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

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128044878-mr-wimp” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682294262l/128044878._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128044878-mr-wimp”>Mr Wimp</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6451338.B_L_Wilde”>B.L. Wilde</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5882037493″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Bella is married to Joel. When one day he comes home and tells Bella he doesn’t want to be together anymore. Except the fact they have a cat and house together. Bella is afraid to tell mutual friends about what has happened. Bella’s best friend Ava is able to do snooping and finds out that Joel had been cheating. Bella visits with her friends then her family. Her parents buy Joel out so Bella can stay in the house.<br />As soon as Bella and Joel seperate, Bella comes out of her shell and becomes this amazing person that everyone has been waiting for. Bella is ready to dive in to the dating pool, when she meets Liam at a bar.<br />This was such a great quick read! And pretty funny!! Cannot wait for more
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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197121059-ignite-my-heart” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1694456137l/197121059._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197121059-ignite-my-heart”>Ignite My Heart</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/29779456.Alicia_Street”>Alicia Street</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5882025893″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Morgan is looking for a good live in nanny for his daughter Ciara. Well his best friend so happens to have a little sister Blake who seems to be the perfect fit. Morgan is very protective of his daughter, as her mother is an actress and really doesn’t want anything to do with Ciara. That is until she gets married and decides she wants to try and be mother of the year. Morgan already has full custody and refuses any visits that aren’t supervised. Blake wasn’t planning on falling in love with anyone or have children, until she meets Ciara, and Morgan.<br />It’s a slow romance but oh so good. It will give you many laughs, and smiles until your cheeks hurt. What a beautiful story!
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Mr Barsin’s Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom

Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium was such a great book! I read it out loud to my girls before bed and they loved it. The imagination is wild and the storyline is incredibly captivating! The stories of 3 different children intertwine in amazing ways and combine to one overarching storyline. Would def recommend!

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

I loved this story. These two were heart wrenching yet beautiful. I did have to get tissue for the tears. The story was done so beautiful. I don’t do the romances with medical emergencies often just because of this but this is the best one I’ve read yet. I support characters were absolutely wonderful. They were written in to the story so well. The story has a little of everything in it. I highly recommend it.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Helen Dawkins

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

This is the last book in the duet story about Phoenix and Aspen (+ prequel). I highly recommend reading Books 1-4 in the series beforehand as well, but it is not required.

I absolutely love this story. At first, I didn’t think anyone could surpass Riley & Cole (Book 1 & 2), but this couple blew them out of the park.

Neither of their pasts let them have the desire to fall in love. They don’t have great relationship models in their life. Onto of that, they both have very high career goals, and nothing will get in their way. That is until they meet eachothers match. Both Aspen and Phoenix are headstrong and take no crap.

After a one night stand, Aspen ends up pregnant. Both are very hard-headed, and while they both want this child, there is something deeper in their relationship, something neither of them are willing to admit.

There is a lot of back and forth in this book. Do not expect a happy relationship from the beginning. Expect to cry and scream at the characters to get their shit together.

It takes a life changing event to get them both to accept the fact they love each other. It takes Phoenix losing his memory of Aspen. It is soooo cute to see Phoenix and what he thinks of Aspen without his macho-man personality he has grown into.

The ending is A+++ they are the cutest! I can’t wait to read the next duet and conclude the series! I love seeing the tid bits of information about the previous couples throughout the next books as well – I get to hang on to them just a little longer!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Nicole Thompson

“Chasing Cheer” by Heather Schneider is an enchanting five-star holiday tale that captures the essence of the season. From its quirky dedication, “To everyone who starts listening to Christmas music before it’s socially acceptable,” to its heartwarming themes, this book is a perfect read as the Christmas spirit starts to twinkle. Holly Claus embarks on a journey that takes her to Emerald Falls, Oregon, and her encounter with inn owner Ash steals the show. The chemistry between Holly and Ash is palpable, making this book an uplifting and joyful read. 

A delightful escape into the magic of Christmas and love, making “Chasing Cheer” a must-read for anyone who adores the holiday season. Schneider’s storytelling is like a cozy, warm blanket on a cold winter’s night, and I eagerly await the possibility of more adventures with Holly and Ash in the future.

