I read a total of 19 books in March which would have been more if I had the chance to participate in Zoe’s 24-hour readathon but unfortunately I was working. However, this month does take me to 37% of my yearly goal of 300 books.
1. Her Wonderland Kings by Stefanie Marie – While fleeing her controlling asshole of an ex-fiance, Alexandra Kincade accidentally opens a portal to Wonderland. Yes, that Wonderland. But instead of a whimsical, colorful world of tarts and tea-parties, Alex finds a divided empire at the mercy of a sweeping darkness that’s painting the roses—and everything else—dead. As a descendant of the first Alice (yes, that Alice), Alex carries what might be the only magic powerful enough to save this crumbling world. Problem is, she can’t wield it alone. Enter the four kings of Wonderland. Each one is a different compliment to her power. And each one is desperate and willing to do whatever it takes to save their world—even if that means sharing Wonderland’s one true queen and her magic.
2. Cocky CFO by Flora Ferrari – The rabbit doesn’t make me jump. My fingers don’t provide the ultimate thumbs up experience. And no man can, that’s for sure. And to make matters worse, now everybody knows thanks to my not so little slip up. And everyone includes him…our new Chief Financial Officer, Carson Cash. He tells me CFO stands for something else entirely…the cure to what ails me. The first rule of business is “never fish off the company pier,” but he’s no red herring, and I’m not the one fishing. He’s a shark and he’s circling, but when he gives me a naked call should I exercise my option and let him straddle my butterfly spread? He’s got me wanting to pivot tables left and right in his office, so we can merge each and every cell, but will he be just another crash or have I finally met the only man who truly knows how to excel?
3. Never Tamed by Sabrina Kade – Having abandoned her former owner, Hollis reluctantly agrees to live in Chimase’s building. But to protect her fragile heart, she maintains a polite distance from the Sidyth. And when Hollis is confronted by Vydeka, a Sidyth female who claims Chimase as her own, she’s convinced her formal demeanor was the right move—even if it doesn’t keep her heart from breaking now. With nowhere left to turn, Hollis sets out to find her owner. At least with him, she knows her heart is safe. Chimase, however, has no intention of taking Vydeka as his mate—or of allowing Hollis to return to her old life. Even if it means tracking her to the coldest, least hospitable part of the country, he will convince her that he chooses her above all others. But first he’ll have to show her that if she opens up to him, she won’t be putting her heart at risk again.
4. Never Ashamed by Sabrina Kade – Having finally accepted Chimase as her mate, Hollis believes she can relax into their life together. But she didn’t count on family ties almost undoing their love. Hollis realizes that their relationship must undergo one final test when she finally meets Chimase’s father. She offers to play the role of a normal human slave, but Chimase refuses to agree to her plan—even when it leads to Chimase’s father demanding Hollis’s death. Now Chimase must choose between a life with his own kind or loving Hollis in exile. If they’re to stay together, he may have to make his promise real: that he will be with her to the ends of the galaxy.
5. Demanded by the Alien by Sabrina Kade – Nothing in Dolan’s life is going well. He knows to the depths of his alien hearts that Layla is his Chosen mate. But the sarcastic, opinionated human woman doesn’t seem to realize how lucky she is to have caught his attention. Worse, his older brother Azan is driving him insane, treating him like a child rather than the warrior he knows he can be—despite being desperate to hide his one debilitating weakness. Layla’s only goal is making enough money to care for her brother—even though she’s sure the money she sends isn’t reaching him. Annoyingly, the arrogant, frivolous alien Dolan keeps trying to convince her she’s his mate. She doesn’t have time for his antics. He’s no different from all the other people who have let her down. But when bad weather traps them together overnight, Layla realizes Dolan’s cocky attitude hides more vulnerability than she ever imagined. Perhaps Layla can’t save everyone. But maybe she can find her own happiness by simply saving herself—with a little help from Dolan.
