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!

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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.
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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.

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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.

Brawler by Scott Hildreth

Up for review today is a standalone 18+ romance novel by Scott Hildreth called Brawler!  First, let me tell you that I have a hard time getting into urban, everyday, non-paranormal books.  Why? Who knows... I find them cheesy and so unrealistic.  At least in a fantasy book, you know it's unrealistic.  With that being said, I adored this book.  Having never been a boxer myself, I couldn't tell you if it's an accurate portrayal of the professional boxing world.  But, I can tell you it's a damn good book.  I promise you - if you like erotica, you'll love this story.  I would highly recommend it - I'll be rereading for sure.  It felt so genuine.  So believable.  Heart wrenching and hilarious AND romantic - I dare you to find a book with all of that PLUS action, boxing, steamy sex and a list of characters that you'll completely fall in love with.

Final Score: 10/10 - I can't really find anything I don't like about this book!
BRAWLER  - Available on Kindle Unlimited!

Quick Rundown

Jaz, a poor waitress who ran away from home and never looked back, impresses a world class boxing coach when she beats the shit out of a thief trying to steal her backpack.  Her new trainer, Ripp, ushers her back into the world of competitive boxing.  She meets Ethan and they start a very kinky sexual relationship (including boxing each other during).   The story follows Jaz and Ethan in their boxing careers and love story.

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5/5 - All of Scott Hildreth's romance novels are erotic with just a touch of kink.  This novel (I've read a few of his others), had just enough heat to make it really flow with the storyline.  It didn't feel like there were sex scenes just to have a sex scene, you know what I'm saying?

Awakened by Brenda K. Davies

On the chopping block today is an 18+ Vampire romance book by Brenda K. Davies and first in the Vampire Awakening series!  But, all the novel in this series can be read as standalone novels.  I'll just jump right in and tell you I liked it until about half way through.  I thought it was going to be a GREAT story until the similarities to Twilight started popping up - and, let me tell you, the similarities were glaringly obvious and frequent.  HARD PASS.  There is only one Twilight... sorry bud.  Anyways - let me step off my snark box.  The book was well written and edited well (typos make me want to curl up and die).  The first half, like I said, was fantastic.  Interesting and complex and addicting.  Then, BAM, she finds out homeboy is a vampire (also annoying since 'Vampire' is in the freaking title of the book, ZERO element of surprise) and it's a steamy twilight.

Final Score: 5/10 - It was okay.
Awakened

Quick Rundown

Sera is in college and slowly recovering from a horrible experience in her past that involved a level ten douche of a boyfriend.  She is reserved and off standish until she meets the new heartthrob transfer, Liam.  They have a strange connection and he eventually tears her walls down.  After a murder, a scandal and Sera losing her virginity, the couple is hunted by Liam's creator - who is hellbent on having Liam for her own.

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5/5 - This is a graphic, erotically charged novel with strongly worded depictions of sex.  I felt the good bits were very well written and not such strong language that I felt like I needed a shower afterwards.

Starbound By J.L. Weil

This is a standalone novel!! Cue chorus of heavenly angels!! I love a good series, but something it's nice to just hit and quit it - you know what I'm saying?  I know you do.

I love J.L. Weil!! She is my kind of chick.  All of her novels have the good stuff - swearing, sex and a snarky female lead.  I particularly loved this novel because it's a dual point of view book.  The narrative switched seamlessly between Katia and Seth, and J.L. did a bang up job of giving each of them their own voice.

Next - the reviews on Amazon are complete BS!  I would give it 5 stars any day of the week.  It's fast paced and creative!  If you need a huge, lengthy explanation of how things came to be as they are this book is not for you.  It jumps right in to the story - it gives adequate back story for sure, but there's no waiting around for the good stuff the start.

Final Score: 8.5/10
Starbound

Quick Rundown!

Katia and Seth are witches.  They are also a part of a centuries old curse that will result in their deaths if they ever get together.  Katia left her circle to climb the social ladder, and Seth is hell bent on keeping Katia at arms length so they will both make it out of high school.  Can you see where this is going? Forbidden romance... it's just begging for it.

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GAH! I love a good standalone novel

Heat Index

3/5 - J.L. Weil's stuff is always fun to read! It's just perfectly steamy without being smutty.
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The Crescent Chronicles - Alyssa Rose Ivy

First, let me tell you how much I love Alyssa Rose Ivy.  I have yet to read of novel of hers that I haven't loved.

Moving on!  The Crescent Chronicles was the first series I read by miss Ivy, and I've been a huge fan every since.  Why did I love it so much? First, all four books are quick reads.  I powered through these babies in about a day and a half each.  My house was torn to shreds, but I legit couldn't put down my kindle.  Another reason to love ARI - she doesn't waste your time.  There's none of this rambling internal monologue where you end up skipping to the end of the paragraph because it's full of crap you could care less about.  This series is full of romance, action, mystery, suspense, and twists after turns.  It's addicting and easy to fall in love with.

Final Score: 9/10 - loved every book!
The Crescent Chronicles


Quick Rundown!

Allie is working at her dad's hotel in New Orleans for the summer.  She's just been freed from her high school relationship and has no desire to start a new one.  Until she meets Levi (swoon alert).  Turns out Levi is special and Allie gets sucked into his paranormal world - leaving that intentionally vague so I don't ruin the books for you!

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P.S.  These books only got better for me.  I loved the first book.  The second exceeded my expectations (doesn't it seem like book number 2's always nose dive?), and the third was probably my favorite of the three.  The fourth book (First & Forever) is the first book (Flight) retold through Levi's eyes.  I LOVE perspective change/companion novels, so I thoroughly enjoyed First & Forever.

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A solid 3/5.  There is definitely sexual situations (I wouldn't recommend for under 18), but nothing graphic.  It's like this - we kiss, rip each other's clothes off and then chapter ends.  Still, lots of sexual banter - hilarious sexual banter.  You won't be disappointed!
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