Triple Threat by K. Webster

Triple Threat by K. Webster was completely unexpected, intense, and full of intrigue. I never expected a book for the Terror Triplets from Ash and Winston's book because they were seemingly irredeemable in my eyes after what they did. Lo and behold, K. Webster has crafted another dark and slightly romantic tale where the so-called villain has a heart. Sully, Sparrow, and Scout had so many complicated layers to them. They were more than the rich, cruel, and spoiled brats that we met in the Skyscraper Cinderella. Sully was broody, snarky, unexpectedly kind, and wanted more from his current life but stayed for his brothers; Sparrow was arrogant, charming, and such a tease; Scout was darkness personified and the psychotic one in this trio of siblings. However, inside that messed up head of his... he loved his brothers dearly and only wanted to protect them. What they never expected was Landry Croft who had the power to potentially bring them to their knees.

"There's just something about him that makes me want to tell him everything. He draws me to him. Even his secrets call to me. I want to know him."

Landry is the type of heroine I adore because of her caring and soft nature, especially towards her younger sister Della, but she also has a core of steel when dealing with monsters. Behind that ice princess persona is a young woman who is simply trying to survive her cruel and tyrannical father. Unfortunately, she may have left one cage for another with the triplets after her. Over the course of the book, Landry develops close but different relationships with each other Mannford brothers. My favorite would have to be between Sully and Sparrow. Della and Sully's relationship was adorable and funny, which soften Landry's heart. Landry and Sparrow's relationship was teasing and playful. Scout, on the other hand, was dark and erotic. The twist in all of this was that the triplets were all pretending to be one person.

"This thing between us is inevitable. It was the second I laid eyes on you."

In the end, I truly enjoyed this "redemption or is it?" story that K. Webster has written for the Terror Triplets. I completely forgot that they were loosely related to the Morelli's and to find out that Bryant was controlling them from behind the scenes was rather interesting. Since this book takes place in the Midnight Dynasty, a lot has happened since Winston and Ash got together—especially between the Constantine's and Morelli's. I'm sure that Bryant won't be able to fully control the Terror Triplets for long because his power, though he has some, is dwindling. The book does end with a cliffhanger that certainly left me wanting more and I look forward to reading the next one. Unfortunately, no standalone book here. Fans of K. Webster and the Midnight Dynasty saga will absolutely love this book and be surprised by it. I commend the author for making "male lead material" out of these three. I highly recommend reading Skyscraper Cinderella for further context and additional background regarding the Terror Triplets because they were different back then.

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

Rating: ★★★★☆

Juniper Hill by Devney Perry

Devney Perry continues to exceed my expectations with every book that I've read from her and Juniper Hill, the latest book in the Edens series, is no exception. I thought I loved Indigo Ridge, Griffin and Winslow's book, but Knox Eden and Memphis Ward's love story was so special. It was heartwarming, slow burn, emotional, angsty, and sexy—basically everything I love in a romance book. Their attraction to each other was immediate but because of past mistakes and broken hearts, neither wanted nor had the capacity to be in a relationship. Of course, Knox and Memphis' relationship starts to change and transform over the course of the story and it was a spectacular thing to watch. I loved how they slowly started to open up and rely on each other more and more until it became so natural for them to be together.

"Knox was a good man. He was reliable as the sunrise. As breathtaking as the Montana sunsets. He was the type of person I wanted Drake to become."

Despite her previous life of wealth and privilege in New York, the new Memphis Ward is a humble and sweet woman who simply wants to start a new life with her newborn. Memphis had so many heartbreaking secrets but she came out of them much stronger and better than before—all for her infant son, Drake. Their mother-and-son relationship brought tears to my eyes because in the face of so much disappointment and worst days, giving birth to Drake was one of Memphis' best days of her life. How can you not love such a strong and precious heroine? And don't get me started on the sexy, gruff, determined, and amazing Knox Eden who is similar but different from Griffin. Knox is the second oldest Eden brother as well as the main chef and owner of Knuckles, his restaurant at the Eloise Inn. He had his own secrets and heartbreak but one look at Memphis and he knew she was it for him.

