The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Really interesting plot. This book has a little bit of everything. Family troubles, in my different ways, forbidden love different than you’ve read it before, and a hope for the future that differ drastically. So fun to read that I couldn’t put the book down!
Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow. Take the relic hunters and place them against each other. The brothers stick together, but when there are orders to hunt them down, wouldn’t you rather your own team find you than somebody else? This one was crazy! Read this if you like turning the pages and not being able to stop reading!
Blood of the Dragon by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book had its own unique twists and turns. Again, stepping back to a real life time in history, these characters do their thing. Little do they know, they are chasing more trouble for themselves than thought possible. With the relic hunters on the defense, this book is exciting, crazy, and very fun to read.
War of the Damned by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Super fun read! I’m not a big history buff, but relating back to Hitler was extremely interesting to read about. These wonderful characters being put into real life scenarios is crazy and a lot of fun! Can’t wait to read the next one!
Curse of the Sands by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very fun. Fun to read about the group being brought in as a group, working together again. This book puts their team against other teams who are trying to reach the same goal. Twists and turns promised, adventure like no other, and fun characters that you can relate too.
Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very unique book. I’ve never read a book like this. Intriguing, entertaining, twists and turns at every moment. I would suggest this book to anybody who likes adventure, being on the edge of your seat, and fun story lines.
Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holy wow. So much to unpack in this, but without giving anything away… Lets just do this. First, while this is the 3rd in the Sinful Duets, you can read it alone, but you really should read the other 2, so you get all the backstory. It really helps to understand the stories better, plus, they’re just really good… Also, if you LOVE broody men and sassy women, you’re gonna love these stories. Our ladies are smart and sassy, and our men are fierce and strong and PROTECTIVE.. (and SEXY) but shhh, I didn’t say that. **wink** Anyway. You’re not going to want to miss this book *or the other 2*.
They are full of all the feels. All the emotions. Lots of suspense, a little human trafficking, some BDSM… I mean, if you’re not into that stuff, you may not like these stories as much, but it’s not like hard core, so maybe just be forewarned, they’re in the story before you give it a go.
Review By
Manda Kelly
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123138003-smooth-hoperator” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap, #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1685576298l/123138003._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123138003-smooth-hoperator”>Smooth Hoperator</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15303783.Sylvie_Stewart”>Sylvie Stewart</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227628342″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Carter, former political figure, now slinging brews in a brewery. He meets the local librarian, Sunny, and her grandfather. There are people out there that would like to ruin what Carter has going, but he wants to stop them before everything is lost. Sunny could be helpful IF she gets on board with his crazy plan. Of course, she gets to use him to make her true love jealous by fake dating him. The only thing is that as they spend more time together his feelings start to become real. Will Sunny reciprocate his feelings or will she leave him behind? This series doesn’t have to be read in order even though the books do intertwine a little. I enjoyed this story and reading about this family. Each story brought something a little different, but the author did a great job bringing the characters to life. They were also very relatable.
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Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wowza. Talk about plot twists and action packed stories. I didn’t realize this was the 2nd book in a series, but I don’t feel like I missed out on anything by not having read the 1st book. Also, for me, this story did seem to maybe drag on a bit at times, but the action and all the things in the other parts of the story sure made up for it… By the end of the book I was on the edge of my seat and I didn’t want to put it down.
If you love a great suspense romance thriller, you wont wanna miss this one. Kathryn Dodson has absolutely got a new fan, and I cannot wait to read more of her work!!!
Review By
Manda Kelly
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157375118-hidden-mischief” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684448473l/157375118._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157375118-hidden-mischief”>Hidden Mischief</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/37003501.Alyndra_Quinn”>Alyndra Quinn</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227603510″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
It has been a while since her husband passed away and Ashton is still trying to find herself. She has a side to her that rarely, if ever, gets to see the light of day. When she applies for a membership at the club Shatteres Embrace she didn’t expect to see Zachary there. Not only is he her best friends brother but her new boss. He should be off-limits but how can she turn down what he is offering? I enjoyed this book and the characters were likeable. The story flowed fairly well and was easy to read. I look forward to seeing what the next book in the series has to offer.
