Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could not put Holiday Hope down. It was such an enjoyable read and swept me up into the late 1800s setting. The author did a wonderful job of the description of a small western town and how community, family and friendships were valued among all else in this era. Holiday Hope is a sweet romance between Cora Lee and Jace. Cora Lee is a mail order bride intended to Jude, the brother of Jace. Jude is not an ideal match in many ways but Jace, who claims he is married to his career as a train engineer, begins to feel different upon him meeting and getting know Cora Lee. I put this book down wanting more of this relationship and getting to know more about this lovely town of Holiday. I’m excited to read the next in this series.

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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell Series Book 5) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell #5)Kissing Darkness by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kissing Darkness is the fifth book in this wonderful series. I highly recommend reading the previous books first to get the most enjoyment out of this addition to the series. This has paranormal, fantasy, intrigue, twists and turns, and much more. Isra has developed a lot as a character, and now she has to decide whom to trust truly. Everyone seems to have a plan in action, but who is upfront and can be trusted?
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this series and author in the future.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Amber Poole

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this novella was extremely cute and adorable. It is fast paced and an easy read. Full of holiday cheer, romance, and family, this story will capture everyone’s heart. It isn’t too raunchy nor too clean. This is my first story in this series and I’m excited to read the others.

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Master Trentino (Masters of the Consulate Book 3) by Sylvia Black – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that is fast becoming one of my favorites for the dark paranormal gene. This is the third book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous two books. It will help you with your enjoyment of this series as well as this author’s writing style. This is a well written story that pulled me in from the beginning. The characters are not only relatable but also keep the story engaging. This is a story that is not only dark but also full of action. It is a fast paced story that kept me turning pages to the end. This is Angel and what happens when she is found in a pool of blood. It is a story in which she will need to overcome her own demons to fight by Trentino’s side. Will that happen? You need to pick up this book to find out. It has great growth with the characters and the plot throughout the story. The characters have great chemistry that I truly enjoyed. This is worth the pick up for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Kerry Carr

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No Names to Be GivenNo Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really amazing story to read. It is set in the 1960s and for women today what the characters are put through is something we can’t even imagine. The story itself is heartbreaking. As a mother myself I couldn’t imagine having to give up my child because i was unmarried. The author deals with some very serious subjects in this story such as racial discrimination, abuse and rape but it is done in a way that is respectful and gives you a real insight into how some people’s lives were during that time and that’s what makes this book so touching is the fact that even our characters are fictional their circumstances and their lives probably would have existed.

At the start of the book we meet our 3 woman, Sandy, Becca  and Faith. 3 women from 3 different backgrounds but the one thing that connects them is that they are in a home for unmarried women to give birth and then give up their children.
Sandy had left her home and ran away from an abusive parent. She found a job as a dancer in a bar.
Becca  fell in love with someone of the wrong skin colour. At that time interacial relationships were frowned upon and seen as wrong
Faith came from a strict religious family. When an incident with someone close to the family happened, Faith felt she couldn’t confide in her parents for fear of not being believed.

After we meet our women we are then take forward in their lives to see how their lives have progressed and we also see the story from the eyes of the children that they had given up at birth.

This is a really heartwrenching story made all the more so but how realistic these situations would have been during that time.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this historical romance holiday story. This is the first book in this series and I look forward to reading more from this author. This is a well written story about Cora and Jace and their discovery of hope along with the holiday spirit. They are great characters that I had no problem connecting to. They brought the story to life on each page. They are full of heart and I enjoyed their chemistry together. The growth of the plot throughout the story really added to the reading enjoyment of this book. This story brings the holiday spirit as well as just sets you in the mood for the holidays. This is one of my favorite holiday stories yet this year. I highly recommend this book. You don’t want to miss this one.

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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) By Deborah Dugan- Review by Lauren West

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The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very different on all levels. You felt this story, and you vividly experienced the journey as it was told. Harry was a great story teller, and his journey was detailed from start to finish.
This story was Science Fiction at its finest, and purely intricate and imaginative. Harry and Tristan were great characters and as they learn from each other you see a long lasting friendship in the making.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by M Policicchio

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The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin

The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin

4 out of 5 Stars

Anna Venu was given a mystery to solve. It was one that she didn’t want but decided to accept at the urgence of her grandfather. Find out who her grandmother really was.

Anna knew the family stories. Now using the stories and clues she finds in pictures, documents and from people she meets along the way, Anna discovers not only who her grandmother was but the story behind the secrets. Anna finds family, friends and love along the way. The journey to discover who her grandmother was led to her own self-discoveries.

