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Undone (Jax Hart) – Review by JoAnna

March 28, 2019

Title: UNDONE: A CONTEMPORARY MC ROMANCE
Author: Jax Hart
Series: Creed MC
Publisher: Self Published
Reviewer: JoAnna
Release Date: 3/25/2019
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense
Page Count: 252
Heat Level: 4.5 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

I had to leave her behind. Forget I ever laid eyes on her beautiful face.

I did it to protect her… to shield her from the ugly side of the life I’m in.

The life I chose.

We left things UNDONE.

UNFINISHED.

My love might break her, but it’s what I crave– what I need… absolute submission she’ll accept me as her king. Because I’ve already decided, I’ll take her to be my QUEEN and when I do–nothing will be UNDONE between us… we’ll be UNBREAKABLE.

But first, I need to win her back make her understand she was always in my heart, even when the only choice I had was to walk away.

LUCE…

My heart beats only for him. I waited but he never came. My heart turned to ice and now I’m determined no one will crack it again. But a dangerous man more ruthless than the first pursues me.
They both want me.
Desire me.
I’m lost in the woods but only one of them can take me home.

Review:
I have not read this author before and none of the other books in this series though I was able to follow along just fine and I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and the author did an amazing job with the perfect amount of drama and angst. The push and pull were dragging me deeply. MC books are like kryptonite for me. I love reading about them. These men are such alphas but would do anything for the people they love. Including something that can break your heart as well as his. Here is Luce and Smiths story.

What can I say about Luce? I loved her spunk. She is sassy and classy and everything about her you like. She is a strong woman and I felt like I could feel her love and anger and the betrayal she felt.

Smith is the Prez of the Mc. He would do anything for it as well as the woman he loves. He is an alpha male that feels he needs to rule and oh, did I forget to mention he is a DOM. It isn’t hardcore but elements are there. He makes some alliances or are they already alliances and we just don’t know. I loved all the bad boy macho vibes with the MC’s and with the mob. It isn’t over the top and it was done perfectly.

When Luce comes to visit her best friend Dev she is instantly attracted to Smith. They have this connection that you can feel it. They fall fast and hard. Everything is great until it’s not. With Luce grieving her relationship the friendship she has with Dev kind of gets tossed aside when she needs her friend the most. I hurt for Luce and she didn’t have a lot of support. HSe formed new friendships and she had her old friends when she needed them as well.

The book was good, I loved the premise, the writing, and people. I even liked the little surprise element that I actually didn’t see coming. I wish somethings were different and she really made him work for her forgiveness a bit more. With all of that said I am going back to read the other books. I liked this one and want to see what I was missing by not reading them.

Review Copy of UNDONE: A CONTEMPORARY MC ROMANCE provided by Jax Hart for an honest review.

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Bitten By Design (Annabelle Jacobs) – Review by Annie

March 28, 2019

Title: Bitten By Design
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Series: Regent’s Park Pack #2
Publisher: Self Published
Reviewer: Annie
Release Date: 3/28/2017
Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, M/M Fantasy, M/M Shifters
Page Count: 351
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

When the last thing you want, is everything you need….

Seb Calloway isn’t interested in shifters. After his best friend bonded with one, he avoids getting involved with them—no matter how hot they are—to prevent the same thing from happening to him. Why take the risk for a few hours of fun?

Tim Walters is the pack doctor. Considered to be mild-mannered and non-threatening by pack standards, he prides himself on being able to stay calm and maintain his control at all times. Desperate for a bond of his own, he knows his interest in Seb is an exercise in futility, but he can’t seem to help himself.

When news emerges that threatens Seb’s safety, he and Tim need to fake a relationship to keep Seb safe. Despite Seb’s refusal to be anything other than friends with benefits, what starts out as pretend, quickly becomes more—for Tim at least. If Tim doesn’t want to end up heartbroken, he needs to prove to Seb that loving a shifter doesn’t mean losing himself.

Review:
Bitten By Design is the second standalone in the Regent’s Park Pack series. Although it didn’t quite draw me in as quickly as the first book, this was another great addition to the series with plenty of interesting world-building details, good characters, fun dialogue, and sexy chemistry.

