The Saint - Tiffany Reisz

At book 5 of this series and I am still gushing and pretty much swooning with love for the characters and the story. I can't get enough of this series!

I'm also loving the intelligent dialogue between Eleanor and Soren. I especially love how Soren holds his conversations. Very bright and intellectual. Their connection was palpable from the very start. This book brings us back to the past but the story doesn't feel old and still brings in interesting scenes! Those who follow this series more or less knows some bits and pieces of Nora's stories, but it still feels new to my taste and its still very captivating.

The story focused back when our hero and heroine first met and how their friendship and relationship started. I felt various emotions, I felt the attraction, the budding crush. I felt her pain when they first separate. And most I felt the love between Soren and Nora.

The first meeting with Kingsley was so funny.
And the first night with Soren is hot!

If in the first books I haven't expressed my love for Soren, in this book it is stronger than ever! Blondie got to me! If I can only push Nora to go back to him quickly and not bother with others! I want her to make the most of her time with him. Their connection is stronger than anything. Their history so deep that I'm having a hard time accepting Nico. This is the same agony that I felt with her time with Wesley. There will never be another more perfect match for Nora than Soren. Plus Kingsley!

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? 5
Overall Rating:
I don't think I should bother rating this book anymore as I know even before I started it that Nora's stories is the Bomb and it will ultimately be 5 stars all throughout! I only hope it can be maintained in the coming books.

The author writes so brilliantly that she can make you accept the unacceptable, expect the unexpected and tolerate the forbidden.

I love this series. I never should have waited long to read it. Highly recommended!

The Mistress - Tiffany Reisz

If in the first 3 books you aren't sure of Soren's feelings for Nora, in this book you will definitely believe it. He proved his love for her in this sequel. I really felt it. It gave me the chills.

And instead of feeling put off because of the sin they are committing, I truly understood them and I couldn't feel hate or resentment. In fact I want them to be together.

For me my faith didn’t get bothered in this sequel because of Soren's beliefs and values. He is sinning, but he is also a great priest. Hard as it may seem but it really is the situation. He also imparts wisdom about his religion that Catholics like me would appreciate. He speaks beautiful words I tell you! The man is a genius!

And I never thought I would say this but the first time of Nora with Soren and Kingsley was so hot. This is the one detailed sex scene that's worth reading. I don't read much of menage, I read a scene like it in another book but I didn’t like it. It wasn't arousing and it felt a bit dirty to me. But then, this scene, oh my, sparks flew! It is definitely hot hot hot. It was beautifully written! Erotica at its best.

I can't get enough of Nora's stories. At book 4, my curiosity and attention at its peak. I can't wait to read The Saint.

There's only one scene that felt lukewarm and bittersweet, although it was a beautiful gift from Soren, I felt possessiveness of him during his interactions with Grace.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? Love it 5
Overall Rating: 5 stars I'd give it more stars!!!

The Prince - Tiffany Reisz

This sequel is about the prince of Paris and the prince of Kentucky.

We get to understand the world of Wesley and Kingsley.

This sequel has M/m but it wasn't written dirty. The story depicts love in many shades.

I cannot believe I'm saying this but I also felt the heat. More so with the story of Kingsley. I now understand how it must be easy to love Kingsley.

There is love in words. Felt it. Especially with Soren. This man speaks beautiful words.

Although I love wesley, he is young, safe and secure, but I don’t think he is what Nora needs. I still yearn for Soren and Nora to be together again, wrong as it may seem. I really can’t deny their strong connection.

There is a bit of a lull in this book because lets face it, Soren and Nora and Kingsley is unbreakable. So the scenes with Wesley are just icing on the cake.

Now, moving on to the next book, The Mistress. I am really amazed with this author. Normally, on the third book of a series my interest tend to zone out and I just read through the rest in a fast pace. However in this series, going on the fourth book, my attention is still standing and alert. My curiosity is up to my neck and I couldn't put the books down! I really fell in love with the characters and story. My only regret is why I didn't read the series sooner! And I also have one wish, that because the series is so beautiful, my expectations on BDSM stories have now been set so high, I just hope that other similar books can cope and fair well.

This is highly recommended.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? Love it 5
Overall Rating: 5 stars I'd give it more stars if I could!!!

The Angel - Tiffany Reisz

“I’ll always come back to you.” 
“I know, If I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t let you go.” 
“Believe it. It’s true. Always.”
"When you leave right now, you will walk and not run.”
“I’d never run from you, remember? But I’ll always run back."

