Jeana E. Mann

Pretty Broken Girl was a very nice surprise, especially since I went into it with no expectations. The blurb on Goodreads doesn't give much away, but I was intrigued anyway. I found myself really enjoying the characters of Dakota and Samuel, two broken people with a broken marriage and 10 years of silence between them. Jeana E. Mann does a great job of giving you just enough to feel the live chemistry and broken relationship between Sam and Dakota, but not enough to let you really understand show more it. At first we just see glimpses of Dakota's life now, get a clear idea of Sam's womanizer ways, but overtime as they reconnect as boss and employee we grow to understand who they are apart and the damage Dakota's choice wreaked on both of them. I felt myself feeling for both of them, really sad at how their lives had turned bitter and lonely, even if neither would admit it. I really enjoyed the game they both seem to be playing, especially having Sam show this alpha side of himself, both with no idea of what the outcome would truly be. There's a lot more to the story than just the relationship of Dakota and Sam, though it all is connected. Family and friend relationships were interesting and provided more insight into the past of each character.

While the book was predictable at times, the writing style kept me engaged and I enjoyed it from start to finish. Written in past and present alternating POV's it can seem a bit confusing, especially when a character's POV repeats, but getting inside each head offered a unique look at their relationship. The changing POV brought to light many of the secrets about each character and made the chemistry real. I liked the end of Pretty Broken Girl as well, because it felt final and still left an open door for the sequel, Pretty Filthy Lies. No cliffhanger here! I definitely recommend this to readers looking for a shorter book filled with drama and romance. show less

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Genres: Adult, crime, Erotica, Romance, Suspense
4.5 stars

Murder, Mystery and Deliciously Erotic

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A completely different take on 'Royal' romances.
This is book #1 of a fast paced duet. It is jammed full with
Intrigue
Murder
Mystery
and
Suspense

Very well written.
The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is there were two instances I felt could have used a bit more detail and emotion. It would have helped to connect with what was happening at that time.

The main characters, Everly and Henry, grab your attention and reel you into their lives.
Their relationship develops relatively quickly, but it is not 'Insta-Love'.
It is erotic and sensuous. It is physical and complicated. It is hot, steamly and deliciously 'Adult''

I was completely drawn in from the beginning and could not quit reading. A really fun and exciting read with virtually non-stop action.

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ARC provided by Wildfire Marketing and Booksprout. show less

Beckett and Venetia have a one-night stand at her brother's wedding. Venetia has had a crush on him since her teens. He's her brother's best friend. He is also her father's attorney holding secrets that can hurt her and her brother. Will this work out?

This can be read as a stand alone book. There are characters from earlier books in the series but the stories do not cross over. Enough is told about Venetia's brother's story that it is easy to pick up. This story grabbed me from the beginning show more and held me enthrall until the end. I could not put it down and read it in one setting. The storytelling is wonderful.

I loved Beckett and Venetia. Her brother was a bit of a jerk. Her father, one of the worst villains I have had the displeasure of meeting in a book. Knowing Beckett and Venetia's thoughts kept me on the edge of my seat. I wanted to know when they would put their protective shields down and open up to each other. Both are stubborn but both learn they are stronger together than alone. The secondary characters are interesting. I want to know what happens with their friend Tucker. I am not so sure I want to know Sam's, her brother, story but I may have to find out just to finish the series. show less

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Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Erotica, Romance
4 Stars

This was a fun read.

Henry and Everly were great characters. Their interactions with each other, their thoughts and struggles to connect to show more each other felt real. The angst was not overdone. You were able to see and feel the good and bad of both characters as they struggled with their new positions and life and their growing feelings for each other.

The adult intimate scenes were romantic, hot, steamy and very erotic. They are filled with anticipation and toe curling yumminess. show less