Book Release & Review by Brutal Little Lies by C.S. Berry

BRUTAL LITTLE SECRETS

C.S. Berry

Release Date: October 31

AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

I’ve played every game the Devil’s trio wanted. I’m willing to give them everything, but I want in.

On their revenge.

On my revenge.

I’m done being other people’s pawn.

Too bad I’m not the only one keeping secrets.

But halfway through, rules change.

We’re not playing for fun anymore, we’re playing for keeps.

I just have to trust my guys aren’t running their own game.

The only ones who can break me now are my own devils.

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This is a new author, and I'm glad we started this new series; it's our second read by them.. The characters are smoking hot, and the story is full of drama and intrigue. This newest installment captivated me from the start, yet again. EvanAnn is an aspiring director who hopes to work professionally in the future. She is smart, studious, and a quiet type. She may be the quiet type, but we see her claws come out in this current plot. Damon, Hawk, and Cam are hockey players at school known as the Devils Trio. EvanAnn, Hawk, Damon, and Cam are ambitious high school students navigating the challenging environment of their exclusive school. The trio is possessive and protective of their little devil, as they call her. They have challenges of their own, whether it's home life or school, or what their futures look like, it looks like their in it together. The men are very similar in their personalities overall. Cam is more of the laidback type, while Hawk and Damon are more possessive and dominant types. It's been said Hawk has a savior complex after all; he is called the golden boy. We loved everything about the story. It keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. The plot delivers a powerful punch. It is a gripping second installment. The plot has surprising twists! Be prepared for the drama to reach new heights! The story delves deeper into character backgrounds, with secondary characters stepping into the limelight. The plot takes you on a rollercoaster ride of secrets, lies, and a world where trust is a rare commodity. Just when you think you have the plot or their revenge scheme figured out, another jaw-dropping twist emerges. The dynamic between these four characters is charged with tension and allure. Things are even hotter this time around. The chemistry between EvanAnn Cam, Damon Hawk is more explosive. They are living out their fantasies. But their dynamic has changed not only phycially but themeselves, they are evolving into a better version of themselves. Loving the right person or persons makes a difference; you feel whole, cherished loved. The added mystery and suspense to the story have now upped its game. The cliffhanger was just mind-blowing. This book may have triggers for some; beware, as there are some dark elements within this plot.

This is my first time reading this author, and I'm glad we started this new series. The characters are smoking hot, and the story is full of drama. This book captivated me from the start. EvanAnn is an aspiring director who hopes to work professionally in the future. She is smart, inexperienced when it comes to relationships, studious, quiet, more of a wallflower type, but not when it comes to acting or her chosen profession; she is all professional and making a name for herself already. Damon, Hawk, and Cam are hockey players at school known as the Devils Trio. We loved everything about the story. It keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. EvanAnn gets caught up in a revenge plot not of her own making. The story took on many twists and turns. The Trio is all about using her in their revenge plot, but as the story progresses, many truths come to light, and they start to re-examine the current situation they find themselves in. The characters are awesome. EvanAnn is a sweetheart and caring, and loving person, along with all her wonderful traits. The villains or bad boys in the story play their part well. They are sexy, popular, and pretty much untouchable, and they ooze sex appeal. We also found Mia to be an interesting character, as you try to figure out if her motives are genuine. The chemistry between these characters is off the charts. So many fan-worthy scenes throughout the book. And the non-stop drama was more than enough to keep you engaged and turning the pages. We could not put it down and read this book in one sitting. Beware that this story ends on a cliffhanger, as well as book two; the story will finish up in book 3. There may be triggers for readers, so be aware that there is bullying. poly relationships, some dark elements.

Meet C.S. Berry:

As an avid reader of all things reverse harem/why choose romance, C.S. Berry decided to put her writing skills to the test and dabble in the world of one woman for a handful of heroes. Her debut contemporary RH/why choose on Kindle Vella climbed the ranks and helped develop a following for C.S. Berry's works. Her debut Private Listing is now being published for the first time in print and ebook. For social media, she has an Instagram page @csberry and a group on Facebook.

