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Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Angela Shirley

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Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3)Caught in Make-Believe by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caught in Make-Believe by Sharleen Scott is the third book in the Caught Series and follows the story of Jace and Samantha.

The story is following Jace who is an investigated Journalist but something happens while he is researching for a story that lands him in trouble. As he is in hiding he stumbles upon a town where he encounters a woman who he wants to get to know more, but with his past will he be able to pursue happiness without getting her involved in his history.

Samantha owns a bakery and is a successful businesswoman but has always been unlucky in love, her last relationship ended pretty badly as she is about to give men the big heave ho until Jace walks in and throws all caution out of the window.

The story is full of twists and turns and the chemistry between these two characters jumps of the page. The writing is brilliant and draws you into the story from the first chapter, with the twists and turns, added in some suspense will have you frantically turning the pages to see what happens next. This is the first book in this series I have read and I didn’t feel like I had missed anything from the previous books in this serious. I would recommend this book and I will be looking at reading the first two books to see what I have missed.

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An Agreement (Summer in New York, #3) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Angela Shirley

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An Agreement (Summer in New York, #3)An Agreement by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Agreement by Lindsay Marie Miller this is the third book in this great series, this book offers the romance that we have come to love from Lindsay Marie Miller. The characters have such chemistry and the flow of the story was just great.

Bailey is a old romantic at heart and is looking for the right man to come along and sweep her off her feet, but she has been working hard to get her fashion boutique up and running so she has little romance in her life especially meeting eligible suitors. So as she is with her brother he convinces her the best way she will meet someone is to go online.

So as she goes on the first date it ends up with her having a misunderstanding and turning into a interesting date in the end. Carter is not looking for love but when he has a interaction with Bailey he can’t get her out of his head. So as the story goes you get to see the romance blossom between these two great characters.

Although this book can be read as a stand alone there is some cross over with the other two books in this great series but hey they are brilliant so I recommend you read them anyway. The book is fast paced and is well written and is a great third instalment in this series.

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Killmore (Killmore #1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Angela Shirley

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Killmore (Killmore #1)Killmore by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killmore (Killmore #1) by Martha Sweeney is a action pack thriller which will have you wishing there was more.

What happens when you are undercover with the meanest Mexican gang and you are determined to bring them down? Leia is a woman who is on the inside and is working with the FBI to take down the gang, she has been promised that if she succeeds she will be placed into witness protection and she can get away from her abusive husband.

Once they have been taken down Leia is kill and Laurie is born, she becomes a successful business woman but there is always the images hidden at the back of her head and which haunt her dreams at night, until one day Adien walks into her life and things change.

I loved the interaction between these two characters and the chemistry was brilliant. The fast pace of the story keeps you on your toes and with the twists and turns you will be on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to continue the story with The Killmores book #2.

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Must Be Crazy by Deborah Garland – Review by Angela Shirley

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Must Be CrazyMust Be Crazy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Must be Crazy by Deborah Garland is the third instalment in the Darling Cove series and follows the story of Skye and Edward.

Skye has worked hard for what she has got in the world, but now her brother and sister have found love the expectation is that she will settle down also. But she has come out of a bad relationship which has left her weary about giving her heart too freely and the question is, is there anyone she could trust with her fragile love, but when her apartment and office goes up in flames within the smoke she meets the most gorgeous man she has ever seen in Edward.

Edward has had his fair share of heart break but unfortunately he has had to carry on regardless as he has a nine year old son to look after so his feelings are pushed deep down. Until her goes to a fire and sees the most beautiful woman, the only thing he question is, is he ready for a new relationship.

The story was full of action and with twists and turns will have you turning the pages and wanting to get to the end of the story. The chemistry between theses two characters jumps of the page and with a little twist in the story will these two people be able to overcome all the obstacles that get stuck in their way to be able to find true love. You will have to read to find out, I have enjoyed the other two books in this series and this one in the series does not disappoint.

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Calling the Curveball by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Angela Shirley

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Calling the CurveballCalling the Curveball by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Calling the Curveball by Tracey Cramer-Kelly is a love story built from the tragic circumstances but will Jamie be able to put his hurt aside to find love again.

Jamie thought he had it all a great career and a loving wife until one day all this comes crashing down around him, so like everyone he re-evaluates his life and goes back to his roots. Jamie decides to go back to Minnesota and start a fresh. So Jamie then set ups his new business and tries to just survive each day. Until one day while umpiring a little league a beautiful stranger approaches him and asks him out on a date.

