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

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

I’m gonna keep this review simple and in plain English because I enjoyed previous works from this author. This reminds me of “Bridgerton,” the books and TV shows which made me fall deeper into it without a doubt. Like a guilty pleasure to read LOL. What I enjoyed about this is how they’re opposite attracting and mistaken identity is also inter testing to see how it will or would play out. Basically, a great book filled with intrigue, mystery but even better ROMANCE! Catch this one to see how this timeless classic is worth the read.

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Faith Jackson

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Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For a 300+ page book, this book was fast-paced and of course, you’re smack dab in the middle of the action and it’s suspenseful and full of impact. From the characters to the very end, you feel like a part of the squad. It’s so riveting to read you’re excited to see how and where it ends. The truth is that I loved it from start to finish. Every aspect of it was fun, action-filled and of course, after reading previous works from Mr. Mark Nolan I couldn’t have been more excited to get started on this one.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Exhale and Move OnExhale and Move On by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Shandwick yet again surpasses my expectations.
In this unexpected dare I say inner struggle with his sexuality the rock star changes my mind about him.
I developed a love hate relationship early on with these characters and I’m still undecided. BUT that’s a good thing, it shows how extremely well developed K.L. Shandwick’s characters are. They are multilayered with complex emotions that jump of the pages.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

The narrator is new to me, I struggled a bit to get used to his voice, but maybe it’s just because it’s the first book I’ve listened to from him.

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Ready For Flynn, Part 1 (Ready For Flynn #1)Ready For Flynn, Part 1 by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

K.L. Shandwick is fast becoming one of my go-to authors.
Ready for Flynn is an AMAZING coming of age story with lots of emotional ups and downs. K.L. Shandwick takes you on a superbly crafted emotional ride with young Valerie’s love story.
The character development is perfect, as the book takes you from a young puppy crush  to love without borders.
I especially appreciated the development of Valerie. The way she changes from a you naive girl into a strong independent young woman, but she her heart doesn’t harden after all the turmoil she’s gone through.

Anne Marie also did an amazing job with the narration. Her transition between characters is flawless.

One of my favorites of this year.

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Eye of the Storm (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 2) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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This is the second book in the Gray Ghost series. This audio was about 6 hours and so i was able to listen to it in one afternoon. Chris and Mari are the main characters and i loved them!! So much happens in this book and they come together in the jungle and it was such an interesting and crazy way. They’re in danger but will they be able to save themselves or be lost in the jungle forever?
I couldn’t get enough of this audio. The story was fantastic and the narrator was amazing. I will definitely listen to more books by both in the future!
HAPPY LISTENING!

Black Boy Out of Time by Hari Ziyad – Review by Colleen Noyes

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Black Boy Out of TimeBlack Boy Out of Time by Hari Ziyad
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When I saw this book it immediately looked like a book I would enjoy and so I wanted to give it a try. I thought that the author did a good job of writing, although some of it didn’t necessarily flow together. The parts of the book that I enjoyed were the ones that were personal that spoke about his feelings, his family, how he grew up. I enjoyed that he shared such personal things and was open. What I wasn’t expected was that for a memoir it would have so many statistics thrown in, especially in random places. It didn’t feel like a memoir as much as a “lesson” for better lack of a word. Some of it read more like a history lesson and when I read a memoir, a biography, an autobiography, I read it because of hoping to find a personal connection. I think this author has great potential, but I feel he needs to be clear about what his books are actually about.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Lianne Probert

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Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bovine Tricks is the first book in the Royals Gone Rogue series by Seelie Kay.

This was my first time reading anything by this author, but I would lookout for more books in the future. I loved the fun and enthusiasm that runs throughout the book. The pace was really quick and the story was finished sooner than I would have liked! The pages just kept on turning.
The storyline was a bit different and just when I thought I had things figured out a whole new twist would be introduced. The characters are fun, and the main character Mathilda is relatable in her struggles in both her career and her love life.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced and lively read I would recommend this book.

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Eye of the Storm (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 2) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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This is the second book in the Gray Ghost series. This audio was about 6 hours and so i was able to listen to it in one afternoon. Chris and Mari are the main characters and i loved them!! So much happens in this book and they come together in the jungle and it was such an interesting and crazy way. They’re in danger but will they be able to save themselves or be lost in the jungle forever?
I couldn’t get enough of this audio. The story was fantastic and the narrator was amazing. I will definitely listen to more books by both in the future!
HAPPY LISTENING!

