Must Read Monday

HERE ARE A COUPLE OF BOOKS THAT I HAVE READ THAT YOU SHOULD TOO!

X-Treme Confusion, book one

Author: Taylor Johns

Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance 

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/2yggJ8x

Blurb: Bent over, ready and wanton.

No strings attached.

No second dates.

That’s the way I like things.

Fast, hard and easy cleanup.

I am a busy man with a dark past.

I don’t need the distraction or drama that comes from a real relationship.

Call me a jackass but at least I am honest about it.

There’s only one woman that makes me want more.

One woman who has worked her way into my soul. The thing is she doesn’t know it.

Soon, soon I will have her. But once I do, I know I will destroy her. My darkness will over take me and I will ruin the only good thing in my life.

My Review: This is the first book that I have read from the author and I am so glad I got the chance to read this one. The main male character Xavier (X) is one serious Alpha Male with major issues that makes you want to hate him but deep down has a sweet side that makes you fall in love with him. The main female character Lillian (Lilly) is a strong independent woman with a smart mouth that tells it like it is and take no crap from anyone especially from X. This book is hot and steamy from beginning to end. X and Lilly fight to avoid their attraction to each other knowing a relationship is a bad idea that can only end bad. When they can't keep their hands off each other, they have a hot and heavy world wind of fun until it is ruined by a cowardly mistake. Only a horrible tragedy can help them find their way back to each other. This book will take you on a wonderful emotional roller-coaster ride leaving you hot and breathless. I would recommend this book to any over 18 who is looking for sizzling page turner!

I Am ShelbyJames (Beauty in the Darkness Book 1)

Author: Brooke Lee

Genre: Bisexual Erotic Romance 

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/2xc68gg

Blurb: I am Shelby James - self-loathing poet and artist, daughter, sister, best friend, and bisexual commitment-phobe. My life has been a lackluster existence. The only constant bright spot in my life my best friend, my soul-mate, Veronica "Roni" Monroe.

For years, I have given into my lust for both men and women, but now, at the age of thirty-two, I realize I need more than just a booty call.

I need more.

While on my search for “more”, I find much more than I bargained for. This time, giving into my urges may destroy everything good in my life.

Follow me on my journey to find my happiness. To find the real me.

To find the beauty in the darkness.

My Review: First I must say I won a free e-copy of this book from author Brooke Lee with no promises of anything in return. The author tackles the difficult and sometimes taboo subject of bi-sexuality and does a wonderful job of it. The use of art and poetry as an outlet that the main character Shelby uses to help deal with her emotions, insecurities and bouts of depression that plaque her is awesome and easy to relate to. Even though this book could fall in the erotic category because of the hot, steamy sex scenes there is a really good plot about a struggling artist learning to love herself and except the love of others. I recommend this book to anyone over 18 and can't wait to read more from this author.

Night Walker (Undeadly Secrets Book 1)

Author: Aaron L Speer

Genre: Adult Paranormal Fiction 

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/2xIfoKz

Blurb: Raised by her aunt as a baby after the death of her father and her mother being institutionalized, Alexandra "Alex" Hensley grew up determined to put the past behind her. As such, her boyfriend Matt and best friend Lauren, became her new family, and her love for them was unquestioned.

On a night out, the trio meet Dante Delavega, owner of the hottest nightclub in Sydney. Despite Lauren's advances, Delavega hovers over Alex like a mysterious, protective shadow, all but completely ignoring her friends. His actions flatter Alex but confuse and anger both Lauren and Matt.

To prevent losing the two people that have been there for her for as long as she can remember, Alex feels she owes it to them and herself to find out what it is about Dante that is pulling them apart. But once she delves into his world, Alex cannot go back. For Dante holds the key to the truth about her family. When Alex discovers what really happened to her parents, she unlocks an Australian secret kept hidden since the First Fleet.

But no truth comes without a cost. A secret of this magnitude has remained due to one simple rule: they join us or die. Suddenly, Matt and Lauren disappear and Dante's greatest battle begins. Can he truly save Alex? Or will Alex have to make the ultimate sacrifice, for those she loves?

My Review: A refreshing vampire story. This book is well written and the characters are all great, even the secondary ones. The story line is not forced and flows nicely with bits of the past added to add depth to the characters. There is plenty of action, suspense, power struggles, betrayal, love and lust. Unlike most vampire books and movies this book does not romanticize what vampires are. This book has more of a realistic and authentic take on the paranormal world. If you are a true fan of vampires then this is a must read.

Guarding Eden: A Midway Novel Book One (Hidden Wings)

Author: Cameo Renae

Genre: YA Fantasy 

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/2xc5n74

Blurb: Tucked away at an upscale, private boarding school in Brindle Hollow, Washington, seventeen-year-old Eden East comes face to face with a hideous creature on her walk back to her dorm. Shaken to her core, she's left questioning the world around her, and soon finds herself entering a friendship with a hot, new student named Alexander.

Little does she know, Alex is a Guardian Angel, sent from Midway to protect her from those dangerous creatures—known as Darkling—lurking in the forest outside Brindle Hall. It isn’t long before Alex learns this is no ordinary assignment. Eden’s existence holds a secret; something hidden from even herself.

Eden is thrust into a world where Fallen angels and creatures of the Underworld will stop at nothing to catch her. With Alex at her side and a little help from some of his old friends, they form a formidable front against the enemy.

Hopefully, it’s not too little, too late.

Guarding Eden is a Hidden Wings Spin-off Series and a Midway Novel.

Intended for Ages 15 and over

My Review: WOW! Guarding Eden is a spin off from the author's Hidden Wings" series. This book can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading the Hidden Wings series first, it will give you background into some of the characters in this book, plus they are amazing books. This book is an awesome read in its own right. I set down this morning and started this book, here it is 12 hours later and I just finished. I lost a whole day trapped in this book unable to put it down. The two main characters Alex and Eden are perfect and the secondary characters brings the book to life. There is some suspense, action and even a few funny moments making this a great YA PNR book! A must read!

Mass Casualty: A Medical Thriller Romance

Author: Derek Adam

Genre: Medical Romance Thriller 

Buy Link: http://amzn.to/2jzDhxO

Blurb: With 12 years under his belt as a highly-regarded paramedic in Detroit, Bobbie Badger has seen it all. Despite a tragic loss that shattered his home life, he has remained a stoic guardian to the city, committed to saving lives.

Until someone, or something, chose him as a target.

As ominous warnings surface, and those closest to him begin to turn up dead, Badger’s only salvation could rest with his estranged wife, Holly - a combat veteran, and sheriff’s deputy.

Will skill, passion, and determination be enough to overcome what hunts him?

Mature Content Warning: Mass Casualty is a medical thriller featuring two paramedics and includes elements of action, comedy, heroism, crime, mystery, and suspense. Some story elements are based on true patient encounters and could elicit a strong emotional response. As this book is also a second chance romance, there are erotica romance elements featuring explicit sexual scenes including light BDSM.

My Review: I borrowed this book on my Kindle Unlimited. This was the first book by this author that I have read and I believe this to be his debut novel. For a first book, this was pretty good. I enjoyed the story line and the characters were well written. There were a couple parts that bothered me. First, I was quick to figure out the who, I was hoping for more of a twist and to be wrong and shocked at the end but wasn't. I also expected some type of police presence at the hospital after the "accident" and there was none, for someone in the police cross hairs there was no sign of them. Over all a good book that I would recommend to others.