Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie
Genre – Romance, Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 242 pages
Craig Turner was Coach Diaz’s star player, back in the day. He was held in high regard, until he broke the rules and dated the coach’s daughter. Young and stupid, his affection for her lasted until graduation, and then it was time to face the real world–but his love for her would never leave him.
Rachel Diaz became who her father wanted her to be, a well educated, well traveled, successful woman, but she holds a well full of secrets from the outside world. As a high school therapist, she uses her past traumas to help others overcome their own.
When the Fabulous Five arrive at Coach Diaz’s funeral, to pay their respects, a rekindling happens between them all—and between Craig and Rachel.
Is Rachel woman enough to face her demons and is Craig man enough to accept them? Or will their encounter be as brief as the affair they had a decade ago, behind her father’s back?

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Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie is known for building families readers want to be part of. Her series The Keller Family has graced bestseller charts since its release in 2011. Since then she has authored and published over forty-five books. The married mother of five sons promises romances with a Happily Ever After always…and says she can write it because she lives it.

 

Obsessed with the art of writing and the business of publishing, chronic entrepreneur Bernadette Marie established her own publishing house, 5 Prince Publishing, in 2011 to bring her own work to market as well as offer an opportunity for fresh voices in fiction to find a home as well. 

 

When not immersed in the writing/publishing world, Bernadette Marie can be found spending time with her family, traveling, and running multiple businesses. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and loves Tai Chi.  She is a retired hockey mom, a lover of a good stout craft beer, and might have an unhealthy addiction to chocolate.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Maddie returns home after her dream of becoming a professional dancer is put on hold. One good thing about moving home to her small town is the view…especially of the neighbor next door. Too bad he has a grumpy attitude to go with those gorgeous looks. Maybe she can turn his frown upside down…

Adam moves to a small town to escape the memories of the past and try to heal. He is weighed down by immense guilt for failing to save his wife. He just wants to live in solitude…but his neighbor’s dog seems to have other ideas.

These two are amazing characters. They are both overcoming different obstacles in their lives. Maddie wants to find the good in Adam…because she sees it…but Adam is determined to keep her away. Thank goodness for her meddling dog! You can feel the emotions come off the pages for both of them and it makes for a beautiful story.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was an awesome one! An enemies to lovers Romance that I didn’t want to put down. The Author had great attention to detail and I adored the main characters even the grumpy main. This is the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be my last.
Happy Reading!

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

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

Wow let me tell you, this book was so intriguing! This book is the setup to this series so this book is very heavy on world building but it does not slow it down at all! Sometimes when authors have so much to set up and that it requires loads of world building it can be complicated to maintain reader engagement. Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison however did so fantastic and I never felt like I was struggling to read or stay engaged, I was quite the opposite actually I couldn’t put the book down! I can’t wait to read the next book. This is going to be such a great series, I feel it in my bones! Read this book, I really can’t recommend this book enough!

Reviewed by @prettybird-marie

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Nina Maes

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

Complex with such a story behind it all. This is a great read next to his first book. If you thought he went all out on the first book, this one will not disappoint. Great story! Recommend to all BattleStar Galactica fans.

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

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

Scarlet Princess
(The Lachlan Feuds) Book 1
By: Robin D. Mahle & Elle Madison
Genre: Renaissance Historical Fiction & Romance
Pages: 230

I have read a lot of fiction in my 29 years of life. This read seemed fresh and new and I very much enjoyed it.
There was an idea of mystery and adventure in the plot of danger. I have always been a fan of historical fiction and the authors took the time to detail the actions and features of each character to being you into the story with them.
There are some omg moments that suck you in and you just have to keep reading l. As a series fanatic I cannot wait to read book 2. Four stars well deserved and recommended.
This read will teach you the lesson of thieves and have you wanting to be a princess. Do you think royalty has more fun?!

“It was more clear by the hour that this was not a place for a girl from Lochlann.”

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Deadly Words (Born Bad Book 1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Brittany Porter

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Deadly Words (Born Bad, #1)Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Deadly Words” truly exceeded all of my expectations. I was not familiar with this author and don’t usually read thrillers, but there’s no going back now! Poppy is such a deep character and I loved being in her twisted little mind. I mean, who wouldn’t be a little damaged after being raised by a psychopathic murderer? This author has a way with words that spoon feeds you tiny bits of information that leaves you feening for more! So hard to put down!

