“I’ve spent three decades perfecting failure. But I never expected my next ‘fail’ to be a dragon-sized death sentence.”   

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At thirty-two, I’m too old for this. The dragon that chose me has already killed three riders. And my instructor knows exactly what I am—he’s just not telling me.

I’ve spent three decades perfecting failure. College dropout. Fired barista. Retail disaster. Freelance photographer who couldn’t book a gig. When a military recruiter offers me a spot at Thornwick Academy, I’m desperate enough to ignore every red flag.

I expect boot camp. I get creatures that shouldn’t exist.

Thornwick isn’t a military academy—it’s a hunting ground for an ancient war, where legacy families bond with Sovereigns or die trying. These cadets have trained since childhood. They know the protocols, the bloodline politics, the secret history of this place. I learned magic existed seventy-two hours ago.

Then Obsidian chooses me.

A black dragon. A mountain-shaking force that killed his last three potential riders. Ancient, volatile, and now mine. The academy gives me two weeks before I’m added to his body count.

But my flight instructor? He’s already decided I’ll survive.

Captain Kael Blackwater is devastating and dangerous, pushing me past every limit while watching me like I’m a bomb he’s trying to defuse. He trains me like my life depends on it—because it does. What I don’t understand is why.

Why does he look at me like he knows something I don’t?

Why are black dragon riders being systematically murdered, their deaths staged as training accidents?

Why are pale creatures with needle-sharp teeth suddenly hunting bonded dragons, draining their blood, leaving corpses that all lead back to me?

Kael has answers. About black dragons. About a royal bloodline supposedly exterminated centuries ago. About what I am and why Obsidian chose a thirty-two-year-old foster kid with no magic, no family, no right to be here.

He’s keeping me alive by keeping me in the dark.

And I’m falling for him anyway—for the man who’s either my protector or my handler, who teaches me to fly while hiding the truth about why things with teeth are hunting me, who might have orders to eliminate me the second I become too dangerous.

The Bonding Ceremony was supposed to be the hard part. No one warned me that the real test is surviving what I’m becoming.

Welcome to Thornwick Academy, where:

🐉Dragons choose riders (or kill them)

🤫Instructors keep deadly secrets about your bloodline

☠️Something is hunting bonded Sovereigns and draining them dry

❤️‍🔥The man training you might be the one ordered to end you

🎯Being chosen isn’t an honor—it’s a target on your back

About Brenda:

A USA Today bestselling author, Brenda loves everything paranormal. She has co-authored over twenty-five books in the best-selling Dark Warrior Alliance series, as well as the Hollow Rock Shifters series. She also has best-selling solo titles readers are raving about.

Brenda created worlds that feature dangerously handsome heroes and feisty heroines. With the help of popcorn and candy, she takes dragons, fairies, witches, vampires, and so much more and brings them to life. She lives in Texas with her husband and three kids who fuel not only her heart but her life.

If she’s not writing, she’s reading, traveling, or knee-deep in projects with her husband and five sisters. She encourages readers to Dream Big. If your dreams don’t terrify and electrify you then they aren’t big enough!  

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐4 out of 5

I’m not usually one to read romantasy stories, however, this book caught my eye and I’m glad it did. I really enjoyed the story, imagination of the author writing it and the characters.

The characters are well written and well developed. I loved Mara and her strength, her determination, and the kindness in her. She had a hard life, but she didn’t let it sour her or make her a mean person, she just decided to make her life what she could and do her best to be a kind human.

Her story was interesting to read and I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I hope her life continues to improve and her strength continues to grow and develop into the person she’s meant to be.

Trouble had found its way to our doorstep, and it hadn’t come alone.

And now, things were shifting under our feet.

Every move mattered.

Any mistake was a hit we couldn’t afford.

And through the lies, the blood, and the betrayal, there was her.

She was part of my past I couldn’t bury.

I never expected to see her again, but there she was.

Beautiful as ever and a pull I couldn’t shake

It was time to face the truth.

Love doesn’t play fair.

Blood doesn’t always mean family.

And the choices we make aren’t always the right ones.

I’m Goose.

This is my story.

And if you think you know how this ends… trust me. You don’t.

Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Seller, L. Wilder, writes about hot, alpha men and the women who love them. She currently has six series available for readers: The Devil Chaser’s MC, Satan’s Fury MC, Satan’s Fury MC-Memphis, the Redemption Series, the Happy Endings Collection, and the Ruthless Sinners MC. If you’re looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you smiling like a school girl at the end, L. Wilder is the author for you.

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

Another great story in the Satan’s Fury MC series. It has family drama, betrayal, secrets, and a found family that is always at your back.

This book was a page turner with a story that kept my interest from the very beginning. Goose and Presley have known each other since high school, but have never been friends. When Presley’s younger sister finds herself in trouble again, Presley is there to rescue her and keep her safe, but the sacrifice she has to make could be too large of a price.

I love the Satan’s Fury MC series and Goose is a great story that pulled me in from the beginning right through to the end. It was a hard read to put down and I can’t wait for more in the series.

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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞
Chanel/Blaze
I never planned on showing up at the Royal Harlots’ front gate. Especially not after the way things ended between me and my mom.
The last thing I said to her was, “I hate you.”
Her last words were, “I love you.” Then she rode off and never came back.
Vivian Rivers didn’t die in some tragic accident. She was executed. Silenced for reasons no one’s willing to say out loud. The person who took her from me didn’t just kill my mother… they took out the president of the Royal Harlots.
Now I’m standing at the gates of her legacy with ice in my veins and vengeance burning in my gut. The Harlots know who I am. I’m not just Vivi’s daughter, I’m the storm she raised in secret, and I’m here to collect.
Being born into this life doesn’t mean a damn thing. I’ll earn my patch the same way every woman did before me… with blood, grit, and zero apologies.
This club is my family now. Her sisters are my sisters.
And we don’t beg. We don’t break. We ride.
This isn’t just revenge. It’s retribution.
They thought killing her would be the end… but it was the start of a war.
And I won’t stop until the road is slick with his blood.

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This story contains themes of violent crime, murder, execution, revenge, grief, and motorcycle club-related danger. It includes depictions of emotional trauma, loss of a parent, and graphic intent toward violence. Reader discretion is advised.

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MY REVIEW: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

This was a really good read. The story pulled me in from the start and held me until the end. It’s emotional, twisted, and a really good read. I have enjoyed The Royal Harlots MC books I’ve read so far and this book was no different. The women are tough, strong, independent, and just as dangerous as the men that they ride with. They aren’t afraid to stand up for those that need their help, and they don’t shy away from the danger that comes along with being in an MC.

Blaze has a lot to take in and process, it’s not easy and she finds herself in trouble by running her mouth and being stubborn, but when she finally see’s that she is strong and the people around her have her back she finds that peace she’s been looking for.

I enjoyed this story and give it 4 stars, I look forward to more of the RHMC and the RBMC from Thetta James.

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When you play with fire, you’re bound to get burned.

Pyro

I can’t resist the allure of the flames. Fire is in my blood. The heat and the smoke raised me. Now
I wield them for my club. You want to get between me and my brothers? Mess with my club?
Think again.
Rumor has it she carries the mark of the mate, but trouble is right on her heels.
I don’t care who or what she’s running from. My club comes first. Always.
There’s just one problem: my true nature won’t let me reject the one who is meant to be mine.
So I can try to resist the fiery passion growing between us, but in the end we’ll both be consumed in the blaze.

About E.C. Land

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

Pyro and Carina try to resist the bond, but it’s no use. Neither one are looking for their mate. One has been told from a young age that there was no mate for them and the other has trauma from when they bragged about their mate at a young age. Now they’re thrown together after a tragedy and Pyro can no longer avoid or resist his mate. One he’s committed, there’s no going back for him.

When danger comes knocking Pyro will do what is needed to protect Carina and keep her safe. Even returning home and facing his parents. Danger is lurking and the club will stand behind them both and help to protect them.

I love the characters in this series and the stories are great! Full of danger, action, Alpha protectors, and wonderfully, strong, independent women that keep their men on their toes. I love it and I can’t wait to read more.

A missing woman. A deadly conspiracy. A love worth fighting for.

Social media maven Sabrina Greenlee knows she’s playing with fire regarding her feelings for Hewitt Birch. But when mysterious men spirit her away in the night, her survival depends on the team she calls family…Hew included…and she willingly welcomes the flames.