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Beyond Friendship is a beautiful yet heart-wrenching contemporary romance best friend’s little sister tale. Make sure to have tissues on hand because you will need them. This is my first time delving into this authors work and I was pleasantly surprised.
Unfortunately, I discovered after I had finished this book that it is the third book in the Irresistible series, but I did not feel like I was missing out on anything. But I am going back to read the first two.
This is Brian and Amanda’s love story!
Brian has a secret he can never share and that means women are only a means to an end. He is not a man looking for love or so he thought. Then she walked into the room and his heart started beating again.
Amanda is a romantic at heart and wants that for herself. She thinks it is within her reach until she discovers Mr Right has come at the wrong time.
This charming yet emotional tale has it all. It is a heartbreaker, it is witty, full of banter, a touch angsty, lots of sexual tension, made with lots of sugar and spice and plenty of steam and is a tearjerker.
Marilyn’s writing style flows easily and writes characters so likable they feel so real, and they capture your heart. Her narrative is so vivid you can easily imagine all that she describes.
I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from her.
A definite must read!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by

Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chasing Cheer by Heather Schneider is the first book of the new Magical Emerald Hollow series. It follows Holly Claus as she embarks on a cheer collecting mission – searching for good emotions and running from the bad. In an attempt to find new, better ways to collect, Holly visits a smal town in Oregon called Emerald Hollow for the Fall Festival. She meets Asher Hayes who is the owner of a restaurant/coffee shop/hotel and finds her cheer quota met quickly. Holly decides to investigate why that may be and takes readers on a magical hallmark-y journey. I quickly fell in love with the characters and will be watching for more from this series.

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Brittany Angel

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great one in the Balefire series. Wild For Me is book 3 in the series but can be read as a standalone. When Dakota and Annabelle cross paths again for the first time since their one wild, crazy night, sparks fly. Soon, Annabelle scores the internship of a lifetime and will once again be in Dakota Perri’s orbit. This was a fun, quick read and does really well telling the characters stories. I will, however, stand by my stance that a miscommunication trope is never a good choice. It’s always too predictable and seems 100% avoidable, but alas, it still worked out, and we got out HEA.

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

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

I enjoyed reading Daring Ceri and I was surprised to see that the books in this series overlap. I figured there’d be a slight overlap at the end but no, this was revealed to overlap pretty early on. I really enjoy reading the work this author releases. I’ve read quite a few books from her and she draws me in every time. I never want to put the book down.
Ceri and Alex’s story is no different. At the beginning I was getting “Sweet Home Alabama” vibes for anyone who has seen that movie. And if you love it like I do, definitely read this book.
Ceri is excited to move on with her life, but unfortunately finds out there’s a massive bump in her road. How can she get married, when she’s already married to someone else? What makes it worse is it’s the one man who hurt her the most. Why did she have to be attached to Alex?
Alex was dumbfounded to find out his second chance was thrust in front of him in this way. He was married to the one who got away, this was his chance to make it right. One problem, she was demanding a divorce. So he convinced her to give him 3-4 months on tour to prove to her otherwise, if he was wrong he would sign the papers.
Things start unraveling quickly between them. The constant push and pull. His label is against their relationship. The tabloids have gotten wind. They constantly are pushing each other’s buttons. Her fiancé leaves her.
So what happens when the tour finally kicks off?
Will she give in or stand her ground?
What will the label say?
The tour is where the real fun in this second chance romance begins. When I mean fun, I mean for the reader. Because this is the juicy part of the story. The part that keeps us turning the pages and wanting more…

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blake has been let go from her teaching job and finds herself miles away from her former life in Manhattan. When her brother asks her to do him a favor and be a nanny for his friend, Morgan, she realizes that she needs any job at this point before her savings runs completely out.

Morgan runs his own security firm. However, now that his ex is threatening to sue him for custody, he needs someone to watch after his daughter. Hoping to find someone who is willing to take the temporary position, he asks his friend Harper for help. But, when Blake shows up, it isn’t long until both Ciara and Morgan are head over heels for the new nanny.

But, with Blake’s relationship hangups due to a past relationship, and Morgan’s ex doing her best to wreak havoc…can these two even make a go at a relationship? Or is their fling as temporary as the nanny job is expected to be?

