The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set - Book 1-3 + NovellaThe Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantastic set of stories – I read books 2,3 and the novella but definitely need to make time to read book 1 – they are brilliant reads!!

Book 2 – Blind Magic
I thought that the story was really unique and interesting to read. My attention was grabbed straight away and was held throughout the book. I liked the characters, I thought that they were thought out and they developed well over the story. I thought that Sera was strong female lead, she strong, independent and knew her limits. I really enjoyed reading about her. Ian was also a really strong character, not as alpha as I was expecting but I liked that about him.
There were some great twists and turns in the story that I definitely didn’t see coming.

Book 3 – Dead Magic
Loved this book!! From beginning to end I was completely captivated by Finn and Violet’s story! The author (who I adore) wove a magical paranormal romance tale of two wonderful characters! There was so much going on in the story that I couldn’t put it down at all and read it in one sitting! The story just flowed easily from page to page – I think this could possibly be one of my favourite books by Ms Kells! I love how Violet and Finn really shouldn’t be together, Violet hates vampires, but there was something there between the two of them that was undeniable! I loved the interaction between the two of them! I did feel for Violet and what happened to her in her past and Finn really wanted to protect her.

Novella – Hidden Magic
Hidden Magic may have been a novella but it was packed full with a wonderful storyline and equally as wonderful characters. I am completely in love with Kat and Brant’s story, it is just so beautifully written. Brant’s determination just showed how much Kat means to him and I was rooting for them the whole way through. I honestly thought that they were so perfect for each other.
The whole story is just so beautifully and richly detailed that at times it is so easy to imagine what I am reading.

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

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Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I never get tired of reading books by this author, I often wonder how she can write so many books and never repeat storylines but she doesn’t. Every character is different and they always have a way of making you fall in love with them straight away. I really liked Grumbler, he was a little more mature than I first thought he was going to be so I really liked that about him, I really liked this connection he had with Mary, they were both great characters to read about. This is the second book in the San Diego chapter of the Satan’s Devil MC and it looks as though it’s going to be a great division to read about.
I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series! This is a highly recommended series.

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No Rest For The Wicked (Life is Hell Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review By Kaitlyn Stewart

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell #1)No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
I give this book a 5 out of 5 stars.
When I read the synopsis of this book, I thought the Sheriff was going to be a bad guy… not a love interest! I am very happy about where things have ended. It makes me want to get the rest of the series!!! I think that if you love Demons, Witches, Angels, and what I believe to be a siren. Then this is the book for you! There are a ton of twists and there isn’t exactly a cliffhanger, but it does leave you wanting more.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick – Review by Jonell Collins

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Tompkin's School: For The Resurrected (Supernatural Trilogy #3)Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow what an ending. In Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick, the third book in this trilogy the final ending was a real roller coaster. At times as I’m reading this book it’s really hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. But that’s true in life, I guess. It didn’t end the way I wanted it to but then I like happy endings, but you don’t always get them. This is a story that has so many twists and turns it’ll keep you guessing the entire time. Will the Torvik twins finally meet their destiny. You’ll have to spend an evening with this story to find out.

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Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Soul's Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween ThemeSoul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Theme by Erin Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology by numerous USA Today and international bestselling authors is a fantastic buy and a mixture with horrors and paranormal stories (as the title suggests) to tease and tantalise the senses of those who love this genre. Each story is incredibly intriguing and thrilling, compelling and enthralling. It has everything that you can imagine that goes bump in the night.

With great authors:

My Dead Life by Erin Lee is the story of a young woman who has lived with death all her life but what happens when it’s your own death?

A Hallow’s Eve Jinx Part II by Judith Holstrom is the story of returning to your child hood home but returning awakens something in the dark.

Dead Men Rising by Amber Garr is the story of magic and being caught in the middle of magical creatures and entities and not knowing who to trust. But it is a deadly game being played.

Cursed by Ashlee Sinn is a tale of love, a shifter and magic. It is a story of a father who disappears and a woman who needs help. They are more than they seem and with mommy dearest around things are twisted and dangerous.

Daughter of Darkness by L.L. Hunter is the story of one person who has unbelievable abilities inherited from powerful Nephilim and she is in danger. They want her dead.

Drained by Monique Singleton is a tale where bodies are drained, secrets are dark, spirits roam and a Voodoo witch doctor all set in New Orleans.

