Unchecked: A Steamy Love Triangle Love Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Shelly Kittell

Unchecked (MetroGen Downtown Kiss and Tell, #1)Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book just broke the rule on cliffhangers! I fell off waiting for the ending…..only to find out that its coming in the fall of this year (2022). Well played, author!! I love this. Better cliffhanger than Grey’s Anatomy could ever come up with. Dr. Stella Magi, newly sober, has a naughty habit of getting what she shouldn’t have. Now that she’s sober, at least they’re single. She just can’t stay away from trouble which has come in three’s: Dr. Doye, Dr. Alex, and Dr. Glazier. I can’t help but chuckle as I’m feeling bad for her because she has to go through these problems. At least she has a posse that has her back, go Eliza!! Well-written, with some hot spice throughout, the plot is pretty spot on and flows smooth the whole way. As a former health care worker, her characters are spot on for the hospitals. The gossips chains are just like the book. The author just slams the door right before the end and is going make you wait a little bit to find out what happens. I will be hear eagerly awaiting and catching up reading her other Gen216 books. I highly recommend you read this one. It would get more than a 5 if I could.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Angelina Frazzini

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the first book of the series. It’s also the first book I’ve read by this author. I’m glad I picked it up! This book was such a cute read.

Sophie and Gil have finished up filming their movie. Boy do they have chemistry both on and off set. Sophie and Gil both have their obstacles to work through. Sophie is used to being alone and Gil is afraid of commitment. Will these two be able to make it work off set? Is that even what they want? Gil talks Sophie into taking a break and going to France with him and his family. Maybe this trip is just what they need to figure things out?

I couldn’t get enough of Gil’s family. They were so crazy but it was fun! This book was very well written and was such a good read. I didn’t want to put it down!

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Bella: An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn: Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson – Review by Amber Poole

Bella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan's BeginningsBella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author. This prequel combo was beautifully written. Learning about Bella’s origin and how it got to Logan was an exciting and emotional journey. The McKenna women are strong and resilient. I now have to go read all of the other books. The author is great at creating a world you can get lost in. I highly recommend this book

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Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Love's Full CircleLove’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is a well written story where two people finally have a chance at romance coming full circle. It is a great story that is engaging and fast paced. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by Liam and Kayden from the start. They are connectable and bring the story to life. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. They kept me coming back for more. I enjoyed how the author’s use of details to not only make the story realistic but also really pop. The chemistry and growth of Liam and Kayden throughout the story is great. This is a shorter story that was hard to put down. A great story that I highly recommend. Find out if their love for each other can come full circle.

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Ashley Westerman

Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3)Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was EXCELLENT! I really loved the first 2 in the series and couldn’t wait for this one! I really enjoyed how this series has made me spend time thinking. Sometimes it’s a nice change of pace. I’m not usually a Sci-Fi fan, but this was great and well worth it, check it out, even if this genre isn’t usually for you. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Definitely Recommend!

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Ashley Westerman

Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another excellent read to be transported away from “real-life”. I was so excited to get to read Scott’s story! This slow burn was so hard for me to put down. I loved it! Everyone is so relatable that you feel like you know them and are a part of their lives. I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series!

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Ashley Westerman

Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Get ready to be transported again! I loved reading every minute of this sweet story. I enjoyed getting to know the new characters and being able to see how past characters are. There was excellent chemistry between everyone, which made it that much harder to put down. Check it out, I highly recommend it!

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Ashley Westerman

Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a sweet story. I instantly loved the characters, and it was fun, and interesting to follow their stories. I was hooked from the first page. I felt all the emotions throughout reading. The way the author writes transports you. I felt like I could see everything with my own eyes. Highly recommend!

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Depending on You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Amanda Meady

Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author managed to combine tragedy, secrets, friendship and love in a heartfelt way. I felt the pain and joy the characters felt. As I predicted what was coming, there was another twist. I envy the friendship between the main characters and the strength they had even through some very difficult moments.

