The Plot By Melinda De Ross – Review by Katie Kearney

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The PlotThe Plot by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

THE PLOT By Melinda De Ross. This story literally blew me away! It is an incredible story that touches on some subjects that some people like to pretend don’t exist, and it’s written so well and with so many emotions and just take you for an incredible journey of YoKo. It’s a story filled with raw emotions, secrets and two characters growing. I was immediately hooked when I opened this book, this is my first book by this author and I definitely wasn’t disappointed and can’t wait to read more. The attention to details is wonderful and makes for a more rounded story. It’s paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. This isn’t you typical romance story but it’s one with action and suspense at times. With characters you can’t help but love and root for. Be ready for an emotional ride. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.

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The Catch (The Eastern Shore Swingers #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Emily Walsh

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The CatchThe Catch
By: Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Catch (The Eastern Shore Swingers #2) by Phoebe Alexander was a fun, light heart read that had me hooked from start to finish.

Not my first read by this author or in this series. Just so you know, these book read as standalones, so no worries about reading out of order, like, I have been doing..haha.. Anyways, like the other books in this series, its full of fun, sassy witty humor, some kick in the feels drama and of course, hot sexy smut, it’s like she got her inspiration from the Fantastic selection of smut straight from m-porn.xxx.

In this book we follow Paisley, and her journey to self acceptance, learning it’s okay to love and be loved and dealing with a past she rather forget. I have to tell you that, I really like Paisley as the lead MC. She’s a mature woman that has some immature tendencies. Strong, smart and not seeing the great storm that she is, we get to witness her ups, downs, and of course, putting a, to her, a shameful past to rest. Calvin was the perfect match for her. Age is but a number, (over 18 that is), I get her worrying about the age difference, but sometimes, it isn’t the age that’s the problem, and Calvin was out to prove that to Paisley. I loved them, and they got all the good feels going, and then there was the… smut.. fan please!

Overall this book was a great read and, like the other is this series, the writing was smooth, transitions were clean and, the story flowed in a easy cohesive way. I highly recommend you get your hands on not only on this book, but this, fan-freaking-tastic series.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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The Jack (The Immortal Series Book 2) By MK Harkins – Review by Katie Kearney

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The Jack (The Immortal Series Book Two)The Jack by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Jack (The Immortal Series Book 2) By MK Harkins. This story had me completely hooked from page one. I had a little trouble in book one but those troubles are way in the past. I highly recommend reading these in order to really enjoy this world the author has brought readers. This fantasy story is much more than just that, it has romance, suspense and action. While we watch Archer and Sadie’s book unfold be ready for an incredible journey and adventure. The author writes a story that completely comes to life before you eyes with great attention to details and characters that are just as flawed and relatable as anyone living on earth. There was definitely times where I had to remind myself I was reading a story and not living it. It’s an amazingly written story that can’t be truly compared to any other storyline. It’s well thought out and paced nicely. The characters drag you into their world and I had a hard time leaving when all was said and done. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend this book.

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The Only One (The Brothers of Camelot Book One ) by Necie Navone – Review by Heather Bass

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she blew me away. I love a good friends to lovers romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the first book to a new series called The Brothers of Camelot. I could not put this book down. I fell in love with these characters right from the beginning. It only took me a day to devour this amazing story.

Drake is a one and done kind of guy. He had a very tragic life when he was a boy. Drake was having a hard time adjusting to his new life until a cute little girl came into his life. Isabella and Drake were inseparable until the sad day that one of them had to leave the other. Drake is now in his mid twenties and he can’t stop thinking about his Bella. They made a vow that they will never forget eachother. When Isabella comes back into his life he doesn’t want to let her go. The only thing is they are not little anymore. They now have pasts which could lead them into danger. Will Drake and Isabella live happily ever after or will they destroy each other with their pasts?

This books was the perfect way to start a new series. The storyline has it all romance, suspense, and mystery. You will fall in love with these characters. I absolutely love Drake. He is very controlling but the way he treats Isabella will make you swoon. He would do anything to see her smile. Isabella is a beautiful woman that has a heart of gold. She wants to find the ever lasting love but she puts some walls up. You can feel the love poor out of these pages. These characters have some steamy scenes that will make your temperature rise. This talented author will keep you at the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see who this author writes about next. This is going to be a favorite series of mine. I can feel it.

