REVIEW: Stand For Ukraine: A Charity Anthology from The New Romance Cafe (Romance Novel Fans and Writers) (Romance Café Collection Book 13) by Various Authors

 

Stand For Ukraine: A Charity Anthology from The New Romance Cafe (Romance Novel Fans and Writers)  (Romance Café Collection Book 13) by Various Authors.

https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Ukraine-Charity-Anthology-Collection-ebook/dp/B09TVTBCLZ/

Blurb: 

Protect the innocent.

Provide for families.

We stand with Ukraine.

Across the globe authors have come together to provide stories filled with hope, heart and understanding, inspired by the events of February 2022.

STAND FOR UKRAINE is a collection of romance, women’s fiction and poetry. Proceeds go to Save the Children’s efforts to provide Ukrainian children with food, warmth, shelter and psychological support.

Authors:

Aarti V Raman,Ally Vance, Amanda Cuff, A McCarty, Andie Bale, Pandora Snow, Anna Klein, Anna Volkin, Annee Jones, April A. Luna, April D. Berry, M.A. Lee, A.M. Roark, Sarah Stein, Riana Everly, Lesley Hoover, Bria James, C.A. Rene, Caraway Carter, Cassie Simon, Corinne M Knight, Dakota Willink, Danielle Pays, Dawn McGraw, D A Nelson, Debra Elise, Demelza Carlton, Diane Jones, Sharon A. Mitchell, Emily Rose, EmKay Connor,Eva Moore, Ginger Ring, Dylan Quinn, Gwen Dylan, Caia Daniels, Harlow Layne, Harper Michaels, Heather D’Agostino,Heather Scarlett, Helena Novak, Carol Van Den Hende,Iuliana Foos, Jakki Frances, Jane Suen, Jeanette Taylor Ford, Jen Stevens, Jennifer M. Miller, Jenny Fenshaw, JCC Downing, Tasha Blythe, J. P. Uvalle, K Leigh, Karigan Hale, Kasey Hill, Élodie Garroway, Katherine Moore, Katie Rae, Kimberly Halstead, Kristie Leigh, Olivia Rhymer, Kristin T. De La Garza, Dakota Star, Lisa Wells, M.Culler, S.C. Principale, Maida Malby, Mandy Bee, Margaret Madigan, Maria Macdonald, Megan Ryder, M Jameson, Melissa Riddell, Lissa Lynn Thomas, Merrie Destefano, Chele Maccabe, Michelle Iannarelli, Maya Lemaire, Leila Coltyn, Kathleen Ryder, N.J. Ember, A.R. Bell, Remy Reigns, Renee Dahlia, Leann Castellanos, RJ Gray, Robin Andrews, Cass K, Rosie Wylor-Owen, Rubi Jade, Liz Martinson, Candace Sams, Guinevere Jordan, Shannon O'Connor, Miranda Jameson, Simone Leigh, Skye MacKinnon, Skye Turner, Sofia Aves, Jo Seysener, J. T. Silver, Susan Horsnell, Suki McMinn, Tanya Dawson, Tanya Nellestein, Taya Rune, T.R. Weatherly, T Wells Brown, Tina Glasneck, Tracy Broemmer, Tracy Reed, Trinity Wood, Yolanda Olson, Zoey Indiana, Daniel Cade Quinn, Sabrina Silvers, Kari Ganske, Faith Justice, Nina Knight, Michelle L. De La Garza, Sloane Nicole

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Stand for Ukraine anthology is a jam-packed anthology full with multi-genre stories & poems by by over 100 authors. All proceeds go to benefiting the children of Ukraine.

Overall, I give this anthology a 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5

There were so many stories, I did pick a few to add to this review.

One Last Wish by By Sofia Aves writing as Jo Seysener

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

This was such a short, but very sweet story. In those few pages, I was literally about to cry. You felt the anxiety of her husband doing a tour and also the sweet relief of the main character when he comes home. Beautiful job!

Time To Grind (Sk8er Series Bonus Prequel Short Story) By Skye Turner

"Being in love with your best friend is bullsh*t."

🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5

This is my first introduction to Sky Turner. She brings us a prequel of her upcoming book in the Sk8er series and I was hooked from the very beginning. I ship it soooo much. I quite enjoy the friends to lovers trope. I feel that in this upcoming book, there's going to be a lot of push and pull between Tana and Mason and I am so here for it! Definitely, putting this series on my TBR.

