Lawless 2 (The Finale) Kindle Edition by Amarie Avant

Book Excerpt:

"I'm the Tsar's heartbeat, his entire world . . . 

Anastasiya
I finally submitted to the darker side of Happily Ever After, claiming my throne as the Tsariana.
After all, Simeon left me no other choice—all his love or nothing.
But it's never that easy to be tethered to a man who rules a Bratva. No amount of money or power was going to stop what was coming for us the day Simeon claimed me.
But if my dark knight won't save me, I'll do it my damn self.

Simeon:
She's all I've craved since I found her all those years ago.
I've killed and moved mountains for her love.
There's deception in our midst, and my love for Anastasiya may not be enough to overlook the betrayal.
I'm torn between the darkness I was born into and the woman who I love beyond madness." 

***This is the Continuation/Conclusion of LAWLESS and is NOT standalone.***

Title: Lawless 2 [The Finale]
Author: Amarie Avant
Publisher: A. A.
Series: #2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Lawless 2" BY Amarie Avant

My Speculation:

I enjoyed this ending for Anastasiya and Simeon. I must say Simeon was quite a piece of work in the handling of his love. I was so glad that Asya was able to do what she needs to do, proving she was back for revenge, and Simeon couldn't do anything about it. However, his Asya was there to tame him with her strength and beauty. I'm not sure of what to make of Simeon's cousin Mikhail, but I am sure something will come of it later. The story was of a very dark romance being so full of 'hot love, action, death, obsessiveness, twisted, and drama' that will keep one turning the pages to see what is coming next. I hated what happened to Luka but loved it when Simeon's mother craziness is finally brought out because she was a piece of work. By the end, we are given quite a journey that I was so glad to see it ended in the way it did.

However Long It Takes (Reckless Book 2) Kindle Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris

Excerpt:

"On a mission to claim what rightfully belongs to her, Jasmine Johnson does whatever it takes to regain the attention of Maurice Desmond Jones. Even murder."

*Note
However Long It Takes is the finale to Reckless. If you haven't read Reckless first, you should, or you will be lost.

However Long It Takes (Reckless Book 2)

Title: However Long It Takes
Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris
Publisher: Love Is A Drug
Series: Reckless Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"However Long It Takes" by Stephanie Nicole Norris

My Speculation:

Wow, is all I can say about this read. The author does an excellent job of giving the reader all the answers to the many questions I had left from 'Reckless.' One thing for sure, we get to find out just how crazy Jasmine was in trying to get a love that was never for her from Maurice. I was left feeling somewhat sorry for her because she needed some help and that poor Chris guy well... OK, this is where I will say you must pick up first 'Reckless' and continue with 'However Long It Takes' to see who well this author puts it all together so well for the reader. 

Reckless Kindle Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris

Book Excerpt:

"When Infatuation becomes an obsession, love can turn fatal.

**** Re-release ****
Reckless was first published in 2013. It is the same story revisited, repackaged, re-edited, with minor revisions. If you're a fan of Mistaken Identity, you may enjoy the novel Reckless.
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Jasmine Johnson wants nothing more than to be swept off her feet by classmate and cutie Maurice Desmond Jones.
But when someone threatens to challenge her for his affection, Jasmine takes matters to another level. Obsession sends her over the edge, and her actions catapult her into a storm she can see no way out of. But Jasmine's determined to lay her enemies to rest, even if she has to die trying."

*Note
This story ends on a cliffhanger. Check out the author's notes at the end.
*Also in this series
However Long It Takes

Title Reckless
Author: Stephanie Nicole Norris
Publisher: Love Is A Drug
Series: How Long It Takes Reckless Book 1
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Reckless" by Stephanie Nicole Norris

My Speculation:

What a read that will indeed have you wanting more of this story. So, be prepared for a cliffhanger. It seems like all that has happened with Jasmine, Teresa, Saundra, and Maurice isn't over. What will it be for Jasmine as it seems more trouble will be coming for her in the next read 'How Long It Takes? ' One thing is for sure is that Jasmine is crazy, so I am sure we will see how much more will happen in the next series. 

Beyond Contempt Kindle Edition by Jeff Zwagerman

Book Excerpt:

"Zander’s new romantic interest, Aubrey, is kidnapped right in front of him, and he never saw it coming. He needs to engage an old friend or two to help him try to attempt a rescue. Unfortunately, another problem rears its head before he has a chance to make right on his rescue plan. Zander finds out he’s a father. Before he has time to even process that fact, something else hits him right in the gut. His newborn daughter has been kidnapped.

Ill-advised decisions from his previous life continue to haunt Zander. When he finally has a chance to find happiness in the mountains of Colorado with Aubrey, everything falls apart. Most people might give up, but that’s when we find Zander at his best. He needs to be in control, and he needs to make his own plans. Combining both sets of these problems, however, might prove to be too much even for Zander."

