Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Heather Lovelace

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LinkedLinked by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amman continues to leave me breathless with her wide array of books and characters. I cannot even begin to explain how much I enjoyed this book. And truthfully I don’t even know how to put into words how much I enjoyed this book. Amman has an innate ability to engulf the reader into her imagination and develop a new world with complex characters and themes that challenge you to consider lines between good and evil, right and wrong, black and white. I truthfully wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this book up. But truthfully it is best with a book like this to pick it up with a blank slate. Thank you Ms. Amman for sharing this amazing treasure with your readers. It is extremely well written and just a delight to enjoy.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Hate to Love You (Baker's Bunch Book 1)Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Happily ever after – check. Forbidden love – check. A whole lot of steam – check. This was my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I always love finding new authors to read and new series to dive into and this hit both right out of the ballpark. The characters were well developed and felt very relatable to me. The plot flowed seamlessly. I found myself entranced immediately and had a hard time walking away until I had read the last page. If you like romance and HEA, you need this book in your life.
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Cinderfella by Kristy Brown – Review by Heather Lovelace

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CinderfellaCinderfella by Kristy Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a fairy tail and even more so for a new take on a classic. This book was an enjoyable take on one of my favorites. I felt that the tale took some nice deviations from the original and yet stayed true to its roots. Who doesn’t want to have their happily ever after? All in all, this was a sweet adventure and perfect for a cozy afternoon.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has it all. Romance, drama…you name it. This second book in the series doesn’t disappoint AT ALL. I really love the author’s voice and writing style. The characters are real, gritty, relatable. This book hooked me on the first page and didn’t let go. I enjoy books that immediately transport me into their world and I feel as though I am walking alongside the characters – this book absolutely did that for me. Well written.

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Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Krista Beck

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Van and Valencia are the perfect kids for their parents. Their younger sibling overlooked except by Val. Van and Valencia die in a car crash on their way home from college for Thanksgiving. Everyone’s life is changed.

The story flashes back between the present and the past. As I write this review, I can’t tell you the main character’s name, because I don’t believe it is every mentioned in the book. Which makes sense considering how she feels invisible all the time. That’s actually pretty brilliant!

The story is good, but I felt some of the flashbacks were not necessary for the book and made it feel slow to me. Things picked up for me when the envelopes started showing up. I found myself getting aggravated with her because she comes across so wishy washy and she is always giving into Adrian and never seems to stand up for herself. Until the end of the book, then I cheered for her.

When her past comes back to haunt her, and Adrian, things get really interesting. I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on this. While the ending does make sense with the way the book went, you still can’t help but want to see a tearful reunion. But, like I said, the ending actually makes sense.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Laura Furuta

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Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2)
By: Madison Quinn
5 out of 5 stars

The story Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that drew me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. It is a book that has mystery and romance. There are moments that made me sad and others that warmed my heart. My emotions went up and down all through the story. I loved reading about Garrett and Hope. They had met before. He had felt a connection to her. He awoke to find an empty bed. Now Garrett and Hope meet again. The connection that he felt is still there. Hope however seems to be hiding something, refusing to talk about the night they spent together. Will he find out why? Garrett is protecting his boss who has been threatened. He will protect Hope as well. Will he be able to keep them both safe from harm? What does the future hold for Garrett and Hope? Read this book to find out. This story has emotional and intense dialogue. Hope and Garret are both character that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. They deserve happiness and I was rooting for them to find it. The story has steamy and romantic moments. It also enjoyed reading about many of the secondary characters that are introduced. This is an amazing second book in the Dark Water Security series. Highly recommended reading.

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Katie Matthews

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency, #2)Reset to One by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to read the second book in this series after absolutely loving the first one and I wasn’t disappointed! Again the author captivated by this funny, romantic paranormal tale with wonderful characters. I loved the mystery that run through the story and that had me constantly guessing what was going to happen.
It was nice to see Evie get her own story after we met her in the first book and I loved seeing the other characters pop up as well. This book can be read as a standalone but I would also recommend book 1 also as it is a great read!
This might be a short read but there is certainly nothing missing in it. The author has developed the characters really well and it was a pleasure to read! I am really looking forward to reading book 3 in the series!!

