On Dublin Street - Samantha Young

                             

             "There's no way I can be this much in love with you and not have you feel the same way."

Pages:368

Published: August 31st 2012

Kindle: 7,17 €

Audiobook: 20,96 €

Paperback: 7,60 €

                                                                                             Plot:

Braden Carmichael is used to getting what he wants, and he's determined to get Jocelyn into his bed. He knows she has a past, one that has made her skittish about getting into a relationship, so he proposes an arrangement that will satisfy their intense attraction without any strings attached.

But after an intrigued Jocelyn accepts, Braden decides he won't be satisfied with just mind-blowing passion. The stubborn Scotsman is intent on truly knowing her...down to the very soul.

                                                                                        Conclusion:

Braden Carmichael initially comes of as a douchebag but the further you get into the story the more likeable he becomes. He's definitely a typical dirty-talking, playful but also caring and loving alpha male. I loved how he never truly gave up on Jocelyn.

Because of her stubbornness Jocelyn was extremely relatable to me. Eventhough she is trying to avoid getting attached to people she still agrees to having a "friends-with-benefit" relationship with Braden. Unfortunately ( for her) she does get attached and developes feelings.

The side characters really did it for me. Ellie, who is not only Joss' roommate but also Bradens' little sister,  was such a cutie and I think that she had a great impact on Joss.

On Dublin Street is a book about acceptance, overcoming your fears, friends and family. This story has great characters that you get to read about in the other books in this series.

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Be My Brayshaw -Meagan Brandy

                                   

                                     " I'm the wave, he's the anchor and this life is our ocean." 

Pages: 470

Published: June 3rd 2020

Kindle: 3,59 € 

Paperback: 16,37 €

Available on KU 

                        

                                                                        Plot: 

“Cross one, cross all.”

That’s the Brayshaw way. 

She should have realized this before sliding into our world with secrets too big to bury.

She didn’t and now the target is on her back.

The day her lies came crashing down, I should have forced her out.

Instead, I locked her in, and with the promise I would never be hers. 

I resisted, fought against us.

I caved. 

I tasted what became my newfound favorite flavor and fell hard for the little liar.

But then the depth of her treachery reveals itself, and with it a reminder.

Our town is a twisted place, and with truth comes trouble.

In the blink of an eye, my world is split at its core, and I’m faced with an impossible decision, one that leads to a single outcome...

Betrayal.

                                                                  Conclusion:

After reading the entire Brayshaw series about at least 3 times last year I was super hyped for Captain's book.

I really loved him in the first three Brayshaw books.
Unfortunately I hated the way Captain treated Vic. Some of the things he said to her were not okay. It doesn't matter if you're mad or not but it wasn't okay. Although she knew some very threatening stuff she never blackmailed him or his brothers and she really didn't deserve to be treated like this. The way he was with Zoey was intense. He only wants what's best for his baby girl and he will protect her at all costs. Zoey deserves the world and Captain will do anything to ensure that she gets it.

I didn't like Victoria AT ALL in the beginning but oh how the tables have turned. I would've never imagined that I could love her almost as much as I love Raven. Be My Brayshaw definently changed my mind about her. Victoria really surprised me. The way she acted around Zoey was incredibly adorable and I was fascinated by her. Her past was pretty interesting to read about.

ROYCE you are my new favorite Brayshaw and I'm so freaking excited for your story my man😎😍

Eventhough I don't like Captain as much as before anymore I'm still giving Be My Brayshaw 5☆ because I loved emotional Raven, Zoeys' cuteness and especially Victoria and Royce.

Reign of Brayshaw - Meagan Brandy

                                                                   

                                                       " Family runs deeper than blood." 

Pages: 421 
Published:
Kindle: 3,66 € 
Paperback: 16,41 €
Available on KU and Audible

                                                                       Plot:

In the world of morally corrupt teenagers, only the strongest survive ...

"Trust only those who earn it."

A sentiment I follow without direction but holds more consequence than ever before.

One decision, five lives, three futures.
This is what's at stake.

One night, one choice, four broken Brayshaws.
That is where we're headed.

Unless I stop it.
I have to stop it.

I have to remind him of what he's chosen to forget.

My town. My choice. My ending.

