1001 Dark Nights: Bundle Fourteen

by Kristen Ashley, Carrie Ann Ryan, K. Bromberg

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Kristen Ashley, Carrie Ann Ryan, K. Bromberg, Joanna Wylde, and introducing JB Salsbury.

Five Dark Tales. Five Sensual Stories. Five Page Turners.

Rock Chick Reawakening: A Rock Chick Novella by Kristen Ashley
A prequel to Kristen's Rock Chick series, Rock Chick Reawakening shares the tale of the devastating event that nearly broke Daisy, an event that set Marcus Sloan-one of Denver's most respected businessmen and one of the Denver underground's most feared crime bosses-into finally making his move to win the heart of the woman who stole his.

Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan
Holly Rose fell in love with a Montgomery, but left him when he couldn't love her back. She might have been the one to break the ties and ensure her ex's happy ending, but now Holly's afraid she's missed out on more than a chance at forever. Brody Deacon loves ink, women, fast cars, and living life like there's no tomorrow. The thing is, he doesn't know if he has a tomorrow at all. When he sees Holly, he's not only intrigued, he also hears the warnings of danger in his head. She's too sweet, too innocent. But when Holly asks him to help her grab the bull by the horns, he can't help but go all in.

Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg
Ryder Rodgers had a plan. He was going to stride into the conference room and win the biggest contract of his career. But when he walked in and heard the voice of one of his competitors, all his plans were shot to hell. Harper Denton was always on top. In college. First in their class. Always using every advantage to edge him out to win the coveted positions. The only one who could beat him. His academic rival. More like a constant thorn in his side. The fact that she's gorgeous and bright won't distract him. This time, Ryder's determined to be the one on top. But not if Harper can help it.

Shade's Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde
Looking back, none of this would've happened if I hadn't dropped my phone in the toilet. I mean, I could've walked away from him if I'd had it with me. Or maybe not. Maybe it was all over the first time he saw me, and he would've found another way. Probably-if there's one thing I've learned, it's that Shade always gets what he wants, and apparently he wanted me. Right from the first.

Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury
What happens when in order to win, you're forced to lose? The only daughter of an infamous Las Vegas pimp, Raven Morretti grew up an outsider. Liberated from the neglectful home of her prostitute mother, she finds solace as a mechanic. With few friends, she's content with the simple life. Flying under the radar is all she knows and more than she expects. Until she catches the eye of local celebrity, UFL playboy, Jonah Slade. Jonah trades in his bad-boy reputation and puts his heart on the line. But when her father contacts her, setting in motion the ugly truth of her destiny, Jonah must choose.

Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic.

Genres: Contemporary, Anthologies, Romance, Novella

1091 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 30, 2018

About the author

Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. She nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessorise and she hadn't taken her first breath!).

Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.

Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).

Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.

And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.

Reviews

[TJ *Book Twins Reviews* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shades Lady by Joanna Wylde ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review of Rock Chick Reawakening
A fitting end to a fantastic series!



I couldn’t be more pleased…well maybe if K.A. decides to give us more of these wonderful characters.  I’m all for that!

Rock Chick Reawakening takes us back to the beginning of Daisy’s story.  There are glimpses into how other relationship amongst the characters formed as well, but the primary focus is the love story between Daisy and Marcus.



For the record, I’ve always loved Daisy.  She’s one of my favorite characters.  Some of the sweetest and funniest moments across the series have her front and center and I enjoyed them all.  It amazes me that she’s as caring and down to earth as she seems, considering her background.  Her story is sad, emotional, and raw, but she never loses sight of her core values and strength.  Strong and resilient are two words, I’d used to describe her.

Since the stories never really focused on them, Marcus has always been shrouded in mystery.  Yea, we got glimpses into his business dealings, but not a whole lot about him as  a man.  It was so great to learn what makes him tick and how he and Daisy fell in love.  His story, like Daisy’s, is emotional.  I literally cried through about 30% of this book.  Like serious ugly crying at one point.



Gah, it was so good!  Keep some tissue handy while reading this.  You will definitely experience all the feels!

So, without giving much away here’s what I loved about this novella.  The reader gets a better understanding of Daisy’s past and how Marcus fell so deeply in love with her.  Marcus is an absolute contradiction.  Totally loved him!  The glimpses and interactions with some of  my favorite characters across the series made this so worth it.  Seriously, it blew me away how many characters K.A. was able to pull in and keep this story at novella length.  That made it so special.  Everything tied together beautifully.  And last but not least – The Epilogue is everything!

In short…




This story is everything I wanted it to be more.  It’s old school K.A.  She stuck to her winning formula and knocked it out of the park.  My only minor, teeny, tiny, critique is that this was more of a slow burn than I’m used too.
Overall, this is the perfect end for a truly fantastic series!  If you haven’t read Rock Chick, What Are You Waiting For?  Go. Read. It. Now!  If you’re a fan already, you’ll want to start over from the beginning after finishing this novella.  Either way, my opinion is the same. I give Rock Chick Reawakening my highest recommendation.

I rate it – All the Stars
Rock On!

[Natalie ~ The Biblioholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who knows me knows how obsessed I am with the 1001 Dark Nights books. OBSESSED!! This world gives us pieces of series we’ve read by authors we love and offers an introduction to authors we haven’t tried before. What is there not to like? Every Dark Nights tale is breathtakingly sexy and magically romantic. They ain’t lying. With Bundle 14, I got the chance to read two books from series I’ve already sampled so this was a great treat.

The books included are:
1. Rock Chick Reawakening: A Rock Chick Novella by Kristen Ashley
I already read this one and my review can be found here: http://bit.ly/2i4BuLR

2. Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan
Trust and believe that anything from this series is hot and lovely. This author never disappoints and is a fave of mine in the Dark Nights series

3. Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg
My review of this one can be found here: http://bit.ly/2lt3WJk

4. Shade’s Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde
I wasn’t the biggest fan of this series but I liked this one. Maybe it was because it made me laugh, or its sympathetic characters, or Shade’s over-the-top alpha ways, or Mandy’s refusal to buckle up for the ride, but I enjoyed myself with this one. It made me want to take another chance with the rest of the Reapers.

5. Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury
I read this one before, back when I first fell in love again with the romance genre. But because I was still new to this world, I only 5 starred it without reviewing it. So, here goes:

Jonah was a prized MMA fighter, set to grab the championship. He’s not looking for any distractions. Having never been in a relationship, staying away from one is easy. Until it isn’t.

The best thing to ever happen to me shows up in coveralls and a pair of Chucks when I least expect it. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her.

Raven never had things easy. Her mom never showed her affection, she’s never thought much of herself to even try to date someone, so she lives her days as an amazing mechanic. She’s steeped in loneliness and it was easy to see even if she couldn’t identify it. And her whole entire world changes the day she meets Jonah.

These two were impossible not to fall in love with. Their journey to finding love with each other was easy, however, the road to happily ever after would be far from it. Raven’s mother was a prostitute, her father was her pimp (one of the most infamous pimps in Vegas), and he has every intention of turning her into a profitable commodity. Will Jonah be able to save his girl and ride off into the sunset?

“This whole time I thought I was living. But the day I met you, the lights came on. You fill me with things I thought I’d never feel again.”

There’s a lot of swoony moments, the hero is a heartthrob, the heroine is so adorable it’s not funny, there’s some suspense, and the side characters, especially Blake, made this story refreshingly unique. I read the entire series and I’ll tell you this… it is one series not to be missed.

