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Tropes: Forbidden Love, Stepbrothers, Hurt/comfort, Forced Proximity, kidnapping, hate to love, Touch him and die, protective MCs, possessive MCs
Trigger/Content Warnings: stepbrothers, homophobic attack by tertiary characters, kidnapping, drugging, one character with brain damage, one character suffering from PTSD from child abuse. Discussion of child abuse on the page. Panic attack on the page. Dubcon.
Sexual acts: restraint, use of toys, fisting
"The devil wears many faces. Today, he wore the one I've been running from for five years."
Five years spent running, reinventing myself at every turn, until my stepbrother finally caught up to me.
Zach Knight is cold, dangerous, and determined to make me pay for almost destroying his hockey career. But beneath that icy exterior burns something far more intense than revenge.
Now I'm back home, trying to build a future while dealing with the fierce attraction between us. Every touch, every heated glance draws me deeper into dangerous territory.
My stepbrother may be broken in ways I'm only beginning to understand, but so am I. His darkness calls to mine, and when he claims me as his, I can't resist falling.
They say the opposite of hate is love, but with Zach Knight, the line between the two threatens to consume us both.
Falling for the forbidden titan was never part of the plan.
I've been trying to figure out what I wanted to say and how I wanted to review this book. I'm not going to lie, as I was reading it, I kept questioning some of the author's decisions. I've done it with some of the others, but more so this one. The author's note at the end helped me a lot. I think it's why I've come to where I am with this book. I've been curious about Zach since the beginning of the series, as I have been all of the main characters as each book passes. We catch little glimpses that tease us of what is to come. This book was mind blowing in a good way for the most part. I liked learning about the characters and seeing the flaws as well as everything else. It's also why I'm giving this book 4 stars. I liked it, liked the characters, and the story. I wish it had a little more flushing out in areas. I think that would have enhanced the story, but it was still a good story that stuck with me.
EV Olsen is a romance author who loves to write about Over The Top alpha males who are possessive and completely obsessed with their person or mate. Nothing will get in their way from claiming what's theirs. EV enjoys writing angsty or darkish type romances whether set in contemporary, PNR, or even post-apocalyptic worlds.
When apprentice merchant Thane Bremen travels with his family to Nagasaki, he is more excited about the exotic destination than studying his trade. A chance encounter with a local man gives Thane the opportunity to learn more about the culture of Japan.
Kokawa Taku is unlike anyone Thane has ever met before. He is outgoing, charming, spontaneous and Thane finds himself instantly drawn to him. Taku opens Thane’s eyes to new experiences, and perhaps a different future to the one that is mapped out for him. When their friendship turns into romance, Thane struggles with his father’s expectations for him and how the society he is from would view his relationship with Taku.
As they become closer, Thane learns that Taku is a vampire. With this, he begins to understand just what it means for them both. Taku will live forever, and Thane’s life will be over in a comparative blink of an eye. While Thane contemplates what it is to love the immortal, a disaster strikes that threatens to part them sooner than either of them thought was possible.
“Those who come to worship at the shrine must first use the water basin to purify themselves,” Taku explained as he knelt in front of the structure. Thane watched as he used one of the wooden ladles available to wash his hands, left first and then right. He cupped some of the water to rinse out his mouth. He did not swallow the water and spat it out next to the fountain. Finally, he dipped the handle of the ladle into the basin to clean it. Thane did not hesitate in following his companion’s example. Taku smiled in appreciation of his actions. He then led the way up the path towards the main shrine.
Taku slipped his shoes off before climbing the steps. Thane followed him and unlaced his boots. This part of the shrine was called the Haiden – hall of worship – Taku explained. Thane looked around, amazement at the intricate detail of the hall filling him. There were beautifully crafted paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, incredibly detailed religious carvings and inscriptions either on wooden blocks or paper.
“This is beautiful,” Thane stated softly.
“The haiden is open to the public for worship,” Taku explained. “The heiden – hall of offerings – is behind it and then the honden where the God is enshrined. The God enshrined here is Ebisu, the God of luck and fishermen, which is quite appropriate for Nagasaki.”
“Can we visit the honden?”
“It is most usually closed to the general public, but I do not see the harm in showing you.”
Taku was about to lead the way further into the shrine when he suddenly stopped.
“What is it?” Thane asked.
“There is someone outside.”
Thane had not heard anyone, however, he quietly followed Taku as he crept towards the edge of the veranda to retrieve their shoes.
“Who is it?” Thane whispered anxiously.
“The police,” Taku’s tone was casual, and he did not appear unduly concerned.
“The police!” Thane did not share his calm. “Why?”
“There have been instances where items have been stolen from the shrines. Someone must have noticed us going in and reported it as it is rather late for worship.”
“We are just looking around. Can you explain that to them?”
