I haven’t done an update like this one in a while, and I thought now would be the perfect time to share a reading update with my last five reads. So far this month is tracking way better than the last few reading-wise. Not only in the number of books I’ve been reading but also the books that I am reading, I’ve been enjoying. 

So I thought today  I would share my last five reads. I love doing these posts because I don’t just get to update you on what I am reading, but also share my thoughts on the books as well. I’ve been reading a range of romance books the last few weeks and it really shows in the books I’m sharing with you today. So let’s get into it. As always these are in no order. These are my last five reads. 

Mad Man (Necessary Evils #5) by Onley James: I’ve been making my way through this series over the last few months and I’m nearly caught up with the newest book. While this wasn’t my favourite in the series. I still had such a fantastic time reading it. 

This series won’t be for everyone. It’s about psychopaths that kill. And while they are murdering horrible people, it’s still a grey area. And I love it. It’s one of my favourite things about the series. The greyness of it all. How these men, are not only killers but psychopaths. And then they happened to fall in love. 

The romance of this one was one of the more interesting ones and unique but it’s also pretty intense. I am intrigued to see where this series is taken and I can’t wait to read more. The last few books are going to be intense. 

There are major trigger warnings for this book that include; murder, death, sexual assault, torture, graphic sex scenes and more. Please check all trigger warnings before diving in. 

Eyes on Me (Salacious Players Club #2) by Sara Cate: This is another series that I started earlier this year. And while I didn’t love the first book I was intrigued enough to continue. And I am glad that I did. I really enjoyed this one a lot. And I’m already onto book three because I needed to know what was happening next. 

This is another series that is not going to be for everyone. It features a group of friends that own a sex club and it’s a lot of fun. I love that each book is a little taboo, sexy and hooks your right in. 

The romance in this book was so good and I couldn’t stop reading it. I loved seeing our characters fall for one another. And realise that they are falling for one another. It just makes for a fantastic read. There are a few intense moments here and I love that. 

A Soul to Keep (Duskwalker Brides #1) by Opal Reyne: This book has been on my tbr for a little while now. And I knew I had to pick it up when I was feeling a fantasy/paranormal read. 

While it did take me a while to not only get into the book and imagine our male lead, I was still hooked from the start. It’s a monster romance for sure. So please be aware of that before you read it. 

Reia’s freedom for her hometown comes at a price, but she doesn’t know if it’s a good or bad thing. I adored seeing Reia and Orpheus fall for one another. It was little touches and little smiles. And believing in one another and letting each other’s guards down. It was that nice balance of being a slow burn, with a spicy romance. 

I’m really excited to read the rest of the series and I cannot wait to see how else fall in love with each other. 

 

Pack’s Promise (Club Heat) by Victoria Kent: I was in the mood for a new omegaverse romance and this one came up on my KU. But it just didn’t do it. 

It started off strong, and probably why I did give it 2 stars instead of 1. It was really interesting and I liked the dynamics that were being built. And then it slowly just faded. I can’t pinpoint when it started to fade for me, it just happen slowly.

The romance was okay. But I didn’t feel a massive connection between the characters. It all moved fairly quickly, without much interaction that made me feel that dynamic. 

I really did want to like this one. But it didn’t hit the mark and I was left disappointed. 

 

I Like You Like That by Kayla Grosse.: This one caught my eye a few weeks ago when I first saw it pop up on social media. I recently picked it up when I felt like reading a romance with a music star. I never understand my reading habits. But I just go with it. 

I had a lot of fun reading this one. It was fun, intense, sexy and made me smile quite a few times. After a falling out our main characters are brought together when Birdie Wilder is in need of protection. 

Things are very intense at the start. Birdie and Liam didn’t leave their past friendship on great terms. At first, things are harsh between the pair. But slowly they both let their guards down, and well it’s sexy time then. 

And while I did really enjoy this book, I didn’t love it. Still, it’s worth the read.

 

And there we go. Those are my last five reads and my thoughts on them. What have you read lately? What have you loved? Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Let’s chat!