ARC Review - The Bodyguard Next Door (Wilde Ways #15) by Cynthia Eden!

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He’s danger and a wicked, hot grin…

Iris Stuart may have a small crush on her neighbor. After all, Pierce Jennings is gorgeous, muscled, and he has a laugh that makes her toes curl. But she is not going down that particular path of temptation with the former Army Ranger and current Wilde agent. Nope. Not happening. They’ll stay in the friend zone because it’s safer that way. Safer for her—and for him. Even if looking into his baby blues makes her heart race.

She’s sunshine, secrets, and a bit of sin…

Pierce’s new neighbor wears paint-splattered jeans, she smells like sin, and he wants to put his hands all over her gorgeous body. Too bad she’s friend-zoned him. Too bad she’s starring in most of his fantasies. Too bad he can’t get her out of his head.

But when danger comes knocking, he’s just the man she needs.

So Iris may have a slightly infamous past—and a family who more than dabs in art forgeries. Iris inherited some of their not-so-slightly shady skills, and unfortunately, now some dangerous people want to use her. When the bad guys don’t take no for an answer and they try to abduct her, it’s her sexy bodyguard next door who comes to her rescue.

Suddenly, she’s got his protection.

The bad guys want her art skills, the Feds in stiff suits want her to work a sting, and Pierce? He just wants her to be his. And what Pierce wants, he will get. Even if he has to take down an undercover art ring and take on the Feds, he will stay by Iris’s side. He’s not just going to be her bodyguard. Before they are done, he plans to be one hell of a lot more to her…

Author’s Note: Does it get better than having a seriously buff, ready-to-handle-any-threat bodyguard…right next door? For Iris Stuart, this turn of events is probably the best thing that has ever happened to her. But falling for sexy Pierce wasn’t supposed to happen. She’s the bad girl. He’s the hero. Except…maybe a bad girl can win the heart of the hero, provided, of course, that they can survive the danger heading their way. It’s time for another WILDE ride. What can you expect? Hot times, lots of danger, humor, thrills…and a guaranteed happy ending.

 

MY REVIEW:

The Bodyguard Next Door was certainly one of the most sexy, fill-your-stomach-with-butterflies swoony and perfectly humorous and 100% loaded with action and suspense and sizzling romance!

The newest Wilde Ways story was exceptionally fun and steamy. Pierce and Iris's chemistry makes a reader want to take a cold shower and fan themselves at the same time. I loved Pierce's protective and alpha nature as well as his sweet, flirty and caring one too while Iris held a lot of secrets that surprised me again and again. She had a sweet personality, and I loved her spirit. This novel was entertaining and fun and had a lot of twists, turns and heart pounding action that kept me turning the pages. The romance was also sweet, sexy and completely yummy.  I can't get enough of these Wilde agents and their amazing heroines! 

The Bodyguard Next Door gets a STEAMY AND HILARIOUS FIVE SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP STARS! 

NetGalley ARC Review - Unforgiven (Deep Ops #5) by Rebecca Zanetti!

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Run:
Gemma Falls never expected to use her game theory expertise to outrun a killer. But for years, that skill is all that kept her one step ahead of a deadly stalker. When Gemma gets the chance to teach at D.C. University, she hopes she and her young daughter have found a safe harbor. The only flaw is the arrogant philosophy professor who’s always underfoot giving unwanted advice—in his sexy British accent . . .

Hide:
Jethro Hanson has blood on his hands. He’s working within ivy-covered university halls now, but he knows that his work with the Deep Ops team and the deadly acts he once committed for the sake of Queen and country place him beyond forgiveness—until he meets Gemma . . .

Seek:
Soon, the passion between them stuns them both. But when Jethro discovers a threat is fast overtaking her, he must choose between the redemption he seeks—and releasing the ever-present killer inside . . . 

REVIEW:

Unforgiven is a stomach twisting, lip biting, thrilling suspenseful and ultra-amazing addition in Rebecca Zanetti's fan favorite Deep Ops series! 

From the moment I started Unforgiven, I was entranced by the newest Deep Ops story. Gemma and Jethro are officially my new favorite couple in the series! Jethro has been on my mind for a long while now and I was giddy to finally read his story. He is a sexy, protective and respectful man that has so much sizzling sex appeal and the way he acts with Gemma just makes my heart sigh. And Gemma is such a great mom and a wonderful heroine, and her daughter is absolutely precious! This story is everything fun, sexy, exciting and just all over GOOD! I can't wait to reread this again!

