The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely

REVIEWED BY

Melinda Lazar 

The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Decadent Gift by Lauren Blakely

I’ve been so eager for Kate and Jake’s book since I read The Engagement Gift - the first of the After Dark series - a few months ago. I expected something that sizzled with chemistry, provided delicious banter, and was underlined with friendship and family. I got all of that and more with The Decadent Gift.

Jake and Kate have been friends for a while now and their friendship group is well- intertwined. The last few months of flirtation and innuendo have had Kate seeing Jake in a new light and when she needs help with research for an important work assignment, he’s the first person to come to mind - and that’s when things get really exciting. Neither of these characters are interested in anything remotely serious - just a simple, no strings attached weekend with a side serving of kink. Sounds easy enough, right?

This was a great, sexy book featuring many a matchmaker! The chemistry between Jake and Kate was there from The Engagement Gift and only got more intense in this book. That wasn’t all though. There was still fun banter, vulnerable moments, and plenty of mutual respect. All things that tick all the boxes for me. I enjoyed the book and was excited to learn there’ll be more books in this After Dark series. I also have to say that the last few chapters were an absolute treat and will definitely be going back to reread those.

*I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

**Reviewed by Melinda for Joandisalovebooks Blog.

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Tangled With The Twins by T.R. Cupak

REVIEWED BY

Ann Meemken

Tangled with the Twins

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Tangled with the Twins
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Mar 01, 2020

it was amazing

I could not wait for this story to hit my kindle. I loved the Alexa duet. This story was about an unconventional relationship. A threesome between twin sisters Becca, Jessa and Jeremy. They have been together for years but now there is a shift in their relationships. The story is full of surprises, friendship, support, love, understanding and compassion. The opening scenes are smoking hot and sets the mood of the story. I thought I knew how the story was going to progress but I was thrown for a loop. I felt for Becca for all she goes through in the story but the ending was incredible and heartfelt.

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One Night Stand-In by Lauren Blakely

REVIEWED BY 

Melinda Lazar 

One Night Stand-In by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One Night Stand-In by Lauren Blakely

One Night Stand-In is the much-awaited third book in the Boyfriend Material series which follows three best friends. It’s the story of Lola and her love to hate/hate to love, not quite ex, Lucas that we’ve heard about in the previous books where he was mentioned with more than a little venom and bitterness!

Years ago in college, Lucas and Lola were friends - very good friends - and in the span of a weekend, it all changed. They exchanged kisses and made plans which Lucas simply didn’t turn up for until days later and without an explanation or more importantly, an apology. So, of course, Lola has avoided him as much as possible since!

Unfortunately for the both of them, they each have a younger sibling they’re inordinately fond of who are in love with each other. As Lucas and Lola are like pseudo parents to their respective younger sibling, they swallow their misgivings (just a little) to join forces and go on a scavenger hunt to retrieve the belongings that have been spread across the city by a very interesting landlord.

This book was a lot of fun and a great second chance romance. These two falling back in love was really special as was their willingness to go above and beyond for their siblings. I really loved the effort put in by the landlord and almost feel like he deserves a book of his own! All in all, a great read with plenty of heat, heart, and banter.

*I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

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Bastard Bachelor Society by Sara Ney

REVIEWED BY

Monique Cashmere 

Bastard Bachelor Society by Sara Ney
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars.

Abbott and Brooks are the first couple in this new series by Sara Ney. Abbott is from New York old money with a close family and Brooks grew up struggling but makes good for himself. This part was refreshing as it is normally the hero that has all the money and power. They meet in the lobby of their apartment block and find out they are neighbours on the same floor. They form a friendship and start to spend a lot of time together.

This book is centered mainly on these two, but there are some fun secondary characters too. One being Abbott’s nan, who is a determined matchmaker but brings gifts to soften the blow. Abbott has a cat that may or may not like her, who knows as it’s a cat! Brooks has two best friends whom he starts a gentleman’s club (society) with and wagers a bet who can stay single the longest. Even though Brooks had been hurt from a previous relationship that got him to this stage, the fact they created the society was a very douchey thing to do and the three of them came out looking bad.

The storyline was a little fast and somewhat forced to begin with, but I settled in and started to connect with the characters. Brooks wasn’t a douchbag really and they way he wanted to be apart of Abbott’s world was sweet. Most of the book takes place at either Abbott or Brook’s apartment and I would have like to see them venture out more. I felt there wasn’t anything new or surprising happen within the storyline and I was hoping for something more. Did I enjoy the book, for sure. There were some funny parts and even a little angst. Will I try the next book in the series, most likely as I’m hoping she can make these other two friends more lovable.

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Heartland by Sarina Bowen

REVIEWED BY

Melinda Lazar 

Heartland by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heartland by Sarina Bowen

Heartland is Dylan Shipley’s book and while I wasn’t his hugest fan at the beginning, Dylan definitely grew on me more and more as the book progressed.

Dylan and Chastity have been good friends for a handful of years now and Chastity has always been a little in love with Dylan and Dylan has merely been in lust with pretty much any girl worth a second glance and who is most definitely not Chastity. This goes on with Dylan dating Chastity’s roommate and remaining oblivious to her feelings. When Dylan and Chastity start up a business making and selling caramels, Chastity really seems to grow some confidence and learns to assert herself and ask for what she wants which was wonderful!

I loved so much about this book but what I particularly loved was that I didn’t love Dylan at the beginning yet was firmly team Dylan at the end. Him recognizing his feelings for what they were and also expressing himself and his vulnerabilities to Chastity as well as members of his family truly endeared him to me and I felt like he had come so far and grown so much. Chastity I just adored. She had been through so much and could have gone down a different path but she was all things good and it was a goddamn delight to witness. I loved the progression of their relationship and the nature of their friendship.

This was such a welcome addition to the True North series and I’m so eager for the next book!

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Over the Top by Rebecca Sharp

REVIEWED BY

Jackie Vanhinsbergh

Over the Top by Rebecca Sharp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jac and Kyle grabbed me from the very beginning, and I could not put it down until I finished the book! He thought he was the nice guy never to get his princess! She was the Ice Princess who never thought she was destined for a Prince!

She is convinced she is so damaged and only destined for the mountains where she is the Queen of the slops until she meets Kyle. She expected a brief encounter after meeting him in a bar! But destiny was set for them to meet again and again!

He knows from the first night that she’s worth everything and she is his future! So he sets out to prove to Jac that he can be her everything without sacrificing herself and her career. He proves time and time again that he is genuinely a nice guy who has fallen in love with her. In a very short period of time, he becomes very important to her!

He’s got her back and he proves that in the end with her race and clears her name.

Absolutely love this series and so will you, it does not disappoint and nor does Rebecca!!! This is a must-read story and series.

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Exposed by Willow Aster

REVIEWED BY

Becky Cox 

Exposed by Willow Aster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"It's been a love tested by time, forged by fire, and found to be more perfect than the purest gold."

Not going to lie, Mara frustrated me to no end in Downfall, which I highly suggest reading before jumping in to Exposed. She is spoiled, manipulative and mean. I went into this book expecting to still hate her. Seeing things through her eyes explained her behavior to an extent. I still don't agree with some of the things she did, but she wouldn't be Mara if she didn't.

Elias was spinning out of control and I didn't know how things would go for him but the author worked it out and brought things together. Both characters grew and matured.

This is a great series so far and I look forward to more in the Kingdoms of Sin.

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