The Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Stephanie Dulac

The Permanence of PainThe Permanence of Pain by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Permanence of Pain was a wonderful read and I really enjoyed it. Once I started reading I didn’t stop. I read it all in one day :). I loved Regina and could really relate to her. 🙂

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Colors of Immortality by J.M. Muller – Review by Caralee Loonat

Colors of ImmortalityColors of Immortality by J.M. Muller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Colors of Immortality by J.M. Muller

5 stars!!!!!

I was interested to begin this book as it is slightly different from my norm of supernatural creatures but I was instantly drawn in and hooked. This book was a refreshing new genre for me and I was very impressed with the authors way of telling the story and how she used slight references from the past but not too much. I was very intrigued about how they became as they are and the relationship between Daniel and Fantasia is quite unique and I am very interested to see how it will progress.

The whole story line was very complex and refreshing. I was instantly glued to the pages of this book and I just couldn’t put it down. The whole concept of the Narivians is very unique. I will be very interested to see how the author progresses with the story line. I cannot wait to be able to further read into the world of Narivous.

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Persuading Lucy by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Jenni Bishop

Persuading LucyPersuading Lucy by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Persuading Lucy by Tammy Mannersly is a beautiful love story that will tug on your heartstrings. It is well written and full of hope and second chances for the one that got away. The characters are true to life and make you feel like they could be friends.

Lucy had walked away from her best friend from high school due to the hurt. It has been fourteen years since she walked away. Lucy has a successful job that she loves and a close group of friends she adores. But when her past walks into her life, she is turned upside down and all the hurt comes pouring back. All the emotions come out to play. Will Lucy be able to do her job and keep her heart intact? Or will she walk away from everything?

I am looking forward to reading more from Tammy.

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Honey Gold (Murder in Savannah, #2) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Shannon Fowler

Honey Gold (Murder in Savannah, #2)Honey Gold by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ohhh how the plot thickens with book 2! You must read book one, Emerald Green, to be able to follow the adventure. Honey Gold continues where Emerald Green left off. Sneaky, slimy bad guys, dead bodies, and oh man that necklace! What can Addie and Tom do! Honestly I would have been happy if Addie had smashed it into a million pieces!

Lindsay Marie Miller pulls you into this crazy world with characters you want to just hug and some you just want to kill…again. We are lead to believe many things during this portion of the series. It seems like Tom and Addie have figured out how to be together…but then Miller gives them something else to worry about. Oh how I love Eric and Jeanine! Of course if it is too good to be true then it probably isn’t. Miller doesn’t want any of these characters to have an easy time! Eric and Jeanine have so much to work through, I think even more than Addie and Tom!

There did seem like a few gaps in the story. For example, during their time at the beach house. I felt like Tom and Addie were only there for the necklace. Didn’t anything else happen there? I believe this story could have used a little more romance and the beach house would have been a perfect place for a little more loving…but then I remember that Addie, Tom, Eric, Jeanine and many other characters in this series are just 15-17 years old. While, yes they are experiencing true love, first love and even an intense kind of love, they are still just teenagers.

I am looking forward to reading what Miller has in store for this group of young people. Will the necklace be the end all? Will there ever be a happy ending!?

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Magic Cries (Echoes #2) by Miriam Greystone – Review by Jenni Bishop

Magic Cries (Echoes #2)Magic Cries by Miriam Greystone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Magic Cries is the second book in the Echoes series by Miriam Greystone and doesn’t disappoint. It is full of magic and wonder, mystery and deceit, love and heartbreak, action and drama and a ​great follow on from the first book. In this book we see a lot of stories interwoven with others to make a whole. Each character’s story is told from their POV and each has a part to play towards the climax you never saw coming.

Jake is better but he is not well, having an addiction never goes away but he has been trying to be strong for Molly. Molly is still coming to terms with understanding just what she is and has decided what matters in life and what she will do to keep that.

There were a few tears shed whilst reading this story and from the ending there is more to come. I can’t wait for the next book!!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Pearl White (Murder in Savannah, #3) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Shannon Fowler

Pearl White (Murder in Savannah, #3)Pearl White by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love to write notes and my thoughts while reading a good book. So here are a few thoughts, of course edited for sensitive eyes.