Unforgiven gets a SUPER AMAZING FIVE ACTION PACKED STARS! 

 

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!

 

ARC Review - Slow Burn (Phoenix Fury #2) by Cynthia Eden!

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**SLOW BURN is a re-release. It was originally published in 2014 as ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED.**

The king of the vampires is in hell…and he will do anything to get his freedom.

Ryder Duncan has been a prisoner at the Genesis facility for far too long. Trapped, starved, tortured—he is ready to do anything necessary in order to escape. If Genesis wants a monster, he will show his captors just how deadly he can be…

Then an angel is tossed into his cage. A beautiful angel who burns hell-hot and wrecks his world.

With one taste of Sabine Acadia’s blood, Ryder is hooked. Her taste is like no other and the flood of power he gets from her is a supernatural rush. He knows what she is—even before he is forced to watch the flames consume her. Beautiful, magical, more than a myth…Sabine is a phoenix, and when she rises, he vows that she will be his.

Thrown together in an alliance born of blood and passion, they have to trust each other.

Escape is their goal. Freedom their dream. Ryder vows to make their captors pay—in blood—even as he plans to keep Sabine at his side. He’s roamed this earth for centuries, and he’s always searched for his perfect mate. He just never expected his desire for her to burn so hot.

But that’s the thing about fire…even a slow burn will eventually consume you.

Author’s Note: The phoenix shifters are back and hotter than ever. SLOW BURN was originally released by Kensington Publishing back in 2014 (the original title was ONCE BITTEN, TWICE BURNED), and I am so thrilled to have the chance to bring this story back to readers. If you love fierce, possessive, and ever-so-dangerous heroes, then you do not want to miss the king of all vampires. Because Ryder will truly walk through fire in order to claim the woman who is destined to be his…

MY REVIEW:

I was so happy to do a reread of Slow Burn, the updated version and rerelease of Once Bitten, Twice Burned! It still is a thrill ride of suspense, danger, sizzling romance and an epic story that I once again loved with my whole heart! 

Cynthia Eden's Phoenix Fury series is one of my absolute favorite series! I have reread this whole series at least 3 times and I think, with this one being updated is even better than I remember. Ryder and Sabine are so sexy and perfect and wonderful. Their romance story is what I dream about in a PNR. Ryder is a strong alpha vampire and Sabine is a rare creature she didn't know she was...a beautiful phoenix. They are a great match and so sweet together. The trials and escape and danger they are in make this story enchanting and edge of your seat amazing. I can't say enough about how much I loved this book! 

Slow Burn gets a SUPER HOT FIVE DANGEROUS STARS! 

 

ARC Review - Ranse (Blades of Arris Book Three) by Starla Night!

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I am a lesser? From a servant world? A nobody?
What a joke.
The man who discounts me is the one who loses.
Because me? I know royalty when I see it.
They call me the Kingmaker.
And I am never wrong.

Even on an alien world, he will do anything to possess me.
The Prince of Blades.
His world is in shambles.
His conquerors have turned against him.
All because of a few pesky lessers like me.

I can make him into an emperor.
I can fix his fractured world and bring his generals into line.
But he might not like who he has to become to win.
Us lessers aren't exactly who they thought we were, ha ha.
And me?
Well, I have a few secrets of my own.
And I'll only reveal those to a true king.

Devour the next book in the enthralling, highly-acclaimed Blades of Arris universe. One woman from Earth takes on the king of the conquerors and the universe is never the same!

MY REVIEW:

The next Blades of Arris story is hotter, more yummy and full of surprises than ever before! Ranse and Allie are just too freaking AMAZING together! I loved how they met and I loved the tension that sprung up between them the moment Ranse finds Allie in her escape pod. The plot gets deliciously more thrilling as the story goes on and I found myself drawn in with these unique and awesome characters the more I read!

Starla Night's worlds has always fascinated me but I think this sci-fi series is more creative and sexy then her previous series. And the world is very cool and so different. I love it! Ranse and Allie are so sexy and sweet together and the push and pull is divine! 

Ranse gets a SEXY FIVE EXPLOSIVE STARS!