ANOTHER GRIPPING AND BRILLIANT READ BY ASHLEY JADE
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He's making my ugly beautiful.

Another brilliant and gripping read by Ashley Jade.

Two captivating, damaged and intriguing characters.

Ricardo: I'm the son of the devil himself, the most feared mob boss who ever lived, I was the cursed from the moment I took my first breath.

Ricardo is DeLuca's son they aren't close, Ricardo is a victim like all people to his father's control. His job is to train the underground fighters.

Lucianna (Lou-Lou) she is rescued from her abusive father, from the clutches of one evil to another at the age of 15. DeLuca, a man who never shows feelings seems to be captivated by Lucianna with her sass,courage and strength, they begin an odd relationship were although Luciana was rescued she is by no means free. Luciana is a possession.

Now in her early 20's Lucianna is finally given freedom from the mansion were she has been confined but it comes with conditions of spying,deceipt and being the inside source DeLuca - Ricardo's father needs to keep control.

DeLuca believes in only three things, Money,control and power.

Blame it on the Shame is part one of Lou-Lou and Ricardo's story, you are taken through the backstory and up to present lives of both characters with and all its intensities, hotness and suspense.

Extended characters include Jackson featured in Blame it on the Shame and Tyrone,Three friends who are like brothers and of course Mamma who holds the glue for the boys with her words of wisdom, she's a great character.

Ricardo and Lou-Lou are two people who simply didn't have a choice in the families they were born into making them the characters they are and I'm hoping and looking forward to their hea because they definitely deserve one.

Another book by Ashley Jade I couldn't put down and I'm looking forward to book two.
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This is the 2nd book in the LIGHTS OF PERIL series. This series is NOT a standalone series. DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW if you haven't read HOLDING ON (book 1).

Talk about pulling the rug out from under me and slapping me with it!

Heres the thing about AC Bextor. Her stories know no boundaries. Her writing is so gripping you feel as though you are witnessing the scene in person. When the POV changes your role also changes, and instead of being the grieving widow, you are now the sister or best friend of the victim. The picture she paints is colorful, fast-paced and mysterious, yet organized and through. Readers that enjoy alpha bikers know they come with attitude and drama. They are foul-mouthed, demanding, HAWT beings, and their passion is rugged to the extreme. The Lights of Peril club is no different; its the story that makes them unique. AC doesnt focus solely on one couple, she is writing about the club; the love, the relationships, the scandals, the abuse and the enemies.

The characters we grew to love in Holding On return and are more explosive and emotional than before. For Sadey, the sun is no longer warm and comforting, its a reminder that she must go another day without Hem, yet be strong enough to adapt to motherhood. When she nurtures her baby the face looking back at her is Hem, another constant reminder. And ironically when Patrick is fussy, the childish behavior is also linked to Hem. Life will never be the same; memories and pain have become their only constant.

Youre not the only one hurting here sweetheart. Shame to Sadey

Ace is the first ray of sunlight in this story. He was the alpha biker I grew to love and I wanted him to have an impact in this bookand I got my wish. Upon his return he gives Sadey a glimmer of normalcy. In Holding On, Aces departure was sudden and the reason was withheld from Sadey. She has a lot of questions, but most of all she just wants/needs her friend back; she needs the comfort and security.

"Do you know what its like to love someone so powerfully, with everything you have inside you, but they cant love you back? Ace to Sadey

Hem offered his life in return for his loved ones safety. Its a deal with no signature, and in the MC world, rules are always broken. This club is fighting for their life, and their enemies are fighting for power and revenge. Sadey and the club face this assault head on, but now, emotionally, they are different people. Its not only about loving, its about the possibly that history could repeat itself. Thats what will break them.