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Katie Matthews

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SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Spar was a really great read from Randi Perrin. It was a well written contemporary romance about some really nice characters that I enjoyed reading about. I remember seeing the front cover for this book and having made up my mind about what I thought the story would be about – I was pleasantly surprised about how wrong I was! I love with when stories take me by surprise! I really liked Chloe, I thought that she was strong, independent person – she knew what she wanted to achieve in both her personal life as well as her professional one. Locke is one of those characters you instantly feel drawn too. I love the chemistry that they had and really enjoyed reading about their relationship – the highs and the lows!
I will admit that reading stories written in the third person isn’t usually my favourite to read however this author does it very well!
Spar is a fantastic story that I highly recommend!

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Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
4 Stars

This is a story about a girl who lives in the shadow of her sister, struggling to find her self worth and become someone. Growing up in a household with her older siblings Van and Valencia was hard. The twins were practically perfect. Van the jock and Valencia the cheerleader. Both were vivacious, friendly and popular. She was the complete opposite. She was bland, introverted and had no friends. Her parents practically ignored her. She was invisible. Valencia was the only one who saw her. She was twelve when they died. Her life was forever changed. Somehow seemingly impossibly, it got worse. Her parents took their anguish out on her. They yelled at her, grounded her or ignored her. All she ever wanted was to fit in and be accepted.

The book is written from the first person point of view which allows us to fully understand what she is feeling. Never once throughout the book do we learn her name. I think the author was smart in doing this. It adds to the main character’s unremarkability. Her whole life is dedicated to living vicariously through others and not making waves. It is a sad story of a depressed woman living in the past and struggling to deal with specifically the loss of her sister.

This book was cleverly written with many twists and surprises that you never see coming. This is definitely not a joyous story with a happily ever after ending. It is a book with much deeper meanings, showing how death affects everyone differently. The author shows how one event can change your life drastically. It was a gripping tale of self discovery.

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Surviving Valencia By Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Katie Kearney

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Valencia By Holly Tierney-Bedord. I was definitely hooked on this incredible story from page one. I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved this story, I knew going in it sounded good but it was definitely much more than “good”. The author takes readers on quite the emotional mysterious journey the characters take in this story. I had moments where I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough for my liking. Each character brings something unique and different to this story. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. At times I was on the edge of my seat and the only thing I didn’t like is that it had to end. Five stars all the way. Highly recommend also!

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Devil’s Backbone (Wild Beasts Series Book 5) by T. Birmingham – Review by Debi Kircher

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Devil's Backbone (Wild Beasts Series Book 5)Devil’s Backbone by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Backbone (Wild Beasts Series Book 5) by T. Birmingham

5 Stars

Ok so I’ll start this with how much I love this author and this series, but this one in some ways is not my favorite so far…I’m not sure what it was, I can’t put my finger on why it felt different but I wasn’t as hooked on this one as I have been the others. Now in saying that, I loved Loved Loved the characters in this book. Tess had been through H*** in her life and watching her come through that because of the love of a good man who also had his own demons to fight was awesome.

I loved Todd, and he made me smile often, and I loved that the ongoing story still continues and can not wait for more of what is happening, the twists and turns are always placed perfectly and I love that all my favorite characters from earlier books are still mentioned and always there.

Can not wait to see how this author takes this story next and I’ll be the first in line to read more.

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Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm

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Genre – BDSM
Page Count – 256 pages
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Arrogant. Sexy. Eerily Familiar – All were true when it came to Charlotte Maxwell’s newest client in need of a party planner. She experienced deja vu the moment she met the sexy club owner, and soon realized that he was the faceless Dominant responsible for the most mortifying night of her life just one year earlier.

Beautiful. Innocent. Submissive – Nathaniel ‘Hawke’ Hawkins knew the gorgeous blonde was off limits to him the moment he realized their connection. He’d allowed her to get under his skin once, but he was determined to hold her at arm’s length this time. Of course, that was much easier said than done once passion erupts between them at the masquerade party.

Addictive. Obsessive. Dangerous – While Hawke remains haunted by skeletons from his own past, Charlotte is determined to show him there is something between them. In denial about his growing attraction for her, someone much more sinister develops his own deadly obsession with Charlotte. Will Hawke be able to conquer his own demons before his potential future is taken away from him?

