Heart of Fire by Meredith Wild and Angel Payne (Blood of Zeus #2)

 

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I need the next book ASAP! Heart of Fire will draw you in and take you on an emotional journey that might require wine or chocolate while reading.

After destroying the path that Kara was destined to fulfill, she's forced to deal with the consequences and how they impact her family as well.

Now that Maximus's heritage has been revealed, he's left with even more questions about his family, including a childhood that's been erased from his memory.

This series is breathtaking and will consume your thoughts! Meredith Wild and Angel Payne are a heaven-sent writing duo that always hold my heart captive with their words. 

If you enjoyed Blood of Zeus, I guarantee you'll love Heart of Fire even more. I have a countdown on my phone until Fate of Storms releases!!!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

He's forged from heaven. She's promised to hell.

Professor Maximus Kane can no longer deny his passion for his stunning yet mysterious student, Kara Valari. But surrendering to their desires carries more consequences than just violating the Alameda University conduct codes. Kara has defied her destiny. Higher directives have been violated. Now there's hell to pay.

It's a crisis for which there seems no solution, until the explosive secrets of Maximus's bloodline are exposed. Despite all his doubts and fears, Maximus has no choice but to accept help from his enigmatic father, which means coming to terms with his enigmatic father, which means coming to terms with his heritage and embracing a bizarre new world of gods and demons. Because somewhere in that world -- in the strange and sordid secrets surrounding his past -- is the key to protecting Kara's future. Nothing has ever meant more to him than saving the treasure of her life and the fire of her heart.

While earth's lower realms seek payback for Kara's transgressions, Kara finds a new ally in a surprising place: the Valari matriarch herself. Beneath the scrutiny of the world press, Veronica orchestrates a plan to protect her daughter by doing what she does best -- shining the spotlight on her. But by her side, Maximus can't escape the glare of the paparazzi.

Can they buy time and blind their enemies with Kara's fame? Or will Hollywood's new "it" couple and their forbidden love incite more vengeance than they'd ever bargained for?

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Blood of Zeus by Meredith Wild & Angel Payne (Blood of Zeus #1)

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A paranormal romance that is out of this world! Blood of Zeus has me wanting to go back to college just so I can find my own Professor Kane.

Maximus Kane will win your heart from the first page. He struggles daily with the aftermath of what his unknown abilities have done to his best friend, luckily he's living his life to the fullest.

Kara Valari knows what fate has in store for her, whether she agrees with it or not, she has no choice in the matter. Her family is famous and constantly in the public eye, but she's had her fill of being told what to do...

I need Heart of Fire stat, and would pretty much sell a kidney for it right now! This series is SO good, it'll draw you in until the last page.

I love all the ties to mythology and how the authors have the perfect way of stringing you along. You'll be constantly guessing where Kara and Maximus come from, but how things can possibly work out for either of them.

This is definitely my new paranormal romance and I'm sure I'll be reading it again before the next installment releases. Be still my heart and step aside Thor, I've got a new God of a book boyfriend in Maximus Kane!

💋 Romance
🙈 Suspense

SUMMARY:

An ancient grudge. A forbidden love.

The only thing worse than being a demon is being a Valari. As an undergraduate at Los Angeles's Alameda University, Kara Valari can sometimes succeed at forgetting she's both. Lost between the pages of the classics and tucked into the shadows of lecture halls, she can dodge the paparazzi's lenses as well as her family's publicized dramas -- not to mention their private expectations. She has one more year to feed her true passions. Then she'll be expected to fulfill a much darker destiny.

Cursed with inexplicable strength and god-like stature, literature professor Maximus Kane knows all about darkness. Every day he's reminded of the missteps of his childhood and the devastating consequences they've had on those dearest to him. To atone, Maximus spends his nights alone and his days submerged in the quiet life of academia. His existence has become a study in control, and he's become a master at it -- until Kara Valari walks into his toughest course.

Viscerally, Kara's everything he craves. Logically, she's everything he rejects. She's a starlet of privilege. She's also a student. And after one touch, he can't deny that she's awakened something in him that may never go dormant. Nothing about her makes sense, but everything about her feels right. Especially in the deepest strands of his DNA, which are still shadows of mystery to him -- a mystery Kara seems determined to uncover.

