Less You Know (Ashes to Ashes Book 2) by Rowena Holloway

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Less You Know (Ashes to Ashes Book 2) by Rowena Holloway – Author
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Genre – Suspense Thriller
Page count – 350 pages
Publisher – Fractured Press
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42552303-less-you-know

If everyone lies, who do you believe?

Journalist Charlotte Ashe unmasks the big lies. But uncovering this lie could endanger the one person she’s trying to save…

Charlotte is determined to expose Tyrone Garner—a former football star turned property developer and everyone’s darling. Everyone is wrong. But to prove he’s a fraud, she needs help.

Tired of her quiet life, Allie is thrilled to engage in a bit of espionage for her best friend Charlotte. Allie’s great with secrets. She’s guarded her own well.

Then the nightmare begins.

And the cracks start to show…

Allie vanishes.

Charlotte is desperate for clues. Is Allie alive or dead? What had she discovered that put her in danger? And how will Charlotte cope with her guilt? The more Charlotte learns about Allie’s secrets, the more she wonders how well she knew her best friend. And then she uncovers a lie so big she questions everything she believes…about Garner, Allie and herself.

Best friends share all their secrets… don’t they?

Less You Know is the second stand-alone thriller in the Ashes to Ashes series by Ned Kelly Award nominated Australian writer Rowena Holloway.

Buy Less You Know today and get lost in a layered, twisty suspense that will keep you guessing until the last page.

~ AMAZON ~

I consider myself a reformed academic who discovered fiction writing was preferable to the real world. My love of suspense fiction is thoroughly indulged through writing novels and short stories about Fractured Families and Killer Secrets. My novels have been nominated for the Ned Kelly Award and semi-finaled in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and my short stories have been included in several anthologies including the Anthology of Award Winning Australian Writing. I also review my favourite books, interview fellow writers, and blogs about books and writing.

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A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream) by Engy Neville – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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A Christmas WishA Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
Four Stars

A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream) is a wonderful holiday romance by Engy Neville. Even though I read it after Christmas, I just loved the way it brought that joyous feeling back to me. It flowed so well I read it in one sitting. This is the first book I have read by Engy Neville and I look forward to reading many more. Amy is such a strong female lead, and I really related to her. The emotions brought out is this book are varied, laughing out loud and reaching for a tissue. If you love romance this is a great read for you. I highly recommend.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Written in the Stars (Fallen Eagles MC) by T. Birmingham – Review by Melissa Agena

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Written in the Stars (Fallen Eagles MC Book 2)Written in the Stars by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better! Written in the Stars is Book 2 in the Fallen Eagles MC series written by T. Birmingham. This book follows the President of the MC and of course one of our Markham girls. Davis “Eagle” Landon and Winter Markham have had a thing for each other for quite some time now. However, it’s finally time for those two to figure things out. However, Eagle has another murder to solve. This time the murders involves Winter and a copycat serial killer. You won’t believe who this murderer is! I wasn’t expecting it at all. Despite the 13 year age gap between Eagle and Winter they end up being perfect for each other. Eagle is Not to mention how ridiculously hot the sexy scenes end up being. But can Eagle save Winter when the time comes? I absolutely love this author and the way that she can pull you in and keep you enthralled. She is very good with the dichotomy between the love story and a murder or in this case…murders. I simply cannot wait for the next book to come out. I have feeling who the next couple is but what other twists will we find ourselves wrapped up in! I definitely recommend this series to anyone who loves romance and murder mysteries. Of course, like all series I advise to start with book 1 so you can follow a continual story, but you really don’t need to here.

Review by @vegasdaisie

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Beneath The Surface by Amy McKinley – Review by Krystal Gaston

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beneath The Surface by Amy McKinley is book three in The Gray Ghost Novels. This is Hannah and Jack’s story. If you read the previous stories you will have no issues following the storyline honestly even if you haven’t it is an easy story to follow however pieces of information and other stuff is shared between previous stories and parts from them make more sense. It was pretty smart how Amy McKinley casually snuck in random thoughts and acts from previous stories and gave the explanation in Beneath The Surface. While I liked all the stories I think this one may have been my favorite. Hannah is a strong character and even though she starts out for all the wrong reasons she turns her life around and gets the chance with Jack she deserves.