Bitten By Design features the Regent’s Park Pack’s shifter doctor and the best friend of a shifter’s human mate, both whom were secondary characters in the first book. And while it’s a human/shifter pairing again, I liked that the dynamic between Tim and Seb was fairly different than the one used in Bitten By Mistake. That said, because there was already an underlying connection between the men, their relationship seemed to move quite a bit faster or make sudden leaps forward, and I missed seeing some of that connection develop on page. The conflict in Bitten By Design was a bit slower paced as well rather than action packed with lots of fight/suspense scenes, so that further contributed to me reading this title a little slower. Despite being a little less enthralled with the second book, this series has definitely hooked me with the interesting pack dynamics and I’m excited to continue and see what the next pairing will bring.

Review Copy of Bitten By Design provided by Annabelle Jacobs for an honest review.

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Speak No Evil (JR Gray) – Review by Cee

March 28, 2019

Title: Speak No Evil
Author: JR Gray
Publisher: Gray Books/Self Published
Reviewer: Cee
Release Date: 3/28/2019
Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, M/M Thriller/Suspense Romance, M/M Paranormal, M/M Bisexual
Page Count: 275
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

Weston doesn’t believe in voodoo but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t believe in him. His life and family were steeped in the stuff and it was fine, until voodoo took everything from him, ripped his life from his grasp. And when it swallowed whole the person he loved most he had to escape.

But there were consequences. His voodoo goddess wasn’t going to let go of him so easily, and her revenge was the pinnacle of evil. He could have dealt with something like impotence or boils, but this was purely depraved. She came for him and hit him where it hurts. She might as well have taken his guns.

Weston found himself unable to lie. A hitman who can’t lie. What a joke.

When his handler throws him a bone, a job that requires no interaction only observation, Weston takes it. He should be able to do this in his sleep, but he’s off his game. He gets way too close. Nothing is as it seems, and someone else, maybe someone worse than him, is stalking his mark. But he can’t leave the kid high and dry. Not when Eli is all he can think about.

Review:
♥.•¨)☆♡¸.•´¨)☆♡¸.•♥´¨)☆♡♥
♡(¸.•♥´Murder and Curses and Voodoo, Oh My!
Add Drama and Mystery and Romance, I sigh.

“A hit man who cannot lie! What a joke!”

From the day I first caught wind of this book, I was on edge. I had read JR Gray’s books and they have all kept my interest. But this story, infused with drama, mystery and curses, hinting at all things southern, read like a John Grisham murder mystery, set in a Hollywood movie, dosed with a seasoning of the paranormal. Any southerner, or person blessed with being raised with African culture has had first hand knowledge of the depth that voodooism plays in the culture. And this book was liberally dosed with it. With a hit man cursed to tell the truth, a coast guard military man who found himself caught up in his world unbeknownst and more fire power than a Fast and the Furious movie; the author aimed to captured his reader’s attention and hold it until the end.

I don’t think there is one part of this book that I didn’t like except the end, mainly because it stated “END”. I am hoping that we the readers, are graced with more Weston and Eli, because in my opinion, their story has not ended. There is so much questions that are still unanswered and definitely not covered and I feel like another book can make it happen.

This was a five star read for me, despite the happy for now ending. Action, drama, romance. The plot was a delight and fulfilled enough to keep me satisfied for now. I could not get enough of the times these two guys spent together. From the cheesy poems to the dominating bedroom scenes, even the dialogue kept me riveted. For Weston and Eli, what should have been a hit and run turned out to be something special. Weston grew in personality the more time he spent with Eli, yay and Eli was remains just the sweetest thing ever. A definite recommendation!! I want more!!

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Bitter Rival (J. Sterling) – Review by JoAnna

March 26, 2019

Title: Bitter Rival
Author: J. Sterling
Publisher: Self Published
Reviewer: JoAnna
Release Date: 3/21/2019
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 225
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

New York Times bestselling author, J. Sterling brings you her first ever enemies-to-lovers story!

James Russo is enemy #1.
Hating him is in my blood.

Our families have been at war for generations; a bitter rivalry with no end in sight. All I’ve ever wanted to do was make wine, but one night with James will cost me everything.

I shouldn’t be attracted to him… but I am.
I definitely shouldn’t want to sleep with him… but I do.

Is following my heart worth the risk of losing my vineyard and my legacy?

Because in my family, there could be no greater betrayal than sleeping with the enemy.

Review:
**4.5 Fun, Sassy, Wine Drinking Stars**

Enemies to lovers… Sign me up, now. I loved this book and such a great troupe. I loved everything about. Why do you ask? Numerous reasons but the easiest answer is even though these guys hate each other they are so drawn and they don’t realize it. Then you have the writing and the pace. The characters are well developed and the setting is beautiful. Not to mention all the wine drinking and tasting. I had the picture of both of the wineries on this land and the hillside cliff. Since both wineries, borderline is there. Their homes are even close.

