When The Saint Falls by A.D. McCammon

(Westbrook 1)

Author: A.D. McCammon

Released Date: January 16th, 2020

Source: GR

Thatcher Michaelson is a bully.
Arrogant. Cruel. Ruthless.
And the most attractive guy I’ve ever laid eyes on.
He’s the rebel of Westbrook high, and I’m merely the annoying goody two-shoes he dubbed the saint.

There must be something wrong with me. After nearly two years of dirty looks and constant humiliation, I’m still crushing on the guy who hated me on sight.

Then he kissed me and instead of the ice-cold gaze I was accustomed to, I saw passion burning behind his dark molten eyes.

Violet St. James doesn’t belong in my world.
Good. Kind. Pure.
She’s everything I’m not.
She doesn’t just look like an angel, she is one. And I’ve fought every impulse to make her mine.

But all my efforts went up in flames the second I tasted her sweet lips. My inability to stay away has changed everything.

She’s determined to break down all my walls, but my little saint doesn’t understand the consequences of her actions.

She tells me she’s not afraid of the fall.
But she should be.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Untouchable by Sam Mariano

(Dark Romance)

Author: Sam Mariano

Released Date: December 16th, 2018

Source: GR

The bully isn't supposed to win.

Senior year was off to a rough start: lube in my locker, panties on my front porch, unimaginative name-calling. See, I got a player suspended from the football team for harassing me, and in my small Texas town, you don’t mess with the football players—even if they mess with you first.

I didn’t care if it was an unpopular thing to do; I stood up for myself… and in doing so, opened Pandora’s Box.

I never dreamed I would attract the attention of locally worshipped star quarterback, Carter Mahoney. Never imagined his coveted attention would turn out to be such a nightmare. Beneath his carefully constructed façade lurks a monster, a predator looking for the perfect prey to play with. Now, since I’m the girl no one likes or believes, I guess I’m the perfect target for his dark games and twisted desires.

After surviving my first encounter with his casual depravity, all I really want is for Carter to leave me alone.

But all he seems to want is me.


Warning: This book is provocative. It is categorized as DARK ROMANCE for a reason. It will not be for everyone. If you are a reader with certain triggers or sensitivities common to the dark romance genre, please heed the author’s note at the beginning of this book.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: All The Little Lies by S.J. Sylvis

(A High School Bully Romance)

Author: S.J. Sylvis

Released Date: June 18th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

English Prep stands tall with its ivy-covered exterior and old, wrought-iron doors. The stone gargoyles sit at the school’s entrance, knowing just as much as anyone: I don’t belong.

Once upon a time, I did. I belonged in the “it” crowd with all the other well-endowed kids, but now, I am no longer welcome.

Not after five years away from this place.
Not after the scandal that landed me on the wrong side of the tracks.

I’d be lying if I said I’m not looking forward to seeing the one person who was always by my side. My old best friend. My safe place.

Only, Christian isn’t the same boy I left behind. His cold, brooding, devastatingly attractive glare sends chills down my spine. My old best friend doesn’t welcome me with open arms, and I have no idea why. Lies continue to fall from our lips.

Christian wants me gone.
But I’m determined to stay.

REVIEW

All The Pretty Lies S.J. Sylvis I plunged my tongue inside her mouth, tasting every lie, deceit, and ugly truth that was on her lips. When I'm reading this I did not EXPECT to like this, perhaps due to the fact that S.J. Sylvis is a new author for me I haven't read anything from her and I'm so happy that I have now♚. Because I tell you, this is such a good high school bully romance with a little bit of mystery, plus the heroine is a bad-ass bitch and a hero that will do anything for her eventually Overall I truly enjoy reading this I assumed at first that maybe this will be the same with most of bully romance out there same old, same old and I'm glad that it isn't. I can't wait to read more by this Author. “I know there’s been a huge gap of time between us, and other constraints of the past, but this…” Christian took my hand and placed it on his chest. I could feel his heart thumping against my palm. “This has always beat for you. Even when I wanted to hate you, it beat for you.” “When all the little lies tasted bitter on my tongue, you were the one truth I couldn’t hide from. It’s you. It’s always been you.”

