Twisted Minds: Book 1 of the Twisted Minds series Kindle Edition by Keta Kendric

Excerpt:

"Megan: How in the hell did I end up here; on a heavily-wooded road in the middle of a racist county, all alone with nothing but my twisted mind for protection? After convincing the August Knights Motorcycle Club to allow me to work off a debt my sister owed them, I found myself in the middle of madness and mayhem. I should've known that this was what life inside this dangerous club would be like, right?

Aaron: How the hell did I end up here? I was face to face and chest to chest with the one woman I was forbidden to touch.
Strange, sexy, inexplicitly delicious, and just downright twisted events started to unfold when I meet Megan. I can't figure her out, but there is one thing she can't hide- her attraction to me. When Megan wiggles her way into my life, I discover that her quiet, good-girl persona is a cloak she uses to hide the twisted mind she harbors. A mind just as bent as mine.

*** WARNING *** This book is an interracial romance that contains strong violence and sexual content and is intended for adults (open-minded adults.) If you are easily offended or squeamish about harsh or demeaning language, murder, and violence, this is not the book for you."

Title: Twisted Minds
Author: Keta Kendric
Publisher: Jessica Watkins Presents
Series: Book 1 of the Twisted Minds
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Twisted Minds" by Keta Kendric

My Speculation:

The author did a good job with this first series of 'Twisted Minds' giving us a read of 'strong violence and sexual content, and murder.' Now, if you are into this type of reading, then you will be all set to get one interesting read. We find Megan is in this situation due to her wanting to pay off her sister's Jenifer's debt for drugs but to have to go to the August Knight Motorcycle Club for thirty days? I was left feeling like there was more to that story. Then from the Shark character, his son, Aaron, comes in play. I didn't understand the reasoning of why Shark put his son with Megan; what would he expect would happen between the two? Then as expected, Megan and Aaron will come together, giving us an intriguing read. The reader will be left wondering what in with world will happen after Megan leaves. I guess we will find out in the next series. 

Pale A Novel by Edward Farmer

Book Excerpt:

""Some things just don't keep well inside this house …"

The summer of 1966 burned hot across America but nowhere hotter than the cotton fields of Mississippi. Finding herself in a precarious position as a black woman living alone, Bernice accepts her brother Floyd's invitation to join him as a servant for a white family, and she enters the web of hostility and deception that is the Kern plantation household.

The secrets of the house are plentiful, yet the silence that has encompassed it for so many years suddenly breaks with the arrival of the harvest and the appearance of Jesse and Fletcher to the plantation as cotton pickers. These two brothers, the sons of the house servant Silva, awaken a vengeful seed within the Missus of the house as she plots to punish not only her husband but Silva's family as well. When the Missus starts flirting with Jesse, she sets into motion a dangerous game that could get Jesse killed and destroy the lives of the rest of the servants.

Bernice walks the fine line between emissary and accomplice, as she tries her best to draw secrets from the Missus's heart while using their closeness to protect the lives of the people around her. Once the Missus's plans are complete, families will be severed, loyalties will be shattered, and no one will come out unscathed.

With a dazzling voice and productive emotional tension, Pale explores the ties that bind and how quickly humanity can fade and return us to primal ways."

Title: Pale
Author: Edward Farmer
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Pale" by Edward Farmer

My Speculation:

I found 'Pale' quite an engaging read where we find Bernice going to live with her brother, Floyd, in the 1960s in Mississippi, who worked on a cotton plantation. What a story of how this Missus was one very deceptive, petty, and vindictive person that caused all kinds of trouble for everyone, which included her husband. Yes, what she was trying to do was to soothe her wounds. What will turn out from all of this is after the Missus dies, there will be more secrets and lies of the family that worked for them will come out. Be ready for a story of where "there is a thin line between servant and slave and how revengeful choices can define and change lives for generations." I will say this was quite a sad story even at the end of what happened.

I would like to thank Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of this book. 

Mine Kindle Edition by Kenya Wright

Profile:

"A new smoking-hot standalone from Amazon Erotica bestselling author, Kenya Wright.

He would do anything to protect her.

For Hunter, guarding celebrities and moguls has always been easy, but watching over Zola could be the one job that ruins him. She’s a different type of danger—the sort that could break his heart.

Although they grew up together, in their adult years, they lost contact. Now, Zola is an up-and-coming runway model and has a psychotic stalker who's been ransacking her apartment and sending threatening letters.

Hunter rushes to New York to protect her. He’s the best in the business, but one couldn’t tell as his desires for Zola get in the way of him doing his job. What happens between them is scorching hot and could set the entire operation up in flames. With every hungry glance, every accidental caress, Hunter begins breaking rules.

