Book Release Blast for Forever Flames by Kaylene Winter (REVIEW)…..

 Fans of rockstar romances will find themselves drawn to this tale of second chances and a first love that now wants to be a last love.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Forever Flames by Kaylene Winter, along with my impressions of it, then add this fourth installment in the Charming Irish series to your bookshelf!

Twenty years. One unforgettable flame. Some love stories never burn out.

I never wanted fame.

All I ever needed was her.

Stevie Hayes set my world on fire from the moment we met.

First kiss. First love. First time. The girl next door who became my whole future.

Late-night rehearsals. Promises whispered in the dark. A fire so intense it felt eternal.

She believed in me when no one else did.

Then life pulled us apart.

Different paths. Different cities. A slow unraveling I never saw coming.

I thought letting her go would set her free.

Instead, it broke us.

Years later, tragedy brings us back together.

Older now. Scarred. Still burning for something we never stopped wanting.

Old wounds resurface. Hard truths come to light.

The spark? It never left.

We were never supposed to fall apart.

Now I’ll fight like hell to put us back together.

Forever Flames is a swoon-worthy, second-chance rockstar romance packed with emotional angst, soul-deep devotion, and the kind of once-in-a-lifetime love that never truly dies.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Rockstar romances are my catnip and this book definitely captured my attention while playing with my heartstrings.  It kept me glued to the pages, entertained by all the angst and ups and downs of two past loves reconnecting after tragedy.  From the sweetness of young love, to the heartbreak of letting go, to finding your way back to what's meant to be…. This story put me through the emotional wringer in another well crafted tale from Ms. Winter.

Padraig McGloughlin and Stevie Hayes met as children, next door neighbors who slowly became more over the years.  They were each other's firsts in every way before fate had them going their separate ways in pursuit of dreams.  Years later they find themselves once again within arm's length, navigating feelings of regret and uncertainty in a journey that was sometimes frustrating but always inevitable.  When it comes to heroes, Padraig showed himself to be a bit imperfect.  He's a man with a good heart who's quick to sacrifice his happiness for others.  At times too his words could be hurtful as his insecurities had him lashing out.  But these imperfections made him all the more real and his decision to finally fight for Stevie ultimately had me rooting for him.  Stevie too left me frustrated at times, her choices leaving me bewildered, but her struggles were all too human and it made their pairing even more emotional.

Readers looking for a story full of rollercoaster emotions will find this a perfectly imperfect romance, a tale of a second chance meant to be.  Along with a compelling main couple, there were glimpses of past characters as well as focusing a bit more on Liam (Padraig's twin brother), who will take the lead in the next installment in the Charming Irish series.  On a whole, this was a realistic romance with characters you could relate to in a journey to HEA that was full of bumps and bruises that will keep you glued to the pages.

My rating for this is a B.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Kaylene Winter is an Amazon best-selling author of steamy, contemporary romance.

Each character-driven novel is filled with snappy dialogue, pop-culture references and enough steam to make you fan yourself. Kaylene weaves authenticity, emotion and angst into a turbulent rollercoaster ride of love, passion and soul-searing romance always ending with a delicious HEA.

Kaylene lives in Seattle with her amazing Irish husband and gorgeous Siberian Husky. She loves creating art of all kinds.

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Book Release Blast for Promise Me This by Karla Sorensen (REVIEW)……

  When childhood friends become something more, sparks will start flying in this contemporary romance of roommates becoming lovers.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Promise Me This by Karla Sorensen, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this third installment in the Wilder Family series to your bookshelf!

Imagine this: an author with a raging case of writer’s block finds an unexpected source of inspiration in her grumpy, gorgeous new roommate.  Sounds amazing, right?  Except that new roommate is my childhood best friend.  And Ian Wilder has been off-limits since I was five.It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen him, but when I return to my hometown after years away, Ian’s exactly the man I remembered.  The same guy who gave me his coat on a playground when we were kids and promised he’d take care of me forever.  I need a quiet place to work with this deadline looming.  I need a place where my daughter can unwind. Enter Ian with an offer I can’t refuse: his spare bedroom.

