Ale’s Fair in Love and War: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Love on Tap Book 1) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Shea Gilkerson 3/25/23

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

Cash runs a bar and brewery, tries to keep his siblings in line and looks after his mom. For the most part, things are going well – until Hollis moves in with her grooming business next door. These neighbors and business owners love to hate one another – and the pranks are enough to drive each other insane, if their hot chemistry doesn’t first!

I love a good, fun, enemies to lovers story. These two drive each other wild in all sorts of ways. There are fun levels of snark, insane levels of chemistry and a fun, what could be considered realistic storyline. When things end up going too far and Cash is in a bind, Hollis feels obligated to help him since she had a hand in it. The more they spend time together and actually SEE eachother, things progress. Very lovable and interesting characters, more than enough fun and lust to keep you invested and better yet, a series to enjoy! Quick, fun read. Highly recommend.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Victoria Hall

 

 

 

 

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jennifer Ramos

The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so surprised and thrilled to hear that Simons has continued this series! This story focuses on Seraphine and Caitlin, two of the immune children against the infested waters. In the beginnings of their adulthood and feeling oppressed with how they have been living. As many of the adventures they have grown up hearing about, they are very eager to have one of their own and see what they find. They end up finding another underwater parallel that has been surviving on their own means as they also learn of other struggling communities. Through the emotional upheavals, they learn through this experience and bring them to the point of thinking whether they will be able to go back to their upbringing community or stay within this new one. To best understand the story, I highly recommend reading the previous books in the series and it will be so worth it!

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Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Ashley Westerman

Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait!Arrrgh! Me HATE To Wait! by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My kids loved this. I don’t have a very good pirate voice, which made reading this to my kids tons of fun. My kids definitely need to learn some patience and maybe this helped them understand some of it. Only time will tell. They enjoyed every minute of reading this, and I think there was lessons to be learned. Highly recommend!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Westerman

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great start to a new series and I can’t wait to see what will happen next. This book was a quick and fun read but wasn’t lacking anything. It gets you hooked from the beginning. I definitely don’t miss high school days but this authors writing made me feel like I was there with everyone. I can’t wait for the next book!

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jenni Bishop

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t believe we are halfway there with book 6 in this epic and explosive and deliciously dark Vampire Romance Masters of the Consulate series. And Master Calabrea what a master he is……. He can put his shoes under my bed any time he likes.
This series just keeps on getting better and better with each book. Masters of the Consulate is one of my absolute favourite epic series. I love the dark tantalising stories that Sylvia writes so well.
The stakes are high in this delectable tale in the harsh and savage underworld. Where traitorous vampires, witches, and shifters want to rid the world of purebloods. Where it is full of suspense and intensity, unbound danger but is also steaming hot when the flames are sparking. Where there is greed and revenge, secret agendas, politics and so much more.

With sexy but vicious vampires, psychics, and other paranormal beings you cannot put this book down. You need to discover this dark sensually wicked world all for yourself.

I can’t wait for book 7. Bring it on.

I highly recommend reading the first book in the series and working your way through. You are going to love them.

 

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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

Wow this book was so good! I have read other books by this author and once I saw this one, I knew that I had to read this too! I could not put this book down! I felt as if I was a part of the story and not just sitting there in my office at work reading. I cannot wait to read the next book that comes out in this series to read as it was such a great book to read!!

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Toni Sellers

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Mountain in the Air, A Trilogy. Three books in one, how can you go wrong? Coyote’s road Trip and Raven Women’s Tavern and the newest A Mountain Air. A fantastic collection of dystopian Magic. Great characters, so well written that you feel as your part of this magical journey. Laura Koerber has a beautiful way with words.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ashley Westerman

Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a lot of fun and lead to a lot of conversations about bee’s and what they do for us. Those conversations lead to more research and learning about bees. Since I am allergic to bee’s we wont get a chance to make a beehive for our backyard, that this book provided instructions for, but it was great to learn how to do! I love how this author’s books always lead to better conversations for us. I would recommend!

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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Michelle Collier

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Forever Our Girl series but this is the first one for me. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything but I do feel the need to go read more from this series. Stella is a plus size woman wanting to design clothes for people like her so they can feel empowered and beautiful. She runs into a giant snag with her funding for her line and would be homeless if her older step brother didn’t take her in to help with the baby he just found out he had. Charles, along with Alex and Jordan are staying in the house for a month. Stella is someone none of them can resist. And let the spice ensue. I loved this body positive story.

