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Secure Her (The Chase Security Series Book 4) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Angela Shirley

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Secure Her (Chase Security #4)Secure Her by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can Zach keep his feelings under wrap and help Saoirse learning the ways of a Dom/Sub relationship because if this fails, she may become the next victim in this uncover op.

Zach has always had a dominant streak from when he first discover sex and relationships, over the past couple of years he has been looking for a new submissive to play with. When his job in Chase security being critical, but a new assignment comes close to blurring the lines between professional and personal.

Saoirse is determined to bring down the human trafficking ring which has already claimed uncover police woman. When she recruits the help of Chase Security the only man who can help is Master Ice, Zach Wentworth. While they are training she becomes further and further into the lifestyle and discovers more about herself than she maybe prepared to acknowledge.

I have read the first three books and knew what I was getting with this book and it did not disappoint. This story was hard hitting and the subject matter was brilliantly weaved through and I’m glad that Zach has been given his own story. The relationship between the two of them was brilliant watching the dance that the story weave through was a thrilling read.

I loved the fact that Saoirse was an intelligent, smart person within her role in the District Attorney where she is in a relatively male dominant world so she had to be the balls to the wall woman. So when she meets Zach she starts to understand that although in her job she is in charge in her sexual life she wanted to relinquish the power and her pleasure to someone else and learning this for the role she will have to play going forward.

The way the characters develop the relationship was a brilliant read and well developed story, I enjoyed the story from the first word till the last. Although it is part of a series each book can be read as a stand alone book, I can’t wait to read the next instalment within this series.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Hacker (The Mercenaries Series) by Nadine Travers – Review by Angela Shirley

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Hacker (The Mercenaries, #2)Hacker by Raven White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chris had thought all his dreams had come true, he had a sexy woman in his bed and although they had only just met he felt something between them but in the morning she was gone. Can he carry on with his life not knowing if that could have been something?

Chris has spent most of his professional career behind the keyboard and has got the nickname “Hacker”, but on a night out all that changes when he meets Maria. They end up in bed together and he feels like his world is finally complete until the morning light brings the foreboding realisation, she is gone with no way of contacting her.

After six months of searching everywhere she is a ghost and when he feels he needs to give up the ghost she comes crashing into his life with one scared phone call and then shit gets real.

Maria is brave and strong but her family is slowly chipping down the resistance she has built up, but one action will rock the world she lived in or survived in and she wants out. The only person she can think to help her walk out on him six months ago will be the man she hopes he is and helps her leave the world she hates but she needs to protect her sister as well, will he help them both?

OMG is all I am saying at the moment, let me breathe. I loved this story if you have not already realised, the characters were brilliant both flawed but still had love to give in their hearts. The relationship between Chris and Maria was brilliant, the initial reaction was pure lust but as they got to know each other and their relationship built up you got to see the smouldering passion and love building was just brilliant to read.

This is a well-developed story full of action and grit to get your teeth into. I loved that the rest of the secondary characters were invested within the mission and that their loyalty to each shone through within the writing. Whenever there is a strong leading woman sometimes the author goes overboard with the hung go attitude but I felt that the character of Maria had just the right amount of vulnerability to make her believable and someone you wanted to route for. As this is my first book by this author this book can be read as a stand alone but I am definitely going to read the first book in this series and can’t wait for more books to come out in this series. Thank you for inviting me into your wonderful world and may it continue.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Can Dreams Come True? (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 1) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Angela Shirley

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Can Dreams Come True? (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 1)Can Dreams Come True? by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you are face to face with you idol absolutely love, will they live up to the expectation or crush your heart?

Cecily is full of excitement for her friend who is going to audition for a music video, but when that pop star is your heartthrob, oh my how can this day get any better. The production team are looking for the girl next-door not the new big thing and approach Cecily to do the video, when she accepts has she put a wedge between her friend.

As the video goes on she feels more and more comfortable with Andrew Holliday who would have thought her and this big pop star but as they start spending more time together she finds out there is more to this person than meets the eye. She feels he knows her better than anyone else and that becomes unnerving.

As soon Andrew sees her he knows she is special but with her having a boyfriend already can he play the friend in this relationship and wait until there is an opening to show her more than the pop star.

This is the first book I have read by this author and really enjoyed the teen angst and flowing story between these characters. The story is full of the what ifs, jealousy and the pains of growing up, making mistakes and trying to figure out what you want to achieve in both love and life.

