Sasha Fountain

The setting of this book was totally new to me and I liked the way that the author dealt with the different cultural restrictions and the fears associated with them. The beginning was well-written and enthralling but it eventually turned into a slightly unrealistic romcom. I liked the HEA so that is what kept my rating at 4 stars versus a 3 star rating.

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This is a cute age-gap and hurt/comfort trope story.

When a tree falls on Isaac's house, his neighbor Chase offers to do the repairs because he does not want to face a lawsuit. They are attracted to each other, but they both have complicated lives. They help each other see that they deserve to live their own lives. They also support each other in making things work for their families.

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This book has more emotional depth than the first two books in the series. Lachlan and Blake's story is a the darkest of the series but it was also rewarding. They both carried heavy emotional baggage. Lachlan's was related to his family's abandonment and Blake's was due to his being a familiar and assassin for a wizard. They weren't really in the best place to begin a relationship but neither one of them could resist the pull drawing them together. They were faced with many seemingly impossible obstacles —an assassination plot, Blake's wizard master, and Blake's missing half of a soul to name some. They didn't have a clear way to make a life for themselves but the pressed forward with hope. Their sheer determination and perseverance had me invested in seeing them get their HEA.

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Big shoutout to GRR for the sneak peek into this book! Here's my two cents on segment four.

Sheena Jolie- Solid 4.5 stars! The tale was captivating, though I was hoping for a bit more actual mating. A wolf and a fae fated mates combo? Interesting! Can't wait for the full novel next year.

Michele Notaro- 3.75 stars. Loved the cute vibe and the bond between the main characters. It's part of a bigger series, but you won't feel left out if you're new.

Chloe Archer- 4.25 stars. I've enjoyed another novella set in this universe before, so naturally, I was eager about this one. Yuki and Kassiel's race against time to figure out their mating was thrilling!

JP Sayle- 4.5 stars! The world that JP and Kelex created is fascinating, especially the enchanted tattoos part! The final bit about their third companion left me on edge, craving more.

AJ Sherwood- Full 5 stars! This story stole my heart in this segment. It felt like reading a complete book - sweet, sexy, and humorous, with just enough drama sprinkled in!

So there you have it, folks. Can't wait to dive into more from these authors soon!

Thank you to Europe Comics and NetGalley for a free copy of this graphic novel for my honest review.

I thought this would be an interesting read because it focused on a female killer but it was lackluster. I wish it was a bit longer so the main characters could be fully fleshed out. The mob element was very underwhelming and the twist at the end did not improve the story. I really liked the art style which is why I gave it 3 stars.

I really enjoyed this book despite a few grammatical errors. Theo is recently divorced, while Ash has just gotten out of a long-term relationship that ended badly. Theo is a bit lost after the divorce because he coming to terms with his bisexuality, and the first person he tells is Ash, who is his younger brother's best friend. Ash is gay and has had a crush on Theo since childhood, and he is a bit floored by Theo's confession. They have both decided to go back to their hometown to regroup and get ready for the next stage of their life. Ash wants to help Theo get comfortable with dating after his divorce and set him up with guys to date despite the fact that he likes Theo. They become roommates because they are both staying at the inn that Theo's parents own. Their relationship evolves throughout the book, and they fall for each other and have a satisfying HEA.

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I really enjoyed this book. It's my first read by Ava Olsen, and I look forward to reading more of her work. Andrew and Rowan's not so meet cute, and Andrew is rude to Roawn because he doesn't know who he is hilarious. Rowan and Andrew have been burned in the past, so they are hesitant to begin a new relationship, especially with Ro being Drew's boss. I loved that Rowan was a billionaire who is also a kind and giving soul. Andrew was also a kind person and the perfect fit for Rowan, but despite their instalust, the romance was more of a slow burn. I loved how Rowan and Andrew got their HEA, and I'm ready to read the next book in the series.

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This was a fantastic m/m romance with Godric and Tanner. Godric is a bear shifter who is allergic to nuts, and he finds his mate in Tanner, a squirrel shifter who has a very popular restaurant that deals mainly in nut-based products. I like how they handled Godric's allergy because I also have nut allergies. This is a sweet story I loved it, and I highly recommend this book.

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This is my first BA book, and I really enjoyed it. This is a well-written story about the emotional connection between JD and Nash, and it had a slight amount of spice.

JD is a bullfighter who tragically gets custody of his twins when his best friend Kayla is killed at a rodeo event. Nash is a former rodeo cowboy at the same event as Kayla, and a bullet grazed him. Nash ends up holding onto Kayla's horse Cherish, and he gets in contact with JD so he can give the horse to him. Nash and JD had vaguely known each other during Nash's career with the rodeo, but they never had the time to connect.

