Saturday, March 8, 2025

Book review: FORMULA CHANCE, by Sawyer Bennett


Race Fever #2

Nash & Bexley

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Such a pleasure and comfort to read a book by Sawyer Bennett!  I’m loving this racing series, learning a lot of stuff of what goes on behind the scenes, also what it takes mentally and physically to be a race car driver.  I love that she’s presenting women in prominent positions within the racing hierarchy, fighting against some male misogynistic behaviors.  

Nash and Bex were engaged until their career demands blew them apart.  Nash, as a race driver, needed to attend social activities for sponsorship and connections.  Bex, as an engineer in a prominently male word, needed to work twice as much to prove herself, so she worked long hours.  The opposite preferences in how they spent their free time caused frequent fights until Bex saw Nash in a party involving lots of drinking and women.  The explosion in their anger broke them apart.  One month later, Nash had a serious car accident, suffered serious burns and mental distress, she went to visit him, he threw her out.  Fast forward, three years later, Brienne hired them to work together, ignorant of all the currents between them.  To say this made the story hella interesting is an understatement!


I loved all the interactions and thrills of the race world as the author depicted them.  It shows a depth of  knowledge of the sport, and it was very interesting.  Their increasing closeness despite Bex’s work problems was incredibly riveting.  It’s always a pleasure to read Sawyer Bennett’s books, her characters are wonderful, the stories perfectly paced, a great mix of tenderness and passion.


Purchase links


https://geni.us/FormulaChance


Available in Kindle Unlimited


About the author


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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Connect with Sawyer Bennett:

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Book review: BECAUSE THE NIGHT, A VAMPIRE ROMANCE, by Kylie Scott


There is no doubt this story is a passion project from the author because it is so freaking, fantastically entertaining.  It’s such a fun story, told in a lighthearted manner with such droll humor. I loved Skye, she is so sassy, talks back to this recently revived, grumpy vampire that she keeps him on his toes all through the story.

Lucas, as happens with these magical creatures that live forever, decided to take a break and went to sleep for a century, until he was rudely awakened by Skye. He woke up grumpy, gaunt, and hungry and finds this interloper just right there, available for his breakfast snack. Cue neck bite!  And as he fills out to a gorgeous creature, she dies and undies, and comes back turned into a vampire.  The rest of the book is a romp of all these creatures that go bump in the night, complete with two new big vampire brothers, Henry and Benedict, the last a Viking berserker.


Henry is delicious and funny, very chatty, fashionista, naughty and just plain adorable.  Both Henry and Benedict throw out crazy sayings, sass their father Lucas, try to teach their new sister the ways of the vampire world, in between beheadings, fights for vampire control in Los Angeles, sibling fights, and all kinds of fun and gory stuff.


It’s lively, funny, and entertaining, I loved it and now I want more Henry!


Purchase links


https://kyliescott.com/books/because-the-night/



About the author


Kylie is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-selling, Audie Award winning author. 


She has sold over 2,000,000 books and was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year four times by the Australian Romance Reader’s Association. Her books have been translated into sixteen different languages. She is based in Queensland, Australia; living and working on land traditionally owned by the Jagera people.


Contact her at info@kyliescott.com


Connect with Kylie Scott:

https://kyliescott.com/





Book review: LOVE ME GENTLY, by Stacey Lynn

Deer Creek #1

Cole & Trina

⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Reading this book was exhausting!  Due to the author’s excellent writing, I followed Trina during her break up with Cole, her hard efforts to find modeling opportunities in New York, her fall from grace, and the utter ghastliness of her married life.

Once she’s rescued from that life, it’s an upward climb towards mental health, and again, the author takes us on that bumpy ride too.  Stacey Lynn gave us such a clear portrayal of what it feels like to loose all your self-respect and love, to feel like trash and not worth saving.  And that incredible selfless love that Cole shows is the best medicine for a broken heart.


The book is heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time, and it needs to be read without me describing all the details, just go in there and have a good cry fest.  It’s beautiful and heartbreaking and a wonderful redemption story.


Purchase links


Amazon: https://bit.ly/3VyefP0

Apple Books: https://bit.ly/40O9ELN

Nook: https://bit.ly/40MkmT8


Kobo: https://bit.ly/3Wzk2oj

Google Play: https://bit.ly/3E8SEa6


Add to Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3BmHihP



About the author


A long-time dreamer, Stacey Lynn has always loved the emotional journey of two different and complex individuals finding their way to a happily-ever-after.