The author weaves a brilliant tale of mystery with history, intermingling the past, the present, and intrigue. The parallels between the different factions of yesterday and today can’t be denied. Spectacular story!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a sweet story that drew happy tears on more than one occasion, I loved it! Embracing Jared hit me on a deep level. I felt sadness, anger, tears, happiness and love throughout. I’ve lost a family member to the dreadful disease that’s stealing Mr. Christopher’s life, so I can completely understand everything Jared is feeling when it comes to his father.
Madison, personifies the reason I actually decided the medical field wasn’t for me. I can’t disconnect, but neither can she. She cares fiercely for her patients and deals with the aftermath in her own time. Madison and Jared definitely started out with a rocky Nurse/Client relationship, however despite that Jared realizes she’s the best thing for his father. He also starts to admire her in other ways, are his feelings mutual?
Though this is book 3 in the A Thrill of the Chase series, not only do I believe I read book 1 a while ago, I’m ready to go back and read through all 3 in a row. Even saying that it’s very good as a stand-alone, you don’t necessarily have to read the others. READ IT, COM’ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT TOO!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Angela Hayes

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Embracing Jared is the third book in the Thrill of The Chase series by Anna Paige. It is a superb Rockstar romance, drama, chemistry, sparks, tension, brotherhood, family, and plenty of emotion.
As with the other two books in the series, it could be read as a standalone, but in doing that, I feel you would be doing yourself a disservice, as there is a lot of information and important details in the other books that would highly enhance your reading experience of this third instalment, as well as the series as a whole.
Again, the author has upped the ante and delivered a captivating story that enhances this fantastic series. It is Rockstar romance done right- with all the author’s clever touches and original take on the topic. I couldn’t have loved the characters, storyline and details any more than I did.
So, if you love Rockstar romance, contemporary romance, a captivating story, and endearing slightly flawed characters- then you really should do yourself a favour and grab yourself a copy of this book (and series) and fall in love with these wonderful characters, stories, and talented author.
This book has only reinforced the fact that I am addicted to the ‘Thrill of the Chase’ and am an Anna Paige junkie- I soooo can’t wait for my next fix!

Thank you, Anna Paige!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige-Review by Elena Tobar

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Madison swoops right into Jared’s life like a hurricane and knocks him right off his feet before he even realizes what’s happening. I really love that Jared has a stutter and he isn’t portrayed as this perfect shallow rock star, it makes him so much more endearing and adorable! He is so heart meltingly sweet with his father who has some memory issues. Madison misjudges Jared so harshly in the beginning nut once she meets him in person she realizes just how wrong she was. Once she starts to let her walls down, he works his way into her heart just as deeply as his father has. There are so many sweet moment interjected with the tears along the way, that this book had me hooked from the very first page. The ending is absolutely swoon worthy and this is a book that is definitely a must read. The other band members have some parts in this book that have me eager to go and read the first books in this series to find out more about them!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series that I have read and I’m absolutely going back to read the other 2. This book definitely pulls on your heartstrings. Madison is a great character and so is Jared. It’s a bit of a slow burn but it feels realistic and not rushed.I can’t wait to read more from this author!

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds #1) by Bree Moore-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds, #1)Thief of Magic by Bree Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds #1) by Bree Moore

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Thief of Magic is the first book in the Shadowed Minds Series. I love this book and can’t wait for the next book. The author is now on my list of many authors that I’m on the watch for.

Lee is a Liminal and going to die if she doesn’t get the cure. The only thing she’s gotta do is make it until she can get to the people who made her this way. Finn being the new guy is also the one who may be able to save her. The quote I chose for Lee is: “Agent of the devil, hellion, whatever it was? Yes, yes I did. Every newbie needs a chance to prove themselves.”

Adam is an FBI Agent and needs to catch a Liminal. Catching her might prove to be difficult until he gets the chance to join their team. He falls for her and might be the only one to save her from herself. The quote I chose for Adam is: “Our department is the only one using the funding! Unless you’ve already started funding the CSI, there’s no reason the money can’t be used to purchase relevant tech or hire new people for the FBI.”

Highly recommended for Supernatural Fantasy lovers.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase #3) by Anna Paige-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase #3) by Anna Paige

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. It’s the third book in the Thrill of the Chase Series. Jared and Madison are cute and I was very happy to read their story.