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Michelle Austin

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read, I was pulled right in from the beginning.

Maddie has been sneaking peeks at her new neighbor and she finally gets the nerve to approach him and lets just say he was not very receptive, she quickly retreated back to her home. There is something about Maddie that Adam finds soothing and he enjoys secretly watching her dance on the beach. Her fugly dog has also been sneaking over to his house and seems to be growing on him. As the story moves forward they start to grow closer, with little hiccups here and there.

Both Maddie and Adam have things that they are dealing with personally. They seem to have a connection and being together helps ease some of the stress.
Will Maddie get past her issues and finally get her dream job? Will Adam be able to get past his issues and open up to Maddie?

Overall this was a great read. I loved all of the characters, especially the dog. I loved Maddie and her strength, her thoughts about Adam had me LOL at times. We get a bonus chapter at the end along with a sneak peek at the next book in the series. The author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read the next book. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Kearney

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm.
What a fantastic read this was! I love when an author can give me heat and an incredible storyline at the same time. Caine and Emery have a chemistry that just seems to jump off the pages. They truly brought the story to life for me. They were easy to connect with and root for. The storyline had me completely hooked from start to finish and I’ll be honest I felt a bit lost when I reached the end from missing the characters. It’s a well written book and I can’t wait for more from this author! Go get this book! Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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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: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley is romance suspense book that you will love

Amy McKinley’s USA Today Bestselling novel Secrets, Arranged Marriage, and Redemption is an action-packed mafia romance about secrets, arranged marriage, and redemption. Max’s goal is simple: reclaim what is rightly his and hold those who have mistreated him accountable. Max infiltrates a crucial wing of the Chicago Mafia as assassin Matteo Trambino to rescue his Sicilian mentor’s granddaughter, Liliana, from her deadly father. When they finally meet face to face, he understands he’ll never be able to walk away.

Liliana Brambilla, born into one of the Cosa Nostra’s most powerful families, is a pawn in her father’s power grab, unable to escape until he frees her. The only way out is to exchange one jail for another, namely her father’s choice of marriage. Her confidence is shaky when her father appoints a new bodyguard. He’s her adversary, she believes. Max is, in fact, her rescuer.

I loved this story and the concept of it as well.I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the fifth book from this author that I have read and I can’t wait to read more.

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Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride – Review by Lauren West

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First timer read with this author and this was a great starter!! Adam and Maddie are a couple you root for, and can easily imagine. Maddie is the sweet girl next door who is the good friend and ever loyal supporter. She always sees the good. When Adam moves in next door you can easily describe him as brooding, sexy, and mysterious. While Adam wears a façade wanting to be hidden he finds that wont work with Maddie. As Maddie wears him down they start a slow descent into love, and its a beautiful journey. When something is meant to there wont be anything to hold you back.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Nina Maes

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

Fantastic book, this author really gives your imagination a work out. Great story line with so much depth. This book is a page turner for sure. Come sit and take a journey for sure.

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Forbidden Mate (The Shadow Chronicles Book 2) by CR Robertson – Review by Beth McKitrick

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Forbidden MateForbidden Mate by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was the second in The Shadow Chronicles series – if you haven’t read the first, I would highly recommend reading it before this one. The author does an excellent job expanding on the story and characters from the first book! Though this book did not exactly follow the storyline from the first book that I expected, I still greatly enjoyed the plot. I also like how it touched on the storyline that I originally expected it to follow, clearly leaving that open for the next installment! The main characters Levi and Tasha were just as enjoyable as they were in the first book, with additional satisfying developments to the antagonists of both this book and the overall series, as well as some of the lesser side characters. If you loved the first book, you’ll love this one for all the same reasons, including but not limited to the endearing characters, the fast-pace, and the steamy romance! I can’t wait to read the third installment in this series and see where it goes!

