Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jessica Stone

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)

If I could give anything an honest 5/5 this book would be the one, unfortunately I don’t believe in a perfect score.

To be honest I wasn’t quite sure if this book was going to be able to catch my interest when I read the synopsis, but it did that and then some, it sucked me in and I couldn’t find the will to put it down until it was finished. It started out slow but the mysterious circumstances around the main character Greer was enough to keep me waiting with bated breath hoping to find out how this mere girl of 22 ended up with no recollection of how she came to be on a ship bound for an unknown destination with nothing, but dreams of a man shrouded in darkness and mysteries.

Right off the bat Greer decides to make friends with a few women in the same circumstance as her and from there the story takes way. Throwing her into an unknown town with a group of unlikely friends they are faced with true terrors from things that go bump in the night. Faced with nuns, dark beings and a world no one knew existed these “casket girls” must find a way to survive each night hoping that the light of each day will bring them closer to answers and freedom they crave so badly. Now add a little splash of dark romance from a man called the dark knight, one she’s sure will be the end of her but haunts her every dream, and heart stopping twists and turns on every page, and you have the makings of this magnificent book.

This book takes you for a wild ride, into a supernatural world I did not expect when I picked it up but it did not disappoint, the authors attention to detail, the characters feisty, loyal, strong headed natures, the supernatural aspect, all and all made for a wonderful read, I cant wait to see what comes next!

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Snap Me Up (Full Throttle Cyborgs Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Kerry Carr

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Snap Me Up (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #1)Snap Me Up by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this action packed romance. It was a unique story about a AI being falling for a cyborg. Both characters are very strong willed and determined people. They both want to succeed and neither of them expects the hatred they feel for each other to turn into something more.

Gina is a AI brain put into a body. She wants to be human and so she needs to act like a human without giving away the fact that she is so much more. She is sent to work as a mechanic. While she is on her path of learning and discovery she is also trying to find her creator. However what really shocks her and has her feeling things never experienced before is one of her colleague Snapper.
Snapper is a cyborg and also a huge pain in Gina’s ass. He is so suspicious of her for reasons he doesn’t understand and this causes a lot of tension and arguments between them. When they are forced to work together to build a special engine they start to get closer and the feelings that arise are confusing for them both.
Can Gina learn enough about being human to convince the constantly suspicious Snapper? Will Snapper admit to himself that what he feels for Gina isn’t just pure hate? And will they complete their mission as a team or will the friction and suscipions stop them from succeeding and saving their town?

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not your typical vampire paranormal story…it’s so much more…and so very good!
One minute Greer is in France…the next she is on a boat with other young women. She has no idea how she got to be there or how much time has passed. She soon finds they are on their way to New Orleans. There she will be married off to a man she has never met. However, as soon as they arrive, she can tell there is more going on that they are telling her and she is determined to figure it out.
Enter Theron. He has been sentenced to spending his exile roaming as a vampire. He finds himself drawn to Greer. The connection between the two is a surprise to both of them…but also a force to be reckoned with. Together, they will fight all the forces against them (and there are quite a few), while trying to figure out what’s really going on with the casket girls. But, are they in too deep over their heads?
This book kept my attention from the very beginning. I found myself ignoring the world around me as I was pulled deeper into the world of the story. I didn’t know which way the story was going to go…or what is going to happen next! I will be awaiting the next book with much anticipation!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Heather Watson

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Nicole Baily, and I have to say it was not what I was expecting. I am not familiar with the original story of Apollo and Prince Hyacinth, so I believe that it made this reading a little easier for me to enjoy the story. Since reading this book I have had to look up the original story so I can see where the author got her inspiration. The writing and character development was great. I liked the fact that she changed the point of view throughout the story. It gives the reader a chance to learn about the main characters. The cover really jumped out at me, while not giving way any of the story. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series to see what happens next.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Cynthia Tuck

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must say this was a very delightful read! As a big fan of Greek mythology, I am always happy to read a retelling on a classic story. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up this read, but I quickly got into it and fell in love with the characters.

