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* Review * FILTHY RICH TEMPTATION by Rachael Stewart

September 30, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * FILTHY RICH TEMPTATION by Rachael Stewart

Filthy Rich Temptation by Rachael Stewart
Series: Filthy Rich Billionaires #1
Published by Boldwood Books on October 5, 2025
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Theo

Making my first billion? Easy. Surviving Sadie — and her three-year-old — moving in? Pure torture. She’s my best friend’s little sister, the one girl I should never touch. Especially after that reckless kiss seven years ago...the kiss that ruined everything.

Now she’s here, under my roof, in every corner of my thoughts. Vulnerable. Off-limits. And so beautiful it hurts. I promised myself I’d protect her, keep my distance. But every laugh, every accidental touch, makes it harder to remember why I ever said no.

Sadie

I ran to Theo for safety, but the moment I walked through his door, I knew I wasn’t just in danger from my ex—I was in danger of falling again. He thinks he’s protecting me, keeping his distance. But every smouldering look says otherwise.

And every night, I wonder: what if I kissed him again? He thinks he’s just helping. But he doesn’t see how he’s rewiring my heart—how my daughter already adores him. I’m supposed to be surviving, not falling. But I know what I want…him. His hands. His mouth. His body. Even if it’s the one thing he swore I couldn’t have…

A decadent dip into forbidden love! When his BFF Taylor asked Theo to take in her little sister for a few weeks, she didn’t intent for him to fall in love with her … but they are adorable together! Theo and Sadie have a sweet connection that turns emotional and passionate as they allow themselves to get to know each other for who they are today. Her precocious daughter is a loving addition to the mix. I felt like there were holes in the past of both characters that could have been developed more to give the reader a more complete picture of where they were each coming from, but I liked them together a lot and was satisfied with their happily ever after.

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* Review * THE UNKNOWN COLTON by Lisa Childs

September 30, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE UNKNOWN COLTON by Lisa Childs

The Unknown Colton by Lisa Childs
Series: The Coltons of Alaska #3
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on September 30, 2025
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Their love is on the line…

And so is her life.

Returning home after being gravely injured on an oil rig, Troy Amos fears Lakin Colton is pulling away from him. Despite being in love since they were kids, their long-distance relationship has taken a toll. Fed up with waiting, Lakin’s pursuing her dream of creating a boutique hotel…without him. But Troy must put aside their personal troubles, because someone is stalking Lakin—and neither of them know if it’s the stranger claiming to be her real father or the serial killer terrorizing their Alaskan town…

Emotional and attention grabbing! The third book in The Coltons of Alaska series was fast paced and satisfying. We met Lakin and heard about her and Troy’s relationship in a previous book in the series so they were already familiar if you’re reading along. I enjoyed getting to know them better and watching them figure out if their relationship was still what they each wanted considering they had been together since they were kids and times were different with the distance his remote work had placed on them. There’s a couple of mysteries mixed into the story as well as someone claiming to be her father comes to town and stirs up trouble at the same time that more victims are turning up in the town’s possible serial killer. I’m enjoying the series and recommend it to anyone who loves an Alaskan destination and scenery as a backdrop to explosive intrigue and romance with a close knit family tying it all together.

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* Review * KIDNAPPED FOR HER SECRET by Lela May Wight

September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * KIDNAPPED FOR HER SECRET by Lela May Wight

Kidnapped for Her Secret by Lela May Wight
Published by Harlequin Presents on September 30, 2025
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Surrendering to the billionaire
Stolen for the consequence

The glamor and mystique of a masquerade art auction is more than heiress Aurora Arundel ever dreamed. Having lived under her late parents’ strict rules, she wants no more regrets. That includes letting dangerously guarded Sebastian Shard fulfill her every fantasy for the night…

Six months later, Sebastian discovers Aurora’s secret—she’s carrying his baby. To protect his heir, he knows he has no choice. He must keep Aurora at his remote Scottish Highland castle. But, if she’s to agree to stay, Aurora insists on the impossible. Sebastian—mind, body and soul.

