Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton

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 a five-star read that you will get deep into. This is the third novel in the Gray Ghost series, and I have read the series and I have read them all in order and would say that is the best way to read it as you get the whole drama and the world. Hannah Miller is a character that will stay with you, her story is sublime, she has a strength that will astound you, and a softer side that will chill you. This story is so much more than you imagine, there is romance and drama and also some crazy ideas that will throw you about, spies and stolen ideas and twists galore will keep you hooked, add in some back and forth in time and this could get confusing but some how the author manages to keep it all together. This was by my account the best novel of the series, it just had an extra something that I enjoyed.

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Caught in the Spin (the Caught Series Book 2) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Maura Harper

Caught in the SpinCaught in the Spin by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

CAUGHT IN THE SPIN is the second book in the “Caught Series” and it can be read as a stand-alone.

This is a story about healing from the past both physically and emotionally and learning how strong one really is. Tallie and Tom have a “meet-cute” and we get to see their relationship develop over events that take place.

This was a well written story that I read in one sitting. I was at the 50% point before I even realized that I had stopped “adulting” for a little while. It has a very solid beginning, middle, and end and I appreciate the author’s story telling style. It isn’t dragged out or superfluous to increase a word count.

It was also nice to see the characters from the first book and catch up with them.

This is a series I will continue to read.

Review by @mauraharper
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Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Naomi McDonald

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eight Steps is a sweet story. There were times that I wanted to strangle both Elliot and Fe, but then that is part of life; we all make colossal relationship blunders at some point. Maybe I loved this story a bit more than most of the contemporary romance novels I’ve read because Elliot reminds me a lot of my husband, especially the whole glasses-to-contacts thing. That literally was the first thing that made me notice the man I eventually married.

I loved the way the characters were written overall, and the ease of the friendship that paved the way for romantic relationship potential. This book illustrates the need for clear communication when it comes to emotional involvement. It also illuminates the futility of mind games in relationships and trying to alter who a person is at a fundamental level.

Easy read. Entertaining. Delightfully humorous moments. And if you relate to characters empathetically, you’ll need some tissues toward the end.

Reviewed by @valkyrie

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Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Maura Harper

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As mentioned in the title – EIGHT STEPS: A FRIEND TO LOVERS ROMANCE, this is the story of a two besties/roomies who enter into an agreement to make the H into an alpha male to “get the girl of his dreams”. Elliot and Fe follow EIGHT STEPS to get him to be a man to be desired. This is a cute story that moves rather quickly as they only have four weeks to do this make-over. The good news is that Elliot was already halfway there because he is a “hot nerd” and not an “awkward nerd”. If there is a moral to this story it is DON’T IGNORE THE NERDS!!!! The geeky nerd you are scoffing at today is the hot dude you want tomorrow.

This is a cute and classic rom-com. The story flowed well and I feel it was written in a realistic (almost too realistic at times) style that was easy to read.

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Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
4 stars

While I loved the premise of this book, I couldnt help but feel something was missing from the whole story for me. I love friends to lovers books and that was a huge draw in for me, it just fell short, to me.
I loved the friendship between these two, they had a great relationship but it just, in some spots, felt forced to be together.
Overall it was a good story, and I did get some laughs in as well.
Would read another book by this author.

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1)Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari

5-stars

Shattered by Via Mari is an incredible romance suspense read that I completely devoured! I was hooked from the start and I read it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading. This book is intense, captivating, surprising, detailed and action-packed. All the twist and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next.

This was my first book by this author, but it won’t be my last, I look forward to continuing this series, as well as, reading the Prestian series as some of the characters from that series make appearances in this one and their story had me really intrigued.

I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next romance read!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider – Review by Debi Kircher

Chain Reaction (Nite Fire, Book 2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider

4 Stars

After reading the first in this series I was hooked enough to read the second and here I am, I again as I said in my first review am not a fan of this genre but the first one grabbed me enough that I had to read this one and follow Dahlia on her continued journey. I might have liked this one even more than the first and although Im still not sold on this genre I have become a fan of this author and how she weaves her words and tells a story.

There was a lot of action in this book, but I found it very easy to follow and did like Dahlia a whole lot more than I did in the first. I like that these characters are flawed and don’t pretend to be these perfect characters in a fairy tale and this is definitely not a fairy tale and it was full of twists and surprising turns that had me on the edge of my seat the whole way.

I highly recommend this author to everyone and this book as well as the first especially if this is a chosen genre of yours.