Without giving out too many spoilers, the story follows Apollo on his reluctant journey to god hood. In this story the gods have to “ascend” to be full fledged gods with titles, which I thought was particularly clever, however Apollo makes it very clear from the beginning that he isn’t looking forward to becoming the Sun god that we all know, and is doing his very best to delay this, which in turn pisses off Zeus to no end. Standing beside and encouraging Apollo as he deals with his “punishment”, is his sister Temi who loves and adores Apollo and wants him to be the very best that he can be. Temi is very much my favorite, I’m sure you will see why very quickly. Besides the siblings, there are some other very loveable characters that get their own pov, and will have you falling for them.

Nicole Bailey writes the story in a refreshingly modern way, that I really appreciated because it makes the story flow from beginning to end. She has managed to give Apollo a more balanced personality, I say this because she manages to make him ,not just the egotistical and arrogant god that he is mostly know for, but also as a very benevolent and kind hearted individual with a lot more depth than we have ever seen of him.

I would also love to praise the author on her ability to write such a sexually fluid character. If you weren’t aware this book contains lqbtq+ romance, and reading it felt as natural as reading any other romance, and I am here for it!! All in all this was an amazing read for me and I would suggest it to anyone who loves Greek mythology, or if you just love reading a soft romance with a bit of rebellion added to the mix!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy story. This is a new author for me which I look forward to seeing what is next. This is a well written story where the author used their writing skills as well as their attention to details to bring the story to life. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning. It has great world building which made the story entertaining to read. The characters are creative, unique and connectable. I also enjoyed how they were supportive of each other. They had great growth throughout which made the story easy to read. A story that has a little bit of everything in it from romance to a prince with secrets. You don’t want to miss what happens with these characters. I really enjoyed this book and the growth of the plot. I highly recommend this book.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Katie Turner

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nicole Bailey wove together a beautifully crafted new telling of the Greek myth story of Apollo as a demigod who is trying everything he can to avoid ascending into the god he is fated to become, and Prince Hyacinth who is trying to manage a kingdom during his father’s time away.

This book was so much more than just a romance story. There is also emphasis on friendships, trust, compassion and rectitude. All of the main characters, and the world they live in, are crafted together with such detailed descriptions that it allows you to visualize the story clearly in your mind as you read along. My heartstrings were tugged at many times while reading this novel. I loved “watching” all the different friendships grow among the characters. I also enjoyed getting to view things from each of the main characters perspectives, and I found them all to be very likable and interesting. I absolutely loved this book. It exceeded all my expectations. I am impatiently awaiting more!

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Wendy Wary

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Apollo, the half-deity, struggles to let go of his humanity to take the throne among his father, Zeus, and his godly siblings, at Olympus. He has contempt for most of the gods, feeling they misuse their power and lack compassion for the plight of humans. While Zeus loses patience with Apollo, who has dragged his feet on ascending to become the god Zeus expects him to be, he gives him little choice in the matter by threatening those he loves if he doesn’t ascend within the year; in the meantime, he expects him to mentor under Prince Hyacinth, whom Zeus believes to be the best example for Apollo to learn obedience from one’s father.

Apollo sets out with his sister, Artemis, for the kingdom whose prince Apollo finds to be arrogant and conceited. Hyacinth seems to be of the same opinion of Apollo, but is careful in handling the demi-god in an attempt to protect his kingdom from the wrath of the gods. At first, Apollo spends most of his time avoiding the prince and holding to his initial opinions of him, but finally relents after his sister convinces him to make an effort. Both Apollo and Hyacinth are surprised to learn that they aren’t all that different after all, and that they each have more depth than the arrogant outer appearance they both veil themselves with.

I found the book captivating, adventurous, and easy to read. I actually completed the book in one day because I found it so hard to put down. The characters were easy to fall in love with, and even the hardships in the story were delicately navigated and woven into a story that had beautiful flow and sensibility. I’m excited to see how the rest of the story unfolds in the series and what new characters might be introduced.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Megan Watson

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh. Mylanta! This is a fabulous read! I have placed it in my top five of the Greek mythology retellings that are so popular nowadays and I am definitely eating them up like golden apples. Speaking of metaphors…. this book was so poetic in its metaphors. So many highlights because the phrase just struck me as beautiful and sincere.
I did struggle a little bit on separating Apollo and Hyacinth’s point of view. There wasn’t enough of a personality change for me to know whose mind I was in. Aside from that though? The slow burn, the hate to love, the unspoken forbidden love and strong female characters makes this book an entire win for me and I cannot wait to see the events of the next possible ascension .

