Thick As Thieves

Book Review of Thick as Thieves  (Path To Love Series)

Title:  Thick as Thieves

Series: Paths To Love Series

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published: January 9th 2020

Date Read: January 3th 2020

The Blurb:

Drew
I'm not as bad as they make me out to be . . . I'm worse.
Scoundrel.
Vindictive.
Manipulative liar.
I own every vile part of who I am.
My family thinks they can change me.
Nothing can fix my dark soul.
But what's thrown me off-kilter . . . she doesn't want to.

Sonya
Anyone who says being bad isn't fun isn't doing it right.
Chameleon.
Hustler.
Ghost.
I get what I want by being whoever I want.
And right now?
I need a place to hide.
Playing pretend is my specialty. Nobody knows the real me.
Except he sees exactly who I am.
It's not a matter of if he'll expose me . . . but when.

My Review

4 Peas in a pod Stars

I have loved the Paths to Loves series since book 1. Each book has wowed me, though Daniel and Carlos are my favorite. I always get excited whenever I get a new book from Grahame Claire, but this time I was a bit worried. Drew was such a jerk in past books. I couldn't stand him. All the bad things he did in all the other books omg . I just didn't know how Grahame Claire was going to redeem him. But I should have know They would make me fall in love with Drew and all his flaws.

Drew was unapologetically a bad boy. I loved that he didn't do a 360 and turn into a saint. He was a great anti-hero. The bad boy you hate to love. I could understand some of his choices. That didn't make them ok, but it helped me soften to him. Knowing where he was coming from. Knowing his feelings on things, his hurts, his anger. I connected with him. His lady love was such a bad girl herself. Sonya was a hustler. She also owned her bad girl ways. I loved that Drew never shamed Sonya for the bad things she did. He didn't try to change her. She also loved Drew as he was and didn't try to make him reform. Both Drew and Sonya had a good heart they just showed their bad side more. They were funny and cute as a couple. They were snapping on each other one minute and kissing the next. I really enjoyed their banter.

After the last book I had questions about Gabriel. I can't say too much without giving spoilers away but all my questions about the situation were resolved in this book. And they were done the way I had hope for. Loretta omg my heart broke. I may have had something in my eyes(I'm not crying... you're crying) it was hard to read the end of the book but it was really good too. Overall I really enjoyed this book. If you haven't tried this series yet I highly recommend it . Start with Daniel's book It's not over it's one of my favorites and Daniel is very yummy!

Dangerous Redemption

Book Review of Dangerous Redemption  (Grahame Claire Series)

Title:Dangerous Redemption

Series: Paths to Love Series

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:  November 14th 3029

Date Read:  November 15th 3029

The Blurb:

Carlos
A cartel king.
My throne is made of lies, blood, and revenge…
Faking my own death is my only chance of escape.
But when I run to my sister with the naive hope of never being found, I didn’t expect them.
A beauty and her son.
I promised her casual. But lies are easy for a man like me. And when I get my way, she won’t be able to let me go…
If my past doesn’t find me first.


Holly
Trouble magnet.
It’s followed me all my life no matter how far or how fast I run.
I’ve uprooted my precious little boy’s life in the hopes of escape.
Instead, I’ve landed us straight in trouble’s arms…literally.
They’re strong and protective and as dangerous as they are safe.
My son comes first. My pleasure comes second.
I swore I wouldn’t get my heart tangled up…
Turns out I’m in serious trouble.

My Review

5 OMG OMG OMG it's Carlos stars

OMG OMG Carlos was sooooooo yummy. This was my favorite Paths to love book to date! I fucking loved Carlos so much. I was a little worried that I wouldn't think Holly was good enough for my yummy damaged reformed bad boy, but I really loved her. From the moment Carlos showed up in this series there was something about him that I loved. Something dark, dangerous, tortured, sexy and sweet. I hungered for his story. I longed to get a deep look into this troubled man. I begged Grahame Claire to get his story done, so I could inhale it in one sitting. So imagine my annoyance when my migraine medicine failed and I ended up in and out of the hospital for almost a week. I had this book. One I waited for. One I had been so excited for, and yet I couldn't hold my head up. Let alone focus my eyes enough to read it. This is were audio book would have been amazing lol. Finally days later, an ER trip, a migraine cocktail, a doctor's appointment, and a new migraine medicine( a fun monthly shot this time) and I was finally able to sit down and read the book I have been waiting forever for. It was everything I wanted and more. OMG it was good!!!!!

