Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Callie LaMarche

Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Series Book 1)Ashes by MK Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Callie LaMarche

Ashes is a Cinderella retelling of the classic fairytale story we all know. Ashley has been uprooted by her stepmother, Veronica, after the death of her father with her two step sisters. Veronica spent the inheritance on opening up a funeral home where Ashley takes care in preparing the dead bodies. Ashley has to survive one more year to graduate high school and get the money left behind by her dad to go to college.

Harry is a famous singer that burned down his previous high school with his best friend and is on probation at Ashley’s school. The first time they meet it turns out that they have more in common then they think.

I loved Ashley for being a strong character even with all the negative around her. She sticks up for herself and her friend. Harry is misunderstood and his past is not quite what it seems. The point of view switches between Ashley and Harry and helps to reveal their past. They have to deal with the controlling people in their lives while falling in love and trying to make their new relationship work.

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Donya Pedigo

Murder Most PemberleyMurder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg is an enchanting tale that I love. This book mixes the Jane Austen book, “Pride and Prejudice” characters and their descendants as they encounter everything from romance to murder. Berg’s somewhat comedic writing style is amazing, it brings her characters and all their “quirks” to life.

It was fascinating exploring England and the places from Pride and Prejudice with Eliza Darcy as she visits for the first time. The array of characters she encounters from the hunky Heath to loveable Aunt were just a breath of fresh air. Eliza went on this trip to find answers about her family’s past, but she ended up getting more than she bargained for as she and an array of characters end up trying to solve a murder.

I honestly can’t wait to read the next installment of this series. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book, especially if you’re a Jane Austen fan.

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new series for me, I haven’t read the first three yet but if they are anything like Phillip and Anna’s story I can’t wait to read them. I really loved reading about Phillip and Anna, they are so good together. There is just enough steamy to go with all the sassiness from Anna. It pulled me in and I could not put it down. I had to keep reading which makes me want more. Cannot wait to read the previous books.

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Paula R Sayers

Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a good ending to an enjoyable trilogy. Cat loves baking, but things change after a surprise dinner with family. Nate is family but Cat cannot stand him. After the dinner, Cat and Nate both have their lives changed. Cat wants things back to the way they were but in the end learns a valuable lesson.

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Peg’s Stand (Satan’s Devils MC #6) Audio Book by Manda Mellett – Review by Nina Maes

Another great story! I just love these books. I recommend for anyone who just wants to escape from you everyday life. Great characters, fact paced, lots of twist and turns. Enjoy these books by the author, she does excellent work! Thank you for sharing your awesomeness with us all.

Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg – Review by Enisha Reaves

Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a cozy mystery with a sprinkle of thrill and a large helping of romance then this novel, Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg is for you.

Eliza Darcy is on her way to her Darcy/Bennet family reunion ( yes, THE Darcy and Bennet’s from classic novel Pride and Prejudice). Eliza is on a mission to solve the mystery of her father and uncles estrangement. However, when a murder happens at Pemberley, Eliza summons her inner Agatha Christie and tries to solve both mysteries. Luckily Eliza has help from her fun loving cousin, her adorably crazy great aunt and a hunky new love interest. Will she be able to solve the mysteries while keeping herself safe?

I want to start by saying this novel was adorable. Cozy mysteries are a new found genre for me that I have become smitten with. Although at times I felt this book steered away from cozy mystery and into YA romance, it was still an enjoyable read. I loved the banter between the characters and look forward to seeing how the series continues.

Grab some tea and biscuits and curl up with this adorable, quick read that may have you giggling and smiling along with Eliza.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Devon Pulliam

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You quickly discover Clayton, not Clay, is one of those guys who is trying to fix his past by changing his current self. You learn that as an ex-cop he made some mistakes and is trying to get back to his cop life and his family that he lost. He didn’t come from the best parenting but wants to do better.

Then you learn he is a repo guy. The description of the boat repos had me relating as I am not the best on a boat either. But you can relate to him in various ways.

The ex-cop turned FBI helper and the crew working at D&D puts the work they do into real perspective. It also shows that you have to be a team player when it comes to certain types of work as well.

This was my first time reading this author and I thoroughly enjoyed the crime and thriller this story brought and will be reading more. It was one that once you got engaged you needed to know what was going to happen next. Wither it was Clay, Cassie, Wendell, Neil…. I needed to know what was happening next. I loved that it was a fast paced read to.

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by  Robin Rankin

Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)

Romance is the genre I read most, but I love mystery too though it’s not too often I find one that speaks to me enough to read. Was it the mystery or possible love interest that drew me in?  I’m not sure but I’m so glad it did.

Eliza and her adventure to meet her Dad’s side of the family had to be more than she was expecting in every possible way.

