Redeeming a Tarnished Lord (Thieves of the Ton #6.8) by Sandra Sookoo

 Blurb:

Fighting against circumstances can usher in the greatest freedom.

Peter Sammerson, Viscount Bingham, is a man tortured by his past. No matter that he wishes the beau monde would forget what he’s done, he can’t, and for that there’s no peace, and definitely no future. During a walk to a friend’s townhouse, he has a heated exchange in the rain with an interesting woman who might change his mind about wanting to avoid the ton altogether.

Miss Katherine Davies is in London to attend her sister’s wedding. Confined to a Bath chair due to an accident that left her lower half paralyzed, she still has her independence. A chance encounter with one of London’s most scandalous rakes leaves her incensed, but the secrets in his eyes intrigues her and makes her wonder. Yet England’s upper crust demands nothing less than perfection, and she is most certainly not.

Despite the chaos from their initial meeting, Peter recognizes a kindred spirit, but he’s terrified that when she hears of his terrible past, she’ll hate him. While Kate begins to learn about the broken man, her emotions are engaged, yet does he view her as a whole woman? Acceptance, heat, and friendship springs between them, and if fate is kind, two rejects from society might find something more valuable than either of them had ever hoped for.

My review:

Though this story takes place in the past it could be ripped from our very current headlines. Our hero has messed up in the past – doing bad things for a good reason – and though he wants redemption he doesn’t feel like he deserves it throwing him into depression and anxiety. Our heroine was thrown from a horse and broke her back putting her in a wheelchair. She is tired of people looking at her like she is broken. Her mind works just fine but their attitude has put a bit of a chip on her shoulder.

When these get together it’s fire and ice. I loved how he sees her and how she can reach beneath his anxiety. As with all great love stories they are better (more whole) together than apart. I loved these two perfectly imperfect characters and was thrilled watching them get together. I loved that they weren’t perfect. Bravo!

 

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Dominating in the Midlife (Fanged After Forty Book 5) by Lia Davis & L.A. Boruff

 

 

Blurb:

Newly mated vampire, Hailey Whitfield has a long to-do list that involves protecting her brother, dealing with newfound powers, and plotting to take over the entire vampire political leadership system.

It’s not enough that she and Jax have done everything the council asked. Yeah, sure, there were some rocky roads and a little defiance on her end, but they managed it.

Still, Soran and Gretchen aren’t happy. Something to do with a prophecy about Jax and Hailey being the new power couple that could bring an end to the council.

Well, they have a right to be paranoid. Don’t mess with Hailey and her tight circle of family and friends. It won’t end well.

When Hailey and the Bond Girls track down a skip who isn’t human, they have decisions to make. But this skip has information Jax and Hailey need to implement their plan for dominating the midlife.

Their lives, along with those of the vampire race, are about to change forever.

My review:

Non-stop action and intrigue. Jax and Hailey finally take on Soran and Gretchen with help from Ava and her friends. But boy howdy are they all run through the gauntlet. This is a thrill a minute read that leaves you exhausted, happy and wanting more.

 

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Catching Her (Savage Kings #2) by Milly Taiden

 

Blurb:

Lion shifter Carter King doesn’t feel like himself. Is it the pressure of rebuilding the King fortune? Nope. He actually likes a challenge. Is it because his family is bent on finding his mate? No. He doesn’t need a mate. He’s fine on his own. So fine, he even makes a million-dollar bet that he can stay away from his fated mate.

Amara Worthington is cut off from her family and their business. Intent on making a name for herself, she leaves her life behind. She walks into King Industries’ offices and demands that Carter hire her. She knows she can fill the King coffers. She just has to stop her silly attraction to her new boss and focus on her career.

Carter knows he’ll lose the bet the second Amara walks into his office. He tries to keep away from her, but it’s no use. He needs to be with her. He can’t fight fate or the attraction he feels. But Amara isn’t who she claims to be, and after a series of break-ins, the pair will have a hell of a time figuring out who is behind their troubles … and why. One thing is certain. Even a King can’t stop fate!

 

My review:

Carter is the middle brother. His younger brother has found his fated mate and now Carters’ mother, sister and younger brother are determined to find mates for Carter and older brother Weston.

Amara is trying to start over. Her father has remarried and his bride is younger than her and a total beyotch who cost Amara her job with her fathers company. Amara is of the belief that success is the best revenge. Toward that end Amara gets a job at the King family companies working for Carter who is dismayed to discover she is his mate.

This is a sweet and sexy story that had me smiling throughout. It is a story of family and what that means. I loved it.

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The Cat Lady Special (The Cat Lady Series) by D.C. Gomez

 

 

Blurb:

What would you do if you had nothing to lose?

Angela has reached the end of her rope. Bills are piling up, money is sparse, and her two-timing ex-husband traded her in for a “Barbie” lookalike. Depression and lack of hope put her in a world filled with never-ending pain, and when she loses the one thing she has left—her will to live—she knows there’s nothing left to go back to. Until an unexpected knock on her door wakes her up.