                                                                                Conclusion:

WOW! Believe me when I tell you that book number three most definitely will not disappoint you. 

What an emotional rollercoaster. This book made my jaw drop so many times. It completely wrecked my soul to see the characters hurt so much.

Reign of Brayshaw revealed so much. All the little hints that were given to us in Boys of Brayshaw High and Trouble at Brayshaw High were included in Reign of Brayshaw. 

Raven is one of the most stubborn, selfless and fearless female characters ever. She does everything she can to protect the ones she loves the most, even if it means that she has to keep secrets and hurt them in the process. 

If you have enjoyed this series as much as I have you might be glad to hear that Royce and Captain are each getting their own book. Captains' book is already published and called ' Be My Brayshaw'.

You should go check out my review for it. 

Lastly I want to thank Meagan Brandy. Thank you for creating such a masterpiece with such beautiful and unique characters. Thank you for giving me a place to go to when I need to escape reality. 

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆, not only for this book but for the whole series!

Trouble at Brayshaw High - Meagan Brandy

                                                                           

                        " She climbed from the bottom and came out with sharper claws, not broken ones. "

Pages: 284
Published: May 26th 2019
Kindle: 3,57 €
Paperback: 14,10 €
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                                                                 Plot:

"You don't belong."

No words whispered in anger have ever rung more true.

They're the Kings of Brayshaw with the world at their feet, destined for greatness and in need of control. 
I'm the girl from the gutter with nothing to offer and as defiant as they come. 

They say it doesn't matter, that I'm one of them now, and nothing could ever change that. Not even me, should I dare try.

But they're wrong.
They underestimate how far I'll go to protect them.

Trouble is coming...and they have no idea.

                                                                 Conclusion:

Trouble at Brayshaw High completly consumed me. The story had so many secrets, lies, angst, plot twists and so much action. Everything that happened was unexpected. 

Please be aware that this book ends in a major cliffhanger. 

I literally loved every single thing about this book. I loved it so much that I even stayed up until 4 am just to finish it. There really is not much to say except that Maddoc is even more protective than he was in Boys of Brayshaw High and Raven is still a badass. 

I can't say more because I'm trying to keep this spoiler free but if you loved Boys of Brayshaw High you will definitely love Trouble at Brayshaw High. 

I feel like the Brayshaw series is one of those book series that I will be able to reread over and over again. I won't ever get tired of Raven, Maddoc, Captain and Royce. 

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

In Peace Lies Havoc - Amo Jones

                                   

                                                               "All things sinister taste like honey." 

Pages: 368

Published: November 4th 2019

Kindle: 3,61 €

Paperback: 15,91 €

                                                                                            Plot:

My name is Dove Hendry.
Mine is Kingston Axton.
I was captured by darkness.
She has always been ours…
They groomed me for Midnight Mayhem. Like a trained possession, weak against their control.
She has been conditioned with our blood for years. She just doesn’t know it yet...
But Midnight Mayhem was the stained glass that concealed a very dark culture.
A culture that she is about to become the center of.
The Brothers of Kiznitch come in fours, and they’re not happy about me being hustled into their acts.
Or are we? Careful, Little Bird. A warning is a warning for a reason…
Mind-tricks.
Stunts.
Deceit.
Power.
But there’s something uglier that has been haunting me for years upon years. So ugly that I have never seen its face. I never had to. I’d hear his whispers through my internal screams, feel his shadow brush against my nightmares. He was my the monster that tormented me.
And maybe lived under your bed…
When I started Midnight Mayhem, his presence faded.
His whispers were silenced.
His shadow dissolving without a trace.
I wondered why that was.
She didn’t have to wonder for long…

                                                                                          Conclusion: 

In Peace Lies Havoc was a wild ride filled with many twists and turns. I couldn't put it down because it was such a page turner.

I have never read anything like this before.
If you like dark,intimidating bad boys the Brothers of Kiznitch will absolutely blow your mind!!! In case you like some hot and steamy scenes, In Peace Lies Havoc definitely has a couple of those.

I really loved how brave and tough the heroine was. She didn't care about what anyone said. She just did her own thing no matter what.

The chemistry between King and Dove was insane.

We also got a little surprise cameo from some of Amos' other characters.

