The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another romance from The Studs Of Clear Creek County series. This a short story but it is packed with some much action, angst, Romance that you can’t stop turning the pages. This is a BWWM interacial romance which is set in a time when interacial relationships weren’t accepted or approved of.

Christopher is a rancher. His father wants him to follow the plan and marry the richest woman in town to secure their future. However Christopher doesn’t want to lie and con his way into a marriage like that he wants to marry for love and when he meets Greta Fey he realises he has found the one.

Greta Fey is a determined young woman who won’t stop until she gets a equal lifestyle for her people. This had lead her to gather some enemy’s among the white people. She doesn’t have plans for falling in love. Especially not with a white man.

However you can’t help who you fall for and even though Christopher and Greta Fey have to face some battles to be together they are determined that they will win and their love will survive.

This is a short read which I read in one sitting. The characters are really well written and the story was captivating

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Amber Howard

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eeek! I absolutely loved this story. When I think of a romance novel this is exactly the type of story I’m looking for. The “bad” guy that has more to him, the small town, Christmas themes, drama, and some steam. This book ticked all the boxes and then some. Throw in a loyal loving family, guy gets the girl, and I’m sold. Easily a new favorite and I cannot wait to part two.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Amber Howard

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay so part two was even better than part one! It has all the same themes and points that I like but with the black sheep of the family. The middle child with anger issues. Ugh I loved Walt finding love and cannot wait for the other siblings to find theirs. I hope we get to see Teds and Robyn’s wedding soon. Maybe James and Sam will figure out their issues and another proposal can be on the horizon. I’m also hoping Roy may find new love. I know it would be a lot for the kids to take in. Especially Ted. But I think Roy deserves more love and happiness too. Hint hint….😅.I cannot wait for book 3!

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Robin Rankin

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruthless Hawke: A Second Chance Secret Baby Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)

Oh my goodness, where do I start? If you read the Prequel (which I highly recommend) then you know the history. If you thought that was good wait until you read this book.

Some books take me some time to get really into, but not this time and not with any books by Ms. McNamee. She grabs me from word one and refuses to let go and I find myself thinking about her books days later.

I don’t even know where to start but there are some moments you will have to stop to pick your jaw up off the ground.

I’m so glad I have the Hawke Family back in my life and I’m counting the the time until the next book is released. You absolutely must read this book.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Robin Rankin

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shameless Love: A Small Town Opposites Attract Romance (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2)

You can’t get much more opposite than Walt and Elyse, he is a true Southern gentleman and she is a city girl through and though but they work so well together.

All of the Bennett boys are great men, but Walt seems to be something incredibly special. He loves his family with his whole heart and then some. But when he and Elyse meet lightening strikes.

Elyse is only doing her job as a producer and she gets so much more than ever could have expected.

