I feel like I've been through a lot with Holly and Elijah. They first met each other as teenagers in France and I'd say fell in love with each other right then and there. Diamonds. That was their point of connection and it brought them together. I really enjoyed my journey with this couple even though they frustrated me at times. Their love story is dirty, raw, emotional, and passionate. At times, I felt like the series could have been cut down to one book for a more seamless read. Nevertheless, I was captured by Elijah North and Holly Frank's story to the very end.
“All I know is that I’m hurting, and so is he. We’re both aching. We’re both becoming someone new.”
And you know what? I wanted more from this world. I wanted to learn how London and Adam's relationship unfolded and read their happy ending. How did they meet? What did he do to her? Where did they go? They deserve a happily ever after too. The little snippets of their relationship fascinated me. I could literally feel the angst coming from them. It's clear from the short chapters we got from these two that Adam has been fascinated and maybe in love with London for quite some time. Ah well, we'll just have to see if Skye Warren decides to write a book for them!
“It was all for you. It was always for you.”
Back to Holly and Elijah. Although their romance takes a backseat in Silver Lining, it is constantly present throughout all the action and intense moments. The aftermath of Gold Mine left some pretty big bomb shells and now Holly and Elijah are on the run. Can they save themselves from their enemy and each other? Throughout the book, Elijah goes through some heavy revelations and feelings. I wish there was a bit more depth to his and Holly's character. Why exactly is he attracted to Holly? Why is she attracted to him? It just felt like they were trying to solve all their problems with sex, which was incredibly hot but also distracting.
“Yes, I think I hate you too. For making me want you. For making me weak. And most of all, I hate you for putting yourself in danger.”
I was looking for that angst and emotional pull. Unfortunately, I didn't find it so I had to knock a star down. In the end, Holly and Elijah's story definitely captured me and I am happy to see how everything was resolved in the end. If you are looking for a sexy, dark, and action-packed story about two characters who see the light and darkness in each other then this book is for you!
*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*
Blame It On the Champagne by Fiona Cole is now live!
There's only one thing to do when you wake up, married to your brand new boss, whom you hate but can't resist: You blame the champagne.
I blame the bubbles for my wild night with a masked stranger.
Who cares if it's nothing this good girl would normally do--with a man that turns out to be my horrible boss?
Who cares that I'm promised to someone else?
I blame the alcohol for agreeing to marry him.
As long as my new husband keeps his mouth shut, I can survive five years of our little arrangement. It's too late for anything else.
But our impromptu wedding leads to so much more than I bargained for. His dirty promises warm me. His kisses make me lightheaded. His respect slips past my best defenses. The hate turns to friendship, and makes me dream of more. He's like the most dangerous kind of champagne.
That's why I blame him for making me fall in love with him.
But when I find out our marriage was nothing more than revenge, what's to blame for my broken heart?
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Fiona Cole is a military wife and a stay at home mom with degrees in biology and chemistry. As much as she loved science, she decided to postpone her career to stay at home with her two little girls, and immersed herself in the world of books until finally deciding to write her own.
Elijah North has survived starvation and torture. Now he faces his darkest challenge: the possibility of life without Holly Frank. The woman he loves hangs in the balance. The family he found mourns in the distance. And the future he built crumbles in the wind.
SILVER LINING is the final book in Elijah and Holly's story!
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Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
This was my first book by Fiona Cole and I absolutely can't wait to read more from her. Blame it on the Champagne is one of those love stories that is set in an office setting about two characters who are incredibly attracted to each other. They also can't seem to stand each other as well, at first anyway. There is definitely a bit of instant lust/love going on but I am completely fine with that! Nico and Vera had amazing chemistry and the sexual tension between these two was amazing to read. She actually made him wait! I also really loved Fiona Cole's writing style because she managed to tug at my heartstrings while I was reading this book.
There is also a revenge plot going on that adds drama to Nico and Vera's relationship. At one point, I wanted to smack Nico because I knew that he was going to break Vera's heart. I really did liked the fact that this book had dual perspectives because it made understanding the characters a lot easier. Without going into spoilers territory, there is a connection between Vera and Nico from the get-go and it has something to do with the revenge plot. My favorite part about this book was absolutely the romance between our two main characters. Theirs was a sexy, heartbreaking, sweet, and angsty relationship. Vera is super likeable and Nico is one dirty talker! There are so side characters who I'm sure will have future books in the series. Vera has two best friends: Nova and Raelynn. I'm definitely looking forward to reading their stories.
