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TAILORED FOR YOU
by B.A. Chayut

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

ing at the other back catalogue.

An heir to Blood and Power by Blair Babylon Audible review

 The Heir series by Blair Babylon 

Series Book Link 🔗 Amazon US https://amzn.to/3RPHjmM

Book 1

BLURB 

He’s one of the world’s most eligible billionaires, tall, hot, royal, and ripped, and he just drunk-married a stranger in Las Vegas.

Me. Nicolai Romanov drunk-married me, a recently dumped HR rep from Nebraska, though I was just trying to keep a hot drunk dude with sad eyes from face-planting into traffic.

Worse, he livestreamed the wedding on social media. Thousands of people saw it.

Including a Russian organized crime boss who’d had plans for Nicolai, and the Russian government that keeps tabs on people who might want to claim the rightful crown.

Now, Nicolai has offered me a shocking amount of money to stay married to him for one year so he can sort these fatal problems out.

One, long, hard, completely platonic year.

So now I’m trapped in a hotel suite at the Billionaire Sanctuary private club, eyeing the hottest man in history from across the room, while he eyes me back.

If you haven't heard/read book 1 🛑 stop now and Read my review here 

Okay you have... Continue 😁

BLURB 

Nicolai Romanov is one of the world’s most eligible billionaires, tall, royal, hot, and ripped, and he just drunk-married a commoner off the streets of Las Vegas.

And the worst part is, he’s falling in love with her.

But surely there’s no way Lexi Byrne, a recently jilted bride from Nowhere, Nebraska, can fit into Nicolai’s dazzling, jet-set, royal billionaire world.

Not at a huge Vegas nightclub party with more royal titles than a historical romance novel.

Not among his tall, gorgeous, eerily beautiful friends who look like they stepped out of a romantasy series.

Not when her ex-fiancé of course stumbles across them in the casino.

And definitely not when a Russian mafia boss begins hunting them down, angry that Lexi stole the rich prince he wanted to marry to his bratva princess daughter.

Because with Nicolai’s royal blood and his bratva’s power, Demyan Volkov could rule the world.
And nothing will stop him.

If you love:

• Slooow burn that turns to ::fans self:: SPICE.

• Royal shenanigans.

• Insta-MARRIED in Las Vegas.

• A hot, tall, ripped MMC who behaves like an adult.

• A thriller with romance that will have your heart racing!

You’ll LOVE Blair Babylon’s Thrillers that Bang

Audiobook Link 🔗 

Listen to An Heir to Blood and Power by Blair Babylon on Audible. 

REVIEW 

 

First off ... Listen to book 1 before listening to this book! 

Lexi and Nico negotiate and react to the situation of their marriage, their is more🌶️ in this book, but also this one is even more hilarious as Lexi's POV in some situations literally had me in stitches.

I thought this book was charming, entertaining with a touch of humor with Lexi's naivety and her misunderstandings and her ideas as a book, but with Blair narrating, I was literally in stitches throughout the book. 

Gabriel is an excellent narrator, he brings Nicolai to life and even when he's narrating Lexi's part he brings the story to life. 

We also get to meet more of Nico's inner circle, Lexi has her job cut out for her, when she is plunged into the world of the Uber Rich and Royalty elite.

The nightclub scenario.. when Lexi gets it into her head that Nico and his Beautiful Court... We'll let's not spoil it. But OMG I got it a lot more since I have just finished ACOTAR 😂 .

 The story is fast paced and you are swept up into the story. 

There is a hint of what's to come as you end this book, and I'm sure that the danger and suspense will ramp up in book 3.

I'm not an ardent Audiobook listener but this series definitely pulls me into the storyline easily and I didn't have a problem stay focused in the story.

Enjoy 😁

BREACHED by J.L. Drake COVER REVEAL!

BREACHED by J.L. Drake 

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Breached by J.L. Drake releases October 6! 

 From the bestselling author of the Broken Trilogy and Dark Water Series comes Breached— the explosive finale to the Stonewall Trilogy, where brotherhood is forged in blood, loyalty is tested, and no one escapes the cost of war. 

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Blurb 

Agent Paul thought he understood sacrifice.

He was wrong.

 

One second. 

 

That's all it takes for everything to change. 

 

With ears still ringing, Paul is forced to confront one unbearable truth: the people he swore to protect are paying the price for a war that was never meant to reach them. Now they all must face the aftermath of his choices.

 

The deaths.

The carnage.

The pain.

 

Nicole spent her career documenting wars that belonged in someone else's world.

Until now.