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The Only One by Necie Navone- Review by Amber Lange

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Only One by Necie Navone is book one in the Brothers of Camelot series. So basically there are 12 friends and this is Fitz’ s story. He’s literally a man whore who has a one and done policy. He’s been in love with Isabella for a really long time. Events have pushed them apart etc. I really enjoyed this story. It was a fun read and I really like the author’s style. It was easy to stay up late reading. I especially like Fitz’s meddling mom. Overall I have no complaints and would read others in the series. 4 star rating.

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The Catch by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is book 2 in The Eastern Shore Swingers series. From what I can tell so far, the books can be read as standalones.

The Catch has a few characters in it from book 1 and was just as good as book 1 of not better. The characters that The Catch focuses on is Paisley Parker and Calvin Mitchell.

Paisley has been alone for many years. She has no family and everyone in her past knows her by a different name. Calvin is about 10 years younger then Paisley and has a loving family. When Calvin and Paisley meet it’s because she hires him to design a website for The Factory. Not only is Paisley being groomed to be the manager but, she’s 100% in the lifestyle. When Calvin makes it known that he is interested in a relationship, she says no because she is not a relationship kind of person.

When Paisley gets an email from the website demanding money and calling her by her old name, she knows her past has caught up to her. She’s afraid The Factory will be found out if she doesn’t adhere to the demands. Things get much worse as time goes on. Their website is hacked and Paisley has no choice but to have Calvin take the website down. Paisley never cared much about anyone but now when her new friends business is threatened, she needs to deter whoever is after her.

I thought this was a great addition to the series. You will never guess who is after Paisley and why? At seventeen years old she fled to NY for a better life never expecting to face her past. This is a book you won’t want to pass on.

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Alterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Bahm

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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

Jane Suen’s Alterations Trilogy includes: Alterations, Game Changer and Primal Will. This is a science fiction/fantasy/psychological series. I found this trilogy unique and quite enjoyed how Jane Suen tied this series together. There is a lot for three characters, each with their own stories, to be compiled into this short stories. We get a glimpse into their stories, but there was the potential for much more to be added and/or expanded into with each of the individual women.

Alterations:
This is a story that will push your concept of what is possible and real versus what could be possible beyond our imaginations. This is about three women who are seeking change, but what they are seeking may not ultimately be what they receive. This was the first written work that I had read by Jane Suen and I was absolutely intrigued after reading the synopsis for this story.

Game Changer:
This story pushes your concept of what is possible and real versus what could be possible beyond our imaginations. These women are seeking change and building new lives.

Primal Will:
The author did an fine job in bringing a conclusion to this trilogy edging the line on what to expect and what could possible be forthcoming. Overall, I thought this was a solid story to delve into a unique story line with women from different walks of life each looking for a change that will make their lives better.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The Jack (The Immortal Series Book 2) by M.K. Harkins – Review by Heather Bahm

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The Jack (The Immortal Series Book Two)The Jack by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Jack, The Immortal Series Book Two, by M.K. Harkins is a contemporary fantasy novel. I highly recommend reading the series in order so that you learn back history on several of the characters that are paramount, front and center in The Jack. The Jack is the follow-up story to The Reader. In The Jack, Asher takes the stage either to surpass all expectations or to fall into the depths everyone believes he belongs within. I thought I knew Asher’s character after reading the first book of the series, but M.K. Harkins quickly strips that away adding additional depth and dimension to his character. We continue on unimaginable journeys these characters are forced to embark upon in the chance of finding their happiness and something to strive for. The dynamic between the characters, whether friends, enemies or a mix of both, was well laid out. I felt transported into this story as the series of events occurs from scene to scene. The emotional attachment, the longing, the hope, it was all spectacularly written to the final chapters. M.K. Harkins is showcasing her writing genius in this series, it’s something to behold!!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot Book 1) by Necie Navone – Review by Erica Fish

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Only One by Necie Navone is an easy read. It was easy to get lost in the pages of the book. Once I started this story, it was an instant hit to me. I am finding that I really do love the romance stories, BUT I need to have a little more to the story like mystery or adventure. Navone does an amazing job in creating believable characters that could be the “neighbor next store”. It was like I was right there in the background of the story watching from above the scene. There was a “brotherhood” of guys who had a hard life and really bonded to one another. Once brother, Drake (aka, Fritz) was dealt a bad hand with regards to family. He one day meets the girl next door, Isabella. They were always together until a situation ripped them apart. Isabella tried to prove that she doesn’t need a man or her mother. Drake has become this male god and really thinks highly of himself. What happens when Drake meets Isabelle will the spark that they had years before come back? Enjoy reading The Only One to find out the answer.

