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#Review #TwinsieForTheDayBecky – First Debt (Indebted Book 2) by Pepper Winters

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“You say I’ll never own you. If I win—you willingly give me that right. You sign not only the debt agreement, but another—one that makes me your master until your last breath is taken. You do that, and I’ll give you this.”

Nila Weaver’s family is indebted. Stolen, taken, and bound not by monsters but by an agreement written over six hundred years ago, she has no way out.

She belongs to Jethro as much as she denies it.

Jethro Hawk’s patience is running out. His inheritance gift tests, challenges, and surprises him—and not in good ways. He hasn’t leashed her but he thinks he might’ve found a way to bind her forever.

Debts are mounting. Payment waiting.

 

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Review by Becky:

Book two jumps right into the first debt.  Jethro’s ice walls, cracks and he didn’t quite perform the first debt repayment as history dictated.  However, he completed the payment. What the hell….damn those Hawks are freaking crazy.  Someone needs to just bury them.  Nila survived the first repayment and the connection between Nila and Jethro continues to deepen.
Jethro has his own demons that he is trying to deal with and finds receiving pain would help him refreeze the cracked ice walls. Although Nila is Jethro’s possession, she is the freedom to wander the Hawk estate….is privy to business conversations.  Hell, it’s not like she is going anywhere….after all the only way to lose the diamond collar is by her death…which will be at the hands of Jethro for the final debt repayment.
Nila continues to grow up and become a strong woman….even though she is failing for her capture.  Jethro struggles to perform as dictated by history and his father is watching every so closely.  Hot freakin’ damn the two of these characters…..sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!
How the Hawks have extracted debt repayment in all the years past is just freaking spooky. Pepper definitely writes for you to hate Jethro’s father, Cut.  
Book 2 continues to keep you turning pages!

 

Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestseller.

After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.

Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.

Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian and Turkish. Audio Books for her entire back-list will be available in 2016.

Her books include:
Monsters in the Dark Trilogy
Indebted Series
Destroyed
Unseen Messages
Pure Corruption Duology
Dollar Series

Find her on FB: Pepper Winters Books
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#Review #TwinsieForTheDayBecky – Debt Inheritance (Indebted Book 1) by Pepper Winters

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“I own you. I have the piece of paper to prove it. It’s undeniable and unbreakable. You belong to me until you’ve paid off your debts.”

Nila Weaver’s family is indebted. Being the first born daughter, her life is forfeit to the first born son of the Hawks to pay for sins of ancestors past. The dark ages might have come and gone, but debts never leave. She has no choice in the matter.

She is no longer free.

Jethro Hawk receives Nila as an inheritance present on his twenty-ninth birthday. Her life is his until she’s paid off a debt that’s centuries old. He can do what he likes with her—nothing is out of bounds—she has to obey.

There are no rules. Only payments.

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Review by Becky:

I was warned that Pepper’s books were dark but this book was not as dark as others she writes.  So, I gave it a try.
Nila….such a gifted designer.  Had the fashion world by the ass and had a successful show.  She worked tirelessly and had not time for men.  Not that her father or twin brother would have allowed any man to date Nila. Nila was sexually deprived.  She was brought to life through text messages from Kite. Both parties were able to hide behind text messages.  Nila grew up thinking that her mother abandoned her and her brother and father.  Nila’s life and she knew it came crashing down on her the night of her fashion show.  Jethro came to claim his possession….Nila.
Jethro was cold and heartless.  He was a product of his environment.  You could see cracks in his ice shell but those were quickly refroze.  Nila was his possession because of century old wrong doings of the Weavers to the Hawks.  
What Jethro didn’t expect to get was a spit-fire in Nila.  Jethro’s father was an ass….dark and evil.  Nila was humiliated by being the tasted treat of the rest of Jethro’s “brethren”.  No where was off limits for poor Nila.
The chemistry between Jethro and Nila is unmistakable.  Her horrific situation and realization that her mother didn’t abandon her and that she would suffer the same historic path as her mother was heartbreaking.  
I quickly finished this book and Pepper’s writing is awesome.  I wanted to find out what the debts were and how they would be paid.  This book lays the groundwork of the connection between the two families.  I wanted to continue to read how Nila and Jethro grow and quickly jumped right into book 2.  When I start to get creeped out on how Jethro and his family treats Nila and her past relatives, I just tell myself it is just great writing!

Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestseller.

