As Good as the First Time by K.M. Jackson True to its name, the small southern town of Sugar Lake is a sweet place to visit—and you might even want to live there . . .With her big-city career and relationship in sudden free fall, Olivia Gale isn’t sure where she belongs. So when her help is needed at Goode ʼN Sweet, the family bakery in Sugar Lake, she jumps at the chance to indulge her pie-making hobby while getting her life back on track. Olivia’s not looking for any distractions. Even if Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Just a note, I am testing out Books2Read Universal Links and linking the title and author name. Please let me know if you have any issues with them. Kini A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole New York City socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs is tired of disappointing her family, friends, and—most importantly—herself. An apprenticeship with a struggling swordmaker in Scotland is a chance to use her expertise and discover what she’s capable of. Turns out she excels at aggravating her Continue Reading
Smexy Deals!
Happy Friday y'all! We made it through the first few days of January. Here's some book deals to celebrate. A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole- This has a 4.4 rating on the 'Zon.Kindle Between grad school and multiple jobs, Naledi Smith doesn’t have time for fairy tales…or patience for the constant e-mails claiming she’s betrothed to an African prince. Sure. Right. Delete! As a former foster kid, she’s learned that the only things she can depend on are herself and the Continue Reading
Kini’s Friday Kisses
It's been a much better reading week for me this week. And lots more kisses were read. I started One Wedding Two Brides by Heidi Betts, it had a cute blurb and I'm a sucker for a fake marriage. It quickly fell apart for me when the heroine was super drunk but the hero still thought it was okay to get married to her. The heroine also referred to another woman as a bitch and floozy. Hard pass. DNF A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole. I really did not care for this heroine when she was Continue Reading
Sheena’s Wistful/Wanton Wednesday!
It's the most, smuttiest, dayyy of the weeeeek! Happy Humpday! I've been reading my first Alyssa Cole novel, A Duke by Default, and though it releases in just a few days, I couldn't resist sharing a little something, sumthin'! New York City socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs is tired of disappointing her family, friends, and—most importantly—herself. An apprenticeship with a struggling swordmaker in Scotland is a chance to use her expertise and discover what she’s capable of. Continue Reading
Review: A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole Reluctant Royals #1 February 27, 2018 Contemporary Romance Avon Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote:“This isn’t real.” She motioned to the air between them. “But it’s starting to feel way too real and . . . I can’t. I just can’t.” “And what if it feels real to me, too?” he asked quietly. “What if it feels real because it is?” This was my first book by Alyssa Cole, I know I am a super slacker. The cover of this book is beautiful with the pink Continue Reading
Review: Hamilton’s Battalion by Rose Lerner, Courtney Milan and Alyssa Cole
Hamilton’s Battalion: A Trio of Romances Released: October 17, 2017 Historical Romance Self Published Reviewed by May Hamilton’s Battalion: A trio of romances is an interesting collection of very different minorities and walks of life. From two African American woman finding a sizzling attraction to a married Jewish couple reunited – I can tell you I’ve never quite read any stories like any of these. The whole “Hamilton’s Battalion” theme that the wife of the now deceased Hamilton is Continue Reading
Review: An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole (Loyal League #1) Historical Romance Released: March 28, 2017 Kensington Reviewed by Mandi Favorite Quote: "That we are, my sweet Elle." He ran his knuckles over her jawline. "Sweet?" I should have killed you when I had the chance," she said. She snuggled closer to him. I really enjoyed everything about this book. It takes a difficult subject and doesn't hold back in showing us the horrific injustices slaves and freed slaves faced during the Continue Reading
Review: Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole
Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole (Off the Grid #1) Released: February 3, 2015 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Mandi This book has such a chilling first chapter. The power has gone out in the country (maybe the world?) for three weeks. Arden and her bestie John decide to hike from their New York apartment to John's parents' cabin near the Canadian border. When the book opens, John has been attacked and is out cold and Arden is being held by this dirty, strong scavenger guy. He Continue Reading