But the threat is going nowhere, and the days get more and more dangerous. As Hunter gets closer to finding Zola's psycho stalker, he’s wondering if falling in love could be the greatest risk of all."

Title: Mine
Author: Kenya Wright
Publisher: ZachEvans Creative LLC
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Mine" by Kenya Wright

My Rationalization....

I enjoyed this novel that gave the reader quite a interesting story from action, intrigue, tears, laughter, suspense, murder, childhood issues, fear, strength, friendship, grief, stalking, romance, happiness, love, steamy love scenes and at the end a sort of redemption. The author really knows how to do her thing by giving the readers a well written engaging mystery read that will keep your attention and adrenaline flowing. I will say that the two main characters [Hunter & Zola] had one amazing love for one another and was interesting in seeing if they would have a HEA. So, if you are looking for a beautiful love story "Mine" will give it to you all wrapped up.

Lady Guardians: Forgiven Kindle Edition by Reana Malori

Profile:

"Geneva Powers had experienced one of the worst days of her career.

She played the corporate game every day for the past ten years and enjoyed the life she'd built. Straddling two worlds was never easy, but she'd done just that for many years. During the day, she was a mild-mannered financial guru in a world of suits. But in her free time, away from the clean-cut world of numbers, she was a Lady Guardian. Riding her bike in the open air with the hum of the engine underneath her, was the only time she felt free to be herself. Due to some underhanded dealings at her office, her two worlds were about to collide in a most glorious way.

Jamison Reed just wanted a good burger and a cold beer.

He was a war veteran, a businessman, and a biker all rolled into one. The night he caught sight of the beautiful woman walking into his favorite bar, all those labels fell to the side. At that moment, he was simply a man. A man who wanted to claim the woman who had a body made for loving. It was only supposed to be one night. Just enough to get her out of his system. That small taste of her wasn't enough and now he wants more. When danger comes to her doorstep, he knows there's no one else better to protect Geneva. His need to protect her was too great and he would let nothing come between him and his woman."

Title:  Lady Guardians:  Forgiven

Author:  Reana Malori

Publisher:  Reana Malori Books           

Series:  Lady Guardians

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Lady Guardians:  Forgiven" by Reana Malori

My Thoughts.....

What a pair these two were...Geneva and Jamison as they came together from their first meeting having lust from first sight.  As it seems that Geneva was having some major problems on her job being threatened and harassed by the phone. Will this alpha man [Reed] be able to help her?  With Jamison Reed being trained by the military I will say he would be the best to help with this situation however, he did have a past that was giving him some trouble trying to get over some pasted issues.  With Geneva being a member of the Lady Guardians will she be willing to except help from Reed in finding the culprits?  Well, to find out you will have to pick up "Lady Guardians: Forgiven" to see how well this author delivers it so well to the reader.  It will definitely be a good storyline with high intensed moments, dual MC clubs, drama and let's not leave out the hot steamy spicy sex from these heroine and hero who brought out the best in each other.  

Earned by the Billionaire 2 Kindle Edition by Shani Greene-Dowdell

Book Description....

"~Pamelon~ 
When I was in high school, I had a full-blown affair with Lyle Walker. 
It was novice and innocent but turned out to be one sided. 
Somewhere deep inside, I felt he loved me. 
Something in his eyes told me it was real.
All of that was shattered when he rejected me in front of a packed gymnasium. 
But none of that matters ten years later, as I’m faced with a proposition for a week of my time in exchange for a loan from his bank. 

~Lyle~
By ruining her, I became undone. 
When Nate asked me why Pamelon Jackson was following me around senior year, I should have punched him in the face. 
It was a sad existence to love her not have the nerve to tell the world. 
I was worried about what everyone would say. 
But that was boy Lyle Walker, not the full-blooded man that I am today. 
Now, I’m ready to do whatever it takes to get my woman back, including opening the vaults to my bank and my heart.

From Shani Greene-Dowdell, the author of the highly acclaimed Breathless: In Love with an Alpha Billionaire series, comes a fiery, heartfelt novel about a woman trying to fulfill her promise to her father who died of cancer, when she finds out the CEO of the only bank in town willing to finance her dream is the man who shattered her heart so long ago."

Disclaimers: 
*No cliffhanger 
*No cheating 
*Steamy love scenes
*Happily ever after guaranteed 

Make Me Stay: A Second Chance Romance Kindle Edition by Amarie Avant

Book Description....

"Avery Castle carries the weight of a thousand moments of sorrow. 
Donavan Hardy carries enough anger for them both. 

When they were young, Donavan learned sign language so he could talk to the deaf beauty. He cared, even when Avery’s influential father couldn’t be bothered with her “flaw.” 

