Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley- Review by Lauren West

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed this book. It was a sweet and lovable feel good romance. It will tug at your heart strings from start to finish.
Drew and Abigail start off as lab partners with mixed feelings about being partnered together and what the results will be. As they spend more time together they start to find a connection that is beyond friendship.
Both are organized, driven, and have similar goals within the medical field. They find that dating was not the original plan but once they set out its impossible to imagine not being together. They have a unique love story, and its one where its purely love, respect, and that feeling of a true soulmate. I would definitely read this book again.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rachel Moss

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No Way Out was a really good, entertaining read! Amy McKinley never disappoints with her novels and this one was no exception. My only complaint to this novel was it felt like there were a few plot holes and missing concepts. A few scenes had me confused because it seemed like some content was left out. Other than that I could hardly put this book down! It was entertaining, spicy, thrilling and full of action. I absolutely can not wait to read the next installment of this series and see what happens next!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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

I am a fan of Amy McKinley! Her stories are written well. Her characters are believable and realistic. And you can’t help but root for the good guys to deliver justice to the bad guys!

I enjoyed the drama of the families involved in the mafia storyline. Ms. McKinley introduced the families in Chicago, their ties to Italy, and also what I believe will be the overarching mystery to the series in a brilliant way! The women that stick together are strong and not necessarily damsels in distress. However, what woman doesn’t want a strong man to treat them like a queen, to show them they are valued, and that they are worth the battle to win??

Truly looking forward to reading the next books in this series!! I can’t wait to see how the rest of the Mafia Elite end up with the love of their lives!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No Way Out is the first installment in the Mafia Elite Series by Amy McKinley. It is full of suspense, action, and has a wonderful romance vibe (who am I kidding, it’s love at first sight kind of romance!) The book starts out with blowing up a warehouse full of drugs and somehow a few pages later we’re reading about finding out how Matt (aka Max) and Liliana meet for the first time. Their chemistry sizzles from the start. The author shares information about many characters and TPN hat happened in the past to make this a book I didn’t want to put down. I can’t wait for the next installment in the series.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Trish Ann

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Since I read the first one, I wanted to also read the second one to see how it picked up. I really appreciate the author’s attention to details and the pictures he paints of such creative places. The three friends, Matt, Julia and Dan have good chemistry and really bring the reader on the adventure with them. I appreciated in the first installment the ways the character faced challenges and the portrayal of different moral perspectives. This story was definitely easier to follow in terms of characters, setting and the overall plot. It was a good continuation in the series.

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Stephanie Banks

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drew by Amanda Shelley, is a story of two truly independent characters on a journey of “will they or won’t they”. I smiled, laughed, and cried throughout the book. Drew and Abby encapsulate the theory of being more than what meets the eye. Lovely written with complex characters that I enjoyed so much that I did not want it to end. I can not wait to read the next book by this author.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Dover

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

From the first words of this book, you will become enraptured with the story. Mafia princesses, sultry hot men…what more could you ask for?

Being a Mafia princess has its rewards, but Liliana Brambilla cannot figure out what those are. She’s entrapped in her house by her father Benito, who is one of the five heads of the Italian Mafia residing in Chicago. When she was a young girl, Liliana watched her mother take a bullet from her, and her father has never let her forget it. Now as his empire is falling he looks to make a deal with another family to finance a Mafia war. Unfortunately for Liliana, that means marrying someone that she can’t stand to share the room with.

Max joins Benito as an assassin but is quickly put in charge of guarding Liliana. For Max that plays right into his hands. He has come to infiltrate and takedown Benito for his mentor, Liliana’s Sicilian grandfather. Max plans to take his rightful place as the head of the Mafia in Chicago, but first, he has to win Liliana’s trust after being her bodyguard.

Can Max win Liliana over, or will this be a futile attempt at a coup?