6. Dear Hungry Wolf by Vivian Ward – I go through women like new cars. Drive ‘em around the block and then I’m onto the newest model, but I’m tired of searching for the next best thing. Somehow my business partner convinces me to use a matchmaker, but I have some serious doubts. And then I’m paired with 22-year-old Tillie Everett. She’s gorgeous and pure in every aspect. When I said I wanted innocent, I had no idea I’d be matched with a virgin. But this sweet little number wants to be tainted. Oh, Tillie, you have no idea how much trouble you’re in when I get my hands on you.
7. Bunny by H.B. Jasick & Ember-Raine Winters – Ireland was always the smart one. My Irritatingly perfect twin sister. I was the wild one. Her exact opposite. She was the voice of reason. She kept us safe. She was my best friend. Then she met him, and he took her away. Now I’m left trying to pick up the pieces they left behind. It’s hard being alone, when you’ve never done it before. Now he’s back… She wasn’t enough for him, and what they had didn’t last. He wants me… He plans to keep me. I should run, or at least fight back. The only problem is… I don’t know who he is.
8. Rock My World by Mia Ford – You can split my life in two. Before: College days and Addison in my arms. Baby blue eyes, sweet tempting lips. Knowing we’ll be together no matter what. And after: Sell-out gigs with screaming fans. Women throwing themselves at me at the stage door. I pose for the selfies and sign the merch, but that’s all they get. There’s only one woman on my mind – and she’s not my biggest fan! Six years is a long time to be single. And six years of touring gets old. Time to find Addison, even if I don’t play by the rules. Tell her the truth – music is my past. Her love, our family, is my future.
9. Dating Games by T.K. Leigh – Note to self: When your boyfriend dumps you on your thirtieth birthday, it’s probably not the smartest idea to drink so much that you wake up in the same bed as the mysterious hottie wearing the gorgeous suit who you noticed sitting across the bar. The only silver lining in my obvious lack of judgment is the promise of never seeing Mr. Suit again, not in a city the size of New York. Or so I thought, until a story I’m working on about the country’s most sought-after and elusive escort lands me in the same café as Mr. Suit. So I do what any self-respecting woman of my age would do in my shoes… Try to ignore him. But he won’t let me. Instead he makes a proposition that leaves me questioning whether I need to have my ears checked. Be his fake girlfriend for a summer of wealth and excess in the Hamptons. In return, he’ll help me win back my boyfriend’s heart. Juvenile? You bet. Effective? Could be. Bad idea? Most likely. But what do I have to lose? Apparently, a lot more than I originally bargained for. Let the games begin…
10. Not Her Daddy by Darcy Dawes – I never intended to be a dad. But when my sister lost custody, I sure as hell couldn’t let my nephew go into care. Juggling a high-powered career and a baby isn’t easy. Guess dads can’t have it all either. But when help comes in the form of her… Well, there’s one thing I know I want. She’s everything that’s wrong with the world. But my nephew loves her. And I can’t help think it would be too easy to love her too…
11. Fireman’s Filthy 4th by Flora Ferrari – Amy: My family’s backyard Fourth of July fireworks show gets out of hand and next thing I know I’m being rescued by six foot six sexy fireman Benjamin Burns. I can feel his rock hard abs, bulging biceps, and powerful chest underneath his fireman’s suit as he carries me to safety. But I get a different feeling all together after I slide down his pole, only to find out after that he’s my best friend’s dad. I’ve been in my hunky hero’s arms once before, but I can’t get carried away and wind up there for good…no matter how perfect and safe it feels. Benjamin: She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen, let alone rescued. When I got the dispatch call for a botched fireworks display I knew I’d be shutting down one kind of fireworks for the night, but I had no idea she’d be lighting the fuse on another. She’s a sassy siren with curves in all the right places. We share a hot night, but what she doesn’t share with me is the knowledge that she’s my daughter’s best friend. I should step away, but this is one smoldering hot little lady I can’t resist.
12. Russian Next Door by Flora Ferrari – I binge watched The Americans. I saw what happened with the last election. I even read McMafia and streamed the BBC TV show of the same name. I thought it wasn’t all that real…until it happened to me.
