Cat's Review of Knight (Redemption Road book 1) by DJ Jamison @author_dj_jamison @neonrainbowarcreviews @tammystwocents X- @DJ_Jamison_ @TTCBooksandmore

They call me Knight because I’m always trying to save someone... 

Unfortunately, I can’t even save myself most of the time. I didn’t save myself from getting involved with the wrong people, from taking the fall for a guy I thought I loved, or from being betrayed by him.

Redemption Road gives me a fresh start. a new family of men who know what it’s like to make mistakes, and a chance to meet a guy who actually deserves my heart. Only problem? He’s a doctor going places far from Riverton--and he’s way too smart to fall for a con like me.

Especially when my past shows up and tries to drag me back into the biker gang I thought I’d escaped.

There’s no running from them. I’ll have to fight if I want my freedom. And there’s a good chance I won’t come out of it alive.

This time, I’ll have to save myself. But as the other ex-cons at Redemption Road step up, I realize I’m not alone. I finally have people who care about me.

And my best friend’s brother, Aiden, tops that list. He’s not only my roommate and casual hookup. He’s becoming the center of my world.

But unless I end this, I can’t stay with him. I’d only put him in danger. So there’s really no choice.

I’m going to get my happy ending--or die trying

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Cat gives this book 5 meows with a 4 purr heat index...

I've been looking forward to this new series and was not disappointed. 

So, if you love DJ Jamison but want something with a little grit this series is for you.

I loved Flynn from Baileys book and was hoping for more Aiden.

This is Aiden Flynn's little brother and Knight Flynn's best friend. 

I love the romance and humor but also the bit of drama and action. 

If you love a good romance, small town, brother's best friend, tattoos, and some grit and action this is for you. 

DJ Jamison writes romances about everyday life and extraordinary love featuring a variety of queer characters, from gay to bisexual to asexual. DJ grew up in the Midwest in a working-class family, and those influences can be found in her writing through characters coping with real-life problems: money troubles, workplace drama, family conflicts and, of course, falling in love. DJ spent more than a decade in the newspaper industry before chasing her first dream to write fiction. She spent a lifetime reading before that and continues to avidly devour her fellow authors’ books each night. She lives in Kansas with her husband, two sons, one snake, and a sadistic cat named Birdie.

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Cat's Review of Return and Restore (Ebb and Flow book 4) by Karenna Colcroft @tammystwocents X- @TTCBooksandmore

On full moon night, a stranger invades the Nova Scotia home of werewolf mates Quinn Boucher and Malachi Powers—a stranger who has victimized Quinn in the past. Malachi fights to defend his young mate, but the stranger isn’t acting of his own accord. 

Secured in a cell at the home of the Anax, ruler of Canada’s werewolves, the intruder is murdered by one of the Anax’s guards. With his dying breath, he delivers a message to Quinn: Return to his home province of Manitoba to face his Alpha, or others will hunt him. Determined to protect himself and his mate, Quinn makes the journey with Malachi by his side.

In Manitoba, another attack is launched. Another intruder, imprisoned at the home of the Arkhon, leader of all packs in the province, is murdered. And when the Alpha behind it all reveals himself, Quinn can’t bear the horrifying truth. Even Malachi’s love might not be enough to pull him back from the brink.

This book contains intense depictions of flashbacks to sexual assault and other abuse; an extremely large age gap between partners (over 100 years; werewolves live a long time!) in a relationship in which one partner consensually commands the other; and discussions of death and grief. The book is set in the Real Werewolves Don't Eat Meat universe but is not a direct part of that series.

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Cat gives this book 5 meows with a 2 purr heat index...

This story is full of suspense and romance.  I love seeing more of Quinn and Malachai and love Quinn's growth and finding his strength and confidence. 

I love how the author shows his abuse but builds him up and doesn't make him a cowering victim.

I also like how the age gap is handled.

There is mystery and suspense as well, as we try to figure out who is coming for Quinn and why.

Theres plenty twists and turns.

I highly recommend it. Though you do need to read in order. It also sets up the next story in Real Werewolves series too and I can't wait.

Karenna Colcroft lives just north of Boston, Massachusetts, and has been in love with the city since childhood, though she has yet to encounter any werewolves, vampires, or other paranormal beings in her travels. At least none that she knows of.

Karenna is a polyamorous, nonbinary human who lives in Massachusetts with her husband. She also has two adult children and three “bonus” kids, four grandchildren, and two and a half cats. (Half in terms of time the cat lives with her, not in terms of the cat itself…)

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Cat's Audiobook Review of Cheap Shot: An M/M Hockey Romance (Scoring Chances Series) Written by Brigham Vaughn Narrated by James Edward Jones @brighamvaughn @neonrainbow @tammystwocents X- @AuthorBVaughn @TTCBooksandmore

The last thing Luke Crawford needs is to fall in love with anyone …  

He’s got a good thing going as the Boston Harriers’ enforcer, and he likes his classic rides and quiet house to himself. Getting off with strangers is fine, but nobody is going to come in and mess up his hard-won peace.

Least of all Vintage Jersey Guy, who comes to every home game to chirp Luke in the penalty box.