Kiera has gone through a horrific divorce and is now reassessing her life being newly single again. When visiting her sister to re-evaluate her life she comes across a sexy umpire who she seriously has the hots for. She surprises herself asking this handsome guy out but even shocked when he says yes.

I loved this story and the dynamic between these two characters, the chemistry was great. This story follows the ups and down of tragedy, lost and just your life being upside down. The story had great pace and flowed really well. The characters were great and well developed. This is the first book I have read by this author and would love to read more in the future.

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Angela Shirley

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hard as Steel by Virginia Wine is the fourth book in the Surviving Series and follows the story of the elite PI Securities.

Nicole Lancaster is an FBI agent who is in the boys club, always dedicated to her job wanting to progress further within the FBI. Until a case comes across her desk which has her being more invested than usual, this women is broken and can she help her with out putting her career in jeopardy.

Steel Archer is ex military, hard as nails and working for a PI Securities but with his past is full of skeletons and devastation that haunts him constantly, but when a young women enters his world looking for help, Nicole’s and Steel’s collide. Will both their lives change to help a young broken woman?

This is the first book I have read by this author and I feel that although I loved the story, their was bits missing in the backstory of the other books. I would recommend reading the series in order and then I feel you have a better understanding of the story, but this did not distract from the story of Nicole and Steel.

The writing was fasted paced and with the twists and turns of the story has you reading on, I loved the different prospective of the characters and the relationships that grow as the story goes on. I would love to go back and read the rest of the series to see how this series grows.

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Angela Shirley

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 4)Sailors Knot by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sailors Knot by Phoebe Alexander is the fourth book in the Eastern Shore Swingers Series and oh my god I have been waiting for this book as soon as Casey’s character appears in the previous story.

I love this series and this book does not disappoint, after the recent diagnoses Casey is feeling nostalgic and remembers a time when she loved deeply and strong. Gabe and Josh were the loves of her life and because of narrow minded people the relationship is in jeopardy, but Casey is a Fontaine and knows her path in the world and because her life is not quite what her parents want she has her heart broken.

The story also delves into the lives of Paisley and Leah, who have escaped the Eastern Shore as they are having issues with their partners and get to release the difficulties with Casey who shares parts of her life with them while reminiscing the past.

I love the character of Casey she is full of life and sassy with her experiences of life, it was a shame that she has this awful disease and it was great to meet her sister Connie as well. The story-line with Leah was also great and the doubts of a new relationship and children is always a page turner. The writing is brilliant and the story is fast paced, fulfilling and just epic.

This book can be read as a stand alone story but if you read the full series you will get to understand the stories of Paisley and Leah and also understand the family they have developed and the business they run. I would recommend this series to everyone lol.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Angela Shirley

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders, #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb For an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders series and is set in a beautiful country which adds to the story and the mystery.

This book is a story of mystery, intrigue and will have you gripped from the first chapter, the story weaves through and has you engaged right to the last word. The writing draws you into the story and feels that you are living the twists and turns all the way through story, I was completely enthralled and was kept guessing all the way through to the end.

The characters are rich and you take them to your heart, I always love when a author makes the country a character too and to set this story in Scotland you have an instant character especially with the descriptions of the places, although some of the town names being written in either Gaelic or Celtic were hard to pronounce but I think I got some right. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a great mystery. This is the fist book I have read from this author and it will not be the last.

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SILK ROAD (Code Raven, #6) by Lynda Filler – Review by Angela Shirley

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SILK ROAD (Code Raven, #6)SILK ROAD by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Silk Road by Lynda Filler is the sixth book in the Code Raven series and is an action pack, breathe taking story.

The story is fast paced and full of action and traverses through the world with the story, the novel starts with the team enjoying downtime but Himanish is never off the clock and when he finds something happening to young children the team shifts into gear. The team have to put all their skills to the test and find out who is behind the human kidnappings.

You always know that these characters will delve into the mission and put 100% to uncover the people behind these despicable crimes. With the thrill of each twist and turn this book will have you not be able to put this story down. The style of writing keeps you enthralled to the last word and the topics brought up in this story were hard hitting and amazing to read.

I recommend this series and this book may just be my favourite at the moment.

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Angela Shirley

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Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington is a story about what happens when you have to choose love or life.

