Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sinful Vow captivated me from the very first chapter of when 10 year old Luca was out with Scott and Jay doing their thing. They were the best of friends. Rossi and Mancini were having a meeting at a park when these kids crossed paths with 2 of the most powerful men.
Rossi is a father of 4 daughters until that day. Rossi decides to take in Luca and treat him as if he was born into the mafia like his other 4 children.

Luca crosses paths with Aly as a teenager and vow’s to always keep her safe. If Mancini knew Luca was getting that close to Aly, there would’ve been consequences!!! This book in mafia fashion has so much going on. So much more suspense then I could’ve ever though. The book was perfectly written. I’m not typically a fan of mafia books but this one was so good. Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Jenny See

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness… I don’t know where to start. This book is so good! This is the first book of the Dark Mafia Sins Series. It is Luca Rossi and Aly Mancini’s story. Luca and Aly are from rival Mafia families. Luca steals Aly away the night before her arranged marriage, and plans to marry her himself. They have a past together but can they have a future? I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for Aria.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Toni Sellers

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my First book by Emily Bowie and it did not disappoint. I can’t wait to read more of this series. It was really well written and kept me wanting more. I seriously didn’t want to put the book down. The love and yet turmoil between Luca and Ali was intense.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Tracy Wilkin

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not a long one, but certainly a superb one. This story took me out of my comfy chair and into a world of danger, suspense and passion. The endless dramatics kept me on edge and ready for absolutely anything. The characters possessed believable traits and the sexual energy was palpable. An ongoing saga was their lives and I was along for this epic ride. Mysterious and fraught with enemies around every corner, this book will leave you on the knife’s edge from start to stop. Intriguingly delightful, I give this one 5 stars. It was beyond enjoyable.

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by jennifer reimer

The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was incredible, it had me guessing the hole way of what was going on, and what was going to happen. A book that really kept me on the edge of my seat to know what was going to happen, or what was happening. A boy and girl go exploring and I was wondering if they were actually hiking or not. It was a short read which was nice I got it done in a day. And the way they worked things out and tried to figure it all out was really good. I really enjoyed this little read and the way it was always wondering what was happening.

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Whitney Morrison

To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It only took me one day to finish this book! I read the first and then once I started this one I couldn’t put it down. I love the adventures you go on with Titania. She is such an amazing leader! We got to visit so many different places in this world and meet so many people and I just can’t get enough. This series is amazing. Can’t wait for the next adventure.

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Playing With Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Playing with FirePlaying with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Playing With Fire is Book Two in the Moore Family Saga Series of books. This book seamlessly picks up where book one left off. Cade’s success as a musician is taking off when he’s been offered a chance to go on tour in Paris, France. Alicia and his young son Miles come along with them until Alicia becomes tired of the touring and wants to return with their young son back to the United States. Alicia knew that when she married Cade that things would sometimes become difficult because of him being a musician. But what she never anticipated was how alone that she would feel even though she is married. She knows that Cade loves her with all his heart, but she misses her family back home and wants her young son to get to know her side of the family. Cade is upset and misses his wife and young son terribly. However, he is also enjoying his fame and his rise to stardom, which causes Cade to become conflicted between his family and his growing success as a musician.

Shortly after Alicia returns home with her young son Miles, he falls very ill. She must call Cade and get him to come home as she breaks the news to him that their young son is gravely ill. To make matters worse Alicia must deal with a woman who was once her friend but has now become her enemy. Will Cade and Alicia be able to get to the bottom of what strange ailment is afflicting their young son? Will they be able to remain strong as a couple while also enduring the ups and downs and hardships of parenting?

This is a great series and I highly recommend that you start with book one, Seed on Fire, and work your way through the series because each book introduces you to more of the storyline. Each book progresses where the last one left off and answers some questions from the previous book. In Book Two we are introduced to more of the family and their roles that play a vital part in the Moore Family Saga. We learn a lot about both Kaiden and Alicia and their respective upbringings when we are introduced to their families. Things become intense with Kaiden, and Alicia’s relationship and it threatens to disintegrate when they are hit with some bumps in the road. They are forced to decide if they should weather the storm together or call it quits.

