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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Amanda Taylor

Hungry Business: A Short StoryHungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie is a really short story that brings you in quick from the beginning. This is my first book by this author and won’t be my last; the cover truly intrigued me to read the book. This was an interesting read that follows the life after a zombie outbreak the outlook on how dating would go in this scenario was quite interested with how the author envisioned it. I found myself feeling quite a few emotions during this short story and hope the author writes a longer book depicting the world she created during this short story. Highly recommend.

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Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry (The Infinite Love Series Book One) by Kira Adams – Review by Amanda Taylor

Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry (The Infinite Love Series, Book 1)Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry by Kira Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading Learning to Live: An Enemy to Lovers Ugly Cry (The Infinite Love Series Book One) by Kira Adams. This is my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. She pulls you in from the beginning and ensures to hold your interest until the very last page. The characters I was torn at first on how I felt about them, I loved Ciera and god felt for her after all she endured, Topher I wasn’t really a fan of at first but I came to like him. What will come from these two? Will they get a happy ever after? The author did an amazing job bringing the book and characters to life! I highly recommend it and cant wait to read more from this author.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor

Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Secrets is the first book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. I loved this book; bring on the romantic suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This story follows Riley and Xander, I loved these two characters! The author did an amazing job writing this book and keeping it detailed. This book has a lot of twists and turns that ensure you stay hooked, I highly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read more by this author.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor

Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bound by Secrets is the second book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. This book brings you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and you will cry a little. I had trouble putting this book down and cannot wait to read the next book. This book follows Kayla and Jaxon through many twists and turns. Kayla is running from an abusive relationship and doesn’t want to put her parent’s lives at risk. This is where Jaxon comes in to the story, he is her brothers best friend and the safest place for her to go. Jaxon is a navy seal who has wanted Kayla since graduation. But can he uphold the promise he made to his best friend? Can he keep Kayla safe?

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The Traveler: Chimera Rising (The Traveler Series, Book of Eleanor Book 3) by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Amanda Taylor

The Traveler: Chimera Rising (The Book of Eleanor 3)The Traveler: Chimera Rising by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Traveler: Chimera Rising is the third book in ‘The Book of Eleanor’ Series by Shannon Nemechek. I highly recommend reading the books in order as this one starts off where book 2 left off. As the previous books, this one did not disappoint, I fall in love with the story and characters more each book. The author does such an amazing job adding even the smallest details and keeping you informed during the journeys. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to see where things go!!!

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Beckoned (Born of Darkness Book 1) by R. B. Fields – Review by Amanda Taylor

Beckoned (Born of Darkness, Book 1)Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved reading the book Beckoned: Born of Darkness which is book 1 by R. B. Fields. I love almost all paranormal books but especially books with vampires, and this one doesn’t let you down. This book has a great storyline that pulls you in from the very beginning and holds your interest to the very end leaving you wanting more. But not only did the author write an amazing book, her characters are what bring it to life, the details she puts into both makes you feel like you are there! I can’t wait to see what comes next from this author.

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At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor

At All (Adams Brothers, #3)At All by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley was absolutely amazing; I had such a hard time putting it down. I would definitely read these books in order as the characters are reoccurring and you get more of the back story. This is the story of Maelie Barre & Sebastian Adams. Maelie is the daughter of a world famous violinist and has spent her whole life living in his shadow. So she is trying to figure out how to make it on her own. Teaching is a passion of hers and when she gets a job she’s excited, but what she didn’t expect was what comes next. Sebastian is a saxophonist who has ran into a lot of trouble with alcohol and needs to redeem himself. He landed a teaching job alongside Maelie but what he didn’t expect was the attraction between them. Will things work out for them? How far are they willing to go? This book will keep you on your toes and you won’t be disappointed.

