Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Kayla Interdonato

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Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel #2)Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 2) by India Kells was yet another wonderfully written suspenseful romance that had me eager to finish in one sitting. Sloane Friday, an ex-cop, is working with some men in an attempt to get rid of a deadly drug wreaking havoc on Chicago. As Sloane is trying to get rid of Phantom, the deadly drug, she is reliving a part of her life she thought was in the past. Professor Luke Radcliffe, who is a former Marine, is approached by the Vigilante for help but finds himself back in a violent world he thought he had left behind. Luke begins to realize that the group he is working with is more than just a bunch of criminals, they are truly trying to right a wrong. He finds himself particularly drawn to Sloane. An unusual group of people is brought together with a common goal, rid Chicago of Phantom before it claims more lives. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this suspenseful novel, it kept me on my toes, kept me interested, and kept me wanting more. The budding romance between Sloane and Luke was another positive for this novel.

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker Book 2) by Rosie Pease – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker, #2)Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal Christmas mystery. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the Christmas spirit and a whodunit mystery to the holiday season. This story is about Joanie. She is in a new town and has a new bakery on top of it. Things start disappearing around town including her bakery which could put her in a bad position. Will she find what is missing? Will Christmas magic be on her side? I enjoyed how the characters brought the story to life and made it feel realistic. It is a shorter story but it was well done and easy to read. I highly recommend this holiday book.

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3.5)Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal Christmas story. I found this story to be entertaining, easy to read and just a fun plot. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her and for the holiday season. Jane is back in this holiday season story. She is adjusting great to being a vampire and being married to one. Until she ran over Santa! Now she is faced with having to turn Santa into a vampire and get him to the North Pole so he can deliver presents. Not only does she have all that but her dad is coming and he doesn’t know she is a vampire nor married. I highly recommend reading this book to find out how it all turns out for Jane and how she gets through it. This really is a great Christmas story that is full of magic and spirit. The characters bring the story to life and make it entertaining to read.

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute young adult story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a fun, entertaining story about Cat and what happens to her when a scheduling mix up places her in a culinary class. Her family has a secret and she is about to find out what it is. I enjoyed Cat’s character, she was fun to read about and watch grow throughout her mix up. I think any age would enjoy this book. I highly recommend reading this book and find out what happens to Cat and her baking.

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Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola – Review by Rachel Moss

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UnwrappedUnwrapped by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola was a great read! This book captured me from the first few pages and I just couldn’t put it down. Miranda and her parents had me laughing throughout the whole novel, and it was a great holiday read. The steam from the pages alone is enough to ward off the chill of December. This is definitely an 18+ novel. The storyline was great, and so were characters. You don’t even realize there is a 13 year age difference between the two main characters, because the story is so engrossing. This is the first novel I’ve read from this author and I wasn’t disappointed!

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Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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UnwrappedUnwrapped by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a lighthearted Christmas romance which I found engaging and enjoyable. Nick is running his Uncles business for him and so has to attend the Christmas party where he meets Miranda and slips her his phone number. Miranda and Nick have instant chemistry which leads to some steamy scenes between the couple when they meet up at his house the next day. The only problem is, Miranda is a daughter of one of his employees, Mona and the two really dislike each other. Miranda and Nick have to overcome many obstacles including interference from Mona but I was cheering them on hoping they would get their happy ever after, especially as it’s Christmas. ‘Unwrapped’ has a lovely heartwarming storyline with some great characters and a fun narrative all of which made this a page turner for me. It’s a wonderful festive read which I recommend.

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Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie: A Gripping Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 1) by Mark Nolan – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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Dead Lawyers Don't Lie (Jake Wolfe, #1)Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It has been a while since i have a read a good thriller that had me hooked from the start, There is so much suspense and mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. Such a good plot line. Retired Vet Jake is being targeted by a serial killer, can he escape the clutches of the psychopath? there’s so many twists and turns you wont want to put the book down. A very well written book and cant wait to start book two.

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HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Kerry Baker

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HuntedHunted by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hunted by Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk is a collaboration between two fantastic authors which has resulted in a great fantasy story that will really grab your attention. I loved the combination of fantasy and geek with the LARP storyline, it isn’t something I recall seeing before but I definitely enjoyed the way they were brought together in this book.
The characters were strong and really connected well. Their worlds were completely adverse to one another and yet the way they tried to make something work was great to see.
I have read both of these authors previously and I loved the fact that they have combined their talents to produce this gem. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book and I hope to see more of them together in the future.