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Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Michelle Collier

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3)Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII, but I didn’t even notice so could be a stand alone. A Navy Seal and a belly dancer, how could you go wrong. Cutter and Zarifah are so sweet together. She is trying to get past her abusive fiancé and he is trying to find a nice girl (not a stripper). Can he keep her safe?

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Sarah King

Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can two dramatized people help heal each other. One a boy with a crappy home life growing up, leading to the streets and eventually the bratva; the other a bratva princess with a stalker. Adrik, the boy turned man, and his partner are chosen to guard Annika, the bratva princess. Will the two grow close? Will the traumas of their pasts keep them from taking a chance? Will Adrik be able to keep Annika safe? Will the two find love?

This is the first book by Georgeson I have read, and I will definitely be reading more. I enjoyed the depth the characters have as well as the little details that paint a more vivid picture. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend it to others.

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Sarsh King

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr. Hunter Montgomery and Dr. Selma Bryant have a history and now maybe a second chance. Dr. Montgomery was recently promoted at the hospital, a hospital Dr. Bryant walks into. As the two grow closer and begin to rekindle their relationship Selma volunteers for Doctors without Borders, traveling to Africa where a virus runs out of control. Hunter and other members of his medical staff must now do all they can to treat as well as save as many as they possibly can. Will his team be able to help before it’s too late? Will Hunter and Selma get their happily ever after this time?

This is the first book by Dunn I have read. I truly enjoyed the writing style, the complexity of the stories, and how the characters have dimensions. I look forward to the next book in the Chase Care Series.

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Amy Dean January 2023

The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One family with completely different personalities will draw you in and keep you captivated throughout the entire collection. Love, mobs, drama, murder…this complete series has something for everyone and is so hard to put down!

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Stone Sober ( Hawke Family Book 3) by Gwen McNamee – Review by Jules Herbert

Stone Sober (Hawke Family #3)Stone Sober by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This amazing book bring us the totally captivating story of Stone and Nora. These two characters have an extremely strong connection which can’t be denied even if they believe it should be at first. You definitely need to read this series from the start to fully enjoy it as this book also continues and expands on previous storylines. This series is so amazing you wont regret a second spent reading it! This talented author truly has created wonderful characters that I am looking forward to getting to know even more as the series develops and a fantastic storyline filled intrigue, heart and steam!! I absolutely loved this and can’t wait to read more about the Hawke family!!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a good one. It was sweet and I liked the main characters Ginny and Max a lot. Second chance romance//holiday small town romances like this one are perfect for a feel good read and I enjoyed this one a lot. I will pick up more books by this author in the future because I enjoyed the writing style and the overall sweetness of this book.
Happy Reading!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan reviewed by Amanda Meady

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author does a great job at developing a storyline with characters who are easy to root for. I was able to imagine watching the scenes play out before me as if it were actually on tv. The romance and twists along the way made this book a quick read. The author knows how to keep the reader entertained and intrigued.

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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Devon Pulliam

After She Became a LadyAfter She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great historical romance story! Typically books written in the old english language can be hard to follow sometimes but this one isn’t so over bearing with it.

Laurel convinces her aunt to let her marry Lord Laningham. They wed quickly and head to his estate. Where his twin is quickly against and does nothing to hide it. Laurel is left alone while her husband is away at war and let to defend herself against his sister and her antics.

Those early years of marriage are hard, but Laurel’s is made even harder and with every step forward you see Rhonda kicking her two steps back. The biggest question is will Laurel and Robert be able to survive and will their marriage last?

This book was a quick read but I wish there was more. Some of the story line felt a little empty, like it was missing some of the story. But you imagine yourself on the estate with Laurel as she is going through taking over the house.

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Tori Werkheiser

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now, this is how you write a prequel. This immediately put me in a chokehold and I need to complete this series. The Spice was next level. The best I have read in a long time if not ever!! I enjoyed the chemistry between these two that seemed so genuine but also the no-name aspect brought a fun mystery side to it and I loved that as well. My jaw was on the floor when I finished this and I immediately pre-ordered the next book. I need more of this ASAP. If you are thinking of reading this, do it. You won’t regret it.

