together is wonderful to read about as everyone skirts the line of trying not to kill one another.

In the centre of this we have Winter, who wants to protect her family whilst keeping her status as ‘Blood Princess’ strong. There isn’t anything she won’t do for her family and we see this when she takes on the stoic and sexy Damien Vetrov. Damien’s future is set, he knows what he wants to do, but a tragic set of circumstances has him having to protect Winter and everything her family stands for.

Winter and Damien as separate characters are strong but putting them together is pure magic and we see that through the instant chemistry between the two. Winter definitely makes Damien more human and vulnerable, whereas Damien makes Winter stronger. The push and pull between the two is a page-turner.

There is a lot of action and changing of dynamics in this book and the sexy scenes are definitely hot! This was a dark, suspenseful romance with some cracking characters! A must read!

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Review: Ronan - Cee Bowerman

Ronan by Cee Bowerman
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Ronan by Cee Bowerman is book 4 in the Connor Brothers construction series. It is an easy read about twin Ronan and his budding new relationship with Thea. Ronan is between women after the death of family members and is just plodding along in his daily life. When he is caught up in the middle of a prank, he goes on the rampage to find out who has put his picture on a poster which has made him part of an auction, only to come across Thea, the event planner who is behind it all. For Ronan, the attraction is instant but for Thea, she has a lot going on in her life, not only with her ex-husband, but also big life decisions which make falling for Ronan a little difficult.

This was another quick read for me. It was great seeing the rest of the Connor family again, their dynamic, banter and pure love for each other makes each book a page turner. Ronan and Thea’s relationship were sweet and actually not as complicated as you think it is going to be. Everyone kind of has a place in this book, but it works. Thea was a perfectly, imperfect woman and it was refreshing to read about her story and how she felt growing up as well as her relationship with everyone she meets. Ronan was simply perfect for her, giving her enough push and pull in the relationship and just overall, making their dynamic work.

If you like your romances, sassy, sexy and sweet, then this is a series for you!

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Release Blitz: Mercy - K.L. Savage

 

RELEASE BLITZ

Title: Mercy

Series: Ruthless Hellhounds MC #1

Author: K.L. Savage

Genre: Dark Romantic Suspense/Organized Crime

Release Date: May 5, 2021

BLURB

To understand me, you have to understand my pain.

You have to understand where it all started...

 

I see her differently now.

My friend, Michelle Douglas.

It’s the summer of 1994 where the love of the 80’s still holds on for dear life.

She’s wearing a black ACDC shirt that hangs over the shoulder and she is hanging out with a group of friends.

I don’t know what it is about her right now, but in this moment, everything has changed for me.

Everything about her calls out to me.

I think it always has. It always will.

Her love isn’t easy to get, but I’m determined to get it.

There’s one problem.

 

She’s promised to another.

An abusive man that doesn’t know he has the entire world right in front of him.

We fall in love realizing we have always been in love.

She’s going to leave him.

I have the rest of my life planned out. My future is Michelle.

I just need to survive the war.

I need to come back to her.

But when I do…

Nothing is the same. 

And everything has changed.

Life.

Love.

Shows no mercy.

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EXCERPT

“Okay.” Brandon slaps his hands together and rubs them villainously. “Let’s go get our palms read.”

“In there?” I point to the double-gallery house behind him. There isn’t a sign. There’s a blue neon light in the shape of a palm in the window, and in the middle it says, ‘Palm Readings.’ Nothing else. No business name or anything. If anything, the building gives me the creeps. It’s two blocks over from Bourbon Street, so it isn’t as busy. It’s dark; the only light illuminating the sidewalk is from the blue glow of the sign.

“Look, this place has got to be legit, right? I saw a flyer at the bar,” Brandon protests.

Michelle is grabbing my hand tight and hiding behind me, peeking out from around me. “It looks creepy,” she whispers, just as the wind blows, causing the wind chimes hanging above the doorway to tinkle mysteriously.

I narrow my eyes at the musical instruments creating gorgeous high-pitched tunes, but the closer I look at them and the more my eyes adjust to the night, I begin to notice something off about them. I take a step forward, the porch groaning as I step onto it.

“What are you doing?” Michelle hisses to keep her voice low so no one inside hears us.

Doubtful, since no one seems to be here.

“How have we lived in New Orleans all this time and not done this? I’m excited.” Brandon goes to knock, but I grab his wrist before he can.

“Because locals fucking know better. Either you dive into the real shit or you don’t. Tourists don’t care,” I explain.

I keep my arm stretched out to keep Michelle behind me. Something feels off. I look around noticing no one else around. The upbeat jazz music has faded in the distance, but the cheers of drunk people can still be heard.

The clonks of hooves tap against the road, which has me turning my head to see a horse and carriage. The loud wail of the chimes rings again, bringing my attention back to the odd shapes. Are those… my eyes widen when I finally see what I think they are.