Revenant by Majanka Verstraete is a spooky tale of ghosts attached to people. Murderers and seeking revenge. She was someone or rather now she was something she didn’t know what. What she did know was that she was dead.

Karma’s Karnival by Aubrey Wynne is a historical dark and twisted story set in a carnival and purgatory.

Night Ranger by Stephanie Ayers is the story of the Night Ranger collector of souls needed to release his curse.

The Root of all Evil by D.M. Wolfenden is a fast paced horror story that is thrilling and the fear is palpable when you are cut off from the outside world.

Finders Keepers by Maggie Tideswell is a paranormal romance where our main character is sent to marry a man she doesn’t know and what she finds is a world of horror.

Shhh by Sian B. Claven is a psychological thriller where the author gets creative and nothing is quite as it seems in the new world of hearing.

Dungeons and Demons book 2 by Kayla Krantz is one of those stories like those movies where you yell at the tv and tell them not to open the door or where the killer is. Demons are rife and murders are happening and being singled out in high school.

The Guardian’s Nightmare by Yvette Bostic is a good story where the characters are more than they seem and a terrible fight that calls the Guardian to help. But how do you stop evil that is never ending?

Hidden in the Dark by Brandy Nacole – what happens when the dead come hunting the living? Will she be next?

Jilted by Azaa Davies is an urban paranormal story of a missing husband and a world of shifters she knew nothing about. Nothing is as perfect as she wants to believe.

Still Breathing in My Dreams by Jennifer Fish-Ferguson is the story of one woman who finds out that she and others in the world are so much more than ordinary and different.

Chimera by Lea Cherry is a tale of going camping in a haunted forest and on Halloween. Simple right? Nothing could be more haunting, you will never look at camping in quite the same way.

Little Golden Locket by Scarlet Le Clair is the harrowing tale of four friends and their visit to and island where they believed the stories where just stories but found they so much more.

 

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The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J Trevor Robinson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Mummy of Monte CristoThe Mummy of Monte Cristo by J. Trevor Robinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mummy of Monte Cristo by J Trevor Robinson is a dark thriller and a unique modern retelling of the well-known story of Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo. J. Trevor Robinson has given us a story with a twist which includes mythical and supernatural creatures, vampires and zombies and all sorts of other things. The narrative is long and heavy and definitely not an afternoon read. It will require time and dedication. The characters are well developed and there are a lot. It is action-packed and full of twist with the horror aspects J Trevor Robinson has plotted.

 

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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen is a college sports romance. I should add that though I wasn’t expecting it, this book ends on a cliffhanger but is still totally worth reading! I know a lot of people don’t like cliff hangers but do not pass up this book!!

Tess is very much a stay out of the spotlight kind of girl. She doesn’t go looking for the attention. She stays in the background. Jordan is completely the opposite as the star of the basketball team. The first time Tessa sees Jordan, she can’t take her eyes off of him. Jordan notices but still goes on his way until they run into each other again. Tessa tried but she couldn’t resist him. They definitely have a connection that is more than just mutual attraction but they come from very different worlds. Will these two be able to make a relationship work or are they just too different?

I couldn’t put this book down! I’m pretty sure I finished it in a day. I felt for Tessa. She felt out of her depth with Jordan but she really cared about him. There were some pretty emotional parts in this book and I could feel everything. It’s very well written and I cannot wait for the next book!

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Melissa Agena

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love short stories you will love this book! Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology is a book of short stories written by 12 amazing authors. I liked this book because of the multiple authors. Every story is written differently and the plots were definitely all different, but it all amounts to the same thing, Hot Steamy Romance! However, all the stories have a common scenario, which is that the romance blossoms inside high-rise buildings. That being said, all the stories are based in large metropolitan cities. Some of these stories will make you laugh and others will make you swoon. All the characters were wonderful. All the sexy scenes were on fire! I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every story. I couldn’t put this book down! I can’t say enough of how good this book is. I would definitely recommend it to all romance readers out there. These stories almost make me believe in romance fairytales.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Debi Kircher

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson

4 Stars

This is my first book by this author and I did enjoy reading it. I really liked the storyline and the characters grew on me as the book went on. I loved Bella and Cades first meeting and found myself laughing out loud during that scene. I really think the interaction between Bella and her Mom was my favorite part of this entire book!

