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Tell Me Lies - A Dark Bully Romance Anthology By Multiple Authors. 1 - Pretty Little Deceiver - by Lacee Hightower. West McCoy is a contract killer searching for his current hit Ben Nelson. What West doesn't anticipate is the effect Brooklyn Nelson, Ben's sister will have on his current objective and more importantly his heart. This is a new to me author giving us an aged gap, fast pace, insta love read it wasn't all hearts and flowers but instant and raw and all came together quite quickly towards the end. An enjoyable read and great introduction to Lacee Hightower. 4 out of 4 stars 2 - Love/Hate Games - A Bramwell U Dark Romance - by Sofia Aves Maddie Sutcliff was a student at Bramwell University a place of wealth, she had recently broken up with her boyfriend Lennox and found herself facing the wrath and bullying of his twin Maxom Deitrich. Two years they had been playing this game but what she didn't know about this game of predator and prey that they had been playing was that their connection went well beyond a game of cat and mouse, they completed each other in a way that no one else could which what made their games never-ending. Another new to me author, with a well written, darker bully themed romance with the hero being a bit of a stalker, this is not a hearts and flowers romance its gritty and dirty and I loved it. Well written. 5 out of 5 stars 3 - Rage's Claim - by Winter Sloane Cassie Quinn the daughter of Nolan "Breaker"Quinn, the President of the Death Seekers MC had left the life of a being a club princess behind and tried to make a new life for herself in the city. However when members of The Devil's Kings MC come to take and hurt Cassie the last thing she expected was to have Rage - Randall Cobb/Colman a blast from the past to come and save her or to be a member of her father's club. The intriguing thing about this story was the role reversal of the bully. Instead of it being the male it was the female but it wasn't really addressed after being explained, there was no apology or remorse shown for past actions. However both adults now, grown up with an undeniable chemistry this is a fast paced, action packed mc romance that I did enjoy. 4 out of 5 stars. 4 - Confliction - by Roe Valentine Anya Sanchez was studying investigative journalism and almost at the end of her course. She meeded to complete a six week summer course to graduate, a course being taught by Ursin Miller the youngest District Attorney. Anya knew of Ursin from her past they had a history and it made their current roles of student and teacher more strained than most. Their history plus their bubbling chemistry could destroy them both. At twenty two Anya is of age and at thirty four Ursin is older but it is all consensual. The Forbidden part is the university rules plus the Confliction of the past that they need to try and overcome. This was well written, a good plot and another new to me author. 4 out of 5 stars. 5 - Blackmailed - by Sam Crescent and Stacey Espino Emily Sutton lives a simple life, her and the dogs she cares for and tries to rehome through the local shelter. She is happy with her lot but her world changes in every way imaginable when Dalton Moore the childhood bully she grew up with returns to town and wants to claim her for his own. This is a bully romance where the bully acknowledges and apologises fir his actions. A fast paced story with lots of heat and happy puppies with some twists along the way. Another excellent read delivered by this talented author duo. 4 out of 5 stars. 6 - Tutoring The Beast - by Jade Marshall The Delgado Cartel, 2. Matthias Delgado is at college studying ready to take his place within his father's organisation. His life is set out for him, college, engaged, marriage to help the family business. He is set to marry Amber, a vile human with psychotic tendencies but who is heart truly belongs to is the beautiful Kaelie Carter. Kaelie bewitched him the minute that their eyes met and they spent a magical weekend together. They both have changed, moved forward and with secrets and regret between them they truly need to fight for what they want. Another new to me author with a well written story I really enjoyed. 4 out of 5 stars. 7 - Blood Red Rose - by Elyzabeth M. VaLey Gigi - Geraldine Evans was leaving late from work, it was dark out and all she wanted was to go home. Not to witness a murder carried out by the mob. Mario Ludovico is the Head capo in his family's organisation. He was dealing with a threat when he was witnessed by a woman he never planned for. He has to find her and make sure she doesn't go to the cops. This was a darker romance with scenes where Gigi fought her attraction to Mario, but was coerced, she followed his instructions and lost herself within him just as he did her at the end this is darker and not a hearts and flowers fairytale but it is theirs. 4 out of 5 stars 8 - Ignite - by Beth D. Carter Reece Remington is a firefighter who is going through a tough time after suffering a great tragedy. When his best friend Dan asks him to help him out he wasn't expecting it to lead him to Marnie Fox, she instantly caught his attention and he couldn't get enough of her. Their meeting wasn't ideal and initial time together not the way most relationships begin but they didn't seem to mind. Another well written story from a new to me author. Clever plot, good detail all making an enjoyable read. 4 out of 5 stars. 9 - A Spark Without Air - by D.C. Stone Violet Levine left her life behind as soon as she could, bullied and blamed for the behaviour of her mother, accused of being just like her by everyone she had no one in her corner. Then one unexpected night she finds herself trapped with her childhood friend and bully Elijah Cunningham and the realisation that they have both changed, grown up, faced their pasts they find their feelings for each other soon take another turn that neither can deny. Another new to me author who wrote an enjoyable read, I would of liked more of an ending though but that is because I wanted so much more for these characters. 4 out of 5 stars. 10 - A Seal's Obsession - by Lila Fox Skye is fascinated by the Badboy that everyone seems wary of. Jared Atkinson is a loner and he likes it that way, he doesn't have a great home life and is determined to join the seals nothing will deter him but there is something about Skye that calls to him. These characters both had difficult upbringings yet are drawn to each other like magnets but although they want each other they still have a lot of emotions they need to work through to find their happily ever after. Another new to me author and a really enjoyable story, I couldn't put it down. 5 out of 5 stars. 11 - The Ice Man's Melt - by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy Javier Jesus Morales is a hit man, after leaving the army as a sniper it was a natural progression for him. He is the best, his jobs always clean, no witnesses until Cecily Randolph DeLauncy. Now he has to figure out what to do with her. Fast paced story, another new to me author, a good read. 4 out of 4 stars 12 - What's His Problem? - by Lily Harlem Celeste Barclay has just landed a new job as a reporter, she loves her work and she can't wait to get started. What she wasn't banking on was Ezra Todd. Her new immediate boss and his surly attitude which infuriates her. But as they say there is a thin line between love and hate. These are two great characters with heart and reasons for their grumpiness. I really enjoyed this read and how everything turned out. 5 out of 5. This is a really enjoyable boxset overall and a great way to meet and read new to you authors and get a taste for their writing. As I say not all of these stories are hearts and flowers so please bare that in mind. Happy Reading. Please note that I was given an arc of this book for my honest review which is exactly what I have given. 4 out of 5 stars.
