House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Julie Johnson

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House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cahki is a girl not to be messed with!! Emporer Min is after her for his harem and along the way to his palace, Cahki is abducted. How odd that she’s abducted by the Emporer’s son! Prince Sung-jin captures her in order to save her from his disgusting father.

When it seems the only “safe” option for saving herself is to marry the Prince, Cahki learns that they will have a very special marriage ceremony. They travel over a few days to the correct place, the deed is done, yet Cahki and Prince Sung-jin are better enemies than a married couple.

Will they ever fall in love or will they always have a strained relationship? Will the Prince be able to overturn his father and run the country the way he sees best?

This was an enjoyable book. I did appreciate the warning in the front of the book about things that may trigger a reader. There were several moments where I found myself laughing out loud while reading this. Cahki is a force to be reckoned with and her quips are unexpected at times. There were times I wanted to smack her or the Prince. The story was well-written and enjoyable!

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Anna Deer

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House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sung-jin’s father, the horrible cruel King of The Sothern Kingdom has kidnapped his last woman.
After Sung-jin gets word of his father yet again kidnapping a women he takes action and steals her from his grasps. As he is trying to protect her he comes up with a plan to marry her in order to her her out of his grasp. What he didn’t account for was Cahki’s fiery spirt. Cahki takes no bullcrap and hatches her own plan to escape and murder Sung-jin.
As they start to fall for each other, the plan Cahki devised falls short. Sung-jin’s father finds out his son betrayal, he punishes both of them forcing Cahki to be one his handmaids. But that gives her the chance to infiltrates his palace and learn of his plans for her Kingdom.
I really enjoyed this book. I definitely plan on reading more of Natalina Reis. House of blood and whispers is the first I’ve read of Reis, but I fell in love with her world building and characters.

Reviewed by @Melancholyrose

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis

House of Blood and Whispers is a wonderfully written Fantasy Romance that I absolutely loved reading. This author has quickly become one of my favorite Fantasy Romance authors. Her attention to detail and wonderful character makes it impossible to put the book down. Let me just say what a cover I can’t stop staring at its intriguing. This is a fast-paced story that takes on quite the journey. Can their kingdom be saved even when it seems everything is stacked against them? I don’t want to give away anything. I highly recommend reading this book. I can promise you won’t be disappointed. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful psychological thriller. There’s been a bounty set and that bounty is to bring Cade Dawkins to his knees. Who set the bounty? A site on the dark web in response to him taking down one of their own. Killer Smile follows Cade as he tries to bring down multiple serial killers who had their feathers ruffled when he killed one of their own. They are out to prove that he got lucky. That they(the serial killers) are smarter than him and they can prove it.
Discovered by two professors at the university they stumbled upon a call to show Cade Dawkins who really has the power. Asking various members to go to Minnesota to show him, he’s not that good. He’s not a hero.
Cade initially dismisses the warning till the first body surfaces. Now at the governor’s request he has been tasked to lead a task force to bring said killer down. What they didn’t expect was another body with a different signature, pointing to more than one killer to deal with.
The author wrote a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Turning the page and wanting more! So many questions and so many answers the biggest ones being:
How many women have to die?
How many killers are there?
Will Cade and his task force bring these killers and their site down, or will it be his downfall?
This book jumps around to various character point of views. Which is interesting and sometimes disturbing(depending on which killer it is), however it works wonderfully.
I, for one, have always been sucked into books like this. Typically profilers are the main characters in those. It’s nice to see a different angle taken on which direction the law enforcement is coming from. Give it a fresh take.
So what are you waiting for?!?