Bella’s dedication to her students in this story was admirable and I felt her determination in fighting for what she believed in. I do wish there had been a bit more in the story about Jeremy, I would have liked to see more about his transformation while performing his community service. I would’ve loved his POV.

I do like how Bella and Cade’s relationship took time to grow, although there was an immediate attraction, it wasn’t acted on from the get go and I appreciated that, it helped me to get to know the two better and I felt as though I was able to invest a bit more in their connection. These two were both fighting loss and personal battles in their lives. My heart broke for Cade and I felt that story in my heart as I personally dealt with some of the same things he did in this book and I was forced to make decisions that were really hard to make.

I can’t wait to read more from this small town. Halloween was great but now would love a Christmas theme, Some of my favorite reads are from small towns and this author gave me that and made me want to go back for more.

I highly recommend this book, it moves fast yet smooth and I did read it in one sitting.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. It was a Halloween Romance story that was well written and had me turning page after page. The main characters were great. They make the story feel real and really make the story that much more awesome. Belladonna is a high school teacher who is risking it all for a musical. If she doesn’t get this right and show that she can do it, she could lose her job. Cade has been running from his past his whole life and he has secrets and a heavy weight on his shoulders that no one should have to carry. Together they come together to risk it all and they brought this story to life. I loved both of them and I was excited to see where their story was headed and happy to hopefullysee a HEA!
I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this to anyone that loves romances.

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Rachel Moss

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire is the first book in the Mirror Chronicles series and it was an incredible read! This was a very interesting take on the classic fairy tale of Snow White, with an added historical time travel twist that made for a very intriguing novel. Once I started reading I didn’t want to put this book down, it was that good! The characters are amazing, and super complex. The storyline was great, but can also get a little confusing due to the time travel involved throughout the story. I completely fell in love with this book and I can’t wait to read the second installment! This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I hope to read more in the future. I highly recommend this one!

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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Michelle Austin

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen was a great 5 star read.
I was excited to read this book, once I started I didn’t want to put it down.

I really liked Jordan and Tessa. Tessa likes to keep to herself but when she meets Jordan things change. Jordan is a basketball start that gets everyone’s attention. But when Tessa gets his attention it’s game on. This is a great opposites attract sports romance. They of course have a not so easy path to true love. All of the characters were great but I didn’t care too much for his mother.

Will these two get a HEA?

Overall this was a great read and I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today on this great read.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Michelle Austin

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology
by Hazel Storm, P.E. Kavanagh, Phoebe Alexander, Jodi Payne, Stella Williams, Lucy Eden, Jayce Ellis, Bree Kraemer, Aidy Award, Maida Malby, Moni Boyce, Emily Gray

This Anthology was a great 5 star read and a great opportunity to read a story from a new author or one of your favorites. These are two of my favorites from the collection.

THe 57th floor – Hazel Storm
This is Madelyn and Peter’s story. Madelyn is a matchmaker and her grandmother has set up a meeting for Madelyn to help Peter. After her grandmother has an accident she keeps the meeting with Peter. When they meet there are instant sparks but she has to keep it professional. Will they be able to resist the connection?

44th & Blue – Jody Payne
Benjamin gets a surprise when he meets the man finishing up the work on his new office space. Cole, who at the time was just a hookup but fate has other plans for them. Can these two have more than they thought?

Overall I really enjoyed all of the stories, we get a little bit of everything. I look forward to reading more from these authors. All of the characters were great. If you are looking for a great collection to read 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Betsy Melano

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story takes the traditional fairytale and turns it into a new and fresh remix. The time travel and the spin on an old classic makes everything fun again. Lilia, living a hard life in Russia, finds a way to travel back in time to make a difference in a girl’s life. It is a risky thing to travel back but Lilia knows this is her only chance to change her life and also make a difference in a young girl’s life.
I’m glad I picked up this book and took the time to read it. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’ll be looking for future books. I enjoyed her writing and how she approached this story. As a mother of a preteen, I really appreciated that this was written for the younger age group and for all readers to enjoy.

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This emotional rollercoaster is heartbreaking and beautiful and just wrecked me in the most amazing way. This is my second book from this author and I just can’t get over how fast I plugged in, invested in these characters. I devoured this book and couldn’t put it down before reading it cover to cover. Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. Read it. You must read it. And keep the tissues handy…

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Amanda Kimble

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles #1) by Rachel Huffmire

The first book I’ve read by Huffmire and the first book in The Mirror Chronicles. It’s a wonderful book and I can’t wait for the next one. I absolutely loved it.