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Angela Hayes

The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The View From Here by Leon Stevens is a really original and interesting sci-fi adventure story. I know this author for his gift with poetry, so this was an unexpected find that immediately captured my attention.
This story is fantastically detailed and descriptive- with wonderful worldbuilding that really brought everything to life. I can see it making a great movie, too.
We meet Thomas who is setting off for a day of hiking- but he could never have predicted what awaited him on the trail, soon finding himself thrust into an adventure that spans time and place and testing him on many levels. With different dimensions, dramatic developments, friendship, intrigue, survival, and a crazy adventure- everything Thomas thought he knew will be turned upside down- making for an unputdownable read.
Looking forward to seeing what Mr. Stevens does next!
Happy reading.

Thank you, Leon Stevens!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Felicia Bates

Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Face the Fire was the first book I’ve read by this author and I jumped right into the series in book five. The synopsis describes this as a standalone and I really never felt
lost while reading without any prior knowledge of the series. I thought that the characters were truly strong and well written. I liked Bella and felt as though she was as relatable woman. She was emotionally strong and outspoken and I admired that. This book was not as fast paced as I had hoped it would read for me but the attention to detail was really there. The scenarios and conversations between characters played out in my mind like scenes from a movie. To me, that’s always the proof of strong writing. Overall, the genre itself was out of my norm, but I would definitely be open to reading more in the future.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candice Robinson Estes

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

Who knew that books centered on Mafia families and their lives could be so well written that you can’t help but be drawn in from the very beginning and don’t want to leave at the end? No Way Out is an amazing start to what I am sure will be a series full of intrigue, romance, and situations I am sure only the Mafia could land the characters in. The characters are easy to get attached to, especially Liliana and her friends who have all grown up in the mafia families of Chicago, but also struggle at times to maintain their own humanity and in the background are trying to solve a mystery from their collective past. Max and Liliana come together in a less than ideal way, but the unexpected twists and the suspense, along with action and just enough romance to keep it interesting and believable without being over the top, make this book one that I was unable to put down. The story is told from both Max and Liliana’s perspectives, giving you a deeper understanding of the story as a whole, and more completely drawing you into their world and their individual stories as well as their shared story together. Liliana is Mafia princess who is also a strong, determined woman who is used to looking out for herself. Max is a bodyguard with a mysterious background and a reason to want to protect Liliana. With so many loose ends in the background of this story, I can’t wait to see where this series is heading from here.

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Taylor K Stephenson

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

~Journey to Middle Earth with a Fae Princess~

I actually started off by reading the second book in this series, and am SO glad I went back to read the first. I won’t share any spoilers of course…Titania is what everyone hopes for in a strong female role. She is relatable, real, and steadfast. I love how as this story is developed, you can clearly see her growth through the struggles that she encounters, in the face of complicated situations.

If you enjoy YA fantasies this is definitely a must read. Fae, Middle Earth, family ties, difficult choices, a realm in need of a heroic young princess. What more could you ask for in a fantastical journey to Middle Earth?

Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Netania Lim

Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read the first book in this series and was excited to read this further instalment. The characters were great and well-developed, and I enjoyed Dahlia’s dilemma of being stuck between two worlds. The supernatural elements were particularly enjoyable and the story has depth and complexity. The plot is suspenseful and there’s a lot happening as well as a lot of characters, which can sometimes make it difficult to keep up, but overall I couldn’t wait to finish the novel.

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third novel in this series. These are NOT stand alone books. If you try to read two or three without having read the previous books you will not have all the information you need to move forward. This story keeps getting more wild, dramatic and crazy as it goes on. There is so much action and suspense sometimes it is hard to know where to focus your attention. That said I am enamored with the characters enough that I can’t wait to find out what happens to them. This storyline has become an absolute obsession for me. As always the author added all those well researched historical facts and details that just make these stories pop… and makes her one of my my favorite authors. Another added bonus is the maps, family trees, and glossaries of obscure words. Now comes the hard part … waiting for book 4!!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Jessica Pritt

Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie reviewed by Jessica Pritt

 

Sinful VowSinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book!