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Amanda Taylor

Ride with he Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor, #2)Ride with he Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews was amazing. This is the second book in this series and I definitely recommend reading the first book before this one. I was so excited for this book after reading the first. You find romance, time travel, fantasy, action and adventure along with so much more. This book continues the journey of Maggie and Will, but can they stay safe? How will things work during their journey together? I became so hooked on this book, the way the author brings it to life is amazing, and then the characters no matter who they are, are amazing!!! I love this and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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At Once (The Adams Brothers Book 2) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor

At Once (Adams Brothers, #2)At Once by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At Once by Mindy McKinley is book two of the Adams Brothers series. I couldn’t wait to read this book after finishing Book 1 and this one leads you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Gabi is starting over after a divorce. Once she starts to heal in walks Mason and that charm of his that she just doesn’t need in her life right now. So can they work together and not let the chemistry between them take control? I love how the author puts so much detail into her work! You feel like you are there with them . You will fall in love with this story and the characters! I cant wait to see what the next one will include!

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Stormy’s Thunder (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Amanda Taylor

Stormy's Thunder (Satan's Devils MC Utah #2)Stormy’s Thunder by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stormy’s Thunder (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #2) by Manda Mellett is amazing and does not disappoint. Then again none of her books have ever let me down, and I highly recommend reading them from the beginning. Stormy was a Navy Seal, until he was not. I personally was not a huge fan of him in the other books but hes slowly growing on me. He is just not a happy person and is about to have troubles that catch up with him. So he needs to fix it and quick, will those who are family help him? This book has romance, suspense and will keep you on your toes. You will not be able to put it down after you start between the amazing story line and those characters.

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At Last (The Adams Brothers BOOK 1) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Amanda Taylor

At Last (Adams Brothers, #1)At Last by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At Last: Adams Brother by Mindy McKinley is book 1 in this series. And let me say I absolutely loved it, I wasn’t sure what to expect but I wasn’t disappointed. This is a contemporary romance book that goes from hot to scorching with the main characters quickly. Lula and Dominic have off the chart’s chemistry and you can’t help but hope they work. The author wrote an amazing story that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. I can’t wait for the second installment.

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Askew Ever After: A Limited Edition Romance Collection Anthology – Review by Amanda Taylor

Askew Ever AfterAskew Ever After by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Askew Ever After: A Limited-Edition Romance Collection Anthology is a collection of short romance stories. I personally fell in love with Paper Love by Aubrey Wynne. This story follows Joss who grew up in New Guinea but found herself in the United States due to unwelcome news. After a failed relationship and the heartbreak, of losing a loved one. She needs to figure some things in her life so the last thing she is looking for is someone. But life always seems to throw us curve balls when we least expect it. This is a fast read and one I couldn’t put down! Highly recommend.

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Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley – Review by Amanda Taylor

Matching MiriamMatching Miriam by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley, I absolutely loved this book. I have read a couple of Mya O’Malley’s books and none of them have disappointed. This book has some action, suspense with a little bit of romance. Miriam Marty is such a strong female lead who you can’t help but fall in love with and the supporting characters add jus the right amount to the story. I had trouble putting this book down as you start it and the story pulls you in, Miriam Marty is a detective who faces a few issues. This story truly does grip you, the author did a great job writing it!

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Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley – Review by Amanda Taylor

Matching MiriamMatching Miriam by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley, I absolutely loved this book. I have read a couple of Mya O’Malley’s books and none of them have disappointed. This book has some action, suspense with a little bit of romance. Miriam Marty is such a strong female lead who you can’t help but fall in love with and the supporting characters add jus the right amount to the story. I had trouble putting this book down as you start it and the story pulls you in, Miriam Marty is a detective who faces a few issues. This story truly does grip you, the author did a great job writing it!

