Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack Series Book #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

“The pack did its best to keep peace in the supernatural community and to keep their existence a secret from the humans. Psychics and witches may have found a way to coexist…exposing some of their powers to the mundane…but there was no way in hell people would be as accepting of a predatory species like his. He had to stop Macey from learning anything about the demons…and especially the werewolves. Keeping tabs on the sexy detective proved a nice bonus…”

 

Werewolves Only is the first book in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series by Carrie Pulkinen. It is a great paranormal romance- with shifters/werewolves, demons, supernatural elements, mystery, suspense, action, police investigation, and plenty of drama- all set against the vibrant and mystical backdrop of New Orleans.

Ms. Pulkinen is a ‘new-to-me’ author that I will definitely be reading much more of in the future. The story surprised me, because initially I thought it was a bit slow to start with, but I found that after a couple of chapters I was completely hooked and eagerly read the rest of the book. I had to find what happens and whether they figure everything out.

The story is told from several points of view, which I really appreciated, because it really gave the story much more complexity, and depth- and gave me so much more to contemplate.

The characters are interesting and well developed. I loved Luke and Macey!! I was cheering them on right from the get-go! There was a lot more to them, and the story, than meets the eye.

The story is quite suspenseful, with a real ‘mystery’ to try to unravel. There are funny moment- with witty quips/banter that made me smile. Then there were quite gruesome scenes that really ramped up the intensity of the story. Ms. Pulkinen effortlessly describes what was happening in the story, painting a picture in my mind, and making it more like ‘watching’ everything play out, instead of merely reading along.

I can’t wait to see what book two has in store for me!

 

Thank you, Ms. Pulkinen!

Ghost of A Chance (Redclaw Security Series Book #2) by McKenna Dean – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

 “Sometimes I think I’m still stuck in the events of that summer.”

 

Ghost of a Chance is the second book in the Redclaw Security Series by McKenna Dean. Why have I not heard of this author, or this amazing series before now? Something this good should be on every paranormal/shifter romance reader’s ‘must read’ list. I think that even people who don’t normally choose paranormal stories, would like what they find between the covers of this book. I am so glad that I stumbled across this book, because I loved everything about it and Ms. Dean is now on my “Must Read’ author list! I look forward to many more reading adventures with her books in the future!

This is the second book in the series and even though it can be read as a standalone without feeling like you are missing parts of the story- it captivated me in such a way that I feel compelled to go back and read the first book as well- because I want to know everything about Redclaw, the wonderful characters, and the amazing stories.

This book has so much going on in it, in a good way- from shifters, secrets, betrayal, hidden agendas, suspense, action, romance, learning to accept yourself, new beginnings, learning to stand up for yourself, danger, fated mates, finding and embracing your true self, finding where you truly belong, excitement, strength, dramatic developments, emotion, twists, and a sizzling romance.

The story is really fascinating, Ms. Dean writes so incredibly well- she has a real gift for telling a mesmerising story! Her detailed descriptions produced such vivid images that I was transported into the story where I was able to ‘see’ it all so clearly play out in front of me. I was part of it all, with a ringside seat to the production.

The characters are fully realised individuals, brilliantly created to have their own unique traits- they are so believable, and quite endearing….or detestable, as in the case of a few that we meet through the story. I loved how much Sarah grew and developed over the course of the story- I was cheering her on! Casey was just wonderful, perfect really.

Bring on the next book!

 

Thank you, Ms. Dean!

Belleza and the Brute by Jane Matisse – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

Belleza and the Brute is a fantastic story by Jane Matisse. This is Ms. Matisse’s second book and it is my favourite of hers, so far. The story is wonderful, a bit of a twist and modern touch to the classic “Beauty and the Beast”. The characters were particularly good, very well developed, and incredibly endearing. I snapped this book up as soon as it came up on my feed and I couldn’t read it quickly enough- I was completely captivated and immersed in the story right from the beginning- flying through the pages and devouring every word. I was so enchanted by this superb story that I read it in one sitting…. because I really didn’t want to put it down. The story has so much to love about it- taking the reader of a journey full of love, loss, grief, second chances, betrayal, and sooo much more.