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Candice Estes

Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3)Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this book as a stand alone, but now need to go back and read the first two books. I feel like there were some things that would have made more sense if I had read all of them, instead of starting with the third book. The characters and plot were well defined and laid out. This is not the normal type of book I read, but I did find it to be an interesting book over all. Plenty of action to keep people who are fans of that genre entertained and reading. Plenty of interpersonal situations to keep you hooked as well.

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Angela Hayes

Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

What lengths would you go to in order to save those you love? Would you change history to bring them back? Well, that’s exactly what Bernard does- the loss of his family weighing heavily on his soul, Bernard changes history, which comes with devastating consequences. He has a chance to make things right- to restore the original timeline. And so, the quest begins…..
Return of the Elf Lord is the first book in the Kingdom of the Elf Lords series by Heidi Vanlandingham. It is a wonderfully original mix of fantasy, the paranormal, Norse mythology, elves, magic, action, romance, drama, emotion, adventure, loss/sadness, responsibility, and superb world building….. and it turned out to be every bit as good as I hoped it would be.
This is a wonderful start to a new series that I can’t wait to return to asap, with ‘The Elf Lords Curse” (Book #2)- coming soon I hope….
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Heidi Vanlandingham!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Rachel Moss

Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This turned out to be a really good read! It was interesting (once the pace picked up and the timing got sorted out) and enthralling and kept me reading wanting to find out what happens next! As I mentioned briefly above, my only complaint is the timing. It didn’t feel like there was a clear pace, they just seemed to jump back and forth and the dialogue seemed slightly stilted to me. It seemed to even up about halfway through (or maybe I just got used to it) and I barely noticed it but it did take me awhile to get into the story because of that. Overall this was a very interesting read and had me on the edge of my seat! I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Whitney Morrison

Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing!

I absolutely loved this book! I love the telling of La Llorona and it was just awesome how it was written here. Mercy is incredible and I really liked her character. She is so brave and strong. This is my first book by this author but I will definitely need to check out more. I love all things witchy and gothic so it seems I would like all of her work!

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Betsy Melano

Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Welcome to Bunya Junction Series. The series is fun to read, the characters are well written and I love that each book concentrates on a couple so you really get to know many of the characters well. This book is about Scott and Franceen. Scott is the very busy and gorgeous CEO and doctor at the hospital and Franceen is the somewhat new Obgyn who moved to work at the rural hospital. Franceen is running from a bad experience with marriage and losing a child. She tries her best to keep everyone at arms length. However, it’s very evident that both Scott and Franceen are attracted to each other.
This book, like the others in the series, kept my attention and I had a hard time stopping to sleep. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

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Unchecked: A Steamy Love Triangle Love Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Stephanie nicole

Unchecked (MetroGen Downtown Kiss and Tell, #1)Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is full of so many twists and turns that I simply couldn’t put it down, in certain areas you never know what our author is going to throw at you. From hospital drama, drama, steam, and cliffhangers you’ll never see what’s coming next. But that’s not all this author has such a unique way of writing that they not only give us several wow factors but they also give us an incredible level of spice. But when Stella decides she wants to settle down will she be able to figure out who is best for her? You’ll have to read this fabulous book to figure out for yourself.

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My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match (Welcome to Cupid’s Cove) by C.A. King – Review by Angela Packard

My Valentine's Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids CoveMy Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lara runs the bakery in small town Cupid Cove. The local radio station is announcing new things coming in their small town….when Lara finds out what is coming, she is not happy. There is a new bakery coming to town, that comes with its own love matching app. The more you buy, the better match you will have. Graham is behind this bakery/matching app and is excited to start a new chapter in his own life. He is taking a big chance making these decisions, quitting his dependable job, leaving his home, and losing a girlfriend. Will this bring him the freedom he is looking for? The chemistry between Lara and Graham is great, they are so competitive and both in it to win.
I love the radio commentary in between scenes, it really added something extra for me. This was a sweet small town romance with a head strong heroine. My favorite kind of story.

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jenny See

Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Welcome to Bunya Junction series, but it can be read as a standalone. I don’t know how the author does it, but these books keep getting better and better.
Scott is a doctor who is busy running the hospital in Waratah River and trying to set up a foundation to help others in the medical field.
Franceen is a doctor who specializes in women’s health. She moved to Bunya Junction to work at Waratah hospital and get a fresh start at life after losing a child and her divorce.
Scott and Franceen try to fight their feelings for one another, since they both want different things in life, but the more they work together and spend time together makes it impossible.

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jenny See

Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me start by saying the cover of this book is stunning! This is the second book of the Welcome to Bunya Junction series, but can be read as a standalone. I loved this book.
Pandora is an overworked model who runs away (in the middle of a photo shoot) to take a break from her demanding career.
Jonas runs the pub in Bunya Junction. When a woman comes bursting into his pub wearing a wedding dress he’s thrown for loop.
Pandora wants to stay hidden away in Bunya Junction, but knows she must face the consequences of her actions and get back to her life.
Read this book! This is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I can’t wait to see what happens in Bunya Junction next.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Santana Hicks

Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cate and Patti have been best friends since childhood. They went through everything together. All of their past memories have included each other, both the good AND the bad. Twenty years later, the two are still friends but they have drifted apart until the past gets dredged up causing Patti to come back to their childhood town to deal with it.

Twenty years ago, Cate killed a man. They thought she got away with it but it is what also caused the girls to drift apart. Turns out the case is being reopened and Cate is scared that she will be caught this time around. It turns out that Cate isn’t the only one with secrets in this town. Around every corner something else happens to test the friendship of both Cate and Patti.

Both characters were loveable in their own ways. Patti is a strong woman who takes care of everyone else which causes her to be independent and take everything on herself. Cate is an anxious mess, well that’s what she sees herself as, in reality she is just tired and scared from the traumatic life she led.

This book was a really interesting read. I can usually guess a lot of times what is going to happen. Turns out I was right but then a twist appears making me only a little right. The twist and turns of this book had me on the edge of my seat trying to guess what else is going to happen.

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jenny See

Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, but I’m so glad I found her. This is the first book in the Welcome to Bunya Junction series, but can be read as a standalone. This book is so beautifully written.
Sindy moved home several years ago after a bad relationship. She started working at a small doctors office with Colin. She slowly gets her self confidence back and is doing better.
Ryan (a well known plastic surgeon) goes home to say goodbye and pay his last respects to the man who raised him (Colin). After Colin’s passing his medical practice is left to both Sindy and Ryan. Sindy believes Ryan won’t stay in their small town of Bunya Junction and will go back to the city.
They start to develop feelings for each other, but being that they’re business partners until Ryan decides if he’s going to leave (and Sindy is Ryan’s good friends twin sister) a relationship may not be a good idea.

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sheri Schrader

The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Ghastly Gumball is a fun, eccentric read. I had enjoyed this author’s books before, which did not disappoint. It is a short, exciting read delving into an imaginative mind. I don’t want to give away anything from the plot, but you have to meet Clyde, the octopus. The characters are entertaining, and the story is fast-paced. I enjoyed this bit of laughter, magic, and romance. I can’t wait to read this author’s next book.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Jenny See

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is book one in the Mixed Emotions Series, and it can be read as a standalone. Sophie is an actress who has fallen in love with her co-star Gil. They start dating even though Gil has commitment issues. Sophie decides to take a break from acting and publicity and go home with Gil to his parents farm in the mountains. While there Sophie finds herself and is ready to make some major changes in her life, even if that means leaving Gil behind. This was a lovey story of a woman finding herself and not giving up on making herself happy, with or without the guy.

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Naomi McDonald

Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Main points: Enjoyable characters. Good story line. A little bit of steam.

This book is a quick read. I enjoyed that there was a good amount of story line balanced with the romance. One thing I will say is that if you are a reader who doesn’t want the pandemic mentioned in a book you are using to escape, this one might not be the book for you. It doesn’t overpower the story, but it is mentioned.
For some reason, I had a difficult time with the feel of the first chapter and struggled to get into the story, but it smoothed out in chapter two. I can’t pinpoint what exactly the challenge was for me, but I pushed through it, and it was worth it.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new series and also the first book I have read by Katy Hunter. It is a sweet romance story that flows nicely but it is just that a sweet romance, theres no steaminess whoch i love in a book. Its about a couple who take a break to work on themselves to then see if they should end up back together happily ever after or go their separate ways.

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Whitney Morrison

Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Doctor in the Outback was a great story! I loved the strength of Franceen, she has such an amazing soul. The dance between her and Scott throughout the book is so cute and I just love the relationship they have. This is the first book I have read by this author but I can’t wait to read more. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a cute romance with a touch of hardships thrown in.

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great read! I’ve never read anything from this author, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but had high hopes because of the synopsis. I was not disappointed! Lock is hilarious, from his perspective and mental voice to how he deals with his new reality, I loved him. The magic in the book is so wonderfully introduced and fantastical that, for a little while, I was utterly speechless. This story took me on an unexpected kind of adventure that kept me transfixed and allowed my imagination to run wild. I loved the pace of everything, though the book was short, it felt just right.

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Karyn Taylor

Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in a series that I have loved so far. I have been looking forward to the third sibling Scott getting his own story and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
I have now read several books by this author and I really like her writing style. This story flows really well and keeps you engaged throughout. As I’d been eagerly awaiting Scott’s story, I was hooked immediately and totally engrossed in his story.
I loved the dynamic between Scott and Franceen. Both are skipping around the other, convinced that the other doesn’t have the same feelings, both scared to make that first move. Both have issues from the past that make having a relationship a bit harder for them but these two are meant to be together.
I also loved that we got to see a bit of Ryan and Sindy again as they become a proper little family with the addition of their twins.
This has been a fantastic series. Each book can be read as a standalone but if you are going to read the series then they should be read in order, for continuity and to avoid spoilers.
I already have book 4 waiting for me on my kindle and I’m so looking forward to reading the story of the 4th sibling.

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Alison Risher

Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, what a sweet story! Characters face the realities of living in the Australian Outback- a rural area lacking some modern amenities we all seem to take for granted. Topics unique to rural medical care are explored. The bond between adult fraternal twins is visited. The main characters must both face and overcome past betrayals, and take a chance on each other, as well as love. This is a stand-alone story, but also part of a series centering around four adult siblings.

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Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen – Review by Shelly Kittell

Love's Full CircleLove’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful story! Yes, the beginning had a rough start for Liam and Kayden. Fifteen years later, they are reunited by a radio show. They have a lot of past hurts to work through. Can they do it? Oh, nice try but I’m not to going to give it away. You’ll have to read it and find out. The story is beautifully written. I am partially to the story because I’m from Denver and love trying to figure out all the places mentioned. I do want to know what a Colorado Crushie is. 🙂 The characters are so relatable because they feel real. They feel like they could be your friends. The issues are real. The descriptions are spot on. The plot is so very smooth. There is no chop going from spot to spot. Well written and very well-done. I would give it more than a 5 if I could. Another best of 2022.

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Sara Oxton

Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3)Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Thrilling five-star read. This is number three in the Journeys Through series and this is possibly the best of the series, I adored that we had the recurring characters that you could keep you with, and catch up with them like old friends, but then new characters were brought in and they added to the story in a way that made you want to know more about them instantly, It was such great character development and that added to the whole story. The characters development was done well, but honestly it was the world development of the whole thing series that is what has won me over all-round. This whole series has been so much fun to read, and I am so excited to see what they will come up with next.

Review by @saraoxo

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