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: No Prince by Stevie J. Cole, LP Lovell

(Dayton 1)

Authors: Stevie J. Cole, LP Lovell

Released Date: March 26th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

Zepp Hunt wasn’t the king of Dayton high school. He was the top of the food chain. And I was next in line to be dragged into the lion’s den. At least that’s what he thought…

Good girls wanted to tame him. Bad girls want to be tainted by him. Everyone bowed down to him. And me?
I hated Zeppelin Hunt with every fiber of my being.
Which was why I stayed away from the arrogant bad boy with tattoos and a rap sheet.
Until I couldn’t.
Until we traded favors, and I owed him three months of my life. I never thought I would end up in his bed, and when I did, I had to remind myself that he hated me as much as I hated him.
Until I didn’t.

Zepp Hunt was no prince, and I absolutely refused to be his damsel in distress…

REVIEW

Wow! I'm always been a big fan of this duo, I love every books that they written, own or collaboration, don't mind because they have this magic in creating a world and building up the right character for their story. And once I'd saw that's they are releasing a Angsty bully romance which I'm a sucker of, I am so thrilled💯.

So I literally finished reading this book now, and dear god I'd devoured every page of the book, I'm so glad that this is a full length novel.

Zeppelin Hunt is your typical asshole brooding big tattooed male character that you can't help to fall in love with despite of his reputation. Then Monroe James is this bad ass, sassy don't give a shit persona that I really dig in for my female character. This two both came from the wrong side of the track.

Roe being a white trash and Zepp being a bad boy in all sense.

What I love most in this book, is the author really invest a time to build the relationship bet the MC. How the angst and tension executed well and how the story dive in as well for the supporting characters, how they role being value, plus I always find myself laughing all the funny banters and dialogues bein thrown in the book. ♥️

Zeppelin Hunt's character are one of those you did not expect or will not consider to be a book boyfriend. But man once you get to know and get into depth of his character you will find yourself rooting for him. And as for Monroe I can't say enough for me she's a perfect match for him, no doubt. 💯

No Prince, highly recommended, a great read and I'd say this will definitely in my top reads for this year. And if your looking for something angsty, dark and bully romance that will knock you out, this one is for you. 👍

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Hateful Lies by Liv Reid

(An Enemies to Lovers College Bully Romance)

Author: Liv Reid

Released Date: June 17th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

Those angry, hateful eyes haunt me. Not the ones of the man I accused of murder, but the eyes of his son.
I see them in the dark every time I close mine.

Trailer trash. “Poor Girl”, that’s what they used to call me. Now, I’m less than that. I’m nothing.

My life fell apart the day I watched my dad die. Four years later, I’m getting the chance to put it back together.

Crowned College. A world of privilege and ruthless money. I don’t belong, and one person will make sure I know it.

Quiet. Dark. Deadly. Insanely gorgeous. Logan. The one whose eyes haunt my nightmares.

I need to stay as far away from him as possible if I want to get out of here alive.

Logan

What she doesn’t know is I was there too. I saw how her dad died. I know she lied.

That’s right, Violet, your nightmare is here. Welcome to my world.

I will make you regret the day you were born, you little liar.

Hateful Lies is a dark enemies to lovers college bully romance. This is a standalone story with a HEA. It contains scenes that may be offensive or triggering for some readers.

REVIEW

"She ruined my dad’s life, and now she’s ruining me."

Omg! Another bully romance and A New Author for Me! This was such an angsty and fast pace story read I flew on this. I really like Violet and Logan's character the sexual tension is🔥.

basically the story revolves when Violet witness he's dad being murder, and she claimes Logan Aston's father is the suspect. 4 years later she receives a letter from Aston's lawyer that they granted her a college scholarship so that she can pursue her dreams to become a doctor. At first she's very reluctant to accept the offer since she the family is the reason why her father died. But eventually practicality wins and from there the story progress.

