Review: Centering Kaos - Harley Stone

Centering Kaos by Harley Stone
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Centering Kaos is a sweet read by Harley Stone. The book focuses on Prospect Kaos a former NHL player/ military man who is trying to figure out where he fits. Prospecting for the Dead Presidents MC, he feels like he might have finally found his missing piece when he is given the task of looking after Tina and her young son.

Tina is trying to escape from her abusive husband and finds herself  and her young son living with Kaos. As time goes by, the two get closer but must both overcome their own pasts to truly be together.

The interaction between all three characters was sweet, especially that of Kaos and Dylan who is a bit of a smartie-pants but totally knows what is going on with his mum and dad. I also like Kaos’s family, especially his sister who is a hoot and brings some much-added lightness to the quieter Kaos. The book is a really sweet, easy read and although it is part of the MC world, that isn’t what the main story is about, rather it is about family, finding strength in yourself and showing vulnerability. As always though from Ms. Stone, it was a great read with some great characters.

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Review: Crowned Crows of Thorne Point - Veronica Eden

Crowned Crows of Thorne Point by Veronica Eden
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Crowned Crows of Thorne Point is book one in the sizzling new Crowned Crows series by Veronica Eden. The story follows Rowan who has enrolled at Thorne Point University to be closer to her brother after tragedy has stuck them. Although she lives in her brother’s shadow, she knows that when he disappears something foul is at play and that’s where Wren and the rest of his Crow brothers come in. She is offered the chance to get answers, but she may have to sell part of her soul to get it and the Crow’s certainly collect on favours.

This story was dark, twisted and sexy. Wren and Rowan have a complex relationship. Rowan is vulnerable and scared but doesn’t let Wren walk all over her and gives Wren back as good as he gives her, with some delicious consequences. Wren on the other hand is battling his own demons with loss and his own family dynamics.

The story has a lot of twists and turns as the Crows and Rowan try and find out some truths, but who is going to be left standing at the end? As always, there is a huge cliff-hanger, and I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next in this series.

If you like your men broody, sexy and twisted and your females feisty, headstrong and determined, then this is the one for you! Great characters, a great storyline and a fantastic start to a new series!

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New Release: Centering Kaos - Harley Stone

Title: Centering Kaos

Series: Dead Presidents MC

Author: Harley Stone

Release: June 21, 2021

Genre: MC Romance

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58218677-centering-kaos

 

Blurb:

A determined mother, her wayward son, and their unexpected shot at happiness.

Army veteran and former hockey center, Darius “Kaos” Ariti was searching for a new challenge when he joined the Dead Presidents Motorcycle Club. While earning his member patch, he’s compelled to shelter an imperiled woman and her fierce little boy. Now, he's gained a temporary family but is in danger of losing his heart.

Tina Parker has put up with a lot of crap in the name of peace but refuses to be anyone’s victim. In fear for her safety and desperate to build a stable life for her son, Dylan, she pairs up with a captivating biker whose attentions remind her she’s a woman and encourage her to dream of a better future.

Lines will be crossed, promises broken, and Tina and Dylan’s survival will depend on trusting Kaos to be their center.

 

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In the Series (Kindle Unlimited):

Link’d Up

Wreaking Havoc

Trapping Wasp

Landing Eagle

Tap’d Out

Breaking Spade

Betting on Stock

Unleashing Hound

Taming Bull

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Author Bio:

Harley Stone writes mafia romance and funny-as-shit romantic fiction. When she's not writing, she's busy living out her real adventure in southwest Washington with her husband and their five boys.

 

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Review: Savage Prince - Alison Aimes

Savage Prince by Alison Aimes
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Savage Prince is book 2 in the Ruthless Warlords series by Alison Aimes and boy is it a scorching hot read. Alpha mafia royalty Maxheim Skolov is on the hunt for the person who kidnapped his twin siblings. Whilst on a mission he comes across Omega, Tess who is in a nightmare situation. Captured and forced to submit with her ‘special’ gift, she is making a lot of enemies and not everything is what it seems. Friends become enemies and both Max and Tess are thrown into the middle of it as they try to overcome their mating bonds, whilst trying to survive in a harsh and violent world.