It’s an easy yes.  Except now the problem is I can’t stop thinking about him, and these thoughts? They’re wandering out of the friend zone.  I keep imagining very creative ways to rip off his clothes. And Ian starts giving me looks of his own, the kind that make my heart race.
One night, we cross a line we can’t uncross.  The lines have blurred, and our friendship is hanging by a thread.
Imagine this: a woman falling for her best friend.  And she has no idea if he feels the same.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Ian and Harlow have been in each other's lives since they were children, thick as thieves, with an unbreakable bond of care and support.  Once they graduated high school though, everything changed as life took them in opposite directions.  After ten years apart they end up back in their hometown where they can no longer ignore long-simmering feelings in a slow-burn journey to HEA.  It's a journey made even more heartfelt by the inclusion of her daughter, Sage, along with the rest of the Wilder family as their support for this family in the making is unwavering.

Ian is a bit of a grump, a bit stoic and serious, at least that's how the world sees him. When he's reunited with his childhood friend that softer side comes out again as he will do everything to help her succeed...especially by having her stay in his home to help fuel her writing.  Whereas Harlow's parents cause writer's block, he provides all sorts of naughty thoughts.  Add in his endearing interactions with Sage, the kind that makes your uterus hurt, and it's clear that Ian and Harlow were always meant to be.  Their relationship felt natural from the start, built slowly through tender moments that warmed my heart.  Before now, they'd always fought against the feelings simmering between them, but this time around they decided to take a chance and I was totally there for it!  Though I normally like my romance books a bit steamier, I still found much to enjoy about this sweet and heartwarming friends to lovers story!

My rating for this is a B+

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Karla Sorensen is an Amazon top 20 bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not devouring historical romance or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British AND American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear.

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Book Cover Reveal for Promise Me This by Karla Sorensen…..

 When childhood friends become something more, sparks will be flying in and out of the bedroom in this contemporary romance of roommates becoming lovers.  Keep reading to get a tempting glimpse of Promise Me This by Karla Sorensen, then start counting down the days until this third installment in the Wilder Family series hits shelves on May 9th!

Imagine this: an author with a raging case of writer’s block finds an unexpected source of inspiration in her grumpy, gorgeous new roommate.  Sounds amazing, right?  Except that new roommate is my childhood best friend.  And Ian Wilder has been off-limits since I was five.

It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen him, but when I return to my hometown after years away, Ian’s exactly the man I remembered.  The same guy who gave me his coat on a playground when we were kids and promised he’d take care of me forever.  I need a quiet place to work with this deadline looming.  I need a place where my daughter can unwind. Enter Ian with an offer I can’t refuse: his spare bedroom.
It’s an easy yes.  Except now the problem is I can’t stop thinking about him, and these thoughts? They’re wandering out of the friend zone.  I keep imagining very creative ways to rip off his clothes. And Ian starts giving me looks of his own, the kind that make my heart race.
One night, we cross a line we can’t uncross.  The lines have blurred, and our friendship is hanging by a thread.
Imagine this: a woman falling for her best friend.  And she has no idea if he feels the same.

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AUTHOR INFO:

Karla Sorensen is an Amazon top 20 bestselling author who refuses to read or write anything without a happily ever after. When she's not devouring historical romance or avoiding the laundry, you can find her watching football (British AND American), HGTV or listening to Enneagram podcasts so she can psychoanalyze everyone in her life, in no particular order of importance. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, she made her living in senior healthcare prior to writing full-time. Karla lives in Michigan with her husband, two boys and a big, shaggy rescue dog named Bear.

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Book Release Blast for Famous Last Words by Claudia Burgoa (REVIEW)…..

Ms. Burgoa returns today with this angsty and emotionally engaging second chance romance that readers will be drawn to from the first page to the last.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Famous Last Words by Claudia Burgoa, along with my impressions of it, then add this standalone book to your bookshelf too!

From USA Today bestselling author Claudia Burgoa pens a page-turning tale of hard losses and second chances. This angsty romance will destroy readers' hearts and then put them back together again. Prepare to ugly cry like never before!

