Second Shot of Whiskey- Review!!

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Sam Wylde is ready to prove he’s more than just the privileged son of a wealthy Southern dynasty.

Wyldefire Whiskey is poised to take Nashville by storm—and with any luck, overshadow the scandal of his cheating ex-girlfriend marrying his brother. The only problem? This gruff country boy has no idea how to throw a launch party that will get people talking.

The answer to everything might just be Holly Glen.

A party wrapped up in one tiny woman, Holly is tattooed, tempting, and exactly the event planner Sam needs to liven up his brand—and his life. He can give her what she needs, too.

All it will take is a ring on her finger.

Falling in real love with his fake wife was not part of the plan—but one shot of Holly isn’t going to be enough.

(Formerly titled Wylde Fire and published in 2019. It has since received intense edits, scene additions, and a brand new cover and title!)

My Review:
My Rating: 2 Stars

Holly is back in town after being gone a few years and ends up running into her high school crush Sam Wilde. Sam is in need of a new Event planner after the one they hired quit on them. Holly agrees to be the new Event planner and somehow the two decide maybe they can help each other out besides with just the Wyldefire Whiskey launch party and decide on a marriage of convivence. Can Holly help Sam overcome the scandal of his cheating ex-girlfriend marrying his brother and can Holly get what she needs out of this arrangement too?

I had high hopes for this story but for me it just fell flat pretty much from the beginning. I never connected with Holly or Sam and I felt like it was too much too fast. There were too many sex scenes (trust me I am all for the sex scenes when it helps push the plot or character development) and they just seemed repetitive. I guess maybe I like more plot and character arcs in my books. You also got introduced to all these different members of Sam's family and while I think the author did that because this is the first book of the series it felt like how many people can I add to this book to bring more stories for that family later on and didn't show why they were important. I don't know, this book just wasn't for me. It was okay and a fast read but I just didn't care for it. Again, I say this with all books that don't get a high review from me, not every book is made for every person and this book wasn't the right fit for me but it might be the right fit for you so look at the other reviews and then make up your mind.

Crossing The Line-Review

 Crossing The Line by Zoey Locke and Z.L. Arkadie is now live!

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A romance between them is strictly forbidden. Neither was willing to cross the line—until now.

He calls me PG, and my heart skips a beat.

Nobody calls me that but Hercules Lord, a man I've had a crush on since high school.

He and I could never be together, though. A romance between us is strictly forbidden. The Lords are old money, and my family, the Groves, is new money—and the Groves and the Lords don't mix. The hate between our families runs deep. Deep enough to create an invisible line in the sand that neither of us ever dared to cross.

But that's never stopped us from staring at each other from across a crowded room. And we've always been cordial. Then there was that night seven years ago. I bet Hercules doesn't know that he's my first.

Yet here we are again, gazing into each other's eyes.

Tonight feels different.

We've grown up.

Our desire for each other wants to defy our restraint.

But truly, really... What will happen if we cross the line?

THE LORDS OF MANHATTAN Billionaire Romance series... If only the Capulets and Montagues had gotten their happy ending. Meet the Lords and Groves–two warring families. Only their stories don't end in tragedy. Forbidden lovers, soul mates, fake engagements, and enemies to lovers are the unputdownable tropes of this series.

This book is a standalone that ends with an HEA.

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My Review:
My Rating: 2 Stars

The Groves and the Lords have been locked in a feud for many years, but Paisley and Hercules became secret friends in High School and then when they were in college had one night together. Now 7 years later they are thrown in the same room and there is still the spark that threatens to consume them. If they act on it will everything be okay or will it burn the world they know to pieces?

This was the first time I have read this author and honestly this book wasn't for me. I thought it was just okay. What I did like was the idea of the story and some of the side characters. I liked how the author made it clear where she was going to start in the next story and the idea of the next pair that will probably get together. However, I didn't fall in love with the characters or their story, but just read it. It never made me fall into the book and get lost. I felt at times the writing was too much telling and not letting the story just unfold naturally. There were jumps in time that seemed out of place instead of just rolling together. I never felt the love between them, but more the lust. I like sexy books, but this one seemed to focus more on the sexy and not the intamcy and build up to falling in love and risking everything for the one you love. I thought Paisley and Hercules both seemed very immature. 

