Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha

Three lovers with unbridled hope, uncanny dreams, and ancient powers join forces against the greatest evil in the world in a scorching fantasy by the authors of Consort of Fire.

Ash waited three thousand years for a consort who could break the Betrayer’s chains. Instead of one lover, he found two: Sachi and Zanya—the primordial powers that embody creation and destruction, reborn as humans. Now, his ancient enemy has returned to threaten everything he loves.

In the wake of her dazzling manifestation, Zanya seethes with magic and restless energy. Her command of the Endless Void will be a potent weapon in the coming war. To harness it, she’ll need to embrace the darkness within—but the scars of the past are holding her back.

Sachi’s unprecedented connection to the Dream deepens, leading her beyond the veil of reality… and into the heart of the Betrayer’s stronghold. Torn from her lovers, Sachi must use all her wit and cunning to survive the Betrayer’s treacherous court. Because he doesn’t simply want her. He covets the slumbering power she possesses—and plans to take it for his own.

Even if it ends their world.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Shelby – ☆☆☆☆☆
I absolutely LOVED Consort of Fire, book one in the Bound to Fire and Steel series, and they do need to be read in order as book two is a continuation from the first. I promise you, this series doesn't disappoint!

As Zanya finds herself, Sachi is left drifting and trying to find her purpose. The gods all have their own gifts and Zanya is trying to learn how to wield her power, often clumsily, but she's doing the best she can with what she has to work with. Ash is trying to keep the world together, avoiding any further confrontations with the Betrayer. To summarize, there is too much going on and something has to give!

I adore the growth that Zanya experiences, I find myself drawn to her and hoping everything finally "clicks." That's not to say she is more important than the other two, not at all. All three have a lot to overcome and are stronger together yet each have important roles to play.
Sachi really shines in this book (quite literally)! She is the embodiment of love and light; she is the perfect complement to Zanya's dark. When the time comes for Sachi to step up, she embraces the challenge with no fear!

Overall, I really enjoyed book two in the newest series by Kit Rocha (I love both books)! The story is unique, the characters are interesting, and the romance is different (and spicy). I don't want to say goodbye, I would really like to see how the court deals with the new, improved world!


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second book in this very engaging series, and you most definitely need to read them in order... or you will be pretty lost! If you read Consort of Fire a while ago, I think you will find that it all comes flooding back to you very quickly!

As Ash, Sachi, and Zanya somehow start to understand what they mean to each other and how their future might be, the women are also learning about their godly gifts. For Zanya, in particular, she needs to gain control of the immense power that she wields. Her lack of knowledge is causing mayhem and destruction – I loved how she is finally accepted for herself... even if she finds it very difficult to believe or trust it. Sachi is intent on finding a non-violent solution to the problems of The Betrayer still wanting to beat his brother Ash. Her world of Dreams is also one she is not entirely in control there yet. Ash and Zanya want to protect Sachi, yet their actions drive her into action.

This is a great adventure in another world, with at its heart the love of the three of them. The passion they unleash on each other is wonderfully hot and intense – giving them a chance to show how they feel even when they are not good at saying it. Very sensual and romantic amongst the madness going on around them

Already waiting for the next installment!

 

 

KIT ROCHA is the pseudonym for cowriting team Donna Herren and Bree Bridges. After penning dozens of paranormal novels, novellas, and stories as Moira Rogers, they reinvented themselves by writing the nine-book multiple-award-winning—and extremely steamy—Beyond series, which became an instant cult favorite. They followed it up with two spin-off series, including the popular Mercenary Librarians trilogy published by Tor. Now they’re leaping into sexy epic fantasy with happily ever afters.

Their favorite stories are about messy worlds, strong women, and falling in love with the people who love you just the way you are. When they’re not writing, they can be found crafting handmade jewelry, caring too much about video games, or freaking out about their favorite books or TV shows, all of which are chronicled on their various social media accounts.

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Phoenix Rising by Valerie Ullmer Release Blitz

Phoenix Aalto had everything he wanted in life.

His own bakery, close friends, and his plants. There was nothing more he could ask for after escaping the life his father wanted for him. Or that’s the lie he told himself each time the two men of his dreams walked into his bakery, looking every bit a happy couple. He wasn’t delusional enough to believe it was more than a one-sided attraction, but it didn’t stop him from daydreaming of something more.

Luka Kavka lived with his best friend, and they ran a successful landscaping business together. He’d come out during college, but like his friend, no one lasted more than a date. But a routine meeting in an out of way bakery with a real estate developer changed his fate.

