Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley was a great read! I really enjoyed the emotional pull. I felt invested from the get go and the pull of travel was definitely appealing. This was a quick read but the details were still there. I enjoyed the pace and felt myself steuggling to put the book down.
Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Unwrapped by Evelyn Sola is a contemporary romance story. It is a Christmas story where there is fun and attraction, but also a bit of “taboo” as there is a bit of an age gap between Nick and Miranda and he is the boss of her mother. But none of that matters when it becomes an affair of the heart. I have mixed emotions above this tale because I felt the story was missing something, I wanted more, of what I am unsure but it could be because I didn’t gel with the characters to well. I found Nick was a bitter pill to swallow most of the time and I wanted to smack him. Miranda was tiring, childish and her indecisiveness drove me insane and I wanted to shake her and well then there is Mona who was just so plain annoying. But this is just my opinion here and at a quick look there are many more reviews who found this book exciting. So, give it a go because you just never know it may just be me.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 by Roz Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 by Roz Lee is a MM romance story and the last book in the Ingram Brothers series. This was my first time reading this author and found it to be well written and the characters are complex but enjoyable. Rick has kept his life secret from everyone. Living in a small town it’s hard to be who you are. Things soon heat up when his brother asks a favour he knows he should turn down. I came in late to the party as I have not read the first two books in this series and feel like I have missed out on a lot but it didn’t stop me from liking this book. I will definitely be going back to read them.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fake Fiance by Amy McKinley is from the Second Chance Office Romance Series. This is a fun, enjoyable read. The story follows Adeline Rossi has started her dream job working for a business magnate, Stone Crenshaw. I really enjoyed the character of Adeline and was rooting for her with all the changes she was experiencing in her life. She is brave and interesting. I didn’t like Stone at first but he wore me down once he showed his non-business side. This is a getaway romance and I was excited to read another by Amy McKinley. Her books are always a great getaway. I always look forward to reading books from her and look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley is a sweet romance story. I love Amy’s stories as she always gives us something beautiful and brings out the emotions. The plot is well thought out and I loved the story flowed really well. It is easy to read and I read it in one sitting. Amy has done a wonderful job and the characters were so life like I felt like I knew them. Amy takes us to Italy and having been there it is easy to imagine the romance blooming I this romantic setting. It is also gives us an in to the world of fashion. The longing and tension keeps you on the edge and the chemistry is just palpable. With outside forces and with the past firmly in their minds, Stone is determined he won’t let there be a repeat of the past. He will do whatever it takes to keep the one thing he wants the most and that is Adeline by his side. Adeline is determined to fight for not only her career but her man as well.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Claim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Claim Me Now (Heron Harbor Book 2) by Lea Nolan is a contemporary romance story. This is my first book by Lea and I was pleasantly surprised. There is lots of feels in this book with fun in the sun, witty conversations and lots of charm and chemistry and romance. The characters are interesting one strong and sassy the other standoffish but with a heart of gold. Both looking to escape their own world and secrets and lies soon find themselves thrown together in a strange twist of fate.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus. Yall this is the best book! I absolutely loved it! I couldn’t put it down. Its my favorite genre which is mystery suspense. Its the story of Eleanor (Ellie) Devereux who is nursing her broken heart by throwing herself into her work and getting revenge. So when her ex fiance wants to work together on a case she uses it to her advantage. Dr. Nolan Mills is a therapists that is helping Eleanor get back on track. Dr Mills is a very odd character and Ellie gets a weird feeling every time she is around him. Dr. Mills sets about trying to help Ellie find the serial killer responsible for the death of her unborn child. Ellie is beginning to think that someone in her circle is the killer because they know a lot of things they shouldn’t. Will Ellie get revenge on her finance and more importantly will she find the killer before he kills again. This book is so full of lies, mystery, suspense and will keep you turning pages way into the night.