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis is a fantasy tale. I always jump to grab Natalina’s new book when I see it is out as her stories are refreshing and unique. Natalina has a way of telling a story that brings her narrative to life.
The non-stop action and enough twists and turns to will keep you glued to the pages and invested in the outcome. There is lots of emotional turmoil in this story yet there is also beauty.
The storyline is intriguing and kept you on your toes as we journey along with their trials and tribulations of escaping a tyrannical ruler and freeing not only themselves but it’s people as well.
I loved the main characters and how even in the midst of the cruelty of the world as they know it, they were able to adapt and find happiness.
Cahki was brought to a world where a despicable Emperor resides and expects to be obeyed but he made a mistake when he captured her. She will not go down without a fight. She has hope that freedom will be won.
House of Blood and Whispers is a twisty romantic fantasy where violence and viciousness are commonplace, a place where their survival is at stake and danger is around every corner. A world that is controlled with an iron fist, cruelty, arrogance and lies, now becomes one of a fight for their survival.
I am interested to see what Natalina gives us next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Melissa Saxton

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House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cahki is a strong woman raised by adoptive parents in a small community in the northern part of the kingdom, an area well known for fair beauties; something the emperor is well known to have a taste for in his concubines.

Unfortunately the Emperors men come to the North and Kidnap Cahki and start a journey back to the Emperor, but these men had no idea who they just kidnapped.

Cahki is strong, and isn’t going to go down without a fight. She finds herself in a new port after having escaped her captors only to be captured and put in a different cage…. but who is her savior? None other than the Son of the Emperor, but he has a plan to free her, but wants help saving their kingdom from his father and its going to require she marry him. Cahki is no ones property and assures herself this is just a temporary situation to get her freedom…but can something else bloom in both of their icy frozen hearts while they race to save a Kingdom from a war that will mean so much death and destruction. A must read to find out!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Mandy Ott

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the beginning of Wild Lavender, I was kept on my toes, wondering what was going to happen next. The prologue had me hooked and only got better from there. Wild Lavender has a little bit of everything. First, it’s more of a period piece, set around Medieval times, so the views on marriage and loyalty are a little different. Second, the sadistic, cruel actions of Anna’s husband Roger might elicit a trigger warning. However, I think this part is necessary in the storyline to show the hardships and misery Anna endures and overcomes. The book also has danger, adventure, romance, politic, and a bit of the mystical. The characters are realistic, flawed, believable, and loveable (even those we love to hate). Overall, Nicole E. Kelleher’s world building is top notch, from her vivid physical descriptions of the kingdom to the often heartbreaking accounts of the characters’ thoughts and feelings. I can’t wait to read the next book in the Heart and Hand Series!

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book of the series. I feel like it could be a stand alone. This story will have you feeling every emotion.
Amanda is a big romantic, she hopes to find her dream guy soon. Little does she know it’s bad timing. Brian has this big hush hush secret that no one can know about. He is sealing his heart until he lays his eyes on Amanda. I cannot wait to read more from this author.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher is a great fantasy romance

Nothing will stop Lady Aubrianne from defending the people she loves as a healer and covert warrior. She discover the reason behind her evil husband’s frequent absences with the help of her closest friends. She prepares for the worst and works quickly to avoid being connected to his nefarious deeds.Larkin, a second-born aristocrat, becomes tired of his arrogant behavior. Larkin seizes the opportunity to look into the king’s accusation of treason against the wealthy Lord Roger. He soon finds out that the woman who has been appearing in his nightmares for years is actually Roger’s wife. He must now decide what will happen to Lady Aubrianne. The penalty for involvement is death.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Candida Hopper

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable read. I got hooked from the start and had a hard time putting it down. This story has so much going on like romance, angst, violence, murder, love, politics and so much more. This author did a great job writing a story that was intriguing and left me wanting more. Lady Aubrianne was such a strong character that I found myself rooting for her from the start. Lack and Aubrianne go through many ups and downs throughout this book. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I recommend reading this book.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amanda and Brian have chemistry that can be felt coming off of the pages…if they would just give into it. Brian has secrets that have him living each day as though it could be the last. That includes saying no to relationships and sticking to one night stands. That all changes as soon as Amanda walks into the room. However, when he finds out that she is his best friend’s little sister, he realizes that she is off limits. But, how long can these two remain friends when there are sparks when they are near each other? And…will they be able to give it a chance before it’s too late?

This book grabbed my attention from the get-go. I love a best friend’s sibling forbidden romance…but this was so much more. It is funny and witty, sexy and full of chemistry, while also being heartbreaking and frustrating. There are few books that I can say made me cry while I was reading it…and this was one of them. The author brought these characters to life and I was feeling emotions right along with them. This is a great story that I enjoyed reading!