Ok, now that all of that is out of the way this story was sweet, charming, cute, and so lust filled. I adored all the people. The feud between the rival family and their winery was awesome. Then let’s not forget that our dynamic duo hate each other but they want to jump each other constantly. James and Julia are awesome. James is a recovering Casanova or is he. He has always had a soft spot for Julia and wants to chuck the feud that has emblazoned both of their families for decades. Not just decades but generations. Julia is strong, beautiful and such a strong person and loves to compete and with the contests in creating new wines. Her only drawback is her father and this feud. Afraid to say anything about how she really feels for fear of being kicked out and losing her position not only in her family but at the winery.

The secondary characters are great. Her best friend knows her so well as does James’ best friend. They have listened to the babbling James and Julia have been spewing about each other for years. In the process, because something happens I loved watching their tentative friendship grows. There isn’t a lot of drama but just enough for the climax to take place. It was such a great read that I read it in one go. SO much fun. Missed a bit of sleep but so worth it.

I would love to read their friend’s story. I always look forward to more from this author.

Review Copy of Bitter Rival provided by J. Sterling for an honest review.

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The Boyfriend Experience (Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde) – Review by Megan

March 25, 2019

Title: The Boyfriend Experience
Author: Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde
Publisher: Self Published
Reviewer: Megan
Release Date: 3/19/2019
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 158
Heat Level: 3.5 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

He’s the total package.

Except …

Eric Miller isn’t looking for a long term relationship. And he definitely isn’t thrilled when a friend signs him up for The Boyfriend Experience app behind his back. It’s not like he has a problem getting women on his own. But when he gets a notification that someone is in need of his . . . services, he’s intrigued enough to check out her profile and can’t resist the sexy, sassy little brunette who only wants him as a decoy for a family event.

Evie Bennett needs a boyfriend, stat. Someone who can accompany her to her family reunion so she doesn’t have to explain that she’s been recently dumped. Again. She’s perfectly happy being an independent woman, but what’s a girl to do when her new fake boyfriend starts to feel like the real deal?

Review:
This was so fun, and sweet, and sexy. I really loved it. 4.5 Stars.

Evie Bennett, was cheated on, and broke up with her boyfriend. Again. Why does this keep happening to her? How can she have the worst taste in men ever?? And now, to avoid going to a family reunion single, yet again, she might be making another mistake, by hiring a fake boyfriend from a new app called the Boyfriend Experience. Evie is a hairdresser, and co-owner of her own salon. One of her clients offered up the idea to use the app, and she decided, why not? No feelings involved and she’ll get everything she needs out of the interaction. Sign her up.

Eric Miller has no interest in a serious relationship, given his family history. He sometimes pursues women when the mood strikes him, but they all know the score ahead of time. He’s not ever going to settle down. It wouldn’t be fair, and no one can convince him otherwise. When his good friend, and creator of the app the Boyfriend Experience, signs him up for the beta testing against his wishes, and sets up a meeting for him with a potential client, he can’t stomach the idea of cancelling on the woman. But, he never expects meeting Evie, or the changes she’ll bring about in his life.

Evie and Eric had magical chemistry from the start, and watching their sexy banter was super fun. I loved their witty and fun back-and-forth, and the way they settled into each other’s thoughts, and lives, so easily. A chance meeting, through an app that hasn’t even fully launched yet, and insane chemistry in real life? What are the chances that ever happens again? They had to take it for everything they could. Even if it hurt in the end.

Evie’s family was an absolute, crazy delight. Her brother and his boyfriend were hysterical, and her sex positive parents were embarrassingly hilarious too. I loved getting to know them. And boy was her cousin a piece of work! What a terrible, selfish person! Eric’s friends were fun, and entertaining as well. Eric’s mom on the other hand was so somber, and I really hurt for her situation, while simultaneously blaming her for everything that was going wrong in Eric’s life, and the way she had retreated from him. His story was truly heartbreaking, and it brought me to tears more than once.

I loved how Evie and Eric truly fit into each other’s lives so perfectly. They really came to understand each other and love the other person deeply. They loved each others’ flaws and imperfections as much as they did they great things about each other, and it was magical watching them explore that fragile, new connection. Pretty much my only complaint was that I really wanted to know how they handled telling her awesome parents the truth after everything. I think this should’ve been touched on later, and I would’ve loved to see it. But, this book made me laugh, and cry, and sigh, and swoon, and I loved it. I highly recommend it.

