If this book was released today, I guarantee there would be more reviews and a higher rating. There’s more spice in this book than a lot of the books If this book was released today, I guarantee there would be more reviews and a higher rating. There’s more spice in this book than a lot of the books people are calling spicy on TikTok. Domino is a government assassin who uses every tactic possible to complete her missions, making her not your average romance FMC. Poor Luke was born into a pretty shitty family who continue to use him for their benefit. Good thing Domino was around to put an end to that! (Hey-oh!) Domino’s journey from a heartless assassin with no family or friends to loving someone else was skillfully done within the limits of a category. I wish it was longer and we got more Domino and Luke. I definitely need more badass bitch FMCs on my TBR.
Harry and Toby are on opposite sides of parliament, with Harry looking to be the next Prime Minister. The two end up on a flight to a climate symposiuHarry and Toby are on opposite sides of parliament, with Harry looking to be the next Prime Minister. The two end up on a flight to a climate symposium together and are kidnapped by terrorists. There's a plane crash, wolves, a supposed drowning, naked spooning for heat purposes, danger bangs, lots of political discussions, and just A+ banter between the two. Calder is unmatched with how she writes banter between her MCs. Look -- not all of this is going to be believable, but for romance reasons, IT'S TOTALLY BONKERS AND AMAZING. I'm a sucker for enemies to lovers. Their gifts back and forth to each other after their rescued made me swoooooon.
Harry's family should be shot into the sun for their reaction to his rescue. Also anyone who suggested (and was an anonymous source) about using anything that happened to them to look favorably on them and shitty on the other. I mean, I know politics can be ruthless, but WHERE IS THE EMPATHY?
Tropes: enemies to lovers, opposites attract, forced proximity, danger bangs, only one bed...more
Wow -- I know we've read a little about what York went through growing up with the Silver Foxes' other best friend as an abusive brother, but wow. AndWow -- I know we've read a little about what York went through growing up with the Silver Foxes' other best friend as an abusive brother, but wow. And what shitty parents! Reading his confrontation with them was very satisfying. Also the way he MacGyvered his way out of his kidnapping!? NERDS ARE SO HOT. Quillon realizing that he wants to be Quillon's caretaker, to do for him what his parents never did, makes me a little misty. Could these two be any more suited for each other? The sex is pretty hot, too.
Note: Phoenix LOVES giving her characters unique names and I LOVE to find the meanings and how they relate to the story. Quillon (Kill-en) means crossing swords (heh) or strong. And he's an ex-Marine in private security. York's name meaning is boring -- from the yew estate.
Tropes: bodyguard, fake relationship, friends to lovers, opposites attract...more
Another solid installment of Farmer's dark fantasy app series. The technology she came up with in the "sex apartment" was super interesting. I wonder Another solid installment of Farmer's dark fantasy app series. The technology she came up with in the "sex apartment" was super interesting. I wonder if there's something like that in the works in real life. The way these two were shoved into each other's paths was a spectacular fated mates moment.
I docked a star because there were a few open ended situations that seemed like they were important, mentioned several times, and then just didn't resolve. Like, WHO IS RACHEL'S BOYFRIEND?
Tropes: fated mates, one night stand, accidental pregnancy (mpreg), kidnapping, age gap...more
At this point, Emmy Sanders books are already 5 stars before I even get beyond the first chapter. A book that opens with two of my favorite kinks to rAt this point, Emmy Sanders books are already 5 stars before I even get beyond the first chapter. A book that opens with two of my favorite kinks to read, bam -- automatic 5 stars. How these two keep getting put in front of each other via the universe just makes me squee so loud! Who doesn't love a good fated mates storyline, especially when it's between two people who on the surface, probably wouldn't work, but once you get to know them, you question why it took so long for them to find each other. We see a lot of the past series MCs, with Alex bringing his OTT attitude and so many laughs.