 

Now the lines between truth and deception have never been more dangerous. Yet the greatest betrayal may not come from the enemy closing in—but from the man she thought she knew.

 

Bruno is done playing defense.

 

After years of watching his empire crumble, he's learned exactly where to strike. He isn't waiting for Blackstone to cross the border.

 

For Blackstone, this isn't just another mission. It's the fight for everything they've built—and everyone they love.

 

Because the war isn't raging south of the border.

 

It's coming home.

Available now in the Stonewall Trilogy

 

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The Keepers by Alys Mackay Review

Where to buy 

E-book 📱🔗 https://link.amazon/B0f3lJVA3

Audiobook🎧 🔗 https://link.amazon/B02F7ZpOB

Paperback🔗 📖 https://link.amazon/B02a0kGMN

Author Website for Other book retailers 🛍️ 🔗 https://www.alysmackay.com/wheretobuy

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Blurb 

She wakes bound on the back of a horse.

The gods are gone.

And the world is no longer gentle.

Tsunala is carried through a land that no longer remembers mercy—guarded by monsters, watched by a half-breed who should be her enemy, and pulled toward truths she is not ready to name. Power lingers beneath her skin, unclaimed and dangerous.

As desire stirs where fear should live, something ancient begins to breathe again. The gods, long silent, are waking—not as legends, but as beings who can bleed, ache, and love.

This is a story about what happens when divinity remembers its humanity.

And what it means to belong to a world that no longer believes in you.

For readers drawn to character-driven fantasy with mythological elements, devotion, and emotional intensity—this is the beginning of the Abandoned Gods series.

Audio Expert 

Review 

A Masterclass in Atmospheric World-Building & Character Consistency 

This is the best audio book I've listened to in my brief audiobook listening period.

I find sometimes audiobooks do not hold my attention. (Quicksilver & ACOTAR 😶‍🌫️🫣) BUT this was not the case this time.

AUDIOBOOK INFO:

The Keepers, the first book in The Abandoned Gods series by Alys Mackay. 

#check the trigger warnings. 

The audiobook features a true multicast narrative produced by the incredible team at Blue Nose Audio. Having a whole lineup of distinct voice actors consistently playing their specific characters completely changes the experience!

Huge credit goes to the full cast of narrators:

🎧 June deBorahae

🎧 Keeley Darling

🎧 James Cassidy

🎧 Edward Black

🎧 Benjamin Sands

🎧 Troy Duran

Pros 

🌌 Immersive, Layered World-Building (With a Twist!)

From the very first line—"She wakes bound on the back of a horse"—you are thrown into a world that no longer remembers mercy. The world-building here doesn't rely on massive information dumps. Instead, Alys Mackay masterfully lulls the reader into a specific reality, only to slowly shift the ground beneath your feet. Every single encounter Tsunala has acts like a chisel, peeling away another layer of her shrouded past and lost history.

The character art is an extra bonus. (See below)

This was so helpful for visualizing Kitor, a half-Verbeeg (type of giant/human) character who meets the main protagonist, Tsunala, right at the start. The opening was incredibly intense!

⚖️ Tsunala vs. The Typical Romantasy Heroine:

What completely won me over, though, is Tsunala’s character consistency. In a lot of popular dark romantasy books—for instance, Quicksilver, which I finished in May —we often see a tough, fierce heroine who instantly changes once she enters the Fae realm, switching constantly between whiny hate and sudden desire for the male lead.

Tsunala is a breath of fresh air. Even while bound on a horse and surrounded by immediate danger, she stays entirely constant in herself. Instead of panicking or obsessing over romance, she focuses on gaining knowledge about her situation. She reacts with a realistic, raw vulnerability born from her blank slate of memories, relying on pure survival instincts.

As the book develops, Tsunala continues to explore her feelings in a way that feels completely earned. 

She was honest about her emotions once she started to piece together her identity while navigating the psychological tension and an emotional intensity that kept me completely hooked. ( There are some inner dialogue where she doubts herself, but she soon pushes through them)

⏳ A Slow, Rewarding Slow-Burn

Although I don't want to get into the romance plot too much ( no spoilers here)

The sexual dynamic builds beautifully after she has spent time learning a bit about herself and her surroundings, but she does have her doubts and regrets. 

Cons

🤔 So what didn't I like, (BUT I DON'T THINK THAT THIS DESERVED IT NOT TO BE 5/5 ⭐) BUT I give honest reviews and so I will share them:

👚 Costumes: 

At the start, the clothing feels traditionally gritty and fantasy-esque—like when Kitor gives her a jacket and a shirt, while the Old Fae at the  market was described in classic robes. But further in, once Tsunala gets to the Fae estate, she ends up wearing T-shirts and leggings. For me, T-shirts felt a bit too modern and created a jarring contrast against the mythical realm vibe. I usually expect tunics, shifts, or more era-appropriate garments in a setting like this, so it was definitely an unexpected stylistic choice.

