Book Review: Fox by Max Monroe

Some things are meant to be; some aren’t. 

I never thought this would be my life.
I never believed I could feel this way. 

I don’t know where to go from here.
I never want to be anywhere else. 

My whole world has changed. 
She is my whole world. 

I’m not sure how to be me again. 
I’ve never felt more like myself.

I’ve never needed anyone, but I need him. 
I love her. I’ll always love her. 

But is our love enough? Can Levi and I really survive this? 
Together, Ivy and I can survive anything.

Fox is the finale of the Stone Cold Fox trilogy.  The first two books of the series are darker then the final installment.  Fox is focused on the  characters emotional struggle from the aftermath. This story moves from heartbreaking to beautiful as the characters come to terms with their past, present and future. 

There really is no way of reviewing the story without spilling the beans, so I'm going to keep this brief. I really enjoyed the series. I ate up the first two books as they held me captive. The final book is heavier on romance. Fox hits all my swoony buttons.  There's no way you won't shed a few tears, so have a tissue box handy. It's all worth it for the beautiful ending.  If you haven't started the series, now is the time. 4 Stars

Book Review: Cold by Max Monroe

I wanted a second chance. What I got was a repeat.

She was too beautiful. Too smart. And her emerald green eyes saw too much. 

I wanted space—she took it away.
I craved her lips—she gave me her kiss. 
I screwed it up—she got smart. 

Avoiding me is the right thing to do. I’m messed up, tortured, and probably always will be.
But I still want her. 
Her mind. Her body. Her heart. 
I want it all. 

And this time, I’m in control.
No matter what I have to do, I will make her mine. 

Cliff hanger alert! Oh Max Monroe, how could you do this to us?  The story moves from angsty to intense. 

Cold is book two in the Stone Cold Fox series. Cold picks up from where Stone left off.  If you haven't read book one, Stone, stop here.  This series will work best if read in order.

Levi finds himself in hot water after his little stunt backfired.  Now he has to find a way to win back Ivy. Levi and Ivy relationship heats up after much push and pull.  They are both very intense characters. Levi reminds of a little boy who pulls the little girl's hair because he likes her. A much anticipated secret is finally revealed and it's a doozy. Plus, there still a stalker on the loose putting Ivy in danger.

Stone Cold Fox is a romantic thriller that has me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait for the Fox! I need it now. 5 Stars!

Book Review: Stone by Max Monroe

First, hate. Then, want. But in the end? Heartbreak.

My celebrity life was supposed to be easy, and this movie was the biggest break of my career. But from the moment Officer Levi Fox gave me a speeding ticket on my way into town, he’s been nothing but a thorn in my side.

Dominant. Cocky. Callous. 
Midnight blue eyes, a bad attitude, and muscles for days, he’s exactly the kind of man I should avoid. 

But as the Cold, Montana Police Department’s official movie liaison, he’s taken up a permanent place in my life that I can’t shake. 

We fight. A lot. 

Then, we kiss—and my carefully crafted hate toward him no longer feels so much like hate. 

I’m falling
falling
falling.
But how often do alpha-jerks cushion the landing?

Stone is Intense! It's not your usual fun, flirty Max Monroe story but rather a cold, raw storm of emotions.  It left my heart feeling battered.  

Stone is book one of the Stone Cold Fox trilogy. We're introduced to Cold, Montana, a godforsaken icy tundra. It's also the production site for Cold, a movie based on the real-life events of the Cold-Hearted Killer.  When Ivy Stone rolled into town for the movie production, she discovers the that the welcome mat hasn't been rolled out by the cop with a huge chip on his shoulder. 

Officer Levi Fox already has a bad attitude but to make matters even worse he's given the job as the Cold, Montana Police Department's official movie liaison. Officer Fox is not happy. He does not want anything to do with the movie. It was a painful time in his life and he's numbed himself to move on. When Ivy Stone comes to town she turns his world upside down. 

Levi and Ivy have an instant attraction but Levi can't move past his pain. They turn up the heat when they fight. It's intense and sexy. But each time they fight Levi runs further away. He runs until he destroys them both. 

I loved book one of the series. It has angst galore! The intensity between Levi and Ivy jumps right off the pages. It's so good! 5 Stars

Book Review: Alex in Wonderland by Max Monroe

I’m Matt Hadder.
I’ve been called ruthless, savage—even brutal—by the men and women who work for me. And I’ve earned my reputation.

Wonderland Inc., a party planning organization for every major player in the world, is Oz, and I’m its Wizard. I can make anything—drugs, prostitutes, deals—appear for a night and disappear just as quickly.

This doesn’t make me good or bad—it makes me essential.

Wonderland Inc. was my life, until a beautiful contradiction of innocence and impurity, obedience and rebelliousness named Alex Little stepped in and turned both of our worlds upside down.

Welcome to Wonderland, Alex.
A place where everything appears normal.
But we’re all mad.

