Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another book that wows your socks off!
Right from the start this book has you hooked!
Xander and Riley’s relationship has you gripping the pages to find out what happens next in their lives. From meeting in a coffee shop where Riley works to finding out mystery clues you will not want to put this book down till you finish. Even then you will want more from Amy McKinley!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy McKinley is on a roll with this series.
Seeing how Amy portrayed Kayla, a powerful woman ready to get out of an abusive relationship and trying to better herself in the process. She ends up living with a guy she use to and still has feelings for, her brothers best friend, Jaxon. They have some history that got a little messy. But past is past right??? Maybe!
While Kayla is trying to get her life together she has to dodge her horrible ex.
Jaxon’s previous job is bringing up some mystery trouble that he is trying to figure out.
All this going on can Jaxon keep Kayla safe and keep her in his lifer this time around!
Can’t wait till the next book.

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Divine DevilsThe Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It is full of twists and turns that keeps you guessing from start to finish. You don’t know who to trust, and who is actually behind the plot to kidnap the  children  or the reason why? The author takes you on a rollercoaster of  ride as you work your way through with the lead character to try and work out who is out to get the kids before its too late.

I love how the author takes you in depth with all the characters with regards to their pasts and how they find themselves in the position they are in now. The main person of the Divine Devils is Hunter. His character is really well written. He’s no angel, he has a past that he isn’t proud of and things he needs to change to make his future better but is commitment to this job shines through from the second he takes over.

This book will have you gripped from the first page and with the fast pace of the book you definately won’t be able to put it down until the end. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Divine DevilsThe Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir. This is a really great read. Its the story of Hunter Divine who is an ex US Marshall who was let go due to politics and stuff way beyond his control. When an ex lover of his has her kids kidnapped he knows he has to save them. This person from Hunter’s past, a crazy painter who has now become very successful in business is the one that has kidnapped the kids to get at Hunter. Hunter must use every bit of knowledge he got from being a Marshall to try to find this guy and get the kids back safely. This book is a fast paced, with tons of action and lots of great characters from Hunter’s team. You have to pay attention to the details or you will get lost but this book kept me turning pages as fast as I could. If you love fast paced, action do yourself a favor and read The Divine Devils today!

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett. I love Manda Mellett and this series is going to be just as great as all the others! This book will keep you turning pages all day as fast as you can! Its the story of Sophie who is disabled due to a trying to to escape her abusive boyfriend and she feels like her life is over. She thinks no man will ever want to be with her again. The depression and insecurity is bad. Due to her ex she begins to get protection from the Satan’s Devils, a motorcycle club in Arizona. If this had happened before the accident she would have been all over being around all these bad biker’s but right now she feels insecure. When Wraith is set to watch over Sophie he’s upset because she will stick out like a sore thumb being in a wheelchair but something attracts him to her. He can’t help being almost obsessed with her. Sophie is attracted to Wraith but is too insecure to act on it. Wraith finally figures out a way to make her realize her worth and tries to keep her safe in the process. This is such a good book, emotional and romantic.

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, Book 3) Audio Book By Amy McKinley – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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This was my first audio book and I am very much in love. My new favorite author, Amy McKinley, is not only great at romance, but also suspense. Beneath the Surface is what I would call a great romantic suspense read. As in her other books, her writing puts you right into the action of the story. The story involves a Russian girl, Hannah, who is orphaned that has to survive a “school” that trains her to be a sleeper agent. She is one of the best, due to her harder personality, but does not always let on to that. She’s been “sleeping” for 9 years, in the US, where she works for the US government. In her life, she meets a man, by the name of Jack; her feelings for him scares her away for awhile till he comes to her “rescue”. The ups and downs of where her allegiance to countries lie and love for Jack keeps any reader completely engaged and makes you not want to put the book down. Hannah is a badass character that you can’t help fall in love with.

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
Five Stars

Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is the third book I’ve read in the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. Amy McKinley is a one click author for me, and for good reason, her books are all wonderfully written and each series is totally different. Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is set in Venice and the descriptions make me long to visit. Gianna and Sergio are great characters with amazing chemistry. I love the premise of this story. This book can be read as a standalone, but I would highly recommend you read all of Ms. McKinley’s books. They will make you feel good and take you to amazing places!