Claim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having read, ‘Want Me Always’ book one in Nolan’s ‘Heron Harbor’ series I was looking forward to being back in Heron Harbor and was not disappointed. This novel can be read happily as a standalone story but the setting and some of the characters do crossover books. In this engaging and enjoyable story, Raven Donovan is married to her job as Vice President of her company and is not looking for a relationship. Raven is then utterly blindsided and distraught when a corporate takeover leaves her suddenly unemployed. She goes to stay at her family’s beach house on Heron Harbor Island just to get away from it all and she intends to be alone with a bottle of tequila until a very tall, dark and handsome stranger arrives. Jack Baines is the heir to one of the largest private equity firms on the East Coast and has his latest conquest under his belt. However, instead of feeling great he is finding that having to fire people is taking a toll on him and this feeling outweighs the thrill of the hunt he used to enjoy. Jack heads off to the beach for some alone time only to find a half naked, beautiful women in his rental. Thanks to a raging storm Raven and Jack decide to share the house. Following a steamy night which leads to an even steamier weekend the pair discover how mush they actually have in common. That is until the revelation that it is Jack who has just taken over Raven’s company threatens to come between them before their relationship has a chance to develop.
This is a wonderfully written heartwarming romance which takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster along with the two main characters. Both Raven and Jack are realistic and relatable characters which helped me feel engaged in the story. The storyline flows well and the descriptive narrative really brings both the setting of Heron Harbor and the characters to life. The plot has plenty of drama and romance in it to keep the reader happily turning the pages and I found I was hooked from start to finish. I definitely recommend this contemporary romance and I look forward to future books set in Heron Harbor.
The North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The North Wind Descends
The Lord Hani Series book 4
By
N. L. Holmes
In book 4 we see more of Lord Hani’s children as they are getting older and are becoming more established. As with the other books, Lord Hani and Maya have a Mystery to solve. Each book includes plenty of historical background that keeps you filled in on their environment. The author does a good job setting the family background and dianamentics. This book can be read as a stand alone or as I recommend in order.
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming contemporary romance by Amy McKinley. The second chance at love, office romance storyline was both realistic and touching and I read this book in two settings as I was completely engaged with the characters and the story from start to finish. Adeline Rossi has a dream job lined up in Italy, far from her home and she has high career aspirations. However, when she arrives in the ‘city of love’, she finds that her new boss is not very welcoming and although he is hot he’s also grumpy. Meanwhile, business tycoon Stone Crenshaw is being plagued by unsettling dreams and can not wait for the renovations on his historic hotel to come to an end. Complicating things further for Stone is the fact that he feels an instant attraction to his new hire, Adeline, who seems to be somewhat accident prone. Adeline suddenly has the role of fake fiancé added to her list of responsibilities when Stone proclaims they are engaged in order to help his business. The news of their engagement is not welcomed by everyone and when obstacles threaten to split the couple up they realise that their fake relationship might not be so fake after all. Stone then has to decide whether he will cross a professional line or risk loosing Adeline for good. This is a wonderfully written romance with two very likeable and relatable main characters in Adeline and Stone. McKinley really brings the characters to life with her descriptive narrative. The story flows well and I was fully immersed in the story, so much so I was cheering Stone and Adeline on hoping they would get their happy ever after. A great read.
Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Scepter of Flint
The lord Hani mystery book 3
By N.L. Holmes
Again author, N.L. Holmes has combined historical fiction with mystery. I love it when an author can transport you to another country and not only give you a mystery to solve but give you a real sense of being in that country, and environment. At the same time reading how two plots are woven into one story keeps the reader enthralled in the book, Lord Hani and his assistant has to solve the mystery of the tomb-robberies and the plague that threatens all of the people. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley. First off I love Amy McKinley so I was excited to read this book and I was not disappointed! It’s the story of Adeline Rossi who has found her dream job across the ocean in Italy. Once she gets there she realizes that maybe her dream job was just that a dream. Her boss is a horrible grouch and no one on the team is helpful. Stone Crenshaw is business tycoon who is a regular at the historic hotel that Adeline is hired to work on and when the two meet there is an instant attraction. When the owners of the hotel decide to sell Stone tries to use his magic as a businessman and a plan is hatched. He talks Adeline into pretending that she is his fiance. Once the take on the challenge of being a fake couple will they cross that line as a real couple or will they resist the temptation? Read Fake Fiance to find out.
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus is a fantastic thriller that will have you turning the pages as quickly as possible to find out what will happen. This book is different to the ones I have read previously by this author and I have to say I think it is my favourite! I thought it was really exciting and fast paced and I couldn’t wait to find out how it was all going to play out.
I loved the main character. Her resolve and determination really came through and for me it made her one of the more interesting characters I have read about this year. The author did a Gera job of bringing her to life!
This is an exciting book and I am really looking forward to seeing what the author does next.
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When you think you have scored the best job, then you have to decide do you go with what your boss wants or not?
