No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Michelle Austin

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, what a great start to this series. I was pulled in right from the beginning. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a good mafia read and this one does not disappoint.

Liliana was a great strong character. Her father is the head of the mafia. She returns from college and things start to get dangerous for the family business. Her father brings in a hitman, Max to take care of things.
Max was great, you could feel the connection coming off the pages between these two. He was hired for a job but he also has his own plans. Will he be successful?

Overall this was a really great read. We get several twists and turns that added a great element to the story. The characters added a great element to the story. We get danger, secrets, and so much more in this book. I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Erica Shoebridge

StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a captivating story, one that hooks you and draws you in, slowly. After Luci inherits the estate, and her great-aunt’s ruby ring is winking brightly on her finger, she begins feeling inexorably drawn to the old mansion and the spirit within it. The feeling is insidious and steadily growing. Mayfield writes in such a lush way that I almost felt the spirit’s pull myself. There is a heavy romance layer to this story as well, plenty of steamy scenes in just 89 pages! As the plot speeds up, the psychological fear aspect takes hold, and what was arousing becomes downright terrifying. Prepare yourself for an emotional ride with this one!

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Angela Packard

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Linda Burson, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Cammy works for a private detective and after a really hard long case, feels she needs a vacation. She heads to her brother’s house in Connecticut for the summer. Three months, turns into five. Her brother is a police officer as others had been in her family. She went to the Academy but decided that was not the way she wanted to go with her life. Cammy’s brother gets a case about the neighbor’s wife going missing. Cammy who has fallen in love with the neighbor’s little boy gets involved with the case. But is she too close? She has the neighborhood talking up a storm spending so much time with the handsome father.
There was romance and mystery and catty women. This book made me smile and giggle more than once, but it also kept me turning the pages. I will be seeking out other books by this author.

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

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

Home to the Outback was a great read! This book was heartbreaking, romantic, emotional, every feeling is in this book. I was heartbroken at the beginning and smiling at the end. I absolutely loved the characters. This was a very heartfelt book. I absolutely can not wait to read the second installment to this series!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tracy Manderson

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No Way Out (Mafia Elite #1)by Amy McKinley

5 out of 5 stars

I have read a few of Ms. McKinley’s books and she hasn’t disappointed me yet. The characters are strong they have to be in their world. I love the little quirks and the way they play off each other makes them some what real. This book had it all action, tension, betrayal, romance.

Max infiltrates a vital part of the Chicago Mafia to protect his Sicilian mentor’s granddaughter, Liliana, from her dangerous father under the guise of assassin Matteo Trambino.
Liliana Brambilla was born into one of the most powerful families in the Cosa Nostra, she is a pawn in her father’s bid for power the only way to escape is to marry the man her father picks.
Liliana’s father assigns her a new bodyguard, Matteo (aka Max) she doesn’t trust him and she thinks he is the enemy since he works for her father. But the truth is since the came face-to-face, he realizes he can never walk away.
Can Liliana escape her father with the help of Max? Will Max be-able to punish those who have wronged him and take back what’s rightfully his? Can these two over-come their pasts to have a future?
You need to read this great story…
Tracy

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Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1) by Maya Daniels and Sylvia Black- Review by Lauren West

Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell in love with Vulture and Danielle. This book was the perfect first start to the series, and I could not put it down. The action, suspense, and the sex were through the roof. If you don’t love the supernatural world after this read you will. I have fallen in love with Sylvia Black and all her books never fail to capture all my attention.
Vulture is hired to find an artifact that Danielle was dying to obtain. After he outbids her at the auction the journey begins from there. Vulture is a pureblood vampire, and upon meeting Danielle realizes her to be his mate. As they navigate their new feelings and their sexual chemistry they also work to uncover the truth of the relic, and what’s going on with the Vampire race. This story is a great read and I cant wait for the next book!

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire- Review by Lauren West

Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This my first time read by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The Characters were original and well developed, and the story itself really drew you in the more you read. It was a true mystery that kept me guessing until the end, and the descriptions were very vivid and and easy to imagine.
Jayne herself was a character who you had to warm up to, and once you got there you started to really like her. When Jayne returns to her old town to sell her grandparents lake house she is in for quite the surprise. The house is trashed and a body is in the back. With little help from the Sheriff she sets out to solve the issue herself, and as she gets closer she finds that someone does not want her to solve it, and things begin to unravel from there.

