Rucking Obsessed (Knights of St. Killian #1) by London Snow

 

MySongbird, 3,748 days. I know the number without looking it up. Ten years, two months and six days since the first time I saw your face. I track every aspect of your life like you're my religion. When I reveal myself, you'll understand that I'll never worship anyone else. You were always meant to be mine, my little songbird. But for now, I have to settle for keeping you safe. Yours in every lifetime. Rucking Obsessed by London Snow was published March 25th, 2026. This is the first book in the Knights of St. Killian series. 

I was given this book for my honest review from London Snow and The Smuthood. I had a hard time getting into this book. There were times where I was so close in DNF it. But then...there were moments where I was like wait...this is finally getting interesting. I could not get into the two main characters at all though. I felt like they had no chemistry other then him saving her when she was little. Though he was the only one who remembered. So it was a challenging book for me. I felt like the characters really didn't have any depth to them. But yet the plot had some interesting points involved in it. While, I am not sure if I will read another book in the series. You might light this book. It does have a few good spicy scenes. 

Quotes that I Liked 

"Leave her the fuck alone...Or I'm going to shove that little rowboat of yours up your ass and send you out to sea." 

"I see you watching me all the time. For such a psycho.....you're very handsome." 

"You're awfully cuddly for a stalker, Sabastian..." 

Knights of St. Killian Series

1. Rucking Obsessed 

2. TBA 

Tropes

Sports Romance - Rugby

Dark Romance 

Stalker 

New Age

He Fell First 

Virgin 

Unplanned Play (Nashville Players #1) by Chelle Sloan

 

The itinerary for girls' weekend in Las Vegas was simple. Gamble. Get drunk. Wear a little black dress that screamed "newly single and ready to make bad decisions." That bad - yet oh so very good decision - came when Maddox Gallagher walked into the bar. In my defense, it was hard to resist the younger football player. Between the dimple in his cheek and the way he held me when we danced, I was a goner. Add in the fact that he was celebrating a championship trophy and I was toasting to no longer being married, we were a match made in one-night-of-fun heaven. But what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? Whoever said that was a liar. Because tell me why my one-night stand is now walking into my bakery, bound and determined to turn our one night into something more. And why did I bring home a souvenir that won't get here for nine months and also not have a return policy? Unplanned Play by Chelle Sloan was published on March 26th, 2026. 

I was given this book for my honest review from Chelle Sloan and The Smuthood. Thanks Ladies! This is my first book that I have read by Chelle Sloan and I am so excited to say I was not disappointed. This book made me feel all of the feels. Though, I am not a huge fan of surprise pregnancy this one didn't bother me as much. Though, as a reader I was able to spot it pretty quickly. I was really excited through when ever I had time to read to get back into this book. It's Maycember in my house so everything is happening this month. I loved the dynamic between the two main characters in this book. I loved how the one-night stand turned into more. I also loved how Maddox was not pushing FMC to become more than friends. That he was able to just be her friend and be there for her even though he wanted more. I absolutely loved this book and I am sure you will too. There are also some nice smut scenes throughout the book. 

Quotes that I Loved 

"Been friends with this woman for fifty years and to this day I have to remind her that we stay away from red flags, not run toward them like a goddamn bull." 

"I want to know every good, bad, or ugly thought that's bouncing around in that beautiful head of yours. Because the good ones I want to make sure happen, and the bad ones I want to fuck right out of you." 

"Abso-fucking-lutely." 
"Good boy."
"Now fuck me until I come again."
"With pleasure." 

Nashville Players Series

1. Unplanned Play 

2. Unexpected Shot (04/30/2026) 

Tropes

Age Gap

Sports Romance - Football

Friends to Lovers 

He Fell First 

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 

A Tangle of Serpents (Serpent's Nest #1) by Alice Blackmoor

 

All Elizabeth wanted was to enjoy her kid-free nights with a few drinks and some quality people-watching at her favorite restaurant bars. But then she meets Damien Marchetti, and fate seems determined to push her firmly into the middle of his dark and dangerous world. As her personal and professional lives continue to collide, making her a person of interest to not one but two criminal organizations, will she be able to escape back to her normal, everyday life? Or will she be forever entangled with the serpents that rule in the dark? A Tangle of Serpents by Alice Blackmoor will be published February 27th, 2024. This is the first book of the Serpent's Nest series. 