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Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Beth McKitrick

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Forbidden WolfForbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the first book in The Shadow Chronicles series! I like how there was a lot of character development for the main characters, despite being the first book in the series. The author does a great job of making you fall in love with Levi and Tasha, and I thought this take on lycans and vampires was interesting and unique from other similar series. I also love how the author made you think you would have to wait a long time for certain resolutions, but brought them sooner than expected. It made for a nice buildup of certain story elements without the wait getting too frustrating! Overall, it was a face-paced, action-packed book with plenty of story-telling, character-building, and steamy romance! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys young-adult style fantasy books!

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Romancing the Tropics (A Tropical Cocktail Romance Boxset) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance)Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The first story was about a best friend that sleeps with her dad. The next story I want to say is about getting that chance to love the one who got away. This was a really fast paced book. I loved that it had two short stories combined.

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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda J Burson- Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda J Burson is romantic suspense

The MARCY SERIES is available as a three-book Kindle bundle.
RAGE is a good place to start. Find out more about Marcy, Brad, and Liam. Join Marcy on her quest to discover why she has rage issues.

Then go on to the second book, CONFUSION. Watch as Marcy attempts to make sense of her tumultuous feelings. Learn more about her, Brad, and Liam, as well as their friends.

When you start the third book, emotions run high and decisions are made, but there are more shocks in store as AGONY AND ECSTASY lead you down a winding route.

I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first series of this author and I can’t wait to read more.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nothing quite like an enemies to lovers romance to round out the summer with! A.K. Macbride does a wonderful job at painting a picture of what trauma does to people and how it affects relationships, specifically the one between Maddie and Adam in this novel.

This author is new to me, but this will not be the last book I will read by them! Now that I’ve read this one I plan to go back and read Instant Heat, but in reading this I did not find it necessary that I needed to read that book first, which was a plus! There are definitely a lot of unanswered questions that I have about both characters after reading this book, particularly addressing the family issues in Maddie’s life. Can’t wait to read more!

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good cozy mystery and this book is fantastic!! This is my first book I have read by
Author Ellen Butler and I really enjoyed it. In this book, Karina has the FBI at her door and looking for her ex, Mike. He is being accused of taking a huge bribe and now the FBI want him. Karina does choose to help Mike find out whom would frame him for the bribe and why. This book really pulled me in and I could not stop reading it until the end! I love the suspense wrapped up in a cozy mystery. I would highly recommend this book and I definitely will want to be circling back to reading more from this author!!

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Hazel Storm has done it again. The Greek God series is one of my favorites. Funny, snarky and spicy…three of my favorite things. Vanessa, Grey Raef, and Aroz are at it again. The locations are great: good Hell, bad Hell, Overworld, and the Underworld. The new adventure to thwart Grey’s mother has them working together (or so they think). Not all is as they think. A few twists may appear. Witty, funny and always a few chuckles, another definite winner. Highly recommend.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride is an intense and emotional roller coaster ride of a story. This story has everything that an avid romance reader needs, from a brooding man who thinks he doesn’t deserve love, to a girl that proves he does, crazy and intense chemistry, and some funny moments to make the story not to heavy. The characters are amazing, the plot leaves me wanting more, and the authors word building leaves me not being able to wait to read more by this author.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by April McCoy

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The title says it all. Really. I was hooked from the second that Maddie and Adam met. A tattooed grumpy as all hell neighbor? This book was phenomenal, sexy, infuriating and a page turner that didn’t disappoint right to the very end! A.K. Macbride is a new author for me and this won’t be our last!!!

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

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

Lochlann feuds book 1, Scarlett Princess was a book I couldn’t put down if I tried. Cue everyone in my house being overly concerned for me! This story line absolutely captivates me. A strong willed princess, her dashing captor. All I can say is you won’t be disappointed and you will be running back to get anything else you can from these authors! Excellent job!!

