I just realized that I never fully reviewed this. And I probably should since I've actually read it twice already. But I digress.
It's no secre4 Stars
I just realized that I never fully reviewed this. And I probably should since I've actually read it twice already. But I digress.
It's no secret that I love this author and this series. And I really, really enjoyed this book. Viper was very alpha and I liked Ella too. I will admit, however, that I seem to be destined to forever to chase the Knox/Harper dragon with this series. Nothing compares to them. And I also feel like there wasn't as much longing and chemistry as there should have been between Viper and Ella given their history. With Viper being a fallen archangel of his magnitude, I just feel like everything should have been a little...more all around.
Also, I think this was a missed opportunity to start a new spinoff series featuring the Black Saints. Which I hope Wright does. If so, can't wait!...more
This was some Harlequin Silhouette type magnificence right here, folks. IYKYK
I mean, it's about a Sheikh (loz) basically blackmail3.5 Smut Scale Stars
This was some Harlequin Silhouette type magnificence right here, folks. IYKYK
I mean, it's about a Sheikh (loz) basically blackmailing this woman to have a baby for him. You know, because her twin signed the contract and so, of course, it's all on her now.
The was endlessly ridiculous. I would never legit recommend it to anyone. But Jesus Christ, I 3.5 Smut Stars
The shit I read, folks. I mean...I dunno.
The was endlessly ridiculous. I would never legit recommend it to anyone. But Jesus Christ, I just love this crap.
I mean, it's about a fairy man who becomes a beast, you know, to save his people...and then he literally has to fuck his mate to normalize himself all day long. It's like this was meant for me, that's all I'm saying....more
It has been a minute since I read a Meghan March. And this one was written in 2017. So I'm not quite sure how or why this suddenly popped up 3.5 Stars
It has been a minute since I read a Meghan March. And this one was written in 2017. So I'm not quite sure how or why this suddenly popped up on my radar...or why it never has before...but no matter.
This was about a marriage on the rocks, a romance trope I am here for ALL the time. EVERY time. So if you have some good recs, hit my up.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this well enough and will definitely re-read (and probably upgrade) it at some point. ...more
Ya'll are probably sick of hearing this, but it's still true and still needs saying...Suzanne Wright is one of my ride or die authors and I sta4 Stars
Ya'll are probably sick of hearing this, but it's still true and still needs saying...Suzanne Wright is one of my ride or die authors and I stan all her books. Are they formulaic AF with lead characters that are usually variations of the same person? Yes. And I don't care. Because, for me, they are guaranteed guilty pleasure reads and I am here for it every single time.
So just know that.
For this book we revisited the Olympus Pride. And, while I will never love this series as much as my BELOVED Dark in You or Phoenix Pack series, I still enjoy it well enough. I will admit that, now that we are six books deep, the characters from previous books in this series are starting to all blend together a little bit...but that's neither here nor there.
As always, I enjoyed the pack world and dynamic. And I REALLY loved the whole added element of what amounts to a marriage of convenience/arranged marriage situation. Delicious.
Quinley and Isiah had great chemistry and I just enjoyed their story. I liked all the Olympus/Blackfoot drama as well. Could have gone for more of it actually. I also could have gone for a little more time and relationship development before their actual "moment." But I still really enjoyed this and foresee many re-reads to come. ...more
I liked this one a lot more than Brody's book (which is the last one I read...I skipped a couple as I had no interest in them). I thought Jud3.5 Stars
I liked this one a lot more than Brody's book (which is the last one I read...I skipped a couple as I had no interest in them). I thought Jude and Roni had really great chemistry and I really liked their history and connection. Jude was also my favorite kind of asshole.
I did feel like the author did a bit of a bit and switch with the ending...and completely changed the main point of contention between Jude/Roni at the last minute. And it felt a little bit like a cop out.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this and could see myself re-reading it again. ...more
…rounded up because I’m a sucker for alphaholes and marriages of convenience. There was also a fairly decent amount of groveling (I woul3.75ish Stars…
…rounded up because I’m a sucker for alphaholes and marriages of convenience. There was also a fairly decent amount of groveling (I would say 6/10, but enough to be satisfactory if you are a fellow grovel lover).
A few minor things here and there kept this from being a solid 4+ star, but based on what I said above and what I know about myself, I have a feeling I’ll re-read this again sometime....more
After a recent re-read of this book I was apparently in the mood for 2014-esque rock star romance. Enter this book, which I has somehow never r4 Stars
After a recent re-read of this book I was apparently in the mood for 2014-esque rock star romance. Enter this book, which I has somehow never read
And boy did it deliver.
It was rock star romance meets fake dating romance and I just had the best time. Plus, Katie and Jesse had amazing chemistry, which is always a win for me. ...more
I don't know where my recent urge to re-read Kylie Scott's Lead came from, but after finishing it yet again, I realized I hadn't read any Sco3.5 Stars
I don't know where my recent urge to re-read Kylie Scott's Lead came from, but after finishing it yet again, I realized I hadn't read any Scott since finishing Repeat (Larsen Bros #1, my review for which you can find HERE) in 2020. This led to a hunt and me finding out there was a book two featuring the younger brother of book one's here, who was also in book one.