Release: Jan. 30, 2018 | Genre: Contemporary Romance Anthology | Heat: Ranges between 3-3.5 out of 5

[Kimberly / Love Notes Book Blog · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25-3.5 stars. This was a pretty good anthology! I have read most of these 1001 Dark Night Bundle books. I like that I can normally find several really good stories and new authors in each bundle. This one was no different. Lots of good stuff packed into this bundle! Here are my thoughts:

Rock Chick Reawakening: A Rock Chick Novella by Kristen Ashley : 3.25-3.5 stars. I'm sure I'm the only person who did not love this book. I just have to be honest and say this was only an okay read for me.

I like Daisy and Marcus more in the other books than in their own. I liked their story,. I was glad to know how they got together and how their HEA went. However, I just couldn't connect with them as characters. In the Rock Chick series books, Daisy's character is such a caricature. She is an over-the-top, exaggerated Dolly Patron-esque character. She is very sweet, but pretty cheesy. That continues in this book. I expected to be able connect with her more as a person, instead of a cartoon character, in her own book. I was not able to feel a connection to her because of her over-the-top-ness. Her mannerisms, colloquial sayings, and speech patterns were so cheesy to me. Especially her use of the word coochie every five minutes. She grated on my nerves. Marcus, on the other hand, was so bland and boring. He was not a typical KA alpha at all. He was very sweet to Daisy and he called her darling all the time. Granted, he was dealing with Daisy after something bad had happened to her, so he was handling her with kid gloves, but he wasn't a take charge, knows what he wants and goes after it, strong alpha male in his pursuit of Daisy. He was just kind of meh and had no personality.

For an 120 page novella, this was pretty slow moving too. Daisy and Marcus don't really have any sexy times until 75%. Daisy is recovering from her attack, so it's understandable, but it also made the whole thing a slow read. I didn't really feel any chemistry or any of the slow burn feelings between them either.

This book did not have the feel of the other Rock Chick books, with their sisterhood of strong female friends, because Daisy hasn't been the Rock Chicks yet in this book. I definitely missed that aspect. I did like the epilogue though and I was happy to see cameos from several other RC characters throughout the book.

Overall, I liked this book, but didn't love it. I was a little disappointed. This review is just my opinion. I'm sure all the other 5 star reviews will cancel out mine and that's fine. I'm still glad I read it and can fill in the back story of Daisy and Marcus in my mind.

Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan: 3.5 stars. This is Holly and Brody's book. An elementary school teacher, Holly is Jake Montgomery's ex. Jake is now married to Maya and Border in a menage marriage. Holly is fine with that. She knows that she and Jake were not meant to be together, but she feels very at lose ends and that her life isn't very exciting. She meets the sexy, flirtatious, adventurous Brody while he's on his motorcycle at a stoplight and again at Montgomery Ink. Brody offers to help her spice up her life. Together they make Holly a list of things to try, from bungee jumping to hiking, and the two of them start spending a lot of time together and fall for each other.

I liked Holly and Brody. They were good people. I just didn't feel a lot of chemistry between them. I also didn't love how big of a part of the story Jake and Maya were. I know it wasn't awkward for them, but it seemed awkward and weird to me that they were still such close friends. I wanted Holly to have some different close friends without such a past between them. Overall, the story wasn't bad. It was an enjoyable, easy read. It just wasn't my favorite book by Ms. Ryan.

Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg : 2.5 -3 stars. This book was only okay for me. This is Harper and Ryder's story. The two of them went to college together and were rivals. They verbally sparred with and pushed each other in classes then, and ended up sharing one hot kiss. But after college they went separate ways. Now, 13 years later, the two finally meet once again head to head in a bid for a contract through their respective companies. The sparks still fly between them, but can they get over their past and possibly have a future together?

I liked Harper and Ryder okay. I felt like the pacing was off in the story. Not much really happened at all. Some verbal sparring, some sexy times, and that's pretty much it. There was no talk of feelings, love, a relationship, emotions, or anything like that. The writing was ok, but other than that, I didn't think this was very good.

Shade's Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde : 3.5 stars. This is Shade and Mandy's story. Mandy has kind of a rough past, especially with men. She is now living with her sister, helping with her nieces, and waitressing at a biker bar. She is casually dating Rebel, a biker who is not a great guy and cheats on her. One night, Rebel trades Mandy to Shade, without her knowing, for a new bike. That is how Shade and Mandy really meet and start some kind of a relationship.

I did really like this story. I liked Shade and Mandy. I liked the writing and found the story interesting. I just wanted more. I wanted more of a HEA or official commitment of some kind. The epilogue is 20 years later and they're still together, but it was hard for me to believe they really loved each other after being together for that long with no commitment. I never felt love between them, just lust and a little bit of like. So overall, I liked the feeling of the book and the story, but I felt it had potential to be even better.

Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury : 2.5-3 stars. This is Jonah and Raven's story. Raven is a 20 year old mechanic and Jonah is a UFC fighter. They meet when Jonah hires Raven to help him restore his classic car. The sparks fly between them at first sight and they fall for each other very quickly after spending time together. But Raven's father and her past comes back to haunt her newfound happiness and threaten her dreams for the future with Jonah.

This book was not really my cup of tea. I liked Raven okay, but she was very young, immature, naive and, of course, a virgin. Jonah is a huge manwhore, who is ready to give all of that up the second he meets Raven. After a week of knowing each other, they are claiming they're madly in love (even though he slept with someone else exactly one week before). There is so much OW drama. It was very childish. A slutty girl kisses Jonah, Raven gets mad and threatens to fight her, and he just thinks that is hot. That's just one example of the OW drama. The women won't leave him alone. That part was so awful and unnecessary that I considered not finishing this story. I did get through it, but it was very eye-rollingly immature. I did feel the love between Jonah and Raven. I felt like he especially really adored her, but the story in general was so over-dramatic that I didn't enjoy it very much.

Overall, this was a good group of novellas! I did enjoy this bundle. I definitely recommend the 1001 Dark Nights anthologies. I have found so many new authors and great stories through them!

*arc provided in exchange for an honest review*

[Brandy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love bundles like this some of these authors are my top Fav while others I'm being introduced to and I plan to binge read soon you really don't want to miss out on these amazing reads .
copy provided for honest review 
heroes=10 heroines=10 secondary characters= 10
cover=10 stars=5
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by these authors= yes

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Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley
I'm such a huge fan of Kristen Ashley when I found out that she was going to have a Daisy and Marcus book I fangirled like crazy . Daisy is such a character that makes and impression in the rock chick world shes adorable , confident , and shes not afraid to be who she wants to be . If you have read the rock chick books you know what happens to Daisy and then reading about was truly heart breaking for such a strong woman and then for that to happen to her was just awful no one deserves that . Then comes Marcus from the past books you know how much he loves the h and while reading this you see that all he wants is her so he waits for the write moment when he handles his business so when that something bad happens to her he cant wait anymore and what he does is very romantic and sweet once she laughs her jingle laugh she seals her fate with him . I love every moment with Daisy and Marcus one of my favs is when they watch steel magnolia and lets not forget the sexy times they have such a chemistry that it beautiful and sexy at the same time the last chapters just made me cry Kristen Ashley did such an amazing job .
hero =10 heroine = 10 secondary characters = 10
chemistry = 10 steam = 7 character development = 10
pacing = 10

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Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan
I really enjoyed this it would be my first read by the author and I plan to read all the couples that are mentioned stories . Holly and Brody are complete opposites but meshed really well once these two are together they aren't afraid to show the other who they want to be and the chemistry was crazy off the hook .
hero =8 heroine = 9 secondary characters = 9
chemistry = 10 steam = 7 character development = 10
pacing = 10

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Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg
This book was my first read by the author it's fast paced and packed full of enticing and steamy moments. The blurb is in the title the couple are "rivals" who share some pretty intense scenes that sometimes start as foreplay (wink) .
hero =9 heroine = 9 secondary characters = 10
chemistry = 10 steam = 7 character development = 10
pacing = 10

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Shade's Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde
I really like this one I've read a few books by the author most of the reapers MC so I knew who Shade is . This is pretty fast but I liked how the couple interacted I was a little sad we didn't get to see cameos from the MC but over all really good read .
hero =9 heroine = 10
chemistry = 10 steam = 7 character development = 10
pacing = 10

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Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury
liked this book I'm in the genre kinda mood so it was perfect I can't wait to read more about the secondary characters and to see were they go from here .
hero =10 heroine = 9
chemistry = 10 steam = 7 character development = 10
pacing = 10

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving this series!

