A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Krystal Gaston

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A Pink Christmas KissA Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pink Christmas Kiss written by Allyson Abbott is book three in the Christmas Kiss Series. This is Billie and Leroys story and it’s a cute one. They were highschool sweethearts and then Billie decided she wanted to move to make a name for herself, only after being gone for 5 yrs it didn’t work out the way she had planned. After moving back and taking over her father’s shop Billie and Leroys have a few run in and secrets start to come out as to why Leroy didn’t leave with Billie. This story is a second chance romance and I loved Billies friend Lucy also she added a nice spin to Billies personality. With everything going on can they rekindle their old relationship and work through the issues they created when Billie left.

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The Killmores (Killmores #1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Julie Lounello

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The Killmores (Killmore #2)The Killmores by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Killmores by Martha Sweeney is a five star novel. I loved how this novel followed up Killmore nicely, I only did not like how close the titles are to each other because I kept thinking that it was only one novel and not two. It is a must to read these in order. We meet Laurie and Aiden in the first novel along with several bad guys. As Laurie and Aiden find their way in the world moving every couple of weeks, Laurie is determined to not let her past catch up to her. She never thinks she is safe. She convinces Aiden to keep moving with her even though he thinks it is just her paranoia kicking in. Little do they know that her nightmares are soon to materialize and now they both need to figure out how to make it back to each other.
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A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Maura Harper

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A Pink Christmas KissA Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I know I’ve said this before but I really love this time of year with all the Christmas stories that come out. This is the third in a series of four short stories that are all stand-alones written by the same author.

In A Pink Christmas Kiss we get to read about a strong female lead and her first love. The story line moves quickly, the friendships are solid and the plot line is well developed. Also, what is not to like when a book has a candy pink car and a sweet sweet car.

Another enjoyable read.

Review by @mauraharper

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Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Robin Rankin

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Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 (Boxed Set)Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eastern Shore Swingers Books 1-3 is the first boxed set in the series by Phoebe Alexander.

The first book is Fisher of Men and of the three, I think this was my favorite but I’m not sure why since I loved all of them.

There was just something about Leah and Cap’s story that grabbed me. Not sure if it was the sweet girl from Nebraska meeting the older experienced man from the East Coast or just learning a little about the lifestyle which I really don’t know much about.

The Catch is the second book and in this one we meet Calvin and Paisley. What older woman hasn’t checked out a younger man and let her imagination wander?

Nothing in life is easy and poor Paisley sure didnt have the easiest of lives. She deserves happiness because shes earned it. And Calvin, oh yum. He is a good guy from a good family and knows what he wants.

The third and final book in this set is Siren Call. In this book we have Jessie and Sirena.

Jessie is a local police officer who spends time at the club, she sees Sirena and falls. But things aren’t always what they seem, especially with Sirena.

This story was fascinating to me, I haven’t read any F/F before or if I had it wasn’t very memorable. The way it was written really wasn’t any different from your standard M/F romance which I loved. Yes, when they were intimate it was a little different but overall it really just proved that love is love.

I have enjoyed everything I have read by Ms. Alexander and I hope that continues.

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Hope’s Deceit (The Fated book 2) by Angela McPherson – Review by Michelle Austin

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Hope's Deceit (The Fated #2)Hope’s Deceit by Angela McPherson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope’s Deceit was a great 5 star read and book two in the Fated series.

We pick up shortly after the end of Hope’s Decree. After the betrayal the watchers are starting to make plans. Blain helps Trinity find her calmness and them as a couple it felt right, they seemed to work much better together.

Lesson number one: Don’t assume things, even if that assuming involved my beautiful Watcher boyfriend. Lesson number two: Never rely on what seemed to be correct.

Trinity has stepped up and is determined to prove herself and be part of the battle. Her mother of course is protective of her, especially when she gets sick because of thought-overload.

“I’ll fight for us. Always.”

