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Emerald Bruises by Pepper Winters
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Spectacularly dark! This is a deep dive into Henri’s mind. He did not disappoint. What Victor puts not just the jewels but the Master’s also… the darkest thoughts imaginable don’t cover it. This book truly had me rooting for Henri one minute, and wishing him the pain he painted on Ily. This author is just the best at a cliffhanger, and I will be thinking of this book long after the next comes out.
Beacon by Leigh Lennon
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Dom & Sandra were HOT HOT HOT! I loved that they each kept thinking of the other after their first night together. Dom gave me all the feels. He was swoon worthy for sure. He wanted everything with her, and that lead up to our first twist. One I wasn’t sure they could overcome. The minute I thought we back on solid ground talk about an earthquake! The rest of the book is just heartbreaking & heart stopping. I held my breath! I loved it!
John by Jenna Myles
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
These books! They are so good. I would love to have these guys in my family. This one was harder because of John being released from prison. So, the things he had done, were harder to read. I knew his book was going to be such a good read. Filled with laughter and angst. You have to laugh with these guys. With every book the relationships become stronger. They fight for one another. They have each other’s back. Little Mia is just so funny and precious. Love it!
Sucker Punch by Alta Hensley
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is a sucker punch to the gut. Ari, Frankie, Bones, and Lotto are a lot to take. Ari & Frankie are trying to keep the boxing gym in business. Bones needs someone to take a chance on him again, and Ari is down to give it to him. This book is sad too. We had boys that had grew up in the foster care system. Ari lost her father. Bones was fighting trying to help his father fight cancer.
They all come together in lust. This book was tense. They had to fight together. It also had them all finding family in each other. Yeah… why choose?
The Professor by Skye Warren
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Professor Stratford is hot! He’s called back to the University by the Dean to help with the secret society. Anne never sees him coming. Wow. We had cults, secret societies, and her parents… the cliffhanger was brutal. I can’t wait for more.
This Much Is True by Adriana Locke
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Oh I loved Luke & Laina. This second chance love story was funny and steamy. Luke made her see her truth in a way that brought them back together. Those that were using her well he helped her see that too. She found her family. Laina was funny. Luke was hot hot hot! I love this family!
Leave Me Broken by K.B. Row
challenging
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am loving this story. This one dives deeply into toxic situations, and not just those of Payson & Ash. This was a tough one to read and not cry through. I can’t wait to see how this one ends… well hopefully. (That was the authors last words.)
The Law of Deceit by K Webster
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This one broke my heart, and then mended it. There were so many obstacles, but Dempsey is determined to do and be what Sloane needs.
Dempsey is such a good man, but feels unseen. Sloane sees him. When he gets recognized for his art, all of his secrets are revealed. He has to come clean to his family.
Because of Sloane’s connection to his mother, she is sure his mother won’t allow them to be together. Dempsey is determined to change her mind even if it blows apart his family.
When they catch the notice a biker gang, Sloane is determined to save her nephew. None of the obstacles in their way matter. Both families are at risk. They all need to band together to save everyone.
I love this book. This author always manages to pull me into her books. I fall in love with the characters. This one made me cry, and I was unable to put it down last night until I was finished.
Dempsey is such a good man, but feels unseen. Sloane sees him. When he gets recognized for his art, all of his secrets are revealed. He has to come clean to his family.
Because of Sloane’s connection to his mother, she is sure his mother won’t allow them to be together. Dempsey is determined to change her mind even if it blows apart his family.
When they catch the notice a biker gang, Sloane is determined to save her nephew. None of the obstacles in their way matter. Both families are at risk. They all need to band together to save everyone.
I love this book. This author always manages to pull me into her books. I fall in love with the characters. This one made me cry, and I was unable to put it down last night until I was finished.
Ruby Tears by Pepper Winters
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book!!! I can’t believe what I just read. Wow! Pepper Winters is the queen of Dark Romance. I was lost from the first page. She makes you want to close your eyes or look away, but you still want the bad guy to get his girl.
What becomes clearer as the book heads into the cliffhanger (yes it is a dirty word, but I will still read every one of the book Mrs. Winters writes as soon as I can) is that Henri fights with himself every second. He fights for Ily, and in a very small way he starts to see all the other jewels too. This is a hard topic. Trafficking people is horrific. The monsters don’t care about anyone but themselves, and the monsters in this book… they are the worst. In the end, he realizes he’s jumped into an ocean of sharks. His hope for rescue slowly dies. My hope was dying too!
Mrs. Winters is masterful. This is dark, and I’m not talking dark grey… I’m talking pitch black. Heed the warning readers. Now when you decide you can read it… dive in. Henri & Ily are waiting.
Beyond the Temptation Vol.1 : A BRAE Anthology by Aleatha Romig
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
I read Billionaire Lumberjack’s Brawn. I loved it. Short and sweet to see these two lifelong friends come back together. ❤️