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Sweet Peach: A Little Taste of Sin, by Lorrain Allen
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Where can I find men like them!
A little toxic, a lot of possessive, & willing to get their way underhandedly! Truly ❤️
A little toxic, a lot of possessive, & willing to get their way underhandedly! Truly ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Resisting Mr. Granville, by Sam Mariano
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This is my least favourite of Sam’s work, but still…that plot was crazy!
I wasn’t expecting a certain introduction of a character & the ‘gift’ of the other!
Now I really want a Jet story.
Although this plot was crazy and kept me engaged. It just left a little off & relationships felt a little unresolved.
Overall, I would recommend, but I wouldn’t reread!
I wasn’t expecting a certain introduction of a character & the ‘gift’ of the other!
Now I really want a Jet story.
Although this plot was crazy and kept me engaged. It just left a little off & relationships felt a little unresolved.
Overall, I would recommend, but I wouldn’t reread!
The Mistress Contract, by Evelyn Austin
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Just meh!
Pacing was off & felt like an off brand 50 shades, but better with the spice & storyline!
Pacing was off & felt like an off brand 50 shades, but better with the spice & storyline!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Brutal Billionaire, by Laurelin Paige
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
It was okay.
I’m not saying that at times it wasn’t great, but over all it was just good.
Maybe I expected more drama especially since their arrangement seem so scandalous.
The spice was okay, but nothing to write home about.
This book, overall I would recommend, but I will not be re-reading.
I’m not saying that at times it wasn’t great, but over all it was just good.
Maybe I expected more drama especially since their arrangement seem so scandalous.
The spice was okay, but nothing to write home about.
This book, overall I would recommend, but I will not be re-reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
5000 Nights of Obsession: A Twisted Gatsby Story, by Drethi Anis
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
^Arc review ^
While this was a crazy and amazing rollercoaster of emotions.
There was so many twist that I didn’t think of and were expecting this kind of dark romance.
I also wasn’t expecting to ball my eyes out an ugly cry. To the point that my roommate asked me, “Are you okay?”
This was so good, I can’t wait for the bonus seem and yes, I did hate that there wasn’t a epilogue. But I’m not mad at the ending.
I would definitely recommend Zane isn’t for the faint of heart when it comes to obsessive alphas.
He definitely lacks empathy and only cares, and his way loves our h.
Will definitely be buying. A physical copy of a copy is made in the future and will definitely be re-reading.
While this was a crazy and amazing rollercoaster of emotions.
There was so many twist that I didn’t think of and were expecting this kind of dark romance.
I also wasn’t expecting to ball my eyes out an ugly cry. To the point that my roommate asked me, “Are you okay?”
This was so good, I can’t wait for the bonus seem and yes, I did hate that there wasn’t a epilogue. But I’m not mad at the ending.
I would definitely recommend Zane isn’t for the faint of heart when it comes to obsessive alphas.
He definitely lacks empathy and only cares, and his way loves our h.
Will definitely be buying. A physical copy of a copy is made in the future and will definitely be re-reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Stalking, and Rape
Obligation, by Gemma Weir
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Although I’m team, Sebastian always, I did like Clay.
He is a lesser of the possessive alphas, because Sebastian is on another level. But as he started to fall in love, he slowly crept up to the Sebastian level I’m used to.
I figured all of the love interest in this story is probably. Besides Sammy will be a little broken in their psyche, when it comes to the brothers.
Even more so broken, mainly because her parents and the overall circumstances of her birth, but I’m glad she slowly grew a sort of spine.
She’s still a doormat, but I’m glad that she finally stuck up for something she wanted even if that something was just as toxic, if not more than what she was used to!
Overall, I would recommend and I would we reread!
He is a lesser of the possessive alphas, because Sebastian is on another level. But as he started to fall in love, he slowly crept up to the Sebastian level I’m used to.
I figured all of the love interest in this story is probably. Besides Sammy will be a little broken in their psyche, when it comes to the brothers.
Even more so broken, mainly because her parents and the overall circumstances of her birth, but I’m glad she slowly grew a sort of spine.
She’s still a doormat, but I’m glad that she finally stuck up for something she wanted even if that something was just as toxic, if not more than what she was used to!
Overall, I would recommend and I would we reread!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Obsession, by Gemma Weir
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
4.75!
Read this again, since now it’s actually a book and not in a anthology, in the Filthy Elites.
Still as good as when I 1st read it.
A little, more like a lot, of crazy especially from Sebastian. To the point of being very unbelievable, but I still enjoyed it!
Would definitely recommend and I will reread!
Read this again, since now it’s actually a book and not in a anthology, in the Filthy Elites.
Still as good as when I 1st read it.
A little, more like a lot, of crazy especially from Sebastian. To the point of being very unbelievable, but I still enjoyed it!
Would definitely recommend and I will reread!
Dear Love, I Hate You, by Eliah Greenwood
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
What a wild rollercoaster I was on with this plot.
I kind of figured that the secret penpal confessions by Block B on their faces, but I didn’t think that she would be as big of a doormat as she was in the end.
The forgiveness was definitely not satisfactory to what he put her through.
He literally just had to tell her what was going on, and she wouldn’t of been blindsided, but this was crazy.
I would not really read this book, but overall it was good for how messy everything was, and if you like a doormat h, then I think this might be for you.
But I do you want to read her best friend and his best friends love story. I’m hoping for a second chance is riddled with drama.
I kind of figured that the secret penpal confessions by Block B on their faces, but I didn’t think that she would be as big of a doormat as she was in the end.
The forgiveness was definitely not satisfactory to what he put her through.
He literally just had to tell her what was going on, and she wouldn’t of been blindsided, but this was crazy.
I would not really read this book, but overall it was good for how messy everything was, and if you like a doormat h, then I think this might be for you.
But I do you want to read her best friend and his best friends love story. I’m hoping for a second chance is riddled with drama.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide
Nocturnal Sins, by Danielle James
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Although I did enjoy the read and the spice was good. I'm talking 3/5!
It just felt like there was so many mini plots going on that the pacing of the main plot felt very off.
I did like both of their chemistry and I did cry towards the end. But I am glad that their father understood the program and did what he had to do.
I will say that I do hate Erin & Dom!!
Overall I thought it was okay, but would not reread.
It just felt like there was so many mini plots going on that the pacing of the main plot felt very off.
I did like both of their chemistry and I did cry towards the end. But I am glad that their father understood the program and did what he had to do.
I will say that I do hate Erin & Dom!!
Overall I thought it was okay, but would not reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Trick Me Twice, by Becca Steele
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This was surprisingly better than what I expected.
I read the series out of order, so I kind of had a low expectation for it. But I am definitely glad I read this because it was so much better.
This is a another Carter to add to my bookish boyfriends! He is just the right amount of toxic and still very lighthearted when it comes to the dark aspects of its relationship.
I think of Carter and Raine’s relationship, leaning towards light grey than dark.
The spice was okay it’s more like a 2 out of 5. Nothing too graphic. But this does have a promo play aspect of it that I didn’t expect.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this and I will potentially reread.
I read the series out of order, so I kind of had a low expectation for it. But I am definitely glad I read this because it was so much better.
This is a another Carter to add to my bookish boyfriends! He is just the right amount of toxic and still very lighthearted when it comes to the dark aspects of its relationship.
I think of Carter and Raine’s relationship, leaning towards light grey than dark.
The spice was okay it’s more like a 2 out of 5. Nothing too graphic. But this does have a promo play aspect of it that I didn’t expect.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this and I will potentially reread.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, Kidnapping, and Drug use