When Nash meets JD, he finds a very overwhelmed man struggling with grief, and he volunteers to help him out. Even though I loved this story, a few things were a bit hard to believe, like Tammy's reaction to the twins after Kayla's death and how helpful Nash was to JD. I can see that Tammy is grieving her daughter, but her treatment of the twins was odd behavior. Nash was extremely helpful, but sometimes it felt like he was doing too much for JD.

But as I said, overall, I loved the story and JD and Nash's HEA. This was also the first book I've read in the Cozy Cowboys series, and I look forward to reading the rest.

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3.5 stars

The blurb for this book caught my interest, so I was excited to read it. My biggest pet peeve for this story was that there was little character description, so it was hard to immerse myself in it fully. Arie has been crushing on his boss Ren for two years; unbeknownst to him, they are fated mates. The reason that Ren kept it a secret is not very clear. This was a slow burn, and we see Arie support Ren while he works through trauma. I was entertained throughout the book, so I rounded up my 3.5 stars to 4.

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This is my second book by B.L. Maxwell, and I like their easygoing style. Both MCs. are likable men. Morgan is a lost soul who isn't sure what he wants out of life, and Stu has put his needs aside to be a dutiful son and responsible father.

When they first meet, we see that Morgan brings out Stu's protective instincts while Stu makes Morgan want to be a better man, They fit together well, and I enjoyed their easygoing friendship that develops into attraction.

The story is pretty fast-paced, and their relationship develops quickly. I liked how they fit into each other's lives without much drama or angst. Stu's family accepts Morgan and their budding relationship without much fanfare, so seeing them form a strong relationship throughout the story was nice.

I liked this book and did not read the other books in the series, so I'm glad I could follow along with the story as a standalone.

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4 stars

This was an MMM friends-to-lovers, and opposites attract romance. This story was cute and sweet, and I smiled while reading. This story dealt with the theme of self-discovery, and the development of the relationship was well written. While the story is MMM, one aspect of the relationship is solely romantic, while two of the MCs are sexually involved with each other. This slow burn made sense for this throuple because it took all three MCs time to adjust to their relationship. I enjoyed getting to know Auggie, Emory, and Casey, and the choice of multiple POVs in the first person made sense for this story.

All the characters had layers to explore past the stereotypes Emory loved to use to refer to each of them. Emory's love of American teen movies had him frequently comparing all of them to the stereotypes of nerd, jock, and cool guy.

I liked the way that Casey's asexuality is portrayed because following his thoughts was really engaging and helped me understand his character. Emory and Auggie supported Casey, which was amazing to read. They had open and honest conversations, no pressure, and no one's boundaries were violated, which was sweet.

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B'onca is a teen mom struggling to provide for her infant daughter. Her beloved neighborhood is being affected by gentrification which has caused a huge rent increase. Her uninvolved and immature baby daddy is killed and she is left at odds with his family for custody of her daughter. With the threat of losing her home and her daughter she makes some risky choices and she must decide if the risk is worth the consequences. She is at risk of losing everything that she is working so hard to protect.


The author really conveyed how difficult it is to pursue your dreams when you are trapped in a cycle of poverty and the odds are stacked against you. Every decision that B'onca made was for her and daughter's survival. Watching her on downward spiral and wondering whether she would sink any further kept me interested in the book. The reason this read is 4 stars is because the book was slow to start and it took me a awhile to get into the book because of that. Overall, this novel shed light on social issues that are often overlooked.

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4.75 stars

This was a low-angst easy read with great pacing and a nice amount of spice. The heat ramped up fast initially, and then there was a satisfying slow burn throughout the book. Liam and Reed go from an anonymous hookup to friends to boyfriends with small challenges that are easily overcome. Their chemistry was great, and I loved seeing their friendship develop and how, eventually, their relationship grew. The only thing that irked me was that the ending was abrupt. They finally get together, and in the epilogue, we are three years in the future at their wedding. I wish we got more of them together as a couple before the time jump.

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Just wrapped up ‘Heartless', a captivating MMM romance! At first, Ashton didn't really get my vote, but hey, he won me over as the tale unfolded. There were some sudden shifts that could've been ironed out if the book was a tad longer. But boy oh boy, it had its share of heart-tugging moments that got me all teary-eyed. The real MVP of this triad is Jax - absolutely loved him! The read was a delightful mix of fun, eccentricity and sizzle. It's my first time diving into this author's work and I'm pretty stoked to explore more of her books.