I was given this advance copy for my honest review of this book. So....I am going to try to give my best review without any spoilers because this book brought on so many emotions. Also since I literally just threw my kindle across the room because of this book it brought on many many emotions until the very last page. Also I believe this is the first book that Alice Blackmoor has written and can I just be frank with you author. You need to be writing a lot more books because this book was AMAZING. So this book has three main characters of such but only two in the love story portions at least in this book (there's hint of things happening in the future at least I am hoping). I absolutely loved this book. Just don't talk to my two friends who heard some cuss words from the end of the book. 

But first let's talk about the characters. Elizabeth has such a wide arrange personality. When you meet Elizabeth she is at a bar currently faced with her ex-husband wanting their son to meet his current/mistress. She is not only trying to figure out her life from that but also people-watching (my FAVORITE HOBBY). When a guy approaches her from the bar and then Elizabeth life changes from then on. When her people-watching hobby gets her in a lot of trouble. Anyway, she's like an introvert/ tough chick. She is so well rounded and I want to be her friend. Then you have Vince, the best friend to the main guy. Vince is like a puppy with his personality and has a nasty bite. But he is more then what he shows and you pick it up that he could have some feelings that he doesn't show. Anyways, author portrays him so well in the way his looks are described but his many different personalities being shown till the end of the book (still not happy about). Then you got the main guy, Damien. Holy hotness on a cracker. He is the mafia guy that you know has a soft side and also a very dark side. He is super protective which of course drives Elizabeth nuts in the book. Also trying to avoid his feelings for the girl. But, he's got so much going on with his personality and you see it all. Especially when you are inside his head which is throughout the book. Readers can see that he fell first before he even realizes it. Characters are amazing and well rounded. I could totally picture all three and will be looking for them when I go out. 

The plot in this book is absolutely amazing. There are so many foreshadows throughout the book and yet not ALL MY QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED in this book. Which is why I believe there is a second book. The author hides things throughout the book and you have to be observant from the get go kind of like how Elizabeth is. Find the pieces in the middle of the lines. I absolutely loved how they didn't just fall in love in this book. I loved how their weird friendship grows and grows till someone just falls. This book has action though, I still think one of the scene there could be more that is happening. Also loved how there were pieces of other famous lines from other books that I know. Harry Potter....and Princess Bride...yes please, are just a few. The ending.......I can't talk much but it came out of no where and you are left with questioning on why you read the book. If you do not like cliffhangers (like myself) you might want to wait till book 2 comes out. But I can't wait to read it when it does. If Alice Blackmoor is reading this amazing review...please message me to read book 2 like ASAP...I need the details. I highly recommend this book no matter if I threw my kindle to the ground at the end. 

Quotes That I Loved 

"Whichever guy has you so frustrated that you're giggling to yourself, Harley Quinn style." 

"You're certainly tougher than I expected. But I wonder, pet, can you truly be considered capable when you blatantly ignore the instincts telling you to run in the face of a predator?" 

"You're not the first predator I've met, and frankly, I'm sick of living my life at the whims of men who do whatever they please. So, sorry, serpent, but this mouse just doesn't give a fuck right now." 

"Are you regretting learning what I really am now that you've seen the monster in action, pet?.....Do you fear me now? The way all those other people in that restaurant fear me?" 

Get a grip, Elizabeth. This man is actively trying to convince you that he could snap your neck on a whim, and you're sitting here fantasizing about how he'd taste.

"What is going on in that brain of yours?"

"I'm thinking that if you don't kiss me soon, I may very well explode from the tension."

"What if it's not the tension that makes you explode?"

"If only we could be so lucky." 

"God damnit, Elizabeth. You're so wet for me, pet. Have you been craving me as much as I have you? Hmmm?"

"Oh pet.....I love the sounds of my name on your lips. I want to hear you scream it when you come."

"As you wish." 

Serpent's Nest Series 

1. A Tangle of Serpents (February 27th, 2024)  

2. Drowning in Venom (TBA)

Tropes 

Mafia / Organized Crime

Dark Romance 

He Fell First