Elena Salazar has had a lot of hardship and pain in her 26 years. Recently losing her job, she is incredibly worried about how she will make ends meet- so imagine her distress when she gets a call in the middle of the night from her wayward brother, begging her for money to help pay a gambling debt. But with no money to her name, Elena goes to the man her brother is indebted to in the hope of finding a solution to the problem. This puts her in the sights of Tristan Mercier, who has his own demons- haunted by a life-shattering event 5 years earlier, he is closed off, intimidating, dark and intense. But there is something about Elena that strikes a spark within Tristan. He is intrigued enough to offer her a deal that Elena really has no choice but to accept. The deal is that Elena would work for Tristan for a 6-month period to pay off the debt, while her brother goes to rehab to address his gambling problem. And so begins this incredible tale…….. but things are not quite what either are expecting. This deal will change their lives forever. You really should do yourself a favour and snap up a copy of this book for yourself and read all the intriguing details for yourself. You are bound to love it just as much as I have!

The story really had so much going for it and it was so easy to love. The storyline is a clever twist on the old classic, and even though there have been hundreds of ‘retellings’ that I’ve read over the years, this is definitely one of the best of that bunch. The story is witty- with funny quips, banter and antic; then there are touching and tender moments that melted my heart; the chemistry between Elena and Tristan was sizzling; there were suspenseful scenes that had me on the edge of my seat; which all amounted to me not being able to put the story down until I had finished the very last word.

Oh, and who wouldn’t love Toro- he’s such a wonderful addition to the story!

Bellissimo!

 

Thank you, Ms. Matisse!

Belleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Jane Matisse – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Belleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the BeastBelleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Jane Matisse
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Belleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Jane Matisse is the first book I have read by this author and boy it is a good first impression. Belleza and the Brute is a contemporary romance story but is also a second chance tale one that I loved reading. The characters are caring and compassionate, faithful and loving. One though has lost his way after a traumatic event and just needs the love and understanding of someone wonderful to hopefully help him find his way. You will find yourself caught up in many emotions that pull at your heartstrings. Pain and hurt, loss and torment, love and caring will see you wanting to reach out to help. The chemistry is sexy and smoldering you will need a cigarette by the time you have finished. LOL.
If you love romance and second chances then this is a book that you don’t want to miss out on.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Lily Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 1-3) by Vivian Winslow – Review by Krista Beck

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The Lily Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 1 - 3)The Lily Trilogy by Vivian Winslow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lily Trilogy focuses on Lily, Poppy’s daughter. We follow Lily while she tries to figure out her life after catching her fiance cheating the night before their wedding. While figuring out what she wants to do, she is roped into the family business and learns to find herself along the way. The story was good. I found myself frustrated with Lily at times, but the frustration went with the story. Overall it was a good story. Dahlia’s story should be extremely interesting!

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The Blogger and the Hunk by Jane Matisse – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Blogger and the HunkThe Blogger and the Hunk by Jane Matisse
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Blogger and the Hunk
By Jane Matisse
Rated 5 stars!

Wow! I seriously loved this book! I started it in the evening and finished up in the morning. I struggled putting it down as you can see. All of the characters were a-maz-ing! I totally understood Penelope’s plight. She is clumsy and always been a wallflower. I can understand her body issues. They were ingrained from an impressionable age and those are hard to get rid of. Jack preferred woman (leggy, blond, bubbly and stick thin) which wasn’t her but also contributed to her issues. This was not an issue for me while reading. I loved the characters and their interactions with each other. They made me laugh and say “Oh No don’t do/say that!” Or “You didn’t!”

Penelope is a inspiring girl. Yes she has issues, who doesn’t? But she enjoys her life and herself! She might by a possible hermit but what’s beneath her….is a jaw dropping girl.