Burton Horváth loved life. Working with his best friend while living with him was everything he thought needed.

When he spotted Phoenix behind the counter, everything he knew about his life changed. The younger man wasn’t his first crush on a man. If he were honest with himself, that honor would go to Luka. But he was the one who shook up his viewpoint at thirty-one years old and made him want a change.

Luka and Burton agreed they would ease into letting Phoenix know they were interested, which included months of daily visits. But change for all three men came when Luka charged in, giving Luka and Burton the opening they needed.

But as they navigate their newfound relationship, will the obstacles from Phoenix’s father allow them to find their happiness?

Phoenix Rising is an M/M/M romance with two best friends who fall in love with the same man. Includes a bisexual awakening, best-friends-to-lovers, a wonderful support system of friends and family, two adorable dogs, hot sexy times, and a definite HEA.

 

 

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Get it together, Phoenix!

“Don’t touch him.”

My mouth dropped open as breathing became difficult. A shiver of pleasure fluttered over my body at the sound of his deep, commanding voice.

A scant ‘sorry’ was all I heard, since I couldn’t take my eyes off the giant of a man, even when I noted movement in my peripheral and the sound of my poor, old-fashioned shopkeeper’s bell being abused.

“Woo! That was one of the… nope, the hottest thing I’ve witnessed in ages. For a second there, I wondered if you were going to rip his arms off, big guy, all because he dared to grab our Phoenix here,” Arthur said as he fanned himself.

“It’s Luka.”

There was a pulse of desire in my lower stomach, and I stifled a gasp when my cock swelled underneath my jeans. Grateful I had the area covered with an apron.

I wanted to join my friend in fanning myself because the temperature climbed in the minute since Luka stepped in to help me.

“And I’m Burton. It’s nice to meet you, Phoenix.” The blond adonis held out his hand.

Reason fled as the eagerness of the situation presented to me overrode self-preservation. I placed my hand in Burton’s stronger, calloused one and sucked on my bottom lip as the tingle from his touch radiated up my arm and spread throughout. Images of me splayed out on a bed as Burton teased me with his warm hands while Luka’s voice washed over me until I erupted in an intense... Fuck!

Okay! Not nice to fantasize about two men who were a couple standing right in front of me.

“It’s also nice to meet you, Burton. Luka.”

“I’ve never seen you blush that shade of peach before, honey. I’m gonna call Jude and tell him.”

Leave it up to my best friend to embarrass me.

“It’s lovely,” Luka said as he ran the back of his finger down my cheek before he cupped my face.

In that moment, I considered the possibility of my entire body igniting into flames, all from Luka’s tiny gesture that, for the first time in my life, didn’t make me recoil. In a weak moment, I wanted to know the touch of the man cupping my cheek and burrowed into his hand.

Then I remembered he wasn’t available and leaned away.

“Sorry, I should’ve asked you before I touched you,” Luka said.

I shook my head back and forth before I found the words, “No, it’s okay. You can. I’m not used to it.”

“What about me? Can I touch you?” Burton asked.

My eyes widened, and I nodded, staring at the bewitching man, who was even more stunning up close. “If… if you want to?”

Arthur chuckled. “Give it up for Phoenix, ladies and gentlemen. He attracts two specimens of male perfection without a clue they’re flirting with him.”

He mumbled as he moved around the counter to clean the tables, leaving me alone with the two gorgeous men. Or at least I believed no one was around. There was no dragging my attention away from them.

“Uh…” I sounded daft as I looked back and forth between the two, confusion swamping me because I was a mess; the decorated apron with green vines and leaves along with depictions of pastries and the logo of my shop, Phoenix Rising, had chocolate stains and other food items I couldn’t identify. My hair stood up in all directions, and I’m pretty sure my fingers were sticky with frosting.

As my synapses fired back up, I swallowed around the dryness in my throat and said, “Just ignore him. He’s still in the honeymoon phase, despite being married for years, and sees romance everywhere.”

Until this conversation, I hadn’t spoken more than a word or two to either of these men. But now they were in front of me, both holding expressions of faint amusement as they stared at me, and I felt faint. And in order to cover my ineptitude in social situations, out came the verbal onslaught.

“Is it hot in here? It’s hot, right? I mean… um, what were we talking about? Oh, right? My deluded best friend thinks, well, stupid things that are out of the realm of possibility because whatever he’s imagining doesn’t happen in real life and as far as I can tell, I’m awake and working. Are you two together? Shit, I did not mean for that to escape my mouth because nosy much, Phoenix? It’s not my business. Over the past several months, I couldn’t miss observing that you two make an exquisite couple. And on that note, I’ll stop talking now,” ending on a groan.

