BOOKS INCLUDED:
[bc:Dark Notes|28435457|Dark Notes|Pam Godwin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456118781l/28435457._SY75_.jpg|48550982] [b:Dark Notes|28435457|Dark Notes|Pam Godwin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456118781l/28435457._SY75_.jpg|48550982] by [a:Pam Godwin|6474204|Pam Godwin|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1545404751p2/6474204.jpg] ~ Read 4 Stars
[bc:Tormentor Mine|33642553|Tormentor Mine (Tormentor Mine, #1)|Anna Zaires|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483695101l/33642553._SY75_.jpg|54495074] [b:Tormentor Mine|33642553|Tormentor Mine (Tormentor Mine, #1)|Anna Zaires|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1483695101l/33642553._SY75_.jpg|54495074][a:Anna Zaires|6550220|Anna Zaires|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1379210125p2/6550220.jpg] ~ TBR
[bc:Violent Delights|52698129|Violent Delights (White Monarch, #1)|Jessica Hawkins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585150387l/52698129._SY75_.jpg|67384073] [b:Violent Delights|52698129|Violent Delights (White Monarch, #1)|Jessica Hawkins|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1585150387l/52698129._SY75_.jpg|67384073] by [a:Jessica Hawkins|6889902|Jessica Hawkins|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1552963600p2/6889902.jpg] ~ TBR
[bc:Overture|51842566|Overture (North Security, #1)|Skye Warren|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582839816l/51842566._SY75_.jpg|67585180] [b:Overture|51842566|Overture (North Security, #1)|Skye Warren|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582839816l/51842566._SY75_.jpg|67585180] by [a:Skye Warren|5339130|Skye Warren|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1580833030p2/5339130.jpg] ~ TBR
[bc:Sweet Captivity|59782903|Sweet Captivity (Captive, #1)|Julia Sykes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639082693l/59782903._SY75_.jpg|57448414] [b:Sweet Captivity|59782903|Sweet Captivity (Captive, #1)|Julia Sykes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1639082693l/59782903._SY75_.jpg|57448414] by [a:Julia Sykes|6469571|Julia Sykes|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1616489701p2/6469571.jpg] ~ TBR
[bc:Mountain Darkness|52066160|Mountain Darkness (Wild Mountain Men, #1)|Vanessa Vale|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1569265007l/52066160._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73230572] [b:Mountain Darkness|52066160|Mountain Darkness (Wild Mountain Men, #1)|Vanessa Vale|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1569265007l/52066160._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73230572] by [a:Vanessa Vale|9835889|Vanessa Vale|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1438351149p2/9835889.jpg]~ Read 2 Stars
[bc:Dubious|53245322|Dubious (The Loan Shark Duet, #1)|Charmaine Pauls|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1587575241l/53245322._SY75_.jpg|56505281] [b:Dubious|53245322|Dubious (The Loan Shark Duet, #1)|Charmaine Pauls|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1587575241l/53245322._SY75_.jpg|56505281] by [a:Charmaine Pauls|5161287|Charmaine Pauls|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1600956662p2/5161287.jpg] ~ Read 4.5 Stars
[bc:Sexiest Billionaire|40529744|Sexiest Billionaire (Titans, #1)|Sierra Cartwright|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529006380l/40529744._SY75_.jpg|62909092] [b:Sexiest Billionaire|40529744|Sexiest Billionaire (Titans, #1)|Sierra Cartwright|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529006380l/40529744._SY75_.jpg|62909092] by [a:Sierra Cartwright|1408607|Sierra Cartwright|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1372083177p2/1408607.jpg] ~ TBR
[bc:Jack of Spades|42096125|Jack of Spades (Vegas Underground, #2)|Renee Rose|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538235856l/42096125._SY75_.jpg|64408869] [b:Jack of Spades|42096125|Jack of Spades (Vegas Underground, #2)|Renee Rose|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1538235856l/42096125._SY75_.jpg|64408869] by [a:Renee Rose|5895073|Renee Rose|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1623087238p2/5895073.jpg] ~ Read 3.5 Stars
[bc:Vienna Betrayal|54444406|Vienna Betrayal|Lila Dubois|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594251994l/54444406._SY75_.jpg|84780459] [b:Vienna Betrayal|54444406|Vienna Betrayal|Lila Dubois|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1594251994l/54444406._SY75_.jpg|84780459] by [a:Lila Dubois|312468|Lila Dubois|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1618082256p2/312468.jpg]~ Read 3.25 Stars

Dark Notes by Pam Goodwin
There is no mistaking that this author is exceptional. There is just something about the way that she crafts a story that is full of details that elicit an emotional response. This book is an example of that.

I loved Ivory. I loved the symbolism of her name and the piano. My heart hurt for what she went through. Then comes Emeric. Good lord this beautiful man. Their connection was palpable. I was 100%invested in the first part of the book. However, something happened about 3/4 of the way through the book and it lost a little of the spark. The climactic scenes (the first with her brother and cat(which I am still angry about) and then later at school) either felt out of place in context with the story or just felt meh. Even the epilogue years later felt meh.

I read this as part of Falling for the Forbidden Anthology collection. I would still recommend the book even though the last part fell short in my opinion.

Overture by Skye Warren
This book had been on my TBR for so long. I couldn't decide if I wanted to read it or not since age-gap stories are so hit and miss for me. I can say that I wish that I would have moved this up sooner on the list because the author did a good job at not making this creepy and or cheesy.

Full of angst, chemistry, and passion, I felt the draw of these characters. It was age-gap done right. I definitely was invested and it made me want to continue the story. I can only imagine that the author continues the angst buildup through the next books.

I read this as part of the Falling for the Forbidden Collection.

Violent Delights by Jessica Hawkins
I am not sure what I was expecting when I started this book other than the fact that this book was going to have many layers to the story. I was correct. The author did a great job at world-building and setting the stage for what it would be like to live in a Cartel world. Natlia was definitely a pawn in this game between Diego and Cristiano. I am not sure who was the good brother and who wasn't. It was apparent that there was a lot at play here. Just when I thought I loved Diego it would then change to Cristiano.

This book seemed to be setting the stage for the romance to come. I look forward to what comes next.

Mountain Darkness by Vanessa Vale
Books by this author are always good for a light-hearted read that really only happens in fiction. This book was more steam then actual story and I found that again, I wished it wasn't that way because I really did want a little more substance to the story. It ended with the mystery still unsolved.

I read this as part of the Falling for the Forbidden Collection.

Tormentor Mine by Anna Zaires
Updated
I read this for the second time as part of the Falling for the Forbidden Collection and LOVED it even more than I did the first time so I am changing my star ranking to a 4.5 stars instead of 4 stars.

In preparation for the conclusion, I had to come back and read this book. I did it backward and started with book three (which incidentally knocked me on my behind) but figured I wanted to know ALL the details that I had missed in the series.

I am glad I did because I was able to get a better understanding of what made these characters tick. This author does a good job of making the anti-hero a love interest. Any other time, there is No way that a stalker/assassin would be attractive but sweet holy hell, Peter is most assuredly a dream. His patience and the way he is always avidly invested in Sara is remarkable. Looking forward to where this story goes next.

Jack of Spades by Renee Rose
4.5 stars

Another great book from this author. Love how she makes spanking and punishment so sexy.I am pretty sure she can write anything and it would be good. However, her writing mafia makes it even better. This book had the suspense, steam, and characters to make this a great addition to this series of standalones.