Lilia, someone who wants a new life, goes through a mirror with the help of someone else. She is expecting a lot, but will she get it. The quote I chose for Lilia is: “Yes. A traveler and a student of cultures.”

Keltson can go back in time. Something not a lot of people can do. The quote I chose for Keltson is: “I don’t like any of that information.”

I highly recommend this for historical sci-fi readers.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Angela Hayes

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars

Moonlight and Belladonna is the first book in the Heartwood Holiday Romance series and debut novel by Jae Dawson. This is an original Rockstar romance, with drama, banter, emotion, humor, mayhem, and a small town setting.
I was drawn to this story by the intriguing title and the lovely cover- so I grabbed a copy to explore. This book has an intriguing premise, and held the potential to be quite a fun read- while I did like the small town setting, and a few of the secondary characters, I found it difficult to connect with our MC’s, which made it hard to invest in the outcome of their story. I just didn’t ‘feel’ it.
I am still intrigued by the potential that this series holds, so I will see what the next book has to offer.

Thank you, Jae Dawson!

 

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story begins with Keltson Grammer, he is preparing for another day at work and getting his music playlist ready to play through his earphones, he is heading to walk past the fuel pumps on his way home via a to jump to the Palais Garnier in Paris where he collects some items he will be needing to give to one of his clients.

When he gets back home, he has the surprise of finding his brother Baigh waiting for him with a case of Vibe energy drinks, he finds that he is off his tag and although still on parole, he hasn’t got his license back, but that isn’t the worst thing in the world. He is sad that he can’t spend more time with Baigh, but he has work in 15 minutes and can’t talk, so Baigh says he will see him tomorrow and collect the case of Vibe then, so Keltson headed down to his workshop in the cellar.

Next we meet Lilia Vaschenko, a Russian mechanic who works at a local scrapyard who after finishing her shift, comes home to shower off the grease, grime and scent of the junkyard, only to find a stark white envelope waiting for her on her home work surface, which contrasted completely with the wires, components and scrap metal which she was used to working with. In the envelope she finds a time, a phone number and an instruction to be ready for immediate departure, she realises that the application she put in for has been accepted.

This is where Lilia meets The Mirror who is going to change her life, she is about to embark on a journey into the past to save a child named Margareta Von Waldeck from her fate and hopefully not change the present and the future too much in the process, but will this all work out, or will a huntsman be sent to scupper their plans?

This retelling of snow white is done in a fantastic way with twists and turns all the way through, which leave you wanting to know what happens next and see what happens to the characters next.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick – Review by Erica Fish

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Tompkin's School: For The Resurrected (Supernatural Trilogy #3)Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the third book in the series. This story is the darkest fantasy story. I highly recommend reading the first two books before reading this installment. I have enjoyed the twins. I love watching them grow throughout the series. Throughout this trilogy the twins (Izara and Kain) have been through a supernatural wave, The twins are not in sync in fact they are being pulled away from one another. Izara and Kain are dealing with personal demons. How will this affect their relationships with loved ones or those who they care about? I highly recommend this series to see where theTwins end up.