Burton glanced at Luka, who kept his eyes on me the entire time, and beamed at the taller man.

 

 

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Angie – ☆☆☆☆
Overall, I liked this book. It was kind of insta-love-ish. Luka and Burton (aka B) have been best friends since childhood, had messed around in college, and now own a business and live together. Phoenix owns a bakery and thinks Luka and B are a couple and lusts after them each time they visit his bakery.

This book is filled with lots and lots of dirty talk and sexy times. The only angst is from Phoenix’s father. I loved all three main characters, and I also loved Arthur, who is besties with Phoenix.

At times, the story seemed to jump or skip and then the characters were mixed up a few times but I'm going to assume that's because I was reading a pre-release copy. I did enjoy the book and read it within two nights.

 

 

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VALERIE ULLMER resides in Denver, Colorado with her husband. While she had been interested in writing a romance novel for years, it wasn’t until she wrote her first book that she really became hooked, and now she can’t stop. She has notebooks full of ideas, and she plans to write most of them in the years to come.

When she’s not writing or learning about the craft of writing, she can be found surfing the internet way too much, watching Investigation Discovery and thinking that her neighbors are up to no good, and finding new ways to get her husband to laugh.

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Full Service by Cora Rose Instagram Tour

In all of my years as a professor, never did I imagine I’d end up getting a lap dance from a student. But I did. What’s worse? He’s my new TA. And the icing on top of the cake? I can’t stop thinking about it. Can’t get him off my mind.

I’m Dr. Silas Sinclair. Respectable educator and a man with his head on his shoulders. I don’t break the rules. I don’t cross boundaries. And I certainly don’t stalk students.

Or at least I didn’t until him.

Everly Winslow is bad news waiting to happen. He’s everything I should stay away from, but I can’t. The flirting. The taunting. It’s constant, and it’s too much.

I’m only human and it’s only a matter of time before I crack and give in to my desires. When all is said and done, will I be able to maintain my respectable career or will it all crash and burn?

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Shannan – ☆☆☆☆
Full Service is the fifth installment in the Franklin U 2 series. Franklin U 2 is a multi-author series, and all books are standalones and can be read in any order.

Dr. Silas Sinclair is a very distinguished thirty-five-year-old biology professor. He's tenured and loves his job but it can be a bit overwhelming at times, so he's glad he has a TA. starting soon to help ease his workload. After a night out with friends, Silas shocks himself by getting a lap dance from the most attractive man he's ever seen and quickly embarrasses himself. What Silas never expected was that the man giving the lap dance was a student at FU – and what's even more shocking is he's the new TA. Silas tries to keep things professional, but his body doesn't quite get the message. Silas knows it's wrong to lust after the twenty-one-year-old Everly, but he just can't stop himself.

I loved everything about Silas and Everly. Silas put up the best fight but, in the end, Everly just broke down every defense he had. Their chemistry was on point, and I loved Silas's inner monologue of how he absolutely would not allow himself to do something, well maybe 9% wouldn't allow. It made me chuckle every time! And the addition of Lee and "AlmondJoy" and the ribbon dance was so fun. I can't wait for more from this series!

 

 

CORA ROSE loves any kind of romance and consumes way too many books each year.

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Jagged Ends by Thom Collins Release Blitz

Jerico is about to meet two figures from his past— one filled with love, the other consumed with vengeance.

The coastal town of Nyemouth is the perfect location for celebrity chef Jerico Osman to fulfil a lifetime ambition. With its stunning harbour and brisk holiday trade, there' s no better place for him to open his first restaurant. It' s a dream that has been a decade in the making. But there' s another attraction in Nyemouth, one Jerico was completely unaware of.

Andy Quinn is content with his life. He has a great job managing Quay House, the popular waterfront hotel, and a peaceful home with a cat called Patches. Andy spent his twenties working in the cruise industry, exploring the world, and has finally settled in his hometown of Nyemouth. Those years at sea were a time of adventure and discovery, including a ship-board romance with a young Jerico. After fifteen years, Andy doubts the famous chef will even remember him, but from the moment they reconnect, the time they spent apart falls away.

Andy isn' t the only figure from Jerico' s past. A week before the restaurant is due to open, an act of reckless sabotage puts everything he cares about in danger, including Andy. Jerico has made an enemy, someone who will stop at nothing to see his long-realised dream become a nightmare. As a plan for vengeance is played out, who will survive until the end?