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Release Tour for One Pucking Love by Ellie Wade

Title: One Pucking Love

Series: Crane Hockey

Author: Ellie Wade

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Sports, Hockey, Brother's Best Friend, Second Chance, Friends to Lovers, Male Virgin, Forced Proximity

Release Date: November 13, 2023

Cover Design: Kate Farlow with Y'All that graphic

From USA Today best-selling author Ellie Wade comes a brother’s best friend and second-chance hockey romance.

Cade Richards is the starting forward of the NHL team the Cranes. He’s at the top of his game and scoring like a champ. On a quick trip home, he runs into Iris, the woman he’s spent his adult life striving to be good enough for, the one who holds his heart.

Iris Feldmore’s life is in shambles. Everything she’s worked for has crumbled. Her brother returns home with his best friend—her first love, Cade—in tow. The hockey team gave Cade the nickname of Heartbreaker, and it’s fitting because he broke hers. If she’s honest with herself, she’s never gotten over it.

Now Cade’s back and offering to help her in a way only he can. He’s always known what she needed, yet she’s terrified to let him in. She wouldn’t survive his loss again.

This time, though, something feels different. Their chemistry is off the charts, but she’s been fooled before. After all these years, could everything she’s wanted be in reach?

Or will opening her heart end in another devastating heartbreak?

★★★★★ “Hockey romance and brother’s best friend- yes please! This was a great start to what I know will be another amazing series from Ellie.” - Goodreads Review (Amy)

Ellie Wade resides in southeast Michigan with her husband, three children, and three dogs. She has a Master’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University and is a huge University of Michigan sports fan. She loves the beauty of her home state, especially the lakes and the gorgeous autumn weather. When she is not writing, you will find her reading, snuggled up with her kiddos, or spending time with family and friends. She loves traveling and exploring new places with her family.

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Release Tour for Freezing the Puck by Lasairiona McMaster

Title: Freezing the Puck: An Enemies To Lovers College Hockey Romance

Series: Cedar Rapids Raccoons Book 1

Author: Lasairiona McMaster

Genre: Sports Romance (Hockey), Enemies to Lovers, College Romance

Release Date: February 23, 2023

Cover Design: Kate Farlow at Y’all That Graphic

“Oh. My. Gosh! Loved this book! I think this may be the best HEA that I have read.” ~ Goodreads Review (Allison)

“Freezing the Puck was absolute perfection. I loved it so much!” ~ Renee’s Reading Nook

Justin

I thought I’d left my past in Minnesota when I moved to Iowa, but it was right there waiting for me.

Long blonde hair, curves in all the right places, and a death glare that hits harder than a slap shot to the solar plexus. On the ice, I’m a pro at blocking shots, but Savannah Bowen has slipped behind all my defenses and made a home in my heart.

I had no intention of revisiting the past, but when she’s damn near everywhere I go, I’m a goner.

Savannah

Hell freakin’ no.

It doesn’t matter that Justin Ashe is seven feet tall and sexy as sin, or that I’ve had a crush on him for years. He cheated on my best friend in high school, and that makes him off limits.

I can’t be with him, but damn, it’s impossible to stay away from him. Girl Code says uteruses before duderuses.

He’s supposed to be my enemy, but the more I see of him, the blurrier the lines get.

Welcome to the UCR hockey, where fierce AF heroines and hot as puck heroes find their hockey ever afters. If you pucking love college hockey romance series from amazing authors like Alley Ciz, Rebecca Jenshak, and R.C. Stephens, you’ll adore UCR Raccoons hockey.

FREEZING THE PUCK is a delicious slow burn, enemies-to-lovers, ovaries before brovaries sports romance. This interconnected full-length stand-alone is the first in a new series with no cheating or cliffhangers and has a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

Lasairiona McMaster writes sassy, classy and badassy women and strong, yet vulnerable men. She challenges reader’s expectations by openly dealing with mental health issues, often exploring tough-to-handle topics and ‘taboos’ and books with a whole lotta heart.

She can either be found enjoying a gin and lemonade by the Irish sea, or baking sweet treats in her kitchen while singing at the top of her lungs. When she’s ‘home’ in Texas, and isn’t eating fresh-popped popcorn while buying things she has absolutely no need for in Target, she can be found at Chuys eating her body weight in chips and queso and washing it down with a margarita swirl. She loves to make friends out of strangers.

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