Review by @debikircher

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An Italian Adventure (An Italian Saga Book 1) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Erin Davidson

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

An Italian Adventure is the first book in Gaia B. Amman Italian Saga. The story is a beautiful coming of age tale, that deals with all the troubles of leaving childhood behind, and entering adolescents. Set in Italy in the 1980’s it follows tomboy Leda, who wants nothing more than to hang with two friends Peo and Flavio, climb trees and ride their bikes through the fields. Until the newest kid in town, and school bully Nico shows them a porno mag, right before their first communion. Thus starts the biggest change in Lee’s life and friendship, as she makes it through the good times and the bad.
I thought An Italian Adventure was incredibly well written, with magnificent characters that came to life on every page. It was nostalgic to read about the troubles of teen years, and to remember when times were much simpler. When my biggest troubles were eating my vegetables and dealing with a bedtime. This story made me nostalgic for my childhood, and all the days spent playing on a playground, or swimming in a pool till I was blue. I adored this memoir of sorts, and look forward to seeing where the story goes in the future. I gave An Italian Adventure 4/5 stars!

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Eight Steps: A friend to lovers romance by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Debi Kircher

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eight Steps: A friend to lovers romance by Taylor Sullivan

5 Stars

This is my second read by this author and in this case, the second time is the charm, I just finished my reread of this book. The first time I read it I had so much going on I could not give it the attention it deserved so had to give it another try. I had planned to give this book 4 stars after my first read through but after reading it again, laughing out loud more than once and sincerely enjoying the journey to an ending I had kind of figured out early on I had to give this book and this author 5 stars. Predictable early on yes, but predicting how they would get there..No and I so loved this story.

Elliot and Fe were a lot of fun and I loved their interaction and their friendship..I also totally enjoyed all of the other characters and how they were written in this story.

All in all I really and truthfully enjoyed reading this and I love the writing style, it makes for a really easy flowing read and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

I highly recommend this book and this author. I will be going back and looking at what else she has available and watching for whatever she has in store for the future.

Loved it!!

Review by @debikircher

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Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan – Review Lisa Helmick

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Natire #1)
By Taylor Sullivan
Rated 5 stars

A new favorite! This is such an enjoyable story. Elliott and Fe have been roomies for five years. They are both nerdy in their own way. Fe is a book worm. Elliott is a classic gamer. They work well together but Elliott has found a woman he is interested in. The problem is she doesn’t notice he is alive. Fe decided to help him and make him a man women can’t help but notice. These characters made me laugh more than once. Their antics and characterization were a delight to read. Fe is only trying to help but can she help him too much? When feelings get involved how much will things change?

Taylor Sullivan hit this book out of the park. I couldn’t stop reading so be prepared for a late night. I laughed and smirked generally had a good time with these two. If you enjoy romantic comedy with a little twist give this one a shot. Thoroughly enjoyable! I look forward to the next in the series!!

PS. Loved the cover! I can totally see Elliott in him!

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Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Full Glasses and Burju ShoesFull Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing is an amazingly written story about two people who are in need of healing. This is a military romance story that I had a hard time putting down once I started reading. Can these two help each other heal? Get ready for one heck of an emotional rollercoaster ride. Both of these characters pulled at my heart strings and I imagined myself going through what they had gone through. I highly recommend this must read book. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @ddaugh35

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The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters) By Erica Taylor – Review by Laura Furuta

The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters Book 2)The Perfect Duchess by Erica Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters Book 2)
By: Erica Taylor
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters Book 2) by Erica Taylor is a historical romance book. This is a story that takes you back to a time when whispers and gossip rule the day. Situations can evolve into scandal no matter how innocent or untrue the rumors are. I found myself getting lost in this book and the time period that it is set in. I loved reading about the characters of Andrew Macalister and Lady Clara Masson. Andrew, who is also known as the Stone Duke of Bradstone, is a man that seems to be hard and cold. He does the duties and responsibilities that are expected of him. This does come at a cost to him personally. Lady Clara is a woman who others in society avoid and dismiss. When her life is threatened by her brother Andrew steps up to save her by proposing marriage. He wants to keep her safe and protected. How deep do his feelings for Clara run? Will Clara trust Andrew with her heart? What does the future hold for both Andrew and Clara? Read this book to find out. This story has romantic dialogue and some steamy scenes. There are also times when I wondered what was going to happen next. My emotions went up and down when reading this story. As the book progressed, I grew to care about both Andrew and Clara and wanted them to find happiness. There are additional characters that I enjoyed reading about. This is the second story in the series and I loved it just as much as the first one. I look forward to reading the next book.

