Saint by Sierra Simone

Saint by Sierra Simone

Synopsis I can't have Elijah Iverson.I can't have him because he's my older brother's best friend. I can't have him because I broke his heart five years ago; because he's now engaged to someone else-someone kind and dependable who deserves his whiskey eyes, his soft mouth, his fierce intellect.I can't have Elijah because I've chosen God instead.The Bell brothers, though . . . well, we don't exactly have the greatest track record with…

Lessons in Sin by Pam Godwin

Synopsis There’s no absolution for the things I’ve done.But I found a way to control my impulses.I became a priest.As Father Magnus Falke, I suppress my cravings. As the headteacher of a Catholic boarding school, I’m never tempted by a student.Until Tinsley Constantine.The bratty princess challenges my rules and awakens my dark nature. With each punishment I lash upon her, I want more. In my classroom, private rectory, and bent over my altar,…

Dark Notes by Pam Godwin

Synopsis They call me a slut. Maybe I am.Sometimes I do things I despise.Sometimes men take without asking.But I have a musical gift, only a year left of high school, and a plan.With one obstacle.Emeric Marceaux doesn’t just take.He seizes my will power and bangs it like a dark note.When he commands me to play, I want to give him everything.I kneel for his punishments, tremble for his touch, and risk it all…

Sinner by Sierra Simone

Synopsis I’m not a good man, and I’ve never pretended to be. I don’t believe in goodness or God or any happy ending that isn’t paid for in advance.What do I believe in? Money. Sex. Macallan 18.They have words for men like me—playboy. Womanizer. Skirt chaser.My brother used to be a priest, and he only has one word for me.Sinner.I might be under their protection, but I’m also at their mercy.Goodreads This post…

Deviant by Dani Rene

Synopsis When you’re good, nobody ever remembers. But when you’re bad, they can’t stop reminding you. I was labelled a rebel, a party girl, a nuisance, even a… never mind, you don’t need to know that.That all changed when he gave me a label. I submitted to the nickname.I am a Deviant. I revel in the dark, alongside him.Forbidden. Against the rules. A bad idea.We can’t stop ourselves from breaking the moral compass.But…

Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey

Synopsis Georgette Castle’s family runs the best home renovation business in town, but she picked balloons instead of blueprints and they haven’t taken her seriously since. Frankly, she’s over it. Georgie loves planning children’s birthday parties and making people laugh, just not at her own expense. She’s determined to fix herself up into a Woman of the World... whatever that means.Phase one: new framework for her business (a website from this decade, perhaps?)Phase…

Trope Tuesday: Love Triangle vs. Forbidden Romance

I am back with another Trope Tuesday battle and this week it is Love Triangle vs. Forbidden Love.   This one is an easier one for me to pick a winner because let's be honest, I don't love a love triangle.  However, there are some that aren't annoying.   Forbidden love is one of my favorite tropes, it covers a lot of different things and it can be very fun.   Love Triangle:  Definition: When two…

The Priest by Tiffany Reisz

Synopsis A priest is found dead, and his last call was to Nora.  When private investigator Cyrus shows up asking questions, Nora can't help but get involved.  Can Nora and Cyrus figure out what happened?   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to 8th Circle Press and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.   Review The Priest is a…

Priest by Sierra Simone

Synopsis There are many rules a priest can't break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.I've always been good at following rules. Until she came. My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I'm twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again. I am a priest and this is my…

Prisoner by Annika Martin  and Skye Warren

Synopsis Grayson is a prisoner, and Abigail is a teacher.  Abigail sees how dangerous Grayson is, but she can't seem to resist him. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review I have to be honest, I didn’t really know what I was getting into with Prisoner.  I liked it, but this is not a light read by any stretch of the imagination. Prisoner is a hard…