Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries Book 4) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Emma Clawson

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Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries: #4)Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blood Mug is the fourth novel in the Red Farlow series by W. F. Ranew. Red Farlow Mysteries are thought provoking, twisted, complex, evocative, paint pictures and intense. They are a delight and I look forward to reading each and every one of them. Such a classic way of not only writing it and reading it but by the way to weave an intriguing mystery. It’s almost like this author knows how to take their time to develop a gripping story you won’t soon forget. Arriving at a meeting in Atlanta, Red Farlow find the chairman with a dagger in his back. When others have a similar fate, it is time to investigate.

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An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Carly Vogler

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An Unexpected BondingAn Unexpected Bonding by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Unexpected Bonding by Lilly Rayman is the first book in The Unexpected Trilogy. You have to pay attention during this story, as it is written from different points of view and different points of time. That being said, it is amazing. When I read the synopsis, I knew I had to have it! It is not action packed constantly, and I feel as though this helps the reader get a better feel for the characters and the shifts in time and POV.

Do not base your idea of this book off Twilight, as this story is vastly different and I think people who hated Twilight will fall in love with this story.

Review by Carly Vogler

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Try Right (Aloha Series Book 3) by Jill Brashear – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Try RightTry Right by Jill Brashear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Try Right (Aloha Series Book 3) by Jill Brashear is the third installment in the Aloha series but is a stand-alone read. If you are a reader who could get lost in a fun, beachy, retro setting, this book is for you. The Hawaiian descriptions pull you out of your chair and into paradise in 1968. Claudia is an actress who lands a small role on a Hawaiian based TV show, and jumps at the chance in order to save her career. Along with finding gainful employment, she is also looking for her long lost first love. When she meets Henry, a stuntman, their paths intertwine and throw them for a loop. These characters are very relatable and it is quite easy to be swept up in the tide along with them. If you happen to find yourself in a “reading rut”, not knowing which book to pick up next, I highly suggest this one. With the lush descriptions and lovable characters, it is a breath of fresh air. It’s a vacation in a book! 5 stars!

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An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Elizabeth Rosenberg

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An Unexpected Bonding: Book One of The Unexpected TrilogyAn Unexpected Bonding: Book One of The Unexpected Trilogy by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first of a trilogy and after reading it, all I can say is wow! I can’t wait to read the others. The character development is great, the plot is well paced, and there’s just the right amount of romance. There are a lot of elements to this story (vampires, “werewolves”, fairies, Egyptian mythology, and more) but the author does a great job at shifting character POVs and showing the past and present without it getting too confusing. The characters are very relatable, despite being mostly non-human, which made the book much more enjoyable. Livvie is a strong female lead and I enjoyed her personality and how she grew throughout the story. I had a hard time putting the book down and look forward to reading more by this author!

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The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Earl's Scandalous WagerThe Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!

I loved this book! Period romances are always a gamble for me, some I can get into and some fall short, this book was definitely a win. I liked the fact that this story was not only romance and steamy moments, there was betrayal, plotting of murder, evil family members and a spy. Philip loves Emily, even though he doesn’t admit it readily, the way he acts towards her, anyone can tell. But the way he acts towards her.. sometimes I wish Emily would tell him off, but that would not be appropriate for the times. Annalise is a nasty mess, and throughout the whole book I was wishing she would get slapped, but I guess her fate was worse since she was in a way abandoned, or what I would qualify as abandoned when she is found out. Emily is a sweetheart and handled everything so perfectly, I hate that she had to put up with Annalise and sometimes her husband’s actions and words. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store next.

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Kimberly Shirah

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper

Bake Believe by Cori Cooper was an adorable and fun book to read. Cat Anderson is your stereotypical teenager, obsessed with clothes, appearances, friendships and her newest crush. When she ends up in a cooking class the story starts to get a little wild and hilarious. Baking and magic are two of my favorite things and Cooper entwines them both so entertainingly. I think one of my favorite things about this book is the recipes that she includes throughout the book. This is a great YA book that Cooper left open ended, perfectly ready for a sequel. Which I can’t wait for!

