Bitter Vows by Dani René

Bitter Vows is Dani René first book in the Crimson Falls Duet and it was absolutely delicious, sexy, and suspenseful. I'm going to pretend the last chapter doesn't exist because I'm still reeling over that cliffhanger. The book is inspired by the Little Red Riding Hood. With the names Scarlett and Lycan, how can you think otherwise? My favorite aspect about this book was the slow burn but incredibly sexy romance between Scarlett and Lycan. Their relationship is a push and pull where Lycan is extremely dominant, possessive, and in lust with Scarlett. Although Scarlett hates her situation, she can't help but be attracted to Lycan's darkness. However, there are many dark secrets and betrayals between their two families. One might even say there is a curse...

"My prince isn't a knight in shining armor but a commanding wolf in an expensive, tailored suit."

The story starts off with Scarlett Bardot meeting a handsome stranger at one of the parties that her family goes to. It turns out that the stranger is none other than Lycan Shaw but she doesn't realize it until much later on when they are finally introduced. However, there is a twist. Scarlett's father has done something terrible and Lycan now has the upper-hand and key to enacting his revenge against the Bardot family. As a result, Scarlett's hand in marriage has been bought by Lycan. What she doesn't know is that Lycan never intended on marrying anyone until her.

"I want you to know who I am. Even though I'm the monster in this story, the wolf seeking out his prey, I wouldn't hurt you. Not unless you want it."

This is not my first rodeo with Dani René. The way she writes her heroes is sinful. Lycan is no exception and I love that for Scarlett. In the beginning, she is frustrated by Lycan's secrets but soon realizes that there is more than meets the eye between their two families. Her grandmother and father are both hiding a terrible secret. I also want to note that the love scenes between Lycan and Scarlett are scorching hot. In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I absolutely can't wait to read Bitter Truths, when it finally releases! If you love your anti-heroes dark, possessive, and sexy, Lycan Shaw will captivate you. Yes, he is dominant and claims that he has no feelings but Scarlett ends up capturing his heart. Overall, I highly recommend this book!

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★★

Black Sunshine by Karina Halle

Black Sunshine is Karina Halle's first attempt at a vampire romance and I can honestly say that it was an enjoyable but mixed bag overall. There were parts of the book that really intrigued me but fell flat for some. Unfortunately, the story falls under the traps of the genre with a heroine who is special but makes some irrational and stupid mistakes that ends up hurting others. She also falls under love/lust with the "anti-hero" of the book who I personally did not like at first but he did grow on me.

"You're worth more to me than anything they could give me in exchange."

Lenore Warwick is the main heroine of this book and she is special because of her mixed blood. I thought the prologue was absolutely fantastic. Black Sunshine starts off with an assassination attempt that is wrapped up in revenge. This starts off a chain of events that will eventually lead to Lenore meeting Absolon Stavig. What I found interesting about this is that Lenore doesn't remember anything about her past and who her real parents are. Furthermore, Lenore is hunted because of her special blood. I thought the Black Sunshine, the mysterious dimension eerily similar to hell, was an interesting concept!

"I just wanted Solon, in every way I could get him. Even if it's not what he wanted."

Now, let's talk about the part of the book that I actually did like—the romance. Lenore and Solon's relationship was a push and pull, hot and cold. Not only is he much older than her but there is something about him you can't help hate and love. I have to forewarn that there is a scene that might be triggering to some. It happens when Lenore went through her transition and the one helping her was not Solon. In the end, Lenore and Solon had amazing chemistry and their love scenes were very sexy. There were parts of the world-building that interested me but could be more fleshed out. The romance could also have benefited from more angst and emotion. I felt like I was looking at Lenore and Solon's romance on the side instead of being there with them. Anyway, I would love to read future books featuring Wolf, Amethyst, and Ezra. If you love vampire romances with a sexy as sin hero who is both cruel and cold but can be "saved" by the heroine, then this is the book for you!