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman – Review by Jo Frizzell

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

This book was great! Reading it, I was thinking about elementary and middle schoolers reading it. The conflict was super relatable for that age. The friendships that were shown, and the familial relationships showed were realistic. Rocky’s imagination and his adversity to change is very much like any kid at thirteen whose world feels like it’s imploding. It was a fun read and I would definitely recommend it, and have recommended it to kiddos I’ve talked to through work.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Trish Ann

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was definitely something outside of my comfort zone. I was interested in giving this book a shot because is is so different than what I normally read. I was not disappointed. The only drawbacks for me were personal. There was so much detail and characters to keep straight in my head. I did enjoy the Multiverse concept as well as the attention to detail with how the character explored the challenges they were facing. I also appreciated the allusion to cultures we are familiar with but with its own spin. This is definitely a good read for someone that is into the sci-fi/fantasy genre!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley

This is the first book I’ve read by Shelley. It won’t be my last book by Shelley. Drew and Abby are so darn cute and I loved it!

Abby has her mind set on getting into med school. When in chemistry she finds that her lab partner isn’t such a jerk after all. She ends up falling hard for him and is scared that it won’t work out. The quote I chose for Abby is: “It won’t take me too long. I’ve worked on it between classes so if I focus, I should be able to knock it out sooner.”

Drew is a basketball player and doesnt have time to date with his schedule. Getting into med school has been a priority since college came into play. Then he meets Abby and things change. The quote I chose for Drew is: “You’re not a slacker. Trust me. If it wasn’t basketball season, I probably would’ve done the same thing and waited to work out this afternoon. But I don’t exactly get to choose my schedule most days, so I’m stuck with what I’ve got. Those are the breaks for being a Division-One athlete and trying to graduate on time. It’s all about time management. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining about my circumstances. I’m just sayin’ that in the off season, my schedule’s a bit different.”

Highly recommended for Sports Romance lovers.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Krista Vaughan

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The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 3)The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Krista Vaughan

Hazel Storm brings back Vanessa and her Gods in this third installment of this series. Vanessa has won the heart of Grey, God of the Underworld. Grey’s mother certainly has NO love for Vanessa. Mommy-dearest sends Vanessa on an errand to the mortal world… With a time limit, of course. The consequences are too dire if she fails. She is so close to success… Then Aroz, God of Lust kidnaps her and keeps her in his invisible palace! Here she finds a prisoner that needs to be rescued from a dark and sad existence.

This has been my favorite of these novels! There is non-stop action, the attraction between Vanessa and Aroz is almost palpable despite him being arrogant, selfish and narcissistic. Her unexpected and strong attraction to the prisoner has her all kinds of confused. Vanessa is so brave and full of sass. I love a sassy heroine! If you like them, too you MUST read this series! Especially this book!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley is a fun, entertaining, and easy college romance read. Not only does Ms. Shelley give us great characters, and a wonderful plot she also gives a real feel for how hard life is with all of the pressures of college. I’m personally a romance novel lover and Ms. Shelley just made it so easy to fall in love with this charming and wonderful piece of work. Her main characters on paper seem to be complete and polar opposites, but doesn’t chemistry teach us that opposites attract? So even though these two are completely different will they attract to one another? You’ll have to read Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley for yourself to find out.

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, this was an entertaining read. Drew set out to avoid the ladies. He though he found that from his lab partner. Boy, did she prove him wrong. The chemistry is awesome. I personally loved the interaction between them. Their friends were an integral part and helped bring it together. The epilogue just about ripped me up. It was so beautiful and heartfelt. You must read this. I don’t usually read sport romance but it was soooo worth it. Strongly recommend.

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Fight for it by Amy L Gale – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Fight for It (Sunset Cove)Fight for It by Amy L. Gale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fight For It by Amy L Gale is an entertaining, quick-read. Ray is a “retired” boxer and Lysa is Ray’s best friend’s little sister. Ray moves back to town to take over The Kracken, a popular restaurant from their youth. Over the years, Lysa was married to jerk, Jarred. He makes life hard for them. Lys and Ray overcome several challenges throughout the story. Can they overcome the biggest? Ray wants to have one more big fight in Vegas? Well-written story with realistic characters make for a quick and exciting rush. Well worth the read. The world needs more stories like this for those that need quick wake ups. I will be adding this author to my favorites list.

