Fables & Other Lies by Claire Contreras Book Review!

"I pity those who can't get lost in fictional worlds." - Claire Contreras, Fables & Other Lies

I mean, come on! You can't be a reader and not love that line! Even more so, it's from our leading man who said it...swoon! River is giving me real Jess vibes from Gilmore Girls and I am HERE FOR IT! 

Just FYI:

Fables & Other Lies releases on December 21st (I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review) and I can't wait for you to read it! The cover hasn't been revealed yet, otherwise I'd be putting that beauty right about here ;) 

 Without further ado... 

This book was so good! It’s so different from the other books this author has written, but I love that. Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge Claire Contreras fan and pretty much adore every word she’s ever written! This one was just different, though. She described it one day in her reader group as weird online, and it was a little weird, a little mystical, and so addicting, all of those in the best ways possible! 

The setting of this book makes such a big difference, and I've never wanted to know more about a fictional place more! 

At first, hearing this book described as a “gothic romance” caught me off guard and made me a little hesitant, to be honest. I was afraid it would be creepy or too off base from what I normally read, but I was so wrong and now I want to find more gothic romances!! Yes, there’s a little bit of creepiness, mystery and intrigue, but that just kept me guessing and flipping the pages quickly! 

Throughout the book, I often wondered if the story was going to end up more in the paranormal spectrum than what I am used to reading. I was constantly questioning, constantly wondering how the story would end up, and that’s one of the things I love most about a good book. I hate it when a book is so predictable and this one was far from it! I was really happy with the end result of this book and may have a new Claire Contreras leading man I love! 🖤 

I hope you'll take the chance and jump in for a suspenseful, wild, romantic ride when this book releases on the 21st. I say treat yourself and add this book to your own Christmas list! 

Happy holidays, friends and as always... Happy Reading!! 

Preorder is up for Bloody Union by Brooke Summers!

Title: Bloody Union

Series: Made #1

Author: Brooke Summers

Genre: Mafia Romance

Release Date: January 21, 2021

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Marriages are meant to be sacred but when an arranged marriage turns bloody a war is started.

Makenna Gallagher’s life is anything but ordinary. After experiencing something traumatic her life changes and not for the better. When she meets the man that she is expected to marry she knows that keeping her secrets is only going to get harder. 

When Dante Bianchi sees his wife-to-be, he’s surprised. She doesn’t look anything like the sweet and innocent fourteen year old who he had agreed to marry five years ago. He looks forward to making her his. 

When their wedding ends in a gunfight, he’s surprised to see his wife handling a gun with ease and when he watches her kill a man he doesn’t know whether to be angry or turned on. 

Every family has secrets, but Makenna is drowning in hers. Will she sink or swim when hers turn deadly?

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EXCERPT

“Sneaking out?” his amused voice calls out as I reach for my yoga pants. “Here I thought we’d gotten past this.” 

I roll my eyes, the man needs to relax. “This isn’t a one-night stand, Dante, it’s a marriage. I’m not sneaking out. I’m going to check on your brother and get some food. I’m starving. I also need to work today. My darling husband, fancy coming with?” 

He chuckles, “Yeah, baby, why not.” 

I turn to face him, he’s sitting up, the sheet around his waist showcasing his abs and muscles. “Don’t sound so excited. Besides, today, I’ve got to meet up with Killian.” 

His face tightens and it pisses me off that he’s made assumptions about my uncle without having ever met him. We don’t get to criticize anyone, of all people, we don’t have the right to judge. “Am I invited to that meeting?” 

I should laugh at the pathetic attempt at acting as though he doesn’t care, but I don’t, I’m tired, annoyed, and hungry. “Sure.” I pull on my tank top and move to the door. 

A hand clamps around my waist, and spins me so that I’m facing him. “Want to let me know what’s wrong?” 

I sigh, “Why do you think anything’s wrong?” 

His eyes narrow at me, oh, looks like I’m pissing him off. “Your tone for starters. Fuck, Makenna, I’m not a damn mind reader, just tell me what the fuck is wrong.” 

I push him off me, “You are, arsehole. You expect me to tell you everything and yet, you haven’t told me a damn thing about you. Now, I have to go and check on Alessio before he decides he’s getting out of bed again. And while I’m doing that, maybe, you can check on Romero and see what he’s looking for. Then I’m going to have some breakfast and go to Killian’s, if you and your brothers want to come, you are more than welcome.” 

“Fuck!” he roars, but I ignore him and move down the hall to check in on Alessio.

AUTHOR BIO

I'm Brooke, I'm a Londoner born and raised. I live with my fiancee and our daughter. 

I'm a foul mouthed, dirty minded weirdo. 

I'm an introvert who would rather spend the night in front of the fire reading than go out. 

I write Dark Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Taboo. Basically everything I love thrown together. 

I'm hoping you'll join me on this wild ride I'm about to embark on.

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