Book Review: Puck Block (Bexley U #3) by S.J. Sylvis

Ford Collins is my brother’s best friend and Bexley U’s favorite defender on the ice. Unfortunately, he feels the need to block much more than the puck.

Namely, ME and any chance I have with a guy.

Encouraged by my older brother, Ford has ruined every single date I’ve ever had. With his hot smirk and sly maneuvers, he has made it his mission to make me the most unattainable female college student in the world—that is, until I have a brush with death, and I beg him to help me.

After all, he owes me. And I’ve come to collect.

Determined to rid himself of the guilt, Ford promises to help me score a boyfriend—or two—and swears he won’t interfere.

But the more time I spend learning from one of Bexley U’s most desirable playboys, the more I start to question the real reason why he’s been sabotaging my dates over the years.

With the lingering touches, heated stares, and sizzling chemistry between us, we both know we’re playing with fire. What happens when our game of “practice” and Ford’s spicy lessons become something real that we not only need to hide from my older brother, but from each other? (From: Goodreads)

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Book Review: Sticks and Stones (Shadow Valley U #1) by S. Massery & S.J. Sylvis

Sticks and stones may break our bones…

Hockey is my life.

After Wren Davis puts my dreams of the NHL in jeopardy, I vow to make her life hell if she ever comes near me again.

But she’s my best friend’s foster sister, and even though they don’t live together anymore, their bond is still tight, which makes avoiding each other extra difficult.

Especially when I show up at Shadow Valley University and learn my new room comes with an unwelcome addition: Wren Davis.

As much as I try to make her life hell, she gives it right back, until she’s not just under my skin but constantly on my mind.

But some things can’t be forgiven, and fraternizing with the enemy is the last thing either of us want. (From: Goodreads)

Book Review: Iron Flame (The Empyrean #2) by Rebecca Yarros

“The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.” —Xaden Riorson

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. (From: Goodreads)

Blog Tour: The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead

Hello, bookish people!

Happy Summer! Welcome to my first blog tour of 2023!! Today I’m bringing you a lovely, light-hearted romcom by Ashley Winstead called “The Boyfriend Candidate,” which will certainly brighten up your summer. Without further ado, let’s get started, shall we?

Book Review: House of Pounding Hearts (The Kingdom of Crows #2) by Olivia Wildenstein

I MEANT TO CAPTURE THE PRINCE’S HEART . . . AND ENDED UP WITH A KING’S.

My desire to sit upon the Lucin throne led me to revive an ancient, winged monarch; one I deemed a friend until that friend duped and imprisoned me.

Lorcan claims he’s holding me captive for my own safety, but then he also claims I belong to him. Slumbering for five centuries has evidently given the Crow King severe delusions.

We may share an unfortunate mind-link, but we are still masters of our own destiny, and I intend to steer mine away from the Sky Kingdom and its prophecies . . . away from him.

I quickly find out there is no escaping the possessive male. In all honesty, I’m no longer certain I want to.

Get swept away in the second installment of a slow-burn shifter fantasy series full of heartbreaking deceit, wicked supernaturals, and alpha males. (From: Goodreads)

Book Review: Crybaby (Revenge is Sweet #1) by Monica James & Michelle Lancaster

My name is Rev.

I like long walks on the beach.

A neat scotch.

And I like stealing from rich losers who have no idea the town’s Big Bad Wolf screwed their wives six ways to Sunday.

Such a scandal, indeed.

I have one end goal—to get out of this town.

I’m a loner. And that’s by choice.

People aren’t really my thing. That is…until I meet her. The little firecracker who sets more than my soul on fire.

No one has ever stuck around.

But Darcie is different. She seems to be as broken as me, and when our worlds collide, nothing but trouble looms.

Watch out, baby…down the rabbit hole we go. (From: Goodreads)

Book Review: Heartless Boys Never Kiss (St. Mary’s #4) by S.J. Sylvis

Sloane

He’s my best friend’s brother, and he’s completely deranged.

Dark, disturbed, and hell-bent on making my life as his new tutor an actual living nightmare, he’s the enemy I should shy away from.

Secrets are locked behind my red lips, just as his are concealed by his pressed tie and crisp school uniform. We are more alike than either of us are willing to admit.

