Heart Recaptured (Hades Hangmen Book 2)

Title:  Heart Recaptured (Hades Hangmen Book 2)

Author:  Tillie Cole
Type:  Contemporary Dark Romance, Part of a Series
Rating:  4.5 stars
Synopsis:  Even salvation can be delivered through the love of the damned…
Beauty can be a curse.
Faith can be a cage.
Only love can set you free.
A few long weeks after being reluctantly ripped from the comforting embrace of her sacred prophet’s religious commune—the only life she has ever known—a terrified Delilah is thrust into a world enveloped by evil and swimming in sin. 
Steadfastly devout in her faith, and retaining the deep belief that her soul is innately tarnished as a branded ‘Cursed woman of Eve’, Delilah is determined to find her way home to her people in The Order and away from the corrupt and damned outlaw motorcycle club—The Hades Hangmen—who hold her at their secluded compound for her protection—a 'protection' she strongly resents. 
Delilah yearns to return home, convinced that only amongst her own people, and under the holy guidance of the Lord’s revealed prophet, can her Satan-spawned soul be truly saved. Conditioned her entire life to believe she is a witch... a life-long temptress… the devil’s whore... Delilah increasingly resents her beautiful face, her shapely body and her sensuous effect on men. But when a man of the motorcycle club—a deeply sinful yet stunningly beautiful man—is charged with her care, Delilah begins to see that this dangerous and moral less sinner from the 'outside' may offer her something she did not know could truly exist: unconditional love.
Kyler ‘Ky’ Willis loves his life: a daily abundance of brotherhood, liquor, the freedom of the open-road and—best of all—his pick of hot women. Raised a biker brat and now VP of the most notorious MC in the States, Ky has no shortage of club sluts warming his bed; a situation he takes full advantage of… until a certain blond enters his life… a gorgeous pilgrim-blond he can’t get out of his head… a pilgrim-blond he and his club recently-rescued from some backward religious cult… and a pilgrim-blond he’s been ordered to keep the hell away from and his whorish hands off.
When yet another in a lengthy line of drunken blunders forces Ky to reluctantly take charge of the pilgrim-blonde’s care, he realizes that there could be more to this woman than just supermodel looks and a stacked set of tits. He begins to see that she could be the woman who could do the impossible—tame his wild ways and capture his reluctant heart.
But the unyielding bonds of Lilah’s past are strong, her ‘people’ determined and, with a new Prophet in charge and hell bent on revenge, they are mightily reluctant to let her go...
My Review:  Another great book in a truly unique series.  While the plot is complex, the author manages to keep it seamless and captivating throughout.  I recommend Heart Recaptured (Hades Hangmen Book 2) if you want to be taken away and read about something different.  This series is definitely a good one to check out!  ;-)

It Ain't Me, Babe (Hades Hangmen Book 1)

Title:  It Ain't Me, Babe (Hades Hangmen Book 1)

Author:  Tillie Cole

Type:  Dark Contemporary Romance/New Adult Novel

Rating:  4.5 stars!

Synopsis:  Sinning never felt so good…  A fortuitous encounter.  A meeting that should never have happened.  Many years ago, two children from completely different worlds forged a connection, a fateful connection, an unbreakable bond that would change their lives forever…

Salome knows only one way to live—under Prophet David’s rule. In the commune she calls home, Salome knows nothing of life beyond her strict faith, nor of life beyond the Fence—the fence that cages her, keeps her trapped in an endless cycle of misery. A life she believes she is destined to always lead, until a horrific event sets her free.

Fleeing the absolute safety of all she has ever known, Salome is thrust into the world outside, a frightening world full of uncertainty and sin; into the protective arms of a person she believed she would never see again.

River ‘Styx’ Nash knows one thing for certain in life—he was born and bred to wear a cut. Raised in a turbulent world of sex, Harleys, and drugs, Styx, unexpectedly has the heavy burden of the Hades Hangmen gavel thrust upon him, and all at the ripe old age of twenty-six—much to his rivals’ delight.

Haunted by a crushing speech impediment, Styx quickly learns to deal with his haters. Powerful fists, an iron jaw and the skillful use of his treasured German blade has earned him a fearsome reputation as a man not to be messed with in the shadowy world of outlaw MC’s. A reputation that successfully keeps most people far, far away.