After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She’s an multiple #1 iBooks bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Erotica Thriller. She’s also honoured to wear the IndieReader Badge for being a Top 10 Indie Bestseller.

Pepper is a Hybrid Author of both Traditional and Self-published work. Her Pure Corruption Series was released by Grand Central, Hachette.

Her books have garnered foreign interest and are currently being translated into numerous languages, including already released titles in Italian and Turkish. Audio Books for her entire back-list will be available in 2016.

Her books include:
Monsters in the Dark Trilogy
Indebted Series
Destroyed
Unseen Messages
Pure Corruption Duology
Dollar Series

Find her on FB: Pepper Winters Books
Twitter: @pepperwinters
Instagram:@pepperwinters
Website: www.pepperwinters.com

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#Review #TwinsieForTheDayJordan – The Room Mate (Roommates #1) by Kendall Ryan

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The last time I saw my best friend’s younger brother, he was a geek wearing braces. But when Cannon shows up to crash in my spare room, I get a swift reality check.

Now twenty-four, he’s broad shouldered and masculine, and so sinfully sexy, I want to climb him like the jungle gyms we used to enjoy. At six-foot-something with lean muscles hiding under his T-shirt, a deep sexy voice, and full lips that pull into a smirk when he studies me, he’s pure temptation.

Fresh out of a messy breakup, he doesn’t want any entanglements. But I can resist, right?

I’m holding strong until the third night of our new arrangement when we get drunk and he confesses his biggest secret of all: he’s cursed when it comes to sex. Apparently he’s a god in bed, and women instantly fall in love with him.

I’m calling bullshit. In fact, I’m going to prove him wrong, and if I rack up a few much-needed orgasms in the process, all the better.

There’s no way I’m going to fall in love with Cannon. But once we start…I realize betting against him may have been the biggest mistake of my life.

THE ROOM MATE is a full-length standalone romance.

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 Review by: Jordan
Another knock out story! I honestly didn’t want to put this book down. I feel like I fell for Cannon Roth without even sleeping with him. What 
girl wouldn’t? But make him off limits and he becomes the dirty secret you wish for. But can Cannon keep his one night stand rules when it comes to his teenage dream girl? You must read this book to find out…. I promise you won’t be disappointed! 
*purchased book

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She’s a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she’s appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

Visit Kendall online at: www.kendallryanbooks.com for more. Or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kendallryanbooks

#Review – Beaus & Arrows: A Collection of Sweet and Sexy Stories

 

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Flowers are fun, but diamonds and forever win our hearts. 22 authors have come together to bring you everything you want in an anthology. From first kisses to botched proposals, boss crushes to rockstar lovin’, these fun novellas will give you the happily ever afters you crave.

This amazing collection packed full of romance to help you through that delicious box of chocolates will also give some love back. All profits from Beaus & Arrows is going to Pennies-4-Paws!!

Perfectly Us by Abby Brooks: A secret Valentine’s Day proposal almost ruins everything for this small town couple.

Right For Love.by Aria Cole: One night, one dress, him and her. But can one swipe right really lead to love?

Pinnacle – A Destined Series Story by Ashley Suzanne: A sexy, NYC getaway weekend for Mira and Skylar lead them to altar … just not their own!
The Wedding-Night Stand by Ava Harrison: When one night of passion turns into forever.

One Night by Callie Anderson: Landon Winthrop walked into my life and consumed my mind, body, and heart. The only problem–he’s my boss.

All Wrong by Callie Harper: From spilling hot coffee all down her shirt to getting locked in a closet at a party, Sarah’s Valentine’s Day is going all wrong. But when an insanely hot crush gets involved, can some things go so wrong they become just right?

Love on a Plane by Ilsa Madden-Mills: Spider didn’t mean to fall for the uptight girl he sat next to on the plane. But once they kissed, all common sense went out the tiny window next to her. Too bad she was his future stepsister…

Taking My Shot by Jen Frederick

Someone Not You by Jessica Hawkins: Justin’s dazzling smile and wit have never failed him in the dating department—until his boss challenges him to win a date with the one girl who might be immune to his charms.

A Very Locklaine Valentine by Jessica Prince: The story of Richard’s epically disastrous proposal to Delilah.

What Love Built by JL Berg: The entire Cavenaugh family reunites for what is sure to be a very memorable Valentine’s Day.

Special Delivery by Liv Morris

Mr. First Time by L.J. Shen: A real-life story about first love, first kiss and all the things that make your heart beat faster.