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lies that Bind by Valerie Davisson is the sixth book in the Logan McKenna mystery series. This book could be read on its own however I would say that ideally you should read them in order as the series follows the same characters. Reading them out of order would, for me, lose a lot of the build up and fantastic character development.
This series honestly just keeps getting better and better. Each time I read a book I think that surely the author can’t beat it and yet each time she does just that. I loved the intrigue and the classic tale you get with this book. It was a gripping story and I found the whole book to be edgy and exciting.
I love getting back into Logan and her life each time with these books. I don’t think I could ever get bored of her character! The author really has done an amazing job of creating lasting connections with the characters and this book just highlights that even more.
The Lies That Bind has to be my favourite of the series so far and I am really hoping we get to see more from this series.

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kaitlyn Stewart

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3.5)Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen
Review by Kaitlyn Stewart
5 out of 5 Stars!!!

I love that we got a continuation of Jane and Ethan’s story. In this story, Jane has accidentally run over Santa, who turns out to be the King of the Fae! She only has a few days to get Santa his feeding license or Christmas will be ruined forever. Not to mention, but Jane’s dad is coming to have Christmas with her. Jane’s dad still doesn’t know that she is a vampire, or that she is married to Ethan. Find out what happens to Santa and Jane in this cute hilarious story!!!

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink AUDIO TOUR – Review by Angela Shirley

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you think you have found the special one, your world can come crashing down in an instant.

Gianna thought she was lucky when she met Ethan, when they decided to get married everything was going well. Until an instant changed the relationship and the marriage.

Gianna is a victim of domestic abuse and while this goes on for three years, she finally finds the courage to leave and escape the nightmare which has become her life, until she runs into a man from her past. Derek is nothing like Ethan, calm and patience can he help Gianna trust again and be able to live the life she was meant to live.

This is the first book I have read by this author and oh my what a book to start with. I can understand if some people shy away from this book due to the subject matter but Dakota’s writing is beautiful and respectful of the subject around domestic abuse.

My heart broke for the main character Gianna, as you see her eternal flame dying out with each attack by the person who is suppose to love and protect you. The turmoil she was in, her strength to move on with her life was brilliant. I also loved Derek’s character he was the calm reason to her life which made the story more palatable as there was a light at the end.

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Angela Shirley

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you think you have found the special one, your world can come crashing down in an instant.

Gianna thought she was lucky when she met Ethan, when they decided to get married everything was going well. Until an instant changed the relationship and the marriage.

Gianna is a victim of domestic abuse and while this goes on for three years, she finally finds the courage to leave and escape the nightmare which has become her life, until she runs into a man from her past. Derek is nothing like Ethan, calm and patience can he help Gianna trust again and be able to live the life she was meant to live.

This is the first book I have read by this author and oh my what a book to start with. I can understand if some people shy away from this book due to the subject matter but Dakota’s writing is beautiful and respectful of the subject around domestic abuse.

My heart broke for the main character Gianna, as you see her eternal flame dying out with each attack by the person who is suppose to love and protect you. The turmoil she was in, her strength to move on with her life was brilliant. I also loved Derek’s character he was the calm reason to her life which made the story more palatable as there was a light at the end.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Yule Lads Legend: Iceland’s Jólasveinar by Heidi Herman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Yule Lads Legend: Iceland's JolasveinarYule Lads Legend: Iceland’s Jolasveinar by Heidi Herman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love this little gem of a holiday tale. I shared this with my children all from ages 13 to 6 months and they were engrossed in the story and loved the ‘real elves on the shelf’ as the would say. It is fun and enthralling and felt like a small escape to Iceland. I love sharing different cultures and traditions from all over the world with my children and this is the perfect book to do that. I have a feeling this will now be a new tradition for us as we read this together each holiday season. This is one you don’t want to miss!

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Starvation by Molly Fennig – Review by Kerry Carr

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StarvationStarvation by Molly Fennig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a hard book to read but for the right reason. It covers subjects such as loss and eating disorders. What I really like about it is that the story is from a male perspective which I think is really important in opening up talk about eating disorders in men. Helping to realise it isn’t just an illness women suffer.
The loss also hits our character at the same time he is dealing with this as he loses his brother. The pain and grief is hard to read and when the truth of what happens come out it makes things even harder to comprehend.

This book has been written with a great lot of care and respect for both people dealing with eating disorders and people dealing with grief. It will be a great read for someone going through these things to show them that no matter who they are there is always someone there for them.