Reader Advisory: This book contains stalking and the death of a secondary character.

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The evenings in Nyemouth were beautiful in the summer, when the blue sky was transformed to the most startling shades of purple, pink and red. It was Andy’s favourite time of the year, and tonight, it was even better, as he walked the South Point cliff with Jerico.

“It reminds me of all those sunsets we saw when we were at sea,” Jerico remarked.

Andy nodded his agreement. “I come up here a lot when I have the time, if I get finished at the hotel early enough. It helps me to relax. At this time of year, there’s nothing I like more.”

“It seems like you’ve always been drawn to the sea.”

“Mmm, probably. I grew up at the coast, worked on ships. I can’t imagine ever being far away from it.”

He was aware of Jerico watching him and tried to keep his gaze on the path ahead, though the temptation to turn and feast his own eyes was huge. Instead, he filled his lungs with the salty air coming from the water. Up here, the sticky heat of the hotel and the town centre was forgotten.

“What did you do?” Jerico asked. “After we lost touch. You have me at a disadvantage. You can find out about me online, everything I’ve ever done is there. But you, apart from your professional CV, there’s nothing.”

Now Andy could not resist looking at him, raising a bemused eyebrow. “So, you’ve been cyber-stalking me?”

“Doesn’t everyone?”

His brown skin looked glorious in the evening light. Andy’s mouth was dry. Jerico looked more handsome than he’d ever known him. How had they come to be here, after all this time? Andy knew he wasn’t dreaming. This was very real.

He wet his lips. “It’s a similar story to your own. I kept working at sea until I was around thirty.”

“Doing the same as before? Excursions and tours?”

“For a while, yes. But when I moved to another cruise company, an opportunity arose to join the hotel management side of the ship, and I found I enjoyed that even more. I became Deputy Hotel Manager after just two years. I loved being on the ships. I’m so glad I did all that. For a young guy in his twenties to travel the world and see all those places, how many people are lucky enough to do that?”

Jerico nodded. “It was great, though I don’t miss the force-eleven gales and ten-metre waves.”

Andy laughed. “Yeah, I think I’ve pushed those to the back of my mind and just remember the calm waters and sunsets.”

“I remember some really bad nights, trying to sing and dance while the stage was going up and down beneath my feet.” He gave a dramatic shudder and chuckled.

“But look at it now,” Andy said, gesturing to the peaceful North Sea. Tonight, there wasn’t even a white cap to ruffle its surface. “When I see it like this, I do miss being out there.”

“Would you ever go back? To working on the ships?”

“Nah. Been there, done that. I’m happy here. I’ve got my dream job and my family close by. I’ve seen almost all the world has to offer, so now I’m content to stay home. How about you?”

“I’ve done a couple of themed culinary cruises in the last few years—guest speaking and cookery demonstrations, that kind of thing. It’s a lot different on the other side. The guest staterooms are a lot nicer than those tiny crew cabins we had to stay in.”

“I’ll bet. That’s something I’ve never done, experiencing a cruise ship from a passenger perspective. I imagine it’s a different world from what we were used to.”

“Yeah, but when you’re young, you don’t care, do you? You just need a place to sleep and shag. They could have put me in a cupboard, and I’d have been happy.” He gave Andy a flirtatious wink.

“I remember what you were like, all right.”

They paused and stood side by side and looking out to sea together. For a moment, Andy lost himself in those memories… of standing on the deck of a ship or the shores of exotic countries with Jerico. Were those the best days of his life? No, he decided. The best days were still ahead of him. Be positive and keep moving forward.

It had gone eight o’clock. “I’m getting hungry,” he said. “Do you fancy something to eat?”

“Starving,” Jerico said. “What do you suggest?”

 

 

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
Jagged Ends begins as a lovely second-chance romance. Andy and Jerico had a love affair when they were young men working on a cruise ship. As a cruiser myself, I loved this part of the story and it was easy for me to imagine all the fun they would have had. The men are now in their late 30s and they reconnect in Nyemouth, where Jerico is opening a new restaurant.

The romance is cosy and a little sexy, and the small seaside town and Andy’s lovely cottage make for a perfect setting for love. However, this story really takes off when a stalker from Jerico’s past reappears for revenge. Small parts of the story are told from the stalker’s point of view, and we know that he is out for revenge and well prepared for whatever plan he was going to carry out. For me, this made him more dangerous and scary.