Carlos was everything I love in a hero. He was sexy, protective, sweet, respectful, supportive and a fighter. He had a dark past, he did horrible things in his life, but he was a good man with honor. I loved everything about him and I wouldn't change a single thing. Perfect! Holly was amazing too. She was perfect for Carlos. She was smart, strong, and a great mother. She didn't play games and she spoke her mind. I loved that she wasn't judgmental, but she wasn't stupid and accepting about everything either. She was very relatable. Gabriel her son (my son's name too btw) was adorable. He had me melting. He was so cute and precocious. I loved what a little gentleman he was in the book. Together they all made such a cute family. I loved how Carlos fought for Holly and Gabriel. He knew what he wanted and he went for it. Holly fought too. I felt their love. I connected to them as a couple. The romance was great. Smexy time was smoking hot. The plot was really good. The sweetness was abundant. I read it in about 6 hours. Totally inhaled it. I loved every bit of it. I don't know how Grahame Claire plan to top this, but I can't wait to see what they come up with next. Sorry Dan and Viv, but this is the BEST read of the series. I recommend it to anyone that likes alpha reforming bad boys, with dark past, that will do anything to protect their love ones.

Heartbreaker

Book Review of Heartbreaker (Paths to love Series)

Title: Heartbreaker

Series: Path To Love Series

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:September 12th 2019 

Date Read: August 31, 2019

The Blurb:

Mulaney

I have a secret.
And only he knows.
He took my carefully crafted world and turned it upside down.
Now my career hangs in the balance.
I swore I'd never give anyone control over my life again, but I may have done something worse...
Given him my heart.

Easton
I have a secret.
And she doesn't know.
What she calls a mistake, I call the beginning.
I've been respectful. Patient. A gentleman.
With everything on the line, including the company we've built with my family, that stops now.
She thinks I'll forget about what we've done.
But the truth is all secrets come to light...
Especially the ones we want to stay buried most.

My Review

3.5 Yummy Easton Stars

I love the Paths of Love series. I fell madly in love with Daniel and Viv. Rooted for Stone and Muriella's HEA. Enjoyed the sweetness of deep love and second chances with Juliana and Mitch. And I have been looking forward to Sassy, tough Mulaney, and bad boy Carlos getting their own books. Though it makes me sad to say, as much as I liked this book, I didn't love it like I loved the others. Don't get me wrong, the plot and the writing is good. I really loved Easton, but Mulaney kinda got on my nerves. Which really shocked me. I loved her in past books. The problem was next to cheating my second biggest reading pet peeve is cowardly behavior, and Mulaney's running in fear from her feelings was too much for my liking. 

Easton really carried this book for me. He was sexy and loyal and loved Mulaney something fierce. I loved how he pushed Mulaney's buttons, but knew when to give space, too. I really really loved that even while he gave Mulaney space to deal with her fear he didn't come off like a doormat. Which sometimes happens when one mc is pushing and pulling away in a love story. Easton had dignity and confidence. I totally loved him. Mulaney I had a harder time with. At times in the read I was reminded of the Mulaney from books past. Strong, smart, sassy and unafraid to speak her mind. Then at other times I wanted to shake some sense into her. I loved Easton and Mulaney together when she pulled her head from her butt and gave into her feelings. They had good sexual tension and made a great couple. 

The plot was really good. I was shocked at who the "Bad Guy" turned out to be. I loved getting to see past couples again. Anytime I get more Daniel is a total win for me. The part with Ruby broke my heart. I was glad it didn't go the way I feared. I love me some sassy Ruby. Easton's parents were so supportive and sweet. I ate up every moment with Carlos. OMG the the tension between Carlos and Holly. I can't wait to see what is happening there. I really need more Carlos in my life. Overall a pretty good read. While this book isn't one of my favorites in the series, I'm very much looking forward to the next one, and would highly recommend this whole series if you are looking for a sexy contemporary romance with delicious heroes. 

