Relationship Resuscitation (The Juniper Court Series) by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Debi Kircher

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Relationship Resuscitation (The Juniper Court Series)Relationship Resuscitation by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relationship Resuscitation (The Juniper Court Series) by Jennifer Theriot

5 Stars

I absolutely loved this addition to the Juniper Court Series, I had thought that Power Play would be my favorite in the end, but I’m thinking this one will run right along side it. Each one took a different approach to the empty nest syndrome and while I love them both this one seemed a bit more realistic for me personally. Power Play takes an approach that is like a fantasy for me and although I absolutely love it, my husband and I being empty nesters I can completely see this story being something we would do. I loved the sweetness in this relationship between Phillip and Jayne and the competition aspect made me lol, especially her first go at the competition…That was hilarious!!

I fall more in love with this series with every book I read, and seeing the different sides to some of the same scenes in each book is great…Something else I love about this series is that I’m getting a chance to read new authors..This is my first read by Jennifer Theriot and I love her writing style and the way the story moves so smoothly. I will definitely be looking at what else she has available and look forward to reading more from her!

I can’t wait for the next one in this series, I’m trying to figure out where my house would fit on Juniper Court LOL I love them all and just know I will reread all of these in the future 🙂

Review by @debikircher

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Debi Kircher

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Children Of The FutureChildren Of The Future by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Children Of The Future by Jane Suen

5 Stars

I have read all of this authors books and she never ceases to amaze me. Through most of the book you sit scratching your head asking where in the world is she going with this story, savoring every word along the way. This was a quick read, full of content. Not sure how she does it but she can in just a few pages build the best characters and her storylines are always out of this world.

With so much going on in the world today this story was spot on, well maybe not all of it but if you read it you’ll know what I’m talking about. I loved Telly and the part he played and loved how there was enough of a build up that I could use my imagination for his future 🙂 the ending was one I did not see coming…my thought process was way off as it was pretty obvious when the truth came out, but again this author weaves a story that when your done reading you just sit and think for a few minutes.

Thank you Miss Suen for another thought provoking read. I love how she is so unpredictable..you never know what you are gonna get when you open one of her books.

Awesome!!

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Monsters by Melissa Jane – Review by Debi Kircher

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MonstersMonsters by Melissa Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Monsters by Melissa Jane

5x a million stars

Oh my goodness, I can not even explain how much I loved this book…..Why have I not read anything by this author before, this is a question I can’t answer but something I can definitely change. It all started with the amazingly awesome cover and only got better right from the first paragraph.

What a ride this story was, I loved how the flashbacks to 10 years ago were so perfectly placed and not overdone in any way. Each one served a purpose and was done in the most brilliant way. I loved Gemma, she is now one of my favorite female leads, Even with everything around her crumbling she wasn’t weak and pitiful, it all made her stronger and the minute she decided to take back control I was like holy moly I love this woman!! I don’t know how to explain it but nothing in this story went the way I expected it to, and this is the best thing ever. You start thinking and talking to your characters while your reading telling them to do something, knowing they wont and everything will be made worse because of it, but not this one…Gemma did things before I even had a chance to yell at my kindle telling her to do it.

I’m not going to go into any detail about this book. You have to read it, it is beyond amazing and this author is Brilliant and her talent for telling a story is unmatched. I was emotionally invested in every aspect of this book. There aren’t enough words for me to describe how I loved reading every word…

Many many thanks to Melissa Jane for giving me a couple hours of reading something completely different than my norm and also giving me another favorite author to add to my list!!

I so so so loved this book!!!

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Evanthia’s Gift (The Gift Saga Book 1) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Evanthia's Gift (The Gift Saga #1)Evanthia’s Gift by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evanthia’s Gift (The Gift Saga Book 1) by Effie Kammenou is​ a beautifully written old fashioned love story and is hard to put down. This book is an emotional roller coaster ride. One minute you are laughing and loving, the next will see you crying and yelling at the characters and wanting to knock some sense into them. There were alot of tears, sometimes in joy, sometimes in frustration and sometimes in heartache. I learnt so much about the Greek way of life and families and history of the war they endured.