"I'm going to take all of your bests. Every damn one until you can't keep track of the top five anymore because there are so many bests that you'll need a hundred to capture them all."

In the end, there were so many moments that I loved in this book. From Knox swaddling baby Drake to sleep to watching the developing romance between Memphis and Knox despite all of the secrets, I loved them all. Unlike the mystery and suspense of Indigo Ridge, Juniper Hill was a second chance romance between two individuals who would have never been compatible if they had met each other before Montana. Memphis was a different woman back then and Knox had his own demons to battle. Since this is the Edens series, Knox's brothers, sisters, and parents are also featured in this book. Loving Knox and his entire family was probably the easiest thing Memphis did because they treated her as one of them and I loved that for her. I highly recommend this series and book to those who love second chance romances and the small town vibe that Devney Perry always excels at. 

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

Rating: ★★★★★

Favorite Romance Books of 2021

I've narrowed down my favorite romance books that I've read and were released this year. These are in no particular order and I will provide a quick review for each book.

Homecoming King by Penny Reid:

Penny Reid's latest book will have you laughing and swooning your heart out. Since I'm a sucker for the arranged marriage and fake dating trope, Rex and Abby's romance was everything I wanted and more: charming, witty, romantic, slightly angsty, and surprisingly spicy. I was incredibly invested in their reunion and relationship because Abby had been in love with Rex since elementary school and he never noticed her. So many years have gone by since then and while Rex was playing matchmaker to his friends, he was getting left behind. This encounter with Abby will finally open his eyes and make him realize that what he always wanted was right in front of him all along.

Dark Reign by Amelia Wilde:

Amelia Wilde captivated me with her writing style, world building, steamy romance, and interesting characters in Dark Reign. I was completed invested in Emerson LeBlanc and Daphne Morelli's twisted relationship. The slow burn and unfolding romance between Emerson and Daphne had me on the edge of my seat because he was exhibiting some extremely obsessive, possessive, and stalker-like behavior. Strangely, most of Emerson's internal dialogue felt romantic because of how much power Daphne had over him. There is no denying that Daphne and Emerson's chemistry was dark, palpable, sensual, and erotic. The tension was thick with every encounter because Emerson was slowly unraveling and losing control over his feelings for Daphne at every turn.

Red Sin by Aleatha Romig: 

Aleatha Romig has outdone herself with the captivating and sensual romance between Donovan and Julia in Red Sin. I was enthralled by their all-consuming lust and intense chemistry and relationship from start to finish. This is Aleatha’s best work to date in my opinion—and she has had many. Both Julia and Van were fantastic characters in their own right and they complimented each other spectacularly. Since their very first meeting, it almost felt like fate was pushing these two together when they least expected it. This chance encounter, also known as red sin, would ultimately change their lives and bring buried secrets to the forefront.

Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry:

From the exceptional romance to the suspenseful and action-packed revelation behind the deaths in Quincy, Devney Perry has crafted a wonderful tale of new beginnings while letting go of the past and moving towards the future. Griffin Eden and Winslow Covington's attraction burned up the pages and their chemistry had me smiling the entire time. It was a slow burn romance that progressively became more over the course of the story. Even though Griffin and Winn's romance was the heart of this book, I was also completely immersed and invested in the murder mystery plot as well. It was interesting, had me on the edge of my seat, and heartbreaking. There were so many things I loved about this book: The small town vibe, close-knit families, gossiping, and especially the romance. However, Griffin and Winn's developing relationship was my most favorite part of all.