In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be reading more from Fiona Cole in the future. This book was quite angsty at times, which I loved. The dynamic relationship and the tension between Nico and Vera as they battled it out in the office and essentially in the bedroom was my favorite. If you are a fan of marriage of convenience + office romance stories with a spunky heroine who is both sweet and not afraid to back down from the hero and a male lead who is cold and reserved at first but quickly realizes that he can't live without the heroine, then this book is for you!
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Aeromancist is the conclusion to Katherine and Lann's story and it was heartbreaking, passionate, and intense. I enjoyed it a lot but it had a different "feel" to it when compared to the prequel, which emphasized on the romance more. In this installment, Katherine and Lann are both faced with a difficult choice and I struggled to read it because I could not imagine an ending where they were not living happily ever after. This feeling of impending doom was looming over their heads the entire time. The romance didn't necessarily take a back seat but the mystery behind Godfrey and why he wanted Lann and Katherine to meet took the stage front and center.
Lann and Katherine go through a lot in this book. At the beginning of the book, our main couple is no longer together and their 30 days of a no strings sexual relationship is over. Katherine has fallen in love with Lann but he no longer wants to be with her... or does he? In any case, Katherine ends up realizing a shocking revelation that will eventually lead her to meet Lann once again.
For those of you who read Pyromancist, you would know that Lann is no "ordinary human." He is an Aeromancist and is part of an secret organization. Katherine certainly doesn't know about this but she has always felt that Lann was different. After their reunion, much of the story takes place in France where Katherine is forced to stay because of her condition. Without going into spoilers territory, the rest of the book was brutally heartbreaking. Remember that feeling of impending doom? Well, the time is ticking for Katherine and without a resolution, Lann is about to lose the love of his life.
In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to Maya and Tim's story next. While reading Aeromancist, I did notice some slight changes and additions to the book which I thought added more depth and nuance to the story. Katherine and Lann's story was unforgettable, sexy, and rather dark at times but it was also full of love and passion. I highly recommend it!
*This ARC was generously provided by Charmaine Pauls for an honest review*
Skye Warren has revealed the cover for Silver Lining!
Releasing: December 15, 2020
Elijah North has survived starvation and torture. Now he faces his darkest challenge: the possibility of life without Holly Frank. The woman he loves hangs in the balance. The family he found mourns in the distance. And the future he built crumbles in the wind.
SILVER LINING is the final book in Elijah and Holly's story!
Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
Charmaine Pauls has quickly become one of my favorite authors. Her writing is simply magical, haunting, and tugged at my heartstrings. I loved reading Aeromancist, The Beginning, which is the prequel to Lann and Katherine's story. It was unexpected, sexy, romantic, and heartbreaking. I can't wait to read their actual book. I loved that the focus was on the romance instead of the paranormal bits. I remember reading Joss and Clelia's book and meeting Lann there. He was quiet, solemn, and very different from what I initially thought of him. In this installment, he came across as more worldly, angsty, and possessive. It was unexpected and I really liked that. I can't wait to know more about his past.
"He had no right to do this. He had no business going back and interfering in her life. He'd just make sure she was all right, and then he'd back off."
Of course, I can't mention Lann without Katherine. I would wager and say that she is his soulmate. It broke my heart when Katherine realized that she had fallen in love with Lann. Their one month contract relationship wasn't supposed to last beyond that. She kept hoping and hoping that Lann was going to change his mind... but he didn't and left. Katherine is one of those characters who you can't help but adore. She is incredibly kind, sweet, and lovable. It's no wonder that Lann is obsessed and possessive of her.
"He kissed her like it was there last time together, and then he took her so gently she would’ve sworn it meant something to him if she hadn’t known better."
"She didn’t want anything that would remind her of him. It was easier like that."