Colbie is a struggling single mother, who is working in the music industry as a jingle writer but she really wants more in her life music is her life and she feels it in her soul, but one day her whole world changes.

She is then thrown into turmoil when she has a tragic accident and is in a reality which she meets her soul mate the only problem is she has to make the decision to live in the other world or come back to the real world. After a painful recovery she learns to write music from the heart but she always feels Michael is their with her.

I really enjoyed the concept of this book, the character of Colbie was truly a great character. The book involves the struggles of life with the added detail of romance, with thought provoking questions to. I loved the style of writing and thought the story flowed brilliant through the life and loves of Colbie. This is the first book I have read by this author and would love to read more in the future.

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Eternal Bloom (Bloom Duet Book 2) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Angela Shirley

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Eternal BloomEternal Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eternal Bloom by A E Gamrat is the second book in Gwen’s story and the relationship she is wading through with her mother.

Gwen’s relationship with her mother has been quite torn in the previous book and this book shines a light into how broken it was and what happens when something happens which rocks that connection and how Gwen will deal with that situation with her mom being ill.

Also Gwen is not sure about the relationship with Kame, they have a connection but there are secrets in his history, but also his communication is not the best and will put a strain on the relationship. Will Gwen be able to deal with all the relevant issues in her life?

The story like the first one is well written, with some thought provoking subjects which are brought up. The story concentrates a lot around the in thoughts of Gwen and although this is a great prospective to be in sometimes I think the story was stunted and took a while to get going again. I loved the strength that Gwen had although at times she felt she lack the courage and strength to deal with the issues.

I would recommend these two books as a great coming of age story.

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New Bloom (Bloom Duet Book 1) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Angela Shirley

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New BloomNew Bloom by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

New Bloom by A.E Gamrat is a great young adult story, this story brings the elements of life and no matter how hard you try to plan your life you will always be surprised how you eventually end up.

The story revolves around Gwen and her life after graduating from College, she has always followed the rules and her mother’s wishes which has left her little time to truly enjoy her life to the full. She has had her life planned out but has never really enjoyed experiences as she has always been focused on the end goal.

So when she starts living life she becomes confused and uncomfortable to the point that she feels she is losing control and sight of her goals which throws her into turmoil.

I enjoyed the style of writing and the fast pace nature of the story, I felt that it took a while to get into the book at the beginning but once I started to get invested into the story it was brilliant. I loved the two characters and the contrast between them, Gwen being very naive and sheltered to Kame blowing her world and throwing into a whirlwind of what she believed she was destined for.

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The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Angela Shirley

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The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Nearness of You by K.G Fletcher is a great feel good novel with elements of romance, passion and a fast paced world of the fashion industry.

The book revolves around Lauren a Lounge singer dreaming of making it in the music industry someday and David well established within his own world but brought back down to earth with seeing a beautiful women will she adapt to his world or will the whole experience leave her screaming from him.

I really enjoyed the premise of the story it’s not often nowadays you get a good romance novel with the mills and boon esq but none of the quivering chests lol. The chemistry between these two characters jump off the page and leaves you wanting more within the story. David reminds me when reading him of a dashing old fashioned movie star but really relatable to. Lauren just felt reading her as a friend you could tell everything to and you feel like you have known these characters forever.

I have read a few books by this author and I think I love this book the most, I believe I had just added another book boyfriend to the growing list in David and probably many more to come. I recommend this book if you love a good romance story, you would love this book.

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Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Angela Shirley

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Painting Kuwait VioletPainting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes is a brilliant thought provoking story of an age where money talks and the boys club was rife.

The book is set in the 90’s when the currency of the world was Oil and Kuwait had lots and the men who run them were royalty and nothing could hurt them. Violet is an educated woman who needs to support her family and decides to take a job as domestic help in Kuwait,where an unlikely friendship develops.

The author discuss some topics which were heart felt and shocking, with Violet trying to get to the bottom of the disappearances will this passion to seek justice put her in more danger. Will her mistress be pushed into a corner as a businesswoman and her reputation ruined just because of her gender.

I thought this book opened up topics that people have been debating for years, to be set in the 90’s when these questions and behaviours were just coming to the forefront was a refreshing twist also with it set in the Far East. I enjoyed the twists in the story and enjoyed the flow of this well written novel.

I can’t wait to read more from this author.