Jack is a womanizing jerk! Ok that’s my first impression and a couple other times as well. I understood later that he was confused. And after a bit I forgave him for being that jerk. I was glad we were able to see his thought process it helped me understand him better.

Their friends (all six of them) were so welcome as part of the story. Each had a specific part to play and they fulfilled it perfectly. Their antics made me laugh, smirk and just smile!

This is my second book by this author and I enjoyed this one so much more! She hit everything spot on. The story was different (to an extent) and moved along at a nice pace. The characters had some growth spurts and she did a wonderful job with them. I will be putting this on my Re-read list.
I highly recommend this if you like characters who are a little deeper and not perfect. Or if you enjoy fun times and close encounters.

Previewed by @lisahelmick

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Whiskey Dick By Ryan Ringbloom – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Whiskey DickWhiskey Dick by Ryan Ringbloom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whiskey Dick
By Ryan Ringbloom
5 Stars

This is my first book by this author and I LOVED IT!
This book was a semi-quick, hilarious STEAMY read that i couldn’t put down from the moment i started reading it. My stomach was hurting from me laughing so hard And i really liked the main characters. They had extreme chemistry and i was rooting for them from the start.
I cannot wait to get my hands on more books by this author and i ABSOLUTELY would recommend this book to a friend!
Review by Anastasia D.

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The Blogger and the Hunk by Jane Matisse – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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The Blogger and the HunkThe Blogger and the Hunk by Jane Matisse
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blogger and the Hunk is my first book by Jane Matisse. This was a super cute story, it was the blurb that had me wanting to read this book. The writing was easy to read and had a great plot. I enjoyed how Penelope and Jack tried to stay away but something always pulled them together. But I am sad to say that I didn’t really connect with Penelope and Jack. Other than that, this was a fun romantic comedy and I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author.

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Two Hearts in Accord (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 7) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Heather Bahm

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TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 7)TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tamara Ferguson’s Two Hearts In Accord is the seventh book in the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior series. In this particular novel, the author brings forth two characters, Neil and Anna. The overall theme within this series is touching, emotionally raw, but brings with it the ideal of hope and something more within life than anticipated. Two Hearts in Accord is one of my favorite in the series and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I really like how characters from the previous books overlap into future books – it adds additional depth and impact in the novels. The tug and pull is inexplicably present and its remarkably well done in our the authors maneuvers it in the book around the other pieces that are going on in the story. Loved this book and highly recommend it, plus the whole series.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler – Review by Heather Bahm

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ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abducted: Code Raven 2, by Lynda Filler, is a thrilling suspense. Though the books are short, they flow easily from one to the next with a captivating story and cast of characters. The action within Abducted is fine tuned and drives the story forward. The high speed anticipation that the author pushes is a high thrilled ride that quickly passes by. The series continues to capture my imagination along with the wonderful dialogue/conversations that occur between the dimensional characters.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Luke (McKades of Texas Series Book #3) by Kimberly Lewis – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

Luke is the third book in the McKades of Texas series by Kimberly Lewis. It is a fun, light-hearted and romantic story- with a generous serve of spice that really heats things up. Even though it is the third book in the series, it can be read as a standalone- but be prepared to find yourself intrigued enough that you will want to go in search of the other two book in the series, too.

I can always count on Ms. Lewis to entertain me- she has a way of enticing you further and further into her stories- getting you hooked and keeping you glued to the pages- right through till the end, and this story was no exception. I fell in love with the characters and found myself investing in them and their story- rooting for them the whole way through.

Karlie is a sassy, confident and determined to get her man. Luke is quite sweet really- but he’s not going to know what hit him when Karlie, all grown up and such a sexy young woman now- comes back into his life. What happens makes for some funny, witty, and very entertaining reading. There were a few times that I wanted to shake Luke and tell him to get his act together, where he frustrated me no end- but it added to the tension and gave the story some added drama.

A great read!

 

Thank you, Ms. Lewis!