Rhythm by Mandi Beck: Grab front row seats to Wrecked’s Valentine’s Day show and see just how sexy loving a rock star can be. Especially when he’s got a stash of lollipops.

Livi’s Love by MJ Fields: A Caldwell Brothers novella. Hendrix Caldwell loves his woman hard and his dog, too. Livi Caldwell is surrounded in a new world full of love, devotion, and a man who will do anything to keep her from stressing. Floyd, the couple’s pit bull has found herself in a predicament. What lengths will Hendrix go to for Livi and Floyd? In the end, Livi teaches her man once again there is always more love in this family to go around.

Yes, Yes, Yes by Nicola Rendell: A chocolate tasting gets dirty.

Game For Two: A Valentine’s Staycation by Rachel Blaufeld: Drew & Jules escape the madness for a romantic night at the beach.

Backfire by Rebecca Yarros: Bash’s perfectly planned proposal goes awry when he’s called away for a fire.

Entwined by SE Hall: My Valentine’s Day gift to all of you who asked for it- the wedding of Dane Kendrick and Laney Jo Walker.

Love and Latte by Sharon Hamilton

Beauty Knot by Stephie Walls: From marks and scars to joy and triumph, Callie and Liam finally get their fairytale. After nine years, this shotgun wedding goes every way but smoothly.

The Brightest Star by Yessi Smith: A story about two souls who continue to fall deeper into each other every day, as life unravels around them.

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Livi’s Love by MJ Fields and Chelsea Camaron

Eeep it’s the Caldwell brothers!! Poor Hendrix he is dealing with a house full of hormonal pregnant females and has a stray underfoot he cannot shake.

This had me cracking up. Even though Hendrix house is going to be filling up fast he is getting a stray even if he fights against it. I don’t think this one is wondering off any time soon.  I do have to say I love all that he does to make the females in his house happy.

Entwined by SE Hall

This is my first SE Hall read and I have to say I enjoyed meeting Dean and Lainey. The alpha Dean and strong willed Lainey are a perfect pair they keep each other on their toes. Seeing the love Lainey has for her family and friends throughout this process was amazing. I was even intrigued by the comradery and love the entire gang had for one another. However, out of all of them Sawyer walked in and stole my heart. I think I need to read more about this group of friends.

#Review #TwinsieForTheDayBecky – On My Knees By Meredith Wild

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Haunted by the responsibility of caring for her troubled family, Maya Jacobs gave the only answer she could when Cameron asked her to marry him. Years later, entrenched in a soulless professional routine, she distracts herself from the lingering regret of her decision with a “work hard, play hard” lifestyle that guarantees no man will ever find his way into her heart again.

Cameron Bridge has spent the past five years married to the military, trying to escape the painful memory of losing Maya. After fighting his own war in the desert, he starts a new life in New York City, with his siblings, Olivia and Darren, by his side.

When fate brings Maya back to him in the heart of a city filled with its own hopes and shadows, can Cameron find the girl he once loved in the woman she’s become? (less)

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Review by: Becky

With a quick jump to Cameron’s statement of on your knees Maya, oh baby!  Cameron was in the service back on leave.  Maya was his girl….waiting for him.  The closer it came for Cameron to return to the base, the more it weighted on him to leave Maya.  Cameron popped the question.  It caught Maya completely off guard. The shock spoke and Maya declined Cameron’s proposal.  I felt so badly for Cameron.  His heart was broken along with his soul.  He volunteered for tours to get past the hurt and pain of Maya’s refusal to no avail.  It was always there though not as sharp.  Maya had her own reasons for saying no.  She wanted to finish her school and be able to provide for her mother. Not that she was much for Maya.  Maya was the dutiful daughter.
Time jump….both Cameron and Maya went through every day actions.  Although Maya completed her degree and worked on Wall Street, it didn’t give her the life she wanted….except she did have an active night life….work, drink, pass out repeat.  Cameron put his efforts into a gym that would also help other veterans.  As luck would have it, Cameron ran into Maya and told Cameron.
Cameron never lost his love for Maya and it only took seeing her again to transport him to those feelings.  The physical draw towards each other was hot.  It took patience by Cameron to pull Maya out of the shell she put up around her to protect herself and function daily.  The path was not an easy one but definitely worth while for them.  Together they would conquer both of their demons.  
I enjoyed reading this book.  Although it is a stand alone, I look for to getting started with book 2 and see the evolution of characters brought to life in On My Knees!
Meredith Wild is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of romance. Living on Florida’s Gulf Coast with her husband and three children, she refers to herself as a techie, whiskey-appreciator, and hopeless romantic. When she isn’t living in the fantasy world of her characters, she can usually be found at www.facebook.com/meredithwild. You can learn more about her upcoming projects at www.meredithwild.com.