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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200786125-elusive-surrender” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1705323386l/200786125._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200786125-elusive-surrender”>Elusive Surrender</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16229360.Via_Mari”>Via Mari</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227581321″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Part three has arrived with books five and six. Make sure you’re not at work and that you have nothing important to do, nor anything important planned because you won’t want to put this down. First up is Sheldon and Alexis. She finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time and in da ger to boot. A bad man has also set his sights on her and will stop at nothing to get her. Sheldon takes it upon himself to keep her safe no matter what the cost. With the story of Nick and Allie, she is in trouble for trying to do good. Her friend was in trouble and she was only trying to help. Luckily for her she has someone who us willing to do what it takes to make her see that not all men are bad.
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Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
‘This is going to be such a long meeting. Time to pull it together. Fast. I have a job to do. And no time in my life for lusting over authoritative siblings of my friends.’
Hidden Mischief is the first book in the Shattered Embrace series by Alyndra Quinn. This also appears to be Ms. Quinn’s debut novel- so I was curious to see what lay between these covers. The blurb certainly engaged my curiosity to want to find out what lay under these covers- but as a debut novel, could Ms. Quinn deliver on the promises held in the blurb? Well, I am happy to say that she does indeed deliver a captivating story that held my attention the whole way through. There were a few minor issues that I popped up here and there- but nothing that detracted any from my overall enjoyment of the story.
We meet Ashton as she applies to join an exclusive BDSM club, Shattered Embrace, and there is definitely a bit of a mysteriousness about her. I immediately wanted to know her and find out what drew her to the club scene, and what happened in her past to make her feel she had to ‘retire’ from the scene. Add in the fact that her best friend, who is a Dom, didn’t know she was a sub- and I was pretty much hooked. Then Zachery enters the scene- and yep, he delivers all the Alpha-sexiness, so I am all-in! Chemistry sizzles and sparks ignite- which results in a slowwww-burn that gives off some intense heat. This story is made even more intriguing by the fact that Ashton doesn’t realise until it’s too late, that the CEO of the company she has just been hired to consult for, is also the head of the BDSM club she has just applied to….awkward much. And he’s also her best friend’s brother- ummmm, doubly awkward. So if you love Dom/sub stories, a little mysteriousness, sizzle, and great characters, then you will definitely want to get you hands on a copy of this book to explore.
This is a steamy, opposites attract contemporary romance with a best friend’s brother element, tension, palpable chemistry, banter, a BDSM club, Dom/sub dynamics, Alpha type male, protective MC, a strong independent yet submissive FMC, friendship, slow burn romance, spicey encounters, humour, secrets, emotion, drama, and intriguing developments- which made for an engrossing read.
I really wasn’t sure what to expect from this book to be honest, and I certainly didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did- but after reading this, I immediately added Ms. Quinn to my ‘must read’ author list – and I am excited to see what the rest of the series contains.
So, bring on Book #2!
Happy Reading…
Thank You, Alyndra Quinn!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183712970-deja-brew-all-over-again” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1703107107l/183712970._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/183712970-deja-brew-all-over-again”>Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15303783.Sylvie_Stewart”>Sylvie Stewart</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6227556787″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Miller may be the one to always mess up in his family, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love them. I’m not 100% sure he goes looking for trouble, I think it finds him. When he first meets Maisy she accidentally gets into his car while trying to escape her courthouse wedding. Why is she running? For that answer you will have to read the book and fall in love with the characters as I did. Even if you have ups and downs, at the end of the day family is family whether they are blood or not. It has been fun reading about the Brooks family and I look forward to reading the next in the series.
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Savage Lies is the 1st book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. Diffently recommend reading the prequel 1st. This book carries on from the prequel with Riley and Cole as the main characters. The author adds more detailed characters in this book. Coles brother and his 2 cousins. There is more of the push and pull of the FMC and MMC of wanting to be together and hating each other, and both are trying to destroy each other.
This is a fast and easy read, which was very enjoyable, and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Be sure to check the trigger warnings before you start reading.
Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first time reading anything from this author. After seeing the cover I couldn’t wait to read this story. Especially after seeing the blurb, where it says for fans of Beauty and the Beast, the Descendants, Cruel Prince, and GOT we would love this. Since I loveee all of those I know I had to give this a try. I will add though that it also has a little of vampire diaries spin off legacies mixed in too🥰🥰 Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf is the first book in this series(the second being Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Dragons). This story follows young royals, navigating their lives after the 500 year war against the underworld. This is mainly Dane and Amelia’s story but it has a point of view from not just then but other main characters which I liked. This book has everything you’d want to read in a fantasy book and more, with enemies to lovers,mystery, suspense, adventure,destiny, shifters,Fae, dragons, and tension. Omg The cliffhanger at the end has me running to read the second book now. I look forward to reading more!
