The Player's Promise by Tierney Page

Synopsis:

Anna's not looking for love. Fresh out of a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun - and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks.

Liam's used to hiding behind his game face. But after a brutal betrayal and an even messier brawl, he's lost everything: his football career, his team, and his reputation. A one-night stand with a stranger? Just the distraction he needs. He never expected to see Anna again...until she turns out to be his son's new teacher.

Anna knows she shouldn't get involved with a student's father, especially not him. But Liam's not the man the tabloids say he is. He's everything she thought she wasn't ready for. Which makes him so much worse.




Review:

This is book three in the London Heart series. To be honest, I didn’t have high hopes after reading the first book. I skipped book two and went straight to this one, and I’m glad I did, because it pleasantly surprised me. There’s just something about a single dad romance that captivates me every time, and this one really delivered. It had the perfect blend of excitement and those tender, emotional moments that us romance readers crave.


“I've lived in different places, but none of them ever felt like home until you. You taught me that love isn't about being seen. It's about being understood, it's about showing up, it's about sitting in the quiet together and still being heard. I've never truly felt success in my life until I've heard you say I love you.”

Even though some parts of the story were a bit predictable, I couldn’t put it down. It drew me in and kept me engaged. And the spice 🥵… Liam’s way with words? Unmatched.

This story gave me exactly what I came for. Honestly, that’s what matters.

3.5 ⭐️

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Drugged.
Kidnapped.
Held hostage.
Is her captor the savior she needs?
Or a monster from her worst nightmare?
Be warned: violence and torture (not between the H/h) and erotic scenes are inside these pages. If you like darker themes and full-on excitement, this book is for you!

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Blurb for Corrupting His Wife
Kidnapping a reluctant bride is easy. Staying off her jilted fiancé’s radar is tough.
As the second-in-command of the Lozano Cartel, Enrique Briceño always gets what he wants. So when Lourdes’s father demands she marry another man, Enrique makes his move—abduction. Vowing to corrupt his sweet little captive in every wicked way imaginable, he doesn’t expect her to fight him with fire.
Cartel princess Lourdes Villegas longs for peace. Freedom. A chance to let her artist soul breathe. Yet once again, a man is pulling her strings. In Enrique’s arms, she trades one ruthless capo for another. His touch sets her ablaze, but she’s already plotting her escape.
As political alliances crumble and the streets run red, Enrique must prove he’s more than just another monster in Lourdes’s life. Because this time, love might be the most dangerous thing of all.
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Cutthroat By Octavia Grant

Synopsis:

Eden Shelton was once told that you can’t spell embarrassment without MEN. She never believed it because, according to her, there was nothing better than being a wife to a loving and appreciative man. Marrying her college sweetheart seemed to make everything in her life better. But, when her rose colored glasses are removed, Eden discovers that the man she planned to walk through life forever with has secrets. Secrets that will change who she is forever.




Review:


I admit I was skeptical when I started this book. So I'm pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this

"If I'm asleep when you get home, f&%K me anyway." What?!? 🤯

Famous quote. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned, and boy did she serve him the dish he deserved and then some.
While there were some details in this book we could have lived without, but it was definitely worth it!

"It ain't no fun when the rabbits' got the gun."

I can't say too much without giving this book away. But please be warned, this book is NOT meant for everyone. 

4.5⭐️

How Not to Fall I love By Karla Sorenson

After one reckless night, Archer Evans is sentenced to community service at the local animal shelter. But the owner of the Shelter, Remi Sinclair, has no tolerance for the Archer's celebrity antics. She's like, if you're gonna do community service here.. I'm gonna make sure you work for it!! And boy does she put him through it lol.
Without much pushback, he does everything she asks. Eventually, Remi learns that everything is not black and white. And this revelation changes her whole perception.


This book had me hooked from the very first chapter! The chemistry between Remi and Archer was completely unmatched, no matter how much they fought it.... oh, and did they fight it! Sooo much that there were times I found myself wishing to tell them how foolish they were being. lol

There were moments in this book that felt personal.. I felt like they were talking to me specifically.
It gave me all the emotional reminders of why I love romance.
This story is made for romance buffs like me.. DON'T SKIP THIS ONE!