This was a pretty quick read that I devoured in one sitting! The chemistry between Morgan and Blake could be felt through my kindle. Ciara is sweet and sassy and I loved her! Overall, a good story that I enjoyed reading!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Ashley Sugar

Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to RememberNotebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series!!! Can be read as standalone but I highly encourage you to read them all because they’re all so greatly written. Author has a great way of making you fall in love with the characters and draws you into every story. The twists and turns is what I love. I love not knowing what’s going to happen next!!! Which has me constantly on edge and needing answers so it’s a huge page turner for me. And it’s written during Christmas time!!! Getting me in the holiday spirit! I can’t wait for the next one!

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Vixen: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Jade Brunton

Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read in this series. It can be read as a stand alone but I am interested in reading all of the other stories now. This book kept me interested from start to finish. It was heartbreaking and I needed to know what was going to happen next. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for adventure and a fast read.

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Nicole DeSantis

Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killer Smile is an enthralling psychological thriller and a worthy sequel to “Killer Blonde.” Following these books in the sequence is imperative, and I unfortunately did not read the first book, but I was able to get right into this story. Within these pages, readers are treated to an adrenaline-charged journey filled with suspense, drama, mystery, and a relentless, fast-paced plot that refuses to let you catch your breath.
At the heart of this tale lies a chilling revelation: a sinister corner of the dark web where serial killers convene to select their next victims. Detective Cade Dawkins, haunted by his murky past, plunges into a life-or-death battle, not just for himself but for the safety of those he holds dear. The price he pays for simply doing his job leads him into the sinister minds of more than one twisted antagonist.
Prepare for a dark and twisted game of cat and mouse, where survival means everything.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Mandy Ott

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

Cruel Love, book 6 in the Hidden Valley Elite Series, is another hit for Isla Vaughn! This installment concludes Phoenix and Aspen’s story and does so with an oh-so-sweet twist at the end. The cliffhanger ending of Cruel Hate is resolved with lots of drama and secrets coming to light, as only Isla Vaughn can do. More of the family backstory is revealed which helps explains a lot of unanswered questions from the previous books in the series. The same great world building and character development is present in Cruel Love, and I am absolutely here for it! The characters are perfectly imperfect, if a little larger than life, but that’s what makes them The Elite. Phoenix and Aspen’s story is so emotional, full of love, anger, happiness, and learning how to connect and reconnect. They have such a deep connection that started with an overwhelming physical need for one another but develops into such a beautiful love. I cannot wait to read Shane’s story next!

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ALTERATIONS TRILOGY: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen – Review by Julie Johnson

Alterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal WillAlterations Trilogy: Alterations, Game Changer, Primal Will by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This trilogy is easy to read in one or two setting. Each book in this series is around 100 pages or so.

This book is interesting, creepy, and downright scary at times with the options available to people these days. While this is a work of science fiction, it could easily become a reality, if it hasn’t already.

Three women, all with differing sorts of body image issues, submit to Dr. Kite and his experimental microchips. Each chip is designed to “fix” the image issue that the person is facing. In Alterations, the focus is on the change that takes place within each of these three. Game Changer is about a life changing experience for each of them and Primal Will is their resolve to get away from the chip itself.

These stories are situations that are very real to many people and the resulting experiment proves that science is a good answer but not always the right one!!

This author is very quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I’ve read a few of her books now and she doesn’t disappoint!! She writes excellent books with a psychokiller thriller slant!

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Felicia Bates

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ignite My Heart is part of Alicia Street’s North Fork series. While it is not the first book in the series, it’s the first book I’ve read by this author and it read well as a stand-alone. I liked that this book was on the shorter side for a novel but never felt rushed. The characters were really well written and enjoyable, the kind that you root for and feel could be friends of yours in reality. The fact that this story flowed so well with strong characters sparked an interest in what more this author or series has to offer. I look forward to reading more of the North Fork series.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

You can never read a holiday Christmas story to early…and this book gives you all the feels that of Christmas of friendship, hope, forgiveness, magic, love and Cheer! I really enjoyed this story and I cannot wait to see what is next from this author.