Sebastian Breckon left a thriving business in New York to help his sister, a single mom struggling to manage a demanding job and a kid with a chronic health condition.

However, Sebastian’s new flower shop in Boston isn’t taking off like he planned. Thankfully, he can blow off steam by chirping Crawford for the cheap shot he laid on Sebastian’s best friend and captain of the New York team.

Then Luke unexpectedly lands on Sebastian’s doorstep for a hookup and hatred turns to heat.

As injuries pile up, the team struggles to clinch a playoff spot, and Luke’s upcoming contract is suddenly on the line, Sebastian feels like the only solid thing in Luke’s life.

Except Luke doesn’t do romance. Especially not the white-picket-fence type.

But when Sebastian’s family’s struggles worsen right as the Harriers need Luke to play his best, he’ll have to decide if he’s ready to take the leap and convince Sebastian to build a future together.

CONTENT WARNING:

Neglectful and absent parents and a child with a life-threatening condition being rushed to the hospital.

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Cat gives this book 5 Meows with a 4 purr heat index...

This is book 5 in the Scoring Chances Series. Can be read out of order but you get a better understanding of all the characters if read in order. 

Luke is one of the tough characters he's not the easiest to like but I love me a bad boy hard character. 

I find it funny that his interest is vintage jersey heckled. The guy that's at all the games, roots for opposite team and loves chirping Luke in the penalty box. In the book we find out why and then in a strange twist they become I guess you'd say... F/buddies... they don't even like each other. 

Sebastian has a sickly niece, and this is another twist that brings Luke and Sebastian into each other's orbits. Such a cute scene too. 

I will say I totally loved both Luke and Sebastion and think this is my favorite book in this series and one of my favorite Brigham Vaughn couples. They just totally work and are not your perfect, conventional couple. 

If you like Enemies to lovers, cute kids, found family, sports romance and hockey you will love this.

Audio Update

I really like this narrator. I love the tone of his voice and the way he performs. It adds flair and voice to a good story I like listening while doing chores or outside. 

Luke is one of the tough characters he's not the easiest to like but I love me a bad boy hard character. 

I find it funny that his Interest is vintage jersey heckler. The guy that's at all the games, roots for opposite team and loves chirping Luke in the penalty box. In the book we find out why and then in a strange twist they become I guess you'd say f... buddies. they don't even like each other. 

Sebastian has a sickly niece, and this is another twist that brings Luke and Sebastian into each other's orbits. Such a cute scene too. 

I will say I totally loved both Luke and Sebastian and think this is my favorite book in this series and one of my favorite Brigham Vaughn couples. They just totally work and are not your perfect, conventional couple. 

If you like Enemies to lovers, cute kids, found family, sports romance and hockey you will love this.

Brigham Vaughn is on the adventure of a lifetime as a full-time author. She devours books at an alarming rate and hasn't let her short arms and long torso stop her from doing yoga. She makes a killer key lime pie, hates green peppers, and loves wine tasting tours. A collector of vintage Nancy Drew books and green glassware, she enjoys poking around in antique shops and refinishing thrift store furniture. An avid photographer, she dreams of traveling the world and she can't wait to discover everything else life has to offer her.

Her books range from short stories to novellas to novels. They explore gay, bisexual, lesbian, and polyamorous romance in contemporary settings.

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Cat's Audiobook Review of Delayed Penalty: An M/M Hockey Romance (Scoring Chances Series) Written by Brigham Vaughn Narrated by James Edward Jones @brighamvaughn @neonrainbow @tammystwocents X- @AuthorBVaughn @TTCBooksandmore

The last thing Thad Racine needs is to fall for a guy playing for his brother's hockey team ...  

As an ex-con, Thad’s had a rough life. Getting a job in the social media department of the Boston Harriers is his last-ditch effort at a fresh start.

He may not be raking in money like his previously estranged twin—the team’s GM—but he finally has a career he likes, a regular paycheck, and some stability. There’s only one catch: if he screws around with anyone working for the Harriers, he’ll be fired.

The last thing he expects is to fall for Graham Pennington.

The golden boy. The high-scoring forward who’s a crucial part of the team. The assistant captain.

Oh yeah, and he’s straight.

Falling in love with his GM’s brother isn’t part of Graham’s five-year plan.

Graham knows what he wants: find love and help lead his team to a Stanley Cup win.

So why do none of his relationships with women ever seem to work out?

After a totally unexpected but sizzling kiss with his friend Thad, he’s confused and a little conflicted. Has he been looking for love in all the wrong places?

Graham’s desire to be with Thad wars with his goal of helping the team find success. Despite Thad’s growing feelings, he’s terrified to risk his new career or the relationship he’s slowly rebuilding with his brother.

When the pressure from their secrets threatens their carefully laid plans, will they be ready to risk everything for love?

CONTENT WARNING:

Discussions of prison and the prison system, including the impact it has on BIPOC communities.

Scenes featuring emotional abandonment by parental figures and homophobia.

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Cat gives this book 5 Meows with a 3 purr heat index...

I've been waiting on Thad's story and wasn't disappointed. 