In spite of things, the bad boy made her fall in love with sound… with music.

They couldn’t have been any more different, but he was always meant to protect her, just like she was always meant to calm his rage. 

And then, Avery’s world came crashing down when the love of her life disappeared without a trace, leaving her broken-hearted and pregnant. She loses her baby, the last bit of him she has left, and her world plunges deeper into darkness. 
Seven years of hurt, confusion, and pain collide when they are thrown back together. Avery has to decide if the life she’s been living with the sizzling Cuban cop, whom her father approves of, is worth not having Donovan back in her life. 
But Donavan is fighting for her forgiveness, to prove that deep-seeded secrets far greater than their love tore them apart.
Donavan will force Avery to return the key to her heart no matter the cost…"

***This is a FULL LENGTH, STANDALONE novel 
Make Me Stay is complete at a little over 80k words... of a heart-wrenching second chance romance that will make you fall in love with Donavan and Avery and root for them. You'll laugh, cry, and fan yourself while reading exactly how hard these two love with each other. 
That being said, this novel ends around the 65% mark of your kindle. For your further enjoyment, an additional second-chance BWWM romance has been added as a thank you for your support***

Undone by Deceit by Falon Gold

Book Description...

"Split decisions and daring anyone to challenge the path he took made Chance Middleton a successful architect. The reason for one of his decisions made when he was just a boy was a mystery that Mahogany Jefferson could never solve. However, he had no way of knowing that his fierce determination would become a fatal flaw, turn his closely guarded secret into a breeding ground for deceit, and push Mahogany’s love for him to a breaking point. 

Chance wasn’t surprised when it snapped completely or when she packed her bags. He let her go, well aware that she can be counted on for two things: doing what she thought was right and bouncing back when things went sideways. Her troubled past and heartbreaking present unbeknownst to him demanded she be tough, but a recent tragedy just may break her. Her belongings weren’t all she took with her when she left.

Thinking she was doing the right thing for everyone, now she had a secret of her own and it was always only a matter of time before things went left. That was the story of Mahogany’s life and to right things again, she had only one option: call on Chance, which required her to reveal an accident that elevated many lives to a level he never wanted to exist on. His reaction might just be incendiary, but the mystery of Chance will be unraveled at last.

No one will be exempt from heartache, heartbreak, and being let down. Love will be tested. Lines will be crossed. Lives will be endangered. Blood will be spilled. Everyone will learn what they're truly made of. Happily-ever-afters will. Be. Fought. For." 

*No cliffhanger.

Title:  Undone by Deceit

Author:  Falon Gold

Publisher:  Imperial Publishing House

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Undone by Deceit" by Falon Gold

My Thoughts...

This was quite a lovey story involving Mahogany. Majesty and Chance along with some other very interesting characters that will keep you turning the pages from the beginning to the end to see what was coming next.  You will find a lots of hilarious moments that will have you laughing out loud. It is so interesting to see these two [Mahogany & Chance] go back and forth until finally they seem to get it.  Be ready for a lots of drama, secrets and family issues that will keep coming until they get the message that they love each other no matter what all the reasons that had happened.  In the end will Mahogany and Chance get their HEA?  Well to see how well this author brings it all out to the reader you will have to pick up this well written story and see how well this it was delivered. I loved the ending!  

Rekindled Lovers (Undisclosed Desire Book 4) by Falon Gold

Book Description....

"Tommy Owens is the big-hearted, outspoken restaurateur of the Owens’ clan who is always ready with a joke. He’s also the most brokenhearted. Ten years ago, when he was cruelly set up to look deceitful, the love of his life walked away from Arrow, Colorado. Now, he silently bears the pain from agonizing replays of memories of her, has slammed the door on love, and dares it to reenter his life.

Katara Johnson, on assignment for work, has to come back to Arrow after she crossed a whole ocean to get away from a brutal heartbreak there. Even being as far away as London, she still hasn’t been able to get over Tommy. Sick of carrying him in her heart and tired of being unable to move on, she goes back home on a mission to put Tommy Owens firmly in the past.

The two reunite and love, lies, and the truth explode to the surface. Re-instituting the trust between Tommy and Katara will not be all fun and games but cathartic… until someone calls the cops. A volatile reunion may be just what is needed to cleanse, then rekindle, what the past lovers once had and what should’ve never been torn apart."

Title:  Rekindled Lovers

Author:  Falon Gold

Publisher: Nayberry Publications 

Series:  Undisclosed Desire Book 4

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean 

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Rekindled Lovers" by Falon Gold

My Thoughts....

Interesting good novella about how a couple gets back a lost love after ten years as it was for Tommy and Katara in this 'hot steamy romantic read.'  I found this story a sweet read and definitely one hilarious one too.

