The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by katie stapleton

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was full of detail and intrigue. I absolutely loved that it was a thriller packed with mystery and a surprising connectivity that wrapped it all together nicely. The book centers on Audri – an artist at heart with a traumatic past, and Remi – someone who is part of her past but is closed off to everyone. Ultimately, these two characters bring out each other’s strengths which helps them both grapple with their past.

I really liked the addition of detail surrounding Audri seeing a hypnotherapist to process her trauma. Often, professional care/therapy/mental health topics are skimmed or vaguely alluded to. This book, however, gives the healing journey it’s due. I was happy to see that it was a major part of Audri’s journey.

The romance, the passion, the danger, the mystery – all part of an intriguing read. I am looking forward to the next books in this series. Nadia is a fantastic story teller, weaving in plenty of detail and subplots to keep you guessing until the end!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by La Toya Lewis

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun and intriguing story. The Mastermind by Nadia Han contains plenty of action and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat. There are steamy parts but it is in good balance with the rest of the story and does not overtake the book. I love Audri’s quirky and fun personality. It provides a good balance to Remi’s darkness and brooding. These are very well-written and multi-dimensional characters. They are both awesome in their own ways and complement each other beautifully. I’d love to see a continuation of their story. The plot is also well-written and although there is quite a bit going on, it does not get confusing. I loved all the relationships between each of the characters, good and bad. This was a very exciting read!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. There are so many elements to this story and the author does an amazing job with their characters and their backstories. I love the connection between Audri and Remi. Their connection is so strong from growing up together that they know everything about each other or so they think. This books is full of twist and turns and secrets that need to come to life for them to stand a chance together.

Remi grew up with Audri. He was friends with her brother and know that Audri is off limits. After an experience that happened when he was young it had left him seriously affected. Despite that he had made a great and successful life for himself. That doesn’t include being with one woman forever
With his family causing trouble and trying to blackmail him he returns home and meets Audri again. The feelings that she sparks in him is like nothing he felt before but she’s his best friends sister which outs her off limits right?

Audri has got secrets of her own to deal with and work through, and when she meets Remi again he has an effect on her she doesn’t want to admit.

Both of them know what they feel is true and strong but their is many hurdles for them to overcome before they can get their happy ever after.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an explosive story. I was completely hooked on this book right from the start and loved everything about it. The intrigue and the mystery really draws you in and the characters just cinch the deal. The author has done an amazing job of creating a complex story. It is well written and the development throughout is amazing. I loved how she portrayed the characters and the journey they are on.
This is a new author to me and I have to say if all her books are like this then it definitely won’t be the last. I cannot wait to see what is next for this series and to delve into more of what she has written. This is a fantastic book that I would highly recommend.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Edie Kelleher

