No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: No Way Out, Mafia Elite book one
Author: Amy McKinley
FIVE STARS
No Way Out by Amy McKinley is a Mafia Romance, but it is full of amazing strong powerful “Mafia Princesses” Liliana is the only daughter of Mafia boss Benito Brambilla. Benito is a controlling hateful man who never liked Lilana.
Max/Matteo has been hired by Brambilla as a hitman.
This book is full of awesome twists and turns. The strength that Liliana shows is just inspiring. Ms. McKinley is a great author and I can’t wait for book two in this series.
KLH

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Fight for it by Amy L Gale – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Fight for It (Sunset Cove)Fight for It by Amy L. Gale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fight for It (Sunset Cove) by Amy L. Gale

4out of 5 stars

Fight for it is the first book that I have read written by this author. This is a cute sports romance story. The characters are strong willed and well written I also like how the main characters play off their quirks. The description of the background and scenes made the story almost feel real.

When Professional boxer Ray “The Wrecker” Wilson when an injury forces him to retire, he returns to his hometown of Sunset Cove to buy the former infamous hotspot, The Kraken Bar & Grill. He is used to winning, both in and out of the ring.
Alyssa Higgins is a real-estate agent and she is finally getting her life back together and staying low-key, is a good start after divorcing her abusive husband whose family runs the town.
So, what happens when Ray and Alyssa run into each other? They both have demons can they overcome them together or will they walk away from each other?
You need to read this story to find out but I do recommend it….

Tracy
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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Reviewed by Corine Lombardi

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Raven Woman's TavernRaven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Woman’s Tavern By: Laura Koerber
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Pages: 172

This book was a good read, the first few chapters suck you in and then it hits a bit of a plateau.
The story is overall rounded to complete its POV however the plot seems a bit scattered.
This story focuses much on life lessons by highlighting realistic points that keep you engrossed in the read.
This book is the definition of don’t judge a book by its cover, the story is not so much Raven Woman’s Tavern even though that is a point imperative to the main characters story.
If you are interested in unanswered questions or a cliff hanger then yes you will not be disappointed.
This story was open and shut, easy and enticing I wish it had a bit more direction.
What does the future hold for humankind?
A story with adventurous danger with a realistic twist.
This is a four-star read worth the thought of the possible future.

“This is my bar, and I will run it however I damn well please. We’re closed because I say so.”

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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars

Caine is the second book in the Men of Syn series. Caine is a sexy, tattooed and pierced man on the run from a murder charge. Emery is a spoiled society princess who has not had to work a day in her life… until it all comes crashing down on her. Lucky for her, Caine is there to help her out.

I liked this book. There was less BDSM than I expected, considering it is partly set at Syn, but that didn’t detract from it. A few things in the sequence of events seemed a bit odd, but overall it was a good story.

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A Divided Mind (The Divided Series Book1) by M. Billiter- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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A Divided MindA Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A divided mind is a book about a young man’s spiral into mental illness. His psychotic break and how he and his family process his schizophrenia. This was a raw, well written story. It was family oriented so you were able to see all sides and how they handled it. This book makes you feel his frustration and his pleading to just make it stop. I felt so much for Branson and all he was going through. I thought the books subject matter was intriguing as someone who has first hand experience with mental illness but I think it would appeal to others as well. I look forward to reading book # 2!

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Fight for it by Amy L Gale – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Fight for It (Sunset Cove)Fight for It by Amy L. Gale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute, fast read about two people who have always had feelings for each other but neither of them ever said or did anything about it. Alyssa is recently from the town’s “it boy”, Jared, and Ray is a professional boxer. The two cross paths when Ray decides to buy an old restaurant in their hometown. What seems like fate, is almost ruined when Jared tries to get between the two. Overall, I liked this book but I would’ve liked more details about Alyssa’s brother Rick’s accident and a little more drama at the end. I would’ve liked to see Jared have more consequences as well.

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Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery BOOK 1) by Heather Silvio – Review by Crystal Pizzimenti

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Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery Book 1)Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio was such a fun read! I love finding new-to-me authors in genres I love.This mythical mystery was an easy page turner that kept me hooked. The main character, Sarah, goes to Hawaii to figure out how this strange illness is spreading and who and what are behind it. There were ups and downs that kept me entertained, on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!