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Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Amanda Taylor

Unbroken VowUnbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unbroken Vow by Bree M. Lewandowski was an interesting book and is the first book I have read by this author. I highly enjoyed this book, and the author did well, this was different then what I expected, and I am used to. I fell in love with the characters of this story. Ada is now a widow due to a forbidden marriage; Glaive gives his word he will protect her, but can he? This was a quick read and was fun. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Amanda Taylor

Scepter of FlintScepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved reading the book Scepter of Flint which is the third installment of The Lord Hani Mysteries by N.L. Holmes. Like the others in this series you won’t be disappointed, this book adds more battles, mystery and action to this series. Again, this author is amazing with details either on the characters or storyline, its still amazes me. The plague is currently threatening Lord Hani’s kingdom, and he loves his people, but can he help them all? But as if that isn’t enough there are also tomb robberies, can he figure out who is doing it? This book has so many twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

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The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Amanda Taylor

The North Wind DescendsThe North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading The North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes. This is the fourth book in the series The Lord Hani Mysteries. The author makes the story come to life with the storyline and characters. Hani finds himself in yet again another difficult situation where he needs to figure out how to protect his loved ones and find justice. This book is addicting, and I highly recommend reading the previous books first. You will find yourself hooked from the first page all the way to the last.

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Amanda Taylor

The Magic of ChristmasThe Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved reading the book The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth, this was my first book by this author. This is a holiday romance story that is an amazing read that gets you in that Christmas spirit well it did for me! This was a fun shorter read for me, you have Rowan who is a professional woman in a marketing firm and Jeremy is the sexy stepson of the owner. However, Rowan and Jeremy are both up for a promotion at work, the same promotion. What happens when the competition starts to heat up between these two? I couldn’t seem to put this book down, you will love it!!

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Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1) by Brinda Berry – Review by Amanda Taylor

Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1)Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance by Brinda Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance is the first book in the Surviving Love series by Brinda Berry. I have not read anything from this author yet and I cannot wait to read more of her work. Malerie is an amazing character, even with everything she has been thru she still has this spark about her. Ace is hired to protect Malerie. But can he do his job when the two have a connection? What will happen between them? All the characters in this story brought this book to life and kept it alive. You will love this story!

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Amanda Taylor

Thunder On The MoorThunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews was such an interesting time travel story that I LOVED reading. I personally have been obsessed with books about time travel recently and this one did not disappoint. I became hooked from the very beginning and putting this book down was hard for me, I did not want it to end. Maggie is strong, independent, and overall, just an interesting character. This story is so intriguing it keeps you hooked until the very last page. The author put so many details that you feel like you are there.

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Wendigo Forest by C.A. King, Usa Today Bestselling Author – Review by Amanda Taylor

Wendigo ForestWendigo Forest by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wendigo Forest by C.A. King is a YA paranormal story that is an intriguing fast paced read. This was my first book by C.A. King, and I was incredibly pleased with my decision to read this book. In this story we follow Clara Fawn who does not seem to settle to long in one place with her family and she absolutely hates it. The characters and story are so developed for it being a short story! You won’t be disappointed.

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Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Amanda Taylor

Reign The Larussio LegacyReign The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading Reign it is the third book in the Larussio Legacy series by Via Mari. I have read every book in this series so far and like the others it pulled me in from the first page. This is a beautifully written story that is filled with action, romance, twists and turns and some steamy scenes. I could not put this book down while I followed Giovanni and Serenas story. Giovanni is the next in line don of Italy, but he is determined to keep Serena safe. Serena is learning what it means to be loved and apart of mafia boss’s world. Can these two come out on top or will this destroy them? You will LOVE this story.

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THE PATIENCE OF KARMA (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery #5) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Amanda Taylor

The Patience of KarmaThe Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Patience of Karma is the fifth book in The Madeline Dawkins Series by Cynthia Hamilton. This is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked all the way to the end. I absolutely love the characters of Madeline Dawkins and Mike Delaney, each book they get more intriguing. Like the other books they are thrown into multiple cases that keep them busy but ensures the book stays interesting. You won’t be disappointed in reading this book.

