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A Safe Place Philly Heat book 6 reviewed by Amanda Gee

A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story of Kat, Madison and Nate is a perfect balance of sadness and joy. The care and patience shown for Kat by both Madison and Nate knowing she is going through an impossible situation was glorious. Madison, with her own horrible past, was the adult all foster kids need in their life. She’s caring, patient and kind. Understanding of the needs of Kat. She puts Kat first no matter what. Nate, Kat’s older brother, also puts Kat first. He shows such concern for his little sister and puts her first no matter what. Of course there is everything to love about Bravo, that puppy is the puppy everyone needs.

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) reviewed by Amanda Gee

Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first quarter of this book is devastating. However it truly does capture several different ways people handle grief. It has captured raw and real realities for some and pulled out some horrifyingly traumatic truths. Throughout the book Tommy’s strength, resilience and love for the people he cares most about shines bright. Getting over the death of Angie’s husband, Scott, destroyed her and despite how much he loved her Tommy put it aside to make sure the surviving wife of one of his closest friends was okay in the best way he knew how. He offered space when it was needed and always made sure she knew he was there. Dealing with Chelsea was a whole different can of worms. Marrying her when he felt like it was the right choice and giving her chance after chance to do what was right despite all she had done to destroy her relationships was admirable. It speaks to his character growth. Calla, Scott’s sister and Angie’s best friend, was the rock every person needs. Despite mourning the death of her brother she was there for Angie from the beginning. She always had the best interest at heart for her best friend and it truly marked what a best friend is. Angie faced what was thrown at her with grace. Sure she had her moments but I can’t imagine going through all that she had and be the best version of myself at all times. She went at her pace to process everything that had been thrown at her and made sure her obligations were tended too. She showed so much tact and strength in the face of a gut-wrenchingly heartbreaking situation. While Tommy and Angie were slow to come together their stories were unique and it was very worth it. This book is captivating and emotional.

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) reviewed by Amanda Gee

HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heaven Only Knows was a really sad book. It started with a massive tragedy and ended with love. The characters felt real and the pain in their stories completely plausible. The tragic story of love lost and the deep pain it causes struck a chord in my heart. The inability to let go of the happiest memories of a person after their death all too real. Unconditional love was shown in many ways from Lou’s life choices after the death of Jacques to Barrett’s final declaration and grand gesture. The Louisiana swamp land feel was present, at least it felt that way to an outsider like me. The landmarks explored and true disasters Louisiana has faced added realness to the book that tethered reality to the fiction. The heartbreaking truth about what different families can look like and how hard it truly can be to see the side from the other point of view was captured. The familial love between siblings/parents and the fear attached to those cast aside by their own families a true testament to how people see the world in adulthood. Lou’s calm nature and desire to help others with compassion and communication derived from her own harrowing past.

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