Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Lauren West

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 takes us further into the series and is just as amazing as book 1. We get a closer look at the academy. McKayla is a force this time around and with her fellow students they are in for some games that make a break for the academy. Action, magic, and soo much of the unexpected this time around. I loved every chapter this book helps and could not get enough of the journey within it!

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Battling Beckett by T. Christensen – Review by Crystal McConnell

Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother RomanceBattling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by this author & I was not disappointed! At first, I was concerned that it was going to be more along the lines of a tween/teenager read but I soon discovered I was wrong. I quickly found myself relating to Greer as a senior having to transition from a public school to a more exclusive “private” school. At first, as the reader, you find yourself feeling more and more sympathetic for Greer and her situation whilst developing a distaste for her soon-to-stepbrother Beckett. Don’t let this deter you! As the story develops, you begin to understand more about Beckett and his thought process per say. It is a mature read and definitely worth it for anyone who enjoys a well written contemporary romance.

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Break The Darkness (The Vigilant Book 2.5) by LM Preston – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Break The Darkness (Vigilant, #2.5)Break The Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Break The Darkness (The Vigilant Book 2.5) by LM Preston

Break the Darkness is a fast paced YA/Fantasy that once you start reading there’s no putting it down until you’ve finished. I’ve read other books by this author and her style of writing and attention to detail bring the story to live along with fully developed characters that make you feel as if you are right there with them. I truly enjoyed reading this book. Rei is nosy and has been told it will get her into trouble which it didn’t until she met Megan. Rei was super excited to be working for the school newspaper and never dreamed she’d be using investigative skills. Things aren’t always as they seem. What will happen when she realizes her family may be in danger? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

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Gathering of the Four (The Serrulata Saga Book 1) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Heather Goodman

Gathering of the Four (The Serrulata Saga #1)Gathering of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great mixture of romance, sci-fi, drama, and comedy. You will immediately fall in love with the main characters even when you want to scream at them. This book keeps you guessing until the very last page. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After much anticipation when this wonderful second installment hit my Kindle I had to stop what I was doing and read it immediately. This book was filled with amazing characters, a great plot, and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. Personally I would recommend reading the first installment just to get familiar with all of the characters and the back story, but trust me when I say that book two is just as good as the first. Personally I can’t wait to dig into book three and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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Felines and Fatalities (A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Lauren West

Felines and Fatalities (A Kitty Beret Cafe Mystery, Book 2)Felines and Fatalities by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved book 1 and book 2 did not disappoint! Ellie is a wonderful character and I adore her quirky ways. Book 2 we see as she hosts a cat show for her rescues and of course no show is complete without a murder a foot! I had my favorite blanket and my thinking cap to try and solve this feline mystery! Ellie and Detective Simon make a great team and the mystery was a great whodunit!

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Lauren West

Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I adore a good romantic comedy and this is definitely one!! It had all the makings to make you laugh and give you butterflies! King man and Francesca are quite the pair! You will fall in love and laugh hard. However hearts are in the right places and everyone appreciates a second chance at love

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Paula R Sayers

Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer's EggsDinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These two books are cute stories about how friends may disagree on how to handle situations but can still work together. The stories are short but impactful and the illustrations are great.

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Battling Beckett by T. Christensen – Review by Ashley Mertz

Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother RomanceBattling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Read this if you:
*Enjoy a quick read with lots of sexual tension
*Like an alpha hero and an introverted heroine
*Are fond of hot, steamy high school romances

Meet the Author: T. Christensen has been a lifelong resident of South Dakota. Being at home with her family is always her favorite place to be. T. Christensen has been addicted to reading since she read her first romance novel in middle school. Reading a romance novel is still the best reward at the end of the day.

Synopsis: “Her blood heated back up as she got over her shock at his Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality.” Greer sacrificed it all for her mother’s happiness. Her senior year of high school she packs up her apartment and moves into a mansion with her rich stepbrother Beckett and her mom’s Fiancé David. Joining a new elite private school full of mean girls was not what Greer signed up for. Beckett, a hot-headed football god is determined to push Greer away. Her and her mother are not welcome in his home, and he will be damned to let them gouge his dad for his money.

