Bought (The Highest Bidder Book 1) by Lauren Landish and Willow Winters

This is the first book in The Highest Bidder series which is also a standalone.

Everything has a price … and I’m willing to pay.

I trust no one. I thrive with control and I’ve learned to be ruthless and cold-hearted. I’m not interested in love, but I still have desires.

That’s where Dahlia comes in. She’s never been a submissive before and I’m eager to train her. When I saw her on stage at the auction, dressed in gold, I knew I had to have her.

She was meant to be a distraction. Nothing more.

One lie changed everything. A lie she told to hide how broken she really is.

I own her for now. She’s mine for an entire month.
But a month isn’t long enough for what I want to do with her. I don’t care what the contract says. I bought her and now she’s mine.

I loved reading this book. The characters were great and I enjoyed the story.

Lucian was a fantastic character. I loved watching his emotions develop as his relationship with Dahlia grew. He is such a considerate Dom, always trying to give her what she needs. I enjoyed watching them slowly open up and seeing him trying to help her with what happened.

Dahlia is a good character. She has trauma from her past which she hides from Lucian. Neither of them expected to develop feelings, but they did.

They were a good match and the spark between them was on fire. It was nice watching them grow into something real. I just wish we got to see more of them together without the contract. I felt the situation with Lucian’s ex-wife was left unresolved as well.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and I absolutely loved reading Lucian and Daliah together. Lucian was amazing. I would definitely recommend this book.

My rating: 5/5*

Buy Me Sir by Jade West

This is a standalone book.

They call him the puppet master.
They say he’s dirty, dark and dangerous.
And they’re right.
He’s everything they say he is, and more.
So much more.

Alexander Henley has no idea I exist. No idea whatsoever how much I want him.
But that’s all about to change.
Because if there’s one thing I know about the puppet master, it’s that he pays well to pull women’s strings.
And I’m going to be his next purchase.

I enjoyed this book. The characters were good with a good story.

Melissa is a different character. She’s obsessed with Alexander and she works hard to creep her way into his life. Her actions are creepy and extreme, but it made for a good story.

Alexander is a cold, dark and dirty man, but the more you learn about him, the more you understand him.

I liked how Melissa and Alexander’s story progressed. Her obsession drives her to change everything just to get close to him, lying about her identity. The spark between them is real though. She actually finds who she is and the same for him. Her learns to love again.

I wanted her to tell him the truth sooner. The reaction might not have been so bad otherwise, but I loved seeing him rattle his head around it and finding her again. I loved seeing him learn about who she really was. I just wish we had a little more of that at the end because everything happened very quick as the end. It was nice to see an epilogue where everyone was happy though.

Overall, this was a good quick read with plenty of spice. I would recommend it.

My rating: 4/5*

Call Me Daddy by Jade West

This is a standalone book.

I want him to be my first.
I want him to be the one.
I want him to be my everything.

I didn’t expect to spend my eighteenth birthday stranded in the pouring rain with no way to make it home.
I didn’t expect to be rescued from the worst night of my life by the most amazing man I’d ever seen.

His name is Nick, and he says he wants to take care of me, says he’ll look after me, says I don’t need to be alone anymore.

He treats me like a princess, like the fragile little girl he saved from the cold.

But I like him… I like him like that.
I’ve never liked anyone like that before…

And it’s weird, this thing we have…
It’s like I can’t decide how we’re supposed to be… what we are…
Until he says the words…

I enjoyed reading this book. It was better than I expected and the characters were good.

I find some Daddy books to be a little cringy, but this one wasn’t too bad. There were a few moments, but the character developments made up for it.

Nick and Laine were good characters. They met by complete chance and clicked right away. Laine was naive and immature at times, but she found herself and grew as she got to know Nick. I liked Nick. He was protective and sweet. Both of them had a rough past, both lonely and in need of love.

The spark between them was pretty instant. The spice was hot and I loved the pace which Nick went at. He was very considerate.

The story was mostly on the developing relationship between Nick and Laine. The plot with Kelly Ann was relatively minor, but it was relevant to her growth. She was selfish and a terrible friend, but Laine found herself and saw the truth. I liked the ending and how much they matured as a couple.

Overall, this was a good book if you like a Daddy kink. It was a quick easy read with plenty of spice. I would recommend it.

My rating: 4/5*

Neon Gods (Dark Olympus Book 1) by Katee Robert

This is the first book in the Dark Olympus series.

He was supposed to be a myth. But from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell…he was, quite simply, mine.

*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that’s as sinful as it is sweet.*

Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. But all that’s ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city’s dark facade.

With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devil’s bargain with a man she once believed a myth…a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed.

Hades has spent his life in the shadows, and he has no intention of stepping into the light. But when he finds that Persephone can offer a little slice of the revenge he’s spent years craving, it’s all the excuse he needs to help her—for a price. Yet every breathless night spent tangled together has given Hades a taste for Persephone, and he’ll go to war with Olympus itself to keep her close…

I absolutely loved this book. The characters were great and I loved the relationship development between them. There was also a good plot.