The characters were well written and I really enjoyed the interactions between the characters, the soul searching had an element of try honesty and I felt jumping in with answers and questions along the way. For a first book in this series it opens the window to this series for me to want to read books and see where the author takes this great start.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Witness (Ash Park Series Book 9) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Angela Shirley

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Witness: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 9)Witness: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you think its a simple Breaking and Entry call, Oh boy how wrong was Edward.

Edward has been through a lot in this series and normally I would give a brief overview of the book but too be honest I don’t know where to start or want to give anything away. This book is another winner and with characters so rich and full of flaws and angst you are in for a brilliant read. If you love the physiological aspect within a thriller then you will love this book and this series.

I love the character of Edward but please no more destruction to him, I feel like I’m going to have a breakdown for him, but with everything that happens he seems to brush himself off and carries on as a compulsion he needs to help.

This book is a well thought out, twist upon twist and turns which will have you re-reading places to make sure you have not missed any hints or major plots as this is compelling from the first word to the last. I pride myself in at least by the middle of the book having a clue who or what will happen but Ms O’Flynn you had me guessing all the way through to a god honest Oh my moment at the end. I love the way your writing is intelligent and does not pander to the audience you make us work for the conclusion which is what you want from a great thriller. Although you could read this as a stand alone I would not recommend it, there is snippets of the characters pasts which it would be better to have followed through the journey with them to understand and to be honest why would you skip some of the best thriller stories I have ever read.

Thank you for this brilliant series and look forward to reading the next instalment.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Angela Shirley

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8 Second Ride8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you are stuck with the boss’s bratty daughter what are you going to do, strangle her or kiss her?

Tuck is biding his time waiting for his call up to the big Rodeo stage but he wakes up one morning knowing he will be late for work. After hauling his ass as quickly as possible he knows the only job that will be left is babysitting Jess the boss’s spoilt daughter which just grates on him.

When arriving at the Ranch all hell breaks loose when the decision has been announced and he is going to the PBR event and Mr Flanagan wants to throw him a party, who is he to say no.
Jess is smitten with Tuck but as she has putting on the spoilt brat attitude around him will he see beyond this act and see her for her. She can only hope.

This is the first book I have read by this author and loved it. The sweet nature of Tuck and in real insecurities that came from Jess was lovely to see. The two characters were well written and the chemistry bubbled underneath the surface until it exploded at the end. Although this is a novella the story is not rushed or sloppy but I would like to read more of their adventures in Vegas. I also loved the interaction of the secondary characters and I am sure there is a story regarding Bubba in there somewhere. Thank you for letting us peak into this world and hope there is more.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore – Review by Angela Shirley

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A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #3)A Tennis Pro To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well, what happens when you are bullied into taking tennis lessons but your instructor mysteriously ends up in a hit and run accident, it could only happen to Beck.

Beck has been hounded by her sister Lizzie to start going to Tennis lesson, so after a lot of coercing she finally gives in and starts her lessons at the local Country Club, but when Beck hears that one of the Tennis pros is found in a hit and run scenario her sleuthing vibes come to the forefront and is itching to get involved in the investigation but will Devon let her get involved. So to her surprise when Devon asks for her help she is all to eager to help solve this murder.

I have read all the books up to this stage in the Cosy murders and I love them, the characters are wonderful and I love to see the growth of them in each book I read. Beck is such a wonderful forthright character who knows exactly what she wants and is not afraid to run for it headlong even though sometimes it may get her into more trouble. I am so intrigued in reading the next book to see if the relationship of Devon and Beck moves into the next gear as I love the anticipation of the bubbling chemistry.

Although I love the main characters in these books, I am also glad the secondary characters are moving forward also, with Granny and Scratchoff (please involve him more, I love this character). With the fast pace of the book, you have no time to be caught sleeping, the book whisks you along with the story and you will end up saying that famous line “just one more chapter” and you know we have all been there. The story is well written and the plot twists are brilliant. I think this was my best book so far purely because of the interactions and the growth of the characters. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series to see where the next adventure/crime will take us. Although this can be read as a standalone book, I would recommend that you read the series as you get a better insight into the characters.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus – Reviewed by Angela Shirley

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato #0)Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What happens when your world falls apart with a simple act or then again does it?

Braelynn is working her dream job, although she is not prepared to go just as far as their senior partner Wexler as he bent the rules in the past, she is looking forward to them announcing the new partner in the business and she is top of the list.
But, she is hiding a secret that if found out she could loss everything she has worked for but the more it goes on the more she does not want to keep it a secret anymore.

