Sin for Me by Jackie Ashenden

I love Jackie Ashenden. She writes some of the best alpha bad guys with a heart of gold when you dig deep and a protective possessive streak a mile long. Gideon fit that description to a tee. Zoe was his, but he didn't want to claim her. He saw her as his younger foster sister and was ignoring the woman she'd become. He sheltered her, and she wanted to break free. Freedom was not all she wanted though. She also wanted Gideon and had for a long time. She was just tired of being hurt by the way he ignored her needs and treated her like a teenager. Gideon believed he was doing what was best for Zoe. There were secrets she didn't know that could place her in danger if he didn't continue to keep her hidden. 

Honestly, Gideon was not nice at all at first. It was his way or the highway. Zoe had played into this system for so long that it was hard for her to break free. When she finally challenged Gideon, she rocked both their worlds. 

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Hot Witness by Lynn Raye Harris

If it's HOT, you've gotta know I'm reading it! This was a quick read novella, but it packed plenty into that short space. HOT is working with Declan MacKenzie to remove a witness from hostile territory, otherwise known as a biker compound. Jake used to have an affiliation with the bikers when he was young, so he gets drafted for the job. His witness is a tough tatted up tattoo artist who for some reason looks familiar. He is ready to do what it takes to get her out, but Eva isn't interested in leaving. She's right where she wants to be, and she needs to complete her mission. Jake isn't about to take no for an answer. Jake is really hot, and Eva has enough spunk to stand up to him and everyone else. As is part for the course in any HOT book, the chemistry was sparking and the action level was high. The hero was alpha, and the girl was gutsy. My only complaint is that I want more! I gratefully received an ARC from the author for honest review .

Hard to Protect by Incy Black

This was only my second book by this author, and it was very different from the first one and not quite what I expected at first. I wasn't sure I liked Will or Angel in the beginning. They were both abrasive and emotionally locked down. As the story progresses though, they began to chip away at each other and expose where all that hardness came from. Both had very traumatic pasts and good reason to guard their hearts. Eventually they realize they have a mutual purpose, getting a dangerous drug developed by Angel's brother destroyed. Angel will do anything to protect her brother, but Will's only concern is protecting her, possibly from her brother. All the time the two spend together has the effect of thawing Angel's heart, but Will may not be willing to risk allowing himself to think long term. The characters definitely grew on me until I really liked them in the end as they grew and changed. The ending was not what I expected which is great. I enjoy being surprised. I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

His to Seduce by Stacey Lynn

I've read all the Fireside books and loved them. I primarily read suspense, which has been a part of this series to a degree. This story was not a suspense, but I loved it anyway. I was already in love with David from previous books and intrigued by Camden though not sure what was going on to keep her so buttoned up. This story was mostly about both of them coming to terms with what life had thrown at them in the past. David was a bit more receptive of the process than Camden, but both made strides throughout the story. David challenged Camden to let go of her tightly held control while she inspires him to reach for dreams he thought had died with his father. This was a great redemptive story full of emotion and tension but with so many sweet and spicy moments woven in. I also loved getting more of the characters I've enjoyed from the previous books. If it is Fireside, I'm definitely reading it.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Break Me by Tiffany Snow

Happy dance!!! Happy dance!!! Happy dance!!! If you are picturing a huge grin and lots of crazy booty shaking, you are right on target. Hmmmm...how to describe this without giving everything away.....I will start by saying if you are a die hard Kathleen Turner fan, you really don't want to miss this series, as in you seriously would regret not reading this book. This is the happiest I've been about a book since that series. To keep from spoiling anything, I will just say that a couple of very well beloved characters play a vital role in this book. No matter which one you liked better, you will be happy. So, I really liked book one of Corrupted Hearts, but book two was solidly in the absolutely loved category. Tiffany Snow, you are the master of the triangle! This book finds China Mack dating Jackson, working with Clark, and right in the middle of an international mess. The more I read of China, the more I like her. Her OCD quirks are completely endearing as is her absolute honesty. At the end of the last book, I was team Jackson, but now I find myself torn. I know Jackson loves China, but I think Clark does too. I think I'm leaning more team Clark. As for action and suspense, this book had it in spades. I truly couldn't put it down. My mind is blown and I can't wait for the next book. Write fast, Ms. Snow! I am so thrilled that I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest (and very excited)review.

A Harmless Little Game by Meli Raine

Oh my gosh!!!!!!

This was crazy! I'm blown away. It was so impossibly horribly believable. I was sucked in immediately and couldn't put it down. I literally read it straight though this morning because I had to know where it was going and what was going to happen. I just bought books two and three and fully expect to finish them today too. No way am I going to be able to do anything but bury myself in this story. I'd love to explain it, but I don't want to give it away. Check out this book. It was free on Amazon. No risk, lots of reward.