#Review #ReleaseDay – The Right Choice by Brandy L. Rivers

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The obvious choice isn’t always right.
Kylie Jensen came home to an unexpected mess. When her druggie brother came begging for help, she turned him away. The next day, he broke in and stashed trouble in her room.
Detective Brian Cox and Kent Jensen were once friends, until they went down separate paths. Brian’s protective instincts kick in when he’s called out to investigate the break in at Kylie’s.
With his old friendship, Kylie finds it hard to trust the cop. But their explosive chemistry might break down the walls.

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Brian is called out to respond to a break and enter scene. only to find it is an old friends sister, Kylie. Kylie’s brother has placed her in danger thanks to his criminal ways.  Kylie doesn’t fully trust Brian because he used to be friends with her brother in high school.

Kylie has had a crush on Brian since she was 10. Question is can she find a way to trust him and does she believe he is a good guy. She is done with her brother and Brian will do what is need to make sure she is safe and that she can trust that he is nothing like her brother.

This was a wonderful short story. the chemistry between Brian and Kylie is explosive. I enjoyed seeing the comradery between partners Brian and Marissa. Great job Brandy L. Rivers I do love it when a short story had me wanting more.

Brandy L Rivers is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She is kept busy writing the Others of Seattle, Others of Edenton, Combustible, and the Pine Barrens Pack series.
An avid reader, Brandy has always loved writing. She became serious about it as a stay-at-home-mother. With every story her world of characters expands, pulling her new directions.
Living in rainy Western Washington with her husband and three kids, Brandy is already working on future stories in each of the series, and several other projects.

#WOTR #Review – Savage Surrender: A Dire Wolves Mission (The Devil’s Dires #1) by Ellis Leigh

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There’s no escaping a Dire Wolf on the hunt…

Feared by even his own kind, Bez of the Dire Wolf shifters knows exactly how to succeed in any battle. Even if that means racking up collateral damage along the way. A simple mission into the swamplands to save a teenage wolf shifter should have been an easy track and retrieval for a man with his training, but nothing comes easy when the fates get involved.

In one night, Omega Sariel went from a free, single shewolf to a captive with a teenage girl to watch over and a couple of guards intent on making her life miserable…what little is left of it. Then a soldier with ice in his eyes walks in, and the mating call begins. He’s too tough, too harsh, too murderous…but when your life hangs in the balance, a lethal fighter in your corner is better than battling alone. Especially one who isn’t afraid to get a little dirty with her.

Two kidnapped women, one dangerous soldier unknowingly about to come face-to-face with fate, and a monster set on destroying everything in its path. In the world of the Dire Wolves, a retrieval is a simple mission for the unit of soldiers that make up their pack. But this time, a single glance blows simple right out of the swamp and forces Bez to make his stand alone.

One soldier, one fight…one chance at forever.

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I love shifters and military books; although this is not military it has a Navy Seal feel. Bez is a Dire wolf and if you need something taken care of or found you call the Dire’s they can do anything. Dez is the best so when he got a call to find and recover an Omega the elite of female shifters he was on the hunt.

There was only one problem with the mission when he arrived there were two Omegas. Mission Protocol was to extract one and leave all others. Except the other Omega was his Mate! I know right what does a Dire wolf do in this case? Does one listen to orders or throw all plans out the window and make new ones on the fly taking the target and your mate? That’s right Bez takes Sariel along with the young Omega Angelita.

The action in this was captivating the narrator kept me right with the story. I felt as if I was there with Bez, Angelita, and Sariel the entire time. It was heartbreaking and painful to see what Bez had to force Angelita into. The fight scenes with Bez and the enemy were nothing short of amazing. Sariel and Bez instant chemistry was explosive. Serial is strong and tough just the type of she-wolf Bez needs. Even though Bez has never been in a relationship and made some mistakes Sariel and Angelita were there to tell him how he messed up. I need to down load more of this series..

A storyteller from the time she could talk, USA Today bestselling author Ellis grew up among family legends of hauntings, psychics, and love spanning decades. Those stories didn’t always have the happiest of endings, so they inspired her to write about real life, real love, and the difficulties therein. From farmers to werewolves, store clerks to witches—if there’s love to be found, she’ll write about it. Ellis lives in the Chicago area with her husband, daughters, and two tiny fish that take up way too much of her time.