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~ KOBO ~ ITUNES ~

Anise Storm is an author of Erotic Romance, BDSM and Ménage.

A Southern transplant, Anise is married with children. She has a love of football, shoes, and tall, dark heroes. When not spending time with family or traveling, she can be found either curled up with a good book or writing.

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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan

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All it takes is one kiss.
One mind-bending, toe-curling, life altering kiss to change everything.
The night my brother faces death, I embrace life.
I’m a mess. Until the strong arms of Cole Andrews find me.
Tears turn to kisses, and comfort to lust.
As the men in my life take turns falling off their pedestals, one man rises.
The one I’ve wanted for years. The man I’m head over heels in love with.
My brother’s best friend.
Cole Andrews.

Samantha Stone is forbidden.
Off limits.
She’s been running around my head for the last year.
In the face of tragedy, she’s left alone, vulnerable and crying in my arms.
What harm can come of one kiss?
One kiss leads into one night of unforgettable passion that changes everything.
I can’t let her go, but for her brother’s sake, we need to keep it secret.
Secrets have a way of rising to the surface and destroying everything in their path.
When they do who will be left standing? Will I lose her? My best friend? Or both?

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Who doesn’t want to fall in love over and over again? I spend my days playing house with my husband and kids, and my nights lost in a fictional world with the sexy alphas of my imagination.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Heather Lovelace

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(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book from this author and I found it to be easily read, relatable, and emotional. The backstory for each character was thoughtful. The characters faced trials that felt authentic. I felt that the story moved at a good pace and the characters were well developed. Overall an enjoyable book. I look forward to seeing how the series unfolds.

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier

Four Stars

My heart breaks every time a child gets separated from their mom. The author has struck again with the witty text and emotional luggage. I get the appeal of this story. We all want to know what happens after we’re gone. This just goes to show you that we all need a little faith and hope. Kitty was an interesting character. I don’t understood the need to change their appearance or to get something they always wanted. The author finds a great way for you to see the humor in this awful situation. These stories keep getting better. I hope the finally book is either them getting their lives back or something else grand because there has to be a light at the end of all this. A reason for it all.
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The Reason Why by Izzibella Beau – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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The Reason Why: Breathless SeriesThe Reason Why: Breathless Series by Izzibella Beau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Reason Why By Izzibella Beau is a wonderfully written Book that I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I had to know what happens next. I honestly felt at times like I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Get ready to be taken on a emotional rollercoaster ride with this story about a girl whose life has been uprooted. Alabama is sent to stay with her mom’s best friend..What happens next.?I highly recommend reading this Book especially if you want to see what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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FORTITUDE by Carrie Dalby – Review by Heather Bahm

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FortitudeFortitude by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fortitude by Carrie Dalby is a coming of age story. This story is set around 1898 featuring Claire, a young woman on the verge of changing her life forever. So many choices at a young age that seem beyond our grasp of understanding today. There was a lot of self discovery within this book, along with growth of the character. Carrie Dalby created vivid imagery in relation to the character and the events that were going on during this time frame.

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Heather Bahm

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency, #2)Reset to One by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio is a contemporary paranormal romantic suspense. This is the next book in the series, following Lights, Camera, Action. This story features a vampire and an actor falling into the most unlikely of situations and the thrill of the chase! I found this a great follow up to the first book of the series and how it held it’s own. It was full of hi-jinks, crazy drama, and mystery surrounding the events occurring. There is still something mysterious tying together the books of the series, that holds them together under the theme very well. Heather Silvio is a creatively talented author and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed.

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Maura Harper

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2)Rafferty by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rock band – CHECK
Still hooked on first love – CHECK
Strong female protagonist – CHECK
Well plotted – CHECK
5 Stars – CHECK

RAFFERTY is book two in the Default Distraction series yet can be read as a stand-alone. Like the other books written by this author, this is a story that has multiple layers, secondary characters that play an important role, slow burn and angst and emotions galore. Oh, and romance.

I have always enjoyed reading this author. There is a way the story is told that just flows naturally and my emotions tend to go with the flow. Rafferty and Lauren had a lot going for them and I found that at times I kind of had that pit in my stomach, like it was going to go all wrong. That’s good story telling.

I absolutely recommend this book, this series and this author. Oh and the cover wasn’t hard to look at either.

