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  • Five Card Studs by Madison Faye

    Five. Not one or two or three… but FIVE beautifully dominant men who adore one woman, Tess. Gaige, Dane, Noah, Luke and Vince are all owners of the hottest new club in New York and Tess is the lucky new bartender. She starts her journey with two and ends up with ALL five hotties! This book is MOLTEN hot and TBH, I read, for the first time in a LONG time, with ONE HAND! (Mhmm, that’s right, the other hand was busy!) Do yourself a favor and one click! I’ll expect a thank you later!~ Theresa [December 2017]

  • Villain by Samantha Young

    It’s amazing how Samantha Young can pack so much into a quick read. She will make you laugh and cry and swoon and cheer for the a**hole hero. Nadia and Henry will take you through the wringer, but the outcome is so, so worth it. ~ Nelle [December 2017]

  • Roomies by Christina Lauren

    This is Rom-Com at it’s best. The secret crush, the expired visa, the marriage of convenience….what could go wrong? Calvin and Holland have the cuteness and chemistry that we love to see in a new relationship, and that sexual flirting and tension builds until it explodes in the best way. You’ll fall in love with these characters (Gay Uncles FTW!) and this sweet but sexy love story.

  • Smoke and Lyrics by Holly Hall

    Wow, Holly Hall delivers an emotionally charged love story full of self discovery, redemption and second chances. Jenson & Lindsey’s journey is painful to read at times, watching as an outsider as their worlds collide and struggle to fit together. Each one is so overwhelmed by their own misfortunes and shortcomings that they cannot see that the answer to so many of their obstacles is staring right back at them. This story proves that sometimes the only thing that can save you from yourself, is love.
    [December 2017]

  • Warrior Forever by Amber Bardan

    I was hooked from page one, so immersed in the story, I forgot what time it was. How can a fictional alien become your forever BBF? You’ll find out after reading this. Thor is just so sweet and pretty accommodating for a barbarian who has been waiting decades for a mate. And Leila is doing a pretty good job at not freaking out, keeping her sense of humor. Reading what she’s thinking had me chuckling.
    You will be turning the pages so fast to find out if Leila gives in to the mating or escapes the planet.
    My advice? Give in to the sex with an alien that can vibrate his tongue, fingers, and huge cock.

  • Dirty Filthy Fix by Laurelin Paige

    Once again, Laurelin Paige delivers a scorching hot romance, but this time with a little twist on the usual HEA. There is some hot, kinky-fuckery in this book. Hold on to your panties, Nate and Trish’s sexcapades will blow you away.

  • Borderline by Tymber Dalton

    I am TOTALLY jealous of Bob and his beautiful connection with Tilly, Cris and Lan. I’ll admit this is my very first read by Tymber Dalton, and now that I have finished and loved Bob’s story, I will rewind and read the other books that have led to Borderline. Tymber painted a very realistic view on BDSM relationships and the dynamics between Master and Pet. Trust, honesty, friendship and the deepest form of love. Bravo, Tymber Dalton. [November 2017]

  • Damaged (Sins & Secrets Series of Duets Book 3) by Willow Winters

    Holy emotional whirlwind, batman! This book was a hard read. It is gut-wrenching at times, the painful journey Kat & Evan are on. Kat is loyal to a fault and you can feel how agonizing the whole situation is thanks to the brilliant writing of Willow Winters. Evan is so far in over his head where his job is concerned and doesn’t know if it is too late to salvage the relationship he has with the one person who has ever truly loved him unconditionally. Their back and forth is enough to give your whiplash but it is worth every second of turmoil. The book ends on a cliffhanger which nearly had me throwing my kindle against the wall, but that is why I love Willow’s stories. She pulls you in and has you begging for more, every time.
    [November 2017]

  • Bad Habit by Charleigh Rose

    This is the second book I’ve read by Charleigh Rose, and I find myself wanting more and more. I devoured this book, reading it in one night. Bad Habit was sexy, twisted and full of surprises. It is about the growth of a young love, the mistakes and tribulations made along the way and the individual journeys of the two main characters. Briar and Asher stole my heart from the moment he climbed through that window. Asher was so hot. He was the perfect mix of possessive and dominant while Briar was funny, strong and complete putty in his hands. Their connection was electric and the sexual tension between them was smoking hot. Trust me, a Bad Habit never sounded so good.

  • Love on the Edge of Time by Julie Richman

    I’m shouting from the rooftops about this one! This is the best book I’ve read in a long time. It’s a contemporary romance with a historical twist, definitely not like any other book out there. It’s equal parts romantic and steamy with real, flawed characters you can’t help but love. The writing is seamless and smooth and you’ll be drawn in and hooked from the beginning. It’ll be an instant favorite!