 

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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers, #2) by Lee Kilraine – Review by Angela Shirley

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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers, #2)Give and Take by Lee Kilraine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Give and Take by Lee Kilraine is the second book in the The Thorne Brothers series and follows the relationship of the youngest Thorne brother Wyatt and the colourful Rhia.

Wyatt is a quiet, orderly man, so when his work space is invaded by a young women who has been given a chance to have an office rent free for a year within the offices of the brothers construction company, the only problem is the office is in use and she will have to share with the quiet, serious brother.

Rhia has been always been the black sheep of her family, she has tried all sorts of jobs but now has started her own business as a event planner. She applied for the grant from the Thorne brothers to be able to have office space rent free for a year which would be a great help to her as she is short on funds at the moment but did not expect to be sharing an office with the bland, serious brother Wyatt.

As the story goes on you get to see the dynamic between Rhia and Wyatt grows throughout the story and it becomes a great chemistry. I loved the character of Wyatt as a main role, he was not a alpha male but a sensitive soul with a big heart and a loyalty to who he loves and respects. I loved the slightly scatty character of Rhia, especially as she had a poor relationship with her family and that Wyatt saves her in the end. The story was great and this story can be read as a stand alone, but as this is the first story I have read by this author I would love to read the first book relating to Beck and Sam’s story. I would also love to read the other books in the other series Lee has written also.

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The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Angela Shirley

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is the second book in the Eastern Shore Swingers series and follows Paisley and Calvin’s relationship but will a blast from Paisley’s past be the downfall.

Paisley has moved from New York to be the Assistant Manager of “The Factory” in Ocean City but will her past stay there or will it follow her to this new start. Calvin is a 26 year old computer geek and is asked to create a website for “The Factory” but he is not prepared for the whirlwind that is Paisley Parker.

Paisley has had a not so great childhood, so she ran away to New York and ended up with a job as an Event Planner, she then interviewed for the job she now is in but her past has caught up with her but life has its own way of putting things in the way as she is looking for a person to set up the new website she runs into Calvin who is the total package and is handsome to boot.

Calvin falls for Paisley as soon as she walks into his office, the only thing is he has to try and convince her that he is the right person for her. After breaking through the will power he succeeds but something happens which has them afraid to go any further.

I loved the twist and turn of the story and the chemistry between the two main characters jumped off the page. I especially enjoyed the sassy nature of Paisley and felt that this character was so relate able that I fell in love with the character from the first couple of chapters. The story is well written and this is not the first book I have read by this author, Phoebe still keeps the stories fresh and real.

This book can be read as a stand alone but it would be good to read the other novels in this series to get to know there stories to. I can’t wait to read more books in this series.

 

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Transformations (The Shifter Series, #1) by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Angela Shirley

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Transformations (The Shifter Series, #1)Transformations by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Transformations: The Shifter Series by Cari Schaeffer is the first book in the series and is not your normal shifter novel.

Katherine Wolff is part of a shifter family which has a dark past and feud which was set generations ago, until a stranger appears on the door step providing answers and help to her but this stranger has his secrets. Christopher has arrived to help Kat by passing on a message that her family is in danger, will she believe him when she finds out he is from the rival family.

The story is dark, mysterious and has a great twist with cliffhanger, the book follows different peoples point of view and offers a great insight into the world of shifters. It did take a while to get into the story but once it got going I enjoyed the fast pace from there in, the characters where believable and the banter between the two main characters was great.

I would recommend this story and can’t wait to read the next instalment in this series.

 

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I Am Kimberly Cole: A Journey into Terror by R.G. Miller – Review by Angela Shirley

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I Am Kimberly Cole: A Journey into TerrorI Am Kimberly Cole: A Journey into Terror by R.G. Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG, OMG, OMG that is all I say about this book, I am Kimberly Cole : A Journey into Terror by R G Miller is not to be turned down.

This book has all the characteristics of a R G Miller book, thrilling story lines, characters you either want to look after or are repulsed against but it is like a horror movie although it is scaring the crap out of you, you have to read on.

I feel if I tell you anything about the story I will just ruin the read for you as this is a short novel but still packs the punch. The story involves a homeless single family and what happens to them when they meet Kimberly Cole.

I have been a fan of R G Miller ever since The Twins was loaded onto my e-reader and have soaked up everything he as written going forward. I would recommend all his books to anybody who love a suspense thriller with a twist of the evil thrown in. I can’t wait for the next book to come along.

