Review: Nixon by Elisa Leigh

Nixon by Elisa Leigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bellamy Blake didn’t plan on getting pregnant with twins and when she told the father it did not go well. Now she is close to full term and she feels enough time has passed to let him wrap his mind around the situation and decides to give a second chance if he wants to be involved. Storming into the Diablo Sinners MC probably is not the smartest thing in the world but she comes face to face with Nixon Santiago, her twins brother.

Nixon can’t believe his brother, but he can see why he was interested in Bellamy. He knows it is wrong but he wants to be there for her and the twins, but in a way that has her becoming his old lady. The only problem is that there is turmoil in the club when one of their own betrays them. Will Nixon be able to move on when his hand is forced to do something he never wanted too?

This was fantastic, what a terrific new series. I was hooked from page one. Bellamy is feisty and doesn’t stand down when she has something to share. Nixon oozed alpha male and I loved the way he handled Bellamy with so much care. Terrific read.

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Review: Stay With Me by Jessica Prince

Stay With Me by Jessica Prince
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rory Hightower has been in love with Cord Paulson since the first day he walked into her bar. She thought perhaps he might be interested in her as well but he didn’t share the same feelings. Rory just wanted Cord in her life and he became her best friend, until his girlfriend put a stop to that and he pushed her away. Cord ended up hurt and his girlfriend walked out leaving him alone but Rory sat by his side until he woke up and then in one moment he crushed her heart again. Enough was enough and Rory has decided to move on.

Cord was trying to do the right thing, he bumbled it at every turn. Now that he has had a huge wake up call he knows the only one he wants in his life is Rory, he loves her more then anything but Rory is not willing to give him a second chance. Cord knows he needs to earn her trust again and he is getting it but what happens when his past comes back again?

This is everything I hoped their story would be. Rory’s family is a hilarious and the story unfolds in an unexpected way. I thought this was a refreshing second chance story that makes you laugh, cry, and cheer.

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Review: Out of the Darkness by Jessica Prince

Out of the Darkness by Jessica Prince
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xander Caine is a haunted man, he knows he will never feel the light at the end of a very dark tunnel and he deserves it. It’s for this reason he keeps his harsh demeanor and doesn’t get close to anyone. The only outlet he has for has is occasionally hooking up with a willing woman but it is only sex and after he is done he sends them on their way.

Sage Winthrop grew up with the love of her biker father who showed her how to stand up for herself. However when he was sent to jail she lost a bit of the guidance he showed her with a mother who was self serving and used her as a pawn. She thought she found herself again when she married but she couldn’t have been more wrong and now Sage just wants to be free and finds a new home in Hope Valley where she finds a job she knows she is going to love. What she did not expect is to get off to a rocky start with Xander who she calls out every chance she gets. Xander wants her but he knows he is toxic, Sage wants him but she also knows this could end up hurting her in a way she never come back from. They form a relationship of sorts but what happens when Xander is confronted with his past that he has carefully kept hidden, can he find a reason to fight for Sage or will he let her go?

This is probably my absolute favorite in the series. It is dark at times, funny, haunting – everything you want from a good romance. I was hooked from page one and didn’t put the book down until the end. Xander and Sage are a couple you want more of, definitely reread worthy.

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Review: Poseidon’s Lady by Darlene Tallman

Poseidon’s Lady by Darlene Tallman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Poseidon Malone is a protector and when a slip of a woman ends up on his cabin doorstep, he knows he is going to protect her. Lillianna Rose ran out of her home after she overheard her fiance and best friend plotting her murder. Running she ends up in the snow and finds a cabin she hopes she can lay low at. What she finds is Poseidon who nurses her back together after she falls ill. She had not planned to fall into the arms of another man. However she realizes quickly that Poseidon is unlike any man she has ever met. He is patient and willing to wait until she confronts the two people she should have been able to trust.

This was great, I liked all the characters in this book and thought the way the story unfolded was fantastic. Can’t wait to read about the rest of the characters in the books to come.

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Review: Nikolai by Crystal Daniels

Nikolai by Crystal Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nikolai Volkov has been groomed to take over his father’s role in the Volkov Empire since he was young. He still has nightmares about the way he was entered into the world though. Now that he has reconnected with his half brother though he juggles his time between his duty to his father and his running of his construction business. What he did not expect was to feel extremely protective of his secretary Leah Winters. She is a bright spot in a dark world for him and he knows she is it for him. He takes his time knowing she needs it and to build trust. Can he protect her from the threat within though?

