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ARC Review: Mercury Striking (Scorpius Syndrome, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti

December 25, 2015September 26, 2018 AJ Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 post-apocalyptic, action-packed, exciting and romantic stars I’m a huge Rebecca Zanetti fan. She writes fantastic action/adventure, suspenseful, sexy and romantic stories, and she’s totally nailed it with this one! […]

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ARC Review: Perfect Ruin (Unyielding, #2) by Nashoda Rose

December 14, 2015January 10, 2017 AJ Badasses

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “I’ll always come for you.” 4.5 kickass, sexy and super romantic stars This book was so much more than what I was expecting! Full of action, excitement, drama, and […]

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ARC Review: The Cornerstone (The Walshes, #4) by Kate Canterbary

December 1, 2015December 8, 2017 AJ Military

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  | Paperback Review “You’re so much … And I want all of it.” 4.5 steamy, romantic, and epic banter-filled stars I love this series, absolutely love it! Featuring a group of siblings […]

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ARC Review: One King’s Way (On Dublin Street #6.5) by Samantha Young

October 30, 2015December 26, 2016 AJ Novella

Buy: Kindle Ebook Review 3.5 “Oh my holy orgasm” stars This is a hot and romantic novella that is loosely a part of the On Dublin Street series. It is set between books 1 and 2 and […]

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ARC Review: Reaper’s Fall (Reapers MC, #5) by Joanna Wylde

October 13, 2015February 2, 2017 AJ Bikers

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review 3.5 stars Mixed feelings for this one. Painter is a member of the Reapers MC, and has appeared in previous books of this series. We met Melanie in the last book […]

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ARC Review: Spiral of Need (The Mercury Pack, #1) by Suzanne Wright

October 4, 2015December 19, 2016 AJ Paranormal/Urban Fantasy

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review “What do you want from me?” “Everything you have to give. And I’ll get it.” 4.5 sexy, funny, action-packed shifter stars I’m a huge fan of Suzanne Wright. She […]

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ARC Review: Wicked Restless (Harper Boys, #2) by Ginger Scott

September 29, 2015November 14, 2020 AJ Romance

Buy:  Amazon  |  Paperback Review “It was always you … It was worth it…for you.” 4 heart-clenching second-chance stars I absolutely adored Wild Reckless, and was thrilled when I learned that Ginger Scott was giving us a […]

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ARC Review: After You (Me Before You, #2) by Jojo Moyes

September 28, 2015August 22, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “You never know what will happen, when you fall from a great height.” 4 stars After Me Before You completely blew me away last year, I have been eagerly anticipating this […]

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Review: Ashes to Ashes (Experiment in Terror, #8) by Karina Halle

September 13, 2015December 11, 2020 Mel Epic Romance

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review HOLY HELL! THAT WAS AWESOME! I just finished this book and my heart is pounding! In terror, in happiness, in shock! It’s all happening in EIT-land! We’re back in Perry […]

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Review: The Queen (The Original Sinners: The White Years, #4) by Tiffany Reisz

August 9, 2015April 11, 2024 AJ Age Gap

Buy:  Kindle Ebook |  Paperback Review “You know what they call a sociopath with a conscience?” … “They call her ‘Mistress’” 4.5 stars and a very satisfying finale to an amazing series More than just a fascinating, […]

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Review: The Virgin (The Original Sinners: The White Years, #3) by Tiffany Reisz

August 5, 2015August 14, 2018 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review  “AMOR VINCIT OMNICA Love conquers all.” 5 stars Damn, I love these books! I was a big fan of The Original Sinners Red Years books, but Tiffany Reisz has given […]

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ARC Review: Shattered by You (Tear Assunder, #3) by Nashoda Rose

July 17, 2015January 10, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 Heartachingly beautiful stars I have had such mixed feelings about this series. I liked the previous books, but I haven’t loved them. I’ve struggled with the excessive drama, […]