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An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga Book 1) By Gaia B. Amman – Review by Katie Kearney

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An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga, #1)An Italian Adventure by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga Book 1) By Gaia B. Amman. This story was a first for me by this author and I’m happy to say I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a very different type from my normal reading but I enjoyed this coming of age story. The attention to details has it easy for me to paint a picture in my mind of the storyline and the places the story took place. This story is just as the title says, an adventure, with characters you can relate to and really feel for. Growing up is never easy but it is definitely an adventure. The writing style has an easy flow that is easy to follow. It’s paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. I’m excited to read more from this author. I’m giving this book a four star review and highly recommend it.

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Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Heather Bahm

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rowena Holloway’s Bad Things Happen is the first book in the Ashes to Ashes series. This gripping psychological suspense was a thrilling page-turning read. The element of suspense was expertly timed keeping me fully engaged within the story. The details that were embedded into the story were rich and well thought through. Charlotte’s character shone in this story with her ambitions to move out of where she was presently in life. However, things don’t always play out the way you would anticipate and that is absolutely the case for Charlotte when Joey comes into her life and changes everything. The unknown was riveting to read in this story and seeing where it took the characters within the story.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Michelle Austin

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen was a great 5 star read and book one in the Ashes to Ashes series.

This is Charlotte and Joey’s story and it was a thrilling, mystery about a secret that Joey, a football player shares with Charlotte. Charlotte is a reporter looking for her big break and when Joey took a chance on her she knows she is on the verge of getting what she wants.

Loyalty and truth? No freaking way. There is no loyalty. And in this life there is only one truth. Everybody lies.

Charlotte is determined to get that secret from Joey, but things take a very dangerous twist. Now that Joey is gone, will Charlotte solve the mystery behind Joey’s death before anyone else gets hurt? Who can she trust?

The story is told in alternating POV going from past to present which helped with understanding the story and being pulled right in. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next. I really liked the secondary characters. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right in. If you’re looking for a good suspense with mystery, twists and turns this is a read for you.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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The Shape of Trust by Brinda Berry – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The Shape of Trust (Stand By Me, #5)The Shape of Trust by Brinda Berry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here’s a funny story with a serious situation, drug abuse. It includes some minor situations, single parenting, dyslexia, trusting other people. Berry has written a story with all these situations and given us the fun and crazy ride of Lily and Webb.

Super cute story with real characters. I loved how this book was able to take real life circumstances and create characters that were unafraid to tackle them.

I highly recommend this story and even though it is book 5 in the Stand by Me series, it can be read as a standalone.

Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

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An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga, #1) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Sheri Schrader

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An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga, #1)An Italian Adventure by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Italian Adventure by Gaia Amman is the first book in the Italian Saga series. This is a great book and has something for everyone. Leda is a precocious twelve-year-old who is developing into her teens. Her inner dialogue is fantastic and endearing. I could relate to her and her thoughts. She is a great character. The 80’s were a fun time to grow up and it was nostalgic to read. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to where the story will go in the books to follow.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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A Christmas Wish by Engy Neville- review by Anna Hirsch

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A Christmas WishA Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
3 Stars

I feel that the title is a little misleading. I started reading this book fully expecting a Christmas romance and instead got a story that took place at Christmas time. It seems like the author wanted to write a romance and also a story about coming of age. Either way I feel it fell short.

The main characters meet and immediately have a perfect relationship. There was no romantic lead up to a relationship. They came across a few issues but Amy made it out to be more than it was. Speaking of Amy, I couldn’t connect with her at all. She was frustratingly self absorbed. She made everything about her as if she was the centre of the universe. She was too much inside her head. There were too many details about nothing and not enough details when something happened.