She's Hollywood royalty. She's forbidden fruit. And he's pretty sure she could be the answer to everything.

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Getting Off Easy by Erin Nicholas (Boys of the Big Easy #4)

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Getting Off Easy is one you won't be able to put down! Two people brought together by the mystery of who abandoned a newborn baby at their door, will lead to so much more.

James will win your heart almost immediately. I love that he's not truly the manwhore that everyone thinks he is, especially since Harper moved in the building. His moments with Isaac will make you swoon and want to rescue all of the things with him.

Harper is a tough nut to crack, but it's so much fun to watch James break down the walls she's so carefully built. Once she decides to go for something, she's a sight to behold.

Filled with anticipation of who the mystery baby mama is and whether or not Isaac is James's son, will have you turning the pages just as fast as you can read. I haven't been this anxious about how everything will turn out for the characters, in a long time.

I loved Harper and James together, their banter and chemistry make for a wonderful romance, and I can't wait to read this story all over again. Definitely one of my favorites in the Boys of the Big Easy series!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

New Orleans firefighter, James Reynaud's true love is hanging out in the jazz clubs on Frenchman Street and playing piano with some of the best musicians in the city. But driving his cute, bookworm neighbor Harper Broussard crazy is right up there on his list of favorite things.

The buttoned-up linguistics professor across the hall is a little older, a lot smarter, and way too good for him. And she knows it. But wow is she beautiful when she blushes.

She's equally gorgeous when she's saving his butt. Because now things just got serious. A baby has been, literally, dropped off on his doorstep and to say he's in over his head is an understatement. Not that Harper knows anything about babies either. But at least they now having something in common.

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My Bare Lady by Piper Sheldon (Scorned Women's Society #1)

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My Bare Lady is the story you won't see coming! Trying to make the best of a life or death situation, Suzie and Ford are forced to work together, bringing them both out of their comfort zones.

My heart hurt so bad for Suzie and the situation she's found herself in, although out of her control. She has been through a lot in her short life, causing her to lash out, leaving her stuck with the aftermath, as well as taking care of her father.

Clifford comes off as the uptight professor, but the moments where his past comes out, will leave you breathless and in awe.

Jack was my favorite side character in this story, and always provided great comedy relief. Ford and Suzie only grow closer, while trying to navigate how to get out of the mess they're both stuck in.

I spent most of the book trying to think of how Suzie could get out of the life she's trapped in and live a life that would make her happy. My attention was captivated and held throughout the entire story and I wish I could read it for the first time all over again. A great start to a new series and I can't wait for more! 

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

My Bare Lady, a funny and heartwarming romantic comedy standalone from Piper Sheldon and Smartypants Romance is available now! 

Suzie Samuels is the only thing standing between Clifford and his life’s work. All he has to do is change everything about her. Perception creates reality and Clifford Rutledge needs the irascible stripper to prove it.

Suzie Samuels is set to prove once and for all she’s more than Short Fuse Suze, stripper for the Black Demons and renowned motorcycle arsonist. If all it takes is hard work, then Suzie knows how to work it hard.

But Suzie’s scandalous spirit tests Clifford's resolve. And Clifford’s buttoned-up bullying is driving Suzie bonkers.

Can Clifford move past their differences long enough to pull off the impossible task of changing the bare lady into a fair lady?

More importantly, as perceptions shift and priorities change, will he want to?

'My Bare Lady' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book #1 in the Scorned Women's Society series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

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Misadventures with a Professor by Sierra Simone (Misadventures Series #17)

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A steamy tale of second chances. When Zandy sets her mind on losing her virginity during the one night she'll be visiting London, nothing goes as she planned or researched.

Her father has arranged for her to assist a colleague for a few months, as it will give her experience and look appealing on her resume. The only problem is when the professor turns out to be her one night stand, they have to figure out how to move forward and put the past behind them.

My heart broke for Oliver, the more I learned of his past. Amanda is young and learning about life. I appreciated her strength and ability to speak her mind, it's refreshing!

This is definitely another book NOT to miss in the Misadventures Series! There were moments that I wasn't sure I was going to be able to handle the direction of the book, but as with any Sierra Simone creation, you gotta see it through to the end. LOVED it!

😆 Comedy

💧 Drama

💋 Romance

🎆 Steamy

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