ABSOLUTION -A DARK BAD BOY ROMANCE BY GABI MOORE
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I love a dark romance. This story was a strange. The path that Todd took to earn Natasha's trust was amazing. It is a must read in my book. "I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.".
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Eviana, betrayed, kidnapped, worrying for the life of the man that she has finally realized she loves, and fighting to care about anything, including surviving her own prison, is trapped somewhere in the world by her captor Lucian Sutherland. Having left Kain on the verge of death after Sutherland plunged a sword into his back, through his ribs and just under his heart, Eviana worries that she'll never see his handsome face again. Her selkie, Brendan, having abandoned her in favor of the call and the urge to go mate with a human female, ripped out her heart and destroyed her past hope that he could ever really care for her like he professed. Graham, the council member that had spent time helping her train and hone her skills having betrayed her to directly into Sutherland's hands and admitting that he was the one responsible for capsizing and sinking an entire cruise ship that had a whole clan of mermaids on it, trapping them beneath the water so that they couldn't surface for air and ripping them apart-just to send a message.
Now, trapped on a small island with Sutherland and Graham, Graham and Eviana are being held prisoner. Graham receives beatings on a normal basis, presumable for having tried to warn Eviana away from Sutherland. They are both drugged, through needle or food forms, and told repeatedly they need to learn their places and what they are supposed to do. Unable to help herself, Eviana finds herself believing that there has to be some good in Graham and that he has to see how insane and horrible Sutherland is after all of his beatings. She secretly sneaks out to aid Graham in the evenings, trying to help him heal and hopefully give him some comfort. Her friends and family, however many miles away they are, search frantically for her, hoping beyond anything that she is still alive after her kidnapping. Kain, recovering from his wounds and weak, is anxious to find a way to break her free from whatever prison she's in and turns to Abhainn, the water sprite, in hopes that he can work another miracle and locate Eviana as well as help with an escape plan.
With the council on the edge of uproar, the world on the brink of war, and Sutherland edging closer and closer to victory and world domination, Kain is pressured to rescue Eviana, keeps their clans safe, protect those he loves and cares about, and figuring out what in the world Sutherland has up his sleeve next. But the question keeps haunting them all, how will they survive when so many other have failed, fallen, died, and are already bowing to the madman seeking power, fortune, fame, and endless renown? Which of their friends or family will be next to fall at his hands and will any of them ever be safe?
Good for young adult, females. Deals with topics of betrayal, family, relationships, loss, love, and fairy tale.
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Backfire by Keri Lake was gifted to me in an ARC in exchanged for a honest review. This was my first time reading a book from this author, and I have to say she did a wonderful job at making me a fan of her books. The writer had everything I love in dark books. It was powerful and it was a sexy rough naughty story but it was also real at the same time. Yes Jase is a hot bad boy but he didn't chose to be. He was made into a rough man the dad someone decide to kill his whole family, so of course with no one and nothing to lose he wants to find the ones who took everything from him. Jase is on a mission for revenge and his not going to let nothing stop him from killing the ones who wronged him. But just when he thinks his on the right track and his untouchable Lucy comes in the picture she about to make things for Jase complicated. Because now Lucy is Jase weakness and of course that is going to mess everything up for him, but what Jase comes to realize is that Lucy can handle herself she not some little weak girl she can hold her own. And because these two characters are so strong in their own way I think that's why they make such a perfect couple. Backfire was so good I mean this book had so many tiny surprises that it just kept you hooked to each chapter. I could not put this book down. This is a strong couple who both at first struggles with if they can trust one another. I loved this book because it was not just an easy love story of course they both had to climbing some pretty big steps before they could overcome what they were going through and learn to trust each other. I don't want to give away to much all I'm going to say is they was one amazing book, and if you have not read it you should check it out. And your just going to have to read the book to find out what happens to Jase and Lucy in the end.
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This culmination of the trilogy shows how someone who hits rock bottom, finds the strength to pull themselves together a build a better life.  This author takes Liam down a dark path, one he's known before.  With EVERYTHING taken from him, you feel the resolve it takes for him to do the right thing.