Title: Beyond Contempt
Author: Jeff Zwagerman
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Beyond Contempt" by Jeff Zwagerman

My Speculation:

I will say that this was undoubtedly one read that will keep your attention turning the pages to see what was coming next in Sander Van Zee, better known as Zander's world. This story will be all over the place from Zander's 'romantic interest, Aubrey being kidnapped' on to his entertaining friends [Fats & Fran]who are involved with having to get rid of a body. Now this will not be the end of this story because Zander finds out that he now has a baby with someone named Sara Jane now known as Jayne. What will happen next for Zander as his world that seems to be so out of control with all that is going on in his life? There will be some fascinating characters in the story that are well developed, some complex, as well as defined that will present to the readers one good story that will leave one in awe. The ending was somewhat strange, but I feel like the reader will probably like it if the story continues. Certainly, Zander still has something left on his plate that will need to be attended to very soon. How all of that will turn out, I guess we will have to wait and see if there will be more to this story. All in all, this was one excellent fascinating 'Beyond Contempt' read that I would recommend.

Thank you to the author for the gift of the read and me giving my honest opinion of 'Beyond Contempt.' 

Fearless III (Finale): MMA Sport & Russian Mafia Romance (Resnov Bratva Book 3) Kindle Edition by Amarie Avant

Book Excerpt:

"Vassili
The mudak, my father Anatoly, raped my mother for all of Russia to see.
My baby sister, Sasha, never had it any better.
I went from crawling to fighting to stop Anatoly, king of the bratva. Life was a nightmare before Zariah clung to me. Now, we have a little girl, and our son is on the way.
But the game is changing in the mafia. Too many alphas want a taste. Somehow, I'm shoved into the chaos. My actions will be the reason my family is taken from me.
I have two choices:
Join team Anatoly and become the devil.
Join team my greedy half-sister, Danushka, and become the devil incarnate.

Zariah
Keeping the fighter's love might as well accompany blood, sweat, and tears. Vassili is not an easy man to love.
I never dreamt of another life or another man.
Not until today.
Seeds of doubt have dug root inside me. It's different for Vassili because his confidence is almost as scary as his jagged muscles. I fear that if I continue to allow my mind to wander, then my body, my soul, every part of me will too."
I have two choices:
Keep holding on to Vassili, with all of me and live.
Fly away only to die by his hands when he catches up to me.

Title: Fearless III [Finale]
Author: Amaire Avant, LJ Anderson, & J. Ross
Publisher: A.A
Series: Resnov Bratva Book 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Fearless III [Finale]" by Authors: Amaire Avant & LJ Anderson, L.J. Anderson & J. Ross

My Speculation:

If you are looking for an unconditional love story with a little bit of it all from 'suspenseful, secrets, power, twists & turns, played the game, intriguing times, and oh the sex,' you have come to the right place for the finale in 'Fearless III' will give it all to you and more. I will say you should read the first two stories from this author: 'Fearless I & Fearless II' so you will be caught up with all that has gone on in this family saga. I will say some of the [new] characters were something where some were more complexed than others. There will be a lot of questions answered from this reading, especially if you have read from the other two novels. Zariah and Vassili go through a lot with his messed-up family and the Bratva influence, and I don't want to leave out Zariah's crooked Chief of Police father, Maxwell.

What I enjoyed about this series is how Vassili was an alpha fighter who at all costs protected his family and how is love for Zariah never wavered even though at times, some moments were not smooth.

The author gives the reader a good read that by the end of the read, one can see how everyone got just what they deserved and even a HEA. The author did an excellent job of giving the reader a beautiful way of ending this trilogy!

I do look forward to Simeon Resnow's story, as he was as significantly proven to be an asset to Vassili in Fearless III. 

Devil In Her Bed Kindle Edition by Amarie Avant

Book Synopsis:

"Before Lincoln Zager, I was submerged in a happily ever after. It all came crashing down. The love of my life had gone missing and was presumed dead. That's the day I died inside. 

Then Lincoln came along, and he was relentlessly determined to protect me . . . revive me. He offered me a second chance at forever. Lincoln had to thaw the numbness surrounding my heart. He fought me ... for me.

His sexy, muscular body is blemished with scars. And he taught me that my emotional scars have enhanced my beauty.

No matter how strong Lincoln's love is, another man harbors a dangerous affection for me. I have an obsessed stalker. Like Lincoln, he also claims that he will never let me go..."


This book is a ***RERELEASE*** and now includes an alternate ending for your enjoyment.

Title: Devil In Her Bed
Author: Amarie Avant
Publisher: A.A.  
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Devil In Her Bed" by Amarie Avant

My Thoughts...
Be ready for a very interesting erotic romantic thriller...

