⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

This story is twisted, full of action and tells a story of second chances at a good life for two people who have had some rough patches.

Cillian was set up and used as an example when he was a young man. Now he has done his time and is ready to live a full life. The only trouble is that he’s limited on finding someone to give him a chance since he is an ex-con. His luck changes when he decides to stop into the little diner for a cup of coffee and he meets Vivian.

Vivian has been working hard to make ends meet since she inherited the diner from her grandmother. She struggles to keep employees who are willing to work and show up to work. She has trouble finding reliable employees and works hard to keep her diner opened and not have to break her back to keep it going. She is lonely and wants a family of her own, but she doesn’t seem to have any luck in finding anyone to share her life with.

I really liked Cillian and Vivian’s story. Cillian has some hurdles to overcome and he needs to find his confidence and overcome his self-doubt as well as find a way to move on with his life and find his path. He has a dream but he has to find his way to make his dream come true and when he finds a way to pay back Savage for all he has done for him, he may give up on that dream and he’ll put his life on the line to save those that he loves. I give this story a 5-star review and I look forward to more in the Savage Hell MC series. The characters are strong, entertaining, and enjoyable to read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

He is dangerous, dark, and deadly. She thought he was a good guy, but after her father comes up missing and Carmella finds out that Michael is the reason for his absence, she is determined to do anything she can to saver her father. Even bargain her own life.

Michael Costa is the Consigliere of the Costa Mafia. He is a single father who will defend his children at all costs for any reason. He is looking for answers and has taken Ignacio for those answers and for revenge. His anger and darkness will cause a lot of turmoil for Michael and Carmela.

Carmela has offered herself up for retribution for her father’s freedom. Little does she know that her offer and Michael’s counteroffer will change both of their lives and their path to the life that they are both searching for.

I really liked this story. It’s full of action, suspense, secrets, and great characters. I give this story a 5-star review and I’m looking forward to more in this series. The characters are great. Michael and Carmela are both coming out of bad relationships and have a hard time believing that they could have a relationship that is not full of turmoil or angst. Michael has been attracted to Carmela for a while, but situations have changed, and they will need to find a way to overcome their pasts and move forward to find their HEA. Secrets will come to light and sacrifices will be made, but the family will continue to search for the Prince to save him.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Wow! This book is action and Alpha packed, it’s steamy, and an edge of the seat read with twists throughout. I loved it from the first page to the end.

Georgia Westbury comes from a wealthy family with a father who is only concerned on the next deal that will get him more money. He’s corrupt and doesn’t care about his family unless they are helping him bring in more money. He married into money and has ruled his family with an iron fist from day one. Georgia has lived a life of money and no wants, with the exception of love and care. The one boy she has had a crush on for years, she has to act like she’s better than him and doesn’t care about him because her father had drilled it into her head that he is dangerous and no good.

Beau Bradford has loved Georgia for years. Growing up and going to the same school since day one, he has had her in his sights for years in high school. They have a strained relationship until tragedy hits Beau’s family and Georgia is in danger. That’s the turning point for them, but it won’t last for long.

I loved this story and it was hard to put the book down. I love the characters and will have to read Ms. Brooks’ other books. This was my first read of Ms. Brooks, but it definitely won’t be my last. I was gifted this ARC to read and I am so happy that I was a winner and had the chance to read it. I loved it and can’t wait for more. I give this story a 5-star review because it had everything I love in a book. Alpha, possessive man, a woman who has no problem letting that man take care of her and puts all of her trust in him, even if it takes ten years for her do it, action from start to finish and pages that draw my attention so much that I lose track of everything going on around me.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Look at that SEXY cover too!

WOW! This book was full of heat, turmoil, and secrets. It’s so wrong, but such a great read!

Father Gabriel Thorne is a man in turmoil. He is an ex-Navy SEAL now a Catholic Priest. His past has eaten at him for almost twenty years. April 23 is always a rough day for Father Gabriel. It was the day that his life changed him. He changed from a cocky young man who thought he was invincible to a killing machine for the SEAL’s. After he left the Teams, he struggled for a few years before he was saved by Father Michael and his life changed again, giving him a new purpose.

