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Gilded Cages

This was an insanely unexpected treat. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it was mine and I drank that shit down. I may just not be familiar with books like this, but I have never read anything like it.

It was sooo messed up and I freaking loved it. There was an incredible amount of wrongness. Not because of the kinks themselves (Dd/lb & pet play), but because of the situation surrounding said kinks.

Very well written and for someone who usually is a slow reader I inhaled this. I felt so bad for Zay (male lead 2) and Cammy (male lead 1), but I am really hoping for more Daddy/Master (male lead 3) backstory. This was just so freaking crazy and good

Tarnished Cages

I read through this thing in less than 24 hours which is pretty much unheard of for me. This picks up right where Gilded left off, however I did read the bonus chapter “Pony” before starting (which you can get by signing up for R. Phoenix’s newsletter) because Zay does mention it at the start of this story.

The psychological factor of these books was incredibly intriguing to me and the way Daddy/Master had the capability to manipulate their minds was actually kind of sad, however knowing that Cammy and Zay had each other was incredibly sweet. This was a ride for sure.

I do wish we could have seen Master/Daddy’s story. I am so curious what made him the way he was if there was a reason. It was almost hinted at during the last chapter and I’m still holding out hope for a third book. It did on end odd note, not very definitive. I would have almost classified it as an HFN if were a romance (which it’s not). I had an absolutely amazing time reading these. Since becoming an author my ability to become consumed by a story has nearly vanished, but every once and a while a story will do me in and this was one of those.

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I am still swooning from that ending! *MY HEART * From the literal first page I was all in. The primal chase concept that was set in motion from the beginning did things to me and remained a theme throughout the book which I absolutely loved. There are a lot of triggering, brutal things in this story, but it was written so beautifully, they came across as natural.

Niklas (the male lead) had certain things in his character arc that I simply adored and just made me love him more. While MKOM was definitely hotttt, it was such a dark and gorgeous story about two people finding each other and making their own place in a world that would never accept them. I am a huge fan of themes and aesthetic in a book and the whole rustic mountain, away from the world vibe was done to absolute perfection to the point I could see it.

I still can't believe this was a debut, and I am so freaking excited to see what else is produced from this author because she came out of the gate strong and was definitely not playing around. Keep in mind, this is a DARK romance, which comes with certain subject matter than some may find uncomfortable. If you do not like dark and disturbing things, you will most likely not want to pick this one up. If you do, however, this book was AMAZING.

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I had so much fun reading this book. The cover sold me for sure. I really liked both Leon (The male lead) and Rae (the female lead) which is wonderful because it’s not always the case that I like both of them. It has been a while since I’ve read PNR, and I’ll be honest, I jumped on this one partially because I was writing Incubastard and wanted to make sure that they weren’t too much alike (thankfully, besides a few minor common imagery details, they are not), but I was so pleased that I enjoyed it as much as I did.

One of the many things I adored was the explanation of the god and the description of Rae’s interaction with him. I thought the direction it went in that regard was very unique and I’m all about originality. The banter between Leon and Rae was adorable and the explicit scenes were absolutely HOT. I also really appreciated that the cat like him so much. I thought that was super cute.

The ending was absolutely wonderful and I REALLY loved that there were multiple supernatural beings that made an appearance. Some of it was just so delightfully creepy! Across the board this story was a gem and I am SO glad I have this on my shelf this book has me super interested to read more from the author, Harley Laroux.

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I have never been proved more wrong by a book. I’ll be honest, I didn’t have the highest expectations for this going in. Since my tastes tend to lean more toward dark, depraved, and shocking, I did not think I would be satisfied by a book that was traditionally published. In my experience trad books are made for the masses meaning they tend to be gatekept. That just isn’t my jam. HOWEVER, this book showed that may not always be the case.

There is a bit of controversy around this book claiming that it is “pedophilia” and “grooming”. I do not agree with either of those statements. Kellen (the male lead) had no ill will toward Wavy (the female lead) in any capacity. He cared for her deeply, and though his choices may not always been the best, there was a realness about it that I can appreciate. Not everything is cut and dry. Black and white.

Not only was this book impeccably written, I thought it was very clever to show us how everyone around Wavy and Kellen perceived them through their eyes. This is one story that will stick with me for a while. It was simply INCREDIBLE. It’s not very often that I finish a book and wish it could be a television show or a movie, but this is one that I hope does get an adaptation someday.

