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Young Adult
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King of Beasts
A Dark Mafia Romance (Beast Duet Book 2)
Diana A Hicks
2021 Honorable Mention
244 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
The stakes are raised in the sequel to King of Beasts by Diana A. Hicks as Caterina and Rex must fight against the odds to be together. A month has passed since the ending of the first book, and Caterina and Rex have not seen each other. When they finally reunite, Rex opens up about a deal her father made years and years ago, a deal that may change Caterina’s life. She loves Rex but doesn’t want to hurt her father in any way, although he has been against Rex and the Society for a long time. Rex and Caterina must learn to love and trust each other wholeheartedly, but someone of great power is determined to stand in their way and keep them from following their hearts.
King of Beasts, Book 2 is a great conclusion to Caterina and Rex’s story. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters and getting to read from both of their perspectives in the rotating points of view really allowed me to better understand them. This book had even more action and steam than the first in the series, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading. Diana A. Hicks does a great job of combining romance with action and suspense, which I really enjoyed. Mafia romances are often some of my favorites in the genre, and this book did not disappoint at all. If you aren’t comfortable with heavy steam, this may not be for you, but other than that, I would most certainly recommend checking out the King of Beasts duology by Diana A. Hicks!
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The Perfect Wife
Sinful Pleasures #1
A.L. Long
2021 Bronze Medal
242 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
Reyna’s mother had died in a suspicious accident. After being bounced from home to home until she was fifteen, she finally found a place with the wealthy McCalls. Five years later, a dinner date with Davian, the son of a good friend of the McCalls, turned sour when her apartment was burgled. The burglars were after Reyna on the orders of Rui Salko, her believed father cum husband, whom she had never met. Davian vowed to keep her safe, but was he honestly being selfless? It’s a whole tangled web of lies, and everyone had an agenda. Reyna realized that none of the people in her life appeared by coincidence. How will Reyna survive the chaos in her life and heart? The Perfect Wife by A.L. Long contains all the juicy details.
The Perfect Wife by A.L. Long is a novel that will appeal to lovers of sizzling romance novels. Long is an excellent storyteller who has fused crime, romance, and violence together. This is the first installment of the series, and by the end of the book, my suspense was heightened because the show had just started. The Perfect Wife was fast-paced, with an unpredictable plot in which I was none the wiser than the characters in the book. We were thrown new twists at the same time; I didn’t get any special treatment. I love that the book was stylishly written, and the conversations flowed seamlessly. The Perfect Wife is a fun and interesting read. This is a beautiful book, and I’d love to read more from Long!
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Of Ash and Angels
KC Decker
2021 Silver Medal
250 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
Of Ashes and Angels is a romance with a psychological slant written by KC Decker. Justin is a mess after losing his mother. Norah just lost her job as a kindergarten teacher after a controlling ex posted pictures of her breasts on social media. What do they have in common? A best friend who decides how to resolve the problem. Davis contacts a home health company, and Sophia gets Norah a job with the same company. When Norah arrives at Justin’s home, nobody answers the door. Her manager has told her to try to see if the homebound Mr. Abernathy may have fallen, so she enters via the unlocked door and finds a young man who is the epitome of physical health. Justin and Norah are both attracted to one another, but neither wants to form an attachment. When Norah ends up having to swap a day, she finds herself in the middle of Justin’s poker night with all his friends.
KC Decker was able to capture my full attention with Of Ashes and Angels. Justin was agoraphobic due to losing people in his life that were important. Norah was insecure and quick to become angry at men for how she had been treated. Putting the two together in the same room was a tension-building situation. I found it funny how Justin would tease Norah with innuendos that she would end. I also found that Norah’s devious way of catching Justin off guard was refreshing. Justin’s panic attacks when he went outside his house did make sense as I could understand the amount of emotional pain he attempted to bury inside. When he told Norah some of his issues, I found it noble of her to attempt to get him past them. The ending was open and had me asking questions and being curious. I was shocked by the author revealing that this story’s inspiration came from a real-life tragedy. I would recommend this book to adult readers who like a slow-burn romance that incorporates mental health issues.
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Up for Air
Christina Berry
2021 Gold Medal
296 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
When people are confronted with death and their own immortality, they tend to take inventory of their own life. Accomplishments, opportunities, goals, and ambitions are put under scrutiny, weighed, and measured. Up For Air by Christina Berry takes readers on the journey of Arianna Goody when she attends a funeral and begins to confront her demons one by one. Ari (Arianna) is startled that after examining her life, she is not happy. Ari, who has lived a blessed and sheltered life, albeit a bit mundane, steels her nerve and is determined to be exposed to new adventures that promise a more fulfilled existence. In order to test her boundaries, she convinces her husband of 12 years to open their marriage and jumps into the unknown with both feet and a good attitude.