REviewed by @dory7205

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Sue Kemp

Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella (Ash Park, #0.5)Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella
By Meghan O’Flynn

Salvation is the prequel to the Ash Park series by Meghan O’Flynn. I can honestly say that if you have read the other books in this series then this book is a must read for you. You are not going to be disappointed with this book, Meghan has her own awesome writing style to get a story across. Personally, I think this is a series that you really need to read. So, what are you waiting for? Go get Salvation and see where this series began.

Reviewed by @sussieau

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Pandora’s Poison (Hart & Cole Book 2) by Sacha T.Y. Fortune – Review by Sue Kemp

Pandora's Poison (Hart & Cole Book 2)Pandora’s Poison by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pandora’s Poison (Hart & Cole Book 2)
By Sacha T. Y. Fortune

Pandora’s Poison Hart and Cole book two by Sacha T.Y. Fortune. I really recommend that you read book one Climbing the Walls before you read this book. I enjoy reading books that contain POV and that’s what you will get with this book. The storyline In Pandoras Poison is just as good as Climbing the Walls. When reading this book, you very may well ask yourself how the relationship between Darren and Luisa work when their lives are complicated with lies and trust issues. Pandoras Poison may have you on somewhat of an emotional roller coaster. There is nothing to dislike about this book and I am pretty sure you are going to enjoy book 2 in this series.

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Deepest Midnight: The Immortal Kindred Series By Clara Winter – Review by Laura Furuta

Deepest Midnight: Book One of the Immortal Kindred SeriesDeepest Midnight: Book One of the Immortal Kindred Series by Clara Winter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deepest Midnight: Book One of the Immortal Kindred Series
By: Clara Winter
5 out of 5 stars

The story Deepest Midnight: Book One of the Immortal Kindred Series by Clara Winter is a paranormal romance book. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and didn’t let go until I had read the final page. I loved the attention to detail that the story has and it felt like I was right there with the characters experiencing what they did. I loved reading about the character of Millicent. She is an immortal/vampire who still feels grief because of the past. She finds herself caught unaware when she finds herself looking into the eyes of a man who looks just like her long dead love. She meets him and finds out the man’s name is Jack. I could feel the desire and attraction between them. While they label what they are doing as having fun, it is not long before Millicent feels strong emotions for Jack. One of the issues she must face is Alexandre, Millicent’s maker and companion who is firmly against the relationship. What will Millicent do? Will she give in to Alexandre as he is the one that has protected and saved her in the past or will she go forward on a path of her own choosing, one that could lead her to happiness again? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had me turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. Millicent is a character that I grew to love with each chapter that I read and found myself wanting her to be happy. I found that the story flowed smoothly and enjoyed the transitioning from the modern day setting to the 18th century. My emotions went up and down with the characters throughout the entire book. Don’t miss out on a wonderful romance story that includes immortals/vampires and kept me mesmerized until the end. It is a book I would highly recommend reading. It is the first story in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.

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Eight Steps: A friends to lovers romance by Taylor Sullivan

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Elliot Prescott has one question for his ultra nerdy roommate and best friend, Fe Porto.

Why can’t he get the girl?

And she has an answer for him. Or maybe eight.

With five years of best-friendhood under their belt, they’re about to embark on the project of a lifetime. To make Elliot alpha.

The only catch? They have just four weeks to turn the video game loving Elliot, into a cocky, sexy, tattoo clad beast Fe has read about in her romance novels.

Can they do it? Or will the flitter of love that’s been brewing under the surface finally get the kindling it’s been longing for?

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Taylor Sullivan is mom of three young (or not so young) children she loves more than life. She runs them around endlessly, hoping she looks presentable enough to be out in public, and day dreams about fictional characters. Maybe she’s crazy, or maybe she craves the Barbie games she played as a little girl a little too much, but that’s where her stories are born. It’s where they blossom, and grow, and eventually breath life on the pages of her stories. 

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Caught in the Spin (the Caught Series Book 2) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Tracy Wilkin

Caught in the SpinCaught in the Spin by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caught in the Spin is book two in the Caught series by Sharleen Scott. This author just keeps getting better and is a suspense romance genius.

Tallie has secrets. Tallie has an adorable son. Tallie is hiding from her murderous ex-husband. Tallie is terrified. Tallie is very attracted to Tom. Tallie just wants a happy, peaceful life. Tallie needs Tom.

Tom has made a bit of a mess of his life in the past, but has himself back on the straight and narrow. Tom lives day to day, full of regret and reflection. Tom meets Tallie. Tom is reserved and feels undeserving. Tom plays hard to get. Tom is blindsided by his past. Tom allows himself happiness.