I loved every minute of the mystery and passion that Lela May Wight delivers on! A mystery guest at a masquerade ball is the set up for two unlikely souls connecting in a segway into more than they ever bargained for. The characters each have strong back stories that bring the reader into the heart of why each has been alone in life and looking for even a miniscule connection on the night they meet. While there are holes in the past that could have been delved into slightly more to paint a more complete picture, I found myself enjoying them wholeheartedly and cheering behind the scenes for them to realize just what they were on the cusp on lucking into with their relationship. Aurora and Sebastian were a pleasure to get to know and to journey into the highlight of their lives with. Highly enjoyed!

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* Review * DISAPPEARANCE AT ANGEL’S LANDING by Nichole Severn

September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * DISAPPEARANCE AT ANGEL’S LANDING by Nichole Severn

Disappearance at Angel's Landing by Nichole Severn
Series: Red Rock Murders #2
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on September 30, 2025
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A hiker becomes a murder victim.
Now the rescuer becomes the hunter.

Finding missing hikers is part of park ranger Branch Thompson’s job. But this Zion National Park visitor didn't simply fall from Angel’s Landing. She was pushed…and stabbed. Assigned to investigate the crime, Branch reluctantly asks to partner with fellow ranger Lila Jordan. They may have been at odds the past four months, but he knows Lila deserves to flex her skills. And when their search turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Branch realizes how lucky he is to have Lila by his side.

Exhilarating danger from start to finish! The next book in Nichole Severn’s electrifying Red Rock Murders series with Harlequin Intrigue is attention grabbing and exciting. We had a glimpse of Lila “Ranger Barbie” in the first book in the series and now this book centers around her and Branch a fellow ranger as danger finds them and doesn’t want to let go. The intrigue in this book is spot on, but the overall outcome leaves some holes and their love felt too fast. I’m all for a quick connection and all that, but based on the danger and pulse point of action this story held, to say they were in love and making a go of a relationship after this case was a bit unbelievable. I also wanted more of a resolution about how her coworkers treat her too. Overall, a really entertaining read though and I look forward to more in the series.

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* Review * HEALING THE VETERAN by Ciara Knight

September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * HEALING THE VETERAN by Ciara Knight

Healing the Veteran by Ciara Knight
Series: K-9 Companions
Published by Love Inspired on September 30, 2025
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A K-9 in need
could help open his closed-off heart.

Haunted by a disastrous military mission, wounded veteran Ace Gatlin vows to live alone on his farm so he can never fail anyone again. However, this doesn’t discourage his determined neighbor, physiotherapist Jolene Pearl, who shows up at his door with a troubled K-9 desperate for a home. Jolene is sure the two injured warriors need each other, and soon, their joint efforts to rehabilitate sweet Bear chip away at the shrapnel lodged in Ace’s heart. But when a catastrophic tornado strikes Willow Oaks, more than just their budding relationship is put to the test. Can Jolene help Ace see himself as worthy of happily-ever-after?

Captivatingly emotional! The next book in the K-9 Companions series with Love Inspired is from Ciara Knight and revolves around a reclusive injured vet and a neighbor who doesn’t take being pushed away easily. I was hooked from the start and really enjoyed getting to know Ace and Jolene. He’s hiding away to punish himself for the things he thinks fell to him in the mission that left him missing more than just a leg. She’s a healing soul to all she meets and enjoys the connection she feels within this town. I was entertained throughout and especially loved the camaraderie that Bear helped bring into the plot. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a faith based sweet romance with lots of healing and broadening of horizons going on throughout.

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* Review * BECKETT by Josie Jade

September 26, 2025 Leave a Comment

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Warrior Security: Beckett by Josie Jade
Series: Warrior Security
Published by Calamittie Jane Publishing - Protector Romance Circle on September 26, 2025
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Beckett Sinclair doesn't do complicated.