Make Them Pay by Allison Brennan

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Lucy and Sean are just the most epic couple. I'm sure my extreme attachment to them comes from having read all the Kincaid and Rogan stories even before Lucy got her own series. Allison Brennan has created characters so believable and likable that I can't wait to read more. I will be devastated when this series ends. Thankfully there are several more characters who need a happy ending, particularly Noah. 

As for this story, trying to explain it would take all day because so much was packed into this one story. We finally find out what happened with Liam and Eden and their split from the rest of the Rogans; Kane and Siobhan pick up where they left off; the hunt for the trafficked babies continues; Sean is still trying to figure out his role in his newly discovered son's life; Lucy finds herself once again in danger, and the wedding is only days away. Whew! It was non-stop tension start to finish, and I loved every minute of it. I especially liked that it had plenty of all my favorite things...Sean, Kane, Noah, and Jack...man, I love Jack! I'm excited that it won't be long before the next book releases.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Sentinels Kiss by Jamie K. Schmidt

I don't tend to like MC types stories, but I like this series. It definitely doesn't focus heavily on the MC part, and really there are only four of them, so it's just not typical. I think there is enough here that MC fans would like it, but not so much that it would turn off other suspense fans. The cover, by the way, was spectacular. As for the story, Ashley is a reporter who had a brief hot hookup with Sentinel after the funeral of his sister who was murdered. Though neither forgot the other, they never tried to contact each other again until Sentinel spots Ashley interviewing his former brother in law for a two year follow up on his sister's murder. Since he believes the man to be the murder, he wants to keep Ashley far away from him until he can make sure the man is never a problem again...ever. In no time, Ashley and Sentinel are happily back to exploring their chemistry, but Sentinel knows he can't let her in on who he really is and what he and his friends do in the name of justice. He knows what he does is illegal, but he believes in the rightness of it and has no desire to stop. Ashley could destroy the whole organization if she found out, but she is too busy investigating other murders which mimic how Sentinel's sister was killed. He inserts himself in the investigation both to keep her safe and to ensure he doesn't take out the wrong man. At this point, I feel the need to say that the description of the story didn't really match up with the actual story. The story was great regardless, but the description needs some work. It implies that Ashley was investigating the club and Sentinel needed to stop her. In reality, they were never the focus of her investigation even after she was given information about them from a police source. She didn't believe it and did nothing to really research it. She and Sentinel were working together to find the killer. The description also says there were multiple attempts on her life, but she was in no danger until the very end. This is probably a small detail to most people, but I find it a little frustrating to expect one thing and get something else. Like I said though, I really did enjoy the story. I like a bad guy who hides a good heart. Sentinel really is bad, but his motives are good. Ashley is also a study in opposites. She is this professional reporter, but she has a wild side that just won't quit. They are like gasoline to each other's flame making this a super sexy adrenaline laced read. I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review

Deep Into Trouble by Dawn Ryder

This was absolutely the best of the series so far! I liked the first two books, but this one had me completely glued to the pages. Ginger was one of my favorite leading ladies in a long time. She was spunky, strong, caring, selfless, and full of light and life. She was everything Saxon needed and the exact opposite of anything he ever thought he wanted. In other words, she was perfect. She steps out of her ordered somewhat supressed life just for a brief moment and that one act has her whole world shifting on its axis. Suddenly she is on the run and Saxon is her lifeline. She knows nothing about him except that he is her only chance for survival.

Saxon feels the chemistry and the pull of attraction between himself and Ginger, but he knows he is nowhere near relationship material. He wants to get her safe and get away as soon as possible. He runs into a snag when they discover an information leak that puts the responsibility for Ginger right back on him and his team. Ginger pulls her own weight and refuses to do any less than face her situation head on. She earns Saxon's respect and much more.

This story does a bit more unraveling of threads from the previous books and also leaves a few trailing out there for the next books. While this could be read as a standalone, I don't recommend it. There is a decent amount of building on the foundation of the other books, plus the first two books really were good and give you time to really get to know Saxon before you read his story. 

I was happy to receive an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Rule Master by Sienna Snow

This was my first book by Sienna Snow, and I must say that I wish I had started with the first book in this series. I admit to feeling like I was trying to play catch up from the very start, but by the time Lex appeared on the page, I was hooked. I eventually got the gist of what had occurred in book one and was completely sucked into this story. It had a lot of intensity and emotional ups and downs to go along with the sexy smoldering bedroom, airplane, office scenes. These were of a BDSM nature and well written if you enjoy the vicarious fantasy experience of kink. I do feel it would be irresponsible to not give a bit of a warning though. While the overall story was excellent, there were some difficult sections that might upset other readers due to the retelling of past violent experiences, including sexual violence. Hopefully that is not a trigger issue for you, but if it is, use caution. Also, just as a note, the violence was part of a carryover storyline from the first book and was not just for the sake of shock value.