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I adore when a book meets all my expectations. This did just that. I fell in love with the cover right off the bat and it still remains one of my favorite covers ever. I waited for a long time to read this because I have a tendency to enjoy paperback books more than e-books for whatever reason. Luckily, this was completely worth the wait.

The chemistry between the characters was amazing. I LOVE them. And oh Roman (the male lead) *swoon* there's something about a man that when he falls he falls hard that just does it for me. Lux (the female lead) was a little badass while also being quite girly.

Another thing I really loved was the worldbuilding. The characters' style was so clear as was their surroundings. The fact that the people on the cover could have been exactly the characters in the book REALLY did it for me...down to the eyebrow tattoo.

I really loved was that each chapter had a song listed and all the music was mentioned was right up my alley. There are quite a few other books by this author I've been curious about and even more so now.

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Wow, I know it’s been forever since I’ve done a blog post. I am just learning to balance everything and it has been a bit of a struggle trying to do everything. Don’t get me wrong, I am loving every minute of it, but I also get very overwhelmed. There is so much more to trying to make a career out of writing then just writing great books. I have learned so much and I know I have barely scratched the surface. Since my last post, I have published the last two books in the Sweet Treats Trilogy is now complete!The BooksBook 1: Candy Coated Chaos*Available in KU until July 2018ALEXANDERBeing with Tavin is like eating those candies that start out sweet and then turn so sour, your eyes water. When she’s happy, her radiance is stunning, but her glow is dimmed by her dark secrets. I knew from the moment I laid eyes on her, sucking on that lollipop, that there was something unique about her. I was right in more ways than one, and while I don’t know the extent of suffering that her life entails, I’ll do whatever I need to, to convince her she can trust me. I just need to hang on to her long enough to do that.TAVINWhen he wraps his arms around me, and his warmth makes me feel safe, it’s easy to pretend that this is real. I knew going out with him was a bad idea, I just never imagined it would go this far. It was only supposed to be one night. One night to feel like a normal girl. I didn’t plan for this and now, every day that passes puts us deeper in danger. All I can do is make the most of every moment with him, so when the time comes for this to end, then at least we’ll be left with beautiful memories.TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains drug use, explicit sexual content, violence, and sensitive subject matter which may be triggering for some readers. Watch TrailerPurchase on AmazonBook 2: Sweetened SufferingTavin The problem with getting what you’ve always wanted, is the chance of losing it. Before I met Alexander, I was blissfully blind, unaware of what was possible. Now that I’ve seen the colors of his world, I don’t know how to go back to the dreariness of mine. As much as I want to allow myself to dream of a life that I never knew was possible, the doubts still dig their claws into my mind and I fear the darkness of my past will destroy it all.ALEXANDERNot my wildest dreams or darkest nightmares could have prepared me for the intricacy that is Tavin Winters. As sweet and gentle as she is, the violence and torment that has been woven into every day of her past remains evident. He will pay for what he’s done to her, and I will do my best to give her the serenity she deserves. However this plays out, I will always love her and I will always protect her…even if it’s from herself.TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains drug use, explicit sexual content, violence, child abuse, and sensitive subject matter that may be triggering for some readers.Watch TrailerPurchase on AmazonPurchase on B&NPurchase on Kobo Book 3:Cupcakes and Crooked SpoonsTavin Ever since Toben told me to make my first birthday wish, I always wish for the same thing: for us to run away to a beautiful place where they won’t ever find us or hurt us again. He’s the only person in the world who loves me. I love him too. He’s says we’re the same, that we’re halfpeople. He tries to protect me from the monster. The monster does’t love us, but Toben says we don’t need him to. Toben is all I need. He’s the reason I keep waking up every morning, in this scary life, praying for the day my eyes stay closed.TOBENTavin is the most precious thing in my life. She gives me a purpose. I love her more than the air in my lungs, and it’s because of her that I’m able to hang on to some semblance of who I once was. His sinister cruelty has taken its toll, causing something to change inside of me. She can’t ever know the things I’ve done. The things he’s made me do, and the things I’ve done because of my own darkening heart. She wouldn’t understand that I did those things for her. Everything breath I take, every soul I crush is for her. It’s all for her.TRIGGER WARNING: This novel contains drug use, explicit sexual content, violence, extreme child abuse, and sensitive subject matter which may be triggering to some readers.Watch TrailerPurchase on AmazonPurchase on B&NPurchase on Kobo*A PERCENTAGE OF ALL SALES WILL BE DONATED TO THE TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS CHARITY

