Jess—aka Reviews by Jess—is a sassy, top-ranked Goodreads reviewer who reads a little of everything. From steamy romance to dark fantasy, plus stories featuring mental health, hidden disabilities, and LGBTQ+ rep, she brings bold, unfiltered reviews readers can trust. Expect sass, sparkle, and a TBR that’s about to explode.

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Review: Not Over You

Not Over You Not Over You by Whitley Cox
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This story had so much potential. I tried really hard to enjoy it. However, it was just lacking something. I don’t know if it was the back-and-forth or just the characters all together. This is supposed to be a RomCom, and where I may have found a few lines chuckle-worthy, this was not a RomCom. Again I wanted to love this book because it sounded awesome but just fell short for me. This was my first story by this author, but I will be sure to try again because maybe it was just me being a mood reader.

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Review: Wanting the Fight

Wanting the Fight Wanting the Fight by L.P. Dover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wanting the Fight is the third book in the second generation of the Gloves Off series. This is a series of standalones, but I would still read them in order. I was pulled in instantly by Peyton and Ethan. 


This story is filled with Passion, secret underground fighting, and angst like you’d never believe. Uber strong female lead with a secret relationship and a surprise pregnancy.


Just read it today, and you won’t regret it because everything Dover touches is gold. 


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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Review: Falling for Rome

Falling for Rome Falling for Rome by Gillian Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So this story has two of my favorite tropes, Fake Dating and Average Joe Dating a Celebrity. This is such a great story. I enjoyed it so much!
Struggling screenwriter, Sofia has far too many jobs, but she has to make ends meet somehow, right? One of the jobs is a dog walker. It just happens one’s name is Pongo. I know I automatically thought 101 Dalmations. Anyway, while Sofia is walking Pongo, he gets loose. Only to jump all over a guy lying on the beach.
I’m sure you’ve already guessed it; he’s the Roman Grier and Pongo’s owner. Did I mention he’s a famous actor? No? Well, he is but now, to get the rest of the story, you need to pick it up today!

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Review: The Summer of No Regrets

The Summer of No Regrets The Summer of No Regrets by Katherine Grace Bond
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Okay, so don’t crucify me. This story had so much potential. There are some quite funny spots. The blurb caught my attention right away, and I loved the cover, but what in the world does the title have to do with this story? Like, I’m seriously baffled. Let me say I am a mood reader, so maybe it’s just a me thing. I do feel as if this was more literary fiction than romance. With that being said, if that is what you enjoy, this is most definitely more for you.

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Review: Brutal Play

Brutal Play Brutal Play by Alison Rhymes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This story is book two in the False Start Series. This one is about Noah and Lorelai. I’ve not read the first story, but I’m going to have to go back to it now. I didn’t care for Lorelai myself. I wanted to be it I couldn’t. She’s very self-absorbed in my opinion. I feel like maybe I missed stuff from book one. Therefore I may enjoy it more after I read book one. I suggest if you plan to read this book, you should start at the beginning.

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Review: Power

Power Power by Margaret McHeyzer
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This story was just not for me. I tried really hard to enjoy it but just couldn't.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Incandescence Release

 

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Shadow Academy

by 

J. Haney & S.I. Hayes

A Paranormal Academy Romance with  Urban Fantasy, Magic, Supernatural, Occult and BDSM Themes with a Why Choose Multi-POV




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Put a Little Kink in Your Wand…


18+ ONLY- This is Not a YA Novel.

 

New School, New Life!


My name is Aeson Shepherd. I’m seventeen years old, and it's my senior year of high school. Mom left us a little over three weeks ago after a long battle with cancer, and Dad decided to pick up and move us halfway across the freaking country!

 

The sign says Come Bask in Shadow, Louisiana. Or at least that’s what my dad said it says. I wouldn’t know, see, not only am I being ripped from my home, but I’m also blind.


When things start to go strangely on my first day of school, I don’t know what to make of it. How am I to navigate a strange world that I cannot see or even knew existed?


Magic? Prophecies?


Not to mention the hot guys that are suddenly all up in my new life!

I got two words for my father.


THIS SUCKS!

 

Contains Strong Adult Themes of a graphic nature that may not be suitable for all readers.



  

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J. Haney was born and raised in Kentucky. Residing in Greenup County, Kentucky, with her family. Her work tends to lean toward real life, drawing her readers into a world they can get lost inside.

A proud book whore,  she loves books of all genres except horror… She’s a big Chicken! Her excitement, when introduced to a new author, has been likened to a kid in a candy shop. 

S.I. Hayes was born and bred in New England and currently lives in Ohio. Running around Connecticut, she used all of her family and friends as inspiration for her many novels. When not writing, she can be found drawing one of many fabulous book covers or teasers.


Since meeting in 2016, the pair have embarked on the journey of a thousand tales. Keep your eyes open, and a fresh pair of panties close by. You know, just in case.


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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Review: Heartless

Heartless Heartless by Elsie Silver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As always another great read by Silver. Who doesn’t love a single dad and nanny romance? Willa and Cade had such great chemistry. It was the perfect Rom-Com. This has the bests of everything. Grumpy/Sunshine, dirty talk, small town and forced proximity. Hot as sin smut! I can’t tell you everything, so make sure you grab this one today!

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Review: Fall Twice

Fall Twice Fall Twice by Evey Lyon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first story by Lyon, and it was a quick and cute steamy read. The story is about single mom Lena and her old college fling Reid. The two meet for coffee when Lena moves back to town with her six-year-old son. If you don’t swoon over Reid Stone, then you don’t know what swooning is. Reid has made it into my top ten boyfriends. Check out this awesome story today! 

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

The Silver Ones Trailer Reveal

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Happy publication day to Charlotte Mallory! Check out the book trailer for the upcoming shifter romance novel, The Silver Ones!

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The Silver Ones (Silver Duology #1) 
Publication Date: October 23rd 
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
When she has to convince the Alpha of Warden to pick her as his mate, she finds herself frustratingly captivated by the domineering male…whose language she doesn’t even speak. 
Women are unexpectedly waking up with silver hair and blue eyes—humans who harbor innate magic in their veins. It’s a power that shifter wolves are hungry to utilize… to the point of abducting Rem Walker right from her home on her family farm. Her life no longer matters when an Elder Witch ensnares Rem in a binding death curse, threatening the life of Rem’s younger brother as leverage. The only way to break the curse is to meet its demands: convince the Alpha of Warden to choose her as his mate before he chooses another Silver. The Alpha is shrewd, however, and he suspects things are not as they seem. When a romance buds that’s as steamy as the hot springs she visits, Rem is torn between loyalties, making life-threatening decisions with the hopes to somehow untangle herself from a web of pack betrayals. In the midst of all this chaos… Rem can’t stop asking: Why her? Why must she be chosen one to bear this curse? 
 Why does the Elder Witch demand that she mate Alpha Ronan? 
And why does Rem enjoy the touch of the Alpha so much, when she has to betray him?

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This is a slowburn fantasy romance story, so not for those seeking an instalove connection… although the romance is still just as satisfying! 
Content Warning: Rated 18+ for violence and steamy scenes. 
  Now Available on Amazon!

About the Author

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 Charlotte Mallory is eager to share her love for Dark Fantasy Romance stories, and dabbling in a few Contemporary Romances. What she enjoys most is taking well loved tropes and adding her own take on them. Right now, she greatly enjoys anything with Fantasy or Contemporary with an Alpha male lead, paired with a female lead that can absolutely handle her own! In her spare time, she enjoys nature, bonsai trees, coffee, and taking random art classes. 

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