My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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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

5 Stars
My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter

My Lips Are Sealed is the first book in the Sealed With a Kiss Series by Carmen Richter. I truly enjoyed this story and found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop reading. I had to know what was going to happen next. I’m not going to lie there were parts of this story I was ugly crying so have some tissues close by as you to might need them. I swear I felt everything single emotion that Zoe felt. Zoe is a young lady who’s boyfriend comes up dead and she’s heart broken. Her family thinks a vacation away from everything will help her heal, she doesn’t expect to meet him. These two have a real connection but what will happen when she finds out he’s her teacher? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Carly Vogler

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach by K. L. Montgomery is the first in the Dangerous Curves Series. Sunshine Baker is a Young Adult Librarian in Bryce Beach. This year, she is planning the annual Gala. Since the funds at the library have been cut short, the Gala is the only hope of maintaining the library and it’s employees. When the Bible signed by the town’s founders and the proceeds from the Gala go missing, Sunshine makes it her personal mission to find the person responsible.

This is a feel good, must read! I love the way body positivity and Christianity were both encompassed in this story. Light-hearted and a joy to read.

Review by Carly Vogler

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Picked this book up on a whim and was sucked in by the ease of the story’s progression. The characters kept my interest and while their language could be crude at times (they admitted to the same in the book), it was easy to see why they thought/spoke that way once you got into the story. Jules was a believable character in her take-no-crap attitude, but I truly enjoy female characters who know their worth. Adam was a more complicated person to dissect. While he was an alpha type character, there was more that you had to delve into to really understand him.

Just FYI, this is definitely an adult book.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick was a steamy romantic read. I loved the non traditional relationship types that were portrayed. The details were there in spades and I definitely got overwhelmed at points. It was a very mellow listen; I could listen to the narrator every day. I cannot wait for my next listen by this author.

Walker Pride (The Walker Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Emma Clawson

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

Susan Hayes moved to Georgia to start the life she wanted to live and build her catering career. Eric Walker’s life had been quiet, structured, and boring until his uncle gambled away the family’s property and jeopardized Eric’s livelihood. Things will never be the same for them. Someone is trying to succeed in destroying the Walker family and killing Eric. This is a great first read to a wonderful series. I enjoyed this romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life on each page.

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READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Four stars

Wow. This audiobook kept me completely glued to the story. Shandwick is a relatively new author to me and proving to be a must read. I thought the narrator did a beautiful job providing an emotional depth and connection to the story. I can’t wait to continue the series and see what comes next.

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

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen is a lovely historical romance set in the Regency Period. Even though it is a historical romance, there are some elements that can be seen in today’s world too. Step through time as you become one with a wonderful character and follow her on her journey to find love. This novel is part.of a series but can be read as a stand-alone novel. Jean Wilde is a wonderful author.

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those books that has so much going on…but I couldn’t stop reading.

To deal with the loss and heartbreak after the death of her boyfriend, Zoe’s parents move her to a town where hopefully she can heal. After writing a song to cope with her loss, she performs at an open mic night. This is where she meets Elijah. Sparks immediately fly and the two find out they have so much in common…much more than they should…when she find out Elijah is her new drama teacher.

This is definitely a forbidden romance. However, I found myself pulling for Zoe to find the happiness that has eluded her so she could heal. The author just kept throwing more into the mix and there were so many emotions. From heartbreak to hope…and frustration to anger…the rollercoaster of emotions went every which way.

I won’t give away the ending…but please have tissues at the ready if you are an emotional person (like myself). I will definitely be checking out the next book!

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Emma Clawson

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful start to an intriguing series. This novel is vastly different that one would expect. There’s drama amd more drama, but there is also love, intrigue, mystery to go along with it. Most seventeen year olds don’t have it as put together as Zoe does in this novel. However, it makes for a great young adult read.

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Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Erica Fish

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

Myths & Legends is a collection of seven stories all have some similar stories to already known myths and legends. For example, Egyptian Gods, Greek mythology, Robin Hood, and Hades can be found in different stories. I find it refreshing when I can read the same story but from a different point of view. My favorite book was Dragon’s Heart by Carrie Austin Malone. This book stood out to me because it was about Dragon Shifters. This is Geraint and Mary’s story. Mary has been dreaming about dragons all her life. Then she turned 21 and that is when her dreams became a reality. Then there is Geraint who has been waiting for his mate to come along. Will these two meet? Will there be a bond between them? I highly recommend this collection and this story. I had a hard time putting the book down because of the entertainment. So I would recommend leaving enough time to finish the book you want to read in one sitting.

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Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann-Review by Jerricka Brown

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

This book was positively amazing. I am a fan of young adult/teen books and this one is now in my top ten of favorites. I love how the characters all flowed together and each one still stood out alone. I also love the LGBTQIA+ factor in it also. It is really a great work of art for teens who need to see more representation and know that they are not alone.