This was such a beautiful book. I loved this story and really appreciate the message it sent. I also was so in love with the cover from the moment I saw it, and it's now a top favorite cover designs. I felt this was a pretty unique concept and I really enjoyed the characters even as both the heroine and hero tested my patience a couple of times. I love when books make me feel that way. In a way there are three main characters in this story and we first meet Raven, who isn't the heroine. In some ways she's not in the book as much as the other two, and in other ways, she's in it more than both of them. She was such a beautiful and unique character and hands down my favorite.I just could personally connect and relate to her. I also really liked how the model on the cover fit her perfectly. They don't know me.Not really.Nobody knows me. Including me. Even I'm still trying to figure it out.And one day I will. Then there's Courtney. I won't lie, wasn't a fan of her at first. I could tell that she was a good person deep down , but her actions didn't attest to that. She ended up redeeming herself and I found myself "forgiving" her. I could feel for her too, She paid for her mistakes and I felt she really learned lesson from it so I also gained a respect from her. At seeing my fear, Rome does something that shocks me.He smiles.It's beautiful and terrifying all at once. And then he laughs. Cold. Hard. Hateful. Cruel. I deserve this. I deserve it all. And of course Rome. He was a great character as well and I was swooning over him this whole book. There was so many sad and heartbreaking things that happened in this novel I ended up feeling so bad for all three of these characters. I understood his pain, and even when he was harsh, I got it. He was intense at times and sweet at others and I really enjoyed reading from his perspective. I lean forward and rest my forehead to hers. My hips slightly buck against my will. Her soft body feels too perfect pressed against my hard one. "I hate you," I mutter even as my lips seek hers. I know this review doesn't give much toward a plot, but this is another one that I feel going in blind gives you the best experience. This book does cover some sensitive issues and I think it was done so wonderfully. This was such a lovely book. Definitely a new favorite and easily a five star read. The giant and the raven,In slumber side by side. Her other half loathes him. But she soothes the giant to protect the part of her heart that lives.Beneath.Beneath.The raven has the answers, but you have to dig. Her other half will save the princess. Genre:Dark RomanceStars:5Sexual Content:3-ExplicitBook Link: "The Day She Cried" on Amazon