He trains K-9s at Pawsitive Connections, runs ops with Warrior Security, and keeps his PTSD under control. Until a dead friend’s little sister shows up.

Audra Cartland is jumpy. Exhausted. Sleeping in the equipment shed when she thinks no one's watching. Beckett knows that look—he's seen it in combat zones, in victims, in his own mirror.

Someone's hunting her.

She won't talk. Won't explain the fear in her eyes or why she flinches at shadows. But Beckett made a promise to her brother years ago in Afghanistan, and those debts don't die.

Beckett should walk away. He's got enough ghosts without taking on hers.

Instead, he arranges a job. A safe place to sleep. His protection.

When the hunter becomes bold enough to strike in his town, on his watch, Beckett stops playing defense. He's lost too many people already. Failed too many times.

Not Audra. Not this time.

Some battles choose you.

Attention grabbing drama and heartfelt goodness! The next book in the Warrior Security series from Josie Jade centers around Beckett who works day in and day out to keep his PTSD at bay while helping all he can with security and dog training around his hometown of Garnet Bend. When a new employee with lots of secrets and a hunted look in her eyes shows up, he senses something familiar about her. The characters each have a powerful backstory and more than their fair share of pain that they each carry on their shoulders. I enjoyed getting to know them and seeing their connection grow until they could each finally allow someone else into the darkness they’ve been suffering and set out to heal their wounds. The plot of this book was very powerful and really addictive. I loved every minute of their story and can’t wait for more to come in the series! Highly recommend to fans of former military heroes who make it their life’s mission to keep people secure.

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* Release Blitz/Review * THREE BOSSY BOYFRIENDS by Emma Foxx

September 22, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * THREE BOSSY BOYFRIENDS by Emma Foxx

Three Bossy Boyfriends by Emma Foxx
Series: Honeysuckle Harbor
on September 22, 2025
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Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss, his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.

This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.

Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.

I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.

Things are getting very interesting.

And then Tucker walks in.

My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And maybe more.

I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me. They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.

This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect for me.

Oops.

Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your Kindle.

Well developed characters, sassy dialogue and humor mixed with heat is always guaranteed! Emma Foxx is delivering their signature humorous, sassy why choose romance along with a touch of forbidden and enemies to lovers thrown in to spice it all up a bit with their latest delve into Honeysuckle Harbor. As always, I was instantly hooked on all four players in the game and turning page after page to get to know this sassy heroine who has three successful men bowing to her every need. The tension is high, the drama is spot on and the lusty goodness always hits the spot. I wanted a smidge more to the ending just so we could see how they settled into their little family, but overall I whole heartedly enjoyed their love story!

THREE BOSSY BOYFRIENDS
Emma Foxx
Release Date: September 22

Meet Emma Foxx:
Emma Foxx is the super fun and sexy pen name for two long-time, bestselling romance authors who
decided why have just one hero when you can have three at the same time? (they’re not sure what took
them so long to figure this out)! Emma writes contemporary romances that will make you laugh (yes,
maybe out loud in public) and want more…books (sure, that’s what we mean). Find Emma on Instagram,
Tik Tok, and Goodreads.

Connect with Emma Foxx:
https://www.instagram.com/emmafoxxwrites/

Blurb:
Everyone’s always said I’m a troublemaker. So it’s not exactly shocking when I fall for my boss,
his boss… and the guy I put a curse on in high school.

This summer, I’m working as a paralegal at a fancy law firm, trying to keep my head down.

Then Evan—charming, ambitious, definitely too-hot-to-be-a-lawyer—asks me to be his fake
girlfriend to help him make partner. I say yes. Obviously.

I also meet Christopher: senior partner, older, bossy, and practically married to his tailored
suits. Turns out he has a soft spot for brats… and for sharing women—with Evan.

Things are getting very interesting.

And then Tucker walks in.

My high school nemesis. The guy I cursed out (and cursed for real) during my goth phase. He’s
back—and now a ripped, repentant construction foreman who wants to make peace. And
maybe more.