If you are looking for beautiful love stories that spans over many years, generation to generation, then Evanthia’s Gift is a must and so is the tissue box!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Keeping Caroline (Silver Falls Book 2) by Megan Nugen Isbell – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Keeping Caroline (Silver Falls Book 2)Keeping Caroline by Megan Nugen Isbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Keeping Caroline is the second book in the Silver Falls series by Megan Nugen Isbell and is a wonderful continuation of the first book. This is a beautiful romance book that will have you riveted to the spot reading about these characters and all they go through. The story tugs on your heartstrings at times but ultimately it will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. Megan is a master at writing romance stories that will leave you breathless.

Whoever said there is no love at first sight or everlasting love or soulmates? Obviously someone who has not read Megan’s books.Grab a copy and a wine and unwind as you read these books. You know you want to.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Wolf’s Lover: An Urban Fantasy Romance by Samantha MacLeod – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Wolf's LoverThe Wolf’s Lover by Samantha MacLeod
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Wolf’s Lover: An Urban Fantasy Romance by Samantha MacLeod is the second book in this series. Samantha​ ​has yet again done a great job in this paranormal​ ​fantasy​ ​romance​ ​story​ ​where mythical ​gods roam the world. This spellbinding read will have you wondering, where ​what you thought was good turns out to be bad and what you thought was bad turns out to be good.

Karen loves her job, wolves are what she knows and loves but so is the mystery man of her dreams, but when she discovers something amiss and what she sees before her eyes, turns her world upside down. ​​​But​ there is ​one​ ​thing​ ​she​ ​does​ ​know​ ​and​ ​that​ ​is​ ​she​ ​will​ ​fight​ ​to​ ​save​ ​all​ ​that she loves​ ​and​ ​if​ ​that​ ​means​ ​her​ ​life,​ ​then​ ​so​ ​be​ ​it.

This story is a great modern take on mythical creatures and romances that defy time and worlds and is full of strong emotions between the characters and their loves. Loki and Carolyn characters we come to love from the first book, show up and make life interesting.

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Daughter of Death Book one the Dark Provenance Series by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Daughter of DeathDaughter of Death by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daughter of Death is book one in the Dark Provenance Series by Lexi C. Foss and is a brilliant story. I enjoy reading Lexi’s books but Daughter of Death drew me in on another level and I so enjoyed the darker side to this story. This dark paranormal romance tale is full of demons, chaos and death and Lexi’s ability to create different worlds with the paranormal setting is both deadly and beautiful.

Our Heroine is one badass, sexy, sassy assassin just trying to lay low and live her life after years of pain she would just rather forget, but when the one person she loves hate, or hates to love, Xai, turns up again, Eve is forced to have him back in her life.

Lexi’s writing puts you right in the middle of this action packed thriller as our characters try to right the wrong, with thrilling fight scenes, sexy and oh so steamy chemistry, and a world of pain and hurt but also wonderful surprises.

This is one compelling read that you will not put down until you have gobbled it all up.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Planet Perfect by Charlotte Roth – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Planet PerfectPlanet Perfect by Charlotte Roth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Planet Perfect by Charlotte Roth is a quick read and a standalone story that flowed from the page. I enjoyed the story but definitely tugged at my emotions.

Who doesn’t want a perfect life? Who doesn’t want to be safe? When perfection is offered, is it too good to be true? When your life’s desires is offered on a plate, is it too good to be true? If your vision of perfection is laid before you, no strings attached, is it too good to be true? If something seems too good to be true, then maybe it is.

One man’s idea of perfection maybe another man’s dream. One woman’s idea of perfection maybe another woman’s hell.

What price would you pay?

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Enigma of Life: Isaac’s Story – Book One by Shandi Boyes – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Enigma of Life (Enigma #1)Enigma of Life by Shandi Boyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enigma of Life: Isaac’s Story – Book One by Shandi Boyes is one amazing story. Shandi never lets me down when she writes a story you know you are going on a journey right along side and step for step with her amazing characters. Characters who are who are shrouded in mystery and danger. Characters that take on a life of their own. I love the fast pace of this romance story that is also a thriller and drama that also has moments that will have you laughing.