But My Soul is Black By: Terrell Williams

Book Description....

"Bobby has high hopes for his new life in Detroit, and he will not, under any circumstances, blow his chances by messing up a prime job opportunity at his uncle’s construction company. But his first meeting with his mentor, African American foreman Jimbo, turns out even worse than expected when it becomes apparent that Bobby is learning the ropes to become Jimbo’s boss.
As Bobby tries to navigate Jimbo’s understandable resentment, he must also wrestle with the misperceptions of Black culture that his Caucasian family has passed on to him. Eventually, the two men become friends as Jimbo recognizes that Bobby doesn’t hold the prejudices of his uncle.
But just as things start to smooth out, Jimbo introduces Bobby to the kind, clever, and stunning Karen—Jimbo’s favorite woman to string along. Confused by his strong feelings for this intriguing woman and frustrated with Jimbo’s flippant treatment of her, Bobby struggles with whether to pursue Karen…at the cost of ending his newfound friendship with Jimbo and sabotaging his future.
Taking a candid look at interracial romance and the human experience, …But My Soul is Black reveals the cultural misperceptions that harm us—and the love that heals us."

Title:  But My Soul is Black
Author:  Terrell Williams
Publisher:  CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"But My Soul is Black" by Terrell Williams

My Synopsis....

I found "but My Soul is Back" one interesting read in that the story was indeed somewhat strange in how it all started.  A white man wanting to be friends with this black man?  Well this is what happened!  Now, one would wonder with Bobby Selinski wanted to be friends with James Guidry [Jimbo] who was a 'African American foreman' who worked for his uncle. What happens has this really becomes a good friendship?  Well it seems all is going well for Bobby until Jimbo introduces him to a Miss Karen Blackwell who just happens to be Jimbo's favorite lady. What will happen when betrayal comes into play.   Now, I don't want to spoil to much but just say this story really take on a intriguing read to see how this author will bring it all out to the reader.

The storyline had some really well developed, portrayed and even believable characters beginning with Bobby, Uncle Fred, Vince, Jimbo, Pete, Karen, Smokey, Miss Thomas and  Carolyn Jenkins to name a few that will definitely keep your attention to the end of the read.

In the end one may wonder a little how this turned out. Was this a way to do someone you called your friend?    Did the right man get the woman? Well, again you will have to read this novel to see just how it comes out.  I will say that ending had me raising my eyebrow and saying really?  Oh, I will say it was interesting seeing how Jimbo's grandmother tried to work her magic even after death into her grandsons love life.  Did it work?  It was also interesting to see what Bobby did to try to understand if he and Karen should be together. I will say Karen got on my nerves a little but in the end I was able to understand some of her reasoning.

All and all this was a good read that will keep you turning the pages and I would recommend.

Thank you to Write Now Literary for the early read.  It was definitely a read that will leave you with many provoking thoughts that will leave you to ponder over long after the read.  Was this a real friendship?

Undisclosed Desire 3: The Contracted Lovers by Falon Gold

Book Description...

"Two people have never clashed more morally than Camron Powers and his personal assistant, Amari Spencer. She was taught to earn everything she gets and treat everyone with respect. He’s never lacked for anything because of the silver spoon he was born with. It didn’t come complete with manners or a heart however, and now, he wants to know how to love someone, specifically Amari.

But it’s too late.

She’s had enough of his indecent behavior in the workplace, will give him two pieces of her mind, quit her job, and start a war that she’s not equipped to fight on a billionaire’s level. She and her family could lose everything that they’ve worked for. Camron is ruthless enough to take it, but he’ll learn some things just can’t be bought, hijacked, or forced.

The heart is one of them.

Can another Powers descendant find happiness and hold on to it? Can Amari and her loved ones survive Camron’s battle for her love?"

Title:  Undisclosed Desire 3: The Contracted Lovers 

Author:  Falon Gold

Publisher:  Nayberry Publications

Series: #3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Undisclosed Desire 3:  The Contracted Lovers by Falon Gold

My Thoughts.....

What a wonderful ending to this series that dealt with the 'Owens, Nordic-Ford, Spencer and Power's families.'  I loved this love story that had so many complex characters that the reader will find many trust and social issues up front and center.  In this saga  Amari and Camron's contract was really quite a issue for them and that ending was quite well presented. We find Camron was quite the alpha and it is quite interesting seeing how just how Amari was able to help him.

 The epilogue was definitely my favorite as it showed what had happened with many of the family members and friends as the story moved on to the end.  Will Camron and Amari get their HEA?  Well, you will have to pick up this series to see how it will all come out.   This was the ending of this series and I will say it was a very enjoyable read that I would recommend as a good read.