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman – Review by Felicia Bates

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Spooked by a SuspicionSpooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spooked by a Suspicion is the second book I’ve read by Risa Nyman and the second time
I’ve met the main character, Rocky. This is a sequel to Swallowed by a Secret but would read well without reading anything prior. While written to be aimed towards a younger audience, Spooked by a Suspicion reeled me in. I enjoyed the storytelling from Rocky’s perspective and I felt like I was in the shoes of the young teen boy. I haven’t dealt with my parents moving on but Risa Nyman created a character in Rocky that was very relatable. I could really see this story appealing to teens. The storyline flowed well from beginning to end with imagery that
made me feel like I was sitting amongst close friends more than once. I would
give Spooked by a Suspicion 4 stars and greatly look forward to more from this author.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Erica Fish

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

The Bow is the third book in Her Three Immortals series by Hazel Storm. I enjoyed this book as much as the first book in the series. I have to say the series gets more steamy than the previous book. I highly recommend reading the first two books to get the full enjoyment of this book. The details are in the writing of Hazel Storm. From the first page of this book until the last page, I could not put the book down. The details really paint the picture of the scenes in my head as they are laid out in the book. If you like mythology you will love this series. The only problem I had was that there was a cliffangery ending.

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman – Review by Erica Fish

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Spooked by a SuspicionSpooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spooked by a Suspicion is the second book about Rocky and his adventures. Rocky has been through some rough times. He is going through the transformation from middle school to high school. If that was not bad enough, his mother tells everyone she will be marrying Ted. Rocky has gone through a lot but now he is getting accused of stealing. Is someone else playing with Rocky’s life? Is Ted out to get him? This plotline held my attention because I felt the need to see what happens to Rocky. The characters are fully developed and complex in nature. With all good books, I needed to see what Rocky’s fate had in store for him. I highly recommend this book.

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

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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: 3 of 5 stars

I feel like vampire romance has been done, and done and done so it’s not often I stumble on a plot that feels genuinely fresh to me. But this did! The auction at the beginning really pulled me in, and I enjoyed finding out about the relic, about the Purebloods. There was lots of action, both the gorey kind and the steamy kind. Wink wink. The romantic aspect of the book didn’t feel as genuine though, it was hard for me to keep up with Danielle’s constantly changing emotions. But still, it was a solid read!

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something Lost is a second chance romance and I loved this book. This is the story of Craig and Rachel whom were dating back in high school up until graduation. Craig and Rachel go their separate paths but return when Rachel’s father passes away. Chemistry and romance rekindle when they meet up again. Will their coming together again give Craig and Rachel the second chance they deserve? Definitely read the book to find out, I really enjoyed this second chance romance.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Beverly Finnie

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

I was so excited to dive into The Bow by Hazel Storm and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I absolutely LOVE the Her Three Immortals Series. A bigger adventure with it’s own obstacles to overcome to get to the conclusion.
This would be Aroz & Vanessa’s story/connection. Picking up where The God left off the whole story takes place within a 72 hour period. Being this is Aroz’s journey with Vanessa, there’s less Grey, which is a little depressing(I definitely have an affinity for him.) There’s also some more Raef, which was lost during book 2.
Hazel Storm presents this story in mainly four different points of view, with a minor fifth, it’s easy to follow! Taking place in all three realms, Underworld, Overworld, and Upperworld, more questions are answered and more come about. I would like to wish this series would never end, even if it does it will always have a place in my mind & heart. Please if you come across this book but haven’t read the first two, read those first. It’ll be well worth it.
Now time to sit back and wait for The Box to be released!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a sports romance book….and I loved this book!!! The chemistry between Drew and Abby!! Wow. When Drew goes to undergrad school to become a pediatric oncologist he walks into his chemistry lab and picks Abby as his partner. He believes Abby would not be much of a distraction…boy was he wrong. Abby is also focused on her studies as she needs to graduate and move on to medical school as well. As she opens up her heart to Drew…it really made me swoon! I loved this story and highly recommend if you love a sports romance and swoon worthy chemistry :).

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Notebook Mysteries – Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Ashley Westerman

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

Notebook Mysteries – Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins was such a fun read. Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres to read. I was very excited to find one combined with mystery. I haven’t read book 1, I plan to go back and read it. Decisions and Possibilities can be read by itself or as the 2nd book in the series. The attention to detail is great. I could picture myself there. I felt like I learned a lot about the era and how things worked, especially about the technology used at the time. And my favorite part! The recipes that are included. I haven’t been able to try any yet, but I am excited too!

