Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by M Policicchio

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Forever (Diamond Doms #9)Forever by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson

5 out of 5 Stars

This was my first encounter with the Diamond Doms and I am captivated. Reconfiguring my budget to make sure I can add the other 8 books to my collection and I can spend a weekend tied up, reading. Holy hotness and fantastic characters!!!

Forever is the 9th and final book in the series. The story focuses on the ever security conscious Russell Adler and a new protectee, Gemma Livingston. Gemma’s life has just been turned inside out due a recent threat on her and her husband’s life. Gemma’s issues continue to mount when her recently deceased husband suddenly pops back up with her sister. Russell is trying to fulfill a promise to his friend by protecting his wife, Holly Barrett, and Gemma safe from the faction trying to take down Club Solitaire. Will Russell’s attraction to Gemma prevent him from keeping this promise?

I fell in nearly instantaneous love with so many of these characters. I now have to go back and figure out everything!! I want to know the backstory to Russell and Holly, a tender friendship. I want to know more about Patrick. Can’t go wrong with any book with a character named Marissa. Can’t wait to spend time getting to know this family of friends. Can I get an honorary membership?

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A stranger in a wedding dress! What a way to start a book! I loved learning more about Pandora (appropriate name for the character I must say!) and Jonas – especially after being introduced to him in the first Bunya Junction book. Also loved hearing more about Sindy and Ryan from Home to the Outback! Now to wait for the rest of the series!!

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Tina Vega

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Third book of the series, yes read the other two first. Once again, love this author’s writing style. I feel like every book had its own story while adding to the overarching storyline. Vanessa is a fantastic character – one I want to meet. I absolutely love this series. I will be watching for more from this author!

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can I say? I fell in love with the citizens of Bunya Junction! It’s been awhile since I read a book set in Australia so it was great to discover this series, the characters and the setting! Ryan was the type of guy every woman wants and the way various situations were written was simply superb! Looking forward to reading the next one!

Review by @sparkinside

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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Angela Packard

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kayla fell in love with Rad, a rock star, which left her a single mother to her 4-year-old daughter Emmerson. Rad left to follow the “journey” of his life but pops up with no warning. Kayla has made do with a job she doesn’t love, but she has given up being frivolous to be the mother her daughter deserves.
Tanner is a construction worker who is working across from Kayla’s apartments. He is surprised one morning when turning around in the coffee shop is the beautiful woman he has seen watching his construction site from her window. Even more amused, he catches her staring at his behind.
Kayla and Tanner both have their plates overflowing even though they both feel the pull to the other. They agree to a no string attached relationship, but can they stick to it? As they get to know each other, and support each other as friends, will their feelings become too much to ignore anymore?
This was great story. I had a hard time liking Rad at first, he is pushy and only looking out for himself but finally being able to relate to his daughter made me like him a bit more. I like how relatable Lara Ward Cosio’s characters are. These are settings and circumstances that I have been in or have seen with my friends.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins

I truly enjoyed reading this Historical Young adult story that once I started reading there no putting it down. This is the second book in the Decisions and Possibilities series by Kimberly Mullins. I’m a huge fan of all historical genres and this definitely was worth the read. Emma recently graduated from business school and is ready to focus on doing some investigating. Things get interesting and I found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure it all out. What will happen when there’s a new person added to the team? Sometimes things and people aren’t always as they seem. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Tina Vega

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The God (Her Three Immortals, #2)The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series. You need to read first book if you haven’t. I love that this isn’t your typical romance where you know who is going to end up with who or even what is going to happen next. I loved the main characters as well as the secondary characters. I found the author’s writing style engaging. Author has done a great job with intriguing her audience.

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Runaway to the outback is the second book in the Bunyan Junction series by Nicole Flockton and I got to say that I really enjoyed it as much as the first one. I enjoy reading series where characters that I love from the previous books make an appearance. I enjoyed Jonas and Pandora’s story, getting to know them and following along as their chemistry grows and fall in love. I can’t wait to read book three in the series because if it’s like the first two I won’t be able to put it down until I have finished it.