This is the first time I have ever read in this genre and I absolutely loved it! The book was well written and flowed smoothly. This book was great, it had me on the edge of my seat just flipping pages wanting to know has happened. I really enjoyed this book and want to read more!

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor, #2)Ride with the Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had high hopes for this second installment in this series and I was not disappointed. Once again this author does her research well. All those historically accurate details really are a huge draw for me. One thing I would note is sometimes there is so much going on it is hard to follow and you wish everything would slow down and have all those little details that really flush a book out. I love the descriptions of Scotland and really feel like I can see the image in the way it is described. The characters are lovable and have well developed back stories. Am reading book three today! Can’t wait to see what happens to Will and Maggie next.

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Thunder On The Moor (Thunder On The Moor, #1)Thunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After reading the description I was immediately intrigued and couldn’t wait to dive right in. Right off the bat there is a huge plot hole and because my brain got stuck in it I had a hard time enjoying the rest of the book. The pace was so fast the author forgot those little details that bring a story to life. However, I did finish the book and am now interested enough to want to read the next in the series. One thing I am super picky about is making sure an author knows what they are talking about and this book was well researched. I enjoyed the characters and have hope that the next installment will not fall into the “too fast paced” category.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie

Sinful Vow is the first book in the Dark Mafia Sins Series. This is a Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end to see what happens next. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to reading many more books by her. Get ready to be taken on quite the ride with this fast paced story packed with action, adventure and suspense. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat throughout the book. This is Luca and Ally’s story, both are from rival mafia families and the cause of the war between the two families. These two have chemistry that is off the charts. Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. If you love dark mafia romance this is definitely worth the read.

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Nakyshia Leger

Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fun and whimsical tale! I loved getting to know these characters. This story of self discovery follows a girl named Amy who realizes she has the ability to fly but has no idea why. As she explores her newfound magical ability, she also tries to find her father. Amy is a lovable character and it was easy to support her on her emotional journey. The magical world created by the author was beautifully imaginative and I could clearly see every detail as I read. The story was an easy and fun read!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by M Policicchio

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie

5 out of 5 Stars

This might have been the author’s first foray into the mafia genre, but Damn! What a first shot!! I was invested, hooked, thrilled from the first page of Chapter One. The story was fun. The characters are real and believable. The banter between Aly and Luca is witty and funny.

Luca Rossi has never had an easy life. Luca had the fortune of meeting Mafia Boss Nicoli Rossi on one of the worst days of Luca’s short life. The only good to come out of it was that Nicoli adopted Luca. That day and the change of fortune would ripples in Luca’s life forever. When Luca was trying to make his bones and protect his family, he stumbled across her. She was young, strong, beautiful and addictive.

She is Aly Mancini, illegitimate daughter of the Rossi’s family rival. The day she met Luca, Aly didn’t know who he was but she knew he was dangerous and deadly. Luca kept turning up whenever Aly needed him for the next 6 years. Aly claimed that she hated his intrusion into her life but, secretly, she felt safe and protected knowing that he would be there for her.

When Aly’s father decides that she has to marry to keep the family strong, Aly doesn’t want to do it. Luca agrees. Luca takes Aly. Is Aly just another pawn in the ongoing feud between the families or does Luca really love her?

The story has so many twists and turns. My heartbroke right along with Luca’s when he thought he was betrayed. My pulse raced when Aly was in danger. The pages flew when plans were being made. My screen got all foggy during the steam! Please tell me Book 2 is coming soon!

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes

Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber is an interesting and original dystopian story with magical realism, a near future setting, politics, crime, secrets, fairies, tension, imagination, and intriguing characters- all playing out in a small town setting.
Even though this could be read as a standalone, I really wish I had read Wild Hare first before starting this book, as I feel that knowing what happened there would have enhanced my reading experience of this book even more. So, I plan to dive into Wild Hare to remedy that oversight asap.