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

What a fun read! At first I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to get into the story, but I quickly became engrossed in this book and reading quickly to find out what would happen next. I really enjoyed all of the characters, especially that of Luella. She is a brave, smart and adventurous girl. I love the fact that she has some sort of special power if you will, and can sense things, and that she is from a fantastical world called Storey. I never really understood who the men were that were trying to get her, but the fact that she evaded them for so long was amazing and shows her skill set and that she listened when her gramps was giving her all his many lessons and advice. When she meets Wren and Robin on her adventure to find her Gramps and Storey, I kind of had a feeling that these girls were somehow connected to her in some way. I really enjoyed this author’s writing style and the flow of the book. I look forward to see what comes next.

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Dawn Brown

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection, #2)Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Soul Connection series. The main character, Scott, from the first book is more of a minor character in this book (but he is still important.)
Angel is hit by a car at a party by a man that has been stalking her for years. While her body is in a coma, her soul has inhabited another woman’s body. She tries to find out what is going on and get back to her own body.
Logan lost his sister a few years ago and has survivor’s guilt. He has become an alcoholic and is the one who hit Angel with a car. He is just hoping that she survives, not just to keep himself out of jail for murder but also because he has added on more guilt.
Opinion
I absolutely loved the first book and expected to like this one jsut as much. There are some differences between the last and the present book. I was confused in several parts because there are so many characters, both in and out of their right bodies. The main concept of the book is a cool idea that I still find interesting. Overall, I liked the book but thought there was too much to follow.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Jo Frizzell

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The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great story. It had a very adventurous plot and likable characters. The storyline made me want to keep reading. I wanted to get to know the characters and spend some time with them. It drew me in immediately and I wanted to know all I could about everyone in the story. It was a complex story that captivated me every step of the way.

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Try Right (Aloha Series book 3) by Jill Brashear – Review by Heather Stanley

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Try RightTry Right by Jill Brashear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good book that I read it in one sitting. Loved the relationship between Henry and Claudia and that they just engrossed you in their story! This book was filled with adventure, romance, some secrets and perhaps finding something you weren’t originally looking for. This was my first read by Jill Brashear and will definitely read her books again in the future! This can definitely be read as a standalone book; I was able to follow everything without reading the first two of this series. I do wish the characters were a little more relatable with their careers, but their wishes and dreams can be applicable for anyone. Would 100% recommend!

Reviewed by @heather26

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My Lips are Sealed (Sealed with a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Amanda Lankford

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Holy moly talk about not being able to put a book down is exactly what happened with this one.
I loved how the author kept you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole book.
Zoe has a twin sister River who is also one of her best friends. Zoe and a few of her best friends have a Drama class together and that’s what a lot of this book is about same place where there teacher Mr. Larson (Elijah) is also involved in Zoe’s life. But that’s not where they first met. Zoe is a great singer songwriter actor she does it all.
Zoe is an amazing girl with a great head on her shoulders. She goes through a lot her junior year of high school. Zoe has the best of friends who all keep her secrets and cover for her when she needs them.
I loved how this book had everything death, love, relationships, abuse, drugs, alcohol, sex and cancer. I can’t wait to read the next book I hope it is just as good as this one was.

The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Alexia Scallan

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the fifth book in the series! It is a wonderful historical romance that the world has been waiting for. I honestly wish I could go back and time and experience this. 10/10 would recommend! Any historical romance reader will love this series!

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bake Believe by Cori Cooper is magical and amazing. Ms. Cooper takes us on a wild and imaginative ride in this YA story, filled with magic, romance, baking, and every teenage emotion from A to Z Bake Believe is like a roller coaster with its twists and turns. Ms. Cooper writes her character’s personalities and descriptions so well that you will find your self feeling every emotion that the teenagers feel. All I can say is that with everything that Ms. Cooper I not only recommend Bake Believe but I hope a sequel comes soon.

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Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes (Kiss Me Series Book 1) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Carrie Reed

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Dirty Kisses and Conflicting WishesDirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!

