REVIEW: Scars (The Triad Series Book 1) by Dana Isaly

 Scars (The Triad Series Book 1) by Dana Isaly

https://www.amazon.com/Scars-Triad-Book-Dana-Isaly-ebook/dp/B092R48WNW/

Blurb: 

My family hired someone to kill me.

One day I was the sole inheritor of my family’s fortune.

The next I was diving out my bedroom window, leaving everything behind.

I’ve been hiding for years, successfully outrunning my demons.

I was getting by, making a life of my own.

Until the Triad came for me.

Dangerous. Wealthy. Corrupt.

The Triad run this city.

And they think I’m the key to getting my family out of their way.

The plan is to exchange me for a truce.

But if I go back, I’m as good as dead.

Convincing them to keep me is my only chance of survival.

They have no clue just how valuable I can be.

I am so much more than they bargained for.

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I'm going to give this a 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5.

On Scarlett's 21st birthday, her family ordered a hit out on her. She has been on the run and hiding out ever since. When she gets caught by 3 guys, known as the Triad, they plan on using her as leverage for getting her family off of their terf. What they didn't expect was to connect and fall for Scarlett. 

This book has everything:

*diverse harem

*Mafia

*hot, hot chemistry 

*funny and playful banter

* sizzling steam

*kickass, little bit savage FMC

This is Dana Islay's debut and boy was it an amazing one. This was such a quick and easy read. It was also filled with some humor. Loooove it sooo much. Can't wait for more!!!

I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review 

Perfectly Jaded (Watch Me Burn Book 5) by R.E. Bond

 Perfectly Jaded (Watch Me Burn Book 5) by R.E. Bond

Blurb:

Over a year ago, my only real friend allowed her boyfriend to come for me.I’d only played a joke on him, but I almost paid for it with my life.Broken bones healed, but our friendship was gone.Aurora Donovan was dead to me.My boyfriend Stevo is an abusive junkie, but I can’t leave.He’d kill me if I even thought about it.No one knows the danger I’m in, until Alex finds me beaten and bloody.I never expected him to become so important to me, which complicates things.His best friend is my ex-stepbrother who murdered my dad five years ago.I’ve avoided them both like the plague, refusing to let them close.Not that either of them seemed to get the memo.I’m spiralling, and I don’t even know myself any more.Everyone has a breaking point, but I never thought I’d be pushed to mine.I’m no better than the people I’ve spent years hating.Violence is never the answer, but I don’t have a choice.The Reapers of Chaos crew are one thing, but the Shadow Kings crew are another.I never thought I’d have to lean on the Psychos or Devil’s for help.My name’s Jade Winters, and I’ve been keeping secrets.But it turns out I’m not the only one

🖤🖤🖤REVIEW 🖤🖤🖤

We met Jade at the end of Rory's story, Ignite Me. Things didn't end on a good note and their newly found friendship went south quickly. Life was always a nightmare for her with endless cycles of violence, abuse, betrayal. It wasn't any different when she moved to town.

First off, wow! This one was really powerful, raw, emotional. I literally felt every emotion and I seriously couldn't put this down. This is the 5th book in the watch me burn series and can be read as a standalone. However,  for a better understanding and better experience, it's best start the series from the very beginning. I loved the huge character development. Jade really grew into her own and became a "Mini-Rory". Pretty scary thought, but necessary to make it in crew life. This was a story of survival, of overcoming abuse, and finding yourself and inner strength. This has to be my favorite one so far. Can't wait to read Lexi's story

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COVER REVEAL: Pretty Boy D (Kings of Cypress Pointe #1) by Rachel Jonas & Nikki Thorne

COVER REVEAL

Pretty Boy D (Kings of Cypress Pointe #1) by Rachel Jonas & Nikki Thorne

Release Date: July 9, 2021

BLURB

Dane Golden—Best friend. Temptation in football cleats. Roommate?

 

I’m screwed.

 

His followers don’t call him Pretty Boy D for nothing. The guy is, literally, God’s gift to women. I should know. I’ve watched chicks throw themselves at him since puberty.

 

Sharing his loft should be simple. Easy. But shortly after I settle in, we realize being "just friends" was so much easier when we weren’t sleeping under the same roof.

 

Seven years of thinking we had this down to a science goes out the window the night Dane sees my “Never Have I Ever” list. Now, he’s on a mission to help me cross off the top four items. Some of which aren’t quite as innocent as he’d expect.