Are you kidding me with that ending!?! Just when I thought we had a happy ending…that ding dang necklace shows up! What is it? How? Just smash it! And all those evil people and the betrayal that Addie has to deal with! So not fair! Do not throw the phone! Do not throw the phone! Just keep reading! The end is near!

Ok so Lindsay Marie Miller sucked me into Addie’s adventure and still has me all twisted up! I really liked this story much more than the first two, so I cannot wait to read the next one…there is a next one right Miller?!? Remember that ending? So yeah…the next one…please.

The same main characters are in this story because the adventure is not over. Addie still seems wishy washy to me especially at the beginning. She is still a 17-18 yr old young woman with only herself to guide her, so I have given her a little more leeway in her actions and mixed up emotions. Tom was so much more lovable and believable through most of this book. This book does explain a few things that were left questionable in books one and two. But as I said before, that ending! Now there are a few more questions!

If you want to read this book (you really do want to!) you must have already read the first two books or you will not know what the heck is going on. So I am definitely recommending this book, series and author!

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Burning Fate: The Moonburner Prequel Novella, Book 0 by Claire Luana – Review by Debi Kircher

Burning Fate (Moonburner Cycle, #0.5)Burning Fate by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Fate: The Moonburner Prequel Novella, Book 0 by Claire Luana

5 Stars

Fantasy books sometimes have a tendency to confuse me, but this one was written so clearly that there was no confusion at all. Azura was an awesome character, I loved everything about her. Although she was a princess in line for the throne she was real and everyone loved her. Knowing her fate has been sealed and she must marry to end a war that has been going on forever between the moonburners and the sunburners, she takes some time for herself and in doing this meets Takeo, after spending time together their connection is real yet he has no idea who she is. As the truth comes out and these two realize that being together will be almost impossible they don’t realize that someone knows that they have been sneaking off together, which leads to false accusations that puts Takeo’s life on the line. As Azura learns the truth about the people in her life she must make a decision which could change her life forever, but will it be in time to save her loves life?

This was a quick read full of content, it was not filled with any fluff which made the reading very enjoyable. This is my first book by this author and I can not wait to move on to the next in this series, I’m glad I started with this part since I see that it is the prequel for parts of the story that are already out. Awesome book, awesome author!!

Review by @debikircher

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Proper Irish (Jaded Lily #1) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Proper Irish (Jaded Lily #1)Proper Irish by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Proper Irish By Zeia Jameson is the second book I have read by this ​author and is a beautifully written romance story ​with ​a sassy and strong heroine, and an sexy Irish hero​. I enjoy Zeia’s tales, her writing style, setting the scenes and wonderful characters. ​I found myself swooning after ​Padraig, ​a hot brash man that was more bark than bite, laughing at Stella and her offsider and wanting to smack others at times. It was good to see justice served where warranted. ​The story was fun with a touch of mystery. Who doesn’t love an Irish accent?

I enjoyed this book and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book of this series.

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Fighting for Keeps (Rocky River Fighters #2) by Grace Brennan – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Fighting for Keeps (Rocky River Fighters #2)Fighting for Keeps by Grace Brennan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting For Keeps: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rocky River Fighters Book 2) by Grace Brennan is the second book in her Rocky River Fighters series. I fully enjoyed the first book and I loved the second. It has easily become my favorite book of this authors. This author’s writing style is easy flowing and pulls me in from the beginning of the book until the very end. I read this book in one night and still looked for more after I finished it. Her characters are both connectable and lovable. They took me on an emotional roller coaster ride that had me laughing one minute and a couple of tears the next. In this installment you have Seth’s story. Seth has a past and secrets to hide. Ameila’s uncle has just passed away and has left his farm to her. She has come back to take care of some repairs so she can sell it and go back to England. Her uncle ran the fights in his barn and she has decided to continue the fights until she sells. This is where she meets Seth. She has had no time for romance nor a good experience with it so she wasn’t expecting to find that she is attracted to him. But the problem is that she has some secrets of her own. They both need to deal with their secrets but what will happen when they do? Will she run if she finds out what he really is? Is it possible that fate has a future in mind for them? I loved both of these characters. Seth has some issues that he needs to deal with. He doesn’t feel that he is good enough for Ameila so learning to believe in himself is a big thing. He is fighting his leopard about his feelings for her. Ameila starts out with an investigation but she finds so much more. She is a strong, independent woman who has a little soft side that makes her a little clumsy at times around Seth. I love the chemistry and attraction between these two. They are just made for each other. The secondary characters are just as great and I loved seeing them from the previous book. I hope we get to see others from this group. I highly recommend this book. You have to see what happens between Seth and Ameila and what fate has in store for them.

