The Colors of Friendship (The Colors Trilogy Book 1) by K.R. Raye – Review by Amanda Swindle

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The Colors of Friendship (Colors Trilogy, #1)The Colors of Friendship by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Colors of Friendship is a pretty straightforward read, not TOO in depth, and easy to follow. The story is about 3 best friends that love and protect each other. Melody is a childlike romantic, living with her head in the clouds, and wants nothing more than to find her Prince Charming. Instead, she bumps into Kevin (literally) and while he seems to have the ability to always know what to say, he is far from her Prince. Imani is level headed and focused on her studies and career goals. Unlike Melody, she has no interest in finding a love interest. Then, Trevor comes along, great friends that they are…..And then you have Lance, the football star and womanizer. The irony here is that he uses women for his own pleasures (frequently) but is severely protective if HIS girls (Melody and Imani). There are some triggers in here for romantic scenes and abuse, so that should be known as well….Overall, There are plenty of peaks in this book, and the plot and dialogue flows effortlessly, but it just was not my preference in style. I do think others will enjoy this read, however, so I will leave it as a 4 star.
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Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Murder in the Lightning RoomMurder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t know how much of Murder in the Lightning Room is historically accurate, but it made for a good story! The story follows teenager Cora through a series of adventures. She is one of the brightest in her grade and dreams of great adventure and a career not common for women in that time. She is presented with the opportunity to work with Nikola Tesla. Her mom is opposed, but she does so anyway. That is the start of a series of events that takes Cora and her friends on quite the adventure. They take it upon themselves to try to solve a crime spree that includes theft, murder, and betrayal. You’ll never guess who is found in the center of it all. I liked the ending, as it tied up the loose ends and provided a happily ever after for a few characters. I would read more by this author and would be happy if this book turns into a series. It was very action packed and kept me hooked until the end.

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging historical romance, set during the Wars of the Roses. The storyline revolves around, Isabel a knight’s daughter, living in 1484 and Sir William, the man she has never met but is due to marry. Isabel is shocked by her arranged marriage to Sir William, especially as he is on the side of the House of Lancaster, and her family have always supported the House of York. As a dutiful daughter in the 15th century, Isabel has no say in who she will marry, even if she ends up married to the enemy. Isabel must be a good wife, but she also needs to learn how to survive during a time when betrayal and ruin are a constant threat.
The perilous Medieval England is brought vividly to life by both the descriptive narrative and the added historical details. Isabel is a very likeable and relatable main character, and I enjoyed seeing how her relationship with Sir William developed throughout the story. The clever use of old English dialogue added to the sense of the era, and made me feel immersed in Isabel’s world. The author has obviously done a lot of research into Medieval England which came across in the writing. The authors note at the beginning really helped to set the scene, and explained the background to the Wars of the Roses, and the glossary was very useful. I was hooked from start to finish with this intriguing story about love battling against all odds.

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie Review by Sarah King

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After the unexpected loss of their parents, the Delaney triplets must decide the best way to care for their younger sister. The three decide all of them will live on the ranch to care for her, though none of them have a clue what they are doing. Shortly after moving back, Levi, a retired navy seal, receives a call from an old contact asking for his help. Thinking this may be the answer to his prays, Levi brings Bella aka Beccy to the ranch under the guise of a nanny/ housekeeper. His job is to keep her hidden and protected from her ex whom she is helping put behind bars. Will Bella be able to be a convincing housekeeper? Will the two be able to tolerate each other enough to keep the peace while stuck with each other? Can Levi keep her safe?

This is the first book by Edith Mackenzie I have read; I can not wait to see what comes next with the Delaney triplets- which triplet will fall next? This was a quick enjoyable read, I would absolutely recommend reading!

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters)One Unexpected Gift by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A heartwarming contemporary military romance which I thoroughly enjoyed. Needing the support of her best friends, Army Medic Skylar heads to Maine to think about her future. Her hook-up with a sexy stranger, in his office and in the supply closet, brought up some major consequences. Nick Pierce’s life had been boring since receiving some devastating news, which resulting in him having to stop his crazy, wild adventures. So when a gorgeous, funny, witty redhead walked into his bar he was instantly captivated, so much so he does not want to see her leave. Only problem is, Skylar does not seem interested in him, but this only makes him want her more. Meanwhile, Skylar is finding Nick pretty hard to resist, especially when he makes her feel protected and desired. But, she’s afraid to get to involved as her life and career are in Virginia with the Army. I loved Nick and Skylar and wanted them to get their HEA. The chemistry between them really came across in the narrative, and I liked how their relationship developed throughout the story. An entertaining and engaging read, which can be read either as a standalone story or as part of the series.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After Leo’s parents die. As well as enduring black mail from his boss to be a mercenary to protect his siblings life. Leo finds a letter from his mother and they flee to find a better place to live. Everyone assumes Leo dies because of what they witnessed. Once Leo is back in the fold. They all have to flee once again.

