Review: A Court of Mist and Fury - Book #2 ACOTAR Series - Sarah J. Maas - May 2016 After having all of Sarah J. Maas's books on my bookshelf and friends recommending them a bonus was that near the end of 2023, I started to get back into reading fantasy novels after quite a few years away from them. I made it my goal for 2024 to finally complete all her books as every year, I pick an author that I am determined to read all of their books. Last year was Riley Sager and this year it's Sarah J. Maas. I loved the first book and went into this one excited, however, my hopes were dashed as this book felt like a total flip of the script and the opposite of the first book. It left a lot of emotions and furious ones with me as lots of things frustrated me about this book. I also found this one a slog to get through and took me 3 days of reading at various times to finish it whereas the first one was read in 1 day. I also feel that, if I wasn't 100% determined to finish this series I...

Feral Moon Sabrina Silvers (Dirigo Pack Series, #3) Publication date: April 4th 2023 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance A wolf lost to madness. A princess destined for another. A forbidden love that might save them all. Maddox knows he’s losing his mind. He can feel his grip on reality slipping, just as it did for his father. The reason is simple. He’s waited too long to find his mate. With Moon Madness creeping in, he fears time has run out. Until a kidnapped princess is dropped at his feet. Kayleigh is the daughter of his greatest rival. Yet, the instant their eyes meet he feels the rush of the mate bond. Maddox aches to claim her as his own, but failure to return Kayleigh to her pack could start a bloody war. Honor demands her freedom. Love requires their surrender. Goodreads / Amazon — EXCERPT: He woke up curled in a fetal position among the carcass of a dismembered deer. It looked like someone had gone all Texas Chainsaw Massacre on the creature, not eating a...

In The Shadow of The Apennines Kimberly Sullivan Publication date: October 21st 2022 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Historical, Women’s Fiction An American divorcée. An Italian shepherdess. Separated by a century, united by common dreams. The sleepy little Abruzzo mountain town of Marsicano seems about as far as Samantha can flee from her failed marriage and disastrous university career. Eager for a fresh start, Samantha begins to set down roots in her Italian mountain hideaway. At first, the mountain retreat appears idyllic, but an outsider’s clumsy attempts at breaking into the closed mountain community are quickly thwarted when the residents discover Samantha’s snarky blog ridiculing the town and its inhabitants. Increasingly isolated in her mountain cottage, Samantha discovers the letters and diaries of Elena, a past tenant and a survivor of the 1915 Pescina earthquake. Despite the century that separates the two women, Samantha feels increasingly drawn into Elena’s life...

The Trial Show: The Resistance Rises Konstantina P. Publication date: July 11th 2022 Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller Forced into the shadows while waging war on an oppressive regime intent on controlling those born with unnatural powers, the Resistance feels like a family. And although all families harbour secrets, theirs are world-shattering. When Ava Moore foresees the death of her sister Brooklyn and Resistance leader Parker Quinn is forced to appear in a televised trial accused of murder, the web of lies begins to unravel. For not only is Resistance’s second-in-command, Jay Frazer, fighting a guerrilla battle with deadly consequences, he’s also trying to bury his deep-seated love for Parker. With Parker and Jay temporarily out of the picture, double-agent Trent Reese is left responsible for leading the Resistance. Trent is willing to adapt his moral code to any situation, but what—or whom—does he believe in? As for innocent Ava, who’s plagued by unsettling visions, it’...

 

Kennedy and Tristan Frances Paul (Moretti Crime Family Novel) Publication date: October 6th 2020 Genres: Adult, Romance, Thriller Be careful what you wish for! From the author, Frances Paul comes an electrifying standalone romance thriller that breaks all the rules! Kennedy & Tristan is a suspense that will have you holding your breath as you turn each page. In a time of war even love can change sides. A young Civil Engineer student travels to Italy to complete her studies at a prestigious university. Instead, she crosses paths with Tristan Moretti, a man whose business dealings dwell deep within the underworld–a world she never thought she’d be a part of. But Tristan becomes a force Kennedy can’t ignore. A man whose touch she can’t get enough of. She knows it’s dangerous. She knows falling for Tristan will lead to a lifetime of consequences. Still, she can’t stay away. Tristan has taken his father’s place as head of the Moretti Family–a role he’s been preparing fo...

Review: Betray Me - Book #2 Willow Height Prep Series - Selena - April 2020 The first book in this series ended on a major cliffhanger and I couldn't wait to read Book #2. I also have to admit this is one of the better Bully romances I have read and the content in this book is aimed at the 18+ audience and can be quite intense. If you thought Romeo and Juliet's families were warring with each other, the Dolces and Darlings take it up a whole major notch. At the beginning of this book, Crystal's twin brother Royal is missing and Crystal's alibi covers one of the Darling brothers - Devlin. The Darlings have now pushed the game too far by kidnapping one of the Dolces. The thing though that Crystal is finding difficult is that her body and emotions are betraying her as she finds herself in this love/hate relationship behind closed doors with Devlin Darling. In Betray Me, we learn more about the rivalry between the Dolces and the Darlings and it looks ...