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Heart of a Fighter by Grace Brennan – Review by Amanda Pierce

Heart of a Fighter (Rocky River Fighters #1)Heart of a Fighter by Grace Brennan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart of a Fighter by Grace Brennan was an excellent read. I loved the characters and was trying to figure out what was going on with each through the book. I didn’t want to put the book down. I am excited to read more about these characters. I am a big fan of paranormal romance books, and this one was not a disappointment. I give this book 5 stars and can’t wait to read more by this author!

 

reviewed by: @amandarae6884

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Racing Christmas (Henderson Raceway #1) by J.L. Baldwin – Review by Jenni Bishop

Racing Christmas (Henderson Raceway #1)Racing Christmas by J.L. Baldwin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Racing Christmas by J.L. Baldwin is a magical christmas racing romance that is sweet and gives you warm a fuzzies. It will get your blood pumping and your heart a racing. ​The characters are both lovable and connectable and it was fun to read and I enjoyed the plot of the storyline. This story is beautifully written and there were some really good twists in the story too. Love stories that are written in duel POV because it just adds to the understanding of the characters and their journey.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I know that I will be looking for more from her in the future. I really enjoyed the secondary characters and wonder what happens to Rig and Ariel. I would love to read their story.

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Better than the Best ​by Amabel Daniels – Review by Jenni Bishop

Better Than the BestBetter Than the Best by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Better than the Best ​by Amabel Daniels ​is a romance suspense story that will have you hooked. The plot will have you turning page after page as you read through each twist and turn. Amabel did a great job at weaving a mystery just begging to be shown.

I love Kelly, the sassy, feisty and strong female that takes no prisoners, she has her own issues but tells it like it is.

Will is a broken man and it seems no one can help him that is until someone new comes to town and kicks his arse.

This is beautifully written romance story with with enough mystery and a back story you will not believe. I hope there are more books in the series.

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Fighting for Keeps (Rocky River Fighters #2) by Grace Brennan – Review by Jenni Bishop

Fighting for Keeps (Rocky River Fighters #2)Fighting for Keeps by Grace Brennan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for Keeps is the second book in the Rocky River Fighters series by Grace Brennan and is a paranormal Shifter Romance. This book carries on from the first book and I love the characters and the world Grace has created which just captives you.

This book is about Seth and I enjoyed his character, he is the clown even when he feels worthless. He just breaks my heart and you can’t help but love him. Will he be able to forgive?

Amelia was a fun read, she is so awkward and clumsy she has me in fits of laughter. Can opposites attract? Will Amelia reveal her true intent?

Grace Brennan is an author you don’t want to miss. I am waiting for the next book in the series.

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Emerald Green (Murder in Savannah, #1) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Shannon Fowler

Emerald Green (Murder in Savannah, #1)Emerald Green by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great young adult story. A little romance, lots of mystery. No adult supervision anywhere in the story. The main characters are typical high school students just trying to finish school and figure out life.

The relationships in this story are wishy washy. Tom and Addie say they love each other but as soon as they disagree with each other, one of them walks away. It’s hard to remember that they are not even adults, yet they are trying to have adult relationships. They have to deal with kidnappings, violence and murder, with no one to guide them in the ways of life. Even the parent/child relationship is strange throughout this story.

Emerald Green includes several characters, many of which seem to lie, causing Tom and Addie to have trust issues. However, this does help the two learn to trust each other. One lesson learned in this story is that not everything is as it seems.

Good story line. I would like to see what happens in this series. I wonder if Addie and Tom can figure out Daniel’s secrets or if knowing will cause even more trouble. I can easily recommend this story.

