Standby: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (WQUZ News Book 1) by Brandy Ayers – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Standby: WQUZ News Book 1Standby: WQUZ News Book 1 by Brandy Ayers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Standby: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (WQUZ News Book 1) by Brandy Ayers ​is a great read and will have you laughing and crying along with our main character. She is sexy and oh so sassy but is always looking after everyone else before herself. It is a sexy romantic story that is also tender and yet heartbreaking with a touch of suspense.

Chris has a way about him that you just love him. Mira is strong and loving and has met her match. Together they are funny and loving and their banter is top notch. But will all be lost when a fan is unable to help himself and puts his obsession in danger?
Brandy is one of my favourites and is a gifted writer. ​I am eagerly awaiting to see what is next in this series.

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Fallen For Shame (The Glacial Blood #3) by Anna Edwards – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Fallen For Shame (The Glacial Blood #3)Fallen For Shame by Anna Edwards
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is awesome! This is the third book in this author’s The Glacial Blood Series. I highly recommend that you read all books in order to get the full enrichment of this series. I was excited to see Tyler and Teagan get thier own story! This story has a little bit of everything in, action, revenge, suspense, and of course hot romance. This story has some twists and turns that you won’t see coming and you certainly don’t want to miss them! This story is really about Teagan and her search for realizing that being different is not always bad. She is clutsy and has just taken a new job but will she regret taking it? Will the Glacial Blood Pack soon learn that there is more to her then just kindness? I totally loved her character! She is strong, has some attitude and knows what she wants. Tyler has some problems of his own but will it effect his relationship with Teagan? I highly recommen this book, I know you are going to want to see Tyler and Teagan’s story! Is it possible that there is a happy ending for them?

Review by @bjwagner
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Flowers in December by Jane Suen – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Flowers in DecemberFlowers in December by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers in December by Jane Suen tells the story of a young man, Connor, returning to the town where he grew up to bury his mother. Having spent most of his adult life working hard to keep away from the town (for reasons that become clearer towards the end of the book), he faces guilt at having not returned more frequently while his parents were alive and once again has a chance to spend some time in town as he sorts out his parents’ possessions and gets to know the people who were important to them. The change of pace also prompts him to begin to think critically about his lifestyle and the choices that he has made along the way.
It’s a charming book, with a loveable cast of characters (Tom the cat is probably my favourite, with elderly neighbour Mrs Rainer in close second). Suen approaches the theme of grief sensitively and doesn’t sugar-coat it.
Although on the shorter side, the story seems to be just the right length. I didn’t feel, like so often with shorter books, that it ended abruptly and equally it didn’t drag on.
For me, this book gets five out of five stars. I enjoyed reading it and had difficulty putting it down. I’d recommend it if you’re looking for something short and satisfying with a focus on friendships (although there is also a little romance).

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No Rest for the Wicked by M.L. Sparrow – Review by Jenni Bishop

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No Rest for the WickedNo Rest for the Wicked by M.L. Sparrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No Rest for the Wicked by M.L. Sparrow ​is a cute paranormal fantasy with wizards, magic, and romance. I enjoy reading M.L.’s books as she writes in an original and unique way that makes the world and characters she writes about pop on the page. The characters were well written and well developed and had me laughing out loud, as you could imagine the wonderful world in which they live.

If you haven’t read any of M.L’s work you are truly missing out on an adventure. If you like a paranormal fantasy then this is for you. If you like wizards and magic, go for it. Go on you know you want to. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next.

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Magic Calls (Echoes #1) by Miriam Greystone – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Magic Calls (Echoes #1)Magic Calls by Miriam Greystone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Magic Calls is the first book in the Echoes series by Miriam Greystone and the first book I have read by this author and I am impressed. Magic Calls ​is very well written and shows Miriam’s creativity and imagination, in this paranormal fantasy. You are taken on a journey with mythical creatures and their will to live with the on coming war see you wanting to stand beside them.