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the sixth novel in the Logan McKenna series from Valerie Davisson. I have loved these books from the get go with book one, and every time I pick one up I know it is going to be quite the mind sucking read. I would personally recommend that you read these books in the correct order because the main characters really have some intense character growth and it is much easier to follow along with. In Lies That Bind we find Logan McKenna as she is about to meet her half sister, Olivia. The two of course are also thrown a curveball and we find them thrust in the middle of a murder conspiracy. I couldn’t put this book down and I was so enthralled with it I lost track of time. I cannot wait to see what adventures we will get in upcoming novels!

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Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola – Review by Jenique Bornman

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UnwrappedUnwrapped by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You know the feeling of ripping open a present on Christmas morning…… that’s the feeling I got from Unwrapped.
Insta-attraction, office romance with a twist, this storyline is something completely new. I haven’t read anything quite like it.
Although I’m giving the book 4 stars it would have been 5 if the character development was a bit better. But overall a great holiday read

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Aiko (The Heartstrings Series Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Piper Foster

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AikoAiko by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I started reading this book unsure how I would take to it. Within a few chapters I couldn’t put this book down. Aiko is on a new assignment Alejandro Gomez is whom she is assigned to. Unlucky in love Alejandro . Been a Cupid for someone so stubborn is something. The rapport these two getting going is very well written. Akio feels pressured by the others as well. I love reading this bo

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All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Piper Foster

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All I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short StoryAll I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short Story by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a short story that you just want to keep reading. Kingsley and Brysen are a cute couple. The Christmas stories really cute I need to feel inside how is these characters feel. I enjoyed reading Kingsley side of the story. I wish there was more to read as it was really nice writing style.

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All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Tausha Treadway

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All I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short StoryAll I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short Story by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano. If you need a quick read to get you in the holiday spirit and you love a good romance this book is for you! Its the story of Brysen who is in the military and is used to missing all kinds of holidays, milestones and celebrations. His wife Kinsley is still trying to stay strong but when Brysen calls and tells her he’s not going to get to come home for Christmas as they planned she is devastated. Her best friend Dina makes her attend a Christmas Eve party for the wives and girlfriends of the men away which ends in a wonderful surprise! No spoilers but you will love how this book ends. This is a quick fun festive read. Do yourself a favor and read it today!

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Starvation by Molly Fennig – Review by Tausha Treadway

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StarvationStarvation by Molly Fennig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Starvation by Molly Fennig. This book is one of those that will make you think about it long after you have finished. It covers some very sensitive issues so beware before you start. Its the story of Wes McCoy who is always the underdog. He has a older brother Jason who is the star student, star athlete, star all around kid and Wes can never live up to him. When Jason dies in a tragic accident the only way Wes knows how to deal with it is to control the one thing he can, what he eats. He becomes swept away in a very serious eating disorder that if he doesn’t get control of will kill him too. This book will grab you by the heart and won’t let go til the very end. Once you start this book you will not want to put it down. This was my first read by this author but it will not be my last!

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The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The North Wind DescendsThe North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I came back to this series after a gap, I had read the first one, The lightning horse but did not read books 2 and 3. So I was a little apprehensive when I picked this book. I had the background of the characters but over the span of four books, they have all changed, aged and characters have been introduced.
The book starts off with a murder mystery which the Egyptian diplomat Hani has to solve and this time around, a specific request from the queen has to be honored.
The plot is complex, and there are lots of twists and turns. There is a murderer on loose and Hani’s family is in jeopardy. His daughter also gets involved and Hani finds himself tangled in a complex puzzle which becomes increasingly difficult to solve.
This book blends historic fiction and mystery beautifully. It is a very fast read, and it keeps the readers on their toes on what is coming next. Overall, a very compelling and an enjoyable read.

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Dreaming of Christmas: 5 complete, sweet holiday romances by Joanne Dannon – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Dreaming of ChristmasDreaming of Christmas by Joanne Dannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh how I love a good Christmas story! Dreaming of Christmas is a sweet collection of holiday romance. I loved the connections between the stories. It gave a different view for that character and that made the stories even better. I have to say that Christmas Kiss, New Year’s Wish was my favorite! I loved reading Taylor and Luca’s story! If you want Hallmark channel feel good read these stories! Cuddle up with a fuzzy blanket and read some Joanne Dannon!

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Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola – Review by Tracy Manderson

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UnwrappedUnwrapped by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola

5 out of 5 stars

This is the first book by Ms. Sola that I have read and I simply loved reading Unwrapped this was a great read. The characters are amazing and I loved their little quirks and their banter.