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Emily Walsh

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2)Conviction
By: Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Conviction (Ash Park #2) by Meghan O’Flynn was just as, no, it was more dark and thrilling then the last book. I didn’t think it was possible, but this series is fast becoming an obsession.

The second book in the Ash Park series, we are once again tossed into the dark underbelly of Ash Park, this time following Shannon Taylor, Ash Park district attorney. We met he in the last book, and I didn’t know too much about her, only that I liked her and having this story centered around her was quite a thriller treat.

Shannon is a fierce character, she is the attorney you want on your side, and would do anything to never be on her bad side. She’s a strong character, and one that I believe was written in a real, complex way that made you connect with her. She isn’t perfect, and is trying to do her best to put the baddies away, while wondering if she made a life changing mistake years ago.

I will tell you that this book, was wow. The mystery, the clues and the plot twist. I didn’t see it coming, and I was shocked. Again Meghen played with our hearts, twisted our emotions and lead us/me astray. Nothing was wasted, even the subplots. Having such multi-layered writing, added to the complexity of this story and, it made for such a big polt bomb, that I had to put the book down just to process.

This series is just everything I didn’t know I wanted, and I can’t stop reading. As I said, I’m a little obsessed, and I think my dreams are going to be a little nightmarish for a few nights. So yes, I give this book my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Famished (Ash Park, #1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Emily Walsh

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Famished (Ash Park, #1)Famished
By: Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Famished (Ash Park #1) by Meghan O’Flynn was dark, gritty, and apart from having my heart in a vice, it had me hooked from start to finish.

My first read by this author I didn’t know what to expect. I just thought I was in for your normal, thriller mystery, like a CSI/Criminal Minds mix… No, no, no.. It was more on the darker side of Criminal Minds. Not only did I get attached to Hannah, I felt for her, somehow connected to her, and, I don’t even know what to say or think anymore.

Hannah was a good character, like I said I connect with her, and every minute of her hellish life I wish I could have been there to give her a hug, and just, put her in a bubble. Strong in her own right, Hannah was that MC you root for, hope for and just want all the good things for.

Damn Meghan O’Flynn, you managed to not only rip out my heart, but just when I thought things were looking up, you ripped it out again and stomped on it. Thanks….Sometimes there are no happy endings, and this book shows us, will for me I felt, it showed the real look at what goes on when trying to catch a killer. The grunt work, the long hours, and the constant feelings of guilt and grief that, you weren’t fast, or strong enough.

This book will push your emotions, will make you think it will end like your normal TV drama. Be prepared for some gut punching feels, and a good slap to the face. And that my friend is where I leave you, but yes, before I go, I give this book my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

I will now dive into the next book.

What is wrong with me? Good writing that’s what

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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The Only One by Necie Navone – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Necie Navone is a new to me author! I am so glad I took a chance on this author! This story had me laughing out loud, turning pages as fast as I could read the words and sighing with the sweet sexiness of it all. And now I’m patiently waiting for the next in this Brothers of Camelot series.

The story line is good. The writing is good. The characters are awesome! The main characters are Drake and Isabella. They were friends, actually, the best of friends until they were teenagers. Then time got away from them and life happened. It didn’t help that there were meddling families involved as well. They lost track of each other, each longing for the other to find them. When they get back together though, wow! And then, then this story takes a little twist that I didn’t think was going to happen. I mean the story line had the potential to go this dark way, but it wasn’t written like it was going to. So, I was taken by surprise!

Luckily both Bella and Drake have a great support system, the other Brothers of Camelot! Who doesn’t “need a little help from their friends?”

I can not wait to read the rest of this series!