Tom and Tallie make quite the attractive couple. Both has scars, both have commitments. Both need the other. Tom vows to keep Tallie and her son safe. Their feelings grow slowly, but intensely. Their passion limitless. Their personalities complimented each other brilliantly. The author could not have penned their connection any better. The wording was spectacular, the direction the story followed was awash with tension and uncertainty. A definite 5 star read.

Reviewed by @tracywilkin

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Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Heather Lovelace

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I simply adored this book. I found the nerdy hunk to be adorable, extremely likeable, and charming. His best friend was relatable, quirky, and fun. Even though I found some of the plot to be predictable, it made it relatable and felt sincere. The dialogue was witty and the plot development was steady and enjoyable. I thought the author did a great job engaging the reader on fun romp. Loved it and cannot wait to read it again.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters Book 2) by Erica Taylor – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters, #2)The Perfect Duchess by Erica Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Erica Taylor continues to captivate me with her regency novels. Although period pieces, the characters continue to be relatable and complex. We find ourselves provided with an opportunity to read more about two of the characters we met in book one. But with the way the story unfolds this book can easily stand on its own and the reader not be at a disadvantage if doing so. Taylor has a keen ear to the authenticity for this time period and lends itself toward an Austen-esque style. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and cannot wait to continue my journey with the Macalisters.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Shattered Love: Book One of the “Forever Us” series by Nivia Borell – Review by Heather Lovelace

Shattered LoveShattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Speechless and emotionally drained. This book left me heart broken and crying tears of joy several times throughout. The author does an absolutely beautiful job weaving this story together with characters the reader becomes invested in. This page turner grabbed hold of me in the first chapter and didn’t loose its grip until the final sentence. It is jam packed with every possible emotion. So buckle up for quite the journey – it’s worth every tear you find spilling across your cheeks.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Rush (The Boys of RDA Book 1) by Megan Matthews – Review by Heather Lovelace

Rush (The Boys of RDA, #1)Rush by Megan Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this book! The author does a fantastic job writing what I found to be a fast paced story with compelling characters. The storyline was well developed and richly detailed. The characters were resolute and relatable. I couldn’t put this book down before I finished the last page. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic by Alex Bailey – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of MagicThe Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic by Alex Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This unique story was unexpectedly riveting. It captivated me, creating a magical experience as my fingers swiped pages as fast I could read them. The author left me spellbound with this witty page-turner. I found the characters well developed and plot unique and thought provoking. It kept me guessing from beginning to end. This is one I will look forward to reading many more times. A very worthwhile read.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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A Suitable Affair (The Macalisters Book 1) by Erica Taylor – Review by Gail Guerrero

A Suitable Affair (The Macalisters, #1)A Suitable Affair by Erica Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Suitable Affair by Erica Taylor

Five Stars

A Suitable Affair was a entertaining read. It made me want to be in that time. To do things deemed scandalous. Susanna us the type of girl I would’ve been in these times. To bend the rules to fit your will. To make them work for you. I love big family as I have one myself. The joy and craziness is addicting. There was so much pain and sadness from both Susanna and Ian. I really liked the whole espionage but not espionage thing Ian had going on. I liked that Susanna knew what she wanted and didn’t stop herself from going for it saying forget the rules. I don’t like the times because women weren’t seen as people but property. The mother’s only looking to marry their young girls to rich titles. The author made the story light by adding the humor. Ian was perfect because he was serious but also knew how to laugh.
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Less You Know: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 2) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Jenni Bishop

Less You Know: Gripping Psychological SuspenseLess You Know: Gripping Psychological Suspense by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Less You Know: gripping suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 2) by Rowena Holloway ​is the second book in the series and you really need to read Bad Things Happen, the first book in the series as it lays the groundwork for this book. Less You Know is a psychological thriller that is dangerous, full of secrets and suspense and is full of many twists and turns that you don’t know what is going to happen, even when you think you do. Rowena’s skillful writing takes you on a gripping journey where you don’t know who is who and what is what.

Charlotte Ashe once again finds herself in the thick of things when her friend is missing. Investigating is in her blood but at what cost. The closer she gets, the more she finds out and the more danger she is in, shows just how much she doesn’t know who her friend is and the many secrets she holds.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Eight Steps: A friends to lovers romance by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Jenni Bishop

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature #1) by​ Taylor Sullivan is an easy fun, sweet, sexy story that is entertaining from start to finish. It is a friends to lovers story that will have you laughing along the way at their banter and friendship. Taylor has written characters that are charming and funny, quirky and witty, lovable and sexy whilst a little nerdy on the side. It is a highly entertaining journey on the road to change, discovery and love.