Luke (The McKades of Texas #3) by Kimberly Lewis – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Luke (The McKades of Texas, #3)Luke by Kimberly Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luke (The McKades of Texas #3) by Kimberly Lewis is a sweet contemporary romance story. It has a wonderful mixture of horses, cowboys, and romance. I was drawn in and didn’t want to put it down until the last page. I mean who doesn’t love a beautifully written and sexy smexy cowboy romance. The chemistry between the main characters and their undeniable attraction steam up the pages. She’s known what she’s wanted since she was little. He’s only just realised that she is no longer a little girl. I loved the teasing and the way they interact with each other and it had me laughing out loud. Of course there is a little twist that throws everything in to question but this is a beautiful romance you will not want to miss out on. I am looking forward to reading the next book in a series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Found in Understanding (Refuge Series #3) by Debbie Zello – Review by Sara Oxton

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Found in Understanding (Refuge Series #3)Found in Understanding by Debbie Zello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Found in Understanding by Debbie Zello a four-star read you need to find. This is the third book in the Refuge series, it can be read as stand-alone, but I would say read the series as they do build the authors writing style and you will get more out of it. I will be honest, I enjoyed the book, but it wasn’t as good as some of the others by this author. I will admit though, I think it was me as this was such an emotional read and I wasn’t in the place for it. I am sure I will re-read this story and find it so much better. It was very heavy in the back story and then glossed over some of the more current details that I felt we could have been dealt with in more details, that being said I loved the first couple of chapters where we got the initial story of Firelight, where she got her beautiful name and how. So that’s why I think you should give this book a go, I know I will be re-reading once I get over my funk.

Review by @saraoxo

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Belleza and the Brute by Jane Matisse – Review by Erin Davidson

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Belleza and the BruteBelleza and the Brute by Jane Matisse
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Belleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Jane Matisse was a delightful retelling of an age old classic. I’m an absolute sap for all things beauty and the beast related, so this retelling was right up my alley. Matisse was able to give this old dusty fairy tale a fresh face and give it new life with a modern day flare. Both Elena and Tristan have skeletons in their closet that they’d love to keep tucked away. But when unlikely circumstances throw them together, neither can hide their attraction or their dirty little secrets. I really enjoyed this retelling of my favourite fairy tale and all the fun little quirks Matisse added to spice it up. I loved all the subtle nods to the movie and the original fairy tale, that made the story mesmerising to read. I loved all the characters and thought they were really well developed and three dimensional. I also loved how poetic and descriptive the writing was. Some parts were a little cliché, but it is a retelling and it’s impossible to not be. Loved the story and gave it 5/5

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Rescued by the Captain (Romancing the Spies Series Book #1) by Laura A. Barnes – Review by Angela Hayes

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4 Stars

 

Rescued by the Captain is the first book in the Romancing the Spies series by Laura A. Barnes. This is an intriguing historical romance that has mystery, suspense, kidnapping, being in the right place at the right time, passion, love, spice, unrest, plots, treason, action, adventure, and some drama. This is my first book by Ms. Barnes and this is also her debut novel- although she has written a couple more in the time since this one was released. I think this is a great debut story, and I look forward to reading more of her books.

As the story starts, I was drawn into an adventure on the high seas- meeting Captain Marcus Thornhill (Thorn) who is a 29-year-old commissioned officer, entrusted with special missions on behalf of the government. He had just plucked a young woman out of the ocean, barely alive- and is shocked to see a face from his past. Ivy had never been far from his mind these past 7 years. Now that fate had cast her into his life once more, he was determined to find a way to prove himself to her and win her trust and love, again. But these are dangerous times and he knows she’s hiding something from him. What happens when everything is revealed?

Ivy Mallory has been through quite an ordeal before finally being plucked out of the ocean, unconscious and on the brink of death. Little does she expect that when she finally opens her eyes, it would be to see the man she’s loved since she was 16- the same man who rejected her and broke her heart. But, she can’t allow him to hurt her again- she will have to remain strong and guarded. Not to mention that she can’t let anything distract her from her mission to save her brother.