Review Copy of The Boyfriend Experience provided by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde for an honest review.

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Blindsided (Eden Finley) – Review by Annie

March 25, 2019

Title: Blindsided
Author: Eden Finley
Series: Fake Boyfriend #4
Publisher: Self Published
Reviewer: Annie
Release Date: 3/19/2019
Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, M/M Bisexual, M/M Gay-For-You, M/M Coming Out, M/M Sports Romance
Page Count: 290
Heat Level: 4.5 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

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When Talon left to play pro ball six years ago, the hole in my chest confused me. I focused my heartache into making my own NFL dreams come true, and by the time I was drafted, the longing I had for my best friend was buried deep.

Now he wants everything to be like it was in college, but we can’t have threesomes and be reckless like we once were. The media storm would be enough to break both our careers.

That’s not my biggest concern though. The torch I had for him burns brighter after so long apart, and there’s nothing I can do about it. Marcus Talon is straight.

I need to stay away from him.

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Years ago, Miller and I made a pact that we’d win a Super Bowl together. When I’m offered a position on his team in Chicago, I don’t hesitate. I move across the country to chase a dream that’s a decade old.

Only, now that I’m here, he’s avoiding me every chance he gets. If he was anyone else, I’d cut my losses.

But this is Shane Miller—the guy who makes everything better just by existing in my universe. The guy I’d do anything for. The guy who’s more to me than a brother, a friend, or even a teammate.

I’m not going to let him get away.

**Blindsided is a full-length MM novel with an HFN/HEA and no cliffhanger. Unlike the other books in the Fake Boyfriend universe, Blindsided does not contain a fake boyfriend trope.**

Review:
4.5 stars- this series keeps delivering

Blindsided was the fourth book in the Fake Boyfriend series, but it deviates from the trope and is simply a really great friends-to-lovers story with a hint of a gay-for-you trope. As with the other books in the series, I easily fell into this story and enjoyed the smooth, easy writing style. Fans of the series will be happy to see characters from the other books play a few supporting roles, but Blindsided can easily read as a standalone as well.

Ever since meeting Miller and Talon in Trick Play, I’ve been hoping to gain more insight into their bromance. That underpinning of chemistry which first surfaced in Trick Play was just the start, and their connection was evident throughout Blindsided, making it easy to root for this couple. Talon and Miller’s personalities contrasted and complimented one another making for an entertaining read full of fun banter. Their innate understanding of each other further highlighted their close bond. I also liked that each man worked through coming out in a different pace and fashion. This wasn’t a blanket coming out romance, where it was easy and all hearts and flowers. In each of the Fake Boyfriend books, the coming out stories are never glazed over and the difficulties pro-athletes face over their sexuality aren’t trivialized. That approach makes these books that much better and more memorable. And while there were plenty of things to like about Blindsided, I absolutely loved how sweet and honest Talon and Miller’s love was for one another. Despite all the outside drama and judgement, the love the men shared was uncomplicated at its core, and that made it a true romance for me. Blindsided definitely checked all my boxes and left me with plenty of those swoony romantic moments that guarantees this will be a book I reach for to read again.

*eARC received via author’s ARC group. The PA and author had no influence over this review*

Review Copy of Blindsided provided by Eden Finley for an honest review.

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Heated Rivalry (Rachel Reid) – Review by Annie

March 25, 2019

Title: Heated Rivalry
Author: Rachel Reid
Series: Game Changers #2
Publisher: Carina Press
Reviewer: Annie
Release Date: 3/25/2019
Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, M/M Bisexual, M/M Sports Romance, M/M Coming Out, M/M Multicultural
Page Count: 310
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

Nothing interferes with Shane Hollander’s game—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn’t just crazy talented, he’s got a spotless reputation. Hockey is his life. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that, especially the sexy Russian whose hard body keeps him awake at night.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. They’ve made a career on their legendary rivalry, but when the skates come off, the heat between them is undeniable. When Ilya realizes he wants more than a few secret hookups, he knows he must walk away. The risk is too great.

As their attraction intensifies, they struggle to keep their relationship out of the public eye. If the truth comes out, it could ruin them both. But when their need for each other rivals their ambition on the ice, secrecy is no longer an option…

Review:
Wow, this was a book that’s certain to leave a mark. Heated Rivalry is the second release in the Game Changers series by new author Rachel Reid. Though there’s some overlap with secondary characters, I had no problem reading it as a standalone. A pseudo enemies-to-lovers romance, Heated Rivalry features two professional hockey stars who are constantly pitted against each other in public while hooking up behind closed doors. This was probably the most maddeningly slow burn romance I’ve read to date, but I loved all the angst interspersed with tender, swoonworthy moments.