Seth is part of the biggest Mafia family and has certain rules which he has to follow, but when he is forced into situation where he requires a good lawyer in, she walks and oh my he can’t take his hands off her. Until one night their relationship shifts a gear were, he would do anything for this woman. Even go against his family!!!

OMG, this was brilliant I can’t not explain how engrossed I got within the story, well I read it in one sitting and it took me a few hours. The utter brilliance of the story was well written and did not seem to pad out the action. The two characters was so perfect for each other as she was sweet with a hint of danger and Seth well HOT is all it can say. The secondary characters were riveting and I had to check out the story of Dale as there is a brilliant excerpt at the back of this book and was gutted its not out you. Oh how you tease. This definitely a worthy read and I very rarely give out five stars but this book had me at the first word till the very last teasing sentence. As this is new authors, I have been busily trying to get my hands on more so. Thank you for bringing me into a new world.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Gunner: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade – Review by Angela Shirley

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Gunner (Eidolon Black Ops #6)Gunner by Maddie Wade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you are completely broken, you have betrayed the family you have ever known to help your true blood family will they ever be able to forgive you.

Gunner is left broken, paying for the decisions he made against the people he deemed his only family but how could he have left his sister after she needed him when she was kidnapped. He is now in so much grief he does not know how he can carry on to live in this world with this guilt punishing him all the time.

Lacey has decided she can’t take the fame and abandons her life in the limelight to a quiet town but she always goes back to the time she had that one true love and he totally hurt her, until the day he walks back into her life and she sees he is just as broken as she is. Can they both heal each other or will a distraction threaten to end this budding relationship or can they both find the courage to fight for what they both want.

This is the first book I have read from this author and oh my I enjoyed every word from start to finish. I loved the broken nature of Gunner, who in essence should be a stone hard fighting machine but to see him so broken and lost was heart-breaking. When the two characters meet there is that initial chemistry but it smoulders underneath as they are trying to figure each other out all this time. My lord then adds in the element of the twist of who is after them and will their new found relationship recover brilliantly. The story is well written and the characters within the book are well developed and just enhance the story. I read this as a stand-alone story which I think is fine, but to truly get the family feel from the group I think I need to start at the beginning and read the series (oh what a hardship LOL). I think I have found my new obsession for the next few weeks.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

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

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The Traveler: Chimera Rising (The Book of Eleanor 3)The Traveler: Chimera Rising by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are back in Scotland with Katie and Colm following the story of the book but will there be some secrets that should not be revealed.

Katie and Colm are back in Scotland after the great revolution and trying to undertake the task they have been set, but coming back up with familiar enemies and battles can the two of them stay on track especially with the danger, magic and spies.

As they go through the book Colm also has some decisions to make but will he make the right ones, you will have to read and find out.

I have to start with if you have not read the other books, one why not?? but another I feel you would enjoy the story better having the full back story of the other two books. I was gutted when book 2 finished on such a cliff-hanger but glad this book picked right back up with the plot and the story just got better from that first page to the last.

I love these two characters together and they had to really rely on each other with the people and the tasks they had along the way. The book is full of twists and turns and I seriously did not see any of it coming which is always brilliantly in a story as this keeps you engaged until the end. I always loved the secondary characters which just give the book depth but also the amazing scenery within Scotland.

I can’t wait bring on book 4.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale – Review by Angela Shirley

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Where Flowers BloomWhere Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you discover your ideal home, well mansion but you realise you are not the only one living there?

Kendyll is successful within her careers at the moment but her relationship is just surviving so her and her partner decide to make a fresh start but when they try and find a new house her ideas and her partners are different until one day they come across an old mansion which calls to her and she buys it straight off.

This is the first book I have read by this author and have to say I loved this story. It was not quite what I expected but it was better than I could have imagined. I love the paranormal aspect of the story and learning the story behind the plantation owner which was a twist on the history of the mansion.

I loved how the book followed through the path of the parallel with her story and the old history of the house and for Kendyll to really think about her relationship and if it was the best for her in the end. The story was well written and the choice of the secondary characters really enhanced the book and I can’t wait to read more from this brilliant author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Nobody Knows (Razes Hell Book 1) by Kyra Lennon – Review by Angela Shirley

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Nobody KnowsNobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when you become the pawn in a game but when the game gets real what will happen to the friendship built.

