WILDFIRE by Chelle Bliss .......5 Clock review by Dawn

Tamara Gallo was missing something in life. Looking for adventure, she takes off, searching for a hot biker who can deliver more than a good time. But once inside the Disciples Compound, she may get more than she bargained for.

The badass biker thought he had everything he wanted. He had his freedom, the open road, and the brotherhood. But after being tasked with protecting an innocent, he realizes he's missing the most important thing of all...the love of a good woman.

But can the bossy biker tame the wild child, or will she be too much for him to handle?

Wildfire is the third book in the new steamy MC romance Men of Inked: Heatwave series by
Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss. If you love a dirty talkin', tough-as-nails, smooth-as-sin bad boy with tons of heat and a wickedly wild ride, Wildfire will deliver.

Men of Inked: Heatwave Series:
Book 1 - Flame
Book 2 - Burn
Book 3 - Wildfire

Book 4 - Blaze

Dawn's Review

I swear every time I read one of Chelle's books I say " Oh that was the best one yet," and of course I said that about Wildfire!!!

Tamara Gallo, is the wildchild that we have caught glimpses of in Flame and Burn. We know she and Gigi, never pass up a good time and trouble seems to follow them.  Gigi, has found her knight in shining armor, so now Tamara is on a mission. She shows up to the Disciples compound looking for a good time. With an invitation from Crow, she is sure he will be happy to see her.  Things do not go as planned for Tam, and the night takes a sudden turn of events when she meets Mammoth.
Tamara's smart mouth and witty comebacks and Mammoth's take no crap attitude, had me hooked ! They are explosive from the first moment. Sharing an instant connection and a heat that could not be denied. Could Mammoth do as promised and keep his junk in his pants? Or better yet, would Tamara LET him keep his zipper zipped? Thinking she was only in it for a one night stand, she was willing to let it all out and do whatever it took to "hit it and quit it."  Waking up the next morning ready for "one more for the road," Mammoth and Tam are given the news that the club has went on lockdown. Now stuck together getting to know each other, making it harder to just walk away from something they both may end up wanting.
This is where I completely fell in love with this story and we all know why... Enter Anthony and Max Gallo.  Finding out their daughter who has been missing and not answering her phone, is now stuck on lockdown with the notorious MC, leads to a tense exchange between Tam and her parents. I was laughing at that banter between the Gallo's . Max, holds nothing back and her daughter is very much like her. I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!!
Sometimes the instant connection between characters gets a roll of the eyes from me,but not Tamara and Mammoth. The way Chelle, weaves the conversation between these two is nothing short of spectacular. We get to know who these characters are and see the bond forming . There is never a lull or slow spot in this one.  Again, we get to see all the Gallo family together and the hilarity ensues once again, until Uncle James comes strolling in and takes one look at Mammoth!!!! I will not give it away, lets just say "the plot thickens."

The supporting cast as always is fantastic . The cousins are such a welcome breath of fresh air. I love the interactions  between the "new Gallo's" and their parents. I honestly will never get tired of reading this family.

Tamara and Mammoth, are the perfect addition to this series!!!!

Wildfire 

Book 3 in the HeatWave Series 

by 

Chelle Bliss
5 Clocks

ARC provided by Author for honest review. 

Where The Blame Lies by Mia Sheridan........5 Clock Review by Alexandra

Abducted.

Terrorized.
Imprisoned.

At nineteen-years-old, college student Josie Stratton was kidnapped by a madman and held

shackled for ten months in an abandoned warehouse before she finally escaped her hellish prison.

Eight years later, when the body of a young woman is found chained in the basement of a vacant house, 

Cincinnati Police Detective Zach Copeland is instantly reminded of the crime committed against 

Josie Stratton. Zach was just a rookie on the perimeter of that case, but he's never 

forgotten the traumatized woman with the haunted eyes.

As more information emerges, the crimes take on an even more sinister similarity. 

But Josie's attacker died by suicide. Does the city have a copycat on its hands?

 A killer who picked up where the original perpetrator left off?

 Or are they facing something far more insidious?

Josie has spent the last eight years attempting to get her life back on track, but now there's a very real 

chance she could be the unknown suspect's next target. 

As Zach vows to keep her safe, and Josie finds herself responding to him in a way she hasn't 

responded to any man in almost a decade, 

the investigation takes on an even more complex edge of danger.

As past and present collide, Josie and Zach are thrust toward a shocking and chilling truth. 

A revelation that threatens not only Josie's life, but

 everything she's been fighting so desperately to reclaim.

Review

Where The Blame Lies will shake you to your core! 

This book made me fall in love with the power of healing. Following Josie through 

her past trauma and seeing her transform into a strong woman is truly inspiring. 