One A.M. by By Chele MacCabe

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

Another new author to me and in only 6 pages, this was spicy and super sweet. I'm seriously wanting more!

Fate By Skye Turner writing as Sloane Nicole

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

I'm from Louisiana (the New Orleans area). so, naturally, I'm very iffy about reading stories that are located there (don't know why, but I am lol). So when I read this prequel, I was going in with an open mind. It completely sucks you right in. The imagery, the connection between the two characters. These future books are definitely going to be so good!

Cherished Moments by Ally Vance

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

Yay! Another friends to lovers. This one was a bit more emotional, you can just feel the love between these two. Loved it!

The Finale By Tanya Nellestein

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

OMFG!!! This was amazing. Maybe I have a dark sense of humor, but I was imagining this all go down and it was glorious.

A Pale Fire by Yolanda Olsen

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

ANYTHING Yolanda Olsen writes is gonna be good. This was absolutely no exception. Fantastic story!!

The Boy Next Door by C.A Rene

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

So, although it's not uncommon, you don't see many reverse age gaps often vs normal Older man/younger woman age gaps. This one, right here, was a breath of fresh air and man, was it steamy (and literally nothing happened) and deliciously forbidden. Not only that, C.A Rene is one one of my many favorite authors. I reeeally hope that there's a continuation of this story!

Yesterday by By Margaret Madigan

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

I'm legit bawling my eyes out. This was the probably the most heartbreaking story that ive came across

Addiction by By Olivia Rhymer

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

This was a tough one. I've personally never gone through this, but you felt the pain & sadness the narrator was going through.

REVIEW: When Love Collides: A Contemporary Romance Anthology BBB Publishings

When Love Collides: A Contemporary Romance Anthology BBB Publishings 

https://www.amazon.com/When-Love-Collides-Contemporary-Anthology-ebook/dp/B09NJPDNM7/

Blurb:

BBB Publishings Presents When Love Collides A Contemporary Romance Anthology. It could be your best friend or maybe your worst enemy. Sometimes it can be the bad boy or maybe your love is too great for one person to hold.

But whether you want it or not, when love collides, you’re defenceless to resist. Join these authors as they tell their stories of romance and all the ways love can strike when we least expect it.

This is a multi author anthology. Stories may come with a trigger warning and end on a cliff-hanger please beware before reading.

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When Love Collides is the newest anthology collection from BBB Publishings. This anthology contains 8 contemporary stories from 8 amazing authors. These stories range from second chance, friends to lovers romances to more darker, triggering themes. Also, these range short stories to short excerpts to upcoming books/series. 

Glitched Intentions by C.E. Lashua 

This story had me hooked from the very beginning! You felt every emotion that this FMC was feeling. And that cliffhanger....OMG!! can't wait for the full length story of this! 

There were several talented authors that I haven't read before.  Definitely would love to check out more of their work. 

Overall, this was another fantastic anthology BBB Publishings has released. Definitely worth a re-read.

REVIEW: Hunting Grounds (The Holy Trinity Book 1) by Crystal North

 Hunting Grounds (The Holy Trinity Book 1) by Crystal North 

https://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Grounds-Holy-Trinity-Book-ebook/dp/B092FVP6JZ/

Blurb:

This is not a love story.

I was just looking to keep my head down and complete my education, so that I could move as far away from my hometown, and all its tainted memories, as possible. I never bargained on running into my past. But then again, I never asked to be kidnapped, drugged and branded as The Doe either.

I certainly never asked to be part of The Hunting Grounds, a sick and twisted ‘survival of fittest’ game which would make me the grand prize.

There can only be one explanation for this: The Holy Trinity.

The Father.

The Son.

The Spirit.

Once upon a time they were my entire world, but now they each claim a different hold on me: tormentor, persecutor, possessor. They may think that they have it all planned out, but they forget one little thing… Odile Kemp isn’t anybody’s prey. The Hunting Grounds are my goddamn playground. And I like to torment my toys before I play with them.

The Hunting Grounds is the start of a dark reverse harem series with triggering events, bullying and backstories. It ends on a cliffhanger. Please take this warning seriously.