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THE DON (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Tina Vega

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ok, so just know – this book is a bit of a cliffhanger. I love Vanessa’s heart. Her heart is right there with her younger brother. When Grey and Vanessa meet, you can just feel the heat coming off the page. I like how the author brought mythology into the mix. Something familiar to us, but then she gives a refreshing take on it. Def ready to move into book two!

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Stand Your GroundStand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
Four Stars

Stand Your Ground is a crime thriller which involve current issues plaguing the US today. The story is fast paced and grabbed my attention from beginning to end. This is my new favorite book by A.J. Ullman. This book features Cady Fox, a lawyer claiming the ladder, who runs into trouble one night while riding her bike home. She is confronted on her way home by a black man and feels her life is in danger. She feels the need to protect herself and shoots the man. The story revolves around public outrage and an investigator who just can’t accept any more claims of white privilege. The story delves into issues that may cause people to disagree with the author’s views, but the story was well written and the characters had great depth. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

Review by @sunbarn
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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Amber Poole

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No strings attached was a lovely warm hearted romance. I smiled throughout the book when they were on the right path in their relationship, and groaned when they just couldn’t get it right. I thought all of the characters were realistic and genuine. It was such a relatable story that it made me think about similar situations I’ve encountered in my life. By the end of the book I was cheering for Kayla. It’s a good read.

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Ashleigh Sherel-Kidd

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Goddess of EverythingGoddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow. This book is unlike anything I’ve ever read. A true psychological horror, it had me- a self-professed lover of creep- absolutely gobsmacked.
Please be forewarned that some content may be triggering, and that this book has incredibly vivid details. The style is a bit different than many books, and may take a few chapters to get into. It is worth the investment.

We open on Gabriel as a young boy, in the cemetery, with his mother. It very quickly becomes apparent that Mother Juana is not at all what she seems. Mother is the superior in a nunnery, and when Gabriel becomes an adult, he works there as well. A man who readily extends grace to others and sees the best in people, we find him at complete odds with Juana. When orphans begin to go missing, Gabriel must face the truth about his sadistic mother and reconcile some difficult choices in himself.

A truly riveting read, lovers of horror will be glad they added this one to their list.

Reviewed by @hautemessreads
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The Bow (Her Immortals Series) by Hazel Storm – Review by Sarah Hammel

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The third installment in a series inspired by the god mythologies, The Bow, follows Vanessa, Raef, Grey, and Aroz as they try and fulfill a quest given to Vanessa by the Queen of the Underworld because she hates Vanessa for “stealing” her son from her. If you are a fan of Laurell K Hamilton’s style of romances where there is a lot of hot times filled in with the plot then you are sure to enjoy this series. Vanessa must go to the “upperworld” to fetch water from a mysterious waterfall for some reason for the Queen. While there is a lot of smut, that is a definite plus in my opinion. I fully and always enjoy god-inspired smut scenes because it can be anything. I would advise reading the two before this one because there are a few moments that will be confusing if you have not previously read any of Hazel Storm’s works.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is by far my favorite of all three stories…so far. Vanessa’s adventure is never dull. She learns many new things during this story. Things about her gods and about herself.

“Make your own light. With it, you can defeat the darkness”. This quote may just be my very next tattoo!! So much truth. So deep.

And then there’s the mouthwatering description “…his mouth is like hot butterscotch poured over salted caramel ice cream.” Ummm yummy!!

While this story ends with a happily ever after there are still some unanswered questions. And Mothers that have to be dealt with. Which leads me to believe that there will be more to this series!!

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Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Betsy Melano

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Goddess of EverythingGoddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III, is a very interesting tale with some supernatural aspects that make you think and wonder. It’s definitely not a book for those who are faint of heart and I would not suggest it for younger audiences. Mr DeBlassie does an amazing job describing the locations, the situations, and the characters so you can feel and imagine what the characters are going through. The relationship between Gabriel and his mother Juana, who happens to be the mother superior at an Orphanage, is interesting to say the least. It will make you wonder if you really read things that happened. I had to go back and read some things again just to make sure.