Molly loves to sing, singing is her life, it takes away all the pain and fills her with joy. But now she has just found out that she is more than she has ever known. More than even they thought possible. Treachery and lies have shown that no one is safe, nowhere is safe. Safety as she knew it, is no longer a possibility. Standing together they may just have a fighting chance.

Magic Calls is a must read for paranormal book lovers. Even if you are not and looking for a change then this is a book to do it. I am awaiting eagerly for the next book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Flowers in December by Jane Suen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Flowers in DecemberFlowers in December by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flowers in December is a very short tale by Jane Suen and ​is a touching story of one person’s grief. It is a very emotional time for our main character, which sees him going through a myriad of emotions on this journey which also leads to self discovery.

The writing style is easy to follow, but I did find it hard to hold my attention at times, with the overly polite conversations taking place, but Jane did a nice job of dealing with the sensitive issue death.     This book will remind you not to take others for granted in your life and suddenly finding your place in the world even through loss.

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Half-Broke Heart (Combat Hearts #1.5) by Tarina Deaton – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Half-Broke Heart (Combat Hearts #1.5)Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half-Broke Heart (Combat Hearts #1.5) by Tarina Deaton and should definitely should be read after you have read the first one. This one follows on from Stitched Up Heart and is just as good as the first. It is a easy quick read but so good, the words just flow effortlessly across the pages. The characters are so well written that you feel like you know them. I loved the friendship between Denise and Bree, it was easy and they made me laugh. True friendship.

Chris and Denise were in the first book and it was great to see them get their own story.
BUT, no, just no!! Tarina the way you ended this book made me want to cry. I wanted so much more, no needed more, I want more!!!!!! I am literally jumping around waiting to read the next one.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Found in Silence (A Prairie Tale #2) by Lisa Sorbe – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Found in Silence (A Prairie Tale #2)Found in Silence by Lisa Sorbe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Found in Silence is the second book in the A Prairie Tale series by Lisa Sorbe ​and it is a beautiful touching story. It made me smile and laugh and cringe in disgust and anger, as I was taken on journey of pain and rediscovery for our main character. Lisa has done a wonderful job of immersing us into a world in which she created with her writing skills, which lead to sympathy and understanding for a sad and lonely woman.

When everything she ever wanted was taken away from her, when everything she ever knew was taken away from her it turned her into a cold hearted, self-absorbed, bitter woman. When faced with a task, she doesn’t want to do, who knew it would lead her on a road, she never thought possible.

Are people bitter by nature or has something so profound happened to make them that way? Can bitter people change if given the right circumstances or do they not care enough? To discover the answers to these questions, you really really need take the plunge and read this great story, to look into the heart and soul of the one who matters.

The characters are so full of heart you want to keep reading more of their story. I hope to read and learn more of the other characters in this story from Lisa.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Love Fulfilled by Angela K. Parker – Review by Jana Teppih

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A Love FulfilledA Love Fulfilled by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Love Fulfilled by Angela K Parker is the second book in her Life & Love duet. I have to say that unfortunately I have not read the first book in the duet as I did not know there was another book though after having read A Love Fulfilled and meeting the main characters’ friend Michael and her fiancé/future wife Elona, I am not surprised they had their own story … I will be checking it out next …
A Love Fulfilled is a beautiful friends-to-lovers story of Laurence “Ren” Drake and Jessica “Jess” Morrow. They have known each other since they were kids and there has always been something special about how Ren feels about Jessica and he has never given up on the hope that they might be together, one day … meanwhile, he is her best friend and does nothing to jeopardise that as he cannot imagine not having her in his life.
I loved the story, it kept you engaged from the first page and you kept hoping with Ren and prodding him on in your mind … It was well written, the story flew smooth and at no point did I feel that hi, where did this come from or hi, what happened here… Thank you Ms Parker for the pleasurable hours that I spent with Ren and Jess and the secret that was ready to surface … I absolutely recommend you to pick up the book when you need some picking up and need to reinforce your faith in ‘what is to happen will happen’!

