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    Release Blitz with Review: Sinful Crown by Ava Harrison

    February 6, 2023

                                     

     Release Date: February 6


    My protector is a monster. 

     

    Evil men are searching for me. 

    Gideon Byrne is my salvation. 

     

    Cold. Cruel. And handsome beyond measure. 

     

    He should scare me. 

    His possessive desire should make me run. 

    But I stay. 

     

    I give in to him. 

    I give him… me. 

     

    I’m falling in love with a monster. 

    And I refuse to stop. 

     

    Gideon Byrne is many things. 

    Predator. Enemy. 

    Protector. Lover. 

     

    Only one question remains… 

    Is he my villain or my savior?


    Grab your copy in Kindle Unlimited! Also Available in Paperback! 
     




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    I love a good Mafia romance and from the title alone, I knew that I wanted Sinful Crown. The danger, the forbidden aspect along with the dilemma of keeping one safe and ruling your empire with an iron fist.


    Gideon Byrne is a no nonsense business man and the last thing that he needs is a complication. Being a man of his word and keeping a promise, he makes it his mission to find a woman who might be in danger. But what awaits him is anything but calm and settling and in order to protect her, Gideon has to be the known ruthless man that everyone whispers about.

    Sasha has been trying her best to keep her head above water and stay in her own quiet bubble. Going to work and practicing music on her cello is the only excitement in her life right now and she's more than okay with that. But one night turns into utter chaos when she comes face to face with the walking danger himself. Can Gideon keep his promise to protect Sasha or is he more of a threat?

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    I really enjoyed the first half of the story and I really liked the chemistry between the main characters. You felt it from the very beginning and when you add in the push and pull that they were giving off, it was entertaining in a way. Somewhere throughout the second half of the story,things changed and that spark and need to see how everything was going to play out quickly diminished. I needed more action and not things to be dragged out only for it to speed up towards the end.

    Aside from that, this was a decent read and if you're a fan of this author’s work and mafia romance, then you should give this one a try.



    Meet Ava Harrison


    Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.
     


    When she’s not journaling her life, you can find her window shopping, cooking dinner for her family, or curled up on her couch reading a book.



    To learn more about Ava Harrison and her books, visit here!




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    Release Blitz with Review: When a Moth Loved a Bee by Pepper Winters

    February 3, 2023

     


     

    When a Moth Loved a Bee by Pepper Winters is now live!

     

    New York Times Bestseller, Pepper Winters, delivers a brand new High Fantasy Romance.

    “It’s taking everything I have not to touch you. Not because I want to make you mine but because every part of me screams that you already are.”

    A pack of wolves hunt a girl who takes her last breath by a river’s edge.

    She is found and nursed back to health by the kind-hearted Nhil people.

    She has no memory.

    No past.

    And is given a choice that could change her forgotten life forever.

    A pack of wolves adopt a man who begs for death in the grasslands.

    Blood revives him. Flesh strengthens him. All while the alpha watches him as if he knows who he is.

    He has no memory.

    No past.

    And yet…he’s drawn toward the smoke of a faraway clan.

    And in that smoke, he finds a girl with the same mark on her thigh, the same empty mind, and the same forgotten language on her lips.

    He’s convinced they know each other.

    She’s certain they are strangers.

    But the more time they spend together, the more tangled the truth becomes.

    Their forgetfulness was deliberate.

    To keep them apart.

    To keep them lost.

    To keep them from claiming their true power.

    Because in that power exists a terrible choice.

    A choice that could destroy the world…

    …or each other.



    Being a big dark romance fan, it's surprising that I haven't read more of Pepper Winters' work, especially since I own several of her books. I've been meaning to dive into her backlist for quite some time, but with her newest release in another of my favorite subgenres, I thought this was a great time to try out her writing once again. The only other book I've read of Pepper's is The Boy & His Ribbon, and like that story, this one is a unique, fantastically written tale of forbidden love. 



    When a Moth Loved a Bee is a creative fantasy romance filled with mystery, magic, and an insane amount of sexual tension. Based on the marketing, I thought there was going to be a lot of spice in this book, but that is not the case. Don't get me wrong, it's in there, but you won't see actual sex until sometime in the last twenty percent or so. I'm including this information here so you can adjust your expectations if you have them, and hopefully, enjoy the book even more. There's a very good reason for the lack of penetration plotwise, so I was good with it in any case. 


    The hero and heroine have a lot of "almost" intimate moments that are interrupted again and again by man, woman, beast, and the very elements themselves. It's insanely frustrating for the characters as well as the reader, but that's the point. The author did an amazing job of making us FEEL the same emotions our couple does throughout the book in a multitude of ways. I've seen some reviewers speak about repetition, and again, I believe every bit of that is intentional. Our star-crossed lovers get told over and over that they can't be together. They're reminded of everyone's disapproval and the consequences of their coupling from everyone and everything everywhere they turn. The constant bombardment and hopelessness of it all is extremely overwhelming, heartbreaking, and torturous. I felt every drop of what they did right along with them.