Review by @shannonlovesbooks

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The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers Series Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is the second book in her Eastern Shore Swingers Series and it just keeps getting better and better. Following the story of the secret club for those who like a taste of darkness with their nightlife, and this is where we find our main characters Paisley Parker and Calvin Mitchell. Paisley is new to Ocean City and loves working for the club, but didn’t realize just how much the club awakes something inside of her. There is a confidence booster that comes when she walks into the club, and the stares that she gets from the male patrons just makes her feel even sexier. When Paisley meets a man that is going to want everything from her, her heart and her history, will she be able to resist the temptation to lean on someone other than herself? Calvin is an all-around good guy, business owner, smart and hot as all get out. When he starts to pursue Paisley he isn’t shy about his intensions or about his ability to win over her body to get to her heart. The more that Paisley attempts to push him away the more that he stays with her, determined to get the girl that took his breathe away. When Paisley’s past comes back to get to her, she finds that he turns to Calvin for help and he is willing to risk it all to keep her safe. Is there a future in the cards for these two wounded lovers? Will Calvin be able to prove to Paisley that he is in this for the long haul? Can she trust him enough to fall for him? Alexander really knows how to pack a punch with this book! Her characters and storyline will pull you in from the very beginning and you will find yourself unable to get over these two long after the book ends. While this book can be read as a standalone I totally recommend reading the book in series order, as characters from other books do make cameo appearances. Plus you can never have too many books! I can’t wait to see how this series continues to grow!

Reviewed by @toxikcupkake26

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The Boss (Fire’s Edge, #1) by Abigail Owen – Review by Nicole Noble

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The Boss (Fire's Edge, #1)The Boss by Abigail Owen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boss
By Abigail Owen
4 Stars

I know I’ve mentioned before that I love paranormal romances. Something about them just always sucks me in. But I have to say books about dragon shifters are high on my love to read list. The Boss by Abigail Owen totally fits that bill!

Finn Conleth is an enforcer dragon shifter. He has an iron set of rules that he lives by. He thought he had found his destined mate and when tragedy struck, Finn decided that his life as an enforcer would be enough and his team would be his family. He would never risk his heart again after it breaking before.

Delaney Hamilton’s life has been plagued. Where ever she lands destruction seems to follow and this latest tragedy is the last straw. Turning to a group of mysterious men who show up to help her she never expects to find someone who understands her pain. But Finn has vowed to never risk his heart again. Will he be able to keep that vow when someone else sets their sights on Delaney? Will Delaney be able to not only break through Finn’s shell but survive the process that will make her his mate?

Abigail Owen spins an enjoyable tale with the first book in this series. Finn and Delaney are both well-developed characters and the potential of the sub characters was great. Though the book was a bit choppy with some details, there was enough information for the reader to follow on. Hopefully, as the series progresses Ms. Owen will do a bit more world building. I enjoyed this book and felt that it kept a good pace and was easy to read. I am looking forward to more from Ms. Owen with this series. Can’t wait to see what comes next!

 

Reviewed by @nnoble73

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ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Debi Kircher

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

ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen

5 Stars

I have now read every one of this authors books and I will also read every book she comes out with. She is one of those authors that you never know what might be instore for you when you open one of her books, she is never predictable and I sit afterwards always pondering what I just read. She has a talent that has her in a class of her own and I just can’t say enough about how much I love her. This trilogy is simply awesome..totally different than anything I have every read and each one of them had me totally breaking from real life and I was totally invested in these characters…

Alterations – This is about three women, each with a different issue in life. This is also about one man, “Dr.” Kite, who set out on a mission to help these three women with their life issues by offering them an answer using an implant that can control their minds. Although short, the author fit in enough backstory for each character that I was able to understand and fall in love with each one. It brought up questions in my own mind, if I could pick the one issue in life I struggle with would I take the same risks these three women took? Especially knowing that when something seems too good to be true, it could be just that..too good to be true….

Game Changer – This story carried on from the first, the 3 ladies that Dr. Kite “helped” have now started moving on with their lives, and each one dealing with their own good and bad. Dr. Kite is again up to something, and I loved reading his parts of this story.. I don’t know why he fascinates me so much but he does…Would I trust him if he showed up at my door? Ehhh, maybe to an extent.

Primal Will – 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 the whole series all over again. Not going to go into anymore detail because it will take away from all 3 books..

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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The Only One (The Brothers of Camelot Book 1) by Necie Navone – Review by Debi Kircher

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Only One (The Brothers of Camelot Book 1) by Necie Navone

5 Stars

Oh my goodness, I loved this book and I loved the characters, and I love the whole storyline and I am so happy that there are many to follow this, telling me all of our brothers hopefully will be getting their own book.