Bundle Fourteen starts with two heavy hitters--Kristen Ashley and Carrie Ann Ryan, offering novellas from two of their biggest series, Rock Chick and Montgomery Ink--both series I've been meaning to read for ages, an intention that's got some muscle behind it now that I've gotten an introduction!

Rock Chick Awakening is a prequel to Ashley's series, and OMG, what a read. Fans of the series will undoubtedly be squeeing and ahh-ing toward the end, but even for a newbie this one brought all the feels. Even though I've got very little in common with Daisy, the heroine, Ms. Ashley had me putting myself right in her flashy, these-might-break-my-ankles shoes right from the start.

Adoring Ink is Holly's story (Jake of Ink Enduring 's ex--and wow, do I want to read his book too now) and it's a doozy! Elementary school teacher Holly has been looking to break out of her shell, and mechanic and bad boy (or is he?) Brody's just the guy to help her cross items off of her bucket list--as long as she can keep her heart out of it... (Yeah, I know--right? Not gonna happen... ;))

Sweet Rivalry is a fun second chance romance/rivals to lovers mashup by a new-to-me author that I'll definitely be reading more from in the future. Though it ended a bit abruptly (he's going to tell her what happened, yes?) it was a sweet, hot, and fun read.

Shade's Lady is the first book I've read in Joanna Wylde's Reaper's MC series, but it definitely won't be my last! I loved her writing, and Mandy's voice--both internal and external--made this one so much fun to read.

Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury was, unfortunately, a DNF for me. I read about 40% before giving up--I just didn't find the characters or their situation believable.

Still, the strength of the other four stories more than makes up for the weakness of the final offering--whether these are new-to-you authors and series or you're already a fan, this is one collection that is definitely worth picking up!

Rating: 4 stars / A-

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say? The 1001 Dark Nights franchise has done it again!! A collection of novellas that are sure to entice and engage you with the stories that grace the pages. This collection features…. K Bromberg, JB Salsbury, Joanna Wylde, Carrie Ann Ryan and Kristen Ashley.

A collection that any fan of romance should add to their reading library!

Fighting For Flight by JB Salsbury

Life has never been easy for Raven. A life barren of affection and love. Raven channeled her energy into the one thing that took her mind away from the troubles in life…..her work as a mechanic. Not only is Raven good at her job, but she excelled at this task. Never did Raven imagine that her passion would lead her to a man that would change her world as she knew it.

Living as a MMA fighter, Jonah has the world in the palm of his hands. Women, money….anything that Jonah’s heart desires. When searching for a mechanic, Jonah discovered a hidden gem. One that came in the form of a rae of sunshine. Raven was unlike any female that had graced Jonah’s life. A beauty that pulled him towards her. Evoking feelings that Jonah never expected to uncover.

Falling head first into one another, Jonah and Raven quickly discover their attraction is one that simply cannot be ignored. While their attraction is quick and intense, Jonah and Raven will discover that the circumstances surrounding their lives will come into play in ways they could not have imagined.

A novella that will grip you from the very first chapter, Fighting For Flight is one story you shouldn’t miss! JB Salsbury has written a tale full of turmoil and intrigue that will leave you addicted to the plot. A GREAT addition to this collection!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening: A Rock Chick Novellaby Kristen Ashley

I am first and foremost a Rock Chick! It was Kristen Ashley’s Rock Chick series that solidified my love of the badass alpha male and the righteous heroine as well as the idea of how a happily ever after occurs amidst the pain, chaos, and darkness of life. Indy will always be my favorite Rock Chick because it all started with her and Lee, but if there’s ever been a member of the Rock Chick Nation that I’ve always wanted to know more about it has to be Daisy because underneath her sweetness and her sass is a tale that needed to be told so that readers could fully understand what it means to be a Rock Chick and the hellish ways that some women have to go through in order to get to a castle and a man who’s meant for only her.

Daisy’s upbringing was not one made of fairy tales, but if she had had a fairy godmother, it would have been Miss Annamae – a southern woman who saw Daisy as the good girl that she is and gave her a way out of her deplorable situation. And even though Daisy’s choices might not have been ones Miss Annamae would have had Daisy make, Daisy never let go of Miss Annamae’s southern lady lessons or the idea that being herself regardless of how anyone cuts her down is the only way she can keep her head hell high when everything and everyone else around her wants her to flounder and fail.

The Daisy readers have grown to adore through her interaction with the other Rock Chicks is exactly the one that Kristen Ashley reintroduces us to in Rock Chick Reawakening, and she’s just as full of sparkle and sass in her earlier years as she is as Marcus Sloan’s wife, maybe even more so because Daisy had to fight like hell to not act like or feel like the white trash others tried to tell her she was.

Daisy definitely redefines herself once she becomes involved with Marcus, but what’s solidified in this prequel is that she’s always been a larger-than-life woman – one who isn’t afraid to be her own person whether it be in how she dresses, how she talks, or how she commands a stripper pole. Daisy doesn’t put on an act for anyone and regardless of the darkness that surrounded her life, she always found a way to live in the light, even if it was only a slit of goodness.

Marcus Sloan has always been portrayed as a no nonsense business man – one who delves out his own sense of righteousness and feels no remorse in doing so. He’s always been on the wrong side of the law, but he’s also been a devoted husband who’s always willing to give Daisy whatever she wants because he knows she deserves it. Readers get to see another side of Marcus in Rock Chick Reawakening and through his own words, we see the man who knew what he wanted and went about claiming it or in this case her – the woman he’s waited to come into his life for decades.

With Marcus’ help, Daisy learned to build castles that sparkle and shine, and she built a life with him full of love, laughter, and honey bunches of oats, making their life together as sugary sweet as possible.

Daisy and Marcus’ story reawakened my love for the Rock Chick series, and in a way, brought the series full circle, allowing readers to fully understand what it takes to be a full fledged Rock Chick and how there’s no better group to be a part of because not only do you have a kickass group of girlfriends, but you also have the Hot Bunch and there’s nothing better than a group of alpha males who dominate and devote their lives to the girl who owns him body and soul.

5+ Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)

Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan

Adoring Ink is Holly Rose and Brody Deacon’s story, and while they appear to be an unlikely pair due to Holly’s good girl demeanor and Brody’s hard and fast lifestyle, Brody might just be the right guy for what Holly wants and needs – someone to check off her adventurous bucket list and give her the thrills and chills that she’s always been too afraid to embrace but now can’t help but want to experience EVERYTHING.