“They believe the thief to be a foreigner and considering opinion on the western influences it would not be good to be found here,” Taku slipped his shoes on and kept watch whilst Thane did likewise.
“What shall we do?” Thane could now clearly see a light from a candle. They were still closer to the torii gates but gradually the light was moving in their direction.
“Follow me,” Taku quietly stepped off the veranda. He led Thane around the back of the shrine and towards the perimeter fence surrounding it. Thane glanced doubtfully up at the wooden barrier. With the lights from the shrine behind them he did not know if he could see well enough to climb over.
Taku did not share his hesitation. He had to jump to catch hold of the top of the fence but did so with surprising ease. With a grace that Thane had feeling he would envy, Taku pulled himself up and over.
“Thane, come on!” he called. The voices were drawing closer now and it was only a matter of time before they were seen.
Thane was tall enough to be able to grip the fence without the need for the small jump. He scrambled up the side of it, but with a lot less grace than his companion. The shout that went up as Thane reached the top startled him. He heard a ripping of fabric as he lost his balance and landed in a painful heap on the safe side of the fence.
“Are you alright?” Taku enquired as he helped Thane up.
“Yes, thank you,” he carefully stood, feeling some discomfort from the landing but no serious injuries.
“Good because I believe that we may have to run,” Taku commented in amusement.
As Taku spoke, Thane heard the two policemen shouting again. He glanced down the street in the direction of the noise and saw that they had exited the shrine and were hurrying towards them.
“This way,” Taku took a hold of Thane’s hand and started pulling him away from the shrine.
Thane once more questioned the wisdom in fleeing, but he did not wish to get into any bother. His father might well put him on the first ship home if he did.
“Where are we going?” he asked. Even though Thane was following him, Taku did not let go of his hand. Thane did not consider himself an unfit man, but the pace that Taku set was faster than he was used to running. In fact, Thane was surprised that his feet did not leave the ground all together at the speed in which they were going. Thane almost tripped as Taku suddenly changed direction and pulled him in between two buildings. Thane felt his back hit the side of the first wooden structure. Taku was beside him, their shoulders touching as he gestured for Thane to remain pressed against the wall. Thane heard the two men running past their location. After a few minutes more he felt he could breathe a sigh of relief.
Thane cast his gaze downwards to Taku’s hand that still gripped his own. A spark of what he could only describe as adrenaline went through him as he stared at their entwined fingers. Thane felt the warmth of a blush on his cheeks at the sensation and he gently pulled away.
Shari Sakurai is a British author of paranormal, horror, science fiction and fantasy novels that almost always feature a LGBTQ protagonist and/or antagonist. She has always loved to write and it is her escape from the sometimes stressful modern life!
Aside from writing, Shari enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to (loud!) music, going to rock concerts and learning more about other societies and cultures. Japanese culture is of particular interest to her and she often incorporates Japanese themes and influences into her work.
Shari loves a challenge and has taken part and won the National Novel Writing Month challenge thirteen times!
One Night Hand Stand Julia Kent Publication date: March 4th 2025 Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance
Who accidentally has a one-night stand with her yoga instructor?
Yep. Me.
How did I accidentally sleep with someone, right? I know what you’re thinking. Whoops! I slipped and inadvertently inserted Tab A into Slot B.
That’s not quite how it went.
But my yoga instructor is really, really skilled with Tab A, if you know what I mean.
Slot B never had it so good.
What am I supposed to do now, as I walk into my yoga class and find the guy I ghosted this morning… there, in front of the class, perfectly aligned and grinning at me like he remembers touching all my chakras.
He’s perfect. Too perfect. He’s so perfect he’s ruining my job.
I’m an investigative reporter, working on spec for an article for a national magazine, and my job is to find all the ways this yoga chain is corrupt.
The only thing criminal here is that I can’t have him in Slot B ever again. And I would. I’d turn myself into a paper doll book if that’s what it took for more of that action.
I want him. He wants me. Nothing I do will make him back off because the chemistry is off the charts.
Because in ten minutes, we’re going to pretend this never happened.
Pretend I didn’t go to a bar last night and have three glasses of pinot grigio, violating my strict two-glass limit.
Pretend I didn’t let my friends talk me into jumping up on stage and singing “WAP,” complete with properly choreographed dance moves.
Pretend I did not let N.M. here buy me a drink and kiss him like my tongue had developed magnets that sought out his iron tonsils.
And he most certainly did not kiss me back with a suave, athletic grace that made my body shimmer and my P, indeed, become deeply W.
Oh, no.
While technically, all of that did happen, and I invited him back to my apartment and we did the two-back nasty so many times I am pretty sure we need to invent a new prime number for it, in ten – now, nine – minutes, Mr. N.M. doesn’t exist.
My life has firm boundaries.
