First Serves and Second Chance(East Coast Matches #1)- Emmery Fox ARC Review

When Emmery Fox announced the new series I was equally intrigued and excited I loved the Ivy League players series is one of the best I’ve read, so I couldn’t wait to dive into this new world. 

First serves and second chances was a top read for me, I love everything about it but it took me by surprise because by the titile and the cover you will think is a chill read but one thing I love about Emmery Fox writing is the depth in which they write characters and stories and this is not the exception is more intense than their other stories especially because it does deal With some heavy themes so beware of the triggers. Nate and Evan were both fantastic MC’s both were dealing with so much specifically Evan after his father illness he had to take care of him and his family and had to sacrifice so much for them. He’s a little hard on Nate when they reconnect because to him is not the same Nate he used to know his a more privilege more different than him but underneath that is someone who is also also trying hard to fit in where he couldn’t be himself I loved the complexity of both characters and the growth both did throughout the story, their love story was amazing seeing how Nate did not give up on Evan how he like him and keep fighting for him was amazing to read. Overall I love every bit of their story a perfect first installment it was low angst, a bit spicy but also sweet in a way. I can’t wait for What’s next I already have my eye on some side characters if you enjoyed The Ivy League players series then definitely check this out is so good and if you haven’t already do so then do it their are some underrated gems in Emmery Fox catalog
 

Break The Ice (Heart of Viper # 2)- Blane Bellamy

 

This is the story of Asher and Theo if you read Step in the Zone then you remember them as friends of Rafael and Cody well now Blane has delivered their story and is every bit as fantastic as in Step in the Zone is so good and addicting you won’t be to put it down. 

I was so excited to read about Asher and Theo and I was not disappointed the story was perfect, I couldn’t imagine someone else for either of them and I’m glad I got read their story. The slow burn in the begging ugh just perfect not too much angst just the right amount to keep you wanting more. I also loved how well done was the shift from friends to lovers was, Asher really went through a lot in the story so when he finally got the person he longed to be with , I was screaming in happiness just as he was. While the story deals with some heavy themes it was also fun, spicy and romantic at the same time. The love between Asher and Theo was the highlight of the story along with the dynamic of their friends and family which was fun to read. 

Overall Blane did an amazing job every book keeps getting better and i definitely can’t for what’s next. 







****Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review****

The Island- Briar Prescott ARC Review

 

This is one of the most beautiful  yet painful stories i have read, it packs a mean punch but

Believe me when I say you will enjoy every bit of it

Since Briar announced The Island i was intrigued by it, I knew it was going to hurt but I also knew 

I was getting a beautiful story and  I wasn’t wrong, this is a slow burn from beginning to end, even when you think all is well, it will still keep you on the edge of your seat but believe when i say is so good that you won’t mind one bit. Briar has a way of shattering your heart, pulling those emotions out but then make it all better. 

I can’t dive to much into the plot because it will give away much of the story but I can say 

That Dylan and Adrain love story is messy, is painful, but is also sweet and magical and so perfect. And no matter what anyone say I do believe they were destined to be together and fate played a hand in bringing them together one way or the other because Dylan deserved to be happy and his happiness was Adrian. 

Overall this book was amazing all the roller coaster of emotions I felt throughout this story were 100% worth it, the only tiny thing I wish is that i needed at least 2 or 3 more chapters because I wanted more Adrian and Dylan but that’s just a plus that i wanted. If you love slow burns, the yearning, the craving then you need to read this story is perfect even if you don’t love them please pick it up you won’t regret it. 

Here is Quote that perfectly describes the story 

“I have loved you from afar. desperately. quietly. i have craved and yearned and ached and wanted. for years. for the better part of my life.”

Don’t be scared there is also this 

“My heart wants you.” 

Price of Victory-Hayden Hall ARC review

 This is the story of Rhett and Aiden two very different characters yet same in some ways 

Both have complicated history as their families are business rivals that have cause some issues between them that have led to some animosity but you know what they say there is thin line between love and hate. 

I love the story after reading Depths of desire I couldn’t wait to read this one especially because rivals to lovers are one of my favorite tropes and I was not disappointed the chemistry Rhett and Aiden had was hot, the banter was also so good; it was definitely fun, fast paced story in my opinion low angst and medium heat, it was a perfect afternoon read for me. The tiny bit complain I had is that I wish it had some extra chapters there were some moments that were only mentioned and wish we had been able to read them especially because it was the last book and wanted more couple moments also there was mention of of D/s kink that was mentioned but was not explored which was bit disappointing because the little bit scene we had was so good. But overall the book was amazing and loved it I just wanted that bit extra but this definitely was a good story to end an amazing series. I will definitely missed the characters.

After All This Time- Marina Pirlimpou

 

This is the story of Liam and Cooper two best friends that have such a deep connection but after a summer everything changes.  What will happen when they reconnect? 

Marina is a new author for me i stumbled on a post announcing ALTT and when I read the blurb I gasp it sounded so good and glad I was not disappointed because I love everything about this story. Cooper and Liam are so perfect for each other I’m glad I only suffer for few chapters because I got to admit I was a bit worried about the bit of angst we got at the beginning and then  time jump as well,  but fear not because this story is such sweet story of how two friends find their way back together. It has everything a comfort story needs definitely not my last book by Marina can’t wait for what she will deliver next. 

Bittersweet Revenge(Sins of the Father #1)-Riley Hart

 

This the story of Dean and Tiernan two different men yet the same in some many ways  except one is being trained to take over his father’s position and the other is seeking revenge for his father’s murder. What will happened these two worlds collide? Will it be a bittersweet revenge after all. 

This is definitely one of my favorite stories from Riley while it is described as dark romance  I personally wouldn’t describe as one is definitely more edgier than her other books but a much much tamer version of what a dark romance is, in my opinion of course. With that said I definitely enjoy the story the characters grew on me as the story progressed , I gotta admit i was on the edge of my seat waiting for the big reveal especially with how obsessed with each other they were. The only small let down that I had was with the villain he needed to suffer more and for Dean to fulfill his revenge. But Overall this a great book is the first of a series so I’m definitely intrigued about how the whole Sins of the father will played out with other characters and how will Riley will develop their stories. 

Crown of Thorns(The Initiation #3)- Lola Malone ARC Review

 

5 stars my favorite 

Since I read COD I’ve been so intrigued about Louis he was this interesting character that i couldn’t wait to read his thoughts and meet his love interest and let me just say Lola deliver she couldn’t have given him a better Love Interest Noah was perfect for him as Louis was to him. He was so broken my heart broke for him reading about his past and how he was treated and was just heartbreaking and Louis was chaos to Noah’s calmness but also so much more while he did to was fighting his own insecurities he also wanted to be everything and give everything to Noah. Their chemistry was just amazing, their push and pull was perfection. 

While I love the story If you follow the series then you are familiar with some the twist this series has but here you get to see a little more that,  for me that I got to admit wasn’t very fond of some the decisions regarding the Brotherhood in the first book without giving to much a spoiler I wish those who cause harm would have been punished way earlier a lot of headache will have been avoided. But nonetheless the less this is more a Louis and Noah story and I love that because they were both meant to be.  

Overall Crown of Thorns was worth the wait please read it is so good. 

* An ARC was provided for an honest review.