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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

I absolutely loved reading Home to the outback. It’s book one in a new series by Nicole Flockton and I had to keep going. It kept me interested in Ryan and Sindy’s story. The story follows Sindy a nurse and Ryan a big shot plastic surgeon as they navigate broken hearts, loss, history, relatives and love. I truly recommend this book if you need a good romance novel. Can’t wait to start book 2.

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Alexandra Nay

StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a lover of all things romantic, paranormal, and historical, this book caught my eye.
Readers follow Luci Delacroix and her fiancé, Beckett, as they travel to Luci’s recently inherited family estate. Upon arrival, Luci and Beckett quickly discover things are not all as they may seem.
This is a quick, intense read. If you like curling up on a rainy night and binge reading a short(ish) story, this is the book for you.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Betsy Melano

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson is a mystery that kept me reading to learn more about the characters and see where this thrilling mystery full of suspense and intrigue ended up. This is the first book I’ve read by this author who did an amazing job sharing the characters and keeping me wanting to read more! I especially loved the realistic interactions between Camille and her brother. I can’t wait to read more books by this author.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a really great book, I haven’t read Linda Burson before so I got it after reading the synopsis. It definitely didn’t disappoint me. I like how there suspense, a little bit of romance, and some mystery. It kept me interested the whole time I read. The characters are well written. I really enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to reading more books from this author.

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Carla Clemmons

StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good quick paranormal read! I loved how fast paced it was, making you want to keep reading to see what happens next. Finding out what draws Luci to the estate and is driving a wedge between her and Beckett! I was definitely not expecting the ending! I will be looking into reading more from Luna Mayfield!

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a really great book, I haven’t read Linda Burson before so I got it after reading the synopsis. It definitely didn’t disappoint me. I like how there suspense, a little bit of romance, and some mystery. It kept me interested the whole time I read. The characters are well written. I really enjoyed reading this book and I look forward to reading more books from this author.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Michelle Mulvey

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a great start to a new series. I loved this book from the very beginning. The only down side for me was the character list. I found it hard to keep the families apart. With that being said, I had a few favorite characters and there were some shady ones also. Liliana is a mafia princess who is a huge asset to her dad. She has people assigned to protect her but she can handle herself in some situations. Just ask some of her dads guards. Sam Caruso has a long well thought out plan that involves Liliana. This book has lots of action and suspense that will leave you guessing what’s going to happen next. Definitely liked this book and cannot wait for more in this series.

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

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

Sweet contemporary romance and I loved it. Jonas Carruthers is the owner of the local Bunya Junction pub and a bit of a workaholic. Working at the bar, in walks in the beautiful Pandora Sebastian in a wedding dress. Talk around town and the bar believe she is a runaway bride. You find out differently, as she is a supermodel and just needs a break from modelling. Sparks fly as Jonas and Pandora get to know each other. I loved the chemistry that Jonas and Pandora and I also love the continuation of some “news” of Sindy and Ryan from book 1. Looking forward to book 3! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake the growling dog has been a family favorite series in our house and this one was no different. My kids love the pictures more than listening to me read the story but they at least listen through the first time. I love how relatable these stories are.

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Changley Cavins

Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so good!!!

Whispering Pines sounds like a pretty great place to live. Full of misfits who are just looking to be accepted.

Jayne O’Shae is the main character. A former detective who travels to Whispering Pines to get her grandparents house ready to sell. That’s not at all what ends up happening. Upon her arrival, she finds a dead body and no cell service. When she tries to use the landline to call the local police, she finds her grandparents house has been vandalized.

Who was the dead person really? Were they murdered? Are witches and magic real? Did Jayne really come to Whispering Pines to get the house on the market? What else will she find?!

I felt Jayne was relatable and I loved Meeka, her dog. I loved her realistic apprehension towards Wicca and witches but the author did a great job of painting the reality behind those two things. I loved the small town vibe of Whispering Falls mixed with the mystery, drama, and scandal.

I will definitely be reading the 2nd book in this series- Kept Secrets.