 

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Plot Twist (Romance in Rehoboth #3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Angela Shirley

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Plot Twist (Romance in Rehoboth #3)Plot Twist by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Plot Twist by K L Montgomery is the third book in the Rehoboth series and follows the story of Lindy and Merc and how something happens when you least expect it.

There is a new production coming to town and Lindy is normally backstage but her friends are determined to help her and get her to audition for the main show, the only thing is being a plus size girl she would rather just blend into the background.

Merc is just getting over his divorce and is now the lead in this production he is trying not to get involved with anyone in the production because that’s never really worked well for him in the past but there is just something about Lindy that just want leave him alone.

The story goes through the twists and turns of the relationship and the chemistry of these two characters just jumps off the page. I love the witty, sassy comebacks from these two will have you laughing out loud. I love the books by this author and with the well written story and brilliant developed characters will have you downloading the rest of the series.

 

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Lillie (Maggie Trilogy Series Book 3) by Mya O’Malley – Review by Angela Shirley

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Lillie (Maggie Trilogy Series Book 3)Lillie by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lillie by Mya O’Malley is the last instalment in the Maggie Trilogy series and does not disappoint, it is full of the mystery and suspense of the other books but concludes this great series.

The story continues on with Bryce, Naomi and Holly,where Naomi has sold her house and moved in with Bryce but his houses holds secrets too.

Naomi hears a strange crying and goes to investigate but uncovers secrets from her past which she needs to uncover to move on.

I have loved theses stories and great characters, the riches of the story draws you into the book where you are so involved you need feel you have to finish just the page, then chapter and before you know it you have read the book. The story is well written and you will enjoy all the characters not just the living.

I am sad that this is the last book within this series but what a great book to finish on, I can’t wait to see what new series or other books this author writes because as they are on my list of must read authors.

 

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Wine Thief (Resort Romances #5) by Mary Billiter – Review by Angela Shirley

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Wine Thief (Resort Romances #5)Wine Thief by Mary Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wine Thief by Mary Billiter is the fifth book in the Resort Romance series and follows the life choices of Chloe and what reasons has caused to her to rethink her life and move to the Napa Valley with her sister.

Chloe has had a hard year, but she decided to leave what she knew behind in Southern California and moved to the Napa Valley to work in the Wine Industry as a Wine Educator. Her sister decided they need a trip on the wine train to get Chloe into role before she starts her job for real, but all that changes when they arrive at the train and are welcomed by Tony and his group for his friends Bachelor party. Chloe realises she has a instant attraction to Tony and as they go forward on the train she becomes more attracted to him, but she royally embarrasses herself.

Tony is using the trip with his college brothers as a cover for the real job in hand, as Tony works in the world of Corporate Intelligence he needs to find the mother vine to be able to go back to his employer, but Chloe has thrown a curve ball into the mix as he is having strong feelings towards her and is feeling guilty dragging her into this mess.

I have read all the books in this series and I have to say this was my favourite book out of the series, the character of Chloe reminds me so much of myself, clumsy and awkward in certain conversations and situations. I always love the dual point of views which the story follows and the internal struggles both characters had with the relationship and partnership in the task ahead. The story is well written and is always a page turner, the characters are rich and you feel like you are part of the story which I always love to escape.

I can’t wait for the next book in this great series and I love that each book within this series is a different story with a different twist. Thank you Mary for these great stories.

 

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World Tree Girl (Shadow Valley Manor #2) by Kerry Schafer – Review by Angela Shirley

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World Tree Girl (Shadow Valley Manor #2)World Tree Girl by Kerry Schafer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

World Tree Girl is the second book in the Shadow Valley Manor series and follows the adventures of Maureen and her team in the investigation of the Paranormal.

Maureen is no stranger to the unknown as she was on a team within the FBI regarding the strange and unknown after an accident she is now working out of a residential home that was be-quested to her from a former colleague. There is something not quite right within the county and they are twists with ghosts and unexplained phenomena that the team will how to find out what is going sown.

The story is full of the weird and wonderful and the fast pace of the book has you hanging on the til the very end. I enjoyed the story line and though it was well written with the twists and turns as you turn every page. This is the first book I have read by this author and although I could follow the story with not having read the first book, but I will definitely be looking to download it and start reading it straight away.

