The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

The Nearness of You is a wonderfully romantic and captivating story by the extremely talented K.G. Fletcher. I absolutely love Ms. Fletcher’s books and have fallen in love with every single one I have read!! She has a warm, sexy, almost lyrical style to her writing which really lends itself to the beautiful stories and characters she creates. This book was almost like watching an old Hollywood movie, but with a modern spin. Speaking of movies, this story would make a fabulous film!! The story is so perfectly sexy and romantic, with just enough tension, sparks, emotion, and drama to keep things really interesting.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Fletcher, this story played quite a fine tune with my emotions, I really was emotionally invested in the characters and the outcome of their story- feeling everything they went through right alongside them. I was completely hooked, right from the beginning, because it was so easy to read and so very easy to love Lauren and David. These two are really quite wonderful- lovingly created and fully developed individuals who were both so endearing. They had a sizzling connection, and their chemistry sparked right off the pages.
David is a famous male model who’s in town to attend his sister’s wedding. I loved him so much, he’s quite the swoony one, a perfect book boyfriend to add to my collection. He definitely has a ‘David Gandy’ feel to him, not that I’ve met Mr. Gandy in person, but I can imagine that he would be a lot like this David. Lauren is a real sweetheart, a wonderful singer who dreams of making it big on the music scene someday. They meet, and the sparks ignite. David introduces her to his world and things get really interesting. Is he looking for something permanent, or just a diversion? Can she get her head around his somewhat crazy lifestyle? Will these two find the happiness they’ve both been searching for?
This gave me all the ‘feels, and then some!
So worth the read!!

Thank you, Ms. Fletcher!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Calling the CurveBall: A Lawson Family Novel by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Calling the CurveballCalling the Curveball by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Calling the Curveball :A Lawson Family Novel By Tracey Cramer-Kelly is a second chance romance novel. I absolutely loved this story and the emotional rollercoaster ride it took me on.This author knows how to weave a story to make you feel like you are apart of it as well. This story at times pulled my heart strings. I didn’t want to put it down once I started reading. I just simply love both characters Kira and Jamie. I felt the emotions the characters were feeling Jamie is a chiropractor who lost his dream of playing baseball by an accident. Kira is a teacher who is smart , caring , and beautiful and also attracted to Jamie.Can these two have a relationship? Will they get their HEA?I highly recommend reading this book to find out! I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next.

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner’s Chronicles Prequel Novella (The Confectioner Chronicles Book #0.5) by Claire Luana – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Confectioner's Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel NovellaThe Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Confectioner’s Exile is the prequel to The Confectioner’s Chronicles (Book #0.5) by Claire Luana. This is a novella length story, which made it a very quick and easy read. Though it may be short in length, it’s definitely not lacking in content, as it swept me up on an adventure to discover Hale Firena’s story and how he came to be where he is now. I love him in The Confectioner’s Chronicles, so I was intrigued to know more. And what a story he has, it was far more complex than I imagined, and he has definitely been through a lot and had to grow and evolve along the way.
I really liked the story and thought it was a great way to set up the rest of the series. There was a bit of a slow start, but things picked up pretty quickly and the story took off.
A great addition to the series. Can’t wait for Book #2!

Thank you, Ms. Luana!

 

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Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica- Aviva Vaughn

5-stars

Beckoned Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn is an incredible slow burn romance. I have been impatiently waiting for Soren’s continued story since I finished the last book. His character is one that I really connected with and I couldn’t wait to read more about him and his intriguing character, and boy I certainly wasn’t disappointed with this book. I loved how his character developed over the course of the story, it felt as if I was watching the real Soren shine through. Being that this is the fifth book in the series I would strongly suggest reading the first four books of this series before diving into this one as each book continues where the last one left off.

I have been a huge fan of Aviva’s ever since I read the first book in the Beckoned series, her stories always manage to pull me right in and leave me feeling all kinds of emotions. She writes with so much detail that it’s easy to picture everything playing out in my mind, which makes it highly entertaining, plus it feels as if though I have travelled the world alongside these characters as they go through these journeys in their lives.

This is a series I would highly recommend to anyone looking for their next romance read! It’s a series you won’t want to miss!

