In Chaos We Reign - Amo Jones

" I always knew she was mine. It was just a matter of time." 

Pages: 340 Pages

Published: 16.08. 2022

Kindle: 4, 86 EUR

Paperback: 20, 34 EUR

Available on Kindle Unlimited

Plot 

I was the trick that they could never play.
She was the greatest game of all…

There is elegance that comes from being carved from the ashes of all the darkness that surrounds you in the world. You start as dust, and you end as dust. At least that’s what I always thought. Crowned Princess Mayhem all my life became old fast, and I found myself forging my iron crown with the blood of our enemies.

To The Brothers of Kiznitch, I was nothing but a little brat that always got my way. I was the sister none of them asked for, but they’d find themselves needing. He was no different. Loving Keaton Cicero was never going to be easy. There was evil within him that would never be accepted.

They thought their over-protectiveness had kept me safe all these years, but they were wrong. Everything they thought they knew… was about to burn around them. I wasn’t someone who needed protecting…

They were.

 

Conclusion

In Chaos We Reign is Amo's final book in her Midnight Mayhem series. Once again, I read this book in one sitting. So much was happening and every time I thought "I'm gonna stop now and enjoy the rest tomorrow" something intriguing happened and I just had to keep reading. If there is one thing Among Jones can do it is to pull me into the world she creates in her books. 

I always love a good brother's best friend romance. Cartier and Keaton were so good together -- just very dynamic and explosive.

Cartier quickly became my second favorite of the Midnight Mayhem ladies. (No one will beat Saskia tho.) 

What I really liked is how the mystery with Eli is also talked about and most of all how it is explained because the ending of the last book confused me so much. 

The only thing I didn't enjoy were the time jumps and the mind erasing kept confusing me. I may have to reread it to fully understand it but all in all I still enjoyed the novel.

4.5 out of 5 stars

The Rhytm Method - Kylie Scott

Pages: 82 Pages

Published: 09 November 2021 by 1001 Dark Nights Press

Kindle: 2,99 €

Paperback: 10,69 €

Available on Audible 

                                             Plot

It all started in Vegas...

After a wild and tumultuous beginning to their relationship, Evelyn Thomas and her rock star husband David Ferris have been happily married for years. Nothing needs to change, their life together is perfect. Which means that change in the shape of an unexpected pregnancy is bound to shake things up some. But could it be for the better?

                                          Conclusion

I really enjoyed diving into the Stage Dive World again. It kinda felt like coming home after being abroad and seeing all your friends again. Not only did we get an update on Evie and David but also on their friends and family that we could read about in other books. The novella had a little shock moment that caught me offguard and I really liked that. I was expecting it to go different. The climax and amount of drama were perfect. The only critique point I had about the novella was that it wasn't as long as I wanted it to be. That does not change how much I liked the story, the characters and the conflict between them.

All in all another great story by one of my favorite authors.

4.8 out of 5 stars

Dirty Curve - Meagan Brandy

" I'll be anything you want me to be if you just let me be yours."

Pages: 461

Published: September 3rd, 2021

Kindle: 3, 41€

Paperback: 15, 31€

Available on KU

Plot

You know how in college there’s that one guy everyone wants to be?

That’s me.

I’m the top dog.
The number one.
The big man on campus.

Some say those things are solid wins.
My new tutor would disagree.

My title means nothing to her.
My status lost on her.

And now my mind? That sucker is stuck on her.

She was told to make our sessions priority over all, to drop everything when I need her, and come to me. She does.

But I don’t want to steal her time anymore.
I want to earn it.

If anyone can do that, it’s me.

I’m Tobias Cruz, the king of the curveball. I don’t lose.
Not the game, and surely not the girl.


Little did I know, this girl has herself a secret … and it’s the dirtiest curve yet.

Conclusion

I've been waiting for this book for soooo long, and luckily Meagan Brandy did great!

It's always kinda funny when the heroine doesn't fall for the hero as soon as they meet because the heroes seem so shocked. I loved how Tobias didn't leave after he found out Meyer's little secret. Instead he chose to stay and help. Other guys his age wouldn't have done that in real life I think. 

Meyer is such a sweet girl. She was always trying to do the right thing, even when it was difficult.  The way she handled problems was very mature.

I really enojyed how this wasn't the typical love-at-first-sight love story. Instead we got to see Meyer and Tobias fall in love with each other the more time they spent together. 

I did not see the plot twist coming. It definitely went into a different directions than the one I was expecting it to go. 

To be honest, my only complaint would be that I feel like the plot twist wasn't as dramatic as I thought it could've been but apart from that everything was great. 

As always Meagan Brandy did not disappoint!!!

'Dirty Curve' is a great slow-burn sports romance, with an unexpected plot twist, great chemistry between the main characters, and a HEA. If that sounds like something you like this might be a book for you. 

4,5 out of 5 stars

Devil You Hate - C.Hallman & J.L. Beck

"Sometimes we don’t get to make choices in life."

Pages: 265

Published: April 16, 2021

Kindle: 4,19€

Paperback: 11,45 €

Available on KU

Plot

They call me “The Devil.”