My heart broke for Drake, his story was not something you would ever expect but if there was a silver lining it was Mom, and oh how I loved Mom, and then of course there was the brothers..I enjoyed every second of this book and when Bella literally popped back into their lives she was a sassy breath of fresh air, I loved her rants and how she pretty much had everyone scared of her..I laughed out loud more than once with all of the interaction between all of the characters.

Not sure how this author has gotten by me up until now, but I promise I will be reading all of this series and then anything else she comes out with. I’m already totally intrigued with what is to come for Grayson and Aless and why all the mystery. I think the story Im looking forward to the most is Hawkins, I already love him and just know there’s going to be tears when I get to him and that’s ok.

I read this in 2 sittings, although I wanted to read it straight through but this thing called life got in the way…I highly recommend this book, the author was able to add in just enough mystery, laugh out loud moments, a few tears, danger, and a glimpse into the lives of all of the players in this, The Brothers of Camelot series and I can not wait for more!!

Review by @debikircher

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The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers #2) by Phoebe Alexander -Review by Caralee Loonat

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers #2) by Phoebe Alexander
4 Stars

Yet another journey into the lives of the swingers! I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed. I quite admire the way that the author deals with her subject matter. The characters are very relateable. I find her writing style to be very refreshing.

The chemistry between Paisley and Calvin is very unique. I could feel the turmoil Paisley felt as she battled her doubts if she was good enough for him or not. I quite like how I could relate to some of the emotions and feelings that she had even though my experiences have been different. The author has really brought an alternative lifestyle to life in her books and in a manner that even though it isn’t your lifestyle choice you can still enjoy reading about the characters that portray it. I will definitely read more by this author in the future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Boss (Fire’s Edge book 1) by Abigail Owen – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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The Boss (Fire's Edge, #1)The Boss by Abigail Owen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Boss (Fires Edge book 1 ) by Abigail Owen
5 stars

I went into this book blind and I was surprised at every twist and turn. I mean who doesn’t love a shifter series, especially what these guys turn into!
With Delaney, a woman who has mysterious fires following her wherever she moves to, shes found by Finn and his army when her current place goes up in flames.
As they all try to find answers to questions they have, they must also fight off an ex who is something they’ve never encountered before.
Can the man who has sworn off a mate, be persuaded?

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Who: A Stalker Series by Megan Mitcham – Review by Kerry Baker

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Who (Stalker, #1)Who by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who: A Stalker Series by Megan Mitcham is an intense and gripping story of one woman and her battle with a stalker.
Larkin has fought her way to success. And she is continuing to fight her board of directors to get what she wants. But she finds herself needing to take a step back when she starts receiving threatening messages.
With her life taking a sinister turn Larkin has to work hard to keep everything from falling apart. Because if she doesn’t, she could lose not only her career but also her life.

This book was incredible. The plot was so intriguing from start to finish. The number of times o thought I had everything figured out only to then change my mind. I loved how this author kept me on my toes throughout. I also really enjoyed Larkin’s character. She is the kind of character that completes makes a book – strong but with the softer side. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.

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The Only One (The Brothers of Camelot Book 1) by Necie Navone – Review by Susan Mowdy

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED THIS BOOK!

The concept around it was amazing. 12 boys growing up together and they shared this massive treehouse where they had a massive round table and heard the stories of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. This helped solidify their bond until adulthood where each of them have found their passion in their company, Camelot enterprises.

Necie Navone is a new author to me but I’m completely hooked and can’t wait for more from her. This is the first book in her Brother’s of Camelot series and I’m dying to get my hand on the second one.

This story follows Drake and Isabella. Both have always had this bond but broken hearts have separated the two until they cross paths as adults. Drake has always longed for Isabella and he has always believed she is the one for him. Isabella has had a rough go with heartbreaks and they can only heal one another.

This was most definitely a 5 Star read and I can’t wait to see what Miss Navone has in store for book 2!