In the end, I really enjoyed this prequel and I'm so tempted to read the older version of their story. Charmaine is updating/revising this series and adding potentially new content to them. I might just read both versions at this point because I'm dying to know what happens between Lann and Katherine next. It's a no brainer that they're going to end up together but the angst in their relationship is what makes me so excited to read the next book. Anyway, I think this series is definitely worth checking out and I highly recommend it to those who like dark romance with a tiny dash of paranormal. Charmaine's writing is exceptional as always and will most definitely break your heart.
*This ARC was generously provided by Charmaine Pauls for an honest review*
From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a brand new forbidden romance that's going to leave you speechless. Money can buy anything. And anyone. As the head of the Constantine family, I'm used to people bowing to my will. Cruel, rigid, unyielding--I'm all those things. When I discover the one woman who doesn't wither under my gaze, but instead smiles right back at me, I'm intrigued. Ash Elliott needs cash, and I make her trade in crudeness and degradation for it. I crave her tears, her moans, her submission. I pay for each one. And every time, she comes back for more. When she challenges me with an offer of her own, I have to decide if I'm willing to give her far more than cold hard cash. But love can have deadly consequences when it comes from a Constantine. At the stroke of midnight, that choice may be lost for both of us.
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I want to sit behind a desk and crunch numbers. Talk shop. Plan expansions. My dad is an economic analyst, which is what I want to be too. I’d always imagined us going into business together and heading up our own firm.
Cleaning won’t get me there.
I suppose playing nice with Manda the Maneater is my only resort at this point.
I’m once again daydreaming of my future that seems more and more murky these days as I fumble through my email on my phone to find the code to get into Big Man’s office. Of all the offices, this one is the coldest and most boring. As though whoever Winston Constantine is, he doesn’t do any sort of work, but instead gazes out the windows all day.
Finally, I locate the code and punch it in.
It’s like twelve numbers long, and I fail a few times before it grants me entry. With a sigh of frustration, I push the door open and drag my rolling cart in after me into the dark office. I hit the light switch with my elbow and leave my cart in front of the door to prop it open. I fidget with the dumb uniform skirt I have to wear and wonder if anyone would notice if I wore jeans instead.
I grab the duster and make a beeline over to the painting on the wall. It’s the best part of the office besides the cool desk that moves up and down and the windows overlooking the most picturesque parts of New York City. I touch the bottom of the frame to check for dust. As I imagined it to be, there’s not a speck.
I’m just moving to the bookshelves when I hear a creak.
“You’re supposed to clean it, not pretend,” a deep, furious voice growls, scaring the ever-loving shit out of me.
“What the fuck, man?” I snap, whirling around, dropping my duster in the process. “You can’t just sneak up…” I trail off as I drink in the man sitting in the desk chair.
Holy shit.
Was he here the whole time?
Fucking creepy!
But there’s nothing creepy about his looks. He’s not a fuddy duddy either, if this is Winston Constantine. He’s fine as hell.
Older. Dressed to the nines in a three-piece navy suit that looks custom-tailored and expensive. A handsome, villainous smirk on his face. His dark blond hair is shorter on the sides and longer on top, styled perfectly, making it look as though he came from a photoshoot at Gucci or something. Just enough scruff to give him an edge despite his otherwise clean-cut appearance. It’s his eyes that are mesmerizing.
Dark blue. Intense. Penetrating.
For some reason, it makes me think about my ex-boyfriend, Tate. The exact opposite of this man. Soft and sweet and gullible. Tate and I were a high school thing, but the moment we graduated a couple of weeks ago, we amicably broke it off knowing we were headed in different directions. This guy looks anything but soft, sweet, or gullible.
He looks scary.
Scary hot.
But still scary.
I clear my throat. “Sorry. I’ll just empty your trash and be out of your way.”
“No,” he rumbles, his voice dripping in a menacing tone. “I’ve been waiting for you. It’s time we chat, little girl.”
Meet K Webster
K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in ""Tornado Alley"" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.
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From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a brand new forbidden romance that's going to leave you speechless.
Money can buy anything. And anyone.
As the head of the Constantine family, I'm used to people bowing to my will. Cruel, rigid, unyielding--I'm all those things.