My final thoughts 

Highly recommend 🎧 

If you’re looking for a highly immersive escape with deep, logical character growth, I highly recommend checking out this production.✨ This is my top audio recording for 2026 so far 5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🔗 Post Details & Credits

SERIES ART

🎨🖼️ The Author also has awesome character art:

Artists 🎨

🎨LoneBirdArt (IG: @lonebirdart)

🎨Emmeli (IG: @emmeli.m)

🎨Hailey Puent (IG: @haileypuent.art)

Author Bio 

Alys Mackay is a fantasy romance author based in Melbourne, Australia. She writes heroine-led romantasy where women come into their power, devotion is tested, and love is rarely safe. Learn more : AlysMackay.com or follow on Instagram @alys_mackay_writes or Facebook Alys Mackay Author 

Review of Her Unexpected Joy by Caitlyn O'Leary, Jasper Creek series #9

 

Her Unexpected Joy: Small Town Romantic Suspense (Protectors of Jasper Creek Book 9) 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2026

Blurb 

What if the moment everything went wrong was actually the moment everything went right?

Zoe Avery has always been able to laugh her way through anything. A snowstorm? No problem. A ditch? Inconvenient, but manageable. A broken cell phone in the middle of nowhere Tennessee? Annoying, sure.

Going into labor, eight months pregnant with her sister's baby, alone on a deserted mountain road? Yeah. Even Zoe couldn't joke her way through that one.

Then a stranger appeared out of the whiteout. Steady hands. Calm eyes. A four-year-old named James who thought delivering a baby in a Ford F-150 was the coolest thing that had ever happened to him.

Adam Beckett wasn't looking for chaos that night. But somehow, chaos had never looked quite so worth staying for.

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Review 

I'll start by saying this is one of my favorite series. 

This book opens with the continuation of the ending scene in book 8 Her Unending Horizon, and I have waited patiently to find out what happened when Zoe Avery went in the ditch... At 8 months pregnant 🫣, with her sisters baby she was being surrogate for.

So the beginning of this book starts out with a pretty nail-biting scene.

I'm glad I had a pretty lazy week planned so I've ignored the chores and kept turning the pages as our Hero of the hour  

Adam Beckett (and his adorable son James) find Zoe in the ditch in the snowstorm going into labor, alone on a deserted mountain road?

Yeah intense! 

But again Ms O'Learys words brought the scene to life, Adam with 4 years old James, who brought some lighter moments throughout the delivery in the back of Adam's Ford F-150 (All I could think of was that it's a good job Americans like super sized utes 🤣.)

We get a sweet slow burn romance, with a bit of suspense from both Zoe's and Adams workplaces. 

Favorite character... James 

Favorite scene... When James is talking about sleepovers 😉

The book was everything I was waiting for, and yay there'll be another book in October 😁 go 

grab your copy now.

Author Bio 

Caitlyn O’Leary is a USA Bestselling Author, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author and a Golden Quill Finalist from Book Viral in 2015. Hampered with a mild form of dyslexia she began memorizing books at an early age until her grandmother, the English teacher, took the time to teach her to read -- then she never stopped. She began re-writing alternate endings for her Trixie Belden books into happily-ever-afters with Trixie's platonic friend Jim. When she was home with pneumonia at twelve, she read the entire set of World Book Encyclopedias -- a little more challenging to end those happily.

Caitlyn loves writing about Alpha males with strong heroines who keep the men on their toes. There is plenty of action, suspense and humor in her books. She is never shy about tackling some of today’s tough and relevant issues.

In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic suspense novels, she is a devoted aunt, an avid reader, a former corporate executive for a fortune 100 company, and totally in love with her husband of soon-to-be twenty years.

She recently moved back home to the Pacific Northwest from Southern California. She is so happy to see the seasons again; rain, rain and more rain. She has a large fan group on Facebook and through her e-mail list. Caitlyn is known for telling her “Caitlyn Factors”, where she relates her little and big life’s screw-ups. The list is long. She loves hearing and connecting with her fans on a daily basis.

Even After Release Day & Review

 🐺❄️Check out this fantasy romance series❄️🐺

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Blurb 

Even Though, Even If, Even When...

Philip Avery and Rose Everhart are bound by fate, their connection undeniable, their souls intertwined by something deeper.