The further into the story we get, the more tense and dangerous the situation becomes. There is one scene in particular, about halfway through, that had me so anxious and nervous I had to pause my reading and take a breath because my heart was racing because I was so worried about what was about to happen.

The way the climax plays out is clever and parts were even a little shocking. The climax is so suspenseful I couldn’t put the book down. It is not often the suspense side of the story captivates me so much more than the romance but for me, Jagged Ends is all about the suspense and I loved it. Jagged Ends is another great story in the Jagged Shores series. Well worth a read.

 

 

Jagged Ends is THOM COLLINS’ tenth novel. As well as the Jagged Shores series, he is the author of the Anthem Trilogy and Closer by Morning. He has lived in the North East of England his whole life. He grew up in Northumberland and now lives in County Durham with his husband and cat. He loves all kinds of genre fiction, especially thrillers, romance, and horror. He is also a cookery book addict with far too many titles cluttering his shelves. When not writing he can be found in the kitchen trying out new recipes. He’s a keen traveler but with a dislike of flying that gets worse with age. Since 2013 he prefers to see the world by sea.

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Find Me by Stacey Kennedy

USA Today bestselling author, Stacey Kennedy returns to the mysterious world of the Phoenix club for this final chapter, where she's cloaked in mystery, but he's determined to uncover all her secrets.

Retired Navy SEAL, Hawke Foster, thought his days of danger were over. But when he takes a job as security detail at Phoenix, an exclusive sex club in New York City, he’s proven wrong. A sophisticated surveillance device has been found in the club and Hawke knows he needs a top private investigator. Enter Penny Larson: sharp-witted, fearless, and absolutely stunning.

When Penny agreed to investigate, she never expected to team up with the handsome and enigmatic Hawke. As they work together to unravel the truth behind the device, they are drawn to each other in ways they never expected, igniting a passion between them that cannot be denied.

But soon, the investigation heats up, and Hawke and Penny find themselves facing off against some of the most dangerous and powerful figures in the city. They know they have only one shot at stopping the looming threat… and failure could cost them everything.

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Mary – ☆☆☆☆☆
I have loved this series and looked forward to each new release. The stories are filled with a little suspense, a little drama, and a lot of romance. You know there will be some steamy scenes when the characters visit Club Phoenix.

Hawke Foster, a retired Navy SEAL, is part of the Phoenix security. When a high-tech device is found, he needs help locating who planted it and why. Penny Larson is a high-tech hacker and just the person for the job. What Hawke wasn't expecting was Penny – she is good at what she does and he is drawn to her.

As Penny and Hawke get closer to the threat to Phoenix, they become closer to each other. Their chemistry is on fire. Can Hawke protect Penny while she does her job? Will they begin a relationship after the dust settles?

I highly recommend this series. I cannot express how much I have loved each and every story. I hope you give it a try and that you enjoy it too.


Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆☆
4.5 stars
M/F Romance

Penny is a white hat hacker who doesn't trust easily. She knows the worst of society and only trusts a few people. When she's pulled in by a trusted friend to help find who is spying on Phoenix, Penny doesn't expect Hawke.

Hawke is a retired SEAL and knows that Penny is skittish. The draw that Penny has on Hawke is something he's never experienced before and he wants to be counted among those she can trust.

The threat to Phoenix is close and as Penny narrows down the suspects, Hawke has to keep Penny safe.

Hawke and Penny have hot chemistry throughout the story, and I love watching them feel their feelings, trust their instincts, and search out the bad guys. This is a fast-paced story that will leave you breathless.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the sixth book in the series, and I most definitely recommend that you read them in order. The story starts with a discovery made at the very end of the last installment, and continues earlier storylines to satisfy those of us who want to see how relationships progress.

The secrecy of the club is in danger given that a spying bug has been uncovered. Hawke has to bring in help to find out just how far things have been compromised. Head of Security, Archer's wife Elise, brings in her expert white hacker, Penny. Banding together, Hawke and Penny have to work against time to ensure the privacy of the members is maintained, and the perpetrator is disabled. I really enjoyed the cybersecurity twists and turns and the camaraderie which develops between them as they sleuth.

For a relatively short novel, this story packs a lot of punch from a drama perspective and delivers a delicious and well deserved love story too – thank you, Stacey Kennedy, for a very enjoyable series!

 

 

USA Today bestselling author STACEY KENNEDY has written more than fifty romances, including titles in her wildly hot Club Sin, Phoenix, and Devil’s Bluffs series. Her books are about real people with real-life problems, searching for that special thing we call love... in a very sexy way.

