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Rating: ★★★✬☆ (3.5/5 Stars)
Title: The Blacksmith Queen
Author(s): G.A. Aiken
Character(s):
― Keeley Smythe: ―
― Caid: Brunette/Grey, Brown Eyed
Setting: Black Hills
Tag(s): Romance, Fantasy
Content Rating: R
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “That, like it or not, my heart belongs to you.
Overall Opinion:
The first installment of this trilogy, I immediately became immersed in this fantasy world which was story filled advertising of good versus evil, epic battles, heartwarming romance and characters that kick some major ass. I will notate that it did start start slow which almost prompted me to drop the series but I persevered and was immensely become fascinated by Keeley journey to becoming the Queen. "The Blacksmith Queen" was an overall enjoyable read and I look forward to future editions of this fantasy series.

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5 Stars)
Title: Wicked Games
Author(s): T.K. Leigh
Character(s):
― Chloe Davenport: 28 years old, Gray lilac ombre (Beginning)/Blonde (Ending), Gray Eyed
― Lincoln Moore: 35 years old, Green Eyed
Setting: Las Vegas, Nevada and Manhattan, New York
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: R
POV: First Person (Heroine)
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “Even the master of the universe deserves a day off to enjoy life’s…pleasures.”
― “Because I. Can’t. Do. That. I can’t enjoy the luxury of making you laugh. Of taking you out and treating you like the amazing woman you are. Of kissing you in the middle of Times Square with the world watching. Not without jeopardizing everything I’ve worked so hard for. Without destroying my father’s legacy. I’m willing to do that. For you. But I need to know you’re all in. I need to know you’re willing to take a risk. To take a chance.”
Overall Opinion:
Seamlessly a sexy adventure from start to end! I wasn't too sure what to expect when I requested this book from the series and overall it was a great read. The oozing chemistry between Lincoln and Chloe can be felt through pages and their back and forth struggle with fighting their attraction and wanting to be together kept the drama flowing. I will also like to mention that the author did an outstanding job including relatable elements such as alcoholism and dysfunctional relationships that made it more easy to relate to the characters and their stories. "Wicked Games" was filled with funny, sexy characters and a decent plot that left you intrigued from start to end. Did I forget to mention the muy caliente sex scenes?! They were beuno! Needless to say the author definitely didn't disappoint with this modern day forbidden romance.

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 Stars)
Title: Love At First Bark
Author(s): Debbie Burns
Character(s):
― Mia Chambers: 30 years old, Brunette, Blue Eyed
― Ben Thomas: 30 years old, Brown Eyed
Setting: Minnesota
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: PG-13
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Warm
Favorite Quote(s):
― "Sometimes I swear you’re the only person in the world who really sees me."
Overall Opinion:
"Love At First Bark" was a cute romance that could easily tug at anyone's heart strings. The story focus on the lead heroine who suddenly has to deal with her estranged husband unexpected death while dealing with her bubbling feelings towards his best friend Brad, whom is the Godfather of her child. During the process of grieving and dealing with the sudden shake up in their lives, new discoveries are unraveled and relationships are put to the test. This was definitely a heartwarming, puptastic romance I really enjoyed.

Rating: ★★★☆☆
Title: Luca's Lessons
Author(s): Deana Birch & Amelia Foster
Character(s):
― Claire Favre: Blonde, Blue Eyed
― Luca Bernardi: Brown Eyed
Setting: Limmat River, Switzerland
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: R
POV: Alternates between Heroine/Hero
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “When it happens, if it happens make no mistake. I choose you. I want you.”
Overall Opinion:
Kink? Check. BDSM? Check? Steamy scenes? Double checked. I already knew what I was getting myself into when picking up this book. Straight up erotica with a plot. Shocking? I know. From page one, I loved Claire and Luca relationship and how they were able to move from being professional to having a Dom and sub relationship. Sometimes when reading BDSM erotica, the author could force the relationship and the unnatural state of it makes it an unenjoyable read or play it out slowly, fully developing the characters and plot, and that my friends is how the authors were able to immerse me into this read. The writing style was wonderful, there were some depth to the characters that made them balance each other and lastly the sex scenes were quite enjoyable. "Luca's Lessons" was overall an enjoyable read and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for erotica with an actual plot.

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 Stars)
Title: Kickin' It
Author(s): Rachel Van Dyken
Character(s):
― Parker Speedman: Auburn, Brown Eyed
― Matt Kingston: 20 years old, Blonde, Blue Eyed
Setting: Washington, USA
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary, Sports
Content Rating: R
POV: Alternates between Heroine/Hero
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s): N/A
Overall Opinion:
Started on a high note and I was overall please but the first few chapters but once the actual relationship began to develop between Parker and Matt, it was a fast moving train and once the "love you" bombed dropped I became instantly turned off. I will say I did like the dynamic between the athletes at first and I was really hoping Matt would be able to aide Parker in overcoming her past assault but once the attraction started, it didn't live up to my expectations. More built up and character development could have really made this series.

Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5)
Title: Dark Alpha's Awakening
Author(s): Donna Grant
Character(s):
― Erith: Black, Lavender Eyed
― Cael: Black, Gray Eyed
Setting: N/A
Tag(s): Paranormal Romance
Content Rating: R
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― “In the midst of chaos there is opportunity.”
― “Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak.”
― “Then kiss me again, Erith, or I might go up in flames right here, right now. I’ve wanted to do this for far too long. You’ve given me a taste. I need more.”
― “You’ve had my heart from the first moment I saw you. I became a Reaper just to be near you, just to be able to see you. I never, in my wildest dreams, imagined you’d be mine. I love you for everything you are—and everything you’ll be.”
Overall Opinion:
Cael has been servicing Death for centuries and when a foe, Bran is bent on destroying her and everything she has created, he’s willing to risk everything for her survival. Unbeknownst to Cael, she had lied to Carl by not revealing she knew exactly how to defeat Bran by destroying a few realms to rebuild the last of her power, she concludes that she must become the Mistress of War again.

In the midst of Bran betrayal, her affection and love for her Reaper Cael almost becomes too overwhelming and she fears he may end up in the crossfire. She'd lost Reapers in the past, but she couldn’t lose Cael. To have love so close yet so far away that it could never be hers was a crushing blow and it would destroy her more quickly and savagely than anything Bran thought to do to her. In the process of regaining her strength and withholding dire information, she might very well destroy Earth and everyone she holds dear, including Cael.

I know many reviewers will be shock to learned that I do at times venture off to other genres besides romance. “Dark Alpha's Awakening” blurb about serving Death and becoming Reapers instantly drew me in. The descriptive wording, the in-depth details of Erith and Cael backgrounds, the roles that they play in the battle with Bran and his army. I have never come across a series that was built on some a strong foundation. It has all the great components that make astounding novel. “Dark Alpha's Awakening” is highly recommended action packed novel that is filled with phenomenal paranormal romance that intertwines exponentially well with the other books in in the “Reaper” series.