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#WOTR #Review – Scorned by Chelsea Camaron and Ryan Michele

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Scorned (Ruthless Rebels MC 2)

Austin “Shamus” Fletcher – the untamable beast.

Heartbreak with a capital H.

The toned cut of his every muscle to his larger than life attitude, Shamus is the one person I should stay away from.

Why can I not let go even when everything in front of me says run like a bat out of hell?

***Each book in the Ruthless Rebels MC is a new couple, but are best read in order. This is a biker book so please expect violence, foul language, and sexual situations. Do not buy if any of this offends you.***

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After meeting Shamus in Shamed I knew he was going to shine compared to DJ and that is saying something because DJ was amazing.

Shamus had no shame different women all the time but there was one he would never forget. He knew she would never be back she had choose her job over him and crushed his heart. There would be no one making their way back in there he would make sure of it.

Andrea had one true love but she ran at the first sign of betrayal. Now she finds herself back home and face to face with Ashton. With all she had been through that brought her home she didn’t want to see him she knew if she did her heart would only break again.

When Shamus sees Drea again he is determined to make her his and never let her run again.

I absolutely love when Chelsea and Ryan get together to come up with a story. They come up with the best plots and the twist omg are they great. I never saw some of them coming definitely never a dull moment while reading. They keep you on your toes and turning the pages. I love this series and cannot wait to learn more about the Ruthless Rebels.

Chelsea Camaron

USA Today Bestselling Author Chelsea Camaron was born and raised in Coastal North Carolina. She currently resides in Southern Louisiana with her husband and two children but her heart is always Carolina day dreaming.

Chelsea always wanted to be a writer, but like most of us, let fear of the unknown grab a hold of her dream; she realized that if she was going to tell her daughter to go for her dreams, that it was time to follow her own advice.

Chelsea grew up turning wrenches alongside her father, and from that grew her love for old muscle cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles, which just so happened to inspired her ‘Daddy’s Girls’ series. Her love for reading has sparked a new love for writing and she currently has a few more projects in the works.

When she is not spending her days writing you can find her playing with her kids, attending car shows, going on motorcycle rides on the back of her husband’s Harley, snuggling down with her new favorite book or watching any movie that Vin Diesel might happen to be in.

She hates being serious and is still a big kid at heart. She is a small town country girl enjoying life and, Chelsea hopes that her readers remember not to take life too seriously and to embrace your inner five year old, because five year olds know how to enjoy the simple things in life and how to always have fun.

Ryan Michele

I’m a mom and a wife who works full time. I have a huge obsession with collecting paperbacks and reading. Becoming an author, wasn’t exactly what I set out to do, it just happened. I needed something to help me get rid of the feeling of being ‘just a mom’ or ‘just a wife’ that was consuming me and writing became that outlet. My book(s) cover some tough issues which are hard for some readers to digest. I am grateful for every single one of you who read my books.

 

#Review – Valiant (Jokers’ Wrath MC #6) by Bella Jewel

I’ve known fear.
I’ve known pain.
I’ve known horror.
I’ve known all of it.
I’ve guarded myself as best I can.
I’ve hidden myself from him.
I’ve changed my name.
I’ve moved.
But he still haunts me.
One day, I’m sure he’ll find me again.
I don’t trust anybody.
I don’t believe in anybody.
I just want to be free.
Until I meet Jack.
I’m not looking for him, but that’s the thing about heroes.
You’re never looking for them.
He won’t take no for an answer.
He’ll battle past my fear, my pain, and my horror.
He’ll sweep into my life like a hurricane, and it won’t matter how hard I fight.
He’ll break past my walls.
And he’ll change me.

Maybe, he’ll even save me.

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I cannot tell you how much I love the Joker’s Wrath family. To be able to see them all again and to see their babies growing up and going their own way at the same time staying close with one another. I love that they have each other’s backs, come running whenever one of them needs the others, and how accepting and supportive they are of each other.

The book was heart wrenching the prologue grabbed me by the heart and I was thrusted into the story holding my breath. Baylee’s story of how she got where she is today hurt my heart and I so wanted to jump in the story to console her and support her. Baylee is a survivor, strong and all around amazing but in her own eyes she is weak broken and not worthy. When she meets Jack she has no idea what she stumbled upon.