I don’t want to give away too much, just know that there is so much going on in this great read. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next. I loved all of the secondary characters. I had a lol moment at the Twilight reference from Crystal. And the ending, all I can say is Wow, how can it end like that? I want more. I look forward to the next book in the series.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Venganza: The Fuentes Legacy by Greta Cribbs – Review by Debi Kircher

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Venganza: The Fuentes LegacyVenganza: The Fuentes Legacy by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Venganza: The Fuentes Legacy by Greta Cribbs

5 Stars

I was so so so excited when I found this book, I read Primogenito quite a while back and of course loved it as with any book by this author and when I found this one and then realized it was the prequel I was even more thrilled. To write a story that goes back before the brilliance of Primogenito and getting to know these people a little more and understanding how this story started was genius. This author continues to amaze me and I absolutely can not say enough about how much I love her stories and how she forms the storylines.

This one was nothing short of heart breaking and I held my breath a few times and felt some deep rooted anger that had me wanting to crawl into my kindle and show a few people what they could do with their protected secrets!! The emotions that were portrayed in this story made them feel so so real because they weren’t just written they were formed with the greatest care and I felt as close to understanding how these people were feeling as I possibly could.

I just don’t know how to put in words my love for this author’s writing, even if some of the things she writes are so very hard to read she does it in a way that you can tell she thought about her readers as she wrote her words.

I HIGHLY recommend this and every book this author has, I became a forever fan after the first book I read by her and that continues to be the case.

Amazingly Awesome!!

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Cowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir Cheryl Gorman Leslie P. Garcia Becca Turner Lyssa Layne D’Ann Lindun – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Cowboy: ClaimedCowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cowboy, Claimed Melissa Keir Cheryl Gorman Leslie P. Garcia Becca Turner Lyssa Layne D’Ann Lindun

Four Stars

This box set was a lot of fun. Each author brought something different to their stories. They were all short reads. I didn’t really like one over the other. I think that all the characters were well developed for the length of the stories. One story even had a little mystery in it lol. I did enjoy imagining the southern accents. In Snow Birds Springs by Cheryl Gorman the author shows us the power our minds and heart hold. The character suffers a great loss but gains a cowboy in return. I liked that the stories gave you a taste but pulled back to make you want more. Plus who doesn’t want a cowboy?

Reviewed by @gguerrero89
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The Killmores ( A Killmore Series #1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Killmores (Killmore #2)The Killmores by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Killmores, A Killmores Novel, by Martha Sweeney

5-stars

This second book continues to follow Aiden and Laurie as they deal with the devil. Action packed and addictive I could not put this book down. Such amazing characters and an excellent storyline. I loved how everything played out. I was shocked by several things with the storyline that I didn’t expect but I absolutely loved it. I do recommend that you read the first book in this series since it ties in with it. I don’t think it would have made since on some things had I not read the first. Great book!

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A Second Chance (The Powder River Pack #1) by Brooke May – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Second Chance (The Powder River Pack #1)A Second Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Second Chance (The Powder River Pack #1)
By Brooke May
Rated 3 stars

The actual story is very enjoyable. The whole wolf and mate thing is perfect. The characters are good but there is one who steals the book. Spence! He is a wonderful character. He makes me laugh and want to know more about him. I did enjoy the boys in the pack as well. Their little pow wows with Derek…..priceless.

There are a few things I am not a fan of in this book. I don’t care for the repeats at the beginning of each chapter. I am in the moment and anxious for the story to move forward after the last comment or thought in the previous chapter. I don’t want the brakes applied. I feel it should basically pick up where the last scene left off and let the momentum carry me forward. This type of writing leads me to skipping ahead and being bored. There is also a lot of narrative and too much thinking. I enjoy dialogue so much more. I just didn’t feel a connection to the characters….well maybe Derek. I also was left with a few unanswered questions.

Again this is a good story with a few things i don’t care for. The idea and characters were good and that Spence…he was golden! I enjoy paranormal romance and wolf shifters are my fav. This one just fell flat for me

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The Killmores (Killmores, #2) By Martha Sweeney – Review by Katie Kearney

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The Killmores (Killmore #2)The Killmores by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Killmores By Martha Sweeney. This book I honestly believe is even better than book one and that one was out of this world good. I highly recommend reading these books in order. I was excited to read this action packed thriller with characters I just head of heels for. I was constantly on the edge of my seat trying to read as fast as possible to see what happens next. The author paints a world that comes alive before your eyes with words. Laurie and Aiden are characters that drag you into their world. I love a strong female character and you definitely get that with this story. I couldn’t put this book down and was definitely up way into the night because I just had to know what happened. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to anyone! A must read for sure!

