This was such a cute book! I adore the interactions between Amelia and Teague; both romantic and friendship. It has such a pure fun loving vibe.
I appreciated the realistic woes of being a new business owner and the nervousness of going out of your comfort zone and risking failure, add in the family drama (I’m quite sure we aren’t done with that yet!) And of course the romances (I’m in love with James and Nora) and you’ve got a stellar book.
I absolutely adore a quote near the end of the book “….whatever seems too good to be true is true.” So dear fellow readers, when I tell you this book is good, you’ll believe me!
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Wow, this book had a whole lot packed into it; it’s definitely not your typical shifter romance!
Characters- Elias is such a sweetie, I love how down to Earth and thoughtful/understanding he is. Then the author also goes, oh he’s a guy I have to make him do a few stupid things too! Love it! Mila at first reminded me of a girl in a horror movie or a drunk girl in a bar bathroom calling her ex- running right into danger and throwing all the common sense out the window, thank goodness Elias is there to ground her and bring out her badassery! Special note- I wish Lily was my sister (wouldn’t hurt to be her either)!
Plot-this was not what I expected at all! I loved that it still had the shifter coming of age/returning to where you belong, but still brought something new to the table with what they are fighting against!
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I’ve never read a Valerie Davisson novel before but somehow I ended up in the middle of a series and I can’t say I regret it.
Davisson is extremely descriptive, her words are artistic and carefully chosen like poetry. She leaves no question about where you are or what the characters are seeing. Which is really neat when having multiple points of views and thoughts.
I fully believe in not spoiling mysteries so I won’t say much! I will go back and read the previous books in the series because I can tell there were a few life references I missed out on, but it was a fine read even without the background context!
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The Bow is Book three in the Her Three Immortals Series and Hazel Storm brought her A-game when she wrote it; this book did not disappoint!
I couldn’t wait to find out more about Arroz when he would come up in the other books, and boy was he worth the wait! I’d say he was the perfect addition to their sundae, but each of these men are meals in themselves!
The plot, as expected, was great and kept you involved and attentive the whole time. Perhaps a better word would be consumed, this whole series will consume all your time and attention-and you will be 100% OK with that. Hazel is an absolute pro at throwing in more twists to keep you on your toes.
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If you don’t laugh and cry while reading this story I’m sorry to say there is a problem with you dear fellow reader.
I do so enjoy a book that makes me feel all the things. Let’s just say there were tears: of joy, grief, and shared remorse for time/love lost and growth.
The book itself was wonderful, but I think my favorite part was actually a new perspective I gained for medical personnel. They are amazing people: the training, the trauma, the pressure, danger, and stress, it is all so overwhelming to even comprehend; they truly are unsung heroes; and this book did a fine job highlighting the ups and downs of health workers.
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Oh my goodness, what an emotional rollercoaster this book is! I cried, laughed, had a few heart to hearts with myself, and smiled-a lot. Oddly enough, it also had me looking up a recipe for duck lasagna.
I love a good heart wretcher and this book delivered. The story was woven so well that I was grieving and celebrating right there with the Green St. Girls and Tru. The storyline was fluid and enjoyable.
The characters- Athena is such a strong stubborn entrepreneur constantly struggling to prove and better herself-definitely relatable, and Tru is a genuine gem once he gets his head on straight. Oh gosh, lets not forget an honorable mention of Tru’s ma- I love sassy bold women!
Overall a multifaceted, relatable, and enjoyable story that I would recommend.
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What a wonderful period piece. I’m a sucker for an independent woman throwing ALL the sass in a man’s world and this novel had it in heaps.
It had a lovely romantic twist with a fun murder mystery plot to it, my favorite combo! The characters were great and the linguistics and commentary were well established and easy to read and enjoy. I love how each character is riddled with flaws yet remains relatable. While I’m no historian or expert on the era, I felt it was an accurate representation of the times.
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Oh my goodness, this book was amazing. I was captivated from start to finish. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because it deserves more. Jessica Aiken Hall is a literary wizard.
I simply cannot spoil this book because it was so good and was so fun to try to figure the mystery out, but I will make a few comments on it!
The characters were just amazing. They had so much depth and persona to them that I loved or hated them depending who they were! Her scene details were immaculate and gave me literal goosebumps. Reading it felt so realistic, it was like I was there, spooky! Without giving too much away, the way she weaved this intricate and amazing plot is simply astounding. It had me invested in this mystery and reading every and any opportunity I could. Just when I thought I had things figured out, BAM, another bombshell was dropped; but it all fit in perfectly. It wrapped up so nicely with a perfect and just conclusion.
10/10 will be stalking this author to fangirl over her work.
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This was an interesting shifter/human romance and the first book from TK Lawyer I have read.
The good: I absolutely love how flawed her characters are. They get mad, jealous, and have insecurities that don’t just magically disappear once they say “I love you”. They have trauma and fears that hold them back and provide obstacles they struggle to overcome. Her descriptions are realistic and her spicy scenes are classy and hot.