Izzy is new at her job and is on her first assignment and wants so bad to make a good impression.

Isaac is an alpha male who is possessive, mysterious and dangerous and under the FBI’s radar. But all is not what it seems.

What happens when the FBI meet the mob? What happens when roles are revealed and hearts are on the line?

Now i need the second book to see what happens and where the story goes.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Alice Will (Dreams of Chaos #1) by Ashley Chappell – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Alice Will (Dreams of Chaos #1)Alice Will by Ashley Chappell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alice Will is the first book in the Dreams of Chaos series. It doesn’t take long for this book to draw you in. There are may colorful characters and a great story line; it will keep you entertained from beginning to end. While reading the book I was particularly struck by the way the author was able to weave the idea of the empty void of Chaos holding all possibilities. I also really liked the way the book speaks about the concept of the mind being what creates reality. I have worked with both of these concepts spiritually and it is great to see them woven into a novel. I think this story will be a great way to introduce these ideas to my kids when they are a little older.

My favorite character in the series so far is Prowler. I love his sarcasm and wit. He brings great humor to the story with his antics.

Trotter is a teenager with powers she is reluctantly getting acquainted with. Although, living among humans who aren’t fond of magic is a great motivator to not really try to use them at all. The problem with that is, because she isn’t using them, her powers are leaking out and she’s having difficulty controlling them. She happy just going about her day like a normal person and not using powers, but apparently, she’s not going to have much of a choice.

When the world as she knows it begins to experience changes, Trotter is accused of being the one that started it. It was a case of wrong place, wrong time, but fear does strange things to people and now Trotter has to find the true source of the imbalance. Enter Alice. War is coming…and Trotter is the key to stopping it.

Intrigue. Laughter. Sadness. Chaos. Connection. Imagination. It’s a roller coaster you never want to stop riding.

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Power Play: 39 Juniper Court (The Juniper Court Series) by Lainie Suzanne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Power Play: 39 Juniper Court (The Juniper Court Series)Power Play: 39 Juniper Court by Lainie Suzanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Power Play: 39 Juniper Court (The Juniper Court Series by Lainie Suzanne is part of The Juniper Court series. These books are written by an awesome group of authors that will take you on a journey through Juniper Court. I highly suggest reading all of the books in this series, you won’t regret picking them up. This is my first book by this author and I loved it! I can’t wait to see what else she has for me to read. Her writing style is easy flowing and engaging. Her attention to details made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. Her characters are lovable and connectable. They took me on a journey of hot steamy romance, laughter and compassion. I couldn’t put their story down until the last page. In this installment we get to see Nina and Sully’s story. Now that the children have left to their own lives, Nina feels like she wants to get back what her and Sully had before the children. She feels that they need a little spicing up in their relationship so she does some research to do just that. Will they find that kink that is missing since they had their children? I love these two characters. Sully made me laugh a few times with his attitude and behavior. I felt bad for Nina, she tries so hard to get something put back in her relationship. They do have a great relationship and they have great chemistry together. Without giving to much away with this book, I highly recommend you read Nina and Sully’s story. You don’t want to miss it. Find out if they are able to find their kink back!

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Broken Butterfly: A Fortis Security Novel Book 5 by Maddie Wade – Review by Jana Teppih

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Broken Butterfly: A Fortis Security Novel Book 5Broken Butterfly: A Fortis Security Novel Book 5 by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Butterfly by Maddie Wade is the fifth book in her mind-blowing Fortis Security series! For some reason I ended up reading the fifth book first and I am telling you all, do not make the mistake I did! START WITH THE FIRST ONE! Once I was done with Broken Butterfly, I was so hooked on the story and the Fortis ‘family’ so I went and read the first 4 books!
Broken Butterfly is the story of Zin “The Viper” Maklavoi and Celeste “Pixie” Bourdain. The prologue killed me … the way the writer sets the scene … the way she sucks us into the emotional landscape … the way she builds our expectations … and we are ONLY at the prologue! I loved Zin, this on the surface hard and cruel man who has lived his life in the world of subterfuge and espionage, meting out justice for the ones who could not protect themselves … he believes he is lost to the world of shadows and he is so broken that there is no way to fix him … And then we have Celeste with an incredible gift that has burdened her life and brought her nothing but pain … the little Pixie that makes Zin to wish for a different life …
The writer has created this amazing world that is so intricate and mesmerizing that you simply cannot look away and you cry and you pray for the best and you laugh and you feel as if you are living it all along the Fortis family and …Pick up the first book and ‘live’ through all of five to find out if the Viper and the Pixie will save each other!