I was waiting for this book and to see how Nikolai and Leah would play out and it exceeded my expectations. I could not put this one down. Nikolai is now one of my favorite characters by these authors. Excellent.

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Review: Hammered by Pippa Grant

Hammered by Pippa Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jace O’Dell knows he is done with his on again and off again girlfriend, he is tired of being in a rut and who says he can’t be happy and move past his bad boy persona. Jace knows the one person who makes him feel like a different man is Olivia Moonbeam, she is everything good if not a bit nutty. When one drink leads to another they both act on their feelings planning to move forward, but when Jace’s ex announces she is pregnant he is determined to the right thing even if it means giving up Olivia. However Olivia is determined to see if this is the right thing for Jace and if it means kidnapping him at the alter so be it.

Best in the series so far. I loved Jace he is growly and trying so hard to be a good man but his reputation and a pesky cop make it difficult. Olivia is terrific and her little hedgehog is adorable. I laughed throughout the book.

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Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daisy Jones is the IT girl for the moment in the late sixties into the seventies. She is a woman who is a free spirit and has flings with rockstars and parties like there will be no tomorrow. Billy Dunne is the lead singer of The Six, a band that is on the cusp of becoming famous. He is ready to take the next step in his career but there is a woman, Camila that he wants by his side. This is the story of how two opposites get pulled together to team a band and an up and coming singer. Billy doesn’t like Daisy, Daisy doesn’t know what she did to garner Billy’s hostility. With all the friction and the band dynamics can they work together?

This is told in interview form and about the rise and fall of Daisy Jones and the Six. There is so much to the story going on with the spiraling Daisy who wants to sing, wants to write and is stifled for her effort. Billy who has a wife with a child on the way and is in destruction mode. The band who some are content with what they are doing while others are getting ticked at other members in the band. I thought the story was fascinating and midway through I was worried about how it would unfold because I had my favorite characters and my not so favorites and was worried that would flip toward the end. The end was a complete surprise, loved every moment of this book.

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Review: Out Of My League by Jessica Prince

Out of My League by Jessica Prince
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eden Brenner never had a place she called home until she found her way to Hope Valley. Falling for her neighbor though was unexpected and when he sends signals he is not interested she moves on but then Lincoln begins to see her for the woman she really is. However his getting close ends up crossing lines with a favor for a friend and before he can tell Eden about it and it has the ability to rip everything they are building apart.

This was really good, Eden was terrific and Lincoln oozes alpha male. I liked how the whole story unfolded and the way she made friends with her posse. This was one I could not put down.

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Review: Bad Alibi by Jessica Prince

Bad Alibi by Jessica Prince
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Farah Highland grew up with all the money in the world as well as all the strings attached to it. After an incident has her reevaluating what she wants in life and decides to break ties with everyone but her brother and the only man she looks up to who worked for her family. She heads to the Smoky Mountains and finds a home for herself. Not wanting to sit idly she gets a job as a waitress at Bad Alibi where she sees Cannon Banks.

Cannon has the reputation of a player, he beds women and moves onto the next. He sees Farah and wants her but she is skittish, he decides to bide his time but then he learns who she really is and decides she is not worth it. Farah though surprises him at every turn and Cannon realizes she is the one person he can’t let go.

This was the best book I have read by this author so far. I loved every moment of the roller coaster of emotions this book put me through. Farah is a an inspirational character who is so accepting of others and yet can be a firecracker when needs arise. Cannon oozes alpha male through each page whether it is with just a look or action, he is intense and perfect for Farah. Excellent read.

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Review: Joke’s On You by Lani Lynn Vale

Joke’s on You by Lani Lynn Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five years ago Booth Pena made a mistake by sleeping with the twin of the girl he was falling for. He can’t explain what happened but it ended up with a pregnancy, a son he loves and Dillon, the girl of his dreams, hating him. Booth still wants Dillon, he is nuts about her and in a moment of clarity he decides enough is enough and tackles the elephant in the room that is keeping them apart.

Dillon gets the answers she needs and she is ready to move on with Booth. However something about the whole incident between Booth and her sisters is sending red flags and she wants answers. Secrets are discovered and Dillon finds herself leaning on Booth even more and he is just what she needs. Can he keep her safe from the storm that is heading their way?

I had been extremely curious about the twins Booth & Bourne and Dillon & Delanie, their story took a turn I had not expected which was perfect because I had been a bit weary where it would lead. Tons of favorite characters in this book and a new favorite, Belle, who I want to know more about. Everything I expected from this talented author and more.

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