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The Killmore’s (Killmore Book 2) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Emma Morreale

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The Killmores (Killmore #2)The Killmores by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Laurie and Aiden are killer power couple. Pun intended.
With book one of this series being so good, I had high expectations for the sequel. All in all, Martha Sweeney did a pretty good job. There were bits where Laurie lost faith in herself and it didn’t really sit well with me because she is a total badass and it just didn’t seem to me like that what her character would actually do. It seemed more like drama for dramas sake.
Other than that I enjoyed this book immensely. Aiden never treated Laurie like anything other than an equal and there was never any over the top masculinity stunts that I’ve seen all too much of recently.
More than anything, what makes a book great is a solid cast of secondary characters and believable villians. The Killmore’s has that in spades!

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A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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A Tangy Christmas KissA Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit the title of this is odd and I had to wonder how in the world it would be relevant. Mel is having some seriously bad luck this holiday! One thing after another going wrong, a traveler’s worst nightmare, followed by a bunch of mishaps and surprises. But the shining light in it all is the budding romance between her and a completely non English-speaking sweet man. Well, there are two men there to help her out and it’s tough for her, confused and floundering in a strange country at Christmas. But the end is so holiday happy, over the top, happy ever after. Full of all things Christmas joy.

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Hope’s Deceit (Fated Series #2) by Angela McPherson- Review by Anna Hirsch

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Hope's Deceit (The Fated #2)Hope’s Deceit by Angela McPherson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope’s Deceit by Angela McPherson
5 Stars

Another fantastic book in this series. This one picks up where Hope’s Decree finishes. The author holds back no punches with this story. It is action filled from beginning to end. We meet a slew of new watchers who add an interesting dynamic to the story. There are some exciting surprises involving Trinity’s father and her friends. There are gripping twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The author starting building the tension from the start, leading to the climax of the final battle. What an ending to the book! I wanted to scream.

I highly suggest that you read the first book before this one. Not only will you understand who and what everyone is but because this series is amazing. Ms. McPherson, please hurry up with the third book because I can’t wait to read it!

Review by @annahirsch
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Cowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir, Cheryl Gorman, Leslie P. Garcia, Becca Turner, Lyssa Layne, D’Ann Lindun – Review by Angela Shirley

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Cowboy: ClaimedCowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cowboy: Claimed is a collection of stories by various authors all with the theme of cowboys running through them.

The box set consists of six books following various heroines and Hero’s with each having a unique writing style and different feel to each story. I was not sure what this anthology would be like as I have not read any of the authors included, but I love each story.

My favourite story out of the collection was:-
Cowboy kind of Forgiveness by Becca Turner.
The story involves the lives of Everly and Swift and the tragic circumstances which have thrown them together. Everly is grieving the loss of her twin brother and blames Swift as he was there to witness the accident. Swift blames himself and can’t get that night out of his head. What happens when tragedy bringing two people together. You will have to read to find out.
I loved they was this book was written and with the fast pace of the story it was a brilliant short story.

All these stories are well written and easy to read although the whole set is over 600 pages long each stories covers about 100 pages so yo can fly through them easily. This is a great chance to also sample authors you have not read before and believe me I will be downloading books from these authors so I can read more wonderful stories from them.

Review by @ashirley

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The Moon in Her Eyes: a witch’s tale by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Erica Fish

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The Moon in Her Eyes: a witch's taleThe Moon in Her Eyes: a witch’s tale by Nikki Broadwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nikki Broadwell has a great handle on all of the subject matters she writes about and this one is no different. This would be considered a thriller, fantasy, magical genre book. The Moon in Her Eyes: a witch’s tale is a great story with vivid scenery and characters. This is the second book and can be a stand-alone story. I did not read the first story A Witch in Time Saves Nine (I am going to reading this book next). This is not my first Nikki Broadwell book and it will not be my last one. Broadwell sets the entire book up as though you are right in the middle of the action. Personally I find myself relating to her characters. Emeline, female main character, is a time traveling witch who can get into trouble if she is not careful. The story does shifts between past and present time (for the story) which could be a bit confusing. Emeline is trying to figure out her destiny, but is going about it all wrong. Will Emeline figure out what is going on so she doesn’t taper too much of the time line?

