Sam's Updates en-US Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:06:06 -0700 60 Sam's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7477945781 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:06:06 -0700 <![CDATA[Sam added 'The High Priestess']]> /review/show/7477945781 The High Priestess by Michelle Heard Sam gave 5 stars to The High Priestess (Mafia Empire #2) by Michelle Heard
bookshelves: arc, breeding, mafia-bratva, strong-fmc, standalone-interconnected-series, v-h
Rating: 5⭐️
Spice: 2🌶�
Would Recommend!

My Review:
HOLY WOW. Michelle has done it again 🙌

This book grabbed me right from the first chapter and didn’t let go! The action started immediately, and I swear I went through every possible emotion within the first 5 chapters 🥹 My poor heart was not ready!

Knight & Cassia... ughhh chef’s kiss 💔➡️❤️ They found each other when they were both hurting and managed to become each other’s safe place. I LOVED how they shut the world out and were completely vulnerable only with each other � it was raw, intimate, and beautiful.

The writing? Flawless.
The plot? So addictive.
The emotions? On brand for Michelle � Gut-wrenching in the best way.
The spice? Absolutely 🔥🔥🔥

This book gave me everything I wanted and MORE � and now I’m officially in a book slump because nothing else is going to compare right now.

Counting down the days until we get Santiago’s book because I need more from this world like yesterday!🙌🔥

Tropes:
Mafia Romance
Bodyguard X mafia boss fmc
Slight breeding kink
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Pray for the Damned by Montana Fyre
"RTC 😈"
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Sam liked Brittany (Brit.tea.reads)'s review of Praise Me: Priest (Praise Me Daily):
Praise Me by Jessa Kane
"LOL, you are WILD for this one, Jessa. 😂"
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Sam liked fatima's review of Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2):
Wild Eyes by Elsie Silver
"🌟 3.75 🌟

Weston and Skylar 🧡🐎🌾

Ok! ok! I loved and absolutely devoured this book and i have to Weston is in the lead so far he was perfect and the single dad trope was done better in this book. Ollie and Emmy made this so much better too !!. I cannot wait to start the next one. Before I end this review wtf was that song sorry if you liked it but 🥴"
]]> Review7470042755 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:32:50 -0700 <![CDATA[Sam added 'Can We Try?']]> /review/show/7470042755 Can We Try? by Kaylee Ryan Sam gave 5 stars to Can We Try? (Everlasting Ink #5) by Kaylee Ryan
bookshelves: arc, age-gap, breeding, cute, found-family, standalone-interconnected-series, support-system
4.5⭐️/1.5🌶�

This was the perfect swoon-worthy ending to the series! 🥹💖 Lachlan and Maggie were just as adorable and lovable as the rest of the couples in this world � seriously, they had me smiling like a fool and full-on swooning the entire time! 🥰

It made my heart so happy... but also a little sad knowing this series has come to an end. 🥲 I’m gonna miss these characters so much!

Kaylee is always my go-to author when I need a break from all the dark and twisty romances I usually read � and once again, she delivered the sweetest escape. 💕

I absolutely cannot wait to see what she gives us next! Whatever it is... I’m SO ready! ]]> Review7368979253 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:23:27 -0700 <![CDATA[Sam added 'My Dark Fairy Tale']]> /review/show/7368979253 My Dark Fairy Tale by Giana Darling Sam gave 5 stars to My Dark Fairy Tale (My Dark Mafia Romance, #1) by Giana Darling
bookshelves: arc, cliffhanger, mafia-bratva, sunshine-fmc, v-h
Rating: 4.5⭐️
辱:2🌶�
Would Recommend!

My Review:
Gianna’s writing has always been a favorite of mine, and this book is exactly why. The emotions, the depth, the love—it all just pours out of the pages, pulling me right in.
Guinevere & Raffe? 🔥 One of my absolute favorite couples in her universe now! 🔥 Their dynamic was everything! It honestly felt like I was reading two different genres in one book—a billionaire romance when it was Guinevere’s POV and a full-on mafia romance when it was Raffe’s. And I loved every second of it!
And that ending?! 💔 It shattered me in the best way, but the way it was written, especially with the callback, was just perfection. I just wish we didn’t have to wait too long for the second book because I need more of these two ASAP! 💕

Tropes:
Secret Identity
Mafia romance
V-h ]]> ReadingNotesCollectionPlaceholder4269437 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:27:18 -0700 <![CDATA[#<ReadingNotesCollectionPlaceholder:0x000055559d5657f0>]]> Review7463267311 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:50:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Sam added 'The Bonds We Break']]> /review/show/7463267311 The Bonds We Break by Scarlett Cole Sam gave 5 stars to The Bonds We Break (Iron Outlaws MC, #4) by Scarlett Cole
]]> Review7462073636 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:07:19 -0700 <![CDATA[Sam added 'Addicted Lies']]> /review/show/7462073636 Addicted Lies by T.L. Smith Sam gave 5 stars to Addicted Lies (Vengeful Lies #3) by T.L. Smith
bookshelves: billionaire, mafia-bratva, obsessed, standalone-interconnected-series
4.5⭐️/2.25🌶�

This duo never disappoints! They’ve once again delivered a mafia romance that’s packed with action, passion, and just the right amount of chaos. The brother’s best friend trope? Done beautifully—with all the delicious mafia shenanigans we love. 😈

Billie and Ford might just be my new favorite couple in this universe. Their chemistry was intense, the humor was edgy, and the spice? Absolutely scorching. Every moment between them had me hooked, whether they were bantering, fighting, or setting the pages on fire.

And let’s talk about Anya—the ultimate scene-stealer. Every time she appeared, she owned the moment.

I can't wait for what T.L. and Kia write up next! ]]>