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Compulsive by Lia Fairchild – Review by Colleen Noyes

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Compulsive (Liar, #1)Compulsive by Lia Fairchild
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am SO glad that I read this book for a second time! Lia Fairchild not only does a great job of writing, but i appreciate that she doesn’t do a lot of “filler” stuff going into way too much detail about the sky, the moon, the sweat drips etc. It’s a very to the pint book of substance that focuses on the story, the characters, and what for me as a reader is the important stuff. I futhermore appreciate that her adult scenes are written beautifully, mature, and she doesn’t feel the need to be vile. Now finally after THREE years I get to dive in to book 2 <3 <3 <3

Review by @colleennoyes

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Project Paradise (The Juniper Court Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Debi Kircher

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Project ParadiseProject Paradise by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Project Paradise (The Juniper Court Series) by Phoebe Alexander

5 Stars

Ummm, Holy Moly what a book!! What a great start to this series…I wasn’t sure how Id like this story just because of the lifestyle choice being chosen, and although not a choice I could ever make because I just can’t imagine the sharing part, I have to say this was written in a way that I could almost understand how this choice would be made.

David and Valley were happily married in every sense of the word, but they were curious and with Valleys sense of adventure and her insatiable needs David would do just about anything to make her happy, and he was a little curious as well.

Living on a cul de sac with other families who Valley was convinced had already formed their opinions about her, which she was pretty much fine with because she knew she would never be the coffee drinking lularoe wearing soccer mom that the rest of them were, made making friends a little hard. She didn’t know how to be discreet or fake and was never one to beat around the bush. We follow David and Valley as they explore something more, while still trying to be good parents to their two children. Can even the strongest marriage survive in this new lifestyle they are considering, and what will happen when the people in their small town catch on to it?

I loved both of these characters. Valley was awesome and I loved how she mothered her children, and loved her husband and how secure she was with who she was and offered no apology to anyone that couldn’t accept that.

I can not wait to continue this series, its going to be interesting reading different perspectives from different authors. I think this is an amazing idea, but just focussing on this one right now…This is my second read by this author and I can not wait to read more from her, this was awesome!!!

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Project Paradise (The Juniper Court Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Project ParadiseProject Paradise by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Project Paradise (The Juniper Court Series) by Phoebe Alexander ​whose writing style flows and engages and her characters draw you in as they are easily connectable and lovable. This is a love story with a twist. This story is a hot and steamy, sexy and sizzling read where insecurities and doubts are left at the door.

The Archer’s have just moved to Juniper Court and are trying to fit in. Trouble is Valley is having a hard time doing that with the females in her area. When an out of the blue comment is made during a heated and oh so sexy time, Valley wonders if there is more to this comment than just words. After some research she decides to see where this could go and stumbles upon Project Paradise.

This is an enjoyable read and I was hooked and engrossed as the story unfolded and I will definitely be reading the other books in this series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Alice Will (Dreams of Chaos #1)Alice Will by Ashley Chappell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alice Will: Dreams of Chaos Book 1 by Ashley Chappell. ​This book is a young adult fantasy story that will take you on a journey full of magical creatures and gods and will have you laughing and feeling happy and sad at some of their antics and situations they find themselves in. Ashley’s imagination built a unique world and characters that seemed to flow off the page. The story was engaging and the characters were connectable and lovable.

This is a story of Alice and Trotter, two young girls who are trying to find their way in the world and their powers. One knows she has them, the other doesn’t know they exist. This story will take you on a journey of gods and creatures that you won’t soon forget.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Proper Ink (Jaded Lily #2) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Proper Ink (Jaded Lily #2)Proper Ink by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Proper Ink is the second book in the Jaded Lily series by Zeia Jameson and I recommend that you read the first book Proper Irish as you are missing a lot of background information/story and there will be a disconnect with the characters. I absolutely love this series and even though there are times of sadness it had me laughing out loud.