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Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire – Review by Ashley Westerman

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

Family Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery by Shawn McGuire was a great mystery book! I love the author’s creativity in the writing. It had me hooked from the beginning and I was quickly turning pages to find out what happened next. The plot was very well written. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and “seeing” their interactions. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but that isn’t the reason I’m excited to read the rest of the series. Regardless of how it ends, I would have read the rest of the series because I am excited to see what else happens!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this sweet college romance with an opposites attracts theme to it. Abby is studious and determined on studying hard and not getting distracted to become a doctor, so she definitely does not need to be lab partners with the one boy who makes her heart race, her palms sweat and her knees go weak, Drew. Drew is also not looking for any distractions, but his focus is more on his sport, as the team captain of his basketball team. Drew is not interested in the girls that hang around him and ‘chase jerseys’, but when he’s partnered with Abby who doesn’t even seem to know who he is suddenly Drew is very interested in her.
Despite being attracted to Drew, Abby just thinks he is a typical jock but the more time they spend together she realises there is more to him than that. Drew’s rule of not dating during the season fails as he finds Abby more intriguing the more he gets to know her. However, both Drew and Abby are worried that if they let themselves fall in love then they will be sacrificing their future goals. This is a heartwarming romance between two very different but equally likeable and relatable characters and I felt engaged with them both throughout this story. The storyline flows well and the characters and the setting are bought to life through the descriptive narrative. I was hooked from page one and thought it was a great read.

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal story. This is a new author for me which I fully enjoyed and look forward to reading more in the future. This is a well written story that is full of paranormal situations as well as spirits. Luci inherits an estate that has been in her family for generations. She decides that maybe she should check it out so she and her boyfriend go there. What happens next is not what either one expected, Family secrets and a spirit that won’t let her go. The twists and turns that this story takes you on are edge sitting and as well as leaving wanting more. I enjoyed what the characters brought to the story as well as how they gave life to the story. They are relatable and truly made the story for me. I had a hard time putting this book down and I think you will too. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning and how engaging it was. I highly recommend this book.

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet by her. This is a well written story about romance and second chances. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the author’s use of details giving the story a realistic feel. The characters are connectable and make the story engaging. I found this story to be a fast paced romance story about Craig and Rachel. They once had something which was brief but when they meet again at a funeral could this be the second chance fate is giving them? I enjoyed their growth throughout the story as well as their chemistry together. They brought the story to life on each page and had great support by the secondary characters. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

I enjoyed this suspenseful mystery story. This is a new author for me which I look forward to seeing what is next for them as well as the next book in this series. I found this book to be fast paced and full of action. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what was lurking in the shadows. This is a well written story about Jane and what happens when she goes to her grandparents lake house. The story picks up when her dog finds a dead body in the backyard and the sheriff has no interest in finding out who did it. I really enjoyed what the characters brought to the story. Their growth as well as the plot throughout the story is great. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story as well as kept the story engaging. Jane is a great character that truly made the story easy and entertaining to read. I highly recommend this book.

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

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

Rowan is such a fun princess who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. When she and her cousin are captured in enemy territory, Rowan must meet with clan leaders who will decide her fate. She travels with her captors, Duke Iiro, Duchess Inessa, and Lord Theodore. Throughout their journey, Rowan shows strength, bravery, and determination to make it back home. The romance, fun, and cliffhanger at the end have me ready for more!

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Kristy Harmon

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I just finished this in 1 sitting. This was such an amazing story from beginning to end. Honestly, I am sad it’s over. This is the first book I’ve read from Katrina Marie and I’m already looking for others!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Angela Packard

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable and sweet read. Drew is set on medical school. He doesn’t have time to date between basketball and studies. He sits next to the most studious girl he can find for a lab partner, thinking that she would never distract him.
Abby is set on acing all her classes so she can graduate a year early and head to medical school. When Drew sits next to her, she feels that is about to go out the window. He hadn’t even been sitting next to her for 30 seconds before he is bombarded with a slew of people talking to him.
They slowly learn that they have judged each other too quickly. Abby is most definitely going to be a distraction and Drew Is serious about his studies. They find that stereotypes aren’t always correct. The friendship that builds before anything else is what dreams are made of. They more they get to know each other the more they find out how very much they have in common. I loved Drew and how he really was a nice guy, even cancelling a study session and taking her out to dinner when he found out Abby agreed to study on her birthday. He really is the boy next door.

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