Ellie, Drew and Jason have grown up together and are inseparable but when the boys band, Razes Hell starts getting recognised and the press pick up on tension between the two brothers Ellie unfortunately is stuck in the middle.

So as they go on Ellie realises that she is drawn more to one brother and it’s more than friendship she wants, she feels its felt by Drew but will her pleading love to one brother break up the friendship and cause a rip in the brothers relationship forever.

This is the first book I have read by this author and I thought it was a wonderful story with great characters and a well-developed plot. I love when an author draws you into the story and you do not know where the fantasy and reality line is drawn. Although at first, I did not take to the character of Jason as you go through the book you get to understand that Ellie and Drew have always been there to kind of mop up the decisions which he makes but when he loses that some what you do feel for him in the end. I loved the interactions between Ellie and Drew and seeing how these two really felt about each other it was wonderful to see them grow.

This is a brilliant story with wonderful characters and I can’t read the next instalment and more books by Kyra Lennon in the future.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Angela Shirley

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When there is a serial killer on the prowl, will Cade be able to solve these gruesome murders and catch the killer.

Cade has been assign a case which will take all his years within the police to try and track and catch a serial killer who is killing blonde glamourous women. As Cade investigates the killer becomes more invested within the cat and mouse of the chase and will either one of them win this deadly game.

I have to say I was looking forward to this story but at times I was a little disappointed in the book. Although the story was full of twists and turns the actually sleuthing was not that difficult to predict who the killer was, it also was a two POV conversation of the two characters which was great but did not leave much to the imagination with for me is the best part of a book.

With that said the overall story was constructed well and flowed through the story very well, there were a lot of characters within the story to sometimes keep track of which did detract from the story some what sometimes but the main characters hold the tread through the book. All in all the book is a great read, I would like to read more by this author in the future.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Angela Shirley

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ace is just getting his career on the comedy circuit but once he sees Ella in the bank he feels he needs to get to know this woman.

Ella is flattered with the attraction and accepts the bet which Ace has placed down but when her friend explains that Ace maybe a player, Ella’s decision changes.

This story is full of humour and is a brilliant short story, the characters are well developed as usual and although this is a short story it does not feel like that, you want to know more. The story revolves around Ella and Ace, with him trying to make her laugh but with her insecurities on high alert as to will she be the butt of the joke.

I love Phoebe’s writing style and this is not the first book I have read and it surely will not be the last one.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Angela Shirley

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At All: Adams Brothers: Book 3At All: Adams Brothers: Book 3 by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When a dark sexy handsome saxophonist rents the studio next Maelie will her would turnaround just as its getting settled.

Maelie is from violin royalty her father is a brilliant violinist and while she appreciated all that came with the fame of her father she too has passion for the instrument but wants to be acknowledged for her own ability. Which brings her to now, she is comfortable and has found true passion in teaching this wonderful instrument. While her life is going along on track, what happens next may knock her straight of course with her new neighbour in the studio.

Seb is at the height of his career and when all that comes crashing down after partying to hard and drinking excessively he needs to regroup and prove to himself and his peers that he is okay to come back into the world he left so abruptly. He decides to teach the instrument which has given him the greatest pleasure but boy if he thought teaching would be easy think again. Then add in the sexy uptight neighbour who is invading his dreams will he every be able to go back to old life again.

I loved this series and all the brothers but I think Seb has always been my favourite with his hint of bad boy about him, this book was a great look into the character and see that actually he is sweet as the others. The story was well developed and flowed through brilliantly with the interactions between these two characters. I love Mindy’s writing and this does not disappoint to conclude this series with no real what if questions. Although these books are great reading as a series I feel that they can also be read as a stand alone story and you would get just as much excitement.

I can’t wait to read more books by this wonderful author.

Review By Angela Shirley

Coyote Summer by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Shirley

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Coyote SummerCoyote Summer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When an event in your life imbeds itself in your head, will there ever be a time you can forgive yourself.

Ben is a preppy kid who is a bit shy and vulnerable but he wants to fit with the popular kids and strives to be accepted. Although he is friends with Clint, Ben’s parents are trying to keep up with Joneses and loves that their son is friends with the congressman’s son, but this friendship will be put to the test one night.