Bully Romance is one of my favourite trope especially if the execution is brilliant. I'm sucker for the angst, pining & tension between main characters. So there's no surprise why I picked up this book because it's up with my ally✔

I can definitely say that I'm lookin forward to any books by this author♥ I'm excited to read more✓

✓Angst

✓Sexual tension

✓Great main characters

“I’m going to haunt her like she’s haunted me all these years. I’m going to change the look in those violet eyes in my nightmares from triumph to fear.”

“He’s standing up there like a curse from my past. All sharp lines, styled hair and piercing eyes. He’s staring into my soul,”

"She looked so alone when I walked into the courtroom. I saw her sitting by herself with just her lawyer and all the empty benches behind her. My dad’s side was packed with people, of course. My heart ached for her. She must feel so alone."

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Kiss and Break Up by Ella Fields

(Magnolia Cove 1)

Author: Ella Fields

Released Date: March 4th, 2019

Source: Goodreads

From bestselling author Ella Fields comes an all-new, turbulent, new adult romance.

Dashiell Thane wasn’t a nice guy.
He was an abrasive, demanding, conniving, intolerable brat.
Yet somehow, we’d been best friends our whole lives.
Until our senior year when I finally decided to dip my toes into the dating pool.

All it took was one kiss for jealousy, lies, and betrayal to sweep in and propel us heart first into dizzying, hostile depths.

You’re not supposed to kiss your best friend.
You’re definitely not supposed to kiss your best friend while you’re dating someone else.
And the absolute worst thing you could do is fall for your best friend.
Unless, of course, you want to ruin everything.

REVIEW

“She was the one constant in my life. A pillar of light among the ever-gray bullshit that stalked from one day to the next.”

I personally enjoyed reading Dash and Peggy's story, funny banter and cheesy lines. At first I'm not really a big fan of Peggy dumb actions. She's so blindsided by her feelings to Bryon that she was unable to see that what is she looking for was right in front of her eyes already, then when she finally come to her senses, then Dash had to fucked it up. What I really like about this book was the grovelling part, I'm so proud of Peggy's decision to not forgive him easily, stand to her firm decision and even point out his stupid mistake. At first I really liked the idea, and then I dislike it anymore, IMO it was overplayed, I get its in the title Breakup and I just think it take away the romance between main characters, we don't see enough moments of then together as an actual couple, I was expecting more and then it crashes down by the end . Its was ended abruptly.

“But those who hadn’t had their heart broken were nothing but foolish dreamers to think they could handle it.”

Peggy and Dash—more than just best friends.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Wicked Devil by Daniela Romero

(Devils of Sun Valley High 1)

Author: Daniela Romero

Released Date: August 24th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

Roman Valdez is the Devil.

He sneers at me.
He hates me.
He wants to hurt me.

Let him try.

He thinks he’s untouchable. The self-appointed Devil of Sun Valley High.
But I’ve already lost everything and everyone I care about.
It’s me he should be afraid of. Not the other way around.
Because I have nothing left to lose, and he can’t break what’s already broken.

At least, that’s what I thought.

But when the Devil begins picking up the pieces, I realize while he might not break me. He can absolutely shatter me, heart and soul.

And I just might let him.

Welcome to Sun Valley High, home of the Red Devils.

 

Roman Valdez is like a drug and I’m desperate to get my fix, all the while praying I don’t develop an addiction after just one hit.

This girl is it for me. She’s not just my beginning, she’s my end.

“I’m broken,”

“Let me pick up all your broken pieces and put you back together. Let me be your anchor when you’re lost and the world keeps spinning around you.” 

 

RATING:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Misbehaved by Charleigh Rose

(Standalone Student-Teacher Forbidden Romance)

Author: Charleigh Rose

Released Date: April 26th, 2017

Source: Goodreads

New from Best-selling author Charleigh Rose

Remington Stringer has never been like most girls. She’s outspoken, brazen and wants nothing more than to escape the Nevadan hell hole that she calls home.

On the brink of eighteen, with a deceased mother and a well-meaning, yet absent father, she is forced to fend for herself. The only person she’s ever had to depend on is her borderline obsessive stepbrother, Ryan. But, what used to be her anchor is quickly becoming a loose cannon.

