AUTHOR: Eva Simmons

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I love Felicity and Jude!

Previously stepsiblings from a loveless, business-like marriage, their feelings for each other were of the forbidden variety. But even after more than a decade apart, after a tragedy broke up everything in their lives, they suddenly find themselves back in each others orbit. It brings up the question of fate vs someone working behind the scenes to push them back towards each other.

The push and pull between Felicity and Jude is constant. That’s also what makes their relationship build. They just can’t keep away from each other whether they want to or not. As their romance ramps up more and more secrets from the past come to light. Not everything is what they thought is was when it comes to the past. And this makes for some struggles moving forward.

This book was great. I loved the dynamic between Fel and Jude. The mystery around what really happened in the past keeps you guessing along the way wondering what the truth really is. Then that twist I was not expecting! So good. And I love the subtle dark fairytale vibes mixed in too.

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Echo and Crew are made for each other…

Book two in this series picks up where book one left off but it also comes with a look into the past with the scene of how Crew and Echo first met. You get another little subtle hint at more dark fairytale vibes like with the first book. And I’m totally here for it.

Echo is stuck between her natural pull towards Crew and her promise that pushes her towards his brother. You get more insight into the back and forth between these two that you saw in book one.

Echo and Crew were clearly made for each other. Their chemistry is off the charts. They show each other parts of themselves that no one else gets. Throughout their hidden relationship they’re both dealing with the fact that she’s publicly dating his brother. Things change for them when Crew finally realizes it’s all just an arrangement and wants Echo to make the right choice on her own.

I absolutely love these two! And I love that he claimed her ring. When you read it, you’ll get it. Trust me. So good!

Side note: Crew is Adam’s (from Reckless Games) younger brother

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A little spice for the holidays…

Lakelyn receives a mysterious invite to an exclusive indulgent holiday party event at Midnight Manor. She believes it’s a mistake and the invite was meant for her twin sister. Since her sister is out of town she convinces her to take a chance and go in her place. But what Lakelyn wasn’t expecting was to catch the attention of the billionaire owner of Midnight Manor.

Adam is determined to bring her fantasies to life while she’s there. Lakelyn tries to convince herself not to fall for him because the fantasy can only last for so long. It becomes all about making the most of the time they have together. But Lakelyn is not the only one keeping secrets. Not everything is as it seems at Midnight Manor.

This novella is a short read packed with plenty of spice and romance. These two are meant for each other no matter how hard they try to fight it. You’ll also find a bit of intrigue and danger sprinkled in.

Side note: Adam is Crew’s (from Heart Sick Hate) older brother

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Cillian and Odette…

Another Eva Simmons book that has me hooked. We first briefly met Cillian is Reckless Games while he was working with Adam as head of security. After the murder of his father he’s forced to leave behind his security company to become the reluctant leader of his mafia family. He swears to be different, to be better than his father. When he see’s Odette, the daughter of the man he believes is behind his father’s death, on the stage of an underground auction, he see’s a chance at revenge.

Cillian never intended to settle down with a wife of his own and he especially never thought it would happen because he bought her at an event he’s always been disgusted by. Odette is grateful Cillian’s spur of the moment action saved her from the deal her father made to settle his debts with a man who wants her for himself. But at the same time she fears what her future will be like as the wife of her enemy.

As time goes by both Cillian and Odette find their feelings and intentions changing and evolving. Thing are not always as they seem and there’s more going on behind the scenes. They each have their own reasons for working together to put all the pieces in place for the full picture.

I absolutely loved these two together. Their chemistry was there from the start whether they wanted to admit it or not. So much spice, romance, action, danger, banter, just everything. So good!