What ensues makes for some really great reading, and if this story is anything to go by- the rest of the series loos set to be fantastic!

 

Thank you, Ms. Barnes!

Tightrope #2 (Tightrope Duet Book #2) by Maddie Wade – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

Tightrope #2 is the second book in the Tightrope Duet by Maddie Wade. It is the highly anticipated conclusion to the brilliant story that began in Book #1- the one that had me so twisted up in knots, and that had slammed my emotions around from one page to another- the same one that had ‘that ending’!! I was sooo desperate to get my hands on this book, because I NEEDED to find out what happened. This story really is everything I could have hoped for, and definitely every bit as good as book #1- but again, so full of surprising and unexpected developments that had me twisted up inside, again- while I devoured the pages, on this incredible ride. This story picks up where the last one left off… and drew me in, right from the beginning. I am having trouble finding the words to do it the justice it deserves… It’s really superb!!!

So if you haven’t read book one, you really need to do so before starting on this story, because of the continuing storyline.

I always love everything Ms. Wade writes, and I really think this duet is one of her best pieces of work- and one of my firm favourites.

I wonder what Ms. Wade has in store for us next? Whatever it is I am certain it will be excellent!

 

 

Thank you, Ms. Wade!

Belleza and the Brute: A Modern Day Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Jane Matisse – Review By Chantelle Smith

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Belleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the BeastBelleza and the Brute: A Modern-Day Retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Jane Matisse
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Belleza and the Brute is a standalone novel from author Jane Matisse. This is my first read from this author and I’m so glad that I got the chance to read this. I can’t wait to see what else this author brings, and how her other books compare to this one but I’m excited to find out!

This book was compelling, intriguing and I cannot say how much I enjoyed this read. I loved that it was a take on Beauty and the Beast, but it also had it own unique spin to it that I really enjoyed.
This book was romantic, steamy, sweet and at time entertaining and funny. But also maybe little predictable but that didn’t take away how much I enjoyed this read. I wouldn’t change anything about it. There was time in this read that a twist was thrown in that threw you, but it also gave this story an added depth. But you cannot ignore that there was something real and raw with this book with the nightmares and memories of Tristan’s and Elena’s past but also the thoughts and feeling that Tristan was feeling throughout this book. But there was also something with the vulnerability that he has that made you love him even more.
Elena was most definitely the best thing that could happen to him, with them both experiencing pain and lost within each of their lives they found something within each other that connected them on a deeper level and I think she is exactly what Tristan needs to overcome and more forward from his past.
Elena brings something and make him feels things he never wanted of thought he deserved to feel again, but you could help but just wish Tristan would stop being so stubborn and except his feelings that he knew were not going away and just except the inevitable.

Elena really knew how to pack a punch, she tested Tristan at points and also made him smile and laugh. They have a great chemistry that starts of slow and then ignited and cannot go ignored. I really think that it makes their relationship even more real for the fact that all the have faced and experienced they understand the hard times and except it from each other.

We cannot forget to mention the secondary characters that come into this read. Let’s first say if it wasn’t for Adam, Tristan and Elena would never get to where they are today, but I would love to read about his journey he takes after the events of this read. Also how amazing are Paola and Keith, they bring another level of excellence to this read and the journey our two main characters make. And lastly the shady Daniel, from the moment he spoke to Elena in the library and basically insulted books and reading I disliked him and he continues to prove so through the book in which you will, have to read in order to find out!

This was an incredible read, that if written would love to read another story about Elena & Tristan to see where thegy have come in their journey together, but until then (hopefully) do not miss this wonderful, compelling and brilliant read!

Review by @tillytillzz

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Primal Will (Alterations Trilogy #3) by Jane Suen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Primal Will (Alterations #3)Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Primal Will: Book 3 of the Alterations Trilogy by Jane Suen os the last book in the trilogy and a quick read short read but one that pulls a punch. The story picks up right where the last left us so I highly recommend you read the first two books in this series, which are also short reads, to make sure you know what is going on because you will find yourself lost with who the characters are and what is going on. Jane’s writing style and her plots keep you engaged every step of the way. Dr Kite is in the forefront of the story once again but is he still evil or will he trade it in a become Mr Nice?