Hades, my God, that man, he was perfect. I loved him and his dark brooding mood. He saves Persephone, and agrees to help her to serve both of their purposes. I loved how he would do anything for her, even sacrificing himself. It was endearing.

Persephone was a great character. She was so feisty and strong-willed. She runs from Zeus to save herself and ends up with Hades. I love how forward she was with him. They had a spark from the start and I loved seeing their emotion grow into something real. It was great seeing them fall in love.

The spice between them was smoking. I loved it. I think Hades tastes complimented Persephone perfectly. It not only makes a point to Zeus, but it also makes them develop real feelings. The more I learnt about his life, the more I loved him. I also loved how Persephone stayed strong with him. She made herself her his equal and he embraced that and worshipped her.

The story is good. I loved the spin put on Hades and Persephone and the fact that Zeus was the bad guy. Most of all, I loved Hades. I loved the ending and the fact they chose each other.

Overall, this was a great book and I would definitely recommend it. I’m looking forward to reading the read of the series.

My rating: 5/5*

Buttons and Pain by Penelope Sky

This isn’t he third book in the Buttons series.

When I saw my escape, I took it.
Now I’m in New York City and trying to get my life back on track.
Despite the tracker in my ankle, Crow hasn’t come for me.
He hasn’t even called me.
I told him the depth of my feelings but he cruelly rejected them.
Maybe he’s forgotten about me.
One day, I walk into my apartment and spot the pile of buttons on the counter.
I never left them there, and there’s only one explanation for their presence.
Maybe Crow hasn’t forgotten me after all

I loved reading this book. The characters are fantastic and I love the story.

The last book left me feeling mad and frustrated with Crow, but he soon redeemed himself in this book. I loved watching him accept and embrace his feelings. I think he needed to see what his life would be like without Pearl in order for them to get where they ended up. It made him grow as a person and I absolutely loved it.

Pearl is such a strong character. It was great seeing her slowly rebuilding her life, especially after being heartbroken. As much as I wanted Crow and Pearl to be together, I think it was a good thing that she didn’t make it easy for him. It forced him to accept how he truly felt.

The spice between them had been hot the entire time, but the added passion and love in this book was great to see. It was great seeing them move forward and develop their relationship to something real.

Cane has really grown on me, especially in this book. I loved seeing Pearl sacrifice herself for him, but of course, she also had a plan. I’m glad that she got to get her revenge in the end.

Overall, I really ended this book. I’m looking forward to seeing Cane’s POV in the next book. I would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

Buttons and Hate by Penelope Sky

This is the second book in the buttons series.

I’m working off my buttons.

But I’m also giving them away.

The more I fall for Crow, the more I want him to do the things that I want.

Dinners, dates, and evenings at the beach.

Everything comes at a price, and the hoard of buttons I worked hard to earn are quickly depleted.

Will this go back and forth forever? Or will someone run out of their buttons first?

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters are brilliant and the story and plot flow well.

I love Pearl. She’s such a strong character. Even after everything she’s been through, she stays strong and as independent as she can be.

Crow is frustrating. I absolutely loved how his relationship with Pearl has grown into some more, but he is so stubborn and stuck in his head that he won’t admit the truth or face how he really feels. I’m mad with him after the ending.

The story is good. I like how Pearls relationship with Cane took a nose dive before building again. She got through a lot once again, but this time she had Crow there to pick up the pieces.

Crow better go after her and I really want to see them take Bones down together. The spark and spice between them is smoking hot, but there’s also emotion involved. Emotion that Crow can’t seem to face. I hope he realises what his stubbornness has cost him so that he can go and fix his mess.

Overall, this book was great and I’m looking forward to reading the next. I would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

Surrender To Me (The Wolf Hotel Book 4) by K.A. Tucker

This is the fourth and final book in The Wolf Hotel series.

I have battled my controlling family and won. I finally have what I want most—the wickedly sinful billionaire Henry Wolf, committed to me and within arm’s reach most nights.
If only it could stay that way.
Because now I find myself caught between two titans vying for the Wolf empire, worth enough to make any moral man lethal. And Henry’s brother is immoral to the bone.
What will Henry do to save what he loves?
And will I fall into that category?

I have loved reading this series. The characters are great and the story was good.

I love Henry. He’s such a charming man and his love to Abi was so sweet. He went through a lot in this book and I loved that Abi was there for him the entire time. I loved seeing him fall in love with her.

Abi grew so much throughout the series. She became a confident woman who stood up to everyone who told her otherwise. I love how she made her family realise that she loved Henry and that he was a good man. It was good to finally see her mum accept him.

The story was good. A lot happened with his father, Scott and then the mine, but the plot still focussed heavily on their relationship and how the events affected that. I like it.

I loved the scenes between Henry and Abi, but I loved how Henry also wanted Abi to experience everything she wanted. Margo became a great friend and I liked her character. She grew on me and the story progressed.

After everything, I loved seeing him propose and them commit to one another solely. I just wish we could have had an epilogue of the wedding or the future.