I don’t stand a chance. These three men are charming, dominant, and ridiculously into me.

They’re breaking down my walls one steamy encounter at a time.

This summer fling is supposed to end in July. I’m supposed to leave, keep my heart locked
down, and not fall in love with three men who are completely, totally, inappropriately perfect
for me.

Oops.

Three Bossy Boyfriends is a standalone MMFM why choose rom-com full of chaos, curses, and
chemistry. Expect fake dating, enemies-to-lovers, workplace hijinks, and enough steam to melt your
Kindle.

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https://a.co/d/1QdRXz4
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* Release Blitz/Review * VICTORIOUS: PART 2 by K E Osborn

September 22, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * VICTORIOUS: PART 2 by K E Osborn

Victorious: Part 2 by K E Osborn
Series: LA Defiance MC #6
on September 22, 2025
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Vegas was supposed to be a road trip.
A simple job to get me away from the chaos back home.
But it turned out to be something so much more.
A forbidden connection that could never be stopped.

In the neon-lit shadows of Sin City, Phoenix and I finally give in to what’s been burning between us. With no big brother looming over our every move, we’re free to explore our newfound romance. Phoenix touches me like I’m something sacred, kisses me like he’s been starving for it. Every night in his arms makes me forget the war raging back home—until reality crashes back in.

The club is under siege. Our family is scattered to the wind.
And the enemies we thought we’d defeated are rising stronger than before.

Maverick doesn’t know that Phoenix and I are together, or the secrets we shared in Vegas, including the ones that bind us together. And when we finally make it home, his fury will be devastating. With danger closing in from all sides, I have to choose between the family that raised me and the man who owns my heart.

But maybe the scariest part isn’t heading home. Maybe, when you’re blissfully happy in the City of Sin, and you’re on the run from the Cartel,perhaps the scariest part is, you won’t make it home at all.

Suspenseful and nerve wracking! I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of a cliffhanger, but when a series already has my heart and it takes one to wrap it all up I’m going to be there every step of the way. That said, Clover and Phoenix are driving me crazy! I like them both from the time they’ve spent with the MC family throughout the course of the series, but them off flitting through life while danger is knocking on everyone else’s door is just irritating. I read each page with them in it just hoping to get back to the heart of the MC and their conflict. I love this series as a whole … I just am not at a place to relish this teen love drama at a heart stopping time like this for the group. Angsty and addictive for sure overall but an irritating sub plot. I’m looking forward to the conclusion!

Title: Victorious: Part 2

Series: LA Defiance MC #6

Author: K E Osborn

Genre: MC Romance

Tropes: Trauma Bonding/Road Trip/Slow Burn

Forbidden Attraction/Redemption Arc

Tragic Past/Alpha Hero/Angsty/Assassins

Release Date: September 22, 2025

BLURB

Vegas was supposed to be a road trip.

A simple job to get me away from the chaos back home.

But it turned out to be something so much more.

A forbidden connection that could never be stopped.

In the neon-lit shadows of Sin City, Phoenix and I finally give in to what’s been burning between us. With no big brother looming over our every move, we’re free to explore our newfound romance. Phoenix touches me like I’m something sacred, kisses me like he’s been starving for it. Every night in his arms makes me forget the war raging back home—until reality crashes back in.

The club is under siege. Our family is scattered to the wind.

And the enemies we thought we’d defeated are rising stronger than before.

Maverick doesn’t know that Phoenix and I are together, or the secrets we shared in Vegas, including the ones that bind us together. And when we finally make it home, his fury will be devastating. With danger closing in from all sides, I have to choose between the family that raised me and the man who owns my heart.

But maybe the scariest part isn’t heading home. Maybe, when you’re blissfully happy in the City of Sin, and you’re on the run from the Cartel, perhaps the scariest part is, you won’t make it home at all.

From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the highly desired sixth book in the LA Defiance MC Series.