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

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

Small town. Homecoming. Two unexpected business partners. Sounds like a great story ahead.

After a death from the life he left behind in is small home town. Dr. Ryan Flanagan decides to pay his respects. In turn he finds out he has inherited half of the small towns loved doctor. The other half went to the doctors nurse. Which happened to be his best friends twin sister!!
With those details I don’t know what’s stopping you from picking up this book?
This story was so good from start to finish. Well written and I couldn’t wait to turn the page!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Robbyn Perkins

No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow…just wow! I knew once I read a sample of another book by Amy McKinley that I had to read once of her books. This is the first Amy McKinley book I have ever read and I am hooked! And who could resist with a plot like this? The mafia, romance, and a thriller aspects of this book brings it together and I could not get enough. I love how Amy McKinley is able to incorporate the inner workings of the mafia and the family interconnections with the mafia, and also string along this chemistry between Max and Lilianna that had me not able to put this book down. I will definitely be reading more from this author!

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Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1) by Maya Daniels & Sylvia Black Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this book that this book has both vampires and lycans. This book is steamy with a little bit of violence. History and fantasy combine to make an excellent book. I really love the characters.

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Code Name: Vulture (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1) by Maya Daniels and Sylvia Black – Review by Robbyn Perkins

Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vulture is the first book in The Order of the Condor Series. This is the first book that I have read by Maya Daniels. And I am glad that I did. It was mixed with a little of everything, romance, hot moments and scenes, and paranormal and supernatural. I thoroughly enjoyed a mixture of all things. It did capture my attention and kept me going. I look forward to reading the second book in the series.

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1) By Shawn McGuire Review by Michelle Marlow

Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book grabbed my attention right from the start. A wonderful mystery thriller.

We meet our starring character Jayne as she approaches her late grandparents’ lake home in Whispering Pines. The action and suspense is immediately started from right there.

From small town locals to the social outcasts, this is one giant who done it.

I eagerly await the next book!!!!

 

Review by @michellerenee6590

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Family secrets by Shawn McGuire – Review by Nikita Lesperance

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good thriller book. Ends on a cliff hanger. I liked the fantasy parts of the book. Was a fairly easy read. I loved the dog and main character. Made me want to find out what happens next.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Beverly Finnie

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH EMM GEE! I can’t even begin to explain how much I LOVED Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson! She creates a setting with wonderful characters, to nosey neighbors, mystery, suspense, a HUGE ending twist, and of course murder, but just how much? I guess you will have to read to find out!!!!
Grant, stuck in a marriage he was forced into, does everything he can do to deal with his wife Paula, just to be with his son. Until one day Paula disappears without a trace.
Grant, being a lawyer, knows though he didn’t do it he’s now the prime suspect. Though he’s not the only one who isn’t sad Paula is gone.
Camille, an undercover PI, takes a leave of absence from her job in Boston to stay with her brother in Connecticut. Ends up in the middle of Paula’s disappearance investigation.
I got sucked into this book, I didn’t want to put it down. I felt like the nosey neighbors watching Camille and Grant during the investigation of his wife’s disappearance.
Trust me when I say READ IT!!!

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The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by M Policicchio

The Boss Prince (It's Raining Royals, #1)The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols

4 out of 5 Stars

The perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon! The Boss Prince is a sweet, HEA romance with a little heat! With a few twists along the way, Alix Nichols keeps this story interesting to the end.

Lucie brutally got dumped by her boss/boyfriend. She knew better but it was easy with Jerome, her ex. Lucie swears to herself never to get involved with a co-worker again. She intends to keep the promise to herself, until her new boss is a hottie carved out of steel and marble. Lucie tells herself that it doesn’t matter how hot he is because he is way out of her league and there is no chance. Max Delaroche is a secret prince from someplace no one has ever heard of, and, if he has his way about it, plans to keep it that way. Max hires Lucie because she is the beginning of a plan to keep his principality safe. Max is totally enthralled by Lucie and her sassiness. Can he keep his secret, even from her?

This short read is filled with humor, love and intrigue. Is there a mole in the palace? Can Max keep Lucie safe from his enemies? There are more questions than answers in this book. We can only hope that there is more to come from these two! This cute caper is the perfect beach book or (like me) way to spend an evening!!