Good Enough by Nicole Craig
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Good Enough is the first book in the Deadman’s Tribe series by Nicole Craig. It follows film director Kai and her Navy SEAL consultant Waters as they work to film an action movie. As things heat up between them, family secrets are opened up and things get dangerous. This book has it all – a sassy, independent female lead, spice, and engaging story line. It was an intriguing opening to a new series.
Reviewed by @WhisperHymer
Sweet Dreams by Claire by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet Dreams by Claire written by Nanette Littlestone is a sweet romance, coming-of-age story and is the second book in her Capture the Light Series. Claire has worked for the family bakery her whole life. While she loves it, she also has dreams of something more – exotic flavors combined into delicious treats. Unfortunately, her mom is against that idea. When a whirlwind accident in the form of Finn ruins plain cupcakes, Claire gets her chance at baking exploration, love, and a life filled with dreams. This book includes elements of Irish lore and food explanations that will make your mouth water. Enjoy!
Reviewed by @WhisperHymer
Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Deja Brew is the first book I read in the Love on Tap series and I really enjoyed it. Deja Brew is about Miller and Maisy, the runaway bride. The characters were charming, realistic, and well developed and the scenes were realistic as well. I laughed out loud at the banter throughout the novel and enjoyed how the novel progressed into a beautiful story about family and the lengths you will go to for love and family. I thought the combination of mystery, comedy, drama, and romance made for a really entertaining, enjoyable read. I am planning on going back to the beginning of the series and read the previous books.
Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance (Love on Tap Book 3)
I love each of the Brooks boys but think Miller may be my favorite of the four boys. He is definitely the brother I would have gone for when I was young. Sometimes the bad boy is the best boy.
I loved every moment of this book. From the beginning when Miller and Maisy meet to getting to know her and Bear and everything else that happens.
Lots of fun laugh out loud moments but there were some pretty serious moments too that kept my mind racing.
I can’t recommend this book enough, it can be read independently but seriously suggest you read the first two before diving it. Think it will help you understand Miller a little bit better.
Resisting Nature by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Resisting Nature is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Resisting Nature by Brooke May is the fourth installment of the Powder River Pack series. This paranormal romance will send you on a thrilling ride. I am not much into werewolf style novels but this one piqued my interest. May’s writing style kept my attention. Her characters were interesting, despite the werewolf situation, relatable, and likable. Her story line flowed well and kept you wanting more. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys this type of novel. I will definitely seek out other novels written by May.
Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 5 in a series, and I admittedly started with this book and wasn’t confused totally can be done as a standalone.
Join Matt and Adam in adventures across timelines and povs there is historical fiction and fantasy while exploring Greek heros, several famous lost cities and battles alike! This author expertly weaves his tale with great attention to detail and characters making you instantly invested. The timelines and pov changes frequently but the start of each chapter is labeled with a character and the “when” of what’s happening. The chapters are also mercifully shorter allowing you to capture things in small snippets but getting great detail and world building so both YA readers and Adults can BOTH enjoy this series. Very well done and now I need to go back and learn more!
Savage Start is the prequel to a new series that I have started. It is an enemies to lovers novella.
Riley is the FMC and everything is perfect in her world. Riley and her Mom have been running from place to place since she was a baby and is used to packing up and leaving in the middle of the night. They end up in a beach town and this is where she runs into Cole, MMC. They share 1 kiss and she can’t shake the feeling of being with him but knows she can’t. They have a love/ hate thing going on and she knows it will never amount to anything.
This is a short fast read and I can’t wait to read the next book!
Be sure to check the trigger warnings before starting.
House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I am totally in!!! House Valdis Origins: Xenobia is the beginning…short story..and introduces Xenobia and the society she is living in. I loved this story as it gives me want and need to continue this series and I am super excited to start the next book in the series. The creativity and storytelling that this author brings to the table still amazes me as I enjoy every book I have read from her.
Xenobia, a beautiful blue wonder, stays to herself, trying not to bring any spotlight to her, which would keep her safe. When Xenobia has a new roommate in Urd, she never wanted to develop any friendships, but something in Urd bring Xenobia’s walls down and they become close friends. When some very bad men have their eyes on Urd…Xenobia tries to protect her at all costs. Going from protecting Urd to something greater, Xenobia learns there is more to her then we know….
Looking forward to the next book in the series, I have to learn more about Xenobia and what will happen next!! Fantastic story!!