Jared is after one thing and one thing only, getting the best care for his father. So when the new caregiver is being a pain he goes in person to confront her. Then he’s grateful for her and asks her to be his father’s private nurse. The quote I chose for Jared is: “That’s the first s-s-song I ever played. I l-l-learned it for my f-f-father because I knew it w-w-was his favorite. Because he w-w-was my hero. S-s -still is.”

Madison loves her job and gets attached to her patients. She gets protective of Mr. Christopher and when things go south she thinks of his safety before her own. She can’t help but fall for Mr. Christopher’s son although she knows she shouldn’t. The quote I chose for Madison is: “Sounds good. Mr. Christopher, you sit tight for just a minute. Cookie will be right back, okay? Ethan is going to find a good station on the radio. He’s not from around here, so maybe you can help.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Michelle Austin

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning and I loved Madison without fully meeting her yet just by the letter she sent to Jared.

Jared is a Rock star who loves music and his father. When he gets a sassy letter from his fathers caretaker he decides to take a trip to visit his dad and meet this woman to give her a piece of his mind. But when he meets Madison his plans change. They both have one thing in common, the best care for his dad. Jared also has a promise to keep.

Overall I really enjoyed this read, my emotions were all over the place. The characters were great, they have become one of my favorite couples in this series. The author does a great job with her writing. I was really happy with the ending. If you’re looking for a great Rock star series this is the one for you, this book can be read as a stand alone but reading them in order gives you the best experience. 1-click and get started today.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great addition to this series! Once again, K.G. Fletcher wrote a novella full of warm and fuzzies. Its because of this author I’ve found a love for holiday romance stories! So many feelings are packed into these quick reads, but by the end I’m content and happy. Amber and Gio both had their problems, but the attraction was there from the beginning. I loved reading every page of their story!

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Piasa (Legends Series Book 3) by Maggie Adams – Review by April McCoy

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Piasa (Legends, #3)Piasa by Maggie Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The legends series is so amazing! Another great book with DRAGONS. I couldnt put it down and I enjoyed it so much! So well written. Dont start here, you dont want to miss the others! Get them all cause you qont regret it! Piasa is book 3 and they only get better and better! Amazing work from a great author!

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Corine Lombardi

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No Names to Be GivenNo Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a gut wrenching story of real life experiences of young women in the 1960s.
I have never cried so hard.
Choices
Life and death.
Feeling free while being held hostage mentally, emotionally and physically.
This story proves how history comes around full circle.
Every single woman in the world needs to read this.
I have never connected with a story so much.
As a teen mother I finished this story and kissed my daughter.
This author had me transported back in time.
Culture, politics, real life situations.
So beautifully written I don’t think any review will show it true justice.
I am still crying.
AMAZING!!!!!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whoa! What a story! Really.. I was blown away! What I love about this is the look behind the rock star. Sure there are band moments but this really is about Jared and his life. I enjoyed how little moments became larger moments and really I just loved Jared and his devotion to Mr C.

The feelings displayed by the characters and also *felt* by the reader are immense. Many times I want to Hoot and Holler for Jared and other times I wanted to put my hand on his shoulder in commiseration. I really felt his joy even if they were happy tears. Cookie is a delight. Feisty, sassy and stands up for herself. I loved her interaction with Mr C. She is someone everyone would love to have on their staff.

I love and enjoy seeing all the guys in the band. They are truly brothers first and band members second. It shows over and over in this story. I love the joking and noodling. Even when Kade laid into one of the other characters…I was like..Yup don’t mess with him!

These stories are so much more that just rock star romance. There is depth behind each of them that makes the reader go through a hoard or emotions. I laughed, cried, felt empathy and was surprised while reading. I easily end up loving all the characters and could see myself rereading this one. I eagerly look forward to Lennox’ story.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick, sweet Christmas read!

Amber doesn’t celebrate Christmas because of her very lonely past. In fact, the town knows her as a self-proclaimed grinch. Everything changes when she meets Gio, though. It is love at first sight. But then she learns he has a kid, and doubt starts creeping into her heart. Can she deal with her past so that she can open her heart to include others? Will she be able to move past her feelings of not measuring up to others to see what is being offered to her?

I enjoyed the story line. It was heart breaking for me to imagine what Amber must have gone through growing up the way she did. The characters were rather easy to relate to, which made the story flow very quickly for me. I enjoyed getting to know them and seeing them happy in the end.

