Review: The Copycat - Erin Lee and Lorah Jaiyn - May 2020 Once upon a time, there were two friends though depending on whose side you are on, they were either like sisters or hanger-on turned stalker. This book is set about 20-30 years later from their friendship when they were kids. We have Sylvia and Regina. Regina is trying to live her life but everywhere she looks there is Sylvia - somehow Sylvia has over the years managed to drive away friendships, boyfriends and now Regina has even resorted to hiring bodyguards, but Sylvia is determined not to let anyone stand in the way of her happiness and of course her closeness to Regina even if that means resorting to murderous methods. We learn that the pact started when they were both involved in the murder of Joe and now that Sylvia's daughter has done a DNA test it has triggered Sylvia as we can get the hint in the book that Sylvia isn't exactly stable LOL :P. I am on a mission for 2024 to read books that have been sitting on my ...

Secretly Talya Blaine (Transformation Series, #2) Publication date: February 28th 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Unquenchable chemistry. The rare gift of a second chance. Choices that could destroy it all. Quinn and Jonathan’s erotic journey continues as sizzling tension tests their “friends for now” pact. After a desperate call interrupts a failed platonic dinner—and a water main break renders Quinn homeless—she’s left with little choice: Take Jonathan up on his just-friends-no-benefits offer to share his apartment. But getting closer? A romantic relationship? Not an option. Even after that one impulsive and magical but heartbreaking kiss. Damn, that kiss. It tells Jonathan all he needs to know about Quinn’s feelings and only deepens his desire to build a life with her. Until her defensive walls throw him back into reality. The reality in which his sweet gig as Spice of Life’s travel show host is on the line. The reality in which he can’t fully accept Quinn’s ...

Lipstick Diaries: Chemical Reaction Tiye Publication date: February 17th 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance LIPSTICK DIARIES…WHERE KISS AND TELL ARE REQUIRED. FOUR SINGLE VIBRANT WOMEN. ONE PACT. FOUR SENSUAL LOVE STORIES. Chemical Reaction: Second Chance Romance Five years ago, Simone Austin walked away from Chris Alexander, the possible love of her life. Their mad chemistry still haunts her, and no other man has been able to live up to the man she left behind. Tired of being single, Simone, two of her cousins, and her best friend make a pact. They vow to be sexually fierce, completely open, and purposeful in getting what they each want from men. Even second chances. After a thirst-trapping pic of Simone is posted on IG, she receives plenty of male attention, including a private message from Chris. Simone can feel the heat through his words and decides to reconnect. Soon old insecurities seep in, and Simone questions if she’s too afraid to get burned again to take...

Review: Lies Like Wildfire - Jennifer Lynn Alvarez - September 2021 There was something about this book that I could swear I have read but I knew I hadn't and then as I thought about it, it could be because I have read a few stories with the similar theme of wildfire, arson, and secrets. In Lies Like Wildfire, we have our group of friends known as the Monsters as when they were children - they all played the role of the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. This made me smile as back in 2019, I did plays with the school visits when I worked in the library and this was one of the plays, we used with the school children. The other thing I loved about this book is the events that happen on July 7th which is my birthday. The day starts like any other with Luke, Hannah, Drummer, Violet, and Mo down at the Gap swimming and hanging out until Luke wants to smoke some weed. Hannah knows how easy it is to start a fire and gets angry at Luke and whacks it out of his hand....