Rapture 4 (the finale): A BWWM Alpha Male By: Perri Forrest

Book Description....

"Alika Cambridge is the wife of Rush, mother to an adorable set of twins and stepmother to a beautiful preteen. But she is also someone's daughter. A someone that Alika has absolutely no connection to.

Enter Davina Bianchi. Having abandoned Alika as an infant, Davina has been desperately seeking out the daughter she walked away from. Alika, on the other hand, has no desire to enter a relationship with this woman from her past. In fact, Alika has made it perfectly clear that she already has a family and that she has on room for any more. But Davina is not giving up. She plans to do whatever she can to get just a moment to speak her peace.

Unfortunately, for Davina, she's never met Rush. She doesn't know that Rush does whatever he needs to do to protect his family. This time is no different. Davina better watch out. Especially, when it's revealed that her intentions for Alika, aren't as pure as she's made them out to be.

Get ready for this rollercoaster ride of both highs and lows that will finish out the Rapture series. There will be a few new characters introduced, but this will always be Rush & Alika's story, so expect to see plenty of the couple as they weave through the thick webs that await them."

Title:  Rapture 4 (the finale): A BWWM Alpha Male
Author:  Perri Forrest
Publisher:  Chic Lioness Publications
Series: # 4
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Rapture 4" (the finale): A BWWM Alpha Male By: Perri Forrest

My Final Thoughts of this series!

WONDERFUL, GREAT, SIMPLY AMAZING, DYNAMIC, INTRIGUING, MYSTERIOUS, SUSPENSEFUL, FUNNY, SEXY AND ONE  GREAT HECK OF A  CONCLUSION TO A EXCELLENT SERIES!

Why do I say all of that?

Alika Collins Cambridge  was one strong black woman FINALLY THERE being strong, wise and oh my goodness loving!

Rush Cambridge...well... all I can see he was truly one take charge..ALPHA...definitely a protector!

Now after saying all of that...

This author did a excellent job at bringing it all out for this hero and heroine  in this last series "Rapture 4."  I loved how all of the important questions were answered for me.

How this author brings it all out front and center about Alika was mind simply mind blowing! Now, I can even more understand Alika's background that showing her many 'trial and tribulations that she had gone through. And in the end finding her family! Alika finally gets closure!

The reader gets even more new characters in this last series...Coco[Anikka], Davina with a few others that gives us quite a interesting understanding of this whole story with Alika.

The reader will get one full  circle of a read...now I will say you will have to read the whole series to really understand how well this author delivers and brings it all out to the reader.,,,"Rapture, Rapture 2, Rapture 3 and the finale...Rapture 4."

So, if you are looking for a series with sexy romance, intrigueness with oh my....so many twist and turns you have come to the right place for 'Rapture 4' will give it all to you and more!

Now, I want to end this review by saying this author was new for me and when she sent me her Rapture Series to read and give my honest opinion,  I didn't know what to expect. But I will say after reading the entire Rapture Series .... this was one of the best series I have had the privilege of reading in one setting in a long time.  This series of Rapture 1-4 was simply a wonderful read and reading it one behind each other... all that is left to say is that it was one excellent written series.  I hope to read many more novels by this author.  Thank you Author Perri Forrest for giving the readers such a great Rapture Series read that was truly enjoyed.💓

Rapture 3: A BWWM Alpha Male Romance by Perri Forrest

Book Description....

"A man’s job is never done. It holds especially true when you’re Rush Cambridge.

The story is back and with something of a vengeance. In RAPTURE, new couple Alika and Rush were brought together under severe circumstances. Alika literally crashed into Rush’s life and created a need that he didn’t realize existed until she was there to awaken it.

By RAPTURE 2, the couple had already been faced with the first of many obstacles: Rush’s father was murdered, his mother’s return after years of absence, and the arrival of a daughter that Rush never knew existed.

RAPTURE 3 promises to keep the momentum going. Rush wrote off his sister, Jamie, when he realized that she knew about his daughter. Will they mend their relationship? Or will they remain siblings in name, only? What will happen when tragedy strikes and the traumatic event touches several of the lives that Rush holds dear? And what about Siobhan, Rush’s mother, who was being sought for his father’s murder? Somebody doesn’t want to let it go, and wants to make sure that Siobhan pays for her crime. It’s just too much, isn’t it? Well, it’s happening all while Rush and Alika await the birth of their first child.

We know this couple can overcome just about anything, but will it still hold true in the end?"

Title:  "Rapture 3" A BWWM Alpha Male Romance
Author:  Perri Forrest
Publication:  Chic Lioness Publications
Series:  # 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Rapture 3": A BWWM Alpha Male Romance  by Perri Forrest

My Views....