Liam's path back to the light isn't easy. He fights temptations daily.  He struggles through painful memories.  Yet, with the promise to do right by Tria and their baby, he battles his demons every step of the way.  The biggest being his revelation of what happened to him as a teenager.  It was pretty clear what had happened, but now we get every horrific detail and how actions by others, led him down the destructive path.

What I liked most about this book was how Liam made personal sacrifices to create the right life for his love(s).  He had opportunities to take his fighting career further, but his sole goal is to be there for his growing family.

The biggest surprise for me in this book was that Liam's parents weren't evil like I pictured them to be.  With little revelations, we see how they tried to make up for their mistakes.  And we see how deep their love is for Liam.  I was shocked by their own personal heartbreak, and actually felt bad for them.  Liam doesn't make things easy for them, AT ALL.  But they never give up on him.  And they never walk away.

On top of that  surprise, I was not happy with Yolanda.  I never really understood her story, and we get some of it.  But I didn't get how she gave up on Liam in every sense of the word.  I can't relate to how hard it would be to help an addict, but given some light shed on her, I couldn't comprehend why she couldn't help him anymore.  And her actions nearly cause his end, which can't be forgiven.  Later!

With Liam's personal struggle and growth, Tria benefits from his new life focus.  She becomes his biggest supporter, encouraging to stay with the therapy he desperately needed, and she helps to bridge the gap between him and his family.  The love the build together, supporting one another with each step, was very sweet.

Of the three books, this was definitely the most emotional one, as Liam's vulnerabilities are completely exposed.  His emotions were raw, and while he could be an jerk to those around him, most gave him a pass, knowing how hard he was trying.  With every page, I felt like Liam's personal cheerleader, wanting him to do right and find happiness.  This book ties up loose ends and leaves Liam in a place, that was long overdue.  A happy place.
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Title: Never Kiss a Bad Boy 
Author: Nora Flite

  This is hot M/F/M sex. It's a story about revenge, survival & love, if that is possible  

This one was my first read by this author but definitely won't last.

2 intense alpha & one female set on revenge- what more to you need?

Marina

This girl had been through so much. She lived her whole life with only one thing to live for & that was the revenge of her parents & older sister. Marina has spent the last 16 years living a nightmare!

Marina was so close to killing 2 man who destroyed her life, Until 2 sexy hitman mess it all up

Kite & Jacob, partners who own a bar in New York(Corner Velvet) Blood brothers since they were kids.. They were broken in their own way, they completed each other..  Oh did I mention they are both retired hitman

Everything they've worked so hard to achieve is threatened, & their friendship is put to the ultimate test when Marina walk through door.

The story-line was perfect, the characters were great, & the writing was awesome & well-paced. It was absolutely a page turner, I couldn't put it dawn for a sec. It keeps you at the edge of your seat at the whole time! The story is told in dual POV, 3rd all POVs! Its standalone. All in all, I loved it & really enjoyed it, hope you like it as well!

I do have to be completely honest, this book isn't what you normally suspect it to be for Suspense Thriller with kick. It has some very steamy scenes & some very heartbreaking moments

The chemistry that Marina shares with Kite & Jacob is amazing, A few twists & turns as Jacob & Kite helped Marina, or did she help them?
I don't know when my heart broke more- when I heard Marina story, or Kite & Jacob story

There is only one way to find out for yourself

Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion

 **"*I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher. This has not influenced my review.*
..**.**In exchange for an honest review.**
    Paulette
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Even though I've been intrigued by this author's other books I hadn't read any until, Bad Boy. The synopsis really jumped out at me, so I decided to take the plunge because I've read some of the rave reviews about Elliot Wake's writing. My thoughts are still little jumbled, so here it goes.