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Rating: ★★★★☆

Release Blitz: Black Sunshine by Karina Halle

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All Lenore Warwick wants for her 21st birthday is to hang out with her friends, finish her second year at Berkley with flying colors, and maybe catch the eye of a hot musician playing a show at a club that she can now (legally) get into.

Unfortunately, fate has other plans for her.

A week before her birthday, she's kidnapped by the brooding and dangerous stranger with cold eyes and a lethal touch, who has been stalking her on San Francisco's fog-shrouded streets. Absolon Stavig isn't your average criminal though. He's a centuries-old vampire who's caught between wanting to kill Lenore and wanting to save her.

You see Lenore, too, is a vampire.
She just doesn't know it yet.

Taken by a pair of vampire slayers when she was just an infant, Lenore was raised never knowing her true nature. All Lenore knows is that she has seemingly normal parents who love her, that she's exceptionally smart, and she's squeamish around blood. But once she turns twenty-one, she'll fully turn into a vampire, and Solon hopes he'll be there to guide her, opening her eyes to her deepest hunger...both sexual and otherwise.

But this turning can't be kept a secret. Soon both slayers and vampires are hunting Lenore, with only Solon and his unpredictable motley crew of vampires to save her.
If they don't kill her first.

Black Sunshine is a dark adult standalone romance with a paranormal twist, about sex, love, secrets, and revenge, set in contemporary San Francisco.

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Karina Halle is a former travel writer, music journalist & screenwriter, and The New York Times, Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling author of over 55 bestselling novels, ranging from horror and suspense to contemporary romance. She lives on an island off the coast of British Columbia with her husband, and her adopted pitbull Bruce, where she drinks a lot of wine, hikes a lot of trails and devours a lot of books.

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Cover Reveal: Bitter Vows by Dani René

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Releasing April 9, 2021

From USA Today bestselling author, Dani René, comes the first book in the Crimson Falls Duet. A slightly twisted retelling of an age-old favorite.
 
A contract had been signed.
An agreement had been made.
She was mine. And I never lose my possessions.
 
However, my Little Red is not what I was expecting--sweet and submissive.
She's fire to my ice, and together, we will detonate.
 
My heart has been locked away for so long. I don't feel. I can't. And she is certainly far too innocent for me to have. But one taste, one touch, and one soft whimper is all it takes for the rabid wolf inside me to bear its teeth.
 
But fairy tales don't always have happy endings.
 
Please note: This is book one of two, and ends in a cliffhanger.
The second book will release shortly after the first.

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Dani is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark and deviant romance with a seductive edge.

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, she now lives in the UK with her better half who does all the cooking while she writes all the words. When she's not writing, she can be found binge-watching the latest TV series, or working on graphic design either for herself, or other indie authors. She enjoys reading books about handsome villains and feisty heroines, mostly dark, always seductive, and sometimes depraved. She has a healthy addiction to tattoos, coffee, and ice cream.
 
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Cover Reveal: DEVIL'S DEAL by Aleatha Romig

Release Date: May 18

What is your desire? 

Lust, money, or power? 

I am the man who can make every dream come true, for a price. 

Years ago, a fight for supremacy took place between the two most powerful families in New Orleans. The battle was set in the metaphoric octagon, with the spotlight blazing. The city sat in paralyzed fear, awaiting word of a victor. 

Abraham Ramses versus Isaiah Boudreau. 

One man would emerge victorious and rule the city of sin. 

Neither understood that the devil was in the details. 

Neither lived to see the rising sun. 

I’m Everett Ramses, son of Abraham, and I am the devil. 

I took my rightful place as king of New Orleans. 

Now, my realm is threatened by a man with false claims to the Boudreau family. 

I know what I must have to secure my empire—who I must have. 

The rightful daughter of Isaiah Boudreau, Emma North, must be my wife. Together we will reign stronger than ever before. But first, she must take the devil’s deal. 

*DEVIL’S DEAL is a full-length novel that begins with the prequel FATE’S DEMAND previously titled The Deal. 

