Love, Tussles, and Takedowns by Violet Duke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
☆☆☆☆☆ 4.5 ☆☆☆☆☆

The first time Hudson has seen Liana, he couldn’t take his eyes off her. And as an antique arms authenticator trained in martial arts, Hudson was in awe. He was so turned on, on how much she knew her firearms. After he saw her ride her motorcycle, he was turned on even more. After that he couldn’t get his mind off her, he tracked her down and surprised her at the bar. When they started talking it was effortless, they talked like they’ve know each other for years. That day was the first day of their new friendship.

Every time they talked it was relaxing and they always enjoyed each other’s company. Hudson’s life was all about surviving, until Liana came into his life. She was everything he always wanted, but knew he couldn’t have. Hudson didn’t feel like he deserved someone to make him happy, because of his past. But being around Liana made him want to try to live for so much more than he think he deserves.

Will Liana help Hudson get pass what’s keeping him so closed off?
Or Will Hudson just take what he can get and leave when it’s time?
Read and find out.

This story is short and sweet. I enjoyed how Hudson was with Liana, he never left her side when she needed him. He was sweet and so attentive to her. I couldn’t help but love him from the beginning of the story. I can’t wait to read more of Violet Duke’s books. I’m working on my next one now. =)

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Release by Brenda Rothert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
ARC provided by author in exchange of honest review



The Fire & Ice series concludes and wraps up in its final installment of our beloved hockey players in the fifth and final book, Release. And Brenda Rothert not only deliver a book of perfection but she did it with so much grace and beauty. She will capture your attention with her eloquent, emotional, raw and heartwarming tale of Samara Cross and Orion Caldwell. In this breathtaking conclusion, Ms. Rothert will make your heart go pitter-patter for Orion and fall in love with the beauty of a love so simple and pure. Release will make you realize it’s not about finding love, but letting love find you. And in this beautiful tale, it will remind us all love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it. So be prepared as Brenda Rothert makes us see there is a reason why it’s called falling in love because you just fall.



It’s the off-season and Orion Caldwell heads back home to his hometown to spend time with his family. On the ice, Orion is known as the enforcer and the man to be feared for his defensive skills but once the uniform is off, he is the perfect gentleman. Unlike the previous male characters of the Fire & Ice Series, Orion is not your standard dirty-talking, dominant, and alpha male. I can only describe Orion as perfect. He is the perfect balance of sweet, caring, loving, and protective. Simply, he is the perfect book boyfriend. Back home, Orion wants to spend quality time with his niece and nephew. He is a family man and believes in loyalty, respect and love. He is a one woman kind of guy and doesn’t date or fool around. So when Orion heads to a local market, he didn’t expect to be enchanted with the woman behind the checkout. One look at her, he knew he wanted her because she had a beauty that affected him.

Samara Cross is not your typical heroine. She is shy, scared, and a little apprehensive when it comes to trust and giving away her heart. Samara’s past childhood and past abusive relationship has caused her to be wary of men. So when the hot NHL hockey player, takes notice of Samara, she wonders why her when there are tons of beautiful women for Orion Caldwell to take notice on. But through Orion’s persistence, he was able to worm his way into Samara’s life. And soon she finds herself letting go of the walls that she has built. Orion’s light shines bright and cast away any darkness in her life. For the first time in her life, she found someone who sees the beauty in her scars and pasts.



They say when you meet the love of your life times stops...well, that's true, when it comes to Orion and Samara. As romance fanatics, we love that happily ever after ending. But maybe its not about the happy ending. Maybe it’s about the story. And for Orion and Samara, their story is about a love so pure, true, honest, raw, and passionate. It’s a love that reminds us don’t look for someone who will solve all your problems but look for someone who won’t let you face them alone. And Orion and Samara were that couple.



Release is hands down my favorite of the series. This book was an absolute gem to read. Every sensual kiss, touch, and words spoke will spellbind you and make you fall in love. The beauty of this book was that it incorporated family, friends, brotherhood, sacrifices, and finding love and strength. So I want to thank Brenda Rothert for bringing life to these beloved characters that I cherish and have fallen in love with.

Brenda Rothert
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Breaking Bennett by Anne Jolin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Neilliza
☆☆☆☆☆ 5 Sexy Braxton Fighter Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

This book started so good I couldn’t put it down. Author Anne Jolin has grown so much as a writing, comparing this book to her first book. This is by far my favorite Anne Jolin’s book. She keeps you on the edge of your seat with this story, I love it.
I fell in love with Braxton right away, he is a straight up Alpha Male, who doesn’t back down from anybody. He is very strong, handsome, muscular and a great fighter. The first night Braxton ever laid eyes on Beth was at one of his underground fights, he couldn’t help but be pulled by her. He did notice that she was brought in by her a**hole of a boyfriend named Kyle. Braxton and Beth had their moment right before his fight and winked at her a few times. Braxton fought with a giant challenger, but he knocks him down without a single mark on his body. He was a great fighter and everyone loved him, especially the women.

As for Beth, she couldn’t keep her eyes off Braxton. She has never been so attracted to anyone as much as she was with him. He was a beautiful man and fought with so much grace. It was beautiful watching him knocking down the other guy without much of an effort. She thought that was the last she would ever see of him, she was wrong. When the fight was over her very controlling boyfriend Kyle started beating on her, after his friend flirted with Beth. He wouldn’t stop, Kyle could’ve killed her if it wasn’t for her Cinderella man from the ring rescuing her. He took care of Kyle almost killing him in the process of saving Beth. Instead he calmed himself down and took Beth to the hospital right away. He stayed with her and made sure everything was alright and he left. That was the last she has ever seen of him.

A month later, Beth and Braxton meet again, under other circumstances. She was looking for a job and he was needing a new assistant. Neither one was aware that they would meet again, until Braxton found Beth in his office setting up his coffee for him. He was an a** at first, he thought it was best to stay away from her. He was wrong, it didn’t take long for him to soften and realize that he couldn’t keep away from her any longer. He claimed Beth right away, that doesn’t mean they went straight to sex no.. they got to know each other and shared their lives with each other. It might have taken them a while to finally have sex, but this book is full of sexy foreplays, you gotta read it to see what I mean. Braxton and Beth are hot together, the wait for the sex to come is full of sexual frustration, but so hot.

When you give this book a chance you will fall in love with Braxton for the sweet and loving man he is. He is so protective of Beth, you can’t help but love him for it. I am so happy with the ending, that I cannot wait for the next book to come. Thx for sharing your book with me Author Anne Jolin.=)