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Friday, 7 August 2026

Tailored for You by B.A. Chayut release day

 







TAILORED FOR YOU
by B.A. Chayut

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NOW LIVE! Tailored for You by B.A. Chayut is available now on B&N, Kobo & Apple Books!
 
Surviving was easy. Trusting the man who's been watching over her all along — that's the hard part.
 
Get your copy today, as it’s only available wide for a limited time!
 
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Tailored for You releases at Amazon on August 19 and will be free to read in Kindle Unlimited
 

Pre-order today: https://amzn.to/4c4QsP2


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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.




Tuesday, 1 February 2022

Review Chimera by C.D. Bell - 5 Stars

 

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The forest is full of secrets.

Nessa Kurland is adjusting to life as a weregirl—she is transforming with ease and running with a pack she cares for deeply. Her boyfriend Luc is a fellow shifter, and Paravida, the corporation responsible for unethical genetic experiments on the residents of Tether, has pulled out of town, leaving the community safe.

But that’s just how it appears on the surface.

Nessa returns home from a run with the pack to find an FBI raid and the shocking news that her mother Vivian is being held without bail for violations so serious she may be facing life in prison. What did Nessa’s mother, a small-town vet tech, do to threaten Homeland Security? Vivian’s secret past leads Nessa to discover there is more to her own story than she ever imagined.

The wolves that are running through Tether’s woods are not the same pack Nessa knew before. These are not all natural wolves. And they are breeding.

Nessa’s transformation is only just beginning.

In CHIMERA, the second installment in the Weregirl trilogy, Nessa confronts the truth of who she is, where she comes from, and what she has to do to survive.

 REVIEW

Chimera (Weregirl #2)Chimera by C.D. Bell
Kats rating: 5 of 5 stars

I First read this book in 2017 and for some reason whether I forgot to review it, or it disappeared (as I remember writing one!), but anyway I decided to re-read the series again. And boy I am glad I did, as I forgot how much I enjoyed Nessa's journey.
well on with the review...
What I liked - I like the way that the author has created a world where 'were's' mix with natural wolves. That the storyline delves into the science of DNA manipulation and the ethics of where that could lead to.
In this book
Nessa is now used to being a 'weregirl'— running with Luc her boyfriend and fellow shifter and the wolf pack that lives in the surrounding woods.
Paravida, the corporation responsible for unethical genetic experiments on the residents of Tether, (Book 1) has done a dissapearing act... Or Have they?

The book opens with a dramatic scene when Nessa returns home from a run with the pack to find her house swarming with FBI who arrest her mum Vivian, without bail for violations so serious she may be facing life in prison...
Vivian’s secret past leads Nessa to discover there is more to her own story than she ever imagined.

The Released Paravida wolves have started to breed with the natural pack, this, in turn, brings alarm to the town and the National Guard move in putting the wolves in danger.
While Luc and Nessa try to keep the wolves and town folk safe, Nessa also learns the truth of who her father is.
This book is a rollercoaster ride as Nessa tries to help her mum, the wolves, and deal with school and the gossip surrounding her mum's arrest, she finds that she has the strength and the heart to deal with insurmountable stress and still comes up fighting.
It's refreshing to read a book where the heroine doesn't need to rely on a guy to save her, she's perfectly capable of saving herself.
Nessa's relationship with her best friend is also a refreshing change for YA books. She's supportive and helps not only with the wolf issues but also helps Nessa adjust to being set adrift from all she knew.

I really enjoyed re-reading this series and I am starting Book 3 today.

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Saturday, 30 June 2018

The Prize by Vanessa Fewings @vanessafewings #Suspense #Review #ThrillingChaseStory #Finale



Title: The Prize (The ICON Trilogy #3) 
Author: Vanessa Fewings 
Genre: Erotic Romance 
Release Date: July 1, 2018 



Review

Kat's rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this trilogy and boy I really got into the story and couldn't put it down. In this last adventure, Zara puts everything on the line, her reputation, job, and her history all for her lover—Tobias Wilder. Keeping his secret has cost her, but hopefully Tobias and Zara can prove her credibility in the art world and her father's reputation, and bring to justice the person responsible for stealing precious artifacts and priceless paintings, They will have to use all their combined experience and knowledge to bring the truth of an unscrupulous mega-rich billionaire and his son to justice.
With Tobias's ingenious inventions, they set off to capture their prize, and hopefully, they will get the chance to spend their future together.

Now what I didn't like about the book, well the blurb on this book has a bit of a spoiler ( I would be a bit fed up to be honest if I had accidentally read this blurb before reading the first book... as it gives the plot twist of book 1 away) But that was it... I loved this book, the pacing, the way the author brings the world of art into the book, which made me want to stop and google the paintings that were mentioned in the book, I wanted to go sit in a museum and sit in front of a painting, to just 'BE' and absorb the art. Hopefully, I will get a chance to do that soon but I will have to make do with my screensaver on my laptop which has a mix of famous art paintings as well as famous photographs to keep my artistic muse satisfied.
I do love reading books that bring you not only great characters you can get invested in, but also expand your imagination, knowledge, and inspiration in the setting of the story. This book did this and I just loved picking it up and wondering where Zara and Tobias would lead me to next.

