Sacred {a review}

 

If you've been following my journey through reading the Savage Falls Sinners MC series, then you already know that I am hooked on this story! Well, allow me to rephrase that. I am hooked on the Sinners MC storyline. The storyline between Sadie Ray and her guys is just a side story for me. It is the club business that keeps me coming back for more.

Since the Savage Falls Sinners MC series is a continuation, I have to be careful regarding my recap. Just know that in Sacred we pick up right where we left off in Sacrifice. Dane is missing. Sinners are injured or dead after that brawl. Sadie, Rhett, and Wes are worried about Dane. Plus there was that bombshell dropped about Dane's family. Sacred tells the story of what happens next. How Dane was found, what is going to happen next to locate Darren Creed, and how that big showdown is going to happen. There is also a little side story regarding Wes's mom, and how that relates to Ray. It's a lot. Then there's the relationship stuff between Sadie, Rhett, Dane, and Wes. Of course at the end of Sacred we are hit with another cliffhanger. So be prepared.

As you can see, I didn't say much about the book. I gave general info that you could pull from the teaser, and that's it. That's because saying too much more would result in spoilers, and we can't have that.

So my thoughts...I couldn't put the book down. From the first page to the last I was hooked. I loved the storyline regarding Dane and his history. All those things that he has forgotten are brought to light, and it's a lot. Then there was the storyline regarding Ray and Wes's mom, and that was eye opening. When it was time for the big showdown, I was intrigued. I had to know how it was going to play out, and what it would mean for the two clubs. I will say that Sacred seemed to have a lot more "bedroom" scenes with Sadie and the guys than the previous books. It was almost over kill for me, but it's just how the book was. When I got to the end of Sacred, I was not surprised to see the cliffhanger. Not one bit. That being said, everything that happened in that last chapter? WHAT? What is going on there? Was this all brought on by Wes's dad? Or is it Evan coming back to wreak havoc on the group? WHAT IS HAPPENING? Also, I'm curious about what is going to happen with Quinn and Crank, as well as River and Jax. Hopefully Caitlyn Dare will create books that focus on those characters. A reader can wish, right?

Is it time for Sever to be released yet? I need to know how this ends! UGH!

If you are a fan of dark romance, the enemies to lovers trope, bully romances, MC romances, and/or reverse harem romances, then go read this series. You'll need to start with Savage, but trust me it will be worth it. Plus, if you're a Kindle Unlimited subscriber you can read them for free with your membership!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

I knew there was more to the threat than we first thought…

I didn’t know that when the truth came out everything would change.

In the aftermath of Darren Creed ripping through the Sinners, the club is in chaos. And Dane will need us now more than ever as he comes to terms with the secrets of his childhood and the scars he bears.

Rhett, Wes, and I are determined to keep him grounded, determined not to lose him to the monsters that haunt his dreams.

Because some monsters are real.

And before we get our happy-ever-after, we’re all going to have to face the things we’re afraid of most.

SACRED is a full length dark enemies-to-lovers/bully romance. This is a why choose novel, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. It is book three in the series and must be read after SAVAGE and SACRIFICE.

  

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Coming soon from Jiffy Kate!

 

Did you hear the news? Jiffy Kate has a new sports romance coming soon! That's right, The Setup and the Substitute will be released on September 16, 2021.


I am loving all these sports romances that have been featuring single dads that need a nanny! I've recently read two in the hockey romance "genre", and now I'll be reading this one for baseball. YES! Give me!

Today, I get to share the cover with you, along with the teaser of course!

He’s a single dad trying to make it in the Major Leagues and she’s a substitute teacher looking for her next adventure. 

Owen Thatcher has been ghosted by his ex, leaving him to pick up the pieces of their family in the midst of being traded to a new team. After striking out with nanny after nanny, he’s desperate to create a stable life for his two kids. 

Sophie Callahan comes from an affluent family but this free spirit is nothing like the stereotypical trust fund baby. While she waits on the perfect job to open up, she’s making it work as a substitute teacher.

But a ruggedly handsome baseball player makes her an offer she can’t refuse. 

And it’s a whole new ball game when these attractive, available adults are under one roof.