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Tuesdays At Six, Sunday Love Volume 3 by K.J. Lewis – Review by Stephanie Dulac

Tuesdays at 6 (Sunday Love, #3)Tuesdays at 6 by K.J. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tuesdays at Six by K.J. Lewis is my favorite read of 2018 so far. Loved the way it was written from Walt’s view.The romance between Walt and Sam is beautiful. Walt’s sweet spot for the girls is adorable and his relationship with his brother is something we all wish we had. This is a read you won’t want to put down and will read over and over 🙂

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Alice Will (Dreams of Chaos #1) by Ashley Chappell – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Alice Will (Dreams of Chaos #1)Alice Will by Ashley Chappell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alice Will by Ashley Chappell is a brilliant fantasy story that follows two girls, Alice and Trotter, who both have incredible powers that they don’t fully understand or know how to control. They live in a world of gods and magic where their powers attract a lot of attention. It’s the first book in the Dreams of Chaos series.

I’ve really enjoyed reading this book. The fantasy setting has something of a Neil Gaiman feel to it, with elements that also bring to mind Lewis Carroll and Douglas Adams. It’s very whimsical and at times surreal – a real treat for the imagination!

Alice and Trotter are both great characters. Their powers allow them to shape their realities according to their wishes and fantasies. Trotter is more hesitant with her powers – as she is older she’s had more experiences of things going wrong. And she has Prowler – a talking cat who tries his very best to stop her doing anything dangerous!

The story has plenty of mysteries to unravel and threats to worry about. The narrative shifts frequently between different strands of the story, often leaving the reader on a slight cliffhanger.

I’d definitely recommend this to fantasy fans looking for something new to read. I’m already thinking of friends I could get it for! It’s a great story, brilliant setting and loveable characters. A solid 5 stars from me!

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That Unforgettable Kiss (Kissed By Fate, #1) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Jenni Bishop

That Unforgettable Kiss (Kissed By Fate, #1)That Unforgettable Kiss by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That Unforgettable Kiss by Tamara Ferguson listed at five stars was very good. Tamara is good at what she does and that is sweet heart warming romances with a little bit of mystery, thrills and adventures. This tale is weaved with twists and turns you don’t see coming as you join these wonderful characters on their journey. With one look sparks fly but with one kiss fate is sealed. I love the way that there are stories within stories in the books Tamara writes which make them unique and entertaining and keep you turning the pages. I look forward to reading more by Tamara.

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Compulsive (Liar, #1) by Lia Fairchild – Review by Jenni Bishop

Compulsive (Liar, #1)Compulsive by Lia Fairchild
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Compulsive is the first book in the Liar series by Lia Fairchild and is definitely one of my all time favourite books ever written and that is a testament to how good it is because I am hard to impress. Lia is a new author to me and she has not disappointed. She has written a story that is is so well written and completely relatable that she has blown me away. It is an emotional read that had me feeling sad and heartbroken, angry and happy and hopeful as I took this journey with our characters.

This is a beautiful and heartwarming tale of someone who is broken by past events not of her doing but how it made her who she is today. It also tells how important it is to find the right one that you know can help you to finally overcome tragedy. It is also about second chances and begin healing.

I honestly can’t say enough good things about this story but I will leave you with this, if you don’t read it you will miss out on a truly wonderful read by a talented author. I am anxiously waiting as I need to know what Lia has in store in the next book.

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Project Paradise by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Project ParadiseProject Paradise by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Project Paradise (The Juniper Court Series) by Phoebe Alexander is part of The Juniper Court series that is written by various authors. I have also read the second book in this series and I loved it. I highly recommend this book and this series. This book is not for anyone under the age of 18, it will certainly heat you up! This is my favorite book of this authors. It pulled me in right from the start and I couldn’t put it down until I read The End! Her writing style is easy flowing and engaging. Her characters pull you into the story with ease. They are connectable and lovable. This is the story of Valley and David. They have just moved to Juniper Court. David is always urging Valley to make friends with the other moms. But you see, Valley is not like other mothers, she doesn’t enjoy the things they do. She is highly sexed and wants lots of it. This is what urges her to check the internet out about swing. She then becomes determined to make her basement into a swinger paradise but at what cost? She doesn’t care what anyone thinks about their lifestyle but she does wonder if there are others in her community that are swingers. Is this a lifestyle that their marriage is strong enough to take or will fate have something else in mind for them? There is no doubt that this book is hot and steamy! At the beginning I didn’t really care so much for Valley. I thought she was selfish and not a very good parent. I have no doubt that she loves her children and just has a different way of things. I loved watching her grow throughout this story and she has no filter to her mouth. She is a strong character and independent but she could work on her people skills. David is a sweet man who loves Valley so much that he pretty much goes with the flow with her until he couldn’t anymore. They took me on an emotional roller coaster ride that had me laughing one minute and needing ice water the next. They also took me on a few twists and turns that you won’t necessarily see coming but I needed to find out what happened next. The secondary characters are just as connectable and lovable. There are a couple that I didn’t care for their attitude towards Valley but they are true to life and made the story flow. This is a must read story and series!
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Project Paradise by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Shannon Fowler