I shouldn’t be alive.
I should’ve died in that plane crash.
Instead, I survived.
Thrived, even.
After all, I’m a rock star and a billionaire. There’s nothing I can’t buy.
Nothing, except peace.
And when it all comes crashing down around me...The guilt.
The pain.
The sorrow.
That’s when she appears.
The one woman I’m not allowed to love.
I needed her to fill the void after everything was lost. There she was, ready, and grieving too.
Both of us are broken, shattered people.
So why does she make my heart want to beat again? I need a new reason to keep breathing.
And I think that reason—is her.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

The best books pull you in from the very first page, and with each turn of the page, invest you in the characters through every up and down they're subjected to.  Ms. Burgoa does exactly that with this angst-fueled tale of two people whose lives become entwined from an early age and who get put through the wringer on their way to adulthood.

Brahms Ehrenberg & Seraphina St. Clairmont are the stars of this story and they form a strong connection the moment they meet.  Fast friendships and deep bonds were immediately formed in a heartfelt journey that ultimately led to a heartbreaking accident that pulled these bonds apart at the seams.  A love that was just starting to shine too unfortunately gets put asunder due to outside forces.

For years these two remained apart with Brahms, because of such devastating losses, going to a very dark place that had me aching for him.  Things take an even more emotional turn for him when another accident leads him to Seraphina's healing doorstep where years of secrets and lies finally see the light of day in a rollercoaster ride to HEA.

Brahms is a sexy hero whose soul-deep hurts pulled me into his life completely.  Along with the glitz of the rock star life came the lows of loss, loneliness, and addiction.  Ms. Burgoa pulled no punches in the depiction of all he went through and it makes for a more richly rewarding story as he earned the HEA he worked hard to achieve.  Seraphina's a strong heroine who's had her own difficulties with her father's life and death leaving her emotionally and financially in dire straits that Brahms's brother uses to convince her to let Brahms back into her life.  This is a couple that were always meant to be together as their connection was too strong to ignore.

This is a second chance romance with a couple that I quickly became invested in.  They got put through the wringer, both emotionally and physically, in a page-turning ride full of secrets and lies.  This is a beautifully crafted tale that pulled at the heartstrings.  From a childhood friendship to a love that never died, I was rooting for them through every up and down they went through.  Surrounding this epic couple was Brahms's brother who I long to see more of in the future.  The epilogues in this book were also wonderful!  Family letters and glimpse of the future act as a healing balm to leave readers happy and satisfied after all the darkness that came before.

My rating for this is an A.

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Claudia is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author.

She writes alluring, thrilling stories about complicated women and the men who take their breaths away. Her books are the perfect blend of steamy and heartfelt, filled with emotional characters and explosive chemistry. Her writing takes readers to new heights, providing a variety of tears, laughs, and shocking moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats.

She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, her youngest two children, and three fluffy dogs.

When Claudia is not writing, you can find her reading, knitting, or just hanging out with her family. At nights, she likes to binge watch shows or movies with her equally geeky husband.

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Book Release Blast for Camden by Sawyer Bennett……

 It's an emotional journey for a man with survivor's guilt, and a woman who lost her husband, as the plane crash that binds this pair brings them even closer...in body and soul.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Camden by Sawyer Bennett, then add this eighth installment in the Pittsburgh Titans series to your bookshelf!

Camden Poe is the last of The Lucky Three, the surviving Pittsburgh Titans who weren’t on the team plane the night it went down. By all outward appearances, he’s adjusted to post-crash life well but inside he’s wrestling with the guilt of living.