Hewitt Birch has spent a lifetime controlling his emotions. But when Sabrina disappears, his carefully maintained self-discipline shatters. He vows to bring Sabrina home, even when it becomes clear her abduction and ransom are smokescreens. The real target? BKI itself.

Sabrina and Hew are left reeling from the lingering danger and the passion ignited between them when her ransom becomes a rescue mission. With an unseen enemy closing in and betrayal lurking around every corner, they’ll have to decide if they can afford to risk their hearts while they fight for their lives…

My Review:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

Sabrina has been at BKI for several months now and is healing from her traumatic recent past.

Sabrina and Hew are still dancing around each other and instead of communicating, they assume what the other needs, wants, and desires. When Sabrina finds herself in trouble again, from new enemies, Hew will have to step up and open up to Sabrina.

I love the characters in the BKI OG and Reloaded series. I love the comradery these operatives have with each other and the family atmosphere. They are always up in each others’ business, pick at each other, but beneath it all they would all kill and die for each other. I love these stories and the characters and I can’t wait for the next book. I’m invested in these books to find out who the real bad guy is behind the curtain.

After her mother’s unexpected death, Savannah “Ava” Smythe inherits three things: guardianship of her teenage sister, a house with an upside-down mortgage, and an illegal debt to a loan shark. Any thoughts of going to the police are dashed when the seedy loan shark threatens Savannah and her sister.

In desperate need of fast cash, Savannah lands a job performing at Platinum’s Gentleman’s Club, but she never expected to find her best friend’s brother working security there.

Ted “Puncture” Chisholm loves his job. There’s only one rule: no fraternizing with the dancers. Not a problem, until he learns their newest dancer is his sister’s best friend. He doesn’t know why she’s dancing, but it isn’t his place to stop her.

When Savannah is brutally assaulted in the parking lot, everything changes.

Punc is eaten by guilt and insists on helping her recover.
In the process, he discovers there’s more going on in Savannah’s life.

He also learns his sister’s sweet friend has a will of steel and a sassy attitude that appeals to him much more than it should. He’s determined to solve Savannah’s problems while taking the next step with her. It could cost him his job, but it might also risk his life. For Savannah, he’ll risk everything to make her his.

Karen Renee is the author of the Riot Motorcycle Club, Beta, and O-Town series of books. She once crunched Nielsen ratings data but these days she brings her imagination to life by writing books. She has wanted to be a writer since she was very young, but it’s taken the last twenty plus years for her to amass enough courage and overall life experience to bring that dream to life. Some of those life experiences came from the wonderful world of advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a proud wife and mother, and a Jacksonville native. When she’s not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writes and/or reads books.

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My Review:⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

Savannah’s an independent, strong woman and hates to ask for help. She’ll do anything to protect her younger sister and keep them both safe. Even if it means she has to do something that she’d normally never do to make the payments that unexpectedly came up. Never expecting to find her best friend’s brother, Ted “Punc” Chisholm, working at Platinum’s Gentleman’s Club when auditions.

Savannah is determined to stand on her own and protect her younger sister, but at what cost. When more danger and trouble finds her leaving Platinum’s Gentleman’s Club after her first full performance, Punc feels responsible and guilty that he let her perform. Now he’s stepping in to make sure she’s okay and protected.

I enjoyed this book and I love the characters in the Riot MC series. This book was filled with page-turning trouble, and danger lurking in the shadows. I’m looking forward to more Riot MC books in the future.

She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way.

What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack?

He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface. He could fell a tree in seconds, had thighs that were as thick as said trees, filled out a pair of Wranglers better than any cowboy ever, and didn’t care that she could operate heavy machinery better than him.

He was everything a girl like Mable could ask for.

The caveat? He was a convicted felon that’d just escaped from prison, faked his death, and ran from his home in Texas to the mountains of Montana.

At first, Mable didn’t know what kind of man he’d been before coming to her small, mountain town. He led Mable into a false sense of security, made her fall madly, deeply, and irrevocably in love with him, and then shocked her by sharing his darkest secret.

Now, she’s left reeling, thinking life couldn’t get more complicated.

Until she finds out her stepmother knows Romeo’s secret and plans to exploit him. To make matters worse, Romeo goes on the run to protect Mable from himself, and she realizes that she has a dark side, too. One that’ll stop at nothing, not even murder, to make sure that he can live free.

