Savage Bonds By Sable Wynn, A Book Review

 So, yes, I did read the last book of the series. I just wanted to know how the story ended for real, so my imagination didn’t wander. As I have said in the other book reviews, the story itself was pretty good, but could have been phenomenal for me had the romance truly been a romance. There was no such thing in the whole series.

That lack of romantic interplay ruined the whole series for me, and I honestly can’t recommend this to anyone unless they don’t mind a story that hints at romance but never delivers. I could only give this 3 stars.

Savage Claimed By Sable Wynn, A Book Review

This is the second book in the series, and, for me, the romance was missing. From the first book, I expected the romance to develop in the next. Not so. To me, romance is way more than just sex scenes, and I am not into the multiple-partners gambit either. So even though the rest of the story was creative and interesting, this part tainted it for me.

The other characters, besides the main one, Sera, were also not defined enough for me to understand why they were emotionally where they were. Some tidbits were revealed later, but nothing to keep me rooting for any of them as the story evolved. Then again, it could be the lack of romance, which this story was supposed to be, that let me easily brush them all aside. Either way, I was terribly disappointed.

I have the third book and I am teetering on the edge of to read, or not. I could only give this 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Savage Mates By Sable Wynn, A Book Review

 The rest of the title, ‘A Reverse Harem Shifter Academy,’ clues you in to a little more about the story, but it's still surprising.

The romance (or is it?) is a little weird for me, but the mystery of what is happening, along with what the lead character Sera is physically experiencing, keeps the story moving and developing.

I enjoyed the story and didn’t want to stop reading, hoping the answers I wanted would be revealed. Then at the end of this first book, it’s clear that what I thought was a major answer is only the tip of the iceberg. For the author, it's a great setup; for me, it compels me to read the next book.

If you enjoy romance, particularly paranormal romance, then you will enjoy this book. The story is good, and I believe the romance that I imagine will develop over time. I gave this 5 out of 5 stars for the story and creativity. The romantic category, I believe will shine much brighter in the next book.

The Lies We Lived (Broken Empire Series Book 1) By Eve Campbell, A Book Review

 This is a romance with mafia-fueled trials, escapes, and survival tactics throughout. It reads like a Godfather saga, but the romance keeps it centered on the lead characters and rooting for their survival.

It’s the typical romantic angst that keeps the two from agreeing, accepting, or believing in what the reality of their lives together truly is.

The author gives both sides of the story, showing how each feels, wants, and needs. That keeps you connected to them and hence their story.

If you like romance and intrigue, and can handle, or look past, brutal violence at times and cold-blooded murder, then you will enjoy this story for the romance that I believe it was intended to be. I gave this 4 our of 5 stars.