He knew what he was doing when he left us, Shame. He knew. Im angry at Hem, not you. Sadey to Shame

Kudos to AC for writing a book with an unpredictable happy ending!!! The plot took me by surprise! As Hem says, I cant give you horseshoes and rainbows.
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Craving
By: Helen Hardt

5 Star Review by Kristie K.

Talon Steel is a tortured soul, and Jade Roberts is the only balm his soul has ever felt.  The bond that grows between them is undeniable, but that is exactly what Talon tries to do.  Deny it.  A haunted past keeps Talon from ever feeling worthy of life, happiness, and least of all love.  Jade wants nothing more than to heal his broken wings.  The push and pull between these two is palpable from the very beginning.  You can feel it grow, and surge to powerful heights, only to be dropped to the ground again in a moment.  The suspense of waiting to see what will happen next is intense.and sometimes the outcome is absolutely soul shattering.  I sobbed along with Jade, I was tormented alongside Talon.  Ms. Hardt wove an incredible story of deceit, terror, disappointment, passion, love, and hope.  Many secrets are still hidden, and the cliffhanger left me absolutely gutted and scrounging for more!  I sincerely hope Ms. Hardt is finished with Obsession (book two), or writes fast..I need more Talon and Jade, and I need them yesterday!

~Kristie~
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Again, Riley Hart does not disappoint in this gripping, emotional, heart felt story of love that endures through the haunting ghosts of the past. The story line is strong and the characters are well developed on so many levels.  Trevor was a man who had gone through hell and back.  He started drinking when he was 16, then progressed into the drug scene through partying and getting high.  After a tragic death of the guy he had been partying with he goes back to his family, then into rehab to get clean.  He gets clean, but still struggling with the lure of getting high again; his younger brother of 8 minutes, takes him in, bringing him in the Construction Business, Rock Solid.  Between going to meetings for his addictions and working, Trevor fights off his attraction to this old life and moves forward.  In his effort to prove himself, he meets Simon who wants his home remodeled.  At first Simon is not impressed by Trevor especially when Trevor cuts his hand at Simon's home, but Trevor is persistent, going back the next day and they start bonding over jogging together.  Simon was a well known Cardiovascular Surgeon who had lost his function in his right hand due to a break in over a year prior and he struggles with losing the only thing he has wanted to do all his life.... that was his life.  He never really had a meaningful relationship, then Trevor steps into his life.  Starting out as friends, their attraction for one another gets stronger and their need for each other turns into a relationship.  This  is a beautiful love that turns their worlds upside down changing the course of their lives.  Their are some dramatic moments when both find that Trevor was there when Simon got hurt.... Trevor is tempted to go back into the world of booze and drugs because of his guilt over Simon.  This is a Must Read...  Highly recommend this read.  If you love MM Sex and Love amidst the struggles of addictions and the events of the past you will love this.  The Sex is Hot, the emotions are high, but the bond between these two men is strong.  I can't say enough about this book.  Loved it! Loved it!
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Thrilling from start to finish Ace's Redemption sucked me right in, and I was hooked!

Well-developed characters and a roller coaster plot add depth to this raw and intense novel that is filler with so many different emotions. The sexual tension and chemistry between Ace and Cherry is hot and will keep you turning the pages.

A.C. Bextor delivered a captivating well written and brilliantly executed novel that I couldn't get enough of. I am looking forward to read the next books in the series.

 5  read
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Stone Cold Bad is a captivating story about Jade Morrow and Colt Stone. Jade meets Colt while on the run from her abusive boyfriend. They feel an instant connection to each other, partly because they both know what it's like to be abused by someone who is supposed to love you. Colt and his brothers take Jade in and decide to protect her when/if her ex comes for her. Colt doesn't count on falling for Jade, particularly since he doesn't do love and relationships.
I liked so much about this story. The romance that developed between Jade and Colt was fantastic. There was a strong chemistry that really leapt off the pages. The way Colt was protective of Jade, the fear he felt at the idea of losing her or her getting hurt again, made him exactly the alpha male that Jade needed. She was weakened by the abusive relationship that she was fleeing, but in Colt she found the strength she craved. Together, Jade and Colt slowly and steadily built a lasting relationship throughout the book.
It had more sexual heat to it than I prefer, and it seemed at times the sex scenes were so detailed and graphic that they distracted from the storyline (hence the 4 stars). Otherwise, I loved it.
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I love Alta Hensley. Ever since I was introduced to her books this year, I just became addicted to her stories. Alta Hensley's stories always has a full throttle of dark, a dash of taboo and a long delicious sip of unforgettable romances that will swept you away to another universe. Her ability to catch your heart and give it a spin is simply magnificent. To me, her books are just simply hypnotizing. I was waiting for Villains & Vodka ever since I saw it as a teaser at the back of Bastards and Whiskey. It sparked an interest in me. Villains & Vodka was everything. Sinister to my system, I was tangled in a dirty and sexy story filled with gritty and volatile scenes that both ensnared me and made me a prisoner. Villains & Vodka was a cocktail of wrong that felt so right. I was shook. My gosh, this book was just on a league. Villains & Vodka is definitely one of my top favourites of this year.