As they attend a party, everyone is getting drunk and stoned but as the night goes on Ben sees Claire, a girl who he has a drunk conversation with and when she excuses herself after a while he decides to go to the bathroom where he stumbles upon a scene which makes him sick. He sees Claire totally out of it and Clint assaulting without her knowledge or consent. As Ben wrestles with the scene in front of him he tries to step in and stop the heinous crime that has happened. After that night Ben can not get the scene out of his head and always wonder if he could have done more to help.

Roll forward and Ben and Clint are still friends but the past has come to haunt both of them, can Ben stand up for himself or will the past eat him up forever?

I have to start off that this is not normally a genre I read and was wondering if I would be able to read the book due to the contents, but I am glad in a way that I persisted and got through it. I have two say that I feel this book is of two halves, the first half through the trials of the assault and the heartbreak around that, with the soul searching from Ben knowing that he needs to disconnect from Clint with his toxic nature. The second half of the book was a bit out there and although the feeling of the book did not change, I felt this was a strange turn of events within the story.

Aside from this I really enjoyed the book and although some people may be put off by the content of rape it was written with care and my heart went out for Claire. Although I had a hard time relating to Ben and his turmoil, I did understand the elements which got him to that point and that the soul searching in the end helped him become who he wanted to be. Although this is not normal for me I did enjoy the story and would read other books by this author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads – Review by Angela Shirley

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Capturing Fate (Fatal Truth, #2)Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When your job is mainly based on instincts and you then start doubting it, can you carry on and find the evil that you are trying to find.

Dolan Watts is an FBI agent with a history but that history pushes him to be able to understand the minds of some of the evilest criminals until now. This new case is different and will he be able to push back the physiological aspect and get on with his work but this one likes to mind games so he needs to ask for help but will he be able to keep it professional.

Daughter Dawson is a psychologist and once she meets Dolan, she then is compelled to help him although this man could destroy the walls she had built up for so long. Can she keep the distance and stay professional or will the lines blur and they become too close to find this mind-bending killer?

I love a good psychological thriller and this one ticks all the boxes. The story twists and turns into areas you did not think would take you. The characters were well developed and complemented each other brilliantly and with the similar backgrounds they both had it draws you into the story and the characters and gets you fully immersed into the story from the beginning.
This book can be read as a stand-alone story but I found reading the first book Saving Mercy a great stepping stone into the wonderful world and mind of Abbie Roads. I can’t wait to get stuck into more books by this wonderful author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

A Sun So Bright (Reigning Hearts, Book Three) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Angela Shirley

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A Sun So Bright (Reigning Hearts, #3)A Sun So Bright by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when you have all the money and not have to think about surviving but it is a lonely at the top.

The story follows the life of Fiona. Fiona is a socialite and after trying to find a date to an event and failing she decides to get drown her sorrows she plots a plan to ask the handsome bartender to help her out.

Chris is just doing his job and in she walks, after talking to her over the course of the night she proposes that he becomes her date for a function and after that all hell breaks loose

I love this author and this story does not disappoint, the characters were great together and the story flowed brilliantly. The reader was passionate and added to the emotion of the flow to the story. As the story goes along you see into the relationship and understand that Fiona is looking for love but can she trust Chris with her heart.

I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

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

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

When Kayla needs to leave her abusive relationship, where can she go that will not cause problems with her or her family.

Kayla is running away from an abusive relationship and decides the best place to go is home, the only problem is she does not want to bring the unwanted attention that her ex will bring if he finds out where she has escaped to. Only once she is home he has also returned, Jaxon should be here Kayla had thought she had got him out of her system, her first love and mistake. But, will she be able to protect her family and her heart.

Jaxon has retired from the navy and has decided to go back to his home town to help out with the local police department. Although he is trying to piece his life together, he not expecting to see Kayla, the one that got away.

The story is a great page turner from the beginning till the last page will have you at the edge of your seat. The chemistry between these two characters jumps off the page and will have you routing for them at every turn. The story was well developed and constructive with the twists within the pages. This not the first book I have read by this author and it will not be the last, I can’t wait until I read the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

At Once (The Adams Brothers Book 2) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Angela Shirley

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At Once: Adams Brothers: Book 2At Once: Adams Brothers: Book 2 by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Gabi is finally out of the marriage she hated, can she make a new life for herself or will her world come crashing down around her.

Gabi is now flying high after her divorce and has started a new business venture with her best friend. While they are newly set up a job comes in for them to design and project manage the restoration of an old building but when she needs to find a carpenter that’s when her life becomes complicated.

Mason Adams can’t put a foot wrong, everything he touches turns to gold as it seems, but will this new job be the ending of all that especially with when he lays his eyes on Gabi he is done for.