“Oh my god, are those bones?” I reach up to touch them to see if maybe they feel real, but Michelle stops me.

“Don’t you dare. If they are bones, you could catch something…”

“They aren’t real. Come on.” Brandon runs his finger over what looks like a ribcage. “It’s supposed to be spooky. Gives it the ‘real feel.’”

“Your friend is right, mon cher.” An old woman’s Cajun accent has us all jumping and taking a step back.

When the hell did she open the door?

“‘Dem bones are from a cat. Don’t worry. It was already dead. Did not want to let it go to waste.” She rings the chimes by pulling the spine that sways in the middle and runs it across the ribs to create more music.

Honestly, now all I hear are sad meows.

 

 

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K.L. Savage decided they were tired of looking for the kind of books they wanted to read. They had an itch that needed to be scratched, and as every girl knows, nothing scratches better than an alpha.

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Review: The Offer - Becca Steele

The Offer by Becca Steele
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

The Offer by Becca Steele is book one in the London Player series. The book is a quick read novella which focuses on the characters, Jake and Victoria. Jake is a rugby player with a bit of a short temper and is getting a lot of flak for losing said temper on the field and Victoria is a recent divorcee trying to make it on her own in a society which can often be cruel and a mother who just won’t let up.

The two are pushed together to try and help each other’s reputation. I loved the fact that it wasn’t an instant fix relationship and that Victoria held her own against the often brooding and mixed messages of Jake. There are some funny moments in the book as well as some heartfelt, sexy scenes between the two, with some added banter in to make it a good solid read.

This is definitely different from other novels I have read by Ms. Steele. But if you want to wile away a few hours with a cute and sexy read, then this is the one for you.

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

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Review: Mafia King - Rachel Van Dyken

Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Mafia King is the new novella by Rachel Van Dyken in the 1001 Dark Nights anthology. For me this was a one-click purchase and I wasn’t disappointed. Mafia King tells the story of Tank and Kartini ‘Tiny’. Kartini is the oldest daughter of Sergio (who we’ve met in previous novels) and although one of the younger siblings, she feels like she doesn’t fit in with either adults or the children. That is until one night she has to make a decision which will change the course of her life.

Tank also has to start making decisions. Is he going to be part of the Family or the FBI? He has also sworn to protect Tiny, not a small feat, especially when her snarkiness and need for self-destruction seems to be everywhere he turns. He also can’t deny the attraction that he has for her, even though he continues to fight her wily ways.

Together both Tank and Tiny just make this story, they are so suited for one another. The book has enough actions, drama and passion to keep you turning the pages. The rest of the family are here too to add their opinion as well as letting us see what they are up too. The only downside to this novella is how short it is. I would have loved a longer book, but I feel that way about all of Ms. Van Dyken’s novels….there just aren’t enough pages.

Overall, this was a great edition to the Mafia Royals series, and I can’t wait to see whose up next.

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Review: Stealing Ronan - Isabel Lucero

Stealing Ronan by Isabel Lucero
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Stealing Ronan is a super sweet MM novel by Isabel Lucero. The story is about Lorenzo (Renzo) and his growing infatuation for his sister’s boyfriend, Ronan. Renzo is cocky, self-assured and overly confident. He hasn’t met a guy that he couldn’t get, that is until the preppy looking, quiet and gorgeous Ronan turns up and spins Renzo on his access.

The story follows the two men as their relationship develops (with the help of a snowstorm), whilst Renzo tries to fight the attraction that he has to Ronan as he doesn’t want to hurt his sister. This was a really sweet story with low angst, some sexy times and some sad moments, highlighting the importance of love, acceptance and support when ‘coming out.’

Renzo’s family, including his sister and friends were hilarious at points and supportive as Renzo comes to terms with how he feels about Ronan. This is in comparison to Ronan’s family who are flip side different! Both have a powerful impact to the reader; especially what Ronan’s mum says to him.

If you like your MM books sweet and sexy, then this one is going to hit the spot for you! A good, easy read!

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

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Review: Mercy - K.L. Savage

Mercy by K.L. Savage
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Mercy is the first book in the new Ruthless Hellhounds series by K.L. Savage and boy is it a heartbreaker. Having read the previous series, you would have been introduced to Mercy and Michelle who are Daphne’s parents. Well, this is their story and it’s going to give you all of the feels!

This book takes us into the past as we see the development of Mercy and Michelle’s relationship, going from friends to something more, which is full of hot and steamy passion. To make the story even more complex are the challenges that are thrown in the way for both of them which shows their strength as a couple and also as individuals. Alas, we know that this story is going to be a heartbreaker, so get your hankies ready as you’re going to need them!

There isn’t too much I can say without giving away the story. Just know that once you start reading, you’re going to binge read this beautifully written book.

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

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