Reviewed by @capizz92

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Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery BOOK 1) by Heather Silvio – Review by Crystal Pizzimenti

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Hazard in Hawaii (A Doctor Danger Mystery Book 1)Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvio was such a fun read! I love finding new-to-me authors in genres I love.This mythical mystery was an easy page turner that kept me hooked. The main character, Sarah, goes to Hawaii to figure out how this strange illness is spreading and who and what are behind it. There were ups and downs that kept me entertained, on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!

Reviewed by @capizz92

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Raven Woman's TavernRaven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an interesting story of a rag-tag group of survivalists scraping out an existence in a dead mining town. Set only 10 years in the future, it paints a bleak picture of what humanity, and the Earth, might look like for people living in 2031. Hosted by the Raven Woman, a shapeshifting tavern owner who has lived for millenia, watching humans destroy her habitat. She is an odd character, but she does look out for her community in her own way. As the story’s viewpoint changed from so many different characters, it took me a bit to get a handle on who was who, and why we were privy to information… it took a good chunk of the book to understand what Koerber was saying with this work. It is a well-written and thought-out piece that I enjoyed, and was worth sticking with it til the end. I’ll be looking at what other things this authour has written.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Sarah Devereaux

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace is book 2 in the Journeys Through series by James Talisman and just like book 1 it did not disappoint!

I loved how readers learned more about the characters throughout this second installment in this series. It captured my attention and kept me wanting to know what happened to the characters when I had to be away from reading it.

Overall, I would highly recommend this series and book to those who love sci-fi and those who are looking to step outside their comfort book genre and want to read something fun, adventurous with a great storyline and awesome character building!
I can’t wait to read what James has to write next!

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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Christine Taysom

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, this book was absolutely fantastic!!!!!!

I loved Hawke and Charlotte’s story, but Emery and Caine? Chef’s kiss!

Honestly though I absolutely loved the dynamic and all the things stacked against them/bringing them together. This was an absolute perfect start to my September reads and I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy dark romances. Anise Storm did a fantastic job with this continuation of the Men of Syn series and I can’t wait to read more!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Just wow! This book kept me wanting one more chapter after another! So I stayed up way past bed time to finish this one! Rowan is the leading lady and she might be a princess but she can hold her own! There are some steamy parts. But it’s worth it. This is one action packed series already! Book 2, we are here for it!

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

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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

My son absolutely loved this book! We start out with Jake and Neet exploring a trail when Jake notices suspicious tracks. Both he and Neet become scared, imagining scary beasts! But thanks to a few other dog friends, Jake is able to find the source of the tracks and overcome the fear.
This book is an easy read but tackles a tough issue for kids! This helped my son to explore his fears and learn to overcome them. I definitely recommend parents of young children to buy this book!

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Potager Plot is a wonderful Cozy Mystery by Vikki Walton. The Garden Club president is found dead and rumors begin to fly in this small town where everyone knows everyone else. Accusations of affairs, murder and mayhem abound. Anne Fremont wants to discover the truth. This book kept me hooked and entertained.

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Romancing the Tropics: A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance) by L.M. Mountford-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance)Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance) by L.M. Mountford

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Mountford. This boxset includes two short stories. Mountford has really outdone himself this time.

Sarah had a bad boyfriend. Her best friend is in town. She does a photo shoot. By the end of the night she confesses her feelings. The quote I chose for Sarah is: “Mmm… It takes a bit of getting used to, but it gives one hell of a buzz.”

Alex has had a thing for his best friend Sarah for a while. She left London without a word. He goes to visit hoping to be more than friends. The quote I chose for Alex is: “No, she was… Brilliant. There was no challenge she couldn’t master. Anything she set her mind to, she could do, but she could also be a real ball breaker. She always followed the rules to the letter. Though she’d always denied it, I think a part of her secretly liked my frequent attempts to get us into trouble.”

Highly recommended for Erotica Romance lovers.