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Motherland (The Tom Grant Series Book 3) by Samantha Adair – Review by Kellie Piaskowski

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Motherland (Tom Grant #3)Motherland by Samantha Adair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book by Samantha Adair that I’ve read and Motherland did not disappoint! I loved Tom Grant- he was such a badass!! A deathbed promise made leads to edge-of-your-seat action and intrigue. Adventure and thriller combined into a story that keeps you guessing until the very last page! I can not wait to read more from this great author!

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Rayne East

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did not know what to expect going into this book. I didn’t realise this was book 2 but that did not take away from the storyline and I was quickly drawn into the world. I am curious enough to go back and read book 1 though to get the backstory. This is a little bit of a mystery wrapped up in a paranormal world with a bucketload of romance. Teagan is a likeable character and grows throughout the book. This ties up nicely but leaves an opening for book 3.

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Elizabeth Rosenberg

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss is a sweet romance with mystery, suspense, and just the right amount of steamy scenes. I loved the authors use of imagery. I could picture Venice and the canals, cafes, and houses so well. Gianna was an excellent main character and I enjoyed seeing her point of view. This was the first book I have read by Amy McKinley, but it definitely won’t be my last. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes romance and mystery novels.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angie Finley

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series.

Kayla and Jaxon had chemistry that they just couldn’t ignore as teenagers. The only thing standing in their way, Kayla’s brother, as well as Jaxon’s best friend They give in to their desires and share one special night together, only for that night to end in tragedy.
Kayla leaves but 10 years later returns after her relationship she is in takes an ugly turn.
Jaxon still has feelings for her, but knows that he must reveal the secret he’s been hiding for the past decade. Will and can Kayla forgive him and give their love a second chance or will her past come back to haunt her and keep her from being happy? And will they ever find out what really happened the night tragedy struck their lives?

This story had romance, sorrow, and suspense all wrapped into one.

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Ashley Dover

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my! What a paranormal showcase! Carnival of Shadows is an amazing story of witches, demons, demi-demons, and fledglings. The creative craft of Leslie Scott in the second book of the Blackwater Magic Series is quite amazing. This is the first book of hers that I have read, and I found it delightful.

Teagan Blackwater has just lost her grandmother, Nora Blackwater, The Swamp Witch of Firewater Springs, FL. With her grandmother’s death (or murder by her mother’s hand), Teagan inherits the power and title of the Swamp Witch.

With her ex-boyfriend, a demi-demon, her best friend Oliver, Shelley, and a little help from her friend Sean, who also has a secret side, Teagan has to save Firewater Springs from a dark carnival that has come into town. Will their efforts be enough to save everyone from the clasps of the demon and his desires? Or will Teagan have to tap into the depth of the magic of the Swamp Witch to save the town?

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angie Finley

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xander is a Navy SEAL on leave from a mission where he was injured, when by chance he walks past the Coffee Hut and hears a voice that he is immediately drawn to. That voice belongs to Riley, a college student who works there.
Riley is unsure about relationships, but she is intrigued by Xander. Riley, however, is in a relationship, but it’s not healthy. She eventually gives Xander a chance.
After several break-ins to Riley’s home, Riley is certain her ex is behind it somehow after the break up, but she soon learns that some people cannot be trusted.
This story was very well written. It had everything I like to read. There was mystery, suspense, and romance. This was my first time reading anything by this author and it will not be the last.

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Jeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Jeremy Full of GraceJeremy Full of Grace by Greta Cribbs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book that leaves you thinking. A twist on the Virgin Mary story with maybe a bit of Aliens? You don’t really know. Jeremy is a 17 year old teenager magicly pregnant. How and why are the questions of the day. In this apocalyptic world, down south ists just a little laid back. I found myself wondering about these questions. Who are They? How did the society collapse? What plague killed them? …. I enjoyed this story because the characters were just so well-done. They were deep and colorful. I used to live down south and the author described the personality like it is. The plot is plausible yet definitely sci-fi. LOVE!!!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Darcy Valentine

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH MY GOODNESS, the book was amazing, it was well written and I felt like I was part of the story and that never really happens. I really could not put it down, the ending was good and I cannot wait to read the next book to see how it ends or how the story will continue, if you want a good romance story this is it. and I am rooting for two characters lets see what happens shall we.