 

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella
By Claire Luana
This is the first book I have read by this author and it won’t be my last. I really enjoyed reading this prequel, I am going to read book 1 because I want to know where this story goes. In the beginning of this story Hale is a rich spoiled playboy living a pretty good life. One day that all changes for him and his family and they end up on the run with nothing and trying to survive. In the beginning of this story I really didn’t like Hale but I I grew to really like him especially watching him change and become a better man, I found myself rooting for him. This story drew me in right away and kept me entertained throughout especially with all the action. There are some twists and turns and moments of anger and sadness, all the things for me that make a good book. I recommend this book.

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Alterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen- Review by Gail Guerrero

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ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal WillALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen
Four Stars

This trilogy is about making the changes to yourself that you find bad. You have a chance to be better than you ever thought. To take those imperfections and make them perfect or disappear. Dr. Kite isn’t right in the head. He wants to make everyone perfect. This series was a little scary. Not the jump out the closet as a clown scary but as in this could actually be happening. You get a glimpse if all three women throughout each book. Their lives are forever changed so in good ways others not so good. Dr. Kite seemed to not comprehend the effects that the chip had on his subjects. Overall the series was a interesting read. The author draws you in with the unknown. Though I would’ve liked to go deeper into the details about each character. It was hard for me to get to know each of the characters because the chapters jumped around.

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The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I think that this has to be my favourite story by this author so far. I absolutely loved reading Lauren and David’s story. Lauren is one of those character who you instantly find a connection with, she is genuinely really nice and a real down to earth person. David had that British charm that I really love and I adored him! The romance between the two was so sweet and I thought that their connection was really natural and genuine. There was a bit of angst running through the story with a certain secretary!
One of the things that I love about this author is her ability to make me feel like I am right there living the journey along with her characters. Her attention to detail is amazing and she really brings her stories to life.
As always I will definitely be looking forward to the next book from this very talented author!

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The Confectioner’s Exile The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella By Claire Luana – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella
By: Claire Luana
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana is a fantasy book. It is a story that will grab your attention from the very beginning. It has action/adventure and danger. The story tells about Hale Firena before he joined the Confectioner’s Guild. His life was one of ease until it was turned into turmoil. He was forced to run for his life. The turn of events has Hale feeling guilt and regret. Will Hale be able to keep one step ahead of those who want to capture him? Will he be able to outsmart those who are after him? Read this book to find out. Hale has to learn to adapt to the situations that he now finds himself in. His old life has to be left behind. Hale has always been one who has luck on his side. Will his luck continue or will it fail him? I enjoyed reading about Hale and the interactions he has with the other characters that you are introduced to in the story. His story is one that moves at a fast pace and will have you wondering what is going to happen next. It is wonderfully written and a book I would recommend reading.

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Eternal Bloom (Book 2) (Bloom Duet) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Gail Guerrero

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

Eternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat

Four Stars

We start this story were book one stopped. Gwen is in a cycle of uncertainty. With her mom in the hospital and her boyfriend MIA. You can definitely see a difference in the writing from book 1 and book 2. It was a smoother read. Gwen’s character has some growth but you can tell she still holds a lot back from others. You can also see that she is holding a lot of resentment towards her mom. It all seemed a little too perfect. I love a good HE A and this story ended well. You see A change in a lot of the characters. The biggest was Kame and Gwen’s dad. Over all it was a good ending that made you have a little doubt to it being over officially like maybe we might get a third book.
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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review By Felicia Bates

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica
Aviva Vaughn
5/5 stars

Adrift in Costa Rica is the installment to Aviva Vaughn’s Beckoned series I didn’t know I always wanted! When I read the first four books in the series I was completely hooked, not wanting to put them down until they were finished, sneaking pages into pockets of time in my day, you get the picture. There is something about Aviva Vaughn’s style of writing that captivates you in an almost poetic way but without becoming too wordy. I feel as though I hang on every word throughout these
novels.
Admittedly when I read the other books in the series I wasn’t too connected to Soren so I wasn’t
sure what to expect from Adrift in Costa Rica. As usual I was completely hooked from the very beginning. I enjoyed the recap from how Angela’s
story ended and seeing Soren’s perspective, it
truly painted him in a new light. The retelling could have been dull and repetitive but the raw emotion and vivid imagery of each scene really made this portion of the story feel new.
I could write a novels worth of how I feel about this story so I will try to wrap it up. I loved the character growth as we learn more about Soren and his relationships both romantic and with his family, but also as he learns more about himself. So many books are centered around the woman rebuilding herself after heartbreak, I really appreciated this perspective, especially after feeling as though this wasn’t a relatable character in the past.
I’ve mentioned in a previous review how much I love that each and every chapter has a title itself, I’m pleased to see that the work and effort put into this persists going even further to include a soundtrack to go along with the chapters, and a book club question list!