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Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Amanda Taylor

Kickflip SummerKickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kickflip Summer is the debut novel by Danielle Jacks and I really enjoyed reading this book. This is a young adult romance that is such a cute story. I got hooked from the first page with how amazing this story was written both the storyline and characters. We follow Kara and Bear in this one and omg the chemistry between these two is amazing. You can’t help but fall in love with this story and characters. This is a fun read that will help take you out of your reality! LOVED IT

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Secure Heart (Chase Security Series #3) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Amanda Taylor

Secure Heart (Chase Security Series Book 3)Secure Heart by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Heart by R.L. Dunn is the third book in the Chase Security series, even though you can read this as a standalone, I would recommend reading the whole series. This was another great addition to this series, and I swear the more I read from this author the more I fall in love with her books and writing style. Holly and Julian are the characters in this story and boy are they an amazing combination with the connection and chemistry. The book is written amazing where it just flows and the storyline is strong. I had trouble putting this book down for the simple fact I got lost in its world. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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Accepted (Rhodes Family Book 2) by Lisa Wood – Review by Amanda Taylor

AcceptedAccepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Accepted: Rhodes Family book 2, by Lisa Wood is a MMF book. I loved reading this book as once I started, I was hooked and could not put it down. This story was addicting to read, and it put you on an emotional rollercoaster as you turned the pages. Ava, Thomas, and Hunter were lifelong best friends until they fell apart. When Hunter tries to rekindle and fix it will they be able to? Or will what happened in the past have a hold on their future? I highly recommend and I cannot wait to see what comes next in this series.

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The Crocodile Makes No Sound (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Amanda Taylor

The Crocodile Makes No Sound (Lord Hani Mysteries #2)The Crocodile Makes No Sound by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Crocodile Makes No Sound is the second book of N.L. Holmes’ Lord Hani Mysteries. This book can be read as a standalone and is a great read. These mystery stories are set in ancient Egypt and they hook you quick. This story follows Lord Hani who is put into several situations that will affect him all at once. The author wrote an amazing storyline and the characters are easy to connect with. Highly recommend if you love historical fiction with mystery that you pick this book up.

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Secure Again (Chase Security Series #2) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Amanda Taylor

Secure Again (Chase Security Series Book 2)Secure Again by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Again is the second book in R.L. Dunn’s Chase Security Series. Just like the first book in this series you are hooked from the first page and the authors words keep you hypnotized until the last page, even then you want to just jump to the next book to keep reading. This book is filled with action, romance, and mystery. You follow the characters Dr. Elizabeth Reed who is a trauma surgeon and Martin Bailey who is a former Navy SEAL but now the CEO of Chase Security International. These two have a past but is the love they once had still there? Will she get to the bottom of the issues at the prison? The author did an amazing job writing the storyline and book altogether. I cant wait to read Book 3 in this series.

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Road Tripped (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Amanda Taylor

Road Tripped (Satan's Devils MC Utah #1)Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG, I loved this book, like every other book she has written you are not disappointed. Road Tripped is the first book in Manda Mellett’s new series Satans Devils MC Utah #1. This author does amazing work when it comes to writing, each book is so unique, and it brings the characters and stories to life. This book is about Road who ends up in Utah by his Prez to check on the chapter there. His life has been in shambles since his injury and he is glad to still be able to ride. Will this little task help him get out of his head and help him in the long run, only time will tell? You will not be disappointed in this book and I cannot wait to read the next one!

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Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood – Review by Amanda Taylor

ShatteredShattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered is the first book in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. I loved reading this book, its romantic with quite a bit of steamy scenes. The authors writing style made it an easy read that pulls you in from the first page. I loved reading about the characters Olivia and Gabriel. Olivia is running when her world is turned upside down and Gabriel is a playboy whose world changes when he meets Olivia. Can these two overcome everything to give their love a try? Will Olivia’s past come back to haunt her? Absolutely loved this book and could not put it down. Cannot wait for the second book in the series .

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