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Coming soon to the Salvation Society!

 

   

Are you ready to return to Corinne Michaels’ Salvation series world?!?

THE SALVATION SOCIETY is a collection of books written by various authors, filled with Navy SEALs, strong heroines, CIA operatives, and so much more!!!

Check out who are featured in the 12th set of TWO books releasing on September 12th!!

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Conceal by Danielle Pays
Undaunted by Liz Durano

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CONCEAL by Danielle Pays features Jackson and Catherine, Ben Pryce (Hulk), Gretchen and Mark. It is a second chance romance with some suspense!

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~Cody~

I told myself I could walk away and never look back. That was a lie. As a former Navy SEAL, I work in protection services. My latest assignment puts me right next to my hometown. Close to her. Too close. But nothing prepares me for the moment I see her again. Or the moment I discover the man I’m protecting is her ex-husband. But when the threat extends to Lucy, I’ll do what it takes to keep her safe. Even if she doesn’t want my protection. Because now that I’ve seen her, I can’t let her go again.

~Lucy~

His leaving destroyed me. I never thought I’d see him again. Now he’s back, and if he thinks he can just barge back into my life, he has another thing coming. He might be even sexier than he once was, and yeah, my heart might still ache for him. But I can’t forgive him for destroying me. But when my jerk of an ex-husband entangles me in his criminal pursuits, I have no choice but to lean on Cody. But leaning on him is dangerous for my heart.

Conceal is a full-length standalone romantic suspense novel with no cliffhanger and a happily- ever-after.

UNDAUNTED by Liz Durano features Quinn Miller and Mark Dixon. It is a second chance romance.

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It was the only life he knew... until it wasn't.

It's been a year since a Humvee accident changed Navy SEAL Trevor Hawthorne's life forever, the adrenaline rush that was the only life he knew now gone. In its place is a life where he'll have to constantly prove to everyone that he's as good as, if not better than the man he was before.

For Taos native Claudia Romero, life is about graduating from a demanding Physical Therapy program so she can show people back home that she's more than the girl who made a very public mistake so long ago. And with one more internship in Virginia Beach to complete, she's almost there.   But when she runs into the man she had a one-night-stand with a year and a half earlier, there's no denying that the attraction they felt that night is still there, stronger than ever.

But what happens when she learns he's no longer the same man he used to be? And with a job waiting for her in Taos as soon as she graduates, can she find room in her life for love?

Make You Miss Me {a review}

 

Happy Release Day to B. Celeste! Today is the day that her latest book, Make You Miss Me, is available for purchase. If you are a fan of age gap romances, single dad romances, and/or slow burn romances, then go to Amazon and grab this book! 

In Make You Miss Me, we meet Stevie and Fletcher. Stevie recently moved into her house after a divorce that shattered her. She's rebuilding her life, has a new job, a new house, and is finding new friends. It's a lot of change, and she's struggling. Her divorce from Hunter wasn't what she wanted. She saw forever with him. One day the "welcoming committee" stops by her house. They make their introductions, welcome her to the neighborhood, and then promptly hit her with all the HOA rules that she's violating. A quick phone call to her dad, and he's there to help. Until the lawn mower breaks, and a gorgeous man appears to offer the use of his. That gorgeous neighbor is Fletcher Miller, also known as her ex's commanding officer. This realization causes Stevie to panic a bit, and memories of Hunter resurface. Flash forward a few days when Stevie is at work, and her principal calls her into the office to discuss a new student. Dominic is transferring to the school, and is on the autism spectrum. (in my opinion, it sounds like this school does not have a lot of para support, and is not really neurodivergent friendly.) Stevie happens to have experience working with neurodivergent students, and so she welcomes him into her classroom with open arms. When Dominic arrives to class, with his dad, Stevie is shocked to discover that Fletcher is Dominic's dad. From this point on, things just build and the book becomes difficult to put down.