When I discover the one woman who doesn't wither under my gaze, but instead smiles right back at me, I'm intrigued. Ash Elliott needs cash, and I make her trade in crudeness and degradation for it. I crave her tears, her moans, her submission. I pay for each one. And every time, she comes back for more.
When she challenges me with an offer of her own, I have to decide if I'm willing to give her far more than cold hard cash. But love can have deadly consequences when it comes from a Constantine. At the stroke of midnight, that choice may be lost for both of us.
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K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in ""Tornado Alley"" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.
You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads!
Can't find a certain book? Maybe it's too hot for Amazon! Don't worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K's website in both ebook and paperback format.
I've been wanting to read this prequel ever since I first heard about this series. The Faeries of Oz is a twisted take on the Wizard of Oz and I cannot be more excited! This one features LION and his betrayal of Oz and in a sense, Dorothy as well. He is siding with a witch named Langwidere who collects heads to adorn. I would actually like to know more background information about Lion and Langwidere. These are the not the same characters we all know and love. What has happened since Dorothy left Oz? During this time, Lion has been wanting and waiting for something more.
"Lion didn’t want power for himself—that was too much responsibility—he simply wanted to be close to power. To be needed and important now that he had the courage to become someone of note. He only hoped it would be worth it."
With Oz losing his mind, Lion has decided to become Langwidere's executioner and lover. I am both disgusted and intrigued. She is cruel, narcissistic, and power-hungry. Lion has dedicated himself to become Langwidere's "knight" and she his queen. I was shocked by the love scenes. While not explicit, they were done very tastefully.
"She thought about her original head, the one she’d burned to ash once she’d collected her first prize to replace the old. The kill had come from a fae before the female was to be married, already dressed in a white gown."
It's incredibly interesting and I can't wait to read TIN which features Dorothy and the Tin Man as the main characters. In the end, I thought this was a great "Halloween" creepy read because Langwidere is HEADLESS. She kills female fae for their heads. The reason why I'm so incredibly excited for TIN this December is because Lion has now set his eyes on obtaining Dorothy's head for Langwidere.
This book was fantastically dirty and sexy. I'm not knew to this author and she absolutely did an amazing job with this one. Ash Ember Elliot and Winston Constantine had amazing chemistry and I loved that sprinkle of Cinderella in this one. It's set in the same world as the Midnight Dynasty series and it does mention past characters, notably Lucian Morelli and Elaine Constantine from Heartless. Winston is the eldest Constantine and he loves to use his money to get others to do his bidding. Luckily for him, Ash needs it. Their relationship is really interesting and highly erotic. They don't even have sex until the very end so almost the entire book was foreplay between Winston and Ash. Be forewarned that these two do engage in some kinks.
"I go crazy with the need to destroy you so I can put you back together again."
"As long as you always promise to fix me after you break me."
Much like Cinderella, Ash's life is currently held at the mercy of her stepmother and stepbrothers. What Ash refers to as the Terror Triplets? Well I hope they get what's coming for them. Ash and Winston first meet while she was cleaning his building. She does something which he finds apprehensible and so the filthy but also entertaining game begins. Winston is obsessed with Ash and she is very attracted to him. He loves humiliating and debasing her but at the same time, he has a desire to put her back together.
"They may think I'm a weak little princess they can manipulate and terrorize into obeying. There's only one man I allow to terrorize me into obedience."
The book ends in a shocking cliffhanger and I am dying to know what happens next. Let's just say a terrible event occurs and we're left wondering if Ash will even make it to the ball. In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read Prince Charming when it comes out. I highly recommend this book if you love to read dark romance with a side of kink and a Cinderella twist!
*This ARC was generously provided by Valentine PR & Literary Management and K. Webster for an honest review*
I've been a fan of Charmaine Pauls ever since I read her Diamonds Are Forever series and the Loan Shark duet. There is something very magical about her writing and it somehow always manages to tug at my heartstrings. Pyromancist was no different. This is the new and updated version with additional scenes. I've actually never read the original but according to Charmaine, this one is a bit darker. I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It's a very interesting take on paranormal romance and the romance was exceptional as always. Clelia and Joss are both unique characters and they have a past connection with each other. I do have to admit that I was slow to get into the story but was definitely interested when the romance kicked in. I'm glad that this was the main star of this book.