Tropes: workplace, kinky strangers/neighbors (voyeurism & exhibitionism) to coworkers to lovers, found family...more
Soon-to-be former military man, grumpy and struggling with the loss of part of his leg due to negligence of a team member, meets a high school PE teacSoon-to-be former military man, grumpy and struggling with the loss of part of his leg due to negligence of a team member, meets a high school PE teacher, super-sunshiny champion surfer who's lost part of his leg due to a drunk driver. Being forced to work together in rehab, Heath helps Creek come around to his newfound sexuality, dealing with the loss of his leg and the life that has defined him for more than a decade. Lindsey does hurt/comfort better than any author I've ever read, and they didn't disappoint here. The struggles of losing limbs and healing from trauma was very on the page. The dichotomy of seeing how a grumpy and a sunshine handle it was an added bonus.
Tropes: hurt/comfort, slow burn, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, found family...more
Poet who who's widely known through his Youtube channel for his spicy poems about sex accidentally hooks up with the man whose foundation awards grantPoet who who's widely known through his Youtube channel for his spicy poems about sex accidentally hooks up with the man whose foundation awards grants to poets. The two realize it's a sticky situation, but can't stay away from each other. Lots of happy accidents lead these two to their happily ever after.
Tropes: wealth gap, one night stand, age gap, accidental pregnancy, mpreg
Kian's best friend and teammate gets hurt the day before their season starts, forcing the team to bring up a young driver who's known for his fearlessKian's best friend and teammate gets hurt the day before their season starts, forcing the team to bring up a young driver who's known for his fearlessness and partying. Immediate butting of heads. I LOVE to see animosity between the MCs and how the author gets them to the bangin'. The book is written where openly queer drivers are accepted (for the most part) by the racing world and public at-large, which (cross your fingers) one day might be true. The slow burn of enemies-ish, to yes, I'll help you through your food poisoning to OH SHIT WE'RE ATTRACTED TO EACH OTHER is delightful. Seeing how the two of them affect each other in positive ways -- Kian finally gets through to Harper about his self-sabotage, and Harper helps Kian see that maybe he's really not that happy with his job anymore -- really solidifies how much they need each other. It read a little similar to another F1 series I read earlier this year, but I'm guessing there's not much diversity of plot that would make a ton of sense. I appreciated how the author was realistic in the epilogue, the realities of their lives being on separate continents 9 months out of the year, how they had to work at making their relationship work. It wasn't all hearts and rainbows, which was refreshing for an epilogue.
Tropes: rivals/enemies to lovers, teammates, age gap, grumpy/sunshine, close proximity...more
The chemistry between these two will melt your face off. Elijah is assigned to be Luke's bodyguard when he all of the sudden inherits the family corpoThe chemistry between these two will melt your face off. Elijah is assigned to be Luke's bodyguard when he all of the sudden inherits the family corporation. Both Elijah and Luke quickly find out that those threats ARE real (I mean, almost getting blown up the second day of being CEO, that's gotta rattle you a little bit!). The suspense is pretty thick throughout the entire book -- definitely didn't figure out the big baddie at the end before reading it. I really, really want to go see the ocean soon after reading this.
Tropes: age gap, bodyguard, who hurt you, kidnapping, grumpy/sunshine, opposites attract, close proximity, wealth gap, instalove...more
I read this book right at a time that the Fated Mates discord had a discussion about gender roles and what constitutes positive and negative. Shane's I read this book right at a time that the Fated Mates discord had a discussion about gender roles and what constitutes positive and negative. Shane's sister drops off her 2 month old baby with him to go do -whatever- and he decides to find the baby's dad, a smokejumper who was a one night stand. Neither man has been around children before, but they realize that no one is going to save them, so they just...wing it from the jump. They give it their best, help each other, support each other, and do what needs to be done with nary a female in sight to guide them or take over. At one point, the smokejumper bakes a birthday cake for the uncle and worries it might make him look too domesticated. The man throws himself out of planes to fight wildfires on a regular basis. The only thing the uncle says is "thank you, this is delicious." There's truly no judgment or expectations between these two men as they wade into raising a baby together. They split the baby care, split the chores, support each other's jobs. Never once do they get so overwhelmed that they yell or threaten to bounce.
A few other details where Albert is challenging gender roles: the singer-song writer is a virgin when they meet and the smokejumper is strictly a bottom. Neither worries what that says about themselves, but are surprised when the other doesn't make a big deal about what others might consider weird or noteworthy.
I'm not usually all in for single dad romances, but damn if Albert didn't write one of the best books I've read this year. This entire series is amazing, but I think this is my favorite.