To find out you will just have to read this trilogy. I wonder what Jane has in store for us next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2) By Kadie Scott – Review By Melissa Agena

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Resisting the Rancher (Hills of Texas, #2)Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! I haven’t read a good country story in a long time! Resisting the Rancher is Book 2 in The Hills of Texas Series by Kadie Scott. Rusty Walker has grown up wanting to take over her family’s ranch. However, the only thing stopping her is her father. Her father resents the fact that she is female and can’t possibly run the ranch because of it. It’s also the same reason why she will never date a man that has to do with the Rodeo circuit. Her father also has a plan for Rusty. Rusty has to marry within the next year to someone that he approves of or she will not be able to take over the ranch. But she is bound and determined to prove that she can do it on her own. Williams “Will” Hill is in the rodeo stock business as well as horses. He is also very handsome. The instant these two eyes meet, something takes over. Instant attraction but Rusty is hell bent on not dating anyone involved with the circuit. But there is something that keeps pulling her back to him and vice versa. Will is ultimately intrigued by Rusty and all of her beauty. What will happen when things are forced between the two? I love the connection that these two have. This book was definitely a page turner! I couldn’t put this book down. The author really knows how to write a story to where you feel like you are there. I can’t wait to read the other books in the series. You do not have to read the first book in order to read this one!

Reviewed By @vegasdaisie

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Abducted: Code Raven 2 By Lynda Filler – Review By Michelle Mulvey

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ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABDUCTED BY LYNDA FILLER is the 3rd book / Novella in the series adding in the prologue. I must be honest with my review. I wasn’t crazy about book 1 or 2. The author did a great job with the characters and the plot but it was very confusing for me. You must read the books in order to understand what is going on. I’m my opinion, book 3 was the best in the series. I was able to read more then a chapter before putting it down. The same character appear in book three that were in previous books plus a few new ones.

In this book, there is someone who is abducted. More then one person actually. The Raven group are there to work the cases. There is some unexpected things that happen but, you have to read it to find out. I thought book 3 was great and kept my attention from beginning to end.

 

Review by @xchellex

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Two Hearts In Accord By Tamara Ferguson – Review By Michelle Mulvey

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TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 7)TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two Hearts in Accord by Tamara Ferguson is part of the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Series.

This is Book 7 in the series. All of the books I’ve read previously in this series, I have really enjoyed.

Anna Drummond was injured while serving for our country and is now about to start training other wounded warriors to try to get them back in service.
Neil Harrison has a familiar story. They know eachother when they worked together in Iraq years ago before they were injured. Now here they both are in Crystal Rock together only now Neil is divorced and Anna is single. Both of them were attracted to eachother previously but since they were in relationships, neither acted on the attraction.

A woman named Claire needs to stay with Anna while Sarah is out of town. Claire’s ex husband says if he can’t have her, no one will and is now following her everywhere trying to kill her. While Claire is staying with Anna, Neil decides he will stay there too for extra protection.

Neil and Anna spend a lot of time together working on the project at the Wounded Warrior Home and looking after Claire. Old feeling are back and they decide to go on a date and try to see what will happen. Both have been single for quite a while and cannot seem to get their acts together which is quite cute.

Will Neil and Anna be able to make it to Dragonfly Pointe for that magic kiss? And will Claire be able to be saved from her ex husband? Read this amazing book to find out what happens.

Review By @xchellex

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Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Debi Kircher

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Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth #1)Fat Girl by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fat Girl (Romance in Rehoboth Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery

5 Stars

So, I read this after reading all of the other Rehoboth books because I am a backwards kind of person I guess…and it was ok to do that, I would have preferred to read them in order but I didn’t so will have to just go with it 🙂 This whole series very loosely intertwines by characters from all of the books popping in here and there all the way through, but they do not have to be read in order, each one could be considered a stand alone, but no matter how you do it, do yourself a favor and read them all.