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A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Sarah Oakes

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A Tangy Christmas KissA Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about not meeting expectations. Mel would do anything for her mother. But when he mother asks her to go to Spain for her aunt completely out of the blue, she wonders if she’s taken it too far. After a frantic journey, she is helped by a plane passenger Lucas. But when a house full of farm animals awaits her, has she taken on too much?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Mel trying to do her best despite everything or Lucas kind nature but standing up for himself or Domingo’s stubborn side but kind underneath.
I loved the use of the Spanish language into the novel which was a brillaint touch to add to the culture and feel of the narrative. Also this with the food by Lucas as display of Spanish culture full of flavour was a lovely touch.
I also loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the Christmas tree in the airport or the sense of nature with the orchard with colours and scents and freshness as if you were there too. The only issue I would raise is that there was sometimes time jumps in the narrative that were hard to follow and it seemed slow to start. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Dori Cousley

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A Pink Christmas KissA Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson Abbott is a sweet story about Christmas and second chances. This is the story of Billie and Leroy, high school sweethearts. Billie wants to make a change, but did not go as planned and she moved back home. She did find out certain things and reasons why Leroy did not go with her. Will they be able to be the way the once were?

The story draws you in from the beginning and the descriptive writing makes you feel as you are right there with the characters. The characters are well developed and very believable. I highly recommend A Pink Christmas Kiss, a great story to read over the holidays.

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Rhapsody and Rebellion(Once Upon a Window) (Enduring Legacy Series, #7) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Kerry Baker

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Rhapsody and Rebellion (Enduring Legacy #7)Rhapsody and Rebellion by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rhapsody and Rebellion (Once Upon a Widow) by Aubrey Wynne is the seventh book in the Enduring Legacy series. This book can be read as a stand-alone.
This is a great example of historical romance. I sometimes find these books hard to get into as they aren’t set in our time but there was no issue at all with this book. You are drawn into the characters and the story straight away.
My other issue with historical romance is that I find the stories tend to be quite boring but that it also not the case with this book. I found the story to be quite exciting. I loved the political edge to the book and how the characters were caught up in the intrigue of it all.
And the two main characters were so easy to read about. Right away I knew I wanted a happy ending for them because they were engaging characters.
Overall this is a great book and one I am pleased to have discovered.

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Only This Tuesday: A Copper Mills Novella by Melissa Keir – Review by Jana Teppih

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Only This Tuesday: A Copper Mills NovellaOnly This Tuesday: A Copper Mills Novella by Melissa Keir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Only This Tuesday: A Copper Mills Novella by Melissa Keir is a sweet small town romance with instant love and new beginnings. It is my first encounter with the writer and I know now that when I am looking for something sweet, she is someone to look up. I wonder if there will be more stories from Copper Mills…
Only This Tuesday is filled with quirky characters that you so easily can fall in love with. This story also has a food truck and in my book, any book that has some food related story line in it, it is a hit! Add to the taco mix a hot small-town mayor with a bitchy ex and a past with thieving boyfriend and a bankrupt restaurant and what do you get? A great read!
I loved how the writer included also the very sensitive subject matter of disability and suicide and prejudice, I also admire how she addressed those topics, the care, the kindness, the underlying message of deep respect!

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A Pink Christmas Kiss By Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Laura Furuta

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A Pink Christmas KissA Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pink Christmas Kiss
By: Allyson R. Abbott
5 out of 5 stars

The story A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott is a sweet holiday romance book that I loved reading. It hooked me in from the very beginning and I was hoping that the characters would find a happy ending. It is set in a small town. Billie left town five years ago. She wanted to spread her wings. New York City is where she settled. One thing that didn’t go right is that the man she loved never followed her. Now she is back in her hometown to help her family and the sting of why he never contacted her is still there. What will happen when Billie and Leroy meet again? Do they still have feelings for each other? What does the future hold for them? Will these two find themselves together once again? Read this book to find out. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters, the part they play in the story and their interactions with Billie. There are heartwarming scenes included in this story. I liked that family is important to Billie. Will the magic of Christmas play any part in bringing them back together? Don’t miss out on reading a wonderful story about coming home and finding out if two people’s love for each other survived the passage of time. Highly recommended.