Speaking of firm –
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia Kent writes romantic comedy with an edge. Since 2013, she has sold more than 2 million books, with 4 New York Times bestsellers and more than 21 appearances on the USA Today bestseller list. Her books have been translated into French, German, and Italian, with more titles releasing in the future.
From billionaires to BBWs to new adult rock stars, Julia finds a sensual, goofy joy in every contemporary romance she writes. Unlike Shannon from Shopping for a Billionaire, she did not meet her husband after dropping her phone in a men's room toilet (and he isn't a billionaire she met in a romantic comedy).
She lives in New England with her husband and three children where she is the only person in the household with the gene required to change empty toilet paper rolls.
She loves to hear from her readers by email at julia@jkentauthor.com, on Twitter @jkentauthor, on Facebook at @jkentauthor, and on Instagram @jkentauthor. Visit her at http://jkentauthor.com
Genre/Tropes:Mafia Romance / Dark Romance / Touch her and die / Bi-Awakening /Reverse Harem / Mutual Obsession / Found family
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We are thrilled to share the cover reveal for ENTANGLED IN DARKNESS by Nicole Hart!This all-new reverse harem, dark mafia romance is coming March 26th!
Revenge. Revenge is a powerful thing. It blows apart countries, families, lives. It’s brutal, unforgiving and relentless. But it’s always best served cold. My name is Valentina Marino. I’ve lived within the Marino estate all my life. With my father being the Italian Capo, it was to be my destiny to be the perfect daughter, perfect wife, perfect mother. I, however, had other ideas. I was not going to be another one of my father’s play things. My father is one of the most hated men on the West coast of America, a security team with him at all times, his mind so paranoid that he barely leaves the estate. But my plan, my plan is coming; nothing will stop me from getting my dues, protecting the person most important to me. I will not let anything sway me from the plan that was put in place many years ago. The only thing I wasn’t expecting? Was them.
Nicole Hart is a romance author from South Wales, currently obsessing over mafia and reverse harem. She spends her time writing spicy romance books, drinking coffee and having the occasional girls night in. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading on her kindle or wishing she could jump in between the pages of her favourite fantasy novels.
We’re excited to share the release of Jessica Lane’s COMING HOME! Check out the small town romance and be sure to grab your copy today!
Title: Coming Home
Author: Jessica Lane
Genre: Small Town Contemporary Romance
Lucy Ramirez never expected to return to the small town of Whispering Springs, but after a tragic hit-and-run takes her husband and leaves her children without a father, it’s the only place that feels like home. Moving back in with her beloved Gran, Lucy quickly realizes how much she’s missed the warmth of her family. Her brothers' constant teasing and support remind her of a love she thought she’d lost. That was until an unexpected encounter turns everything upside down.Garrett Williams, the town’s devastatingly handsome sheriff and Lucy’s childhood best friend, has always been trouble with a capital T. The kind of trouble that makes her heart race and memories flood back of a time before grief took over her life. When a near miss with Garrett’s patrol car forces them back into each other’s orbit, Lucy finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love, loss, and second chances. But life has changed. Now, she’s not just considering her own feelings. She now has three children to think about, and Garrett’s untamed heart might just be too much of a risk. Will Lucy take a leap of faith with the man she once loved, or will the past hold her back from a future filled with the family, love, and happiness she never thought she could have again?"Coming Home” is a heartwarming tale of love rediscovered, family bonds, and the courage it takes to start over. Perfect for fans of small-town romance with big-hearted heroes and heroines who find healing in the most unexpected places.
Jessica Lane is an active writer who loves all things romance! Her series, the Scynthian Chronicles have been top sellers on the Amazon list for Gothic Romance and she is proud to announce that the series will be complete on Sept. 3! She also wrote Raggle Taggle Rover, a gripping and emotional journey that is reflective upon her own struggles with infertility. When Jessica isn't writing, she can be found with her nose in a book, hiking, kayaking and drinking an iced coffee. Follow her on Facebook @Jessica Lane- Author, Instagram and Tiktok @jlynne_lane.
Melissa smiles, flirts, jokes. But she never shows her scars. Eight months after tragedy ripped her from her closest friend, Melissa is struggling. And for some reason, she can't stop thinking about a certain guy and the memory of a single forbidden kiss.
Javier has scars of his own. Life in the States was supposed to be a new beginning, but a guy obsessed with vengeance has no time for the American dream. To honor his family, Javier does something extremely dangerous. Seeking out the people who can destroy his life is not just risky for him, but for Melissa, too. Because now that Javier has found her again, he doesn't want to let her go.
Amber Hart is the author of several romance novels for teens and adults. She lives on the Florida coast with her husband and sons. For more, you can visit her on social media, or her website.
ENTANGLED IN DARKNESS by NICOLE HART