Ren is transgender and trying to live his life as a man, I say trying because it seems like not everyone is ready accept him this way. Yes, he was born in a woman's body, but he knew he wasn't meant to be a woman and did something about it. This story just got to me from the beginning! Ren can be hard to love sometimes, but it's not because he just wants to be angry and depressed. He wants people to love him and accept him! I think anyone can understand that. He's part of the Black Iris group and from the beginning he is being kept out of the loop, and he wants, no needs to figure out why! Why would his closest friends keep him in silence. When he meets Tam there is something between them from the beginning. At first it's just them lashing out at each other but it grows to something more, something tangle, something fierce! And she's the only one he can really trust when accusations arise.

Everyone in this story has either been hurt or has hurt someone in the past. Being part of Black Iris has been part of who they are, but they can never fully heal that way. Tam and Ren's relationship is so passionate. I could feel that passion jumping out of the pages, it made my heartbeat accelerate and my arms tingle. Tam is just what Ren needs! She never treated him different because he's transgender, she always saw him as a man.

This story delves into some hard issues, and at times can be heart wrenching to read. It's jam packed with that dire urge for revenge, but it's also about learning to love yourself. Finding out who your true friends are is important. Surrounding yourself with the people who love you and accept you as you are, and finally being happy. Bad Boy is a perfectly written story!
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I couldn't put this book down once I started it.  Ms. Willis weaves a story that takes us from the blackest evil to the purest light in seconds and we never know what path we are on.  Once I had finished the book the only word I could use for a while is WOW when thinking of the story and characters.

Maddy was living her life as a cello player and performing in concerts.  Little did she know the attention she was drawing from one man would be enough to make her the pawn in one of the most evil games I have ever seen written.  A father whose mind is so far gone, uses Maddy to break his own son.  In a environment where love was not easily found, Maddy had to reach deep within herself to sort out the new emotions that became the norm for her life.  Where it would of been easy for her to give up and die, she continued to find the strength to go one more day, till that strength became fire to survive and win.

Aaron hates his father and knows this game all to well.  He knows what is expected of him and what the rules are, but what he doesn't know is how to protect Maddy while he tries to rid the world of the evil, his father.  The Estate is set up for his fathers satisfaction, not only in the sexual department but in every other area of his fathers needs.  If he turns his back on Maddy, she will become a sex slave and soon be killed.  If he plays the game he is going to have to hurt and use Maddy, which makes him ill to even think about.  If it wasn't for his friend and body guard he would be alone in this world, until he realizes Maddy's wishes aren't as different as his.

Ms. Willis draws us into a world we can't even imagine on our own.  So many times we forget who the good guy and the bad guy is because we are in such turmoil ourselves while reading.  I will give a warning now, this book isn't for the light weights.  If you are wanting a happy ever after this isn't for you, but if you love being sucked into a world of darkness and evil and not knowing which way is out for a while then you have a winner.  It is intense, deep, dark and powerful, just as most of her books are.  Watching Maddy sort out her feelings and decide that the best choice could be her last choice brought me to a point I wanted to scream and hide myself.  Reading Aaron give up his soul to save Maddy made me cry and hate him, but I couldn't hate him for long because I understood what he was doing.  It ripped my heart out watching him do whatever it took to save her life.  I think if you want an intense ride, this is the book to give that to you.  I LOVE this book, even if it did take me days to recover from it.
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These Locke brothers are definitely the bad boys your mama warns you to stay away from. And yet these Locke brothers are the bad boys you can't get enough.
Ace is the most twisted, yet was the HOTTEST for me. A big bad dirty boy, Yes Please!
Melissa fought it and it was understandable. He is one scary intimidating man. He can do physical damage but she was more worried about her heart.
I loved watching him fight his urges and go slow with her. He knew she was worth it!
Their story turned dark and dirty once all their feelings were out. I loved it!! This was definitely my favorite in the series.
Really hoping for a book for Uncle Killian.
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Abi Merchant has been on the run for five years, always watching her shadow and becoming a chameleon when the threat got to close.  Abi felt that twitch in that said she had been found again.  Rescued one moment by a man who she would never forget, Abi finds herself meeting her hunter.