Villains & Vodka is the second standalone book in the Top Shelf series. Wow, I was mystified. This book was my own brand of alcohol that I wanted to take a sip of. Vodka is my favourite choice of drink and Villains & Vodka became my favourite choice of book to indulge in. Dark Desire. Submission. Domination. Lust. Fear. Villains & Vodka had pitch black elements so captivating that it made my jaw drop. Intense. Amazing. Chilling. This book had a hair raising and rip roaring that magnetized my dark soul. When you drink vodka, it burns your throat. Well Villains & Vodka was like that but instead of burning me, it produced a fire and scorched me. It was darn terrific. Villain & Vodka told an intoxicating story of fear. The power of fear. The sinfulness of fear. The seductiveness of fear. The scariness of fear. Do you fear the dark? Are you afraid of the dark? Alta Hensley a book worth of my love and my emotions. So well written, Alta Hensley crafted dose of spiciness, passion and pushed my boundaries . Astounding and arousing to my heart.

Harley Crow was a character I fell in love with. I wanted to know more about him. Le's say I was crazy about him. He was a mix of villain, dominant, messed up and dark. But he was dangerous to my poor heart. Seriously, Harley Crow will enter your hear and twist and then forever annihilate and you will like it. Its official. He is now my book husband and is now a part of my exclusive list of book husbands. Yes, there is such a thing. Check my book husband shelf. Anyway, I freaking loved Harley. Marlowe is a heroine who started obsessed about Harley but it was her exploring her dark desires. She had a vulnerable past, a survivor and strength in her so mesmerizing. She was totally right for Harley and full understood the dark world. Harley Marlowe were perfect with chemistry so hot that it set me on fire.

Villains & Vodka just wowed me. This series is getting real good. I cannot wait for more. Next Scoundrels & Scotch. I recommend it with all my heart and soul. What are waiting for? Read it.
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Wow this book took me on a roller coaster of emotions,it literally pained me when i had to pause reading it to go to work it was truly addictive as the story had me gripped from the first page. The dominator is one of my favourite dark reads and truth or dare didn't disappoint. I loved how we got to learn more about dare in this book but also got glimpses into tommy and tias life too.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone who likes a little bit of darkness in their novels.
I am eagerly awaiting the dominator 3
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Love the Kensington series. This one had an unexpected twist and just made me fall more in love with the Jade series. I cannot wait for the next book!!! This book makes me feel like the story is real. I could not put it down.
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When I read some time ago excerpt to Hooker, I was absolutely certain that I have to read this book. I was captured right away and I could not wait to see how this story develops. And despite some gaps, I was not disappointed.

About the plot: Jade life was not easy. She was shifting from one foster home to another, harassed and abused. So one day, when she was eleven and was adopted by a rich woman named Madam Melody, she hoped that her life finally change for the better. Since that time, Jade had everything: the best clothes, a big house, the best possible education. From street child become a lady, but never experienced mothers love. Everything became clear when she turned eighteen and found out that for everything she will have to pay. With her body. M owned the most exclusive, high-class escort agency, and she became her protege for next seven years.

Now Jade had two more years of the contract and her only free time is a week of vacation, during which, still under the rules and bodyguard, she can go and have seemingly her own free time. During her trip to New York, she meets Brock Weston. They have a few random contacts at the airport and on the plane, but when he sees her in his hotel intends to use the opportunity to meet the woman who drew his attention. He is smitten with her, when she discovers that behind the facade of a sophisticated woman hides delicate and funny girl about which he wants to learn more about.

They have a short but wonderful time together, which must end with the back to real life. The universe, however, has its own plan for it. And they will meet again, and their lives will never be the same again.

Final thoughts: This is a wonderful emotional book with a dark twist. Its definitely suspense, lots of action and some dangerous events. Its all kept in tension until the very end. Some things probably too easily have been resolved, but the plot keeps more to romance than criminal aspects. Jade and Brock relationship doesnt have easiest path, and they will have to cope with many bumps along the way. You will not have a problem with stay engaged to the plot.