Styx has one rule in life—never let anyone get too close. It’s a plan that he has stuck to for years, that is, until a young woman is found injured on his lot… a woman who looks uncannily familiar, a woman who clearly does not belong in his world, yet a woman he feels reluctant to let go…

Contains sexual situations, violence, sensitive and taboo subjects, offensive language and mature topics. Recommended for age 18 years and up*  

My Review:  I have read several of this author’s books and they were great, well written and held my attention.  I held off on this one due to the content.  I am not a fan of certain subjects and this one contained two.  However I love MC books and everyone else I talk with about books kept saying this was a great book.  So I finally caved and picked it up.  I wish I did not wait!  This was a great book with a roller coaster of events.  Captivating from beginning to end, I am glad I gave It Ain't Me, Babe (Hades Hangmen Book 1) a shot!

Pucked

Title:  Pucked

Author:  Helena Hunting

Type:  Comedy, Romance, Hockey

Rating:  5 Stars!

Synopsis:  With a famous NHL player for a step-brother, Violet Hall is well acquainted with the playboy reputation many hockey stars come with. She’s smart enough to steer clear of those hot, well-built boys with unparalleled stamina. That is until she meets the legendary team captain—Alex Waters.

Violet isn’t interested in his pretty, beat-up face, or his rock-hard six-pack abs. But when Alex inadvertently obliterates Violet’s previous misapprehension regarding the inferior intellect of hockey players, he becomes more than just a hot body with a face to match.  In what can only be considered a complete lapse in judgment, Violet finds out just how good Alex is with the hockey stick in his pants. But what starts out as a one-night stand, quickly turns into something more. Post-night of orgasmic magic, Alex starts to call, and text, and e-mail and send extravagant—and quirky—gifts, making him difficult to ignore, and even more difficult not to like.  The problem is, the media portrays Alex as a total player, and Violet doesn’t want to be part of the game.

My Review:  If you like dirty talk that is laced with humor than this book is perfect for you.  I loved it and didn’t want to put it down!  PUCKED (The PUCKED Series Book 1) has a heroine that has no brain to mouth filter and a nerdy, hot hockey player.  The banter and the Mothers were so funny! ;-)

Ripped

Title:  Ripped (The REAL series Book 5)
Author:  Katy Evans
Type:  Part of a Series but could be a Standalone
Rating:  4 Stars
Synopsis:  The fifth book in the New York Times new adult series that began with Real. When an angry, heartbroken girl is forced to be near her rocker ex-boyfriend, only time will tell if the fire between them will consume them both.
Pandora, the gothic friend of Brooke (Real, Mine, Remy) and Melanie, thought that getting her heart broken by her bad boy rocker ex could only happen once. But now, he's back in town with the biggest concert of the year. Pandora hates him so much that she gets Melanie to come with her and play a prank on him at his gig. But when they are caught by security, and her ex himself is summoned, he decides not to press charges if she'll follow certain conditions. Pandora likes none of his rules, or that he's in charge of her, especially since they seem designed to make sure she's in close contact with him again. But the closeness reignites the passion they once shared, and soon no matter how much she wants to hate him, it's clear she's still hung up on him. And worse: he knows it too.
My Review:  I love Katy Evans however she has ruined me for other men in her stories because of one Mr Remington "Riptide" Tate (from Real (The REAL series Book 1))!!  Ripped was emotional and funny.  There were a few times their fights or comments had me laughing out loud.  You can read this book without reading the other books in this series first however it does give some spoilers about the other characters.  I recommend this book to anyone that loves a dirty talking hot MC.  Heated exchanges, sarcastic remarks, sexual tension and sexy twin band members made this a good story that I didn't want to put down.

“We’ve hurt each other too much. Our past runs too deep. We can’t suddenly just be . . . happy.”