Project ParadiseProject Paradise by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really really liked this book! This story is a risqué kind of story and the reader must be open minded, at least sexually open minded. Project Paradise gives you a look into a different lifestyle than most books.

The main characters, Valley and David, are a seemingly happily married couple looking to make a change. I liked Valley most of the time. I could see her insecurities hiding just below the surface. Her husband David though I am not so sure about. Sometimes he seemed almost perfect and then other times, completely closed off. I am sure he is a complete heart breaker. Some of the choices that Valley and her husband David made will not be everyone’s cup of tea. But that’s ok because variety is the spice of life! The cul-de sac that is the setting for most of this story has its typical soccer mom and PTA parents that made me laugh out loud at the accuracy. We are given a very small sneak peek into the other families/people on the cul -de-sac.

Since this is a series like no other I have read…I am seriously having a hard time waiting for the other books. Will the other stories be just as awesome? Can not wait to see what the others really think of Valley (love that name by the way) and David. What secrets could the neighbors be hiding?!

To me personally this book is a complete fantasy because I don’t think I could ever be like Valley. And that’s ok. This story was still an excellent read. I also found this book to be hot and funny and scary. Scary in the way being vulnerable makes you feel. Alexander uses her character, Valley, to teach us not to judge others and to have better communication with not just those we are intimate with but with those closest to us.

The title, Project Paradise, sounds like a goal we should all have. Everyone’s paradise is different and again that’s ok.

I highly recommend this story!

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Planet Perfect by Charlotte Roth – Review by Debi Kircher

Planet PerfectPlanet Perfect by Charlotte Roth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Planet Perfect by Charlotte Roth

5 Stars

Where do I begin? I have been reading for years and can honestly say I’ve never read a book with a storyline that compares to this one. This was awesome and the way everything was described I could picture it all perfectly and felt like I was actually standing there watching all of this play out. It was also awesome to take a break for just a bit from the the traditional romance and meet a couple that had already been there and done that and were happily married.

Amy lost her parents years ago in an accident and was left in the care of her older brother Liam, who had been disabled in the accident that took their parents. They lived in the house their parents left them in a not so nice part of town and when Jack entered the picture he had to accept that Amy and Liam were a package deal, which he did wholeheartedly. Amy and Jack had been trying for years to have a baby, having to try other routes as Amy wasn’t able to get pregnant on her own. After many miscarriages and ending up broke, they were approached about a perfect place where all of their dreams could possibly come true and they could live in a place that had no violence, no crime, and no ugliness. With a little help from big brother Liam and the promise of a beautiful future they decide to move to this perfect walled community, which meant leaving behind her big brother Liam.

It doesn’t take long for Amy to start second guessing everything they have done. Things start happening that make perfect seem somewhat imperfect and knows in her heart she has to fix it. But how?

I have to stop there, Im so afraid I will go into too much detail and that can’t happen. You have to read this book…It was an awesome story that in a few parts I felt like I was going to break my kindle trying to turn the pages as fast as I could. Liam was so unbelievably fantastic in this story, I loved his character and wish for another book just so I can read more from him. This was my first read by this author and can not wait to see what else she has.

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Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection, #1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Jenni Bishop

Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection, #1)Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett is one story not to be missed. Oh it was not what I imagined but it only made it that much better. It is a paranormal ghost story with twists you will not see coming. I love a tangled web full of mystery and thrills and this one does not disappoint. I loved it as I was unable to guess what was coming up next.

Scott hasn’t always had his gift or is it a curse? What you see is not always what you get. But without it it would not have lead him to the two best things in his life.