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ARC Review: Never Let You Go (a modern fairytale) by Katy Regnery

June 12, 2015September 4, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 4.5 “I love you forever” stars I loved this book. A spin on the fairytale of Hansel and Gretel, this book tells the story of Holden and Griselda. Both children of […]

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ARC Review: Moonlight on Nightingale Way (On Dublin Street #6) by Samantha Young

May 14, 2015December 26, 2016 AJ Drama

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Nooooooo, it’s over!!! *sniff* But what a FANTASTIC finish to one of my all-time favourite series. 4 stars. The final book in the On Dublin Street series, this is a bittersweet review […]

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ARC Review: Dark Instincts (The Phoenix Pack, #4) by Suzanne Wright

May 13, 2015December 19, 2016 AJ Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio Review 4.5 hot and hilarious paranormal stars I love this series! An adult PNR based in the shifter world, these books are fast paced, exciting, sexy and romantic, and absolutely […]

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ARC Review: Necessary Restorations (The Walshes, #3) by Kate Canterbary

May 3, 2015December 8, 2017 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review This series is fast becoming a favourite! 4.5 stars Book 3 in The Walshes series features Samuel Walsh, third brother in the Walsh clan, and a total contradiction. Agreed among the […]

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Review: The King (The Original Sinners: The White Years, #2) by Tiffany Reisz

April 1, 2015August 14, 2018 AJ Feeeeeeels

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Kingsley Edge. What else is there to say? 5 “brilliant, beautiful and utterly debauched” stars Featuring my favourite of the Original Sinners, this book takes us back 20 years to […]

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ARC Review: Perfect Chaos (Unyielding, #1) by Nashoda Rose

March 21, 2015January 10, 2017 AJ Badasses

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3 badass stars Georgie and Deck were both introduced in the Tear Asunder series. They have an intense backstory, with Deck being the best friend of Georgie’s older brother, […]

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ARC Review: Overwhelmed by You (Tear Assunder, #2) by Nashoda Rose

December 17, 2014January 10, 2017 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 3.5 truly overwhelming stars Book 2 in the Tear Assunder series brings us the story of Kat – best friend of Emily from book 1, Torn from You – […]

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Review: Beyond Possession (Beyond, #5.5) by Kit Rocha

November 18, 2014December 17, 2016 AJ Novella

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audible Review Another quick trip down into Sector Four. 3.5 stars.  This novella provides a slightly different view into life within Sector Four, with a focus on the politics in the […]

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ARC Review: Broken Juliet (Starcrossed, #2) by Leisa Rayven

November 14, 2014March 2, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “Despite all the things I would have changed about our journey, I’d never want a different destination. It’s always been you.” OMG, what an epic romance!!!! The follow on from the […]

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ARC Review: Bad Romeo (Starcrossed, #1) by Leisa Rayven

November 5, 2014March 2, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Emotionally stunning, full of chemistry and absolutely beautiful! Wow. What a book! Leisa Rayven has made me a fan for life with her debut novel. Her writing is addictive, her storytelling […]

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ARC Review: Revenant (Demonica, #12; Lords of Deliverance, #6) by Larissa Ione

November 3, 2014April 9, 2019 AJ Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback Review 4 Badass, paranormal, action packed, sexy stars The Demonica/Lords of Deliverance series is probably my favourite PNR series EVER! And as a mad reader of all things PNR, that’s […]

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ARC Review: Remember When (Remember When, #1) by T. Torrest

September 26, 2014October 1, 2023 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio  Review This is one of those books that reminds me of why I love to read YA. It’s sweet and funny, with lots of hilarious teenage insights as […]

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ARC Review: In Her Wake (Ten Tiny Breaths, #0.5) by K.A. Tucker

September 14, 2014March 8, 2017 AJ Feeeeeeels

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review I destroyed her life and then got caught in her wake. And I realize now that it’s exactly where I’m meant to be. 4.5 heartbreaking stars Even though this is technically […]

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