I loved this book but that’s no surprise because this author is like AMAZING and I don’t even have to read a synopsis or look at a book cover to know that it’s just automatic..If her name is on it…I read it!

This one touched me in a completely different way then the rest…Connecting to the main character was simple as there were times in my life I was in a position that I felt like all of the words and feelings in this book were my own. I found myself getting so angry at Claire and just wanting to slap her, but on the other hand I really felt like she was very strong and confident in who she was even when she wasn’t happy with how she looked. I really loved how this story was told and how real everything felt. I appreciated the building of friendships and I especially liked that there was no love at first site, I really truly never got a feel for what might happen and with who till the very end, and this was different…Normally it is very apparent what will happen and who it will happen with. I laughed out loud many times throughout as well…Her comebacks to messages received cracked me up.

I loved it, and would highly recommend it and will. Many thanks to this author for giving me all the feels, even those I am no longer comfortable with and writing a story that was not only very real but was so easy to connect with.

Review by @debikircher

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The Blogger and the Hunk by Jane Matisse – Review by Heather Bahm

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The Blogger and the HunkThe Blogger and the Hunk by Jane Matisse
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jane Matisse’s The Blogger and the Hunk was a solidly written romantic comedy. The author starts this story building up the characters and then delves into the meat of the story. The writing was light, but fun and was easy to read being a debut novel from this author. It had a lot of humorous dynamics loaded in throughout the story. I really liked Penelope’s character and the development/growth she had throughout the book, it was steady and well done. Jack was outright fun, yet at times I just shook my head at his character. Overall, I think Jane Matisse did a tremendous job with this book and foresee some outstanding things to come in the future.

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She’s A Keeper by Lee St. John – Review by Angela Hayes

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4 Stars

 

She’s A Keeper! Is a collection of anecdotes, thoughts, opinions, pranks and memories from the pen of Lee St. John. This is my first read by Ms. St. John, so I really didn’t know what to expect going into it. All I had was the blurb, which appealed because it sounded like a funny, light-hearted read- and promised to be a little different from what I normally read. Having come out the other end, I can honestly say that I am happy to have read it, in fact I am pleasantly surprised by how much I did like Ms. St. John’s point of view on the many and various topics she covers. There are over 80 chapters worth of various interesting thoughts- but don’t worry each chapter is only a few pages long- which makes the whole book a quick and easy read. Ms. St. John has a bit of a sassy, southern inflection to her writing which makes everything she writes quite entertaining. At the same time her stories invite you to sit a while, relax, laugh, shake your head, grin, and all the while fall under her spell.

So, if you are looking for something a little different to read- that will hold your attention, entertain you, make you laugh, and give you plenty to think about- then this is definitely the book for you. This was a great introduction to Ms. St. John’s work and I look forward to reading more of her book s in the future.

 

Thank you, Ms. St. John!

ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler – Review by Jana Teppih

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ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abducted by Lynda Filler is the next instalment in her Code Raven suspense series that will keep you at the edge of your chair and makes you go and check the writer’s site to see when the next instalment is coming!
We are meeting all the old friends and foes and all the new ones and it is filled with so many twists that at times you simply have to put the story down for a moment and go in your head ‘hmm … what did I just read and how does it fit into what I know and ….’ And then you grab the book again and go at it … This instalment is a step beyond cybercrime and hacking, it is about human trafficking and drugs and high speed chases and catching bigwigs and … crazy all around! Dear Ms Filler, please keep them coming!

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Primal Will: Book 3 of the Alterations Trilogy by Jane Suen – Review by Debi Kircher

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Primal Will (Alterations #3)Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Primal Will: Book 3 of the Alterations Trilogy by Jane Suen

5 Stars

Sitting here staring at the screen wondering what words to use to review this book, this series, and this author…

I’ve said it before and I will repeat…You absolutely never know what your going to get when you read one of this authors books, but the one thing you can always count on is you will read the last page and say to yourself…Wow, or something similar.