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Ross (Central Florida Stories Book 4) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Maria Colón

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Ross: Central Florida StoriesRoss: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a book from a new to me author.

Ross returns from an enlistment in the Marine Corps to his brother running from the law and taking his girlfriend with him…the girlfriend that Ross enlisted to get away from.

Fast forward some years and the story begins…Ross and Hadley meet again under bad circumstances and feelings are shared. Lives have grown while they were apart. There is a touch of kink play in the book but not the 50 shades kind.

It was a good story with a good plot. I enjoyed it. I was intrigued by the mention of his boss’ story so I might go back and read that one.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde is a great romantic comedy.

Her narrative begins with Mr. Wimp when she separates from her spouse. Bella never imagined she’d be back on the dating scene after spending twelve years with her partner. She soon understands how much of herself was sacrificed in her connection with her ex.If all you want is some fun to regain your confidence, the human mating site isn’t too horrible. Bella can act out some of the situations from the steamy romance novels she has read, in fact! There are lots of funny story turns and sexual enjoyment in online dating.Bella quickly discovers that being single in your thirties has never been more liberated in terms of sexuality.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight #2)The Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Singer and Her Song
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. This book is a historical fiction novel set in the 14th century B.C. N.L. Holmes does a fantastic job of giving detailed descriptions of the setting and time period that it is not hard to imagine as you are reading. This book tells about refugees from a Mesopotamian land. This is a nation that was wiped you by the Assirians. These people are musicians. This is a fantastic story about a nation of people that I had no idea about prior to reading this. This is an absolutely fascinating culture and I definitely want to learn more now. I definitely recommend reading this story!

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Queen's Dog (Empire at Twilight #3)The Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen’s Dog
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the third book in the Empire at Twilight Series. Of the books in this series thus far, this is by far and away my favorite. This is a historical crime story which is filled with drama and twists and turns that keeps the plot moving at a lightning pace. This book features the same amount of detail that I have come to know and love from N.L. Holmes and I love how it is applied to this mystery. There are so many historical details that definitely made it even more fun to read than a traditional mystery / crime story. This story is set in the Bronze Age in a Syrian kingdom. Prior to reading this story, I did not know much about Ugarit – but N.L. Holmes gives enough information and detail that it is easy to understand and learn as you are reading. I definitely recommend this story as well as the rest of the series! You will not be disappointed!

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book that teaches about sea otters. It has greed, love and is a thriller. It is a quick and easy read. This is the first book I have read by this author and I definitely want more. Can’t wait to read another one.

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven (Empire at Twilight) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Moon That Fell from HeavenThe Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Moon That Fell From Heaven
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the fifth book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. I have come to expect certain things when I read a N.L. Holmes book and this book delivered in all of this. It is filled with incredibly detailed well researched historical descriptions. She is adept at describing ancient settings in such a way that you absolutely close your eyes and imagine you are there. This story is full of drama while also looking at the politics of the time. This book is absolutely phenomenal and the main character is so very well developed and intricate. This is another fantastic historical novel that I highly recommend.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the first book in the Empire at Twilight Series. This is not the first book I have read by N.L. Holmes and when I see a book that is by this author I know that it is going to be well researched, informative and will definitely be entertaining. N.L. Holmes is fantastic at developing her characters as well as describing the setting, which takes place in ancient times. The descriptions are so vivid that it is easy to close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting right there. This book features the culture of the Hittite Empire which is in current Turkey. This story follows a chariot driver who has to find the balance between family and the empire. This story does a fantastic job showing how complex things were back then and how it was empire over everything else. This book is definitely a fantastic read and I recommend it for the fantastic story line and the historical details.