Between the weird vibes she got from some family members, the love she got from other family members, to the flirtatious vibe she got from Heath she definitely experienced a roller coaster mixed with some whiplash.

I felt a part of the story from the very beginning and it never lost me and hope that continues through the series.

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Tori Mitton

JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter

Lisette is bound to become the best magician there is. But the catch is. Her father murdered the queen’s husband, and with his execution Lisette was left with no magic. How is she to earn the magic to become the best of the best. And earn the queens trust?
All things fantasy, and magic with some dark twists. It’s such an amazing read!!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Kylean Sprosty

The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well the author dove right into this one! Angie and her friends are kidnapped, Angie fights their kidnapper, runs away, and is arrested for the murder of her three friends all in the first chapter!!! Jake, Cody, and Brenda help Angie to overcome her trauma and assist the FBI in finding the man that tried to kidnap her. You will not want to put this one down. Like seriously, you’ll keep turning the page and before you know it, you’re at the end! 5 stars!!!!

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Stitch by Stitch by Marie-Therese Hernon – Review by Julie Johnson

Stitch by StitchStitch by Stitch by Marie-Thérèse Hernon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elizabeth Candew has a lot of things going on in her life but most of them aren’t going the way she’d like for them to. She’s divorced, has a child that was conceived after an affair, has a pre-teen son who keeps getting in trouble, a crazy and overbearing ex-sister-in-law, and the list goes on. It’s when she attends a party for Lady Lily Wear that things really start to get interesting.

I love that Elizabeth’s last name is “Candew” because I firmly believe that she can overcome the challenges that life is throwing at her. She has a lot of lessons to learn and she stumbles several times along the way but the end result is worth it. I enjoyed this book although I do feel that it slowed down considerably after a character is found murdered. Overall, I was pleased with this debut book by Ms. Hernon.

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Love’s Mulligan (Stroke of Love Book 1) by CA Miconi – Review by Christine Baranek

Love's MulliganLove’s Mulligan by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love’s Mulligan
By: C.A. Miconi
5*

This book was really really good. What happens when you give a former love a second chance? Harrison has a major image problem. His team decides that he needs to get married in order to improve his public image. His team has also found the perfect bride who happens to be a popular model. When he arrives at the hotel that is to be the site of his wedding, he discovers that his high school love is working as the event planner. Harrison left Kellie behind when it became clear that he was going to make it big. Harrison finds himself in a huge predicament. Will he go through with this wedding to the model? Or will he pull off the most important move of his life and convince Kellie that he is still in love with her? Both Kellie and Harrison have a lot on the line and a lot to lose if this wedding doesn’t go off as planned. Yet, can the heal the hurt and discover that they get to call a mulligan and try over again?

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Murder Most Pemberley(Eliza Darcy Mysteries Series Book 1) by Jessica Berg- Review by Heather Knalls

Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eliza has wondered about her namesake as long as she can remember. It is finally time for her to see where she comes from and why her father left the family and everything behind. Eliza is on her way to England for 3 weeks and on the plane ride to Pemberley she meets the man of her dreams. She hasn’t seen her cousins Joy and Charlie in 12 years when they came to the states to visit. Pemberley estate is so much more than she could have ever imagined, but is this reunion more than she expected. Murder and lies awaits her at Pemberley and she’s sure why it is all happening and not sure if she can figure out why. Along with her cousin Joy and man of her dreams, Heath, will Eliza figure out a murder and why her father left this all behind and will not speak of any of it?

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Shannen Kern

Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book surprised me and is so beautifully written that I was left speechless repeatedly. The flow of each poem is different but still amazing. I wasn’t sure what I was in for when I picked this up, but I was pleased with the gorgeous melody of each line I read.

I fell in love with the very first poem, “The Story of Me and What’s to Be” and I was afraid that the author put the best first. I was pleasantly proven wrong as I read each one as individual as the one before. Another memorable one was “Bits per Second, Tech Protectant, Descendant Who or What Expectant.” It brought me to tears and I found it incredibly relatable. The stories that are so wonderfully spun gave me more and more to think about.

I laughed and cried during this adventure and read each poem multiple times to soak them in. I highly recommend picking this up and reading with an open mind as it’s such a one-of-a-kind, amazing experience.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Tanya Wall August 2022

Murder Most PemberleyMurder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a contemporary cozy mystery starring Eliza Jane Darcy – a descendant of the original Elizabeth Darcy Eliza goes to England to attend a family reunion. While there she finds out about a secret involving her absent father. Most of the people at the reunion are strangers to Eliza.

During the trip, Eliza becomes an amateur detective, looking to solve a murder. Eliza is quite obvious about her snooping and funny enough, she keeps things from the police and leaves her fingerprints all over a missing person’s room. She does find some interesting things out – like a hidden tunnel system going around Pemberley.