The different: (slight spoiler alert) The first half of the book was mildly uncomfortable to me as the main character was bonding a bit too closely with the dog/wolf for my personal tastes. She acknowledged it was wrong but it still made me feel awkward reading her reactions to the dog/wolf showing affection. I’m aware it’s a mate bond, but human to animal physical connections don’t do it for me. Once he revealed his true self the book really took off and was great.
Overall it was a good read as Lawyer has a great imagination and a wonderful way with words.
This quick, addicting, emotional rollercoaster of a book hit me right in the feels-and I mean in all the feels. I was angry, cried tears of sorrow, cried tears of happiness, followed by more tears of grieving acceptance, then throw in a bit of intrigue, compassion, and more tears for good measure.
Amy wrote a fantastic book layered with genius plot lines so simply laid out and well executed that the story came out seamlessly. It seems strange to recommend a book about an abused woman on the run that seeks help from her deceased brother’s best friend (that has family ties with special ops) to overcome her abuse, secrets of the past, and dangers of the future; oh and let’s not forget that because the author plays expertly on your heartstrings, you’ll cry, a lot, but here we are The book was splendid.
Great books like this transport you to another place and allow you to see and feel what the characters are experiencing. They can even leave an impact on you and maybe remind you that life can be short so make it sweet. I’m so impressed with this author’s abilities, I can’t wait to binge read the next book in the series.
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This book was a quick read, I devoured it in one day! The Don is book one of four in the Her Three Immortals series by Hazel Storm. It took a hot second to get into and become acquainted with the characters and point of views but I was quickly hooked. I love stories that put me in the perspective of all the characters.
I adore a strong protagonist that is different and has flaws; Vanessa is such a great character that is so easy to relate to and connect with. She loves her family so much she would literally die for them. She faces so many obstacles and really has the odds against her. Luckily she has some saucy men around to spice up her dreams.
This author must love strong women, because all her female characters are badasses. Even the “villains” are exploding in conference that makes me have to take a step back and say, “dang girl, you a bad b*tch, psycho, but ambitious!”.
The gentleman in this story had me intrigued! There is a LOT to unpack here! I won’t give spoilers but I don’t think anyone is a loser here (well, Dorian is). I have no idea which God I’m rooting for..am I on Team Raef-billionaire, bright, knight in shining Armani suit, or Team Grey-dark, sexy, mysterious, solve your problems with a kiss? Then throw Aroz into the mix, I’m not even sure what mischief he’s going to cause yet, but I have a feeling his role isn’t over!
Did I mention this book ends on a bit of a cliff hanger?! Any idea where I can get a round trip ticket to the underworld; I can’t wait to see what happens next in book two, The God.
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What a delightful story! It has the perfect ingredients of great book: romance, rags to riches, period piece, ball gowns, murder, mystery, scandal, strong characters, and a wonderful plot.
I love a good romantic mystery as well as period pieces (ball gowns and titles, I’m still a princess at heart). This book did not disappoint. It kept true to the times and language to the perfect degree that you could fully understand what they were saying and enjoy the different types of speech. The predicament in which the main characters met, their developing relationship, and trials and errors (lots of those), emotions and reactions felt very realistic and we’re so well written and thought out.
Another thing that was really neat about this book was the various character’s point of views we got to experience; which I think really added something special and unique. This sharing of view points enabled the reader to be in everyone’s thoughts and experience the emotions she allowed her characters to showcase; and boy did they have some strong feelings! There were no flat characters in this book.
I adored this book, it is definitely worth the read and I will be looking into this author for other great reads!
Oh boy! This book is not for the faint of heart! It is definitely for those interested in submission, kink, and the darker side of life
Felicity’s characters were well developed and by no means flat. It was interesting to be put in the mindset of someone coming to terms with a certain type of psychological warfare in their own head about what they know is right and how they feel.
The content and situations can definitely be a trigger for some people with: kidnapping, bondage, forced submission, and human trafficking. However, if there was a way to talk about those things classally, this book did it. I’m personally not very knowledgeable about some of these topics but I feel there is some truth to the way she portrayed things which made the story more believable and better.
There are side characters that I’m very interested in and would love to hear more about their stories. I have not yet looked into the other books that she has written but I feel like they will be well written and keep you engaged, just like this one.
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I wish I had the words to properly express my thoughts on this book, but Richter happens to have stolen all the words. She stole all. the.words. Not only in descriptions and dialogue but in the songs and music knowledge base! I now have about 8 different musicals added to my To Watch List.
I think late teens/young adults would really connect well and enjoy this series (there are two other books as well as a novella). There are several themes and plots running throughout the story but love connects them all. The love connection is a bit controversial due to age and job situation, however, Richter does a great job of not glazing over that to have the characters struggle with their own morals along with the standards and judging of society.