When Remi gets the opportunity to attend the best private school in the state during her senior year of high school, she jumps at the chance. Then she meets Mr. James. Ornery, aloof, and totally irresistible.

Most girls would swoon in secrecy.

Most girls would doodle his name with hearts in their notebook.

But Remi Stringer has never been like most girls.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

BOOK REVIEW: Sweet Temptation by Cora Reilly

(Standalone Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance)

Author: Cora Reilly

Released Date: May 8th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

An Arranged Marriage Standalone Mafia Romance.

The first time Cassio met his fiancée, she called him ‘Sir’.

After losing his wife, Cassio is left to take care of two small children while trying to establish his rule over Philadelphia. Now he needs a mother for his children, and someone who can warm his bed at night.

But in a traditional world as his, choosing your wife is duty not pleasure.

Rules have to be followed. Traditions heeded.

That’s how he ends up with a woman—a girl barely of age. She might not be what he and his children need, but she’s wicked lovely and a sweet temptation he can’t resist.

Giulia always knew she’d marry a man her father chose for her. Only she never expected to be given to someone much older.

Suddenly she’s supposed to be a mother to two small children when she hasn’t even held a baby in her life.

Giulia quickly realizes that Cassio isn’t interested in a relationship on equal footing. Her mother always warned her that men of power like Cassio don’t tolerate insolence; yet, tired of being treated as a nanny and clueless child-bride, Giulia decides to fight for her vision of a happy family.

REVIEW

Oh boy! I have finally read a Cora Reilly's book, and I personally enjoyed it. 💯

This book has a real representation of a Mafia world, arrange marriage /marriage of convenience and age gap trope. I was afraid that I wouldn't like Giulla's character, because in my mind I'm picturing her as a doormat, meek and shy but man, it's the opposite(thank goodness!) she's kindhearted, caring, loving and domestic. And she's perfect for our hero Cassio.

Cassio is the underboss in Philly, and recently his wife died and has a 2 kids. Being an underboss he shouldn't show any weakness at all, case point he needs a wife to be a mother for his 2 kids and the story goes from there.

I really like how the Author build the romance bet main characters, it isn't just an insta-lovey case. Giulla's has been very patient and prove herself every step of the way that she's different from Cassio's dead wife. She really stands for herself and not afraid to claim her rights as a wife. Cassio's character on the other hand is scarred, not physically but emotionally, after his disastrous marriage and betrayal of his dead wife he really have a hard time to believe and trust Giulla. But our heroine is very determined to work their marriage.👍

This book is well written, time flew fast whilst I'm reading this. Good building of the characters. Story plot wise. I can't wait to read more of this author. 😊

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Eden by E.M. Snow

(Angelview Academy 3)

Author: E.M. Snow

Released Date: July 9th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

At Angelview Academy, Saint Angelle is God.
Trust me, I should know.
I’m the girl who's watched him manipulate and ruin and break—the nobody he’s done all those things and so much more to.
Saint swears he had his reasons.
He vows that he’s not the enemy.
He even promises to tear down kingdoms to keep me safe. To possess me. To keep me.
I think he’s wrong.
Because we were star-crossed—the vicious god and the unsuspecting mortal—from the moment I stepped foot on campus.
And there’s only one way this will end.


EDEN is a full-length, 110,000 word new adult/ mature high school romance with enemies-to-lovers and bullying themes. It is not recommended for readers under 17 as it contains dubious situations and triggers that some readers may find offensive. It is the third book in the Angelview Academy series and is the conclusion of the story line started in SAINT and MALICE.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Malice by E.M. Snow

(Angelview Academy 2)

Author: E.M. Snow

Released Date: May 3rd, 2020

Source: Goodreads

At Angelview Academy, secrets, lies, and betrayal always win.
How do I know?
I’m the girl whose future just went up in flames.
The outsider from the wrong side of the tracks.
The mortal who didn’t bow to Angelview’s resident god, Saint Angelle.
He said he’d own me, and he did—every inch, from my mind to my body to my soul.
Saint even promised to break me.
That’s where he screwed up.
Because every god should know you can’t break a girl that’s already broken. A girl who’s been shaped by secrets, lies, and betrayal since the day she was born.
That’s why this time around, the elite won’t win.
I will.

