Review: Brave the Tempest

Brave the Tempest by Karen Chance
My rating: 5 of 5 stars






This book wasn’t exactly a long time coming but there has been a lot building up to it since the beginning and it hit the mark just perfectly! It’s the perfect book for dedicated fans of the series. For those of us who have been rooting for Cassie and dying to see her coming into her power and strength and owning her new position of authority.


And fans of this guy ^^^ are in for a real treat 😍 😍 😍

Format: ebook

Ownership: Own (eARC from NetGalley)

Tags: Overarching Story-line, Fast-Paced, Humorous

Themes: Love Triangle, Slow Burn Romance


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Review: Hyde and Seek

Hyde and Seek by Layla Frost
My rating: 0 of 5 stars


Not much of a story here other than guy meets girls 14 years younger than him that everyone wants to f*ck because she bakes, has tattoos and listens to Guns & Roses. Some stuff happens after about half-way but by then.....meh.

I found most of this book pretty cringe, to be honest.

Format: audiobook

Ownership: Scribd

Tags: Ugh, Mary-Sue, Story???

Themes: Possessive Hero, Magic Heroine that everyone seems to be in to instantly and smells of cake

Reading Challenge: Romanceopoly


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Review: Romancing the Duke

Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is a great one for fans of Beauty and The Beast retellings that don’t retell the story scene for scene and also like their romances steamy 😉

It’s a beautiful story with some very entertaining and humorous moments.


Format: audiobook

Ownership: Scribd

Themes: Beauty and the Beast, Tortured Hero, Wallflower


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Review: No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



It would be impossible for me to pick a definite favourite from this series but this one would be a strong contender! I love both main characters and I really love the whole concept of a supernatural amazing race. The back and forth between Kaderin and Sebastian is just swoon-worthy, love it!!


Format: print

Ownership: own

Tags: Amazing Race

Themes: Cat & Mouse, Strong Heroine, Beta Male


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Review: Tempting the Best Man

Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



This was a bit too short for me. I need romances to be longer to really care about the characters and I need more subplots. If you're looking for a quick sweet romance with a bit of steam then this is perfect.

Format: ebook

Ownership: own

Tags: Novella

Themes: Friends to Lovers, Brother's Best Friend, Weddings


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Review: Dreaming of You

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Derek Craven seems to be on a lot of ladies book boyfriend list but not me sadly. He's a bit too brash for me but I loved everything else about this book. Sara Fielding is my favourite type of heroine to read about. She's industrious and independent without having to shove it in peoples faces. She knows what she wants or has to do and just works towards it.

Format: ebook

Ownership: Scribd

Reading Challenge: Romanceopoly


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Review: The Dark Calling

The Dark Calling by Kresley Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Oh, my god! This book was intense! I am so invested in these characters now I'm almost afraid to read the next book when it comes out but I NEED TO KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN!!!



Format: ebook

Ownership: Own

Tags: Dystopia

Themes: Love Triangle


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