The author of over fifty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on emotional, small-town romance, she happily admits her books might require keeping tissues nearby.


Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Blessed with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, and four children, she loves every minute of her wild and wonderful life.

Connect with Stacey

Website: www.staceylynnbooks.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6995826.Stacey_Lynn

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stacey-Lynn/e/B00CD6VVQG/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/staceylynnbooks

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/staceyssultryreaders/

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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/stacey-lynn

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

Book review: OLD FLAME, by Abbi Glines


Judgement #3

Tex & Salem

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m gobsmacked that this book ended in a cliffhanger. I need to finish this story! Rome and Salem’s story is epic, romantic, full of the dual tones I always find in Abbi Glines stories. Part gritty passion, part tender romance. 

Salem and Rome were high school sweethearts, he loved her since she was sixteen and waited until she was almost eighteen to be together. But when his mother died, and following her request, he let Salem go so she could have a future studying art in college.  It broke both of them, and they never felt complete until they meet again, eighteen years later.


I loved the romance of the story, hurt for Salem because there was always an unhappy secret in her life.  She had been married to a good man who loved her completely but there was guilt because she couldn’t give him all she had.  I cried several times because of this, when she felt so guilty and hurt for loving Rome.


I was angry at Rome several times, because instead of being tender and understanding, he was rough, rebelled against his feelings, tried to make the situation trivial when it was quite heartbreaking.


I loved the women of the MC who befriended Salem and made her feel one of the group.  I was a little appalled at the sleazy component of the MC.  The presence of some women in scanty clothes parading their lady bits around, being used by all and any of the men was a little ghastly to read.  I think previous books didn’t have such blatant imagery.  


The book ends in a cliffhanger and I’m gasping to know what’s the future for Salem and Rome.  I was beginning to get excited because Rome is just starting to be besotted, just like I like these men to be.  Can’t wait for the next one!


Purchase links


https://geni.us/OldFlame


About the author


Abbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, Field Party, and Existence series. She never cooks unless baking during the Christmas holiday counts. She believes in ghosts and has a habit of asking people if their house is haunted before she goes in it. She finally moved to New England into a home that is 200 + years old with it's own ghosts. She drinks afternoon tea because she wants to be British but alas she being born in Alabama, her life in New England is as close as she will get. When asked how many books she has written she has to stop and count on her fingers. When she’s not locked away writing, she is reading, and/or watching Netflix like the introvert that she is. 


You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways:

www.abbiglinesbooks.com

TikTok @abbiglines

Twitter: @abbiglines

Instagram: @abbiglines

Snapchat: abbiglines

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbiglinesauthor










Friday, February 28, 2025

Book review: RYDEVILLE ELITE EPILOGUE, by Siobhan Davis


Rydeville Elite # 8.5

Everyone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wow, the teenagers we first started reading about in the first book are now in their forties!  What a delight to see them all settled up in domestic bliss with their fabulous wives (and one husband), kids ranging from early twenties to not yet teens.  Happy times!

Initially, I thought this was a bridge to a new series because there are issues among the couples or some teens, but no, it’s just an update and ends in family celebration.  It was cool to see these marriages with everyday problems like stroppy kids, cute kits with great attitudes, talented kids, all the variety you get in real life. video games, pool parties, movie nights, and all kinds of family time.


It felt like a celebration of all those Rydeville kids who had such a stormy start and they’re now set into their lives, still together, still very much friends.  Cheesy and sexy, love it!


Purchase links


eBook - https://bit.ly/REEEbookU

Model paperback - https://bit.ly/REEMPBZ

ALT Paperback - https://bit.ly/REEAltPBZ

Hardcover - https://bit.ly/REEpilogueHC

Bookbub: https://bit.ly/3UIdZgF

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/REEBB



About the author


Siobhan Davis is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Top 5 bestselling romance author. Siobhan writes emotionally intense stories with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She has sold over 2 million books, and her titles are translated into several languages.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.


She lives in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.


Connect with Siobhan:


Website: www.siobhandavis.com

Facebook: AuthorSiobhanDavis

Instagram:@siobhandavisauthor

TikTok: @siobhandavisauthor

Readers Group: https://smarturl.it/SiobhanSquad




Book review: FORMULA CHANCE, by Sawyer Bennett

Race Fever #2 Nash & Bexley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Such a pleasure and comfort to read a book by Sawyer Bennett!  I’m loving this racing series, le...