Twisted Palace by Erin Watt

**FANGIRLING OVER HERE**

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Twisted Palace (almost cried when it popped up on my kindle)... and let me tell you - my kindle didn't leave my hands for an entire day.  I am a HUGE Erin Watt fan.  Paper Princess and Broken Prince are two of the best books of 2016... and Twisted Palace had HIGH expectations.. it did not disappoint!!

If you haven't read Paper Princess - what the hell are you doing with your life? Go buy it right now, clear your schedule, grab that snuggie and get to work!! I can guarantee you'll buy Broken Prince immediately after you finish Paper Princess -- and, lucky you, Twisted Palace releases TODAY! So, you can read the Royal's story cover to cover!!  You'll be sucked in by the "who done it" plot of Twisted Palace, but you'll stick around for the romance of Reed and Ella, the family dynamic between the Royals, Ella and Steve, and the lingering questions you're going to have after reading the first two books.  I promise, you won't be disappointed.  You might be ruined for other contemporary romances... but you won't be mad about it ;)

Final Score:
Twisted Palace on Amazon
10/10: Ooh, baby. This twisty story is fantastic.  Murder, revenge, love.  You WILL be obsessed with the Royals. I can't recommend this book and series enough!

You can check out the Twisted Palace playlist curated by yours truly here: Twisted Palace on Spotify

Quick Rundown:
Reed, prime suspect in the murder of his father's girlfriend, is trying to clear his name.  Ella, who's father just miraculously returned from the dead, is trying to adjust to this new reality.  Can the Royal family stick together long enough to come out the other end of this mess in tact? Or will they all be ruined forever?

From mortal enemies to unexpected allies, two teenagers try to protect everything that matters most.
Ella Harper has met every challenge that life has thrown her way. She’s tough, resilient, and willing to do whatever it takes to defend the people she loves, but the challenge of a long-lost father and a boyfriend whose life is on the line might be too much for even Ella to overcome. 
Reed Royal has a quick temper and even faster fists. But his tendency to meet every obstacle with violence has finally caught up with him. If he wants to save himself and the girl he loves, he’ll need to rise above his tortured past and tarnished reputation.
No one believes Ella can survive the Royals. Everyone is sure Reed will destroy them all. 
They may be right.
With everything and everyone conspiring to keep them apart, Ella and Reed must find a way to beat the law, save their families, and unravel all the secrets in their Twisted Palace. 

Heat Index:

4/5: This is new adult, in my opinion.  There are sex scenes, but nothing crazy graphic.   JUST enough to make you very happy ;)



P.S. If you've been ruined by the Royals - you NEED to get in the Facebook group "The Royal Palace". The fandom for Erin Watt is already huge, and it's one of my favorite FB groups.  There will be TONS of discussion over the next few weeks about Twisted Palace!  It's a good time with some rad people.

Born Sinner by S.L. Jennings

There have been few and far books in my life where I finish the last page and my jaw is literally on the floor -- drool oozing everywhere.  Exhibit A: Born Sinner by S.L. Jennings.  Firstly - I am a HUGE S.L. Jennings fan.  The Dark Light series is phenomenal, so I had ridiculously high expectations for this book.  And, let me just tell you, it met every single one THEN SOME.  I'm adding another countdown calendar to my wall, ahem.. I don't have a countdown calendar wall...

If the stunning cover doesn't draw you in - let me drop a little knowledge on you.  S.L. Jennings is a force to be reckoned with.  Her writing is flawless, sexy and addictive.  She flawlessly drops pop culture references -- something I usually find distasteful.  AND she is a huge presence on her fan page on Facebook.  She cares so much, you guys.  It makes my black little heart beat for her.  Girl crush happening right meow, cats.

Final Score:

Born Sinner - Free with Kindle Unlimited
10/10: I'd give it 20/10 if I could - hell, I can! It's my blog! 20/10... be warned: there is a cliff hanger. It's to be expected when the listing clearly says "Volume 1".  And I can't wait for End of Eden!! Where's that damn countdown calendar at...

Quick Rundown

Eden, a grey haired babe living in the impoverished side of Chicago, has a deadly power.  One that is meant to bring death and destruction to the entire world.  Enter the Se7en: Seven immortals trying to keep the balance between good and evil on earth.  Their next target: Eden. Kill one to save millions.  The Se7en, instead, decide to attempt to save Eden's soul.  Eden is thrust into a world of sex, lies, and the dangerously sexy L.  Will she fulfill her destiny and scorch the earth?  We'll have to wait and see (damn cliffhanger).
"Twenty-two years ago, I was cut from a cold, sodden womb, and cradled in the filth and poverty of Chicago's concrete arms. Statistically, I wasn't supposed to survive these streets past the age of eighteen.
Fate had a different plan.
I was bred for one purpose and one purpose only: to unleash death and destruction on my world.
My thoughts are power.
My words are weapons.
Evil created me then grace tried to save me. But first... they tried to kill me.
They call themselves the Se7en. They are sin and salvation, and everything we've feared from the beginning of time. And their leader is the deadliest of them all.
He doesn't lose.
He doesn't compromise.
And most importantly, he doesn't distract himself with mortal weakness.
Not until me.
Kill one to save a million.
That's what he told me when he took me as his prisoner.
Kill one to save a million.
That's what he's been trying to tell himself ever since he took me into his arms."