I’m new to Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink series, and while I don’t have a lot of background about the Montgomery family, Holly and Brody’s novella was a perfect introduction because even though neither the hero nor the heroine are related to the Montgomery clan, Ryan provides enough background information and sets the story up in a way that allows for easy assimilation into an already established series and the fact that Holly and Brody have ties to the family whose lives are the focus of most of the books in the series, it provides readers with a different perspective – one that provides insight that we normally wouldn’t get.

I’m so glad that I discovered the Montgomery Ink series in 1001 Dark Nights Discovery Bundle; it definitely sounds like my kind of romance series, so I’ll be sure to check out the rest of the books and their alpha male characters!

4 Poison Apples

Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg

Sweet Rivalry has two components of the romance genre that I LOVE – an “enemies” to lovers’ story line and a heroine who is a mixture of sassy and sweet and bows down to no man because she is just as smart and as capable as any of them, and she works her ass off to prove that very idea. Throw in a bearded and tattooed alpha hero and K. Bromberg has given readers a story filled with sexual tension, old/new feelings, and a competition that hopefully ends in a whole lot of “reward sex” for both Harper Denton and Ryder Rodgers.

I adored getting inside both Harper and Ryder’s heads and understanding how they felt about each other thirteen years ago when they were college adversaries and what their unexpected reunion means for both of them in terms of their competitive edge as well as the need they have to finish what was started all those years ago.

Harper’s a woman in a business world full of men who see her as inferior solely based on her gender and she’s spent her entire career proving that theory wrong and showing all her naysayers that she isn’t known as a no-nonsense, ball-busting business woman for nothing, and even though this isn’t a new idea for Ryder, he does see Harper in a new light in terms of her confidence and snarky attitude and what he sees only adds to his attraction, making her quite the distraction for him as they work against each other to win an important bid for their respective bosses.

Neither Harper nor Ryder have lost their competitive edge since leaving college and entering the work force, and it’s clear that things are just like they used to be when it comes to sparring and competing with one another for that coveted first place position.

Harper may be known as the “Ice Queen,” but Ryder’s sexiness as well as his dirty talk definitely melts Harper into a malleable ball of nerves, allowing her to realize that beard burn is an actual thing and she wouldn’t mind experiencing it daily;)

Sweet Rivalry is a quick read that oozes sexuality and sassiness. The sexual chemistry and tension between the hero and the heroine resonates from the pages from the very beginning, so it’s not about IF they’ll give into their attraction to each other, it’s a matter of how long they’ll hold off until they can’t help but rip each other’s clothes off.

Harper and Ryder are dynamic characters even though their story is a novella; readers are able to see how both of them have changed during the 13 years they’ve spent on opposite sides of the US, and it’s also clear that there is unfinished business of the kissing variety that they both need to deal with since they’re living in the same city and contending for the same jobs again.

It’s definitely game on for the duration of the story, but the idea of winning redefines itself a bit when they realize what they do for one another with it comes to their competitive edge and what they’re willing to do to advance their careers while staying true to who they are and the mutual respect they have for each other as they not only compete for a job but also take a risk on what’s always been brewing between them.

4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)

Shade’s Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde

I love Joanna Wylde’s bikers and the world of her Reapers MC series is one that I can’t get enough of because her alphas are deliciously sexy and domineering, and they radiate all kinds of power and badassness! Alongside these strong men are heroines who are feisty and powerful in their own right because they can bring their bikers to their knees and make them want things they’ve never wanted before.

Shade epitomizes every aspect of what a badass biker should be! As the National President of the Reapers, his status allows for luxuries few others can have and he takes advantage of his position in order to get the things he wants, so when he sets his sights on Mandy McBride, there’s no stopping him from owning her, even if it’s only for a short time. And even though Mandy does know the rules of the game she’s playing with Shade, she can’t help but be drawn to him, and despite her shit track record with men and her pledge to remain single, the chemistry between her and Shade isn’t something he’ll allow her to put aside, which means their one-night stand isn’t over until Shade says it is and let’s just say he’s not done with her yet.

Even though Shade’s Lady is a novella, Joanna Wylde does a fantastic job of constructing Shade and Mandy’s story in a way that showcases who they are and what they grow to mean to each other. Shade is definitely a complex man whose dangerous and illegal lifestyle may not fit into Mandy’s world, but hell if he’ll allow that to stop them from exploring the connection they share. Mandy is an absolute hoot…her internal dialogue with Wonder Woman and her list of things for her Future Self were hilarious, but they also painted a picture of Mandy’s personality and her desire to protect her sister and her children by fighting through the bullshit that always seems to follow the McBride women.

Shade and Mandy’s story redefines the dictates and protocol of the one-night stand and also illustrates what it means to be a Reaper and the protection that comes with the MC at one’s back.

I adore the 1001 Dark Nights Series because it provides readers with insight into some of their favorite worlds as well as ones they may have never been to before; Shade’s Lady fits those dynamics perfectly because new readers can get a taste of Wlyde’s Reapers and loyal readers of her MC series will further comprehend who these alpha bikers are and the women who own them.

4.5 Poison Apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)

Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury

Fighting for Flight was quite an amazing introduction into JB Salsbury’s writing and character creation and development. Raven and Jonah’s story is gritty and dark, but it also illustrates the power of love and one’s ability to fight like s/he has never fought before when his/her back’s against the wall because a defeat equates to a potential loss of life and one’s freedom.

It’s clear that both Raven and Jonah are fighters, even if Jonah’s the professional fighter of the two. Raven’s been fighting against her upbringing and the ugly truth of who her parents were/are, choosing to live under the radar and hone her craft as a mechanic instead of giving into the temptation of the Las Vegas strip and all that it offers a beauty like her.

Raven doesn’t believe she needs anyone to protect her, but she soon learns that having someone in her corner, especially when it comes to dealing with her monster of a father, makes it easier to combat against how high stakes her life and her livelihood become.

Jonah is one hell of a fighter, which is good because he’s going to need to use all of his moves if he’s going to prove himself to Raven – the woman who has bewitched him unlike anyone has before. He’s not usually one who gambles on love and commitment, but it’s been clear from the start that Raven is unlike anyone else and he’ll do whatever it takes to prove himself to her and to himself.

Raven and Jonah’s path is not an easy one…partly because of how cautious Raven is and how independent she has had to be her entire life due to her circumstances but it’s also difficult because Jonah’s past experience with women and how he’s used them for only one thing makes it difficult for Raven to trust what Jonah says, even when her heart wants to believe every strong embrace and heartfelt word.

Fighting for Flight began my love for the Fighting world that JB Salsbury created, and each story introduced more amazing heroes and heroines and plot lines that broke my heart and slowly put it back together. I can’t get enough of this alpha fighters and the women who hold their hearts!

5 Poison Apples

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening (originally posted when released in January 2017)

5 "Nothing a Little Sparkle Won’t Fix" stars

Excited doesn’t begin to describe my feelings when this story hit my Kindle! And I have to say KA absolutely rocked it as she gave us a long anticipated view into the beginnings of a beloved supporting couple in the Rock Chicks universe.