  • Distraction by Emily Snow

    There’s just something about reading about a commitment-phobe falling in love. Mateo is hot and knows how to romance the ladies (and throw sex parties) but when he falls for Jamie, someone almost the opposite of his hedonistic lifestyle, it is magical. He swears up and down he’s not going to do love again, but then can’t help spoiling her, thinking of her, doing whatever he can to spend time with her.

  • Prince Roman by CD Reiss

    I love 1001 Dark Nights, they’re like the cherries on top of my favorite series. We met Raven in King of Code, and even though she was a very small part of that story, I liked her powerful attitude. We get that powerful attitude and so much more in this novella! Her and Roman’s chemistry is off the charts and their “just one night” is totally HOT!! CD Reiss did a great job giving us a full, romantic love story in this short novella. As always, her writing is on point!

  • Ride Wild by Laura Kaye

    Laura Kaye’s suspense and sexytimes never disappoint. I loved this story of Cora the nanny with Slider, the single biker. The love is strong and the suspense keeps you on your toes! ~ Nelle [November 2017]

  • Michael’s Wings by Tiffany Reisz

    I’ve said it a million times, Tiffany Reisz has a gift. She has this way of seamlessly telling a story with humor, smart wit and hotness that burns up the pages. Michael’s Wings may be a novella, but she still weaves a beautiful, hot and romantic story. If you’ve read the Original Sinners Series, you’ll absolutely love these little snippets of Griffin and Michael’s love story. [November 2017]

  • Corrode by Ella Fields

    Ella Fields knocked it out of the park again! I loved everything about Corrode. The plot felt real and not forced. The characters were well developed and evolved throughout the story. Felix was bad ass, possessive and straight up sexy. Ella did a perfect job describing him, making me feel all sorts of things while picturing him in his dirty, tight-in-all-the-right-places work clothes. And Mags was a strong female character considering everything life through at her. I loved how she grew as the book progressed, and I loved how much she adored Felix through everything. The story of their relationship brings all sorts of emotions, but the payoff is perfect in every way.

  • Fault Lines by Rebecca Shea

    I love a good second chance romance! Cole and Frankie were childhood and high school sweethearts who were torn apart by a lie. When Frankie finally returns to her hometown, Cole tries his best to win her back. Just when you think they’ve got it all worked out…..BOOM! This story is filled with angst, both teenage angst and grown-up angst, swoony romance and steamy make-up sex. You will fall in love with these strong characters and their beautiful love story. [October 2017]

  • Follow by Tessa Bailey

    Tessa Bailey’s trademark dirty talk levels-up in this suspenseful standalone. Will is all too willing to indulge Teresa’s kinks and punches a ticket to the dirty talker hall of fame!

    When you tell the author that she may have written a hero that surpasses the other 2 dirty-talking heroes you’ve loved from her, you tell everyone you can to 1-click the story. In fact, I probably could have just used the 50+ quotes I highlighted as my review and it would be a better selling point than these few sentences. Tessa has a magical brain that never ceases to amaze me. The whole premise of the story and the initial meet between Will and Teresa was so original, too. I found myself immersed in the road trip, falling in love with Will and his dog, and praying it all worked out in the end. Throw in a little suspense at the end and this book was amazing.

  • Breaking Hollywood by Samantha Towle

    This book had some of the best bickering foreplay that I’ve read in awhile. I loved Ava and Gabriel together, they had nicknames for each other just to egg the other to fight. They were funny together and in their interactions with side characters. And don’t get me started on the scenes with the pygmy goat. There was some drama that I did not see coming, but it got fixed pretty quickly, and it was all written realistically ( I was mad on their behalf.) Once Ava and Gabriel gave in to their living situation tension, it was fireworks all over the penthouse. It was fun watching Gabe fall in love and trying to justify why they should get together.

  • Act Your Age by Eve Dangerfield

    This is not your typical daddy/little romance. It’s not a story with over the top baby talk, a whining girl with a man who wants to be called “daddy” 24/7. And I love a good “Daddy” book, so this one hit ALL my buttons.
    This is a romance between two consenting adults who like a little something different than most people in their sex lives. And they fight against the attraction, especially with liking the “daddy” role play, until they beautifully give in to their dynamic. It is hot almost from the beginning with a bit of mistaken identity, and plenty of hot bedroom action thrown in while they learn about the relationship and whether they should be together (mostly on the part of Tyler.) I enjoyed Eve’s character development in regards to Tyler and his in-depth soul searching (and a bit of psychological analysis.) He was definitely a tortured hero until he finally gave in to Kate, and realized they could have a “daddy/little” love.

  • Cuffed by K. Bromberg

    Be prepared…this one will punch you right in the feels. K. Bromberg has this way of delivering these intense story lines that make you believe people really can overcome the monsters in their pasts. Emerson and Grant could be your friends, your co-workers, your friendly neighborhood cop and his girlfriend. These characters and their issues are real, there’s no sugar-coating their emotions. You’ll feel everything Emerson and Grant are feeling. You’ll fight right beside them. I adored this book. It’s the perfect mix of emotion and steam. Well done!!!