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Unabridged (Lovestruck) by Melinda de Ross – Review by YellowTulips11

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Unabridged (Smart & Sassy in the City, #2)Unabridged by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unabridged by Melinda de Ross

After a particularly stressful week, I was more than happy to get lost in a new book. Unabridged by Melinda de Ross did not disappoint. It was a light and fun read. I was immediately sucked into the world of Angelina and Blade.

At the beginning of the story you meet Angelina. A no-nonsense, strong willed woman who knows exactly what she wants and how to get it. When she walks into her bosses office and finds a blast from her past there, it pushes her back to another time and another place before she became the woman she is today. I was drawn into the story as I wondered what transpired to cause her to leave behind the man she loved. As I followed their journey down memory lane, and their present date mystery, it was easy to be captivated by both of them and invested in their past, their present, and their hopeful future.

I really enjoyed this book and the ease to which the story unfolds. Will definitely check out more of the author’s work for future reads.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me in its grip from the moment it started. We are greeted with Greer and other wayward and somewhat voluntary women on a ship to a convent. To be prepared for “what all women are good for, which is marriage”.

Once we arrive in New Orleans there is a man. One who isn’t supposed to be seen named Theron. And some of the women become worn down and ill.

This is a great story and very fast paced and packed with emotions. I am in high hopes the second is as amazing as this one was. The world building is wonderful. I could feel the tension and the suspense along with every ounce of mystery.

 

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Ashley Johnson

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The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again this author made me stay up way to late to finish one of her books! The story was amazing and can hit close to home for some people. It’s a story of struggle and wanting something so bad, you will do just about anything to get it. Eliode made me want to shake her sometimes but she is a strong main character. This book is one of my tops so far of 2022.

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All Elodie wanted was a baby. Married to a man injured in a work accident and drinking himself to death. In-laws that berate her for not doing what they think she should. Feeling that she has been let down by the Daughter, Elodie starts to think for herself. This is a wonderful story of a young woman trapped by society’s standards; yet, she decides for herself to stand up and make things happen. Her friend, Sebastian, who has loved her for years, goes with her on a venture to find the Wish-Eater book. This book brings bad and good things. They go through many misadventures together. There is so much that happens but I can’t share it. You are just going to have to read this story. It reads almost like a fable. An enjoyable fable. The characters are relatable. There is your mish mosh of crazy, cranky, lovable and many more. The emotions will be felt in this story also as Elodie goes through different seasons of her life. I enjoyed the plot of the story. It felt a little fairytailish. I highly recommend it.

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Christine Baranek

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The True Purpose of VinesThe True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The True Purpose of Vines
By: Giovanna Siniscalchi
5*

This story was absolutely amazing. It is the story of a wine maker in Portugal who is bucking tradition due to the death of her husband and her father in law. She is the head of a vineyard and is trying to solve the impending doom of her vineyard and all the vineyards of Portugal. There is a parasite that is quickly moving in and destroying their grapes. Not only that, her husband before he died signed a contract with another man promising their wine production to them for years. Oh, and her best friend from when she was young has returned and wants to marry her. But he is not the man that she remembers and will stop at nothing to have her. Plus, she is keeping a secret valley of of vines, ones that she has crossed with American grapes in an attempt to make them stronger, but no one can know of this as it is risky on so many fronts. Her life is just a little bit stressful and challenging.
Enter Griffin Maxwell, he is an Englishman who is sent to Portugal to check on his families vineyard which just happen to be adjacent to be adjacent to Vesiuvius’ vineyards. This is the vineyard of the woman. He is there on business, to check on her production. As he wants to partner with the man who her husband signed the contract with. He is going to be partner by marrying this man’s daughter. Even if it isn’t what his heart wants. He begins to care deeply about not only the vineyards, but also the enchanting woman who is running Vesuvius.
This story is nothing short but amazing. It is full of information about the history of wine, which was all new to me. But it also is an amazing tale of a woman who is well before her time and doesn’t care what society thinks because she needs to survive for her family. It is a tale of a love of two people who both are truly fighting against it. And it is a tale of what happens when two people put everything aside for a common goal.