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Piper Foster

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No Names to Be GivenNo Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like the format of this book it is different to a tradional book. The meeting of these three women and how they meet at a critical stage in all their lives compels me.
This book deals with alot of hard hitting issue that happen in society today and back then sometimes things don’t change. This book has a few hit and misses within the writing style and a few inconsistencies in the story as well as a few plot holes that leave you wondering. The first half of this book is very quickly paced with giving you a glimpse into each character from their POV you get to understand 1960s American ladies. This is a very interesting read.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Piper Foster

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read the frist few series of this I will admit. Madsion and Jared Intinal intreactons are snappy at each other. As the story progess Madsion and Jared intreactons become for frequent due to her caring for his dad. At times we see frustrations from both side and reading through both side makes it more understandable

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds Book 1) by Bree Moore – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds, #1)Thief of Magic by Bree Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thief of Magic is the first book in the Shadowed Minds series. I thoroughly enjoyed this fantasy adventure and look forward to continuing to read the series!
Lee, the protagonist, has powers which are strongest when she is in liminal spaces. Empty laundromats, museums after hours and other such places turn up a lot in this book. It makes for a wonderful, mysterious urban fantasy world.
This book features an exciting cast of characters with different powers. All their powers have downsides as well, and I like the extent to which this book explores the cost of magic. For example, Sam (one of my favourites!) can see people’s intentions, but this means he struggles to go out in public where he is overwhelmed by the information he gets from everyone around him.
There are plenty of complications in this book. Everyone wants different things and few, if any, are fully trustworthy. There are mysteries galore, which keep readers turning the pages.
This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of urban fantasy and magical heists. This is a very promising start to the series!

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Diabolical Sword: An Urban Fantasy Mystery (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Diabolical SwordDiabolical Sword by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Harlow Fletcher is a human charm collector, who lives in the Fae world. She gets her hands on a dragon sword and becomes enthralled in an exciting journey. Very exciting read! I can’t wait to see what else Harlow gets into.

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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell Series Book 5) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Jasmin Slagle

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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell #5)Kissing Darkness by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t know this was the fifth book in the series, but still loved it nonetheless. I’m absolutely going to read the rest of the series. I really like Isra’s character. In a battle of light and darkness, Isra has kinda lost her way. I LOVE this book and can’t wait to get my hands on the rest.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited for book 3 in the Mafia Elite Series. I absolutely love this author’s writing. She has a way to instantly hook you, pull you in, and keep you there throughout the entire book. The action and romance in this book kept me reading and wanting more. I sped through this book in just 1 day, I loved every second of it. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a rock and roll romance story. It is raw and edgy, and the energy was palpable. I loved the first two books and this one just gets better. The characters are delightful and real and will capture your heart. Emotions run deep so drink up and grab a tissue.
He had his dreams. He had it all. He had his demons. He was torn. He was angry. He was blindsided, but he would create World War three to protect those he loves.
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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell Series Book 5) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Amy Brennan

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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell #5)Kissing Darkness by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m hooked! This authors writing style is not only all encompassing, but being that this is the first novel in this series I have read, I didn’t feel too lost when it came to the characters, story line, and friendships/enemies that all come together to create this series. I found it very neat the way she writes in third person so that you develop a greater appreciation for all the magnificent characters personalities, their outlook on the events that unfold, and their innermost thoughts. I love it!

I very much look forward to reading the first four books in this series, and the remainder of them as they’re released in 2022. It appears each novel has its own side story within the main story and gives you far more character development, and indulgent world building than a lot of novels I have read in the past. Damien Daughtry and Rhiannon’s story, along with their daughters are a few of the ones that I really want to learn more about. Will certainly be recommending to all my bookworm friends!

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The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Allyson Ware

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The Unholy: A Supernatural TaleThe Unholy: A Supernatural Tale by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Allyson Ware

This novel took off like a bolt of lightning across the sky. From the very beginning it held my interest. It dove right into the action and never ceased. Any horror fans would love to get their hands on this book. A very fast read, great character development, and intense plot. It is not scary in the sense of shock, but it is definitely scary in the sense of the reality that this story takes on. It terrifies me to think about the fact that there are probably priests out there in this world that behave in these ways.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Kerry Baker

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a fantastic addition to the series this book is. This book is all about the characters. Right from the word go they have such a strong connection. Their chemistry is obvious in every page and they really take over the when book.
What I also really enjoyed about this book is that is had a depth about it that that don’t often find with rock star romances. It made it much easier to engage with the story as it developed.
This was a great book overall and a strong series that is worth a read.

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