I have enjoyed all three books But As I mentioned above, try to ignore the blurb of this book, grab book 1 and get reading.




A life she never imagined...and a love she can’t deny
Zara Leighton has risked everything to track down the elusive art thief known as Icon, only to discover him already in her arms: the billionaire tech genius—and her lover—Tobias Wilder. Zara wants to resist Tobias, to deny his fiercely sexy smile and their sizzling chemistry. But instead, she agrees to help him one more time.
Tobias will do anything to protect Zara, but he needs her for one last ultimate job: a job that will clear both their names and grant them a future together... if they can pull it off.
The danger is real. The stakes are unbelievably high. But when it comes to love, there’s only one prize that matters…


 


 
 


Vanessa Fewings is the USA TODAY bestselling author of the ENTHRALL SESSIONS. THE CHASE is the first in her sizzling new romantic trilogy from HQN Books and will be released in June 2017, followed by THE GAME & THE PRIZE. Vanessa is also the author of The Stone Masters Vampire Series. Prior to publishing, Vanessa worked as a registered nurse and midwife. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and has lived in Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, Cyprus and the USA. Born and raised in England, Vanessa now proudly calls herself an American and resides in California with her husband. The Bestselling Enthrall Sessions reading order can be found on VanessaFewings.com. Instagram: @vanessafewings The Bestselling Enthrall Sessions - reading order can be found on VanessaFewings.com. Rep'd by The Whalen Agency





 

   





The Game by Vanessa Fewings @vanessafewings #Suspense #Review #ThrillingChaseStory


THE GAME: BOOK 2 in THE ICON SERIES 
Genre: Romance/Erotic 
Publisher: HQN Books
Publication Year: 2017

Amazon https://amzn.to/2L1TLro
Amazon UK 
Note to the Reader: If you haven't seen my review or read book 1 you may wish to head over to the review of Book 1 here 

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Can she outwit the ultimate master in a timeless game of seduction? 

Chasing Icon, the world’s most notorious art thief, was the most seductive thrill of art investigator Zara Leighton’s career…until the clues led her to the man who holds command of her body and heart, Tobias Wilder, a billionaire with charisma to spare. Her duty to capture him is complicated by the intensity of their passion. Her will to end their connection is tinted with red-hot need to never let him go. Tobias’s heists are about more than money or ego, but no one—not even Zara—can guess at his true motivation. But how can he pursue his deepest calling when it pits him against Zara, the love of his life? 

REVIEW



The Game (The ICON Trilogy, #2)

Kat's rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book 2 of this series had our intrepid Art investigator Zara Leighton falling down the rabbit hole of lust and attraction as Tobias has swept her off her feet, but the more she gets to know about Tobias, the more clues to who ICON is start to point to Tobias, and Zara is now facing the ultimate dilemma. Zara has always ‘done the right thing’ her new job is on the line, and when a painting appears that cast’s doubt on her father and therefore her integrity, Tobias is there to help… Will Zara give into her heart or listen to her head?
The Author takes you on a tumultuous journey into the art world where the Mega rich will do anything to own a priceless piece of art.
We learn more about why ICON is selective in his targets, and I couldn’t help but route for him, and hoped that Zara would listen to her heart. I was ‘googling ‘ pictures as they were described in the book, as the descriptive writing intrigued me to actually see if I could see what Zara saw in each painting. It was fun, and that’s the one benefit of an e-book… I know I could just type it into a search engine if I was reading a paperback… but I am lazy sometimes and it’s just a click of a finger on my kindle!
There is more action in this book, and the storyline keeps you glued to the pages, I dived into book 3 as soon as I finished.
I really enjoyed the book and I think I will miss these characters when I have finished.


*** This review is my honest opinion, I have not received any compensation for reviewing it, it's just my thoughts after reading and I hope you found my thoughts useful***


AUTHOR BIO



Vanessa Fewings is the British-American USA TODAY bestselling author of the erotic romance series the ENTHRALL SESSIONS.


Her ICON TRILOGY is a highly addictive romance, set in the glitzy London art world, involving a billionaire art thief and a brilliant young art investigator with a gift for authenticating masterpieces. 



Prior to publishing, Vanessa worked as a registered nurse and midwife. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology. She has traveled extensively throughout the world and has lived in Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, Cyprus and the USA. 



Born and raised in England, Vanessa now proudly calls herself an American and resides in California with her husband.





The Icon Trilogy:



THE CHASE

THE GAME

THE PRIZE



From HarperCollins: HQN Books




Reading order of the bestselling ENTHRALL SESSIONS:



Book 1: ENTHRALL

Book 2: ENTHRALL HER

Book 3 ENTHRALL HIM

Book 4 CAMERON'S CONTROL
Book 5: CAMERON'S CONTRACT
Book 6: RICHARD'S REIGN
Book 7: ENTHRALL SECRETS
Book 8: ENTHRALL CLIMAX 







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