Imperfect Monster is LIVE!!!Title:Imperfect MonsterAuthor: Jennifer BeneAmazon →http://mybook.to/ImperfectMonster (Goes live on 1/20. Available for pre-order, and will be available in Kindle Unlimited)Goodreads → https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...BLURBCold, ruthless, vicious.I’m Paulo García’s monster, and I’d swallowed that bitter pill whole, learned to deal with it… until she stormed into the house like some avenging Valkyrie.Brave, stupid, beautiful.Nicky just wants to save her brother. She showed up with an envelope full of cash and a smart mouth and found herself in a den of monsters. I wish I could say I was the best of them, I wish I could say I wanted to protect her — but I’m far from perfect and she’s so damn sweet.And all I want is ataste before this world destroys her. Short Excerpt - Rated RSwitching my hands to her hips I yanked her down the table, splitting her thighs around me, exposing her pink folds. Not wet. Yet. I could get her there. Nicky panicked when I ripped open the button to my pants, crying harder and trying to turn away. I almost flipped her onto her belly, but I wanted to see her face. Needed to.I wrapped my arm around her thigh to hold her where I wanted her as I shoved everything out of the way, groaning in my chest as I wrapped a fist around the base of my cock. So tantalizingly close to her pussy. It would take so little effort to shove in, to hold her down… condom. After digging in my pocket I tore the foil between my teeth and rolled it on.“No, no, no…” Nicky was pulling back, withdrawing, her eyes clenched tight as she shook her head back and forth on the table. “Why? I didn’t do anything—” She was crying again, her voice tinted with the pathetic sound of it. “I didn’t do anything to you!”There was a twinge in my chest, somewhere inside the inky blackness eating away at everything except the urge to own her, to take her while she was still her. Before Diego could have her, before Paulo ruined her. Her next sob was like a ripple in the black, and I ripped her up from the table, fist buried in her hair. Eyes open, wide and afraid on mine.“Please,” she whispered, close enough to my face that I felt her exhale. Another shudder in the black, a flicker of something almost human.I crushed her to my chest, my other arm moving around her waist to hold her in place so I could roll my hips against her, rubbing my latex-clad cock against her soft flesh. Her hair smelled like sunlight, warm and summery, and I clenched my jaw as I brushed my stubble against her neck. Women were always nervous in my bed, a hint of fear as they wondered what I’d do to them, and more often than not there was pain along with the pleasure. I didn’t do gentle, I couldn’t, but they always signed up for it. They wanted to taste the darkness. Nicky had just wanted to save her brother. Feeling the shiver rush through her muscles, the grip of her thighs around my hips, the hitched expansion of her ribs — it was perfect. She was perfect, and I didn’t want to ruin it… did I?More importantly, could I stop myself?Medium Excerpt: Rated PG-13“I don’t know what to do with you, belleza.” His lips tilted up in a wry smile, and then he stared up at the ceiling before he cursed under his breath and walked away, swallowing another mouthful of rum.I took the hint and drank as well, shrugging as I offered a suggestion. “Let me go?”Another huffed laugh, Andre shook his head as his eyes moved around the room, landing on everything but me. “You still don’t get it, do you? Paulo isn’t going to let you go, Nicky. I couldn’t let you go even if I tried.”The words caught me by surprise, and I felt darkness creeping in, but I fought it. “That’s… that’s bullshit. You could at least try! Honestly, you could walk me out of here right-”“Do you honestly think Paulo doesn’t know where you live? Know the hospital room your brother is in?” Andre wiped a hand over his face, pacing the bit of floor between his closet and desk. “Fuck, Nicky, he probably knows your entire life by now. There isn’t anywhere you could go where he wouldn’t find you and fucking kill you.”Panic exploded inside me, spreading fast through my veins as I shook my head. “No, no, you bought me. You own me, right? Isn’t that the deal? That means YOU can let me go! You can-”“Paulo owns you, Nicky. I told you that last night. He owns me, he owns you, he owns this house and every man in it.” Another harsh laugh that held no humor. “And if you think he doesn’t pretty much own this fucking city, you’re delusional.”I was spiraling, breaths coming shorter as I tried to wrap my mind around what he was saying. It wasn’t real, didn’t feel real, but I had to say the words aloud, to make him confirm them. “He… he’s never letting me go. Ever.”Andre’s jaw was clenched as I looked up at him. Rough, terrifying, and for a fraction of a second he almost looked sorry. But then it was gone, and he jerked his chin toward me. “Drink the rum, Nicky.”It was like he’d let the air out of the room, and I followed the direction gladly. Not even tensing when he moved close again to refill my glass, carrying his own.Nudging the tray out of his way, he took a seat on the edge of the bed, both of us drinking in silence for a while as I let the impossible settle inside me. Never. I’m never getting out of here. And as much as my mind tried to fight it, I couldn’t deny the logic of it all, because there was no way that I’d grow old in this house. I wouldn’t be like that woman making breakfast this morning, becoming some odd fixture of this place.I was a toy, a plaything, and for right now I was Andre’s toy, but Paulo could come by at any time and take me. And I had a very strong feeling that Paulo didn’t take good care of his toys.“I’m going to die here, aren’t I?” It was barely a whisper, but I knew Andre had heard me because he took another long drink from his glass. When I looked up at him, his eyes were glued to the rumpled sheets. “Tell me the truth.”“No one knows the future, Nicky.”“Then tell me your fucking prediction,” I snapped. “I’m not talking about whether or not I’ll get married someday, or have kids, I’m asking about your fucking boss. Will he let me live or not?”“It’s…” He stopped, stealing another drink as he avoided my gaze. “The safest place for you is here.” Andre spoke to the bed, not lifting his eyes at all, and my rage burned through all of the nihilism to find its way back to the surface.“Why can’t you just give me a straight fucking answer?” I shouted.That brought his eyes up, but he seemed to be without any more bullshit answers. Everything about him closed off, shut down, until he was that empty, terrifying robot I’d seen the day before. Hot, cold. Violent, tender. On, off. Andre was made up of extremes, and I was lost in the middle somewhere.Fucking drowning in the void.Long Excerpt: Rated R“Nicky, open the door.” It was Andre’s voice, and I shoved a scrap of paper I’d snagged into the book to mark my place and left it on the bedside table before moving to the door. I fumbled with shaking hands through the locks, but finally opened it and he pushed both me and the door aside as he walked in. I caught the masculine scent of sweat and the outside as he brushed past, but managed to shut the door tight as soon as he was inside. Redoing all of the locks.“What happened?” I asked, but Andre was silent. Removing his guns to set them on the top of the dresser beside his closet. Then the jacket came off, and then the holster thing that wrapped across his back and chest to keep the guns against his ribs. “Andre?”When he turned around, I stumbled backward until my legs hit the bed behind me. He looked like he had the night before, when I was caught in that fucking chair, waiting for Paulo to decide my fate. Empty, dark brown eyes, a frightening expression on his face that sent fear thrumming through me before I could fight it.He didn’t look human.“Andre?” I repeated, voice wavering, and he stalked forward. So tall, so broad, and when he grabbed onto my waist I flinched. He squeezed hard, pinching my skin before he ripped my shirt over my head, forcing me to duck my head through the hole before he tossed it aside. Before I could even react, his hands were already at my shorts, the button popped free and the zipper down. I regretted taking my shoes off as he grabbed me under the arms and tossed me onto the bed so he could yank the shorts free.Fuck. What was wrong with him?I was afraid. No other reaction was really appropriate as he planted one knee on the end of the bed, and I scrambled backward but he caught my ankle and yanked me flat. He was still clothed, sweaty and silent. “Don’t hurt me,” I whispered.Something in his expression faltered, but then his eyes dropped to my chest and he grabbed my shoulder to turn me onto my side so he could undo the clasp of my bra. He tossed it aside, immediately palming my breasts as he straddled one of my thighs. Thumbs rolling over my nipples, I could barely process that they were already hard and peaked until I felt him tighten his grip and pinch them both.“FUCK!” I screamed, whimpering as the pain shot like bolts of lightning through my breasts, forcing my back to arch in an effort to ease the strain. But Andre didn’t back off, he twisted them further and I felt tears in my eyes, grabbing onto his shoulders and digging my nails in as if it would make him stop.Leaning over me, he bit down on my shoulder and I screamed again, pushing at his ribs as he released my tender nipples, and then he had both his legs inside of mine. Spreading me, digging his knees into my thighs so I had no way to stop him, but I could barely focus as his teeth pressed in harder.“Please, please, please!” I begged, whining when he finally took a breath and released me, his dark eyes staring at the place his mouth had just been. Then he looked between us, and he grabbed my panties, tearing the pale blue fabric as his biceps bulged. The fabric burned against my hips as he ripped it, yanking the remnants out from under me so he could throw it aside. “Andre?”His name didn’t seem to affect him at all as he slid his fingers between my legs, forcing two of them into me where I wasn’t wet in the least. I whimpered and lifted my hips off the bed, but he ran his thumb over my clit as his mouth moved to my breast, sucking on the tender bud as he stroked me below. For a minute or two, every shift of his fingers seemed to burn and ache, and then my body caught up and started to lubricate around his harsh touch. There was pleasure, and pain, as he opened me up, warming my body for what I knew would come next. It was almost cruel how deft his touch was, the way his thumb swirled over my clit, his mouth sucking and nipping at my breast, sending zings of sensation through my body.I wanted to fight, and I didn’t. I wanted to give in, and I wanted him to take me by force.Thought was something I couldn’t effectively manage as he stroked his fingers in and out, wetting them as I grew slick, as my whimpers turned to moans. Then he grabbed my thighs and bent them towards my chest, staring down at my open pussy with the look of a desperate, dangerous man.I was afraid to speak, afraid to struggle against his strength as he tucked my heels over his shoulders and opened his jeans to shove the fabric out of the way and free his cock. I had stared the night before, but in this position he somehow seemed larger, especially as he moved closer to my entrance, erection bobbing at his hips. One fist around it, I opened my mouth to argue, but he lined up and drove home hard, stealing the words away as I cried out.It was almost painful, the sudden, brutal stretch as he bottomed out in one thrust. With my body bent as it was, he slammed deep on his second drive, and I felt the sharp ache as he hit my cervix, tears burning my eyes. “Please,” I whimpered, reaching past my legs to dig my nails into his arms, but there was no response.Andre braced his hands on either side of my ribs, folding me as he used every inch of power in his body to fuck me. It hurt, it felt good, and I couldn’t think straight as he continued to move. My breaths were short, a consequence of my ribs being compressed, and that wasn’t helping the dizzying effects of his thrusts. Pleasure blurred the aches and pains, made me forget the threat of the man above me as I sank into it.Author LinksJennifer Bene is a USA Today bestselling author of dark romance. She’s been in the Amazon Top 50, and had #1 top-selling books in BDSM, Suspense, Thrillers, Horror, and more. While she’s been writing for years, it's always been the dark stuff that makes her tingly, so her books are full of aggressive alpha males, feisty women who may or may not have a submissive streak, and intense, psychological story lines. Don’t worry though, she always insists on having a nice little happily-ever-after, because without the dark we'd never appreciate the light.Want to get a FREE book, news about upcoming releases, giveaways, appearances, and more? Sign up for her mailing list!Website - https://jenniferbene.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jbeneauthorA... Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbene... - https://twitter.com/jbeneauthorBookBub - http://www.bookbub.com/authors/jennif... - https://www.instagram.com/jbeneauthor... - https://www.goodreads.com/jbeneauthor