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The True Purpose of VinesThe True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a 5 star read. A beautiful location that blossoms with vines full of grapes and flowers. Unfortunately, there is a plague going around among the grapes (which is a fear). Julia is trying so hard to keep and improve her her vineyards. It is her legacy for her son (a Portuguese tradition). Griffin is an Englishman sent to snoop and make sure she is running things right. Sparks ignite but can they overcome culture differences? I loved this book because it was so well written. The descriptions made you feel like you were there in the vineyard or on the casa with them. The people, oh my, they were characters of their own. Aunt Rosie feels like a bossie drama queen but Julia didn’t want to hurt her feelings. Julie has such a caring and compassionate heart. Griffin felt like he could be good but it took a while for it to show. I felt the story really showed how things kind of intertwine. Can the culture intertwine? That’s the big issue. This is a beautiful historical romance that leaves you feeling good. I highly recommend it.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Heather Goodman

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great paranormal romance. It has everything packed into one. There is magic, romance, action, suspense, and thriller. You will be able to relate with the main characters and it’s so much fun to watch them evolve through the book.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Moriah Venable

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Greer is kidnapped in France and wakes up on a ship to New Orleans with the intention of being forced into a marriage to a someone she doesn’t know.

Theron is exiled to live amongst humans and selects Greer as his food.

I’m a sucker for vampires stories and when I saw the cover and premise, I was interested.

I don’t want to give too much away. I suggest reading this if you like supernatural or vampires.

I look forward to the next novel in this series.

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Jerricka Brown

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an entertaining quick read for me. I love how the characters were relatable. I felt a connection to the whole storyline. The author made it easy to get lost in the book. I look forward to reading more of this series. I am hooked now.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so amazed and entranced as I read this wonderful book. I have always been a die hard mythology fan, and the characters of Apollo and Hyacinth were nothing short of amazing. The character development and prosperity between them was beyond what I expected. Made this book all more intriguing!

What I loved about how the author went through with this story, it was more than than just a “re telling’ of characters from mythology. It was something fresh and also new. The characters were written in a way that they brought the story to life and it was as if reading about characters i knew nothing about! I loved how the author was able to bring this to life as well as the characters they created. I loved the moments Apollo and Hyacinth shared together. The more I read, the deeper I indulged, and I was hooked truly, this was a book could not put down! I am very much looking forward to the next book in the series!

The book was a magical read for me, it was different, in a good way. Captivating characters and moments that could make you swoon. There was more than just romance though, and that made tis book the true gem that it is! I loved it! Highly recommend this must read book. Certainly should not be passed up!

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jules Herbert

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Don’t start reading this book thinking it is some typical paranormal romance because that is not what this fantastic book is…it is so, so much more!! The wonderful descriptive writing of this amazing author takes you from your comfy lounge chair reading your book and steps you right into the world she has created. It is truly filled with so many twists and turns that you never see coming. An absolute page turner that I couldn’t put down. I’ll be re-reading it for sure in preparation for book 2!

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi-Review by Elena Tobar

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The True Purpose of VinesThe True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia cannot stand Griffin when he first waltzes in and thinks he can tell her what to do. After all the business is in her blood, and he’s from a completely different culture. As hard as she tries to resist his charms, she finds herself falling for him. The details in this story are so beautiful, it felt like I was a part of the story and enjoying the beautiful country. I really enjoyed the slow buildup and how they went from being enemies to falling head over heels for each other while having to deal with so many cultural differences. This is a beautiful romance that you won’t want to miss and won’t soon forget.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber- Review by Lauren West

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have fallen in love with everything Fae. The fantasy world of the Fae has become quite popular and amazing stories like this one are on the rise. I enjoyed the way the world was introduced and the amazing characters within it. The story pulled you in slowly and kept my full attention until the end. Fantasy, romance, action, and steam all within this magical realm with its delightful cast of characters. Ember and Gravyn our MC had a connection and chemistry that truly drove the story. There were unseen twists and turns but it only enhanced the storyline. This was my first read by this author and I cannot wait to pick up another book of theirs again.