I really enjoyed every moment while reading this story. Ms. Fletcher is one of the authors I will read without looking at the synopsis and have not been let down.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
This book was such a great read! I’m not one to gravitate towards historical fiction, but this is worth it. Not only is it well written, it’s entertaining. I found myself being able to imagine the time period of 1665 in Scotland. The storyline is excellent and draws you in from the first chapter.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful YA storyline with plenty of plot twists that keep the reader guessing the outcome of the story. The descriptive narrative setting brings vividly to life the historical details of Edinburgh in 1665. I was drawn in the story with Kenna’s adventurous spirit and who killed her sister. Her spunky spirit and will to survive has you cheering her on. This is a great YA historical fiction book that would be great for even adults. I enjoyed the story.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by Lilliana Rose, and I was excitedly surprised at how quickly I was entranced. The synopsis grabbed my interest as I am a big Twilight fan so I wanted to give it a chance, only to be blown away. Tamaska Lane is an event planner with big career goals, that depend on tonight and the Blood Opal sale being a success. Kodiak Day is the Beta of the Shadow Pack; the wolf shifters have gotten into security to earn funds to live and provide for their pack.
The moment Tamaska and Kodiak first see each other it is like an invisible tether is linking them together. Each of them fighting the magnetic pull as they try to do their jobs. In an instant everything changes and becomes more complicated, Kodiak gets a whiff of a vampire blood scent. Suddenly on high alert and looking for the source he and his team are more interested in the Blood Opal. For years the shifters and the vampires have had a treaty, they each stick to their own boundaries and don’t cross so why are they suddenly on shifter lands now. After speaking with a stranger Tamaska finds herself off kilter, and her mind a haze with details slipping her mind about him. The lights flicker once, twice and they are plunged into darkness. When the lights finally come back on the Blood Opal is gone and chaos begins, Tamaska determined to blame the “hot guard” that was more concerned with her safety than staying next to the opal. Being a last minute hire for the job Kodiak is confused about the importance of the Blood Opal, and why the vampires would want it. He is also angry at the fact his mind is drawn to a human, when he is known for his hatred of humans. Both Tamaska and Kodiak have one goal, to find out who stole the opal and return it. Kodiak wants to find it to prove his innocence and prove his competence to Tamaska. Tamaska wants to find the opal to secure her job and make things up to her boss Carlene for losing it in the first place though it couldn’t have been expected.
Why do the vampires want the Blood Opal? Will Tamaska and Kodiak succeed in finding the precious gem? How will their magnetic pull affect the outcome? The world, the characters, the plot everything about this book pulls you in leading you deeper into the world of the author determined to find answers. I couldn’t put it down and sometimes found myself trying to guess what or who the thief was. I can’t wait to learn more about Tamaska and Kodiak in the next book in the series Marked Wolf, May 11th, 2023.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The cast of characters will definitely catch your interest. Since they’re basically competing against each other. This book is really fast paced. So hope you have time to read beginning to end with no break in sight. I’m really enjoying this series can’t wait to read the next one. As book one and two didn’t disappoint.

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christopher is a cowboy in Clear Creek County who has been presented with an opportunity to climb the ranks of the social ladder. All he has to do is marry Minnie, a young woman who comes from the social elite. The problem is that Christopher does not love Minnie and is only engaged to her because his father wants them to wed so his financial struggles will end.

A chance encounter with a headstrong black activist named Greta Fay changes everything for Christopher. He finds that he is madly in love with her but is conflicted because he is still engaged to Minnie. Christopher does not want to hurt or betray his father, but he cannot bring himself to love Minnie in the same way that she loves him. Now Christopher is faced with a choice between marrying into the social elite or being with his true love.

A quick read with great characters and a wonderful storyline. Although Minnie is part of the social elite, she is down-to-earth and kind which makes Christopher’s decision a difficult one to make. Christopher loves his dad and feels bad that he has worked so hard all his life and made sacrifices for him. So, when his dad wants him to marry Minnie, Christopher considers doing it because it will help his dad. Greta Fay is feisty, headstrong, and believes in standing up for others regardless of the risks. When Greta Fay and Christopher fall in love they risk losing more than family. A great story, albeit a bit brief, about love triangles, passion, cowboys, damaged heroines, and an interracial relationship.

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Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet)Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kai and Byron seem like a very unlikely pair. Kai is an angel sent to Earth to take out demons that are destroying the world. Byron is a demonic material arts expert, and as luck would have it, he’s also one of Kai’s targets. Even though they are separate sides of the battlefield, they are still drawn to each other.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Chelsea Foster

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew that after reading the first book of this series I wouldn’t be disappointed. I absolutely love the Bennett Family. Walt is the middle brother of the siblings in the Bennett family and came up on a vineyard and Christmas tree farm. Elyse is a television producer who is originally from New York. These two couldn’t have seemed more opposite but the attraction is fierce from the beginning. This book is a roller coaster of emotions and action just like the first one. While this book can be read as a stand-alone I can’t wait to read the next one and if you’re going to read this one read the one before it first.