*MALICE is a full-length, 85,000 word new adult/ mature high school romance with enemies-to-lovers and bullying themes. It is book 2 of the Angelview Academy series and is not recommended for readers under 17 as it contains dubious situations and triggers that some readers may find offensive.

Not as good as book one, I hated Mallory's stupid decision-making most 80% in the book, it's so tiring and stressful at all times😓. Regardless can't wait for book 3!

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 Saint by E.M. Snow

(Angelview Academy 1)

Author: E.M. Snow

Released Date: March 21st, 2020

Source: Goodreads

At Angelview Academy, Saint Angelle is considered God.
But don't be fooled by his ridiculous name or that pretty face because Saint? He’s as wicked as they come.
I should know.
I'm the new girl who pissed him off.
The nobody who called out his crew of vicious tyrants.
The mortal who wouldn't bow then and sure as hell won’t now.
Saint swears I'll regret it.
He vows to own every inch of me.
He even promises to make my senior year a living hell.
I don't believe him, though.
Because if angels can fall, so can so-called gods.
And I want to be the one to bring Saint Angelle to his knees.


SAINT is a full-length, 80,000 word new adult/ mature high school romance with enemies-to-lovers and bullying themes. It is not recommended for readers under 17 as it contains dubious situations and triggers that some readers may find offensive. It is NOT a standalone and ends in a cliffhanger. 

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Asher Black by Parker S. Huntington

(The Five Syndicates 1)

Author: Parker S. Huntington

Released Date: April 21st, 2017

Source: Goodreads

From USA Today bestselling author Parker S. Huntington comes a steamy, slow-burn love story full of unexpected love and banter.

It started with my bladder.

I didn't mean to witness a shady deal in the restroom hallway.
I didn't think twice when I called the cops.
And I certainly didn't know who the club belonged to.

Asher Black.
Former mafia hitman.
Billionaire CEO.
New York's most eligible bachelor.

When he shows up at my college, looking for the girl who called the cops on his business, I know I'm as good as dead.
What I don't expect is his offer--he'll pay my tuition and set me up with a cushy job after I graduate.
All I have to do is... be his fake fiancée.

Asher Black is a 90,000-word standalone novel in The Five Syndicates mafia romance series.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: The Stopover by T.L. Swan

(The Miles High Club 1)

Author: T.L. Swan

Released Date: September 26th, 2019

Source: Goodreads

A memorable night of passion refuses to stay just a memory in this sizzling and scandalous romance from bestselling author T L Swan.

I was upgraded to first class on a flight from London to New York.

The food, champagne, and service were impeccable.

The blue-eyed man sitting next to me, even better.

He was suave and intelligent.

We talked and laughed, and something clicked.

Fate took over and the plane was grounded, and we had an unexpected stopover for the night.

With no plans, we made our own.

We danced and laughed our way around Boston and had a night of crazy passion that no woman would ever forget.

That was twelve months ago, and I haven’t heard from him—until today.

I started a new job and met the CEO. You can imagine my surprise to see those naughty blue eyes dance with delight when he saw me across the mahogany desk.

But I’m not that carefree girl anymore. My life has changed, I have responsibilities.

I just got an email.

He wants to see me in his office for a private meeting at 8:00 a.m.

Naughty blue eyes have no place in the workplace.

What kind of private meeting does he have in mind?

REVIEW

Jameson Miles is my new drug. And I am his crack whore.

This might be my favourite out of TL Swan books, its hilarious af, and cheesy at times. It has a sassy snarky heroine, charismatic hero and awesome supporting characters. The banter between characters flows innately, as always striking writing style easy to dig in and comprehensible. Therefore i have so much fun reading Stopover it hold my grasp from the get-go and keeps me entertain over the course. Such an amazing book!

PS: camping scene is definitely my favourite, It so comical and loved it to the T.

“I work hard . . . but I love harder.”

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