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I ‘binge read’ this box set of contemporary romances which includes twelve standalone and full stories by twelve different amazing authors. The common theme was that each story was a romance set in the Big City, in particular in the city high-rises. The Anthology has stories about, “an exotic cocktail – billionaire, fakes, curvy women, older men, interracial, LGBTQ, straight, office, mafia, and much, much more”. The stories in this anthology are: The 57th Floor by Hazel Storm, A Change of Plans by PE Kavanagh, A Hole by Phoebe Alexander, One Night with A Knight by Aidy Award, Jodi Payne’s 44th & Blue, Maida Malby’s Global City Tryst, and Felling Bechet by Stella Williams, also, The Wolf of Wall Street by Lucy Eden, Make Me Beg by Moni Boyce, Jayce Ellis’s Courtney, The Glass Tower by Emily Gray, and finally The Right Note by author Bree Kraemer. I like the fact that, “A portion of net proceeds goes to the Equal Justice Initiative”.
One story which stood out for me was from an author I enjoy reading, Phoebe Alexander. In ‘A Hole’, I loved the main characters, comedian Ace Bennett and Ella Craig, the lady he invites to his comedy show and who he dares that if he succeeds in making her laugh she had to have a drink with him. After lots of meddling from friends and a number of misunderstandings I was really cheering Ace and Ella on hoping they would get a happy ending. A lovely romance, a bit of drama and plenty of steamy scenes and a chemistry which sizzled off the page resulted in me reading the story in one sitting. Another story which stood out amongst all these enjoyable and engaging stories in the anthology was by a new author to me, Emily Gray. In ‘The Glass Tower’, Zel Thatcher has been imprisoned in a glass tower by his tyrannical uncle and longs for the day he can escape. Only his passion for music keeps him alive until music royalty Regina Prince comes into his life. Having heard an exquisite performance Regina goes searching for its source which leads her to Zel. Regina never imagined that she would discover someone like Zel whose heart sings just like hers does. However, Zel’s uncle is set in destroying the couples happily ever after. These two characters had instant attraction which really came across in the writing and I loved how their relationship developed and the plot had enough drama to keep me hooked and also plenty of romance to keep me happily turning the pages.
I thoroughly enjoyed each story in the anthology and although each story had its own differing amounts of drama they all had plenty of romance and lots of hot and steamy scenes.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These two are just the cutest! Their cute fights to their serious job issues. Trey had all around problems. From his family to his job then the girl he doesn’t have. He needs to work on a lot but he keeps irritating Miss Christmas with his window dressings. Maggie loves her jobs. Town librarian and she does the window dressings for Christmas…until pro baseball player, Trey, starts doing the window of his new business. These two have amazing push and pull.

One of my fav things in a book is that all important first kiss. I feel it sets the tone of the couple for the story. The first kiss between these two is amazing and give me tummy flutters. I think I read it a couple times.

Overall it’s a great Christmas time story plus the final book of the Prentice brothers. The story is fun and romantic. It has nice flow and the characters are good. It’s is nice to see his brothers and their fiancées.

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Opposite of Addie: A Novel by Julie C Gardner is a beautifully emotional story that utterly captivated my attention from the moment I started reading! I found myself completely swept away by these characters and their story and was engaged with them entirely.
I have to say that this book first caught my attention with the absolutely gorgeous cover. My eyes were just drawn to it and I knew straight away that I would have to read this book. Then when I read the description it shot straight to the top of my TBR pile. Once I started the book I was not disappointed at all as the story itself lived up to every expectation I had set for it. There was so much emotion in this book and the story was so deep and complex.
This author is a relatively new author to me but with books like this in her arsenal I will definitely be making sure to read as much of her work as possible. This is easily a 5* read and one I enjoyed immensely.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlight and Belladonna : A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson is an entertaining and fun book with great characters and a fun storyline. I was drawn to the book from the off with the striking cover that caught my eye so easily. When I started reading the story itself is what kept my attention. I loved the characters in the book – they were so entertaining throughout. I got such a fun vibe from them but also felt the series side of them and the connection between them.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed her writing style throughout the book. I thought it was all well paced with some great character development. It felt like you really got to know the main characters and became invested in them. This was a well written and enjoyable book that I would certainly recommend.

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Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) By Manda Mellett – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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Being Lost (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #1)Being Lost by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I never turn down the chance to read an MC book, i love the danger and the romance, and The first book in this series has all of that and more. I’m not normally a fan of the older couple romances but i really enjoyed this and I cant wait to read the next book. There was so much chemistry between Patsy and Lost, its such a roller costar ride but one you definitely want to get on.

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This anthology has 12 stories by 12 authors and something for everybody. Some are shorter than others and some are prequels or side stories from an already established series, but I was able to follow along and enjoy the stories very well. Each brings its own level of heat, romance and drama and who could ask for anything better!

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was excited to see Julie C Gardner was releasing another Friendship & Secrets novel. I fell in love with her writing in Forgetting Ophelia and this was another promising read. I adored this novel, could not ever put it down until I had devoured the entire thing. I would personally recommend that you read Forgetting Ophelia before The Opposite of Addie. The stories do seem to play into each other and build. It is imperative though and you could probably read it as a stand alone if that is more your thing.

The Opposite of Addie is a novel you will want to have the box of tissues handy while reading. This book wrecked me at times and was such a thought provoking read. I adored the way I felt these characters were not only believable but realistic feelings. I wanted to find them all and give them hugs. I won’t give much more info other than what is already shared in the blurb because I can’t ruin this gem of a read, but I can tell you this is one you do not want to miss if you are a fan of contemporary romance!