The solution wasn’t obvious to me as I read this book. AS a contemporary cozy mystery that namedrops Austen character names a lot, I enjoyed the read. And if you haven’t read Jane Austen, you will still enjoy this story, too.

Love’s Mulligan (Stroke of Love Book 1) by CA Miconi – Review by Kay Stritesky

Love's MulliganLove’s Mulligan by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This second chance at love story was very well written story that captured readers attention from the beginning. It was easy to read and keep flipping the pages as readers just want to know what’s coming next. The characters were well developed and the story line was engaging enough to keep readers attention that it didn’t feel like a story we have read one hundred times already.

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Peg’s Stand (Satan’s Devils MC #6) Audio Book by Manda Mellett – Review by Cindy Mayberry

First off I wish I could give this series and the author more than 5 stars. This is Peg and Darcy’s story. Peg has respect for those around him. To me he is hard as nails yet kind hearted. Basically don’t make him mad. Darcy is a firefighter who has earned her right to be in the firehouse and work beside her fellow firefighters. She too is hard as nails and extremely kind hearted. That’s where the story takes off. I will not give you any spoilers. You just have to read it to believe it. This author has quite the imagination, that’s what makes her stories so easy to read. When this author’s name comes up I don’t even see what the story is about, as I know I will be reading or listening to it soon. The characters are easy to fall in love with and the story is fast paced. Be prepared to bring those emotions with you. You will need them.

 

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The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Faith Jackson

The Letter CarrierThe Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is quite the emotional roller coaster ride but in a good way. It transforms you to another time, another place and allows you to enter what these characters endure from numerous perspectives. Your eyes will open, your heart will open and release but brings clarity to who and how much they’ve endured. Bravo, to the author: Great work!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Shea Gilkerson 8/13/22

The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riveting, page turning thriller. So much evil and so much good in one book. I couldn’t put this down!

Angie and her friends were kidnapped and held captive when they were on vacation. Angie, the only survivor, is traumatized and not speaking. The police must piece together if she is a victim or a mastermind. I now will also be checking into the “Jake and Cody” series, as well.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Emily H

Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ashley Adams is used to being tormented, between the bullies at school and Veronica her step-mother who is determined to drive her away. Ashley has one friend though at school and often puts herself in harms way to protect her. Lately though all the focus at school has been on Pop sensation and bad boy Harry James. Harry will be attending her public school as part of his court appointed plan to get him to straighten up. Ashley plans to keep under the radar, but that quickly changes when Harry ends up needing help hiding from overzealous fans. The connection is instant but what happens when real life creeps in and Harry is forced to chose between what he wants and what he is told to do?

This was a wonderful retelling of Cinderella. Had some twists that made the story a bit more intense. I enjoyed Ashley, for all the hits she has coming her way she keeps her head up and is focused on what she needs to do to get on with her life. Harry grows up a lot in this book, he is often misunderstood and of course always in the spotlight. Definitely would check out the next book in the series.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness where so I start !? Well first off it’s a loooooooong book do bake sure you have time to read it , once you start you won’t want to put it down ! There are trigger warnings in the beginning and please take heed to these 😉

First off I just love the cover art ❣️📕 what happens between the pages in mind blowing but before I go any further I just want to honour the author and say thank you for touching on so many subjects that people look at as taboo from ADHD , BPD , BDSM to many other things this is a real human story that will pull you and your emotions through the ringer and I guarantee you that you’ll enjoy every moment …..

Often I think subs chose the lifestyle because they’ve been hurt and the control they lost is regained but letting their Dom take control , it’s given willingly , it feels safe , am I making sense !?

Alice hadn’t had it easy , she’s experienced loss , abuse and pain and Reuben is her personal heroine and healing balm , both addictive and soothing and if I’ve got be honest I’d I was into BDSM I’d love a Reuben of my own 😳🙃

I did say it was a looooooong read but it was also over quickly and I think it’s because these people became real , I became part of their tribe , their lives , their love , their trial and tribulations ❣️📕

This one to shout from the rooftops ❣️📕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Breanne Christian

The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
5 stars

Spring break is supposed to be full of fun times, making positive core memories, but not for Angie and her group of three friends. One night during their spring break, evil was lurking. The night ended with the three friends being dead and Angie arrested for murder. The Girl Who Escaped follows Angie’s struggle to find the person who did this to them and with the help of FBI Agent Brenda Reynolds, she just may be able to do it.
The Girl Who Escaped is full of twists, turns, and excitement. Angie’s mental trauma and feelings are relatable. Each character was thoughtfully created, and the characters and the events are realistic. There were a couple of areas that may have been discrepancies, if they were not discrepancies then a little more information could have been used to ensure that they were not confused as such, but I still could not put it down and the possible discrepancies did not take away from the greatness of the book.
Overall, I highly recommend any mystery/thriller/suspense lover to read The Girl Who Escaped. Some events may be triggers for some survivors, so just be aware when you go to read this book.