  • Bottoms Up by Holly Renee

    Holly Renee may have written my favorite book of all year! No joke, Bottoms Up blew me away. Kennedy is a sassy, insecure, book lover who I related to in every way possible. I loved reading the story from her POV because it was heartfelt, honest and believable. Everything she said and did, I could see myself doing. Then there is Tucker. Sweet Jesus, TUCKER! I am still thinking about him days later. He is undeniably hot and adorably funny with just the right amount of possessive. Watching their friendship grow into a relationship was one of my favorite things about this book. You felt like you were right there in the middle of it all with the way Holly writes. I felt the flutters in my stomach the first time he called her “firecracker”. I could feel my cheeks turning red the first time he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her. I read every word feverishly and could not put it down. This story is perfection and one that will stay with me for a bit.
    [October2017]

  • Most of All You by Mia Sheridan

    Epic. Epic. Epic. Did I mention it was epic? Well it was. Just when you think you know where it’s going you don’t! Brilliance by Mia Sheridan.~ Nelle [October 2017]

  • Dirty Little Promise by Kendall Ryan

    The conclusion to Gavin and Emma’s love story is just as hot as the beginning of their story. Now that Emma has made her choice, she and Gavin have to navigate the fallout while someone is threatening her life. What a way to start a relationship! There are secrets, suspense and mystery in this story that compliment the heat we’ve come to expect from Kendall Ryan. I’ve fallen in love with Cooper and I can’t wait to see what happens with him next! [October 2017]

  • Strip Me Bare by M. Never

    I loved the story-line of Strip Me Bare and really enjoyed learning about the characters. Ryan and Alana are complete opposites in so many ways, but somewhere along the line their paths cross and the connection can not be broken. I love how hard Ryan persists to show Alana just how much he needs her. You don’t second guess his love for her one bit and that made me adore his character. M. Never gives you a lot of highs and lows through out this book and you will be feeling every emotion til the very end.
    [October 2017]

  • Hideaway by Penelope Douglas

    Penelope Douglas did not disappoint in her followup to Corrupt. Hideaway was just as good, with twists, mystery, romance, some darkness thrown in for good measure, and all the characters were so well written. I tended to forget that all these characters were in their early twenties, still learning from their mistakes from previous years. I loved seeing Kai’s vulnerability with Banks. She was tough but definitely let herself be softer around Kai… when he was sweet. I was immersed in the story from page 1, constantly wondering when the next twist was coming or when Kai would finally get his girl. The flashback scenes were just as engaging as the present ones, I could have read a whole book just with those.

  • Without Merit by Colleen Hoover

    Man. Colleen Hoover has this way of ripping your heart out while making you smile. She does this numerous times throughout Without Merit. I’ve not read another book like this. It was real, it was funny and heart wrenching. One could easily relate to this family and all of their disfunction. This is definitely not my usual, smutty read, but I highly recommend this beautiful story.

  • Fraternize by Rachel Van Dyken

    What a fun book!! It has high school sweethearts turned enemies, a swoony and sweet hot guy who isn’t afraid to go after what he wants, hilarious banter, bromance, steamy sexual tension and a romantic love story! Fraternize gives us some great characters and story lines that I can’t wait to see play out with each upcoming book. I dare you to not fall in love with these sweet and sexy football players. Will you be Team Miller or Team Sanchez?

  • Smoke and Sin by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake

    First of all, I LOVE the name Augustine with the nickname of Gus! I also love her firecracker personalty. Gus and Roman are fun to read with their banter angst and passion! This series gets better and better. Do yourself a favor and start with book one in The Perfect Gentleman Series. You can thank me later! ~ Theresa [September 2017]

  • Running Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds

    Whenever I get a new book by Aurora, it’s like a comfy blanket and hot chocolate. You get that warm, tingly feeling and know you will have a great love story to look forward to. Running Into Love has Aurora’s signature alpha male who knows when he meets the woman that will change his life for the better. Add in some funny shenanigans, meddling family, hot sexy times, and you will love Fawn and Levi together.

  • Blade of Darkness by Dianne Duvall

    This series just keeps getting better and better. I loved this new couple. Aiden and Dana had a whirlwind courtship, with lots of action, suspense, and mystery thrown in. I loved watching this 3,000 year old immortal try his hand at dating in the 21st century, he was sweet and bumbling and knew Dana was it for him almost from their first touch. Even though Dana was thrown into this immortal war, she didn’t shy away from Aiden and his life, feeling the attraction just as much as him.
    Dianne builds upon the previous stories, so it would be wise to read from the beginning. But, she also is kind enough to do a recap during the first couple of chapters so you won’t be lost if you jump right in with Aiden and Dana. Dianne wrote a great plot twist or two and seeing all of my favorite couples was the icing on the cake.