Thank you, Laura Koerber!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm- Review by Lauren West

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another page turner I could not put down! This author never disappoints and every book series just gets better each book.
Anton and Elsa had a passionate connection, and love that rivaled even the fairy tales. Their long distance love and tight knit marriage works until it doesn’t. When tragedy strikes and miscommunication begins it sets them on a downward spiral that neither could expect. Secrets between them reflect the realities of addiction, loss, and lies as you are taken on an emotional roller coaster with them. This is a story that you have to see to the end.

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Betsy Melano

The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fourth book in the Orkneyinga Murder series is just as intriguing as the earlier books in the series. The two main characters Ketil and Sigrid are well written characters who always seem to be in the right place at the wrong time getting sucked into finding out the reason for murder. The depth of the descriptions of the area along with the well written characters make the story one that I had a hard time putting down. I will be checking out more books by this talented author.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Kearney

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was very excited to read Anton and Elsa’s story. Having read book one I knew I was in for a story I wouldn’t soon forget and I was right. I’ll be honest this story spoke to me in a much bigger way than the first not to say the first wasn’t fantastic this one I just connected with more. I’m a girl that loves a love story that goes through tough situations and come out on the other end. These characters were well written and easy to connect with. You can feel every emotion the author writes into the pages. I couldn’t put it down and was so sad when I reached the end but these characters definitely stole a piece of my heart and I’ll be rereading this one for sure. It’s a story that will have you in all your feelings and loving every minute of it. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by April McCoy

Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an unexpected spin on fantasy and magic! I really enjoyed this book and realize there is another which I will be reading ASAP! Honestly though, this book was an adventure where not everything is as we have perceived it before. It had all the best magical characters and the plot and flow of the story made it such an easy enjoyable read! The author showcases real “Out of the box” talent and the ability to totally capture your attention within her story. Just awesome!

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Betsy Melano

Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series. It also happens to be the first book I’ve read by this author. The book combined two genres that I like to read – historical fiction and a murder mystery! In the beginning it took me a while to figure out the characters and how they got along with the others. The story is so engrossing that I wanted to keep reading as long as possible each night. The characters in the story were well written and I loved the parts where I felt like I was learning more about the Viking way of life.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Jenna Knee

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where to start? I literally could not put this book down. It was certainly needed in my life right now. This story hooks you from the start. I couldn’t get enough of the two main characters. If you are looking for a love story that is full of passion, heartbreaks and the ability to bounce back after a very traumatic life event then this is the story for you. You will not be sorry with picking this read!

Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this entire series and this latest installment fits right in perfectly. Once again Dahlia Nite is the perfect heroine for this series. She brings the perfect amount of badass mixed with caring and her love of her human side creates a great story line.

Dahlia has been helping hide the evidence of her half dragon shifter brethren, which is becoming increasingly difficult with all of the strange deaths surfacing. At the same time her relationships are growing despite advice to stay away from human interaction.

This book had so much action, I flew right through it. I recommend this to anyone who has already read the first two books.

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by stephanie nicole

Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just perfect on so many levels. Right from the beginning the characters are relatable, the plot flows and has perfect dimension, and the overall word building is perfect. Full of magic, suspense, angst, family issues and more this story was detail oriented and just simply amazing right from the beginning. While our main character Amy wants nothing more then to figure out her life, what will happen when she finds put she has magic powers? On a road to trying to discover herself will she find out who her father is? Will she be able to live the life she wants with these new powers? You’ll have you read this story to find out for yourself.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Jess Engel

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hooked! What a great book and story! The author has an effortless writing style that is engaging and reels you into the story. I really enjoyed Paisley and Caspian’s unique story and the unfolding of their personal stories as the book progressed. From the same roots and with a history that time has changed, Paisley and Caspian literally collide. Each facing their own very different challenges, Caspian helps Paisley realize they can can help each other. Though they entered into a marriage of convenience their steamy attraction can’t be denied…could it ever be anything more? This page-turner left me wanting more from the author and had me picking up the next installment quickly!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Amber Day

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoy a good Mafia-based book. This book, however, just didn’t do it for me. The writing was decent and the story kept me interested. It was just that it wasn’t my cup of tea when it comes to Mafia-based books. Luca and Aly were cute.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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