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Forever Valentine: A Sequel to Professor Valentine (Kirk University Series, Book 6) by Diana Vale – Review by Carrie Reed

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Forever Valentine (Kirk University, #6)Forever Valentine by Diana Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I love this follow up to Professor Valentine. Here we see Cassie and Diego still together but with new challenges to face. Diego has to win over Cassie’s parents because of the wide age gap and they both suffer challenges with this as well. Cassie hating everyone always bringing up their age difference and Diego only seeing how he could hold Cassie back because of it. Also we meet Diego’s ex wife again and this time she is trying to make things difficult for Diego and putting him in a stressful position when all he wants to do is move forward with Cassie. I loved all the drama involved, at one point I thought they were going to break up. I also really felt for Diego, I hated that he was so insecure at times even though we can see Cassie loves him so much. I really liked this book and look forward to more from this author.

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The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Boss Prince (It's Raining Royals, #1)The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story that pulled me in from the beginning. This is a story that made me laugh in parts and hard to put down in others. This is a well written story about a woman who loses her job only to get a new government job but the problem is he is a prince as well. What happens to them next I would highly recommend picking up this book. Together they will make you laugh and even get a little steamy in other parts. They have great growth and chemistry throughout the story. I also enjoyed what they brought to the story and how fun, entertaining they made it. This is a hard to put down romance story where the author used details to not only bring the story to life but also gave it a realistic feel. I really enjoyed this book and it certainly is worth reading.

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

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

This is a cute romance story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is not a new author for me and this is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story about Sindy who has to return home a little broke and takes up practice as a nurse. She is doing great on her own until he pops up in her life again. Ryan has come home only to find that he has been given half of a practice, the other half is owned by her. He has no intentions of staying all that long but will he change his mind? These two never expected to be thrown together in one practice nor did they expect what happens to their hearts. I enjoyed the growth of these two and what they brought to the story. They are connectable and really just made the story for me. I also enjoyed their chemistry together. I found myself hoping that they would get a happy ever after at the end. This is a fun, entertaining, engaging story that I had a hard time putting down. It was a great afternoon read. I highly recommend this book.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy story. These are two new authors for me which I enjoyed and look forward to reading more from them in the future. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters from the beginning. They took me on an adventure like no other. They are relatable as well as keep the story engaging. The author’s attention to details gave the story a fun, realistic feeling which brought the story to life. I found this story to be fast paced and full of adventure. This is a story about Rowan. She knows who she is and where her place is in this world until now. She now finds herself an outsider and in a relationship with a captor that takes a turn she never sees coming. What happens next, I highly recommend reading this book to find out. They are great characters that truly made the story for me. I really enjoyed Rowan and what she brought to the story. This is a great story that I don’t regret picking up and neither will you.

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Return to Alpha by Wesley Britton – Review by Kerry Baker

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Return To Alpha: A new saga beginsReturn To Alpha: A new saga begins by Wesley Britton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Return To Alpha: A New Saga Begins by Wesley Britton is a well written and unique concept of aliens and their connection with Earth. This is a spin off from the author’s Beta-Earth Series. I didn’t realise this before I started reading however it did not detract from my enjoyment of the book.
I though the way the author created the story was really clever. He used a well known trope – aliens – and successfully put his own spin on it. It felt fresh and interesting and was really easy to get into. I thought all the characters were well done. They each added different things to the story and just enhanced the reading.
This is a new author to me and I enjoyed his style of writing. I will definitely be looking into his other series while I wait for the next one in this.

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kerry Baker

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series. This is a fantastic series that just keeps on getting better. I think this book has to be my favourite of the series so far. It is exciting and full of twists and turns all the way through. I always find it so easier to fall back into the main character and her story. This one is fast paced and really pulls you in. The author knows exactly how to keep you engaged and has really created a book that you cannot put down.
Although I would recommend reading this series in order you can read this book as a standalone. However it is definitely worth your time to read all of the books. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the next.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess is a historical romance about an unorthodox, free spirited princess who is feared by many because of her scarlet hair. After being captured for “stealing”, her captive recognizes that there is something about her, and even with all her “flaws” he is intrigued. She is a “prisoner” with a culture that is very far off from what she is used to and has to adhere to some of their ways while they determine her fate. I really enjoyed this story and cannot wait to read the whole series. I really fell in love with the two main characters, Rowan and Theo. Rowan has a teasing way about her that is captivating. I see a lot of myself in her character – I can only play by the rules for so long till I need to say something and defend what I believe. One way I knew I really loved this book was the fact that I read it in a day, and in the morning I was still smiling and repeating quotes in my head while feeling all warm and fuzzy!!

