Book Reviews by duelalias

This is a dramatic, amusing and romantic story. Jack is charming, kind, stubborn and entertaining. Lia is sweet, naive and stubborn. The storyline is intriguing and captivating, the surprises just keep coming. Jack's protective personality vs his emotions is put to the test when he goes ballistic upon learning that Lia plans to become a courtesan. Lia is very inept at achieving her goal, especially when Jack keeps interfering. It's a very interesting story that I enjoyed reading and I recommend adding it to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a steamy and interesting story. Piper is a successful career woman, but she's insecure and a bit immature. Evan is a smart entrepreneur who hides his feelings behind sex. I really didn't like Evan though. I love the idea of the storyline, them getting back together and having a baby, I just didn't like the execution of it. He never came across as really still being in love Piper. The ending was really cute though. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is amusing, dramatic and steamy. Jack is a rough and tough guy but when he sees Naomi, he knows that she's different and he wants her. Naomi is sweet and hard working, until she sets eyes on Jack. Then she's ready to risk her job to be with him. The end was really amusing and entertaining. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is an intriguing and suspenseful story. Finn is a romantic, charming and engaging character. Elspeth is sweet, vulnerable and stubborn. I can't say that Finn is too bright, he's too trusting and kind. But he is a very responsible person. The storyline is full of drama and twists, it's completely engrossing and very entertaining. And the epilogue is really sweet. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.it's

This is amusing, romantic, captivating and entertaining. James is chivalrous, charming, sweet and amusing. Temperance is stubborn, wary and brave. The two intensely dislike the other and what they perceive as their kind. Things change when they get kidnapped, they learn that they are wrong about many things, and start to have feelings for each other. But both are guarded with their hearts and both are stubborn. This is a fun story with some great characters. I loved it and highly recommend adding it to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reading Deals. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is an interesting story, but it reads rather slow. All of the characters are timid but likable. Alyssa is tough and snarky, except when it comes to trusting in relationships. Jake is sweet and sensitive but only shows the world the facade of a player. When you add in exes, the drama skyrockets. I like the storyline and characters, but it could have been more exciting. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This book continues the intriguing story of Toby and Hazel. After catching Hazel counting cards Toby decides to blackmail Hazel, his silence if she gets info on what a gang is planning to do to his casino. Toby is snotty and hard, and confused about his attraction to Walmart. Hazel is fun loving and irresponsible, but can she really turn down the opportunity to work with Ellis just so her parents don't learn of another scandal? It's an amusing story and I can't wait to read the next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is an engaging and charming story. Kane is proud, intense, withdrawn and uninterested in relationships until he meets Presley and finds himself in a sticky situation. And then proceeds to take advantage of Presley, blackmailing her into a public relationship. Mousy and shy Presley doesn't want a relationship with Kane, she just wants to give him his money back. Each then falls in love with the other, while trying to protect their hearts. The ending was very sweet and romantic. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a sweet and charming story. Trip has only ever been attracted to and loved one person, his deceased wife. That is until he meets Henry and finds himself attracted to him and confused about why. Henry left the music world behind because he was tired of the partying and meaningless relationships. When he shows up at Trips ranch he finds himself wildly attracted to him, despite there being a 30 year difference in their ages. As they try to find their way together, drama unfolds from everywhere. Trip and Henry are extremely likable characters and the storyline is captivating. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is an amusing story about men and their basic instincts, a few crazy people and life. Owen and Silas are completely cold and unruffled by things, except when it comes to Angel. Angel is naive and too trusting. It's not for everyone, some things people might find offensive, but I found the people amusing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