This series was quick when you rate it on the amount of pages contained in it as a whole, but when you rate it on content it seemed like so much more…This last installment had me reading so fast I caught myself tripping over the words and making myself slow down so that I could savor every second of it. What an amazing storyline from start to finish, so creative and addictive and I can not wait to go back and read it all over again, but this time back to back.

I’m not going to go into the specifics of the story….It needs to be read and mentioning anything here will take away from the other books in this series…Read it..In order, I dare anyone to read this and not sit in total awe of this author and then sit at different spots during the story contemplating your own thoughts about what your reading!!

Ok Miss Jane Suen, I’ve read all of your books, and I want more…You are an amazing story teller and I can not wait to see where you take us next!! But rest assured I’ll be one of the first in line to find out!

Brilliant!!

Review by @debikircher

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TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 7) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Elena Tabacaru

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TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 7)TWO HEARTS IN ACCORD by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3,5 warrior stars! Once again Tamara delivers a strong message about second chances to life, love and future. Anna and Neil understand each other like no other: both being deployed on tours in Iraq and had lost one of their limbs. Trough all the pain, frustration, depression that came after they still managed to fight and come above water. True warriors and I am so happy they found each other..and Finley 🙂

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The Blogger and The Hunk by Jane Matisse – Review by Angela Hayes

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4 Stars

 

The Blogger and the Hunk is a good opposites attract story by Jane Matisse. This is a standalone contemporary romance that is told from the duel point of view of the two main characters. It has a steady pace and a smooth flow which made the story quite easy to read. When I saw the title of the book and read the blurb, I was really excited to begin the story and find out what would happen. I did like the story, but not as much as I had initially thought that I would. Although the story is well written, with an interesting storyline and good characters- there was just something about it that didn’t gel with me, or allow me to fully immerse myself into the storyline or invest in the characters as much as I would normally love to do. I think a lot of it comes down to my initial feelings towards Jack and his attitude towards Penny at the beginning of the story when he was ‘sizing her up’. I know that attitude changed, but that feeling stayed with me the whole way through and irked me a lot.

The story is cute, with a little sprinkling of drama to keep things interesting. I did love the fact that there is a ‘Blog Post’ at the beginning of every chapter- it did help to set the tone and mood for each chapter, and the overall book.

I have read “Belleza and the Beast”, Ms. Matisse’s other book- and absolutely loved it- unfortunately this one didn’t have the same impact on me. But, I really am looking forward to seeing what she does next.

 

Thank you, Ms. Matisse!

Abducted: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler – Review by Jenni Bishop

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ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2ABDUCTED: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abducted: Code Raven 2 by Lynda Filler is the second book in the series and is action packed and fast paced. It is also a quick and intriguing read that has your heart rate up and your blood pumping as you race around the world with these men and women get one of their own back. Taking down the bad guys in the process is no hardship. Once again Lynda has written a story that is full of mystery, intrigue and suspense and twist and turns you don’t see coming. If I had the need the Raven group would be where I turned. So excited to see what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Nursing Myself Back: (A Tryst of Fate Series Novel – Book 3) by Kara Liane – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Nursing Myself Back: (A Tryst of Fate Series Novel - Book 3)Nursing Myself Back: by Kara Liane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nursing Myself Back: (A Tryst of Fate Series Novel – Book 3) by Kara Liane It is a second chance romance where love between an older woman and younger male makes for some steamy moments. It is written in different POV’s and it will have you laughing out loud reading the males POV, Kara did a truly brilliant job at portraying the male mind. I truly loved this story so much I wish that it was way longer, because I could not get enough of these characters. Kara did a great job of making the story believable and real. There was a slow dance in coming together which made me frustrated but when they did boy did it light up.
If you are looking for a story that takes you on a journey of love and second chances then this is story for you.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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