Review by @fnbates

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington is a beautifully written contemporary romance novel. I had never read any of this author’s work but I loved, and was very moved by, this book that I’m sure that I will definitely read more of their work. The characters and the story were wonderful and I was gripped by this book from the very beginning.
The story revolves around Colbie. Colbie is a classically trained musician whose life completely revolve around music and her daughter Lyric (love that name). She has entered a music competition to work as a music composer for a large TV company, which has a prize of $100,000 which she plans to use to fund a refuge for women and girls who have unplanned pregnancies and are needing support.
While on the operating table after a car accident Colbie briefly dies and in that moment meets the love of her life Michael. This meeting with Michael shapes Colbie’s life, both in her relationships and her music.
This is a beautiful story which explores Colbie’s life after ‘meeting’ Michael. We see how this shapes her thinking about life and relationships. In her new role with the TV company we then meet some new amazing characters who play a huge role in Colbie’s life, particularly Will and his daughter Sydney.
This story is so moving in parts that I would recommend that the reader has some tissues to hand. It really does tug at the heartstrings. A must read!

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Can’t Forget (Solum Series Book 2) by Colleen S. Myers – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Can't Forget (Solum, #2)Can’t Forget by Colleen S. Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can’t Forget (Solum Series Book 2) by Colleen S. Myers is a Sci Fi story and the second book in the series. The book could be read as a stand-alone, but I strongly suggest you read the first book to get the back story of the characters and the world Colleen has created. The characters and relationships are developing and changing as we unravel the secrets of the story. Colleen has done a good job of making everything vivid and imaginable and you find yourself waging war on their behalf. Whilst living in a strange world with different species, Beta is trying to stay safe from the evil who kidnapped her and destroyed her family and friends and the only world she had ever known, Earth. Now her whole world is about to be tilted off its axis and destroy her happiness once again.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fast paced read was just what the doctor ordered! It was rich in detail and kept me guessing on every page. I loved the characters and how quickly I was drawn in to the world the author created. Quirky and delightful, I look forward to reading this again!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Must Have Faith (Darling Cove #2) by Deborah Garland – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Must Have Faith (Darling Cove #2)Must Have Faith by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this book. Another wonderful contribution from the author for this series. The storyline was solid, detailed, relatable. It stands on its own well but some characters are introduced in greater detail if reading book one first. Loved these characters and cannot wait to sit down and read this book again.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Hard as Steel: Book Four (“Surviving Series”) by Virginia Wine – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This romantic thriller is full of rich detail and riveting plot developments. It kept me guessing from beginning to end while taking me on quite an emotional journey. A great book from start to finish.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Calling the Curveball (A Lawson Family Novel) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Calling the CurveballCalling the Curveball by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book! I gladly rode this emotional roller coaster and enjoyed the journey the main characters took me on. The rich backstory definitely added a depth to the characters that I appreciated. The author does a beautiful job drawing the reader in and allowing us to walk with her characters. It was a beautifully written book and I cannot wait to dive back in for another read. So good.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Nearness of You by KG Fletcher. This book is a standalone contemporary romance. As soon as I started this book, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to put it down until I was done. I got sucked into the story.

Lauren is just going about her normal routine when she runs into none other than David Randle. She is so nervous and got off guard. Then the unexpected happens. He invites her to breakfast and a wedding and they bond over their many similar interests. David can’t really explain it but he just wants Lauren around as much as possible. However, there is someone that doesn’t want Lauren around and will stop at nothing to make sure she’s not.