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Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.

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My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

I’m so excited to have another new series to read from Lani Lynn Vale. Her books always make me laugh, sometimes cringe, but always leave me wanting more.

House of BS & Lies was a great story to start the new Don’t Hate Him Series. As per usual with Lani’s books, this one is a spin off from a character in her last series and has some tense moments in it.

Romeo is a convicted felon and Mable is a woman that live a straight and narrow life. Romeo may be a felon, but he’s a good man at heart, and Mable can’t help but fall for him. Even when she’s angry, he finds a way to lighten her day.

Mable is a hard working young woman that has dealt with a lot in her young life, but she’s finding that her circle could be a little bigger.

I loved this story and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. I love Lani’s books and devour them as soon as I can.

UNFINISHED, the final book in the Amber Ridge series, is officially LIVE.

This story brings us full circle. It’s about the pasts we try to outrun, the secrets we keep to survive, and the kind of love that asks everything of us.

Bonnie ran from Amber Ridge thirteen years ago, carrying grief, guilt, and a heartbreak she never healed from. Coming back means facing the people she left behind and the truth that not everyone wants her to stay.

Zane has spent years rebuilding his life brick by brick, determined to never let his past destroy what he’s built again. But when Bonnie walks into his world, the walls he’s so carefully constructed start to crack.

✨ friends to lovers

✨ Former UFC hero

✨ Neighbors

✨ Return to home heroine

✨ Small town

✨ Suspense

They both want to forget their haunted pasts, but not all ghosts stay buried.

Thirteen years ago, Bonnie Hayes fled the only home she’d ever known, and everyone she loved, without a backward glance. She ran from the grief and pain of losing not only her parents, but her boyfriend…and the crushing guilt. But now she’s back, and she’s learning the hard way that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Even though she’s determined to face the people she left behind, some want her to disappear again—and they’ll go to great lengths to see it happen.

Former UFC fighter Zane Merrick is building a new life in Amber Ridge, far away from the hell he lived through in Billings. He’s built a busy gym from the ground up by keeping his head down and avoiding complications—especially ones like Bonnie. But when he realizes the woman lives just doors away, keeping his distance becomes impossible. And as they grow closer, he’s more and more aware they’re both keeping secrets. Even though Bonnie doesn’t know his past, someone else does, and that someone wants to expose him, ruining his fresh start—with both Amber Ridge and Bonnie.

As their pasts come crashing into the present, Zane and Bonnie are forced to confront people they’ve tried to outrun. Above all else, his priority is her safety…even if he loses his life in the process.

A Small Town, Friends to Lovers, Romantic Suspense from Bestselling Author Nyssa Kathryn.

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My ARC Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 out of 5

Nyssa Kathryn has done a great job with the Amber Ridge Series and the characters are wonderful, just like all of her stories. I love how her books seamlessly move into the next series based on her characters and the story lines.

Bonnie has returned to her hometown after tragedy struck her in her teens and she felt as if she couldn’t breath in Amber Ridge any longer. Thirteen years of being on her own until her big brother reached out and encouraged her to come home. Her life isn’t perfect being back in Amber Ridge, but the local gym owner, Zane is making things bearable for her, as well as her family welcoming her back with open arms.

Zane has his own tragic past that he is trying to overcome, and when his two worlds collide, he’ll have to decide whether he can bring Bonnie into his life, or keep her at a distance. However, he may not get to make that decision on his own.

I loved this story and it was a great ending to the series. I look forward to more books by Nyssa in the future. She’s a favorite author of mine to read and her books never disappoint.

My Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5

Their relationship was built on trauma, survival and sacrifice. However, they both just want to move on with their lives, but Aspen isn’t sure that’s possible after what she’s endured. Her own stubbornness put her and other in danger, how can she live with that and move on?

Asher is a man of honor and determination. He’ll do anything to help Aspen move on and find happiness again. She may be a different person, but he’ll be sure she survives.

I loved these two. Even after the trauma that Aspen has endured, she has to find a way to move on and live her life on her own terms and if she can break the fog of her trauma she will find that she has a lot of people that are willing the help her.

The new MC series is great! I love the characters and I can’t wait to read more.