Wowza! This was an intense and amazing read for sure. I've been reading darker books for a few years now, so there aren't a ton of books that succeed in shocking me like this one did. The way this book made me feel is why I love dark romance so much. The cover was beautiful and was wonderfully written. Ava was a heroin I really liked, which is fairly rare for me. She was raised into a difficult situation and was forced to grow up quickly. When she is forced to make an impossible choice, she decides to keep one thing for herself before the time comes to pay for her decision. One night.One night for myself is all I wanted.One night with someone who isn't determined to completely destroy me. Things don't go as planned, and she meets Gavin. Oh Gavin... he was such a swoony character and I loved him from the very first moment. Their meeting was one of my favorites I've read. He was her black knight in shining armor so to speak, and while he was really sweet he was definitely an 'Alpha' character.The anger in his eyes is still there, but now there's regret, and sadness too. "You put on a good show, Ava, but you're more delicate than you let on."I swallow, still not understanding. "And that's...bad?"His lips tighten and his hand falls away. "I'm not a gentle man."When everything comes to a head, we get to really meet Shayne... My word, Shayne was quite the villain. Believe me when I say that he's one of the worse ones. I hate him so much, yet I found myself kinda feeling for the guy. He was such an interesting character and I really loved reading him. "Anything you can play at, can play harder," he says, clamping my mouth shut and waiting until I have no choice but to swallow. This was such an incredible debut. This is the first in a series and I cannot wait for the next book! If you enjoy your romance dark, sexy, and twisted you will love this."You know why I have all these roses around, right? Not just because your middle name is Rose., but for all those little red roses you had on that dress, the day we made our deal. Figured you must've liked them, if you were wearing them too."Genre:Dark RomanceStars:5Sexual Content:3- Explicit***** AVAILABLE JANUARY 23RD 2018*****Pre-order link:Pre-order Tragic Beauty