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Christine Baranek

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A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Death on Fool’s Lane
By: Jane Suen

This is an Eve Sawyer mystery and it is absolutely fantastic. Eve is such a fantastic character whom I definitely love. Eve is staying at her friend’s house when a body is discovered. This means that it is all hands on deck to solve the mystery. This is definitely a page turner that keeps you guessing from the beginning to the end. It also takes you on an emotional roller coaster as the plot is full of drama. I definitely am loving the Eve Sawyer series and I cannot wait to read the next one!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel Love
By: Isla Vaughn

Isla Vaughn does it again. She has created an absolutely fantastic story with a fast paced plot and fantastic character development. This is the continuation of Aspen and Phoenix’s story and it picks right up where Cruel Hate left off. It is completely necessary to read the beginning of the series before reading this one. With this you are taken on a completely dramatic roller coaster. Watching how Aspen and Phenix interact and deal with every challenge that is thrown their way. In this story, there is absolutely more challenges and definitely there were times where I found myself truly wondering how things would work out. I recommend reading this book and every single one of Isla Vaughn’s books.

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Christine Baranek

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum #6)Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daring Ceri
By: Morgana Bevan

Morgana Bevan has become one of my favorite authors. I was definitely excited when I saw this new release. This definitely was worth my excitement. This is a fantastic enemies to lovers story. Ceri and Alex were lovers once and apparently got married in Fiji. However, Ceri definitely doesn’t remember marrying Alex and this is getting in the way of her planned marriage. Alex isn’t willing to sign the paperwork though, until she is positive she doesn’t want to be with him anymore. Ceri and Alex have amazing development as characters. It was interesting to see how they each grew and developed, which was very similar to how I would imagine they would evolve in the real world. I definitely enjoyed watching them grow in their relationship and understanding of one another. I definitely recommend reading this! Its fantastic with an excellent plot and character development.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was obsessed with this book from the blurb alone and this only intensified when reading.
The plot was brilliant and the way it was written, I have no words. I was drawn in immediately and the wonderful way the author narrated this, created a brilliant atmosphere and I could not put this down.
I loved the way Cahki and Sung-jin created an uneasy alliance and learnt to work together, the journey as they found their footing felt believable and realistic. While I enjoyed both characters immensely, Cahki stood out to me. She’s fierce. A strong and fearless character willing to do what’s needed for those she loves. I love a character with good development, so I enjoyed seeing other sides to her as the story progressed, she’s not just a warrior quick to resort to violence, there’s more depth there and I loved it.
I was rooting for the pair almost immediately, not only romantically but also in achieving their goals and this had me on the edge of my seat on multiple occasions, hoping for their success.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author, but it certainly won’t be the last, if their other books are even remotely as enjoyable as this one, I’ve found my next fixation!

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Jules Herbert

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a mystery in quite a while but the blurb for this grabbed my attention and I have to say it did not disappoint for even a second! I loved everything about it but especially the wonderful characters, Maeve, Will and all her family. Each and every character was so well written you can’t help but fall for them all and everything that they bring to this creative storyline.
This is a new author for me and she now has a devoted fan in me for sure. I can’t wait for more!!

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

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House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow this was an amazing read. I loved every minute of it. The author’s writing was captivating and I was pulled into the book right from the beginning. This story is fast paced with a tyrant Emperor, his son trying to save his people by overthrowing him and a woman who was supposed to just aid him but who ends up turning his world upside down.

When Cahki was kidnapped to become part of the Emperor’s harem it was a decision that would end up haunting the Emperor for ever.
When the Emperor’s son Sung-jin finds her after she escapes her captors he comes up with a play to protect her while also having a spy on his father. All he has to do is marry her. But with the hatred and contempt Cahki has towards him he is risking his own life by treating her.
The only way Cahki know she can survive is to work with the prince and be a pawn to help him take down his dad.
But what happens when the fake marriage becomes something more. What happens when the fake feelings become real?

This story had my on the edge of my seat as together they have to work hard to find a way to outsmart the Emperor. I love Cahki’s character. She is such a strong and determined woman. She is fiercely independent and will think nothing of resorting to violence to protect herself and the people she cares about. As their story progresses it is lovely to see her vulnerable side come out and the transformation is beautiful. There were parts of this story where my heart was in my throat and my heart went out to them for the dangerous situations they find themselves in. But their strength and determination was so amazing to read. I honestly couldn’t put this story down, I needed to know what was going to happen but at the same time I didn’t want it to end.