All I can say is I loved this series....the characters are simply off the chart...well developed, portrayed and oh so believable that you will not be able to put this one down until the end...only left wanting more!  The reader will be able to feel all of the emotions from its intriguness, excitement, danger, heartbreak, romance [passionate loving chemistry], as this author delivers to us a mystery, suspense, serial killer, with twist and turns and even the humor in one amazing well told story.  To name a few of the  characters ..from Rush, Alika, Tracie, Jamie, Greg, Jenae, Michaela, Miss Glenda, Siobhan, Carl, Jamie to Quinton to name a few will give the reader one awesome good HEA read.A lot of these characters have their own story giving the reader wow of a read.   This was definitely one of those reads that was truly about the 'family that had it all to deal with from pasted issues, betrayal, forgiveness and the unconditional love that was had for one another.'  All that is left for me to say is that this author really knows how to bring her characters to life where you will only be left wanting more and since there is one more series 'Rapture 4' I am more than sure we are in another wonderful read and learning even more about this family that seems to have quite a blend.  I definitively would recommend this read but also I will say the reader will need to start with 'Rapture,' then move on the 'Rapture 2' and then this one 'Rapture 3' to fully understand how well this story has been put together and delivered so very well to the reader.

 Thank you to the author for giving the readers another good 'Rapture Series' read!

Rapture 2: A BWWM Alpha Male Romance By: Perri Forrest

Book Description...

"When you think of rapture, you think of ecstasy, bliss, elation, and things of that nature. In short, a feeling of intense pleasure or joy. Rush had that. Or rather, Rush has that in the beautiful Alika Collins. Alika brings forth everything he wants in a woman. The two literally crashed into each other’s lives, and their whirlwind love story is safely set on solid ground. But is it really? And if so, for how long? There are certainly things that can disrupt what they have just begun to build.

Recently, Rush was dealt a devastating blow: He has a young daughter who he never knew existed. After this life-shattering secret is exposed, Rush finds out that those close to him are the ones behind it all. Feeling betrayed, he instantly dismisses those individuals from his life. In his mind, their actions were unforgivable and mending fences is not of urgency. At present, his primary goal is finding, and forging a relationship, with his child. Nothing will keep him from doing that.

But while Rush is establishing this new phase of life, things are in disarray in the old life.

For one, someone wants Rush's father dead and will go to great lengths to make it happen. Then there’s the mother of Rush's daughter who wants more than to co-parent. This leaves Alika feeling the strain of it all while trying to remain by his side. Yes, things become chaotic. But, Rush is no stranger to chaos. Hell, he even has a club called Chaos, as a testament to where he's been and what he's made of.

But how much can one person take?

Rapture 2 brings many things to question, but it will be interesting to see how it all turns out in the end. Specifically, which relationships will remain intact, and which ones will be forever altered to the point of no return."

Title:   Rapture 2: A BWWM Alpha Male Romance 

Author: Perri Forrest

Publisher:  Chic Lioness Publication

Series: # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Rapture 2" A BWWM Alpha Male Romance by Perri Forrest

My Viewpoint:

Hopefully you have read Rapture 1.  The story continues giving the reader another good read from this author as we continue to see what all is in store for Rust as he deals with Alika, his father[Lance], half sister, [Jamie], his daughter [Michaela], and his mom[Gia Olivette...Siobhan]. I will say that this series will have so much going on from...lots of conflict, murder, rape, twist and turns with  a lots of chaos going on in this well written plot.  I liked how the story shows how Alika was able to deal with the baby mama Janea and letting her know she was not the one.

In the end...wow as we get to the beautiful surprise wedding...[quote from Rush...to Alika].....

"You came crashing into my life, baby  And you made it all better,  I was used to going through life and focusing solely on me and building me to where I need to be.  I was on a solo Mission. But you appeared and took my heart hostage and made it so that I could care - in the intimate way-about life, about love, about everything.  I knew what I was looking for in a woman, but I honestly didn't think she existed.  In you, I found the whole package.  Not piece-meal, but the whole  package.  You make me happy.  You make me whole, You make me want to be the better me, and I love you unconditionally."

Wow!  That wedding was simply a beautiful setting.  Now, to know what all has gone on up to this time...yes we get a wedding and you will have to pick up this series to see for yourself how well this author brings it out so well to the readers giving the perfect ending to this HEA story for Rush and Alika.  But will all of Rush's problems finally be over because there is more series...'Rapture 3'  in series # 3!

RAPTURE: A BWWM Alpha Male Romance By: Perri Forrest

Book Description...