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Love on a Limb by Laurie L.C. Lewis – Review by Amanda Pierce

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Love on a LimbLove on a Limb by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love on a Limb by Laurie Lewis had me wanting more from the beginning. I have been in a reading funk since finishing a series not too long ago. I could not put the book down. The characters and story were relatable and I wanted to know more about them from the very first page. I have never read anything by Laurie Lewis before but I will now read anything that she writes. I hope this isn’t the end of their story, I will watch the page closely to see if their story continues. The book is written wonderfully and I would definitely give it 5 stars.

Reviewed by: @amandarae6884
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Resisting Redemption by Amabel Daniels – Review by Debi Kircher

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Resisting RedemptionResisting Redemption by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Resisting Redemption by Amabel Daniels

5 Amazing Stars

This book is officially one of my favorite books of the year, there’s only a few on this list and this one has just been added. You read in reviews often that a book was just impossible to put down, let me say this…..This book was completely impossible to put down, I read it in just a few hours and am still upset that it is over. This is my first book by this author and I promise will not be my last. Her writing style is the exact reason I love to read so much.

This book was an edge of your seat, heart racing, mind reeling kind of book. Every single word was important and every single page brought something new. Not only that, but I actually felt like an investigator during this story, working right alongside Grant and Roxie trying to solve the mystery of who killed Josh and trying to prove that Grants friend Ben was innocent.

I loved these people, both of them with terrible pasts trying to find a way to get along and solve this mystery while avoiding at every turn their attraction to each other. I just can’t say enough about how much I loved this book, I loved how everything played out, I love how the real Grant came out during the story and he wasn’t at all as he seemed to be, or actually what people thought he was. I loved Roxie’s personality and her snarky attitude, they both fit what my perfect book couple would be.

This author is amazingly brilliant, I’ve read too many books to count in my life and its seldom now that I find one that has me totally forgetting that real life is happening around me, but this one did. Thank you Thank you Thank you Miss Daniels for an amazing story, and I can not wait to read more of your books!

Simply Amazing!!

Review by @debikircher

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A Prickly Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss: Book 1) by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Prickly Christmas KissA Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Prickly Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss: Book 1) by Allyson R. Abbott is a unique and quirky short story that will have you laughing as you follow along with this sweet romance. Christmas is a magical time of year and it seems that it is more so at North Poleton. Where strange things happen and bring joy to those who live there. Where outsiders are welcomed and love may just find you.

This is one christmas tale you should take the time to read. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Undeniable ( Fated #4) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Undeniable ( Fated #4)Undeniable by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Undeniable is the fourth book in the Fated series by A.S. Roberts. It is just as good as the previous books in this series and I was happy to read another book from A.S. and the world she has created with these wonderful hot, alpha male characters and their women. I enjoy reading A.S. works and she never disappoints.

Jack has demons and the only way he overcome them, even if for a little while is by fighting. But when he meets a young shy women, she maybe the one who keeps the demons at bay.

Lily has led a sheltered life and everything she thought she knew has been twisted on it’s head when she sets out to find a life of her own. But she soon finds herself in a living nightmare, one she can not seem to wake up from.

Grab a good drink and a comfy chair, as this is a book that once you start, you will not be able to stop. There are so many emotions to deal with as you walk in the seedier side of this story. Undeniable could be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the other books in the series as you understand where all the characters come into play.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Stitched Up Heart (Combat Hearts Book 1) by Tarina Deaton – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Stitched Up HeartStitched Up Heart by Tarina Deaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stitched Up Heart (Combat Hearts Book 1) by Tarina Deaton is a heart warming and emotional romance story that will captivate you from start to finish and is a great start to this series. I have not read anything by Tarina before but I look forward to reading other works by her, as she is a good storyteller.

Bree and her bestie have been through hell and back together more times than they can count. But as the saying says what doesn’t break you makes you stronger is certainly the case with the characters in this story. Bree is an independent and confident woman who knows what she wants and decides it’s time to do just that.