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The Secret Cure by J. D Spero – Reviewed by Piper Foster

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The Secret CureThe Secret Cure by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rosalie Giordano is suffering from a illness and Vincent her once faithful husband is now stepping out on her. It a different turn in direction for her writing and she done very well in getting this correct in a great way. For me it bring a new light to how illness affect those and them around them.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caspian Archer has pretty much everything he’s ever wanted except the CEO title of his Uncle’s company. After finding out he’s ill Preston, Caspian’s uncle, suddenly puts a clause in his will that states that Caspian has to marry and remain so for one year or he won’t get the CEO title. If Caspian doesn’t meet the requirements Preston may just sale the company.

This is where Paisley Fischer comes in. Paisley can’t make ends meet, especially as she’s working to pay her mother’s hospital bills and the care is getting more expensive. She doesn’t know what she is going to do until she, literally, runs into Caspian. Can he persuade her to help him meet his Uncle’s demands, while also helping her out financially. It seems like a win-win situation, but neither of them saw the wild ride that being a married couple would create.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Donya Pedigo

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

Be warned there are some triggering topics such as addiction, loss, depression, miscarriage, infertility, along with drug & alcohol dependency. These topics are well written and handled with care in this book, however I felt a warning needed to be said in case someone has triggers to these things.

This is the second book in the author’s Titans of Manhattan series, and it is a unique spin on a romance book. The spin is that the love story between Anton and Elsa has already begun before the book opens. Anton is a Hollywood actor in love with Elsa who is a realtor in New York City. We get to read and experience all the ups and downs of the first year of marriage. Like in real life this couple had to face many tragedies and problems within their fictional life. These characters are so well written that they seem real enough to pop off the page and join you in real life, which is a great tribute to the author’s writing.

I love that this book showed that no matter what this couple faced they stuck beside each other trying to adapt and learn how to cope, trust, and depend on one another. This is something more people in real life need to learn and live by.

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Murder Creek (Audio Book) by Jane Suen – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Wow……..as I sit here I cannot stop thinking about this book.
Eve is a college student who happens to come across a place called “Murder Creek” in her travels.  This totally intrigues Eve, and after some searching about this place, she stumbles upon a cold case of a woman who disappeared years earlier.  Eve is drawn to this story and decides to investigate further to write her research paper on for her journalism college class.  Little did Even k now once she opened up old wounds…secrets come out.
If you love a story with a cold case mystery feel, deceit, lies, secrets, twits and heartbreak…definitely listen to this book. Wow!! What a story!

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a way to start a new series. This is a well written and interesting fantasy story that drew me in right from the start. The story was detailed and imaginative. It was so easy to picture what was going on. I really found myself becoming invested in the characters and the journey they were going on. You could see them develop from one page to the next and it was great to see how they were moving forward.
I think this is a really strong start to a new series and a brilliant way for a new author to make her debut. This book has made me excited to see what is to come next.

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The Colors of Friendship (The Colors Trilogy) by K.R Raye -Review by NettyBumBooks

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The Colors of Friendship (Colors Trilogy, #1)The Colors of Friendship by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a nice read, I really enjoy college themed stories and this one did not miss for me. I enjoyed following Imani, Melody and Lance and it was nice to be able to read see each of their perspectives through the book. Three college students with three different dreams and three different paths. It was also so nice to see such a strong friendship between the three of them, it was a very refreshing to see such a solid friendship while in college. I’m used to reading about a lot of toxic friendships in that age range. There was some domestic violence involved in this book so that may be a trigger for some, but it was written so well, and realistically & could be helpful for some going through similar situations out there. I really do look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.

 

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A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et IgnorabimusA Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. It was one of those books you read that even though it is fiction you could imagine something similar happening. With all the additives and GM stuff that is added to our food these days we really don’t know what we are consuming. I really appreciated the research the author put into this book so that it had more of a realistic feel and it makes the feeling that this could become a reality instead of a work for fiction. The twists and turns kept me gripped and I was shocked at how far the cover up goes and how much is hidden that we wouldn’t know about.

In this story we follow Calum as he tries to find out what is causing this outbreak which is turning normally reasonable people into aggressive humans. Could it be something they’ve eaten? When it seems that the only people not affected are vegans this leads Calum on the trail fo what is being used to taint the meat and dairy products. What he discovers is a bunch of secrets and cover ups that no one should know about and the consequence of this knowledge puts him in a danger situation.

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Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon Reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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Ballet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School AdventureBallet School Rumours: An Amberwood Hall Ballet School Adventure by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! This book was well written. I would have never guessed who the Secret Detective was. I loved all the characters!! The new addition to the crew is brilliant! I love the ending! The big plot twist was unexpected and and wonderful turn of events!

