To Catch a Raven by Beverly Jenkins (Pre-Review)

 

 

 4.5 Stars! Historical Romance

Releases August 23, 2022

 

It’s amazing how much this book felt more like watching a good movie than reading. From start to finish I was intrigued and could visualize every color, fabric, and emotion. The book painted the story for me so that I was more like an observer in the room watching it unfold. This shouldn’t surprise me. This is Beverly Jenkins after all, and she is fantastic. Period. If you aren’t familiar with her books then you should be.

Since To Catch a Raven hasn’t been released yet I can’t give my full review but I definitely recommend that you put it on your to be read list. This author’s historical romances never fail to deliver. While it isn’t perfect or my favorite book by BJ, it maintains a high bar of excellence nonetheless. The characters are definitely a plus. Especially Raven who isn’t your average female lead by any means. Alright now. I have to mention Braxton too. I just love a male character who’s effortlessly and deliciously sexy. Stay tuned for my in-depth review (with no spoilers of course). 4.5 out of 5 stars!

Fake It Till You Bake It - REVIEW

 

Cover: Fake It Till You Bake It 

 4 Stars, AA Romance

This is a new-to-me author so I was interested in checking out her writing style and excited to see if the story matched the cover. After reading it, I can easily sum this book up in one simple word. Cute. From the cover to the title to the story. It's just a cute. I can honestly say that I enjoyed this tale about football player/baker Donovan Dell and rich girl without a plan Jada Townsend-Matthews.

 

1/5 Stars

BW/WM

Pages: 271

 I'm going to start with the cover. That man! He is handsome and sexy as all get out! Unfortunately, that's the beginning and end of any positive feelings that I have regarding this book.

Since first being introduced to this couple, I've been wondering how the author was going to pull off a romance in this particular story arc. Well, as far as I'm concerned she didn't because abuse isn't sexy or romantic.

It is important to know that you'll need to read the previous Ruthless MC storylines to understand what I'm talking about, particularly Waylon. You'll also need to know that I have to give a few very minor spoilers in this review. The spoilers are primarily for previous books featuring Persy/Stephanie and Hades so if you haven't read them you may or may not want to proceed with this review.

Zahir - Her Ruthless Sheikh: 50 Loving States, New Jersey

4/5 Stars

Multicultural

Pages: 220

Zahir is the second book of the Ruthless Tycoon’s series by Theodora Taylor. It gives us lawyer “Prin” Jones and King Zahir of a fictional country called Jahwar. The story begins where the first of the series, Holt, started – at a party. When the couple meets, Prin is a student who’s been invited by the prince of her young dreams who also happens to attend her school. Unfortunately, following a case of mistaken identity, she finds herself in the arms of her prince’s brother, Zahir. Although their encounter is a steamy one, it ends in insults, anger, and a seemingly intense dislike. Ten years later Prin, now a lawyer, arrives in the country of Jahwar to attend her best friend Sylvie’s wedding. A wedding that’s being hosted by the now King Zahir. The animosity between Prin and Zahir hasn’t died, particularly on Zahir’s side. He’s cold, rude, and dismissive. When Prin needs a favor things blow up. One argument and a kiss in anger and Prin finds herself marrying her enemy. Although it isn’t meant to last, the two must overcome their dislike and cultural differences for the length of their marriage.

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

Contemporary Romance BW/WM

Pages: 320

Published: Jan. 30, 2018

Rating: 4 out of 5

Girl meets boy when they're stuck in an elevator in a San Francisco hotel with only wine, cheese, and conversation about how they got there. Alexa's meeting her sister who's staying in the hotel and Drew's in town for the dreaded wedding of a former lover and one of his good friends. Before you know it (and definitely too soon!) the power's back on and they're headed their separate ways... BUT, she's somehow agreed to stand in as The Wedding Date that he needs for the upcoming nuptials! If this sounds like a cute start to good book then you're absolutely right! In fact, it isn't just a cute beginning, it's also a very cute story that's enjoyable and easy to read.

Upcoming Book ALERT!!: A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney

Available: September 25, 2018

Hello book lovers!
Take a look at that cover will you! It is absolutely gorgeous and it caught my attention immediately. I'm a stickler when it comes to covers. If you've read some of my past posts, you know that I strongly believe a good book can get lost when it's represented by a terrible cover. Regardless of how this book ultimately turns out, this author has hooked me so let's hope it delivers!

Holt (The Ruthless Tycoons Series) by Theodora Taylor

BW/WM

Contemporary

2.5 Stars

I hate to say it, but it's true... I didn't really care for this book.

A Champion's Heart: Born to Win Men by Piper Huguley

Released: Dec. 2016

BW/BM

Historical

Rating: 5-star

Piper Huguley is one of my favorite authors and she doesn't disappoint with this her latest historical romance. A Champion's Heart tells the story of Delie and Champion. Fans of Ms. Huguley and her Migrations of the Heart series (A Virtuous Ruby, A Most Precious Pearl, and A Treasure of Gold) will recognize Delie as one of the younger Bledsoe sisters from the fictional town of Winslow, Georgia. At this stage of the family saga, Cordelia "Delie" Bledsoe is all grown up. Unlike her older sisters, Delie has never left Winslow. Instead, she remains at her family home, brokenhearted and caring for a group of mostly abandoned children alongside her sister Emerald (Em). Seven years ago, an engaged Delie was left behind without a word by Champion, the man she intended to marry. Champion has since become a boxer and he's preparing to fight the most important fights of his life. One of which is to regain the forgiveness, trust, and affection of the love of his life. Unfortunately, both Champion and Delie harbor secrets that could prevent them from having their happily ever after.

His to Own by Theodora Taylor

Released: Dec. 2016

BW/WM

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

His to Own is the story of Mason and June. If you've read “Them Fairgood Boys” or the standalone “His Forbidden Bride” you'll recognize Mason as the cousin of “D” and Colin Fairgood. You'll also recall that Mason is a homegrown white nationalist. Yup, this is the love story of a racist white man who falls in love with an African-American woman and the little boy that she cares for. Intrigued? Disgusted? Confused? Believe me, I felt all of these things too. The funny thing is I actually liked the story.