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House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House in the Woods was Ah-Mazing. I have read a lot of books by Jessica Aiken-Hall, but this was my all time favorite. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It is a mystery suspense, that I had partly figured out about half way through, but not all the details. The book is about Molly Jackson, college student, and how her life is turned upside down one summer. She decided to stay home for college, after her mother was diagnosed with dementia. Her dad is somewhat of a loose cannon, a hole, and she doesn’t feel right leaving her mom home alone with him. We start off thinking that will be the focus of the story- Molly’s mom and her wandering off, getting lost, the fear surrounding that. Then things take a whole new twist, when Molly sees a flyer hung at school for a missing person. She takes the flyer on a whim, curious why she never heard about this before… it is a small town after all… Then she realizes she looks a lot like the missing woman, who was the same age as her brother. From there, things just get stranger and stranger. This is so much going on in this book, I don’t want to give away any spoilers. But read it. Do it, you won’t regret it!

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Angela Packard

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book I have read by Leslie Scott. It took me a couple chapters to get into it, but then I was hooked. Teagan Blackwater, is just a witch, or is she? The carnival comes to town full of paranormal characters, Teagan is warned a couple times to get out of town. Being stubborn, she can’t leave. Not until she knows what is behind the warnings. I really enjoyed the relationship between Teagan and Sean, the local werewolf Deputy. It made me smile, laugh, and fight right along with all the characters to save her town.
My favorite quote in the book was: “Here I was, Teagan Blackwater, the ultimate demon slayer-armed with a sticky note.”

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Parsons

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading Twisted Secrets I couldn’t wait to read Bound by Secrets. Jaxon and Kayla have waited a long time with lots of secrets to find their happy place. Plenty of twists and turns that keep the story very interesting and your attention captivated. This is a great quick read and doesn’t let you down with suspense and romance. Amy is quickly becoming one of my favorite Author’s with this series.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Bullock

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound by Secrets is the 2nd novel in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. The second installment focuses on Xander’s brother, Jax, and his former girlfriend, Kayla. Kayla is looking to escape an abusive relationship and goes home. To keep her parents safe, she asks Jax to give her a place to stay. As their relationship grows again, they are confronted with secrets from the past, surrounding the death of Kayla’s brother and Jax’s best friend.

Bound by Secrets was a good novel. Kayla and Jax have a very realistic relationship, and are great characters. I am enjoying the books focusing on each brother individually and then how there is an ongoing story throughout. Amy McKinley is a fantastic writer, and knows how to keep a reader on the edge of their seat until the last page. I did not see the twist in this story coming! Can’t wait to read #3!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Parsons

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was impossible to put down once I picked it up. I love Romance and Suspense and Twisted Secrets has both! Amy gives great details about Xander and Riley ‘s individual pasts and she does amazing switching between the two characters to get the entire story. It truly was a joy to read. Cannot wait to read the next books in this series.

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 3) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the 3rd book in the Gray Ghost series.  This is an audio book and is just under 8 hours listening time.  This story follows Hannah, a Russian sleeper agent, and Jack, her ex and a former Navy SEAL.  She is traveling via plane with a secret weapon when they are hijacked.  Enter Jack.  He is supposed to be getting the weapon but will not leave without Hannah. He still harbors feelings for her.   Fingers start pointing at Hannah at being a traitor.  Corruption runs deep and Jack and Hannah need to find out what is going on and fight to clear her name.  This was soooo good!

House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Alexandra Leith

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House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling whodunit mystery.

They say not to judge a book by its cover but have you seen this cover?!? I was honestly hooked from the second I saw it and once I started reading it I could not put it down!

The story follows a college student named Molly who is home for the summer to help take care of her mom because she has dementia. If that isn’t enough on the young girl’s plate she finds a missing persons flyer of a girl named Lucy who went missing 20 years prior and happens to look just like her. From that point on the plot quickly thickens when she learns that her brother used to date Lucy before she went missing. Molly becomes so intertwined in the case that she has to ask herself if everything really is as it seems?

There were many times in the book when I thought I’d solved the mystery, but the plot twists just kept coming! The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole book and I could not put it down. Jessica Aiken-Hall did a beautiful job with this story and I can’t wait to read more of her work. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to go down a rabbit hole of mystery and suspense.

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Kearney

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. This author grabs my attention from page one and keeps me captivated every single book. This one was no exception to that. Once again I found myself completely drawn into the storyline and losing track of time. This author creates a story world worth getting lost in. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled into their story with ease and I loved my time with them. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. Five big stars and highly recommended!