I really enjoyed this book. The author has such an attention to detail that makes you feel like you are living the story with the characters. David is such a gentleman and you could feel how much he cared for Lauren and her feelings. By the end of the book you could really tell what Lauren was made of and how strong and sure of herself she was. All in all, the book was such a great read!

Reviewed by @angelfra6
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Redemption (An Ash Park Novel) – Review by Julie Lounello

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Redemption (Ash Park, #5)Redemption by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Redemption by Meghan O’Flynn is a five star novel. This is the fifth and last installment of the Ash Park series. With Ash Park being a not so nice neighborhood of Detroit, you can imagine lots of bad things happen there. Petrosky is a detective and ready to move on to the next world. He has lost so much and he sees so much hurt and pain everyday that it is getting harder and harder to deal with. Now his only friend is moving away with her kids. He guesses it will be ok though because he doesn’t really feel like socializing anymore anyway. When his cases take a turn and start blurring lines between his daughter’s case and these new ones, he knows he needs to stick around to solve the case of his daughter. How could this guy still be out there lurking and killing without him figuring out who it is and capturing him. A captivating and riveting story that will keep you turning the pages all the way until the end.

Review by @julie-lounello

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Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Michelle Austin

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Painting Kuwait VioletPainting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Painting Kuwait Violet was a good 4 star read.

Against her mother’s wishes, Violet gets a job working as a maid in Kuwait to help pay her father’s debts after his death. She is working in Kuwaiti’s house. While there she struggles with some barriers being in a new area and can’t leave until her contract is up.

We watch Violet develop and adjust to her new setting and create some friendships. There are lots of twist and turns with a great storyline. It felt like we were getting a second story when maids started to disappear. There was the mystery of who was doing it and why. The secondary characters added a great element to the story as well.

I found some things difficult to read when it came to the violence and treatment towards women. I had to keep telling myself this was a foreign culture. There were a few ugly cry scenes for me, I was a wreck. This is my first read from this author, she pulls you right in with the detail that you won’t want to stop until your done. If you like a good page turning mystery with suspense as well, this is a book you will enjoy. I look forward to reading more from Pamela.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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NEW BLOOM (Book 1) (Bloom Duet) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Gail Guerrero

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New BloomNew Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

New Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
Four Stars

I’m not really sure how I felt about this book. I’m in-between liking it and not really interested. First let’s start with out lead female. Gwen seems to have it all together at first but you quickly see that she has some personal issues. She gives off this I’m ok vide and nothing can get to me but truly she is suffering. Now I understand her because in some aspects of my life I am like that as well. I didn’t know if she was a teenager or an adult with the way she carried herself and didn’t seen like she was mature. Kame is a mystery to me and I don’t know what to say about him except I hope he learns better communication skills. Disliked Gwen’s mom. Her dad was super flaky. The authors writing style was a little choppy but you can look past it. The conversations between the characters didn’t flow very smoothly and at times I didn’t know who was saying what to who. There wasn’t a clear plot to me. I’m hoping that the story is just taking off and that this was just a little background for what’s to come. I found myself continuing the story out of curiosity and to see how the author would develop the story. It almost feels like a coming into yourself story. Where the leads have to go desperate ways to strengthen themselves before they can be together.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review by Maura Harper

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The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana is a book that I “one-clicked” as soon as I saw the pre-order button. I very much enjoy this author’s stories and was excited to read this.

The world building in this story was fascinating. There is a very distinct class structure and it was interesting to see what roles people played. This is a story of magic and sweet treats (seriously, I NEEDED cupcakes by the time I finished reading it). It’s the story of a “lost girl” finding her tribe. There is murder and mystery and new crushes. Besties and trusted friends and people who want to help while still others who do not. If this wasn’t YA, I think it could almost be classified as a “cozy mystery”. There is definitely a youthful innocence to some of the characters and a mean twist to others. This story reminded me of a fairy tale with a twist.

For some reason, I read Wren (the main protagonist) with Shirley Temple’s accent and her friend Olivia as the best friend/side-kick in The Little Princess (because this is a YA book, the likelihood that anyone is going to get that reference…). This is one of those books that I would recommend to my younger cousins as a series starter.

The story flowed well, was easy to read and kept me interested from beginning to end. After the series is over, I will absolutely be going back to read again.