It's Not Over

Book Review It's Not Over (Paths To Love Series)

Title:It's Not Over

Series: Paths To Love Series

Author: Grahame Claire

Date Published:   August 3rd 2018

Date Read:   July 1, 2018 

The Blurb:

Daniel
I have two lives.
One with the woman who owns me. The other tied to a past I can’t escape.
For eight years, I kept them separate, knowing one day their collision was inevitable.
That day has come.
She’ll have to accept it.
It’s over.

Vivian
He has two lives.
A beautiful one with me. Another shrouded in ugly secrets.
It didn’t matter, until now.
I don’t know why he’s destroyed us,
But fighting for him will be the battle of my life.
It’s not over. 

My Review

5 Everything Stars

May have mild spoilers

It's Not Over, by Grahame Claire, was a great read. When I was asked to read this book I went into it completely blind, having only read the synopsis. In my head I figured from the synopsis, that it would be a second chance/contemporary romance, it was much more. From the opening line of this book I was totally hooked. This read took me for a ride. Though it was a contemporary romance it was also suspenseful, mysterious, angsty, heartbreaking, and sweet. This book was written and flowed so well that I couldn't believe this was the debut book for Grahame Claire. 

I’m going to spread your legs and feast on your pussy until you won’t be able to think of anything else but how good I make you feel. You’ll be so addicted to me, I’ll have to go into hiding to rest my mouth.” -Daniel

“I don’t know what’s going on. When I asked him, he shut down. But I’m scared, V. This afternoon, his eyes looked like they used to. Before you came to us. There was nothing in them. They were just… cold.”-Muriella

The hero Daniel was an enigma in the start of the book. He was also really intriguing. I was very drawn to him, I wanted to figure him out. Figure out his past and why he was doing the things he was doing. There was so much depth to Daniel. He was Protective, sweet, loyal, smart, and sexy. He could also be cold, withdrawn, and at times he could be cruel. Daniel may have been a bad boy that played on both sides of the law, but he was a good man. Vivian was great too. She was strong, independent, and a fighter. She had some serious sass, but she was also sweet, caring and down to earth. I love that she fought for their relationship, their love. That she showed her vulnerability and pain without fear, and that she was honest. My heart broke for her and at times I could feel her pain as if it was my own. 

“If you were attempting to hurt me, you succeeded.” He closed his eyes, and it almost felt as if he couldn’t stand to look at me. “I don’t want to hurt you, V. I’m trying my damnedest not to.” The words were whisper soft and so full of anguish, my heart broke for him. I pushed up onto my toes, brushed my lips against his, his forehead fell against mine. “Then stop lying to both of us.”-Vivian and Daniel

“I need you to make me a promise.” “I don’t know if I can, but I’ll try.” “No matter what, you will fight for me. For us. I can’t be with someone who won’t do that.” He cupped my face, his solemn eyes looking deep into mine. “That’s a promise I can easily make.” -Vivian and Daniel

When the book starts it's 8 years into Daniel and Vivian's relationship. The book jumps back and forth between the present and the past, when Daniel and Vivian first fell in love. I loved getting to see how their relationship started. I also really, really loved that Vivian didn't just jump into bed with Daniel. She made him work for it, spend time with her, get to know each other. Causal sex in books is fine. I read them all the time, but not everyone is like that, and it was nice to see something a little different. There is some push/pull in this book and it worked well. The secondary characters, Muriella and Stone were interesting too. Their budding romance and Muriella past has me hoping their book comes out soon. I really loved this book. I am so glad I was asked to read it. I have been in a book funk for a while now and this book was different enough that it got me hooked and keep me entertained.

“It’s not over. Not for us, princess.” I bent and smashed my mouth to his. “I knew it wasn’t,” I said against his lips. “Thank you,” he said softly. “You saved me. Again.” “No one will ever take you away from me. Not even you.” He stood and set me on his desk. His eyes glittered as he looked down. “Not even me.” -Daniel and Vivian