Holly Claus is focused at her job on hand, making sure she is collecting Cheer to help with using it back at home, the North Pole. Holly has visited many places where her job takes her, while visiting her friend in Finland, she sees a flyer about a up and coming festival in Emerald Hollow, Oregon. Holly takes a chance to visit this little town, not expecting to fall in love with everything it has to offer. Holly meets Ash Hayes in the midst…and sparks fly between the two….but both are initially in denial of their feelings. Ash is busy, being a business owner and trying to get the holiday festival up to peak….but slowly his walls around is heart start to fall the more he spends time with Holly. What Ash does not know is who Holly truly is or where she is from. When Holly’s Cheer goes into chaos…will she be able to save Christmas and be honest with Ash of who she truly is?

This is a sweet story that was very enjoyable and just what I needed :).

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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

The conclusion to Phoenix and Aspen’s story. I couldn’t think of a better way for their story to go. These two had a really rough time since they met and how everything happened. I love the girls in this series. They are all so strong. Not sure how Aspen handled everything but she did it and did it well. As for Phoenix…well I guess the truth to his feelings for Aspen are there when it matters. The elite may be these big, strong guys who don’t date or settle down but all it takes is for one break thru to their heart and that’s that! Definitely loved this story with all the drama and hurdles thrown in. Looking forward to Shane’s book next!

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Christine Baranek

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ignite My Heart
By: Alicia Street

This is my first book by Alicia Street and let me tell you I LOVED it. This is a short novel and it definitely delivers a lot! I almost wish it was longer just because I enjoyed it so much. There is so much chemistry from the first time we meet both Blake and Morgan. It had such a fun plot line and featured some unexpected twists. I definitely loved every page and I cannot wait to read more by Alicia Street.

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The Mother’s Threat by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Trista Martin

The Mother's Threat: A compelling domestic thrillerThe Mother’s Threat: A compelling domestic thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by Susan Specht Oram. Violet opens her own security business and it turns out her mom is part of the group that is her biggest threat. It is written as a suspense but is fairly predictable throughout. It was a quick and good read despite not being suspenseful.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Christine Baranek

Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Die
By: Winter Austin

Winter Austin literally never disappoints with her books. I know when I am reading oe of hers that I will be treated to a page turner with fantastic characters and that I will be kept guessing until the very end. Her character development is absolutely unmatched. I love how this series is featuring women in law enforcement with incredibly complicated pasts. Their pasts are influencing there present as well. I also love that these feature a love story. A romantic relationship that must survive many things, including someone terrorizing them. This book was so fast paced and I really loved Cassy and Boyce. I am definitely eagerly awaiting my next book by Winter Austin.

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Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Christine Baranek

Amaleigha Makes a New FriendAmaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha Makes A New Friend
By: Janice Pratt

This is such a sweet children’s book. This focuses on Amaleigha and her pen pal. Her class has decided to become penpals with children in Ukraine. This seems like just a normal assignment, but what happens is absolutely heartwarming. This book touches on current events and does an amazing job making it very relatable to children. I definitely recommend reading this book as it is completely enjoyable and I think many children would like it.

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Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2) by Laura Hawks – Review by Alison Risher

Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 2)Gumshoe Goes To A Quinceanera by Laura Hawks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has everything. It is a young adult book, so teens are the main characters, aside from the title character. There is a quinceanera, so readers learn a bit about this special tradition for young Latina women. There are some serious issues that teens (and even adults, too) deal with. I really liked how the author handled this sensitive subject matter.

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Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another lovely children’s book by this author. Nothing is what it seems when it comes to Mr Barsin’s toy store, which makes this a very interesting and fun story for kids whilst also giving lessons here and there (e.g. the rules about wishing/bargaining statements).
The story line was fun and placed a lot of focus on imagination, full of fantasy creatures and adventure. The characters each had their own stories leading them to the store and reflecting their reactions to the unfolding events.
The writing style was great and flowed very well for the most part. The descriptions made it easy to picture the scenes unfolding and feel involved.
Overall, this was an enjoyable story as an adult, an even better for the kids. A lovely story to read together and a reminder not to let the imagination fade.

