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Strength From Loyalty by Autumn Jones Lake
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Solid 4 stars for me. Lots of drama and miscommunication. I really like Hope and Rock (obviously since I’ve stuck through 3 novels so far). Looking forward to learning more about other characters and how Hope and Rocks story continues to unfold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Grief, and Murder
Corrupting Cinderella by Autumn Jones Lake
3.0
I enjoyed the drama of the second novel more than the first book in this series. Looking forward to the third novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Slow Burn by Autumn Jones Lake
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have mixed feelings about the motorcycle club trope in general. Kinda love the whole don’t touch my woman, overly protective alpha male vibe but despise the way “club wh*res” are used by an MC and deemed as “less than” and never seen as good enough to be respectable partners for the MC members.
If you can get past that, this is a decent story with a “realistic” timeline that isn’t 100% focused on instalove from both main characters. I really liked Rock as a main character and LOVED that he was voiced by Troy Duran (probably my favorite male narrator for this genre).
Biggest con was I felt like the story was just getting good when it suddenly ended. The ending was soooo abrupt and I was truly expecting another few chapters
If you can get past that, this is a decent story with a “realistic” timeline that isn’t 100% focused on instalove from both main characters. I really liked Rock as a main character and LOVED that he was voiced by Troy Duran (probably my favorite male narrator for this genre).
Biggest con was I felt like the story was just getting good when it suddenly ended. The ending was soooo abrupt and I was truly expecting another few chapters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Sexual content, Violence, and Grief
Stuck-Up Suit by Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was a fine story. Tugged at my heart strings a bit. Didn’t love the male MC. He was a douche who truly had zero redeeming qualities. He only had temperamental kindness for 2 characters and it wasn’t enough to endear him to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Worship by Trilina Pucci
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I think I’ll stay on my journey with Trilina Pucci novels for a while. I’ve now read 3 of the Sinful series (Truth, Worship & Depraved — I need to go research if there are more?). I enjoyed the stories of the 3 King brothers, Dominic, Luca and Dante. There are a couple side characters whose lives I’d like to learn more about (fingers crossed).
REVIEW
Acceptable plot, hot burn to spice, plenty of angst and a HEA.
AUDIBLE
Troy Duran, the male narrator is to die for with that deep voice. Kelsey Navarro does wonders for the FMC. I’d definitely look for additional stories with one or both of these narrators.
REVIEW
Acceptable plot, hot burn to spice, plenty of angst and a HEA.
AUDIBLE
Troy Duran, the male narrator is to die for with that deep voice. Kelsey Navarro does wonders for the FMC. I’d definitely look for additional stories with one or both of these narrators.
Depraved by Trilina Pucci
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Hot, hot, hot. I’ve been in a reading slump and was looking for something to snap me out of it. I was afraid that I would need to completely drop my obsession with smut and try a different genre since I just wasn’t enjoying it like I used to. Then I read this little gem!
PROs:
The male narrator’s voice, Troy Duran, was AH-MAZING. I could literally listen to that man read some dry, awful, disgusting book about baby poo and I’d still be fanning my face at how sexy his deep gravely voice sounds.
Plot was interesting. Pacing was good. I enjoyed the author’s writing style.
I only had two semi pet peeves with this book
1) The female narrator’s voice, Kelsey Navarro, was super irritating in the beginning. She tried to lace her voice with so much rebellious disdain that it really was over the top and annoying. However the more I listened the more I realized that was a good choice for this novel because it for the FMC.
2) This is much darker that I usually read so go into this with open eyes and make sure you check the trigger warnings. You must be okay with extreme and graphic violence in order to make it through this book.
Overall I highly recommend this book. It’s one of the best over read in a few months.
PROs:
The male narrator’s voice, Troy Duran, was AH-MAZING. I could literally listen to that man read some dry, awful, disgusting book about baby poo and I’d still be fanning my face at how sexy his deep gravely voice sounds.
Plot was interesting. Pacing was good. I enjoyed the author’s writing style.
I only had two semi pet peeves with this book
1) The female narrator’s voice, Kelsey Navarro, was super irritating in the beginning. She tried to lace her voice with so much rebellious disdain that it really was over the top and annoying. However the more I listened the more I realized that was a good choice for this novel because it for the FMC.
2) This is much darker that I usually read so go into this with open eyes and make sure you check the trigger warnings. You must be okay with extreme and graphic violence in order to make it through this book.
Overall I highly recommend this book. It’s one of the best over read in a few months.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
An Irish Affair by Ajme Williams
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Perfectly acceptable story with predictable plot and so-called twists. Very angsty. Happy that the adults (mostly) wanted to do right by the kid and not use him as a pawn. In general not a fan of installer, but it’s a common trope that many seem to love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Dysphoria
So Wrong by Ajme Williams
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Nothing special. Predictable and lovely. Good summer beach read. Really enjoyed the male narrator. Female narrator was slightly flat and not my favorite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity, Grief, and Pregnancy
Dirty Deeds by Stella Rhys
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Lovely story with lovable characters. Interesting and easy read. A couple twists, nothing too angsty and just the right amount of spice (not a ton, so if you’re looking for a really smutty read, try a different novel). Recommendable as a good summer read.