Daisy's background was hinted at often during the RC series, and we finally learn her secrets in this prequel story. Marcus may be a man who operates a little outside the law, but he proved himself to be a good man through and through from the first moment he laid eyes on Daisy and through the years after. If you think you know all you need to know about the mini Dolly Parton who is as fiercely loyal and protective of her loved ones as any mama bear, you would be wrong in my opinion. And having the opportunity to get to know Marcus as they fell in love gives me a whole different perspective on the man too. I particularly loved witnessing the lengths he would go to in order to give Daisy absolutely anything to ensure her happiness as long as it was within his power.

Oh and did I mention the fabulous epilogue?? Rock Chick Reawakened may be a novella but it was a complete and robust story that had me laughing, swooning and crying along the way. This is an absolute must read for any KA fan, and if you are not yet familiar with the Rock Chicks, you SO need to be!! And now I am in need of a complete Rock Chick series re-read...

Adoring Ink 

Brody and Holly are the definition of opposites attract.  She is a shy, demure school teacher who dresses in cardigans and overthinks every decision she makes.  That conservative exterior hides her more adventurous thoughts and her secret desires though, and lately she has been contemplating finding a way to break out of her shell a bit more.

Brody is all ink and sexiness, and when he overhears Holly's conversation with a friend about wanting to try to new things, he finds himself REALLY wanting to be the man who shows her those new things.  Given that he keeps everyone at arms length and never really lets anyone in, it is a shock to both him and his friends when he finds himself in what can only be called a relationship with Holly. It will be a bumpy road before all is said and done with the whole Montgomery Ink crew threatening to hurt him if he hurts their sweet Holly, including Jake who Holly broke up with in order to let him find a different HEA.

Adoring Ink was hot, sexy and sweet and a great intro to the Montgomery Ink series.  4 Stars

Sweet Rivalry (originally posted February 2017)

Ryder and Harper's story was a quick, totally fun read with tons of UST, competitive banter as foreplay, and a wonderfully fitting finish!

Their history begins 13 years ago when they were battling out for the top spot in their graduating class of the MBA program. Ryder continually egged Harper on trying to rile her up, but she didn't realize until it was too late that although he constantly pushed her out of her comfort zone, he did it to help her break out of her shell to truly excel. Unfortunately that realization came the day before graduation when they ultimately went their separate ways.

Fast forward 13 years and Harper is older, wiser, more confident and has a reputation of being a force to be reckoned with in a male dominated world. A hiccup in her career caused her to briefly hit the pause button, but a new company is giving her a chance at a fresh start on the other side of the country and she is determined to make it count. She passes a few minutes idly ogling a hot guy in a suit while she waits for the meeting to start only to be floored when she realizes it is Ryder.

Everything between them has always been a competition, and their current battle to win a lucrative contract is no different. They thrive on the battle lines being drawn and the thrill of the challenge as they drive each other to be at their best - if they can just stop mentally undressing each other long enough to submit a winning proposal anyway! It unsettles Harper that Ryder can so easily see through her defenses, and she has to give serious thought to whether she underestimated him. For his part, Ryder has been waiting for 13 years to settle their unfinished business, and that time has finally arrived no matter the outcome of the contract bidding process.

Harper is a great mix of sexy, sassy, strong and vulnerable while Ryder is equal parts chivalrous gentleman, sexy tattooed hottie, and dominant force in the boardroom andthe bedroom. He may not be afraid to fight dirty to get what he wants but he has integrity in the areas where it matters most. Sweet Rivalry is another great read from K. Bromberg that left me wanting more!
4 Stars

Shade's Lady (originally posted March 2017)

Shade's Lady is a hot and sexy addition to the Reaper's MC series!

As the national president of the Reaper's MC, Shade is most definitely not a man who is used to working to get a woman in his bed. One sassy and beautiful waitress at the local bar is proving to be the exception to that rule though, and when Shade is intrigued by her, she needs to buckle in a prepare for a wild ride!

Mandy has an independent streak a mile wide and a serious mistrust of men given the track records of her mother, sister and herself. She can't deny that the Reaper's prez is one helluva commanding presence, but she has had her fill of men who cause her nothing but trouble- and that man is Trouble with a capital T! Her current boyfriend Rebel is a member of one of the Reapers' support clubs, but she is with him for companionship and a good time- nothing more. Unfortunately Rebel is more enamored with Shade and what the man can do for him than he is with Mandy, and he makes the big mistake of trying to trade her to Shade as partial payment for a bike. Shade thinks she is on board with this idea and leaps at the chance, but things go down hill rapidly when he realizes what is really going on. When Mandy decides to dole out some retribution to Rebel for his antics, she only intrigues Shade more with her spirit and attitude... and oh she is SO going down for this man when he pulls out all the stops to convince her to have a little fun while he is in the area!

Mandy's one soft spot is for her sister and her nieces, but when Hannah's poor choices in male companionship come back to bite her, it puts both Mandy and the girls in danger too. She is torn between her hatred of the cops and her fear of letting a man as powerful as Shade step in to help her out, but she takes a chance and turns to the MC for assistance. She knows her willpower will only go so far, and eventually she agrees to a one night stand to get him out of her system... expect that one night turns to two... then a week... and who knows where it will end! But if he is leaving, there has to be an end date in sight.. .right?

Mandy's inner monologue with her inner self as the voice of Wonder Woman had me in tears laughing, and there is no shortage of hot, sexy moments with a badass biker who may just have a little bit of softness in him for the right woman. All in all, Shade's Lady was a great read that was well worth the wait; my only complaint is that I want more!
4.5 Stars

[Nightbird Novels · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

This 1001 Dark Nights bundle fourteen was simply amazing! Featuring four novellas and one full length novel which were written by such amazing authors. Each story was different and fresh and I enjoyed all of them immensely! 

Rock Chick Reawakening: A Rock Chick Novella by Kristen Ashley

5 Stars

This is the Rock Chick novella that everyone has been waiting for... Daisy and Marcus and where it all began...

Daisy has had a life full of hardship, and then the unthinkable happens. Determined to get past her trauma on her own, just as she always has, she is thrown when one very persistent Marcus Sloan keeps showing up for her.

This novella is tragic and utterly beautiful. Daisy is a super southern, her own style icon and the strongest, yet sweetest woman. Marcus is someone who is feared in the Denver underworld, but to Daisy he is the sweetest, most patient man... and just what she has always needed.

I couldn't have been any happier with this highly anticipated story. Kristen Ashley not only stayed authentic to the Rock Chick series, but she added such an amazing epilogue that I frankly sobbed my way through reading the entire ending. Simply fantastic.

Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan

3 Stars

Holly Rose is ready to break out of her good girl shell and start doing things that are a little more... adventurous. When Brody Deacon offers himself up to help her, she immediately knows she wants that very thing.

This novella didn't hook me all that much. While I liked Holly and Brody, their relationship felt a little forced and their story wasn't my favorite.

If you're a fan of the Montgomery Ink series you will most likely love this novella! Holly and Brody are both great friends with all of those characters!

Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg

4 Stars

Harper Denton is back in LA and on a mission to prove herself for the sake of her job. Pitted against a bunch of men to present the lowest bid for a construction project shouldn't be a problem... until she sees a blast from the past... Ryder Rodgers.

Going head to head with Ryder was always a thrill... and now that he's older, sexier and tattooed...

This was a sexy ad fun novella! With a sexy and fun rivalry, this story was an entertaining read!

Shade's Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde

4.5 Stars

Mandy is done with men. Nothing has gone right in her life when a man is involved. But, when Shade comes into the bar where she works, she might have an issue convincing him that she doesn't want his attention...

Shade is the President of Reapers MC, he is a man who get what he wants... and he wants Mandy.

