Tessamari's Crack Books and Favorite Reads of 2014

Happy New Year!

I present to you my Crack Books & Favorite Reads of 2014. 

Crack Books

My crème-de-la-crème. These books were downright addicting! These books range from the highly emotional to the downright sexy and erotic. Book funks are always guaranteed. I will never tire of pimping these books.

(In no particular order)

Deliver (Deliver #1) by Pam Godwin

Shock has a way of rousing attention. 

This story had a lot of twists and surprises. It amazed me that the plot was so mercifully crafted to make this a very engaging read. (Full Review)

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 Archer's Voice  (A Sign of Love #4) by Mia Sheridan

Archer Hale’s voice was one of the most beautiful things in the whole wide world. The Hero in this book floored me. Archer made me a swoony mess. 
(Full Review)

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The Dark Light of Day by T.M. Frazier

A revenge kill is the best kind of kill.
But a revenge kill for your family, with your woman's permission?
That's borderline erotic. Is it wrong to be completely turned upside down and turned on by that? Yea. This book has made an utter mess of me and I'm one happy girl because of it. (Full Review)
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Love, in English (Love, in English #1) by Karina Halle

I liked the calm Mateo, the witty Mateo, the lusty Mateo, and the hot-tempered Mateo.
I liked all of him.
No. I loved all of him.
I loved Mateo Casalles. I am utterly FLOORED by this book. This was STUNNING! As I sit here trying to write this review, I’ve had a few hours to reflect. I’m having trouble finding the adequate words to describe this story. The first words that come to mind are immediately: Beautiful, heartbreaking, conflicting & sweet. (Full Review)

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Sweet Rome (Sweet Home #2) by Tillie Cole

“I like the way you are with me. I like me when I’m with you. I feel like I could tell you anything, that I could bear my fuckin’ black soul. You make me feel… well… you know… You get me?” 
I don’t think I’ve said it enough, so saying it one more time isn’t going to hurt:I love you, Romeo Prince…so, so much. (Full Review)

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Sweet Fall (Sweet Home #3) by Tillie Cole

“Why the war paint, Pix?”
“Because I can’t stand the girl underneath,” she whispered
“Why the tattoos?” Lexi asked
“Because I can’t bear seeing the scars of my past.” 
This story, my God, this story…
This was not an easy read. This was emotional, raw and truly heartbreaking. Yes, this is a love story, but it was so much more than boy meets girl and fall in love. Oh no…it was so much more than that. (Full Review)

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It Ain't Me, Babe (Hades Hangmen #1) by Tillie Cole

If this made me a sinner, then I was glad to be a fallen 
This is NOT your typical MC story. Oh, no. There are so many other elements that make it stand out.

Please be warned – This is a bit on the darker and edgier side, but that just makes it even more unique. This is phenomenal!! (Full Review)

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Heart Recaptured (Hades Hangmen #2) by Tillie Cole

“You are my unattainable dream come true.” 
Words that describe this story:
Heartbreaking.
Beautiful.
Tearful.
Tragic.Unbelievable. 
(Full Review)
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Raze by Tillie Cole

“You’re Raze, you’re death. Let’s fucking Raze hell!” 
This book...wow! Tillie has written some fantastic stories, but this is on a level all on its own. (Full Review)

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More Than This (More Than #1) by Jay McLean

I more than a lot like it, so much more than a lot. 
I ♥ Jake!

The backwards hat, Baseball, Aussie accent... Le Sigh...

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Transcendence by Shay Savage

“Hoh!” 
I have NEVER, EVER read anything like this before. I’m so amazed at what this author was able to accomplish with this book. I’ve read historical romances before, but pre-historic romance?? I had my doubts, but no more, at least when it comes to Shay Savage’s books. (Full Review)
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Black Lies by Alessandra Torre

“I’m worried I’ll fuck you so well I’ll ruin you for life.”
God, I know it was wrong. But in the face of recent events, I closed my eyes to reason.I liked it. I wanted it. I wanted it to fuck me.

Two words can basically sum up this book: Fucking brilliant. (Full Review)
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The Fault in our Stars by John Green

I LOVE YOU, AUGUSTUS!
What a slut time is. She screws everybody. 

I do not like sad books, but I do not regret reading this. I’m so thankful for having met Augustus and Hazel. They felt so real and they’ve made such a huge impact on me. My emotions were all over the place and I swear and I have never cried over a character as much as I did over Augustus. (Full Review)
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Nine Minutes by Beth Flynn

“A story about a man who has loved me from the very beginning, from the first glance. The man who always was and still is my soul mate. That’s the only love story now.” 
DAMN. That was a fucking brilliant!!
My head is still spinning. And just when I think it the rollercoaster was over, I entered another tunnel and was thrust into a whole new are-you-fucking-kidding-me! moment. 
Just. 
Fucking. 