Ben Tamati's job is to stay in the shadows, he has been following Abi for weeks and as she attempts to run he captures her.  Ben can't divulge who he works for, but he quickly realizes that Abi is quickly becoming the world for him.  Both have a painful past, both want to forget, both know they can't.  Together they are each others rock.

This was quite a bit different from the first book int he series.  More cat and mouse roller coaster read.  You are hooked from page one, it is an intense fast paced story that is quite different than anything I have read.  I enjoyed this one, a bit darker and sensual.
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Dirty Bad Savage by Jade West
Let me start off by saying that I really loved this book.  Two worlds colliding.  The boy from the wrong side of town.  Callum has just been released from prison and is looking to get his dog back when he meets Sophie, the new housing estate manager.  He is the mysterious bad boy, poor, jobless and a savage.  He has two loves, his dog and his street art.  Sophie comes from the right side of town, has rich parents and is successful in her job.  She seems to have it all.  However Sophie craves sexual dominance and is looking for someone to awaken her untamed sexual urges.  Callum is a natural dominant who just needs some guidance.  Sophie introduces Callum to her world.  He takes control and pushes her limits; he seems to understand her needs.  Can Callum finally have love, can someone finally love him? Or will he forever be the boy from the wrong side of town. This story was hot and well written.  The character development was fantastic.  The storyline was intriguing and well executed. Overall I devoured this book in one sitting.
Reviewed for Hot books and Sassy Girls book blog
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I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.  This was an amazing book.  Gabi is an outstanding writer.  PTSD is not something you get over, this stays with you and turns your life upside down and you feel there is no hope.  Zack has not made very good choices in life, trying to outrun his past and doing time in a correctional facility.  Maddy's is sweet girl, veterinarian with a not so pretty past herself.  She loves her animals but wants to try her hand at a prison dating site, this is safe for Maddy, there's no physical interaction and she can stop contact whenever she wants. She meets Zack and instantly feels connected to him.  Once he is out they connect, each one had to overcome their demons to move onto a future together.  Can they both move past their demons holding them back?  Will they be able to support each other til the end?  This book was raw emotion, heartbreak, love and passion.  This is not your typical love story and that's the one thing I really liked about it.  Gabi dug deep and went for it with this book and I was not disappointed!  Highly recommend this book, can't wait to see what's next.
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I was given this book in exchange for my honest review. This is the first book I have read by Alexandrea Weis. This is definitely a dark romance and if this is not your cup of tea please to not read this. Melinda has a gift of seeing the future. When Nathan Cole finds out he wants her but only for her to help him with his business. The more time that passes the more the connection between them becomes apparent. But can Nathan make Melinda his with the visions she is having. I would recommend this book and look forwarded to reading more from this series.
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This book was very interesting. I liked the storyline and the darkness of the characters. There were a couple surprises that I didn't see coming. I Liked the writing style of this author, the conversation flowed well. Everything was very believable between the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes a darker romance.
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Title: Infinite Possibilities

Series: The Secret Life Of Amy Benson Book 2

Author: Lisa Renee Jones

Genre: Contemporary New Adult

Book Blurb:

***NC 17 for strong subject matter, language and sexual content***

Secrets and lies. They are everywhere: haunting her, tormenting her. In the midst of it all, hed been her escape, her passion. The only person shed trusted in six years. And then hed made her doubt that trust, cutting her deeply. But as shed once told him, she was damaged, not broken. She is ready to fight and not just for survival. She is fighting for the truth and she won't stop until she has it, not even forhim.

Review:

Infinite Possibilities is not a standalone it picks up where book 1 Escaping Reality ends.

Its a great story filled with romance and suspense. We find Amy Benson where we left her in Escaping Reality being tormented by lies and secrets. When she feels she can not live in this hell any longer she meets Liam the man who turns her life into a life full of passion but can Amy let her guard down and trust this person after six long years of doubt?

She felt the answer was yes and found her escape with Liam until the day he gave her reason to doubt the very thing she found difficult to give after six years her TRUST. Amy isn't willing to go back to that hell again so she will find the truth no matter what she has to give up even if that means giving up Liam. Amy has been through so much but she refuses to be brought to her knees and now she will fight to find the truth she so deserves.