This was a fantastic read! I loved Mandy, she was independent, hardworking, and had no problem standing up to Shade. The whole story was incredibly sexy and had me engrossed from the beginning.

Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury

4 Stars

Despite her unconventional upbringing, Raven Morretti has made a life for herself that she loves. Working as a mechanic and surrounding herself with friends who are better than any of the family she ever had.

Jonah Slade is the best MMA fighter Las Vegas has to offer. Along with his success comes a playboy lifestyle... that changes the second her meets Raven.

Raven and Jonah fall for each other quickly and seamlessly, but when Raven's past finds her, they will have to fight for more than just their relationship.

This was a fantastic read! This full length novel was sexy, and sweet and I absolutely loved Raven and Jonah. She was an innocent who grew up in the least innocent of circumstances, and he was a fighter who is about to face the biggest fight of his life. Be sure to check out the rest of the Fighting Series as well!

I received a complimentary copy of this book collection for my honest and unbiased review.

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[Chelsea Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley 2.25 Stars!

I've tried to read a couple different Kristen Ashley books and I don't know if I'm just picking the wrong books to try and start with or if her writing style just isn't for me, but I did not like this. I skimmed a lot of it because I was half curious but I also didn't care. Marcus was decent but it was also a little weird that he suddenly wanted Daisy. I mean, I get that insta-love/lust happens in Romances but he saw her helping a coworker and suddenly he doesn't want her giving lap dances and he's covering her increased salary. I will admit that I liked(?) the fact that he handled things with the guy who attacked her and didn't really hide that's what he was going to do. Daisy was annoying. She was like a mish-mash of every single Southern stereotype that anyone has ever thought of and half of them weren't supposed to go together. Her overall attitude was ridiculous and if she'd said "sugar" one more time, I was going to figure out how to smack her with a frying pan through her mile-high hair. Maybe I would have had more enjoyment/connection if I'd read the previous books in the series but I didn't care for this one at all.

Adoring Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan 3.5 Stars

This one was probably my favorite of all these stories. I liked the relationship between Brody and Holly and how he was doing his best to help her get those experiences. I loved that he started reading her and was able to figure out what she'd like. I did wish this had been longer because they both had some trauma and while they talked about it, I wish it had been explored a little more. Especially with how much the Montgomery's and others were ragging on Brody for making sure he didn't hurt Holly. I loved the bracelet he gave her at the end though.

Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg 2.75-3 Stars!

This one definitely needed to be longer. Harper and Ryder had decent chemistry but they spent most of the story sniping at each other, with Harper constantly reminding herself that she (supposedly) didn't like Ryder and Ryder wanting to get into her pants and suddenly they have some decent sex but then the story felt like it ended pretty abruptly. There was all this tension leading up to them combusting but then the story kind of fizzled out. Overall, Harper and Ryder were decent and their chemistry was great but there also wasn't a ton of time to really connect with them.

Shade's Lady by Joanna Wylde 2.5 Stars!

This was...honestly I skimmed it. The book tried to go a little bit darker but I feel like the execution failed. I don't mind MC books but I just couldn't do it. Mandy was kind of clueless; I mean, I figured out what happened with Randy the sleazebucket the second he started in with the "oh yeah I need your help for something". The fact that she didn't clue in, when she supposedly knew about MCs/how they worked was ridiculous. I did like the fact that Shade sort of backed off (his whole "well I could if I wanted" spiel wasn't quite the win I feel the author was going for though) when he realized Mandy wasn't as "in the know" as he'd been told/thought. Mandy's whole internal Wonder Woman thing was just stupid. I don't mind independent women but that was just ridiculous. Plus the woman was so back and forth on everything and it was ridiculous. I'm not sure if this was another one that was a case of not having read anything by the author previously or anything else in this series or what.

[Sofia Lazaridou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rock Chick: ( 3 stars) I wasn't the biggest fan of this book, but I adored the epilogue! It almost brought tears to my eyes, because it was a great end to Daisy and Marcus's story. This is my first book in the Rock Chick series, so I have no idea where these two fit in the series. I didn't feel a connection to them as the readers who had requested this story, but I hope they are happy with what they got. Marcus was an amazing hero. I don't see him as a bad guy. He was so classy and kind to Daisy. He was so understanding and supporting without losing his alpha maleness. I loved the guy even in the rest of the story didn't work for me as much. I wasn't able to connect with Daisy as much as I wanted to, but I felt sorry for her and everything she went through.


Adoring Ink (5 stars): Adoring ink is the story of Holly and Brody. Both characters are known to the readers, so I am not going to introduce them. I liked Holly once she broke up with Jake and I was quite happy she was going to get a story. To be honest, I don't remember Brody and I am not even sure if I had the chance to meet him., so technically for me he was a brand new character. Brody and Holly were a great couple, but I didn't feel like they were great one and I felt like they could be a couple that comes together in a subplot. There was something about them that didn't click for me and while I liked that Holly found someone I wasn't excited about the possibility of these two getting together. That's what threw me off the book and I wasn't able to like it as much as I had liked the other books in the series. I wasn't disappointed by the book, but I didn't feel like the main couple was meant to be the main couple in a book. I don't know if you can understand that, but I don't have any other words to explain it. I would recommend the book because even if I had this tiny problem, it was quite enjoyable.

Sweet rivalry (4 stars): I liked this story. I was super short for me and I have no idea when I began the book and when I ended it. It was good, but I wanted something more from Harper and Ryder. I felt like they didn't have many opportunities to romance each other. It was rushed and that took something from the good experience I had with this story. I liked Harper, but Ryder was better because he did the right thing and he fought for Harper when she was wronged. It was a good story and my second favorite in the bundle.

Shade's Lady (1 star): I don't know how I was able to finish the story. I didn't like the main characters and I was more invested in Hannah's romance with the cop. If this book is any indication about the rest of the series is mapped out, then I don't want to read them. Shade was an a-hole and Mandy was thinking not with her brain, but with her hormones. The "hero" traded one of his bikes for 2.5k dollars and a night with Mandy, so basically to him, she was a piece of meat worth 500 dollars. Harper is thinking of breaking up with her cheating boyfriend, but as soon as he promises some horizontal dance she decides to put that off, only to end up almost sleeping with Shade a few hours later while still having a boyfriend. Again, she is great heroine material. Not. As if that wasn't enough Shade is talking about sleeping with other women when Mandy refuses to do anything with him and I cannot say that he didn't do anything. I don't trust him.