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Heat Index:

4.5/5 - This is high new adult.  The chemistry between L and Eden is off the charts - with a twist that will wrench your little heart right out.  There is some seriously sexy writing in this book, but S.L. Jennings is always classy, my friends.  It's just the right amount of detail to have you writhing in your snuggie.

ADDED BONUS: Check out Syreeta Jennings on Spotify - her playlists are top notch and flow with the books perfectly!!

Paper Princess AND Broken Prince by Erin Watt

Stop what you are doing - I MEAN IT! Stop what you're doing and go buy these books RIGHT NOW.  That is how much I loved Paper Princess and Broken Prince - I am literally counting down to Twisted Palace's release in October... I may or may not have a countdown calendar stuck on my wall. You'll never know and I'll never tell!

Now that I'm thoroughly embarrassed - Let me share my obsession with you.  If you've read my previous posts - I'm a paranormal girl through and through.  I need a vampire or shifter or some kind of magic in my books to really, truly become obsessed.  But, the world of Contemporary literature is so much more intriguing than I originally thought.  Exhibit A, my friends.  The Royals series is NOT something out of a fairy tale.  These Royals are dark, hot, secretive and filthy rich.  Not only will they suck you in, but they'll destroy you in the process.  IT'S DELICIOUS.  Just trust me and buy the first book - you'll be crawling back for more, I can guarantee... and you won't be laughing at my countdown calendar anymore!

Final Scores:

Paper Princess
10/10 - I loved it - manipulation, intimidation, romance.  It knocked my socks off. I'll recommend this book until I'm blue in the face.

Broken Prince
10/10 - No sophomore slump here.  It's just as good as the first book, with more twisty plots than you can count!

Check out our playlists for Paper Princess and Broken Prince on Spotify!!

Quick Rundown

PP: These Royals will ruin you…
Ella Harper is a survivor―a pragmatic optimist. She’s spent her whole life moving from town to town with her flighty mother, struggling to make ends meet and believing that someday she’ll climb out of the gutter. After her mother’s death, Ella is truly alone. 
Until Callum Royal appears, plucking Ella out of poverty and tossing her into his posh mansion among his five sons who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last, but none as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy who is determined to send her back to the slums she came from.
Reed doesn’t want her. He says she doesn’t belong with the Royals.
He might be right.
Wealth. Excess. Deception. It’s like nothing Ella has ever experienced, and if she’s going to survive her time in the Royal palace, she’ll need to learn to issue her own Royal decrees.Ella comes into the Royal's household and changed everyone, including herself.

BP: From wharf fights and school brawls to crumbling lives inside glittery mansions, one guy tries to save himself.
Reed Royal has it all―looks, status, money. The girls at his elite prep school line up to date him, the guys want to be him, but Reed never gave a damn about anyone but his family until Ella Harper walked into his life.
What started off as burning resentment and the need to make his father’s new ward suffer turned into something else entirely―keep Ella close. Keep Ella safe. But when one foolish mistake drives her out of Reed’s arms and brings chaos to the Royal household, Reed’s entire world begins to fall apart around him.
Ella doesn’t want him anymore. She says they’ll only destroy each other.
She might be right.
Secrets. Betrayal. Enemies. It’s like nothing Reed has ever dealt with before, and if he’s going to win back his princess, he’ll need to prove himself Royally worthy.
Rundown Over

Heat Index

4/5: This is a new adult book, so it's not fully erotic but it's pretty descriptive.  In some other reviews, the question of consent comes up - but I didn't feel like there was anything CRAZY where I was like "oh my, he's forcing himself on her".  Nah.  It's good.  REALLY good.  Like, I reread a few scenes multiple times because they were smoldering hot, and I ain't mad about it.

The Revelation Series by Randi Cooley Wilson

Today we'll be talking about the Revelation Series by Randi Cooley Wilson.  I completely fell in love with this series.  A five book series is LONG - but this one felt like it zoomed by.  Considering I read the entire series in a week - it literally zoomed by.  There is action, suspense, romance, betrayal, mystery - it's got a little bit of everything! You won't be disappointed.  Randi Cooley Wilson weaves this beautiful web of a story that kept me on my toes through all five books.  I loved it - I'll for sure read them all again.

Final Score: 9.5/10 - A new favorite that I will reread many times!
You shouldn't need any incentive to buy these bad boys, but if you need a push - you can purchase all five books for $9.99!! The Revelation Series

Quick Rundown

Eve Collins, a college freshman, finds herself smack dab in the middle of centuries old war where she is the key, and both sides want her for it.  She meets Asher St. Michael and Gage Gallagher, a protector and a rogue protector.  Eve goes through an incredible journey of self-discovery, love, loss, and a war.  With her new family, the St. Michaels, and Gage - Eve transforms into the key to ending the war and saving everything she loves.

Rundown Over.

Heat Index

4.5/5 - These books are meant for 18+ for good reason!! I didn't know this when I started reading the series. The first book had some innuendo, but nothing crazy.  Then, in the second book, BAM - it got romantic REAL quick.  I loved it.  Randi Cooley Wilson is a classy lady, my friends.  The sex scenes weren't so graphic (no dirty dirty talk) that I was uncomfortable.  It was even better, in my humble opinion, because Eve is a virgin for most of the series.  It felt very real how Eve and Asher took steps up to sex - no rushing into everything.  Don't know about you, but that's how my life actually played out!  And the scenes are SMOKING HOT.  Seriously - so good.