This is a forbidden love, forced proximity, high-stakes romance featuring Vegas heat, family secrets, and a love worth fighting for. This is Part 2 of the explosive Victorious trilogy.

TRIGGER WARNING

These books contains scenes of violence, death and emotional distress. If any of these are triggering for you, please go into this fully aware that Victorious Part 1, 2 and 3 come at a cost. You can’t have a profound victory, without first, a crushing defeat….

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* Review * FLAME by Chelle Bliss

September 20, 2025 Leave a Comment

Flame by Chelle Bliss
Series: Men of Inked: Heatwave #1
Published by Bliss Ink on September 17, 2019
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Gigi Gallo’s childhood was filled with the roar of a motorcycle and the hum of a tattoo gun. Her dream has always been to work at her family’s tattoo shop — Inked. But on her first day of work, she runs into someone from her not-so-innocent past.

Pike Moore is a bossy biker with a cocky attitude and an even bigger ego. He came to Inked to start over. New town. New job. New roots. None of that included coming face-to-face with the hot chick who spent a week in his bed before she vanished without a trace.

But when they are forced to work together, feelings they thought had been extinguished come roaring back and ignite a spark neither can stop.

An unforgettable meet cute for the first next generation Gallo love story! If you thought Chelle Bliss had your attention with her Gallo family in the first series, just wait until you see what the kiddo’s have in store for you now that they are all growing up and taking off into the big bad world. This book centers around City and Suzy’s kid Giovanna and I couldn’t have loved it more! Gigi is sassy and opinionated just like her Mama and she is used to wrapping the men in her life around her little finger, so meeting a big bad biker like dude at a bar on a dare is more than she bargained for.

I loved the characters, the sass, the danger and most of all the heart that Bliss delivers in this story. There’s lots of emotion and depth as Gigi and Pike fall in love, but there’s also family drama, danger and shocking revelations that no one was expecting. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a family centric romance where they love hard and fight for each other no matter what!

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* Review * 4th SILENCE by Misty Evans and Adrienne Giordano

September 20, 2025 Leave a Comment

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* Review * 4th SILENCE by Misty Evans and Adrienne Giordano

4th Silence by Misty Evans, Adrienne Giordano
Series: Schock Sisters Mystery #4
Published by ALG Publishing, LLC on September 9, 2025
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In this gripping fourth installment of the Schock Sisters Mystery Series, Meg and Charlie Schock confront a decades-old murder buried by privilege, power—and a killer still watching.

A glittering party. A dead girl. A cold case that won’t stay buried.

Thirty years ago, eight-year-old Tiffany was found murdered during her family's lavish holiday party—her body hidden among the champagne and secrets of D.C.’s most powerful elite. The case faded, buried by money, influence, and silence.

Now, as the anniversary of her death looms, sisters Charlie and Meg Schock are pulled into their most chilling investigation yet. When their mother launches a campaign to reopen the case, it ignites a media storm and political backlash. Ordered to stand down by U.S. Attorney JJ Carrington, the sisters do what they do best—dig deeper.

What they uncover is a legacy of privilege and lies… and a killer hiding in plain sight, ready to kill again.

In a city where truth is deadly and silence protects the powerful, the Schock sisters must decide: How far will they go to speak for the dead?

Attention grabbing from start to finish! It didn’t take long in the company of the Schock family to be hooked on their brand of disfunction and hilarity. I was quickly drawn into the cold case that was garnering their attention and causing so much drama in their lives. Charlie is under pressure to get justice for this case her mother is determined to shine a light on, but it’s putting her in a tough spot with her boyfriend and his bigwig bosses. I enjoyed the characters, but wanted a bit more background on them and on their relationships to get a complete picture on who they all were and to make it a truly standalone story. The drama and mystery leading up to the big finale of catching the killer was really interesting, but I felt a disconnect with the abrupt ending between Charlie and JJ. An enjoyable read overall that held my attention and kept me entertained.

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