This is one page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat and biting your nails. Nikki good work!!

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Tuesdays At Six (Sunday Love Book 3) by K.J. Lewis – Review by Karyn Taylor

Tuesdays at 6 (Sunday Love, #3)Tuesdays at 6 by K.J. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One word. WOW!
Either I have turned into a major sop or authors are getting better at writing awesome emotional stories. This was yet another book that had me in tears. This one more so than any of the others I’ve read recently. KJ Lewis has done an amazing job at grabbing you in all the feels.
Walt Nelson’s world was turned upside down when his best friends died and left him as guardian for their two daughters Zinnie and Poppy. Walt had no intentions of ever having children and now here he is as guardian of grieving 15 year old Zinnie and 5 year old Poppy.
Samantha Abbott works as a PA for Walt’s brother Finn but is looking for a new job and somewhere to live. Finn talks Walt into giving Sam a trial as a live in nanny.
This is an emotional story of the trials and tribulations of dealing with grief and also Walt and Sam’s growing attraction to each other. Added to the mix are Walt’s bunch of guy friends and Sam’s group of girls. These additional characters add much to the story as they help Walt and Sam with the girls.
Tuesdays at Six is the third novel in the Sunday Love series but can be read as a standalone. I had not read the first two books and didn’t feel that any of the story was missing as a result. However, having LOVED this book so much I will definitely be reading the others in the series.
This is a MUST read. The story is beautiful and emotional and takes you on an amazing journey.

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The Mother-in-Law by Judy Moore – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Mother-in-LawThe Mother-in-Law by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mother-In-Law by Judy Moore is suspenseful romance story. This is my first book by this author and I fully enjoyed it. I enjoyed how her writing style was easy flowing and engaging. Her attention to details made me feel like I was right there with the characters. Her characters are both connectable and true to life. They took me on a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and had me on the edge of my seat a few times. This is the story as a man and woman who meet in Las Vegas. They get married after a short time and he moves her back to his house. What he doesn’t tell her is that he has a five year old son and he lives with his mother. There are secrets lurking and they may not be good. Relationships may not be as they seem, what will happen when all is exposed? There are things that he never told her, will she leave when she finds out? At first, I wasn’t quite sure what to think about these characters. You have a woman who marries a man and doesn’t know him. You have a man who doesn’t want to stand up for himself and is willing to be pushed around. Then you have the mother in law who is completely nasty and is out to get the woman. I enjoyed all of them because they made up the story and without these characters the story wouldn’t be the same. But I thought maybe there could be a little more to them then there was. Find out if this mother in law will finally get her new daughter in law out of her house or if the daughter in law will convince her husband to leave. I highly recommend this book as it has a little bit of everything in it. I found myself wanting to know what would happen next and you will find yourself the same way.

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Recapitulation (Songs and Sonatas, #3) by Jerica MacMillan – Review by Jenni Bishop

Recapitulation (Songs and Sonatas, #3)Recapitulation by Jerica MacMillan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Recapitulation is book 3 in the Songs and Sonatas series by Jerica MacMillan and her story telling and writing keep on getting better with each book. You must read the books in order to be captivated by the world she creates and the characters that you will grow to love. This is a young love rockstar romance that ​has it all.

Gabby is tired of hearing that she is not good doing enough, that she is not good enough. Where once her priorities laid, now she knows what she wants but how will she get there if she is unsure about the one she loves.

Jonathan know what he wants and he wants what’s best for Gabby even if it means they are miles apart. He wants her to have her hopes and dreams as much as it make him miserable that she is not always with him. But what if those hopes and dreams have changed?

Sweet and steamy hot loving, angst and hardships and just some of the things we see as we watch our two characters grow and learn life lessons and love with an unbreakable bond. I would love to read more on this amazing couple and I can’t wait to see what Jerica has in store for us next.

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The Colors of My Life by Linda Burson – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Colors Of My LifeThe Colors Of My Life by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Colors of My Life by Linda Burson

5 Stars!!!!

This was a new type of romance for me and I have to admit I was skeptical at first but the more I read the more I found myself getting lost in the book. I really enjoyed this book and the complexity of the plot and characters. The author did a great job of weaving the characters complex issues and backstories into the book and it draws you into it and keeps you glued to the pages.