Review by @mauraharper
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My Hidden Life by Necie Navone – Review by Shannon Fowler

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My Hidden LifeMy Hidden Life by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow I love this story. This story is about the Canzano Family but more importantly Alessandra or Aless, as she is called. She is a naive, sweet and seemingly sheltered little girl for most of this story. As she grows up, we learn that she is not so sheltered. She sees and knows things. Her father is Capo or captain of the Mafia Family. And is feared by all. He is grooming Aless to take over the Family and all their dealings. This story and her training start out when she is just 6 years old. He is easily a character I can hate.

Other characters include Aless’ Nonna, Uncle Louie who is like her father, Grayson who is from the Camelot Brothers series, and Annalisa, Aless’ best friend. These four characters are the reason Aless is alive and why she will succeed in life. These characters have me one clicking the next book already!

I can not wait to read the next part of this series as there were way too many questions at the end of the story. I hope that Navone’s writing continues to be as page turning as this one is.

Review by @shannonlovesbooks

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Eye Of The Storm, A Gray Ghost Novel Book 2, by Amy McKinley – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Eye of the Storm (Gray Ghost #2)Eye of the Storm by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eye Of The Storm, A Gray Ghost Novel Book 2, by Amy McKinley
5-stars
Mari is attempting to flee Colombia through the jungle when she is saved by Hannah. A life for a life and she is now responsible for tending to Chris. Chris has been injured and has no memory. Can the two survive the jungle and escape Colombia?

Another amazing action packed romance from this author. I could not put this book down. I loved Mari’s spitfire character. I also loved Chris’ character and the romance between him and Mari. This book has a great storyline and great world building. It can be read as a standalone as well. I highly recommend this novel.

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Siren Call by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Siren CallSiren Call by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Siren Call
Eastern Shore Swingers
Book 3
By Phoebe Alexander
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a full length novel about that unexpected romance.

Jessie Martinez has worked her way into the cop life she has always desired. She has become a survivor, as she refuses to be a victim. She has worked hard and loves her job. Jessie also joined a swing club, where she can be herself. She is not interested in men romantically, but she also does not want to be tied down. Her heart has been broken enough! Not to mention the club asked her to keep an eye on Sirena.

Sirena Horne has her own secrets. She spends her weekends at the swing club, but keeps at a distance. She does not want commitments, she just wants FUN. But something is off with her, and she also just wants to forget her real life and just be. Then she meets Jessie and nothing is the same again.

Phoebe Alexander writes books of romance. Her books are erotic and spellbound as well. This story drew me in so quickly. Then it kept me interested and pulled out all my emotions. I laughed, cried and even got mad while reading this book. I loved that it was more about the characters and who they are. I fell in love with everybody in this series. This is a must read. Not for those under 18 as it contains adult situations and strong sexual content.

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Degrees of Acceptance by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin

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Degrees of Acceptance (Prestian Series, #2)Degrees of Acceptance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Acceptance was a great 5 star read and book 2 in the Prestian series.
I really suggest that you read the first book just so that you know the history on these two, I think that it would really help.

Katarina and Chase are continuing with their relationship and I loved it. Chase is very concerned about Katarina’s safety due to so many things that are going on. When Katarina finds out who her father is that adds more to the story as well.

I really liked Chase and how protective he was with not only Katarina but with the extended friends and family as well. He was a very detailed man and planned for everything. At times I did feel like he was a little too much but I know it was out of love for Kate.

There is so much going on and they have several sexy moments that are hot. They can’t get enuff of each other. There are some twists and turns that threw me, along with mystery, hot sex, danger, and so much more. Once I started I couldn’t stop until I was done. All of the secondary characters were great. I had an idea of how I wanted to see it end but I didn’t expect what really happened. I can’t wait until the next book to see where all of this goes from here. If your looking for a great series, I highly suggest this one. This series is on my top reads for 2018 list.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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The Changeup (Resort Romance #6) by Mary Billiter – Review by Jana Teppih