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic story! This is my first book that I read from Author A.K. MacBride and I love this slow burn of a romance. The is the story of Maddie and Adam that is truly an emotional roller coaster. I believe they both do not feel like they deserve love. Maddie is a dancer, but ends up working for her parents hardware store and they are not in full support of Maddie as a dancer. When Maddie is left a beachfront cottage by her grandmother, this is where she meets Adam. He is rude, grumpy, yes full of pain, but when you find out Adam’s story, you have all these feels why. You really root for these two characters and their story. Highly recommended if you love a contemporary romance with a small town feel. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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

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

Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison is just purely and simply amazing. I loved this book from the very first sentence to the very last word. Rowan is a second generation Lochlann and this book takes place about 20 years after Robin D. Mahle’s and Elle Madison’s book Lochlann Treaty. While you could read the first book it is not a necessity as Ms. Mahle and Ms. Madison gives us a great plot, a fiery, feisty, and full of attitude princess, as well as other fantastic characters. While this is my first reading by these two I am quickly learning that they love to leave their readers with a cliffhanger, and this reader for one can’t wait to see what happens next.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – review by Samantha Snow

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a HUGE fan of small town, enemies to lovers, contemporary romance reads!! Slow Burn has got to be by far one of my FAVORITE reads of the year!! This is book two in it’s series, so upset with myself for reading out of sync, so I most certainly will be reading all books in series. I literally could NOT set this story aside when I started reading! I just had to read it ALL, as I really really loved this author’s style! Eager to read more of her work as well!

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Ashley Dover

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having never read a Karina Cardinal mystery or any other book by Ellen Butler, Swindler’s Revenge was a fantastic book. As a civilian, Karina really shouldn’t involve herself in dangerous things. Having been involved in multiple cases which involved getting out of trouble with or without the help of friends, Karina is the to jump in headfirst.

On a perfectly peaceful Saturday, Karina’s lazy morning is interrupted by a knock on the door and the FBI and IRS invading her personal space. It seems her once boyfriend, FBI agent Michael Finnegan is wanted for suspicion of taking a bribe. A $1.2 million bribe? Karina isn’t buying it and soon finds herself under the surveillance of the FBI.

Shortly after, Karina’s commute is interrupted by a cell phone ringing that isn’t hers. She finds the suspicious phone in her pocket and immediately knows that it is Mike. With Mike’s confirmation, Karina knows that Mike is being framed by someone only he doesn’t know who. He wants her help.

With the help of her friends at Silverthorne Security, she finds a hideout for Mike while the team tries to uncover the person responsible for framing Mike. Once again, Karina finds herself deep in an investigation. Will they be able to stop the person framing Mike before it’s too late? And will Karina stay out of harm’s way throughout the investigation?

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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Ashley Dover

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caine Stephens is a man wanted for the murder of his father Arthur Carmichael in the Washington, DC area. On the tip of a friend, Caine leaves the DC area quickly one night and travels to see his friend, Hawke, who owns the Syn BDSM club in Denver. Trying to stay off of everyone’s radar, Caine rents a rundown hotel room with cash. And Hawke supplies him with a job as part of the security detail at Syn.

After his first night at the club, Caine stops on his way home to help a stranded motorist. Much to his intense dislike, it is Emery Wilder, Hawke’s submissive’s best friend. Emery had led a life of luxury until her father is taken to jail on money laundering and drug trafficking charges. Then his accounts are frozen which includes all of her accounts and the penthouse that she lives in. As Caine gives her a lift, he realizes that a hole she is in and now her car isn’t running anymore. He offers her a place to stay with him because she has no one else to turn to.

Even though the two are working through troubles that are related, neither of them realizes how connected their paths really are. During their time together, Caine and Emery fall in love with one another. Can they work through their troubles and still end up together or will their pasts collide in a way that they cannot stay together?

This story is truly an amazing tale of how two truly different people can end up falling in love.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Rayne East

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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

Brilliant series and author
I’m loving this series. It has everything I enjoy in a paranormal romance adventure. Even though it had been a little while between books, I was instantly transported back to Vanessa and her world of Gods. There is just so much to love about the story: the characters, the world building and the pacing are just spot on. Hazel Storm you are truly a masterclass author. This is a series not to be missed and really must be read in order. Can’t wait for The Box.

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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by April McCoy

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story of Caine and Emery is the second in the series and it didn’t disappoint. Hot, action-packed and suspenseful, this book had it all!
I really enjoyed it from beginning to end and I can’t wait to see more from the author!

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by April McCoy

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

When city girl meets country boy… good grief this book was so sweet! I enjoyed Stella and Johnny’s story so much! If you’re looking for an easy to read, interesting, charming book, this is definately for you!

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