When she’s not burning up the pages and setting e-readers ablaze, she’s living her happily-ever-after with her husband and two children in southwestern Ontario, Canada. She’s a firm believer that wine, chocolate, and sinfully sexy books can cure all of life’s problems.

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Take Me by Stacey Kennedy

In the secret world of the Phoenix club, inhibitions are left behind, fantasies become reality, and lust can lead to love in this intoxicating romance from USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy.

Nessa Hale is a hopeless romantic. Growing up, she witnessed her grandparents and parents’ epic love stories. But Nessa hasn’t been as lucky. Instead, she spends her free time swiping right on online dating apps and enduring hellish first dates trying to find the one. But when one of those dates ends tragically, Nessa is left emotionally shattered.

Ronan Crawford understands what it’s like to feel broken. As a retired Navy SEAL, he still suffers from the after-effects of war. Forming new friendships and working security at Phoenix, the secret sex club in the heart of New York City, has given him a purpose. He likes protecting people again. So when Nessa asks him to teach her self-defence techniques, he’s concerned, but up for the challenge. He can tell Nessa is suffering and he’s prepared to be her safe haven. What he’s unprepared for is how Nessa makes him feel like he’s coming back to life.

The more time they spend together, the more Ronan and Nessa help each other heal. As their friendship blossoms into something more, Ronan introduces Nessa to a world of no inhibitions and wicked desires. But when Nessa’s recovery is threatened and her life is endangered, Ronan vows to protect her at all costs. He knows he’ll have one chance to make Nessa safe again, but only Nessa can bring Ronan back from the darkness threatening to bury him…

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆☆☆
Ronan and Nessa have known each other through mutual friends, Lottie and Hunt. But when Nessa is attacked, Ronan becomes her protector. Before the attack, they flirted with each other, but nothing became of it. Now Nessa is staying with Ronan until her attacker is caught. Will the proximity lead them to the intimacy they both want?

Nessa is a nurse, and she works with sick children. When Ronan hears about one of the children needing help paying for treatments, he offers a solution to Nessa. Can he introduce her to Club Phoenix without scaring her off?

I have loved this series from the beginning, and I think Nessa and Ronan are my favorite couple. Their connection is deeper than just the club. She is the light to his dark, or so he said. This story is filled with a little mystery that you will not see coming in the end by who Nessa's attacker was. You will be on the edge trying to figure it out. I highly recommend this one and the entire series, you can't go wrong with this author.


Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance
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Nessa loves love. She's a compassionate, loving person who cares about everyone. Nessa has been on several terrible first dates lately and she's getting tired of them. When Nessa is attacked, it'll take all of her friends to show her that she can heal and come back even stronger.

Ronan is a protector. Even after his end with the SEALs, he takes his work seriously and he takes his crush on Nessa very seriously. He wants to show Nessa that she can take back the power she thinks she's lost. He wants to show her how good they can be together.

When danger lurks around every corner and their friends are put in danger too, Nessa and Ronan will have to fight for their friends and themselves.

This was a fun read with just the right amount of alpha and hot steam. You won't regret this one.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the fifth book in the series, and I do think that the story was richer for having met most of the characters before – so you are in for a heap of goodness if you start at the beginning of the series.

Nessa suffers an awful attack, which finally wakes Ronan up to him missing his chance, and failing the woman he cares so much about. Their journey is not simple due to their pasts, but they do both recognise that there is possibly a future for them outside the Phoenix.

I enjoyed how Nessa found out why Ronan had such a fabulous apartment, and how together they could do a good thing for a very sick little boy in hospital. It was a fun way to set up some low risk but highly passionate scenes and open the door to a more permanent relationship.

My review would be incomplete without giving Dex, Ronan's support dog, a huge thank you as he was fundamental in giving both leads much comfort and belief in the possibility that love can conquer all.

 

 

 

USA Today bestselling author STACEY KENNEDY has written more than fifty romances, including titles in her wildly hot Club Sin, Phoenix, and Devil’s Bluffs series. Her books are about real people with real-life problems, searching for that special thing we call love... in a very sexy way.

When she’s not burning up the pages and setting e-readers ablaze, she’s living her happily-ever-after with her husband and two children in southwestern Ontario, Canada. She’s a firm believer that wine, chocolate, and sinfully sexy books can cure all of life’s problems.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Take Me (Phoenix #5) by Stacey Kennedy to read and review. Mary reviewed her personal copy of the novel.