Jase is hot and sexy alpha male who is still broken after serving in the military. Jase has never had a real relationship but this headstrong and beautiful woman has made him rethink things.

Stitched Up Heart is a beautiful story with wonderful characters who will capture you heart. I cannot wait to read what Tarina does next with this series..

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Honey Gold (Murder in Savannah #2) – Review By Heidi Eich Woodring

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

Honey Gold by Lindsay Marie Miller, is the second book in the Murder In Savannah Series. After reading the first book I dove right into the second book since it leaves off right after the first. Again you find yourself thrown right into another mystery surrounding the necklace. The storyline surrounding the plot, the dangers, and the family secrets grabbed me and kept me wanting more and more. While Addie has been through so much in her life and having Tom be her rock had helped her so much. These two while young, have a closeness many wished they had when they were young! This five star read had so much that I loved from the mystery, the drama, the romance. I was kept on my toes, and read this book in one sitting!

Review by @heidiew1977
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Flowers in December by Jane Suen – Review by Debi Kircher

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Flowers in DecemberFlowers in December by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flowers in December by Jane Suen

5 Stars

Miss Suen has found a way on to my favorite author list. I think what I love most about her is that you never know what your going to get when you read her books. She is definitely not predictable and that’s just one of my favorite things about her.

I was able to feel every single feeling that Connor was feeling in this book. I lost my Mom just a few years ago and it changed my life. This story was as real as it gets, there was no added drama and major twists and turns, I did kind of feel like I knew what was going to happen but it was more like it was what I was hoping would happen, and I’ve let my imagination take over the rest.

This author is a definite one click, her words flow so perfectly and her storylines are out of this world, and I can not wait to see what she comes up with next. I loved loved loved this book.

Review by @debikircher

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A Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Tracy Manderson

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A Prickly Christmas KissA Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott

5 out of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Abbott but also the first book in the Christmas kiss series and I really enjoyed this short love story that had me laughing and rereading certain parts. I loved the setting and the small town that looks after their own and has amazing trust. The way Ms. Abbot descried the rustic setting and the isolation was perfect. The characters where well developed and the story line is amazing.
This story starts off with Emma Louise Fallon, aka Elf on her way to meet her girlfriend for a Christmas get away. Anything scape her well-meaning family and her ex-boyfriend. Now she on her way to a cold isolated cabin when she gets a call from said girlfriend informing Elf she won’t be-able to meet her after all.
Elf decides to head to the cabin and makes one more desperate wish: Can she please learn how to build a fire before she freezes to death? The solo rustic life is becoming all too much for her.
She’s convinced that a stray cat, who has decided to keep her company, has magical powers, that the local shop owners are secretly Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and nothing can stop her from laughing when the hot local Martian /come cop /come veterinarian introduces himself as Rudi.
Elf has sworn off all men so when she meets Rudi she feels things that make her act and talk crazy and by defense Rudi provokes the craziness as they fight their attraction for each other.
Will Elf give into her attraction to Rudi or will she stand by her no man rule. Will Rudi show Elf that she can rely on him to help her start the fire? Will Elf get burned or will she get the happily ever after with Rudi.
I really enjoyed this short funny read and can’t wait to read A Tangy Christmas Kiss book two of this series.
Tracy Manderson

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Half-Broke Heart (Combat Hearts #1.5) by Tarina Deaton – Review by Debi Kircher

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Half-Broke Heart (Combat Hearts #1.5)Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Half-Broke Heart (Combat Hearts #1.5) by Tarina Deaton

5 Stars

Oh my goodness, I loved this story so so so much. I did mess up though and read this before I read Stitched Up Heart, the first in the series. Although saying that I can say that yes, I need to read the first before I read the next one, but I was never lost in this story. This is the start to Denise and Chris’s story and at the beginning I did feel like I was missing something because it felt like it started in the middle of a story, well DUH, it did LOL.