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Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.

In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

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Cover Reveal: Stolen Lust by Charmaine Pauls

Title: Stolen Lust

A Diamond Magnate Novel

Series: Beauty in the Stolen Trilogy #1

Author: Charmaine Pauls

Genre: Dark Romance

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Release Date: April 13, 2021

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Ian Hart is the most notorious criminal in the country. Like the thief he is, he came in the dark and stole a night of my life.

He left me with souvenirs. Disaster and fear are my new realities. I’ll forever look over my shoulder, terrified he’d return, because when he took me, he stole more than just a few hours of my time.

His crime has consequences neither of us could’ve imagined. If I’m to escape the nightmare of my life, I have to outsmart him. If I’m to survive, I have to outwit every enemy he’s turned against me, including Ian himself, the most dangerous and cleverest man I know.

*Stolen Lust is Book 1 of the Beauty in the Stolen trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. Book 2 will be released on 18 May 2021 and Book 3 on 22 June 2021.

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Beauty in the Broken (Standalone)

Diamonds are Forever trilogy

Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1)

Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2)

Diamonds are Forever (Book 3)

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Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchestroom, and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions.

After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published over twenty novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles. Two of her shorts have been selected by the International Literary Society for an anthology from across the African continent.

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Private Property by Skye Warren is now live! 

When I signed up for the nanny agency, I didn't expect a remote mansion on a windswept isle. Or a brooding billionaire who resents his new role.

His brother's death means he's now in charge of a moody seven year old girl. She's lashing out at the world, but I can handle her. I have to. I need the money to finish my college degree.

As long as I can avoid the boss who alternately mocks me and coaxes me to reveal my darkest secrets. 

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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.

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Private Property by Skye Warren

Private Property is Skye Warren's first book in the Rochester Trilogy and it's absolutely brilliant and unique. What happens when you have a book inspired by Jane Eyre with the words and story-telling of Skye Warren? You get an incredibly sexy and forbidden romance between two characters who are different but compatible in so many ways. I don't think I've read a nanny and billionaire romance before so this was definitely something new for me! What I found most unique about this book was the atmosphere—there is a melancholy and gloomy mood that is constantly being pressed on the reader throughout the story. It was a really interesting feeling and made the story more compelling to me.

"You're too innocent for the things I want to do to you."

The story starts off with Jane Mendoza accepting a year long contract to care for a young girl who is living with her uncle in Maine. Jane's background story brought tears to my eyes because even though she is considered a woman, she is still so young and innocent in many ways. Originally from Texas, Jane is an orphan. Her mother died from an overdose and her father from a heart attack, which left her with no parents and a stable home from an early age. Despite her experiences, especially with the challenges of moving home to home, Jane is still innocent and has a spine of steel.

"You're always sad. And the worst part is, I want to make you happy. I promised myself I'd never go down this road again."

In comparison, Beau Rochester is much older and worldlier than Jane but they're both alike in ways that make them compatible with each other. Beau has many secrets and like Jane, we start to unravel them one by one. Beau comes off as really mean and crude but he loves very deeply. His interactions with Jane were explosive and both can't get enough of each other. In addition to Beau, Jane spends most of her time with Paige Rochester—Beau's niece. Both are grieving in their own ways. Paige for the loss of her parents while Beau his brother and sister-in-law. However, things are not always what they seem. The book ends in a shocking cliffhanger that will have you wanting more.

In the end, I thought this was an excellent introduction to the Rochester trilogy and I absolutely can't wait for Strict Confidence in May. The book starts off slow but it soon picks up once Beau takes the first step towards Jane. Their sexual chemistry is on fire and I loved all of their interactions. Beau still has so many secrets but we do know one thing. There is a sense of perilous danger, one where Paige and maybe even Beau are not safe. The death surrounding Rhys and Emily (Paige's parents) is still unclear. If you love a Jane Eyre inspired book that is both sexy and dark, I highly recommend this book!

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*

Rating: ★★★★★