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Creatures of the Night by C.A. King Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m a sucker for a good cover, I love it when the book is as good as the cover. When a portal in space opens, a black mist comes out. But, it wasn’t just mist, there were monsters as well. After generations of war and battle, the human race were raised to fight monsters.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales Series Book #1) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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Chicken Little InvestigatesChicken Little Investigates by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars

 

Chicken Little Investigates is the first book in the Science Folktales series by Lois Wickstrom. It is a cute children’s fantasy story- a reimagining of the classic fairytale, Chicken Little (aka- Henny Penny) with plenty of fun and adventure along the way.
The story has humour, mystery, friendship, investigation, and a little drama to keep things interesting. It introduces children to the concept of gravity but doesn’t go into it or explain any further though, keeping things light and fairytale-esque.
I wish the internal quality of the illustrations matched the quality of the ‘new’ cover picture- as the internal illustrations are a little naïve/simplistic, and ‘bland’. They just don’t grab and hold your attention like the cover image does, and I was left feeling a little let down because of it.

The Science Folktales Series contains (so far):
-Chicken Little (Book #1)
-Huff…Puff…Grind! The Three Little Pigs Get Smart (Book #2)
-Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! The Real Magic of the Beans (Book #3)
-Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Book #4)
-Little Red, the Detective (Book #5)
-Just One More Egg (Book #6)
-The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Book #7)
-Saving the Gingerbread House (Book #8)

So, as you can see, there’s lots to explore in this series- plenty of adventures to take, and things to learn along the way.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Wickstrom.
Happy reading…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Michelle Austin

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read and a great start to the 2nd Generation of the Hawke Family.
The author pulls you right in with her writing. Issac and Jack were great, you could feel their connection coming off the pages. And the twists and turns added a great element to the story. My emotions were all over the place. The whole time I was rooting for them and I was really happy with the ending. It was great seeing some of the characters from the other series, it felt like a reunion. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62874994-his-forever-muse” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664891025l/62874994._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62874994-his-forever-muse”>His Forever Muse</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18542723.C_R_Alam”>C.R. Alam</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5419846006″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
They’ve known each other since they were young. They were always off limits to each other because they didn’t want a friendship to be ruined. Now they are both grown and reconnecting at a time when they could both use a friend. Calliope is trying to find herself again after a toxic relationship and Brandon is trying to find inspiration after hitting a mental block with his song writing. Although they never hooked up they always had a strong attraction to one another. Even though it’s been almost two decades the attraction hasn’t dulled one bit. After all she’s been through will Calliope be willing to take a chance at happiness once again? Has Brandon found the muse he’s been searching for and be able to keep the inspiration flowing? Most importantly will they get the happily ever after they’ve both been longing for?
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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62874959-echoing-hearts” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1664848001l/62874959._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62874959-echoing-hearts”>Echoing Hearts</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18542723.C_R_Alam”>C.R. Alam</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5419801616″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Both of these characters come from a place of hurt. Rae when she watched her mother spiral into a depression stemming from having her heart broken and Dean being ditched at the alter. When they are in close quarters for a weekend they both discover that they in fact have started developing feelings. When Rae’s Rockstar friend Brandon shows up feelings of jealousy begin to stir. Can Rae convince Dean that Brandon is strictly in the friendzone? Will they both be willing to take a chance on happiness?
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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ale’s Fair in Love and War is a sweet and spicy enemies to lover’s romance with a good deal of humor sprinkled throughout the pages!

Hollis and Cash are neighbors and not good to each other AT ALL! In fact, from their very first meeting, they are at odds with one another. The only thing they have in common is that they are business owners trying to make their businesses a success. As their arguments and misunderstandings continued, they decided to begin pulling pranks on each other, and some are really bad yet oh-so-funny! When Cash thinks Hollis has gone too far, that’s actually when these two give into their hidden desire for one another. That’s when the story gets REALLY GOOD!!!

I loved both Cash and Hollis, and the addition of their families made the book even better. The characters were well-fleshed out and multi-dimensional. Oh my, the banter between these two was priceless! Their chemistry literally burned up the pages of this book.