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The Mastermind : A Brother's Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book surprised me! I loved the raw connection between Remi and Audri, extremely well written. The author had me on the edge of my seat with anticipation, waiting for each page as the story unravelled. This one is a MUST read for Romance Suspense lovers.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable book. The relationship between the characters is complex, but so relatable in a lot of ways. Remington, Remi as he is known to his friends, has had a bit of a rough childhood. He spent a lot of time with the Wu’s and practically saw Audri grow up. He never wanted to admit he had started developing feelings for her when he saw her working on her jewelry one day. Audri has always had a crush on Remi, but never acted on it as she thought he only saw her as a sister. When she started getting weird and semi threatening text messages Remi had his PI look into who was behind the screen. I have to say that in a way he was looking out for her like an older brother would, but when you got a look into his mind with the author’s writing you could tell there was more to his feelings than he let on. Even though Remi didn’t think he was worthy of someone like Audri, she begged to differ. I felt that these characters complimented each other perfectly. Although the you belong to me behavior doesn’t appeal to me, I was glad to see that the female character wasn’t going to let a man push her around and make her feel like she was a possession of any sort. I look forward to reading more books by this author and can’t wait to start the next chapter in this series.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have recently found myself reading more and more romantic suspense novels and I have been loving them! So when I saw that this book was coming out I just knew that I had to read it and I was not disappointed! I have read numerous boss/worker, brother best friend romances and this one takes the cake! Reading through out the book made me feel as though I was right there going through everything they went through as opposed to just reading it. Each page of every chapter had me captivated and I needed to know what was going to happen. I read this book so quickly and was sad that it ended! I cannot wait until the next book comes out so that I can get even more immersed in this series!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg I need more Remington Starke in my life! I loved The Mastermind. The characters were definitely written well!
Scarred by their past both Remington and Audri lived through different scenarios that molded them into who they are today. Where does one even begin?!?
Remington witnessed an organized crime murder when he was 15. A stranger with a scar across his face gave him and his best friends a second chance. He took that chance and hardened himself so no one, and I mean no one could take advantage of him. Being a wealthy businessman he needed to be cut throat to survive and grow.
Audri, blames herself for the fire that killed her father and cat when she was just 8 years old. All she remembers is dropping a candle which made the fire her fault. Causing ptsd fire has been her biggest fear moving through life, minus the fire burning within her. Remington being the only one who can keep the fire going. Even when she was a teen.
How do two people navigate obstacles that are more tied together than they realize?
How do two people who are attracted to each other avoid that attraction?
Why does Audri have to be Remington’s best friend’s little sister?
Now is the time to jump into the world of Providence RI and the annual Waterfire Festival. You will grow to love these characters and their supporting counterparts. I look forward to reading their stories later on in this series.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising #1) by Nadia Han-Review by Amanda Kimble

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising #1) by Nadia Han

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The Mastermind is a fantastic book. It’s the first book in the WaterFyre Rising Series. It will leave you wanting more.

Audri works for a big company that is being sold. She runs into her brother’s best friend while on her way to HR to file a complaint. Then she keeps seeing him everywhere she goes. He even shows up to her apartment. The quote I chose for Audri is: “A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do, right? I don’t trust that family. They knew I had issues with Lawrence for a while and did nothing. If things don’t stop . . . I don’t know. I’ll resign and take them to court, but I hope it doesn’t come to that. I don’t need more stress.”

Remi isn’t one to settle down. That’s until he sees Audri again. She’s not the teen he remembers, but the beautiful woman he wants. He doesn’t get attached, but that might change for Audri. The quote I chose for Remi is: “Seems like the a**hole is at it again, using a different number. Most likely, it’s a burner phone. I have my guy looking into it.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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The Mastermind ( WaterFyre Rising Book 1 ) y Nadia Han – Review by Carla Clemmons

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of those stories that really draws you in! I love how you get to know the back stories of the characters. The intensity of the story really comes through from the start. Remi and Audri have such a strong connection to each other that you can almost feel through the pages. There some unexpected plot twist that will keep you turning pages to learn more. I can’t wait to see where this series goes as there are so many options and secrets to learn I’m sure!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful romance story. This is a well written story where your past catches up to your present and threatens to destroy relationships. This is a story I enjoyed reading and found it hard to put down. A story where the characters bring their romance story to life. They have great chemistry and growth throughout the story. The author’s use of details made me feel as if I was part of the story. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. It had me coming back for more. You don’t want to miss what happens and what secrets are lurking. I highly recommend reading this book.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Trish Ann

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I like multiple point of view books. This was really a very sweet read. Being less of a spicy read was refreshing in this genre. I enjoyed the characters and the way their stories worked. I would read more by this author!

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by stephanie nicole

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was full of three beautifully interwoven romance stories. While this book is separated into three separate stories, they all connected together perfectly. The characters were simply amazing, the romance was sweet, and of course I love a book that gives you small town feels. While this is not my first book by this author, it is pretty close to one of my favorites. So if your looking for a new romance make sure you pick up this one today.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Sara Grantham

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book absolutely captivated me! Bernadette wrote in such a way that I could picture and feel everything that the characters did. While reading “The Happily Ever After Bookstore”, I fell in love with falling in love. In this book, three love stories were beautifully told throughout many seasons, holidays, happy moments, and sad moments. There were many moments that felt too good to be true (especially for the characters), but fate always found a way to bring the perfect couples together. “True and spontaneous love” happened within the bookstore, even to those who least expected it. To top it all off, this book had the perfect settings: a cozy town, a coffee shop, and a bookstore that felt like home.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Lauren West