Can you feel the emotions in this conversation? Oh I sure did!

This is my first time to read f/m with m/m genre. This sequel depicts love in many shades. It's not usually my thing. But after this book, it didn't feel awkward anymore. It wasn't dirty and it wasn't grossly written so it worked for me. Towards the end you will get the shocking discovery that aside from Griffin, there's another bisexual couple around. My head turned with the discovery.

Since the first book is about Nora, this sequel is centered on the tumultuous yet intense story of Soren and Nora with the beautiful side story of Michael and Griffin. So "the angel" here is Michael. Of course Kingsley, Wesley and Juliette is around as well as new characters like Suzanne and Patrick.

The story is so full of twists and turns that I couldn't stop reading it. I'm also amazed that I haven't lost the interest yet especially since I have the tendency to get bored with sequels. Now I'm with book 2 and I peeked at book 3 and 4 (the prince and the mistress), sorry I couldn't help it, I am just so engrossed with the story that I want to finish it all in a week.

Honestly, I've had this sequel on my radar for quite sometime now. I haven't picked it up because I learned the gist of the forbidden story. I usually stay away from the topic because I am a Catholic and I thought I'd feel awkward with the story. Because of the recent release of The Saint and with it, the outstanding reviews, my attention peeked. I tried the first book, The Siren, although there are some issues that I personally don't agree with, overall I liked the book, I loved the heroine (Nora), I didn’t feel any negative reactions and I didn’t feel any disrespect to my religion. So here I am, on the way to the third book, excitement and curiosity still high with a new perspective on the hero (Soren) and I still couldn't get enough.

I couldn't believe it at first but towards the end I was rooting for Soren and Nora. Wrong as it may be, but the story has such a strong pull that you get intrigued by it. Their relationship is so not normal, theirs is the ultimate forbidden romance, yet the love and connection is there and truly felt. Their love so strong they are able to let go of some issues that normal couple would find unacceptable.

This series is not for everyone but I'm still recommending it. Just don't take it too seriously and remember that it's meant to be read and enjoyed only for a little while, to escape and experience how others live their lives. It's not real life. Don't let it shake your faith.

Also, you may think that because it's erotica, the sex would be a major part. That's not the case, there's sex but not so much. There are scenes were it's fade to black and readers are left with their imagination. So there, if you think you can give it a go, do so because it's worth it.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? 5 Loved it! 
Overall Rating: 5 stars

The Siren - Tiffany Reisz

"If you come back to me, will you run or will you crawl?"

"I’ll fly."

What an intriguing and captivating book!

I had hesitations when I started this, I couldn't go through with it because I already know the forbidden part of it. But The Saint caught my eye and I just had to try it. So this first book is about Nora, the writer and the dominatrix.

On chapter 2 I'm already hooked! I liked Nora's character. She's such a blast! No wonder men are falling for her left and right.

I also liked the writing style because it didn’t need to be too detailed, but still you get it. It makes you think. The mystery is exciting.

It's not the dirty erotica type as sex is not described step by step. The BDSM is not described grossly. It can get your eyes big though as some of the scenes are not for the faint hearted.

I'm not sure how I feel about Zach, I liked Grace better. Wesley is such an angel and I can’t blame Nora for loving him.

At book 1, Im not sure how I feel about Soren and Kingsley. There’s something dark about them that I couldn't comprehend yet. I'm gearing up for the next book though, I wonder who it’s about.

This book is recommended to those who love some suspense and mystery in romance. There's BDSM but it was written tastefully. There are some scenes about religion that Catholics may not like or agree with as the story depicts the sin committed by the characters and varying interpretations of teachings and beliefs. Don't take it too seriously though as this is still fiction and it doesn't have to shake your faith.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? 5 Love it!
Overall Rating: 5 stars

Carnage 2 The Story of Me - Lesley Jones

I'm not really sure how I feel about this sequel.

I mean, I liked the first book better. I just felt that the story was pretty predictable, like a drawn out epilogue. Other than the fact that I wanted to know how the heroine survives the loss, there was nothing to hold on to the story. I knew eventually that Cam would have a major part in the recovery. The sequel just didn’t work for me. There were also scenes were I zoned out and I find the dialogues too long. It would have been easier to read if the paragraphs weren't too long. The heroine also didn’t mature, she's the same spoiled self entitled bitch and that Cam's life would be better off without her.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 2
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 2
Did I experience book hangover? 1
Do I want more of the story? 1
Love, like or just okay? 3
Overall Rating: 2 stars

Dirty Angels by Karina Halle

"I want to destroy beautiful things before they can destroy me.”