Overall, I have loved reading this series and would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

Teach Me (The Wolf Hotel Book 3) by K.A. Tucker

This is the third book in The Wolf Hotel series.

I am not the naïve, innocent girl everyone expects me to be. Not anymore.

Henry has ignited a fire, and I will do anything—defy everyone—to keep him in my life.

But the question now is, does he feel the same way about me?

I loved reading this book. The characters are great and I loved the story.

I love Henry. He’s such a catch and I loved watching him and Abi grow closer. I loved how he surprised her whenever he could. His love for her is as clear as day. I like Abi and with everything she’s facing at home, it was great to see her with Henry.

Her mum is awful. She doesn’t listen and only cares about Abi getting back with Jed. After everything Henry did for Abi’s dad, she refused to see him as a good man. At least her dad appreciates what he did and wants Abi to be happy. I’m glad that Abi out herself first and went away with Henry regardless of what her mum wanted.

Margo was an interesting character and I think the experience at the end helped to ease Abi’s jealousy. It brought Henry and Abi closer together and she knows how committed he is to her now.

After the ending, I’m glad that Abi is choosing to be there for him after he did the same for her. I love them both together, and the voice and spark is hot. They belong together.

I’m looking forward to the next book and seeing Henry and Abi face this next challenge. Overall, I love this story and would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

Break Me (The Wolf Hotel Book 2) by K.A. Tucker

This is the second book in The Wolf Hotel series.

Henry Wolf is a deliciously wicked, sinfully handsome man who has done a very bad thing.
Potentially.

Worse, he owns me now—every inch of my body and a sizeable chunk of my stupid, naïve heart.
And he’s made it clear that if I want to keep my job and stay in Alaska, I’m stuck catering to his every whim and wish—both in the hotel and in his bedroom—while I wait for the potential fiery media circus ring that will no doubt drag my reputation into the gutter along with his, should his past discretions surface.

I will not surrender to his demands, not when I have dirt to hold over his head. IF I have the guts to blackmail him, that is. Something warns me that going through with it will have disastrous consequences for my heart.

I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are good and I liked the story.

Abi is a good character but she did frustrate me a little in this book. Her trust issues really messed things up for her and I think that it’s good that she paid the price for her actions. Saying that, I was still hoping that things would reconcile because I absolutely love Henry.

Henry is such a catch, but I also think him not opening up helped to push Abi to do what she did. I get that they couldn’t be open and public about their relationship, but he also didn’t help the situation. I still love him though and I loved how he didn’t move on from her even though he was hurting. After everything, he still dropped everything for her when she was in need which I loved. I loved seeing them reconnect and I really hope that they open up more and grow their relationship properly.

I didn’t like Michael and I hated how easily she gave in. He took advantage of her when she was upset and the mistake cost her dearly. I liked Ronan and Conner and I think Abi needed the experience to help her grow. They were there for her, but I am completely cheering for her and Henry, so I was glad that she stopped thing with them as soon as he was back.

I am really looking forward to the next book and am looking forward to seeing Abi and Henry begin to develop their relationship properly. Overall, I would definitely recommend this book.

My rating: 5/5*

Tempt Me (The Wolf Hotel Book 1) by K.A. Tucker

This is the first book in The Wolf Hotel series.

I ran from home to escape heartbreak, only to deliver myself into the hands of a wolf.
Henry Wolf, that is.
Heir to a luxury hotel chain.
Infamous playboy.
Arrogant bastard.
And my new boss.
Why he wants me, Abbi Mitchell—a girl who lacks experience on every front that would matter to him—as his personal assistant, I cannot fathom, especially when I keep screwing up in the most spectacular way.

Did I already mention he’s a bastard?
A beautiful, moody one, who’s quick to demand, slow to apologize.
And toying with me every chance he gets.
Testing me.
Messing with my head in a way that makes my body crave him.
He knows it, and he doesn’t hide the fact that he enjoys doing it.
He says he doesn’t want me for more than my mediocre computer skills and color-coding flair.
He says he’s not willing to risk losing his empire for a tangle in the sheets with “the help.”

But I’m beginning to think that’s a big, dirty lie.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It was a quick enjoyable read with great characters and a good story.

Abi was a good character. She’s innocent and naive, and finds herself working for Henry Wolf after having her heart broken. I love seeing her thoughts as she gets to know Henry and her feelings growing towards him. I think she needs this escape from her life at home, especially with her mum shoving her ex gone her throat. She needs to move on from that dick.

Henry is great. He comes across as a typical playboy rich billionaire, but behind closed doors with Abi, there was a vulnerable side of him. He was soft and sweet at times, and then he used her. It’s hard to know what his feelings truly are at the moment. Is he just using her or does he genuinely care? I’m looking forward to reading the next book and seeing more.

They story is good although it is heavy on the relationship between them both. I’m intrigued to see what Abi will do about what she read at the end and what the truth is behind it. In the scenes between them we hot and there was definitely a spark between them, so I’m hoping that his feelings are real.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*