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a must read on a sunny day with lemonade and comfy socks! A romantic story set in a book store that involves love connecting in 3 ways. This book was sweet and romantic and will have you smiling from ear to ear. Each relationship provided a new lease on love and happiness. This was a wonderful book I know I will be reading a second time.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In The Happily Ever After Bookstore Bernadette has cleverly woven three delightful contemporary romance stories in one. All the characters are well developed with flaws and with their own distinct personalities. I enjoyed the friendships and interactions between them. This story has everything that makes it a sweet fun read that is full of passion and humour, hope and love,

Leona loves her bookstore and her books and the friendships, but she also loves playing matchmaker. Now if only she could be successful in her own love life.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Edie Kelleher

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute, fun, enjoyable, sweet read! I absolutely loved all the different characters individual quirks, the author did such a great job. This book gave me all the warm and fuzzy rom com feels, I just snuggled up with a cup of tea and devoured it in one sitting.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Alison Risher

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Three separate love stories are woven around an origin story of love at first sight. Characters learn the beauty of their intertwined lives. What reader wouldn’t love the setting of this story? I mean, a bookstore! I have a full tank of gas- I think I’ll search for a magical bookshop of my own.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. One of the things I enjoy about this author is her writing skills. They are such that they not only bring the story to life but also give the story a realistic feel. This is a well written story about Leona and her love for her bookstore. The bookstore is in need of some repairs. This is where Jon comes in. Leona may just get more than some repairs in her bookstore. Will she open her heart up to Jon and his family or will the love of her bookstore be all that there is for her? I really enjoyed these characters. They made the story engaging and pull you into their lives. I enjoyed watching the growth of these two and their chemistry is great. I enjoyed what they brought to the story. This is an entertaining, easy story to read. I highly recommend this book.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book gives so many happy vibes. I enjoyed it so much. Leona runs the happiest bookstore in town. The story of Ellen and Charles romance has become a romance put on paper thanks to Price (Fiona’s ex-husband) sharing the story with her. This story has created a multiverse of romances that Leona matched up starting with Sadie and Charlie. They came together over the Christmas holiday by way of a package mixup. Through funny mishaps, the sweetest romance is created. We move on to Fiona and Price. They are a divorced couple that had heartbreak split them apart. Through a series of events, they both arrive in town and at the bookstore. Leona again sets up something. They talk and try to work through their issues. Then amazingly, Leona finds love and her dream comes true on the location for her shop. The story is funny, entertaining, so very romantic, and clean. The story had me giggling because of its sweetness and cuteness. Ellen, the grandma, plays a role also. She is the sweetest. The characters are so well developed. I felt like this town was Mayberry in today’s world So small town and cute. The plot was so sweet and adorable. A great idea for a Hallmark movie. I would give this more than 5 stars if they would let me. I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard. And I’m a bookworm, so any romance in a bookstore, I’m hooked. I was enthralled from the beginning and had to finish before I put it down. It’s that’s good. A must for all romance readers.

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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Oliver, A Story About AdoptionOliver, A Story About Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute story and would be a great read for children whether they are adopted or not. I’m pretty sure everyone at some point has wished their parent weren’t theirs so I think that this story would help the see that that’s ok to feel that way at times. I have no experience with adoption but I can imagine this being a nice story to read to younger children to help them express their feelings. The language is simple and is easy for children to follow and understand. It did finish a little abruptly I felt however it’s still a good 4 star read.

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Dani Honeycutt

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such a cute read. This is the only book in the series that I have read and look forward to reading the others to my niece. It’s targeted more for kids her age (5-10). Its such a sweet story with wonderful lessons about sharing, fears and worries, and (my absolute favorite) inclusivity. So glad that I read this and I can’t wait to read it during Auntie time.

Reviewed by @danihoneycutt

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by April McCoy

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book SeriesDark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

India Kells captured me! I do believe I read one of these individually and not in order before finding this and rereading from the beginning. Each book performs well on its own with different characters that intertwine and all around incredible stories with their own fair shares of steam, romance, conflict, chemistry, and surprises. You do not HAVE to read them all or in order but I would be surprised if you read one and didn’t want to wholly consume the others. The characters are just to die for. You cannot help but fall for them and their journeys. India is an incredible author spinning tales that take you to another place. I can not get enough from the author!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Whitney Morrison

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ah, I loved this book so freaking much. Cassius and Sera were seriously amazing characters and couldn’t have been written better. It was a wild journey and I couldn’t put the book down. I went through pretty much every single emotion while reading it but I loved every second. I very highly recommend reading this book!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Starlight is the first book in the Quimby Grove series, this can be read as a standalone.
We meet Ellawyn who moves to Quimby Grove, Pennslyvania to escape her abusive relationship. She spends a lot of time in the local bookstore (a girl after my own heart) where she meets its owner Benji. Benji has been diagnosed with cancer and has asked her grandson Beckett to return to Quimby Grove to help her. We follow a dual point of view alternating between Ellawyn and Beckett.

I loved the relationship that grew between Benji and Ellawyn, Benji was a lovely character. The slow burn romance between Ellawyn and Beckett was everything I needed. The suspense and tension was more than I could handle and I will admit this made my heart melt and a few tears were shed. i would highly recommend this book!

Trigger warnings for cancer, grief, domestic violence and assault.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Angela Shirley

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole

Ellawyn is running from her past, and stumbles into a quiet town which she believes she can live to rebuild herself. While there she spends most of her time is a little bookstore, Starlight Books and becomes friends with the owner Benji. While befriending the older store owner he decides to tell her his secret and that he will not be able to look after the store for much longer, Ellawyn offers to help run the store with Benji’s grandson Beckett.

Once Beckett arrives Ellawyn feels drawn to this man but with her history and the walls she has built up, will she ever feel like she can have a relationship again?

This is the first story I have read by this author. I enjoyed the small-town vibe, and the characters are well developed and written. Ellawyn’s character has been through a lot in her short life, and you feel the reluctance in her trusting anyone especially a man is heart-breaking. With the twists and turns of the story you feel drawn along to help them find out what is going on.

Although, I did feel in places the story was rushed and tried to get you to the conclusion too quickly and then others I felt could have been expanded a little more to give more back story to the characters, but although in saying this it did not deter me away from the book or the story. I would love to read the next instalment in this series and see what happens next.

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Amber Poole

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There’s so much to unpack in this story. I finished this story a few days ago but it’s still on my mind. Ellawyn is a sweetheart. She’s strong, brave and creative. The trauma she endures was enough to break her completely but she pushed on. Benji has to be one of the best characters ever. You can’t help but fall in love with the guy. His grandson Beckett is way different than I pictured him being when he’s introduced. He is a great match for Ellawyn. There were a lot of realistic events that I could relate too. It’s not just hearts and rainbows in this story. You’ll experience love, grief,fear, sadness and happiness right along with the characters. I cannot wait for book 2 to come out. The story was a tad predictable but I feel like most romance stories are. But it’s still a good read.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Lauren West

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I adored Morgan and her approach to life and things around her. This book was truly a fun read with the perfect amount of paranormal and romance mixed together. Her coworkers and friends around her help bring the story to life, while the details provided by the author also danced through my imagination

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book one of two in the Nurse Morgan series. Anyone who likes paranormal intrigue with romance and great storytelling should pick up this book. Main character Morgan Cutler survives a near-death experience, and it gives her psychic abilities. This book is wonderfully written and kept my attention the whole way through. It’s a quick but satisfying read, and left me itching to get at the next book. I love a good main, female character and Morgan did not disappoint me at all! I highly recommend this book! 5 stars.

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Twisting, Turning and Hiding My Kindle in the freezer… This thriller has it all… This is my very first book by this author and let me say I will be returning to read everything they have written!!! I am very picky when it comes to suspense novels as most don’t have enough backstory or as many details as I would like. Not with this author!! You will find yourself needing more and after you go on and read book two you will sit around tapping your fingers waiting for book three… begging for more!

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