Luca is going through the motions of living life, but he is stuck and not sure how to move on. Kerry loves life and works herself to the bone and has just what the doctor has ordered, but she will need to pull out all the stops, to fight for a chance at happiness.

Both books are a must read. Zeia works magic when writing romances and makes you feel part of the story and connected to these wonderful characters.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake Book 2) by Ashlie Knapp – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unlikely to Fit the second book in the Parker Lake Series by Ashlie Knapp is a second  chance romance story and I absolutely loved it. Ashlie has the ability to weave a tale so  real, you feel like you know and love the characters. There is sadness, love and  laughter as we watch our main characters work through the toughest times in their  lives. Add in the best of friends and one extremely cray cray but totally lovable  grandmother and you have the perfect recipe for a good story.    Brecken has been betrayed by the one person who promised her forever. Griff is still  mourning and doesn’t know how to move forward. Will they be able to let go and learn  to love again?     This story with have you laughing out loud, loving and hating and crying. Who doesn’t  want a second chance at love with a hot and oh so sexy man. If you have never read  anything by Ashlie you need to get your hands on her works, they are just fantastic.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1)Broken Circle by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Circle is the first book in the A Gray Ghost Novel by Amy McKinley and what a read. ​It is a contemporary romance novel that has a myriad of twists and turns and thrills to spill. The fear and chaos, drama and suspense will have you rooted to the spot, waiting for what happens next, biting your nails and heart beating fast.

Liv and Alex are living the perfect life a love like theirs doesn’t come along to often. After some unusual behaviour, Liv wonders what is going on, something is not right. When she reveals her secret never in a million years could she have dreamed what that secret would put in motion. A secret that in turns brings another dangerous secret past to light that will change her life forever. A secret that has deadly consequences for everyone she comes in contact with. This story takes quite a dramatic turn of events where love and wonder turn to fear and horror.

If you are looking for something that has it all then Broken Circle is a must.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Girl Who Came Back: A totally gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming by Kerry Wilkinson – Review by Colleen Noyes

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The Girl Who Came BackThe Girl Who Came Back by Kerry Wilkinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A real thriller that kept me on my toes. This book had so many twists my head was spinning, but in a good way. I had many theories throughout and although I figured most of it out before the end I loved that the author kept it intriguing. He didn’t over describe things which made the story flow well. I would have liked a bit more backstory on the the Pittman brothers, but overall this was a great first read by this author.

Review by @colleennoyes

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Better Than the Best by Amabel Daniels – Review by Jana Teppih

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Better Than the BestBetter Than the Best by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Better Than the Best by Amabel Daniels is a fantastic suspense/romance read. I read it as a standalone and it was my first encounter with the writer. I fell in love with her writing so after I finished the book I went and checked out what else she has published and I was delighted to see that there are 2 more books of the Newland family so I know what I will be reading next!
Better Than the Best is the story of Kelly Newland and Will Parker. Kelly is a former ER nurse from Atlanta who quit her job and divorced her husband and is looking of r a new start and meaning of life. She decides to go and try to start anew in Myrtle Beach but she never makes it there … she ends up in a small town Churchston. She has no idea that her life is going to take a tumble for the worse … Will is a black sheep of the sleepy small town and he is suffering from PTSD. He is anti-social and you could probably say that he hates the world (including Kelly)…
What do you get when you mix a sunny beach and lurking danger and quirky characters? You get a neck breaking rollercoaster ride where you hang on to the edge of your seat and try to keep your fingers crossed at the same time that please, please, let there be a happy ending and please please, I do not want anyone to die! Well…I guess you need to pick up your own copy to find out what the body count is (and if there is a body count on the first place) and while you hold your breath to get to the end, enjoy the great dialogue and all the supporting characters! I know that two of Kelly’s brothers have their own books but I really hope that Amabel will come back to Churchton and give Will and Kelly’s friends their own stories!