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Part three continues the romance between Caleb and Wiley. This installment gives us more background on both characters. Caleb tells Wiley about his past and how he feels guilty for not checking on his brother after he was removed from their home. Wiley's best friend, Maeve, is a great addition to the story. They are still trying to figure out who is sabotaging Caleb's ranch, and Adam is still acting extremely suspiciously. I love how the story develops and look forward to how the mystery will be unraveled.

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I enjoyed this book better than the first installment. Throuple stories are usually hit or miss for me, and I really enjoyed this one. The two dragons turned the fated mate affair into a funny territorial dispute.

Ben is a human who gets two fated mates who are dragons. Dragons don't share, and definitely not Nevin and Eaman, who can not stand each other. Ben wants them to connect as a throuple because he knows that it is how they are meant to be. It is a bit of a mess with two competitive dragons who are extremely possessive. It was a great fantasy story with good world-building, lovable characters, and a good plot.

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Just finished the second installment of The Ashwood Curse series and, let me tell you, it picks right up where the first one left off.

Our main guys, Gil and Cale, pay a visit to Cale's mom, Amelie. You know the type - still treats her grown-up son like a little kid. That's part of why Cale packed his bags in the first place.

As we dive deeper into the story, Gil starts feeling that their beastly problem might not be as resolved as they thought. Uh-oh! The beast is getting restless and causing some serious night-time chaos in their village.

In a surprising twist, Gil turns to Amelie for help - gotta save Cale and maybe even squash that curse once and for all!

This fresh take on Beauty and the Beast wraps up with a happy-ever-after ending full of “touch him and die” energy and some sizzling scenes.

I kinda wished we could've heard more about Gil's dad earlier on in the book. And let me tell you, how they broke that curse was totally unexpected! But hey, it all adds up to a great read. So stoked to see Gil and Cale finally living life on their terms!

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This book was my favorite out of the whole series. Sana's attempt to reject Peter at the end of book two intrigued me and definitely upped the anticipation of the narrative in this book. Peter and Sana take insta-love to another level lol. I do not want to get into spoilers, but we get big revelations about who is behind the enemy to destroy the dragons and their allies.

This was a really sweet and great addition to the Dragon Veil Universe. This book focuses on Puck and Austin, who are the brothers of the mated couple from Mist Dragon. When I finished Mist Dragon, I was interested to see Puck and Austin's dynamic because of the way they interacted in that book. I'm not big on angst so while the angst could have been explored more, I liked it the way it is. They had some misunderstandings which get cleared up fairly quickly. I liked their HEA and I enjoyed the setup for the final book in the trilogy that will focus on Jules the remaining brother.

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What an incredible journey from beginning to end - I totally loved it!

The characters stole my heart, especially the anxious Walter who over-explains everything, and Bez with his sassy confidence. The chemistry between them was just off the charts! Their playful banter and their transition from enemies to lovers is a trope I'll never get enough of.

And let's talk about the world-building - it was mind-blowing! Sure, there were moments when I lost track because there was so much to take in. But hey, this is just book one in a series, so it's more like an introduction to the mages, Mythics and Diabolicals that populate this universe. Even with all the complexities, I never felt lost thanks to our dear Walter. His detailed explanations made everything clear. His character development was spot-on!

The plot had me on edge throughout! It was packed with suspense, high stakes scenarios and unexpected twists at every turn. What can I say? I loved every bit of it!.

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4.5 stars

Content Warnings: Physical & Verbal Abuse, Homophobia

Paul left his hometown as a teenager, dropping out of high school and escaping to Denver to get away from his abusive father. Now he is returning after 9 years to take over his dad's estate since his death. The portrayal of his emotional state while crossing the border into Shafter Falls is heartbreaking. He must deal with his hateful and bigoted uncle when he gets home.

Sam is a loveable being who is always looking to help others, so he becomes a cop. I loved meeting Sam in the prequel Waking Wyatt, where his dad falls in love with his best friend. Sam has always cared for the people he loves, including Paul, his childhood sweetheart. We learn that Sam is drawn to domestic abuse cases because of his connection with Paul because he feels like he could not save him from his father when they were younger. Since Paul left town, Sam has carried the guilt over not doing enough to help him.

Sam swears to himself that he will protect him now that Paul is back in his life. Sam is considerate and caring like his father, Wyatt, and he emotionally supports Paul throughout the book. This story is full of challenges because they have to deal with the abuse and havoc that Paul's uncle brings. Paul's uncle was an absolutely vile person who consistently terrorized Paul throughout the book.

Ultimately, Paul and Sam got their HEA, which was well deserved.

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