Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Book Review: A Biker's Tiny Present (Rebel Vipers MC/Thirteen Bikers for Christmas) by Jessa Aarons

 

Blurb

Riley

My sister kept her baby daddy a secret, but I have my suspicions and won't stop until I find her and my nephew. I don't know exactly who I'm looking for, but I know where he is - the Rebel Vipers MC clubhouse - I hope.

Taylor took off, left her son with his father, and I'm stuck picking up the pieces. Fighting my attraction to the older, tattooed, grumpy biker, while wanting to take my nephew home and keep him all to myself, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. It's a hard pill to swallow realizing I can't do it all on my own. He's my only help to find where Taylor ran off to.

Tiny is distracting and oh-so tempting, and the way he looks at his son, I melt. I want to protect myself, but it doesn't take much for him to start knocking down the walls around my heart, piece by piece.


Tiny

It's not every day you find out you have a baby, a son, but today I did. A baby. My baby. A boy who steals my heart in seconds. But where is his mother?

A blonde tornado on a mission shows up demanding to know where her nephew is, only to find him in my arms. I had no idea my one night stand from over a year ago had a sister, but Riley and her fiery temper sweep me up so fast, not even Lucifer himself would walk away unscathed. Little does she know I have danced with the devil, and luckily for me, the dark angel and I are well acquainted. He leads her right to me.

Building her trust is going to take work, but I've never been a quitter. If my time in the Marines taught me anything, it's that you never go down without a fight. One piece at a time . . . I will make this vixen mine.


**
 A Biker's Tiny Present is a Christmas standalone story set within the Rebel Vipers MC series. It can be read on its own, but for those who enjoy following the RVMC series in order, Tiny and Riley's journey is best read after Top of the Mountain/book 5.
Happy Reading! Love, Jessa **

Amazon: A Biker's Tiny Present: (Rebel Vipers MC Christmas Standalone) - Kindle edition by Aarons, Jessa, Vazquez, Rebecca. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: A Biker’s Tiny Present: (Rebel Vipers MC Christmas Standalone) by Jessa Aarons - BookBub

Goodreads: A Biker's Tiny Present (Rebel Vipers MC #5.6) by Jessa Aarons | Goodreads





My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This was my first book by Jessa Aarons. I really enjoyed it. Riley stood by her sister and nephew until they both disappeared. Tiny became an instant dad when Nicky was delivered to him. This brought Riley into his life, and he never looked back. I loved the instant connection between Tiny and Nicky and Tiny and Riley. They had their steamy moments, even some sad moments. It was great to see Riley accepted into the MC without any problems. I highly recommend this book and look forward to catching up with this club.

I received a copy through Enticing journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.



Book Review: Zohar (A Wolf's Hunger #3) by A.K. Michaels

 

Blurb

Zohar Drake is the Council's most feared Enforcer...with a soul that's shrouded in a darkness he keeps hidden from everyone. 

The deeds he's been forced to carry out for the Council have left him scarred and tormented...both man and beast. When the Hunger strikes he's under no illusions...it has to be one of his many enemies seeking revenge and inflicting some magical spell over him. 

There is no chance in Hell that the Goddess would send him a soulmate...he doesn't deserve one. Not with the blackness he hides inside. His best friend, Danko, has other ideas, and on a mission, he sees the chance to help his friend. All he has to do is manipulate Zohar and keep his head attached to his body at the same time...not an easy feat.
 
Has the Goddess sent a mate to free Zohar from his tortured soul? Or is this a cruel twist of fate that will send him to the brink of madness and lead him to the place he's dispatched so many other Shifters to...the Council's infamous prison? 

A Wolf's Hunger...it can't be stopped...even if you're the strongest Enforcer that's ever lived. Another exciting addition to New York Times Bestselling Author A K Michaels' Shifter Romance series which is filled with excitement, thrills, and hot Alpha males.
 
Buy Zohar now to find out if this dark Enforcer can win the toughest battle of his life...or does he fall beneath the might of the Hunger and sink to the depths of madness?

Amazon: Zohar: A Wolf's Hunger Alpha Shifter Romance - Kindle edition by Michaels, A K, of Design, Sassy Queens, Borucki, Missy. Paranormal Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Bookbub: Zohar: A Wolf’s Hunger Alpha Shifter Romance by A. K. Michaels - BookBub

Goodreads: Zohar (A Wolf’s Hunger #3) by A.K. Michaels | Goodreads





My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. I enjoyed this story. Zohar was sent to get control of an Alpha who was abusing his females. He denied the hunger as something within. Maisy was so soft and mousy to start. With the connection between them, she became a stronger woman. I loved how their wolves admitted they were mates before the human side caught up. There were a couple tearful moments as well as some steamy ones. I look forward to trying to catch up on this series.

This is my unsolicited review.