But I digress.
I didn't enjoy this as much as I enjoyed Repeat, but it was pretty close. I love scorned spouses and forced proximity. And this even had a coma, FFS. So fun....more
I just love the world here. Cole and Delaney's story had such a delicious beginning and SO much potential...and while I didn't think Kent max3.5 Stars
I just love the world here. Cole and Delaney's story had such a delicious beginning and SO much potential...and while I didn't think Kent maximized this potential, I still enjoyed this overall.
Long story, short: This one wasn't my favorite, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. ...more
To be clear, this rating is not a review or judgment of Bamford’s life, struggles, or journey. It’s just a reflection on how much I enjoyed the4 Stars
To be clear, this rating is not a review or judgment of Bamford’s life, struggles, or journey. It’s just a reflection on how much I enjoyed the book as a reading experience.
I was raised on standup comedy and have always loved Maria Bamford's quirky AF delivery/shtick.
If you love Bamford's comedy like I do, you will most likely enjoy this a lot. Conversely, if you are unfamiliar with Bamford and her comedic style, you might not. As I said, she is quirky AF.
I inhaled this via audio book, which again, if you are familiar with Bamford's style, you will agree with my belief that this is how this book will be most enjoyed as Bamford narrates herself. If you know, you know.
But I digress.
I enjoyed this a lot. Bamford tackles some tough subjects with her usual humor. Bamford fans will enjoy. ...more
I LOVE marriage on the rocks romance and this book delivered on the front deliciously. Add in the mafia angle and I was hooked. The Catalina/Se4 Stars
I LOVE marriage on the rocks romance and this book delivered on the front deliciously. Add in the mafia angle and I was hooked. The Catalina/Severu parts (the couple from the next book, which is technically book two although this is billed as a prequel) was fine, but I was really here for Guilia and Rafe. And I loved every second of their story.
I will definitely continue with this series.
My review for book two (which I read prior to this one, because rule breaker) can be found HERE....more
So...not gonna lie, I had to go back and re-read book one before reading this as I had completely forgotten which series this stemmed from. And4 Stars
So...not gonna lie, I had to go back and re-read book one before reading this as I had completely forgotten which series this stemmed from. And man, I'm glad I did. Because boy was I WRONG about which series I thought this was about. Which would have been a very confusing start for this one.
But I digress.
As I pretty much always say now when reading anything from this author at this point: I am a huge Anna Zaires fan and will read anything she writes.
And, as I said for book one of this series, I (shockingly) did not like this book's precursor series (my review for book one in that duet can be found HERE). But book one for this was a slam dunk for me, so I had high hopes for this installment.
That said, book two was a lot of the things I love I love about Anna Zaires' brand of romance... a ruthless alpha male lead who is completely and unhealthily obsessed with the heroine. Great chemistry.
However, Alina grated on my nerves a bit here for some reason. Which led to a few other petty niggles. But I boil that down to just being me.
Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this and cannot WAIT for book three. Especially after the bomb dropped at the end of this one.
***ARC received via the author in exchange for an honest review***...more
The whole time I was reading this, I kept thinking to myself, "Wow, this author really understands grief." And after seeing the author's notes 4 Stars
The whole time I was reading this, I kept thinking to myself, "Wow, this author really understands grief." And after seeing the author's notes at the end, yes. Yes, she does.
That said, I read this in one sitting and was very invested in the story. I figured out the "secrets" way before the were revealed. But that's fine. I had a few quibbles with the ending (thus this not being a five star for me), but overall I really thought this was a great read.
I will definitely read more from this author. ...more
To be clear, this rating is not a review or judgment of Britney’s life, struggles, or journey. It’s just a reflection on how much I enjoyed the4 Stars
To be clear, this rating is not a review or judgment of Britney’s life, struggles, or journey. It’s just a reflection on how much I enjoyed the book as a reading experience.
I am almost the same exact age as Britney, so I feel like we grew up together. I was very much a fan of her, NSYNC, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet...basically ALL the chart topping pop performers and bands of that time and genre (among others too, mind you). I remember having so much teenage envy for her life and her romance with Justin Timberlake.
Obviously we all watched from the outside as her life has unfolded since that time, whatever our perceptions.
This book reminded me that fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be. Britney has been treated like a cash register show pony for so many years of her life. Like a commodity of the world. The way she was targeted and treated by the media was virtually criminal.
Shame on the paparazzi. Shame on people like Diane Sawyer. Shame on all of us for creating the demand that prompted this treatment of another human being.
Who knows what the truth of anything really is...but this book is Britney's perception of her life and the ways things played out. And based on this book and just watching her story in the media for many years, it definitely seems like Britney has never (or at least not for many years) really had anyone in her life who wasn't there for ulterior motives. And that makes me sad for her.
I'm really happy she finally got to tell her story. I hope she finds happiness. ...more
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