Mountain Daddy (Mountain Men #2) by S.J. Tilly

 

Moving into my dad's house at age thirty-two because my roommate scammed me out of my rent...not exactly what I'd call winning at life. So on my drive to Colorado, I decided I need one more night of freedom, and the cute motel on the side of the road is the perfect place to stop. Bonus that it has a bar. Extra bonus when I spot him sitting at the end of the bar. The super hot silver fox, with biceps testing the limits of his flannel. I debate between sitting alone or being bold. But when I catch him watching me, like I'm watching him, bold wins. He's charming and sweet, and I can practically feel the chemistry crackling between us. And when I give my room key...he uses it. But we both know this is just for one night. That we'll never see each other again. Until a week later. When he shows up at my house. Because he's my dad's best friend. Mountain Daddy by S.J. Tilly will be published on July 31st, 2025. This is the second book in the Mountain Men series. 

I was given this ARC for my honest review from S.J. Tilly and The Smuthood. First off let me tell you a few things. I absolutely love all of the books that S.J. Tilly so far. I literally screamed in excitement to see that I was getting the ARC for her newest book. Second thing, I screamed and gasped loudly when I saw that the female main character and myself share the same name. I actually told my friends it was a good thing that I didn't have an audio-book of this one because I would totally be blushing and would have to pause the thing 100 plus times. Okay, now let's talk about the characters. I fell in love with Kendra so much. I loved her story from the beginning. I love that she had a relationship with her dad that they tried new recipes together over the internet. From that moment, I knew that she was close to her father. I felt like Kendra and I were good friends and I cried in some parts of the book when you find out more about her. I absolutely loved Luster/Rocky in this book. His character is so well rounded and we are not shoved from the beginning into his background. But we learned with the other characters through the book. The story-line in this book kept me up at night just thinking about it. I felt like I was witnessing everything that was happening on every page. I never felt like the scenes were dragging. They flowed so well together and I always knew who was the voice in the chapter. I do think we need a book about Joe. When you know you know. The smut in this book was top notch. I am not much into the Daddy kink but this book really made me rethink it. I highly recommend checking out this book because if I keep talking I am going to spoil it for you. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"I've never met a Kendra before." -I have heard this quote myself in the world. 

"That's right, Kendra. I'm your daddy now too." 

"The second problem is....I like you a brownie amount." 

"Crawl to me."

Bareback sex is hot. But the aftermath is real. 

Mountain Men Series 

1. Mountain Boss 

2. Mountain Daddy 

Tropes 

Small-town

age-gap

forced proximity

single dad

forbidden love

he Falls first 

Pucking Enemies (Night Hawks Hockey #5) by Katie Strong

 

After my ex cheated and a random guy used me for a one-night stand, I made myself a promise. No more hookups. No more heartbreak. The next guy I let in had to be perfect. Period. Thankfully, my career was thriving. As lead photographer at ICON Magazine, I landed two big features on the Stanley Cup champs - The Night Hawks. Even better? My best friend Grace offered me her old apartment in Denver while I worked on the articles. It felt like a clean slate...until a late-night intruder had me face-to-face with him. Zander. The one-night stand. The guy who disappeared. And now? The player I'm supposed to photograph - and my unexpected roommate. Pucking Enemies by Katie Strong will be published on July 30th, 2025. This is the fifth book in the Night Hawk Hockey series. 

I was asked by Katie Strong for my honest review of this book. I was so excited that I was selected to review this book. I have really enjoyed reading hockey romance books so this book I knew was right up my alley. I absolutely loved the main characters in this book. Rylee had so much back history that it made me chuckle. I love how Zander is like this girl is crazy at the beginning then he sees things that catch his eyes. The characters were amazing and I felt like I knew them personally throughout the book. The romance in this book is not sudden at all but slowly builds throughout the book. Then of course there are things that send one or both characters running for a bit away from each other. The story-line kept me reading and sometimes it was hard to put it down. I can't wait to read the other books in the series as this is my first one. I highly recommend checking it out. 

Quotes that I Liked 

"That's enough for you, Wild Card." 

"You petting yourself, dirty girl?....Getting that pretty pussy ready for me?" 

"Mmmmm, good boy." 

Fuck his stupid, handsome face. Fuck his charming good boy persona. Fuck his panty-dropping kisses." 

Night Hawks Hockey Series 

1: Pucking Vacation 

2. Pucking Never 

3. Pucking Only

4. Pucking Secret 

5. Pucking Enemies 

Tropes 

Hockey Romance 

Enemies to Lovers 

Forced Proximity 

Savage Revenge (Savage Sins #1) by Kate Oliver

 

Revenge is what I live for. My father's blood stains the streets of Las Vegas, and I know exactly who's to blame. To destroy the man who took everything from me, I'll start with his daughter. Jordyn is sweet, spoiled princess - or so I thought. Kidnapping her was supposed to be my way to break her father, but she's nothing like I expected. Her fire matches my rage, her softness tempts my darkness, and she sees me for more than the monster I am. Now I'm torn between punishing her...or keeping her. Or both. Savage Revenge by Kate Oliver was published today. This is book one of the Savage Sins series. 

