If I didn't know the first book in this series had some type of twist, I may have dnfed it halfway through. The heroine seemed a bit on the weak side for me, and I like my bitches with backbone.
If forbidden, age gap romance is something you enjoy, you absolutely need this book in your life... Period! Cal and Maddie are everything and this book right here just shows the absolute talent that Tyler has at her fingertips! She had me at FORBIDDEN, my favorite! 😍
~ Denise 💕
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Venom and Ecstasy
SHANORA WILLIAMS
I have been a fan of this author since I read her Firenine Rockstar series, and let me tell you something about this woman: She freaking slays it!!! Dark romance? She’s got you covered. Contemporary? She’s your girl. Forbidden? Oh honey, bring the wine and just do a smoothe exhale, because she is going to take you into the delicious and sexy unknown!!! Whatever you’re in the mood for, this author has it, and that’s the reason why I love her work so much and will continue to be a life long fan.
~Sonya💝
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Reckless Hate by Thandiwe Mpofu
Trust me, you don't want to miss this one! Put it on your tbr asap!
Forget Me Not by Q.B. Tyler This book had me so emotional, it left an imprint on my heart. I seriously love this book so much and the couple, oh the couple, they had me in tears! I highlighted this book so much because Tyler just has a way of weaving words into a powerful, all-consuming love story!
~ Denise 💕
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It doesn't matter if romance is your preferred genre or not. This is a book for everyone. It's a story that needs to be heard, and Kennedy did an amazing job telling it. I hope you give it a shot!
Cherry Bomb by Carmel Rhodes
This author said the ultimate magic words to me: forbidden romance. Yes, that’s right. I’m a sucker for all things forbidden, so when I heard about this book called Cherry Bomb, I had to have it. Knowing that she was a brand new author to me only made things that much better, and I'm so glad that I was introduced to her work, because she's one to watch.
Click here to read my review of Cherry Bomb by Carmel Rhodes!
~Sonya💝
If you’re into rockstar romance, this series right here is everything you want to read! You get a little bit of everything like HOT AF rockstars, sassy heroines, and stories that you will LOVE! You need this series now!! #TeamFuckFace
~ Denise 💕
Where Rivals Play series
Every installment makes you fall so much harder for the entire cast of characters. In fact the whole crew's friendship is everything! I need more of it, and I can't wait to get it in the final installment of the series, The Prince and the Pawn! It's the only one I haven't read yet, but I have no doubt it will be as amazing as it's predecessors!
Pretty Little Mess by Carmel RhodesI love when authors can write in other tropes / genres! This office romcom HAD ME feeling so many things and I just loved the characters so much! It’s a book definitely worth mentioning and Rhodes will have you begging for more!
~ Denise 💕
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Tortured Whispers by Danielle JamesThis is the book that made me fall in absolute LOVE with Danielle James and her writing. It spoke to my soul in so many ways! To me, it’s more than just forbidden romance. It’s powerful, it’s freeing, and it’s everything I needed at the time I read it! If you want to read a Danielle James book that’s forbidden, this is it! It was my first book and definitely not my last!
~ Denise 💕
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Desolate, Disgraceful, and Absolution (The Grace Trilogy) by Autumn Grey
This slow burn, friends to lovers, forbidden romance had me weak in the knees for Sol and Grace’s love and perseverance! Truly, this series is what made me fall in love with Grey and her writing! #OhMySol
~ Denise 💕
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The Grip series by Kennedy Ryan is one of the most unique, thought provoking, poignant, and compelling romance series I have ever read.
The topics discussed in this series are extremely difficult, but they are real, relevant, and important. Everyone should read this book!
The Man I Can’t Have and The Man I Need by Shanora Williams
By now, you know that I flove forbidden romance, and this duet right here... SO FREAKING GOOD! My first Williams’ books and definitely not my last! She knows how to really grip at your heart strings and I loved every word! You need this duet if you’re into forbidden romance and also a no limits reader!!
~ Denise 💕
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I loved everything about this book, it took me in for a loop! It’s like I knew what was happening and what to expect, but in true James fashion, SHE KILLED IT! The story spoke volumes to me and I was completely entranced! I didn’t even have to think or have expectations, I just knew this story was going to be amazing!!
~ Denise 💕
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Fantastic post, lovelies! The Grip series is still one of my all-time faves, but you did introduce me to quite a few new-to-me authors. I haven't heard of some of these and a couple I didn't even know were black. So cool! And funny because I'm finding a lot of people in the blogging community didn't even know that I was black LOL. Some of us are truly color blind :)
ReplyDelete😂 Thank you so much, babe! ❤ I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing your comment! I'm glad we could introduce you to a few new authors! LOL Omg! 😂 I bet a lot of people don't know the race of all three of us either!
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