Max Monroe takes us for a walk on the darker side of life by blurring the lines between good and bad. I loved, loved, loved it! It was dark but romantic. Savage but sexy. Ruthless but heartfelt. I found myself tumbling down the Wonderland hole without any need for a safety net because Matt Hadder was there to catch us.

Welcome to Wonderland, a "party planning" organization for every major player in the world with similarities to the mafia. Matt Hadder is Wonderland's ruthless, savage, and even brutal at times CEO. 

Alex Little is twenty-five and trying to make it on her own. She had a job as a bartender that she just lost before taking on a costume gig as a rabbit.  She needs money fast to pay her rent. At her first birthday gig she ends up taking a break at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Matt can't chance the possibility Alex may have heard more than her share of private information. He quickly catches up to her and after enjoying her snarky, quick wit he decides to take a chance on her. Alex finds herself in desperate need of a job after receiving a seven day eviction notice. She turns to Matt for a job which soon has her tumbling down the Wonderland rabbit hole. 

Wonderland is a contradiction. It's not black or white but lives in the gray, dirty deeds, owed favors, greed, good deeds, charities, contributions. Max is king (although someone is trying to dethrone him). He runs Wonderland with an iron fist. Alex tumbles her way into Max's world. She proves herself time and time again to Max. Soon becoming his weakness. When Alex is threatened Max goes all Alpha and blurs the lines for love. Alex in Wonderland is hard to put down. I loved the darker elements. I loved Alex and how she opened her mind to the possibilities. 5 Stars

Book Review: Dr. ER by Max Monroe

The word ‘serious’ isn’t in Dr. Shepard’s vocabulary—at least not when it comes to relationships. He has all of the serious and drama he needs on the floor of the Emergency Department at St. Luke’s Hospital.

But when feisty, first-class flirt Harlow Paige comes into his ER, he might contract something he’s never encountered.

Look out, Scott…

Love is contagious.

Dr. ER is a humorous heart-warming story that should not be missed. I loved this story, the words just pop right off the page. The bantering had me smirking till my cheeks hurt.  It was hard to put down every stalking moment. The ending had it's drama but it's well worth the outcome. Get ready to fall in love with Dr. Scott Shepard, aka Dr. Erotic.

Harlow Paige is a victim of a sexcapade gone wrong that sends her to the ER and right into the hands of Dr. Scott Shepard. Scott immediately takes notice of his feisty patient but is left wanting more. 

Harlow is a gossip columnist and her recent acquaintance with Dr. Scott Shepard, aka Dr. Erotic from a new reality medical show, The Doctor Is In, makes for a good scoop.  Well that's until they meet again while escorting their parents to a musical. It doesn't take long for Scott to put two and two together, Bleeding Woman was none other than Frances Harlow Paige, Harlow Paige gossip columnist. Scott wasn't going to let another missed opportunity pass him by even if it meant chasing after this feisty woman until she concedes defeat.

Scott is an awesome character, he fights for love. It's an uphill battle but he doesn't stop. Harlow had planned to be Pediatrician until she had lost herself in a past boyfriend. Scott encourages her to pursue her dreams which caused a few teary-eye moments. It was beautiful and heartwarming. The story's flow is smooth transitioning from witty and humorous to angsty and heart-warming. 5 Stars!

Review: Tapping the Billionaire by Max Monroe

Blind dates? Online dating profiles? Been there, done that.

Georgia Cummings has zero luck with dating, and the era of the internet is not her friend.
No matter how fast she runs, how many corners she turns, she can’t find her way out of this weird, alternate universe where men think dick pics are a replacement for small talk and getting to know a girl. One more crotch selfie and she might write men off for good…

But why can’t she stop fantasizing about him?

Kline Brooks is the quintessential billionaire bad boy—dark, styled, short hair, muscles for days, and a panty-dropping smile.
Except—he isn’t.

As his employee, he won’t touch her with a ten foot pole.
But she won’t touch him either.

Too bad their hormones missed the memo.

Looking for a sexy Rom-Com then look no further.  Tapping the Billionaire will make you laugh till your sides hurt. The characters are just the right amount of quirky and down to earth. 

Kline Brooks, the billionaire, is strictly professional at work until his mother decides to interfere with his love life. In an effort not to acquire another grumpy cat (he’s mother’s previous attempt at warding off her son’s loneliness) he spots his future date right outside his office.

“Because Georgia Cummings is a beautiful, smart, intriguing woman, and until yesterday, he hadn’t seen her at all.”

Georgia never saw it coming, for the past two years she’s just the Director of Marketing at Brooks Media and next she’s being asked on a date by none other than her sexy billionaire boss.  Their first date becomes a fiasco of swollen lips and plenty of benny. I laughed so much it hurt. 

Kline finds himself falling quickly for Georgia but he has a secret. He’s tapping into Georgia’s secrets. It all started with an unfathomable dick pic, leading into an anonymous TAPNext (A Brooks dating app) friendship and eventually a grandiose misunderstanding. There's plenty of laughs in between. I love this story, it made me laugh, love and laugh some more. 5 Stars!