Christina Berry takes readers through a collage of emotions, personal growth, learning experiences, and relationship dynamics that I not only identified with but became obsessed with at every turn of the page. The characters are well-developed, the scenes are vividly described, and the beautiful phrases and editing allowed for a smooth, provocative read. Readers feel the heat and sensuality sizzling on the page. Up For Air refreshingly presents realistic expectations when an open marriage is introduced into a long-term relationship. This book is excellent for those considering an open marriage or who simply want an epic adventure that navigates through the trials and tribulations of relationships and the carnage and reward of kink. If you want to live vicariously, Berry has delivered the possibility. Up For Air is witty, clever, and sexy with depth dipped in the philosophy of the human condition. I look forward to more from this author.
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Boss
(Game Changer Book 1)
Deborah Armstrong
2020 Finalist
154 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
Boss is a work of contemporary romance that forms the first novel of the Game Changer series, and it was penned by author Deborah Armstrong. In this passionate but also heartwarming romantic tale, the events center around our heroine Dr. Jules Montgomery and the titular Boss – a tough guy whom she meets on a night when she wants to pretend that she has a boyfriend just for one night. The pair reunite several years later when Jules has a lovely little girl in tow, but knowing each other in the real world is far from the fantasy they once shared. So begins a tale of real romantic bonding in a complicated world.
One of the things which impressed me most about author Deborah Armstrong was her attention to detail in the realistic motivation of her characters when they act. So many romance novels simply fit the mold and follow the plot with characters whose actions we might not buy into, but Boss and Jules both follow their own realistic agendas. That it makes it all the more complex as their feelings for one another grow and change with the circumstances of the plot. This results in a highly emotive but also relatable storyline which grounds the romance and makes the characters feel like real people whose dramas, highs and lows we can follow passionately. The dialogue smacks of reality, for not everything is happy in love, and overall this makes Boss one of the most satisfying romance reads for me, and a promising start to a new series.
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Last Chance Series
A.L. Long
2020 Honorable Mention
512 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
Five years old is too young to learn the darkness of the world. It is forced upon Alannah (Lanie) when she is sold like a possession to a man named Winston. Soon, that’s all she knows. Yet, when Winston sells her to Roman, she sees there may be more than just being a submissive. In fact, there may even be happiness. Alannah discovers that it just isn’t that easy, though, when Winston comes back for her. He simply can’t let her go. Of course, neither can Roman now that he has uncovered his feelings for Lanie. Will she be able to keep this new life she is learning to love or will she be forced back into the hidden darkness?
Last Chance Series by A.L. Long includes five books – Bought, Slaved, Taken, Broken, and Freed. Despite this, the set is just under six-hundred pages which made each book a relatively quick read. I enjoyed being able to see how everything unfolds instead of having to wait for another book to come out. There was more to like in the author’s writing. It was dark, fast-paced, and filled to the brim with drama. There were moments of steamy, passionate kisses and moments of painful tears. The reader goes through the gamut with the main character, Alannah. That said, it is a wonderful story showing the human body and soul’s ability to adapt and maintain a sense of self in dire situations. Those who aren’t afraid of some rather stimulating and dark scenarios in the romance genre are sure to enjoy this series.
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Codename Romeo
Lucy Leroux
2020 Bronze Medal
246 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
In Codename Romeo by Lucy Leroux, Ethan Thomas is a confirmed bachelor. His life revolves around his work, friends, and coming home to his own place with no distractions. After being suckered into buying an apartment complex with his friends, Mason and Donovan, his goal is to have it up and running before the mandatory retirement age at the FBI. Of course, there are a few issues with his plan. Mason left town without getting rid of the last renter - who Ethan considers a squatter. He wants her out so he can begin construction. However, when that squatter turns out to have an adorable child and is ill, he is forced to care for them both as a snowstorm overtakes Boston. Yet, his grudgingly caring behavior soon turns to affection for the girl and her mom. He is hesitant, though, as he is sure she has secrets. He needs to get to the bottom of them before he falls too hard for them.
