September 30, 2020 by Tina Williams

REVIEW ~ Flame (Dragon Triad Duet #2), by Lana Sky

#DarkRomance #RomanticSuspense

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Falling for a man like Rafe was just the beginning.

As danger looms overhead and her secrets are revealed, Hannah will have to trust him now more than ever.

But Rafe has his own past and, once uncovered, the truth may send her running for good…

Or the consequences will plunge her into a series of choices from which there is no turni

My Review

Dark and Twisty ~ 5 stars

Flame is one dark and sexy ride from start to finish.

Following on from the cliff hanger ending in the previous book Moth, Hannah’s life is now even more entwined with that of Rafe, the Triad Enforcer. In fact her very safety may well depend upon his protection. However, can she trust this man as unfolding events reveal his secrets and what will he think of her own? Can Rafe protect Hannah from his enemies and what about her own nemesis who seeks to control her? The addictive and twisty read also contains dark subject matter including violence and reference to taboo themes.

To say more would spoil the read – suffice to say that I particularly enjoyed how the author skilfully wove the tale of how the secrets, lies and half-truths from both Hannah and Rafe’s past come to the fore. Alongside the suspense, the read is very character driven. The journey the couple embark on in the wake of their first combustible meeting in the previous book is particularly well portrayed by the author. Rafe is a complex mix of strength and vulnerability and Hannah has her own demons to contend with. Both are complex characters who need to learn to confide in each other despite their inner fears.

There are plenty of intense and emotional scenes, including scorching hot sex between the couple as they work out their relationship, whilst seeking truth and justice. Have they bitten off more than they can chew? Will they survive and above all can they trust one another given the high stakes?

Lana Sky certainly excels in this genre and once again I inhaled the read, drawn into her twisted plot and complex and damaged characters. Recommended for lovers of dark romance, romantic suspense and romantic thrillers.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

Please note that a copy of this book was given to me by the author for the purpose of a fair and honest review.

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September 29, 2020 by Tina Williams

RELEASE DAY ~ Flame: Dragon Triad Duet by Lana Sky

#DarkRomance #Suspense

Title: Flame: Dragon Triad Duet Book 2

Release Date: September 29^th

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Falling for a man like Rafe was just the beginning.

As danger looms overhead and her secrets are revealed, Hannah will have to trust him now more than ever.

But Rafe has his own past and, once uncovered, the truth may send her running for good…

Or the consequences will plunge her into a series of choices from which there is no turning back from.

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Teaser from Moth (book 1 in the Duet):

“Tell me something, does he appreciate your little hobby? Your boyfriend?” He laughs again, but the sound is decidedly colder this time. “Don’t answer that. Describe me instead. Describe me with your writerly words.”

“An asshole. A creep. A fucking liar,’” I snipe. “There. Satisfied?”

He lets me go, turning away. “I’ve been called worse. I bet you have too, rabbit.”

I bite my lip. Have I? Yes. The words echo, distorted, and muted by memory. You’re so selfish, Hannah. Fucking selfish…

“I’m leaving now,” I say, struggling to sound like I mean it.

“Not before I get to critique your assessment.” He whirls to face me, stroking his chin. “A creep. Asshole. Well, I am all of the above…except that last thing. I’m not a liar.”

I meet his gaze again, but the darkness I find there is unwaveringly steady. He’s telling the truth, or at least he thinks he is.

Which strikes me as strange. Out of all the attributes on that list, I wouldn’t expect him to deny that one.

“So, you never lie?” I ask, still holding his gaze.

“No,” he says. “So think carefully about whatever you’re going to ask me next. Make sure you can sleep with it.”

I do. The air catches in the back of my throat as I open my mouth and ask, “Why pick on me?”

He laughs. “I told you.” He moves slowly, giving me every chance to escape his advance. When I don’t, his hands return to my hips. “I want to know what makes a rabbit scream.”

One by one, he spreads out his fingers, and I’m riveted by the sight of them—long and slim, streaked with dirt. Or paint? Gradually, they slip between the denim of my jeans to connect with my skin. Greedily, seeking more. More. Once he’s gained enough leverage, he tugs.

I inhale, raising my hands. “S-Stop—”

“No,” he growls, yanking me into him. “Close your eyes.”

Something in his voice reaches past my logical brain, the part of me I’ve listened to my entire life. He goes deeper.

“Feel,” he commands in a tone that ripples down my spine. “What does this feel like? Tell me, and I’ll stop.”

Softness mingled with a slightly rougher texture. Definitely paint. Warmth from the fingertips traces a blazing path over my chilled flesh. Down, down, down…

“Breathe, rabbit,” he urges, his mouth near my ear. “I won’t hurt you. Unless you ask me to.”

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September 11, 2020 by Tina Williams

RELEASE DAY BLITZ & ARC REVIEW ~ Warlord, by Jagger Cole

#steamy #romanticsuspense #romance

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She wants me dead. I want her as my wife.

They call me a savage. A beast. A jungle warlord fighting a forgotten war in a place the world forgot. And believe me, that suits me just fine. No rules, no BS, no baggage.

That is, until the very second Isla Carrington steps off a plane and into my world as my captive.

She’s everything I’ve ever run from – brains, sass, and beauty. A literal royal duchess, for God’s sake. She also might be everything I’ve ever wanted. It’s dangerous for her to be here. Not because of the bullets, mortars, or the man-eating tigers that prowl this jungle. It’s dangerous because her being here temps me.

I should send her packing. But a rival wants my head on a plate after a misunderstanding. The only way I keep it on my neck is if I pretend my gorgeous captive is my new wife.

I threw myself into a jungle war for the freedom to be alone and escape the world. Now, I’ll do anything to keep her with me. And all to myself.

My Review

Fast paced and sexy as Hell ~ 5 sizzling stars!

This novella by Jagger Cole is a hugely enjoyable jungle romp and as sexy as Hell! It is the first book I’ve read by the author and his writing certainly packs a punch and presses all the right buttons. In fact it’s perfect if you want to spend an hour or two in the company of Killian, the alpha hero and Isla the sassy heroine who rocks his jungle kingdom.

When Killian double crosses Isla and makes her his captive, he soon realises that she is not the woman he expected her to be – instead she temps him like no other and has secrets of her own… He resolves to use her in a plan to save his own head and secure the safety of his private army. Cue for a fabulous story with plenty of smoking hot erotic scenes.The couple are a perfect fit for each other and I was quickly invested in their HEA. Yet will Isla agree to his plan and will it be enough to save Killian’s skin? Indeed, will Isla survive and do the couple have a future given the circumstances that brought them together?

I just loved the battle of wits between the two as they fall for each other, not to mention the action packed danger and suspense as the story unfolds.

Recommended for lovers of romantic suspense who enjoy plenty of heat.

Reviewed by Tina Williams

Please note that a copy of this book was provided by the author and I am voluntarily leaving a fair and honest review.

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Jagger Cole likes his romance books like he likes his martinis—extra dirty, with a twist. A reader first and foremost, Jagger got his start with steamy romance almost ten years ago, writing especially dirty and somewhat perplexing Star Wars erotic fan-fiction for online message boards.

After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising for a number of years pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and “Daddy” to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading steamy romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.

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September 7, 2020 by Tina Williams

COVER REVEAL ~ Warlord, by Jagger Cole