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder at the Wedding is Book One in the Modern Midwife Mysteries series. It is a cozy mystery with suspense, action, intrigue, drama, crime, and murder. The story centers around the character of Maeve who lives in the quaint little town of Langford located by the seaside in New England. Maeve works at the Creighton Memorial hospital as a midwife. When she is invited to a ritzy wedding at the Country Club for the daughter of the Chief Obstetrician at the hospital, she certainly is not expecting for him to suddenly drop dead during the reception. Maeve’s husband catered the event so now he is the prime suspect in the death of the man. Maeve enlists the help of her mother and sister to try to find the real killer and clear her husband’s name.

This book had an intriguing storyline and interesting cast of characters. Maeve was smart, witty, kind, caring, nurturing, and feisty. I loved that she was a midwife as this is something that I had not read before as an occupation for female MC’s. It was interesting to read the inner workings of being a midwife and what it entailed. Maeve was unable to have children of her own so bringing babies into the world for other women brought her immense joy. At times though, it could be difficult for her and emotionally exhausting. Maeve’s husband Will was sweet, kind, caring, understanding, and one heck of a good cook. He loved his work as a caterer and took great pride in the food he prepared for each event. Maeve and Will had a great marriage and were there for each other through even the most difficult times. I really enjoyed the witty banter between Maeve and the other characters and cracked up a few times at the clever things she would say. I highly recommend this book!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Amanda Swindle

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is the 3rd book in the McIntire County Series. This installment follows new deputy Jolie Murdoch. For Jolie, law enforcement runs in her veins. Her father was the previous sheriff and her cousins are Nic and Cassy from the previous books. New on the force, Jolie is assigned the case of a missing girl, but then the girl’s father is found dead. Now she is tasked with not only finding the girl, if she is still alive, but finding the murderer of the father as well. Are they connected, and if so how? Who is to blame in one, or both, of the cases? Xavier came to town to escape his past, but when he is found over the dead body, he is suspect number one. It doesn’t help that he has no memory of how he got there, or what led up to that point. Sins of the father is told from different character POV so you get “inside the heads” of each one, and can really relate to them in some aspects. I love the McIntire series and can’t wait to read the next one. 5 out of 5 for me.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing book. Cahki starts out being kidnapped and sent to another Empire to marry Prince Sung-Jin. Oh, from there the adventures begin as they try to save the empire. I found this book to be fast-paced and action-packed. I have enjoyed everything this author has previously written. This type of book is new and I loved the pace of the story along with the characters. They are feisty and determined to save the kingdom. It’s a wonderful read that I would recommend to anyone.

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What We Never Say (Bold Journeys Book 2) by Paulette Stout – Review by Trisha Cargile

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What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women's Fiction (Bold Journeys Book 2)What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women’s Fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading the trigger warning on What We Never Say is a must, as it heavily speaks about sexual abuse of the male main character. It sheds light on some of the feelings both the victim as well as others who know about the assault. This type of book is definitely needed in the world as some if its topics are viewed as ‘taboo’ and many public settings (including book writing) shy away from hitting the problem head on. I loved that Paulette Stout including the relationship aspect with the abused moving on from the traumatic event with a new love. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but the beginning was one of the hardest parts to read. It is certainly an attention grabber and will suck you into the story.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Alison Risher

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I first encountered the main character as a supporting character in a previous book in this series. I enjoyed learning more about her. It was also nice to revisit the small town in which this series is set. What I liked most about the main character is that she doesn’t have it all together. She doesn’t have it all figured out, and she is a total klutz- a fact which often creates interesting and/ or embarrassing situations.

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The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Earl, Her Reluctant GuardianThe Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this historical romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A story about Vanessa and what she finds when she gets home. Her aunt by marriage is running the household and her guardian that used to stay in the background has now made his presence. What happens from here, you don;t want to miss. The characters are strong, relatable and have great growth throughout. I enjoyed watching what happens with their chemistry. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. A story that is engaging to the end. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.

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Review by @bjwagner