Reader’s Thoughts: This was my first time reading a novel written by T. Christensen and WOW, this one did not disappoint me. I sat down and read this in one afternoon. No matter how much I needed to get done, I just couldn’t put this one down. The characters were relatable in so many ways. The storyline was realistic portraying the “mean girls” as what I truly believe mean girls look like in today’s society.
In the beginning I wanted to slap some sense into Beckett, he was such a jerk! Then I found myself silently yelling at Greer for allowing Beckett to act the way he did. I found Greer’s enthusiasm for her mother’s happiness touching. For a young teenage girl to be so concerned about her mother’s happiness made my heart sing. And David, he instantly won me over. His threats to Beckett made me shout out loud. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I would love to see novels written around the stories of the side characters: Lexi and Pepper and there stunning football stars.

Favorite Quote: “Even though she fights me every step of the way, Greer makes me want to slay all her dragons. She has a quiet dignity no one can take away from her.

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Grave Digger Academy II ( Grave Digger Academy Book 2 ) by C.A. King – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book picks up when the new school year starts and Makayla is heading back to Grave Digger Academy! You definitely need to read the first book in the series to be able to follow the storyline. I’m a huge fan of this author and really enjoy her easy writing style. She always jumps right in to the story and grabs your attention right from the start. I love Makayla’s character and headmistress Meet. There are some unexpected plot twist that will keep you on your toes for sure! I really can’t wait to read book 3 to see where the author takes us on Makayla’s journey!

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Gathering of the Four (The Serrulata Saga Book 1) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Amy Brennan

Gathering of the Four (The Serrulata Saga #1)Gathering of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will be honest. I really debated on picking up this novel due to it’s length. Typically, I try to read novels between 200-400 pages long, max, as usually they aren’t over done in the way of the tales woven, or the descriptiveness being overboard. I am very glad that I did pick this adventure up, and thoroughly enjoyed the historical dystopian feel that the author wove within it’s pages. It did take me a little while to really get into this story at the beginning, but once the ball got rolling, wow did it ever roll!

You can’t help but root for Leora, Roland, Aurora, and Leopold, this unlikely group come together to share their strength, beliefs, friendship, and wanton to get through what is to come. I absolutely love when folks of different classes come together to make things beautiful together, and this novel really did pull that one out of the hat. What a wonderful start to a very thorough series, not to mention intriguing. I cannot wait to follow this group into the next installment. You won’t be disappointed to put the time into this read!

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Kristan Anderson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy II by C. A. King is book two in the Grave Digger Academy series. It is time for Makayla to join her class for her second year. With all the happenings of last year, and the professor still out there, Makayla needs to be on her best behavior. The headmistress has agreed to allow her to speak to her friends under the guise that she and they participate in the inter-academy games. This forces them to learn to work together and put all their differences aside. Although they feel as thought that’s haven’t truly learned magic, that focus on their individual strengths and learn more about themselves. Unfortunately, something or someone stands in their way and the bad things tend to follow Makayla. Will her helpers be able to actually help? Will her friends bother to rescue her? All questions answered thankfully! I have to say I’m quite enjoying the fast paced storytelling. It’s fun and easy to read and makes for a quick dive into the paranormal.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer's EggsDinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot say enough GREAT things about this author! She is super talented in not only writing wonderful adult stories, but these children’s books are nothing short of a work of art. This is the latest set of books that I have read by this author, and I loved that this is 2 books in 1 bundle! The illustrations and the story line make this a fun book for all ages of the family to read and enjoy with one another. I cannot wait to order my friends the hard copies to have them read these books to their children as I know that they will LOVE these books just as I have!

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Helen Dawkins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book in this series. This is Makayla’s second year at the Grave Digger Academy and hopefully it is a good year full of magic and friendship. The beginning starts out with Makayla being dropped off for her second year of school, and it immediately is a disaster, story of her life recently. Everyone is still looking at her weird, and her professor (AKA a necromancer) is still on the loose, the only positive note, is she can talk to her friends again, even though everything won’t go back to the way things used to be. The headmistress has signed up Makayla and her friends for the inter-academy games in order to “Show” the Crones that she is not evil nor a necromancer. Will this year turn out great or will it be another disaster? Will they actually learn magic this year at school, or will they be left to fend on their own once more? I cannot wait to read book three!!!

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed getting to read the second book in this series and I am looking forward to reading the third book as well. I thought it did a great job in uncovering some of the mysteries that book 1 set up, while still leaving some mysteries for the third book to hopefully answer! At times, it did feel a bit rushed in parts, but I definitely enjoyed branching out to the other schools and meeting some other students as well. As always Makayla is a fantastic heroine, she is hard-working, but isn’t afraid to ask for help when she needs it, and has a ton of sass and attitude along with it. I loved her newest helper and thought character was extremely adorable and fit right in with her other two helpers. If you are a fan of paranormal YA books, this is definitely a series you don’t want to miss!