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1)Broken Circle by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Circle is my first book by Amy McKinley. I felt the beginning was slow to start but I still had the huge feeling that something very bad was on its way. No big surprise that the bad was actually Liv’s own in laws and maybe even her husband, Alex….NOOOOO. Please not the husband.

I loved watching Liv grow and realize that she is strong enough, smart enough and very capable of her own safety and happiness.

A little before the half way point we learn just how bad things are and how bad they just might get. Alex’s family holds secrets that Liv may not want to know. Is Alex hiding something from his wife? Even from his family? The twists in this book kept me turning the pages. And then along comes Liam! Will Liam be the knight in shining armor we need/want? Will Liv be able to live up to her potential!?

This book left me with many feelings of heartbreak, confusion, longing, and hope. I am sure many of the same feeling Liv experienced throughout the story.

Definitely recommend this book and am looking forward to reading more from McKinley.

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The Longer We Dwell by D.L. Pitchford – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Longer We Dwell (Billie Dixon, #2)The Longer We Dwell by D.L. Pitchford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Longer We Dwell by D.L. Pitchford is a fantastic, 5-star second book for the Billie Dixon series. More of Billie’s story and life are revealed and the characters are even more relatable and explained.

Billie in the second book really made me so mad! There were so many times I wanted to smack her to wake up and come to her senses. I can understand why she is acting the way she is, due to her past demons, but even with going to her therapist it seems like she isn’t improving at all.

Imogen, Billie’s sister, also gets on my nerves in this book. I know she is just concerned for her sister, as she had to grow up fast and look after her mom and Billie, but the way she over reacts to the whole wedding for her mom is too much. I kind of think maybe she lashes out because she is just overwhelmed and done with being the responsible one.

I love Xander! I think he is a fantastic character. I love that he loves Billie so much, and in this book, you can really tell his feelings for Billie. I was super excited when Billie finally accepts and gives in to her feelings for Xander, but was left disappointed when she gets in the way of her own love.

The secondary characters such as Dahlia and Brent are kind of shady to me. The way Dahlia comes off seems like she is kind of in love with Billie herself and doesn’t want Xander to come in between their relationship. She just seems like a really controlling kind of friend. Brent comes off as a nice guy at first but later in the book he seems to be the type that would treat Billie like her first boyfriend Zane treated her.

Overall this is a great second book, there was a lot of drama and a more in depth look into Billie’s mind. I am so excited and looking forward to the next book in this series. I am hoping for good things, because I do want to see Billie finally overcome all her demons and fears, and I hope to see her and Xander happy.

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The Mother-in-Law by Judy Moore – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Mother-in-LawThe Mother-in-Law by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mother-in-Law by Judy Moore is a great 5 star psychological book. The characters were all very well written and the story line was fantastic.

Brad and his mother were the most annoying characters. I hated how Brad let his mother slide on everything, thinking she was always right. Brad’s mother Madeline is a real piece of work. She is a terrible human being and so conniving and vindictive, but she adds so much to this story.

Victoria is sweet, I really liked her character and how after marrying Brad she jumped right in to the mother role with his son. I really enjoyed watching her figure out that her mother in law was a big pile of crazy and trying to piece all the secrets the family had together.

In the end, all the family’s secrets come out and I was surprised by some but not by some others. I hated that Andy, Brad’s son, could remember different things and basically helped Victoria put the final pieces together. I was on the fence about the ending, I was pleased but also kind of sad at the same time. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good psychological mystery. This is usually not my type of genre but after this book I am itching to read more like this.

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Proper Irish (Jaded Lily Book 1) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Debi Kircher

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Proper Irish (Jaded Lily #1)Proper Irish by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Proper Irish (Jaded Lily Book 1) by Zeia Jameson

5 Stars

This is my 2nd book by this author and I loved this one as much as I did the first. I think what I loved about this book the most is that there was no hidden hurtful pasts or bad relationships that caused these two to guard their hearts leaving the road wide open for these two to get to know each other….Although that will be hard to do when it seems they totally despise each other.