I love that Thad isn't... how do I put it... perfect. He has a big history, is an ex-con and you do need to read this series in order for best understanding but at least his brother Gavin's book for sure. 

I love how he is trying to rebuild a life but still makes a few not-so-great choices. I love a flawed MC. I also like Graham and love a gay for you or bi awakening. I liked how he just didn't suddenly say... oops I s I have a thing for Thad now I'm gay. I like how he fought it. Just feels more real. 

Now grab the book and see if and how they get together and the road to it because there are several big pitfalls...like Graham's mother. 

Audio update. 

The book was good, but the narration just gives it that extra umpf...I really enjoyed listening and felt like it just brought more to it.

I've been waiting on Thad's story and wasn't disappointed. 

I love that Thad isn't... how do I put it... perfect. He has a big history, is an ex con and you do need to read this series in order for best understanding but at least his brother Gavin's book for sure. 

I love how he is trying to rebuild a life but still makes a few not-so-great choices. I love a flawed MC. I also like Griff and love a gay for you or bi awakening. I liked how he just didn't suddenly say... oops I s I have a thing for Thad now I'm gay. I like how he fought it. Just feels more real. 

Now grab the book and see if and how they get together and the road to it because there are several big pitfalls...like Griff's mother.

Brigham Vaughn is on the adventure of a lifetime as a full-time author. She devours books at an alarming rate and hasn't let her short arms and long torso stop her from doing yoga. She makes a killer key lime pie, hates green peppers, and loves wine tasting tours. A collector of vintage Nancy Drew books and green glassware, she enjoys poking around in antique shops and refinishing thrift store furniture. An avid photographer, she dreams of traveling the world and she can't wait to discover everything else life has to offer her.

Her books range from short stories to novellas to novels. They explore gay, bisexual, lesbian, and polyamorous romance in contemporary settings.

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Foolish Pride (The Last Best Place for Love 5) by Giulia Lagomarsino book tour with Cat's Review @giulialagomarsinoauthor @enticingjourney @tammystwocents X- @crzybookladyluv @EJBookPromos @TTCBooksandmore

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Title: Foolish Pride

Series: The Last Best Place for Love Book 5

Author: Giulia Lagomarsino

Genre: Small Town Romance

Tropes: Friends with Benefits Agreement; Childhood Enemies; Curvy Heroine; Grumpy x Sunshine

Release Date: June 1, 2026

Cat gives this book 5 meows with 4 purr heat index...

 

Be sure to read the trigger warnings for this.

This is Ellie's story. I kind of felt sorry for her and was eager to see how her story went. I was not let down. 

I really liked riders and then wasn't sure when I found out about their past. But he redeemed himself well.

This story had lots of suspense lots of twists then just when you thought it was over and happy ever after boom... a major, very shocking twist...

But no worries for those of you that don't like cliffhangers this story does end but there is a draw into the next book and running series plot line. 

Crawling back home with my tail between my legs was not the way I saw my life going.

I had it all.

A fantastic job. A fiancée who adored me, and a life any man would dream of.

That’s about the time it all fell apart.

But Montana has a way of healing all wounds, from the beautiful sunrises to the fresh mountain air.

Sure, my father still hated me for leaving. My mother still defended him at every turn.

And the gossip…

It was enough to drive me insane.

And then I sat next to her at The Beaver and Boot.

Gorgeous, curvy, full of life, and so easy to talk to.

She was perfect.

Until I realized she was the same girl I tormented as a kid.

Yep, I was that boy who didn’t know how to tell a girl he liked her, so he picked on her. And boy, did she let me know how much she hated me.

Every Tuesday and Thursday night.

But the one thing she couldn’t ignore was the undeniable chemistry when my body was pressed against hers.It was only supposed to be a friends with benefits situation, but she wormed her way into my head, and made it impossible to ignore my own Foolish Pride.

“Fine. I’ll admit that he has pleasant features.”

They both burst out laughing at that.

“Okay, more than pleasant. Have you seen him?”

Delaney shook her head, waiting on tenterhooks for something more descriptive than “pleasant”.

“He’s…taller.”

“Taller,” she repeated. “That’s all you’ve got for me?”

I stuttered over my thoughts in frustration. I didn’t want to think about him or hot he was. It would only ruin my plan to stay as far away from him as possible. But she wasn’t having it.

“Fine, he’s…muscular. Like, really, really muscular.”

“Declan muscular?”

“Not that much. But it’s one of those things that you can see through his shirt.”

Delaney sighed dreamily. “I love it when you can see their shirts stretched across their biceps.”

“Not to brag, but I have one of those,” Josie grinned.

Delaney smacked her arm. “Hey, some of us can only dream for now.” Then she turned back to me. “Go on.”

“Um…well, he still has warm, chocolate eyes. And his hair is shorter than it used to be.”

“Can you still run your fingers through it?”

As soon as I thought about it, shivers raced down my spine. That was not good. “Yes.”

“Oh my God,” Josie whispered. “Did you hear that hitch in her voice?”

“I definitely did. Tell us more.”

“There was no hitch.”

“There was definitely a hitch. Which means it’s really good. Now spill!”

I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

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