I did like the evolution of the relationship between Amy and Sarah. It shows the characters changing and growing. This shows me that the author has the potential to be a great writer. These two characters were realistic seeing that there are many people who are insecure and self absorbed. Though the book didn’t quite hit the mark for me, it has potential. If you like stories with Hallmark endings then you will definitely enjoy this one.

Review by @annahirsch

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Beneath The Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beneath The Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel) By Amy McKinley
4 Stars!!!!

This is the third book in this series and I wasn’t disappointed. I really find the author’s writing style to be captivating and gripping. I really enjoyed the way that the author weaves the romance into the intrigue and drama throughout the book. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t put the book down.

I found myself really drawn to Hannah’s character. The drama that plays out in her past and the way it helps to mold the person she becomes. I really found myself routing for her and was very happy to see that Jack came into her life. I really found myself eager to see what would happen next and really enjoyed the intrigue and spy stuff that plays out in this book. I really look forward to reading more from this author and hopefully this series.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat

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Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway – Review by Kerry Baker

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway is the first book in the Ashes to Ashes series. It is an intriguing and exciting book that will keep you on your toes.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved how she developed the story all the way along. She wasn’t scared to twist the story round in a direction you wouldn’t necessarily see coming.
I loved that the story jumped back and forth in time. It added to the suspense of what was happening
This book is a great way to start a new series and for me was a brilliant introduction to a talented new author.

Reviewed by @kerry

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Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Erica Fish

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway is what the title says “A Gripping Psychological Suspense” story. Rowena Holloway does an amazing job keeping the mystery going through out the story. This story is a dark thriller with suspense, secrets, truth, twists, and turns. Holloway makes sure that you have all the information you need to understand the story fully. There are times when I just wanted to close my eyes and get lost into my “happy world” because I was fearful for what was coming. Then BAM!!!! A twisty turn comes and makes me reread what I had just read because I missed the turn to her twist. I would allow time to read this book in one sitting as it moves at a good pace, and for me at least, I wanted to finish to see how everything came together.

Reviewed by @firestars0002

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Tapped (The Night Moves Series) by Tarrah Anders – Review by Heather Mize

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TappedTapped by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The characters in this book are so well thought out and written. Janae and Kai were a couple in the past when Janae suddenly leaves Kai. Years later they reconnect at the night club where Janae works the bar and Kai is there as a dancer. Kai has always wondered why Janae left without a second glance. Janae has secrets and is worried how Kai will react when and if he learns about them. Both of them have broken hearts so the question: can they both mend their hearts while together. I really enjoyed reading this book and hopefully will be able to read more by this author.

Reviewed by @heathermize77

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Beneath The Surface, A Gray Ghost Novel by Amy McKinley – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beneath The Surface, A Gray Ghost Novel, by Amy McKinley

5-star

Hannah and Jack are the main focus of this novel. The storyline is concurrent with Mari and Chris’ storyline featured in another Gray Ghost Novel but can still be read as a stand alone. I loved both Hannah and Jack in this story. Hannah was my favorite and I couldn’t believe the things she had to go through while at the Academy. I felt it played a strong role in the woman she became in the end though. I enjoyed the storyline and felt it was fast paced and easy to get lost in. Excellent novel and addition to the series.

Reviewed by @mratclif

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Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Full glasses and Burju shoes by Blake Blessing is a four-star read that will fill you. Emil was a great character, he has a strength to him that shone under the surface, he has a story that will show you that even when you are broken, you can still move forward. It gives great depth to showing us how hard it is to come home a different person, the difficulties faced. Perrin was someone who I liked immensely and mostly adored but had some difficulties with at times. This truly is a novel that will stay with you, it shows you all of the different facets of trust, the best and the worst, it’s a compelling and heartfelt story.

Review by @saraoxo

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The Shape of Trust (a Stand By Me novel Book 5) by Brinda Berry – Review by Debi Kircher

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The Shape of Trust (Stand By Me, #5)The Shape of Trust by Brinda Berry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Shape of Trust (a Stand By Me novel Book 5) by Brinda Berry

5 Stars

This is my second book in this series and also by this author, I loved book 4 and was happy to revisit Josie’s bookstore.