Raze

Title:  Raze
Author:  Tillie Cole
Type:  Angst, Romance, Fighter
Rating:  4.5 Stars!
Synopsis: To take back life, one must first face death...
One man stripped of his freedom, his morals...his life.
Conditioned in captivity to maim, to kill and to slaughter, prisoner 818 becomes an unremorseful, unrivaled and unstoppable fighter in the ring. Violence is all he knows. Death and brutality are the masters of his fate.
After years of incarceration in an underground hell, only one thought occupies his mind: revenge...bloody, slow and violent revenge.
Revenge on the man who lied.
Revenge on the man who wronged him.
Revenge on the man who condemned him and turned him into this: a rage-fueled killing machine. A monster void of humanity; a monster filled with hate.
And no one will stand in the way of getting what he wants.
One woman stripped of her freedom, her morals...her life.
Kisa Volkova is the only daughter of Kirill ‘The Silencer’ Volkov, head of the infamous ‘Triad’ bosses of New York's Russian Bratva. Her life is protected. In reality, it’s a virtual prison. Her father’s savage treatment of his rivals and his lucrative and coveted underground gambling ring—The Dungeon—ensures too many enemies lurk at their door.
She dreams to be set free.
Kisa has known only cruelty and loss in her short life. As manager of her father’s death match enterprise, only grief and pain fill her days. Her mafia boss father, in her world, rules absolute. And her fiancé, Alik Durov, is no better; the Dungeon’s five-time champion, a stone-cold killer, the treasured son of her father’s best friend, and her very own—and much resented—personal guard. Unrivaled in both strength and social standing, Alik controls every facet of Kisa’s life, dominates her every move; keeps her subdued and dead inside...then one night changes everything.
While working for her church—the only reprieve in her constant surveillance—Kisa stumbles across a tattooed, scarred, but stunningly beautiful homeless man on the streets. Something about him stirs feelings deep within her; familiar yet impossibly forbidden desires. He doesn’t talk. Doesn’t communicate with anyone. He’s a man beyond saving, and a man she must quickly forget...for both their sakes.
But when weeks later, out of the blue and to her complete surprise, he’s announced as the replacement fighter in The Dungeon, Kisa knows she’s in a whole lot of trouble. He’s built, ripped and lethally unforgiving to his opponents, leaving fear in his wake and the look of death in his eyes.
Kisa becomes obsessed with him. Yearns for him. Craves his touch. Needs to possess this mysterious man...this man they call Raze.
Dark Contemporary Romance. Contains explicit sexual situations, excessive violence, disturbingly sensitive and taboo subjects, offensive language and mature topics. Recommended for age 18 years and up.

My Review of RAZE:  First I have to say that Tillie Cole is a great writer.  I am currently reading another book by a different author and I am still thinking about Raze!  This story is just that good!  A dark, twisted romance that takes you on a captivating, gritty and thrilling ride of emotions;  hope, hate, love, sadness and revenge all play their part.  Book has dual POVs.  I highly recommend RAZE, it was addictive and hard to put down!

Filthy Beautiful Lust

Title:  Filthy Beautiful Lust (Filthy Beautiful Lies 3)
Author:  Kendall Ryan
Type:  Series, Alpha
Rating:  4.5 Stars!
Synopsis:  Pace Drake loves sex. He knows where to get it, what to say, what to do, and he makes no apologies for satisfying his needs. But when he meets single mom, Kylie Sloan, he's enthralled by her, and begins to question his standard operating procedure. After all, there's no chase, no mystery when banging a woman in a nightclub bathroom. Kylie's depth and determination make the sloppy, drunken hookups that fill his weekends seem empty and shallow. She's the opposite of the desperate, clingy women he's used to. She doesn’t want or need anyone to take care of her and that only makes him want to care for her more.
Kylie's trust in men has vanished. The last guy she was with played ding-dong-ditch-it with her uterus and left her with a baby to raise. Now her infant son is the only man she has time for, even if she misses sex and intimacy more than she'd ever admit. Opening her heart up to a younger man who's best known for no-strings-attached sex and his casual lifestyle is probably the worst idea she's ever had. But Pace wants to prove to her there are still a few good guys left, and watching the sweet way he interacts with her baby makes her want to try…but she can really trust that his days of hitting it and quitting it are in his past?
Filthy Beautiful Lust is the third book in the Filthy Beautiful Lies series, however it can be read as a standalone novel (no cliffhanger). To understand the full growth and development of the characters, it is recommended that you begin with book 1, Filthy Beautiful Lies, then read book 2, Filthy Beautiful Love.
My Review:  I loved Pace Drake from the first two books so I was very happy with his story.  It's sexy situations with a playboy and a working mother.  I really loved all three books in this series.  Kendall Ryan has a way of weaving two characters with complex problems into a great passionate story that you don't want to put down.

Fighter - Tijan

Title:  Fighter

Author:  Tijan

Type:  Action, Fighter, Romance

Rating:  4.5 Stars!

Synopsis:  All of Dale's brothers help with their bounty hunting business, all except her. Wanting out of that life, she left for college, but on her first morning back home for the holidays, she’s back to chasing after a bail jumper. When she realizes the jumper is her ex-boyfriend, Jax, Dale gets dragged into helping him evade her brothers so he can win an underground fighting competition. Jax has to win the competition to help his sister, but soon sparks fly between Jax and Dale. Old wounds are reopened, and Dale may need help herself because she’s close to falling back in love with her Fighter.

My Review:  Tijan is a great writer and knows how to suck you into a story!  A little different type of read from this author.  Fighter is lighter with some funny moments.  I loved both main characters right away.  Can't wait for more from this author!