Book Review: Biker Under My Tree (Thirteen Bikers for Christmas) by Winter Travers

 

Blurb

Snow Haggar is up to her elbows in cookie dough, juggling a booming holiday baking season that’s busier than ever. Right when she needs all hands on deck, her helpers for baking and deliveries fall through and leave her scrambling to keep up with the mountain of orders piling up. Enter Bones, her leather-clad, tattooed neighbor with a talent for custom bikes and a roguish grin that’s as distracting as the view she has of him from her kitchen window.

Seeing her struggle, Bones offers his help—along with the muscle of his biker friends—to get her orders out before Christmas. As they race to make deliveries together, the sparks between them burn hotter than her oven, and Snow begins to wonder if her sweetest holiday treat might just be Bones himself.

This Christmas, Snow’s getting more than she bargained for—because Santa might’ve just delivered the perfect biker under her tree.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Biker Under My Tree eBook : Travers, Winter: Kindle Store

Bookbub: Biker Under My Tree by Winter Travers - BookBub

Goodreads: Biker Under My Tree by Winter Travers | Goodreads





My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I was really drawn into this story. Not as heavy as most MC stories but full of fun, love, and friendship. Snow had her hands full with the holiday orders and down helpers. She was determined enough to try and do it on her own. Her acceptance of all the help offered showed her strength of character. The attraction between Snow and Bones was instant. I loved that there was no "breakup moment" and that love and friendship was fully on display. Loved it!

I received a copy through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.



Book Review: A Hill to Die On (Jade Stryker Thriller #2) by Peter Hogenkamp

 

Blurb

Jade Stryker has never really known happiness, but she knows it when she finds it living in the Mexican highlands with the man she loves and their baby daughter.

A phone call from a ghost from her past changes everything, and she is forced to leave her loved ones behind to rescue Kataryna, a beautiful and mysterious woman who once saved her life, and who is now ensnared in the clutches of a sex slavery ring in Manhattan.

Jade feels honor bound to save Kataryna, but she knows that it will be a difficult and dangerous task, one that may well force her to choose which hill she wants to die on.

Amazon: A Hill To Die On: A Jade Stryker Thriller: book 2 - Kindle edition by Hogenkamp, Peter. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: A Hill To Die On (Jade Stryker Thrillers, #2) by Peter Hogenkamp | eBook | Barnes & Noble®

Kobo: A Hill To Die On eBook by Peter Hogenkamp - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

Bookbub: A Hill To Die On (Jade Stryker Thrillers, #2) by Peter Hogenkamp - BookBub

Goodreads: A Hill To Die On (Jade Stryker, #2) by Peter Hogenkamp | Goodreads





My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

This was interesting. I enjoyed the two separate missions that ended up coming together. Jade was helping out someone from her past who ended up in the sex trade. Mark got suckered into meeting with an accountant with information the Government wanted. Trying to stay alive, Mark got the information needed and got to help out Jade. I loved all the sneaking around, secret transportation, and more. It was a fun ride.

This is my unsolicited review.



Book Review - In the Winter by Lauren Kukla

 

Blurb

From the author of Being Me from A to Z comes the charming illustrated tale In the Winter. Travel through snowy woods, over frozen lakes, and beneath dark winter skies aglow with sparkling stars and northern lights. Animals make silent tracks in the snow, while others snooze in their burrows. Communities prepare for events and festivities. This delightful story celebrates the gentle beauty of winter, showing how it brings us together with a quiet sense of coziness and the warmth that comes from human connection.

In the Winter invites readers to embrace the season’s beauty while awaiting warmer days. With soft, cozy illustrations capturing the essence of winter, this book is the perfect companion for bedtime and cherished family moments.

In the Winter is the inaugural print title from the team behind mylittledigital.com, an online platform for interactive children's stories.

Amazon: In the Winter - Kindle edition by Kukla, Lauren. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

B&N: In the Winter by Lauren Kukla | eBook (NOOK Kids) | Barnes & Noble®

Kobo: In the Winter eBook by Lauren Kukla - EPUB | Rakuten Kobo United States

Google: In the Winter by Lauren Kukla - Books on Google Play

Goodreads: In the Winter by Lauren Kukla | Goodreads





My Review - 5 of 5 -

I enjoyed this book. I loved the scenes of family, fun, and nature. The beautiful illustrations added to the story. It could also be a beginner reader. It would be a lovely bedtime story.

I received an ARC through Netgalley and North Star Editions, and this is my unsolicited review.



Book Review: If You Lie by Caleb Stephens

 

Blurb

GET READY FOR ONE OF THE MOST PULSE-POUNDING THRILLERS YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR.

A buried past. A new-age cult. A floating prison with no way off.


Seven years ago, Olivia woke up in the trunk of a stranger’s car—and barely escaped with her life. She’s been looking over her shoulder ever since.