Blue “Mariana” has had a rough life. Her mother was neglectful and found her life from a needle and a bottle. When she finally told Blue about her father, it was a lie, but it was a lie that Blue lived and found her path to live. She was determined to search out and destroy the man who killed her father. Little did she know that her life would be changed in so many ways with that determination for revenge.

I hated Blue in this story, especially the beginning. Her need for revenge blinded her and made her a person that was destructive and mean. I hated the way she was with Gabe and he had no idea why. I did eventually warm up to her, after Gabe brought out the kind person who wasn’t blinded by hate and destruction. I was happy to see Gabe find peace with his past and his life. I give this story a 5-star review and highly recommend it if you enjoy stories of taboo love, age difference, angsty, tumultuous characters, or stories ex-Military men, you will love this story. It’s hot kept me on the edge of my seat while reading it because I wasn’t sure when Blue would finally see the light. I love Alana Albertson’s SEAL stories and was so happy to see the Pickled Frog in this story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5

Another great story in The Sinister Fairy Tales Collection!

The Mafia is for life! Especially if you are born into it. Then you just have to find your own way of living and surviving the life. Arabella and Domenico have found a way to do that.

Belle is a woman who needed to find freedom and get out of her gilded cage. At nineteen she finally found her way out from under her father’s thumb after he humiliated her. She slipped her guards and found her way to a new life that she was able to maintain for three years. She needed to find a way to pay for rent and food, so she worked at a strip club for cash under the table. She needed to keep watch thought to make sure that she wasn’t found by her father or his associates to keep her freedom. The only trouble is that she is found, and that freedom is taken away from her again. The secrets she’s keeping from her captive could help her, but she is not aware that one of the men who is her captor knows her secrets and is keeping his own.

Domenico is a high ranked mafia member and he is the man that has Belle in a cage and is keeping her prisoner. He has secrets of his own that he is keeping from Belle. He has lived a life of danger, death, and abuse from a family that can’t accept him for who he is. He was given a directive before Belle was taken to keep her safe, but he doesn’t know who she is or what has prompted the kidnapping or the directive. When he finds out what’s going on and what’s in store for her, he decides to take her and keep her safe, but it puts them both in danger now.

I loved this story and the characters are great. Belle and Domenico are perfect for each other and the secrets that they are keeping could either be detrimental or help them. Their story is full of action, betrayal, deception, loyalty, twists, secrets and lust. I loved the buildup to their lives and their future. They are both dangerous and can keep each other safe and protected. Their power and strength are paramount to who they are as well as how they will rule their family. Belle and the Beast are perfect in this Sinister Fairy Tale. I give this story a 5-star review and cannot stress enough how great The Sinister Fairy Tales Collection are. I highly suggest that you start reading them as soon as possible.

⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5 out of 5

She’s naïve, semi-educated, beautiful, and looking for more in her life. Unfortunately for her, the offer she has received is not legitimate and she has no idea what she’s signing up for. Carmen DuPree is looking for a way to get out of her life in Mississippi and move on to a better life. She wants to open her own dance studio and the offer she has been made could help her with that, little does she know that it could lead to her demise.

He works for Dark Horizon’s and most of his jobs have been working overseas in protective services, but now he has agreed to help with a job of taking a captive and sending her to a buyer that is looking for young girls. He’s not completely comfortable with this job and the woman he has to put on a plane is not his normal type, but when the buyer decides that she is too old for him, Eamon Hart is now in a situation where has to get rid of the beautiful young girl he is holding captive. The only problem is that he doesn’t want to.

This was a good story. A story of captive to lover with two people who could not be more different. Carmen was born and raised in Mississippi as a poor girl raised in the system due to a tough family life. Eamon was a Marine and now works for a black ops company that takes on various jobs. They are both damaged from their childhoods and are both trying to survive. This is the first of this kind that Eamon has taken on. He doesn’t trust easily and only has one person he can rely on. I give this story a 3.5-star review and recommend it to readers who enjoy ex-military, black ops, or captive to lover stories. This was my first read of this series and my first read of Sonora Voss.