This was a great story, with well developed characters and brilliant fast pace story. Although this part of a series, this book can be read as a stand alone story. I loved the ways the story flows through with the banter from Gabi and Mason which weaves through to the chemistry they have at the end of the story. I am a bit confused with ex-husband storyline, I understand that this may have caused some trust issues with in her confidence but to not try and explain this to Mason was left flat.

I recommend this book and this series and can’t wait to read the next book in this instalment and other books by this wonderful author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Angela Shirley

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Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine's Day Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine’s Day Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rose is standing there looking into the face of her past, not only her past but he ripped out her heart 20 years ago and she still has not quite put it back together. What will she do?

Rose is the owner of the local flower shop; she loves the job she does to injection happiness in the flowers she provides. A total romantic but life has been cruel to her after the love of her life left 20 years ago without even a backward glance. Once a year she becomes cupid with her Valentine Admirer event but she did not expect a shock this year.

When Liam needs to get away for a bit and get his head together after a surgery goes wrong, instead of going to see his girlfriend he decides to go back to his hometown. After being run out of town 20 years ago will he be able to confront the anger he felt all those years ago. So he booked an Airbnb and arrived at the flower shop. He did not believe he would be looking face to face with his past.

This story is a great tale of friendship, betrayal and trust and that you feel strong emotions with both of these characters. Liam’s character shows that he needs to soul search but needs the familiarity of his best friend to help him along the way. I loved the relationship between these two characters as the frosty beginning to then you are routing for them to rekindle the chemistry they had when they were younger. This story is well written and is a great paced book which once you have started can not put down. Although this book is part of a series, I feel you can read this as a stand-alone book. This is the second book I have read by this author and would love to read more.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Angela Shirley

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bella is happily going through life, she is determined to make this year’s production the best it can be as her job is literally on the line, but in waltz’s a stranger from her past which she really wants to forget, but can she truly hate him.

Bella has lived her life with the regret of her one true love left to pursue a career in music which left her heart broken and determined to care for life. Roll forward and she is more than ever dedicated to her students and with the add pressure of her job if this year’s school production does not go well but in the midst of all this going on in her life, in he strolls like nothing has changed and can she hate him or will the past come full circle.

Cade is a rock legend, but when he returns to his hometown to say goodbye to someone he loved, can he recover and go back on the road. Cade then has some hard memories and decisions he needs to relive and recover.

I loved this story, it is full of what other people have said a Hallmark movie feels. The characters in this have a great chemistry which pulses off the page but what I love is that their relationship burns slowly at first and you get to truly know the characters. Each character has their fair share of angst and regrets which make them super relatable and I always think that those types of characters you could so easily have as friends. Although the main characters are well developed and written, the secondary characters also add an extra layer to the story and make it hard to put down once you have started reading.

This is the first book I have read by this author but I definitely would like to read more of the author and this series. If you enjoy a good romance with well written story and characters then this is a story for you.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Shirley

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you are in slump after a mission has gone wrong and you start questioning things in your life, in walks an angel and you believe everything will be alright, or will it.

Xander is a navy seal but when his mission with his team goes wrong and causes him to have to take some down time to recover he feels that sometime just was not right with the intel, bit he has more to worry about when his girlfriend decides to leave him he feels like the world is working against him. One day all this changes when he hears a voice that he is instantly drawn too but will he be able to convince the owner of the voice they belong together.

Riley is a grad student, working in a coffee shop to help with the funds but one day she see him, the man who she can’t get out of her mind although she is in a relationship but what she thought was in her past, may invade her future.

I loved this story and I love Amy McKinley’s novels and this is just as good as the other stories. The chemistry between these two characters was brilliant and drawn you in. The writing draws you into the story and keeps your attention from the first page to the last.