    I'm going to wrap up my review soon, because it's pretty hard for me to discuss the plot without giving too much away, but before I do, let's discuss the side characters for a moment. No matter their intentions, most of them enraged me to an extreme for a huge portion of the story. Regardless of their good qualities, their actions make them despicable in my eyes. I do not give them the grace and understanding the heroine does, especially the most abhorrent, loathsome piece of shit of the bunch, Aktor. In fact, the way his character is treated is the main reason I didn't give this book the full five stars. As I said earlier, I'm a huge dark romance fan. I love antiheroes and plenty of villains. In this story, Aktor deserves nothing short of death IMO, and I didn't appreciate the repeated attempts to humanize him and create sympathy for his character for multiple reasons I can't get into because of spoilers. 


    Despite my feelings about Aktor, I seriously enjoyed When a Moth Loved a Bee, and I can't wait for the next book in the Destini Chronicles. I'm 100 percent invested in these characters and their love. The mysterious aspects of the story have me hooked, and the emotional torment of it all is like catnip to me. 



    High fantasy romance fans, this one's for you!


    When a Moth Loved a Bee is the first volume in the Epic Fantasy Romance Destini Chronicles.


    A heavily romantic, spice-filled fantasy set in a world where life and death, shadows and stars watch over two forbidden lovers whose powers are best left forgotten.


    Download today on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo!

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    Meet Pepper



    Pepper Winters is a multiple New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller.

    After chasing her dreams to become a full-time writer, Pepper has earned recognition with awards for best Dark Romance, best BDSM Series, and best Hero. She's an multiple #1 Apple Books bestseller, along with #1 in Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, and Romance Thriller.

    Pepper currently has close to 40 books released in nine languages. She's hit best-seller lists almost 40 times, is a self-confessed hermit, yoga convert, has a house rabbit, six horses, and a long suffering husband.

    To learn more about Pepper please visit: www.pepperwinters.com where she regularly posts videos of behind the scenes writing, horses, books, and more.


    Connect with Pepper

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    Top Reads Of 2022

    January 12, 2023


    Another year, another hot mess, 

    Chatterbabes!


    Each year, we try to push ourselves and immerse full force into the reading world praying that when it's all over, we've walked away experiencing some of the best stories ever written.

    This year, we struggled with our reading goals. We became emotionally drained with books that just didn't work for us, and we found it so hard to get that spark back into our reading. 

    Our blog will forever remember 2022 as the year of the book slump. 

    Surprisingly, through it all, with multiple breakdowns between us and endless chatter, we still managed to walk away with some incredible reads! 

    Thank you so much to all the authors on this list. We wouldn't have made it through the year without you. 

    Without further ado, here are our favorite books of 2022!



    Always Been You
    Q.B Tyler


    Interracial, Erotic Romance with
    Sex Scenes That Will Burn Your Kindle


    June First
    Jennifer Hartmann


    Heartbreaking, Inspiring,
    New Adult Story of Forbidden 
    Love that Spans Decades 


    Strangers in my Bed
    Jade West


    Dark, Kinky, Toxic Tale 
    of Manipulation, Degradation, & Abuse
    that Takes an Unexpected Turn & 
    Ends with an HEA
    Most Controversial Read of the Year
    Unique, Unconventional Romance
    Not For Everyone 




    Crybaby
    Revenge is Sweet Series #1
    Monica James &
    Michelle Lancaster 


    Addictive Adrenaline Rush
    Sexy, Dark, Twisted,
    Fast paced, Violent, 
     Revenge Fueled Murder Spree 
    with a Bonny & Clyde-esque 
    Unhinged Romance


    Like Grim Death: Part l
    Unsainted Series #5
    K.V. Rose


    Dark, Twisted, 
    and All Kinds of Fucked Up
    Favorite New Adult Series
    Full of Drama, Intense Emotion, 
    Flawed & Complex Characters, 
    Toxic Relationships of All Kinds, 
    Action, Violence, Suspense, 
    Scorching Hot Sex,
    Secrets, Lies, & Betrayal
    Favorite Dark Romance of the Year 


    Even if it Hurts
    Coastal Elite Series #1
    Sam Mariano


    Best Unconventional Romance
    Charming Psychopath Anti-Hero, 
    Emotional Manipulation, 
    Deception, Somnophilia, 
    Violence, DubCon/NonCon
    Extreme Toxic Relationship


