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Only Love (One and Only #3)
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A gorgeous former Marine with a tortured soul. The beautiful, compassionate therapist living next...
Murder Gets a Makeover
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It’s the funny side of homicide in acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levine’s new...
Merissa (13840 KP) rated Garbage (The SPARK Files, #1) in Books
Jul 20, 2023
GARBAGE is the first book in The SPARK Files and I firstly want to say that I love these characters!
Quincy is a sentient robot, commonly known as a Spark. He goes about doing his job, not hurting anyone else, when he is attacked by a small group of Human Firsters. Yep, they're as bad as they sound! Evan stops the attack and takes Quincy home, where Quincy is subjected to a whole new world of possibilities, more than he was ever aware of.
Oh, man. This story! It is a paradox - dealing with hard-hitting (pun intended) storylines with characters too cute and cuddly... and undeniably HOT! The thing I loved the most is that both of them had insecurities. Both of them needed to work through their own personal issues. They were both there for the other and I just wanted to squidge them so badly!
One thing - there is an on-page assault and it's horrible. So incredibly well written! My eyes were leaking all the way through that scene, even as I appreciated how we managed to get a dual perspective of it. I'd just composed myself when we got the 'feet' scene when Quincy is detained. Boom! I was gone... again!
Quincy and Evan are so perfect together. I loved the whole book and can't wait to continue with the series. HIGHLY recommended by me.
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Merissa
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Jul 20, 2023
Quincy is a sentient robot, commonly known as a Spark. He goes about doing his job, not hurting anyone else, when he is attacked by a small group of Human Firsters. Yep, they're as bad as they sound! Evan stops the attack and takes Quincy home, where Quincy is subjected to a whole new world of possibilities, more than he was ever aware of.
Oh, man. This story! It is a paradox - dealing with hard-hitting (pun intended) storylines with characters too cute and cuddly... and undeniably HOT! The thing I loved the most is that both of them had insecurities. Both of them needed to work through their own personal issues. They were both there for the other and I just wanted to squidge them so badly!
One thing - there is an on-page assault and it's horrible. So incredibly well written! My eyes were leaking all the way through that scene, even as I appreciated how we managed to get a dual perspective of it. I'd just composed myself when we got the 'feet' scene when Quincy is detained. Boom! I was gone... again!
Quincy and Evan are so perfect together. I loved the whole book and can't wait to continue with the series. HIGHLY recommended by me.
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Merissa
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Jul 20, 2023
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Forever Marked ( The Marked book 4) in Books
Nov 8, 2022
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Forever marked ( The Marked book 4)
By Rinna Ford
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harmony and peace can be found when three destinies are one.
Emelia thought claiming her caster mate, Ronan, would bring her one step closer to the peaceful life she craves. She couldn't have been more wrong. Her mates are at each other's throats, and she hasn't been able to communicate with her father for weeks, not to mention that they are once again in hiding after the latest Council attack. No, her life is far from peaceful.
The prophecy states that Emelia will be the one to free them all; to bring harmony to the chaotic and divided supernatural community, but she knows she can't do it alone. She will need to trust her allies, old and new, as well as herself and her mates. But when the dust settles, will it be enough? Can she defeat the ruling Council and save the ones she loves?
The end of the prophecy is here, but is Emelia strong enough to be the savior she's meant to be?
This was a decent ending to what’s been a brilliant series. Xan for most of this book and others has drove me crazy so to see him finally get his act together was a sigh of relief. The only thing that kind of bugged me was the ending, it’s been so built up and long coming and it just seemed a little rushed. I think it deserved a bit more time than what it had. The Epilogue was just so cute though.
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Forever marked ( The Marked book 4)
By Rinna Ford
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶
harmony and peace can be found when three destinies are one.
Emelia thought claiming her caster mate, Ronan, would bring her one step closer to the peaceful life she craves. She couldn't have been more wrong. Her mates are at each other's throats, and she hasn't been able to communicate with her father for weeks, not to mention that they are once again in hiding after the latest Council attack. No, her life is far from peaceful.
The prophecy states that Emelia will be the one to free them all; to bring harmony to the chaotic and divided supernatural community, but she knows she can't do it alone. She will need to trust her allies, old and new, as well as herself and her mates. But when the dust settles, will it be enough? Can she defeat the ruling Council and save the ones she loves?
The end of the prophecy is here, but is Emelia strong enough to be the savior she's meant to be?
