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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Since this is a short novella, I’ll dive straight into the review. This was a cute, cozy read with a bit of spice. I loved the Christmas challenge they had to complete in the town and the second-chance element of the story. While it was fast-paced due to its length (and I’m not usually a fan of fast pacing), it still made me laugh and smile. If you’re looking for a quick, easy read, I recommend picking this one up. That said, I do wish it had been a full-length book, as the tension between the characters was fantastic.

If you love:

🔹Festive Read
🔹Small Town
🔹Single Dad
🔹Second Chance
🔹Fast Pace
🔹Tasteful Spice

Genre/Type: Adult Holiday Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 146
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Strawberry Hollow Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Dad, Second Chance, FMC Teacher, Christmas, Mine, Novella, Playlist, Sexual Content, Praise and Dirty Talk
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Talk Wicked to Me: Baz Wicked by Melissa Foster

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Emerson, who is due to give birth any moment and has moved to a small town to escape the big city. After her dog eats some chocolate-filled cookies, she rushes to the vet. Dr. Wicked, the owner of the clinic, has international goals and is part of his family’s motorcycle club. Baz Wicked doesn’t have time for commitment, but he can’t get her out of his head.

I devoured this book. This man is perfection in the way he helps her from the start. The pregnancy and birth in the first few chapters really set the tone for the story, and you get to watch them fall hard for each other. I’m a sucker for the pregnancy trope at the moment—it makes me melt. I loved all of Baz’s family and how welcoming they made Emerson feel. I highly recommend the audiobook; the narrators are fantastic!

If you love:

🔹Small Town
🔹Single Mum
🔹Found Family
🔹He Falls First
🔹Slow Burn
🔹Intimate Spice

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook. ALC
Audiobook Length: 12hrs 5mins
Narrators: Savannah Peachwood and Aiden Snow - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Six In The Dark Knights At Bayside Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Mum, Found Family, He Falls First, Slow Burn, Jealousy, Mine, Protective MMC, Cursing, Pregnancy, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk, Praise and Outside Scene
Mentions: Death, Death Of Parents and Drugs
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Merry Kissmas by Piper Rayne

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

Jumping straight into the review, as this is a short read and a cute Christmas story. I highly recommend the audiobook, narrated in duet by Shane East and Stella Hunter—both brilliant narrators.

This story is a second-chance romance set six years after the characters parted ways, brought together again in a forced proximity situation around Christmas time. I loved the Christmas challenges the family does as part of their tradition and the connection between the parents and siblings.

That said, since this is a short read, the connection between the characters is already established, as expected with the second-chance romance trope. Personally, I enjoy the slow build of a romance, so I felt I missed out on the excitement of their initial meeting, even though we do get glimpses of it through past memories.

Overall, I loved these two as a couple, and it’s a fun, cute story. I recommend it if you’re looking for something quick and festive to read this Christmas season!

If you love:

🔹Second Chance
🔹Reverse Grumpy Sunshine
🔹One Bed
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Festive Season.
🔹A Dash Of Spice

Genre/Type: Adult Christmas Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC / Audiobook
Pages: 222
Audiobook Length: 4hrs 53mins
Narrators: Shane East and Stella Hunter - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Standalone Holiday Romance Series
Tropes or Themes: Second Chance, Reverse Grumpy Sunshine, One Bed, Forced Proximity, One Night Stand, Holiday Romance (Christmas), Past Memories, Injury, Blood and Sexual Content
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Rising: A Blood Of Midithrias Novel by Amber Yve

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adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Let’s dive straight into the review. Disclaimer this took me 78 days to read due to personal matters going on in my life and physically reading or using my kindle was a struggle to focus. I feel I didn’t give this my full attention and would love to read it again in the future. Overall I really enjoyed the concept of this book and believe its four stars. I loved learning about the world Amber created. I was so intrigued by Seraphine’s power. She didn’t know how to control it and it affected the people around her. Throughout the book you get bits and pieces of who Seraphine is but you are still seeking out answers. By the end you only have fragments of who she really is. I loved Creston and Seraphine together. When Amber mentioned slow burn boy I felt it to the point I need to wait and find out in the next book. But the way it ended I need answers. I loved the dream state and nightmare storyline a lot and the boy who was taken I hope they find him in the next book!