The slow unfurling of feelings between Ilya and Shane made sense given how secretive their relationship had to remain and how few and far between their times together were, especially at the start. And though the halting progression in the romance drove me a little crazy with wanting to see these two together, I loved that the author used the time to build an undeniable, palpable chemistry between the men that I adored. I also loved seeing the men’s personalities come out more and more and enjoyed the banter between them oh so much, especially at the end. Heated Rivalry ends with more of a happy-for-now conclusion vs an out and proud public declaration, but all those seemingly small moments Ilya and Shane shared built until my heart was fluttering and I was entirely satisfied. If you like your romances with a slow build, Heated Rivalry is one you won’t want to miss.

Review Copy of Heated Rivalry provided by Carina Press for an honest review.

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Sweet Nothings (T. Neilson) – Audio Review by Annie

March 22, 2019

Title: Sweet Nothings
Author: T. Neilson
Narrator: Simon Ferrar
Series: Amuse Bouche #1
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Reviewer: Annie
Release Date: 7/13/2018
Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 248
Listening Length: 5 hours, 49 minutes
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Narration Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Overall Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

Will a bitter bite from the past spoil a sweet romance?

Tristan Love, the youngest of seven brothers, is back in his hometown. He’s left the New York food scene and an abusive relationship behind him, but he holds his love of French pastries close to his heart and is determined to put his skills to use in a bakery of his own.

Returning to his childhood home means his meddlesome brother Simon will butt into his business, but before the bakery even opens its doors, Tristan’s delectable creations have the town’s mouths watering, and Jake, a cute mechanic, asks Tristan out. It all seems worthwhile….

That is, until the bakery burns down, Jake’s criminal past comes to light, and Tristan’s nasty ex rears his head where he is decidedly not wanted.

Review:
Sweet Nothings is a lovely story about second chances. The blurb of this audiobook caught my attention and I was eager to try a new-to-me author and narrator. I liked both the writing style and the narrator’s flow and will look for more of their works in the future.

This book was well named because it featured a romance almost too sweet for my taste, but that practically-too-easy connection was tempered by the angst and conflict surrounding Tristan and Jake’s pasts that ended up impacting their current lives. Overall, I really liked these characters and enjoyed watching them get their happy ending. I especially loved seeing Tristan realize his dreams of getting a bakery. The author did a great job at bringing the things that were important to Tristan and Jake out to the forefront. This was especially noticeable in the way Tristan’s love for flavors and baking came through in multiple interactions or his thoughts throughout the story. Though their immediate blind trust in one another was a tad unbelievable, I ended up really liking that the couple was readily supportive of one another because it led the love story in a different direction than anticipated. I also liked the protective siblings and small town feeling that came across, enough that it left me interested in reading more within the Amuse Bouche series.

Although this wasn’t a book that grabbed my attention so fervently it didn’t let go, I liked the characters and story in Sweet Nothings and really enjoyed the bakery setting and foodie elements. The narrator for the audiobook version proved to be a good fit for the easy pace of the book, using clear diction and a smooth rhythm to make for a pleasant listen. If you’re looking for a comfortable romance with some minor, but easily resolved angst, I’d recommend this title.

Review Copy of Sweet Nothings provided by Dreamspinner Press for an honest review.

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Moved By You (Ann Lister) – Review by Jodi

March 22, 2019

Title: Moved By You
Author: Ann Lister
Publisher: Rock Gods, Inc
Reviewer: Jodi
Release Date: 3/8/2019
Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 317
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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Vance feels trapped. He never cared about his family’s wealth and prestige, but he finds himself pinned in place by the weight of his father’s expectations. Vance would much rather sweat in his studio creating metal sculptures with his blow torch than take any kind of position at the family firm. When pressure from his father mounts, Vance is torn between going with the flow or making waves. But everything changes when Vance hits a bike messenger with his car.

Kyle has drifted through his life with a massive chip on his shoulder against the privilege that’s always been just out of reach. His job as a bike messenger doesn’t help. He’s stuck delivering packages to the very elites he loathes. When Vance crashes into Kyle, they’re suddenly thrust onto different paths than they ever expected. But can they take this new path together, or will egos and societal privilege create too many obstacles to overcome?

Moved By You is a 67,000 word MM novel with an enemies to lovers theme, and a HEA.