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The Changeup (Resort Romance #6)The Changeup by Mary Billiter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Changeup is the sixth book in Mary Billiter’s Resort Romance’s series! I found the series when the fourth book came out and I have been a fan of her writing ever since. One could think that it is some flimsy easy reading when seeing that it is “Resort Romance” but it is far from that! Mary’s books make you feel, deep, and they make you think and I promise you that you do find yourself thinking of the stories now and then! AND you can read each story as a standalone so it means you have not missed the train!
The Changeup is the story of Rebel Roberts who is trying to keep a low profile as a hotel conference services manager/ being in Witness Protection, and Ryan McHenry who is a former college baseball pitcher/aspiring deputy sheriff. Add to this a dead body and what do you have at your hands? Chemistry that leaves you blushing and reaching for a fan and … suspense/a mess of gargantuan proportions … sort of … They will take you on a ride that you keep wishing that ends in Happily Ever After AND let’s not forget about all those great supporting characters, it is another bunch of great cast and it is something that I have enjoyed with each of the book in the series!

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Broken Circle, A Gray Ghost Novel book 1 by Amy McKinley – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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

Broken Circle, A Gray Ghost Novel book 1 by Amy McKinley
5-star novel
Liv’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that her dream has been a lie. Her husband is involved with a terrible drug cartel and its family. She knew there was a reason for not ever meeting them. With her life possibly at stake she makes a run for it after she becomes stuck in Colombia with her husband. She has to get away from all the death and blood. In her escape she is aided by several people but those who are caught are killed. Can she get out of the country and stay hidden?

This was an exciting and gripping story that I could not put down. Readers will love Liv and will be pulled into her story. My heart ached for the loss she experienced in this novel. I loved that she stayed strong though.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1) by Claire Luana – Review By Felicia Bates

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The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 1)
Claire Luana
5/5 stars

The Confectioner’s Guild is not my first experience with Claire Luana’s writing, I’ve read some of another series written by her and despite not being a true fantasy reader, I loved it. This series is different than the one I’ve read by the author in the past, but when I read the synopsis for the first book in The Confectioner Chronicles series I had high hopes, and I will admit I wasn’t disappointed in this unique, fast paced story.
The story kicks off pretty quickly, ramping up the intensity right out of the gate which I really enjoyed. So often the first book in the series serves as a means of laying a foundation as well as providing a story, this didn’t feel drawn out it was action packed and intriguing from the very start.
The Confectioner’s Guild left me wondering why I don’t read more YA novels. This truly has a little bit of everything, twists, turns, mystery, romance but nothing over the top. I loved the imagery and felt like I was transported to another world and Wren is a strong, likable character despite her difficult past. I’d give this book 5 stars all around, from the cover art to the words between the pages. I am looking forward to following The Confectioner Chronicles.

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Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Tracy Manderson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes
4 out of 5 stars

Painting Kuwait Violet written by Pamela Q. Fernandes is the first book that I have read by this author. This is a different kind of book than I’m use to reading. The characters are well written and the description of Kuwait is awesome I could picture myself walking along the dessert. The story was great but I hated that women are mere possessions to be manipulated. Yes I know this is an everyday thing in certain countries.
Violet Baretto graduates in 1996 and leaves Goa to work in oil-rich Kuwait as a maid for a wealthy Kuwaiti woman. To her horror, she finds herself accused of theft, her colleagues assaulted, thrown from moving cars or performing favors.
Violet is well educated and intelligent and she takes this job because jobs are tight and no one is hiring in her field. She takes the job and form an unusual alliance with the Kuwaiti matriarch Sabah Dashti. Sabah is hiding something from Violet the police think this matriarch is running a prostitution ring because nine of Sabah’s previous maids have absconded, five of them were found pregnant.
Kuwait is still patriarchal and women are second-class citizens. Despite their differences, both Sabah and Violet are hungry for success. But a woman-hating, killer has set eyes on them and will not let them succeed at any cost.
Like I said earlier this is a great story but I hate that woman are second-class citizens in this part of the world. I recommend this story
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Tracy
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Moments That Define Us A Gray Ghost Prequel by Amy McKinley – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moments That Define Us by Amy McKinley A Gray Ghost Prequel

This 5-star novel is a prequel to the Gray Ghost series. It provides excellent background to several characters seen later in the novels. I felt that the character development in this novel was excellent and they all had a very emotional upbringing which could be a tear jerker for many. I know there was one main incident that had me almost in tears. I really enjoyed this novel though and look forward to reading more about these characters later.

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