This was a decent ending to what’s been a brilliant series. Xan for most of this book and others has drove me crazy so to see him finally get his act together was a sigh of relief. The only thing that kind of bugged me was the ending, it’s been so built up and long coming and it just seemed a little rushed. I think it deserved a bit more time than what it had. The Epilogue was just so cute though.
Merissa (13840 KP) rated Collar Me (My Kinky Housemate #3) by Colette Davison in Books
May 18, 2022 (Updated Jun 19, 2023)
COLLAR ME is the third book in the My Kinky Housemate series and definitely best read as part of the series, although you could read it as a standalone.
We've already met both Theo and Preston but now it's their time to shine. Preston swoops in like a superhero when Theo's trainer dumps him just before a show. Preston knows nothing about being a trainer but, for Theo, will do whatever it takes. Theo thinks the world of Preston but mistakenly thinks that Preston only sees him as a little brother. So hold onto your hats when Preston puts him straight!
I think I may have more than a handful of cavities after reading this one. They are cute/adorable/all the warm and fuzzy words. I would class this as low-angst as Theo does have to deal with some harassment but has the full support of Preston and his housemates. It's pretty clear who's doing it, but that isn't the main point. It is also hot, hot, hot! Theo's fantasy? Phew! Down, boy! And the thing I loved about it most of all is that it wasn't without 'issues'. Not that Theo seemed disappointed about more practice! Nor was Preston, for that matter.
I am loving this series. Hendrix is the house brat but he has a heart of gold. I can't wait for his story. Absolutely recommended by me.
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Merissa
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May 13 2022
We've already met both Theo and Preston but now it's their time to shine. Preston swoops in like a superhero when Theo's trainer dumps him just before a show. Preston knows nothing about being a trainer but, for Theo, will do whatever it takes. Theo thinks the world of Preston but mistakenly thinks that Preston only sees him as a little brother. So hold onto your hats when Preston puts him straight!
I think I may have more than a handful of cavities after reading this one. They are cute/adorable/all the warm and fuzzy words. I would class this as low-angst as Theo does have to deal with some harassment but has the full support of Preston and his housemates. It's pretty clear who's doing it, but that isn't the main point. It is also hot, hot, hot! Theo's fantasy? Phew! Down, boy! And the thing I loved about it most of all is that it wasn't without 'issues'. Not that Theo seemed disappointed about more practice! Nor was Preston, for that matter.
I am loving this series. Hendrix is the house brat but he has a heart of gold. I can't wait for his story. Absolutely recommended by me.
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Merissa
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May 13 2022
Merissa (13840 KP) rated All the Devils are Here (The Wild Hunt #3) in Books
Dec 19, 2025
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE is the third in The Wild Hunt series, and we finally get Vlad and Grant's story. While fully invested in the others, I really wanted theirs!
And it was worth the wait! Let me tell you!! We find out more about Grant's past and how Vlad came to turn him. We see more of the non-communication and longing on both sides, before circumstances force a move. And we see Grant return to his hometown and bump into family. Not only that, but the overarching story continues with a twist you may or may not have seen coming.
The other Huntsmen are here too, but it is Asher and Quinn who spend the most time with Vlad and Grant in Margate. They are just as cute and funny as they ever were, but I appreciated the scenes with them in them.
Grant is the one who pieces things together, leading to an epilogue that will leave you wanting the next book immediately. The only trouble is, the release date mentioned is summer 2026, so I'm going to have to (im)patiently wait until then.
This series is a spin-off from the Monsters of London series, so there are crossover characters. I would suggest reading both for the fullest enjoyment, or at least the first two in this series. Absolutely brilliant and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Merissa
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Dec 19, 2025
And it was worth the wait! Let me tell you!! We find out more about Grant's past and how Vlad came to turn him. We see more of the non-communication and longing on both sides, before circumstances force a move. And we see Grant return to his hometown and bump into family. Not only that, but the overarching story continues with a twist you may or may not have seen coming.
The other Huntsmen are here too, but it is Asher and Quinn who spend the most time with Vlad and Grant in Margate. They are just as cute and funny as they ever were, but I appreciated the scenes with them in them.
Grant is the one who pieces things together, leading to an epilogue that will leave you wanting the next book immediately. The only trouble is, the release date mentioned is summer 2026, so I'm going to have to (im)patiently wait until then.
This series is a spin-off from the Monsters of London series, so there are crossover characters. I would suggest reading both for the fullest enjoyment, or at least the first two in this series. Absolutely brilliant and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Merissa
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Dec 19, 2025
Tarzan (The Reckless Order MC #1)
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Will the broken hearted biker find his happily ever after with the curvy sunshine waitress? ...