Dirty Ties

Title:  Dirty Ties
Author:  Pam Godwin
Type:  Standalone
Rating:  4.5 Stars!
Synopsis:  Revenge. 
I race to finance it.  I evade to protect it.  I kill to attain it.  I planned everything.  Except her.  The alluring, curvaceous blonde at the finish line.  With sapphire eyes that cheat and lie.  Whose powerful family murdered mine.  I hate her.  I want her.  I know she’s hiding something.  But so am I.
My Review:  Sexual tension, mystery, action, dual POV's and more!   Sucks you into a well written story right from the beginning.  Great character development and steamy situations.  If you are looking for a book with angst, revenge, and love and loyalty pick this one up.  Dirty Ties held my interest from beginning to end.  :-)

The Game Plan (Neighbor From Hell 5)

Title:  The Game Plan (Neighbor From Hell 5)
Author:  R.L. Mathewson
Type:  Series, Romantic Comedy
Rating:  4.5 Stars!
Synopsis:  Spend the next 40 years in prison or break her lease early?  Normally she’d be able to say that this one was a no-brainer, but things have definitely changed since she was forced to move in across the hall from Danny Bradford. A lot of things……
She wanted to get through one day, just ONE day without Danny Bradford doing something to test the limits to her control, but with that damn smile of his and his habit of leaving her contemplating manslaughter, she didn’t see that happening anytime soon.
He loved his family, but some days……. It was too much, but that was okay, because his small neighbor living across the hallway provided him with endless hours of entertainment. Not on purpose of course, but did it really matter as long she made him smile?
My Review:  I loved Tink's reaction to medication.  This book had me laughing and I liked the couple.  The food situations were hilarious again, even Trevor and Jason were in this book.  The two things I disliked were the situation between Danny and his Father and the repetitive parts however I still really love this series and author.  I recommend The Game Plan: A Neighbor from Hell 5 if you are looking for a fun read.  ;-)

Truce - The Historic Neighbor From Hell 4

Title:  Truce
Author:  R.L. Mathewson
Type:  Series, Romantic Comedy
Rating:  5 Stars!
Synopsis:  This is the story before everything...
Elizabeth knows what’s expected of her, perfection. She’s the daughter of an Earl and expected to marry well, say and do the right things with a smile on her face when inside she’s dying for a chance to escape. Thanks to an inheritance her godmother left her years ago, her chance will come with her next birthday. Her hopes of escape abruptly end when Robert, her childhood nemesis that she hasn't seen in over fourteen years, comes back into her life and does everything he can to drive her out of her mind even as he steals her heart.
He hated her. At least, he tried to hate her, but it was so damn difficult to hate someone that he couldn't live without. He tried to ignore her, tried to focus on anything but her, but nothing worked. Somehow she made her way into his heart and started to make him want things that he never though possible, made him smile and laugh even while she drove him out of his mind and started a legacy by turning him into...
A Bradford.
My Review:  This book gave the series something extra!  I wasn't sure I would like it being a historical read however I loved it and am glad I gave it a shot.  With banter and humor, a great romance filled with hot sex and one yummy, hungry Bradford.  I highly recommend Truce: The Historic Neighbor From Hell (A Neighbor From Hell Series Book 4) if you are looking for a fun read that has you smiling throughout!

Checkmate (Neighbor From Hell 3)

Title:  Checkmate (Neighbor From Hell 3)

Author:  R.L. Mathewson

Type:  Series, Romantic Comedy
Rating:  5 Stars!
Synopsis:  There’s nothing worse than living next door to your childhood nemesis, except maybe being forced to share your dream project with him, being blackmailed into going along with something that was just wrong on so many levels, and having your hot cocoa stolen by the person that drove you to drink it in the first place.
As long as she has plenty of hot cocoa, a pair of pliers on hand and is able to resist Connor O’Neil's bad boy charm then Rory James should be able to make it through this project with her sanity intact. If not...She’d probably face a few more nights in jail, have a few more restraining orders slapped against her and lose her heart to the man that ruined her life.
My Review:
Another couple, another laugh out loud funny and sweet book from Mathewson!  I didn't want to put it down.  I loved Rory's character from the start.  Another book that I wished was longer!  I highly recommend Checkmate (A Neighbor From Hell Series Book 3).  From the love/hate relationship to the pranks, I can't remember another book that had me smiling while I was reading so much!  ;-)

Perfection (Neighbor From Hell 2)

Title:  Perfection (Neighbor From Hell)

Author:  R.L Mathewson

Type:  Series, Romantic Comedy

Rating:  5 Stars!