Tropes: virgin hero, single dad, close proximity, found family, grumpy/sunshine...more
Low 3. This should've been right up my alley -- menage, bodyguard, celebrity, scarred hero, danger, etc. etc. But, I just never really connected with Low 3. This should've been right up my alley -- menage, bodyguard, celebrity, scarred hero, danger, etc. etc. But, I just never really connected with the characters or the writing. I had a hard time suspending disbelief about some of the character choices. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I did finish it because I was damn curious how it ended. ...more
Socialite omega has his marriage arranged by his wealthy parents to an asshole, decides to have one last fling, fulfilling all of his darkest fantasieSocialite omega has his marriage arranged by his wealthy parents to an asshole, decides to have one last fling, fulfilling all of his darkest fantasies. The first 40% of this book is fiiiiilthy, the filthiest Farmer omegaverse I've read so far, then it pivots to danger -- getting mixed up in a huge drug deal in the woods, being captured by his asshole fiance, somehow evading death. I was definitely speedreading through the danger parts wondering how they were going to escape, but it's ROMANCE, so of course they get their HEA!
Tropes: heavy kink - primal, bondage, CNC, breeding, lactation; age gap, fated mates, mpreg, epilogue baby...more
Low 3, which I hate because this book had a lot of potential. The audio edition isn't on GR, weird. I listened to 1.65 and 2x speed and had no issues Low 3, which I hate because this book had a lot of potential. The audio edition isn't on GR, weird. I listened to 1.65 and 2x speed and had no issues following it, which isn't the norm for me. I can't tell if it's the narration, narrator, etc. that made it easy to listen to that fast. I have to say -- the narrator had a cold or something for the ENTIRETY of this recording and you can really tell, especially around 75%. I know people get sick and it's difficult to reschedule if you're doing recordings with a producer or in a studio somewhere, but it's not worth sacrificing the quality of the audiobook and have the narrator push through it. A lot of the narration sounds like the characters are emotional and on the verge of crying in places where it's not applicable. Sigh.
I really enjoyed the amount of research that went into this book. It's in a different world than the historicals I've read before -- 1830s Turnbridge Wells, about a topic I've never read before, regional theater. Lots of fascinating details tucked into the prose about owning and running a theater, how shows were written and produced, etc. The characters never had a conversation, or acknowledged even in their inner thoughts or asides, the realities of being in a same sex relationship in the 1830s. They were also seemingly open with everyone who worked at the theater from the jump. This doesn't seem realistic to me, at all.
Tropes: grumpy/sunshine, slow burn, instalove, found family, workplace...more
It was fine. It was super short for all the elements introduced, but didn't answer many of the questions it asked. I was super annoyed at the pack rulIt was fine. It was super short for all the elements introduced, but didn't answer many of the questions it asked. I was super annoyed at the pack rule that if a fated mate pairing hasn't been sealed aka bitten, someone can challenge for mating rights. It just feels like a cheap plot device to create conflict and doesn't really make sense. I'm curious about the rest of the trilogy (even if the FMCs of the pairings of the next two books aren't omegas), but I'm not sure I'll continue it.
Tropes: fated mates, found family, touch her and die...more
JFC, this book is spicy!! I wouldn't call it a hockey romance, since there's barely any focus on hockey, but the MMC is a professional hockey player, JFC, this book is spicy!! I wouldn't call it a hockey romance, since there's barely any focus on hockey, but the MMC is a professional hockey player, and the three of them have known each other since high school. FMC-1 dates both, the MMC in high school and FMC-2 in college, but is scared of her feelings and breaks up with both close to or after graduation. Years later, they all reconnect and decide to do three weeks of ménage for the 3 weeks FMC-2's apartment is having mold removed. Y'all know where this is headed.
This book is extremely inclusive and just really fucking hot. There's a transgender secondary character who has bottom surgery and recovers in their apartment, there's sex work between the two FMCs online, and then all 3 throughout the rest of the book. (The FMCs always had an idea to launch a dating website/app that's similar to onlyfans, but people have the option to find someone they're attracted to date.) the website/app was an interesting plot point, and it definitely created a lot of the spice and the third act conflict.
Tropes: ménage, friends with benefits, found family, second chance, close proximity, TECHNICALLY no third act break up...more
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