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Alive (Sundown Series Book 3) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Erica Fish

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Alive (Sundown Series Book 3)Alive by Courtney Konstantin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alive is the first book that I have read by Courtney Konstantin and it will not be my last. She is an artist when it comes from her background scenery to her detail organization of her characters. I was so enthralled with this story that I found it very difficult to put it down. This is a sci-fi, zombie, a post-apocalyptic thrill that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I will admit when I was reading the jacket of this book that I was leery because of the zombie angle, but I was wrong as this zombie book is different than all the other books out there. The main characters are Rafe Duncan and Charlie Brewer. They work in a secret government facility. The plague breaks out in the facility and Rafe and Charlie has bigger problems. The zombies are hungry, the plague is killing everyone, and there is a group of government radicals who are on a mission to have everyone dead who worked in the secret facility. Will Rafe and Charlie be able to remain alive or will the zombies or government radicals find them first?

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Cowboy: Claimed by Various Authors – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Cowboy: ClaimedCowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cowboy: Claimed Box set by Various Authors

What a great set of stories! I found some new authors as well.
Each book had its own way of telling a great story but they were all quick reads. I really enjoyed this set and how i was able to connect to each book in some way.
I will be looking for more books from these authors!

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Cowboy: Claimed by Various Authors – Review by Michelle Austin

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Cowboy: ClaimedCowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cowboy Claimed was a good 4 star read, this is a boxed set of six stories.

I was pulled right in by each of these authors, they all had great characters and storylines. Each author brought something different to the book. A few of the authors are new to me and I can’t wait to read more from them.

Rescue Love – Melissa Keir
Snow Bird Springs:TROY – Cheryl Gorman
Upstaging The Cowboy – Leslie P. Garcia
Cowboy Kind of Forgiveness – Becca Turner
Reverence – Lyssa Layne
Cowboy Proud – D’Ann Lindum

There is a great mix of hot alphas, action, twists, romance, suspense, and so much more. All of the secondary characters were great. It’s been awhile since I have read this genre, and I didn’t realize what I was missing. If you’re looking for a great mix of authors with some great reads than this would be a book you would enjoy.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Alive by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Alive (Sundown Series Book 3)Alive by Courtney Konstantin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great story! If you like end of the world, rotten government, zombie type stories then this book is one you should go one click right away. Even though it says book 3, know that these books do not have to be read in order to be understood or enjoyed.

Rafe and Charlie just want to survive. No-one needs survival more than these characters!

Alive is the first book I have read by Konstantin but will not be the last. She had me on the edge of my seat starting on the first page. I look forward to reading the other books in this series and suggest you go one click today.

Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

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Cowboy: Claimed by Various Authors – Review by Emily Walsh

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Cowboy: ClaimedCowboy: Claimed
By: Melissa Keir, Cheryl Gorman, Leslie P. Garcia, Becca Turner, Lyssa Layne, D’Ann Lindun
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cowboy: Claimed is a boxset by various authors and I will tell you that this boxset was hot, steamy, edgy, funny, sad, heart melty, heart breaking and just downright, awesome.

Oh boy, where do I start. This collection of hot cowboys will get you all hot and bothered in the right places. I have to tell you that this set has six different stories. They aren’t overly long, as this whole set only comes in at 659 pages. In regards to that, and with the stories just over 100 pages each, this was a pretty fast read for me. With that quick pace, and easy writing I was quickly absorbed into not one, but all these steamy reads.

I want to tell you I have a fav, but, every story has a great flow, details were on point and the characters were well developed and fun. Each story has its own voice and tone. Sure they all have the cowboys and the love plots in common, but each author has their own way of deliverance. Making you able to fully separate one story from the next, thus making you able to fully enjoy each story, without feeling like you’ve been reading the same thing over and over.