The strange gets stranger in this part of the story. It's steamy, twisted and full of suspense. Nora and Dean go a little crazy while trying to stay out of trouble and a surprise character shows up. The end was shocking and I can't wait to see what finally happens to everyone. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a sweetly romantic story with a compelling storyline and personable characters. Landon is charming, sweet, sensitive, romantic and amusing. Zara is sweet, naive, shy and caring. But Marshmallow/Spike steals the glory, he's a true character. I love the sweetness of the story, it's smooth and enjoyable. And a must read. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a suspenseful and gripping thriller that's hard to put down. The storyline has you constantly trying to guess who did what and who is who. Throw in some intriguing twists and a whole lot of mystery and yiu get this amazing story. Max is captivating, Andrew is creepy, Hamilton is obnoxious, Jill is overwhelmed and confused, Carly is lost and angry and Marissa is a bimbo. I loved this book, it's so intense and dramatic and suspenseful. This is a must add to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from eBook Discovery. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is steamy, entertaining, amusing and romantic. Owen doesn't believe in love or happily-ever-after so he buys a girl every summer to just have sex with. Petra needs college money so she sells herself. When the two first meet sparks ignite, he can't help being fascinated by her and she can't help help but be drawn to the energy between them. Owen is a real trip, he starts off a little strong, but quickly heads down to weak and panicked. Petra starts off shy and unsure and turns into a strong confident woman. It is a very enjoyable story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is interesting story. It has a Domme, an ex client and a new client, and they are all playing a twisted game. Nora hides behind her Domme persona so that she feels like she's in charge of her life, but it's just a mask. Jeff plays at being submissive, until he changes the game. Dean plays at being a romantic, but he really just wants to be in charge. At the end poor Nora doesn't know what is happening. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a dark and gripping thriller that is full of mystery, suspense and intrigue. The storyline is fascinating and the characters are beyond evil. The twists in the story are shocking and unexpected. It's a truly fascinating story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a dramatic and entertaining story. The storyline is captivating, both sad and sweet. Liam is self destructive, full of heartache and desperate. Skye is shy, kind and caring. They are immediately drawn to each other and Liam convinces Skye to help him get custody of his daughter, but the more time that they spend together, the more each realizes that they are falling in love. They form a bond that gets stronger the more people push against it. It's a thoroughly satisfying love story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is entertaining, sad, engrossing and amusing. Hawke is vulnerable, caring, sometimes thick headed and determined. Lacey is sweet, naive and vulnerable. Hawke doesn't want a wife, he thinks that no woman would have him, and he can't accept that Lacey might not see him as a half breed. Lacey knows no one will have her if they know that she grew up in an asylum, so she doesn't mention that fact to Hawke. Secrets that each keeps from the other threatens to tear the marriage apart, but when the secrets are revealed, the reactions are unexpected. I received a complimentary copy of this book from eBook Discovery. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is romantic, amusing and entertaining. Reed is emotionally detached and has been since losing his parents at age 11. So even though he is attracted to Sarah, he keeps her firmly in the friend zone. Sarah wants to be with him but knows he won't consider dating her because of a previous coworker relationship gone bad. Then her sister and his cousin conspire to make them jealous and prod them into going beyond friendship. Sarah is very hyper compared to his calm, cool personality. The relationship is exciting and amusing and sweet. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is sweet, romantic, intriguing and suspenseful. With a very big twist. Sam is a calm, polite and charming man who loves to solve crimes. While Annette is devastated by her husband's death, she finds herself drawn to Sam, who has his vacation interrupted to investigate the death. They each wrestle with their most inappropriate feelings, both feeling guilty about the attraction, but also at peace when around the other. The storyline is interesting, the characters are all very captivating.

This is a sweet and romantic story. Dallas is a great guy hiding from the pain of his PTSD and his family's reaction to it. I don't think they deserve to be forgiven for what they did, it was beyond cold hearted. He plays being a mean jerk, but it's only to protect himself from getting close to people. Tia is a sweet girl who has lived through her own devastation. Together they help heal themselves and fall in love. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

While very simplistic, this is a well written book with a captivating, enjoyable and fun storyline. Caleb and Ronan make an adorable couple, they are romantic and sweet, and them being drawn to each other and learning together draws you into their story. It's a brilliant story that is done very well. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Exclusive ARC. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a slow moving love story that is full of intrigue and action and drama and amusement. Adham is a simple knight, a gentleman and warrior, who King James asks to form an alliance with his most trusted advisor by marrying the man's daughter, Fiona. Fiona is a ladies maid to Queen Joanna, she's a simple girl who likes her privacy and a bit of freedom. They marry and go back to the highlands so that Adham can collect information about who might be plotting against the king. Throughout the story two bumbling idiots are trying to kidnap Fiona to use as leverage over her father. The storyline is rich with details and interesting characters. Adham is not a favorite of mine, he's too oblivious to his wife's feelings, wants and needs. I do love Fiona. She is feisty, but not overly much, and she is brave and has just enough independent tendencies to make her fun. My favorite characters though are Argus and Eos. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. T...

This is a suspenseful, romantic thriller. Kristen is terrified to leave Mitchell, because he is a jealous controlling jerk. She finally does and she begins to make herself less vulnerable in the future. She won't date because she doesn't trust anyone. But Kellan really likes her so he convinces her to go on one date, and then slowly earns her trust. Unfortunately Mitchell doesn't give up easily either. There are a few twists to the story, which makes it a gripping tale. It's a must add to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is entertaining and suspenseful. Rocco is a cold hearted man, except when it comes to Daniella. With her he is loving, and protective. Daniella is soft but wants to rule her Family, and is determined to make the other mob bosses see her as the Don. Daniella is mad at Rocco for abandoning her 4 years earlier, but the sparks still fly between them. He wants her back, forever, she wants to rule the Family. But forced together on the run it's hard for them to keep their hands off each other. It's an intriguing, exciting storyline, but it drags about half the time, there's too much info that is not necessary. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This story tugs at your heartstrings. Amid the drama, the friendships between all of the characters makes it seem like one big family. Connor and Reggie are both sweet, vulnerable and engaging. The two reconnect after Conner broke up with Reggie because of work, but they face the same issues again. The storyline is full of angst, love, pain, fun and hope. This is a brilliant series that I enjoy and highly recommend. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is an entertaining and engrossing story. Hamilton is sulky and closed off, but his reactions to Georgette are not typical from day one. Georgette is a sweet, kind and loving person and therefore is determined to protect the twins. As the story unfolds Hamilton comes out of his fog little by little, and Georgette gets more vocal. It's really a touching story and I very much enjoyed reading it.