Yes! Loved this book! I really enjoyed that the story is written in British English, such a fun little add on. Zoe and Damien are awesome together, their chemistry is off the charts. This is one of the only times I actually liked both the male and female in the relationship, not one over the other. All of the misunderstandings and heart aching moments are what I live for in a romance book. When Zoe thinks that her and Damien are over and the moments leading up to it had me reading so fast! Im glad Zoe finally got what she always wanted, the epilogue left out some good info, or what I am assuming to be good info. The storyline was excellent, the characters all awesome and easy to love, I hope there is a second book because I really want to see what happens with Zoe’s brother Tyler!

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Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Kerry Carr

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Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow where to begin with this book. This is definately a story that grips you from beginning and doesn’t let you go. It is full of twists and turns, ups and downs and secrets being revealed from every angle.

Alicia has the perfect life. A rich handsome husband, a house in a posh neighbourhood and 2 kids whom she adores. From the outside everything looks perfect. But looks can be deceiving.

Something is about to happy that will blow Alicia’s world apart and destroy everything she think she knows.

Who will survive the fallout? Why is it the people we least expect that hurt us the most?

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Walker Pride (The Walker Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Walker Pride (The Walker Family, #1)Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While I enjoyed this story I just couldn’t love it. The story seemed to drag and hover too long in certain areas. There is A LOT of stuff going on to keep track besides the romance. It gets pretty twisty then there is the element of danger. I enjoyed that and the romance but wanted a faster pace.

This is a rather large family filled with cousins and step siblings. I cant really say I made too much of a connection to anyone. I did like Susan and Eric at times. They do have a nice connection that gets pushed to the side or the back to follow family drama. It all rounded out nicely in the end.

Overall this is a good story just not my favorite from this author. I am sure others would enjoy the slower paced story.

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bake Believe
By Cori Cooper
☆☆☆☆☆
This story makes for a great chapter book. That those young teenage readers will come back to many times.It is a full length complete novel, with surprises throughout. Great for the early teens as well as YA. No Spoilers Here!

Cat Anderson is starting 8th grade. First off, none of her friends share classes with her, second she really hates some of the classes. That is until she lands in culinary arts. Where she learns to bake. That was until her mother demanded she get out of that class and into something else. Not understanding and being heartbroken, she needs to find out WHY. Will the family secret prevent her from going back? Or will she be able to get past it and grow from her experiences?

Cori Cooper has written this Must Read novel. It is well written and easy to follow. Young readers as well as old will enjoy Bake Believe. I know I did and I plan to give it to my grandchildren. As the characters are so much like the children I have taught and those I have around me. This is what I call an open ended read. A little fun and a whole lot of secrets. I will be looking forward to finding more Gems from this writer. Well done Cori Cooper! Well Done!

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven Series Book 3) by AJ Renee – Review by Samantha Snow

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven, #3)Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cursed Whispers is the third book in the Broderick Coven series. I am going to go ahead and say this may have been my favorite story from the series too! I really enjoyed it. Love how the author still can pull you into the story from the very beginning. I could not set aside until I was finished reading the entire story. These are my kind of stories too! Very well written, loved the plotline and characters. Does include it’s fair share of witches, shifters, magic, danger, drama, and of course chemistry. I can’t wait to read more in this fantastic series. So looking forward to the next book.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Way To Storey by L.B. Anne is a great YA book that is imaginative and interesting. For me this whole book is about Luella. I fell in love with her straight away and had to read the book to find out what happened to her. Her journey was such an interesting one and I enjoyed going on it with her.
I thought the story itself was good. It was well written and had a great flow to it. It is the kind of book that would appeal to more than just its intended age range and is one I would certainly recommend.

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Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author sure knows how to put together a nonstop suspense. I was completely hooked from page one and just couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book I’ve read from this author. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Heather Lovelace

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ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

  • Intense. Just crazy intense. This book was jam packed with intense emotion and the whole thing just was an explosion in my brain. I couldn’t put it down. Very well written. An emotional rollercoaster that kept me glued to my seat.

    Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Walker Pride (The Walker Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Kerry Baker

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Walker Pride (The Walker Family, #1)Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie is the first book in the Walker Family series. This is a sweet romance story with a bit of mystery thrown in for good measure. I thought this was quite a quick and easy read that took no time to get into. The characters were relatable and engaging. They worked well together and has a strong connection.
At times I did struggle to connect with three story fully. It felt like there could have been a little more depth to it. However it was overall enjoyable and worth the read. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Apocalypse NOPE!! is a teen urban fantasy by Deidre Huesmann about, you guessed it, the end of the world. Awkward teenager Ivy-Jean accidentally sets in motion the series of events that will lead to the apocalypse and now has to figure out what to do about that, on top of all the problems she already had.
This is a fun read, with enjoyable characters. Pestilence, War, Famine and Death undercover at a high school is a great concept, well executed. I think my favourite of the four is War, whose speech is littered with malapropisms and whose response to pretty much every problem is to find someone (or something) to smite! There’s plenty of LGBT+ representation which is varied and sensitively approached.
Apocalypse NOPE!! will appeal to fans of high school paranormal/supernatural stories, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twilight. And you can’t ignore the parallels with Good Omens (there’s even a nod to it in the text, when the Horsepeople explain why they aren’t Horsepersons) so if you love Good Omens and want a different approach to a similar scenario, this is definitely worth a read!
This book gets five stars from me! This isn’t the first of Huesmann’s books I’ve enjoyed – I was enthralled by the Modern Greek Myth series – and reading this reminds me that I must get round to trying more of her excellent books!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Liz Vrchota

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ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allegra and Chase really lit up my kindle with this wild and crazy read. I must say I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this read up by Felicity Brandon, but I am glad that I went in blind. I really loved the complex characters and storylines that had me guessing from beginning to end and never once bored. I really was transported into this wild world where danger only fueled the passion. Things were not predictable which is hard to do sometimes with these mafia series. I will definitely be interested in seeing what else the rest of the books in this dark mafia series will bring us.

Review by @lizaileen
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Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler and Brooke Tentler – Review by Angela Packard

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Southland Academy for Supernatural YouthSouthland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I very much enjoy stories about the supernatural. I never stopped to think that maybe they weren’t just born knowing how to be great. Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth is where you go to learn and perfect your abilities. Can this band of misfits; a werewolf who can only partially transform, a glitchy witch who messes up the easiest of spells, a vampire that faints at the sight of blood; can they solve a mystery? Can they bring out the strengths in each other to overcome their weaknesses?
This was a very cute story that had me giggling to the end. The characters were like any other misfit teenagers just amplified. Great read!

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Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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Myths & LegendsMyths & Legends by Laura Greenwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book combines my two loves; fantasy and mythology. This is an anthology of different fantasy love stories from different authors and I really enjoyed that each story came from different folklore and mythological legends. I enjoy it when authors take myths such as these and put their own interpretation on them and these were nicely done. The writing was descriptive in such a way that I could picture the magic of the times. Having each story from a different author kept them fresh and exciting and I’m eager to explore more from each writer. This was a great taster collection.

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Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Karen Pearman

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Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming which made me want to keep reading to find out the ending. The author did a great job describing the characters and their relationships. I loved that she writes the story from multiple points of view as this just adds to the story in my opinion. I was drawn in from the beginning that it felt so realistic that and lifelike. Just what I like in a thriller.

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It was really hard to put it down. Was very curious to see what would happen next. This book made me envious of the group of friends she has. I loved the support she receives from her group of friends.

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by LeeAnn Leonard

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The platform for Bake Believe is ingenious! If you can read it and not have food cravings, you’re not human! A delicious and sweet story line about the joys of true friendship, the love of family and first love. I adored the main character, Cat, and her best friend, Robyn. A truly relatable tale that YA readers will eat up! I loved it and plan to enjoy some of the recipes as well!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Tausha Treadway

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ChasedChased by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon. I LOVED this book and can’t wait to read the next one. This is the story of Chase Benedict who is a cut throat leader of Britain’s largest organized crime family. Chase does what he needs to do and doesn’t care who gets in his way to do it. Allegra is a law student who wants to help people. Chase accidentally almost runs Allegra over with is car and that is how the two meet. Allegra is the first person that doesn’t do exactly what Chase tells him to do and he doesn’t know how to take that! Allegra feeds into his dark thoughts and he is smitten with her. When Chase asks her to a fundraiser Allegra is hesitant to agree to go because she knows once she accepts she will be his property from then on. This book will have you turning the pages as fast as you can all the while swooning as much as possible!

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