[KDRBCK · Rating 5 out of 5]

" Once upon a time..." And here is another winner in the 1001 Dark Nights Series!
1001 Dark Nights Series Bundle 14 contains 5 novellas from 5 outstanding and incredibly talented authors.
Rock Chick Awakening by Kristen Ashley
Adoring Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg
Shade´s Lady by Joanna Wylde -I inhaled this story
Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury

Lets start with Rock Chick Reawakening , a Rock Chick novella and prequel by Kristen Ashley.
Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley is the prequel to the Rock Chick Series.
The story starts out with a bang.
Daisy has had a rough childhood and she works hard to have a better one. Then she gets violated in the worst way and her world crumbles around her. But shge´s a fighter. And at her side stands a man who´s worth to be called a mans man. Marcus Sloane is a ruthless business man, he takes what he wants and he wants Daisy for himself. She´s his only weakness.
This prequel is a Kristen Ashley book through and through, sparse worded alpha males who will do EVERYTHING for the woman they love. I greatly enjoyed this fantastic novella . The writing is brilliant and I can´t say how much I love the characters. I recommend Rock Chick Reawakening and give 5 stars !
Adoring Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan is book 6,5 in the Montgomery Ink Series.
Holly Rose left because her love didn´t love her back. Brody Deacon loves his lfe, he lives fast and has not many regrets. When he meets Holly again he wants her, bad. But she´s too everything, too sweet, too innocent, too special.
Holly made a bucket list and together they explore, check. But they´re running out of time.
A great read with great characters who kept me captivated from the start. A 5 star read.
Seet Rivalry by K. Bromberg.
Ryder Rodgers had a plan, win the biggest contest of his career and be on top. Then he meets his competition, Harper Denton, his kryptonite. She always has outdone him, in highschool tto and now she´s about to beat him again. Sweet Rivalry is a great read, a wonderful story, beautifully thought out and beautifully told. 5 Stars .
Shade´s Lady by Joanna Wylde is book6,6 in the Reaper MC Series and was a big surprise. I devoured this book. I never dreamt that I would ever love a MC book that much. I love the strong heroine - she´s sassy and knows exactly what she wants. Yes the biker´s alpha, but he´s enough els-esteem to let Mandy shine. 5 stars!
Fighting For Flight by J.B. Salsbury is the first book in the Fighting Series.
Raven Moretti is the daughter of a shady Las Vegas man. And that makes her lonely. She grew up as outsider ´til she meets Jonah Slade, a UFL sportler and player. With his title fight only weeks away he puts his heart and his career on the line for Raven, another 5 star read if I ever saw one. The story is unique and I greatly enjoyed this book.

I highly recommend this Bundle 14 of the 1001 Dark Nights series, Higly recommend it!

[Marika · Rating 4 out of 5]

rock chick reawakening

Oh my, I loved this novella..and that said, it's not short either ;) Yes, I devoured it and couldn't get enough of Daisy and Marcus.
Daisy didn't have an easy life, yet he made the most of it..and did it alone..Until one night, at the new job, something happened and she needed someone..that someone being Marcus, who took his chance to show her what he was all about.
I loved everything about it, especially what a good southern woman Daisy was, her attitude and her style. She is strong and independent and funny.
Marcus is a real gentleman and, while he could be dangerous, he was always sweet to Daisy.
I loved all the other characters too and it was great to see all the Rock Chick and their better half.


Adoring ink
As always I adore the Montgomery ink clan..Brody and Holly will get in deep and face whatever it takes to be together..full of heat and romance and as always a great story!


sweet rivalry
So in love with this story!
Ryder and Harper are like two perfect halves and they fit together so seamlessly.
They have a history and when they find each other again, after 13 years, they realise they changed in some ways but the fire is still there..burning brighter than ever.
I loved their banter and how well they still know and remember each other.
but what I love the most was Ryder's kindness..he is a good guy!
The story was smoldering too..sigh..those beard burns ;)
I loved how competitive they are too and how good it is to find a character, Harper, not intimidated and sure of her strengths and able to play big time.
It definitely left me wanting more and more and more..


Shade's lady
This story was freaking good..Shade and Mandy are a match made in heaven or hell lol, well He certainly found someone that stood up to his bossiness and someone that can rival him in stubbornness.
Mandy is a waitress in a bar that caterers t bikers. She alreasy has her share of troubles with men and the law..she certainly doesn't need a biker, a scary and very hot one, to complicate her life even more..especially since she needs to help her sister.
Shade doesn’t care if her stubborn little head wants to keep distance between them..he wants her and he is gonna get her..just for a night.
But a night turns into more nights and there seems to be more trouble following her than anything else.
Shade is bossy and stubborn and manhandles her in a very good way ;) but at the same time he is protective and fierce and dang hot!
I loved these two together..the banter and their chemistry..all of it
I so loved the end but still I want more more more!!!

[Beyond The Covers Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening , a Rock Chick novella and prequel by Kristen Ashley.

Though I haven't read the Rock Chick it's pretty easy to follow and I will be reading the first one as the prequel was so good.

Daisy had a really bad childhood and when she grows up and leaves home she works really hard to have a better life. As Daisy is on het way out work something unimaginable happens to her and her world crumbles. But shge´s a fighter and swears she will chime back from it. But standing at her side is the most incredible man Marcus he is a ruthless business man, he takes what he wants and he wants Daisy for himself.

Through and through is a man who will do EVERYTHING for the woman he loves. I really enjoyed this novella and can't wait to buy thr first one.

Adoring Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan is book 6, 5 in the Montgomery Ink Series.

Holly left because the one person she loved more than anthing didn´t love her back. Brody he lives fast and has no regrets. But when he meets Holly again he wants her, bad. But he feels that she's out if his league.

Holly made a bucket list and together they check items off the list.

Another wonderful read and kept me captivated from the start.

Seet Rivalry by K. Bromberg

Ryder had a plan and that was to win the biggest contest and be on top. He meets his competition, Harper and has always been drawn to her. She has always has outdone him, and now she´s about to do it to him again.

Sweet Rivalry is a wonderful story, beautifully and beautifully told.

Shade´s Lady by Joanna Wylde is book 6, in the Reaper MC Series. I never thought that I would ever love a MC books but I loved the heroine - she´s sassy and knows exactly what she wants and that's a biker but he´s got enough els-esteem to let Mandy be the heroine.

Fighting For Flight by J.B. Salsbury is the first book in the Fighting Series.

Raven is the daughter of a shady business man and being that she grew up as outsider until she meet Jonah. With his biggest fight weeks away he puts his heart and his career all on the line for Raven.

I highly recommend this 1001 Dark Nights series,

[Bobo's Book Bank · Rating 5 out of 5]

1001 DARK NIGHTS: BUNDLE FOURTEEN is an anthology with 5 AWESOME novellas. Seriously, this a FANTASTIC collection if you enjoy reading about hot, alpha bad boys, competitors that become friends, MC romances or love stories that make you swoon! I've actually read and reviewed three of these previously but I'll give a very small review for each.

Rock Chick Reawakening: A Rock Chick Novella by Kristen Ashley
Kristen Ashley brought me right back into the Rock Chick and Hot Bunch world with this book. Daisy is loud, brash and wonderfully colorful and unique. I loved her southern style. Marcus can be stone cold scary but he's a sweetheart with Daisy and even though they seem to be totally wrong for each other, Marcus and Daisy are just perfect together!

Adoring Ink: A Montgomery Ink Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan
This is a sweet, easy read set in the Montgomery Ink world. Holly is a teacher and in need of some excitement in her life. Brody is her opposite but he's more than happy to show her some fun. And like two magnets, Holly and Brody are undeniably drawn to each other!

Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg
This is a short story about two old rivals who finally get to answer the question: Who will come out on top? Double entendre intended! Although they're technically rivals, Harper and Ryder are still sexy and sweet together. Their attraction is undeniable!

Shade's Lady: A Reapers MC Novella by Joanna Wylde
The plot has some interesting twists and turns, some angst, some heart wrenching moments and a heck of a lot SEXY. I didn't want Shade's and Mandy's story to ever end!

Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury
I read this little gem MANY years ago, so it was nice to revisit it. Raven is a sassy but shy mechanic. Jonah is a bad boy fighter. Together, they'll find out what's REALLY important to fight for! It's got some intense drama and a serious case of insta-love!