I loved everything about this book, it read so easily, the words flowing perfectly and I just about threw my kindle when it ended. The storyline was amazing and the character build was spot on, and happened at the right time throughout. I loved the friendship interaction between Denise and Bree, and also the bond Denise has with Sprocket…There is just not one thing I didn’t love about this book!!!

The sneak peek at the end had me again almost throwing my kindle because I wanted it to go on and go ahead and give me the whole book.

This is my first by Tarina Deaton, and will absolutely positively not be my last! I have to end this now because Book 1 is calling my name and I can’t wait to finish that so I can move on to Book 2.

Many thanks to Miss Deaton for a beautifully written story, and a new series that I can already say I will be rereading in the future. I recommend this book highly, but don’t do as I did, Grab the first in the series and start there, I haven’t even read it yet and know that I’m going to love it!!!
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Two Hearts Find Christmas (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance, #5) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Two Hearts Find Christmas (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance, #5)Two Hearts Find Christmas by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

TWO HEARTS FIND CHRISTMAS is the fifth book in the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance series by Tamara Ferguson. It is just as good as the ​previous books in this series and I was happy to read another book from Tamara and the world she has created with these wonderful hot, alpha male characters we get to read about.

Josh had a bad start in life but with the help of others he may just be able to start a new life. Now he is back in town, after 15 years away, he comes face to face with the one thing that has been in his memories all that time.

Nina Chandler has always remembered the one person that saved her from a fate worse than death and here she was now in her new job and face to face with that savior.

Tamara’s stories are unique and full of emotions as she delves into the world of wounded servicemen and their lives after. I can not wait to see what she has in store for us next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Alexa Series, Vol. One (Alexa, #1-2) by T.R. Cupak – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Alexa Series, Vol. One (Alexa, #1-2)Alexa Series, Vol. One by T.R. Cupak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having lost her devoted parents Alexa is trying to put her life back together with the love of her best friends twins, Jessa and Becca and Devin. It is now graduation day and Alexa is thrown when someone from her past shows up. ​EthanGage is back and wants Alexa back in his life. Alexa loves Devin but she can’t ignore her feelings for Ethan.

After Ethan’s finally tells Alexa about his past family history and Alexa can not believe the hell he has had to endure at the hands of his crazy, neurotic step-mother.

Sebastian, Alexa’s father’s friend has been keeping an eye on Alexa. When trouble comes to town Sebastian along with his friend Jeremy, tries to keep her by his side and safe. Just when you think the trouble is under control Alexa is once again put in danger. A danger that not only threatens her life but also that of all she holds dear.

Alexa once again finds herself trying to put her life back together after the biggest tragedy of her life. But from tragedy comes one of the greatest joys of life and her new family are there with her every step of the way. It has been a slow long hard slog but just as she has finally comes to terms with her new life she is yet again faced with one from her past.

Who will Alexa choose? Will Alexa find room in her heart to let someone else in or will she walk away forever? Will Alexa finally be free of all the hardships and heartaches she has endured for one so young? Will Sebastian be able to keep Alexa and her family safe from the past?

OMG this story is heartbreaking and yet beautiful and you will definitely need tissues to see you through to the end. You can’t help but fall in love with all the characters and feel as though you know each and every one of them. T.R is definitely a great writer.

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The Cursed Armor by Brian Basham – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Cursed ArmorThe Cursed Armor by Brian Basham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Cursed Armor is the​ ​first book in The Tale of the Ghost Series​ ​by Brian Basham ​is a paranormal novella that was very intense and an interesting read. The world Brian has created for this story is one you can imagine due to his attention to detail in his writing.

The story follows The Ghost, who is a member of The Thieves Guild. The Ghost, is the best at what she does but when she stumbles upon something that completely changes her life, as she knows it, will never be the same.

This is a quick read, full of so many twist and turns, you find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat just wanting to know what is coming next. There is a bit of a cliff hanger leaving you asking what happens next, so it will be interesting to see what Brian has in store next for our heroine.