This story had me hooked from page 1, I love how the author took a real life issue and turned it into part of who Lily was and it was written beautifully. Then tackling another real life problem with Webb. I loved everything about this story. I started it thinking i’ll just get it started and read it throughout my day but that didn’t work, I ended up reading it in one sitting. The words flowed too perfect to put down and my interest stayed glued to my kindle the whole book.

I still have to download and read the first 3 of this series and will as soon as i can, but rest assured this can be read as a stand alone. I just can’t wait to put the whole series together and read them all one right after the other..Its that good!

Can’t wait to see if there is more to come.

Loved it.

Review by @debikircher

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Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about wanting more to life . Charlotte Ashe is a weather girl on TV, not content with life. Dreaming of a career in journalism, she is over the moon when a rare opportunity lands in her lap. Despite everyone doubting her, she follows up a lead from her source, Joey. When he turns up dead, Charlotte realizes there is more to the football club than it seems. Can she uncover the truth before its too late?
A great read. Well developed plot. Well developed characters like Charlotte ambitious and standing up for herself but kind underneath or Joey trying to protect the ones he loves and do the right thing. Great cast of supporting characters like the full of life Maddie or the kind Tam or the annoying Piers.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel with the lights over the water and London bridge lit up as urban but also beautiful in their own way. And with all the traffic being busy and full of life but making up the character of London. Or the colourful nature of the wine bar and its homely feel contrasting the hospital white walls and emptiness that was beautifully written. The theme of wanting more to life and stuck in a career that doesn’t excite them was emotive and perfectly written.
The switch of perspectives between chapters worked well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow. The use of the past and foreboding later on was a great idea to show what happened and for the events to unfold. Also to draw out the suspense as you kept reading to find out what happened stretched over chapters. I also liked the times and dates with the title chapters for a sense of time passing quickly and fast paced action. The only issue I would raise is that it felt slow to start the action despite the fast paced nature of these chapter titles. There was also some repetition in places especially concerning Charlotte’s relationship troubles and if this was resolved it would be five stars. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Emily Brockschmidt

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, what a story!! Rowena Holloway has woven an intricate and fascinating thriller in “Bad Things Happen!” Charlotte Ashe is a determined woman, she came to London to make her big break and has been stuck as a weather girl for too long. So when she meets local footballer Joey Baptiste, she jumps at the chance to tell his story. Like Charlotte, just when I thought I had this story figured out, I was thrown for a loop and oh boy was it a good one! This story was by no means predictable, which I love! Sometimes, I read a mystery/thriller and can figure out the bad guy in no time, but this story really keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end! There was a quality to the story I didn’t love and it has to do with Joey. However, overall this was a fantastic read and I can’t wait to dig into the sequel “Less You Know!” So, I give “Bad Things Happen” five stars!

Reviewed by @emilybee430

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Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full Glasses and Burju Shoes – Blake Blessing

5-stars

Full Glasses and Burju Shoes is a phenomenal romance read by Blake Blessing. This book is full of emotional moments that had me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. From the very start I was pulled into Perrin and Emil’s story as I was highly intrigued by both of them.

Their story was truly emotional, and it had me feeling all the feels, from awe, happiness, hurt, empathy, shock and much more. Their connection was simply undeniable and I was honestly sad when I reached the end of this book as I could have continued reading their story for hours!

I loved absolutely everything about their story and I enjoyed all the detail as it made it possible for me to feel as if I was right there with these characters. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next romance read!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (Hawke Family #4) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (Hawke Family #4) by Gwyn McNamee