The catastrophe that killed the Pittsburgh Titans changed my entire world. My teammates were more than my friends—they were my brothers. I mourned their loss with the rest of the nation but then I did as I’ve been taught… I moved on. I focused on returning to the ice with the newly rebuilt team and put the tragedy behind me. Considering the circumstances, I adjusted well. Or so I thought. Now I’m plagued by nightmares of the crash and my play has suffered as a result. Facing the possibility of losing my place on the team, I need to pull myself together and fast.
My buddy and linemate, Mitch Brandt died in the crash, leaving his wife Danica and son Travis behind to pick up the pieces of their shattered family. After reconnecting with Danica at a support group meeting, I find myself inexplicably drawn to helping her and her son move forward. What starts as two friends finding solace in one another following a tragedy becomes something more, leaving us both wondering if we deserve this chance.
I feel as if I’m walking a precarious line between a man falling for an incredible woman and a man moving in on his dead friend’s wife. But one thing is crystal clear—I’ve found a peace with Danica that I wasn’t sure I’d ever have again. Now I need to find the confidence within myself to push past the insecurities and make sure she knows how important she is to me because if I don’t, I’ll lose the one thing that makes me truly complete.

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AUTHOR INFO:

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

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Book Release Blast for Bishop by Marie James (REVIEW)…….

 A man whose past is nothing but a blur finds his future now in doubt courtesy of a woman caring for him after he's injured, a woman who calls to him…heart and soul.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Bishop by Marie James, along with my impressions of it, then get ready to add this 27th installment in the Cerberus MC series to your bookshelf!

In the grand scheme of things five years isn’t a very long time.

It goes by in a blink, literally.
Waking up with no recollection of the last five years is devastating. The woman I remember loving is with someone else.
The only family I had is gone, and I’m forced to relive those losses all over again.

I’m now a member of Cerberus, and I can’t even recall if I signed on to get Rivet back or if I got over her before joining.
I have no other choice but to cling to the woman hired to help me recover because she’s the only one that knows less about me than I do.
I was afraid of never getting my memory back, but the closer I get to her makes me terrified of what will happen if I do.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Having read the previous book in this series I knew what condition I'd find Bishop in at the beginning...but it was still heartbreaking to see as he seemed so lost and frail while in his coma.  The connection between him and his ray of Sunshine might've started out unconventionally but it still provided a strong foundation for the two of them as they worked through their trust issues and their vulnerabilities.  It was a bumpy journey full of angst, a slow-burn romance that built slowly as truths were revealed and they both became more willing to put their hearts on the line.

For five years Bishop was in a fog, fueled by images that he didn't know were real or not.  His one constant though is the woman hired by his Cereberus brothers...Sunshine.  She cared for him, talked to him, and was his whole world while he was in a coma.  Now that he's awake though he's not ready to let her go and as his rehabilitation continues she's right by his side, supporting him as much as he supports her.  Bishop has a beautiful heart and soul and does everything he can to show Sunshine that there are in fact good men out there...and he's definitely one!  He's sweet, sexy, and he made me melt like chocolate.  His interactions with her son Ryder made me melt even more.  The bond he and Ryder had was separate from his connection to Sunshine, and the time he spent with his little buddy was fatherly (much more so than with Ryder's own bio-dad) and endearing.

Sunshine was equally likable, an independent and hardworking woman who had only herself to count on.  She's tough as nails, working long hours to account for the monetary and emotional anchors that are her ex and her mother.  For the five years Bishop was in his coma, she was his sole connection to the outside world.  Her lack of personal time, and friends, had her forming her own connection to him, sharing everything about herself, using him as a sounding board to her very heart and soul.  She held nothing back, but the moment he woke up she was a bit more hesitant.  With each turn of the page though they slowly built up their trust in one another, formed an unwavering connection that warmed my heart...and just made me feel good.

This book took a more emotional detour this time around, focusing more on the personal than on Club business.  Instead of blood being shed, it was tears.  Bishop and Sunshine were a couple worth rooting for, they were joyous together on a journey (and HEA) that they had to work hard to reach.  Though I would've liked to know more about Bishop before his drugging, I definitely connected to the man he is now and became by being with Sunshine.  Ryder was wonderful too and I loved the softer side he brought out in Bishop, seamlessly bringing this trio together to form a family!  This was a sweet and sensual addition to the Cerberus MC series, one full of heart and soul, that now has me clamoring for the next installment in this series...Legacy!

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Let’s see...where to begin...

I’m a full-time author, mother of two boys, and wife of 18+ years. Dog Mom to four great danes: Maximus, Nala, Freya, and Hagrid.

I’ve spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. Currently residing in a sleepy little town in East Tennessee.