"They say that love happens when you least expect it.

Meet the star of this story, Hunter “Rush” Cambridge: Heartthrob, somewhat of a local celebrity, and hugely guarded of those he loves. Rush has never been in love. Lust is more his thing. In fact, he’s all business. The former athlete and current bar owner is solely focused on getting his new mega club up and running. But then Alika Collins comes crashing into his life—literally.

Alika has flown from Las Vegas, to the Bay Area to meet up with someone that she met online. Only when she arrives, things quickly go south and Alika realizes that she has made the biggest mistake of her life. But did she?

Sometimes bad things occur so that better things can replace them…

After Alika manages to escape her situation, she finds refuge in the backseat of Rush’s car. Everything moves quickly from that point as she is insinuated into his world. Although Rush is preparing for the opening of his new club, he is compelled to be a source of help to her, in the process.

But while Rush is helping to sort out pieces of Alika’s life, he’s got a few problems of his own. There are forces conspiring to take down everything that he has worked so hard for, and he’s not having it.

Will Rush emerge unscathed once the truth comes out? Will there be love at the end for him and Alika, or is he just the person who happened to come along when she needed a friend the most?"

Title:  RAPTURE: A BWWM Alpha Male Romance   

Author:  Perri Forrester

Publisher:  Chic Loiness Publications

Series: #1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"RAPTURE" A BWWM Alpha Male Romance by Perri Forrester

My Thoughts....

What a story in that you will keep your attention seeing what is coming next.  As I first started reading I was truly wondering about Alika Collins in all that she had gone through.  Why, was she too naive to know what she should and should not do with online dates?  Even though she had been corresponding with this guy for over a year but never meeting this person and then deciding to just show go meet him ...all by yourself?  Well what could one expect would happen...and it did!   I will say that had me shaking my head for a while but after reading how this story was going I thought I would give it a try and just see how this turns out  for Ms. Alika.  It seems like everything goes too well with Alika after meeting that 'alpha male' Hunter 'Rush' Cambridge.  I was still holding my breathe but as I kept reading it seems like maybe these two Alika and Rush may have something in common .....like great chemistry...definitely mesmerizing!  This was definitely one of those stories that it seems like some of the characters were given second chances...well sort of especially with some of Rush's childhood friends [Bart, Joseph & Gavin].  Be ready for lots of high drama, fast paced read with so many twist and turns that the reader will have to keep up because there will be a lots happening.  When it seems like Rush has everything he wanted and then we get to the end and it get blown up for poor Rush.  What a let down...I was hoping their would be some change with that father [Lance Cambridge]of his but NO and even his half sister[Jamie] too?  Why in the world would they both keep that secret?  Didn't they know that would only come back to bite them in the **** especially after Rush finds out about this!  Oh well, we get a cliffhanger and will have to find out more in this 'Rapture 2' series.   So, continuing on... to 'Rapture 2.'

Fire In The Water By: Janice Ross

Book Description....

"Chanel Bissett believed in one fundamental truth---the power of love. She's adored and loved Zachary Marlowe long before she knew what life meant. And they've built a bond so strong that it is beyond untouchable.

Or so Chanel thought...

Rhys Colburn has always been privileged, wealthy and demanding. He was ready to spend the rest of his life with Maggie Cohn so that, together, they could conquer the world.

Rhys couldn't have been more wrong...

Consistently appearing at the wrong place and wrong time, Chanel and Rhys' lives begin to clash. Every breath, every word, and every moment is as if the heavens have shifted the earth so that their paths would cross. Whether faith or destiny, they are pushed to emotional boundaries neither can sustain.

Yet, still, hope remains...

Over time, they become stripped of their once known selves. All that's left are shattered pieces of a once upon a time. And after three years with shadows of memories behind, chance pulls them together again.

Finally, love just might emerge. And this time, destiny might be kinder.

Will either take a chance with a stranger or will the past resurface to shatter the possibility?"

Title: Fire In The Water
Author: Janice Ross
Publisher: Jessica Watkins Presents
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Fire In The Water" by Janice Ross

My Thoughts....