 

What he’s proposing will break the rules we agreed to when I first came to stay here. He wants me to give in, to let my guard down and face my feelings for once. At least, that’s what that wicked look in his eyes and the mounting heat between us suggests.

 

This isn’t how I imagined being roommates would go. But a girl can only stare temptation in its green eyes for so long and not weaken.

 

My best friend wants to have his way with me and, right or wrong… I think I might let him.

Pretty Boy D is a full-length standalone novel. This book can absolutely be read on its own, but when you’re done, it’s recommended that you check out more from the Golden triplets and Joss in the complete enemies-to-lovers trilogy, KINGS OF CYPRESS PREP.

 

Do you enjoy the frustratingly hot push and pull of a good friends-to-lovers or roommates-to-lovers romance? Then you’ll love getting to know Dane and Joss. Due to adult themes and sexual situations, this one’s only for the 18+ crowd. Expect an HEA and no trigger warnings needed.

 

One-click and get lost in this story today!

Smooches,

RJ & NT

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AUTHOR BIO

Rachel Jonas

Rachel (also writing as Nikki Thorne) is a Michigan native with several complete series you can sink your teeth into. Aside from the many hours she spends happily pecking away at the keyboard, she's a wife, mother of three, an avid reader, and a gamer with a penchant for all things Sims. There will always be a keyboard at her fingertips and she looks forward to the words that will flow from them for many years to come. As a self-proclaimed nerd, there's not a more satisfying career path she could've chosen. Find all her work exclusively on Amazon.

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A History of Violence: A Dark RH Serial Killer Bully Romance (A Violent Agenda Book 1) by Mallory Fox

 

A History of Violence: A Dark RH Serial Killer Bully Romance (A Violent Agenda Book 1) by Mallory Fox
#NowAvaliable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y837M1C

Blurb:

Fire burns the worst sins. Trust is overrated.
Killing for pleasure is messy, bloody, chaotic...

He was supposed to die.

But now I have him where I want him, I can’t help but taste him a little.

All of them.

They've gotten under my skin. These Sacred Heart boys.

The way they look at me, a need, a hunger clawing inside, I recognize it in the mirror. It’s their eyes. They tell me they don't give a fuck if they live or die. That I’m the prey and they're the carnivores. That they're soulless.

But in the end, they all beg.
Violent, bloody, and raw.
Because I’m the real monster.

They just don’t know it yet.

Publisher Note: A History of Violence is a dark RH serial killer bully romance, intended for mature readers, containing material that some may find triggering or offensive.

Credits: Photography, Cover Design, and Formatting by Talk Nerdy

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I originally rated this story a 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 in the Violent Tendencies anthology. I loved it soooo much. Since then, some changes were made and holy sh*t it just made it 100x much better. Not only do we get a continuation and dual POVs, but it is setting up to be an RH series. That is such a plus for me. Now, my rating is 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

Incredible story by Mallory Fox. I've loved her books since War of Hearts. Viola is an assassin who seduced and took out a target. Her latest assignment required her to go back to school. What she didn't expect was to uncover a larger operation.  Viola was my absolute favorite. She was such a badass chick, who isn't afraid of anything and basically doesn't give a f*ck. She met her match when she fell for her target and his crew. I think there was so much more chemistry between Viola and her boys. Seeing their POV had me liking their characters so much more. I can't wait until the next book!

I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review

PREORDER: Rising Queen by Alisha Williams

 ‼️P*R*E   O*R*D*E*R ‼️

Release Date July 10th

🩸😈🗡 Coming this summer 🗡😈🩸

Do you love your FMC batshit crazy and a major bad a**? Do you love a dominant FMC who refuses to bend to Alpha males? What about one that sets out to brutally murder the sick and evil men of the world? Throw in a little BDSM? 

If you do, then Blood Empire Rising Queen sounds like something you might like. 

We got:

😈Bada*ss crazy FMC

😈Asshole Alpha Males

😈Just as crazy main man 

💦 Hot dirty sex

🗡Knife play

🩸Blood Play

And so much more!

Harlow McKaven survived hell and back more than once in her life. Now she owns her own line of burlesque clubs and spends her free time putting on shows as she dances, sings, and slowly kills her victims. And enjoys a good f*ck after.

Pre Order Link: https://books2read.com/bloodempire1

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Blurb Below: 

"Men fear me, women envy me." 

My name is Harlow McKaven and  

My life has been hell since the moment I was born. But after being tricked and held captive against my will, I have finally snapped. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, something frightening and bloodthirsty was born.  

After burning the demons who locked me away, I took control of my own destiny. I'm now the ruler of Kingston Heights, but that's not enough.  