From the Stalker...[boogeyman, real crazy man] Jeffery Peterson aka Donald Dudley

......the stalked...Siobhan Lewis

who was killed? ....Samuel, Regina & Everett Godwin...funerals and a few more killings totaling...[15], Alton, Glendora Wilson.....now what has happened to Hosea Murrell...September 12, 2019

What did I think about it...well I like the ending with Siobhan and Lincoln.. the other alternate ending was OK but I like the first ending better. To get a look at the alternative ending please check it out... It will be a good read too!

.. Siobhan's ex? This is really some good reading!

saver of the day... Lincoln Zagar and his friend Bernard

add into this wonderful story more colorful characters...Siobhan's mom[Shania], dad[Deon] and friend from work... Siobhan's Executive assistant...Tamara...Siobhan therapist, Dr, Beck, Detective Ortiz, Maggie, Agent Quigley, Lenard Murrell & Elora Zager

This story taking place in several locations... Northern California, LA...Willow Bluff [hundred miles north of San Francisco], San Antonio, Texas, San Diego, Monterey Beach, Sweden, Fort Brags to name a few.

As the story moves along we are in Willow Bluff where Siobhan is hiding from the stalker.... she has a home and decides to go for a run and who does she meet up with during the run? Yes, that Lincoln Zager.

Now this story will take the reader on quite a long journey. Many questions will be asked.... Will Siobhan be willing to put her faith in this hot guy? What was it about Lincoln that even this stalker felt threatened? There will be lots of twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages to get more of this wonderfully told story. Now, I will say I had some problems with the heroine...to me, I felt she didn't think about certain things...like what could be the reason she wasn't able to get in touch with her best friend and her mom? Didn't she think that there was something wrong with the phones especially after not hearing from her best friend and mom after several weeks? Oh, well as the story continues..we find out more about that crazy stalker...wow is all I have to say. You will have to read this story for yourself to see how well this author presents us with such a thriller of a read.

Will Lincoln be able to find out who the stalker was and how does he handle it with the help of his friend Bernard? What will happen as Lincoln meets and becomes involved with Siobhan family? What had happened in Lincoln's life that had caused some of his weirdness toward his own family? What was it about Siobhan that kept Lincoln so captivated with her? Moreover, what was it about Hosea [a childhood friend] that Siobhan held so dear to her heart about him? But was it the same kind of love that Lincoln held in his heart for her? To find out all of these questions you will have to pick up the novel "Devil In Her Bed" to find out!

As the story moves on.... it seems like this stalker will stop at nothing! Or will he? This is a real nut
case!

Now, I definitely don't want to leave out the two...Siobhan and Lincoln...oh yes! It was definitely right on for this two...after they met after that run. I loved the music this author-supplied for the readers...Al Greens...' Let's Stay Together' and all of the hot steamy chemistry they had for each other! Why couldn't Siobhan believe that Lincoln wanted more than just keeping her safe? I know she said that she didn't want him hurt with all that was going on with her ...but really?

OK, moving on why was Siobhan hesitate in wanting to call the police about what was going on with her after she moved? What had happened earlier to her when a certain police Detective Ortiz was involved with her brother Sammy's death and Hosea disappearance? It was always interesting seeing these two fall out and then [Siobhan and Lincoln]...you know...getting back together again.

This stalker..what's he up to now? As the story goes on the reader really gets to see deep down just how crazy this person really is... messing with Siobhan's drinking waters, her security system, phones, and...well I will stop here and just say you will have to read what all this mad man had done or was planning to do! How will he be caught? But before he is caught who next will he kill and then he stopped but then started up again due to ***** asking about Siobhan? What had happened to him during his childhood that had greatly affected his mind? How this person was able to get in and out doing the things he did were simply off the chain...downright scary! This creep seems to be all over the place! Get ready because there will be a lot more happening in the read. I know I have told you lots but there is even more...

And who comes in and saves the day after it is all is said and done?!

Now, it will take a minute for this story to all come together. Then at the end when the reader will be seeking for....well after this author gives the readers one good read but to get there the reader will be presented with two endings. My favorite one was the first one. Will we get a HEA? ...[here is a quote at one of the endings]: that I loved.....
James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

but you know how this author thinks [very well indeed] giving the reader another surreal ending...so the reader gets to choose which one they will like or really it could have both endings that could have happened in this romantic thriller. I am going to stop now only to say this story is one very well written story by this author. Will this Peterson creep get what is due to him in the end? Well, I have said more than enough so to find out all the answers to all of the questions asked you will have to pick up 'Devil In Her Bed' and see for yourself how this story has been presented so well to the reader. Be prepared to be blown away with this erotic romantic thriller read...especially with those two endings! Would I recommend "Devil In Her Bed?" YES!