I will say this and I do say this with every book that isn't for me. Not everyone is going to love the same book. If you are thinking about reading this story then look at the other reviews and see if it fits into something that you might enjoy. This book wasn't for me, but it might be right for you.

Meet Zoey Locke and Z.L. Arkadie

Z.L. Arkadie is Zoey Locke! Z.L. gives a twisty mystery and angst with your romance.

Zoey brings you swoon-worthy romance with your romance. And sex is hot with both.

However, Z.L./Zoey has been writing romance since 2011. She loves what she does, and as she's evolved, so have her stories. Now, she's focused on writing fun, swoon-worthy, sensual, and emotionally satisfying romance where characters find true everlasting love.

When Z.L.'s not writing, she loves watching Bravo and hanging out with her family.

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On The Rox-Review!!

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DTF. Support your local girl gang!
Me and my dirty, tough female besties were hell—and tacos on wheels.
Who knew that my homemade Shizzle Sauce would be the key ingredient to my happily ever after?
Destiny had a wicked sense of humor—that was for sure.
After surviving a toxic relationship, I vowed to never let myself be controlled by a man again.
With the help of my girl gang, I was rebuilding my life—one taco at a time. My trusty snack wagon—The Pink Taco Truck—hadn’t steered me wrong yet.
This time, it led me straight to a hottie restaurant owner with a sexy Australian accent, who just so happened to love my secret sauce.
He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. But that wasn’t the only thing I was unable to turn down.
Jay was everything I could ever want in a man, but he wasn’t without heartache of his own. In fact, he’d been around the world, and he had the baggage to prove it.
Good thing I was always up for an adventure!

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COMING SOON

#2 Cream-Pied – Releasing June 16

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My Review:
My Rating: 2 Stars

I like to try new authors so when I saw the blurb for this story I thought it would be one I would enjoy. Unfortunately I just didn't care for this book.

Rox is a tough female whose been in a toxic relationship and is now trying to rebuild her life. Jay is new to town to help his brother run their restaurant after traveling around the world trying to deal with his own heartbreak. The two end up discussing Rox's secret sauce and bringing it to Jay and his brother's restaurant. As soon as the two see each other the sparks fly and there is instant chemistry.

I didn't connect with either Rox nor Jay. Rox was a little too much for my taste and Jay just seemed like a weak character. I think the author was trying to show Jay as a sexy, sweet and sensitive guy when really I feel like Jay was just boring. We didn't really get to see into Rox and Jay's relationship as it was mostly telling than showing. I also felt like their relationship was a little too insta love and just full of sex.

I did like the idea of Rox and her friends having each other's backs and not judging each other. I liked how the author discussed serious issues and showed the process that you need to heal yourself before you try and be part of a couple. There were some funny scenes that made me chuckle.

Overall, I just wasn't a fan of this book and probably won't continue with this series.

AUTHOR BIO

Kat Addams is a forever twenty-nine-year-old fashionista following her lifelong dream of writing contemporary romance inspired by the exotic men she meets in her worldly travels. At least, that’s what she would like for you to think. She’s certainly not a stay-at-home mom indulging in excessive daydreaming, frozen pizzas, an unhealthy addiction to purchasing pajamas, and one too many cocktails on the regular. That’s some other romance author. The poor thing probably has to sneak away upstairs to write her dirty stories! What would her family think? Thankfully, that’s not Kat!


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The Roommate's Baby

Synopsis: Provided by Goodreads

She wants a baby but not a relationship. Her hot roommate has always preferred No Strings Attached.
On paper, it seems like a perfect arrangement.
Until they spend the night together.
Until their hearts start racing with more than just lust.
Until both of them realize they want more than they signed up for.
But what if it's too late to change the deal?

My Review:

Rating: 2 stars

I’m in the minority when it comes to this book. I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it. Raina wants a baby and after a incident at the clinic she ends up going to her roommate and asking if he would impregnate her no strings attached. This book was very steamy, but it felt repetitive. I wanted more from Cannon and Rina in terms of them falling in love.