Main Event by A.D. Justice Release Day & Review

 

Title: Main Event

Series: No Safe Corner #3

Author: A.D. Justice

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Tropes: Protective Alpha Boxer, Fearless Heroine

Buried Past, Corrupt Power, Slow Burn

Release Date: August 20, 2026

BLURB

The only thing more dangerous than a hidden enemy… is one who steps into the light. She knows the name now.

When the architect of everything finally walked through Andi’s door wearing the face of a solution, Andi smiled and offered coffee.

Now the machine is cornered. Cornered machines don't retreat. They escalate."

The rules have changed. Witnesses disappear. People close to them are targeted — not as warnings, but as eliminations. The threat no longer stays hidden. It reaches into the places they once believed were safe. The gym. The house. The refuge Andi built for kids who had nowhere else to go.

She’s been afraid before. She knows how to do afraid.

But the truth buried in Andi's past will change the fight entirely — because it didn't start where she thought it did.

Luke Woods has one fight left before the title.

Andi Morgan has one chance to burn the machine down.

Survival isn't the goal. It's the bait.

Finish it.

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Note: Main Event cannot be read as a standalone—the series must be read in order!

Series Reading Order:
1. Low Blow: Read Blog Post
2. Split Decision: Read Blog Post
3. Main Event: Read Blog Post

This series is officially going on my Top 10 Reads list! 🥊💥

From the very first paragraph, the stakes are high and the tension is palpable. By the 27% mark, it already felt like a Rocky Balboa movie—Andi and Luke are the ultimate underdogs going up against the shady Evelyn Carrington, her evil foundation, and her sinister agenda.


The lake scene provided a sweet, lovely breather from the high-tension investigation—I think I enjoyed that brief escape just as much as Andi and Luke did.


But as the evidence piled up and Evelyn escalated, the tension hit an all-time high. I honestly could not stop reading and binged the 80% book in a single day. 😞 My husband put his foot down at 2am as we were due up early for an appointment at 7am 🫣.


Without giving anything away, this story feels so authentic, right down to the ending. The realization that situations like this happen in real life just completely broke my heart.

This is definitely a series I will remember—and recommend—for years to come.

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AUTHOR BIO

A.D. Justice is the award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of several series and stand-alone romance novels in various romance genres, including romantic suspense, contemporary, and paranormal.

When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her alpha male husband in the Northwest Georgia mountains. They’re living out their own HEA, frequently on horseback with a dog in tow.

She is also an avid reader of romance novels, a master of procrastination, a chocolate sommelier, a twister of words, and speaks fluent sarcasm. An avid animal lover, she has two horses, three cats, and two very spoiled dogs.

She loves chatting with her readers. You’re welcome to stalk her across all social media!

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Mate by Ali Hazelwood Review

 

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Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4xQ9XU9

Goodreads: Mate

Not read bride? Check out my review here first:

Blurb 

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride.

Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her.

As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe.

But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation…

 

Review 

I absolutely loved Bride and wasn’t ready to let go of the characters or their snarky banter, so I jumped straight into Mate. Both books were such a refreshing palette cleanser. Compared to the heavy dark romances I’ve been reading lately, this story was light, fun, and engaging—even with the fighting, kidnapping, and crazy cults mixed in!

I really appreciated the author's world-building choices. Instead of describing characters top-to-toe, she leaves room for your imagination to fill in the blanks.

The overarching plot of Serena discovering her past while she and Kown navigate their relationship kept me completely hooked, as did the snippets of character thoughts at the start of each chapter—they added great context to the whole "refusing the mate bond" storyline.

The closest comparison I can draw is the Twilight saga (and don't shoot me, I loved those books when they came out, sparkles and all!). But as a former Team Jacob fan, Mate was definitely my favorite of the two. It was packed with plot twists that kept me glued to the pages, though I won't spoil any of them here.

If I had one complaint, it was the spice. I understood the "knot" concept from Bride, but the explicit scenes here felt a bit too focused on the wolf side of things at the expense of genuine romance.

Still, I smiled, laughed, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. As a wise author friend (thanks, Aimie!) once told me: "Sometimes you just have to read what your bookworm heart wants, before the ones you should be reading."

If the author writes more in this world, I’ll definitely be picking it up!

RELEASE REVIEW BLITZ - Tailored for You by B.A. Chayut

Title: Tailored for You

Series: Made Men #1

Author: B.A. Chayut

Genres: Romantic Suspense/Mafia Romance

Tropes: Protective Hero, Single Mom, Forced

Proximity, Touch Her and Die, Found Family

Release Date: August 19, 2026

BLURB

Surviving was easy. Trusting the man who's been watching over her all along — that's the hard part.

Serena has survived worse than bad men and broken promises. When danger comes for her and her daughter, survival is no longer something she can manage on her own.