So if you like to read really dark romance this might be something you should look into.

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Broken Puppet - Amo Jones

                                     

                                                              " Trust no one. Fear no one. Fuck everyone. " 

Pages: 259

Published:

Kindle: 2,99 € 

Paperback: 14,57 €

Available on KU and Audible

                                                                                            Plot:

“I thought I knew who I was, but I was wrong.”

The Silver Swan
- 1. A girl who is tarnished. Tainted. One who does not fit into the confinement of legend.
The Silver Swan
-2. Madison Montgomery.

I was lied to.
I was cheated.
Resigned to pick up the scraps of empty memories and disarrayed thoughts, I left. After finally cutting the strings of manipulation, I resorted to do what I’ve done since I was a child, something my father drilled into my brain since I could handle my first rifle.
Run.
I’m a mere shadow of the girl they all knew.
Lies and deceit change you. They alter your entire outlook on life.
I’m Madison Montgomery, and I want to play a game.
Here’s what happens when I win.

Riddle me this, Mads.
What goes bump in the night,
but is something you can’t see with sight?
You may run, and you may hide.
If by happily ever after, you mean Bonnie & Clyde.

                                                                                    Conclusion: 

If you have seen my review of Silver Swan you know how much I loved it. I had so many questions with no answers to after reading it. 

Thankfully Broken Puppet was able to answer some of the questions. Not only did it answer some of my questions but it gave me new questions!!

I'm gonna be honest with you. I've never read anything like this. It was a really unique book. Just like with the first book I wasn't able to put this one down because there are so many mind blowing plot twists and new information. 

I felt like Madison wasn't as whiny as she was in the first book. I still love Madi and Bishop and I wish I had more to say about this book but I'm just speechless.

Again if you like dark romance you should definitely read the Elite Kings Series or as a matter of fact any book Amo Jones has ever written. She is a queen in this genre!!!

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

The Kiss Thief - L. J. Shen

                                         

                                 "His voice was a poem,and I drank every word as if my life depended on it."

Pages: 320

Published: January 6th 2019

Kindle: 4,53 € 

Paperback: 12,20 €

Available on KU and Audible

                                                                                               Plot:

They say your first kiss should be earned.

Mine was stolen by a devil in a masquerade mask under the black Chicago sky.

They say the vows you take on your wedding day are sacred.

Mine were broken before we left church.

They say your heart only beats for one man.

Mine split and bled for two rivals who fought for it until the bitter end.

I was promised to Angelo Bandini, the heir to one of the most powerful families in the Chicago Outfit.

Then taken by Senator Wolfe Keaton, who held my father’s sins over his head to force me into marriage.

They say that all great love stories have a happy ending.

I, Francesca Rossi, found myself erasing and rewriting mine until the very last chapter.

One kiss.
Two men.
Three lives.
Entwined together.

And somewhere between these two men, I had to find my forever.

                                                                                                 Conclusion:

The Kiss Thief is an enemies-to lovers and also an age-gap romance. There is a 11-year age gap between our heroine Francesca Rossi and the male protagonist Wolfe Keaton. This story also includes Mafia stuff and a marriage of convenience. 

Francesca was a little too naive for my liking but considering that she has lived a rather sheltered live so far it is definitely understandable. I enjoyed her sarcasm a lot. She stood up for herself and actually tried to build a relationship with Wolfe.

The tradition with the small notes in the wooden box was also kinda cute.

Wolfe is a senator and because of incidents in the past he chooses Francesca to be his wife. Unfortunately I felt like he was way too mean to her a lot of the time. On the other hand he made it possible for her to get a driver's license and he made sure that she could attend college. Her father wanted her to be the "typical italian mafia housewife" which basically meant she was supposed to be a baby-machine and good housewife. He also protected her from her father and in the end did something he promised to never do just to get Francesca back.

Eventhough it might not seem like it in the beginning Francesca and Wolfe have a great chemistry. 

This book introduced me to mafia and marriage-of-convenience books and I'm glad it did because those are some of my favorite genres now. So if you also like those genres I would definitely recommend this book to you.

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Pretty Reckless- L. J. Shen

                               

“You were never a drizzle, Penn Scully. When I fell for you, you came beating down, and I felt you everywhere.                                                                                  You were hail.”