13. The virgin witch and the vampire king by Trinity Blacio – Beth, the virgin witch, has hidden all her life, afraid to unleash her powers and draw attention to herself. Her parents are dead, even though her father still has a tendency to annoy her. Beth’s only friend and confidant, Nora, goes missing. But no one cares or will even help her. A week before Halloween, Edward, the Vampire King, discovers a prophecy that states he must find his mate and join their souls…if he even has one. Edward must now find his missing secretary, Nora, and his intended mate. War threatens to break out between all races. Only the marriage of Beth and Edward can end the threat. Will Edward and Beth be able to rescue their friend and fulfill their destiny before midnight on All Hallow’s Eve?
14. Aquarius by A. P. Morgan – Women were dying and the press is calling him the birthday killer. My first day on the job left me with two unsolved murders and all the signs point to one killer, but who is he? I don’t want to end up like these women, dead and alone so I try a dating app. Can I let my guard down enough to let someone in when a murderer is on the loose? Teaming up with Ryan Fox for an intercity task force, we sort through all the evidence determined to catch this killer. When a psychic warns us that someone is playing a game with us, Ryan doesn’t believe the cosmic is sending us signs. I think she may be the only one who can help us find this killer before he kills again.
15. Pisces by A. P. Morgan – Detective Jesse Burns: People were dying by suicide and I had no clue why. Were they part of some suicide cult or an internet challenge gone wrong? I know someone has been watching me and it feels like something else is going on, but what am I missing? Leslie Boxe: I’d thought the ‘birthday killer’ was dead, but a note found on my desk indicates otherwise. Why were Ryan and I the focus of this person’s obsession? He’s run off to help an old college friend, but can I convince him that we should try to find out whose sending us these messages?
16. Aries by A. P. Morgan – Leslie: Running through the forest because a serial killer is chasing me, wasn’t on my schedule for today. Now, I have not choice, but to play his game and out-smart him before I’m his next victim. I’m a survivor so he’s toast or so I hope. Ryan: I’m resigned to the fact that a killer has made us his own personal obsession, but I hadn’t expected it to become personal. He took my partner and I’ll do anything to her back. I can’t let her die because of my mistake.
17. Tremble (Books 1-5) by Laura Avery – WINTER: 100 – The number my pain meter hits every time Caden Dean looks at me with disgust. 56 – The number of hours I’ve spent looking at Caden Dean without his knowledge. 98 – The number of times Caden Dean has humiliated me in front of our town. 5.5 – The number of seconds it took for me to make the call that ruined his life. 145 – The number of ways he’s promised to make my body pay for all the sins I’ve committed against him. 102 – The number of various kinds of pleasure I never knew existed before his touch. UNKNOWN – The number of time left before he destroys me for good. They say there’s a fine line between love and hate. I’d settle for a thread. CADEN: 125 – The number of ways Winter Grove makes me sick. 156 – The number of times I’ve caught Winter Grove looking at me when she thought I didn’t notice. 200 Million – The amount of money in my family’s bank account. TOO MANY TO COUNT – The number of women desperate to get into my bed. 8 – The number of months a man has been in a coma because of me. 180 – The number of days I’ve spent behind bars thanks to Winter Grove’s big mouth. UNKNOWN – The number of ways I’m going to use her mind and body to cleanse all the sins she’s committed against me. They say there’s a fine line between love and hate. I might believe them if I knew what the f**k love was.
18. Demon Whiskey by S.M. Blooding – Detective Paige Whiskey comes from a long line of witches. They may not all be the most powerful, but they are outspoken and supportive of their community.
19. Holiday Gay by Various – There are gay holidays and then there are gay holidays, where the festivities are alive with romantic sparks; as we all know, love is a many-splendored thing. These original tales run the gamut, exploring both the champagne fizzle of an unexpected flirtation to romance that’s still smoking after all these years. Join us on a sleigh ride making stops from Mexico to Main Street and who knows… perhaps even your place. After all, you may not have heard everything about Santa coming down the chimney.
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