Genre/Type: Fantasy Adult Romance 18+
APK: Physical
Pages: 39
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Blood Of Midithrias Duet
Tropes or Themes: Fantasy, Friends To Lovers, Slow Burn, Elements, Magic System, Nightmares, Dream State, Chemistry, Tension, Violence, Death, Fire, Injury and Kidnapping.
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Marriage & Malice by Trisha Wolfe

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challenging dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Violet, a 19-year-old attending a prestigious ballet school. Despite her focus on dance, Violet has family ties to the underworld, and her father and uncle have kept her in the dark—until now. When the family’s rivals target her due to past connections, Violet finds herself in their crosshairs. But can she resist the rival mafia’s monstrous enforcer?

The book was packed with tension and steam. Violet’s fiery personality constantly challenges Lucien at every turn, and I loved it. The anger and chemistry between them was intense. While Violet remains in the dark about her family’s secrets, Lucien struggles to resist her but ultimately falls hard. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline and the electrifying tension between these characters. Highly recommend the audiobook as its duet and the Irish accent is brilliant.

If you love:

🔹Dark Romance
🔹Mafia
🔹Forced Marriage
🔹Enemies To Lovers
🔹Beauty and The Beast Vibes
🔹Fantastic Tension

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 8hrs 8mins
Narrators: James Joseph and Meg Sylvan - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Broken Heirs Series
Tropes or Themes: Mafia (Irish, Italian), Forced Marriage, Enemies To Lovers, Slow Burn, Beauty and The Beast Vibes, Obsessive MMC, Strong FMC, Tension, Kidnapping, Dances For Him, Cursing, Violence, Gun Violence, Blood, Injury Sexual Content, Virgin, Dirty Talk, Shower Scene and Bath Scene
Mentions: Death Of Parent, Cancer and Rape
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Vows of a Mobster by Eva Winners

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Brianna and Mateo. Mateo is the head of the Italian mafia, while Brianna is laying low, trying to care for her daughter and pay for her medical treatments. However, Brianna has a past that may be linked to the underworld. What will Mateo do when he finds out?

This story gripped me from the start, and the duet narration was brilliant for it. Not only did we get the main characters’ POVs, but there were also chapters from other characters’ perspectives, which I really enjoyed.

I will say, Mateo was sweet at first, but after they had unprotected sex and he refused to let her take the morning-after pill, I wanted to strangle him. He quickly shifted from being someone who “doesn’t do relationships” to a possessive asshole. That said, he did grow on me with his protective side, and I loved how he treated her daughter as if she were his entire world. That little girl is going through so much. I also enjoyed the twists in this story—most of them completely caught me off guard. Lastly the chemistry and steamy scenes were great as well.

If you love:

🔹Mafia (Italian, Irish)
🔹Age Gap (24yrs)
🔹Single Mum
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹He Falls First
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 16hrs 46mins
Narrators: Troy Duran and Kingsley Rose - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Mafia (Italian, Irish), Age Gap (24yrs), Single Mum, Forced Proximity, He Falls First, Possessive MMC, Protective MMC, FMC Ballet Dancer, Touch Her Or Die, Mine, Jealousy, Child Cancer, Kidnapping, Medical Content, Murder, Death, Sexual Content, Phone Scene and Dirty Talk
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Devious Kingpin by Eva Winners

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challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This follows Juliette Brennan and Dante DiLustro. Eight years ago one night walking home Juliette was approached by a man in an alley. But a man stepped in and saved her from harm. Giving him a scrunchie out pact was sealed. Little did Juliette know this man would play a big part in her future. What could go wrong?

I enjoyed this storyline. I didn’t expect Juliette to be a bit of a killer but when you have been hurt and want revenge I can see why she was. The drugging situation I knew it would not end well when he finally heard what happened to her. Dante’s nickname for her wildling I love so much. Also when this man can read her with the intimate scene, letting her take control due to her past had me melting. It was a great audiobook so highly recommend. Overall really enjoyed and looking forward to the next book in the series.

If you love:

🔹Mafia (Italian)
🔹Enemies To Lovers
🔹Forced Marriage
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹One Bed
🔹He Falls First

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 12hrs 7mins
Narrators: Aaron Shedlock and Mackenzie Cartwright - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Kingpins Of The Syndicate
Tropes or Themes: Mafia (Italian), Enemies To Lovers, Forced Marriage, Forced Proximity, One Bed, He Falls First, Jealousy, Touch Her And Die Vibes, Gun Violence, Alcohol, Mine, Cursing, Panic Attacks, Drug Use, Past Trauma, Past and Present, Murder, Sexual Content, Praise, Dub Con, Car Scene and Bondage
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Broken Harbor by Catherine Cowles

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challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Sutton and Cope. Sutton and her son, Luca, are trying to start a new life in Sparrow Falls. No matter what Sutton does, her ex-husband always manages to get her number. She has always stood on her own two feet for her son, and now she’s caught the eye of a hotshot hockey player who’s coaching Luca. But will her past catch up to her?