This story is a true definition of a survivor. It is intriguing, will keep you enthralled and youll keep turning until the last page has been read. Another great read by Lisa Renee Jones.

I give this book an A+.
Review by: Danita

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Broken: A Dark Romance
By Willow Winters

Olivia witnesses something she shouldn't have which places her in a very dangerous situation with some very unsavory people. She fast learns that the tall dark and handsome man isn't as safe person to be with as she thought..
Kane finds his self in place where he is given Angel| to train in to submit to him.. Lil does Olivia know that Kane is suffering to keep his dark side at bay..
Kane will fight to protect both of them as he trying to take down one of the biggest sex traffickers

This was by far one of Willow Winters Darkest books.  I would happy recommend this book

.**"I voluntarily reviewed this ARC"  ..** .**In exchange for an honest review.**
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Caged #3 by Shay Savage
I'm completely speechless. This book left my emotions in such a state, I don't even know where to begin. The raw intensity of this book is overwhelming, but right up my alley. Here is where you'll see Liam hit rock bottom. See him in his darkest moments, where he is forced to deal with the past he was running away from all those years ago. Where he'll have to fight his addiction in order to get Tria back, and he has to crawl his way out of the darkness that tries to consume him. And it's no walk in the park either.

In the first two books we get small clues into Liam's past but not the whole secret. But it's in this third and final book that Liam's past secrets are finally revealed. He also falls back into old habits and he struggles while trying to get a hold of his life as it quickly starts to fall apart. It's painful to read. Your heart just breaks for him as he deals with the past and the fears that haunt him. He doesn't magically get better over night, no quick fix there. He fights his demons that he wasn't ready to face before, yet the road to his recovery is a long and terribly rocky one.

Tria is the light to Liam's darkness, the reason to which Liam strives to change for and she encourages him all the way. But can she really inspire Liam to keep moving forward, or is Liam too far gone to be saved?

"No one can help you come out of the darkness you keep yourself in unless you're ready too."

What an amazing way to end a series, because it sure ended with a BANG! I loved the intense, full of suspense, heartbreaking tear-jerking moments. Shay couldn't have ended it better!
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Synopsis:

No one is like Daemon Black.

When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn't fooling around. Doubting him isn't something I'll do again, and now that we've made it through the rough patches, well... There's a lot of spontaneous combustion going on.

But even he can't protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love.

After everything, I'm no longer the same Katy. I'm different... And I'm not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I'm capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won't turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever.

Together we're stronger... and they know it.

Review:

I've been trying to figure out how to write this review, but I have so many feelings that I don't even know where to start. This book is like the best cuddle ever and the worst punch in the gut. I haven't found many books that can make my heart pound on so many different levels - good and bad. It's amazing!

It was hard to imagine that Katy and Daemon could get better, but man, did they ever. Katy is a total bad-ass and a lot less annoying. Daemon......if he gets any better, I just don't know what. Their relationship is just great. It wasn't rushed like a lot of stories and it was nice to see it develop. I will say that the author surely knows how to tease you when it comes to alone time, but needs a little (or a lot) of work on the actual "doing-it" scenes. There was a whole lot of build up, but when it actually happened........I had to re-read it just to make sure that it actually happened. Total let down there.

The storyline of this series just keeps getting better. I will say that for all of the characters that have been taken out, I am surprised to see Blake surviving. Ugh. I can't stand this guy. From the moment that he entered this story, I have extremely disliked him. He is the only part of this story that just keeps getting worse. At no time did I ever think this guy had honorable intentions. I sincerely hope that Daemon gets his hands on Blake in the next book. That will be the only good Blake scene.

The ending......OMG! I was like WTF?!?!?!?! and then NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! It took awhile for the emotion of that last chapter to hit me and then it wasn't very nice. It was depressing. Thinking of Katy screaming in the grips of the Arum and Daemon having to leave knowing what would happen to her.....sadness.

Over all, this is the best in the series and I will be counting the days until the next book is out. READ IT!!