Synopsis:  Zoe is used to taking care of herself and has long ago accepted that if anything bad was going to happen, it was going to happen to her. So when she loses her job over something most bosses would probably be happy with and her life starts going down hill from there she doesn't expect it to get any better. She certainly didn't expect any help from the loud jerk next door, but then again she has nothing to lose so puts her trust in him and hopes for the best. What she didn't expect was the once in a lifetime opportunity that he offers her through an arrangement where they both benefit and no one is supposed to get hurt, but she should have known better because her luck has never been that good.

Like most Bradfords, Trevor has a soft spot for food, but that's about all. He leads a pretty straightforward life and likes to keep things simple and that includes his relationships. He wants the perfect woman and knows exactly what she'll be like. So when he discovers much to his horror that he's thinking about his frumpy little neighbor he decides the best way to get his head straight is by working her out of his system. He'll keep her around, but only until he finds perfection.

My Review:  Loved it!  I didn't want to put it down.  Fuuny, sweet,sexy - had it all.  This series is becoming my one of my favorites.  Perfection (A Neighbor From Hell Series Book 2) is highly recommended!

Playing For Keeps (Neighbor From Hell 1)

Title:  Playing For Keeps
Author: R.L Mathewson
Type:  Series, Romantic Comedy
Rating: 5 Stars!

Synopsis: Done with being the world's biggest pushover, Haley decides that things are going to change starting with the aggravating neighbor who has too much charm and not enough restraint. What she didn't expect was to be sucked into his world, but Haley has a game plan and she won't let herself forget just what the bad boy next door is capable of. The last thing Jason expected was for his little shy neighbor to go Rambo on him over some ruined flowers. After he decides to take her under his wing he can't help but notice that she fits very nicely in his life. Now the only thing left is to convince her that this is anything but a game.
My Review:  This book is funny!  The banter between them was crazy!  It was well written and left me wishing it were longer.  Loved it and highly recommend.

Stepbrother Billionaire

Title:  Stepbrother Billionaire
Author:  Colleen Masters
Type:  Stand-alone
Rating:  3 Stars
Synopsis:  I’ve hated him since middle school.   The effortlessly popular, lacrosse superstar, beautiful, blue-eyed nightmare Emerson Sawyer. Funny thing is, he didn’t even know I existed until our senior year, when his mom started hooking up with my dad.
Now he torments me in the hallways, calling me “Sis” whenever he gets the chance, relishing in the fact that I can’t hide my blushing whenever he’s around. Even though I can’t stand him, my body betrays me—and he loves it.
Emerson and his mom just moved in with us, and as if crushing on him wasn’t weird enough, now our bedrooms share a wall.  The sexual tension keeps building between us, but I know nothing can ever happen…especially now that our parents are engaged. I try to tell myself that I hate him, that he’s wrong for me, that we’ll never be together…
So why did I agree to play Seven Minutes in Heaven at his girlfriend’s high school party?
And why does Emerson suddenly have my panties in his hands?
Stepbrother Billionaire contains adult themes, harsh language, and graphic sexual content.
My Review:  I only gave it 3 stars.  I thought the cover was hot!  The synopsis was intriguing  however the story fell short.  I didn't really get the connection with the main characters and the sexual tension was not exciting.  I always try to read the entire book even if I am not that interested in the story.  Throughout this book I was hoping the story would pick up and suck me in however it did not.  Love me that cover though!  Damn!  ;-)

Gone Part 3

Title:  Gone 3

Author:  Deborah Bladon

Type:  Part 3 of a 3 part series

Rating:  4.5 Stars

In the final book of this series Lilly rocks!  She takes everything into her own hands and becomes the investigator.  I wish it was longer since parts seemed rushed to me.  However I would totally recommend this series.  Overall I really liked the story and Deborah Bladon's writing.  She is one of my favs!  ;-)

Gone Part 2

Title:  Gone 2

Author:  Deborah Bladon

Type:  Part 2 of a 3 part series (all have been released)

Rating:  5 Stars

In this second book things change between Clive and Lilly.  She stands up for herself and doesn't allow Clive to run her.  I love that in a female character!  This book will suck you in and then it ends in a cliffhanger.  However don't let that deter you from reading because the last part, book 3, has already been released!

Gone Part 1

Title:  Gone

Author:  Deborah Bladon

Type:  Part 1 of a 3 part series (all have been released)

Rating:  5 stars

This short story is told from the main character Lilly's point of view.  She works at Starbucks but dreams of working as a software designer for a certain company in New York.  She does something kinda stupid and ends up meeting Clive Parker, the owner of the company she wants to work for.  

I really enjoyed this.  It was funny and ends in a cliffhanger but you do not have to wait for the next part because it is already out!  If you are in the mood for a quick read definitely give this a shot!