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A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall – Review by La Toya Lewis

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A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et IgnorabimusA Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Calum O’Connell is a scientist with the Department of Food and Environment that starts to suspect that genetically-modified food is responsible for the zombie-like dystopia that he has found himself in. Only people that don’t consume animal products are able to avoid the mutation that makes people have a reaction and become so aggressive that society is about to fall. Calum builds a group of unaffected survivors to try to find answers. A Quirk of Destiny is a very good thriller that made me very happy that I am vegan. The plot and characters are well-written. The world-building is awesome. This author really makes you think about what could be under similar circumstances. It was a bit terrifying. A great read for those that like dystopian books.

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Tanya Wall July 2022

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters)One Unexpected Gift by Marianne Rice
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Skylar is an active duty military nurse and a new single mom. The baby is a result of a “two night stand.” She finds that she needs her sisters and heads to see them for the last few weeks of her maternity leave. She hasn’t shared with anyone who the father of her sweet baby girl is.

Nick finds himself in a medical emergency and the only person he can think to call is Skylar. She takes him to the hospital and this is where he meets his daughter for the first time. Unsure if she wants to let Nick in, she realizes that he does want to be part of their lives. Skylar is going to have to decide if she can let him in.

With lots of decisions to make, Skylar heads back to active duty and Nick begins traveling back and forth. But is this what they both want?

Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie Review by Shannen Kern

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I feel like this book will be recommended to everyone that encounters me! I loved every part of it! Levi and his two brothers (identical triplets) are running the Creekside Ranch as well as trying to raise their little sister when Bella falls into their lives. Levi doesn’t know much about Bella’s past but is tasked with keeping her safe awaiting the trial to put her Russian ex-boyfriend behind bars where he belongs. Will he give her the new life she’s looking for or will fate intervene?
I love the different points of view shown throughout the story while the mix of humor, romance, and suspense flows perfectly. I also enjoyed the subtle navigation of the entire family helping Levi with his PTSD was refreshing. The author knocked it out of the park and I can’t wait to read about Amos and Eljiah next!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Murder Creek (Audio Book) by Jane Suen – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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An intriguing murder mystery with a few twists along the way. Being in the head of a journalist on a mission was interesting and made you feel like you were doing the investigating. I would have liked the mystery to be a bit higher stakes and make it more exciting to follow, but it was interesting none the less. The ending was so heartfelt and concluded the mystery in a great way. I will definitely be looking for more from this author.

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny book 2) – Review by Amanda Leite

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great sequel to the first book! It was like no time had passed and I could dive right back into this world with these characters!! I have never been more satisfied with a book!!

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The Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford – Review by Amanda Leite

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The Second Alpha HeirThe Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a good werewolf book. This was everything I wanted and more. Not to mention that the main character was HOT. HOT. HOT. The world, the characters, and the plot were all seamlessly put together and it just made it that incredible! I look forward to reading more from this author!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny book 2) – Review by Amanda Leite

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great sequel to the first book! It was like no time had passed, beween my readings, and I could dive right back into this world with these characters!! I have never been more satisfied with a book!!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny book 1) – Review by Amanda Leite

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell for these characters immediately. They were so relatable and honest, and it was refreshing to read. The world building was a lot to take it but it made the story even more intriguing, and I can’t wait to see where these characters go from here!

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A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Allyson Ware

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A Quirk of DestinyA Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This dystopian thriller has a plot based around the GM versus Organic debate that is well known around the United States, if not the world. It focuses on a particular genetic mutation that is able to enter and affect the human body when consumed from animal based products. These humans turn into what the characters in the novel call “Genies”. These Genies are violent, unreasonable, and zombie-like. Much of the focus is centered on the government hiding the fact that they allowed these GM’s to be distributed throughout the world and the friend group that the novel focuses on specifically is trying their best to spread the word so others are not affected by these GM’s.

To be quite honest, I was not able to enjoy this book as much as I wanted to. Dystopian is one of my favorite genre’s, so I was eager to get my hands on it. The beginning is much too political and scientific for my fictional brain, making it difficult for me to dive right into. The characters are very strong-willed and interesting, but I feel like information is thrown at you in random places throughout the book. I also feel that the novel was slower-paced than your typical dystopian writing. There is so much happening that you really have to be paying attention or you will miss a valuable piece of information. If you like a more realistic dystopian take, this novel is for you. Unfortunately I could not separate the political ideologies in order to enjoy this book as much as I wanted to.

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie Review by Lacy Mercado

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the story about Levi and Bella . This is different kind of love story. Levi was taking on protection mission. He didn’t that he would find a girlfriend during his mission. I can’t wait to read more from this author .

