One to Die For (Les Petites Morts)
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formerly "Here's Blood In Your Eye" PARANORMAL EROTIC SHORT STORY (28 pages/8000 words) - Fame,...
Erotica Short Story Paranormal Romance
It’s only a very short book, but that made it all the better for me because I prefer reading short stories over Christmas than trying to dig into a really big novel, just because I struggle for time over Christmas.
The characters were all brilliant. I loved Becca because I know people with the same attitude over Christmas as her, so it made me laugh a bit seeing people I know as Characters in a book.
It was a cheesy festive romance, and there were a few parts where I wasn’t too sure on how far the novel was going to go, but thankfully it balanced out the romance with the plot really well.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated To the Duke, with Love (The Rakes of St. James, #2) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
Overall, the novel wasnt terrible. I am not a fan of insta-lust nor people contradicting their morals with their actions. While there was chemistry between the leads, the insta-lust factor put me off. The erotic scenes were also a bit tame for my tastes. Filled with innuendos instead of being straightforward, I feel the erotic scenes would be more suited for someone who is put off but more vulgar language.
I also wasnt a fan of the authors writing style in general. Some part seems too long, dragging out unnecessarily or was just too flowery.
Bottom line, this is a historical romance meant for those who want a tamer historical romance. Honestly, it reminds of the novels that my grandma used to read, like Kathleen Woodiwiss and older Jude Deveraux.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated When Passion Rules in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I love Lindsey's Malory Series. It's on my top 10 series list in fact. I have read some of her other works but this is the first in a few years. The greatest thing about Lindsey is that she knows how to tell a story. From her style to the dialogue, from the plot and character development to the story itself, the woman has a gift.
However, I did not fall in love with it the way I expected myself to. I love historical romance, and Lindsey is the Queen of Historical Romance. Despite this, I was not wowed like I thought I would. I loved how Lindsey put a little murder mystery in it. The twist towards the end was interesting, though not wholly unexpected.
The Billionaire's Secrets
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An Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Former rock star Xander Sinclair may be out of...
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Claimed by Her Viking Wolf (Vikings Through Time #1)
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When historical romance writer Kimberly Talbot finds a displaced, injured Viking at her campfire,...
Paranormal Romance Time Travel Shifters
Crystal Shard (Paladins of Crystal. #1)
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A week ago I was working at Sav-R-Mart. Now I’m helping five gorgeous shifters track down a stolen...
Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance
Cloud Dragon (Dragon Prophecy #2)
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Dragon shifter Puck is convinced that Austin is not for him. As much as he wants Austin, he knows...
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When romance author Delu Morris is troubled with unexplained panic attacks, she seeks help from a...
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Merissa (13149 KP) rated Burn Patterns (First in Line #1) in Books
Feb 12, 2025
Marcus is the oldest of four brothers and he followed in his father's footsteps when he joined the Fire Service. James is a Forensic Psychologist at a local university, retired from field work due to a horrific tragedy he feels responsible for. What brings these two together is a series of fires that get more and more personal as the story unravels.
If you are looking for a relaxing, laid-back read, then choose a different book! This story kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. There is romance between Marcus and James, a natural progression and acknowledgement of what was between them. For me though, it wasn't the romance that kept me turning the pages (which was a shock because I LOVE romance!) but the sheer creepiness of the story. No, I didn't understand some of the reasoning behind it, but then I'm not some stalker with psychopathic qualities!
Both the story- and character development are outstanding! One of my favourite parts was reading about the patterns James spotted. The world-building was also perfect and I really hope we see more of the firehouse in future stories.
Absolutely amazing and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by me.
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Merissa
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Feb 12, 2025