I enjoyed getting to know the group of friends making up the main characters, and I know I will have to go back and read book one so I can start book three when it comes out having all the character backstories. I really enjoy a good series where the plots all entwine, so finding this one makes me happy.

My thanks to Net Galley for proving an ARC for honest review.

Take Me Back by Rosalind James

I've liked this series from the beginning and was excited to read this story. Hallie is from Paradise, but she's been away for several years. She had no intentions of staying. She just wants to attend her father's funeral and go back home. Her father, who was one of the most hated men in town with good reason, had other plans for her. His will leaves her tied to a house and a town she doesn't want and a man she does want but definitely can't have, not unless she wants to lose everything. Jim wants Hallie, and he might not be above risking it all for some alone time with her. Their push/pull relationship throws off some serious sparks until someone begins to target Hallie. Jim has a hard time trying to protect her because the will has her almost afraid to be seen with him. Jim has no intention of letting her get hurt regardless of the terms of the will.

As always, I will be ready and waiting for the next book in this great suspense series to come out.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Sweet Victory by Gina L. Maxwell

I haven't read any of the other books in this series, but, Oh My Gosh, am I going to! I tend to stick to primarily physical dangerous suspense rather than the emotional suspense featured in this story, but I loved Xander and Sophie so much that I couldn't put it down. I even found myself neglecting important tasks just because I was dying to see what happened. Xander was oh so sexy, and Sophie knocked his socks off. She hit him like a ton of bricks and he never recovered. Sophie was a little more hesitant as a result of her past experiences, but she needed Xander and his off the wall proposal to save what was most dear to her. She is determined to protect her heart, and Xander is determined to steal it. They were beyond perfect together, and I loved every minute of their story. I can't wait to go back and read the previous stories since those couples had roles in this book.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Too Wilde to Tame by Tonya Burrows

I've already read this book twice because I waited so long to get Greer's story that I wasn't ready to let it go. Calling Greer grumpy would be an understatement. He was actually more like snarly. Poor Natalie only tries to help him, but Greer is not an easy man to help. He doesn't want it, or her, at least that's what he tells himself. Natalie is kind and sweet, but she is no doormat. She gives back as good as Greer dishes out.

Greer is on a mission to find his parents' killer and bring that person to justice, his own kind of justice. He believes Natalie will just get hurt and get in the way, but she won't give up on helping him because she has someone she needs to protect...from Greer.

I adored this story, mainly because Greer has been my favorite throughout this series, and I couldn't wait to see who would be able to break through his armor. The characters in this series are so likable and believable and relatable that it's impossible not to get hooked. I really wish there was another brother so this series could keep going.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.

Silver Edge by Ciara Knight

This is the first book I can recall reading by this author. Young adult is not a genre I read frequently, but the cover for this one caught my attention. Once I started reading, Scarlet's snarky standoffish attitude made me curious. I had to know why she was that way and what was going to happen to her. Drake also caught my attention and held my interest. He seemed to understand Scarlet and have the patience to take things slowly and earn her trust. The story also had a fair amount of suspense although not of the typical damsel in distress type. It kept a line of tension throughout the story that kept me hanging in for the resolution. I'm sure I will read more Ciara Knight.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for an honest review.

Abduction by Cynthia Eden

No matter what Cynthia Eden writes, I usually love it. She writes some of the best possessive protective alpha males, and this story is no exception. Hayden was the son of a town outcast and fast getting a reputation for being trouble until one event changes the course of his life...saving Jillian. A stranger grabbed young Jillian from a local pier, and Hayden was the only witness. He risked himself to save her and became the most important person in her life for years...until he left her. Jillian wants nothing to do with him now. In fact, she would have never returned to her home town to nurse her case of burnout if she'd known he was back too, but Jillian is on a mission to finally find her kidnapper and bring him to justice. Hayden sees helping her as his way of getting back close to her and convincing her that he has never stopped wanting her. He knows she won't be easy to convince, but he will keep her safe whether she wants him to or not.

As with every Cynthia Eden book I've read, this story was very sexy with intense chemistry and great characters. I loved getting to know Jillian's friend, Samantha Dark. I totally ready to find out what her story  next.

I received an ARC from Net Galley for honest review.