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Beachcomber Test (Beachcomber Investigations #7) by Stephanie Queen – Review by Jana Teppih

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Beachcomber Test (Beachcomber Investigations #7)Beachcomber Test by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beachcomber Test by Stephanie Queen is the 7th book in her Beachcomber Investigations series that is fondly called “a romantic detective series”. This is my first read and as I have always been a fan of detective stories I jumped in feet first (why the hell not when the leads are a tough and gorgeous ex-Scotland Yard detective and an ex-special ops legend working as a private-eye on Martha’s Vineyard. I guess you could read this story as a standalone like I did but after finishing it, I have to admit, I wish I had read at least some of the stories before!
This particular story is a simple divorce case turning into a dangerous affair and I am sure the ex-special ops legend Dane Blaise cursed the day when the gorgeous ex-Scotland Yard Shana George made him crazy enough to take the follow-the-cheating-spouse case!
I loved their chemistry; I loved their idiosyncrasies, their perception of each other, their drive, their close friends and their local ‘fans’. I promise you couple of phenomenal hours where you laugh and bite your nails and once you get to the end, you will seriously consider giving yourself a Christmas present aka the first 6 books and novellas of the Beachcomber Investigations! You will not regret! And you might even start considering a short trip over to the Vineyard …

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Double Exposition (Songs and Sonatas, #1) by Jerica MacMillan – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Double Exposition (Songs and Sonatas, #1)Double Exposition by Jerica MacMillan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Double Exposition is the first book in the Songs and Sonatas series by Jerica MacMillan and is a short and sweet romance story with so much passion it jumps off the page at you.

When pop meets classical, passion is born. When old meets new, sparks fly. When senior meets freshman, love blossoms. When the well dries up and you meet your muse, beautiful music is made.

Jerica has written a heartfelt and beautiful story of the beginnings of young love and watching a relationship grow and blossom. This book is funny and romantic and you will fall in love with these characters.

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Mercy: the deadliest Sin (Why we don’t Die in Dreams #2) by Debbie Zello – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Mercy: the deadliest Sin (Why we don't Die in Dreams #2)Mercy: the deadliest Sin by Debbie Zello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mercy: the deadliest Sin is the second book in the Why we don’t Die in Dreams series by Debbie Zello and is a continuation from the first book and not a standalone. Debbie is a very clever writer in the way she has written this dark and twisted tale of a being who has no conscious. A creature you can only hear about in nightmares. Something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. Something so heinous that you just can’t stop reading about. There are a lot of twists and turns that but boy did Debbie twist it all up and deliver and ending I. Did. Not. See. Coming!

I recommend reading this story but beware you will be on the edge of your seat and hiding behind your hands.

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Development (Songs and Sonatas, #2) by Jerica MacMillan – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Development (Songs and Sonatas, #2)Development by Jerica MacMillan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Development is the second book in the Songs and Sonatas series by Jerica MacMillan this is not a standalone book and you must read Double Exposition as it follows on. Jerica has written a sweet romance story that is full of hope and passion. Passion for what our characters do and passion for each other.

When everything and everyone seems against your wanting to be with the one you love, how do you go on? With distance and time against them, how do they stay committed? When love knows no bounds is it enough to keep them together? Will their love stand the test of time?

If you enjoy a sweet romance then this is for you. I am waiting to see what happens to our characters in the next book.

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Undeniable (Fated #4) by A.S. Roberts – Review Gail Guerrero

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Undeniable ( Fated #4)Undeniable by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Undeniable by A.S. Roberts

Four stars

This story had me in tears and ready to throw my phone. How one person can endure so much pain and suffering. Lily is this out of touch young girl who is finally getting some freedom. She wasn’t looking for love but it found her in the form of Jack. Who is a smart guy but is truly a bad boy. I enjoyed this story because it was so raw. The emotions you feel from hearing Lily’s pain and all her despair. You don’t just get a happy ever after you get a story full of ups and downs. You get to see the pain and joy that we all experience in everyday life. The author did an amazing job bringing these characters alive. They were given so much depth that this could be based on a true story. I couldn’t get enough of Jack and his bad boy ways that hide his intelligence. I felt really bad for Lily and how she was raised and how little she knew of the outside world. This is a must read the story will have you ready to beat someone for all the injustice.