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Code Name: Vulture (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1) by Maya Daniels and Sylvia Black – Review by Alisa Boomer

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Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Codename: Vulture is NOT a story about falling in love. If that is your goal, I would recommend skipping it. However, if you want a steamy story full of action, adventure, and interesting lore, then this is the book for you! It has a great, original take on vampires with enough mystery to spark your curiosity. Oh and the main lead is pretty kickass. All in all it was a pretty good read!

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Return to Alpha by Wesley Britton – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Return To Alpha: A new saga beginsReturn To Alpha: A new saga begins by Wesley Britton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting read. It was well-thought out and developed. The characters had their own quirks. The action pulled you in from the beginning and didn’t let you go until the end of the book. The concept of aliens return to their damaged planet and not getting the warm welcome they hoped for. Kind of sad but look at the world as it is now. It’s not that hard to imagine it. It’s a book you should read. High recommend.

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Unsettled Scores (DAG Team Series Book 2) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Kerry Carr

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Unsettled Scores (DAG Team #2)Unsettled Scores by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the DAG series. It is  a story filled with danger and suspense but also a romance element which works well and keeps the reader hooked.
I love the leading lady Amy. She has had a tough past which has made her this hard hitting, straight talking fiesty  woman that she is today.

Amy is sent undercover to help a charity uncover who is using them to illegal substances  around the world. The owner of the charity is Hugh Bainbridge IV.
Hugh is a lawyer who helps people who have fallen between the cracks of the law system. He is a hardworking man who is fighting for the people unable to fight for themselves. Amy and Hugh seem like a perfect match and their connection is special however, when Amy realises the person beind the crime is the same people who destroyed her sisters life she is sent on getting revenge.
Now Amy has a decision to make, finally get her revenge for her lost sister, or do her job and progress her relationship with Hugh.
Which will she choose?

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley. This is a great start to the series Perfectly Independent which is a college love story. its the story of Drew who is a popular captain of his college basketball team. Abby is focused on college so she can go to med school and when she is matched up with Drew as her lab partner she is less than thrilled. He is not taking this assignment nearly as serious as she needs him to so that she can get into med school but as she spends more time with him she realizes that there is more to him than meets the eye. Drew doesn’t date to keep from getting distracted so he is into school too. When they spend more and more time together they realize that they have amazing chemistry and really want to see if this might work. Will they give their love a chance? Read Drew to find out!

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Unsettled Scores (DAG Team Series) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Amanda Meady

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Unsettled Scores (DAG Team #2)Unsettled Scores by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was invested in the character development between Amy and her team from the first introduction. I was intrigued and fascinated to hear more about the ops and the romance. I felt a sense of kinship with Amy while having no sense of relatability to her character, which only made each page more intense. As the end neared, I was rooting for my version of a happy ending but the storyline was well written and nothing was given away. I cannot wait for additional books and further DAG character development.

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Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Hailey Hop

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Raven Woman's TavernRaven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raven Women’s Tavern by Laura Koerber was a book I got sucked into. Everything in this book is easy to grasp, but has great details. The reader can imagine the scenes, whether it be a frail old man walking down the road with his dog or a terrified bar keeper trying to keep calm in front of militia.
I had a very tough time putting this book down when it got to Baylor and his struggles to survive. The author did such a great job portraying the character’s emotions that I felt like I was there with him!
The only thing I wish to have from this book was more! I’d love to see the characters develop more or see more into the beginning chapters so that I felt more immersed. Overall, a great read!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Truly interesting tale of romance among two kingdoms that hate each other. Princess Rowan and her cousin are busted for stealing vodka. Of all things, vodka? I love this, actually. In most stories, its’s jewels or high price items but the vodka makes it feel a little more real. The characters feel real because Princess Rowan is having to overcome these feelings of how she grew up. It’s a book that makes you think. Highly recommend.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MUST READ!

I couldn’t put this book down. From the first page to the last page, I was hooked. The three cousins in this book reminded me so much of myself and my best friends, especially when we were younger. I will be reading the rest of the series as soon as I can! I have already downloaded them on my kindle! I can’t wait to read Audrey’s storyline because she reminds me of myself. However, Stella moving away from her people for work also reminded me slightly of my own dreams and ambitions. This book was amazing, and I would recommend it to my friends in a heartbeat. (I may already have!)

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