Told from multiple POVs with happy endings. I received, read and voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have yet to read a 1001 story that I haven't thoroughly enjoyed.  And when you wrap five of them up in a bundle, well then you just have a slice of deliciousness that will keep you entertained for a good while.

Obviously, any collection of stories is going to have a real mix of writing styles.  And sometimes, as a reader, you may not get quite the same level of enjoyment from each tale.  I think that where the 1001 series works so very well is that these are introductions to wider series.  And so the novella format doesn't seem to impact upon the natural arc of the story - the author is already comfortable with the character and scene setting, and gives enough information to make the stories make sense, but there is no need for tons of setup.

It is difficult to pick out which of these I preferred.  There were elements of each that made the story stand out, and with each having a very distinctive narrative voice, it would be like asking someone to choose a favourite child.  Or chocolate.  Or, you know, something else important to you...

But I digress.  This is, in my view, a great addition to your kindle.  Whether you're a fan of one of the authors, or just the 1001 series in general this is a great way to add to your collection.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

[Joann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know that these are called Dark Nights, but it’s certainly not because these are dark stories, so let’s get that out of the way, first. I almost feel like that title is a tiny bit misleading, since these are some of the most romantic and hope inspiring tales I’ve read lately. Every one of these couples have faced some type of tragic personal loss, in some form, whether it be romantically, professionally or in a familial way- making them a perfect candidate to never be the ones looking for love. Which is why having them find it, is so delicious.
In these tales, Dark Nights, more aptly refers to the hot and steamy times that come from these amazing pairings. Some of my favorite authors have given us some of their most delectable characters in these pages, making you sure to both swoon and sweat.
1001 Dark Nights is definitely a bundle not to miss out on, and a great way to introduce yourself to an author you may not be familiar with, but will undoubtedly adore once you’re finished. I haven’t read a bad story yet!!
5 steamy stars!!!

[TLBC · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Review (ARC provided)
4.5-5 Stars!

Wow what a bundle! This is five novellas jam packed with sweet sexy romance.

Every single one of these authors brought it with these short sexy stories, as most of my followers know I’m a huge K. Bromberg fan. I had already read this novella, http://triciaciak.blogspot.com/2017/0... but it didn’t stop me from rereading and wanting more. In fact every one of these books you want more. It’s not that you’re not satisfied but you could definitely get more of these characters without feeling that it’s too much or overdone.

This book will keep you entertained and turning the pages, whether these authors are new to you or some of your favorites this bundle does not disappoint.

It’s the perfect book to pick up for a Valentine read. A great read to add to your collection. They are easy to follow and don’t leave you confused even if they are being set up for a series or are characters from another series.

I highly recommend!

[Stephanie Phillips (Stephanie's Book Reports) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley review

I received a copy of this book by the publicist. 

I've not read any of the Rock Chick books by Kristen Ashley.  *gasp*  I know.  I know.  I'm behind on those but if you're read this and like me...here's some good news.  You can read this novella and not be excluded from the bunch!  This particular story focuses on Marcus and Daisy and how the two ended up together.  

Their love story will not be all unicorns and rainbows.  But most of it is good.  There's a few bumps they have to get over and then of course Daisy has to keep out of her own head.  That's easier said that done.  Especially for a woman.  We conjure up all kinds of crazy when we're stuck in own thoughts for too long.  

Anyway - I would definitely say this bundle is worth buying if just for this one novella.  Not to mention all the other wonderful authors included in it as well.  

[Sharon A Shovan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Bundle Fourteen was everything I thought it would be. Five great authors with five great stories. Have read Kristen Ashley’s Rock Chick Reawakening with Daisy and Marcus and it was just as good the second time around as well as K Bromberg’s Sweet Rivalry with Ryder and Harper. Carrie Ann Ryan’s Adoring Ink with Holly and Brody was also great as a first time read but since reading her books before this only added to it. Now Joanna Wylde’s Shade’s Lady with Shade and Mandy and also JB Salsbury’s Fighting for Flight with Jonah and Raven are first time authors and did not disappoint. Just became another two authors on my reading list. Just fantastic.

[Terry Sasada · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing collection of stories. I bought this book because I am a fan of Joanna Wylde, and knew that was my priority in getting this. Shade's lady was a great story, and of course the Reapers MC is a great series that never fails. Whether it is one author you get this book for or all of them it is a great read, and a wonderful way to be introduced to other authors.

[Tabularasa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well yay for k. Ashley story, it was amazing as always, steamy, sexy, sensitive, funny.. 🤗 But for the other ones- boy, do i skipped them😅 second one was such a lame and boring, and chezzy, i thought i would nor encounter such books anymore, but my luck run out😔 the third one- gave a chance, read maybe 5%, and said- hell noooo, skip. So sorry, 2stars🙄

[Holly]

Pausing. Need to read rock chick series first for this to make sense.

[lisa jung · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anthology

This was a great combination of books from some of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed touching base with these amazing series.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Kali69 · Rating 1 out of 5]

While I understand that KA’s speciality is writing alpha males, I just find it difficult to understand how its okay to write a male that doesnt take no for an answer and essentially forces Daisy to have dinner with him only A WEEK after shes gotten raped. She even says ”please stop doing this” to his never ending persuasion (read: coercion) That line made me cringe. How did this get approved? So tasteless. This shit needs a trigger warning.

[Addison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A diverse and addictive collection of five steamy, dark romance novellas by bestselling authors. Each story brings its own flavor-from rockstar heartbreak to mafia intrigue and MC romance-with strong characters facing intense emotional stakes. Perfect for fans craving bite-sized doses of passion, conflict, and redemption wrapped in suspenseful plots.

[Reckless Readers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley

Gah ladies Marcus is a prince! I have to say Daisy is one lucky lady!
I loved how not matter what Daisy stays true to her values. She has the cutest southern accent that steals the show and Marcus's heart along with it. It's a good strong novella.


Adoring Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan

This one was a little hard for me to really get into. I think because this is a new author for me. I was very confused with all of the different names that were crammed into the beginning.
It did eventually get better and the characters were so genuine that it was easy to like them. Holly and Brody have an easy-going laid-back relationship that is what we all want. It's gets heated up at times and Holly isn't as innocent as she seems. It's a nice couple that work to make each other happy.


Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg

This sweet rivalry is full of quirky characteristics. The beard burn has to be my favorite part. Harper and Ryder go way back... It's like a match has been lit the chemistry between these two is so hot you'll feel the burn through the pages. It builds up quick and demands a release! Such an fun, easy read that will have you laughing and fanning yourself while flipping pages!


Shade’s Lady by Joanna Wylde

This is another new author for me but I have to say I love getting to know the Reapers!
Mandy has been dealt a crappy hand at life and boyfriends. She gets traded to a rival MC without being told and it kind of spirals from there.
Shade has this dangerous aura about him that is like tempting a snake.
These two together a one hot piece of.... Well you get it. It's steamy and delicious and oh so effortless to fall in the pages....


Fighting for Flight by JB Salsbury

This is by far the best novella of this bundle. I was hooked and the pages flew by so quickly, it was over before I was ready.
Jonah is the top fighter picked to win an huge upcoming fight. He was some work done on an old car and who better than Raven aka Ray. Sparks fly from the first encounter and it doesn't take a day before Jonah is smitten with the adorably, shy little mechanic.
The family in this novel with give you chills and not the good kind. I thought for sure someone was going to get taken out... And not in the restaurant, dress up kind of way. It's addicting until the last page and gives the ready a taste of more to come...


**Review by Sallie**