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1) by Necie Navone – Review by Jana Teppih

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Only One by Necie Navone is a great opening to her Brothers of Camelot series! I fell in love with her writing and I will be reading her My Life Series while waiting for the next installments of the series!
The Only One is the story of Drake “Fitz” and Isabella “Bella” – the Beast and the Beauty …
Fitz is part of a group of twelve boys – Brothers of Camelot – and they have been inseparable since they were kids. They have been able to stay true to their adopted knightly code of the Round Table and they are there for each other, no matter what! And it is not just something theoretical! They formed Camelot Enterprises where each and every one of them has their own role and it does not matter who brought in the most money … I absolutely loved this concept!
Bella is … well, she is this four year old girl that fell in love with a six year old Fitz promising that she will marry him when she grows up …
Well, obviously life does not very often go as we dream so Bella and Fitz got separated when Bella was seventeen and Fitz does not believe himself to be worthy of her so he adopted his infamous “One and Done” man whore principle to carry himself through life … it all grows old though and just before his 26th birthday he decides that it is time to find out where Bella is … but no more about the story, you need to pick it up yourself to find out how the story of the Beast and the Beauty ends!
I loved the writing style and the banter and Bella’s inability to swear! Her tries to swear simply cracked me up! I could not put the story down and read it in one sitting and I am sooo happy that there are 12 “brothers” as now I have 11 more stories to look forward to!

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Emily Brockschmidt

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These three wonderful books feature three lovely leading ladies in the beautiful coastal town of Rehoboth Beach! Each woman has a full length story of her own to read. So, meet Claire, Sonnet and Lindy, the lovely ladies of Rehoboth. If you like a good romance, feisty women, beautiful beach towns and stories with an awesome message, then this is the trilogy for you! I never knew reading a romance book could make me feel better about myself by KL Montgomery has written three wonderful books that are super body positive and it was just what I needed to read! These women are strong, smart and sassy so they make the perfect people to read about! So, do yourself a favor and buy this boxed set today! I give “Romance in Rehoboth” Boxed Set by KL Montgomery five stars!!

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa RicaBECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in this series, it is about Soren and life after Angela. I have always liked Soren and was happy to read what happened to him. I loved how he just decided to fly to Costa Rica at a whim but what will happen when an accident decides to take away his passion for life? When love comes knocking at his door again, will he open up his heart to her? He took me on an emotional roller coaster ride and I highly recommend you reading his story.

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Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Dori Cousley

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BECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa RicaBECKONED, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned, Part 5: Adrift in Costa Rica is a contemporary romance that tells the story of Soren and Elena. Soren is in Costa Rica looking for a big change in his life to heal his broken heart. He finds himself in a small coastal town in Costa Rica. He emerges himself in the life of the town, learning the language, to surf and became like a local. Then he meets Elena. She is from Costa Rica who also surfs but does not want to get involved with Soren. Will she have a change of heart and open up herself to Soren?

Aviva Vaughn did it again, another hit in the Beckoned Series. Her writing captures you from the first page. Her writing is descriptive, where you feel like you are right along side the characters. The writing flows and keeps you engaged. Ms. Vaughn’s characters are well developed and are very believable. What a great story, you feel as if you were in Costa Rica too. I highly recommend it as well as the whole Beckoned Series.

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Romance in Rehoboth (Boxed Set 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Book 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery
4 Stars

Fat Girl is a story of one woman’s journey of rediscovery and self acceptance. She is a writer and blogger who has a syndicated column in the NY Times. After her divorce she seeks therapy and though she loathes herself in the beginning of the book, by the end she accepts who she is and finds love along the way. It is an enlightening and inspiring story.

The Flip is a nice romantic comedy. Two old rivals inherit a house. After deciding to put their past behind them, they decide to work together to flip the house; seeing as they both need the money. The two couldn’t be more different but as the saying goes, opposites attract. This book is filled with eccentric neighbours to Mother Nature having tantrums. I laughed from beginning to end.

This is another romantic comedy that takes place backstage of a theatre production. Crazy things happen which force the director to create a “Plot Twist”. Love happens between a neurotic accountant and a clumsy woman. It is a quick, light read.

K.L Montgomery has a way of writing. She’ll have you crying one minute and laughing the next. This boxed set is definitely worth the read.

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Who (Stalker, #1) by Megan Mitcham – Review by Katie Matthews

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Who (Stalker, #1)Who by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have to say this is one of the BEST books that I have read this year and I have read over 400! It was a brilliant read. I loved everything from the writing, to the plot, to the characters – it all just added up to make a story that was hard to put down and had me sucked in from the very beginning. I was a little bit hooked after reading the blurb, I knew it would be different to what I usually read – it also one of those books that hard to review because you don’t want to give away too many spoilers. What I will say was that it was an exciting read, with some fantastic twists and turns. I loved Larkin (our MC) I thought that she was great, a real alpha female in the workplace but had a softer side when it came to those who she loved. She had an amazing inner strength that I really admired.
Who is a fantastic, complex, gritty story that absolutely deserves the 5 stars I give it – I cannot recommend it enough and urge everyone to one click it today!! This is also my first read by his author and will absolutely not be my last! I can’t wait for more from this series!