The lonely, sad cat lady comes face to face with a new and exciting opportunity, if only she grabs the bull by the horns and accepts. When she does, she learns of a crazy family secret, but she also finds a way to save herself, and the people she loves most.

The Cat Lady Special is a story of second chances, discovering your inner savior, and of finding hope in the most unexpected places. It will appeal to fans of “How Stella God her Groove Back” and “Breaking Bad.”

 

My review:

This book has been on my TBR pile for a long time and I wish I had gotten to sooner because this was one heck of a ride. I was worried because it starts out with an extremely depressed character contemplating suicide. Don’t worry she doesn’t and she pulls up her big girl pants and does what it takes to get back to the warm and loving woman she is. I was not thrilled with the avenue she took to get there but you do what you gotta do. This book made me laugh, cry and think about what I would do to survive. I am really looking forward to the next installment.

 

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So I Married a Werewolf (The Mating Game Book 1) by Kristen Strassel

Blurb:

I married a wolf who wasn’t my mate for “the good of the pack.” Ask me how that worked out. Now a wolf in sequins and fierce heels is on my doorstep, promising she can breathe life into the dreams that died that day... if I’m willing to put my fate in her well-manicured claws.

I’ll get three questions.

Why did my ex tuck tail and leave me with our kids and a giant mess? What is he trying to prove by coming back? And am I brave enough to defy my pack and choose myself?

Oh, enough about him already. He had his chance. I’m ready for a new life.

Bibi le Bonnet is my fairy dragmother. The fabulous wolf will give me a total life makeover and the mating ceremony of my dreams... All I have to do is become a contestant on The Mating Game and choose a mate sight unseen after asking a few flirty questions in front of a live audience.

Three potential suitors.

The wolf who walks out from behind the curtain is none other than superstar Logan Mathis. I’ve spent so many nights fantasizing about the famous actor, and now he’s on The Mating Game wooing the biggest homebody mom I know: me. Can I trust this wolf when he says he’s willing to claim me, or is it all an act to revive his career?

And three dates to find my forever.

Every date with Logan is time in the spotlight. My pack and the paparazzi want nothing more than to tear us apart. I want to believe the fantasy, but am I fooling myself? Because my ex is back, and he’s not ready to let any other wolf have me.

The Mating Game is a brand-new series brought to you by the team that created The Real Werewives! Get ready for a season full of fun and flirty episodes finding fated mates where you least expect them. Anything can happen when the cameras are rolling, but don’t worry, these books don’t fade to black.

 

My review:

Sweet, fun and heart wrenching. I loved watching Cindy come into her own, Logan find his wolf and Bibi is just fabulous. This book has all the feels from cute kids to hunky heroes and nasty bad guys. Bring on Wendy.

 

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Chasing Her (Savage Kings #1) by Milly Taiden

 

Blurb:

Book one of the Savage King Series

Zoe Creed is the best private investigator around. She’s so good even shifters hire her. But when Roman King walks into her office with a strange case, her instincts scream that she should turn down the job. Not because she can’t do it. Because the man in question is irresistible. Roman is trouble, and she’s fresh – and forever – off the market.

Lion shifter and professional philanthropist Roman King cares only cares about his family and making the world a better place. The last thing he needs is to find his mate. But when his beloved little sister is embroiled in a blackmail scheme, he ends up in Zoe Creed’s office. Zoe is not only his mate, she’s also bent on resisting him.

Now, Zoe is on Roman’s shortlist of things that matter. His sister’s case isn’t the only mission he’s on. He will win his fated mate’s heart along the way. Convincing her might be harder than tracking down the blackmailers

 

My review:

Milly Taiden does it again!  Zoe Creed is smart and sassy. Lion shifter Roman King is sweet and sexy.  These two go through a rollercoaster of emotions with each other but are really perfect for each other. This is a enthralling mystery and delicious romance.

 

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A Powerful Midlife (Witching After Forty #7) by Lia Davis & L.A. Boruff

 

Blurb:

Half-witch, half-necromancer, Ava Harper has finally accepted her destiny, her inheritance, and her insane power. Yet, there is still so much more to learn.

And it’s time to use it to do some good. Necromancers are being held captive at the vampires’ headquarters in Milan.

No big deal for our Ava. She’s the most powerful necromancer in like… possibly ever? She can handle those fanged suckers.

Things go a little crazy and Ava gets some help from a very unexpected ally. Together, the group of friends and ghouls have to free the world from the influence of a couple of very corrupted vampires.

That’s not to mention the rest of her to-do list: wedding planning, figuring out the souls in the Viking blade, helping Olivia deal with her family’s new magic, and don’t forget the mess Crystal left with the shifters.

It’s all going to be okay. Ava is powerful, right? She’s got this.

 

My review:

Ava and her gang of quirky friends are enmeshed in a frenetic race to save captured necromancers and themselves. We get the answers to some questions only to be replaced by new queries. I really enjoyed this fast-paced romp.

 

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