"He was more than a dream. He was the very thread with which she'd woven her soul. Cutting it would mean letting everything she was unravel."
Pyromancist was written in third person, which was very surprising to me but it was done extremely well and I could feel what Clelia and Joss were going through. I love angst and this book definitely had plenty! The story is set in France and partially South Africa. Clelia has been in unrequited love with Joss since she was a teenager but when tragedy struck Joss' family, he left and didn't come back until much later. I was moved by how she was still in love with him and subsequently started to feel disillusioned by her love for Joss because of how much he had changed. Clelia made a shocking decision that would forever connect her with Joss and that is how their story and romance began.
"You belong to me. You're mine. I am keeping you forever... It'll be easier if you hold onto that love you've harbored for me for so long."
Joss similarly made some decisions that had me itching to slap him in the head. I never thought he would take it that far but he did. His possessiveness and obsession with Clelia was exhilarating but also frustrating because he kept going back and forth between right and wrong, black and white. I had whiplash because he was so fixated on "taking responsibility" and protecting Clelia but he also wanted to own her as well. Sound familiar? Heh. Honestly though, the romance was exceptional and I really did love the push and pull between Clelia and Joss. Overall, there was action, romance, mystery, angst, and sexy -- all of the elements that I love in a book! I highly recommend this to those who are looking for a unique spin on paranormal romance with a cast of interesting characters and a romance that will break your heart and keep you thinking about them long after it's finished.
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Heartless, A Midnight Dynasty novel, by Jade West is now live!
In a single moment, she becomes my obsession...
Elaine Constantine will be mine.
And her destruction is only my beginning.
I've known all my life that the Constantines deserved to be wiped from the face of the earth, only a smoking crater left where their mansion once stood. But that's a bedrock knowledge, something eternal that lives in my blood. Tonight, I infiltrate their lives, twine myself into their deceitful inner workings so I can take them apart piece by piece.
That's my plan until I see her, the woman in gold with the sinful curves and the blonde curls. My will to dominate her runs as deep as the hate I have for her last name.
No matter how beautifully she bends beneath my hands, I'll leave her shattered, a broken toy for her cruel family.
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“Stay away from me!” she snapped, and this time around she tried to pull away. She lashed out with her hands and knees, a look of rage on her face as she tried to fight me.
She barely even managed to touch me before I pinned her, wrists high. Her clutch tumbled to the floor and the contents fell out onto the carpet. Makeup and cell and purse. She was panting, scared, hating me with every breath, but still she couldn’t fight it. She couldn’t hide the truth under the lies and the lashing out.
She wanted me.
And I wanted her.
Right there and then, beyond all doubt, I knew it. We were both crazy fucking freaks in a crazy fucking world.
“I never had you down for a stalker,” she rasped as her breath calmed. “Your family would laugh at you if they could see you right now. That or break your kneecaps.”
“What makes you think my attendance is about you?” I snarled. “I could be tracking down any one of your repulsive family right now.”
She ground her stomach against my swollen dick in my pants, and she laughed at me. Somewhere, summoned from a deep little surge of spirit inside her, she laughed at me.
“It seems the Constantine family aren’t all so repulsive, are we?” she said. “Not since you’re hard for one of us.”
“This has nothing to do with my cock,” I told her. “Your family are all due to perish, I’m just fulfilling my oath to live up to my family name.”
“Take me,” she whispered, and it surprised me so much I caught my breath. “I mean it,” she said. “Please, just fuck me before I die. At least give me that one little pleasure, tease me before you destroy me.”
Jesus Christ, she was already trashed on champagne. Her lips were so inviting. Her legs were a honey trap as she spread them for me. Her tits were aching to be mauled, and hurt, and teased.
I asked her the question again. “Who the fuck else is after you, Elaine?”
Meet Jade
Jade West is a USA Today Bestselling Author who adores creating imaginary worlds and bringing them to life in her words.
Jade is as dirty as you'd expect from her novels, and talking smut makes her smile.
She lives in rural Herefordshire, in the UK, and enjoys a wide variety of unusual experiences in her very unusual lifestyle.