Review by @lizaileen
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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anthologies are my favorite! 12 stories with different authors. Some new to me and some not. This is the best way to get a taste of a new author.

These stories are set in…the big city…These stories are steamy. The characters are adventurous and daring. Starting at the top with The 57th Floor by Hazel Storm. What a cute and sexy story! Madelyn Harris is every parent’s dream child. Or in her case grandparent’s dream grandchild. Madelyn is a hard, dedicated worker. So dedicated that she doesn’t see what is right in front of her. Luckily Madelyn has her grandmother to help her. Another story that was fun to read is A Hole by Phoebe Alexander. How needs a reminder that friends are important? Ace’s friends are hilarious! I hope there are more stories about them! Ella and Ace are the victims of a misunderstanding. Hopefully those friends can help them figure it out.

Definitely recommend this anthology. These stories are easy and quick to read. Added bonus is that some of the proceeds go to a good cause!

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was hooked from page one by Rachel Huffmire’s Young Adult novel ‘Shattered Snow’, it is a retelling of the fairy story Snow White but it has a science fiction twist to it. The author has based her novel on the real life story of Margaretha von Waldeck, a sixteenth-century countess who is thought to have inspired the Grimm brothers’ original fairy tale. “Time travel may be illegal, but The Mirror doesn’t mind breaking a few laws”. In 1537 a young countess, Margaretha is destined to be poisoned when she reaches twenty-one but when she discovers a mysterious mirror in the woods her future shatters and her world is turned into ice and shadows. In the future, 2069, time-travel is restricted to observation and research only however, Keltson Grammar runs an “underground empire that rescues unfortunate souls throughout history”, Known only as “The Mirror”. Keltson knows that a single mistake could send an “entire agency to reinstate his clients to their original dismal fates”. Meanwhile Russian mechanic, Lilia Vaschenko will do anything to escape the cinderblock towers, unclimbable ladders and the glass ceiling that surrounds her, even work for the world’s most wanted renegade.
‘Shattered Snow’ is an engaging and enjoyable read with a original and unique storyline and it is a completely different version of the well known ‘Snow White’ fairytale. The authors wonderful narrative and world building really brings both the time periods, the setting and the well defined characters to life with her detailed descriptions. I loved the time travelling elements to this story and I liked the main characters who were realistic and relatable and who each added to the story in their own ways. I found it was a fast paced storyline which flowed well and the plot was unpredictable and kept me gripped throughout. The story and the characters stayed with me long after I had finished reading and I look forward to the second book in ‘The Mirror Chronicles’ series.

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Big City Heat Anthology is a collection of 12 fantastic steamy, contemporary romance stories from an amazing collection of authors.
This collection includes:
“The 57th Floor” by Hazel Storm
“A Hole” by Phoebe Alexander
“Asylum Club” by Aidy Award
“44th & Blue” by Jodi Payne
“Global City Tryst” by Maida Malby
“Felling Bechet” by Stella Williams
‘The Wolf of Wall Street” by Lucy Eden
“Make Me Beg” by Moni Boyce
“Courtney” by Jayce Ellis
“The Glass Tower” by Emily Gray
“The Right Note” by Bree Kraemer
I am not going to review all 12 stories as I’d be here for hours but instead have chosen to review my personal favourite from them and that is A Hole by Phoebe Alexander. I’ve been a huge fan of Phoebe Alexander’s work for a couple of years now and just knew that I was going to love reading A Hole.
The ‘A’ in A Hole is Ace, a comedian who has a massive crush on the bank teller in the building he works in but the thing is her friends has told her he’s an A hole! But is he really?
This is a funny, hot steamy romance that I’m sure you’ll love if that’s the kind of book you enjoy. It is a novella so it’s not a long drawn out story. It’s fast and flows well and I can guarantee that you’ll be hooked to Ace and Ella’s story.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Chantelle Smith

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved each book that Nicole Flockton has brought to this series, and this one is no different. This is an amazing holiday romance read that puts you right in a cosy mood ready to sit back and thoroughly enjoy this read. This book has brilliant descriptions and it really captivates you and draws you into the story. It gives you all that you need from a great Romance book, the romance, the ups and downs, the banter and everything in-between! I loved following Trey & Maggie’s story from beginning to end and I know you will too! This is one not to be missed!

Reviewed By @tillytillzz

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