By the way.. Mrs Sorensen..
The letter...genius! I was laughing the whole time!

Solid 4 star read

The sinner By Sierra Simone

The Sinner is the second installment of the Priest Series. Unlike his brother, Sean Bell wants nothing to do with  God, the church, or any other part of it. Then, in true God fashion, he runs into Zanny. His best friend's little sister, who is not so little anymore. She is breathtakingly gorgeous. He insistently remind himself that he must stay away from her; she is too young for him, way too young.  Although he knows he should stay away, little Zany is practicing to become a nun; she has one final test she must pass, and that is to learn about sex. Who better to turn to than your brother's best friend? Someone you've known all your life and trust completely, what could possibly go wrong?

I’m a sinner with a dimpled smile and perfect hair, and I know how to make sin feel like heaven. 🫠🫠🫠

 These Bell Brothers are just built differently...

I'm late to the party, but good lord, I'm loving catching up!! What a ride this book was!! From start to finish, I was completely captivated by everything Sean Bell. Now I love love love Father Bell after reading the priest, I found it very hard to believe anyone else could top that. I'm so happy to report that Sean Bell definitely does.

“Well, I do feel like I should mention that I think virginity in general is an arbitrary construct designed by men as a system of control and fear. And it’s heteronormative. And limiting, because why do certain sexual acts preserve virginity and some destroy it? What if I fucked a dildo every night, but I hadn’t fucked a man? Why doesn’t anal sex count? And what if I was with someone and penetration wasn’t an option, for any number of biological or emotional or identity reasons—would that make our sex less somehow? I’d be a virgin forever?”

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor!! And have I ever thought of it that way? There were many moments throughout this book when I felt the author was speaking to me directly. 

This was for sure a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ with a scorching spice level 🥵🥵. I simply cannot get enough

And with that, I'm off to read about the youngest brother, Aiden 😊

The Way I Used To Be by Amber Smith

 

The book starts off with 14-year-old Eden dealing with head-on trauma. With many failed attempts to tell her friends and family about said trauma. Eden decides she's just gonna keep it to herself, as many in her situation do; she believes no one will believe her. Barely coping, we watch as she handles this trauma the best way she knows how. 

“I feel these forbidden thoughts creep in sometimes without warning. Slow thoughts that always start quietly, like whispers you're not even sure you're hearing. And then they get louder and louder until they become every sound in the entire world. Thoughts that can't be undone.
Would anyone care?
Would anyone even fucking notice?
What if one day I just wasn't here anymore?
What if one day it all just stopped?”

For me, this book starts off slow. And after reading it in its entirety, I do understand why that is. I'm just impatient lol. Some of the events in this book were hard to read without crying because of how close to home this book hit. Personally, I think this book should be read by EVERYONE!! especially those who believe they are all alone. But more so for those whose loved ones have survived trauma of any kind.

This book also doesn't have a traditional HEA ending. However, it does have a holding on to hope vibe, which I felt was very fitting.

Now the question remains... do I continue this series? Have you read it? If so, is it gonna break my heart further? 😬

⭐⭐⭐.5

One killer Night By Trilina Pucci

So here's the thing… I usually go into a book blind right. Here's the down side to that. In the case of this book.. I was lost while reading this book in the beginning. I had no idea what genre this book was. This book and I had a rocky start, and I take full responsibility for that.

The meet-cute was good, but the pacing had me like, what's really happening here 🤔 I actually had to put the book down and come back to it later.

Good thing there was an audiobook, because I’m not sure I would’ve made it through otherwise.

Once the tension picked up, things started happening, and I literally couldn’t put it down.

“Because you scare the shit out of me, Goldie. You make me want shit I didn’t think I could have.”

I don’t read a ton of romantic suspense, but I am trying to branch out with my reading tastes, and this one ended up surprising me. A slow start, yes, but once it hits its stride, it becomes an addictive ride.

Overall, I ended up really liking it and would definitely recommend it.

⭐️ 3.5 stars