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DNF after 184 pages (36%)

The blurb sounded interesting, but unfortunately, this book wasn’t for me.

I didn’t enjoy the writing style and felt the pacing was too fast and rushed. I would have preferred more world-building and a slower pace to allow more time to explain and explore things.


I received an ARC of this book. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

DNF after 79 pages (23%)

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me.

The prologue had potential and seemed really interesting, but after that, I just couldn’t get into the story. Everything happened so quickly and without any real explanation. Additionally, the writing was a bit awkward and clunky at times.

I received an ARC of this book. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️

“I repeated yesterday’s pattern for years, hoping that it would differ. Patterns don’t change unless you change them. So I did, or at least I tried to.”
“Tell me you’re not the villain in our story. Tell me you’re the good guy.”

Fast and easy to read, sweet billionaire romance. The plot kept me interested from beginning to end. I can’t wait to read what happens next.

A few times, I would have liked some parts to be a bit longer and not resolve quite as quickly. For example, the beginning of the relationship between Julian and Poppy felt a bit rushed.

Harper was a fun comedic relief, and I would love to see more of her in the future.



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DNF after 239 pages (48%)

The blurb sounded interesting, but unfortunately, this book wasn’t for me.

I personally didn’t enjoy how heavily the book was influenced by Twilight and The Vampire Diaries. For me, there were too many similarities, and at times it felt like I was reading Twilight/TVD crossover fanfiction.

I also struggled to connect with the FMC. There were multiple parts where she seemed suspicious about Dom and not very interested in him, yet in the next sentence, she was going out with him.

These are just my thoughts and opinions, other readers might enjoy the book.


I received an ARC of this book. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“What’s it going to be, golden girl? Brave enough to run from the devil?”
“Hasn’t anyone ever told you that it’s perverse to get turned on by tears and blood?”
“So, what’s it going to be my little captive? Am I going to feed you or eat you?”

The banter and tension between the FMC and MMC were so good and well-written. I loved their dynamic.

The cooking competition vibes were a nice touch and something I hadn’t read before. Reading this made me hungry.

The revelation about Aurélie towards the end was something I didn’t see coming.

The first 75% of the book was great, but I have mixed feelings about the ending. I’m interested to see where the story goes next.

Please check the trigger warnings before reading!



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Stupid f*cking girl. You have no idea what you’ve done.”
“Her pain gives me pleasure. It’s the first thing I’ve felt in a long f*cking time.”
“Together, we are twisted. We give each other what we need.”

I’ve heard so many great things about this book, and it didn’t disappoint. Funny, fast-paced, easy-to-read taboo novella with an interesting storyline and characters. I liked the gothic atmosphere and the paranormal elements.

I need more Merrick—he was hilarious 🖤
I loved how he kept breaking the fourth wall.

Please check the trigger warnings before reading!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“Don’t tell me I have a bad influence on you, Professor.”
“How would you like me to lie down for you, Professor? You have permission to touch me.”
“You want to dance with the Devil? Then let’s dance, little nymph.”

Well-written and an amazing continuation of the first book in the series, Bloody Fingers & Red Lipstick.

I loved Daisy as a character from the first pages. She knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to get it.

Lester was a really interesting character, and I loved how sweet he was towards Daisy. The flashback scenes added depth to him as a character.

The relationship between Daisy and Lester was so well-written. I loved the slow burn and forbidden love elements—they really were a perfect match for each other. I enjoyed the jumps between timelines and how they revealed aspects of both their pasts.

It was great to see Dubh and Lucy from BF&RL again. I really enjoyed their story, and it was wonderful to see them together as parents. Dubh is such a sweetheart in his own dark and twisted way.

The storyline kept me hooked from beginning to end, and I couldn’t put the book down. The plot twist towards the end was something I didn’t see coming.
I can’t wait to read more!

Please check the trigger warnings before reading!



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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️,5 / 🌶️🌶️🌶️

“At night is when I unleash all my vulgar thoughts on paper. At night is when my fantasies come alive. At night is when I write.”

“Normal is overrated, sweetheart. What’s fun about always knowing what comes next?”

I liked the idea of the book. The plot was unique and interesting.

I liked Lucille as an FMC. She was a strong character who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go for it. I also liked Dubh as an MMC and would have loved to learn more about his early life before Crimson Manor.

I enjoy a good stalker romance, and this one didn’t disappoint. I liked the relationship development and dynamic between Dubh and Lucille, and how chaotic they were together. I also liked how Dubh helped Lucy grow as a character and become more confident (in her sexuality and otherwise).

The revenge plot and the murder of Lucy’s husband happened quite quickly and maybe could have been prolonged a bit.

I can’t wait to read the next book about their adoptive daughter, Daisy.

Please check the trigger warnings before reading!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

“I was powerless, pathetic, defective. A Watcher.”

“The message was obvious. I was staring at my future. It was either breed or burn.”

“You like being f*cked by a pack of wolves.”

Watchers is the second book in a series of interconnected standalones. I haven’t read the first book in the series, but that didn’t affect my reading experience.

I liked the relationship development between the FMC, Syl, and the MMC, Bash (or Ashton). The start of their relationship was unconventional, and at times their relationship was a bit rocky, but I liked how it turned out in the end.

At times, I was a bit annoyed with Syl and how selfish she was, not really understanding that other people might have problems too. Ash, on the other hand, was someone I liked straight from the beginning. He was calculated and smart, and I liked how his goal always was to protect Syl, willing to risk everything for her.

I would have loved to learn more about the world itself, as I think it would have brought more depth to the story.

Overall an interesting and captivating read.

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“How do you put pain on a page? How do you say goodbye?”
“You wouldn’t poison me. You like my tattoo too much.”
“Of course you’d make this awkward.”

I liked both the FMC and the MMC. They both felt like interesting characters, and I enjoyed their development. I liked the chemistry between them, but I would have loved to see more buildup and tension in the enemies-to-lovers arc.

I liked the side characters and would love to learn more about them.

The pacing was slower at the beginning and picked up towards the end. The last few chapters felt a bit rushed, but otherwise, the pacing was okay. There was time to explain things, but it didn’t feel sluggish.

The magic system seemed really interesting, and I would have liked to learn more about it. Also, I would have loved to see a bit more world-building at the beginning of the book.

Can’t wait to read more.



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.