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Vixen: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

OMG Vixen had me in tears throughout the entire book. I loved that the author mentions herself in the book. So many things happened towards the middle and ending of the story. However there were lots of things that started from the first book and was carried over into each character’s book. I love that each character gets a chance to tell their story and yet still be apart of something so amazing as the Devil’s Handmaidens MC or Grimm Wolves. I wish I had someone like these ladies have each other. There is a lot of scary things throughout each book, while there is romance there is a lot demons and dangerous things that happen and if you aren’t willing to keep reading past those dangerous moments, this series is definitely not for you.  I personally have felt a connection with each character as I have read their story. It’s all too real for some of the reading and I had to stop and take a deep breath before I continued reading. I can not wait to read another book from D.M.Earl.

Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG Vixen had me in tears throughout the entire book. I loved that the author mentions herself in the book. So many things happened towards the middle and ending of the story. However there were lots of things that started from the first book and was carried over into each character’s book. I love that each character gets a chance to tell their story and yet still be apart of something so amazing as the Devil’s Handmaidens MC or Grimm Wolves. I wish I had someone like these ladies have each other. There is a lot of scary things throughout each book, while there is romance there is a lot demons and dangerous things that happen and if you aren’t willing to keep reading past those dangerous moments, this series is definitely not for you. I personally have felt a connection with each character as I have read their story. It’s all too real for some of the reading and I had to stop and take a deep breath before I continued reading. I can not wait to read another book from D.M.Earl.

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Candida Hopper

Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Dangerous is a suspenseful thriller that kept me turning pages. Hannah is a public defender with a stalker whose intentions are starting to become more aggressive. Doyle is in law enforcement and was asked by a friend to help out Hannah and since he is on sabbatical has agreed to help her out. The chemistry between these two can’t be missed but they have bigger problems. They both have demons they are trying to overcome. This author wrote an exceptional story that kept me on the edge of my seat. I experienced an array of emotions while reading this book. This book was engaging and I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend reading this book and I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us next.

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild For Me is Book Three in The Balefire series. It is a second chance, contemporary romance that centers around the characters of Annabelle and Dakota. We were introduced to them in previous books as secondary characters, but this book goes into their story. Annabelle has recently graduated from college and has been given the opportunity to do an internship with her favorite band, Balefire. The internship will allow her to gain admission to an MBA program that she wants to attend. The tricky part is that two years ago Annabelle slept with the lead guitarist, Dakota, of the band Balefire and she never expected to see him again. Dakota has slept with numerous women over the years and prides himself on never sleeping with the same woman twice. When he slept with Annabelle, he never expected to see her again, but he does find himself thinking about her and wondering how she feels about him. As fate would have it Annabelle and Dakota are brought together when a member of Balefire is about to get married to Annabelle’s best friend. The attraction and chemistry between Annabelle and Dakota is undeniable but she does not want to be accused of sleeping her way to the top. Dakota has a reputation for sleeping around so he must try to prove to Annabelle that he truly does care for her. The push and pull between the two becomes intense as Dakota and Annabelle navigate their feelings and attraction for one another.

This was another great book in this rockstar romance series. The characters of Dakota and Annabelle grew from what we read briefly in previous books. Annabelle is hardworking, smart, ambitious, and determined. She was attempting to explore her wild side when she slept with Dakota and never expected it to become anything more than her fulfilling a dream of hers. Afterwards, Annabelle put it behind her and focused on graduating college and pursuing her MBA. Dakota has a reputation for being wild, carefree, ambitious, and a bit of a jerk. He never expected any woman to make him feel the need to settle down and stop sleeping around until he met Annabelle. His fear of commitment stems from something traumatic in his past which enables us to better understand why Dakota acts the way he does. It was interesting to read and see how the chemistry would play out between Annabelle and Dakota and if there was any hope of a real, true relationship. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Juls Dick

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

Cruel Love is the 6th book in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn, this series just keeps getting better. This book picks up directly after the previous one so these so need to be read in order (or it will make no sense). At the end of book 5 Phoenix and Aspen were in a catastrophic car crash, while she is unconscious after being accidentally punched while pregnant, ending on a cliff hanger. This book starts in the aftermath of the accident. I do not want to give any spoilers but Phoenix is not the same man he was previously. I really enjoyed Phoenix and Aspens story, he was my favourite out of the 4 main male characters, so I am glad to finally see his sorry being told. I am really looking forward to reading Shane’s story next.

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