5 out of 5 stars

Building Storm is the fourth book in the Hawke Family series written by Gwyn McNamee and I have to say is WOW…. This is an emotional story about two broken people that have known loss and finding love again. Ms. McNamee’s writing is exceptionally good, the plot sucks you in from the first page and keeps you fully engrossed until the last page. Her characters are well developed and amazing, we even get to see some characters from the first three books and we see what they are up to.
Can two broken people make each other whole?
We read a little about Storm in the first few books…. Her life went up in flames when she lost the love of her life, all she has left is her daughter and ashes. The simple act of breathing is so excruciating, there are days she couldn’t get it together. She has no business being at the party that she doesn’t want to be at, and she definitely shouldn’t be in the arms of the handsome stranger.
Landon is broken for different reasons and he needs to get away from Chicago and the betrayal that shattered his world. He needs a new life-one without attachments. The vibrancy of New Orleans convinces himself it’s possible to start over. Yet in all the excitement of a new city, it’s Storm Hawke’s dark, sad beauty that draws him in.
She isn’t looking for love, and they both need a hot, sweaty release without feelings getting involved. So when his lips meet hers, and he breathes life into her for the first time since the day the inferno disintegrated her world. But loving again isn’t in the cards, and there are even greater dangers to face than trying to keep Landon McCabe out of her heart.
But even the best laid plans fail, and life can leave you burned….
You will need to read this story/series to find out about what happens to this amazing couple. I can’t wait to see what Ms. McNamee has in-store for us with her next installment of The Hawke family series.
I highly recommend this book/series.

Reviewed by @tracym

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost Series #3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Krista Beck

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beneath the Surface is the third book the Gray Ghost series. It is by far my favorite!! Hannah, a Russian sleeper agent, has ingrained herself into American intelligence. When she is activated after 9 years to help obtain a secret weapon, she finds herself with an agenda on her own. Her ex-boyfriend, Jack, who is a former Navy SEAL, is sent in with his team to find Hannah’s boss and the secret weapon. He discovers that Hannah is really not who he thought and struggles with what to do. Can he work with her and learn to trust her again? Will Hannah get her revenge and come out of this situation with a country to call home? This book had lots of action, surprises that you don’t see coming and two big “oh sh*t” moments you won’t believe!!!!!! This story was such a great one!!!!!

Reviewed by @klbeck

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Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense – Rowena Holloway

4-stars

Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway is the first book in the Ashes to Ashes series, it’s also my first book by this author. I will admit that I had a hard time getting into this story, there were so many storylines going on that it almost felt as if it was a second or third book of the series and not the first. However, Rowena provided both past and present moments which helped make the pieces all fall together and they helped me feel more invested in the characters.

Even though I had a harder time in the beginning I still ended up highly enjoying the many suspenseful moments as they kept me intrigued and wanting to continue reading in order to see how it would all play out. As I kept reading, I found myself more and more intrigued and captivated with every twist and turn and every new shocking detail which was added to the storyline.

I’m looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen is the first book in the Ashes to Ashes series. This story is left open to pick up in book two.

I have to say, I’m not a huge fan of sports so I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t like this book, but it actually had me sucked in from the beginning. It isn’t sports heavy and focuses more on the mystery and intrigue aspects. I found the first-person story line for Joey an interesting choice considering what happens to him. One thing I found interesting is that a lot of the characters you kind of have a love/hate relationship with. They’ve all got something that makes you cringe a little bit, but also parts of them that make you love them in some way or other, at least most of them. There were a couple characters that were just…evil. I am interested to see how things play out in the next book.

Reviewed by @valkyrie

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Erin Davidson

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense is the first book in Rowena Holloway’s Ashes to Ashes series. Charlotte never thought she’d be willing to kill someone for a story, but when her informant ends up dead under mysterious circumstances, Charlotte might just end up doing that or end up dead herself.
The book definitely took its time to ease you into the suspense, but once it had you in its clutches it did not let go. I found the start of the novel to be a little clunky; it dumped a lot of information and some of it was poorly explained. I spent a lot of time trying to understand the relevance of certain side plots and characters. As well as the various characters and their motivations. Eventually it did all make sense, and I found myself enjoying the book a lot more. But it took a hot minute to get there.
This book will definitely leave you on the edge of your seat, and have you reeling after all the twists and turns. Overall I gave this book 3/5 stars and look forward to reading the second book Less you Know, in Holloway’s Ashes to Ashes series.