House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m definitely hooked now! This is a very short story that comes before the first House Valdis book by Naomi Valkyrie. She gives you just enough of a hint of what Xenobia has had to endure and what she’s trying to escape. I need to know more so I will absolutely be picking up the next book.
Group Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Who knew posting for a roommate would turn into a steamy romance?! Besides the love story, there is more to this book as well. I fell in love with the characters almost from the beginning. Weston needs a roommate to help cover the costs on his newly inherited house. What he doesn’t expect is two roommates or being attracted to them both! Petra and Callum are both very lovable characters. There so much more I want to know about all three of them. I really enjoyed how this wasn’t just a mmf romance book. There’s much more of a plot then I first imagined and I will be looking for more books by this author. Highly recommend this book!
A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Wonderful, wholesome true story by Darlene…A Miracle in Muffin is a Christian children’s book that is for ages 6-18, but I believe you can enjoy this story at any age. Putting faith in God is where Darlene turns when her cat, Muffin, goes missing on a cold night. Through the power of prayer and time, miracles can happen.
This is truly a wonderful story and the illustrations are wonderful…it definitely lifted my spirits up and I recommend this as a must read. Just truly wonderful.
Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After the Museum is taken over by the United Nations Security and Adam’s best friends mom, Elizabeth, who is also rumored to be a part of Winterbourne, Adam is told for the second time to investigate the Alpha team’s room.
Adam’s curiosity peaked. Once he broke into the room he was greeted with a bunch of old equipment and photos. In one of the photos is Charles, Elizabeth and their father! Turns out he was a hunter too and went down in a storm years ago. Adam and Matt right then and there quit. They no longer trust Charles and with the museum being under new management, it only makes sense to cut ties now.
Their mother and Charles give the boys the last things that their father had left for them. A letter and a journal. With that the boys decide to find out the truth about what happened to their father. Without the help from the museum, they need to do all of this secretly. After some investigating, it seems their father was looking for Atlantis.
There are flashbacks to a time when Atlantis still stood with mention of a few of the Greek Gods.
Again, Martin Ferguson shows how much research they put into their writing. The book started off with a twist, capturing my intrigue instantly. I love Greek Mythology and this was right up my alley. Will the Hunter Brothers really find Atlantis?
Deja Brew All Over Again: A Runaway Bride Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sylvie Stewart is not a new author to me but I have not read any of her Love on Tap novels. Deja Brew All Over Again was a reminder of why I fell in love with this author’s writing years ago. The characters have excellent energy the second the first word hits the page and it really grabs your attention from the start. The book had me smiling on several occassions and I dreaded having to put the book down. Having never read this series before, I didn’t have any prior knowledge of the “side characters” that likely weave between storylines but this didn’t impact my ability to follow along Miller and Maisy’s story. I had a lot of fun reading this book and look forward to catching up on the other books in this series.
Kingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this whole series and its sad to know this is the last one. These books are great together or by themselves but now enjoyable when you read them in order. As just like with the others in this series, this is a fantastic young adult action-adventure with wonderful characters, treasure hunting, the quest for Atlantis, historical details, mythology, drama, mystery, danger, investigation, tension, an intriguing & complex plot, high stakes, and a race against time and so much more. I couldn’t get enough of these books they kept me intrigued and wanting more. The tales of the past in the story really brings together the quests and the history of what the relic hunters are ding. Adam and Matt are at it again but this time for the hunt to find Atlantis. This is a great series and I highly suggest reading it even if you’re not a young adult.
Blood of the Dragon by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Vlad the Impaler or Vladislav Dracula as he was called back in the day, was known as a brutal ruler and said to be a vampire. But vampires aren’t real, right?
Adam and his crew are back at it again, this time to Romania to check out Poenari Castle, also known as Castle Dracula. A professor who is friends with Charles found papers that were said to be owned by a scholar who disappeared after investigating the castle in 1967. The British Museum crew are told to go with the professor to protect her while she looks for hidden secrets. A goblet with a dragon on it is found and that’s when all hell breaks loose. They are being hunted by Winterbourne, the military and now vampires!? One by one they are turned except for Adam and it is once again up to him to save his team. Can he do it all alone?
Meanwhile we get a glimpse into Vlad’s past and how he became the ruthless man he is known to be.
This is the 4th installment of the ‘Relic Hunters’ series and so far, it’s my favourite. I love stories of vampires and shifters and anything fantasy so I was excited to have that as the main theme this time around. Martin Ferguson has a way with words and will make you invested in all the characters right from the get go. Time to read book 5!