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Megan Pesek

Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Want a feel-good story that isn’t the standard rom-com second chance love story line? Look no further! Marissa and Weston’s first chance at love went awry as teenagers. Weston left Postscript Island and only returned after his mom had a business offer that was too good to be true. When Marissa is faced with her past lover she does what any woman would… make him see what he missed out on!
Filled with humor, a few trips to a nudist colony, a condom factory, and a crotch sniffing stray dog this is the perfect mix of humor with romance. Tropical Date is an easy read with steamy romance, condom humor, a cozy island mystery, and second chance love.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy II is the second book in the Grave Digger Academy series. Makayla and her classmates have returned to school and are in for a challenging year. There is competition between the academies and the Grave Digger Academy students are the underdogs. I enjoyed the further escapades of Makayla and the gang. They are learning more about their capabilities and growing into them. I also liked that there were interactions with students outside of their school. The teachers are enjoyable as well, and got a bit more time in this book. I enjoyed this book even more than the first and can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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Huntress by Karina Kantas – Review by Jenni Bishop

Huntress: Love and revenge entwine in this dark MC romanceHuntress: Love and revenge entwine in this dark MC romance by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Huntress is a raw MC thriller and a great read. It is the second book in the OUTLAW series. This is one ride you do not want to miss. This adrenaline fuelled and fast paced story is gritty and makes no apologies when dealing with this MC. Nothing is off limits. It’s ride or die time. Right up my alley.

It is a dark tangled web of a tale of love and revenge but it will have you wondering if the revenge is worth the sacrifice. With violence and danger, lies and secrets, hatred and vengeance, love and pain there is something for the most diehard MC fan.

Revenge and a pen; it is her only weapons but when trying to gain the truth it may just be her undoing.

This powerful and compelling read with have your knuckles turning white from trying to hang on as you ride with the Wolves MC.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Donya Pedigo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy 2 by C.A. King is a fun, fast paced, ya, paranormal read that you don’t want to miss. This series gives you a Harry Potteresque feel as you learn magic with the witch, Makayla and her unique friends.

In this second installment Makayla finds herself returning to Grave Digger Academy for her second year along with the rest of her classmates, since no one made the honour roll last year making them miss out on the coveted academy transfer position. GDA is still thought of as the lowest of low magical academies, so it is dire for the students to win the upcoming inter-academy face off or GDA will face closure. Can the students find their strengths and persevere in the trials bringing prestige to themselves and back to Grave Digger Academy, or are the cards stacked against them? What all will they discover about themselves, their competition, and the academy along the way?

This series has everything you want in a ya paranormal book such as: action, magic, interesting characters, great world building, and an interesting storyline. I’m really glad I found this series and can’t wait to read the third installment.

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Lab Spill (The Cool Thing Series Book 2) by Robert Rife – Review by Jenni Bishop

LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (THE COOL THING SERIES)LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

LAB SPILL book 2 in the unique and sarcastic series THE COOL TH ING SERIES. I love black humour and that is what Robert Rife is all about. I love the crazy unpredictable writing that is totally mayhem and madness. Robert makes no apologies which makes it all the better as you are sitting there laughing and gasping for air whilst simultaneously cringing on the inside maybe just a little.

It is satirical horror, sci fi, suspense and all that at its finest. I am wondering why it took this long to discover this little gem called Robert Rife. Anywho carryon! Make sure you grab a copy and prepared to be taken on a zany ride into the unknown. I was completely intrigued and enthralled and hoping there is another book I can get my hands on.

If you love a fast-paced and totally uncouth tale then this black humour read is for you.

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Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1) by Joanna Morgan – Review by Kayla Kearney

Burn (Elemental Warriors, #1)Burn by Joanna Morgan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don’t even know where to begin with this book! This was the perfect book for me since I have always been obsessed with element bending stories such as Fate: The Winx Saga and Avatar: The Last Airbender. This was the perfect adult version of those two stories, the chemistry between the characters was almost as good as the story itself!

A fantastic paranormal romance, I highly suggest that everyone who loves fantasy read this book. The characters of Levi and Brooke are expertly written, I love watching both of the characters grow as the story continues. I can’t wait to see what comes next in the series!