After reading a previous book by Lucy Leroux, I was excited to have the chance to read another one of her works. Codename Romeo by Lucy Leroux turned out to be related, in a small way, to the other book I read. This addition was surprising but exciting as I could relate some of the characters back to those I already knew. This wasn't the only thing keeping me reading this book. Many of us are suckers for a law enforcement agent with a soft heart. I'm no different. The summary of this book pulled me in and the heart-warming feelings kept me going. The desire to love and trust someone who is keeping secrets is all too relatable as well.
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Smoke in Her Eyes
Anna Belfrage
2020 Silver Medal
351 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
Smoke in Her Eyes by Anna Belfrage is a book about love and loss through the centuries. Six months ago, Helle Madsen met the man of her dreams, Jason Morris. Her soul recognized him immediately as being the man she had loved and lost many lives ago. Reincarnated over and over in an attempt to find Helle, Jason is determined never to lose her again. Helle and Jason plan to marry and live a simple life in each other’s company. However, Sam Woolfe, a man from their past set on revenge, has followed them through time and has his own plans: to kill Jason and to make Helle his own. Will Sam succeed or will the love Helle and Jason have for each other help them triumph over evil?
A fast-paced and thrilling tale, Smoke in Her Eyes unfolds rapidly, pulling the reader into an epic story of lives past and present. This action-packed novel, using the unique element of reincarnation, plays on the conventional story line of a love triangle. Readers catch glimpses of the hero, heroine and villain’s former lives through cleverly crafted scenes of yesteryear woven into present dialogue. Jason and Helle are likeable and spirited; Sam is the quintessential villain – devious and unsettling. Together, they perform a dance of love, hate and revenge perfected through the ages. Anna Belfrage’s book is a powerful page-turner with its element of unrequited love and nostalgia. Fans of The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger will enjoy this suspenseful, time-transcending romance novel.
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His Muse
Twyla Turner
2020 Gold Medal
310 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
How do you start over when you’re almost halfway through your life? In Twyla Turner’s His Muse, we meet Taryn Reid. She’s forty-four, divorced, and ready to start her new business in Nice, France. Sounds pretty risky to her daughter Kari, her ex-husband and his new wife, but Taryn is determined to make the change. She meets new friends in Nice, and is introduced to talented artist Etienne Lemaire. He’s twenty-nine, undeniably handsome, and already has an eye for Taryn. She denies his advances, but can’t stop her attraction to him. She finally agrees to a date with Etienne, but is it the biggest mistake of her life? Her daughter thinks Taryn’s “robbing the cradle,” but can she help it that Etienne speaks to her soul? Is age just a number in this case? He sees her for who she really is, and tells her himself, “I want to help you bloom.” His words touch Taryn's heart but will it keep them together?
This book left me speechless. I wish I could describe what I felt after reading His Muse. All I can say is Turner truly has delivered a beautiful story from beginning to end. It’s not your typical older woman has a fling with a younger man story. This book goes so much deeper. You will laugh. You might cry. In the end, I can guarantee you’ll be cheering for Etienne and Taryn to reach the finish line. Selfless love is the theme in this book and it’s beautifully orchestrated by Twyla Turner. I would recommend it to mature audiences only, due to adult content and language. It’s truly an emotional read. I’m completely stunned and still speechless.
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Beneath Deception
An Unbreakable Series (Romantic Suspense)
A.L. Long
2019 Finalist
260 Pages
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Romance - Sizzle
In the romantic suspense novel, Beneath Deception: An Unbreakable Series by A.L. Long, the worlds of two opposite, deeply complex characters collide and the explosion leaves the reader delighted. Xavier London knows he is a man not to be trusted. He has betrayed the one person who saved his life. He harbors a dark secret. However, he just wants to live his life, keeping his secrets to himself, but then he meets a woman and his life changes. Tessa Sands knows nothing but what one man has taught her. She has been made to believe that she is someone she isn't. That is until Xavier comes into her life. Can these two people who are irresistibly drawn towards each other overcome their personal demons and allow love to lead the way?
Beneath Deception: An Unbreakable Series by A.L. Long is a spellbinding romance with characters that readers will want to follow. The author creates two characters, each flawed in the way they see themselves, then puts a challenge before them. The romance grows steadily and, without inventing unnecessary twists in the story, the author capitalizes on the strength of the characters and explores the internal conflict intensely, which makes the story even more gripping. Here is a novel with characters who will move readers. The story is tightly-plotted, fast-paced, and intense in the emotions it evokes in readers. The prose is elegant and the writing is filled with suspense. You're going to stay up the whole night wanting to know what happens to these characters.