Enzo Lombardi is a made man. Power, loyalty, and violence built his world, and once he decides Serena is worth protecting, there is no walking away. What begins as safety quickly turns into temptation neither of them can ignore, along with a connection Enzo has been quietly cultivating for far longer than she realizes.

In Enzo’s world, threats are answered with blood and loyalty is absolute. Loving him means stepping into the shadows and trusting that he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

Tailored for You is a romantic suspense, mafia romance, with an HEA.

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REVIEW 

I've really enjoyed Serena and Enzo's story and who can forget the adorable Harper.

This is Book 1 of the Made Men series, although it does bring in some support characters from the authors other series. Tempting Secrets (Bridge City Security Firm Book 3) so all the things I like about this genre:

Found families

Mafia romance (Definitely not as dark as some I've read)

Morally grey Alpha males (puppy dog for their love, but full on Attack dogs for anyone who wants to harm their loved ones)

Strong female leads (Serena is a bad a$$)

Spicy level 🌶️🌶️

From the beginning through to the end Enzo is methodical in his goal to win Serena, and of course Harper. He took it slow, often stalker like, but not in a creepy way. With some often light-hearted help from his Mafia brothers Marcello and Rafael and of course they were backing up Enzo when he was in need of help. I liked these support characters, especially Adrienne, Marcellos better half, from the Tempting Secrets) so I will be checking out the above mentioned series too

I really thought the storyline was written well in regards to being a single parent dealing with a narcissist sperm donor (Charles is a typical example of a narcissistic man who treats their child as something to pick up when he's got nothing else better to do, or only wants them when someone else is interested) I thought that the author really created a believable scenario of a mom who will do anything to keep her child happy when dealing with this situation, but who knew when to accept help.

I even felt a connection with the the mom guilt for trying to do all the things we mom's try to juggle, or never feeling like you’re doing enough, we all want our kids to have a better life than we ourselves did.

And this really helped connect me with Serena. And I was happy she was trusting enough to allow Enzo into her life.

The slow burn works beautifully, we get to experience both Serenas doubts and insecurities to believe her feelings for Enzo are worth pursuing (we can all relate to feeling like we're not enough)

Then we have Enzo's OCD approach, the way he goes about it was a typical Mafia alpha male dominance, but underneath all actioned from the love he has for both Serena and Harper ( there are some super sweet interactions between Enzo and Harper... Oh and the younger security guys with Harper too).

The tension and action just flows with the storyline, keeping you turning the pages to find out who is behind all the attack's.

The action scenes are intense, fast paced and had a refreshing change to what is a very popular sub-genre.

I thought the date night was ❤️‍🔥 ❤️‍🔥👏🏼.

Serena grew as a character, learning to trust herself, and knowing she wasn't battling alone, realizing that Enzo's the person who sees her as a strong talented woman, not just the mom who's just trying to give her daughter a happy life, struggling to make ends meet.

I Loved how it was important to Enzo to support rather than just protect and take over, the old abandoned building scene was one of my favorites.

I definitely recommend if you enjoy your Mafia romance with a good old fashioned courtship, with an Alpha who would 🔥 the 🌎 down for his ❤️ that has a HEA, you'll enjoy this story.

I would say this is in the milder category for Mafia romance, with a HEA, and hopefully (seeing we've had a crossover already) the prospect of catching up with the couple as the other books in the series are published. Maybe Rafael will be next?

I also love the Mafia family world in this book, the supporting characters are all enjoyable. From the Mafia men who were all tough on the outside, marshmallow on the inside, to Italian Auntie Martina to Minnie, Harper's Grandmother, who was definitely a Team Serena, I really felt sorry for her, having a son like Charles.


This was my first Read from this author but I will be watching out for more of this world and looking at the other back catalogue.




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AUTHOR BIO

Hi! I'm Brittany and I love to write heart-pounding suspense with strong FMCs and swoony, possessive MMCs.

I started writing during Covid- when I had ideas and stories to tell and finally had the time to write them down.

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Property of Fang (Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota Book 3) by Max Henry Review

 Property of Fang (Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota Book 3) by Max Henry 

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Blurb 

A new angsty dark motorcycle club romance standalone set in the gripping Kings of Anarchy MC shared world.

The first time I kissed her, she slapped me.
The second time, she drew my gun on me.
The third time her lips met mine, she stole my bike.

They say karma is a bitch, and it appears mine is also five-foot-nothing and full of fire.
My reputation as a ladies’ man precedes me, and that’s how I used to like it.
Kept people’s eyes away from the immoral things I do in the name of the club.

But when a stubborn woman with a mysterious past comes crashing into my life,
I’m left second-guessing every past choice that painted me that way.

She doesn’t trust men.
I don’t trust her.
And the club?
They want her gone.

Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom.
With 30 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable.
Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?

Review

Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?

Property of Fang is the third book in the Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota series by Max Henry. While each book centers on a different couple and can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading this series in order. The club's ongoing conflict with the rival gang, the Devil's Breed, begins in book one, escalates in book two, and reaches a whole new level here.

Fang has always been a bit of a cad with women. He’s dealing with the ex from hell (Reno—who I really hope gets her act together!) and raising his sweet little girl, Molly. But when Jenna and Fang meet, the spark between them is undeniable. Jenna has very warranted trust issues, while Fang—or "Nibbles," as Jenna affectionately calls him 😁—pushes back due to his own baggage. When Jenna finally reveals the secrets she’s been keeping, the club realizes she’s a walking powder keg.

Fair warning: this book starts with a pretty intense scene and comes with heavy trigger warnings.

I was completely drawn into the storyline as the club deals with the chaotic fallout brought on by the Devil's Breed. I’d love to dive deeper into the plot, but this is definitely a story best experienced firsthand!

Author Bio

For as long as she can remember, Max has always had a love of the poignant and thought-provoking side to life.

Which probably stands to reason why each of her books take the reader on an emotional rollercoaster that not only promises twists, turns, and suspense but a heart-wrenching journey where her motto holds true:

Love never comes easy.

When she's not lost in an alternate world - fuelled by coffee and the odd sneaky bowl of chocolate (preferably M&Ms) - she spends her days as a wife to a dedicated husband, mother to two rambunctious boys, and an obsessive petrolhead enjoying the muscle on display at the local car shows.

 

Property of Jinx (Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota Book 2) by Max Henry Review

Property of Jinx (Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota Book 2) by Max Henry 

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Blurb 

A new angsty dark motorcycle club romance standalone set in the gripping Kings of Anarchy MC shared world.

The first time she came on my screen, I clicked away.

The second time, I stayed to watch her finish.

The third time, I should have deleted my account.

She’s the sheriff’s daughter.

And I’m the VP of the Kings of Anarchy MC.

But daddy doesn’t know what his girl does behind closed doors.

And I do.

Kyra awakens parts of me that I thought were broken for good.

She’s a reminder that even in a world as corrupt as ours, deliverance can be found in the hearts of the wicked.

Unfortunately for us, the eyes of the law don’t see it that way.

When her father’s vendetta against our club hinges on whether I stay or walk away, what was once my salvation may become my ruin.

Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom.

With 30 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable.

Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?

Review 

Property of Jinx by Max Henry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well what a page turner.
This has been a gritty tough ride to a hea, but Jinx and Kyra were worth it.
There are some difficult subjects mentioned in this book, but it was really well done.
I especially loved that Jinx was flawed, he had some real issues to contend with, but in the end he fought for what was right for him and Kyra. Kyra knows what she wants and is prepared give everything up for Jinx
I'm looking forward to the next book, not only for the next couple in the series, but to see what happens to the rival MC
- The Devil's Breed, I hope they get their just desserts.

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About the author

For as long as she can remember, Max has always had a love of the poignant and thought-provoking side to life.

Which probably stands to reason why each of her books take the reader on an emotional rollercoaster that not only promises twists, turns, and suspense but a heart-wrenching journey where her motto holds true:

Love never comes easy.

When she's not lost in an alternate world - fuelled by coffee and the odd sneaky bowl of chocolate (preferably M&Ms) - she spends her days as a wife to a dedicated husband, mother to two rambunctious boys, and an obsessive petrolhead enjoying the muscle on display at the local car shows.

Property of Chaos (Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota Book 1) by Max Henry Review

Property of Chaos (Kings of Anarchy MC: Minnesota Book 2) by Max Henry 

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219447839-property-of-chaos

Blurb 

A new angsty dark motorcycle club romance series set in the gripping Kings of Anarchy MC shared world.

The first time, I convinced myself that the shadows were a trick of my mind.

The second time, I woke to find him seated on my bed with my journal in his hands.

The third time... I should have run.

Yet his presence brings me peace; the scent of warm leather calms me in ways no prescription ever could.

It’s a harmless arrangement. An addictive routine. An unspoken contract that feels right under the illusion of night.

That is until a motorcycle club moves into the abandoned lot across the road.

And my beautiful dream becomes a living nightmare.

Property of Chaos is an angsty, dark reverse age gap that can be read as a standalone.

Welcome to the Kings of Anarchy MC, where the Kings rule in chaos, and the open road is our Kingdom.

With 30 of your favorite authors penning their own chapters in this outlaw empire, you'll dive into a world where rules are a thing of the past. Here, nobody messes with the Kings or lays a hand on their property. Enter a universe where loyalty is everything, legends are born, and every ride is unforgettable.

