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The Unexpected Santa (The Sin Bin #5)

Dahlia Donovan

8.0 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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When a rugby bad boy butts heads with a retired Marine, which alpha male becomes top dog? Scottie...

M_M Contemporary Romance

Midnight Touch (Midnight Pack, #1)

L. Ann

8.5 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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Trouble always finds Shaun Jacobs… So, really, the sizzling hot alpha male shouldn’t have...

ArecRain (8 KP) rated Amber Fire in Books

Jan 18, 2018

I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a shorter story and definitely reads like one. The author does not waste time with unnecessary character or world development, instead diving right into the story. The reader learns what they need to along the way with enough plot to keep the story interesting.

Overall, I enjoyed the story. The lead Amber, seemed to have a good head on her shoulders with brain she actually used. Jareth is your typical alpha male and I found his race more interesting than him as a character. The only part I truly did not like about this novel was their first sexual encounter. It felt more like an angry interrogation taking away from the heat of the scene.

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ArecRain (8 KP) rated Meat in Books

Jan 18, 2018

I did not expect to like this novella as much as I did. After reading the synopsis, I really wanted to read it, especially since I have a thing for romance/erotica featuring chefs. Meat did not disappoint. Overall, it has likable characters, steamy scenes, and an alpha male who isnt a sexist bore! The only downside, is that the story is highly predictable. I am not sure if the twists were supposed to be twist because I picked up on them right off the bat (and I am a bit slow at these things.) Not that it detracted from enjoying the story. What I appreciated most, however, was how realistic the erotic scenes are. I wont give anything anyway, just that you should read it.

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Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) in Books

Dec 30, 2019

All right, so the high school crap was taken care of. Kate was being a passive-aggressive douchecanoe and Curran was being the stereotypically boring alpha male and they called each other out on it, which is awesome.

I really don't want to give away the plot because it's a doozy. I loved this book and the only real complaint I have is Kate's internalized misogyny. I'm referring to the "slut" and "bimbo" comments. Come on, Kate! The only bimbo is Curran!

I also really enjoyed the Frienship between Andrea and Kate and hope it's explored more in the next book. It's really nice to see female leads in UF who like and respect their fellow women and don't think they're evil whores out to steal their man.

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Craved by an Alpha (Eternal Mates #5)

Felicity Heaton

8.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Having turned his back on his snow leopard pride, Cavanaugh has been counting the days until he’s...

Paranormal Romance

Kym Penny (24 KP) rated Degradation in Books

Jul 23, 2017

Degradation

Stylo Fantôme | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry

7.0

(2 Ratings)

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Secondary characters were as interesting as the primary characters

Good humor

Empowered lead female

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An easy read but a bit of an emotional rollercoaster.

Even though this story contains the overused character Mr. Billionaire Alpha Male, he manages to have a more unique personality. This coupled with a strong, charismatic female lead makes for a great multidimensional relationship. Their unique dynamic made for an interesting story and ,inevitably, an emotional rollercoaster. Although I was irritated and frustrated at some of the idiotic decisions the characters made, they were all very realistic stupid decisions that anyone would and does make. I don't think the main character, Tate, was intended to be a role model but I think she might just be my spirit animal. Let your freak flag fly you fictional character you.