This was such a fun read, I read it in one sitting and completely fell in love with these characters, Padraig is the mayor’s son and although he loves his Dad, he can’t even come close to stomaching Victoria, the woman he is married to. He lives part time with his Mam, and the other part of the time he lives in a room at the Jaded Lily, a tattoo shop. He is a very generous and loving person to most people and I fell in love with him from the beginning, even with him being so hateful to some, I knew there had to be a reason.

Stella is an event coordinator working for a company that is handling the mayors St. Patrick’s Day ball. Her boss has begun acting really weird and has made it almost impossible to keep her job. She can’t seem to please her or the Mayor’s wife during the planning of this ball and it is weighing on her terribly, and to top it off she is dealing with a gorgeous man full of tattoos who can’t seem to do or say anything to her besides calling her stupid.

This story had such an easy flow and the storyline was fantastic, I love how it did not drag on and it wasn’t filled with any fluff that wasn’t needed for the story to play out. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series, Luca and Kerry were an awesome part of this book and I hope that Padraig and Stella are still an awesome part of theirs.

Loved it!!!

Review by @debikircher

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Eternal Bloom (Bloom Duet Book 2) by A.E Gamrat – Review by Lisette Gonzalez

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Eternal BloomEternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eternal Bloom (Bloom Duet Book 2)
By A.E. Gamrat
4 Stars

Eternal Bloom by A.E Gamrat is the second installment of the Bloom Duet. This books starts where book 1 left off. I recommend reading New Bloom so you can get the background on the main character. Gwen’s mother was admitted to the hospital and she is dealing with the possibility of her mother not able to fully recover. Gwen’s life seems to be going downhill and losing grip. She also fears that her relationship with Kame will also fail due to her mother’s health and also the fact that her mother was not fond of Kame. He is has communication issues and seems to be hiding something. This story concentrates more on Gwen’s relationship with her mother and her inner turmoil dealing with her current situation in her life. Gwen’s grows a lot within the second book and is much stronger compared to the first book. I truly enjoyed this book duet and recommend to any that enjoys YA and Coming of Age books. I am pretty sure there are plenty of readers that can relate to Gwen’s story.

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Eternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Jana Teppih

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Eternal BloomEternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat is the follow up on her New Bloom and absolutely should not be read as a standalone as you would be totally lost! It is an amazing coming of age story that is as raw as the reality, no fluffy, romanticized version that one very often ends up with when trying to find something in that genre (or at least I have found…)
It is a continuation of Gwen’s story … the first book left us with an intense (and not in a good way) relationship between Gwen and her mom and her mom in the hospital in a quite serious condition … and of course Kame. Eternal Bloom is filled with anxiety and uncertainties … will her mother recover? Will the secrets that Kame is keeping pull them apart or make them stronger? Will they find a way to communicate clearly? Will Gwen and her mom find a way forward and improve on their relationship?
The story is filled with internal dialogue that gives us a window into how Gwen is feeling and thinking and I could so relate to it as I used to do so as well when I was her age … the chaos and how she struggles to make sense of it all … simply loved the story! The pains of growing up …

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Broken Circle (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 1) By Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Dulac

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1)Broken Circle by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that i have read by this author and im not disappointed i cant wait to read the other 2 books in this series it is everything i love to read and more i am defiantly a fan! Trust me guys you wont be disappointed:)

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Better Than The Best By Amabel Daniels – Review By Stephanie Dulac

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Better Than the BestBetter Than the Best by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Is The First Book I’ve Read By This Author. I Thought It Was A Really Good Read. Once You Start Reading you wont stop. This Book Gives you a little bit of every feels. I Didnt want the book to end. I Really hope there will be a book 2. I would really love to read more about Kelly and will. I Recommend this be added to your TBR pile if its not already on it.

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That Unforgettable Kiss, Kissed by Fate, Book 1 by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Stephanie Dulac

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That Unforgettable Kiss (Kissed By Fate, #1)That Unforgettable Kiss by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

That Unforgettable Kiss is my first book I’ve read by Tamara Ferguson. I thought the book was a great read. I really enjoyed kate and murphys relationship. This book kept me interested till the end. I even liked the little surprise towards the end didn’t see it coming. I cant wait to read the next book in the series.

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