Sylvie Stewart is a new writer to me, and I’m so glad to have discovered her. Her writing is fantastic. I love the way she sets her readers up for the next book in the series. If it is as good as this one, it’s sure to be a winner!

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Barbie England

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first installment of the Hawke Family’s second generation stories. Although it can be read alone, there are characters that were in Mrs. McNamee’s first series. I love that all the members of the Hawke clan are fierce, and determined when it comes to their family. Isaac is the son of Stone from the first series. He is a lawyer who works for the family, but his mind is focused on the a girl who he met five years prior to the beginning of the story. It turns out that the girl, Jack, as he nicknamed her, is the daughter of a mob boss from Chicago. Jack’s father brings her to the Hawke’s for protection. Isaac and Jack realize instantly that this is not the first time they have met, and Jack’s four year old daughter, is also Isaac’s daughter. The story is a suspenseful page-tuner that has you hoping no-one is going to get seriously hurt. I’m excited to read the next part of this saga!

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Anantha Rusum

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Princess Zarina wants a dress to remember for her Royal Advancement Ceremony. She works with a special dressmaker to get a magical dress. The dress is magical indeed, but not the way she wants. Princess Zarina thinks a lot about herself and does not care much for people around her. When the kingdom is attacked, she must spring to action and save herself and the kingdom. Can she make some choices for others for a change? Will the magical dress help her?
The story is delightful and as it progresses, the complex character of the main protagonist emerges. Many middle school students can relate to this character.
I really enjoyed reading this book.

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kristan Anderson

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  1. Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
    My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruthless Hawke is book one in Gwen McNamee’s The Hawke Family Second Generation series. While there is a series before, it’s not necessary to read to understand; I , however, personally enjoyed knowing what happened previously, having background on the amount of family (because it’s a lot) and how the characters compared. If any family has been to enough, it would definitely be the Hawke family. Love, death, fires, clubs, fights, so much more and so much in between. Isaac is met with a blast from the past with a little blue eyed secret. The story itself was great and I love the authors style. However I was not a huge fan of the name “Jack” for Isaac’s counterpart. It just made it a little confusing but it’s fine. I do love the chemistry and read this quickly as I needed to know how it would end. I know this series is going to be good like the first, if not better!

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Lape

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His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brandon Rossi fell in love at just six years old with his best friend’s sister. She was untouchable though. After going their separate ways, fifteen years have passed. Brandon is part of a successful band and artist while Callie works in Paris in the art world. Brandon and Callie cross paths in Marocco while at a friend’s resort. Brandon refuses to let Callie slip out of his life again, so when Callie mentions living in Paris Brandon knows he has to go visit her. I love this new series! Can’t wait to see where this series goes!

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC Series. It is STUNNING!!!!!!!!! It is a fast paced and a standalone. I finished this book in one sitting! I couldn’t put it down. Drama, Danger, Struggles, Scars, Enemies, Survival, Family, LITERALLY EVERYTHING you could want in an amazing book.

The story is about a leader of a MC club that is focused on taking down a pedophile ring in Timber-Ghost. This book definitely showed a glimpse at how dangerous and cruel this world is. That children and teens actually live through this and have to find a way to survive.

Shadow has been through an immense number of struggles and has issues with allowing other people in and trusting anyone. She has a hard time with this especially when she starts to become involved with Panther. Will she be able to work through her issues? Will they be able to uncover the rings? Will they all be able to heal?

I definitely recommend both books in this series. While it is intense and gives a lot of information, it is a rollercoaster of emotions but in a good way.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Dawn Brown

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Shadow has a horrible past. She works hard, with her MC to keep others from having the same happen to them. Her past makes it hard for her to have a relationship but she’s trying. Her world explodes with a difficult mission but her man is there, waiting patiently, to help her.
Opinion
This book is an interesting read. The plot is well thought out with a multitude of different characters that developed well. It is the second book in the series and I would suggest you read the first before delving into this one.
This book does cover a good bit of sensitive material. I would caution anyone who doesn’t like darker books before reading this.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good women MC. Tink is the president of a biker’s club called the Devil’s Handmaidens MC. Her club also helps save people who are apart of sex trafficking. Tink has had a lot of tragedy in her short life. But it makes her incredibly strong. Tink only wants to find one person in particular, Hannah. I loved the character development throughout the story. You get action and romance.