Writing is my passion, and I absolutely love being able to sit down and put all of my thoughts and emotions into my stories.

I love dogs, coffee, making handmade cards, and steamy romance novels!

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Book Release Blitz for Taz by D.M. Earl (REVIEW)……

 A mom goes into full Mama Bear mode in this exhilarating thrill ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Taz by D.M. Earl, along with getting my impressions of it, then add this third installment in the Devil’s Handmaiden MC series to your bookshelf!

TAZ

I may look rough and hard.
But looks can be deceiving.
Sure, my hair is colorful and wild.
However, my penchant for numbers and organization Has me bordering on the quiet, shy, nerdy type.
But when my son is concerned, I can get as wild as they come.
After all, my son is my life.
When my ex comes back with a vengeance,
I'll do anything in my power to protect him--
Even enlist the help of Travis "Enforcer" Milford.
He and his brothers from the Intruders,
Coupled with my sisters in the Devil's Handmaidens, Our enemies don't stand a chance.
Now, between the two clubs their appearance tells it all. The men are strong, rugged, handsome, and powerful, While the women are beautiful, smart, and cunning. An Enforcer would do anything for me and my son.
Believe me, if anyone hurts that boy, They'll regret the day they messed with us.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

D. M. Earl has once again crafted an unforgettable, rip-roaring ride of action and suspense, with a bit of romance tying everything together.  With a timely overall storyline of a white supremacist group with ties to prominent politicians, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat as all the MCs work together to bring this group's actions to an end while keeping Taz's disabled son safe.

Taz is an amazing heroine, a sassy and smart woman who's a magician with a computer keyboard.  She's also one tough mama when it comes to her autistic son, Teddy, after he's targeted by a hate group.  To keep him safe it's all hands on deck as Taz calls on the Devil’s Handmaiden MC, Travis, as well as other MCs affected by these dangerous people.  Through it all Taz remains focused on her son and he's a delightful addition to the story who I found easy to relate to as I have an autistic brother myself.  The author depicted Teddy realistically and the nastiness espoused by the hate group regarding him truly enraged me and had you rooting for them to get their comeuppance.  Along with dodging bullets and caring for her son, Taz also found time to build on her burgeoning romance with Travis.  Their romance has built slowly throughout the previous books but here it's definitely put through the wringer, weighed down by secrets, lies, and misunderstandings.  They work through things though, supporting one another while navigating the bumpy road they've been given in scenes that are sensual and heartfelt.  When it comes to heroes Travis is a very likable one, a drool-worthy man who's strong yet silent.  He trusts Taz and never overshadows her, letting her be the strong-willed woman she's always been...which adds to his sexiness.

Danger is always present throughout this story and it kept me frantically turning the pages from the very beginning.  With its realistic storyline of a white supremacist hate group, vividly depicted with all its inherently nasty views, you're immediately pulled into the storyline and consumed by the action.  Fueled by a large cast of characters, readers might feel a bit overwhelmed at times but the author kept the car on the road in a tale that ultimately culminated with a nice bow...for now.  The cast was colorful, full of strong women and supportive men, and it warmed my heart to see this unconventional family come together to support one of their own.  The ending might've been a bit quickly wrapped up, a thread or two left hanging, but I was still left wanting more and I'm now impatiently waiting for the next book in this series.

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

USA Today Bestselling author, D. M. Earl creates authentic and genuine characters while spinning stories that feel so real and relatable that the readers plunge deep within the plot, begging for more. Complete with drama, angst, romance, and passion, the stories jump off the page.

When Earl, an avid reader since childhood, isn't at her keyboard pouring her heart into her work, you'll find her in Northwest Indiana snuggling up to her husband, the love of her life, with her seven fur babies nearby. Her other passions include gardening and shockingly cruising around town on the back of her 2004 Harley. She's a woman of many talents and interests.

Earl appreciates each and every reader who has ever given her a chance--and hopes to connect on social media with all of her readers.

