📚 Our Book Thoughts & Recommendations
👹 The Beast Hunters by Christer Lende
🏈 You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne
💵 Midnight Embrace by Lisa Marie Rice
🐾 Doc Showmance by Zoe Forward
♛ Cruel Queen by T.L. Smith
❣️ Lucifer's Sin by Lisa Renee Jones
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The Beast Hunters by Christer Lende📔 When a monster brutally kills her parents, Ara is saved by two beast hunters. Becoming their apprentice, she discovers serums, secret bestiary knowledge, and remarkable abilities-all to save unsuspecting souls from the same fate her parents suffered. But, terrifying creatures lurk everywhere and Ara must master the art of beast hunting quickly if she is to uncover the elusive beast plaguing the village of Cornstead.
🗬 Our Thoughts
If you are a fan of fantasyEnjoy your tales crammed with action and adventure
A storyline that flows genuinely
Characters that are vivid and authentic
and Great narration
Look no further
This was a new author for me one I have now placed on my must-reads list -I am a big fan of high fantasy
Ara was such a well-developed character
Her background was abusive and her thoughts and behaviors were a product of that abuse.
Over the length of the tale, we get to see her grow, become the lady she truly was meant to be, and watch her kick some backside
Along with some other unique surprises
Topper and Khendric were solid supporting characters that offered structure, unconditional support, and a bit of humor
They become a "family of choice"
All around solid read with unique monsters, plenty of action all in a well-crafted universe
I listened to the audio version
#Fantasy #Mysteries #YoungAdult #ChristerLende
You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows by Piper Rayne📔USA Today Bestselling Author, Piper Rayne, begins the Kingsmen Football Stars series with an enemies-to-lovers, second chance story set in the world of professional football.
Lee f’ing Burrows
The Kingsmen’s star quarterback.
Legendary throwing arm.
Six-pack abs.
Kissable lips.
Oh, but don’t forget, he’s also a lying, heartless egomaniac who broke my heart in college.
🗬 Our Thoughts
Please welcome the Kingsmen’s star quarterback, Lee Burrows!!What a fantastically fun start to a new series!!
Lee messed up in college - What should have been his forever became his greatest fumble
Now the fates have laid before him a second chance with a couple of
small hurdles he must get past first
One she is the new physical therapist for his team -
No fraternizing policy and all makes a relationship hard
Oh and the other minor issue -
She loathes him -
Can't say he blames her but if she would just give him a chance to plead his case
Lee is on a mission to make Shayna his
Shayna is bound and determined to keep the snake in the grass - where he belongs!
Not to mention they can not have a relationship even if she forgave them
Which she is not...
The stormy back and forth between Lee and Shayna was incendiary!
the little side looks, the on-purpose accidental meet-ups
Then when they both accept the inevitable?
Smoldering Smexy
Great cast of characters with lots of light-hearted laugh-out-loud moments as well as a few light angsty ones
I loved the comradery between the players. That feeling of the family I choose.
Will be putting this series on my must-read list
#21stCentury #Contemporary #Romance #RomanticComedy #SportsRomance #PiperRayne
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Midnight Embrace by Lisa Marie Rice
She works behind the scenes in high finances - sees and analyzes the trends - So when the trends are too good to be true and her coworker goes missing she calls in the big guns
Enter Raul
He is good at danger and he isn't about to let the woman who has piqued his interest get hurt
Not to mention the boys back home would have his hide if anything happened to her
These two were permanently lust-fogged from the moment their eyes met - It took them a bit to cede to the desire but when they did
Combustion!
I admit it was not as much action as I first thought there would be but it was a solid read with high heat and suspense even some twists that took me by surprise
First time with this series/ author but I will be going back to book one - Inquiring minds and all
Doc Showmance by Zoe Forward
This was all kinds of F U B A R wrapped in humor and romance
Welcome to reality TV where nothing is real -
Amber and Ian were like a vinaigrette
A bit acidic at times but when they worked together?
Magnificently Magical
"I can't make that promise. You still irritate the he ll out of me eighty percent of the time"
"Well, at least I've improved by twenty percent."
The tension between these two was palpable
The slow burn
Their past history
When Amber finally caved to the desire
*sigh* #couplegoals
I can't tell you the number of times I wanted to cage the director for her heartless actions to increase ratings
and Ian's family just made me nauseous, and let's not forget the old vet
An enjoyable read that had me captivated from the opening scene to the melt-your-heart HEA ending
Midnight Embrace by Lisa Marie Rice📔Ruthless enemies are after her -- but they’ll have to go through him first.
Something is very wrong …
Emma Holland needs help. Something is very wrong with the financial market and her colleague, a money genius who works with her at an investment bank, is missing. She is very good at dealing with money but this kind of trouble is out of her wheelhouse. She needs help and turns to her best friends, who work for a security company that knows how to deal with trouble.
🗬 Our Thoughts
Fast-paced romantic suspense with high heatShe works behind the scenes in high finances - sees and analyzes the trends - So when the trends are too good to be true and her coworker goes missing she calls in the big guns
Enter Raul
He is good at danger and he isn't about to let the woman who has piqued his interest get hurt
Not to mention the boys back home would have his hide if anything happened to her
These two were permanently lust-fogged from the moment their eyes met - It took them a bit to cede to the desire but when they did
Combustion!