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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Michelle Austin

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read, I had a LOL moment in the beginning when these two met. Let’s just say Kayla got caught checking out Tanner’s assets. She is a single mother not looking for anything serious, Tanner feels the same way, he’s too busy with work to commit to a relationship. Kayla and Tanner come up with a mutual agreement to satisfy their needs with no commitment.

There is a twist and Kayla’s ex comes to town, looking to get his family back. Will he succeed or will her feelings for Tanner go deeper than friends with benefits?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and lovable, especially Tanner and his helping his sister while her husband was deployed. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you into the story. I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today on this must read.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The God (Her Three Immortals, #2)The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The flirty and fun continues with Vanessa and mostly Grey. However, Grey’s ½ brothers show up throughout the story along with some other interesting characters, PK being my favorite.

While reading this story I get the feeling that Vanessa may be more that she thinks she is. There seems to be something extra about her.

As in book one, The Don, this story also has many sexy scenes with Vanessa not having to choose between her men…gods.

Hazel Storm has an easy writing style and it seems that cliffhangers are her specialty as this story also ends in a cliffhanger.

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book in Andrea Matthews Cross of Ciaran series. I quite enjoyed this book and the progression of the story from book one. After fifteen hundred years “asleep” Ciaran is learning how to navigate this new time. Ciaran and Caitlan go to Ireland on a dig in the same place where Caitlan found Ciaran in the first place.

I have always been intrigued by archaeology and this book drew me in, topped with romance and drama and I was in seventh heaven! Matthews paints a great picture of Ireland and the surroundings. If you like paranormal romance, you won’t be disappointed.

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THE DON (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 1) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My first book by Hazel Storm and I am hooked! What a fun, flirty, sexy and quick reading story. Vanessa, Grey and Raef are great characters. I am definitely team Vanessa while reading this story. Most romance stories require the heroine to choose the hero, this story has two heroes and implies that Vanessa will get to choose both!

Mortals aren’t that special but those gods…wow! The side characters kept the story going and makes me hope there will be more stories coming with them included.

This story does end in a cliffhanger which is not a happy ending type cliff hanger at all. On the plus side, good for us readers, there will be more!

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To Be A Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) By Tricia Copeland – Review By Jeannie Anderson

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To Be A Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) By Tricia Copeland – Review by Jeannie Anderson

I completely LOVED To Be A Fae Queen from page one. Princess Titania is only fifteen but a worthy successor of the crown. She’s very smart, compassionate and extremely skilled with archery. She literally cannot miss a shot no matter the distance. All of the characters are richly written, especially Titania. She faces many challenges and many hard decisions and faces each one with courage, grace and wisdom. Titania isn’t perfect and has a beautiful hero’s journey.

The world Titania lives in is beautiful but can be scary with the evil creatures plaguing their land. Amazing story by Tricia Copeland.  I cannot wait to read more about Titania.

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tatiana is a very wise princess. After enduring the tragic losses of her four brothers due to war and death of them being slaughtered and her mother though not due to death but a shell of herself. She trains excessively an then gets the honor to be queen at the age of 15 after proving her worth.

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Why We Don’t Die in Dreams: Book 1 by Debbie Zello – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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Why we don't die in DreamsWhy we don’t die in Dreams by Debbie Zello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, just wow! Why We Don’t Die in Dreams: Book 1 by Debbie Zello was amazing. I couldn’t put the book down and found myself waking in the middle of the night to read. The book follows Gavin McLean and the constant nightmares of a serial killer. Debbie Zello combines crime and supernatural seamlessly. I loved the character development with each passing chapter that you instantly knew where Gavin was. She ends the book with a shock. I promise, you will not be disappointed with this book. I cannot wait to read the second book! Great job!