It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey:

Get ready to laugh and swoon because Piper and Brendan's romance will have you craving for more! These two were so incredibly adorable and sexy together. Brendan has a bit of dirty mouth on him but this is to be expected since it's Tessa Bailey after all. Fans of the opposite attract romance will absolutely love this book because Piper and Brendan come from two completely different worlds and yet they fit each other perfectly. I love how this flamboyant and confident woman gets nervous when she's with Brendan. From the amazing chemistry to the charming little town and residents that Piper and Hannah are forced to get to know, this book has it all—steamy, emotional, and heart.

These Thorn Kisses by Saffron A. Kent:

This book was my favorite because Conrad and Bronwyn were both brimming with tension and chemistry. Bronwyn was a bright spark of sunshine in Conrad's dark and broken world. I loved how their forbidden relationship was so passionate but precious and romantic at the same time. Bronwyn may be shy and a good girl but she was willing to do anything for Conrad… emotionally and intimately. I highly recommend this book to those who love the age-gap and forbidden romance trope with a dirty talking hero who is extremely possessive of his shy and sweet heroine.

Release Blitz: Hostile Takeover by Amelia Wilde

Hostile Takeover by Amelia Wilde is now live!

The stakes are higher than money. They're deeper than secrets. They're life or death when Mason Hill sets his sights on the Van Kempt family. Charlotte's hopes and dreams crash down around her. She questions everything, especially her own father. But she's always understood the value of loyalty. She'll defend her parents' lives--even if it means risking her own.

Hostile Takeover is book two in the Wealth trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde. Net Worth must be read first.

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Amelia Wilde is a USA TODAY bestselling author of dangerous contemporary romance and loves it a little too much. She lives in Michigan with her husband and daughters. She spends most of her time typing furiously on an iPad and appreciating the natural splendor of her home state from where she likes it best: inside.

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Hostile Takeover by Amelia Wilde

Amelia Wilde continues to impress with her latest book in the Wealth Trilogy, Hostile Takeover. Mason Hill and Charlotte Van Kempt's dirty and unconventional romance is still the main star of the show and I loved how much they have transformed since the last time I saw them. The story got even better—more emotional, angsty, and dirtier. The love scenes between Mason and Charlotte were scorching and burned up the pages. Mason is such a complex character and I loved how he felt more “human” in this installment. He is still cruel and continues to humiliates her in the bedroom but Charlotte actually needs and craves that from him—they both do, shockingly.

"Do you think you can save me? Maybe that's why you want me… You want me because I'll break your sweet little heart."

Charlotte has experienced a lot of character growth, emotionally and sexually, since the last book and she now knows exactly what and who she wants. Although Charlotte still retains that naivety and innocence that Mason loves, there is also another side to her that craves the darkness Mason inflicts on her. Besides the spicy scenes, the developing romance between Charlotte and Mason has become one my favorite parts about this series so far. Amelia Wilde has this amazing ability to write some incredibly emotional and heartbreaking scenes as well as highly erotic ones. In addition to the romance, Charlotte's family continues to provide additional tension, frustration, and angst between the two due to their role in the death of Mason's parents. I absolutely despise Charlotte’s parents and hope they get what’s coming for them. At times, I couldn't help but feel hopeless because Mason and Charlotte had so many barriers and obstacles working against them.

"In this one moment, he's mine. For this little flash of time, he belongs to me."

In the end, I absolutely loved this book because of the heartbreaking romance and uncertain future between Mason and Charlotte. Their relationship is so complicated and messy but it works for them. Amelia Wilde has become one of my favorite and go-to authors because of her writing style, story, and characters, and sexy love scenes. The book does end with a cliffhanger that will have you gasping for more because I certainly did. I'm hoping that Amelia will write books for Mason's siblings (Gabriel, Jameson, and Remy) in the future because I adored their relationship with each other. I highly recommend this series to those who love the contract and revenge romance trope with a complex and sometimes cruel anti-hero who has come to need his sweet and kind heroine—even while he defiles her in the name of revenge.

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

Rating: ★★★★★