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Whispers in the Waters (Blood of the Fae) by Sarah Chilson – Review by Toni Sellers

Whispers in the WatersWhispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, well written fantasy novella. It is a prequel to her new series Blood of the Fae. It’s an easy read with a fantastic writing style. Set in historical Victorian times. It’s very descriptive in world building and to get you set up for more to come.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Trista Priest

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great book!! I initially was a little nervous reading during the prologue if this was going to be a book I woukd enjoy. But I am so glad I kept going, I was pulled in almost immediately in the forst chapter. Barb did a great job developing her characters and the dynamics between the demons and angels made for an exciting read.

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Nite Fire: Exit Strategy Audiobook by C.L. Schneider – Review by Callie Luna

Nite Fire: Exit Strategy is an incredible story! This is the first book that I have read/ listened to by C. L. Schneider. From the first word, I was propelled into an incredible action scene and an apocalypse to boot. The action and suspense are present throughout the book. I did not want to stop listening for a minute!

The audiobook quality and the pacing are amazing. Dahlia’s voice is what I expected and her personality shines through. Some of the other male characters’ voices can be a little annoying but overall I thought the performance was great. During some of the intense scenes, the narrator slows down to really provide the needed impact.

Even though there were previous books that I have not read I was able to understand the story and fell in love the with characters. Dahlia is a strong female character lead. The authors’ descriptions of the places and the creatures gave me clear visuals of the world. I love how Dahlias’ shifting is described. I cannot wait to read/ listen to the rest of the series!

Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Cindy Rushin

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones

I enjoyed this book. It had lots of drama and a very interesting storyline. I am intrigued with stories that have heroes who are demons. I like to think there can be good in all things. This author has created a vibrant world and I found myself immersed in it. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Codi Parham

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Angels and Demons and Humans, Oh My!
Sully is a demon hunter. He walks into a bar and meets Mick, and that is the beginning of the tumult. While this is not normally the type of book I would read, I was not disappointed. This book had a nice flow and kept me coming back for more. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shana Shipps

The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing book! Could not put it down! Follows the Hawke siblings through their respective lives. Would recommend to everyone looking for something to read!!!!

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shana Shipps

The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing book! Could not put it down! Follows the Hawke siblings through their respective lives. Would recommend to everyone looking for something to read!!!!

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jenni Bishop

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night Hawke is the prequel and the start to The Hawke Family Second Generation Series. I was so excited to see where Gwyn had taken us. It isn’t necessary to read the first generation The Hawke Family Series. It is one of my favourite series and let me tell you that you should start at the beginning. You will definitely not be disappointed even though it is a very, very short read. Just a teasing taste of what’s to come.
Gwyn has never let me down and always produces page turners and Night Hawke is just as amazing as the others. It is intricately woven and are very well plotted out. The characters are well developed and hard not to fall in love with. The story is told in different POV’s letting you have more of an insight into these complex people.
This Mafia romance tale has plenty to offer any reader, with suspense and tension, oozing chemistry and passion, action, adventure and much, much more.
He’s a billionaire heir attorney and she is running from her life. Just one sexy and passion filled night. Or is it?
No spoilers here you need to grab a copy and find out what happens for yourself because it is that good.
Now I just have to wait anxiously for the next instalment.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Bethany Rucker

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Abi and Finn’s story! Abi is having to work three jobs to make ends meet and pay the bills. When pushed by her sister and best friend she signs up for Married Blind. Finn needs to revamp his imagine. Therefore, he signs up to get his manager off his case. What will happen in the 3 months these two have to spend married?

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The Taste of Light ( The Winemakers Book 2 ) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t ask for more in a romance book than including two of my favorite things. This book is set in my most favorite place to go to on holiday and also it’s a romance I really couldn’t ask for anything else. To make it even more it is a historical romance which is one of my top favorite genres. I like how the author is able to bring the back story to add to the present of the characters. I was really drawn into the drama of the book and hooked. I really didn’t want to put it down. The author is able to bring the characters to life and draw the reader into the adventure. I really felt as though I was right there in the midst of the drama and adventure as it unfolds. The author draws out the story and grabs you and I cannot wait to read more from this author.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Devon Pulliam

Boss's Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a good dark, mysterious, crime and passion filled story!

Adrianna had come to work for the Larussio family under seemingly false pretenses. Keeping secrets of her own until a horrific incident occurred that required her to be closer than ever to the family.

Mafia secrets come out and the path of Salvatore changed the minute he met Adrianna. When her own secrets come out he is faced with choices, on top of the decisions he’s making for the family already.

This book did not disappoint in the anticipation of what was going to happen next. A few twists and that was just what was needed to keep you guessing! I’ve read a few other books by this author and yet again not a disappointment in this story.

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