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Maura Harper

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(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I went into HEART OF STONE blind so wasn’t sure what to expect.

This is the first book in a new series. It’s a contemporary romance with open door (at times extremely descriptive) sex, family, friends and a feisty Granny who doesn’t care that a burger and fries are not good for high cholesterol and blood pressure (seriously – she is FIESTY). It’s a story of self-discovery and trusting that not everyone is who you assume them to be.

This story is told in first person direct to the reader at times. It’s enjoyable to read stories this way; it’s like talking to a friend.

There is a lot of personality to this story. There are several layers and threads all moving together at the same time yet sometimes going in different directions.

I enjoyed reading this story and will definitely go into the author’s catalogue to see what else has been written. I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

Review by @mauraharper

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The Woman America Love a Latte by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The Woman America Loves a LatteThe Woman America Loves a Latte by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting story. I laughed “a Latte” and am looking forward to reading more in this series, because that ending!?! Really Tierney-Bedord!? And that Prologue really didn’t help me with the story…so yeah, I need more!

Vee seems like an airhead but then I remember she is only 20 years old through most of this story. She is supposed to be a little ditzy and naïve. I felt bad for Vee that she didn’t have family that she could turn to or even many friends. Thank goodness for Suzie though!

Even as a non-coffee drinker I found this story fun to read. I found the coffee cup car very funny and could just picture it driving down the roads of America!

This is not my first book by Tierney-Bedord and won’t be my last as I like her writing style.

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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LinkedLinked by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have had the pleasure of reading novels from Gaia b. Amman before Linked, but this was truly a different experience altogether than anything I think I have ever truly picked up. Not only from a sci-fi point of view, but from the political view as well. Normally these are things I tend to not pick up as choice contenders in general but like I said I have read Amman before and loved her novels up until now so when the title peaked my interest I had to dive in to find out what was behind the cover. I am glad that I did. It was a tad confusing at first but once I got into the swing of the writing I was hooked and truly loved the underlying messages that was being put forth. I think that this is definitely something that people would really find a relief in the current political climate that we are in right now. I know I did, and from reading the author’s notes it seems this was therapeutic to write this novel too. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Ms. Amman!

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Renee Ullery

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by JD Frettier
Stars-4

This is the third story in this series. Like the previous stories, this is a short stories with humorous moments. This story was a little different because the main character was younger with little kids. I found this story to be also sad at times. I definitely found Kitty to be one of my favorite characters. She accepted her situation, but worked to make it work for her. I still love reading up on the past characters, and what they are doing! JD Frettier has done a wonderful job with this series! I have enjoyed reading it!

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2)Rafferty by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“It was almost better this way, we had found each other at a time in our lives when we could truly appreciate exactly what we’d been denied and what we’d been missing.”

Roberts has continued the Default Distraction series with Rafferty. This book can be read as a stand- alone but there are some references to the first book, Brody, which will make you want to read it anyways. So just start at the beginning and enjoy!

Rafferty and Lauren were teenage best friends, lovers, and soul mates. However, illness, rock stardom and life gets in the way of love and these two are separated for all the wrong reasons. Many years later they are reunited, hopefully it’s not too late for them. There are a lot of secrets to be revealed and truths to discover.

I loved this story and the characters in it. I love the flow of the story line itself. Roberts writes a story that I can believe and escape into, making me look forward to the next story she writes!

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Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir and D’Ann Lindun – Review by Kerry Baker

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Gamble on a CowboyGamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir & D’Ann Lindun is a combination of 2 great books by 2 amazing authors.
These books were a great way introduce me to two new series. It gave a great insight into what they would be like. They were both lighthearted and easy to read, a great snapshot of what else is to come. The characters were all interesting and easy to connect with. Although short the stories had depth and held my interest well.
I have read Melissa Keir before so knew I would enjoy her work however D’Ann was new to me and I liked the way she had pace and the book had a good flow about it. I will be checking out more from both of these authors in the future for sure.