“Noodle” comes in, is a Navy SEAL who is in Montana helping with an animal rescue. will he be the one to help her with the demons running through Tink’s mind?

I cannot wait to read Shadow!

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The Forlorn Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Forlorn Cowboy by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very well written! I love a good underdog romance and that’s what this is. Detailed without being too long. Wonderful characters and relationships. The story flows so well and is so relatable, I loved it!

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read the prequel, I do believe you need to read it to truly understand the main characters’ and what transpired between them, however I would say it is still possible to enjoy without it as the author does a good job of providing the important details.
I’ve read the entire Hawke collection so it felt right to be returning to the family for another suspenseful adventure. As usual I got far too emotionally invested in the lives of the main characters, Jack and Isaac, and how their story would play out. I enjoyed seeing how they had both grown since their last encounter and that there was still that person within each of them.
The author did a great job in showing how the events that had occurred happened since their last meeting had shaped them, but also in re-building their previous chemistry without it feeling forced or cheapening the steamy scenes between them.
As usual there were moments, I found myself wanting to scream and knock some sense into the pair, especially given the danger that surrounded them, but their journey wouldn’t be as entertaining without these moments of frustration.
The writing style the author uses is easy to follow and the scenes flow nicely making falling deep within the pages so easy. I lost track of time reading this novel and I can’t wait for the release of the next book to fall back into the world that the Hawke family inhabit once again!

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read and loved the prequel to this novel, and been left with a real cliffhanger I was looking forward to this novel, and I was not disappointed. This page turner of a story continues Isaac and Jack’s story, but it’s five years since their anonymous weekend together. Isaac is part of the Hawke family, who have an empire in New Orleans, and run everything from the courtrooms to the streets. They are known as being ruthless and willing to do anything to protect what’s there’s. When Isaac is told to expect a women who needs to be kept safe, he was not expecting a face from his past, the mysterious ‘Jack’. He definitely wasn’t expecting the little girl with her, who has his own Hawke blue eyes. Unfortunately, they bring danger with them, but for Isaac it’s now personal. This is a fast paced, action packed read, with great characters, and a gripping storyline. I was hooked throughout I and felt fully immersed in the Hawke’s world. I loved Isaac and Jack, and their chemistry was still sizzling off the page. This can be read as a standalone, but I recommend the prequel, and I can’t wait for book two in the series!

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Emily H

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His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brandon Rossi decides to travel a bit trying to find some inspiration. He is part of the rock band, Canis Major and needs a break from the fast paced life he has been leading. Seeing his close friend Rae settle down has had him question when he will find the same happiness. He doesn’t expect to run into Calliope Chen-Bisset again though.

Calliope was shocked to see Brandon again, she realized it was inevitable that at some point they might run into one another again. Close childhood friends and band mate to her brother, she is filled with mixed emotions about it. After an incident she was essentially pushed out from her family, her close friends. Her life has been rocky but she has held her head high and she is now a Parisian art gallerist.

The more Brandon spends time with Calliope the more he knows he wants to build upon it. Brandon also realizes Calliope needs time to agree to it. When her past wont let her go though, Brandon pulls out the stops to keep her protected.

This story was wonderful. It goes between past and present and I felt so much for Calliope. Brandon we got to know in the first book and he continues to be one of my favorite characters so far in this series. Terrific second book in the series.

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Frozen By Lies (Sleigh Riders Book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Kerry Baker

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Frozen by Lies (Sleigh Riders #1)Frozen by Lies by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The description of this book pulled me in straight away. I loved the whole premise of the story and wanted to see how things were going to play out. The story itself I think could have done with a bit more development but I still found it enjoyable. The characters were a great fit for each other and I loved the obstacles they had to overcome. As the first book in a new series I think this is a great start and I am looking forward to what else the author will produce.

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