 

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a romance with a strong female character. Aimee is touch, strong and very independent. Through a few misadventures, she meets Qadir, pushes back againtst a corrupt cop and jus tries to live her life. Qadir is determined to make her his wife. Oh, did I mention he is a Sheik? This is a story that will entertain you. It’s not your usual romance. Aimee tries to keep doing things for herself. Qadir is just trying to love her. The world is pushing back with problems. I found all the characters well-written. I love when she uses knowing Biggie as a threat. Or how her biggest treasure is her skateboard. The story is amazing. No glitches. I can’t wait to reat the second book in the series. Power women make this series rock.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jamie Truex

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m very much invested in this series. In this book, Julia is trying to repair damage that she caused to her ka-tet. She also is dealing with her past and some major depression. When someone suddenly disappears, she turns to Matthew, who still hasn’t forgiven her. Together they must figure out what is going on. This book is very hard to put down. I had to just read another chapter, well into the night.

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Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6) by D.M. Earl – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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Triad Resumption, Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC #6)Triad Resumption, Part Two by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad I could go straight onto reading this after book 5 as there is a definite cliff hanger.
Chains has been found but he is in a critical situation. Winnie and Jackson are left waiting to hear if their man will survive, and are unable to do anything to help, they know not only that he is physically in a bad way and in need of medical assistance but they know that mentally he will be in a very bad place. They are unsure if he will recover and come back to them.
We are introduced to Pussy and continue to learn about Wild, and Tinks and her female MC. As well as being introduced to Thor and Mavis who both have deep issues in their past.
On returning home the story continues as there are attacks and continuance of the MCs trying to find who is behind all of the troubles.
We follow Chains, Jackson and Winnie, as well as the MCs as they work together to get answers and bring down a child trafficking and paedophilia ring. And we discover how Chains, Jackson, Thor and others are involved.
This book like its predecessor continues to be dark but deep and pulls you along on this very engaging rollercoaster of highs lows and sharp turns.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one author to keep your eye on. She is now on my watch list.

The Blood Prince is an intriguing YA fantasy and I love the cover. It is written by Ayla Marie a young writer still in high school. It is also her debut novel. This is a great start and show cases her love for storytelling. She is a naturally talent writer. I found this story interesting and engrossing and couldn’t wait to turn the pages. Ayla is just as good if not better than some of the seasoned authors I have read.

Ayla has given us readers all the ingredients that make it a great read that not only has you glued to the pages but also your heart pumping. It is action packed with lots of danger and hidden agendas, drama with lots of twists and turns.

No spoilers here you just have to grab a copy and dig in. You will not be disappointed.

Even though it is a YA fantasy tale it should be read by anyone. I am nearly 60 and I really enjoyed it.

You go Miss Ayla and share more of your treasured stories. You have talent girl!

Now I need the second book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Tormented Man’s Soul Part 1 (Grimm Wolves MC Series Book 5) by D.M. Earl – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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A Tormented Man's Soul, Part One (Grimm Wolves MC #3)A Tormented Man’s Soul, Part One by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book grabs you, drags you in, throws you around and spits you out. The characters and storyline is deep. A Dark Romantic Suspense is exactly what it is, and some people may find it has triggers.
WE follow Chains (Nicky), Jackson and Winnie and their triad relationship, digging up the past and moving onto the future.
Their abusive and dramatic past, in care (where they are abused both sexually and mentally) is brought to the present when Chains is abducted and his past comes repeats itself.
Winnie and Jackson are fraught waiting for news of the third member of their triad. The MC family pull together to find their missing Enforcer, support his family and are shocked to hear what they have lived through and why they are as close as they are.
There is a big veil of uncertainty as no one knows who is behind the abduction, it is someone who knows the threesome and their past, someone who has access to people and places, and someone who does not have morals, and they are not above hurting children or adults. Can they get the answers they need to solve the issue and find their missing man?
Other MCs come to their aide and I hope that the author expands the books to include these amazing characters. We meet people from Chains past that were assumed dead, people who are survivors and supporters of in these situations.
This book is amazing and I am glad I can go straight on to read the second part as the story certainly needs to be concluded. I found it difficult to put the book down, but found myself needing to take a break as the dark side of the writing needed to sink in.

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Amanda LaMiller

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters)One Unexpected Gift by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book gave me all the emotions. I have read the other 3 Band of Sister books by Marianne Rice and will say this one was my favorite. You do not need to read the other three, but they are amazing and you should do it anyways! There is just something about a single independent mom finding her person that hits close to home and gives me the warm fuzzies.
Skylar is a strong independent army medic who just happens to get the greatest gift of her life after the greatest fifteen minutes of her life.
At first look Nick is your typical small-town playboy, carefree, business owner. After getting devastating news ending his adventures, he has no idea that his biggest adventure is about to walk through the door!

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