I received this book for my honest review from The Smuthood and Kate Oliver. So when I started this book I was really excited to read it. The themes, tropes, and summary, I knew this book was right up my allay. Though for the first few chapters I was totally lost in the book. But, once the story-line got going I realized that I was going to really enjoy this book. I loved the two characters in the book, as the book progressed I was able to get to know the characters even better. Jordyn was my idol in how she loved to tease and torment Cash and his brothers. She was not going to back down to them through the book. Then I absolutely fell in love with Cash. He became my book boyfriend for the duration of the book. I loved how he did some things tender then other dark things. I loved the story-line in this book and loved how falling in love was not easy. How it was hard and they both made mistakes throughout the book. The smut in this book is top notch. I am not one to really get into the Daddy kink but this book made me rethink it. Kate Oliver did an amazing job in writing this amazing piece. I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I am hoping it is Xander falling in love again because I need to know why he doesn't like females anymore. I also know those Savage brothers are all super kinky. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"It's a big soon for the fucking part, kitten....But we'll get there. For now, you're going to be a good girl and take a nap."

"As much as I'd love to watch you finish that, I didn't bring you here for a good time, kitten." 

"And remember what I said, if you touch her or look at her the wrong way, I'll cut your fucking dick off and feed it to the lion at The Royal." 

"Are you really sorry, kitten? Or are you just sorry you got caught and are now getting your bottom spanked like a naughty girl because you didn't listen to Daddy?" 

Savage Sins Series 

1. Savage Revenge 

Tropes 

Dark Romance 

Enemies to Lovers 

Forced Proximity 

He Falls First 

Billionaire 

Mafia 

BDSM 

Age Gap 

The Sleepover (Clear View Country Club #4) by Daisy Jane

 

Leaving my friends and home during senior year to move to Florida sucks, but when my dad decides to marry his long-distance girlfriend, I have no choice. My first night in Bipal is full of booze and bonfires, and a blue-eyed boy with adorable glasses and a charming smile. Footsies in the sand lead to a walk down the beach, and by the end of the night, I'm a changed girl. The next morning, I came downstairs to find my blue eyed boy sitting at the kitchen table.  We make a pact to leave when it happens in the past. But stolen glances across the kitchen, grazed pinkies in the hall, bumped knees at the dinner table....Pretending I don't want Reed Lancaster is the hardest thing I've had to do...You're not supposed to fall in love with your step-brother...but what if two pink lines are involved? The Sleepover by Daisy Jane was published on July 15th, 2025. This is a part of the Clear View Country Club series. 

I received this book for my honest review from The Smuthood and Daisy Jane. I really enjoyed the plot of this book. I felt like it flowed in a great way and kept me reading the book. I did feel like the characters could have been more rounded in the book. I felt like they both lacked something that made them more rounded. Some of the stories I felt like fell short in what was needed. I also wanted to see more of them trying to fight the feelings between them. But since it's a novella I felt like the book felt rushed towards the finish line. It was a great read though and I was not disappointed in reading the book. I just felt like the plot could have been better if it was a full novel rather than novella. I felt like things could have been stretched out more. Though I will still recommend checking this book out. 

Quotes That I Loved 

"Do you feel bad because you're a good girl?"

I didn't expect to lose my virginity to my....step brother. 

I don't know where Chad Michael Murray is, but even as I teeter the line from buzzed to drunk, I know that this man between my legs is Reed. 

Clear View Country Club series 

1. The Enemy by C. Lymari

2. The Forbidden Muse by Dakota Wilde

3. The Nemesis by A.R. Hall 

4. The Sleepover by Daisy Jane 

5. The Cruel Heir by Selena Michaels 

6. The Assistant by C. Hallman 

Tropes 

Forced Proximity 

Step-Brother 

High School

Virgin 

Twisted Little Games (New York City Mafia #3) by Lane Hart

 

I've built my career on taking down criminals, not falling into their beds. But Tristan Ferraro isn't just any criminal. When the mob enforcer obtains damning secrets that would destroy my reputation, I have no choice but to play his twisted game. What begins as blackmail quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Tristan's obsession goes beyond leverage. He's determined to make me his while pulling me into his morally gray world. I just know that I won't survive without him. Twisted Little Games by Lane Hart will be published on July 15th, 2025. This is book three in the New York City Mafia series. 

I was given this book for my honest review from booksirens and Lane Hart. That said let's talk about what I enjoyed of the book first. I really enjoyed the two characters in this book. While I felt like some of their background wasn't mentioned that should have but it didn't still away from the storyline. I felt like the storyline had a great paced through the book until the last couple of chapters. I felt like the last couple of chapters were really sped up and I was very confused about how it ended. The love part of the book, I couldn't really see it between the two characters as much as I would have liked. I wished I saw more of two interacting with each other outside all of the action. The smut in the book was top notch and could have used a bit more through the book. Did I enjoy the book other then the few things, yep. That is why I still would recommend checking this book out. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"That's it. Good girl. I know exactly what you need to pull that stick out of your ass. Let me fill it with something more fun for the both of us." 

"Aww, your little threats are cute, sweetheart. But they're a waste of time." 

"I want you naked and screaming my name tonight, Not God's." 

New York City Mafia series 

1. Filthy Little Games 

2. Cruel Little Games 

3. Twisted Little Games 

Tropes 

Dark Romance 

Mafia 

Enemies to Lovers