This is a romantic drama with an amusing storyline. Henry is stubborn, sweet and engaging. Ellie is determined, shy and entertaining. The more Ellie tries to seduce Henry, the more uptight and amusing he gets. The more Henry fights it, the more daring Ellie gets. It's a captivating and fun story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a steamy, sexy and amusing story. Trent in person is a jerk most of the time, but online he's sweet, funny and charming. Hannah in person is shy, quiet and unsure. Online she's bold and flirty. Their relationship develops online but explodes when they finally meet. The end of the book is sweet, sensitive and romantic. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Exclusive ARC. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a romantic, intense love story that has intrigue and mystery mixed in. Nick is a really great guy, he's sweet, loyal and engaging. Paige is a quiet and stubborn, but ferocious. The storyline is exciting and captivating. And the characters are full of life. As the story progresses, you get pulled into the mystery and suspense. Then, surprise! You have to read it to find out what it is. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a dark and intense story. Ethan is a cold, hard and unfeeling man. Zoey is sweet, innocent and loyal. Ethan wants to break Zoey because he had his heart broken and this is his last act before he kills himself. Zoey agrees to stay with Ethan because her family needs the money. The storyline is disturbing, and yet intriguing. It's dark, but it has a HEA. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is another intriguing story in the Legacy series. Beau Legacy is a reluctant shifter who lost the love of his life, Grace, by making a foolish mistake. Grace never forgot Beau. He was the most caring, kind hearted and loving person she had ever met, except fir when he cheated on her. That sent Grace running into marriage with Tad. 14 years later she finds out that he's cheating on her and she moves back to her hometown. The first time Beau and Grace see each other they know that they were still in love with the other. Grace finds that Beau is still the kind and loving person he was and fights to forgive him. Then Grace gets the shock of her life, Beau is a shifter. And she can't handle it. Light Fae must unite to defeat the Dark Fae, and Grace learns that life isn't always as it seems. This has a dramatic and engrossing storyline with amazing characters. It's captivating and amusing and entertaining. A must add to your TBR list.

This is a fast paced, exciting adventure. Birk was a sweet, fun loving man, until someone set him up to hang and he had to leave Scotland. It turned him into a hard, bitter pirate, but still he could not forget the love of his life. Sheena is a strong, responsible woman who had her heart broken by Birk. She can't forget him, or forgive him abandoning her. The storyline is exciting and engrossing, the characters are interesting and the end is very satisfying. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the authors. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is the continuation The Sin of the Cities series. It can be read alone, but it picks up right where An Unseen Attraction ends, and the storyline is absolutely fascinating and captivating. It's full of intrigue, mystery, murder, secrets and romance. Nathaniel is bitter man bent on exposing Justin as a fraud. He lost the love of his life and hates that Justin takes advantage of people who are grieving. Justin is bitter about his whole life, he hates himself for what he is, but doesn't know what else to do. The two intensely dislike each other, but they are also overwhelmingly drawn to the other. And end up trying to heal themselves and each other. I can't wait to read the next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is exceptionally well written, amusing and romantic. Max is amazing, he is kind, caring, charming, captivating and vulnerable. He's confused and disturbed by his overwhelming attraction to Essex. Essex is sweet, caring, stubborn and distrustful. The storyline is sweet, with a few surprises. The characters are what make the story fascinating and enjoyable, they are all highly entertaining. This book, and series, belong on everyone's TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a romantic and captivating story. It's also amusing, entertaining and enjoyable. Sebastian is charming, sweet, bossy and funny. Miranda is sweet, naive, vibrant and stubborn. Their story is amusing, heartbreaking, and so dramatic. They are snarky when near each other, and tortured and confused when apart. I enjoyed reading this and am looking forward to the next book from this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a romantic, suspenseful and dramatic story about love, betrayal and redemption. Grant is a sweet, decent guy who happens to fall in love with girl that hides her true circumstances. Circumstances that normally wouldn't matter, but tragically do. Samantha is a bright good girl who gets starstruck and foolish when she meets Grant. While it's storyline is captivating and intriguing, it's the characters who make the story so charming.

This is a time travel romance, only without the actual time travel. It's unique and suspenseful and captivating. It's full of angst, ghosts and strange people. It's a brilliantly written book, I couldn't put it down. And I loved the ending. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.