It feels like I've waited so long for this book and it has finally arrived. My Darling Arrow feels like a hybrid between YA/NA and while that is not my preferred genre, I could not resist reading a Saffron Kent book and she certainly delivered. Fans of her will be glad to know that there is more to Arrow and Salem than meets the eye. Salem is adorable, quirky, and so in love with Arrow. She made some questionable decisions but I still supported her nonetheless. Now as for Arrow, he was definitely an interesting character and not who I thought he would be. Arrow is angry, moody, gruff, and had the idea of "perfection" installed in him at a young age. It's quite tragic really.
"Maybe it's you. Maybe your bring out the worst in me. And you wanted me, didn't you? You wanted my fire. My heat. My fury... Well, you got me. Every broken, cut-open piece of me."
Arrow and Sarah (Salem's sister) have been dating for almost eight years and were planning on getting married. As a result, Salem wanted to run away so she decided to steal money from Arrow's mother, who happens to be her guardian. Unfortunately, she was caught and now Salem is spending her senior year at St. Mary's. Thankfully, she's not there alone. She ends up befriending three other young women named Callie, Wyn, and Poe and their friendship is adorable. I don't want to spoil too much of what happens between Salem and Arrow, but there is a reason why Arrow is back in town and "recovering from an injury." Arrow has never noticed Salem before but she has his attention now and he is finally seeing her for the first time. Be rest assured that there is no cheating involved, especially on Arrow's behalf.
"The girl wth thirteen freckles and witchy eyes. The girl who changed my life and taught me things about myself. The girl I'm in love with. My Sweet Salem."
Arrow and Salem go through a lot to finally be together. Their relationship felt like it was going nowhere at first because she was simply the Rebound Girl but things started to change. Saffron Kent writes some of the most sexiest and hot love scenes and she did not disappoint with this book! Arrow is one heck of a dirty talker and Salem is only too willing to share herself with him and make him happy. Overall, I seriously enjoyed this book and I simply can't wait to read Callie and Reed's book next! Fans of Saffron Kent will surely devour this book.
*This ARC was generously provided by Wildfire Marketing Solutions and Saffron Kent for an honest review*
She and her sister must evade the authorities and the criminals who want them dead. Including Elijah North. The man who took her heart in Paris, her body in a prison cell, and her trust without remorse.
He's determined to keep her safe. Even if that means losing her forever.
Adam Bisset has his own dark agenda.
She’s caught between the two men, torn apart with every sensual push and pull. Each touch is a lie, each whispered tenderness a trap—but she can’t resist them.
Their lies are tearing her apart. Her enemies are catching up with her. And when she’s taken captive again, she finds out secrets to unravel it all.
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Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
I have been anxiously waiting for this book and it did not disappoint. Holly and Elijah have come a long way from Hidden Gems. Between kidnappings, separation, and heartbreak, Gold Mine picks up a year later after the events of Diamonds in the Rough. Holly has left Elijah to help her sister, London. I wasn't the biggest fan of the time skip because I wanted to read the moments when Holly and Elijah were separated to add even further angst to story. I wanted to know how he looked for her and lost himself when she was gone.
“I’m near tears just thinking about Elijah. Maybe I need my own rehab center. Not recovery from cocaine. I need to recover from Elijah North. He’s the addiction I can’t shake.”
I was also a little disoriented by how the book started because Holly and London were attending a masked party in order to exchange the stolen diamonds. Not only that, but it was in Adam's POV. Now, I have always found "Adam Black" to be an interesting character and this book has made it all the more apparent because he wants London. I definitely saw that coming and I am anxiously waiting for their book!
“She really is gorgeous. The kind of delicate, wide-eyed beauty that will make men fall over themselves to dance with her. To save her from herself. Unfortunately I'm only interested in ruining her.”
Holly ends up meeting with a man named Ian Taggart and tries to conduct an exchange but Adam foils her plans. They escape only to be stopped by Elijah and his brothers. I am so glad Holly and Elijah are finally in close proximity of each other again. Their relationship is still the same: Angsty, sexy, kinky, heartbreaking, and full of action and heat. Previously, we know that Holly is in love with Elijah but in this installment, we finally learn the full extent of his deep feelings and lust for her.
“My love for you is irrational. It defies logic and reason and common sense, but that’s what makes it love... We don’t fit, but I can’t live without you. That’s what makes it love.”
