Happy weekend. I have been a little under the weather this weekend after getting some vaccinations on Friday. The good news is that let me read all day yesterday.
I read three ARCs this week. They were all excellent reads.
I have considering some changes in my reading. In the past, I have had about a 50% arc ratio. More and more frequently, however, my ratio has been closer to 80%. The downside of this is that I don't get to read very many books on my TBR, and often mood reading isn't even a consideration. For example, I ended up with 13 ARCs scheduled for October. That leaves very little room for other books I want to read. After having this happen for several months, I know I need to make some changes. I am going to have to force myself to not sign up for very many PR reads in the future. I am also currently on too many ARC teams. Leaving some of them is a heart breaking decision. I wouldn't be on their team if I didn't love them. I am trying to narrow down my list and it is very difficult. I have no doubt I will still end up reading the books but without the pressure of reading by a certain date, that might be better for my mental health. Of course, I am certain I will still end up hyping the releases of my favorites. I can't not be their cheerleader.
As I contemplate my reading choices, I hope you have a wonderful week reading and these books make it onto your TBR. Happy reading!
Before Highland Sunset (Special Ops Scots #1)
by Kait Nolan
ARC: Release Date- 10/04/2024
#BrothersBestFriend #SecondChance #EnemiesToLovers
#FakeRelationship #RomanticSuspense #SmallTown #ARC
Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this
first book in a new spin-off series can be read as a standalone and ends with a
HEA.
After reading the prequel One Fine Night, I knew I had to
have Alex and Ciara’s story. This book begins three years after their sizzling
night together. Ciara has returned to Glenlaig and is working as an event
planner at Ardinmuir Castle. She is trying hard to avoid her ex-boyfriend who
is desperately trying to convince her it’s not over by using not wonderful
means. Alex returns to Glenlaig to begin an outdoor adventure business with his
mates from the Royal Marines now that they are all separated from their
service. It was inevitable they would run into each other again and sparks fly when
they do.
Alex has some baggage, but he has never stopped loving
Ciara. She has sought the spark they shared since he left her but has never
found anything close. I loved how quickly he stepped in to help her with her
problem ex. I appreciated that she didn’t make it easy for him. They face some
danger along the way to their happy ending. But her brother, Ewan, Finn, and
Collum work with Alex using their military skills to save the day.
I loved the light suspense element, the passion between Alex
and Ciara, and the fabulous continuation of the friend/family group which began
in Kilted Hearts. Well written with likeable characters, suspense, hot times,
and romantic tenderness: this is another winner.
#FamilySeries #OppositesAttract #SecretRomance #RomanticSuspense
#SmallTown
Written in first person from an alternating dual POV, this
book ends in a HEA. This is a series best read in order of publication as an
underlying mystery unfolds over the series.
I have been waiting for Royal to get his HEA. He is a
playboy and a jokester who is hiding the pain of maternal abandonment. We learn
in this book that he is also a soft dom and I am here for it. He is so caring
and confident, especially when it comes to Veda. He is a bit of a golden
retriever. He is always seeking fun, love, and companionship. Veda is a driven
perfectionist. She has mastered the control of herself and works hard to
achieve the goal before her. She holds herself aloof to avoid attachments and
is the ultimate black cat. Together they are uber-hot. With Royal, Veda can let
go of her control and lean into a feminine softness inside herself that she
rarely indulges. I love how their
physical relationship quickly leads to sharing vulnerabilities and emotional
intimacies that are new to both of them.
As the third book in the series, many of the series’ mysteries
are beginning to unfold. The King siblings are becoming closer as they tackle
the challenge of finding the truth. With
two more books yet to come, I can only imagine what the author has in store for
us. I am looking forward to JP and MJ getting their happy endings too.
Mr. Heartbreaker (The Nest #1) by Piper Rayne
ARC: Release Date- 10/15/2024
#BrothersBestFriend #SecretIdentity #Sports #ARC
Book one in a new hockey romance series takes readers back
to the Den in Chicago. It has now been renamed the Nest as the Falcon hockey
players now live there. Readers of the Grizzly series will recognize Ruby (a
curmudgeon with a heart of gold), and readers from the Hockey Hotties series
will be happy to see that Tweetie is back. Written in first person from an
alternating dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.
Rowan is the recently traded star center for the Falcons. He
is under a lot of pressure to be the one to lead the team to a cup win. Kyleigh
is the little sister of one of Rowan’s college teammates. Though they met in
passing during his college years, Rowan does not remember her. When they meet
again at a wedding, she gives him the name Leigh and they have a hot and steamy
night together. Serendipity brings them back together and they form a no
strings arrangement to get each other out of their systems.
This was spicy hot read with characters who have internal
struggles and some family drama to address. I read it in one day as I couldn’t
put it down. Rowan is truly something special. He thinks he doesn’t want a relationship,
yet he is an excellent boyfriend. Kyleigh’s youth (25) holds her back at times
as she avoids conflict and open communication. I appreciated that she had
personal growth over the course of time this romance takes place. I loved their
sweet HEA. I adore Henry and Bodhi, and
I seriously can’t wait for Henry’s HEA.
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