This was quite a interesting novel featuring Chanel Bissett and Rhys Colburn. But was about Zach Marlowe? What had happened with all of the plans that Chanel and Zachary had mapped out for their life together? Now, all of that had started from their childhood, but know almost twenty years later...were things different for Chanel and Zach? This will be some story as Rhys comes into the picture definitely causing a 'fork in the road' for these two. Yes, we will find that Rhys had plenty of issues in his life but was he by himself? How will Chanel's mother try to help her in wanting her to find herself...to truly know herself? Why was that so very important in this read? As you read this story the reader will be presented with many surprises and twist and turns for both of these two main characters...Chanel and Rhys. How long will these feeling go on between Rhys and Chanel before she will be able to see what in right before her eyes? I loved how Rhys decides what he really wanted and goes after it. What will it take for Chanel to take a moment to stop and smell the roses! Will the dreams hopefully leave Chanel after what happens to Zach. It was quite a wow moment for me when it all comes out about Zachary. How does this affect Chanel? Will Chanel get the help she needs? You will get a very emotional story as the reader will see how well the author brings it all out as these two [Chanel and Rhys] lives are intertwined together. So, in the end "Will either take a chance with a stranger or will the past resurface to shatter the possibility?"

I will say that ending left me in tears.. I loved this quote:

"Do you get it! ....You were listening...I saw us in the artist's take on this work. A tag rested just above the canvas: Fire in the Water...The image was a flame refusing to die while moving from one spot to the next - through the journey of life... The struggle of a determined person will never fully die...Sure, there will be trying forces similar to the water. It's life. And though your fire might dwindle along the way, your core will remain strong."

To find out the answers to all of the questions and to understand that ending you will have to pick up this excellent read to see for yourself how well this author presents it so well to the reader.
Would I recommend? YES! 

Secrets I Should've Told You First: A BWWM Mafia Love story By: Resa & Jroc

Book Description...

"Allison McPhearson is at the wrong place at the wrong time, so she has no choice but to do the only thing she knows to do. She must kill Allison McPhearson and run, if she wants to survive.

Aidan James is contracted to do a job. Instead of doing that job, he marries Allison. His mark. He brings her nothing but happiness and joy to her new life. But Allison doesn’t know that he’s part of the danger that’s been lurking.

Pete “Snake Eyes” Maseretti has secrets that he needs to keep at all cost. He will go to any lengths to protect himself, even if it means hunting down the woman who can bring him down by telling everything she saw.

Can Aidan keep Allison safe from the danger that’s lurking or is he the one she should truly be afraid of?

Come along with RESA and JROC on this romantic tale of suspense, intrigue and drama."

Title:  Secrets I Should've Told You First

Author:  Resa & Jroc

Publisher:  Nayberry Publications

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Secrets I Should've Told You First" by Resa & Jroc

My Thoughts....

What a interesting story that both author's gives the readers.   So, will Aidan be able to get over Allison?  Will Aidan  be able to do what Pete 'Snake Eyes' Maseretti  wants him to do in order to get his son back?  What was this big secret that Aidan held back from Allison?  Can this  Snake be trusted?  This was quite a read that is full of many twist, conflict, suspense and drama. What will happen when the tables are turned and will Allison be able to save Aidan as his life hangs in the balance on the mountain top?  The story will keep your attention as the reader will be captivating turning the pages to see what will happen next. So, how will this turn out? Will they be able to get to their son, Xander before it's too late?  But before all of this can happen....this is where I say you will have to pick up this read to see how it will turn out.  Believe me it was one interesting ending!

A Piece of Sunday's Soul: A BWWM Romance By: Theresa Hodge

Book Description....

"Sunday Gallenger was only eighteen when she left home to follow her dreams. She was a sister with big times dreams and plenty of songs in her heart but no place but the privacy of her bedroom to sing them. One day she saw the chance to make her dream come true, so she left home without the blessings of her parents and headed for the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee. Sunday’s soulful voice and determination to be the best led her to take the impossible chance of becoming the next big country star on a new show called "The American Dream."
Travis Lee was intrigued by Sunday “Soul” Gallenger. Not only was he one of the top ten country singers of all times, but he was one of the judges on The American Dream. His dark hair and smoldering eyes left women entranced and seeking his attention from all corners of the globe. His wanderlust spirit left a trail of broken hearted women in his wake. That was until the young, talented dark beauty by the name of Sunday showed up at auditions. He was ready to lay down his playboy ways to win Sunday's heart and soul.
Will the two singers who are so different yet so much alike let their souls make beautiful music together?"

Title:  A Piece of Sunday's Soul: A BWWM Romance

Author:  Theresa Hodge

Publisher:  Shani Greene-Dowdell Presents

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"A Piece of Sunday's Soul: A BWWM Romance" by Theresa Hodge

My Thoughts....

I enjoyed this wonderfully written love story of Sunday and Travis by this author that kept your attention all the way to the sweet ending.  When it looked like all was lost for these two hope seemed to come in just at the right time in their lives.  It was good seeing Sunday grow up in the read as the
hero had wanted to happen.  Now, to get the whole story of this romance you will have to pick up this good read to see how well it all comes out for the readers as we see if following your dreams was all
good for Sunday.  Because Travis never gives up will he get what he wants in the end?