Adeline has just found her dream job but there is one thing she has been asked by her boss to be his “fake fiance”. This may become difficult when the line between professional and plutonic becomes blurred and will they be able to keep their feelings separate.
I love this author, the book itself is a novella but it packs a punch which feels like a full novel. The characters are well written, developed and create a great chemistry within the story. I could not put the book down and really enjoyed the character of Adeline as she was funny and would also love to see these characters in the future.
If you love a great romance novel with a bit of a twist this is a brilliant story to get your teeth into.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a suspenseful journey this was. I was glued to the pages wondering what would happen next and how things would play out. As with all her other books, this author has a way of writing that just hooks you from the start and takes you on a ride with details and characters you can just see in your mind.
I really hope there’s more in this new series and I’ll be there to read them as they’re released !
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Psychological Mystery that will make you think twice before going to therapy.
This book was amazing. Psychological mystery is my favorite genre. I have read several books by Sonya Jesus before but this one is my favorite (for now). Her storytelling has so many details that it paints a picture in my mind that I cannot forget. She leaves details everywhere but if you are not paying attention you will miss the subtle clue. Her characters are complex and realistic. I find myself relating to the characters and I feel like I am having a relationship with them. This story took me on a roller coaster ride of a lifetime. I was bracing myself because there were so many twists and turns. There was more than one time that I thought I knew exactly what was going on and then BAM! The unexpected twist comes into play. In this story, Eleanor is having a relationship fall apart before her eyes, She wants revenge for what she has gone through. That is until her fiancé makes her talk to a therapist. This is where the story picks up. You will have to read the book to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book to see what happens next. You will not believe your eyes.
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a fantastic crime story. It was heartbreaking to read but also shows what grief can drive people to and brings up the question of if someone is murdering murderers are they a bad person?
Eleanor has had a terrible time. After being so happy with her fiance and carrying their first baby, her life is turned upside down when she is shot and her baby dies. Now she feels nothing is worth living for and all she wants is revenge. She wants the person who killed her baby to pay.
When she is put on a case with her partner to solve the murders linked to The Bullet Man Eleanor wants to find him for a different reason. She doesn’t want him caught she wants him to find her son’s killer.
Little does she know he is closer than she thinks and is someone she would never believe.
Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW what a rollercoaster ride…. the push and pull between these two was off the charts, chemistry out of this world.
I can’t believe how much Amy McKinley was able to put into only 158 pages. She put a jampacked story into a Novella. The character development is superb and the storyline great.
This was my first read by this Author but I’m definitely going back for more
Claim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Jack just needs to recharge and then he’s off again to do the job he loves , friend has let him borrow the family home in harbour for the weekend.
He never expected company at this place. This is the second book in the Heron Harbour series and we are back to see if the harbour can work its magic once again.
You don’t need to read the first book, they all stand happily on their own, but there is a link to the first book. These
The sparks these two have for each other soon burst into a fiery and passionate weekend.
But with Jack and Raven being so totally different, how can this last for longer than a weekend?
And when Raven finds out who Jack really is. Raven is a very sassy independent lady .
High Heels And Mistletoe by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
High Heels And Mistletoe by C.A. King is newly published in November of 2020. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I am looking forward to reading more in the very near future! This story had me laughing out loud from the get go. Based around the Christmas holidays, this story was an easy, fast paced read with an original plot and extremely likable characters! The content in this book is suitable for all lovers of romance. Juliette is a hard working big wig executive whom is given the task of having some very important papers signed by a very important client, who puts his son Luke in charge of signing said papers. Luke unknowingly meets Juliette before he is scheduled to meet Juliette, and is almost instantly smitten by her and her allergy to mistletoe. Luke finds many clever ways to spend time with Juliette while being elusive about actually signing the papers. On more than one occasion Juliette and Luke’s family’s personal life collide, and eventually Juliette finds herself slowly falling in love with Luke’s charming ways. Like all romance stories there is suspense, humor, disappointments, and so much more. I give this story 5 stars and honestly cant recommend it enough!
Claim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was a bit more than I expected and it held on to me the entire time! Very well written, it read pretty fast, the characters and the backdrop was very well done. I have never been to a town that was described in this story and it makes me long to visit and become a part of something bigger than what and where I am now. I like the premise of this story, it is one that isn’t very over done as far as the topic (that I have personally read), and I was intrigued to see where the author had to take to make the best conflict scenes play out, I loved it.
Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow what a great start to the series and the introduction of Jake was great. Following Jake on his journey to find the truth I was suprised at every turn wanting to know more with each page. The emotions you go through with Jake and Cody are immense.
Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Poor Jake Wolfe. In Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie , by Mark Nolan,
it all starts with Jake just being in the wrong place at the right time. Mark Nolan writes an excellent thriller, with nonstop action. He gives us great characters that are fully fleshed out and you can’t help becoming attached to them. This is a great cat and mouse story that gives and gives especially if you like an action-packed ride, excitement, dogs and even a little romance to spice things up a little. If you can’t tell by now, I am a mark Nolan fan.
Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this story! I absolutely loved Jake! He is a brilliant character to read about. The storyline was interesting and intriguing; the author certainly had me guessing at times! I loved Cody as well!! The bond between him and Jake was great! The author’s great writing style meant that my attention was kept from beginning to end. The story and characters were really well developed and it’s definitely a book that I would highly recommend!
The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When I first read the synopsis for this story I wasn’t overly sure that I would like it however I have read stories by this author previously and really liked them so I thought I would give it a go. In all honesty I was really surprised, I was hooked from the very first page, it was such a gripping and intriguing story and a fantastic start to this series and I really cannot wait for more!
The authors’ writing throughout was excellent, she had me guessing all the way through, I know that my imagination was in overdrive at times. I was completely invested in what I was reading. The originality of the storyline was great and the author’s attention to detail definitely made this story even more exciting to read. I love the complexity of the characters and the multiple POV’s meant that I was able to understand them a little more as the story unfolded.
I am so excited for the next book in the series – I cannot wait to see where this series is going! I 100% recommend this book!!
Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Yet another wonderful 5 star read from this author! I absolutely loved this book – I have been eagerly awaiting this release and it didn’t disappoint at all! It was action packed from the very beginning and that continued throughout the story. I loved Sloane and Luke! They had a great amount of chemistry. I loved Sloane, I thought she was a great character; she was definitely fierce and definitely wanted to get her job done. The authors writing again in the story was just excellent, I think she is definitely up there with my favourite authors, I just love reading her books. I am definitely getting lost in the vigilantes and I look forward to seeing what’s to come next from them! This is the second book in the series and I highly recommend that they are read in order!
A fantastic 5 star read that I highly recommend!
The North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes, is another excellent book. I can’t say enough good things about N.L.Holmes and her excellent ancient history novels. Besides her artistic use of the English language to evoke signs and sounds that take the reader to ancient Egypt, I love the way her characters sound like any normal family you know. Not only is the Lord Hani hot on the trail of a new mystery, but this mystery is also wrapped in family love. This is quite a contrast to the villain in the story. Time is never wasted with an N.L.Holmes book.
Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes is another masterful tale. The rich tapestry that N.L.Holmes weaves in her wonderful Lord Hani mysteries will keep you turning page after page. Set in ancient Egypt, it is a historical fiction lovers dream. The mystery of the tomb robbers is not the only plot in this tale, but it seems quite ironic that a plague is also a part of this story, in view of our own current events. Lord Hani’s love for his family and his countrymen is a big win for me. I love how Holmes accurate descriptions make this story come alive and I love the historical notes she includes. Another win for N.L.Holmes!
Blood of the Dragon by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Relic hunters are back and this time it is Romania. A misplaced dairy from Romania brings a group of mercenaries to England where a professor and the head of the British museum are brutally assaulted. The leader of the museum goes missing and Adam and Emma step in to solve the mystery. When the contents of the dairy are revealed, they decide to go to Romania and the castle in question, the Poenari castle, the former home of Vlad, the Impaler. They find themselves up against evil and darkness once again.
Another adventure filled with suspense, thrill and danger, this book, like its predecessors has the readers on the edge of their seats. I have really come to like Martin Ferguson; his books offer a quick and breezy respite. Keep them coming!
Murder Makes Waves by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Although this is the third book in this series, for me it is the first book I’m reading by this author. The wonderful thing is the book is written so you can pick up who the characters are and not feel slighted – I’m still planning on getting the first two books.
The author shares with us the description of the setting so we feel like we are part of this mystery that takes place back in 1931 on a cruise ship. The story has deception, jealousy, danger, and a mystery. I’m sure fans of cozy mysteries will love this series.
