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The problem with darkness was that it never really went away. You have to endure it, face it, accept it, learn from it and then hopefully, you could move on ~~ Christy Reace, Fearless

Serena Donovan – He was a romance hero come to life. He saw beneath the surface of the slightly geeky, sometime too serious-minded woman. She fell in love with him on that first date.

Sean Donovan – His heart went into overdrive. Serena was everything he’d ever dreamed of having in a life partner. And he had ruined it.

Christy Reece gave us a glimpse of Sean and Serena at the end of “Reckless”, and that Serena was able to track the love of her life. Their story takes off in “Fearless”

A love that starts with a promise of happiness, embarks on a journey of pain, devastating loss and resilience. Christy Reece lets us feel how much is at stake before she takes it away. Sean’s story is one of the most heartbreaking stories that Christy Reece has written, and she writes it with such care and tenderness – I broke into tears!

Sean and Serena both come to the fight with scars, and neither pretends they don’t hurt. But when the past comes roaring back with a vengeance, their fight, courage and sacrifice is nothing short of fearless!

Christy Reece has always been a genius with her villains and Colton Kingsley takes the cake so far. When Colton collides with Serena and Sean is when the extraordinary story of their love, unwavering faith,  and their single and resolute goal to save innocents risking their lives is a testament of their courage and bravery.

And the OZ team breathes and lives that choice. A family of flawed, fiercely loyal people and bound by a shared purpose, they are warriors working to help the innocent, the abused, and the missing. And when one of their own is in trouble, all bets are off and the whole team shows up, including the resources lurking in the dark.

The long waited story of Serena and Sean is indeed a story of “Fearless” warriors and the missing pieces of the puzzle seem to be slowly falling into place. Another brilliant story from Christy Reece and her OZ warriors!

Received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

It’s city versus small town. It’s glitz versus charm. It’s high-powered executive team versus the locals of Windward, Colorado.

Join Ambrose Langston and his team as they head to Windward, Colorado to revamp his latest hotel acquisition. They expected to clash with the locals…but they never expected to find love.

NIGHT AND DAY (Langston Hotels #1) by Anna Hackett is coming on 22nd of May, 2025.

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Attending the charity masquerade ball was my chance to let loose for one night. And as soon as I see him, I let the handsome stranger show me the hottest night of my life.

Except then I learn he isn’t a stranger.

He’s my new boss.

Tessa

I’m Windward born and bred. I love my family, my town, and my dream job managing my hotel. But now we’ve been bought by Langston Hotels. Cue stress and panic.

I’ll do anything to make sure they don’t ruin the charm and turn my hotel into a slick, modern, soulless shell.

What I wasn’t counting on was jet-setting hotelier Ambrose Langston. Handsome, bossy, with a wide workaholic streak.

It doesn’t take me long to realize he’s also the man I let do very wicked things to me.

Ro

Transforming the Windward Resort is next on my plan. I’m on a mission to make Langston Hotels thrive and rub my father’s face in it.

What I never expected was the locals of Windward being less than happy with my acquisition. And I definitely wasn’t expecting Tessa Ashford.

I’ve always been professional with my employees, unlike my philandering father, but smart, beautiful Tessa—the mysterious woman who rocked my world—makes it a challenge.

Working side by side, all I can think about is her. I never stay. I work, then leave. But she has me questioning everything.

Then the strange “accidents” start happening. Someone doesn’t want me in Windward.

Now, I need to keep Tessa safe from whoever wants me gone.

Langston Hotels Book 1

Release Date: 22nd May, 2025

Cover Designer: Hang Le Designs

Photo: Ren Saliba

“Love is a terrible weakness. It gives your enemies a perfect target, clouds your judgement, makes you reckless… and that’s on a good day.” ~~ Jeaniene Frost

Jasmine McAlister – Behind the calm, cool facade of a coolly sophisticated woman was a giddy lovesick woman who was silently screaming, Xavier kissed me!

Xavier Quinn – “You take my breath away, McAlister.”

Jazz, badass OZ operative yet vulnerable to feelings and emotions, went through a childhood that leaves her with trust issues. She grew up relying only on herself and asking for help is not on the top of her list. So, trying to find her brother Brian all by herself without her OZ family lands her in a situation that brings her close to death. 

Xavier Quinn always always relied on his gut feelings and it’s screaming that Jazz is in trouble and he would go to the ends of earth to save her. He’s been in love with her for so long yet never acted on it as he treasures their relationship more than anything. 

Together, Jazz and Xavier are a force to reckon with, separated exposes the depth of their feelings for each other. Together they have to unravel the mystery surrounding Jazz’s childhood and her brother’s disappearance to put an end to the evil that’s dogging her, if they want to have a chance for a future.

And when Christ Reece tells a story, she does so with “Reckless” abandon, to its fullest and her absolute best.

Looks like Serena was able to track the love of her life, Sean and let’s not forget that Iris Gates is still lurking in the shadows. I bet Christy Reece has some big plans for her!

Received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The party was a killer!

Literally!!! A pre-wedding party turns into a crime scene when one of the brides is murdered, grueseome, personal and with hatred. 

There’s no rest for Lt. Eve Dallas and the cop inside. Called into the crime scene inside the Down and Dirty club owned by one of their many friends, Eve has to be the reason and free from passion to bring the murderer to justice.

With her innate sense of detection and tenacity, her ever competent and witty team of enforcement and Eve have the arduous task of catching an envious evil consumed by passion that led to a horrendous crime.

Don’t miss a single dialogue between Eve and Roarke! Their banter and conversation is to die for, and every time I read a “Death” book, I am amazed at their relationship. They have come a long way from “Naked In Death” to “Passions In Death”. Narrating the path from meeting to marrying to traveling the bumpy road of a relationship to the maturity of their relationship,  amassing a life long of friendships and family, is a masterpiece that in my humble opinion only J. D. Robb can be trusted to pen with heart.

The highlight for me, in every Death book is Eve’s and Roarke’s relationship, leaving me delightfully gratified and satisfied!

Received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Tough on the outside, with a heart as big as Wyoming. Protective to the core, fairness and kindness running in blood. And when the tough have to wage a battle for love, heart and soul takes to the knees. Let’s meet the Wilde siblings running the Dark Horse Dive Bar.

Diving with “Wilde Abandon” into Jennifer Ryan’s next Wilde sibling’s love story, it is a read of pure and timeless love between Melody Wilde and Fox Bridges. A friendship that started in second grade, with fierce protectiveness and loyalty between them, Melody and Fox were inseparable as they grew into teens. The spark of innocent love remained smoldering only to ignite into flames when Fox Bridges returns to Blackrock Falls. Sixteen years of separation melt away as Melody and Fox rekindle their relationship that never ended and love for each other that never faded away.

Fox and Melody, as they work to resolve things that led to their separation and navigate their new found love, they also have to put to rest the demons of Fox’s childhood and the shadows of evil that are hell bent on separating them. A review does not do justice to “Wilde Abandon”. It should be read to feel the chemistry between Fox and Melody, enjoy the banter between them and their family, laugh at the witty dialogues and thoughts that give life to the story, and experience the foundation and support of the Wilde family.

I love how Jennifer Ryan created these Wilde siblings. Pure souls filled only with kindness and empathy, personalities with grit and hard work, characters with ethics of right and wrong, and a community that rallies around their own, Wilde siblings find their happily ever afters. 

A story I enjoyed with wild abandon!!

Purchased a paperback copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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