I love Sutton and Cope together. This man could sense her past and pain, yet he stood by her and patiently waited for her to open up. Sutton is a wonderful mother to her son and will always do anything for him. She’s strong, given everything she’s been through. I really enjoyed the story and the twist at the end. Honestly, I love Cathrine’s books! Highly recommend the audiobook if you’re looking to pick this up!

If you love:

🔹Small Town
🔹Single Mum
🔹Forced Proximity
🔹Found Family
🔹FMC On The Run
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC / Audiobook ALC
Pages: 430
Audiobook Length: 10hrs 19mins
Narrators: Connor Crais and Erin Mallon - Dual
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Three In The Sparrow Falls Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Single Mum, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Slow Burn, On The Run, Son’s Coach, Hockey, Nightmares, Panic Attack, Taken Care Of, Violence, Physical Abuse, Sexual Content, Dirty Talk and Office Scene
Mentions: Drug Abuse and Death.
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Of Heartbreak and Harmony by Brit Benson

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challenging emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Four years ago, Torren King changed my life. Now, I’m forced into a fake relationship to deter a potential threat by being in the public eye. The offer is too good to refuse, and it will help support my family. But will Torren remember what happened between us? Or do I go on as if nothing ever did?

I enjoyed this read. At first, I was trying to figure out how she knew him, with flashbacks from the past dropping clues. When the full story was revealed, I was shocked—poor Callie. But by the end, I loved them together, and he fell hard. It was a fantastic audiobook, and I highly recommend it. I will say, though—I guessed the stalker early on!

If you love:

🔹Rockstar Romance
🔹Fake Relationship
🔹Second Chance
🔹Slow Burn
🔹Past and Present
🔹Perfect Amount Of Spice

Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 13hrs 40mins
Narrators: Stephen Dexter and Stella Hunter - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Hometown Heartless Duet
Tropes or Themes: Rockstar, Fake Relationship, Second Chance, Slow Burn, Intimate, Past and Present, Intimate Tattoo, Alcohol, Sexual Content, Virgin (Flashback), Praise, Dirty Talk, MFM Scene, Impact Play, Backdoor Play, Mark Play and Breath Play.
Mentions: Drug Use and Depression
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Villainous Kingpin by Eva Winners

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challenging dark hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This story follows Winter Star, a 20-year-old Olympic ice skating champion with family ties to the underworld. Although Winter has always been kept in the dark about her family’s activities, she finds herself in trouble and seeks help from a ruthless Italian named Basilio.

I enjoyed listening to this audiobook in duet narration, and it was a fantastic experience—I highly recommend it. I loved the mystery surrounding Winter’s life, knowing her family is involved in the underworld while she remains unaware. When she accidentally steps into this dark world, everything changes. Basilio is intense and fiercely possessive of Winter. He’s been through a lot within his own family and is in a difficult situation due to his father. I was captivated by the way these two characters fall in love and their intimate connection. When everything falls apart, they eventually find their way back to each other.

I didn’t expect the half-brother storyline, but it was a nice surprise. The spice level was perfect. My only critique is that I wasn’t sure why Winter and her friends were involved in heists and shady business, considering their families are well-off, even if they’re expected to make their own money. I would think family would help if someone was in serious trouble. Other than that, I really enjoyed this read!

If you love:

🔹Mafia Romance
🔹Forbidden
🔹Lovers-Enemies-Lovers
🔹Age Gap (7yrs)
🔹Forced Marriage
🔹Intimate Spice

Genre/Type: Dark Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook - ALC
Audiobook Length: 13hrs 48mins
Narrators: Arron Sherlock and Stella Hunter - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Book One In The Kingpins Of The Sydicate Series
Tropes or Themes: Mafia (Italian, Russian and Irish), Forbidden, Lovers-Enemies-Lovers, Age Gap (7yrs) Forced Marriage, Second Chance, Violence, Gun Violence, Physical Abuse, Death Of Parent, Murder, Car Accident, Blood, Cursing, Eyes On Me, Mine, Medical Content, Attempted R, Sexual Content, FMC Virgin, Dirty Talk and Impact Play,
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