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House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall—Review by Jerricka Brown

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House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me gripped from the start. Amazing plot and character development. I love how real everything felt, like I was there. I was on the edge the whole time. The author’s attention to detail is astonishing. I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Turning Wheels(Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett- reviewed by stephanie dulac

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Turning Wheels(Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett is the first book i have read by this author. This book
did not disappoint me. I have added Manda Mellett to my must read author pile. Turning Wheels is a fantastic read and it had me turning pages from the beginning right to the end. I was not able to put it down. I really enjoyed reading about the characters in this book my favorites were Wraith and Sophie were just amazing, The chemistry was definitely there and fun to follow. I look forward to read more books by Manda Mellett. Thank you for writing a wonderful read.

 

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory – Review by Kerry Baker

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A MemoirTravels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Travels Through Aqua, Green and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory is a moving and heartfelt memoir. It was so compelling from the moment I started reading it. The way the author takes you on this journey with her, the highs and the lows, is incredible. You feel everything she is writing about and can really imagine the life she lived.
Memoirs aren’t something I read very often as I tend to find fall into the trope of “you’ve read one, you’ve read them all”. However this book is most definitely the exception to that rule. It is entertaining, emotional and thought provoking. I enjoyed every moment of reading this book and I already know I will be reading it again!

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Her Blackened Rose (The Blackened Series Book 3)

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Her Blackened Rose (Blackened #3)Her Blackened Rose by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book picks up right at the end of book two. Lady Isra has survived her battle with Everilda, but something has changed in her. She doesn’t seem to be quite as dark as before and Astrid is concerned that she may have lost her immortality.
Contessia is still around, but because of Isra’s distraction she lounges around the tower staying away from evreryone.
This book shows that everything happens for a reason, and if you are patient enough, you’ll learn that reason. I adore the relationship between Isra and Astrid and want more!!!

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Her Blackened Heart (The Blackened Series Book 2) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Chasity Conger

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Her Blackened HeartHer Blackened Heart by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when a dark witch falls in love? What happens when her one time friend and former witch comes seeking revenge? Isra is once again about proving that even in the darkness you can find trouble. Astrid is her lover. Once a raven, but now turned into a man with Isra’s dark powers, they share an understanding of each others darkness that makes them perfect for one another. That is, until Everilda shows up. A blast from the past for Isra and not something she’s really looking forward to dealing with, not when she could be doing delicious things with Astrid!
Meanwhile, Isra takes a protege in the form of a young Wiccan named Contessia, and a new servant named Klinq.
Is everything as it appears, or is there more than meets the eye with all the players involved? Will Isra once again know betrayal or will she triumph?
I adored this second book and the love of Isra and Astrid. Thank you for this second novel

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love second chance romance stories, they tend to hold so many more feelings. This one was no exception, and the basis of the story lumped on even more emotions that hit me right in the feels.
Kayla dealt with so much heartache, and loss, and the damaging relationship with Roy. She was strong and resilient, despite it all, and I love that in a female lead. Jaxon was… near perfect. He did everything right to get Kayla back into his life. And that ending! I was shocked. This is the second book I’ve read by Amy McKinley now, and I’ll definitely be back for more!

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is a fantastic romantic suspense novel by Amy McKinley. I have been a huge fan of Amy McKinley’s writing for a couple of years now and she never fails to impress me with every new book she brings out.
Not since Sylvain Reynard’s Gabriel’s Inferno series have I wanted to visit Italy so much. This book has totally made me dream of visiting Venice one day.
I absolutely loved Gianna and Sergio’s story, told alongside Sophia and Giovanni’s story. I loved the way that the 2 stories were interlinked leading up to a fantastic finale.
As well as these four there is an excellent cast of secondary characters from the wonderful Cat to the extremely evil Lucia. I’ve said in other reviews and I’ll say it here. For me one of the true marks of a great author is how much they get you hate the bad guy (or woman) and believe me, I hated Lucia with a passion.
I was totally hooked by Moonlit Kiss from the very first pages and was glued to the story throughout. I was eager to see how Sophia and Giovanni’s tale of woe would unfold.
Amy McKinley has an amazing talent of writing an amazing story that will have you eagerly turning the page and not wanting to put the book down and Moonlit Kiss is most definitely in this class.
Worth more than 5 stars!

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