Gold Mine gets super intense near the end and we're left with what's hopefully the last cliffhanger in this series. Things just went full circle between Holly, Elijah, and Adam. Holly's actions will have serious consequences and I can't wait to see how it will all play out in Silver Lining. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend this series to Skye Warren fans or those who enjoy their romance a little bit dark.
*This ARC was generously provided by Valentine PR & Literary Management and Skye Warren for an honest review*
I'm not sure what to think about this book. It might be the first one to render me speechless. Heartless takes place in the same world as the Dark Fairy Tales anthology, also known as Midnight Dynasty. I was really looking forward to this book but the hero, Lucian Morelli, was a bit more than I bargained for. He is cruel, ruthless, heartless, and a sadist. Some of the things he said and did bothered me a lot. He treats women very poorly and considers them objects, more or less. On the other hand, Elaine Constantine is broken, emotional, suicidal, and a masochist. The Constantine's and Morelli's have hated each other for years and are always trying to one up or kill each other. Lucian and Elaine's relationship could essentially be rendered down to a twisted Romeo and Juliet one.
"I hated the smell of her. I hated the taste of her. I hated her voice, and her stare, and her whole life. But still, I wanted her."
Lucian is obsessed with Elaine and will do anything to have her. Some of the scenes made me a little uncomfortable and I've read a lot of dark romances. Unfortunately, I could not stand Lucian because he wanted to hurt and break Elaine. I felt sorry for Elaine because she was in his warpath. She didn't deserve his cruelty nor her family's. It seems like they hate her. There is a lot going on with Elaine, which is why she continues to seek out drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. This is probably one of the darkest books I've read by Jade West or any author really.
"I could never be with Lucian. I should never want to be. I could never dig myself out of the life I created, amongst the people who'd created me."
In the end, I do believe that dark romance lovers will absolutely love this book. It just wasn't for me because there were a lot of triggers (violence, sexual abuse, criminal activities, sadism and masochism). However, I do think the story is rather compelling and has a lot of promise. Since this is the first book in a trilogy, maybe Lucian and Elaine's relationship will adapt and transform into something truly wonderful. The book ends in a cliffhanger of sorts so be ready for that!
*This ARC was generously provided by Valentine PR & Literary Management and Jade West for an honest review*
I'm not even sure where to begin. This duet was so intense, heartbreaking, and emotional. I both hate and love Gabriel, just like Valentina. My heart broke for what she had to go through because Gabriel made some really bad and stupid decisions in Dubious. He secretly got Valentina pregnant, without her consent, which made her assume that it was her fault. It's horrible. In Consent, Valentina and Charlie are both struggling to survive after she made the decision to run away from Gabriel. Once again, Valentina also made some really bad and stupid decisions. I'm grateful that this period of time didn't last long but it did take Gabriel a couple of months to find her. A lot of things happened in this book that ultimately escalated in many deaths. I was really shocked by the end.
Gabriel's character has me conflicted because while he is a bad man, especially since he forced Valentina to be with him and made it seem like he did not love her, the truth is that he fell for her since the very beginning. Valentina has also fallen in love with her captor. There were a lot of miscommunications and Gabriel's lack of self-esteem essentially prevented him from accepting Valentina's love. While all of this is going on, Gabriel is trying to figure out Valentina's past and what he finds is not pretty. As for Valentina, I loved her character. She goes through so much pain and hardship since she became Gabriel's maid. Not only did she lose her thumb but also her heart and future in the process. I wanted her to have a happy ending.
I do have to say that last part of the book near 75% was where it got really bizarre and somewhat unrealistic. Gabriel goes through a major change and I'm not sure if it's for the better. I don't know why the author decided to go this direction. I was conflicted to say the least. In the end, I really enjoyed this duet and Charmaine Pauls' writing was absolutely stellar. I was already impressed with her since reading Diamonds in the Dust but this has solidified my status as her fan. I highly recommend this book for those of you who love dark romance, especially with a hero who is possessive and will never let his heroine go. There is a lot of drama and the sex scenes were scorching hot. And like the title of the books, there is a lot of dubious consent but at the same time, Gabriel and Valentina's time together was never forced. It's hard to explain but the attraction goes both ways.