Reviewed by @erin-davidson

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Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing is a romance like no other. This is only the second book I have read by Blake but it is one that I really, really enjoyed. The story is engaging and enthralling and is so full of emotions that it really stirred me up and made my heartache. Having gone through PTSD I felt everything Emil and his war buddies were going through. There is a lot of turmoil that put me on edge and had my heart racing and I could not put it down. I read it all in one sitting. The characters are so raw and real and hurting and loving and scared. There was no way I could put it aside, I had to know now what was happening and felt like I needed to be there for the characters and I wanted to wrap them up in big hugs.

Emil has recently returned from being deployed overseas and is desperate to have a normal life but what is normal when you come home from war.

Perrin has known loss but she has never had to deal with anything like the god-like man who has gotten her offside from the get go.

OMG, there were many tears and some laughter but the lows felt like they kept on coming and it was one twist after the other. Blake has really impressed me with this story. I can not recommend this book enough!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream) by Engy Neville – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Christmas WishA Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream) by Engy Neville is the second book in the series and is an interesting read. It is a Christmas romance story that had all the right ingredients but I felt like there could be more. The story is sweet and entertaining but I struggled with Amy. At first I liked her but as the story went on, I thought she was a bit too self involved and I felt really frustrated with her, but she seemed to redeem herself towards the end. Likewise with the relationship between Amy and Richie, at times it didn’t seem like there was a true connection between them and I felt the romance was often missing.  Overall I get where the author was going but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me,  some things were overstated and others understated. I did however like the ending when a nemesis becomes a friend and love does find a way.

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Tapped (The Night Moves Series) by Tarrah Anders – Review by Jenni Bishop

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TappedTapped by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tapped (The Night Moves Series) by Tarrah Anders is the third book in the series and is just as fabulous as the first two. I get excited when I see Tarrah’s name, it means I have another book that I know I will love. She is great at what she does, and that is writing contemporary romance stories and characters that you fall in love with. Not only are the stories sexy, smoking hot and sizzling between the sheets. They are also fun and sweet and have me laughing out loud at the banter and wit.

Janae loves her friends, her job, but when an unexpected face turns up in her happy place, she gets the shock of her life.

Kai just wants a place to call home. So when he turns up to start his new job, he comes face to face with the one that got away.

Tapped is a quick and delightful second chance read, that had me enjoying each and every page as I know it will you. I can’t wait to see where Tarrah takes us to next.

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Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) ​by Rowena Holloway – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Bad Things Happen (Ashes to Ashes, #1)Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) ​by Rowena Holloway is full of dark secrets and fraught with danger. This psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seat while the suspense keeps you on your toes. The story often goes back in time but does so little by little just giving you a hint of a little bit more until the whole truth is revealed and boy does it have some twists.

Charlotte Ashe is a weather girl working in London. When a hint of a story is thrown her way, little did she know that it would come with deadly consequences, secrets and lies, painful truths and so many cover ups that she would never be the same. With so many players uncovering the truth from the lies, before it’s too late may just be her undoing.

I look forward to see where the story goes next.

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Not So Broken (Love Grows Series Book One) by Renee Regent – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Not So Broken (Love Grows Series, # 1)Not So Broken by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Not So Broken is the first book in the Love Grows Series by author Renee Regent and tells the story of Gibson Colebank and Sacha Rowan. After suffering a terrible blow to his personal life Gibson moves to the tiny town of Tilly, Georgia. A broken man Gibson longs to start a new life away from his family, friends and wealthy lifestyle. He finds that as a handy man in Tilly until he meets Sacha one night and once again his life changes. Sacha has a purpose in life, to remain independent and never to be hurt again as she was by her ex-husband and she now has a plan she is working toward that she refuses to give up but things change once she meets Gibson on a work trip.
This was a sweet story focused on two very strong characters who have struggled in their pasts and carry a lot of baggage. They take a journey to find what is truly important to them. I can honestly say that of the two main characters Gibson was my favorite and I wish there were more men like him in real life. Sacha struck me as a little too harsh at times almost like she was trying too hard to be tough when she needed to listen and maybe even show a little more empathy. With that being said I look forward to reading the next in the series.

Reviewed by @lisabrydalski

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