🛑Triggers🛑

*Possessive Alphaholes

*"touch her and I'll unalive you" vibes

*Kidnapping

*Branding & Tattooing (non con)

*Mental and Physical Abuse

*Self harm

*Mild scenes of blood play

*Drugging

*Tørture

*Forced Imprisonment

*Forced Proximity

*Birth Control Tampering

*Violence, Death, Murder for Sport

❤❤❤REVIEW ❤❤❤

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"This is not a f*cking love story." and boy was it not.

Hunting Grounds is the first book in the Holy Trinity series. Please heed the trigger warnings, it is pretty dark.

Odile "Peony" grew up (and fell for) her three friends, The Holy Trinity. After an incident, they ended up growing apart. Two years later, they ended up attending the same university. After waking up, with no knowledge of the night before, she was branded with a particular brand which leads to major problems. The Holy Trinity, (The Father-Axel, The Son-Mackenzie "Zie", & The Spirit-Kaiden) have made her the prize of a dangerous game. In their twisted minds, they are set out to claim that prize.

"...he failed to realise that as I grew up I became the opposing king, my brothers are my trusty bishop and hardy rook. And once I’ve completed the Hunting Grounds and have my queen by my side, the Hunting Games can really begin.

OMFG!!! I cannot believe how this ended! It was very gritty, raw, definitely got emotional whiplash. My girl and guys have been through so much in their lives. It really explains their personalities. I sometimes have trouble following time jumps, but Crystal always does a beautiful job in any of her books that contain flashbacks. After that cliffhanger, I almost threw my phone across the room. We saw a bit of a sassy, strong Odi, but I definitely can't wait to see a fighter, p*ssed off Odi. I'm looking forward to the next one!

ANNOUCEMENT: The Scorecard & The Final Score by Maren Moore is going to be a Duet.

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Did you really expect Graham to be anything less than a 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘤𝘤𝘤𝘤 daddy!? 

Graham and Emery will have 𝗧𝗪𝗢 books… two 𝙞𝙨 better than one. ⁣

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NEW RELEASE: Greed by Brooklyn Cross

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Greed by Brooklyn Cross

Being the archangel of selflessness got me screwed over and kicked out of my home. I’d spent my entire existence guiding those to give of themselves and help their fellow angels. Even when Lucifer marched on Heaven’s gate, I once more attempted to get those I called family to see a better way. Sadly, Father didn’t see that. I was cast out of Heaven and forever trapped on Earth or worse in Hell.. If Father wanted to cast me out and turn me into this symbol, the Sin of Greed, I would not only accept the challenge as Riker, I’d fucking own it.

And then I met her and the world once more shifted beneath my feet

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Teaser: Ruined Things by Samantha Lovelock

 Almost like she can hear the urgency of my thoughts, Sunday turns at the door to look back at me. For half a second, I think she might change her mind and stay, but instead she raises her hand in a wave.

I can read her like nobody else, and something about the look on her face tells me that nothing has changed for her. She’s still adamant that we can’t be together, and last night drove the final nail into her resolve, permanently altering our entire relationship in the process.

This doesn’t feel like a temporary goodbye.

It feels like I’m saying goodbye to my future.

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REVIEW: Our Sins in Blood: A Dark Vampire Reverse Harem Romance (Coven of Sin Book 1) by Aiden Pierce

 Our Sins in Blood: A Dark Vampire Reverse Harem Romance (Coven of Sin Book 1)by Aiden Pierce Romance 

https://www.amazon.com/Our-Sins-Blood-Vampire-Reverse-ebook/dp/B09L7BQ99J/

Blurb:

Ever since I was little, I've been a prisoner.

They told me I was sickly, that going outside would kill me. But the truth comes out when I'm kidnapped by four dark, sinfully gorgeous vampire princes. Turns out, I am the biological daughter of their maker, the vampire king.

I am the heir to the throne. Me, the girl who hasn't danced in the rain or gone to prom or even been kissed.

But I can only take up the role on one condition. I have to choose one of the princes to be my mate and king.

The problem?

All four are vying for the throne and it's hard to say who wants me for my blood, my body, my love, or my birthright.

What ensues is a dark and dangerous game of seduction, secrets, and bloody love in the Coven of Sin.

Our Sins in Blood is the first installment in the dark paranormal reverse harem romance in the ongoing Coven of Sin series and ends on a cliffhanger. CONTENT WARNING:As an adult RH vampire romance, the book features high-heat scenes and dark themes, including kidnapping, bullying, bloodplay, cutting, bondage, violence, and gore.