Jack is the son of Mack and Jaylah. Jack is amazing and to see the way he treats Baylee is a sight. Baylee has him chasing his tail and bending over backwards to get her to notice him and go on a date. I was cracking up and loved that Baylee was giving him a run for his money. With the past Baylee had she just wasn’t ready to let her wall down and let Jack but Jack is like no other he is persistent and determined. Is Baylee far enough away that her past won’t jeopardize her safety?

I love this series being able to see the bothers of Jokers Wrath and their kids growing up forging their own path even if it’s not with the MC. I am so ready for the next book already.

A few of my favorite lines:

I can feel the intensity between us. It’s out of this world. I can barely breathe, the air is so thick.

“I think we can find some better music, so we don’t have to listen to Molly’s amazing singing the whole way,” I said lightly, playing with the radio. “Aw, come on, it isn’t that bad!” Molly says. “You ought to hear her in the shower, it’s like a can getting strangled.” Roman laughs. “I will beat you down, Roman,”

Jack. The man who didn’t give up on me when everyone else did.
Jack. The man who believed in me even when I didn’t.
Jack. The man who stood by my side and wouldn’t take no for an answer.
Jack. My own personal hero.

 

Bella Jewel is a self published, USA Today bestselling author. She’s been publishing since 2013. Her first release
was a contemporary romance, Hell’s Knights which topped the charts upon release. Since that time, she has published over five novels, gaining a bestseller status on numerous platforms. She lives in North Queensland and is currently studying editing and proofreading to further expand her career. Bella has been writing since she was just shy of fifteen years old. In Summer 2013 she was offered an ebook deal through Montlake Romance for her bestselling
modern day pirate series, Enslaved By The Ocean. She plans to expand her writing career, planning many new releases for the future.

 

#Review – Bleed Blue 69 anthology – Twenty-Five Authors…One Sexy Police Station

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25 Authors. One SEXY Police Station. All for Charity.
Spend your holidays with the brave men and women of Precinct 69 protecting citizens and stealing hearts in the Big Apple. Twenty-five authors have joined forces to bring you their stories–some sweet, some dangerously hot–but all for a great cause. These NYC police officers will keep you warm on a winter’s night, make you sweat in the most delicious way possible, and have you wishing for your very own set of cuffs. Only further begging the question: Can anyone resist a hero in uniform?

Multiple authors have come together to give you one police station where all proceeds from this collaboration go to families of fallen officers.

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Rochelle Paige – Unexpected Bargain

Charlie and Chad could not have been any cuter. They have a chance meeting during Black Friday shopping not realizing who the other was until Charlie’s mom recognized him. You see they were neighbors but Chad moved away when they were in middle school.

I loved how quickly they connected and what Chad did for Charlie. I really would like to know more about Chads partner Luke and his story.

Rebecca Brooke – Under Cover

This opening scene was great had me on pins and needles. Way to open a story up had me hook line and sinker. James is an undercover cop who goes to a local bar to get away from family on Christmas to be alone but finds Melanie the bartender intriguing and spends hours chatting. They both found it easy to talk to one another.

I enjoyed watching this quick romance. However, I really would like to know more about this couple and how things progress with their relationship.

Brandy L. Rivers – An Eve to Remember

Eve was out to celebrate her birthday at a local bar tired of being set up on dates and sick of boyfriends not being able to handle her being a cop. One night stand on her birthday she could handle that. She meets Kenji and had a great evening with him but when it came to getting to know one another Eve shot him down. Little did she know she would see him again and both would find out what each other did for a living.

I loved how well Eve’s partner knew her and knew not to try to set her up with a man but a little secret setup never hurts. This like the others was a great quick read. As always Brandy made this heroin a strong willed bad ass woman one that doesn’t need a man to protect her and can take a hit now and then. Kenji was great at not pushing or being an over the top alpha he was who he was and let things play out to show Eve he was not nothing like the other men she knew.

Contributing Authors:
Alexis Alvarez
Josie Bordeaux
Rebecca Brooke
Emme Burton
M.C. Cerny
Sarah M. Cradit
Chelle C. Craze
Jami Denise
Lisa Edward
Mary Catherine Gebhard
ZB Heller
Vanessa Marie
Glenna Maynard
Kristen Hope Mazzola
Morgan Jane Mitchell
Jenni Moen
Alexis Noelle
Rochelle Paige
Brandy L Rivers
Katherine Rhodes
Emerson Shaw
Kacey Shea
M. Stratton
Madison Street
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