I really like the heroine of this story. On the one hand she was a prostitute and was able to keep up elegant and refined appearance, but behind closed doors was a simple, sweet, even an innocent girl. Damaged and enslaved. Her story can break the heart. Its easy to like and cheer for her to get free from this life. And Brock in this story is her real hero.

What is cool in the Perrys books, is that the story doesnt end right after as the problems was solved. We have the opportunity to read more about how the characters are doing before the start of the epilogue. And this is nice. Especially if you like the story and don't want to end it. And I very much I like a romantic HEA, which has been written here.

If Id recommend? Yes. Especially if you like emotional romantic suspense with a dark theme.
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I really like this genre of new adult, Ashley Jade really hooked me into the characters so quickly that I felt all the angst, heartache and turmoil between Breslin, Asher and Landon. Fabulous book!
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Jaden DaCosta is leading a double life.  Her family is known among the shifter community as evildoers but Jaden is determined to stop her father from spreading his evil ways.  Her father thinks she is the dutiful daughter, but Jaden is working with the jaguar shifters to bring her father down, and find the key to the portal to hell.  If the portal were to fall into her father's hands, it would bring darkness into the world.  Jaden is fully capable and sure she can complete her mission until the last person in the world she wants to see comes back into her life...her mate!

Julian Castille has just spent the last six months in hell.  He has been released under one condition: he must find the key to the portal to hell.  Julian's path crosses with the stubborn DaCosta, who he can't seem to get out of his head.  He can't figure out why he keeps thinking about Jaden, they are on opposite sides after all.  Julian is fighting for his soul and doesn't have time to be messing with the sexy jaguar.  However, they are looking for the same thing, so why shouldn't he use her to find the key to the portal to hell?  Sparks fly as Jaden and Julian search for the key, while trying to deny the heat between them.

I love, love, loved everything about His Darkest Salvation!!  This book is a fiery, passionate, thrill-ride!! I can't believe this is my first trip into Ms. Stone's Jaguar Warrior world.  I will definitely be going back to read books one and two!  Jaden and Julian are both extremely strong independent people, and could be perfect mates if they didn't hate each other.  As much as Jaden tries to hate Julian, the underlying attraction is there, pulling her in his direction.  Julian is the definition of a tortured hero in its purest form.  I could feel his pain pouring off the pages, as pieces of what he's been through is revealed; his anger only amps up the sexual tension.  I love that they are mates, and yet that doesn't make them automatically fall in love with each other.  They are actually pretty much in hate with each other when the story begins.  Jaden mated him three years ago but he has no idea that happened, and since he rejected her after they slept together, there's no love left but there is untamed attraction.  I loved the twists and turns in the story.  The journey that Jaden and Julian must undertake to find the key to the portal is a perilous, out of control adventure.  All of this makes for one hell of a hot story.  Juliana Stone's writing is flush with passion, danger, and intrigue.  His Darkest Salvation is a sensational-not-to-be-missed novel!

Miranda
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed
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5+!!!

Ashley Jade is my new author crush. This book kept me captivated from page 1.

Asher and Breslin's history had me holding tears at bay. In my personal opinion she over reacted, but whatever .

"I need her to hold me and love me. I need her to look at me like I'm the most important thing in this world.
I need to feel her love and our connection, because it's the only time I've ever felt someone actually gave a s*** about the real me.
I need her to hold my hand just like she used to, because she's my calm and my shelter in the most f***** up of storms. "
-Asher Holden

***************SPOILER ALERT************

Asher and Breslin were high school sweethearts. She was the bullied girl from a trailer park, he was the rich Jock that could make everyone eat from the palm of his hand. Their relationship was perfect until Breslin's childhood bully does something that ends up destroying them.

Asher's inner battle with homophobia touched me because there is so many people that are going through the same battle in a world where being homosexual isn't completely excepted.

Annnywayysss back to the story...

Asher comes clean about some of these feelings with Breslin (not at the best time...) and she figures out that he's cheated and that's why he had these feelings. She freaks out and leaves telling him to never contact her again.
That made me mad and made me anti Breslin .

