Title: Breathing Wisteria

Author: Amali Rose

I looooove to love this story. I’ve read it three times already and made my first ever teaser images for it.

I wouldn’t have normally read a book with some of the content that’s included in this one, but it’s done so beautifully that not only did I read it but I also went back and re read it twice.

Wyatt is, sigh, Wyatt is so beautifully broken. She is the strong independent, ploughing through life, hiding her pain and forging onwards. Gosh, she is so me. She doesn’t need a man or a woman or anyone else, except that she totally does.

Oh, how I’ve been there. When you need your man to just stand and be present with you, to hold you while your life is ripped apart, while you’re never the same again. And sometimes they can, but sometimes they can’t, and that’s hard.

It’s not rubbed in your face and you’re not dragged through the mire. The emotion is there, without you needing to be in the trenches, you know? Its just done really, really, well.

And Flynn! Well, wouldn’t we all like a little luck of the Irish, particularly when it comes packaged as this sexy, romantic, heartthrob! He is practically swoon worthy, most of the time 😉

I loved it, I loved the stories and the characters, what an amazing journey! Thank you Amali Rose for such a trip ❤

Title: Pride

Author: JD Hollyfield

This is the second book in the Elite Seven series and is my first by this author.

Mason is amazing! I was absolutely not expecting that kind of a back story for Pride but what an amazing ride of a story. I was rooting for him all the way through and the cross overs with Lusts book were done impeccably.

And sweet, but not too sweet Meghan. She’s awesome too. I liked her sass and the way she always comes back swinging.

This is a fast paced page turner of a book. The are some hot hot hot sex scenes so you’ve been warned, suncream is required! This beautifully sets us up for the next book and I can’t wait to see what Wrath has in store for us!

I still can’t figure out which names go with which sin lol but I’m sure I’ll figure it out as we go!

Title: Lady Killer

Author: Max Henry

The latest installment from Max Henry is another fantastically Red Hot Read!

With a gripping entrance to the story I really liked this non hero combination. April is beaten and battered but still fighting for herself, she’s a spicy little one!

Dallas is not a good guy. It took me a while to get him, but once I stopped trying to make him the good guy in my head he won me over.

Its hot, it’s dirty, it’s a little messed up. Something outside of the norm. A little snippet of the author who wrote Sawyer peeking back out. For anyone who doesn’t know what I’m talking about you *need* to read Tormented and the rest of Max’s books!

I love that there is no pretense to these. No crazy angsty build up, no slow burny mushy love. Bang, straight into full on story, hold onto your hats this is gonna be another fun ride!

Title: Let Me Burn

Author: Carrie Elks

This could be my first firefighter book!

I loved the connection between Lucas and Ember (great name btw). The silent brooding firefighter returning back to his home turf in order to refurbish his grandparents home. Who meets the heartbroken girl next door, figuratively not literally, although they do accidentally cross paths quite a bit.

A fantastic story of self discovery and learning to love yourself, faults flaws and all. I thought this was a great book, well written with fantastic chemistry.

It was a bit slow burny for me, I like a good insta-lust but I really liked it! 4 stars from me

Title: Lust

Author: Ker Dukey

This is the first of The Elite Seven series.

It has very definite Elite Kings (Amo Jones) vibes, secret society, all powerful, initiations etc and I really liked it!

Rhett is hot and cocky with a live and let live attitude that is perfect for Lust.

Chastity is sweet but not innocent innocent, she’s got just enough edge for her to be a complete sweety but not a push over!

They worked amazingly together and the brotherhood that has already formed is fantastic. I loved the guys using each others’ nicknames and that not everyone is best of friends straight off the bat. There’s room for some fun to be had in the subsequent books!

This was a great opening gambit to the series with enough detail to entice without overwhelming or giving the whole game away. I’m really looking forward to seeing what the other authors have got in store for us! 4 and a half fantastic stars!

Title: Misadventures of a Curvy Girl

Author: Sierra Simone

If this is what happens I’m seriously considering gaining some weight myself, Christ on a cracker that’s one seriously hot book.

I’ve no idea what happened with her job? Minor detail I guess but I loved it.

Caleb is sweet and beautiful, an awesome contrast to Ben’s brash truth. Ireland struggles to love herself but they seem to manage really well!

Having never been a significantly bigger girl I can’t really relate to all of her issues but it’s explained beautifully, tactfully, while still maintaining Ireland’s sparkling personality. I thought she was fun and flirty, even if she did have the odd metaphorical wobble here or there, she wouldn’t be human if she didn’t.

This story is hot hot hot and will not be the last I read from this author. Thank you to the misadventures world for introducing me to another amazing writer! A fantastic 4 and a half stars from me!

Title: River Wild

Author: Samantha Towle

This is my first book from this author and it’s a bit of a mixed bag from me.

While there were some sections that were definately difficult to read, particularly early on, I thought they were well written and set the scene well. My only question is if the whole narrative line was needed.

People treated River differently because of his mum’s actions, not his or the things that happened before that. Carries actions and life are in no way hindered or impeded by her experiences either. I get that the things happen, but they usually affect the person they’ve happened to and I didn’t feel they did here.

There were a number of little practical inconsistencies that can be overlooked because, well, romance but anyone whose had a child will not be back in bed 8 weeks later without a worry, care or concern as to the trauma that’s gone on there. Certainly not considering what she’s supposedly gone through previously.

That being said, the story itself is gripping and exciting. River is sweet and charming, sometimes, that train though *swoon*.

I liked the characters and how they interacted together but I’m not sure it gels right with their back stories for me. 3 and a half stars

Title: The Kiss Quotient

Author: Helen Hoang

This one was recommended to me a while ago, I downloaded it and it has been sat on my kindle for months 🤦‍♀️ Just last week, an author I follow mentioned she had read this recently and it was part of a group read! I figured I best get on with it and get it read then lol

I’m glad I did. I liked it. It’s slightly quirky but that makes sense considering what’s going on with Stella. Stella is independent and driven, she is attractive yet clueless and her ability to take life at face value gets her in to trouble on more than one occasion.

Michael is hot. He has a few dense moments and a few lightbulb moments. He’s sweet and funny, kind and generous. He’s great.

I loved the way they worked together and how both characters changed throughout the story, the story is well placed and flows smoothly. A solid four stars ❤

Title: The Fallback

Author: Mariah Dietz

This is my first book by this author and I really fancied something a little lighter, this ticks that box nicely.

It’s a slow burn contemporary romance with a wedding planner! Now, I like a good wedding and a wedding planner book sounds like it will be right up my street. The cover is beautiful, clear and colourful, not hinting anything too dark or too comedic, a nice balance.

Brooke is a bit of a hot mess; she works, a lot! Her life takes a new direction and she totally takes it in her stride. Her best friend Felicity is my favourite character!

Levi is hot. He’s comfortable in his own skin, he knows who he is and what he’s about. He’s calm and collected and anyone who can make doughnuts gets my vote!

I’ve learned that I don’t like slow burn, too many missed opportunities in my opinion. It wasn’t angsty or drizzled with sexual tension, it just seemed to take a long time to get in it’s stride. Once there though it flew.

There seemed to be a lot packed into the end as everything was tied up and explained. I think had it been dual pov that might have helped to explain some of what was going on and helped the pacing even out a little.

I liked the style and the writing, the characters were a little all over but Felicity was totally my favourite!

It’s 3 and a half stars from me but I think a lot of that is personal preference. If you like a slow burn story this could definitely be for you!