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman – Review by Jennie Bechtel

Spooked by a SuspicionSpooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rocky takes us on another investigative adventure in Spooked by a Suspicion, by Risa Nyman. In this sequel to Swallowed by a Secret, Rocky, a teen transitioning from middle school to high school, enlists the help of his friend, Olive, to prove his mother’s new fiancé, Ted, is ruining Rocky’s life. After his mother announces plans to marry Ted, Rocky suffers a series of unfortunate events. Those events, combined with Ted’s creepy appearance, convince Rocky that Ted is trying to sabotage him. While building the case against Ted, Rocky learns sometimes people aren’t who they appear to be. I was held captive by this story as Rocky built his case against Ted. Nyman’s writing made me want to keep reading to discover what Ted had in store next for Rocky. Although this book is a sequel, it can be read and enjoyed without needing to read book number one. Even though it is written for middle school students, I found this book enjoyable as an adult.

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Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kellie Piaskowski

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

Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton was such a good book!!!! A quick, easy to read book that I absolutely loved. Sindy and Ryan are the most wonderful characters. You could feel their chemistry jumping off the page at every turn. I can’t wait to start the next book in the series and this will be a series that I will continue to follow.

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Potager Plot: A witty cozy mystery with a hint of romance. (A Backyard Farming Mystery Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anne Fremont is back in this new gardening tale, where she is giving a talk to the specialist interest group of the local gardening club where she will be talking about how to grow a good forest with a mix of flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs on one place with little to no tending needed. She is happy to be there and has been looking for a gardening group to join and this one seems right up her street. The next day she has agreed to go and see the president of the club and discuss the designs she has in mind for her garden, so she gets ready for the day and sets off over in her car.

When she arrives, she knocks on the door, however, when she doesn’t get an answer after the third try, she decides to go and look in a window to see if they are home, however, when she sees the owner is unable to answer the door, she rushes in only to find that she is dead. Anne phones the authorities and reports what has happened and to all intensive purposes it looks like an accident, but the more she thinks about it, the more something doesn’t ring true for Anne.

She decides to ask around about what happened that morning and how people feel about it, but the more questions she asks, the more secrets are uncovered leading to more possible suspects. There are rumours and accusations flying of extra marital affairs and the possibility that someone has silenced the woman who has died, but will Anne be able to discover the culprits identity before she is the next victim? This is a lovely cozy mystery where secrets and ulterior motives abound, all while gardens are being created and tended to by the close knit gardening group.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series #1) by Maya Daniels & Sylvia Black-Review by Amanda Kimble

Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series #1) by Maya Daniels & Sylvia Black

This is the first book I’ve read by Daniels, but not for Black. Knowing that Black is a part of this book makes me a happy person. Code Name: Vulture is an amazing book.

Danielle Is a curator at a New York Museum. When she spends time with an old man who is thought to be eccentric things seem to be true. She’s then kidnapped for answers, but ends up falling for her captor. The quote I chose for Danielle is: “I want to believe you. What I find hard to come to terms with is that someone betrayed my trust. That’s the only way word could have gotten out that fast, which explains how you were there to buy Condora when no one else in the art industry with enough money had a clue it would be up for auction. It also came out from an old man’s estate—a man thought to be eccentric and more than a little cuckoo, according to my friend Cara.”

Vulture is known for killing just to get his way. He never misses a mark and won’t start now. Being sent to capture the statue and the curator has him questioning things. The quote I chose for Vulture is: “I see this will take time. Your life as you know it is over, little bird, and the sooner you come to terms with it, the easier all this will be. We should start first with the rules, no?”

Highly recommended for Dark Paranormal lovers.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Meg Jones

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder Among Friends is an incredibly entertaining romantic mystery. Main character Cammy is incredibly smart and seems to notice every little detail. All of the character development was beautifully written and it seems each character grew as the story went on. Just when I thought it was predictable, Linda Burson (author) throws in plot twist after plot twist.
I felt that the character’s names in the dialogue was overused, but that is probably because it is written in third person-present tense. It is hard to write in that tense and be able to keep up with characters if you don’t use names. That is the only reason I gave it four stars.
I definitely recommend this book.

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