I also think the secondary characters enhance the story and make this a un deniable great read. The tale twists and turns and brings both of the characters history to light which just adds to the mysteries within the story. I not only recommend this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series but if you love this book you need to read the other series by this wonderful author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Don’t Worry, I Still Hate You by Marie Skye – Review by Angela Shirley

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Happily Ever AfterHappily Ever After by Piper Rayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Happily, ever after is a collection of stories written by different styles of authors and I love reading these types of collections because this is were, I find new authors and interesting characters. The books are easy to read and I can get through a couple in a coffee or lunch break. I defy anyone who does not either find a new author or a great story within this collection. I had a few favourites within the collection but my favourite was Don’t Worry, I still hate you by Marie Skye so I decided to review this book: –

Don’t Worry, I still hate you – Marie Skye
What happen in Vegas stays in Vegas they say, well I can tell you that is bull because who’s the last person you want to see to become your roommate. Yep, you guessed it the mistake from Vegas.
This is a fun, full of chemistry story which will have you routing for the main characters although at times its rocky and you’re not sure where they will end up. The story is a quick read and for the length well-constructed and you don’t feel cheated with this being a novella. I have read a few of Marie’s books and they always deliver and this one does not disappoint.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

The Longest Run: a Ski Patrol Rescue Romance (Lawson Family #4) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Angela Shirley

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The Longest RunThe Longest Run by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carly is happy skiing during the winter season but she has a secret from years ago which intersects her life and her relationships. Carly enjoys the one a season lover who can vanish at the end of the season with no strings attached. Until she sees Chris and something stirs inside that she has not felt in a long-time but will the feelings reciprocated or will she be left wanting again.

Chris was a Olympic Skier until that fateful day which changed his life forever. Although he is now determined to make the Paralympic team and is dedicated to the task he can’t stop thinking about the woman on the slope.

I loved this story and we the chemistry between these two characters was brilliant and that jumped off the page. The story delves into the both characters ups and down, plus the sheer determination that nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it.

The story is well constructed and draws you into the story and bring the characters into your heart, especially when you are urging them forward into their relationship and feeling you are living the story with them. I can wait to read the next book in this wonderful series.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Crave (Clark Family Series) by Evelyn Sola – Review by Angela Shirley

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Crave (Clark Family Series Book 1)Crave by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When your mother asks for a favour you have to say yes, so why when she walked into the party to deliver the cake she feels vulnerable. Then when the birthday girl asks you to stay and then introduces you to her son, this is not going to end good or is it?

Sandra is getting ready to go out with her girls, it Friday night time to party but when her mom asks her to deliver a birthday cake to one of her best clients, Sandra can only oblige. Once at the party Lil whose party it is asks her to stay and introduces her to her son, Jacob. Sandra has an instant attraction to Jacob but can they see where this delicious chemistry goes or will it be a missed encounter.

Jacob is broken, he has had betrayal from not only family but from love, he hides his heart in a vault of stone and never lets its out. His encounters are all of the one night stands, where he gets what he needs and nothing more, but he has been invited to his mother birthday party which he real does not want to go to as family affairs are either awkward or end up in fights, so Jacob tries to stay away as much as possible but he decides to show his face and then leave. As he is milling around the party his mother introduces him to Sandra and within that first encounter his hearts starts to thaw and he feels he wants to get to know this woman better.

As the story goes on you get to see the chemistry build as Jacob pursues Sandra and how the story weaves between the family dynamic of Jacob and will he be able to let go of the bitterness and pain that has him wallowing for years and is Sandra the woman to smash through the wall.

I loved this story, it is great to see a male character vulnerable and broken and is not afraid to show this side to them. The chemistry between the two main characters was brilliant and the banter at time was wonderful. I loved the character of Sandra who was independent and sassy and took not crap from Jacob even though he was relentless at times pursuing her. This was a gripping story which had me hooked and I could not turn the pages fast enough.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Askew Ever After: A Limited Edition Romance Collection Anthology – Review by Angela Shirley

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Askew Ever AfterAskew Ever After by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a collection is a wonderful selection of authors and stories for you to get your teeth into. This Anthology has all sorts of genres and I defy anyone can’t find something for them.

There are about 26 stories which you will indulge in hours of reading, I love these collections because this is were I find new authors to explore and get to add more to my growing TBR list.
As there is so many it is hard to pick just a few of my favourites but one I really enjoyed was Paper Love by Aubrey Wynne.

This story follows Jess who has left her home town and has found herself in the US. With trying to adjust to the chance in pace she finds that she has attracted the advances of her best friends brother, Ben. Ben tries everything to get Jess to go out with him but to no avail.

As the story goes on you see the interaction between the characters is brilliant and the banter is great. This is a lovely story and I believe is a great uplifting story which I recommend for you to read and the other stories in this anthology.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2) by T. Christensen – Review by Angela Shirley

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Jordan's Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2)Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you have to give up the man of your dreams, then four years later your life is getting there and you are coming to terms with the decisions you made. A blast from the past comes blowing in and when he’s angry with you, can you both get past the betrayal.