I am not really sure how I feel about this book. Yes I love Javier Bernal. He is the guilty pleasure, the secret book boyfriend, the hottest bad boy of the Artist Trilogy. He is ruthless, cunning and fearless. I didn’t think he could get any darker.

Well, there were moments when he did and there were also moments when he didn’t. And because of that I had a somehow lukewarm acceptance of Luisa. Maybe I'm just jealous, but I didn’t wish him to become too winded by her. And I didn’t think Javier had it in him to go through the lengths of what he did for her. It was bittersweet for me.

The love scenes are hot though. But I couldn't feel the connection. Javier and Ellie's was more intense, especially if you've read On Every Street.

I have a bad feeling with Esteban. I think his traitor side will come out in the next book about Alana and Derek.

This book is recommended to those who are into action romance books. Not for the faint hearted though, some scenes are quite dark.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 4
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 4
Did I experience book hangover? 3
Do I want more of the story? 3
Love, like or just okay? 4 like it!
Overall Rating: 4 stars

Bold Tricks by Karina Halle

“Oh, give it a rest, angel, One minute I’m hurting you, the next minute you like it.”

“I haven’t liked it for a long time,” I seethed through my teeth.

“Is that so?” He cocked his head at me. “I could have sworn it was just a few days ago that I last made you scream.”

“Fuck you.”

He grinned. “That you did, my angel. That you did.”

Javier stole the show once again. He is so bad yet so alluring. The bad boy that many would want to hate and love no matter how inappropriate. Oh how I wanted to punch him many times but also wanted to hug him. Karina Halle did a good job making the readers feel what Ellie is feeling. This is what I felt the whole time I was reading the book. And much as I don’t want to admit it, Javier stood out in this ending of the Sins and Needles series, what will all his sick issues, manipulations and twisted love.

This last book is so full of action, manipulations, lies and longing. And just because it took a long time for me before I read this sequel, I already knew before I started it how the series ended. And it was bittersweet at first for me, but then I accepted it and how it ended was better for Ellie. And I really felt happy for her in the last chapter.

Lastly, I may not be Camden's 100% fan before this book, after reading this though I am now at 110%! He may take a bit of a step back in this sequel, but he is the one constant in the background and he showed his loyalty and his worth.

Cheers to the ending of this series. Hello to the dark twisted world of Javier. Good thing that Dark Angel is already out so I can still get my forbidden Javier fix.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 4
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 4
Did I experience book hangover? 3
Do I want more of the story? 3
Love, like or just okay? Like it - 4
Overall Rating: 3.6 stars

Dair by R.K. Lilley

As soon as this got out I just had to read it ASAP. This is the conclusion to Dair and Iris' story. I have been waiting for this as I have so many questions on the story. The first two didn't have the answers.

Up until the last chapter in the book, the story was full of suspense and mystery. I got a clue as to the identity of Iris in the second book but still couldn't put my thoughts in it. Then after the second half we get the confirmation.

There were moments when I felt pissed at Iris for stringing Dair along. But she truly loved him. And eventually I also felt his love for her as I still believed until this last book that it's all just lust.

And oh boy how lust was totally into this book. It's scorching hot. But tamed down compared to the last two books.

This is just a short read, finished it in about 3 hours. The short hours was totally worth it considering I'm still reeling from the release of the trailer for Fifty Shades of Grey.

Anyway, this book is also great read for those in between sequels, to get a breather from the monotony of reading similar characters in succession.

I'm not going into detail of what happened in the book anymore but be assured that if you are looking for the right amount of suspense and mystery then this book is for you. So grab it and be lost for a few hours.

Good thing though that there are other book after this. This time it's The Other Man and it's about Heath's story. I won't say who his love interest is so you can find out for yourself. I also have a clue on another book The Tyrant who it’s going to be. I can't wait enough!

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 4 stars 
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 3 stars
Did I experience book hangover? 4 stars 
Do I want more of the story? 5 stars 
Love, like or just okay? 4 stars
Overall Rating: 4 stars

Now back to my dreams of Christian Grey.