Overall this boxset was outstanding and I’m going to be looking into each author to see what else they have to offer. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval that you will get lost in this cowboy world. (I want that to be a thing…..just saying)

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae – Review by Heather Bahm

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Santa's Little HelperSanta’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Santa’s Little Helper, by Shaan Ranae, is a holiday romance novella. This story brings forth the true meaning of Christmas and helping others in its limited pages. This was easy to read, fun and cute, with a little bit of naughty going on at the same time. Shaan Ranae did a great job of adding some fine tuned details to give the story some meat and substance. Jake comes across as a strong, domineering male with a spicy and feisty “helper” included. A quick holiday read not to pass up!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Santa's Little HelperSanta’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae is a short read but is a fun and quirky little Christmas romance and one I fell in love with. It is told in the male perspective and it had me laughing out loud from start to finish. I would have loved it if the story was longer but it was so much more due to the simplicity of the telling. One sassy red haired helper and one man who learns the true value of family values, all come together to bring you a quick story that will melt your heart.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae – Review by Angela Hayes

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Santa's Little HelperSanta’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae is a very short, novella sized, holiday romance.
I don’t want to spoil the story by giving away too much- because the story is so short it would be easy to give away too much. Jacob Laurel (Jake) has taken up the reigns of the family department store from his father upon his retirement. He hopes to make the business the ‘powerhouse’ that it could become.
With Christmas fast approaching, their store is amongst the many that have an ‘in-house’ Santa for families and children to visit in the lead up to Christmas. With people due to arrive to see Santa, there is a bit of an ‘emergency’ when their ‘Santa’ is unable to do the job. They need a replacement , and quickly. But on such short notice that’s impossible. So, it falls on Jake to put on the suit and play Santa. What happens when he meets Santa’s Little Helper? Sparks fly and the fun begins!
This is a sweet, spicy, funny, and enjoyable light-hearted story. I would have preferred a longer version, so the story had time to develop a bit more depth.
I look forward to exploring some of Ms. Ranae’s other work, as this is my first read from her, to see what else she can do.

Thank you, Ms. Ranae!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Hometown Heroes: A Christmas Anthology by Various Authors – Review by Emily Walsh

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Hometown Heroes: A Christmas AnthologyHometown Heroes: A Christmas Anthology
By: Carrie Dalby, Chelsi Arnold, Cj Petterson, E. A. Hale, J D Boudreaux, Jolie St. Amant
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hometown Heroes: A Christmas Anthology was a sweet, feel good Christmas read that showcased a variety of different characters and situations, but in the end held the same heart warming message of love and magic.

This collection of short stories was a relaxing feel good read that managed to pull me in, even as the stories changed, the authors changed and of course characters. I found myself loving each story and felt connected. Even as one story ended, I didn’t feel apprehensive about jumping into the next one, no I felt excited. The pacing and placement of each story was done magically and I give props for that.

As each story is short, I’m not going to give you anything that might spoil this warm holiday read. I will tell you that, if you’re looking for a great collection to indulge your Christmas spirit, then this is for you. If you’re looking for an amazing way to spend a quiet afternoon, to lift your heart, then grab this book, even if you’re not into the whole holiday season, still pick up this book. The characters are all well-rounded and have such addicting personalities that you will connect almost instantly. This isn’t just a collection of Christmas stories, it’s a collection of love, finding love, magic, heroes that don’t get the credit they deserve and excellent writing.

So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval; that this anthology will touch your heart and warm your soul.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Shaan Ranae
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Santa’s Little Helper by Shaan Ranae was a cute, lighthearted, steamy read, that’s like a late-night version of normal hallmark movies.

My first read from this author, I was pulled in by the sassy cover and the raving reviews. This quick Christmas read manages to capture what I love about those cheesy holiday movies, while adding a little bit of a sinister sub plot, a grinch like male MC, a not so sweet love interest and, a sappy feels kicking side plot. It has a magical pull, so much so that you can’t help but get sucked into this taste of Christmas cheer. Not to mention the added bonus of… smut, making this story geared towards a late night read, rather then your watered down hallmark versions that grace our screens.

To save from spoilers because the book is less than 60 pages I’m going to leave you with my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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