Review:
Vance works for the family business but his heart is with his sculpting. It is his passion but he knows he can’t do it full time so whenever he has a spare moment you can find him on his studio creating.

Running late for a meeting Vance isn’t paying attention while driving and accidentally hits a bicycle messenger. It also happens to be the guy Vance was swooning over when he delivered a package to his office. He isn’t hurt bad but Vance wants to replace his broken bike but Kyle isn’t having any of it.

Vance can’t get Kyle out of his head and doesn’t understand why Kyle won’t give him the time of day.

Kyle asks Vance to go for a bike ride and while they are enjoying the day Kyle tells Vance what he thinks of him. They go back and forth but Kyle thinks Vance is a rich brat. Vance takes that to heart and after a argument Vance decides to take his life back from his family.

After he quits his father’s company Vance concentrates on his art and getting Kyle out of his head. Resurrection is there between them but Vance doesn’t know if he wants to kiss or punch him.He

When they finally get together and something bad happens in Kyle’s life, Vance steps up to help. Kyle let’s his guard down long enough for Vance to see the real Kyle and he really likes what he sees.

Ann’s stories will pull you in and keep you turning the pages. We get Vance ‘s point of view but I have to say I really wanted to hear Kyle’s as well.

Their relationship hits many bumps in the road but in the end they get their HEA.

Review Copy of Moved By You provided by Rock Gods, Inc for an honest review.

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Bitten By Fate (Annabelle Jacobs) – Review by Lulu

March 22, 2019

Title: Bitten By Fate
Author: Annabelle Jacobs
Series: Regent’s Park Pack #6
Publisher: Self Published
Reviewer: Lulu
Release Date: 3/5/2019
Genre(s): M/M Shifters
Page Count: 215
Heat Level: 3 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:

Daryl plays with fire and gets burned by fate…

Former Primrose Pack member Jason Black happily accepted his role as beta in the new Regent’s Hill pack, knowing that merging the two was the best decision for everyone involved. Daryl Easton is loyal and honest but wary of change. The joining of the two packs wasn’t his preferred outcome, and he’s struggling to see all the newcomers as pack, including those now working alongside him.

When the alpha council proposes a two-week pack-building course to help improve troubled relationships, Jason and Daryl are sent along as backup. It soon becomes clear that the unit members and their betas won’t be the only ones taking part in tasks—Daryl and Jason will have challenges of their own to complete.

With the full moon adding to the rising tension, emotions are volatile, and tempers flare among the unit members. Jason and Daryl become closer than either of them expected, but with such opposing views on relationships, a messy outcome seems inevitable unless Daryl can let go of the past.

Review:
I am beyond sad that this is the last book in this series as I have thoroughly enjoyed all of them! This is the final installment of the Regents Park Pack series and is the story of Daryl and Jason.

Following on from the events of book 5 there are still some uneasiness and distrust between some of the old members of Newell’s pack and Regents Park Pack. Subsequently Rachel and Jenn’s units are sent on a team building two weeks with the alpha council and Jason and Daryl are sent a long as extra Beta’s to intervene as necessary but also to do some team building of their own.

But as is always the case with Regents Park pack things don’t quite go to plan. From feuding pack members and Daryl and Jason’s budding relationship things become very complicated. Reeling from events in his past involving his parents Daryl hates everything about bonds and wants nothing to do with them. Jason however loves the idea of the security, stability and love of a bond but after hooking up whilst on the team building retreat and no hint of a bond emerging between them much to Darryl’s relief. Jason resigns himself to the fact that yet again he hasn’t found his mate. For now.

“Do you want this bond? Do you want to spend the rest of your life connected to me like that?” Jason’s heart thumped against his rib cage. “Yes.” He closed his eyes, breathing the scents swirling between them, gasping in surprise when Daryl rested their foreheads together. “Then you deserve to know why I just . . . I can’t.”

I loved this book. I really enjoyed reading about Jason and Daryl and they were believable and realistic MCs. I wouldn’t recommend reading this as a standalone as there’s many references to events and characters from previous books and honestly I would recommend you start at the beginning anyway as they’re so good.

“If I’m lucky enough to bond with someone, I want it to be because we both chose it. I don’t want to have to persuade someone—you—that I’m worth it.” Silence. In barely a whisper , so quiet that Jason thought he wasn’t meant to hear it, came the words. “You are worth it.”

Whilst I’m sad this is the last in the series I am so happy to have read and enjoyed this series from the beginning and cannot wait to read them all over again!