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Angela Hayes

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The True Purpose of VinesThe True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The True Purpose of Vines is the first book in The Winemakers series and debut novel by Giovanna Siniscalchi. Can we take a moment to appreciate this beautiful cover!! It’s what drew me to the book in the first place, then when I read the blurb, I was completely sold.
This is primarily an historical romance but comes with such a unique identity and flair that sets it apart from others in the same genre. Set in Portugal in the 1870’s, that author expertly weaves a tale that easily transports us through time into a rich, vibrant, and entirely picturesque setting, which definitely gave the story and extra element of interest for me.
I was pulled into a well-woven story filled with wonderful details and descriptions, culture, drama, agendas, secrets, winemaking, vineyards, chemistry, real history, and romance. The author has crafted wonderful characters and I was quite taken with them, soon finding myself investing in them and their story. Captivated till the very end.
This appears to be the author’s debut novel, so I look forward to reading more of her work in the future. Definitely an author to watch out for as this novel holds promises of even better things to come. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the series holds.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Giovanna Siniscalchi!

 

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The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Amanda LaMiller

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The Wolf's Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files #1)The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Wolf’s Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller is book 1 in the Lycanthropy Files by Cecilia Dominic. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was highly impressed. Her take on werewolf will have you believing it is completely possible. This book, filled with missing children, adultery, best friends, loss and grief not to mention romance and mystery takes you on a wild ride of twists and turns. I will definitely be finishing the rest of this series.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas details a poignant story of struggle, hardship, overwhelming odds, grit, and determination which was inspired by the life of the author’s mother. Ms. Haas did a great job of detailing all the historical aspects and bringing the 1940’s to life. I really felt for Margaret and everything she endured, but also admired her determination and resilience.
This story was emotional, thought-provoking, and full of strength of spirit, hard work, resilience, perseverance, challenges, heartache, difficulties, obstacles, and plenty of heart & soul. It is beautifully written and is quite a poignant and emotional read!
Recommended for anyone who loves historical women’s fiction.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Lorraine Haas!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler – Review by April Smith

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first read by this author for me and I love this book and know that I’m going to enjoy this trilogy much so as the additonal books are released. The author did a great job allowing the reader to feel connected with the characters. When you are introduced to both Vandana and Morgan you just know that their chemistry will be on fire once they get together.
You need to grab this book and start reading, you will love this billionaire romance.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Shai Flores

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I get so excited when I find new fantasy series involving fae and magical characters. I am especially excited because I am hoping this is a series that will last a few books. This was my first book by this author and I thought the writing style was descriptive and enchanting, drawing me in and making it difficult for me to put down. I loved the chemistry between the main characters, and I felt invested in the female main character’s journey. I appreciated her strength and tenacity, and I love an awesome female lead. I also found myself enjoying the supporting characters and hope that there is more on them in further books. I am excited for the next book to be released! I definitely recommend this one.

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Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series (Books 1-5) by KG Fletcher – Review by April McCoy

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Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series (Books 1-5)Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t believe I have read a K.G. Fletcher novel. And the first thing I can say…. There should be a warning label! It should read : copious tissues, chocolate, and an ability to withstand a Rollercoaster ride of emotions! All joking aside this box set is AMAZING. I personally hate giving the goods away, I want you to see first hand what I mean! I was thinking long and hard what I could say and my first thought was what was my favorite of the five books in the set…. truthfully I couldn’t have picked one if it was life or death! Exciting, romantic, heartbreaking, holidays, you name it these books have for sure got something for everyone. They were all so well written, individual, and amazing books to cozy up and get lost in. You have FIVE books to lose yourself in and you will not regret it! K.G. Fletcher is a force to be reckoned with! This box set makes the top of my list EASY!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a fan of historic fiction books, especially revolving around WW II or offshoots of WW II. This story is set in the 1940s in the Americas, where a young girl falls for an older gentleman during the war times, and tragedy strikes. Pregnant, bereft, she struggles to find her footage in the world only to find herself married to a wrong man. How she forges through these worse times and comes out of it, strong, determined and strong willed forms the crux of this beautifully told poignant tale. The book is heart wrenching filled with pain, grief, sorrow and poverty.
We all should be inspired and pay tribute to women like Margaret, who were trying to establish their social standing in the twentieth century especially during the war times. The story became more realistic after learning that it is the author’s mother’s real life story. A story well told !

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