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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio-Review by Elena Tobar

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tanner and Kayla set the pages on fire!!! The chemistry between Tanner and Kayla is just magical, on so many levels. I really enjoyed how this book explored the realities of being a parent and wanting to put your child’s best interests first. Watching the relationship between Tanner and Kayla develop was magical, heart wrenching, exciting and heart warming. I laughed out loud so many times because Kayla is so honest and real. You also get to read both Tanner and Kayla’s point of view throughout the book which makes it so much better. On the surface this book might appear to be a light romance but once you start reading it, you realize that there is so much more to it than that. It really tugs at the heartstrings and had me holding my breath in so many spots. I will absolutely be looking forward to reading more books from this author.

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No Strings Attached By Lara Ward Cosio – Review By Jeannie Anderson

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No Strings Attached By Lara Ward Cosio – Review By Jeannie Anderson

I don’t normally read contemporary books as they tend to bore me. No Strings Attached however is a refreshing breath of fresh air. I love how the story rotates between Kayla and Tanner. The story of how Kayla and Tanner met is so sweet and cute. The flirting is sexy and hot while the bedroom encounters are steamy! The character development is amazing, especially in Kayla. Kayla and Tanner are so perfect together! Lara Ward Cosio knows how to write a delicious romance.

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Noémie’s Journey AUDIO BOOK by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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I loved this story of Noemi and Richard. Richard wants to protect Noemi really pulls at my heart strings. Setting of a small town, the racism that Noemi had to deal with on a daily basis… I couldn’t possibly imagine. There are so many obstacles as Richard is white, while Noemi is not…and the story taking place in the 60’s with some rocky times for social equality. This story is heartbreaking at times and beautiful.

Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of Truth, Freedom, and Love By Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Amanda Swindle

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Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of the Affection of One Mother for Her Son and Her Son's Struggle for Truth, Freedom, and LoveGoddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of the Affection of One Mother for Her Son and Her Son’s Struggle for Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mother Juana does not like to be disobeyed. In fact, she insists against it. Her son, however, is not as cruel, and is torn between his mother, and his wife (which was forbidden!). The supernatural powers of Mother Juana keeps a tight grip on everyone in her path, and her son, a healer with his own abilities, has fallen in love, and only SHE (his mother) is worthy of his love! I thoroughly enjoyed the character development, and the depth and diversity of mother and son. I love finding things that keep me guessing, and this one did just that (in a good way). I have never read anything from this author before, but will definitely be picking up more of his books.

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Wrong for Him by Christi Barth – Review by Ashley Johnson

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off, I love when I can stumble upon a book in a series but still read it as a stand-alone. It’s like a special sort of magic! Wrong For Him was such a sweet and endearing book of falling for your brothers friend. It was well written and I breezed right through it! Teague and Amelia will capture your heart. Christi struck gold with the Love Lottery series.

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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Just LOVED this book!! The story of Kayla and Tanner. This book had moments of me laughing to smiling from ear to ear to my pulse racing!! Kayla is a single mom with a 4 year old little girl. She is so focused on raising Emerson while having a career of her own. A encounter at the local coffee shop, she meets Tanner. All Tanner can offer Kayla at this point is a little fun with no strings attached. Tanner has his own career while he is helping out his sister with his twin nephews while his brother in law is deployed. Things get a bit complex with Tanner and Kayla as they have this back and forth of no strings attached fun but then feelings come into play. Tie in more complexity when Kayla’s ex and Emerson’s father comes back trying to get a second chance with Kayla and raising Emerson.

I just loved this story. Sweet moments mixed with some hot moments and a sprinkle of complex feelings all wrapped into a great book!! Loved Tanner and Kayla’s story!!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison was a good read. The story had a number of twists and turns which made for a suspenseful story. Rowan’s journey has a lot of adventure and trouble and the book ended with a cliffhanger so I am sure her journey has just begun. Robin D. Mahle and Ellie Madison have created a world that draws the reader in and I look forward to reading more from them.

THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great story by Hazel Storm. Reading more about Vanessa’s adventures in finding love with Ariz, Raef,and Grey was fun and exciting. Hazel Storm’s stories always include love and adventure and I love every minute of my time reading her books. If you like harem romances then I recommend you give Hazel Storm a try. I know I am anxiously awaiting the next book in this series.

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