Khloe Wren

This book is full of short stories by fantastic authors some I knew before and some are new to me and I have fallen in love with. There are a lot of short stories and some I have not got to yet, but I definitely plan to, so here are my reviews on the stories I have read so far:
Her Mafioso’s Honor by Patricia Eddy:
In this story we are instantly introduced to Evelyn who has been captured by some mafia guys. She is treated horribly but she is strong and can hold her own. Damian is the nephew to the current mafia boss who thinks it is horrible the way his uncle has ran the family into the ground so he is out to right the wrongs and he starts by saving Evelyn from an even worse fate. At first Evelyn is very skeptical a guy like Damian wants to help her and cares for her well being but their attraction is undeniable. The story is a short one, but I loved it so much and enjoyed the characters. A fast paced intense read with an incredible alpha and tough as nails heroine.

Real by Magan Vernon:
In this cute read we get to see the banter between two individuals who entertained me and made me laugh. Wren is starting a paper for her English class and starts to email her professor so she can get a few things approved but the TA answers to response. This TA comes off as abrupt, kind of mean, but she does not know it is not her professor but instead his TA, Wolf the school bad boy. Wolf is smart and knows what he likes, and he knows his stuff when it comes to the class he works for. Their back and forth arguing is so good that you know they love to get a rise out of each other but know it may be kind of forbidden. I loved Wolf and the way he was straight forward with Wren. I also how Wren could give back as good as he could and that they were so attracted to each other just by arguing.

The Cabin Between Us by Dani Rene:
This story was cute, and it followed Calandra who left her hometown to try and make it in Hollywood, but we find out when she left town she left behind her heart. She is returning because her mother has decided to sell their cabin but she has so many memories there it’s hard for her to see it go, but when she gets home Kolton her heart and soul at one point is there. Kolton let the love of his life go but now he has a plan to make up for lost time.
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Inking Eagle by Khloe Wren
Charon MC #1. MC romantic suspense won’t erotica elements.
Silk is the daughter of the Charon MC Club where her uncle is VP. Her father died during the attacks on 9/11 and every year on the anniversary, she tries to avoid the memories and loss. 15 years later, some unclaimed baggage of her father’s is found and Silk is being targeted by enemies of the Club for secrets that my be hidden in the suitcase. Eagle, a former marine, is a prospect in the Charon MC Club and fully intends to claim Silk once he patches in. In the meantime, he is assigned as her bodyguard and needs to keep his hands off her and keep her safe.

Exciting, suspenseful, and steamy. A few twists as secrets from years ago are exposed and Silk is in the line of fire. She’s clever. Eagle is mostly macho man and I don’t agree with the beatings he received but that is mostly my preference on avoiding the “dark” aspects of today’s popular genres. It’s intriguing that Silk felt the same when she grew up in the Club and would be aware of the rules and consequences.
The tattoo artists facts were interesting. The one I have was selected from a wall of prepared artwork. Having an artist create something unique might be worth the pain and price. I think the hardest part for me would be figuring out what I wanted. 😂… (mais)

I received an advanced copy of this book from Patricia D. Eddy, whose contribution "Her Mafioso's Honor" is about midway through the book, for review. I started with her story, and am slowly making my way through the rest.

I love anthologies like this, especially romance-laden ones, as they give a ton of heat in bite-sized stories that don't have the same kind of pressure to commit as a full-length novel or series (though, who are we kidding - most of these stories are going to send you searching for the full catalogues of the authors within).

"Her Mafioso's Honor" serves up the kind of characters you can't help but want to see more of. Evelyn and Damian are both driven by a sense of duty and pride, though stemming from wildly different circumstances, and clash together when Evelyn finds herself over her head. Cue the steam, swoon and that longing to see a so-called "bad boy" take names and save the day. I'm thrilled that we may see more of these characters developed in the year ahead.

Following Eddy's story was "So Much More" by Reina Torres. Somehow the author managed to create that delicate sense of hesitation and slow burn within just a few chapters. The shared history and pining between the two characters made the heat in the story that much more satisfying, and I'd happily read about the hinted back story in a full-length novel.

As I continue through the other stories, I will try to update my review, however, considering this anthology is literally free across all major retailers, I'd highly recommend diving in. With so many stories to choose from, there's bound to be one that draws you in and provides that perfect evening escape.… (mais)

Raymond 'Spark' is the royal bastard of King Tutankhamun. He and his brothers were freed from King Tut's tomb in 1922 and each have powers shared by the god that helped give them life. Spark embodies Ra and has the ability to control light and heat and turn into a phoenix. He may be a member of the Tampa Royal Bastards MC but he's also part of a supernatural special forces team and a fire fighter, making him a complete hero package. When his brother calls from Australia for help with unexplained fires he ends up finding more than he expected.

Brianna King has been raised in seclusion since she was injured as a little girl, only it turns out her father isn't who he says he is. When she makes a gruesome discovery about him her world changes forever as storms and lightning take over her life until Spark finds her. I love watching this shy, introverted artist blossom once freed.

I really enjoyed this unique twist in the Royal Bastards world. Egyptian god influences, a creation god, a variety of powerful brothers including one broody brother and the mystery behind Brianna makes you want to keep turning the page. While I'm not always a fan of instant love connections it worked in this book. I still would have liked more time for their relationship but their ordeals and how Spark cared for Brianna made this a believable read.

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