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Katie Kearney

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Love by Design (The Meraki series, #2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou. I love books that make me forget about the real world for a while and this one definitely delivers on that. It could definitely be read as a stand-alone but I do recommend reading them in order as past characters do show up. And honestly they are both great so you’ll want both anyway. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled me into their world with no problem and I enjoyed every minute I got to spend with them. I may have even liked this one a bit more I just felt a bit of a stronger connection with these characters. It’s a great storyline that was paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by April Smith

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Every new story I read by Via Mari, I enjoy just as much as the last. In this 4th book of the Billionare Bodyguards series and doesn’t take long to get wrapped up in Dereck and Layla’s story. You are introduced to both Dereck and Layla in previous books, but those aren’t necessary to read to enjoy and follow along with this story. Grab a spot and dig in and enjoy this steamy read, it doesn’t disappoint.

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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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

This is the first book in the Sealed with a Kiss series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 464 pages. This story follows Zoe and Elijah. Zoe is 16 and her boyfriend has died. She is completely devastated so her parents take her away thinking this would help but it did not. She goes to an open mic night and sings her heart out and this is where she meets Elijah. There was an instant spark. Until the next day at school she realizes Elijah is one of her new teachers. How is she supposed to get past the feelings from the night before?

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Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Luminoso (Luminara, #4)Luminoso by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Luminara Series. This is a Dark Erotica novel and is 678 pages. This story follows Lexi and Lucca. Lexi’s half brother Michael is bound and determined to make Lexi pay for all of sins. Michael skips parole and comes after Lexi. Lucca is bound and determined to keep her and her mother safe. So, he takes them away into hiding. The press leaks a scandal and creates an unnerving stressful situation. Warning – this book does contain sex, language, and violence.

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Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by April Smith

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Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards, #3)Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Are you ready for a steamy romantic suspense? Wait not longer, this is the read for you. Damian realizes not long after setting eyes in Bryanna that she is the woman he’s been waiting for in this life. This book will leave you wanting more of Via Mari’s books, especially in this Billionaire Bodyguard series

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Romantic Comedy novel and is 139 pages. This story follows Hannah and Kyle. Hannah was dumped on Valentine’s day and is not keen on the idea of love. Until Kyle. Kyle is every woman’s “most wanted” and he has got it all. He was not keen on love either until he meets Hannah. I loved “watching” this romance bud. This was the perfect short story.

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love by Design, the second book in The Meraki Series by Effie Kammenou was a sweet enemies-to-lovers office romance. I feel like I just went on an amazing trip, to places I could only dream about. Mia and Nichols banter like an old married couple but their love is classic and timeless. Not only is this a romance, but you will also find a mystery between the pages.

Effie is still new to me author (this only being my second book) but I’m enjoying her writing style and how easy it is to get swept into her characters. Looking forward to more books in this series.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Relentless Billionaire BodyguardsRelentless Billionaire Bodyguards by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book kept me entertained from the very first page until the last sentence. I absolutely loved this book and the characters. There was a lot of action and suspense in this book. At one point I was like wait….what???? I couldn’t believe it!
Dereck is one of the main characters and he is following / protecting Layla who happens to work as a dancer at a club but there’s so much more going on. Dereck and his crew are there to try and find a missing dancer named Bryanna. Layla is not only good friends with her but also roommates with her. Layla has a one track mind to find her sister that went missing.
I just couldn’t believe the turn of events towards the end. I cannot wait to read more by this author.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relentless is the fourth book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. It was yet another amazing, suspenseful, romantic story in the series. The author’s stories are always well written and unpredictable with fantastic characters. This story may be read as a standalone, each story in the series does focus solely on one couple, but I very highly recommend that you read each story in order. It will better help you to appreciate the series as a whole and as it was intended. This book was such a fantastic addition to the series, I loved it and could not set aside until finished. I’m so looking forward to what comes next in the series!

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Love is What You Bake of it- Effie Kammenou (The Meraki Series Book 1) by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Love is What You Bake of itLove is What You Bake of it by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love is What You Bake of it (The Meraki Series Book 1) – Effie Kammenou

5-stars

Oh my word I do not even know where to start with this one! This author has blown me away once again. I completely devoured this book, I ended up reading it in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading. I was so invested in these characters and with all the detail it felt as if I too was along for the ride. I can confidently say that she is one of my all-time favourite authors!

The amount of detail this author writes with will never cease to amaze me, the characters, the relationships, the family history and of course my personal favourite the Greek recipes all tie together to make a truly amazing read! Honestly there is not one thing that I would have changed about this story, I loved absolutely everything about it!

I cannot wait to continue this series asap and I would absolutely recommend this book and this author to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime read, you will not regret it!

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was well thought out and I found the story exciting and an epic, historical, adventure. The characters are so well written and described in such a way that I could see them clearly in my mind. I felt the pain and anguish of Tiwatipara after he experiences such tragic and profound loss and I was rooting for him to be the champion of his story. I enjoyed the different character arcs and sub plots and how they linked together. I was transported to another era with this book and quickly engrossed in Tiwatipara’s world. I’m really enjoying this series.

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