*****So, I picked up the next alternative ending on September 12, 2019

What did I think about the alternate ending? Well I like the ending with Siobhan and Lincoln.. the other alternate ending was OK but I like the first ending better. To get a look at the alternative ending please check it out... It will be a good read too! This author has done a good job of trying to please all of her readers.

Hollywood On Trial by Dale E Manolakas

Profile:

"Industry secrets uncovered—drugs, sex, betrayal, murder … the power elite exposed and hunted down … murder on trial 
Sexual currency, extortion, and murder—the hidden life behind the cameras in Hollywood. Josh Stein, the industry’s top entertainment lawyer, represents star power—the price for ingénues is sex. After Josh’s favorite ingénue dies on a stormy set, he replaces her in the coveted role with Kaitlin O’Keefe, a sultry gray-eyed red head beauty. On set, off set, and at locations shoots, the famous director Nick Claren vies for Kaitlin’s favors. The door open, Kaitlin mingles with Hollywood’s elite and pits man against man, as she willingly and unwillingly does what it takes to claw her way into the inner circle. After Kaitlin goes one step too far, she’s found dead on Josh’s Malibu Colony estate. A murder investigation rips apart the lives of the industry elite, and the murder trial of the century shocks the world."

Title: Hollywood On Trial
Author: Dale E. Manolakas
Publisher: D. E. M.
Series: Rogue Legal Thriller Book 2
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Hollywood O Trial" by Dale E. Manolakas

My Rationalization.....

What a good mystery-thriller-suspenseful read that will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next in this well written novel that was fast moving. I will say it is quite a long read but it will be worth reading to get this whole story of just how in Hollywood 'the games lawyers played not only in the movie industry but also in court.' I liked how this author was able to give us the details as well as the descriptions that leads the reader to see it all so vividly as if you were there. The characters were all well developed [even if you liked or disliked them, some flawed], defined and oh so very believable giving the reader a good read. This story is just like you would take in as in watching a movie. Be ready for a little bit of it all in this Hollywood film industry were there will be plenty of 'drugs, money, plenty of sex, greed, lust, jealousy, pride, to murder' that will tie this entire engaging story altogether. I will say that ending was quite one that was somewhat shocking so, to get the whole story you will just have to pick up this fascinating good read read to see how it all comes out. 

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What I'd Do For Love By: K. F. Johnson

Book Description....

"A woman scorned is a dangerous woman. Greer Patterson always felt like an outsider. Loathed by her step mother and half siblings for being the green eyed, fair skinned product of her black father's affair with a white woman; she's never truly felt loved by anyone except her father and husband Michael.
When Greer's life as she knows it comes crashing down after discovering her husband's torrid affair, she decides to take matters into her own bloody hands. Soon, after sending Michael to his untimely death and framing his mistress, she begins feeling something she's never felt before...powerful. Now, with a new found confidence and the freedom, if she can stay out of jail, she's determined to stop anything and anyone from standing in the way of true love again!"

Title:  What I'd Do For Love

Author:  K. F. Johnson

Publisher:  One Ironwoman

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"What I'd Do For Love" by K. F. Johnson

My Thoughts.....

Truly Geer Patterson was one women who one didn't mess with.  Now why was that?  One may not
be long on this earth as it was for Geer's husband Michael.  It seems like all of Geer's life after the
death of her mother she hasn't had a good life definitely bringing on many dramatic unresolved issues.  It seems like it all starts with her father bringing her to his home with his present wife and children and presenting her as the daughter he had by a 'white women.' Now, will he be able to protect her?   The stepmother and her children seems to hate her and it seems like Geer's life was simply horrible living with these people.  Will Geer ever have the life she wants after marrying Michael who she thought loved her. For a minute Geer thought she had it all well in her life but, this is when all hell breaks loose when Geer [the scorned woman] learns about her husband Michael's infidelity and from here all the way to the end this author gives the reader one story  that will keep you turning the pages to the end.  What all will Geer do when she finds out that not only her husband had a problem but also her father who she thought had love her unconditionally?  This will be quite some read when she finds out about her father and so much more!  I don't want to spoil to much more about this read other than say this was one exceptional written story that will have you shaking your head by the time you get to the end of this suspenseful read. Many questions will be asked...  Will Geer get the love she wanted now that she had a new beau in her life?  Will she be able to give up to her old life to get on with her life after all she had done by the end of this read?   Yes, I will admit that Geer was 'certified crazy' that needed some help...but will she get the help before it's too late?  Again this is where I say you will have to pick up this good read to find out. Truly the title say it all..."What I'd Do For Love" left me saying wow..between a husband, a sex friend, a boyfriend and a father what a ending! This was definitely a read about what happens when a woman is scorned and she can't seem to find her way.   If you are looking for a well written read with intriguing drama, some mystery/suspense with a little romance then you have come to the right place for this novel will give it all to you and much more.  Would I recommend?  Yes!