I want all of LA and to slay the monsters within this world.  

When some people from my past come back to haunt me, I have a decision to make.  

Do I help them?  

Or do I turn them away? 

After all, I'm gonna need all the help I can get. 

My girl, someone I saved from sex trafficking, and others girls like her are going missing one by one. 

But I will get them back and make every fucker pay! 

Some call me extreme, others call me certifiably insane but you can call me Queenie.

EXTREME WARNING! Please be strongly advised that this book contains graphic scenes, harsh language. Sexual assault. Graphic sex.This is a dark Reverse Harem. The Heroine does not choose one love interest but is involved with all. BDSM. There is detailed murder. Knife and Blood play.If you can't handle all of that, this is not the book for you. You have been advised. Enjoy!

Moonlit Nephrite : A Quirky Shifter Romantic Comedy (Moonlit Falls Book 1) by Mia Harlan & Eva Delaney

***previously reviewed***
Moonlit Nephrite : A Quirky Shifter Romantic Comedy (Moonlit Falls Book 1) by Mia Harlan & Eva Delaney 

https://www.amazon.com/Moonlit-Nephrite-Quirky-Shifter-Romantic-ebook/dp/B08XWQJVDX

Blurb:
My ex said I was a failure. I proved him wrong by opening a magical cafe. When it might get shut down, can my four fated mates help save it?

When I finally open my dream business in a supernatural town, everything goes wrong. First, I get drunk and wake up in bed with my best friend. He’s never wanted me, just like my ex.

Then, all the objects inside my cafe come to life. I have to chase shrieking tables and soothe panicked mugs when I should be making drinks. To top it off, if I can’t help the spirits trapped inside the objects move on by morning, I can kiss my cafe goodbye.

I’m starting to panic when a spelled latte helps me find my fated mates. But when my best friend rejects me, how can I trust the others to stick around? Especially when I’m about to lose my cafe and prove that my ex was right all along.

If you like quirky characters, panty-melting fated mates, wonky magic, and possessed furniture, you’ll love this laugh-out-loud paranormal romantic comedy with all the feels!

Nephrite is part of the Moonlit Falls universe and comes complete with a happily-ever-after. Scroll up to read this fun, quirky romance today.

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Me reading Storm a few months ago: can't get any more bazaar than this

Nephrite: Hold my beer!

What a way to kick off Moonlit Falls. New series, New Town, Same fun vibes. I love the concept of Silver Springs having a sister town, full more supes finding mates, more wacky, laugh out loud moments. Both Eva and Mia always surprise me when it comes to their stories (in the best possible way). I literally could not stop laughing. They seriously need to co-author more often. Loved it so much!

I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review

 

Gothikana: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance by RuNyx

 

Gothikana: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance by RuNyx
#NowAvaliable #NewRelease

https://www.amazon.com/Gothikana-Dark-Academia-Gothic-Romance-ebook/dp/B08X7MDGJM/

Blurb:
An unusual girl. An enigmatic man. An ancient castle. What could go wrong?

An outcast her entire life, Corvina Clemm is left adrift after losing her mother. When she receives the admission letter from the mysterious University of Verenmore, she accepts it as a sign from the universe. The last thing she expects though is an olden, secluded castle on top of a mountain riddled with secrets, deceit, and death.

An enigma his entire life, Vad Deverell likes being a closed book but knowing exactly everything that happens in the university. A part-time professor working on his thesis, Vad has been around long enough to know the dangers the castle possesses. And he knows the moment his paths cross with Corvina, she's dangerous to everything that he is.

They shouldn't have caught each other's eye. They cannot be. But a chill-inducing century-old mystery forces them to collide. People have disappeared every five years for over a hundred years, and Corvina is getting clues to unraveling it all, and Vad needs to keep an eye on her.

And so begins a tale of the mystique, the morbid, the macabre, and a deep love that blossoms in the unlikeliest of places.

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“I’m in your head, in your blood, in your very veins. I’ve claimed you before anything else ever could. Your body, your heart, your mind, your fucking soul, it’s all mine. Your hunger is mine to feed, your madness is mine to tame. Do you feel that?” *swoooooon* 😍

You have:
Age Gap
Gothic Romance
Forbidden-Teacher/Student
Steam and hot chemistry
Paranormal elements

This is the first book I've read by RuNyx, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was a bit of a slow start but eventually picked up. When it did, twists, turns, suspense, steam, and mystery and I totally enjoyed this story. Definitely, I would love to read more from this author.

I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review