Now, Olivia is a true-crime podcaster on a mission to help other women avoid her fate. But years spent covering violence and crime have left her burned out. So when Olivia’s estranged sister Quinn invites her to reconnect on an exclusive cruise, she jumps at the chance for a break…only this trip won’t be the relaxing vacation she’s hoping for.

The ship is elegant, the meals are divine, and the people are friendly—maybe too friendly. But Quinn isn’t the sister Olivia remembers. And strange things are starting to happen that echo Olivia's past in unsettling ways.

When someone on the ship goes missing, Olivia realizes she’s playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Only this time, she might not survive.

If You Lie is an adrenaline-soaked thriller you won't be able to tear through fast enough.

Amazon: Amazon.com: If You Lie: A Thriller eBook : Stephens, Caleb: Books

Bookbub: If You Lie: A Thriller by Caleb Stephens - BookBub

Goodreads: If You Lie by Caleb Stephens | Goodreads





My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

This story had me guessing all the way along. The cult-like atmosphere on the boat was a bit creepy. All the interactions with good and bad people were intriguing. With revenge, spite, and more behind the reasons for the new people being brought in, I did not quite expect some of the outcomes. I was drawn into the story and got caught up in the events.

I received a copy through Netgalley and Xpresso Tours, and this is my unsolicited review.



Teaser: Snow River (Firelight Ridge #4) by Jennifer Bernard



Snow River by Jennifer Bernard releases on December 3rd!

Available on All Platforms

In Firelight Ridge, Lila Romanoff's unusual intuitive abilities have stayed (mostly) silent -- until now. When she starts having dream conversations with a murdered local, it’s time to skedaddle. But she only gets as far as the overlook on Snow River before she can’t go any farther, and it’s not just because she runs out of gas (don’t ask). Her gut literally won’t let her leave. Maybe it’s her feelings for her huge hunk of a boss at the local bar. Or maybe it’s the mystery about to unfold around the dead woman on the banks of the river below…

Bear Davis always knew his employee would flit out of town sooner or later. Lila is sunshine itself, and with winter fast approaching, he’s not surprised she’s ready to take her light elsewhere…but he’s also not about to object when she abruptly decides to stay. And when she starts digging into the recent murder on Snow River? Well, as an ex-cop (don’t ask), there’s no one better suited to make sure she stays safe while they nose around.

When the recent death appears connected to a decades-old murder spree that involved Lila’s dream visitor, everything seems to point back to Snow River. As Bear and Lila follow clues that include local lore, old gossip, and even mysterious pranks, the couple gets closer and closer. Both to each other…and to an explosive truth someone will do anything to keep hidden deep in the wilds of Alaska.


 

Teaser: Sugarville Grove (Sweet Surprises by Clara Pines, Unexpected Gifts by Tess Thompson)



Welcome to the small town of Sugarville Grove!
- Escape to Vermont with this wholesome and sweet romance series -

Sweet Surprises by Clara Pines releases on December 3rd
Unexpected Gifts by Tess Thompson releases on December 5th

FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Welcome to Sugarville Grove, where clean & wholesome small-town romance awaits you on every corner. Life is sweet in Sugarville Grove! Be sure to read the whole series!




SWEET SURPRISES

All this single dad wants is a quiet Christmas, but he’s in for a sweet surprise…

Charlotte Kendrick is thrilled when her best friend invites her to run the family ice cream shop in small-town Sugarville Grove. She’s had a rough year with a bad break-up and a terrible loss. But Charlotte isn’t going to let that dampen her spirits. She’s determined to have fun, finish the things she starts, and avoid falling for another guy – especially her best friend’s grumpy, gorgeous older brother.

Tag Lawrence has buried himself in his work on the family dairy farm and his fierce love for his kids ever since losing his wife years ago. People might say he’s a grump, but he’d rather focus on his energetic five-year-old son and increasingly reserved thirteen-year-old daughter than worry about the world outside Lawrence Farm.

But when an early freeze and a burst pipe leave the pretty new manager of the dairy’s ice cream shop out in the cold, Tag feels obliged to offer her a home for the holidays. The upbeat young woman connects with his kids in a way that makes his chest ache, but Tag knows he will never allow himself to fall in love again. And he definitely can’t even think about getting involved with his little sister’s best friend, no matter how much her smiles make him feel like something is awakening in his heart.

Nothing short of a Christmas miracle could bring these two together. It’s a good thing they’re in Sugarville Grove this holiday season.




UNEXPECTED GIFTS

Abigail Parker just wants to get through the holidays, but fate has other plans...

