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A Billionaire, Monster & Hunter | Mini Reviews

A Billionaire, Monster & Hunter | Mini Reviews

March 19, 2023 Posted by angelreads Book Reviews, Mini Reviews No Comments

It’s time for another mini-review time and today I’m sharing my thoughts on a few of my recent reads with billionaires, monsters and hunters.  I had a little slump in the middle of April but I finally feel like I am out of it and I’m trying to read as much as possible. I feel like reading and I know what I want to read at the moment. 

So today I’m sharing my thoughts on a new release from an author I love and then 2 books from new-to-me authors. I really liked all the books that I’m sharing with you today and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. So let’s get right into it, here are my thoughts on Final Offer (Dreamland Billionaires, #3) by Lauren Asher, Luxuria (Shades of Sin, #1) by Colette Rhodes and Death Wish (Reaper Reborn, #1) by Harper A. Brooks.

Final Offer (Dreamland Billionaires, #3) by Lauren Asher:

I knew going into this one I was going to be hurt. All I heard even before it came out was how emotional this would be and they weren’t wrong.

The Final Offer follows the last of the Kane brothers; and for me, it was the most emotional and impactful of the three. This is a second chance, ex-friends to lovers with a single mum and forced proximity.

I adored both Callahan and Alana, they have both been through some shit and both aren’t ready for each other. My heart broke so many times for Cal, he just needed help. and he needed to do it himself.

The romance was hot and heavy, but also slow and sexy at the same time. It was nice seeing these two fall in love again.

This was a perfect ending to this series and wrapped up everything nicely. I’m excited to see what Lauren Asher does next.

 

 

 

Luxuria (Shades of Sin, #1) by Colette Rhodes:

I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this one. I’ve been slowly reading more and more monster romances and this one caught my eye. And I’m so happy that I picked it up.

I loved the arranged/forced marriage situation here, it made the dynamics between Ophelia and Allerick so enjoyable and intriguing. You can tell from the start that they don’t like each other on principle. Which gives off small hate-to-love vibes.

There was also a great set-up for the world here, and I want to know even more. the monsters in this world were interesting and I can’t wait to find out more.

Overall, I really enjoyed this smutty, sexy and sexy monster romance and I’m excited to read more of this series.

 

 

 

Death Wish (Reaper Reborn, #1) by Harper A. Brooks:

I didn’t know if I was going to like this one, I picked it up as the author is going to be at one of the events I’m going to this year. And I’m really glad that I did. It wasn’t what I was expecting but I was surprised nonetheless. 

Jade Blackwell is a little lost. She doesn’t know much about her past only that now is a reaper. When her latest target isn’t really dead things are about to get much more interesting. 

It’s got that 2000, paranormal romance kind of vibe which I adore. The romance is very low and there are just a few parts here are there that got steamy, but it’s a very slow burn. 

While a lot did happen in this one, it has also set up the rest of the series really well, and I’m super excited to continue. With monsters and paranormal creatures, this one hits the spot. 

 

 

 

And there we go. Those are my thoughts on some of the books I’ve read recently. Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Are you planning on reading any of these? Have you read any monster romances? What about paranormal romances? Let’s chat! 

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Yeah, this is what I wanted. I really enjoyed Vict Yeah, this is what I wanted. I really enjoyed Victoria Wilder’s Bourbon Boys series, and as soon as I heard she was writing a new series, around whiskey and women. Well, hell year. It took me a little bit to get into the book, but after a few chapters, I was hooked. 

Wyn is hiding, hiding from everyone, even when she is there. She is hiding behind so much, and damn, I don’t blame her. We don’t know everything from the start, but we start piecing things together, and my heart broke. And I was terrified for her. But she is a Crowne woman, and that means something. 

We’ve met Julian before, and while he intrigued me before, I am invested now. He is charming, secretive in the best way and will do anything at this point for Wyn. But he is also lost, and somehow he finds his way to Rumour and back into Wyn’s life. 

The romance is hot and steamy and everything that you want. The tension and chemistry in this one is high. Neither Wyn nor Julian wants to really give in or give up on one another, but a lot is standing in their way, honestly, mainly themselves. I just sat there giggling half the time because they are swoon-worthy. 

I would say this is the darkest Victoria Wilder book I’ve read, so double-check those trigger warnings before jumping in because there is a lot that happens. And I don’t think it’s going to die down any time soon because these Crowne women are badass, and I know things are only just getting started. 

Overall, Rumors & Whiskey is hot and sexual. The tension is dripping off the page, and then you are thrown into the terror and horrors of Rumour. You don’t know what is going to happen next, you don’t know who to trust, and there are so many more secrets that have yet to be revealed. I know I am ready for more. Are you?

Thank you to @atriabooksaus for an earc of Rumors & Whiskey 🥃. I’m in love.

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March was a better reading month than February for March was a better reading month than February for me, and while I’m still stuck in my heated rivalry fanfiction era I managed to scrap out of it a little this month. 

I reread four books from the sweet omegaverse series and honestly had the best time. I also read two of my most anticipated reads of the year and had a blast. Sadly I did also have my first dnf of the year.

What did you read this March? Any standouts? What are you looking forward to reading in April? Let’s chat! 
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I have a love-hate relationship with this series. I have a love-hate relationship with this series. But I ended up really enjoying this one. It’s best friends to fake dating to-lovers. It’s always been you, bad-boy/good-girl, and I loved that. While Save Your Breath has quite a few tropes, it really leads itself to it, and it works. 

Aleks and Mia have known each other for years now. Since they were teenagers, that angst has been building up this whole time. And you can tell right from the get-go, it’s fantastic. I even wanted more of it, because I love pain. When Aleks went to live with Mia’s family as a teenager, sparks flew, but for many reasons, they both put their feelings aside. And well, now they are not only going to be fake-dating, but they might as well be engaged, too. 

I really enjoyed seeing how both Aleks and Mia both tried to hide how they were feeling throughout the whole ‘fake-dating’ situation, but anyone could see it. They know each other as no one else does. Aleks has a lot going on, and while I do think this was brushed over a little too much, Mia is his centre. Mia is a massive music star and is a female in the industry, so yeah, people don’t respect her. Obvsiouly because why couldn’t a female star be badass and write about the things that she has gone through? Aleks and Mia get each other, and that is very clear from the start; they are both just trying to squash everything. We get to see them slowly start to show how they feel, and well, one night it all explodes. 

Overall, I enjoyed this one a lot; it’s not my favourite of the series, but I had a great time reading it. I liked Aleks and Mia a lot as characeters and while I think the mental health aspect could have been explored a whole lot more, I can see why it wasn’t. The romance was slow and spicy, the angst was great, and the payoff for these two was what they needed. 

Tropes
🏒Sports/Hockey Romance
🎤Fake Dating/Engagement
🏒Childhood Friends to Lovers
🎤Forced Proximity
🏒Athlete x Pop Star 
🎤Angsty Slow Burn 

Content Warnings
Mental Health Struggles 
Suicide Intention 
Family Deaths 
Alcohol Consumption
Violence on Ice

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Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I onl Well February wasn’t the best reading month. I only ended up reading 3 books in. 3 pretty fun books but one of my slowest readings months in a while. 

And I’m going to be honest here it’s because I’ve been constantly reading Heated Rivalry fanfics. 🤷‍♀️ I’m having the best time though. 

How was your reading in February? Any 5  star reads? 

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