Make You Miss Me was simply wonderful. While I couldn't understand the level of grief that Stevie was dealing with, I can see how it was needed for the story. Although I do think that there is more to her grief than just the divorce, but perhaps I'm wrong. Maybe her parents relationship also played a part in her grief and anxiety. ANYWAYS...I'll tell you now that once Stevie and Fletcher met, I did not want to put my kindle down. I had to know what happened next! I had to know how their relationship would build. I had to know when their friendship would turn into a relationship. I had to know when Stevie was going to realize that Fletcher wanted her. Basically I just had to know when these two were going to get together. Of course I also had to know how Nicki (Nic/Dominic) was going to handle his dad dating his teacher. (Also, Stevie as Nicki's teacher was just spectacular. My heart loved it.) Witnessing the relationship between Stevie and Fletcher grow and evolve showed love, compassion, empathy, support, and even a little tough love when necessary. It was wonderful. It was as though it was a real couple going through real things, standing by each other, and being there to support the other. It wasn't a sweet little Hallmark movie romance, this was very much real life situations, and I loved that. When the big dramatic moment happened, I felt it all. I could feel the anger, the hurt, the frustration, the passion, but I could also feel the love. The love that Fletcher showed to his son, and how in that time he was making the choice to protect his son, while also laying some truths on Stevie. I just loved it all, and am so glad I read this book. 

I really think you should go read Make You Miss Me.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Laura

Stevie Foster thought her happy ever after would come easily after saying “I do” to her high school sweetheart at nineteen.

But twelve years later, she finds herself divorced, settling into a new home, in a new town, with a new job as an elementary teacher trying to pick up the pieces as she goes.

On top of struggling to cope with the future she always wanted versus the one she’s been dealt, she soon realizes that her new neighbor is a strict, stone-faced man she’s all too familiar with.

Lieutenant Colonel Fletcher Miller.

The man once in charge of her ex-husband’s unit.

And as if the reminder across the street of what she lost wasn’t painful enough, she also becomes his young son’s teacher.

A single dad. A divorcee. A second chance at love neither knew they’d get.

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B. Celeste was born and raised in Upstate New York where she still resides with her four-legged feline sidekick Oliver “Ollie” Queen.

Her love for writing began with poetry, which she learned to write after watching her father write poetry for her mother, before she found interest in short stories, novellas, and novels.

After getting two degrees in English and Creative Writing, B has written over 12+ full length novels, been invited to many signings around the world, and hopes to begin traveling to see readers worldwide.

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Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums {a review}

This Nutcracker themed sweet-romance is a companion short story to “Dancing With a Royal,” but can be read as a standalone novella. If you read Dancing with a Royal, then you may remember the character Jenna Evans. She had a small part in that story, and now it is her time to shine.

Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums focuses on Jenna's journey through school, and ultimately finding a place within a dance company. For me, that was really the main focus of the book. Yes there is a love story. Yes Clara Little makes an appearance in the story. But the love story and the visit from Clara are small. Jenna's journey toward a role in the Nutcracker production really is center stage. It was really interesting to see all that Jenna went through, as well as her uncertainty regarding her abilities.

I ended up giving Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums a 3.5 star rating over on Goodreads. Part of that was because I wanted a more romance driven story versus one that was more focused on her career. The other part was that it just didn't feel finished. It felt like there were some missing pieces, and the story just needed to be polished a little bit more.

Still, if you've read the other two books in the Unexpected Royals series by Tomi Tabb, I recommend reading this novella as well. Jenna is an interesting character, as is her love interest.

Thank you for taking time to read my abbreviated thoughts on Pointe Shoes and Sugar Plums.

Laura

Since childhood Jenna Evans has had one goal一becoming a professional ballet dancer. Now in her third year of study at the Royal Ballet’s Upper School, her dream is close to becoming a reality.

With the holidays and the busy Nutcracker season approaching, it won’t be long before the Royal Ballet company offers a handful of students an apprenticeship in the Corps de Ballet.

This could be her big break.

At the same time, Jenna has never been more confused by her friend and frequent pas de deux partner Jeremy Flynn. One moment he is his usual joking self, the next he is distancing himself from her.

There is only one person Jenna entrusts to help her unravel the mystery of Jeremy一her friend and mentor Clara Little, the Duchess of Leeds.

Will Jenna be able to make all of her dreams come true?

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