New Release Review | Stepbrother Thief by Violet Blaze

Stepbrother Thief by Violet Blaze
Published by Sarian Royal on January 15th, 2016

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Synopsis from Amazon:

Thirty minutes ago, my stepbrother pulled off one of the biggest jewelry heists in history—and I helped him do it. 

Now we're on the run, and I don't know what to think. 
He says he'll protect me no matter what, but I'm not sure if I should believe him. 
After all, we tried that once and it did not turn out well for either of us. 
Besides, his father raised us both after my mother passed away. 
Gill can be lots of things to me, but he can't be my lover. 

Not again. 

When I turned twenty-one, he disappeared. Just disappeared without a word. 
Over a decade later, and now he's back and more ruthless than ever. 
He says the right things, does the right things, but the truth is … 
I'm afraid of him. 
I'm afraid for him. 

What I thought….

Oh my goodness, where to begin?? As always, when Violet Blaze promotes a new novel, I jump on it as soon as it is released. This was no different with Stepbrother Thief. I was so excited for new material and like always, Blaze does not disappoint.

Gill captivated from the very first page; with his demanding demeanor and his rough calloused outer shell, I was a gone girl. Something though that I appreciated about the novel was that Gill’s character wasn’t immediately revealed. You really had to invest yourself into the story to truely understand Gill and what motivated him. As much as he wants Regi to stay at a distance, he’s pulled to her. After he left her, engaged and alone in Paris, he never thought they would be paired up once again, this time, stealing diamonds.

“Gill is….he’s too big to be contained, too explosive, too unpredictable. He’s a lion that can’t be kept in a cage.” - Regi
 

Regi is resilient, I’ll give her that. After watching cancer take her mother and being carted off to Paris with a step-father she barely knows, she’s been through the ringer. Then, after loosing the one man who meant the most to her, she still battles on. After what seems like forever, Regi is finally comfortable with life. Her step-father is more like a father to her and better to her than anyone else could ever be. Plus, she gained a half-sibling along the way. What more could she want? Yet, when Gill waltzes back into their lives, it’s like she’s thrown into the eye of a hurricane. Not only do old feelings resurface, but the real truth comes out. It takes everything for our beautiful girl to keep it together.
 

“I feel like I’ve spent a decade being eternally thirsty and now I’m drowning, drowning in him and his smell and the way his mouth always tastes bright and fresh like citrus.” - Regi
 

Again, if you’ve never read anything by Violet Blaze, pick it up! Her characters are diverse, her novels well-written, and her stories captivating. I’m giving Stepbrother Thief a solid 5 stars!

Victoria ♥

Review | Taboo Unchained by C.M. Stunich

Taboo Unchained by C.M. Stunich
Published October 6, 2014 
Sarian Royal
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Synopsis from Goodreads:

The taboo turns me on.

The dirty. The filthy. The nasty.

The man your mother f*cking warned you about – is me.

Hold onto your panties, ladies.

Lucas Carter is here to show you the dark side of the sheets.

***WARNING: This is a dark romance erotica – meaning lots of violence, sex, and emotionally disturbing inner dialogue. The main character does not, however, kidnap or force himself on women. The entire book is told in his point of view. This story does contain murder, tough choices, and strange sex.

***This book is entirely fictional, and the sexual techniques described within can be extremely dangerous. Read Lucas' story to spice up your sex life, have a little fun, and watch a man consumed by darkness grow into a different person. Please don't take any of the acts described within as instructional and always remember, safety first.

What I Think....*long review*

Goodness....where do I start? I have SO much I want to talk about, but it would probably come out in a whirlwind of broken words, so I'll start slowly. One minute I was connecting with the characters and moving right along in the story, then the next minute I wasn't. I played a game of back and forth during the whole novel! After taking a night to really mull over my feelings, I think I pinpointed my problem. I'm just not used to a novel being written in a male point of view! It threw me off my game for a bit, but once I got that kink worked out *hehe* I felt better about everything. It still blew my mind, that's for sure.

Review | Doll Face (Hard Rock Roots, #7) by C.M. Stunich

Doll Face (Hard Rock Roots Series, #7) by C.M. Stunich

New Adult Romance published December 8, 2014
Sarian Royal

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Synopsis from Goodreads

"After every tough climb to the top, there's a descent. Sometimes, it's real easy, just a matter of sliding down feet first. Other times, it's like a tumble off a steep cliff – with a hell of a lot of rocks. Nobody ever promised downhill would be a piece of cake. Have fun with that."

Lola Saints is my redemption.

She's the second chance I never thought I'd have.

But can we really make a life together, after all we've been through?

Two drummers, too many rock stars, one house.

If I could, I'd run away and take Lola with me, but that's not how life works. Running's too easy, and I have too many reasons to fight. It's time to put on the big boy panties and kick some ass – if I have to take my shirt off, so be it. Let's do this, Indecency style.

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Ronnie McGuire is an enigma.

I won't pretend I understand him, but I want to.

But can he really love me after all the horrible things I've done?

He can hit a kit like nobody else, and the sound of his music mimics the beat of my own heart.

If I could, I'd say yes to the fairy-tale life and ride off into the sunset. Not saying it's never going to happen, but sometimes the ride's a bumpy one. And shit. Speaking of bumps, did I mention I was dating a fertile rock god?

What I Think….

I bought Doll Face a few months ago, with every intention of reading it then. However, as it usually happens, life got in the way and I didn’t get around to it until yesterday. Man, could I kick myself!  Not only was the book full of twists and turns, it really set the stage for what’s to come with group. This story focuses on Lola Saints and Ronnie McGuire; two drummers who just so happen to have fallen in love. Stunich covers their struggle, their heartache, their accomplishments, and their redemption.

Review | Never Can Tell (Tasting Never, #4) by C.M. Stunich

Never Can Tell (Tasting Never, #4) by C.M. Stunich

New Adult Romance Published June 27, 2013
Sarian Royal

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Synopsis from Goodreads:

"This is love. It's that simple."

Some stories are Never finished being told. After all, we're all victims of heartache and strife at some point. Maybe I'm a little more susceptible to both, but I've got an ace up my sleeve. I've got Ty McCabe. He's helped me survive a lot. More than I ever thought possible. We've come a long way together, but we can't stop now. What's that old saying? Don't rest on your laurels? Well, I'm not resting and neither is he. Life didn't even give us that option. We've got problems. Big ones. Let's see if we can do this, survive the downs and get back to the ups. Guess only time will tell.

“...We're just one. Just one, f*cking, twisted bit of soul in love.”

What I Think…

I should probably mention that before reading this, I was already a huge fan of C.M. Stunich. However, of all that I have read from her, this novel takes the cake for my favorite! It is eloquently written, in the typical C.M. Stunich fashion, and I couldn’t put it down!  Besides being an overall good book, its content is what honestly hooked me. It was…..real. Stunich isn’t afraid to write ab out those “hot topics” everyone feels the need to hide, which I respect. Coming from someone with experience, this novel hit a home run.