Kisses Like Rain by Charmaine Pauls

Charmaine Pauls concludes one of her most intense and heartbreaking stories to an outstanding finish and brings the story full circle with themes of redemption, forgiveness, survival, betrayal, and most importantly—love. There is a fine line between love and hate and Sabella's relationship with Angelo has always captured this to perfection. Sabella and Angelo's intense love and story will forever be etched on my heart, which is truly a testament to the author's ability to create characters and write stories that leave such a lasting impression on her readers. Angelo's obsessive love for his wife has often blinded him to many things and left so much destruction in his path because of it but he is finally able to realize the one person he cannot live without—Sabella. I didn't think he would be able to redeem himself but certain events made them realize that there was more to life than hatred, pride, and revenge. Despite everything that happened, Sabella's love for Angelo never faded. In many ways, she was able to tame her monster and seize her happiness once and for all.

“Because I can’t live without you. Because everything has always been about you. Everything I think, dream, breathe, and feel are you. If you leave me, I’ll have nothing.”

In the end, I loved this series and I can't highly recommend it enough. Even though their story was incredibly devastating and brutal to read at times, especially when you think about how much time Sabella and Angelo had lost because they were too stubborn to realize their love for each other, it was all worth it. Sabella and Angelo have gone through tremendous character growth but there has always been one thing that will never change—his deeply, madly and obsessive love for her. The epilogue brought tears to my eyes and I love that Angelo and Sabella were able to move on from their past together. Two characters that I am keeping my eyes on and hope Charmaine Pauls will write stories for them in the future are Johan and Sophie, Angelo's young and impressionable nephew and niece. I highly recommend this series to anyone who is looking for a heartbreaking and powerful love story between a tortured and broken anti-hero who desperately loves his resilient and formidable heroine.

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

Rating: ★★★★★

STEP-SAVAGE by Dani Wyatt

STEP-SAVAGE might be my favorite book in the Wanting What's Wrong series by Dani Wyatt, which can all be read as a standalone. James and Nancy's relationship was incredibly sexy and forbidden—they captivated my attention from start to finish. I found Nancy to be a relatable character and I liked that she was sensible and independent if a little naive. She was placed in a situation not of her own making and came out of it still in tact. I was confused in the beginning but it didn't take long for me to realize that Nancy was a victim of her best friend's machinations. I don't think Mason ever meant to let things get that far but he did keep her in the dark—which ultimately led to his arrest. We also learn that Nancy became pregnant because she had been surrogating for Mason. It was an interesting twist to an otherwise "normal" story because she ends up meeting her new step-brother the same day. James might be the author's most charming and unhinged hero yet because of the steps he took to possess Nancy. It was entertaining to watch him spiral even further and become obsessed the more time he spent with her

“All I can think about is her. I want to see her. I need to see her.”

In the end, I enjoyed this book so much because it was a forbidden romance that had all the tropes I loved. James and Nancy were likable characters and I found myself invested in their story. Even though James made some rather questionable decisions—basically stalking Nancy by keeping a tracker on her and installing cameras in their parents' home to watch her, he did it for her safety and his own state of mind instead of a desire to control her. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a quick and spicy palate cleanser. Of course, the smut scenes between James and Nancy were my favorite. The love scenes and dirty talk were on point as always. If you are looking for a taboo/forbidden romance with a possessive and unhinged hero who will do anything for his sweet and curvy heroine, you won't be disappointed by this one.

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

Rating: ★★★★☆

Release Blitz: Tears Like Acid by Charmaine Pauls

Tears Like Acid, a steamy, arranged marriage, enemies to lovers, and the third book in the dark mafia romance Corsican Crime Lord Series from USA Today bestselling author Charmaine Pauls, is available now!

We’re destined to destroy each other, but we’re going to finish this game, no matter how long or what it takes.

In my line of business, every day dawns with the smell of death in the air. But it’s not a bullet that’s going to slay me. It’s Sabella, the woman who was promised to me, the woman who betrayed me.

I hate and want her in equal measure, an agonizing situation of my own making. We’re heading down a path of destruction, but there’s no turning back. At the first chance she gets, she’ll stab me in the back again. She’s a dangerous risk and a threat to my family. If I were wise, I’d eliminate that risk and leave her funeral to the sharks. I must be an idiot, because I’m going to finish what I started, no matter the cost.

Note: Tears Like Acid is the 3rd book in the Corsican Crime Lord series. Love Like Poison (Book 1) and Hate Like Honey (Book 2) must be read first. Sabella and Angelo's story concludes in Kisses Like Rain (Book 4). ). The story contains scenes not recommended for sensitive readers. Reader discretion is advised.

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Meet Charmaine

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.

When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in France with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.

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