Tessa has a new life and four years on her life is starting to get back on track, she still thinks about the boy she left behind but she had no choice. While getting on with life in walks a major part of her life that she thought she would never see again, Jordan.

Jordan is still hurt and angry after Tessa left and although four years has gone he still feels angry at her disappearance, until one day he walks in a spots her again. Will he be able to forgot or will his anger and betrayal be too much.

First of all, although this a great story in its own right you may need to read the first book as it sets up the story before and although this does have some detail you may need to follow. The story is brilliant, its great to see the two of them four years after Tessa left and with the emotions running high for both of them it makes a great read.

Although I understood Jordan’s reaction to the information he finds out he does not proceed in a sensible way although he is willing to listen I think he still acts like an a$$ and his family was even worst. I did feel sorry for Tessa and that she was trying to get her life together but while she is trying to live her complicated life in walks Jordan and throws everything into turmoil.

The book is well written and the characters are brilliantly created and interact, I loved the second book in this series and can’t wait to read the next book for this great author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley – Review by Angela Shirley

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Matching MiriamMatching Miriam by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you are on the biggest case of your life, in walks a complication to life. Will Miriam be able to concentrate on her job as well as trying to understand were her lover fits into her life.

Miriam is a sassy, independent woman who is a tough New York cop, but when she is given the biggest case of her life she puts 110% into finding the decades old serial killer. As she investigates a lot of herself is drawn into the case and will she have anything left to try and sort her heart out from years ago.

Jesse has had his fair share of broken hearts but the one that has really hurt him the most, is the person he hopes he may be able to avoid with his new job in New York but when they do finally meet all the feels come flooding back even stronger but will be able to break the wall around his heart and give love a second chance.

I have to say that all the books by this author hit the mark and are well written and the characters are excellently developed and this book does not disappoint. I loved the glance’s of Miriam in the Maggie Series but never thought she would be brought to her full glory in her own book.

The chemistry between Jesse and Miriam from their first interaction has you salivating that this will be a full emotional encounter and they really compliment each other perfectly, then add in the suspense and thrilling storyline of the serial killer within the story and this leaves you wanting more, with questions that are still circling around in my head.

I would love to read more stories evolving Miriam and fingers crossed more will be released in the future. This is a great thriller with twists and turns and a great book you can’t put it down.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Angela Shirley

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book #2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you have tried to put the past behind you, a chance meeting can turn your world around but is that a good thing.

Tara has travelled the world and has finally decided to return home with her family. One day when in her restaurant she walks a face from the past and although she tries not to fall for the smile and the quirk of his lips but nothing can stop her falling for Jace Travers.

Jace has had his troubles and heartache through the years, but he is hoping that the new surroundings and job will help him heal and move forward. He does not accept a delightful past to be staring at him when he walks into the restaurant, will he be able to past behind him and have some happiness.

This is the first time I have read anything by this author and let me tell you she is now on my to read list. This story is full of action, thrilling suspense and of course a romance running through it to add to the well written and developed story. The story weaves into intrigue with some angst and emotion running through.

Once I started reading, I could not put the book down and must admit I had a late session to finish off the book. The characters are brilliantly written and compliment each other perfect, with the addition of the secondary characters giving the story a great depth. If you enjoy a good thriller with a hint of love then this is the book for you.

I can’t wait to read the first book in this series and this is on my kindle ready to go, can’t wait to see the next instalment and see where this series goes too. Ashley Quinn you have a new fan in me.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

A Kiss Under A Blue Christmas Moon (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance 4) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Angela Shirley

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A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock 'N Sweet Romance Book 4)A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly love this series and the wonderful characters that Tamara Ferguson creates within her worlds. If you have never read a book by this wonderful author then all I can say is why not!!!!!

This book engulfs you back into Crystal Rock and lets you eavesdrop on this wonderful story were to a point you believe are living the life with the characters. I loved the character of Mia she is so warm and loving, with just a hint of longing for a love she had when she was younger. Noah although the rugged Air Force hero has his own demons to battle but just needs to reconnect with the loving soul he fell for while at music camp all those many years ago.

The story will have you hooked from the first word to the last and with Tamara you get all the feelings and emotions drawn from the brilliant writing. To say that these people before you become like friends and that you feel so drawn into the book you feel you are following them all the way.

If you like books with heart and well written stories, developed characters and just a bloody ggod read, please check this brilliant author you will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley