The Worry Knot by Mary Bleckwehl- Review by Lauren West

The Worry KnotThe Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great book, and every middle schooler should read it. It takes you back to when those types of problems were the ones most front and center vs adulthood. The trials and tribulations of growing up, and the worries that all young kids face Rourke expresses perfectly. He narrates his concerns about friends, his grades, extracurriculars, and his family. I enjoyed this read and would recommend it!

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All the things going on in this captivating third book! Between her best friend and her ex boyfriend flirting behind her back, and the games going on, Van definitely has her work cut out for her this year. In her senior year of school, She has a lot going on. It’s no surprise she has a few outbursts here and there. The crazy plot lines and the adventurous writing. This third book will have you feeling all of the feels! Prepare yourself for this crazy adventure as Van goes behind enemy lines to check on the third seal!

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Van is back at it again! This time a whole slew of different trials are headed her way. Her love for her protector, her stepmoms weird new boyfriend, just to name a few! Van has matured a lot since the first book but she definitely has some more growing to do. She accepts her part on being the island’s protector and trying to be that person at the young age of 16. She still has some slip ups here and there that reminds you that she is still just a teenager. Paley did some growing i feel like in this book too, although she still has the sense of not belonging. All of the different creatures in this was pretty cool! This author did not disappoint in this second book!

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Vanessa Watts

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

This is my first book by this author and I can say without a doubt I will be first in line for future releases. Having finished this book within a few hours this book is action packed from the first page to the very last page. Although it can be confusing with the book switching back and forth between Patti and Cate as well as past scenes and present ones, the author does a great job of integrating them so the reader does not get lost.

We start off with Cate having a major meltdown as a case from her past where she believes she killed a man is reopened by none other than the deceased son. Fully deciding to turn herself in so she does not take down her best friend Patti she simply wants to wait for her father to pass. Patti who ran away from everything she knew to keep her secrets hidden knows now she must return to help Cate see this through. The problem is everyone has their secrets and they have all been living with a portion of the past not knowing the full story. As secrets are unburied friendships and relationships will be tested. Can Patti and Cate’s friendship survive the unknown or will it be one more casualty from the past? If you enjoy mystery books full of suspense and twists then this book should be in your to be read pile.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Stephanie nicole

Helm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book ThreeHelm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book Three by D L Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our favorite author is back with a third installment to their series, and it is just purely amazing. While you could read this book as a stand alone I highly recommend reading first two not only because their amazing, but also to really get a feel for our characters and the world they live in. The characters are relatable, connectable, and so fascinating that they really make the story pop. Once again the author gives us a lot of action, and intricate woven plot, but they did an amazing job giving us smooth transitions that kept the story moving perfectly. So if your looking for a great new series to read this week then pick up this book and the previous two and follow Van on her many adventurous and action packed missions.

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Daire’s Devils (Daire’s Devils Series Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

Daire's DevilsDaire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story proved to be high stakes and totally immersive from the very start. Kat is an MC that is easy to trust. Her intuition proves to be her best ally. The relationships between the characters was very well done, especially how they dealt with death, even if the life was lost by their hand. The attention to detail by the author was really well done. Highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get into military sci-fi. Once you start this story, your whole world is left behind and replaced by this one.

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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A Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At first I really didn’t like Vanessa the main character in the story. She was your a-typical teenager who thinks she’s all that. She does have a spoiled point of view and sometimes has a few redeeming qualities. But, as the story progresses Vanessa loses her dad and she goes on a self discovery journey that makes her look within herself and changes her perspective. I enjoyed reading this as I got further along. he writing was phenomenal and I could follow along fairly easy through the flashbacks. I cant wait to see what book two brings!

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angela Packard

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

Secrets, murder, and a friendship that has gone on for years. I loved these two women: Cate and Patti. I still have friends 30 years after high school, that I know I can call on at any time if I need them, even if we haven’t talked in years. And when we do talk, it feels like there was no time between conversations. I was biting my nails through some of this book, hoping and wishing for the best outcome for all.

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Stephanie nicole

Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our favorite author is back with a second installment to this series!! Once again our author brings us magic, tension, adventure, drama, action and more. Van and Paley are back but they aren’t the same immature kids they were back then, especially Van. While Van went through a lot in the first book she now has to deal with so much more including a new mission. While I would recommend reading the first book in this series the author does an amazing job of pulling in all the little tin bits from the previous book. So if your looking for a new series pick this one up today.

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Vanessa Watts

Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second book takes off from where the first one left at. Seth we know is working for the Joneses as all of their previous attempts to infiltrate the town have been foiled by guardians. Yet Seth made the deal before he met Miriam and now his world has changed and his outlook is different. Will he really be able to take vengeance on Edenia while Miriam is on the line? When Seth finally feels connected to someone else!

Miriam has placed all her trust in Seth and the path he chooses to take. Seth means a lot to Miriam, she has finally started finding her voice in a town that shunned her because of her unnatural talent. However, if she loses Seth in this battle for the tree of life she might just lose herself in the process and her faith in her master’s plan! Meanwhile Peter has yet to discover how his specific nature plays a role in his guardian status.The constant turmoil he is in is inhibiting him from discovering the full power of his nature. In order to discover the role he plays he must come to peace with his nemesis but is that a battle he can win? With the apocalypse upon the world our characters all have an inner turmoil they must battle where each decision could impact the fate of Edenia and the guardians beliefs. Who will win in this age old battle over good vs. evil?

This book is full of the characters’ own stories that the author has intermingled flawlessly into one page turner book. If you haven’t read the first you definitely should as it will make everything that much easier to understand, especially the interactions between the characters. This book I literally could not put down and ended up reading it from cover to cover in one afternoon. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone looking for a recommendation of a fantasy book.

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Stephanie nicole

Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author is just simply amazing, not only does this book have great characters, an amazing plot, but it has so much action your put right in the middle of it in the very first chapter. This was the first installment in this series and I personally can’t wait to see what our author gives us next. Van was an excellent character, sometimes you love her and sometimes you can’t stand her. But when Van’s world is released to her a few pieces play a time what will happen when she has to go on a mission? But truth be told this book has a little bit of everything from magic, drama, tension, action, and so much more that it will make your head spin. So make sure to pick up your copy today.

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Guardians of the Garden (Guardians of the Garden Book 1) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Vanessa Watts

Guardians of the Garden (Guardians Book I)Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the get go. The characters are wonderfully developed and their abilities are believable as to guard the tree of life. It is easy to imagine as you are reading what the town of Edenia might look like, what the characters might wear, and how they behave.

We start out meeting Miriam, who has a new power that is super invasive thus making her a pariah in a town that should be used to supernatural powers. Her family of course doesn’t let her live it down as her power must be used to protect the tree of life at all costs. Being the only one with this power Miriam experiences so much dissent in Edenia. Will she ever feel like she belongs?

Just when it seems Miriam’s dissent is reaching peak level in walks Zeke with his family, the only man to leave on sabbatical and not return. Now he has a summons from the master and a daughter dying of cancer to think about. As their father leads them to this town seemingly stuck in the past Seth realizes his fathers has been deceiving him for his whole life and now with no cancer treatment place in sight Seth doesn’t know what his dad thinks will save his sister. Seth chooses to do whatever it takes to save his sister, after all his father has lied about everything. How far will Seth go to save his sister’s life? Can the guardians protect the tree of life from enemies outside the town and those within? If you like fantasy novels filled with mystery and intrigue then this book is for you. It was super hard to put down because I just had to know what happened next!

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books. One of the things I love most about this author is her ability to pull me into her stories from the beginning. They are well written and are always entertaining to read. This book is no different. This is a paranormal story that has a touch of magic and romance added in. The characters are not only connectable and strong but they had great growth throughout the story. They kept the story engaging and had me coming back for more. This is a fast paced story that I read in one sitting, it is that good. I enjoyed how the characters are creative, unique, creative and just fun over all. They really made the story for me and what they brought to the story was great. A story full of chaos and humor and what happens you don’t want to miss. I loved reading this book and I highly recommend it.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Erica Fish

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

Jessica Aiken-Hall has been my go-to author for mystery, suspenseful, fiction stories. I love her writing style. She uses the English language in such a poetic story-telling fashion that will have you sitting in your chair all cozy and yet feel like you are right in the book with the characters. Her characters are fully developed and believable. It is like you make friends and enemies with the characters in the book. In this story, we find Cate and Patti who. are friends that parted ways to protect one another. They went their separate ways because of a murder. There is a secret that they both need to keep. Does the past catch up to Cate and Patti? Will they stay apart to protect each other? I highly recommend this book to see what happens and if Cate and Patti reunite with one another or if they stay apart and hope their secrets do not come out.

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A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis – Review By Emily Beehler

A Spider in the GardenA Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s a light read that has very intriguing aspects. The story follows Aranha who is a webmaker, or an immortal that can shift into a spider. Her collection of abilities as a webmaker are interesting and fun to read about such as her webbing and how she can collect memories. Aranha meetsthe handsome Dag who is an interesting creature himself; a vampire that can tolerate the sun. The two embark on a quest to discover what secrets lye within the vampire and werewolf system, and see how they can help or stop whatever they may be plotting. Overall, this is a nice read, that moves along quite quickly. I recommend this story for anyone that like’s low-fantasy as it takes place in the modern world, so there is not much world building needed apart from the types of species introduced and their governing system. This book also deals with growth and development as Aranha is discovering things about herself that she hadn’t known prior to meeting Dag.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

First of all, I have to give a nod to the gorgeous cover for this novel, it is absolutely gorgeous. I would have been pulled in right away had I not already been a huge fan of this author already. I needed this sucker and began reading right away. I instantly fell in love with Cate and Pattie, both written so realistically that you felt as if you wanted to reach out and embrace or scold, or more really as you read the both of them. These two and their journey engulfed my soul for really for the day. I was consumed with how they would traverse some twists I won’t divulge and ended up reading this sucker in one day, #notsorry. I cannot say enough good things about this one, definitely can’t wait to see what will come next from this author fav!

Review by @lizaileen
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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

First of all, I have to give a nod to the gorgeous cover for this novel, it is absolutely gorgeous. I would have been pulled in right away had I not already been a huge fan of this author already. I needed this sucker and began reading right away. I instantly fell in love with Cate and Pattie, both written so realistically that you felt as if you wanted to reach out and embrace or scold, or more really as you read the both of them. These two and their journey engulfed my soul for really for the day. I was consumed with how they would traverse some twists I won’t divulge and ended up reading this sucker in one day, #notsorry. I cannot say enough good things about this one, definitely can’t wait to see what will come next from this author fav!

Review by @lizaileen
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A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis – Review By Jasmin Marie

A Spider in the GardenA Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn to this book by the cover. Although spiders creep me out, Aranha is just as fierce as portrayed on the cover of this book. As the last of her kind, she lives a secluded life but that all changes when she meets Dag, a daywalking-vampire. Although sparks quickly fly between the two characters, I appreciated the realness of Aranha’s hesitation to change the life she has known.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Beverly Finnie

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

I loved it! I was a little frustrated, I figured it out quickly but I still loved it even so! Depending on You took me back to the girls I grew up with. I’m not someone who has many girlfriends and the ones I do have, have been there through it all. That’s where I was while reading it. I might’ve reading about a potential murder that was committed by our two best friends, but I was living in the past as well.
Cate and Patty have that forever friendship. The type of friendship that no matter how much time you’ve been apart, as soon as you get together it’s like you haven’t missed a beat. Now that friendship is tested, secrets can be the end all if let out the wrong way.
Cate once had a passion for life, till she thought she killed someone. She became a recluse living on the edge of a mental breakdown.
Patty also once had a passion for life, but instead she ran and is still running from it.
How do two friends navigate a hidden murder, a dying parent, 20 years lost, all came down to one night. Prom night!
Trust me when I say pick it up and read it. I’m telling you, you will get sucked right in.
If I had anything negative to say, a little more mystery around the “who done it plot.” Otherwise the character development was wonderful and the novel was complete!

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Jasmin Marie

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

Cate and Patti are distant best friends, who always find their way to each other in times of need. After spending years apart, the two friends must reunite when an old secret comes back to haunt them. In addition to friendship, this well-written story is full of secrets, suspense, and murder. This is my first read by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style. I was pulled into the plot within the first chapter and was willing to lose sleep just to read a little more!

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Daire’s Devils (Daire’s Devils Series Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Candida Hopper

Daire's DevilsDaire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Sci fi military story isn’t a genre I would normally read but I am glad I gave it a chance because I enjoyed it very much. This book is full of action, great characters, suspense and danger. The author did an exceptional job keeping me entertained and the detail was so vivid that it felt real. I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering who was the enemy, who was working for who? Kat found herself in some dangerous situations, but she didn’t let it stop her from doing her job and what she believes is right. There are many other great characters. When I got to the end I wanted more. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Ashley Hasting

Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So imagine you being able to touch a piece of old clothing and all of a sudden having visions of that clothing and the owner and their past at that time. How awesome is that? Tessa ended up owning her own vintage store full of old clothing that she has seen visions of. What she didn’t expect was to go to a runway show of vintage clothing and the dress she wears is of their family past murder that us different than told. Trey on the other hand is not sure how to understand, but if it helps understand what happens, then he will help. What happens between them and understanding the scenario of what truly happened in the past is such a fun mystery read.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Hailey Hop

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

This story is filled with suspense, mystery, secrets and a murder. The author’s ability to bring the book alive and make the reader feel like they are in the book is incredible. I really could not put this book down!
Cate and Patti have been friends for years. They have hidden a secret, but what happens when that secret may come to light?
I recommend not only this book, but any other from this author as well. She is a great writer that will always keep you on your toes.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jerricka Brown

Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I was truly captivated. I loved how all the elements flowed together to make it amazing. This is one of my top historical mysteries I have read in a while. I found myself trying to find out what happens next before I could read it. The author’s knowledge of the past truly shines in this book. I loved it.

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The Clockwork Witch (The Clockwork Chronicles Book 1) by Michelle D. Sonnier – Review by Betsy Melano

The Clockwork WitchThe Clockwork Witch by Michelle D. Sonnier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love reading and like to keep an open mind about books I pick up. This book was some of those that intrigued me when I read the synopsis. I really liked the idea of a witch who could manipulate mechanical things. The story is well written and it’s easy to imagine the world where magic can help with technology. I connected with the main character in terms of not feeling like one belongs even when she always had. I totally got the trials for the new witches, it’s something I’ve read in books before. The ending of the book saddened me to find out that those who failed the trials were killed. Seemed a bit too much but maybe there’s something I missed that will be revealed in the next book.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tess Burton has started a new life for herself in a new city doing something she has always dreamed of, vintage clothing. The one thing she didn’t expect was that she would begin having visions that go with the clothing. When Tess does a fashion show in an old mansion she is plunged headlong into a murder-suicide vision that takes her on a quest to find the hidden answers.

Tess meets Trey, descendant of the accused murderer and though the sparks fly between the two, Trey is reluctant to delve further into the mystery. Once she convinces him to let the visions take them both and see where they lead, the relationship between the two blossoms.Can Tess and Trey live out the lives that the dead couple never would.

This was a quick read for me but very enjoyable with a unique storyline.

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Daire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Daire's DevilsDaire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Corporal Katrion Alexander is a member of the 142nd Mobile Special Ops Team, also known as the Daire’s Devils and they are the ones called in to make the hard decisions and take on the hard missions and as their newest member, the Corporal is on the receiving end of the usual hazing by the rest of the team, however, when she is given an assignment which is separate from the rest of the team, she feels like she is been left behind.

While on this assignment, although she feels abandoned, she doesn’t have much time to think about it when she is thrown in at the deep end and left to sort out someone else’s mess, she is not impressed in the slightest, but she gets on with her assigned duties anyway, but the way in which she does it is not as protocol suggests and this gets her into a bit of trouble. This is only the start when she finds herself on the receiving end of some less than stellar treatment and starts to second guess everything she thought she knew, but she also uncovers some vital information at the same time, that a synthetic fighting operative has replaced a vital member of the hierarchy and she discovers this by ending up in a confrontation with one.

As she is debriefed, the plot thickens as a plot within the Allied Forces is revealed when someone tries to steal valuable information about AeroCom’s new flagship called the Cromwell and the secrets that ship holds, but nobody knows who the infiltrators are, or who they are trying to steal the information for. Meanwhile, the Devils are given a new mission to aid in the defence of a planet which is at risk of exploitation and military invasion, the planet Demeter and this particular planet is a heavily contested piece of terrain, but with the information they have, can the Daire’s Devils complete their mission, or will the infiltrators get what they want and blow the mission apart?

This is a sci-fi with action, reaction and subterfuge, where one tight knit team must unravel the plots they have been thrown into the midst of, in this fast paced race across the galaxy where nothing is as it seems and trust is hard won and even harder to keep as you fly along with the team from the beginning of the mission until you have to know how it ends.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Alisa Boomer

Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely ADORED Divine Vintage!! This is a modern romance with a historical, paranormal twist. The main romance is a slow burn but oh what a burn! Genuine sparks fly as these two unravel mysteries and fine each other in the process. Throw in an age-old murder mystery and you are hooked! Definitely a page-turner perfect for any reader!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Tausha Treadway

Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young. This was such a fun read. Its the author’s debut novel and I can’t wait to read more. It’s the story of Tess who has opened her vintage clothing store which has always been her dream. She got more than she bargained for though because along with the clothing she begins to be overcome with visions about a murdered woman and her wedding dress. Trey is another model who starts having visons after modeling the vintage clothing. Between their visions they get wrapped up in a old murder/suicide and they try to solve it. There is also a romance between Trey and Tess so you get 2 romances and a mystery. The Victorian Era comes alive in this book and I truly felt I was there. Once you start reading this book you won’t be able to put it down. Get yourself a copy and read Divine Vintage today!

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Road Rage (Outlaw Series Book 4) by Katrina Kantas – Review by Allison Davis

Road Rage (OUTLAW, #4)Road Rage by Karina Kantas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Please read the trigger warnings before reading this book!

Road Rage is a very quick read! Gem is a strong lead female through out the book, she holds her own and takes no shit from anyone but her past has caused her to be this tough woman. She wasn’t given much of a choice to be what’s she has become. You get a look into her past, the pain and trauma she has been through while watching her open up to her love of racing. I do wish the books were longer, I felt there was so much opportunity for more character development and more details to the story but it’s still good as it.

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