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This is the first book in the Coven of Sins series. Ruby spent her 23 years of life thinking that she has serious health problems. She was forced to stay in her room, with no other contact but her "mother" and "doctor". One night, she didn't expect to have her world completely flipped upside down. Everything she knew, would never be the same again!

This is my first book by Aiden Pierce also my first all vampire RH. I have to admit, in the beginning, it fully didn't grasp my attention. However, as I went on, I couldn't put it down. It became more and more action packed, full of angst, steamy as hell, and also fascinating plot and characters. Her guys are so delicious. They are all completely different personalities and I totally loved that in a harem. The twists and turns had me flipping the pages. I do like Ruby, but would maybe have liked to see her process having being "held hostage" for 23 years a little more...although I do admire her freedom. I seriously can't believe that cliffhanger. Definitely can't wait to see what happens next! Soooo good!

Teaser: RED ZONE by C.A. Rene

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Blurb:

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Life can be fickle, and it can be rough.

One minute you’re riding the high of an impossible win and the next your hands are

wrapped around the bars of a cell.

No matter your life’s accomplishments, once you hit rock bottom, you’re forgotten. If

you’re no longer useful, you’re discarded.

I ran my body and mind into the ground, pushed myself to greatness, and all for a game

I would ultimately lose.

What happens when you finally face your fears and jump into the abyss, only to find out

you’re completely alone?

The one person you’ve come to depend on disappears and your heart longs for the

hunger only he can satisfy. There are no right answers and time doesn’t heal all

wounds.

How can love survive if it’s surrounded by hate?

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Carnal pleasures, dark desires, insatiable appetites, and a bloody good time.

There’s nothing more enticing than a vampire’s bite.

And once you get a taste of these sinful tales of the damned, we have a feeling you’ll be begging for more.

Welcome to The Chronicles of The Damned, a dark vampire charity anthology dedicated to the vampire queen herself, Anne Rice.

All proceeds will be donated to one of Anne’s favorite charities, Save Our Cemeteries.

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒:

Suki Williams- Author 

Charity Delcour 

Mallory Fox  as Lea Jade 

Bee Murray - Romance Author 

Tammi Lynn

Jessa Halliwell Author 

Author BL Mute 

C. Hallman 

Remi Newby 

Author Salem Sinclair 

Maeve Black 

Helen Scott, USA Today Bestselling Author 

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H.R. Savage 

Yolanda Olson 

C.A. Rene 

Author R.E Bond 

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REVIEW: Captured by Darkness: A Dark Fantasy Anthology by Fluffy Fox Publishing

 Captured by Darkness: A Dark Fantasy Anthology by Fluffy Fox Publishing 

https://www.amazon.com/Captured-Darkness-Dark-Fantasy-Anthology-ebook/dp/B09KYCNQMX

Blurb:

Darkness is calling your name…can you hear it?

Enter a world where your darkest fantasies come true; a world that will leave you breathless…

Blur the lines between dreams and reality with tales of fated mates, vengeful werewolves, twisted witches, and more; featuring the hottest authors around, as well as some new ones!

What are you waiting for?

Let the darkness capture your heart today!

Check out the titles below.

Roses in Cinders by Brandi Gillilan

Shadowed Queen by Sadie Jacks

Fleur Diabolique by Cerise Rose

An Apocalypse of Fire by Melinda R. Cordell

In Darkest Dreams by Sass Daniels

Splintered Wings by Brea Lykos

My Brother's Keeper by Heather D. Glidewell

Exiled by Fire by YD La Mar

Jack and Jill’s Twisted Tale by AG Belle

Symbiosis by Veronica Lancet

💜💜💜REVIEW💜💜💜

My first review is for

🔥Exiled by Fire by YD La Mar 🔥

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

OMG!! YD La Mar is one of my many favorite authors. Not gonna lie, she had me shipping a literal dragon and fae so much. The banter between both Elena and Gammat was everything!! Can't wait to read the full story!

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My second review is for

Symbiosis (A Catharsis Prequel) by Veronica Lancet 

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

What an amazing prequel. I was so hooked from the very beginning. Just in those few chapters, the world building is soooo fantastic! Guys! This is a slow burn, but the chemistry and tension is definitely there. Love, love, love the whole Grumpy/Sunshine vibe! This is going to be a fantastic series!

I will definitely do a re-read and come back to review the other stories.