Are you ready to ride with the Kings of Anarchy MC?

Review 

Property of Chaos by Max Henry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. Well that was a fast read 😁. I will give this story 4.75 ⭐, but have chosen 5 overall because, overall I really enjoyed the book, but there wasn't much of the 'clublife' or bikes.
I've not read a MC genre story for a while but I enjoy Max Henry's book's and was keen to see what this new series would bring about.
And WOW, it definitely kept me turning the page as it wasn't what I was expecting.

What I did love...
The author did a great job with creating a main female character that was both Strong but also very broken (and rightly so, her trauma was something that was horrible) *this book does mention some triggering subjects.
Vanessa was a character that I could cheer for when she overcame something, but also, was heartbroken when the PTSD would kick in when something triggered it.

What I found surprising...
Chaos... An alpha, president of an MC club, that had some questionable habits that were almost stalkery... But I still liked him 🫣.

The Romance... Was it Dark? Well I would say in reality the romance between Chaos and Vanessa was actually nicely done.
A trauma victim isn't it just go all kinky bdsm just like that, and the author did a great job in creating a believable romance that was between two people who had their own traumas to overcome while learning to trust and learn how to love each other flaw's and all.
I really enjoyed the scene where Vanessa confronted her past, so she could walk into her future with Chaos.
And I'm going to enjoy seeing how their relationship deepens in the next book.

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About the author

For as long as she can remember, Max has always had a love of the poignant and thought-provoking side to life.

Which probably stands to reason why each of her books take the reader on an emotional rollercoaster that not only promises twists, turns, and suspense but a heart-wrenching journey where her motto holds true:

Love never comes easy.

When she's not lost in an alternate world - fuelled by coffee and the odd sneaky bowl of chocolate (preferably M&Ms) - she spends her days as a wife to a dedicated husband, mother to two rambunctious boys, and an obsessive petrolhead enjoying the muscle on display at the local car shows.

Bride by Ali Hazelwood Review

 

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181344829-bride

Blurb 

A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis.

Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast - again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold an historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange - again . . .

Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It's clear from the way he tracks Misery's every movement that he doesn't trust her. If only he knew how right he was . . .

Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she's ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what's hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory . . . alone with the wolf.

Review 

Bride by Ali Hazelwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
I decided to pick up Bride because I desperately needed a change of genre, and what an absolute palate cleanser this was! My last few reads have been heavy, dark mafia romances, so this was exactly what I needed to lift my reading mood.
This book is a refreshing spin on the usual vampire tropes—or should I say 'Vampyre', as the author spells it. Oh, and they have pointy ears! 😳

Our main character is Misery Lark. She has a very unfortunate name, but once you learn her backstory, the reasoning makes total sense. She spent her childhood serving as the Vampyre "collateral" to the humans. The only bright spot in her upbringing was her friend Serena, a fantastic secondary character who keeps the book ticking along with some elite, snarky banter.

Then we have Lowe, the typical alpha male. He is hot, cold, grumpy, and incredibly 'Big' 🫣. He's also a fiercely protective brother to Anna (another excellent side character, oh and honorable mention to 'Sparkles').

As for the world-building, the author gives you the exact baseline information you need to understand the uneasy alliance between the Vampyres, Weres, and Humans. Think medieval lords swapping their children as collateral to prevent border skirmishes. It gives you just enough setup to understand the high stakes. Looking back, the main things that stuck with me are the USA setting, the pointy-eared vampires, tall and snarky Misery, and a very big, knotty Lowe 🪢 😶‍🌫️ 🫣... But more on that in a second!

What I loved (80% of the book):
• 🦇 The Vampyre Covens: Uptight, narcissistic, and entirely power-hungry. Even though they struggle with procreation, they don't actually seem to care about family values.
• 🐺 The Weres: Naturally distrusting (and honestly, I don't blame them), but they have a great sense of humor and strong family values. Thankfully, the majority of the story takes place in their territory!
• 🧘🏼‍♀️ The Humans: Individually the weakest, but they have the largest population. They are rapidly gaining power through technology, which makes them a growing threat and prompts the "collateral" peace swaps.

What fell a bit flat for me:
I was completely enamored with the story until the slow burn finally turned up the heat 🔥🌶️. This was my very first book by Ali Hazelwood, and while I appreciate that she wanted to build a unique supernatural world (it gave me massive Twilight vibes, but with vastly superior characters—I would take snarky Misery over boring Bella any day), I realized I definitely prefer ✨ vampires over 🍆🪢 weres. At a certain point, the spice stopped feeling like a romance and felt more like a supernatural documentary on mating season 🥵.

Overall Verdict:
Despite the wolf mechanics not being my personal preference, this book thoroughly entertained me and successfully cured my reading slump. I'm happily giving it a solid 4/5⭐!

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