Fast forward 3 years--- Enter Landon

Landon is the hot nerd (in my mind anyways).
Breslin and Landon have been casually dating but Breslin doesn't want to get "too serious" because she's still stuck on Asher. She basically tells Landon "hey I'm going to Europe for 3 weeks, don't wait for me"
Asher transfers to Landon and Breslin's college to play football to help his brother with gambling debt. (way deeper than that but you'll have to read for that one. )

Landon becomes Ashers tutor.
Asher struggles with homophobia from his new team, Landon sees it happening and developed a soft spot for him. Over the next few weeks they become very good friends..

I feel like I've given away too much already but I promise I didn't even cover half of it! There are so many twist and turns in this book that I couldn't put it down and devoured it in 4 1/2 hours. I can't wait for part 2 because MAJOR CLIFFHANGER ALERT!!. Even people who don't like mm will fall in love with Asher and Landon.

5 Peen on Peen stars!!!!
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If you aren't a fan of spoilers, keep moving!!

Not gonna lie, I was an Ashley Jade virgin up until a month ago. I had read several other reviews leading up to reading this story. I was in the fence about it to be honest, but once I read the first chapter? I WAS HOOKED! This story was a nail biting, heart pounding, but wrenching and loving roller coaster. Jackson is an up and coming MMA fighter who has no one but his best friend and his sister Lilly by his side. Said "best friend" falls in love with Lilly and vice versa.

When Mike (best friend) kills Lilly in a 'roid' rage, Jackson kills him with his bare hands, but then he goes down for both of their murders. He makes a deal with the devil himself DeLuca and now he's in the middle of an eternal hell that he can't get out of.

Until Alyssa.

She's had a crap life. She watched as her father was murdered right before her eyes when she was a small girl. She's vowed for revenge. In a twist of fate she's brought together with one of DeLuca's best fighters, Jackson. At first they have a love/hate relationship with each other but there's also so much chemistry and sexual tension I'm surprised they don't self combust!

I'm going to leave it there because I don't want to give too much away, I literally could not out this book down. I read it in one sitting. The fast paced, edginess will keep you on the edge of your seat and swiping your kindle so quick your fingers will smolder!
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A friend gifted me this book and I am so glad that she did.  I hadn't read the description of the book before starting to read it so I didn't know what the book was about but that didn't make a difference as I was pulled in right from the beginning.  It is hard to believe that this is Ashley Cassidy first book.  The story moves at just the right pace and you really feel and relate to Aleah's pain and struggles she goes though.  This is a must read and I can not wait until the next book is out.
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Satan meets Saint

Shes the devil in disguise, a vigilante,a woman who is out for revenge and justice by her own rules. Scarlett is bitter, dislikes people,crowds and trusts no-one and is determined to spill the blood of the men who took her innocence when she was a girl about to embark upon adulthood, one by one.

Scarlett is the friend of Mack from book 1 even then she was a mystery and someone who you knew had a story to tell.

Rory is one of the Italian Mafia syndicate, a foot soldier of Crow, a fighter and when he is drawn to the closed off woman that is Scarlett

I loved Rory's character and I was fearful for him, a fighter with a soft heart that was about to be eaten up by Scarlett and her games, using him as a pawn in her twisted games but the Ice queen began to soften as the plot progressed.

This series is brilliant, Rory is one of my favourite characters and scarlett well, she is a total bad-ass. All female characters in this series are woman with backbone and determination. Each plot gripping, intense, hot and filled with danger and unpredictability. A captivating read from start to finish. The Boston Underworld series has become one of my favourite if not the most favourite Mafia reads.

Grittiness,danger,excitement,hotness,brilliant characters and plot. Another 5 star read for me.

Hoping for more in this series and looking forward to reading more from A Zavarelli.

Told in dual pov's can be read as a stand alone but highly recommend starting from the beginning with Crow.

* Listened on audio and the narration is brilliant, Tracy Marks with her Irish accent and transition from Male to Female roles is outstanding.
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Emotionally gripping, action packed, intriguing and thrilling romantic adventure that will keep you turning the pages with lingering anticipation to the very end. Loved it!

Ace Securitys Nathan Anderson is the self proclaimed nerd of the brothers, it takes finding Bailey Hampton to prove to himself that he does have an Alpha protective side just like his brothers. Bailey is as girl on the run looking to get her brother out of a bad situation and earn enough to leave the state. Then she falls for our brilliant and sexy Nathan and suddenly she has a reason to fight to stay. Highly entertaining late night, relaxing before bed read.