Zach, is the detective working on a new case that seems familiar . He is the kind of man 
that will never give up on a case, especially one that has stayed with him as long
 as Josie's has. As a new cop he remembered hearing about her story and 
now as the lead Detective, the same thing has happened to another girl.
He is married to his work and with this case, he will not rest until someone is caught. 
 Zach, can't forget the girl from before and now he needs her as much as she needs him.

I had a physical reaction to this story. I felt for Josie, I felt her pain.

 I had to set it aside a few times because I was so moved and my brain would not shut down. 

It stayed on my mind and will stay with me for a very long time. 

5 Clocks for 

Where The Blame Lies

by 

Mia Sheridan

The Wives by Tarryn Fisher......... Review by Dawn

Thursday’s husband, Seth, has two other wives. She’s never met them, and she doesn’t know anything about them. She agreed to this unusual arrangement because she’s so crazy about him.

But one day, she finds something. Something that tells a very different—and horrifying—story about the man she married.

What follows is one of the most twisted, shocking thrillers you’ll ever read.

You’ll have to grab a copy to find out why.

Review by Dawn

The only way to start this review is, what just happened? What did I just read? What....What the what?
I am still trying to wrap my head around this story. Buckle up baby, you are in for a ride. 

This is where Ms. Fisher shines, her psychological thrillers and mind bending twists are where she is at her absolute best. The ride The Wives takes you on is nothing short of the tallest roller coaster at the amusement park. Prepare for the highs and lows. 
Thursday, had me hooked. I was very vested in her mind set with her husband Seth. I was like "NOPE, never in my life could I allow the things he does." Saying Thursday falls down the rabbit hole of his life is putting it mildly. She decides that she needs to know more about what he is doing with his OTHER wives and his life outside "their" marriage. Thursday is ill prepared for what she is about to witness or is she? 

I did love this story but I did have some issues. At times I felt like I was dealing with 10 different split personalities. I get it, there are multiple characters and layers to each of them. It just became a bit crowded at times. It was a tad bit predictable a few times.

I feel like the last half of the story was more on target. You get to see how quickly a situation like this can cause one to go into self preservation mode. The mind has a way of knowing just what to do to make it all seem normal.  And that last chapter... I WAS TOTALLY MIND F&UCKED.  I was not sure how the ending was going to play out between Regina and Thursday and leave it to Ms. Fisher, to give us what we all secretly wanted.  

The Wives

by 

Tarryn Fisher
4.5 Clocks

Review based on book provided by NetGalley

SEDUCED BY SIN: AN UNLIKELY HERO by Kris Rafferty .....4 clocks

When Caleb Smith saved Francesca Hamilton from a nasty situation with her father, she was beyond grateful. Sure, it landed her in Caleb's bed wearing his engagement ring, but neither of them took that seriously. It was a means to an end, and he was so sexy and exciting, she was enjoying the ride. It wasn’t Caleb's fault her feelings were changing, leaving her wishing things between them were real rather than pretend.

Caleb took the FBI’s assignment because he wanted to end the tyranny of a man who’d hurt the people he loved. Odds of success were slim and the danger high, but he knew the risks. Francesca didn't and was completely in the dark about her family’s "business." And the more time he spends with her, the harder he falls for the gorgeous blonde. But to finally get retribution, he'll have to destroy her world...

My Review

What's not to love when you have;

an arranged marriage

an unwilling bride to be

a smoking hot undercover FBI agent?

This is the set up for quite a fast ride. Caleb is attracted to Francesca from the jump  but he was on the job, so was it worth it to take the risk? It is when you wake up with wedding rings on ! 

Francesca, is very smart being a psychologist working with inner city kids. Book smarts do not equal street smarts. She has no idea what her dying father has been up to for years and just wants a shot at his love. No chance, he barely even notices her but he wants to pick her husband, enter Caleb. 

This relationship has an expiration date. The only problem is, the chemistry between Caleb and Francesca is explosive and can not be ignored. 

Twists and turn lead to a fast paced story and older players come into the fold and make this a really good story. 

Caleb, knows as soon as she finds out who he is and what he as done, she will be destroyed.  Will his love for Francesca be enough for her to understand why he did this? 

4 Clocks for

Seduced by Sin

by
Kris Rafferty 

Review based on book provided by NetGalley

Recklessly Ever After by Heather Ban Fleet.... 4 clocks

Gavin St. James

After the hell I've been through in the Marines—in life—there's nothing I crave more than routine, stability, peace. Until McKenna Brewer walks into my life.

She's impulsive, fiery, tempting as hell, and everything I don't need. But when she offers me a night of no-strings-attached passion, I can't resist.

When our night together has unexpected consequences, I can't help but think this might be the perfect opportunity to show McKenna just how much I want her.

The only problem? She doesn't do forevers. But forever is exactly what I need with her.