Reviewed by @gguerrero89
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Michael: A Scrooged Christmas by F.G. Adams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Michael: A Scrooged ChristmasMichael: A Scrooged Christmas by F.G. Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael: A Scrooged Christmas by F.G. Adams

Michael: A Scrooged Christmas by F.G. Adams is heart warming festive quick read. Load up on the eggnog and settle back as you will not be disappointed with what F.G. has written. This is a standalone book but several of the characters mentioned in this book are from the This is Life series.

Michael Barnes has been wallowing in his misfortune and christmas is not on this years calendar. But when someone literally knocks into him, things just may change.

Holly loves Christmas and plans on restoring the festive spirit back to the one she has loved since forever.

This is a sweet second chances romance story that will fill you warmth and love. Reading the rest of the series is a must as well.

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Craving Christmas (Craving, #5) by Multiple Authors – Review by Jana Teppih

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Craving Christmas (Craving, #5)Craving Christmas by A. Gorman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Craving Christmas is a collection of 14 short stories that make you look at Christmas slightly different … or not … It is the fifth book in the Craving series. I have to say that all the writers were new to me and I loved how I could get a sense of who they are and what they write in such a pleasing way!
The stories are different and there are turns and twists and they are a mix of suspense and romance and some of them are so steamy that you need a mental cold shower … The great thing with anthologies is that you can spread the stories out over multiple nights so that you have something to look forward to after a day at work, something for ‘me time’!
The stories range from second chances to Angels and from finding a reason to live to Christmas spirits with a bit of BDSM thrown in … As there are 14 stories that keep bringing you back again and again, I guarantee that everyone can find at least one story they like! So join us in finding out who has been naughty and who has been nice!

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Mistletoe Magic A Holiday Romance Novel series by Amanda Siegrist – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Mistletoe MagicMistletoe Magic by Amanda Siegrist
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mistletoe Magic is book two in the A Holiday Romance Novel series by Amanda Siegrist. It is a contemporary Christmas romance story, that is told in the dual perspective of our main characters, which I love. I have not read the first book but it didn’t make much difference as I read this book.

Theresa works at the local diner and is happy with her life except for the one thing she craves, the one she has always been on the outside looking in. She has always had dreams but would those dreams ever become a reality? Will she ever be able to have the life she would like?

Aiden cannot get over the guilt, a guilt that is eating him from the inside out, a guilt that sees him existing but not living. Everyday he sees a little bit of light, a little bit of sweetness, a little bit of happiness but he will not allow himself to go there. Will Aiden finally decide to forgive himself and and open up his heart? Could she be the one to make him live again?

This is a story that will get you in the christmas spirit and realise there are good people in the world and a little bit of christmas magic.

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Attest (Centrifuge Duet) by Kylie Hillman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Attest (Centrifuge Duet)Attest by Kylie Hillman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Attest is the second book in the Centrifuge Duet by Kylie Hillman and is just as good if not better than the first. It is a dark and twisted psychological thriller ​full of mind games and revenge. It’s a short story but boy does it pack a punch and when playing with the Devil you hope to God you don’t get burnt.

Xander is wondering how he got to where he is, knowing there is no depths to the evil these people have bought upon him. When he is once again pulled into a world so far removed from anything he has ever known, he knows he has no choice. Stay where he is or go to a dark and twisted place for those he loves?

I loved the way the story played out and was totally surprised as the layers were peeled away to reveal the ending. If you like reading thrillers and mind games then this is a book for you. I would love to see this duet become more.

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