What a year 2017 has been, The world seemed to go a little crazy this year, but I have a feeling 2018 is going to be magical. I personally have a lot to look forward to this coming year, however 2017 isn't passing without leaving a couple great things behind. One thing wonderful that happened was the end of my reading funk. Ever since I started writing the Sweet Treats books, I found it very difficult to get into a book and that went on for almost two years. Then I found K. Webster's Dirty Ugly Toy andthat broke the spell. Since then I have read some incredible books and found some amazing authors. Top 5 reads of 2017:1. Whispers and the Roars by K. Webster2. The Complicated Hearts Duet by Ashley Jade3. Inferno by Yolanda Olson4. Pretty Little Dolls series by Ker Dukey and K. Webster5. Touched by Death by T. L. MartinComing in 2018:The Sweet Treats Trilogy is my main focus of 2018. That series consists of Candy Coated Chaos coming in February, Sweetened Suffering coming in April, and Cupcakes and Crooked Spoons coming in June. I do have another title that I am working on, but I can't guarantee I'll have it out by the end of the year. I like to give each story and it's characters my undivided attention until the final completion, so at the moment, I only work on one story at a time. Toward the middle of the year I will be doing a "Beta Search". Meaning, I will be looking for people that would like to be involved in the beta process of my upcoming books. So keep an eye out for that if that sounds like something you'd be interested in. There are definitely more things in the works, but I don't want to speak to soon, i just know I am so excited for this year. I hope you all have a fun and safe New Year!***Remember to sign up for my newsletter, I won't spam you, but you will be the first to know about giveaways, book news, and blog posts. -Charity B,