But destiny is never simple. Fate can be cruel, and love isn’t always enough.

Torn between his pack and Rose—his trium perfectum, the one person meant to balance his magic, heart, and very being. Philip walks away when his alpha demands a choice—his pack or Rose—leaving behind the one person who truly saw him

Even after heartbreak and separation, their souls refuse to sever.

Philip and Rose must decide: Can love survive the weight of regret? And is redemption possible when the person you hurt is the one you’ve always belonged to?

Review

I have not read the authors other work, other than a short story about glitter bombing pixes. And that didn't really help me understand what was happening in this world the story is based. But it was an entertaining novella 😁 and made me want to know more about the world, which is why I read this book.

In this story We follow Phillip and Rose, who share a magical bond from the moment they meet as kids, but they somehow know it's not the time to fully connect. Is a lovely sweet childhood friendship/blossoming romance.

As the story developed, Phillip ended up doing, what I thought was something out of character to the boy he was in the beginning, but if he hadn't, I guess the storyline would have been a bit boring 😉 and let's face it, peer pressure is real for teenagers.

Anyone who reads my reviews, knows I don't do spoiler reviews. But at the end of the story, we have Rose and Phillip and their bond connected with them happy at the end of the book.

What I liked:

It feels like the start of a massive, epic story arc and I enjoyed the authors writing style. I loved following Phillip and Rose's journey!

What still confused me:

If  this had been a fated mate storyline I would have not been confused but with this emphasis on three... 

  The whole Trium Perfectum ? ( I googled it in Latin it's basically reads, Threes is perfect) And series is called "Trium Perfectum" ... yet there are only TWO of them?! 🧐 Is there a third person missing? Are the answers hidden in the author's previous books or will this be revealed further on in other books?

Update -

I reached out to the Authors PA and they said Accidental Faerie Tale and Even After are prequels. 

Conclusion:

If you love stories where a hidden magical realm seamlessly twists into our normal world, you need this on your radar. BUT maybe don't jump in part way through a series 🫣 like I did, look at the other books first: 

So I'm concluding this review with saying I suggest reading 'An Accidental Faerie Tale first Even After ☺️

Tropes: checklist:

❄️ Redemption Arc

🐺 Second Chance

❄️ Mental Health Rep

🐺 Portal Magic

🐺 Protective Heroe

❄️ Fated Bonds

🐺 Shifters

❄️ Found Family

🐺 Real-World / Fae Crossover

NOW LIVE! To Desire a Devil: A Revenge Obsession Mafia Romance by Victoria Holliday is available now!

 

TO DESIRE A DEVIL by Victoria Holliday NOW LIVE   NOW LIVE! To Desire a Devil: A Revenge Obsession Mafia Romance by Victoria Holliday is available now + read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited!   “a spicy, vengeful, mafia romance filled with suspense, amazing characters, and incredible world building” – Goodreads reviewer   US: https://amzn.to/4gI4YzB UK: https://amzn.to/4dJZYqY CA: https://a.co/d/08vVAoAl AU: https://amzn.asia/d/00E1plCG Universal: https://geni.us/desiredevil   Add to your Goodreads TBR ➩ https://t.ly/2t6bf   She's his past, his pain, his revenge... and his biggest weakness. Fiero I’m finally where I deserve to be: Don of the Bellucci mafia family and free of the monster who raised me. They call me the Devil for a reason. I’ve avenged every person who’s ever wronged me, except for one: Pfeiffer McAllister. Fifteen years after she broke me, her uncle’s debt lands her in my club. I vow to make her remember exactly who I am, and to ruin her the way she ruined me. But revenge becomes dangerous when obsession takes its place. And the more she trembles beneath my fingers, the more I realize I don’t want her begging for freedom. I want her begging to stay. Pfeiffer One month working for the masked owner of New York’s most exclusive club, and the debt disappears. Simple. Until the mask falls, revealing Fiero Bellucci, the quiet boy my uncle forced me to torment when we were children. He’s grown into something terrifying—a beautiful monster wrapped in bloodshed and Brioni, determined to ruin me for every scar I inflicted. But somewhere between his cruelty and possessiveness, I stop wanting to escape. Because the most frightening thing about Fiero Bellucci isn’t that he wants to destroy me. It’s that I think I’d let him. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author note: This is a standalone dark mafia romance with many of the triggers you would expect from a novel of this genre. Reader discretion is advised.   Coming soon in the Bellucci Brothers series   #2 To Covet a Wolf https://geni.us/Covet   _______________________________________         Facebook TikTok Website Email