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LOVE on the LINE, A Great Expectations Love Story: The Graykens, Book 2 by Laurie Lewis – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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LOVE on the LINE (Great Expectations Love Stories: The Graykens Book 2)LOVE on the LINE by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVE on the LINE is the second book in Laurie Lewis’ The Great Expectations Love Stories: The Graykens series. It follows the Graykens, an unlikely couple who we watched fall in love in the first book in the series. Now, Mikaela is by Matt’s side as he faces further treatment that just might give him more time with Mikaela. Both fighting for the future they hope for, they also must prepare for the worst.
The characters are very loveable. Matt and Mikaela are great, but it’s also lovely to get to know Matt’s long-lost sister Kate, as well as seeing more of Matt’s friends as they come together to support him. Although there’s a focus on romantic love, other forms of love are very much celebrated.
The sadness in this book, surrounding Matt’s illness and Kate’s grief amongst other things, is balanced with warmth and humour. The ways that the characters cope with their pain also help the reader to cope with the sadness.
Having read Love On A Limb, I was eager to get more of Matt and Mikaela’s story and this book did not disappoint! It’s definitely worth starting at the beginning of the series to get more of the background of the characters.
For me, this is a five-star book. An emotional, captivating read that I would recommend to readers who want to feel all the feels.

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Pandora’s Price (Hart and Cole #3) by Sacha T.Y. Fortune – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about marriage. After the events of the last book, Darren and Luisa try to salvage what is left of their marriage. But with a sea of lies and secrets and her lover Gianni still hanging around, perhaps nothing can go back to the way things were. With all this troubled past comes a wedge that drives between Luisa and Darren. Can they put it behind them or is all too late?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Luisa trying to do what makes her happy despite everything or Darren struggling with his feelings. Great cast of supporting characters like the fun loving and supportive Vicki or the kind sweet Kris.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the scenes in the gala later on full of life and people with vibrant coloured dresses against the walls. Or the colourful décor of Valentines day with reds and pinks against Luisa’s mood contrasting beautifully. I also loved the sense of the everyday with the coffee shop and the kitchen counters with the everyday feel of the dialogue between characters making the sory feel more realistic.
The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow with names in chapter titles. I also liked the use of the swimming pool facts which help both Darren and the reader try to keep calm against the events of the narrative. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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Turning The Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers #5) By Phoebe Alexander – Review By Caralee Loonat

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 5)Turning the Tide by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Turning The Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers #5) By Phoebe Alexander
4 Stars!!!!

Another trip into the swingers and I wasn’t disappointed. The author really has a unique style and brings in a bit of drama to add to the story. I really enjoy how she manages to bring the lifestyl into light and how tastefully she does so.

I found myself really routing for Luke as you can see that he is in a bad situation. The chemistry between Connie is so explosive. The drama that unfolds in Luke’s life really adds to the story and the irony of Connie being the new nurse was just the best twist to the story. I really was on the edge of my seat as I read this book with the acts of his wife and practice partner it was such a twist. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading more from this author and this series.

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Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Erica Fish

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Little Miss Eyes of BlueLittle Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Little Miss Eyes of Blue is the prequel to The Woman America Loves a Latte by Holly Tierney-Bedord. I find the authors who put books out at a different time of life for the main character and goes back to show the life before to get some knowledge to see where they started in life. Veloura, or Vee, landed her dream job in The Woman America Loves a Latte, but what was life like in the beginning. Throughout Vee’s life there has been a lot of learning on her part. She needed to make her life her own which is what we are reading about in Little Miss Eyes of Blue and the result is The Woman America Loves a Latte sums up. Warning there is an emotional roller coaster ride and I did yell at the kindle several times (but hey that makes a good book for me when I can emotionally relate to the characters.) I liked the fact I read The Woman America Loves a Latte first, but I can see where you may want to read Little Miss Eyes of Blue first.

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Katie Matthews

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Flirty Dancing is another brilliant addition to this series by J.D Frettier! These novellas have completely entertained me from beginning to end. Flirty Dancing might be a short read but it was definitely not short on anything else! The story was fast paced, funny, definitely spicy and had great characters! The names the author uses for the characters had me giggling! Every time I think about them it still makes me laugh! I really enjoyed reading about Kitty and I loved that other characters from the previous books made an appearance too. The books can be read as a standalone but I would absolutely recommend any of them for a fun read!
I definitely recommend Flirty Dancing for a fun spicy read! I am looking forward to more to come from J D Frettier in the future!!

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