Low by Mary Elizabeth

REVIEWED BY Micky Barnard

Low by Mary Elizabeth
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2.5 stars for the story, 5 stars for narration

I feel 'low' after reading this book with a clear a Bonnie and Clyde theme. This is a gritty read and if you like things complex and messy this is for you. Low was a strong but somewhat desperate character. I was able to connect with Low, more in the first half of the audiobook than the second half. I didn't ever get the feel of Posey. I felt Posey was not the innocent I originally thought but often the enabler and influencer. I did long for some positive themes and hope. The love was desperate and hopeless.

The highlight of this book was the narration. The tone of the narrator's voice captured the age I felt Lowen was and had a sultry, appealing intonation. Emotions were well expressed and I'll be looking for more books by this narrator.

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The Vacuum Chronicles by Rick Johnson

REVIEWED BY Kari Cox


The Vacuum Chronicles by Rick Johnson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This story was...interesting. Myles is a nice guy, but extremely awkward and socially inept. Myles and Yvette both have had bad luck in the relationship world, both in different ways. I like to think there's someone out there for everyone - Yvette is Myles' someone. Just as unique in her own ways. The story had comedic parts. The inner monologue of Myles was pretty funny. He is one sad little fella.

I think the story was just a little too much for my taste. Some of the situations were just too far out there for me to get into - like the pimple popping. I think others may be able to find them funny. The interactions between characters seemed a little too far stretched from reality and their relationship didn't seem to flow realistically.

The writers provided some witty comments that I enjoyed, but overall I would say this book isn't my style. That doesn't mean it won't be yours!

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Sheet Music: A Rock 'N' Roll Love Story by Ann Lister

REVIEWED BY Becky Cox

Sheet Music: A Rock 'N' Roll Love Story by Ann Lister
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sheet Music (love the name), is an angsty rock star romance. It is long, so be prepared when you start.

Michael is a 38 year old career rock star who I feel in love with from the start. Does he screw up a few times, sure. But he was so much more than what Annie gave him credit most of the time. His heart was huge and he did so much for her. Annie really puts him through the wringer on more than one occasion and sometimes I just wanted to shake her.



Annie...I started out liking her but she couldn't get out of her own way most of the time. Her insecurities were seemingly limitless. She had some valid reasons for her distrustful nature but she projected so much of that onto other people, mostly Michael, that it really was unfair. As I have stated in other reviews, I don't have to like all the characters to like the book.

As the old saying goes "the girls always love the boys in the band." The temptation is always there and it has to be the persons choice to not take the apple. You have to trust them to make that choice.

There were secondary characters that I wished Lister had expanded. There were a few of the situations outside of the main story that I thought deserved more page time, especially with the length of the book.

There is an HEA, but I was hoping for something a little more at the end. It was sweet but I wanted powerful.

Overall an enjoyable read. I was gifted a copy for an honest review.

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The Manny by Susan Ward

REVIEWED BY Kim Gray

The Manny by Susan Ward, Reviewed by Kim Gray

This story was surprisingly a delight to read, and I feel I need to point out that this was my first M/M read and I went into this book without any expectations and an open mind. I found myself really liking Graham, he was such a cool guy, strong, very demanding yes, but he had a soft spot and kids was one of them, even though he wouldn’t admit that. I think if I knew him in person we would be friends, as in he would be the best guy to be my protector, and I would enjoy trying out new recipes on him. I really connected with him. Graham is such an Alpha male that knows what he wants and is confident enough with himself to take control when he needs to and let go when he cares to. I found myself smiling and at points having a little giggle and next I was fanning my face because the scene was so hot.

The story line, plot of this book was well written and put together, I wanted to keep reading because the story was very intriguing. For me it’s always more enjoyable if there is a realistic and mysterious story line that keeps me guessing and wanting to find out. This book did that for me.

When Graham meets the one, he is as well a very Dominant man and they click like a spark of lightening that neither want to ignore. What happens next is when I was hooked and kept reading to the end. I would go on more about how much I enjoyed this book but it’s difficult without giving too much away. (at least for me) I was gifted this book and so I wanted to leave an honest review. I’d give this book a 4 stars.  Thanks for writing this book. 

After The Curtain Call by Nancy E. Polin

REVIEWED BY Kari Cox

After the Curtain Call by Nancy E. Polin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sweet romance! Amy is a great single mom. I love the relationship between her and Aidan. She's doing whatever she has to do for him. I thought it was interesting that she is performing on stage with what has happened in her past. It's a pretty impressive feat that she feels empowered enough to do that after what she has been through. Thomas was the perfect man to be brought into her life. She has struggled through troubles and deserved a good man. I liked Conner as well, he was a funny character. I liked the witty remarks and humor. The story had an unexpected twist, but Amy never stops the fight.

I enjoyed the story. It's a sweet romance, but not over the top. Has just enough drama and humor to keep it interesting.

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El Diablo by M. Robinson

REVIEWED BY Becky Cox


El Diablo by M. Robinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 CROSS MYSELF STARS

JUST FREAKING WOW



Robinson has outdone herself! This is, in my opinion, her best work yet!

“She was trying to save me when all I would do was destroy her.”

I don't even know where to start.

Alejandro Martinez, El Diablo, was a devil but not of his own making. This story covers the span of many years of his life. You see him becoming the devil and more importantly, you feel it. The heartbreak he has endured would turn anyone to stone. The mistakes made can never be undone.

“Even the devil was an angel once, Alejandro.”

His journey is so raw. His demons so harsh and his self hate so heart wrenching. I really really loved to hate him at times. He's gorgeous of course, but sometimes I wanted to smack him for the cruel things he did and said. I know some were a means to an end but lordy he worked on my heart.

Protecting her the only way I knew how. Except there was no protecting her....
From.
Me."

Lexi was just born into a pile of shit that she just couldn't seem to get away from. Her life handed her struggle after struggle.

"I would have forgiven my mother for anything... But I would never forgive her for this."

Lexi, a beautiful ballerina with a mouth full of sass and heart full of pain. She is not the perfect heroine, but she is the perfect heroine for this book. Her heartaches became my heartaches. Robinson did an excellent job projecting her raw emotions.



“You were the villain in your own story, Martinez. In mine, you’ve always been my hero.”

She loved Alejandro in spite of his demons, and sometimes for them. He broke her time and again and her love persevered, until it didn't.

I can't recommend this book enough.
It is dark. There is violence. There is sex.
It is not for the faint of heart.


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For Logan by Soraya Naomi

REVIEWED BY Becky Cox

For Logan by Soraya Naomi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars

This is an enjoyable read for lovers of mafia romance.




We met Logan in previous books in this series when he started working with the mafia outside of his CIA job. A double agent of sorts. This book will best be enjoyed by reading the series in order but can be read as a standalone.

Logan pursues a position with the mafia after his initial involvement as a means to support his mothers costly care.

Rosalia is the former head of the mafia's daughter and has been sheltered from the criminal and violent nature of her father's life and his involvement. James is very overbearing and overprotective with her. She is beyond naive about it and its frustrating at times. Her sass adds some humor to an angsty story line.

For Logan has an interesting plot and plenty of action. All the Chicago Syndicate boys are hot and passionate, so there is plenty of sexy time. Logan and Rosalia have several obstacles that have to overcome to reach their HEA.

It fell short for me in the need to continually re-explain everything. I feel you need to give the reader some credit that they can figure it out or remember who someone is. Regardless, I enjoyed the story and love me some Logan.

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