Pages: 360

Published: July 26th 2019

Kindle: 3,56 € 

Paperback: 14,39 €

Available on KU and Audible

                           

                                                                                                 Plot:

Penn

They say revenge is a dish best served cold.
I’d had four years to stew on what Daria Followhill did to me, and now my heart was completely iced.
I took her first kiss.
She took the only thing I loved.
I was poor.
She was rich.
The good thing about circumstances? They can change. Fast.
Now, I’m her parents’ latest shiny project.
Her housemate. Her tormentor. The captain of the rival football team she hates so much.
Yeah, baby girl, say it—I’m your foster brother.
There’s a price to pay for ruining the only good thing in my life, and she’s about to shell out some serious tears.
Daria Followhill thinks she is THE queen. I’m about to prove to her that she’s nothing but a spoiled princess.

Daria

Everyone loves a good old unapologetic punk.
But being a bitch? Oh, you get slammed for every snarky comment, cynical eye roll, and foot you put in your adversaries’ way.
The thing about stiletto heels is that they make a hell of a dent when you walk all over the people who try to hurt you.
In Penn Scully’s case, I pierced his heart until he bled out, then left it in a trash can on a bright summer day.
Four years ago, he asked me to save all my firsts for him.
Now he lives across the hall, and I want nothing more than to be his last everything.
His parting words when he gave me his heart were that nothing in this world is free.
Now? Now he is making me pay.

                                                                                                    Conclusion:

Something I really love about this book was the protagonist Daria. I could relate to her so much. The way she was trying to get her mothers love and attention,her insecurities and also her hulk-like reactions. She's not intentionally trying to hurt the people around her. She's not a bad person. Just like Daria I'm also really bad at controlling my anger, lashing out and saying stuff I don't really mean.
Daria develops from a typical mean teenage girl to a young woman with a heart of gold.

Penn, the male protagonist, is a broody,complex and lovely character. One of my favorite parts of the book was how he joined Daria's dad and the other Hotholes to get their revenge.

I've reread this book three times since it was published and every time I read it I fell in love with the characters a little more.

If you like stories about forgiveness,acceptance, first love and friendship this book is perfect for you!

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Tacet a mortuis - Amo Jones

                                    "As graceful as a floating swan, as deadly as a silver bullet."

                                                          

Pages: 318

Published:

Kindle: 3,26 €

Paperback: 15,45 €

Available on KU and Audible

                                                                             Plot:

Hail to the king, and watch him reign, this game was somewhat fun, until the finale came…

Now we’re here, with carnage and despair, and the only questions left to answer, are the ones that do not appear...

A king loses a war, and a swan sheds her wings, chaos collides with peace, as the crows begin to sing…

Enter if you dare, because I swear the end is near, but nothing is as it seems, and everything is so bare.

So what the hell is going on at Riverside,
I think, I think... everyone is about to die...

                                                                        Conclusion:

Before you continue reading I wanted to point out that this is book three in the Elite Kings Club series and you should read books one and two before. 

I know that I keep repeating myself but Tacet a mortuis left me just as speechless as Silver Swan and Broken Puppet. This book was a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I loved everything about this story. 

It was such an intense read because we also get to see inside Bishops' head. 

I'm so glad that Madison and Bishop story will continue in Ruined Castles which will be released in 2021. There is no exact date yet but it will be released after the two books that Brantley is getting.

Tacet a mortuis is a story about friendship, family and love. I loved the mystery and romance in it. The side characters were amazing. Especially Nate. I love him so freaking much!! 

Can we also talk about how gorgeous this cover is???

Tacet a mortuis gets 5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Malum: Part One - Amo Jones

                                                           "Fight or flight, and I will always fight."

