Review: Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth

Title: Tis the Season for Revenge
Author: Morgan Elizabeth
Publication date: October 25, 2022
Series: Springbrook hills #5
Stars: 5

Summary: Abbie Keller thought that Richard Bartholemew Benson the Third would be her forever. In their four years of dating, she never doubted that she wouldn’t end up with his grandmother’s engagement ring on her finger. Sure, she had to change a few things about herself to fit that mold, like dying her hair, dressing more conservatively, and finding golf enjoyable (honestly the most difficult of the changes), but she was sure that at the end of it all, it would be worth it.

That is, until he leaves her crying outside her apartment wearing a Halloween costume, having broken it off with her because she’s just not serious enough. She was just fun, he tells her - and now that Richard has becoming a partner at his law firm in his sights, he needs to focus on work.

So she does what every girl does when she’s broken up with: she calls her friends, gets drunk, dyes her hair, and formulates her plan for revenge. It just so happens that the universe supports her efforts and gives her the perfect match to prove to her ex that he made a huge mistake: his boss.

Abbie starts dating the founding partner of Richard’s law firm, Damien Martinez, with one thing in mind: convincing him to invite her to the huge annual Christmas party as his date.

But when the relationship starts to become something more than casual dating and Abbie sees that the tough New York lawyer has a soft side, will she be able to follow through with her plan of deceit?

Tis the Season for Revenge is a contemporary, grumpy sunshine, age-gap, Christmas romance.

It is a full-length romance with a Happily Ever After that features sexually explicit material and profanity. This book is intended for 18+

Review: My first book by her and I'm fully obsessed. I will definitely be trying to read more books by her. I absolutely loved everything about this book. But I have to admit that Damien lead my down a road of dark romance novels for a bit there even though this is absolutely not a dark romance. I highly recommend this holiday romance to literally everyone. It's a cannot miss!

Review: Once Upon a Royal

Title: Once Upon a Royal

Author: Teri Wilson

Publication date: 11/1/2022

Series: Once Upon 

Stars: 5

Summary: She pretends to be a princess at children’s parties.

But can she melt a real prince’s frosty heart?

Get swept away by a Christmas story from Hallmark

and bestselling author Teri Wilson— the queen of royal romance!

“I’m Prince Nikolas of San Glacera. Oh, you’ve never heard of us? Well, you’re not the only one. Our country relies on winter tourism, but we’re attracting fewer and fewer visitors. I admit it’s a problem. I just don’t think the solution is an American who likes to play dress-up.

You see, while I was away on a trip to honor our military, the palace talked my family into holding a contest. The winner gets to play a character in our annual Ice Village festivities and accompany our royal family to holiday events.

And did they at least choose an accomplished actor? Hardly. This woman, Gracie Clark, runs a children’s party business and performs as—I kid you not—‘Princess Snowflake.’

Of course, I do respect the fact that she volunteers at children’s hospitals. I suppose to some, she might have a certain charm... But the whole cheap spectacle is beneath our dignity.

I’m not going to shirk my duty to my kingdom. I’ll go to every event with her. At least, once Christmas is over, she’ll be gone…”

Review: I absolutely adore Teri Wilson. This is only the second book I've read by her but the Once Upon A Royal series is absolutely phenomenal.
Right away I could tell I was going to like Grump Nick. I also was hoping to get a lot of Jaron and Emilie in the story. I absolutely cannot put the book down. I've been so infatuated with it, I've almost forgot about my morning sickness. I'm not normally a fan of the grumpy sunshine trope. But Teri Wilson really knows how to write a story. I absolutely cannot stop smiling. Also, the food she describes is making me so hungry while also wanting to bake all the Christmas cookies. I loved this story so much I literally downloaded it, read it and then completed it. I cannot wait for her next book.
There may or may not have been tears running down my face towards the end, I'm just going to blame the hormones.

Review: Curse of a Kingdom by Abbey Fox

Title: The Curse of a Kingdom

Author: Abbey Fox
Publication date: March 22, 2022
Series: The Wicked Kingdom (#2)

Summary: HER SOULMATE IS IN DANGER.

When Arkimedes is kidnapped by The Dark Ones, Nava is forced to make a bargain with the devil. Sneaking into prison, she releases her archenemy Devon Black. Nava prays the life debt she places on Devon is enough to ensure his help.

Nothing is more shocking than when Nava finds her beloved again. Arkimedes has returned to his birthplace and has no memory of Nava and their lives together—or the past eleven years of his life.

Under the cover of a fake engagement, Nava must hide her soulmate bond, navigate the Copper Kingdom’s deadly court, and field off demon attacks in the nearby forest. Her plan is to trigger her soulmate’s memories and convince him to flee. But this new version of Arkimedes is cold, ruthless, and determined to solve the mystery of why he was abandoned as a child.

Yet the soulmate bond won’t be denied. Nava and Ark are drawn to each other, and her delicate web of secrets is threatening to unravel…

Review: I am so obsessed with their world. I love Nava and Arks bond. I will definitely be reading the first two books when the third book comes out in the future. Abbey Fox absolutely doesn't disappoint. So many unexpected twists and turns. Always learning something else and thinking you have it all figured out just to find out you were wrong. I'm hooked for life. Living for Nava's personal growth.

Review: Broken Dove by Chelle Bliss

Title: Broken Dove

Author: Chelle  Bliss
Pub date: 2/15/2022
Stars: 4

Summary: A simple arrangement. A complicated future.

Lia Dove has always been a free spirit, living life to the fullest and never putting down roots. But after finding her birth father, along with a group of lovable, rowdy bikers, she can’t imagine being anywhere else. Throw in a hot biker roommate who offers her no-strings-attached deal as the cherry on top and leaving becomes an afterthought.

