We Dance in Sin (Sinners' Playground #1) by M.T. Morgan

Brixley Archer has always had a taste for danger. Allured by the darkness she can't escape that lingers deep in the back of her mind. She's spent most of her life hustling, striving for more than the poverty she's always known. So when she gets accepted into one of the most selective colleges in the country, she thinks this is her fresh start. Buried in the dense forests of Washington, she finds that darkness follows. A campus serial killer on the loose, and an elite group that seems responsible for the deaths of the students. She knows she should mind her own business, keep her head down and concentrate on her schoolwork, but when Beckett Cutler - the group leader - sets his sights on her, she can't help but feel this is her way in to prove the group is responsible. But as revelations are made, her morals are questioned. Her heart is on the line. We Dance in Sin by M.T. Morgan was published on October 2022. This is the first book of Sinners' Playground series. 

I was not so sure about this book in the beginning. I was so confused about how Brixley's past was going to come to play in the book. But I was pleasantly surprised at how everything starts to make sense as you keep reading the book. I was so happy that I kept the book. I loved the tension in this book and the consent of who is killing people on the campus. I felt for Brixley as her memories were coming back through little tidbits through the book. This book has a very small amount of smut but it didn't take away from the book. I highly recommend checking out this book as you won't be disappointed. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series. 

Quotes That I Loved 

"Hey....You better not hurt her." 
"What would you do if I did?"
"Shove your dick down your throat until you chocked to death." 

"Come on, Rabbit. I don't bite...much." 

"What a good little rabbit." 

Like I want to hate-fuck him with a knife to his throat. 

Sinners' Playground Series 

1. We Dance in Sin

2. We Vow in Sin 

3. We Lay in Sin 

Tropes 

Dark Romance 

Enemies to Lovers 

Mafia 

College 

He Falls First 

Childhood Friends 

Luca ( A Dark Hearts Stand-Alone Novel #1) by Nikki J. Summers

 

Anyone else struggling in April and May with a million things happening. No...well that is what is happening to me these past few months. I have four kiddos ranging from 13 to 5. Two of the kids had birthdays in April (still need to plan their parties). My oldest is in three choirs and was in a musical at hers school (which performed in April) and the choir concerts were split between the two months. Then my younger two kiddos are in soccer (which sucks your life out). Not only that but I have my brand new niece who hangs out with me while mom and dad work. Whew...it's a lot and not lot of time to write a book review down. I have lots on their way...I haven't stopped reading. 

What you're about to read is my story, my truth. A truth that spans over twenty years of a love for two brothers. A love that was cruel, sometimes harsh and raw, but for me, always honest and true. A best friend to one, but to the other, so much more. Ours was a love that defied all reason. It pushed us to our limits. It was never easy, but nothing worth having ever is; and Luca Marquez is so worth having. He's mine, he always has been and no one will take him away from me. Luca by Nikki J. Summers was published December 2018. 

I really really wanted to fall in love with this book. But, it was really hard to get into this story. The characters were hard to love. I felt like I needed to know more about each of them. I had a hard time getting into this plot. Usually books take me 1 to 3 days tops. But this book lasted me a couple of weeks. I liked pieces of the book when you see more personality from the two main characters but it was not through the whole book. I felt like each scene didn't flow right into the next. Also some of the scenes were hard to imagine that you come out in the end clean. But, like always just because it was my ick doesn't mean it's not your yum. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"I hope we can catch up when all this is over. I've missed you, little sis. I really have." 

"You thought it was a good idea to play cards with a card sharp, whilst you waited for me to get home? And Strip poker at that? Seriously, it took you guys to get down to your underwear to figure out she's a cheat?" 

"Stay in your room then..." 

"Yeah, great idea. How about you get the handcuffs out and chain me up whilst you're at it." 

"Kinky..."

"Don't fucking tempt me." 

Series in Order 

1. Luca 

2. This Cruel Love 

3. Hurt to Love

Tropes

Dark Romance

Childhood Friends 

Mafia 

Billionaire Romance 

Final Offer (Dreamland Billionaires #3) by Lauren Asher

 

Callahan is the Kane brother everyone gossips about behind closed doors. Trust fund brat. Washed-up athlete. High-functioning alcoholic. No one knows the real Callahan but her. Lana Castillo, Callahan's childhood best friend and the only woman he ever loved. When he broke her heart six years ago, he promised to never return to Lake Wisteria. He kept his word until his grandfather's will changed everything. To receive his inheritance, he was tasked with spending a summer at the family lake house before selling it. The request was simple in theory until his entire plan blew up on the very first day. Turns out Lana doesn't just live at the house, but she claims she own it, too. Final Offer by Lauren Asher was published in January 2023. This is the third book of Dreamland Billionaires series. This was nominated Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance in 2023. 

I loved Callahan's humor in the other two books in this series. So I wanted to know more about Callahan and why he is the only one who can make jokes of his brothers. So I was surprised on how much anger there was in this character and that Callahan humor is how he deflects the pain he is feeling throughout the books. Though I still love Callahan and Iris friendship even in this book. Then when you meet Lana and you realize how much pain and anger she has over Callahan will shock you. The two of the main characters are well rounded and they both have faults and strengths that will make you think you know them personally. Their relationship was not created easily even with their past history. There was a lot of ups and downs and Lana did not give Callahan an easy road. This book is amazing and I really enjoyed learning about the two characters back history throughout the book not just in the first chapter. The plot in this book is amazing and really well written. I highly recommend checking this book out of course after book 1 and book 2. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"You always deserved better than me."

"No. I deserved better from you." 

"If I wanted to spite you, I'd aim for something a little better than your wallet."

"Like where?"

"A kick to the balls is always a good place to start." 

"I knew Lana was angry at me..."

"But you ran before you had to deal with it."

"Exactly."

"Well, you have to face your past eventually."

"It feels like I'm being slapped across the face with it repeatedly."

"Maybe all of this will be good for you. It could help you get some closure." 

"No need to worry. I know that there is no chance in hell we ever getting back together." 

"I think he's jealous."

"No way."

"He tried to choke me, Alana."

"Cal?"

"Yes, Cal! I don't think I've ever seen him that pissed before. It caught me off guard."

"He's got the personality of a golden retriever."

"Yeah, a rabid one. I panicked for a moment before my training kicked in." 

"You did...while I was between your legs with my tongue deep inside your needy cunt."

"God"

"Please, no need to call me God outside of the bedroom. It gives me a complex." 

"You taste better than I remember." 

Dreamland Billionaires Series in Order

1. The Fine Print

2. Terms and Conditions 

3. Final Offer 

Tropes

Childhood Friends

Friends to Lovers

Grumpy Sunshine

Forced Proximity

Second Chance

Billionaire 

Kk9987's Note 

 I am trying to keep up with book reviews. I don't have a schedule in posting because it stresses my ADHD mind. Plus, like all mom's my life is just hectic. I have four kiddos who are all in different things. Plus, I watch a few kiddos off and on for friends. Then the holidays that are coming up which will bring with it my oldest choir concerts and her play that she is in. So please have patients. Also feel free to add me on social media and share my reviews. On Instagram I create a video of my favorite quotes to music. But after a new book review is posted I usually post on facebook page, twitter, and instagram. Thanks for reading my reviews I appreciate it.