Pages: 280
Published: March 12th 2019
Kindle: 3, 49 €
Paperback: 17,14 €
Available on KU and Audible

                                                                               Plot: 

“Love is savage, love is blind, love is something they may not find…”
Once upon a time, there was a young girl who lived in a battered trailer, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks.
One day, she fell down The Elite Kings’ rabbit hole. Sucked into a dark vortex of lies, hate, and deceit, and spat out by money, glitz, and power.
There were things this little girl didn’t know, things she was about to find out and secrets that have been kept from her. Those secrets were guarded by the boys that were about to smash her world open and tear it all apart…
He may be a Malum, but she is a Stuprum, born into this world but neglected by the choice of her mother. Her eyes may not glisten with stars, but they roar with fire, and when she finally reaches her peak, it’s that same fire that will burn.
Them.
All.
Down.
My name is Tillie Stuprum, and my story is not like the rest.
Everything she thought she knew is a fabricated version of the truth. I’m Nate Riverside-Malum, the one your girl whispers about to her friends and whose initials are scratched down your back. Her story is not like the rest of them, because her story is dead.

                                                                                                     Conclusion:

Just like every other book that Amo Jones has written Malum:Part One is also filled with a lot of mystery, steamy scenes and dark things. It was a whirlwind of emotions.

This book will wreck your minds and your heart. 

We got to meet both Tillie and Nate in the previous books about Madison and Bishop. Nate is part of the Elite Kings Club and also Madisons' stepbrother. Tillie is one of Madisons' best friends. 

Tillie will forever be one of my favorite heroines. She was so sassy, strong and intelligent. She will win you over very fast. 

Nate, oh Nate. In the previous books Nate seemed like a playful character but I was so wrong about that.  He is a very ruthless person and can be cruel at times. I feel like that comes from him not really being able to deal with his emotions. I was definetly able to see how much he actually feels for Tillie even if Tillie and him could not see it. 

There is a really fine line between the love and hate Tillie and Nate feel for each other. That line is super blurry. 

The first time I read this book I was in the hospital and I know how crazy it sounds, but this book helped me to stay sane during that time. Weird how such a crazy book helped me stay sane, right?

Amo Jones will always be my queen in the dark-romance genre. She just knows how to write all of the twisted, dark books. She knows how to write about betrayal and secrets.

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Malum: Part Two - Amo Jones

                                         "You can have my kingdom, but you cannot have my king."

Pages: 299
Published:
Kindle: 3,52 €
Paperback: 16,99 €
Available on KU and Audible

                                                                     Plot:

Some girls don’t like pretty things.
Some girls like things that are destructive, and toxic. Things that fuel our bodies with adrenaline and bring our demons to their knees.
They say magic isn’t real, but it’s it the closest way to describe love? It doesn’t exist physically. It merely exists around us, within us, possessing our souls and making us do stupid shit. Shit like falling in love with a boy who knows how to rip my world apart and raise hell with a simple flick of his wrist. Their secrets are now mine. I’m not just in the middle of this game, I’m helping orchestrate it. Can the cries of my aching soul be enough to drown out the burning embers of my mistakes?
The mind strengthens the heart, roughing the edges to prepare it for war. This is a war I will not win.
This is a war of fate.

She’s going to break.
She’s going to fall.
She will eventually come back to me, on all fours
Because this isn’t a fairy tale
I am no knight.
I’ll take all of her soul
And pour in my spite.
No light.
No light.
Even my darkness, survives in daylight.

But love does win
Because even through the sin
It’s her that lingers within.

She beats through my veins.
Whispers over my flesh
Tugs on my heart strings
Like a puppet, tangled in a mess

Will my heart be enough
To bring her back to life
When the first thing she reached for
Was not him
Or him
Or me
It was the one person that haunted her, into misery.

This isn’t a game.
Those aren’t my tricks
If she doesn’t obey
There’s a number…
86.

                                                                   Conclusion:

Malum:Part Two is book five in the Elite Kings Club series and book two about Nate and Tillie.

This book got my emotions all over the place and my head is such a mess after reading it. 

I still love Tillie. She is such a badass, but at the same time she has a heart of gold. 

I didn't really like what happened with Madison and Bishop but we still have three more books in this series so who knows how their relationship will develop.

During Malum:Part Two we get to see Bran Brans' and Tillies' friendship blossom and OMG I'm loving it. 

Again, lots of steamy scenes, lots of betrayal and lies. 

In the end we got a little happy ending and I am glad that Nate and Tillie finally see in each other what us readers have seen in them since the beginning. Their banter was amazing and that epilogue was so great. 

5 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