Deranged and violent. Gorgeous but frightening. I’m a business man so when one of my debtors offers me his fiancé in exchange for a debt settled I figure why not, the woman will be a quick sell. Repayment comes in the form of a beautiful but haunted young woman. The light in her tempts the darkness inside of me. Teases it, tortures it. I want to hurt her. I want to break her. I want to keep her. Lucky for Celia she fails to see that there is no goodness in me and when she attempts to draw me in with her innocence, and sweet naive heart I thrive to show her the cruel monster I am.

Conclusion

TW: graphic violence and sexual assault

I really liked the authors writing style. Everything  went hand in hand and thus made it easier to read.

The plot and the pace of the book were a huge part of why I kept reading. Unfortunately I couldn't quite warm up to either of the protagonists. The plot combined with the authors writing and the intensity made this book into a page turner for me!

'Devil You Hate' is a good mafia romance/ dark romance book, and if you enjoy those this might be a book for you!

The cliffhanger was very well written and I look forward to reading the second book because the suspense nad my questions are killing me.

3,5 out of 5 stars

*I received an ARC by BookSirens in exchange for a honest review*

The Spy - Sophie Lark

Pages: 518

Published: July 28, 2021

Kindle: 3,99€ 

Paperback: 16,04 €

Available on KU

Plot

I’ve waited three long years for this…

Hiding. Lying. Spying.

Waiting like a spider for her to wander into my web…

Now she’s here, and I have to get even closer to her. I’ll help her. Befriend her. Seduce her, even.

The only thing I can’t do is fall in love with her.

Her father took everything from me: my money, my family, my life.

He has to pay for what he’s done. And she’s the only thing that can hurt him…

Conclusion

The Spy might've been my favorite out of the whole Kingmakers series. I could not put this book down because it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

This was a great ending to the series.

I loved how Sophie Lark let all the characters develope throughout the story. This goes for the main characters Nix and Ares, as well as all the side characters.

The pace of the plot was quite satisfying and nothing felt rushed or anything.

The only critique I have is that sometimes I felt overwhelmed because so much was happening.

If you enjoy mafia romances, happily ever afters, and good plot twists I would recommend this book to you!

4,5 out of stars

*received an ARC in exchange for a honest review*

Pause - Kylie Scott

“That’s what I’m telling you, my love. I am comfortable with more. I’m comfortable with all of it when it comes to you.”

Pages: 194

Published: July 13, 2021

Kindle: 3,35 €

Paperback: 14,33 €

Available on Audible

Plot

When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful—with her best friend—and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen—tattooist, joker, and player—has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

Although their lives may have been put on pause, together they just might find a way to heal.

Conclusion

As always Kylie Scott did not disappoint me. 

Anna and Leif basically meet because of a really bad accident and if that is not Kismet then what is? It's like they were destined to meet.

 

It was great that Anna, the heroine, stood up for herself and I really enjoyed her personality and her way to self discovery.

One of my favorite parts of the book was Leif, the hero. He's a charming tattoo artist and he was really sweet, especially with what he did for Anna after the accident.

I liked every character in this book except for Anna's ex best friend and her ex husband. He was such a douchebag and to be honest the ex best-friend was just as much of a tool as he was.

If youre looking for a slow burn, strangers to friends to lovers book with amazing characters over 25 I'd really recommend 'Pause' to you.

My only complaint is that the end felt a little rushed.

Just like her other books 'Pause' will go on my list of comfort books because the charactera are so loveable and although there is a little drama it's nothing too overwhelming.

4,8 out of 5 stars

*I received an ARC in exchangs for my honest opinion*

Sancte Diaboli: Part Two

" You deserve so much more than you know."

Pages: 316

Published: 9 June, 2021

Kindle: 4,10 €

Paperback: 17,14 €

Available on KU

Plot

He held a darkness that could never be touched.
She carried a light that could never be seen.
Not by anyone. Only by each other.
Simply two halves of the same soul, Brantley and Saint were fused together with equal parts wrath and peace. Nothing could break through their bond. Nothing.
Until now.

Conclusion

WOW! This will go on my 2021 book highlights list!

It's been a couple days aince I've read this book but I still can't wrap my head around the fact that this was the last EKC book. 

As always Amo's writing was absolutely flawless. It made it easy to get into the story. It made it even easier to read it in one sitting. It definitely was a page turner, and had me hooked until the very last word.

Sancte Diaboli: Part Two was completely unpredictable and it was filled with lots of surprises and twists. If you don't like dark romances this might not be the book for you. Brantley is one kinky MF but I feel like he found his soulmate in Saint in every way. They are complete opposites of each other, darkness& light, and yet they are a perfect match. I love how much Brantley loves Saint. He basically worships her.

I also really enjoyed the scenes with Bishop& Saint, and basically evey scene that included Madison ( in case you were wondering if she is back yet ;) )

The bits and pieces that we got from Madison and Bishop will make it so hard to wait for Ruined Castles!!

I still cannot believe that it is over. The Elite Kings Club will always have a really special place in my heart, and on my bad days they will continue to be my safe haven. Thank you Amo for this insane rollercoaster of emotions.♡

5 out of 5 stars