Max was a really strong alpha and from the get-go, we see what he is willing to do for his family. Even with the introduction to Tess, he still has a plan to get his family back, although sometimes this is detrimental to him listening to what Tess wants and just steamrolling over her. Tess is a wonderful character who has been through so much. She is vulnerable but strong and even when truths come to light, she still keeps on fighting. Her attraction to Max may be instantaneous, but she isn’t going to let him dominate her…at least not too much!

This series reminds me a little bit of Lora Leigh’s Breed series and it is certainly as hot as them. Savage Prince kind of has everything that you would want in a book, actions, intrigue and red hot passion that leaves you wanting to mop your brow. The story was good and kept you wanting to turn the pages. I wouldn’t normally go for alien/mafia/omega-verse books, but this one was definitely good and made me want to continue reading the series.

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

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Review: Scars - Dana Isaly

Scars by Dana Isaly
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Scars by Dana Isaly is a read hot, page turner of a read! The story leads straight into the action as we meet Scarlet who is on the run from her family, who a few years ago tried to kill her. Enter ‘The Triad’, Sebastian, Elliot and Tristan, three unique, not necessarily good men who have Scarlet on their radar. The story blends together how the men are going to use Scarlet for their own games, if only she would let them.

Scarlet is an intriguing character from the get-go. She knows who she is, and she is going to fight to the death (literally) before her family find her again, she just needs to make sure that Seb, Elliot and Tristan know how powerful she is and how she won’t go without a fight.

The interplay between all three of these characters was great. Scarlet isn’t a wallflower, and she takes what she wants, sexually, violently and without apologies. I loved the interaction and snarkiness she has with each man as she gets under their skins and gets them to show their vulnerability to her. This book is full of rage, violence and a little  bit of insanity. It makes you want to turn the pages so that you can find out what’s going to happen and makes you build great connections with the characters, so that even though you know some of the stuff that they’re doing is wrong, you’re still rooting for them.

Overall, a really interesting read by a new author for me. Incidentally, it does leave you with a cliff-hanger and that made me a little bit upset as I just wanted to continue reading!

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Review: Bound - Samantha Wilde

Bound by Samantha Wilde
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Bound by Samantha Wilde is a fast action paced novel. The book was a fast-paced ride from the get go, centering on Lexi Ivanov an investigative journalist who is trying to find out the truth about her murdered family whilst getting caught up in secrets and life or death situations, especially when she steals something from an important company (aka the mafia) and they want it back, regardless of how they get it. Along the way, Lexi must seduce Nash Holmes to get something from him which will help her get the truth, but all it seems to do is open a can of worms that puts her in the Brotherhoods crosshairs and especially Nash's!

From the get-go, this book was charged with intrigue, action and sexy moments between Lexi and Nash. Both characters are a little hot headed, stubborn and have instant chemistry which comes off the pages!

 This is a dark, mafia read with some strong themes running through it, it has a lot of mystery and suspense, with a few questions left at the end. But this is a series and there are some other characters in the book who I’m hoping get their own books. Overall, a really good start to a new series.

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

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Review: Remington - Silvia Violet

Remington by Silvia Violet
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Remington is book one in The Theriot Family series by Silvia Violet and it is a little hottie. The story looks at the budding romance of Remington Theriot and Henri. Remington is in a jam one night and needs the assistance of Henri, who is working on the street to make ends meet. For Remington, it is instant attraction and he wants to repay Henri for his assistance by keeping him for a short amount of time, offering him protection and money he needs to start fresh. Remi is part of an old family in New Orleans and all of their deals aren’t always above board, this is where the action comes in as both Remi and Henri skate their attraction and Remi tries to keep Henri from the seedier side of his life…only complicating things further by doing so.

This M/M mafia romance was a quick read for me, and it had all of the feels. Remi’s position in the family is that of older brother, protector of his family and the one who is going to step up when his father steps down. His life is a precarious balancing act and Henri (in the best way possible), seems to upset that and makes Remi think about the future.

Henri’s story is heart-breaking, we see his vulnerability as well as him wanting his own ‘happily ever after’. I enjoyed the interplay between himself and Remi and from the get-go, they were just a sweet and sexy couple to read about. I also enjoyed the scenes where the characters were walking around New Orleans as it brought some great memories back for me and just made the story that little bit more enchanting.

Overall, this was a sweet read with a HEA and some steamy scenes.

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