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Series #3) by T.S. Simons-Review by Amanda Kimble

Ouroboros (Antipodes #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Ouroboros (Antipodes Series #3) by T.S. Simons

Not my first read by the author. Won’t be my last either. The Antipodes Series just keeps getting better and better. Ouroboros is the third book in the series and a great read.

Cam is back again and this time it’s for his wife. She was taken and killed. He meets new friends along the way and catches up with old friends. Will he be able to survive? The quote I chose for Cam is: “I’m well, thank you. My profuse thanks to you for the antibiotics and painkillers. They undoubtedly saved my life.”

Highly recommended for Dystopian Romance lovers.

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Would you overcome everything?

I thought this book was a great read.. it was greatly written. A lot of talking between each character, like I was actually there and not just reading the book. The journey the characters take the reader on is full of everything and anything, including love, war, anything. Would anyone be able to handle change in a bad light? Would anyone be able to take the challenge of everything is going the way they want it to go but then it all goes up in flames and changes. The main female character lead has to decide if she’s willing to risk everything or just take care of herself. She does do what any real heroine does, helps everyone and do things for everyone. But she needed a tad of help so she insisted someone to help her out. But would anyone wait forever for a long and forever love? How much would someone take from the person they Love? Especially when they know they are hiding something from them. This writer made this book an awesome read. I didn’t want to put it down. I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys this type of book. You wouldn’t want to put it down.

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The Colors of Love (The Colors Trilogy Book 2) by K.R. Raye – Review by Candice Estes

The Colors of Love (Colors Trilogy, #2)The Colors of Love by K.R. Raye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great follow up to the first book in this series. After the horrific events at the end of the first book, and all that Melody and her best friends Lance and Imani were put through, this book shows us a bit more about the recovery process and the healing of the friendships between our main characters. Not only do we see how Junior and Senior year of college goes for them, but how the first few years after school turned out as well. This book is told from Lance’s perspective, for the most part, but has input from Imani and Melody as well. While I definitely don’t agree with all of the characters life choices, and at times found myself wanting to smack some sense into a few of them, I also found myself getting so lost in the story that the real world ceased to exist until I had to put the book down to do real world things. I can’t wait to see how this series ends.

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Piper Foster

Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We start off travelling from America to the UK for a family reunion. Then a murder happens during this event and we are there trying to find out who did this. I enjoyed the interaction with all the This is an extremely fun murder mystery I have to admit I was very concerned to think as I going to think this was the same as Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. At times this mystery made me laugh out loud as they are all eccentric characters which make this more enjoyable as they are cheeky to boot. It’s a cute Cozy Mystery to read.

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Netania Lim

Ouroboros (Antipodes #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although I’ve read the first book in this series, I hadn’t read #2. I still really enjoyed this book and being able to read more about characters old and new and for the most part, it still made sense. I felt like the two main characters Cam and Freya really grow up and while their relationship deepens, they also feel like two very settled adults who’ve been through a lot but are also there for each other. I was a bit uncomfortable with how Amara was described as a Thai woman but other than that, I also enjoyed the many other characters in this world. So overall I felt like this novel is a bit more slow-paced than the first but it was still very much an enjoyable read.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Anna Hirsch

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley
4 Stars

This is a fantastic mafia romance. It is filled with action, danger, lies, deception and of course passion. This book was so interesting that I wish I had read the rest of the series. Mia is stuck in a dangerous situation, stuck between her father and her step brother. As the daughter of a mafia boss, she has been abused and used as a pawn her whole life. Deciding to take her future by the reins, Mia makes plans to escape. Imagine Nico’s surprise to find Mia, the daughter of his enemy, in his secret hideaway. The secrets that she reveals are intriguing but can he trust her?

The chemistry sizzles between them. An enemies to lovers romance, this is an amazing book. The plot will keep you riveted from beginning to end. The characters will have you cheering for them. The author did a wonderful job so much so that I’ll definitely go back and read the rest of the series.
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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ever since I have started reading these books, I have become completely hooked! This series and author are fast approaching my go to read as these books are wonderful and the best mafia romance books that I have read. Each book gets better and better and this one is no exception! Each one of these books has different and many twists and turns that make this such a fun and wonderful read. I have read this book twice since getting it because Nico and Mia’s story is such a welcome addition to this great series. I cannot wait for more books to come out by this author!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book comes with a warning from the author that it is not for young adults as it deals with very serious and deep ideas. Our FMC suffers with mental health issues and severe depression. Her HEA is supportive and helps her but you will possibly need to take breaks to deal with the heartaches! That being said it is well written and definitely a story worth reading (especially if you enjoy some bdsm).

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