Wow.

(Full Review)
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Debt by Nina G. Jones

Pivot 
Mind. FUCKED.
Libido. FUCKED.
This story is dark, twisted, dirty, explicit and completely raw and I fucking loved every single minute of it. (Full Review)

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Flat-Out Celeste (Flat-Out Love #2) by Jessica Park

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. 
I love you, Jessica Park. This was a truly amazing story. I smiled a lot. I cried a lot. I'm still soaring. 

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Favorites

These books were addictive in their own way and have made an memorable impact on me. Lots of emotions and lots swoon-worthy Heroes in this bunch. These books kick a lot of ass and have every right to be pimped out by me.

(In no particular order. Click title for my full review.)

The Prisoner (A Replacement Novella) by Rachael Wade
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The Lead (Stage Dive #3) by Kylie Scott
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Devil's Game (Reaper's MC #3) by Joanna Wylde
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Reaper's Stand (Reaper's MC #4) by Joanna Wylde
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Bad Things (Tristan & Danika #1) by R.K. Lilley
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Rock Bottom (Tristan & Danika #2) by R.K. Lilley
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Lovely Trigger (Tristan & Danika #3) by R.K. Lilley
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Dominic (Slater Brothers #1) by L.A. Casey
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Stepbrother Dearest by Penelope Ward
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The Pact by Karina Halle
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UnBeloved (UnDeniable #4) by Madeline Sheehan
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More than Forever (More Than #3) by Jay McLean
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Renegade Lady (Renegade Sons MC #1) by Dawn Martens & Emily Minton
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Renegade Reject (Renegade Sons MC #2) by Dawn Martens & Emily Minton
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Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street #3) by Samantha Young
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Life After Taylah by Bella Jewel
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Review ~ Sociopath by Lime Craven

The name's Aeron Lore. And you are...? Such a pleasure to meet you, sweetheart. Is that a southern accent? Gorgeous.

You fucking bitch.

Why so surprised? I control a billion dollar fortune. I control the news. Give me five minutes and I'll control you, too. If you could read my mind, you'd probably call me perverted. Unnatural. Manipulative. But I've learned to blend in, to be funny and charming. A predator in a designer suit.

I have no conscience. No shame in taking the things I want. And what I wanted was for Leontine Reeves to sell me her boutique tech firm so I could exploit the fuck out of it. Maybe exploit the fuck out of her, too, because desire haunts me in shades of scarlet, and I desire Leo most of all.

I never meant for this to be a love story. I fought it kicking and screaming, the same way Leo fought me. Now we're bleeding into each other, making a mess. A chaos. There's no control here. And what do monsters like me do when control leaves the building?

We attack.

A Dark Romance

WARNING: 18+. Contains scenes that some may find disturbing.

WOW!! I'm not even sure how begin to tell you how much I loved this book!!

There were a bunch of things I loved about it, first of all I loved the way it was written. I read a statement where Ms. Craven said it is written in a 'stream of consciousness' style. It's meant to read as though Aeron is talking directly to you. This is brilliant, because let me tell you, being inside Aeron's mind is one hell of a fucked up crazy fun ride. He is amazingly intelligent, with no conscience whatsoever and that makes him a fascinating creature.

Truth is, you're surrounded by sociopaths, but you think most of them are just fucktards.

I guess I should clarify, this is a dark 'sort of' romance - so it may not be everyone's cup of tea. But if you're anything like me and you immensely enjoy dark romance with a side of fucked up you will LOVE this one, I promise!

Aeron is an interesting man to say the least, and I loved my time spent inside his head. He has distinct kinkery that he likes with his sex that has gotten him into sticky situations (pun intended) in the past, and it looks like that past may have come back to haunt him. This is where Leontine Reeves comes in. Aeron wants her, of course, but in the beginning we aren't exactly sure how much. But OMG, could it be the invincible Aeron Lore is about to fall in love....??

I'm self-serving. Impulsive. I like to please myself, and my desires quiver like dominoes all set up and waiting for the right stroke to make them fall.

I will say again I LOVE AERON LORE!! But I have also fallen hard for Lime Craven who has made my auto buy list! Her writing is intelligent and witty and really unlike anything I have read before.

If you can handle a little dark and will allow your mind outside the box for a bit, then I STRONGLY suggest taking this story for a spin! I hope you all enjoy as much as I did.