Righter also did a very nice job of presenting the struggles teens face everyday: changes in friendship, physical abuse, alcohol abuse, sexual pressure, LGBTQ, suicide, death, secrets, and making the hard choices of what to do with your life; especially if that means choosing between staying with someone you love and chasing your dreams.
I have many remaining questions after finishing this book, hopefully they will be answered in the next one!
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Oh my goodness; this book is HOT and had my attention from start to finish! This is the first book in the Relentless Trilogy and the first book I have read by Vivian Fiano, but you can bet it won’t be the last; I NEED to know what happens next as this book ends on a cliffhanger!
The Good: The characters are so wonderful. I love how Jordan goes from delicate dancer to badass chick after her training and the way her character develops. Grant is a gem and struggles with real life career issues and struggles that are relevant with current life today. Fiano does such a great job making her characters believable and relatable.
The Great: The plot is spot on brilliance. Fiano weaves a web of suspense, romance, and intrigue that you will have you devouring this book quickly and eager for more. She keeps me on my toes and drops just enough hints and tricks to keep me guessing what comes next!
The Steamy: As I previously mentioned, some scenes in this book are HOT HOT HOT. Fiano didn’t skimp out on the details but walked the line perfectly to keep it classy.
This is a great read; I can’t wait to find out what happens next in Graceful Abduction!
Jill Brashear Try Right: A Friends to Lovers Romance (Aloha Series Book 3)
This was a super cute and well written story. I have not read the two previous books in this series of stand alones, but I will for sure go do that.
I fell in love with her style of writing and love how she portrayed her characters and scenes so realistically. Henry is such a gem and stand up guy and Claudia is so relatable with striving to be strong, independent, and yearns to be taken seriously. I love how they balance each other out so well but still have their faults- characters can’t be perfect! She even nailed the personalities of other side characters in the book; spoiler, men can be sleazy.
The scenes she sets are wonderful and descriptive and not too wordy. I’ve never been on a movie set or to Hawaii but Jill paints a clear picture that is easy to visualize. The plot is fun, not too predictable, and keeps you interested from start to finish.
I would definitely recommend reading this book on vacation so you don’t have any interruptions!
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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland
This book is everything I needed without knowing it :Adventure, danger, romance, mystery, suspense, and magic. Add in the kick ass characters and fun plot line and you’ve got yourself a great read!
I love a good fantasy novel but it’s easy to get lost and confused in a world someone else made up; but this book covered all the bases so that didn’t happen. She was very descriptive and clear and even provided maps! It’s very evident Tricia put a lot of time and thought into her character development and boy did it pay off. I’m hesitant to read a book with a young main character that may be too angsty/coming of age because I’m currently living with one and I don’t need to think about two! Luckily, Tricia delivered the perfect protagonist and gave her a great plot to work with.
Without wanting to give too much away my only constructive feedback is that sometimes I felt some scenes were a bit vague. Now this could also be because she is setting things in motion that will all come together in the next book. This reader can’t wait to find out!
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Love Between the Lines. Book one of the Page Turners Series A.D. Brazeau
A.D. Brazeau has quickly become one of my most relatable authors. Her characters struggle with everyday problems that myself and I’m sure all readers can relate to to some extent; anxiety, loss, heartache, resentment, nerves, and doubt. The beautiful thing about this book is that these struggles actually help redeem the characters instead of seeing them as flaws. They build each other up and work on them together, to build trust and growth to be better. While it is a work of fiction, I believe it could actually help some people struggling with similar ailments- her character went to therapy, tried different strategies to get her feelings stable in HEALTHY ways.
Beyond the “self help love” I feel it’s promoting, I adored the plot line of the book itself. I’m a sucker for rekindling love and overcoming previous heartaches, great descriptions of places, scenes, and characters are definitely a plus too! I can’t wait to read more of her series!
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A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore
This is the perfect busy life read! Life can get busy where you go a couple days without getting the chance to read then lose interest in a book, but not this one! Every single chapter will have you enthralled; you won’t want to put it back down. It’s an easy to follow fun mystery that lets you connect with the characters and root for their small victories- sometimes that victory is hitting the ball over the net, sometimes it’s simply just hitting the ball!
I really enjoyed reading this uncomplicated cozy mystery novel and having not read the first two books in this stand alone series I can’t wait to go find them. Beck is living my dream life and I’m excited to see where we go next!
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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Book 1) by Diana Vale
Diana wove a lovely coming of age romance that made for a quick read! Her descriptions and real life feel of University life transported this reader across the ocean to England; back to the good old college days! Diana certainly has a way with words and paints such a clear picture that I could practically feel the cool breeze, hear the boisterous nightlife, and maybe yearn a little for Professor Valentine’s hot breath on my neck… As a midwestern lady from the States I found her British slang endearing and loved her characters all the more for it! Young adult readers will certainly feel a connection and understanding to the characters that I’m sure will have them hooked on Vale’s books to come! If the character connection doesn’t hook them, her classy steamy scenes will! Professor Valentine was a great light read and I look forward to seeing what Vale comes up with next!
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Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