I admit it was not as much action as I first thought there would be but it was a solid read with high heat and suspense even some twists that took me by surprise
First time with this series/ author but I will be going back to book one - Inquiring minds and all
#RomanticSuspense #Thriller #LisaMarieRice
Doc Showmance by Zoe Forward📔I would say Dr. Ian Todd is my archenemy. But that would require us acknowledging each other, which we haven’t done since we graduated veterinary school.
He’s famous. As in, he’s the world’s “Sexiest Veterinarian Alive” with his own wildlife TV show and a string of glamorous girlfriends.
I’m in-famous as a reality TV emergency veterinarian with a snark mouth, take-no-crap attitude, and zero dating life.
🗬 Our Thoughts
"Strange, isn't it, how sometimes the catastrophes that shake up our lives end up taking us in a better direction. "This was all kinds of F U B A R wrapped in humor and romance
Welcome to reality TV where nothing is real -
Amber and Ian were like a vinaigrette
A bit acidic at times but when they worked together?
Magnificently Magical
"I can't make that promise. You still irritate the he ll out of me eighty percent of the time"
"Well, at least I've improved by twenty percent."
The tension between these two was palpable
The slow burn
Their past history
When Amber finally caved to the desire
*sigh* #couplegoals
I can't tell you the number of times I wanted to cage the director for her heartless actions to increase ratings
and Ian's family just made me nauseous, and let's not forget the old vet
An enjoyable read that had me captivated from the opening scene to the melt-your-heart HEA ending
#Contemporary #Romance #RomanticComedy #ZoeForward
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Cruel Queen by T.L. Smith
I felt like it should have been spread out into another book - I know it could just be that I wanted more time with certain characters but IDK ...
As with book one, this was a fast-paced, high-heat read with twists and turns that quite literally caught me unawares -
Cruising along thinking we were okay then
BAM!!
everything was shot to hades -
Speaking of Hades
This has some major OMG you have got to be kidding me reveals as well as some pretty tough-to-swallow losses/challenges
We get to meet some new characters as well as spend time with old favorites
Some of Talia's past is revealed which put a spin on what was up with her "powers"
I am dying to see where we go from here
I am a bit mad at the sisters and don't see myself forgiving them anytime soon - I understand why doesn't mean I agree
Lucifer's Sin by Lisa Renee Jones
And now I want more of the Walker Security Men
When Luke's friend and mentor is assassinated and Ana's life is threatened Luke charges in to save her along with a little help from the men of Walker Security (fanning myself)
He knows Ana can save herself but he is going to make sure and while he is protecting her and figuring out who is behind this he is also bound and determined to win (or take) back Ana's heart and he is not averse to dirty tricks to do it
Ana had my hackles up in the beginning - She had to know he would never have done that if there was not cause. It took her a couple of chapters to somewhat acknowledge the truth still ...
I did like her backbone and take no bulls attitude
She was a flawless mix of strong and sweet
From the opening scene to the closing this story moves at a fast pace - packed with action and suspense and some seriously hot romance
This is part of a trilogy
Cruel Queen by T.L. Smith📔Death slays me, and I let him...
Kingdoms are broken.
The world has shifted.
We are not the same as we once were.
The queen is no longer the queen, but I am expected to take her place. The tricky part is I’m not sure I want that responsibility. My heart screams for Death while he stays as far away as possible, believing in the prophecy, whereas I believe in us.
🗬 Our Thoughts
This is the second book in the series and I am absolutely torn about how I feel - I can't share a lot because I am not going to spoil the spiral down the abyss that this episode wasI felt like it should have been spread out into another book - I know it could just be that I wanted more time with certain characters but IDK ...
As with book one, this was a fast-paced, high-heat read with twists and turns that quite literally caught me unawares -
Cruising along thinking we were okay then
BAM!!
everything was shot to hades -
Speaking of Hades
This has some major OMG you have got to be kidding me reveals as well as some pretty tough-to-swallow losses/challenges
We get to meet some new characters as well as spend time with old favorites
Some of Talia's past is revealed which put a spin on what was up with her "powers"
I am dying to see where we go from here
I am a bit mad at the sisters and don't see myself forgiving them anytime soon - I understand why doesn't mean I agree
#Fantasy #Romance #Dystopia #Dark #TLSmith
Lucifer's Sin by Lisa Renee Jones📔Tall, dark, and deadly, these men run Walker Security. Each is unique in his methods and skills, but all share key similarities. They are passionate about those they love, relentless when fighting for a cause they believe in, and all believe that no case is too hard, no danger too dark. Dedication is what they deliver, results are their reward.
🗬 Our Thoughts
I dropped into this series with Lucifer's bookAnd now I want more of the Walker Security Men
When Luke's friend and mentor is assassinated and Ana's life is threatened Luke charges in to save her along with a little help from the men of Walker Security (fanning myself)
He knows Ana can save herself but he is going to make sure and while he is protecting her and figuring out who is behind this he is also bound and determined to win (or take) back Ana's heart and he is not averse to dirty tricks to do it
Ana had my hackles up in the beginning - She had to know he would never have done that if there was not cause. It took her a couple of chapters to somewhat acknowledge the truth still ...
I did like her backbone and take no bulls attitude
She was a flawless mix of strong and sweet
From the opening scene to the closing this story moves at a fast pace - packed with action and suspense and some seriously hot romance
This is part of a trilogy
#RomanticSuspense #Contemporary #Crime #LisaReneeJones
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