Rebels & Rejects: Black Creek 1 by R.A. Smyth

 Rebels & Rejects: Black Creek 1 by R.A. Smyth 

https://www.amazon.com/Rebels-Rejects-Black-R-Smyth-ebook/dp/B091HG99RD/

Blurb: 

I work in the darkness that is Black Creek.

If there’s a secret to uncover, a package to deliver, or a story to be told, I’m your girl. I'll do whatever it takes to provide for my little brother.

Once upon a time, The Feral Beasts ruled Black Creek with an iron fist, but they’re long gone now. The Antonelli family stepped in, only caring about their family and their money.

I’ve heard the whispers…The Reaper Rejects are growing and they want control of Black Creek. But this town isn’t big enough for the both of them.

It's just been me and Luc for a long time, so when the leaders of the Rejects ask for my help, I'm reluctant. Trouble follows gang life and I shouldn’t want to get involved, but Oliver knows just how to tempt me and the pain in Cain’s eyes calls to my need for vengeance.

Blood will be shed, lives will be lost, retribution will be dealt.

A war is coming and this town has never been more deadly.

***This book is a dark, contemporary romance with one strong FMC and multiple love interests. It is book one in a series and contains trigger warnings for violence scenes and mature, graphic content. Please see the front of the book for more specific triggers.

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I have to admit, I'm just joining in on this spin-off of the Pacific Prep series (I know, I need to catch up). But OMFG, this literally started off with a bang. It was real easy to follow and the world building and character development is incredible. Sawyer is such a bad@ss! She is feisty, smart, and definitely someone that I would never want to meet in a dark alley. However, she does have a sense of maternal instinct when it comes to her brother. She tries to keep him from going down the road she's at. I literally couldn't put this down! OMG! That cliffy!!! Definitely, need more!!

Black Beth: Vengeance Be Thy Name by Alec Worley Artist: DaNi & Blas Gallego

 Black Beth: Vengeance Be Thy Name by Alec Worley

Artist: DaNi & Blas Gallego

Releases June 7th, 2022

Preorder Now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1786186357/

Blurb:

Brand new stand-alone fantasy graphic novel of visionary sword and sorcery from Batman artist Dani

A warrior with a name born of the black rage that filled her heart!

In a world of swords and sorcery, the evil tyrant Rassau discovers that he is destined to be killed by a fearsome warrior called Beth. Together with his men, Rassau seeks Beth out, destroying her village and killing all held dear to her. With the aid of a former warrior - the blind Quido - Beth becomes a skilled fighter and sworn enemy of all that is evil! She will not rest until her people are avenged!

 This book contains both the original strip and the brilliantly resurrected stories that have been masterfully guided by writer Alec Worley and DC Comic's newest star, the astonishing Greek artist, DaNi!

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"They shall know me by the name that I adopt! By which I swear to combat evil in all it's vile forms...A name born of the black rage that fills my heart..."

Black Beth: Vengeance Be Thy Name is my very first graphic novel that I have ever reviewed. This is my first time learning about the Black Beth comic lore. I know she made an appearance in "1988 Scream! Holiday Special, but that's pretty much it   She is such a bad@ss. Think if Lady Sif, Elektra, Red Sonja, and Xena were combined, you would get Black Beth. Personally, this was a little fast paced and felt rushed for me. I would have loved to see her train and learn more instead of instantly gaining the strength and warrior knowledge. However, It was beautifully designed/drawn and her story was incredible.  Overall, it was a fun, quick graphic novel and easy to follow. I highly recommend this to those who enjoy strong bad@ss FMCs, swords, and sorcery!

REVIEW: Red Zone (Hail Mary Duet Book 2) By C.A.Rene

 Red Zone (Hail Mary Duet Book 2) By @C.A.Rene

Available Now on all platforms: https://books2read.com/Red-Zon...

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Blurb:

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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"Dixon North is my f*cking vice, a drug I won’t ever see the bottom of."

Red Zone is the second and final book in the Hail Mary duet. This cannot be read as a standalone. It immediately starts off three months after the events of Blue 42 took place.

This was another emotionally raw, roller coaster ride. The drama, the fight, the immense s*xual tension & chemistry, the suspense, literally everything, sucks you right in. From the first book, I've said they had such a toxic relationship, but you literally can't help but to root for them. I definitely recommend this duet for those who enjoy an amazing Dark MM, Enemies to lovers, Sports Romance

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REVIEW: The Scorecard: A Brother's Best Friend Hockey Romance (Totally Pucked Book 3) by AMaren Moore

 The Scorecard: A Brother's Best Friend Hockey Romance (Totally Pucked Book 3) by Author Maren Moore 

Blurb:

Pretending to be married to my brother’s best friend and my biggest enemy is the last thing I imagined I’d be doing.

But there was a thin line between lust and hate, and when I fell into bed with the NHL’s rookie playboy, I found out just how easy that line got blurred.

We were enemies with benefits, but then two pink lines changed itall.

Now he was bringing me back home to his family’s farm and faking it became real… in moreways than one.

He was meant to be the enemy but falling for him meant letting him win.

The Scorecard

Graham: 1

Me: 0

**The Scorecard is book 1 of the duet and is approximately 60,000 words. This book does end on a cliffhanger."

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🌟🌟🌟🌟💫/5

Emery just passed her bar exam and it was time to celebrate. After one drunken night and one dumb "scorecard" later,  Graham is determined to make her realize that he should be at the top of the list.

We are back with book 3 of the Totally Pucked series. Move over Daddy Briggs, I found a new DILF, Daddy Graham. To think this series couldn't get any better, it has. This has to be my favorite one out of this whole series! Annnnd by that ending, we are not getting one book of Daddy Graham's story, but a duet. I'm stoked!!

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."

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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

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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!