The whole complexity of Caylie’s emotions and her character really draw you into the book. Caylie is a very special complex woman and I could sort of relate in some fashion with her. The whole sudo triangle between her Landon and Cole makes you sort of envy her. The twist in the story with Cole and his backstory that leads you to be just glued to the pages to see what the outcome will be and you really start to route for Cole and you can understand just what Caylie sees in him and why she fell in love with him. You know that she will never forget her first husband and that she loved Nolan but you can understand why she felt the way she did and just how things turn out the way they do. I really look forward to reading more from this author and was pleasantly surprised how much I really enjoyed this book that makes it quite a nice little find.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Chains (Bound #1)- Perception #6 by Shandi Boyes – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Chains (Bound #1) - Perception #6Chains (Bound #1) – Perception #6 by Shandi Boyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chains of life by Shandi Boyes is another book by this amazing author that WILL not disappoint! I waited patiently for this book and was able to sit down for day and finish! The characters, the writing style, the storyline had me from page one and this book just sticks into my heart as others by this amazing author. She created Cleo and Marcus, two dynamic main characters that you will simply want to know what happens with them! But who can’t help but love the new and upcoming band member and love the lady that falls for him. I am a complete sucker for rocker books!
Cloe has had a hard few years but when given the chance to excel within her position at work she jumps at the chance. She is now investigate the BDSM called Chains. By accident she meets the owner who takes her on the tour of his own office and private playroom. She cannot wrap her mind around being scared of turned on. She and Master chains are able to chat a lot on the clubs web page features and for a few weeks they are able to get close. Once they decide to meet and unmask each other, what will happen??

Review By @Heidi Eich Woodring
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The Last Resort Motel: Room One by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shannon Fowler

The Last Resort Motel: Room OneThe Last Resort Motel: Room One by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great idea! The Last Resort Motel is a new series which includes a new story from a different author each month. This review is only for Room One by Gwyn McNamee.

This was a fun but quick read. It includes an adventure with some steamy sex. And there were guys with guns! Adventure, sex and guns oh my! This story is straight forward with no huge plot twists at the end. I love the way McNamee left the ending. We have the hope of more but at the same time could be perfectly happy with the ending as is. McNamee even gave us just enough details about the main characters, Max and Aurora, that we feel connected to them in this story but at the same time there is enough kept from us that McNamee could write more about them later!

Aurora and Max are just wandering through life. It seems that they are waiting for some big adventure! Little do they know what they find in Room One!

I can safely recommend this story and look forward to the rest of the series.

Review by @shannonlovesbooks

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Agony & Ecstasy (The Marcy Series, #3) by Linda Burson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Agony & Ecstasy (The Marcy Series, #3)Agony & Ecstasy by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Agony And Ecstasy is the third book in the Marcy series by Linda Burson and continues on where the second book ended. This book is the culmination of everything coming to a head. Freedom is scary, revenge is ripe and sweet, devastation takes its toll and finally nightmares are finally revealed in full. Love is lost, happiness turns into heartbreak. Agony finds happiness and a broken heart may mend. This story has many many many highs and lows and lots of confusion, tears and sorrow, but there is also laughter and surprises.

It is a story of three peoples hopes and dreams and unimaginable love. It is also a story about dealing with a past that would destroy even the strongest of us and dealing with the complications of that past to try and find a way to the future.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Confusion (The Marcy Series, #2) by Linda Burson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Confusion (The Marcy Series, #2)Confusion by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Confusion is the second book in the Marcy series by Linda Burson and and just like the first book here is a whole lot going on. This book will certainly keep you on your toes and on a rollercoaster ride where you don’t know which way is up or down. Confusion is an apt title. This book is a psychological twister that has it all from action and romance, murder and mystery, and lots of dramas and dilemmas. Your emotions will be all over the place, fear and anger, love and angst, hate and happiness.

Marcy is trying to face her nightmares and little by little they are coming back but could there be a more that could be behind everything? Could things get much worse they they already are? Will she be able to move on from her past? Will she finally be able to move on in her life?

If you liked the first book and you want to know what happens to Marcy then jump right in. You won’t want to miss the rest of the plots, twists and turns.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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