Tobias says heartless boys never kiss…

But he kissed me.

Tobias

She’s my sister’s best friend, tutor, and a liar. But her little white lies are what draw me in.

Sloane is smart-mouthed, self-righteous, and—unfortunately for me—a total knockout. She’s impossible to ignore. As my new tutor, she’s everywhere, waving notecards in my face and shoving study guides under my door.

She is bound and determined to fix me, and I’m obsessed with deciphering every last lie that floats out of her mouth.

I told Sloane that heartless boys never kiss, and after all is said and done, she’ll see just how heartless I am.

Heartless Boys Never Kiss is a full-length, complete standalone in the St. Mary’s Series! It is recommended to read the other books before this, but not necessary!

Book Review: Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas

“We were perfect together. Until we met.”

Misha

I can’t help but smile at the words in her letter. She misses me.

In fifth grade, my teacher set us up with pen pals from a different school. Thinking I was a girl, with a name like Misha, the other teacher paired me up with her student, Ryen. My teacher, believing Ryen was a boy like me, agreed.

It didn’t take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever…

And that was the start. For the next seven years, it was us.

Her letters are always on black paper with silver writing. Sometimes there’s one a week or three in a day, but I need them. She’s the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am.

We only had three rules. No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. We had a good thing going. Why ruin it?

Until I run across a photo of a girl online. Name’s Ryen, loves Gallo’s pizza, and worships her iPhone. What are the chances?

F*ck it. I need to meet her.

I just don’t expect to hate what I find.

Ryen

He hasn’t written in three months. Something’s wrong. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha, neither would be a stretch.

Without him around, I’m going crazy. I need to know someone is listening. It’s my own fault. I should’ve gotten his number or picture or something.

He could be gone forever.

Or right under my nose, and I wouldn’t even know it. (From: Goodreads)

Book Review: Bad Boys Never Fall (St. Mary’s duet #2) by S.J. Sylvis

Isaiah:

We were destined to burn from the second I laid eyes on her.

Within every dark corner of St. Mary’s Boarding School, watchful eyes tracked our every move. My guilty conscience whispered unjust excuses in my ear anytime we touched. Our futures suddenly became unclear, and the already blurred lines became blurrier.

A past we didn’t know existed turned our walls of self-preservation to rubble. The truth was suddenly revealed, and our plan went up in flames.

Gemma thought I was the one letting her fall into the ashes. But little did she know, I was there to watch her rise.

Bad Boys Never fall is book two in the St. Mary’s Duet and concludes Gemma & Isaiah’s story. Bad Boys Never Fall is intended for readers 18+ and deals with subjects that some may find triggering. (From: Goodreads)

Book Review: Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Seventeen-year-old Mia, an American girl at an elite summer ballet program, has six weeks to achieve her dreams: to snag an audition with one of the world’s best ballet companies. But there’s more to Paris than ballet—especially when a charming French boy, Louis, wants to be her tour guide—and the pair discover the city has a few mysteries up its sleeve.

In the vein of romances like Love and Gelato, this is the perfect summer adventure for anyone looking to get swept away in the City of Love. (From: Goodreads)

Praise for KISSES AND CROISSANTS:

A Bustle “Best New Books to Read This April” selection

A Junior Library Guild selection

“A charming story about family, first love, and chasing your dreams. Grab a croissant, because this book will leave you smiling, swooning, and desperate to visit Paris!”—Katharine McGee, New York Times bestselling author of American Royals

“Watched Emily in Paris and want more romance, pastries, and Paris? Kisses and Croissants is the one for you. It was an incredibly satisfying and delightful read and you’ll find yourself completely absorbed in Mia’s journey.”—The Nerd Daily

“If you’re looking for a Parisian escape this spring, then look no further than the enchanting confection that is Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau.”—Popsugar

“Sweet and romantic! I couldn’t put it down.”—San Francisco Book Review, ★★★★★

“If you love romances like To all the Boys I’ve Loved Before or Anna and the French Kiss, you’ll LOVE Kisses and Croissants.”—Brit + Co

“Paris simply shines; readers’ senses will come alive with all the city has to offer.”—SLJ

(Praises of this book from Amazon)