    Ominous: Part l
    Ecstasy Series #2
    K.V. Rose


    Toxic, Twisted, Intriguing, 
    Dark, Disturbing, Kinky, 
    Melancholy, & Emotional AF
    with Complex Characters 
    & Relationships




    The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
    Elizabeth O'Roark 


    Enemies to Lovers, 
    Vacation Getaway 


    The Words 
    Ashley Jade


    Rockstar Hero, 
    Curvy, Smart AF Heroine
    Angsty, Emotional, 
    Second Chance Romance
    Most Memorable Couple
    Favorite Contemporary 
    Standalone of the Year 


    The Difference Between Somebody and Someone
     Difference Trilogy #1
    Aly Martinez 


    Mystery
    Erotic Suspense


    The Difference Between Somehow and Someway 
     Difference Trilogy #2
    Aly Martinez 


    Mystery Thriller


    Falls Boys
    Hellbent Series #1
    Penelope Douglas


    Second Generation
    Forced Proximity 
    Two Different Worlds
    Spectacular Setting
    Secret Hideaway 
    Rivalry, Traditions, 
    Local Legends, & 
    a Murder Mystery


    What Lovers Do 
    Jewel E Ann


    Friends to Lovers 
    Rom Com


    The Potter, The Refiner, & The Sculptor 
    The Hands of the Potter series 
    #1, #2, #3
    Kristy Marie



    Romdramedy Perfection
    Hilarious Banter, 
    Broken Heroes, 
    Fiesty Heroines, 
    Found Family, 
    Intense Emotion, 
    Beautiful Romance, 
    & One Epic Plot Twist
    Favorite Contemporary Series of 2022




    Hades Series 
    Tate James



    Romantic Suspense 
    Brutal Cliffhangers
    Action, Violence, Spice
    Badass Boss Heroine, 
    a Sexy, Tattooed Giant 
    with a Growly Personality, 
    a Hot, Ride or Die, 
    Right Hand Man, &
    a Model Tier Hero 
    with a Huge Heart &
    Massive Dick to Match
    Favorite Series Binge of the Year


    The Order #1 & Regressive #2
    The Cult of Serendee
    Angel Lawson



    Betrayal, Brotherhood, Violence, Manipulation, Knife/Blood Play, 
    Dub-Con, Suspense, Drugs, 
    Various Levels of Criminal Behavior, 
    Great Sex, an Arranged Marriage, 
    & a Crazy Fucking Cult


    Gypsy Truths 
    All the Pretty Monsters Series #6
     Kristy Cunning


    Unique Reverse Harem Series
    A Vampire, an Incubus, a Wolf, 
    a Van Helsing, a Mysterious Monster, Long Lost Family,
    a Pain in the Ass Ex,
    & a Heroine You'll Never Forget 


    Forced Bonds #4 & Tragic Bonds #5
    The Bonds that Tie Series
    J. Bree



    Favorite Reverse Harem Series 
    Unique, Slowburn, Paranormal 
    Powerful Heroine 
    Badass Alpha Harem 
    Shadow Creatures 
    Supernatural Powers
    Possessive Bonds
    Action, Suspense, Intrigue, 
    Secrets, & Shadow Tentacle Sex




    The Savage
    Kingmakers Series #5
    Sophie Lark


    Alpha Hero & Heroine
    Action, Suspense, Drama, 
    Drugs, Violence, Chaos, Crazy, 
    & a Whole Lot of Spice 
    Favorite New Adult Mafia Series




    Verity
    Colleen Hoover


    Dark, Disturbing 
    Creepy, Suspenseful,
    Intriguing, & Mysterious 
    with a Splash of Romance, 
    a Sprinkle of Sex, & a Shocking Twist
    Most WTF Ending of the Year


    Pen Pal
    J.T. Geissinger 


    Kinky, Unconventional Romance
    Most Jaw Dropping Twist
    Best Thriller of the Year
    Epic Mindfuck
    Seriously, Give This Woman 
    a Round of Applause! 




    A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows
    Stars and Shadows Series #1
    Holly Renee


    Arranged Marriage
    Forbidden Love
    Fae, Vampires, Royalty, 
    Magic, Political Intrigue, 
    a Swoonworthy Hero, 
    a Starblessed Heroine, 
    Scorching Hot Sexual Tension, 
    Violence, a Healthy Dose of Steam,
    Incredible Banter, 
    & a Damn Good Time


    The Wolf & The Wildflower 
    Ella Fields


    Spectacular Spin-Off 
    Angsty, Layered Story of Fate,
    Betrayal, Pride, 
    Heartbreak, & Love with 
    Complicated Relationships, 
    Complex Characters, Fated Mates, 
    Hot Sex, Emotional Torment,
    Twists, Turns, and Tragedy