This story is about Nick and Miranda. Nick just moved to Boston from Chicago and he was not likeable. Nick needed a new start in life when his life fell apart in Chicago so he is Boston helping his uncle out. His first day at Bain Construction he makes the wrong first impression on his staff.

Miranda is 23 years old going to school living in her parent’s basement. Mirandas mother Mona works for Nick and does not like him so what happens when Mona finds out that Nick and Miranda are a couple?
Will Mona accept Nick as Mirandas boyfriend? Can Nick and Miranda have a happily ever after or will Mona break them up?

You will have to read the story to find out what happens…

Tracy
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Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola – Review by Shannon Fowler

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UnwrappedUnwrapped by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unwrapped is a sexy “almost forbidden” love story. Nick and Miranda are proof that you can’t help who you love. Attraction is important for any relationship and Nick and Miranda have it in abundance. At first, they both believe their attraction will be a one night stand kind of thing. But almost right away they realize that their attraction is so much more.

This is my first story by author Evelyn Sola and I enjoyed her story telling ability. The tension she created between the lovers and their beliefs helps to create the “almost forbidden” love affair. This story is a quick read with a couple of taboo situations, the biggest one is closed minded thinking.

Good story for adults over 18. Interested in seeing what else Sola writes.

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Shannon Fowler

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an amazing, disturbing, encouraging story. The Sound of Silence is a part of the Black Rose Collection.

For abuse victims this story has to have many triggers. I was bothered by the situations and I am not a victim. Reading this story is an eye opener. You never know what is going on behind closed doors or in people’s minds.

However, the author Willink, does a great job of capturing the reader into the story and creating characters that you can love and even one or two to hate! The story had a good flow and was easy to follow. The story itself provides a look into the life of a domestic abuse victim and a domestic abuse survivor. Gianna is both and proves that you can have a happy life after a devasting time.

I recommend this story and even with the warning of triggers, it is still a really good story.

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sound of Silence (Leave Me Breathless) by Dakota Willink

Oh my goodness! This book was absolutely amazing.   I couldn’t put it down once I started reading and managed to drop my kindle on my face a time or two as I fought to stay awake and continue reading.

Gianna is one of the strongest characters i have had the pleasure reading about in a while.  She refused to give up even when she would have been justified to do so.  How she dealt with everything as long as she did I will never understand, but thankfully I never have been in that situation.

Derek is important to the story, but I just can’t get over my feelings towards Gianna, I might have a bit of a crush in her.

This is not a book for the faint of heart.  There were some things that were incredibly difficult to read.  My heart and admiration go out to every survivor out there.

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: The Sound of Silence
Author: Dakota Willink
FIVE STARS

Dakota Willink is a wonderful romantic suspense writer. This book is no exception. This book has a trigger warning in the beginning and I highly recommend that anyone with these triggers avoid this book. However anyone who is a suspense lover will devour this book like I did. I picked this up and started reading and just couldn’t put it down. The Sound of Silence is a gripping story about a woman who is lead to believe that the man she has fallen in love with is someone he truly isn’t. On her wedding night she meets a stranger and they chatted for a while. Then three years later, Well no spoilers but you will just have to read the book and find out how their paths cross again and what happens.
KLH

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HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Candida Hopper

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HuntedHunted by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hunted
By Sarah Bigelow and Molly Zenk

I loved reading this story!! I was pulled in from the start and had a hard time putting it down. I found this book to be original, gripping, and has great characters. There is suspense and twists and turns. Both Edith and Darren learn some new things that were unexpected. Will they find Dan? Where will their search lead them? To find out these things and more, this is a must read. I am so glad I decided to dive into this book and I can’t wait to read the next one. I highly recommend this book.

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The Devil’s Day (The Lucky Devil Series Book 3) by Megan Mackie – Review by Raylene Green

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The Devil's Day (The Lucky Devil Book 3)The Devil’s Day by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series runs away with your feelings!! Its an exhilarating read from beginning to end!! This story continues with Rune running The Lucky Devil bar her aunt Maddie left her. As far as fantasy goes, this is a top notch read!!

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Raylene Green

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Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is Grumblers and Mary’s story. And it was interesting because its an older couple and that isnt something you see often. These two are matched perfectly. Its a slow pace but works perfectly because its a bit more in depth. This is quickly becoming a fantastically favorite series of mine!!! Bravo Manda!!!!

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