My Review

I really enjoyed this story. I may have enjoyed it more if I was in the mood for the ups and downs these two had in store for me, and it is A LOT. 
Gavin, was endearing to me, His panic attacks made my heart hurt for him. Let's not forget that his past is unstable at best. He is a very private man and keeps his circle tight and settling down is just not something he has ever seen for himself.  
McKenna, is living her tragic troubled life with no connections, other than her sister, she is living day to day and wants to keep it that way. NO commitment . But when she and Gavin have their moment... well for him it is on and for McKenna, it is going to take some work. 
If you are a fan of push back books, you will love this. The push and pull between these 2 is enough that you are vested but not so much that it is tiresome. 

Reckless Hearts Series:
Reckless Hearts (Book 1)
The Right Kind of Reckless (Book 2)
Recklessly Ever After (Book 3)

4 Clocks for

Recklessly Ever After 

by 

Heather Van Fleet

Review based on book provided by NetGalley

Reveal by K. Bromberg.......4.5 Clocks

I play to win, and I won’t let anything—or anyone—get in the way of what I want.

The first time I met Vaughn Sanders, I knew I wanted her. Confident, intelligent, and downright sexy. I thought I knew how to play her game. I was ready and willing for the challenge. Little did I know she was full of secrets and surprises.

But so am I.

Charming a woman into my bed has never been my problem. It’s the relationship part that is. They want it. I don’t. But can you blame me? Broken marriages are how I make a living. Hell, no self-respecting man would let a woman own his thoughts, invade his dreams, and steal his heart. So how in the world has Vaughn done that to me?

I’ve fallen in love with her. There. I said it. But that acknowledgment comes with a heavy price.

Everything and everyone seem to be working against us, leaving us both to question whether what we have is worth the cost.

I’ll be damned if I go down without a fight.

My Review

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS HOLY, READ THIS DUET! Read Resist first and fear not, the cliffy is picked right up where we last saw Ryker and Vaughn. 
I am not going to lie, Vaughn can be a little tiresome with her stubborn streak, but this has served her well in the past. A misunderstand sent her fleeing from Ryker and her constant stubbornness and refusal of Ryker's help, went on a bit much for me, but it added to the angst in the story. Let's not forget that Ryker was a bit of a jerk, but his redemption is quick IMO. 
We have flawed characters that soon became real to me and I was vested in each of their lives. Ryker, is a MAJOR ALFA and wants to help Vaughn  and she is close to her breaking point. 
This is the perfect wrap up in a fantastic duet. Fall in love with Ryker and Vaughn, the drama, steaminess and love story that grows is so worth it.   

4.5 Clocks for

Reveal
by
K. Bromberg

Review based on book provided by NetGalley

All It Takes , A Romancing Manhattan Novel by Kristen Proby............... Review by Dawn

In Kristen Proby’s second novel in her Romancing Manhattan series, a playboy vows never to commit—until he meets the one woman he’s tempted to break his promise for.

Quinn Cavanaugh doesn’t do anything halfway. He drives fast, works hard, and plays even harder. And the word “commitment” doesn’t exist in his dictionary. He has no plans of settling down with one woman for he needs to be free to move on to the next big thing—whatever or whoever that may be. Each party knows the score going into it, and it’s all been working out fine. That is, until a sexy new colleague enters the scene.

Sienna Hendricks doesn’t give much thought to Quinn and the revolving door leading to his bedroom. She’s way too picky about who she shares her time or her body with and screwing around with a colleague isn’t part of her plan either. Quinn doesn’t intimidate her. And unlike most other members of her sex, she doesn’t melt into a puddle at his feet whenever he’s near. Most importantly, she has no issues telling him no.

But for a man who has the world at his feet, Quinn isn’t accustomed to being rejected. And he’s not about to let that change—no matter how persistent Sienna is. To his surprise, Sienna is everything he thought he’d never find. Pursuing her, and convincing her he's changed, is going to be the biggest challenge of his life. One he’s completely up for….

Dawn's Review 

If you are looking for a quick fun and romantic read All It Takes , is for you. We all know KP is never going to shy away from giving us these romantic guys who we all swoon over. And people Quinn Cavanaugh, does not disappoint.  He is loyal to his family and married to his families law practice. Never looking to settle down Quinn, just wants to take care of him mom and continue to he a workaholic . 
Sienna Hendricks,  on the other hand is a 9-5 lawyer, she wants her free time to paint and see her family. Upon the reading of her recently deceased Grandfather's will Sienna, is thrown into the case that will change everything she knows.  A case that goes back 100 years between her great grandfather and Mr. Cavanaugh's client.  Never one to back down Sienna, is determined to win this case and keep her grandfathers wishes in tact.
When you have people who hate to lose and one is for sure she is right, this simple open and shut case, is going to rock their worlds. 
This is a really great addition to the Romancing Manhattan series, these are standalone books, but I would suggest reading book 1, just so you are familiar with the characters . NOT A MUST, but they are sooooo GOOD!  

5 Clocks for

All It Takes 

by 

Kristen Proby

honest review based on book provided by NetGalley