    The War of Two Queens
    Blood and Ash Series #4
    Jennifer L. Armentrout 


    Favorite Fantasy World
    Fierce Heroine
    Swoonworthy Hero
    Action, Suspense, Love, 
    Violence, Friendship, Steam,
    Prophesies, Revelations,
    Magic, Mystery, & 
    One 
    Epic Final Fight Scene


    A Light in the Flame
    Flesh and Fire Series #2
    Jennifer L. Armentrout 


    Favorite Fantasy Couple
    Best Fantasy of the Year
    Action, Angst, Humor, 
    Betrayal, Intense Emotion, 
    Violence, Sex, Perfect Pacing, 
    Rich Fantasy World, 
    Twists & Turns, Brilliant Writing, 
    & a Heart Pounding Cliffhanger



    The Serpent & the Wings of Night
    Crowns of Nyaxia #1
    Cora Broadbent


    Brutal, Hunger Games Style 
    Tournament with Vampires, Gods, 
    a Complicated Slow Burn Romance, 
    Found Family, High Stakes, 
    a Variety of Vamps, Violence, 
    Political Intrigue, Lies, Betrayal, 
    Twists & Turns, Magic,
     & Morally Gray Characters 
    Favorite New Fantasy


    Glow
    Plated Prisoner Series #4
    Raven Kennedy 


    Unique & Dark
    King Midas Retelling
    Multi POV, Excellent World Building
    Gilded Heroine, Fae King Hero,
    Action, Suspense, Steam, 
    Trauma, Healing, Political Intrigue, Revelations, Violence, Magic, 
    & Killer Fucking Cliffhanger 


    Anastasia 
    Sophie Lark


    Anastasia Reimagining with
     Historical & Fantastical Elements 
    Childhood Enemies to Friends to Lovers
    Hero & Heroine from
     Two Different Worlds
    Political Intrigue, Family, 
    Friendship, War, Lies, 
    Betrayal, Intense Chemistry 
    & Emotion, Magic, &
     a Beautiful Slowburn Romance 
    with a Twist




    Lazarus
    Volumes 1, 2, & 3 
    Greg Rucka & Michael Lark




    Favorite Comic Series of the Year
    Unique Storyline, Badass Heroine, Dystopian Universe with Sci-Fi Elements, Violence, Action, Suspense, 
    & a Little Bit of Romance




    Lovely Bad Things
    Trisha Wolfe


    Dark, Thrilling, Sexy


    Help Me Remember 
    Corinne Michaels


    Small Town Romance 
    with a Beautiful Ending


    Sparrow & Hawke
    Nina Lane


    Forbidden Slow Burn


    Society of Psychos 
    Dead Men Walking Duet #2
    Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti 


    All Aboard the Crazy Train
    3 Psychotic Captives,
    an Equally Psychotic Hitman,
    Two Shock Collars, 
    A Big Pink Strap On,
    & Some Really Fucking 
    Good Chocolate Cereal

    Adrenaline
    In Secret We Sin Series #1
    A.L. Woods


    Second Chance, Dark MF Romance 
    with MMF, MM, & MMFM Scenes
    Murder, Knife Play, Kidnapping, 
    Stalking, Lust, Love, Heartbreak, 
    Angst, Personal Growth, 
    Family, Friendship, Violence, 
    Mystery, Suspense, Filthy Sex, & 
    a Rollercoaster of Emotion   


    These Love of My Next Life
    Next Life Duet #1
    Brit Benson


    Childhood Enemies to Lovers 
    Bullying, Anger, Jealousy 
    Angst, Lust, Love, &
    Heartbreaking, Frustrating, Toxic, 
    Messy, Beautiful Romance


    The Pact
    Rebels of Ridgecrest High #1
    Belle Harper


    Slowburn, New Adult, 
    Reverse Harem
    Childhood Best Friends to Enemies
    Drama, Angst, Pain,
     Sexual Tension
    Best Friendship Flashbacks  
    All the Freaking Feels


    The Beginning of Us
    Complicated US Trilogy 
    Lylah James


    New Adult 
    Love Triangle
    Trauma, Angst, 
    Intense Emotion

    The Rite Trilogy
    A. Zavarelli & Natasha Knight



    Dark, Angsty, Mafia Romance
    Complex Characters, Trauma, 
    Fucked Up Families, Secret Society, Fractured Relationships, Tortured Hero, Misunderstood Heroine, Tension, Violence, Suspense, a Spellbinding Slowburn, and a Spicy Payoff


    The End 


    Did you see any of your favorites on our list? 

    Are there any books on your favorites list that you think we need to read?

    Did you find any new books for your tbr? 

    We would love to know! 

    Feel free to tell us in the comments!

    Thank you so much for reading! Until next time! 💋




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