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Merissa (13840 KP) rated Don't Clause a Scene (Love In Maplewood #10) in Books
Jul 20, 2025
DON'T CLAUSE A SCENE is the tenth and final book in the Love in Maplewood series, and we finally get answers regarding the Red's vs. Sparky's rivalry that has gone on throughout the series.
Amos is the son of Sparky's, but won't inherit it as it will go to Sage, his older sibling. Mickey is the son of Red's and IS due to inherit, even though he doesn't want it. These two have been brought up to dislike each other, but when they meet in fancy dress for a Halloween party, they find out they have more in common than they thought they would.
This is the book that I both wanted to read and yet was dubious about. And, to be honest, I still feel the same way after I've read it. The relationship between Amos and Mickey was a delight to read, and I loved the time that was spent with them, but the whole rivalry thing? Man, that dragged! Mickey says at one point that he is tired of it all, and that's exactly how I felt. I've no idea how much longer this book is compared to others in the series, but it felt like it was a lot longer. The epilogue was cute though, I enjoyed that. I'm sure I will be in the minority regarding this, but that's how I feel.
A slow-paced story with both cuteness and spice.
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Merissa
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Jul 16, 2025
Amos is the son of Sparky's, but won't inherit it as it will go to Sage, his older sibling. Mickey is the son of Red's and IS due to inherit, even though he doesn't want it. These two have been brought up to dislike each other, but when they meet in fancy dress for a Halloween party, they find out they have more in common than they thought they would.
This is the book that I both wanted to read and yet was dubious about. And, to be honest, I still feel the same way after I've read it. The relationship between Amos and Mickey was a delight to read, and I loved the time that was spent with them, but the whole rivalry thing? Man, that dragged! Mickey says at one point that he is tired of it all, and that's exactly how I felt. I've no idea how much longer this book is compared to others in the series, but it felt like it was a lot longer. The epilogue was cute though, I enjoyed that. I'm sure I will be in the minority regarding this, but that's how I feel.
A slow-paced story with both cuteness and spice.
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Merissa
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Jul 16, 2025
Debbiereadsbook (1678 KP) rated Daddy Protector (Night Ops Daddies #1) in Books
Aug 21, 2025
cute read
Independent reviewer for GRR, I was gifted my copy of this book.
I'm not sure whether or not I liked this book, so I will try to keep my comments positive. There are a couple of negatives that DO need adressing though.
I liked the story. It's an easy read, with very little brain power required. The plot is not complicated, or full of twists that you can't keep up with. It was one of those reads that you go to bed early to read a bit and the next thing, you've finished the book.
I liked that Richie and Cole both have a say. I liked that Cole took the fact that Richie was a little in his stride, and slotted himself into the Daddy role accordingly.
This is point one, though. One minute Cole is just Richie's bodyguard, the next, calling him Daddy. I know these sorts of relationshops move fast, but still, felt a little too fast for me. there was no discussion about punishments or rewards or anything. It was just straight in.
The emotional connection between Richie and Cole was missing, for ME. I stress the ME bit. Others might find it perfect but not so much for me.
And there is MUCH repetition of certain phrases. Night Ops Guard is one. Richie is the son of Hunter is another. Almost every page, there was one or the other, sometimes more than once a page. It was annoying to say the least.
A nicce book, an easy read. Maybe I'll try something else by this author, this was my first.
3 stars
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I'm not sure whether or not I liked this book, so I will try to keep my comments positive. There are a couple of negatives that DO need adressing though.
I liked the story. It's an easy read, with very little brain power required. The plot is not complicated, or full of twists that you can't keep up with. It was one of those reads that you go to bed early to read a bit and the next thing, you've finished the book.
I liked that Richie and Cole both have a say. I liked that Cole took the fact that Richie was a little in his stride, and slotted himself into the Daddy role accordingly.
This is point one, though. One minute Cole is just Richie's bodyguard, the next, calling him Daddy. I know these sorts of relationshops move fast, but still, felt a little too fast for me. there was no discussion about punishments or rewards or anything. It was just straight in.
The emotional connection between Richie and Cole was missing, for ME. I stress the ME bit. Others might find it perfect but not so much for me.
And there is MUCH repetition of certain phrases. Night Ops Guard is one. Richie is the son of Hunter is another. Almost every page, there was one or the other, sometimes more than once a page. It was annoying to say the least.
A nicce book, an easy read. Maybe I'll try something else by this author, this was my first.
3 stars
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