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Book Release Blast for Ink by Sadie Rose (REVIEW)………

 Looks can be deceiving, and in this book that's oh so true, as a tatted-up biker finds himself attracted to a hard working single mom and does all he can to win her over in a charming journey to HEA.  Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Ink by Sadie Rose, along with getting my impressions of it too, then add this second installment in the Mystic Venom MC series to your bookshelf!

Carmen

I know what I want. I’m strong, I have a child, I know my worth. So Ink walking back into my life after ghosting me? Not in the plans. He’s covered in tattoos, he’s part of a Motorcycle Club - my parents don’t approve. So here’s the choice: follow my head - or my heart.

Ink

Mystic Venom MC member, tatted up ex-con, mechanic- all true descriptions of me. I’ve never cared before what people think of that - so why now? I made a mistake when I walked away a few months ago, but I’ll change. I can fix this. I know what I want now: her.

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MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:

Looks can be deceiving, and with tatted-up MC biker Ink, that's definitely the case.  He looks a bit rough around the edges, spent time in prison, but has a heart of gold that he proudly puts on display in his attempt to claim single mom Carmen while keeping her and her daughter safe from a rival MC.  After the glimpses readers got of him in the previous installment in the Mystic Venom MC series, Rider, I knew I needed to see more of him and his decadently delicious flirtations with Carmen.  With each turn of the page I got all that and more in this action-packed tale of revenge and second chances!

To the outside world Ink looks like nothing but a bad boy, a tatted-up criminal who women should stay away from if they value their hearts.  The reality though is that he has a heart of gold, is a loving and protective man, and is completely drool-worthy in his interactions with Carmen and her daughter Lucia.  Carmen and Ink might've had a rocky start to their relationship courtesy of her parent's dislike of him (and through a misunderstanding and miscommunication) but when her car once again breaks down he's given a second chance to make her his...and he wastes no time in becoming her white knight.  Ink knew the moment he met Carmen that she was meant to be his and is now determined to prove it to her too.  From giving her his truck to drive to bringing her and her daughter into his home when danger from actions in the previous book have a rival MC now seeking revenge.  Throughout this book Ink proved his love over and over, in big deeds and small.  He was a strong support to Carmen, never being overbearing, but always there for her as she navigated being a single mom.  He's sweet and sexy, and his interactions with Lucia warmed my heart and made me smile.

Carmen's a single mom just trying to juggle everything going on in her realistically depicted life.  It's a precarious balancing act of school, work, and parenting a sweet little girl, that implodes the moment her car breaks down again.  The strong and sexy Ink is who comes to her rescue which gives them a second chance at HEA (and the sweet and flirtatious burgeoning connection they started) after miscommunication pulled them apart.  Carmen's a tough heroine, one who knows what she wants out of life and is going after it.  To save money she lives with her parents but it's not an easy situation as they're judgemental of her life and of her being a single mom.  In a culture where women are to manage the house and care for their husband, Carmen was often made to feel like she was lacking and was a disappointment to her parents.  While this hurts her feelings she doesn't let it pull her down.  She's definitely her own woman and makes her own decisions without letting her family overrule her choices.  She's a memorable heroine who I was rooting for from start to finish and I thoroughly enjoyed the family she made with her, Lucia, and Ink once they moved into his house.  Watching all of them together just made me happy!

This book might've started off a bit slow but it quickly picked up the pace once Ink and Carmen embraced their second chance.  Carmen and Ink were crackling in their interactions, sweet and flirtatious, and it's clear that they were meant to be together from the very start.  Their journey to HEA was a heartwarming one, a journey full of heart and soul that was nicely balanced with the plan of vengeance set forth by the rival MC.  Carmen and Ink's love was put to the test through the rival MCs machinations and kept me frantically turning the pages.  Along with this unforgettable main couple was an equally entertaining cast of secondary characters, ones from the previous book and ones that have me excited for the future.  On a whole this was an exciting thrill ride with a heartwarming romance that's another satisfying addition in the Mystic Venom MC series!

My rating for this is an A-

*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.

AUTHOR INFO:

Sadie Rose is an American author who pens fantasy novellas and romance novels. When she isn't writing she enjoys spending her free time reading, watching television and traveling.

She lives on the west coast with her husband and son.

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