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Toni Sellers

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: 4 of 5 stars

Beautifully written poetry. So creative and so perfect if you are a music lover also. Quite a variety of poems, some are deep, and some are lighter. A great emotional journey.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Toni Sellers

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love this series. I really enjoyed book 1 and was so excited to start book 2. It was as fantastic as the first. Full of suspense and action. I read it all in one sitting, I didn’t want to put it down. Definitely recommend.

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Lab Spill (The Cool Thing Series Book 2) by Robert Rife – Review by Kerry Baker

LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (THE COOL THING SERIES)LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the follow up to the first in the Cool Thing series and it is just as add and different and strangely captivating as the first book. This is nothing like anything I had ever read before. It is strange and fun, mysterious and intriguing. It is one of those books that I couldn’t look away from once I started.
This isn’t a book I would usually read but, having read the first, I knew I just had to see what the author would do next. This is an odd but great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Kerry Baker

Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great second chance romance that is fun and entertaining to read. This is the kind of book that is perfect for those lazy afternoons designed specifically for reading books. The story was good, although a little slow paced at times, and I enjoyed getting to know the characters. The book is light-hearted and fun, with just enough mystery in to keep things interesting.
This is a new author to me and I enjoyed experiencing the writing style. I connected with the characters and though that overall this aw as great book. I am looking forward to getting more acquainted with this series.

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River Witch by Cheryl Burman – Review by Felicia Bates

River WitchRiver Witch by Cheryl Burman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had seen someone post on social media about how people are so interested in wild plots that they’ll settle on subpar writing. I wish I remembered the person that stated that because I would hand her a copy of River Witch. The writing in this book was so rich with descriptive language and a strong vocabulary. I felt the imagery was vivid and honestly consider this book a literary work of art.
This author is fairly new to me, as is the idea of historical fantasy but as I said above the writing was so beautifully crafted I was sucked in immediately. The characters had depth and I loved that the story followed Hester through time. I am trying to keep my review vague and full of spoilers but this was the perfect reading material as I shift from my summer reading list and into thoughts of fall and “witchery.”

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Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

Hungry BusinessHungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dessalynn Acosta
Maria has done it again! In this morbid, macabre tale of the undead and dating in these times, our heroine goes on adventures of blind dates, reconnects, and running for her life! This short story keeps you entertained and wondering if the narrator will find love in the worst of times or will she just be friends with the neighbors cat?

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Diane Sennett

Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kate McWilliams brings to life the story of Ellie and Raf. Ellie is living her dream, running her jewelry shop in a quiet town. Raf has a past, which he keeps hidden from his friends. When Raf’s past catches up with him, Ellie decides to try to move on. As they forge their paths in life, not connecting in a way Ellie would like, there’s someone in the shadows. Are they watching Ellie or just a tourist in a tourist town?
This book is romantic and suspenseful. I did not realize when I read it that it was part of a series, but it was written so well, that it didn’t matter that I hadn’t read the others. The tension the author builds between the characters is spot on. I would 100% recommend reading this book.

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Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1) by Joanna Morgan – Review by Candice Estes

Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1)Burn by Joanna Morgan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brooke is living a relatively normal life, until she happens to cross paths with Levi. Levi is an elemental who can control, cause, and create, fire. It’s not until her apartment building explodes and Levi rescues her from the aftermath that Brooke learns that there is something more to Levi than meets the eye, though she doesn’t know quite what yet. Eventually, Levi tells her the truth, in an effort to protect her from the Chaolt, the chaos creators who often kill Sleepers, or humans with latent elemental powers, in an effort to bring about as much chaos and destruction as possible. When it becomes clear that Brooke is a Sleeper, Levi and his team work to protect her, which puts Levi and Brooke in close quarters are they try to use her as bate to get the Chaolt to come out of their hiding places. With all the time they spend together, Brooke and Levi start to develop a relationship, even though elementals are not allowed to have relationships with humans.

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A Love Restrained by Becky Flade – Review by Katrina Jones

A Love RestrainedA Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The point of view switches back and forth and I didn’t love that, so I’m giving a 4 instead of a 5.
The story though was great! Two very different characters in two different worlds come together! From the beginning it’s pretty easy to root for the two of them but as the story carries on, you root for them even more!
This book was face paced, with a few twists, filled with drama, but ultimately leads to a happy ending!

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