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Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance (The Big Apple Series Book 1) by Alexa Summers – Review by Katie Matthews

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Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1 by Alexa Summers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I do love a good sports romance story so I was really looking forward to reading this one. It was one of those hard to put down stories and ok maybe it was a little predictable but I was still wrapped up in Lexi and Brett’s story. I loved the connection they had even if they didn’t know it! I loved the love/hate relationship and the banter they had between them.
I really liked Lexi, her job was obviously really important to her (got to be honest I would love her job) she was hard working, passionate and very driven. I loved that she wasn’t going to back down to Brett, I think the more he pushed her to apologise the less likely it was that she was going to! I think it was pretty obvious where the connection as going to lead with these two and it did lead to some pretty steamy moments!
I really liked the author’s easy going writing style, the story flowed well and I really enjoyed the characters. I would love to read more from her in the future.

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Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Katie Matthews

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

 

Painting Kuwait Violet was a really intriguing read. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I first started but it really was such an eye opening read. I think we all know that these things happen in the real world but to read about it in such a way that made it so real was quite hard. I can’t imagine having to live my life the way that the characters in this story do, to know that you are just as equal as men but can’t show it must be soul destroying.
The author’s writing style was really engaging and at times very real. I was really captivated by the read and I was impressed. I haven’t read anything by this author previously but I would definitely like to read more in the future.

@katiem

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Alterations Trilogy by Jane Suen – Review by Katie Matthews

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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

 

This trilogy includes the three books Alterations, Game Changer and Primal Will.

Alterations
I loved this book! It was a nice break from my usual romance genres. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it in all honesty but the blurb really intrigued me and it didn’t take long to be completely sucked into it! I still can’t decide if I should like Dr Kite or not?? Half of me did and the other half was thinking what a psycho! Although if someone wanted to implant one of those weight-loss chips in me that I think I might consider it!! It is a fast paced book and the writing style of the author reflected this well in my opinion. It does jump about between characters but it’s all tied up during the later stages of the story. I found it easy to keep up with and I think it would have made a really good full length novel too!

Game Changer

I loved book 1 in this series, it was so different to anything I had read so I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next. I loved that each chapter again was short and to the point and that we got to see how each character was getting on. I had a feeling that there were going to be a few twists and turns in the story and I was right! I had no idea what was going to happen and the author kept me guessing the whole way through. The author’s unique writing style is really engaging, you don’t get bored with long chapters, everything moves at a good pace and my interest was kept all the way through. I love the girls in the story and enjoyed reading about their lives after the implants but the character who I love reading about the most is Dr Kite! His chapters are the shortest but he is the most intriguing!

Primal Will

I couldn’t wait to begin book 3 just to find out what was going to happen with Dr Kite! Throughout all of the stories he is the one I have been most intrigued with – is he trying to do good or is he actually manipulative and evil? I think that he is one of those characters where you kind of have to make up your own mind about him. I will say that I did see a slight different side to him in this story and I think that everything came full circle for all of the characters involved. It was a brilliant ending to this trilogy.

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The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review By Felicia Bates

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 2)
Phoebe Alexander
5 out of 5 stars

One thing I’ve come to really appreciate in this series is Phoebe Alexander’s use of applicable quotes at the beginning of each of her chapters. I’ve always been a fan of a good quote and the effort put into this aspect of the series hasn’t been lost on me.
I mentioned in a previous review that I had read the third book of this series first, they read really well as stand alone stories. Once again it was cool to see the familiar faces I knew in book 3 and more of their background, Casey, Leah, Cap.
Paisley’s character is my favorite thus far, her story has a little bit of everything sex, danger, her character is fun and charismatic despite her colorful, mysterious past.
I was roped in from beginning to end and I felt that Calvin and Paisley really worked well together. Honestly, such a well rounded story with a sexy, strong, confident leading lady, I would certainly recommend!

Review by @fnbates

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