ARC Review - Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1) by Toya Richardson!

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Angelina Squires loves her well-ordered life, but her nightly erotic dreams involving two unknown guys make her restless. One fateful night, her world is turned upside down when she is tracked and almost killed by a demon and saved by two men who bear a striking resemblance to the hotties in her dreams.
Salvatore and Luca De Laurentis are angel/vampire hybrid twin brothers, tasked with protecting their territory from demons. They have been searching for their mate for centuries, but they never expected to catch her scent and save her life on the same day.

Angelina’s bond with the brothers grows steadily stronger, but they face danger at every turn. The demon threatens to destroy them and the human territory they’ve protected for centuries, risking their exposure and many lives. When it’s time to face the enemy, will Angelina be strong enough to help take him down, or will she and her new-found mates be condemned to death.

MY REVIEW:

This story was pretty freaking awesome! I LOVED the idea of hybrids. The story had an almost "Original" and "The Vampire Diaries" feel but with more breathtaking chemistry that left a feeling of awe and wonder with me.

Salvatore and Luca De Laurentis are really hot angel/vampire hybrids that stole my heart right from the start. Their desire and need for Angelina was rock solid and sexy as hell. Angelina was really the perfect glue that held everything together and made their connection strong and perfect. The love felt pure and raw. Add in the danger and action and smoking hot times and this book was grade A AMAZING! I am very pleased with this read and can't wait to read more from Toya Richardson!

Captivated gets a BREATHTAKING FIVE FANTASTIC STARS! 

 

ARC Review - Frozen In Ice by Cynthia Eden!

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Is he a drop dead gorgeous…killer?

Delilah “Lila” Darrow doesn’t belong in the world of the rich and famous, but for one night, she’s going to wear the fanciest dress she can find and pretend that she does. Her plan—get close to reclusive billionaire Archer Radcliffe and find out…is he a murderer?

She knows exactly what Archer likes. She knows how to slip beneath his guard. She knows how to make him fall for her. With the right tools, Delilah believes she can finally make Archer pay for the crime he committed so long ago.

Payback is calling…and she’s wearing a dress made for sin.

Delilah is part of a group of crime solvers called the Ice Breakers—an online team made up of individuals who have the goal of solving cold cases. Five years ago, Delilah’s sister disappeared without a trace. Since then, Delilah has made it her mission to close as many unsolved cases as possible. Archer Radcliffe will be the latest target in her quest.

Except…Archer turns the tables on her. He sees through her lies. Tries to seduce her. And, he also swears his innocence.

Can she trust him? Or is he playing her?

Now that he has Delilah at his side, Archer can finally get the justice—the vengeance—he has craved. The only problem? The beautiful Delilah will be in danger. But Archer intends to stick close to her. So close that the world will believe they are completely in love. So close that a deadly enemy will want to strike. So close that just maybe—if he’s not careful—Archer might begin to fall for the woman he intends to use…

Author’s note: Archer is rich, powerful, and definitely not a man you want as an enemy. Desire can be deadly, and revenge is always best served ice cold. Looking for danger, suspense, scorching scenes, and maybe even a few cold chills? FROZEN IN ICE has you covered.

MY REVIEW:

If you are looking for a thrill ride adventure of breath catching suspense and sizzling hot fueled romance, look no further than Cynthia Eden's newest story, Frozen In Ice! 

Frozen In Ice is a perfectly tempting story that left me feeling excited, anxious for more, and was more satisfying than a box of my favorite chocolate. Delilah is definitely not your average heroine. She is super smart, sassy, determined to take down the bad guys and has a loyalty that I admire. And Archer...dang, this sexy hero was hypnotic and so sexy, I felt my legs quiver just picturing him in my head! He made my heart race and my breath catch and made me feel allllll sorts of hot. Him and Delilah made a fantastic team. Their chemistry together sizzled. I could feel the delicious sexual tension through the pages and I was hooked. Add in the twists and dangerous turns and this story was EPIC! Its a crazy, wild adventure that has everything a reader could ever want in a romantic suspense. HIGHLY recommend.

I give Frozen In Ice a WHITE HOT FIVE FULFILLING STARS THAT SURE SUCKERPUNCHED ME RIGHT IN THE HEART! 

 

NetGalley ARC Review - Lover Arisen (Black Dagger Brotherhood #20) by J.R. Ward!

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True love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Possessed by the demon Devina, Balthazar is once again on the hunt for the Book of Spells—and fighting an undeniable attraction to a woman. As a thief, he has stolen a lot of things…but he never thought his heart would be taken by another. Especially not a human.

As a homicide detective, Erika Saunders knows there is something otherworldly going on in Caldwell, New York. Mutilated bodies that cannot be explained are all over her case list—and then there are her nightmares in which she’s hunted by shadows and captivated by a mysterious man who is both a suspect and a savior.

When Devina’s wish for true love is finally granted, Balthazar and Erika unwittingly become the gateway for the rebirth of an old enemy of the Brothers. Will the very thing that brings them together lead to the ultimate destruction of the Brotherhood? Or will they have to lose everything in order to save the race’s most sacred defenders? 

MY REVIEW:

The 20th BDB book is everything you expect and desire in one of the best selling series to ever exist in the book world! Dark, sexy, humorous, heart wrenching with unbelievable twists and turns that never cease to drop your jaw, Lover Arisen is certainly one of the most exhilarating reads of 2022!

Balthazar is for sure, one of my favorite heroes from BDB. He is fierce, protective, sexy, smart and a heck of a fighter. And Erika couldn't be a more perfect fit for him. Their story is captivating and a heck of a thrill ride full of danger and secrets being revealed and surprises that leave a reader begging for more. I couldn't read fast enough! J.R. Ward has been a favorite author of mine for years. The BDB series is one of the most unforgettable series and the one I can't imagine ever missing out on. The world gets more complex with every new book that comes out and there is never a dull moment. Every emotion comes to the surface and I want to feel them all again and again. Balthazar and Erika's story is like a drug I can't live without. One of the best stories ever!

Lover Arisen gets a FIVE JAW DROPPING AND ENTICING STARS! A MUST OWN THIS SECOND READ!