K Webster has revealed the cover for Stroke of Midnight!
Releasing: October 6, 2020
From USA Today bestselling author K Webster comes a brand new forbidden romance that's going to leave you speechless.
Money can buy anything. And anyone.
As the head of the Constantine family, I’m used to people bowing to my will. Cruel, rigid, unyielding—I’m all those things.
When I discover the one woman who doesn’t wither under my gaze, but instead smiles right back at me, I’m intrigued. Ash Elliott needs cash, and I make her trade in crudeness and degradation for it.
I crave her tears, her moans, her submission. I pay for each one. And every time, she comes back for more.
When she challenges me with an offer of her own, I have to decide if I’m willing to give her far more than cold hard cash. But love can have deadly consequences when it comes from a Constantine. At the stroke of midnight, that choice may be lost for both of us.
K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in ""Tornado Alley"" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.
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This one surprised me. I ended up changing my rating because it's a really good book for a trope that has already been said and done. Diamonds in the Dust is a book that I have been wanting to read for awhile but I've been waiting for the trilogy to be complete. Yes, it's partially a mafia romance but not really. It's more along the lines of a romance where the heroine unwillingly falls in love with her kidnapper despite hating him. I love Zoe Hart so much. She is all that is pure, good, and sweet in the world but she also has a core of steel. I hate that she has been placed in this difficult situation. No one deserves happiness more than Zoe. As for Maxime, I am conflicted by his character. He is cruel and heartless at times but also incredibly sweet, possessive, and caring towards Zoe in others. He wants what is "best for her," or so he says. He is a contradiction. The fact that he calls Zoe his little flower makes me melt a little. *slaps self* Yeah, there must be something wrong with me too.
“My own Daisy, in a vase on my table. I didn’t steal it from someone’s garden. It was growing wild on the pavement, right there for the taking.”
I am aware that Maxime is not a good person but he is a contradiction and keeps readers on edge. There is something redeemable about him but like I said before, he can be cruel and manipulative at times. His family is also awful and likes to play mind games. His brother Alexis might be the worst of all. There are several side characters that I am keeping an eye on in this trilogy and the other potential awful character might be Maxime's ex-lover, Francine, who happens to be his cook. Oh man. The story is closely connected to Damian's story, Beauty in the Broken. While I haven't read that book yet, I am intrigued. Maxime has decided to kidnap Zoe because he wants to essentially blackmail Damian into keeping their business in the diamond mines. It's a little bit complicated but the mysterious Italian deal makes me nervous for Zoe.
“My pain shines like precious stones in the dusty bed of a river. My feelings are discarded like diamonds in the dust. Wasted.”
In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be quickly reading the second installment as soon as possible. That cliffhanger ending was shocking. Diamonds in the Dust was sexy, romantic at times, heartbreaking, and intriguing. My emotions were all over the place when it came to Zoe and Maxime. I both hate and love them as a couple. Part of me wants Zoe to escape and never look back. I'm afraid that things will only get worse for her.
Caught Between Two Billionaires by Skye Warren is now live!
From New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren comes a SMOKING HOT billionaire duet to immerse yourself in...
Billionaire Christopher Bardot may lust after his step-sister, but he will never, ever act on it. He's too busy keeping her out of trouble. Until his business partner Sutton Mayfair meets her. He determines to charm that pretty dress off her, and Christopher sees red.
This isn't a love triangle.
Only two people are in love.
This isn't a menage.
Until the boundaries are pushed beyond bearing.
This isn't a happy ending...
Because someone will be left behind.
Read the angsty and super sexy duet now! This collection contains SURVIVAL OF THE RICHEST and THE EVOLUTION OF MAN.
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Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.
I feel like I've been through a lot with Holly and Elijah. They first met each other as teenagers in France and I'd say fell in love with each other right then and there. Diamonds. That was their point of connection and it brought them together. I really enjoyed my journey with this couple even though they frustrated me at times. Their love story is dirty, raw, emotional, and passionate. At times, I felt like the series could have been cut down to one book for a more seamless read. Nevertheless, I was captured by Elijah North and Holly Frank's story to the very end. 