Elliot is tired of being the average guy. A guy that a certain type of woman would not look twice at. And certainly not the woman he has his eye on. He wants to know what type of guys woman notice, so he enlists the help of his best friend and roomie to help him. But what if what he wants has been right in front of him all along?

Fe decides she knows just what her bestie and roommate needs to get his ideal woman but somewhere along the way the lines become blurred. Somewhere along the way a kiss means more than it should. But letting him go is the right thing, isn’t it?

It is heartwarming is a wonderfully written story that I highly recommend reading.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Talent for Trouble (Bad Boys of Space, #1) by Landra Graf – Review by Sheri Schrader

A Talent for Trouble (Bad Boys of Space, #1)A Talent for Trouble by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Talent for Trouble by Landra Graf is the first book in the Bad Boys of Space series. This is set in a space science fiction setting but has a gangster feel to it with some romance and intrigue. The main character Emilio is a drug runner and a lady’s man. He is trying to work himself up to the big time. Antonia is trying to get back her bootlegging ship so that she can work for herself and not have to rely on a man.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this up but was intrigued by the title and cover. I was not disappointed. This was a fun read and I enjoyed the story. The characters were different and it took me time to decide how I felt about them. My opinions changed as I was reading. I look forward to reading more in this series.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Chain Reaction (Nite Fire, Book 2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
Four Stars

Nite Fire: Chain Reaction is the second book in the Nite Fire series by C.L. Schneider. This series should be read in order because there was so much background information that the story will be better understood. Plus the first book was wonderful and you wouldn’t want to miss out. The story continues with Dahlia Nite and Alex Creed investigating a mysterious illness plaguing the city. This story if full of action and suspense and will leave you on the edge of your seat as they try to solve the mystery. The characters are very well developed and the story flows well. I highly recommend this book series and author, especially if you love paranormal.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Robin Rankin

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

Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley is the third book in the Gray Ghost series. This book is an action packed, suspenseful love story.

Hannah is a bad a$$ and shows it time and time again. She has dealt with some blows in life and kept the anger from the things that have happened inside where it keeps building.

Jack is an alpha to the bone, but has a huge heart. He does so much to help out the homeless people, especially the teens on the streets.

I had a feeling about some of the things that happened to Hannah and was quite proud of myself when I was right.

I wonder how long I have to wait for the next book in this series, hope it isn’t too long.

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Best Foot Forward (The Liberty Lawrence Series #1) by Bea Stevens – Review by Chantelle Smith

Best Foot ForwardBest Foot Forward by Bea Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Best foot forward is the first book in the Liberty Lawrence Series by Bea Stevens. This is a such a fun, Light-hearted romantic comedy read you can’t help but be intrigued and captivated with this read. This is a great introduction to a new series that I can already tell it will have each reader excited to read this book and more. Our main character Libby is a fun, lovable and loves her designer shoes. But Libby is about to become part of a new journey one where her eye for detail helps in having a theory for a recent thief that’s taken place at the hotel she works at, but things are not going to be as smooth as she thinks when Detective Sergeant James Harper isn’t Interested In her opinion. Our characters are now about to face some twists and turns that keep us as the reader totally hooked & keep turning the pages.
This read is a brilliant start to what I think will be an incredible series, and one that shouldn’t be missed!

Reviewed By @tillytillzz

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Less You Know: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Sarah Oakes

Less You Know (Ashes to Ashes #2)Less You Know by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

a great read about truth. After the events of the last book, Allie is eager to spend Christmas with friends. But it all goes wrong with a knock on the door. Charlottes life is turned upside down when Allie goes missing and fears for her safety. Desperate to find her charlotte must uncover some seceets totry and find her friend. Can she discover the truth before its too late?
a great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Although i did find the Tyrone Garned subplots distracted the narrative from the search for Allie at times but it does make sense in the end. Well developed characters like charlotte standing up for herself but concerned for her friend. i loved how the sequel was more about Allie, to flesh out this character from the first novel as shy and reserved but more to her than it first appears.
i loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the senseof Christmas with the lights and tree and also the smells of cake and sounds of music for a warm feel that can also hide dangers perfectly writfen. The use of suspense was drawn out to perfection as you raced to solvefhe myserty and find Allie with Charlotte,. The switch of perspectives worked well once again to display both sides of the stroy and was easy to follow. The times and dates for each chapter werea a great addition once again and helped to fuel the fast paced feel of ghe novel and time fo find Allieslipping way quickly. Fast paced actions and high stakes made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and i eould givd it four stars.

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