After a year of unexpected twists, Abigail finds herself in the small town of Sugarville Grove, Vermont, as the guardian of her late cousin’s two young children. Leaving behind her bustling city life and dream job at a veterinary practice, Abigail’s only goal is to adjust to her new responsibilities and figure out how to be the mother they need. Falling for her rugged, no-nonsense neighbor is definitely not part of the plan.

Luke Hayes has his hands full raising his lively four-year-old daughter, Lily, while managing his family’s maple syrup farm. With his heart still scarred from being abandoned by Lily’s mother, Luke has sworn off romance. But when a broken fence and a mischievous dog bring Abigail into his life, he starts to wonder if maybe love isn’t as far out of reach as he thought.

As the holiday lights sparkle and the snow falls, Abigail and Luke find themselves drawn together, despite their differences. But with Abigail adjusting to her new life and Luke determined to protect his heart, it will take more than a little Christmas magic to bring them together.


 

Teaser: Scorned & Desired (#TNTNC25 Paperback Anthologies)

Scorned & Desired, the #TNTNC25 exclusive double-anthologies, are still available to reserve!
Don't miss your chance to add these incredible soulmate romance collections to your library...


SCORNED:  
What if your soulmate was waiting on the other side of heartbreak?

If you believe in happily ever after, don't miss your chance to join the TNTNC Authors for a brand new collection of rebound romances that will have you cheering for new beginnings as each of their courageous heroines heals from her own dating disaster.

This steamy signed paperback omnibus is a #TNTNC25 exclusive and is guaranteed to make you a believer in blessings in disguise as you swoon and sigh for the ultimate comeback: falling in love after moving to splitsville.  

Each spicy story in this angsty anthology is the companion to a sexy tale featured in DESIRED, so to experience how life-altering true closure can be, grab both volumes and a box of tissues for a truly tempting treat. 

Featuring stories from:
Rae B. Lake
Sunny Mawson
Darlene Tallman
Jordan Marie
Ciara St. James 
Amy Stephens
J.C. Layne
Miranda Lynn
ER Whyte

DESIRED:
It's better to be set free than to settle for less than true love.

If you love all the feels, take the ultimate journey to healing in this emotional romance collection full of tenacious heroes reeling from rocky relationships, battling their inner demons, and summoning the strength to start over. 

There's nothing sexier than a leading man who can see the past clearly and only has eyes for his future, and this delicious compilation is sure to have you cheering for fresh starts and falling head over heels for the kind of love you didn't even know you needed. 

This #TNTNC25 exclusive anthology is the other half to SCORNED, so don't break them up. Order both volumes and settle in for a very tantalizing ride. 

Featuring stories from:
Janine Infante Bosco
C.D. Gorri
E.C. Land
M. Merin
Nikki Landis
Michelle Iannarelli
C.J. Pinard
Natalie Arthur
C. Hallman



 

Preorder: A Winter Mating (Willow Glenn Shifters) by Lia Davis



HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE, ANYONE?

Cozy up with a sexy wolf shifter romance when A Winter Mating by Lia Davis releases on December 4th!




Preschool teacher, Everly Wright loves her job and the people in Willow Glenn. After the heartbreak of Brady running out on her, she has finally found peace. That is until Brady shows up with his sexy smile, dangerous good looks, and delusions of claiming her as his mate. All she has to do is ignore the desires he ignites within her.

Wolf shifter, Brady Hudson has loved Everly from the moment they met at the age of four. He broke her heart and her trust three years ago when a family emergency pulled him away without a chance to explain why he had to leave. He returns to Willow Glen with one goal, claim his mate. Convincing her that she belongs to him will be his toughest challenge, but he's not above using seduction to get what he wants.

Brady isn't the man he was when he left town. After all, turning in his rogue father to the enforcers of the local pack and becoming the guardian of his thirteen-year-old half-sister changes a person.

When Brady's sister is taken, he is faced with having to leave his mate, again. However, Everly isn't letting him go off to search for the teen alone. They will work together to find his sister and the rogue who took her. And this time, Brady will do what he should have three years ago—unalive his father.



About Lia:

Lia Davis is the USA Today bestselling author of more than forty books, including her fan favorite Ashwood Falls Series. A lifelong fan of magic, mystery, romance and adventure, Lia's novels feature compassionate alpha heroes and strong leading ladies, plenty of heat, and happily-ever-afters.

Lia makes her home in Northeast Florida where she battles hurricanes and humidity like one of her heroines. When she's not writing, she loves to spend time with her family, travel, read, enjoy nature, and spoil her kitties.  She also loves to hear from her readers. Send her a note at lia@authorliadavis.com!

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Website: https://authorliadavis.com


 

Book Review: A Biker's Tiny Present (Rebel Vipers MC/Thirteen Bikers for Christmas) by Jessa Aarons

  Blurb :  Riley My sister kept her baby daddy a secret, but I have my suspicions and won't stop until I find her and my nephew. I don&#...