Leo Hawk has never felt part of anything until he becomes a prospect in a local motorcycle club. But catching feelings for his roommate, who’s also the club president’s daughter, could spell disaster before he earns his patch.

But when the past comes back to haunt him thanks to his missing older brother, Leo will have to lean on his biker brothers for help, risking a future with the club and the woman he’s grown to love.

Broken Dove is an interconnected standalone friends-to-lovers, motorcycle club romance, but can be read and enjoyed alone.

Review: I have been waiting for Lia's story since reading Broken Sparrow. I like that it jumped a year in the story so Lia and Leo aren't total strangers. I absolutely adored this story as much as I did Broken Sparrow. I don't know if there is going to be a third story but if there is I'm here for it.

Review: Beautifully Cruel by JT Geissinger

Title: Beautifully Cruel 

Author: JT Geissinger 

Series: Beautifully Cruel #1

Pub date: May 15, 2020

Pages: 310

Stars: 3.5

Summary: Alpha (noun): 

1) Having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy 

2) The most powerful man in a group 

3) Liam Black 

He was a stranger to me, a dark and dangerous presence who materialized from the shadows one rainy night to save me from a vicious attack. I didn’t know his name or where he was from. All I knew was that the only place I’d ever felt safe was in his arms. 

But safety is an illusion. 

And not every savior is a hero. 

And—as I’d soon find out—having an alpha save your life comes with a price. 

Liam Black wanted something from me in return. 

Review: I absolutely loved Liam. I did hit a bit of a snag at 40% when I had a hard time getting past one of Truvy's part. I really liked her at first she was so strong and determined. Then it got to where I am stuck and she is aloof and indecisive. I hope this part ends soon as I really love JT's writing. I got about 24% further into the book and unfortunately it didn't really pick back up for me. My biggest difficulty was Tru. I loved Declan and Liam but Tru just never went back to how she was in the start of the book. I did really enjoy the end of the book as well. You learn a lot in that last 20%. I wish it hadn't been smushed together. I can't wait to get started on Killian's story.

Review: Broken Sparrow by Chelle Bliss

Title: Broken Sparrow 

Author: Chelle Bliss

Pages: 300

Publication date: 10/5/21

Stars: 4.5

Summary: A chance encounter. An unlikely hero.

Morris has always dedicated himself to his brothers in the MC, choosing the freedom of the open road over the monotony of family life. But a chance encounter with a single mother on the run causes his protective alpha instincts to kick into overdrive.

Alice Sparrow thought she had planned her escape perfectly, but everything that could go wrong, did. Bank account emptied. Broken-down car. No place to stay. But when she bumps into a handsome biker, she doesn’t have the luxury of walking away from his help, especially when she must keep her daughter safe.

What is supposed to be a simple act of kindness quickly turns into something bigger and more complicated than either expects…especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

Broken Sparrow is a steamy age-gap, single mother, hot biker standalone romance that's guaranteed to bring the steam and the feels.

Review: I loved Morris and Lia and honestly like 98% of the characters. I wasn't such a fan of Alice though. She wasn't as bad as some h's tend to be in her situation  but there was just something that rubbed me the wrong way in the beginning half of the book. I definitely feel like this book was way too short. But I can't wait to read more by Chelle, she's a new to me author. So back to Morris, he is my favorite kind of MC character. Looks like a total hardass on the outside but on the inside he is as sweet and understanding as can be. He puts his all in for those he cares about. This is a book I totally wouldn't mind if it was a series.

Read in 2022

1 Scarlett Princess by Robin Mahle and Elle Madison (5 Stars)

2 Ruthless Creatures by JT Geissinger (5 Stars)

3 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone (audio book)

4 Carnal Urges by JT Geissinger (4 Stars)

5 Broken Sparrow by Chelle Bliss 

6 Beautifully Cruel by JT Geissinger

7 Bound by Honor by Cora Reilly (5 stars)
8 Broken Dove by Chelle Bliss 

9 Bound by Duty by Cora Reilly (4 stars)

10 The Curse of a Kingdom by Abbey Fox

11 My favorite dish by Kenzi Reed (4 Stars)

12 Mad about you by Brooke Cumberland (5 Stars)

13 The Intern by Brooke Cumberland (4 Stars)

14 A touch of Darkness by Scarlett st. Clair (4 stars)

15 Crave by Tracy Wolff (audio)

16 Once Upon a Royal Christmas by Teri Wilson

17 Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth

18 Ryan Rule by Sadie Kincaid (5 stars)

19 Ryan Redemption by Sadie Kincaid (5 stars)

20 Ryan Retribution by Sadie Kincaid (5 stars)

21 Ryan Reign by Sadie Kincaid (5 Stars)

22 Ryan Renewed by Sadie Kincaid (4 Stars)

23 Praise by Sara Cate

24 Eyes on My by Sara Cate

25 Drive me Wild by Melanie Harlow

26 Make Me Yours by Melanie Harlow

27 Give me More by Sara Cate 

28 Call my Crazy by Melanie Harlow

29 Stone Heart by Katee Robert

30 The last Dragon King by Leia Stone

31 The Broken Elf King by Leia Stone

32 Tangled in Tinsel by Trilina Pucci (3.5 stars)

33 Cursed by Love by Leia Stone

34 Promised to him by Leia Stone 

35 Wolf Girl by Leia Stone 

36 Lost Girl by Leia Stone 

37 Alpha Girl by Leia Stone

38 Mated Girl by Leia Stone