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The Cowboy’s Socialite by Carmen Falcone – Review by Angela Shirley

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The Cowboy's SocialiteThe Cowboy’s Socialite by Carmen Falcone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Cowboy’s Socialite by Carmen Falcone is a the first book I have read this author and I enjoyed every word. The interaction between the two main characters is fiery and explosive at times with the hints of will they won’t they.

Lola has not had the best luck in LA, so she decides to convert the ranch her father has left her into a bed and breakfast, but there is one flaw in the plan her estrange husband also owns half of the ranch so this will become interesting.

So Lola rocks up in the ranch and Jack is appalled that she is even considering this option and bets that she could not be a Texan Cowgirl, so Lola rocks up in her designer cowboy boots to try and prove him wrong.

As the story builds the interaction between the two characters becomes more and more intense as they start feeling all the old lust come back. I enjoyed the style of the writing and the quick pace of the story. I read this book in a night and was griped with what would happen to these characters in the end. At first I did not think I would bond with the character of Lola but in the end I warmed to her. I recommend this book and it is a great holiday read.

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Because of You by Megan Nugen Isbell – Review by Angela Shirley

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Because of YouBecause of You by Megan Nugen Isbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Because of you by Megan Nugen Isbell is a great happily ever after story with great characters and a beautiful story.

I have read the majority of the novels written by Megan and I have to say they never disappoint, I love the writing style and the way that they just flow through with fast pace. The characters which are written so well which makes you feel like you know them as your friends and following the lives in real life.

This story follows some strong subject matter and the character of Sam comes under a lot of pressure in the beginning of the story to stay in a relationship which is not really health for her, but with the help of her family she becomes a strong character to leave the destructive relationship but falls into a depression after a accident.

I comes her knight in shining armour in Gabe a Boston cop who in the beginning is there for her but as they go on, Gabe starts to develop feels and wants to get to know Sam better.

As the story continues you get to see both these characters grow through the story and you just wishing them to get together.

I loved this story and it can be read as a stand alone story and cannot wait to read more from this author.

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Pressing Adalyn by Jenn Hype – Review by Angela Shirley

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Pressing AdalynPressing Adalyn by Jenn Hype
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pressing Adalyn is the first book I read by Jenn Hype and it was a great story. At first I did not quite know my feelings towards Adalyn as she seemed quite a bitter person, but as I got into the book you kind of understand why this women has become so hard and you also admire the strength which you feel from the character within the writing.

I loved the way the author wrote the book in both POV’s and how the writing seamlessly meanders from his story to hers with out repeating too much of the story. Also loving the character of Ian as the love interest was a great contrast between the main characters.

I think my best part of the reading was the no holes barred, straight talking room mate and great secondary character in Stacy, this character to me seemed like the voice of reason when this went a little pear shape for Adalyn.

I would love too read more by this author and am very excited for the next book in this series as it involves Stacy my favourite character.

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Breaking Away (Rocking Racers, #3) by Megan Lowe – Review by Angela Shirley

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Breaking Away (Rocking Racers, #3)Breaking Away by Megan Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breaking away is the third book in the Rocking Racers series as follows the relationship of Maverick “Mav” Ryan and Aubrey James.

Mav is the extreme bike gold medal winner but his heart just is not in it and has not been in it for a longtime. He has only really told Knley about his real passion so one night after the Rocking Races Gala dinner he decides to leave the family business behind and go out on his own.

While finding himself he meets Josh who is on his computer program lecture and they become best buddies, while completing a project Mav goes around to Josh’s house where he meets her, Aubrey James, Josh’s twin sister.

I love the way Megan Lowe has created this world of alpha males but where the core of the story is family and loyalty. I love that Mav is frustrated within the family structure and he makes the tough decision to leave the comfort of the family business and go on his own. I feel he has always been a sensitive character in the other novels and glad you get to see his story.

The story is fast paced and the relationship between Mav and Aubrey is a great love story, especially as Aubrey is dead against letting the hunky Mav in at the beginning but slowly her walls come down and she begins to trust him to treat her right.

I cannot wait for the next instalment in this great series and although this book can be read as a standalone, I bet you will be reading the other books shortly after.

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Wild (Love in Lone Star #2) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Angela Shirley

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Wild (Love in Lone Star #2)Wild by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild : A Small Town Romance is the second book in the series and follows the story of Thatcher and Abby who’s history with each other is linked together but they have never been the right time until now to pursue the chemistry that shoots between them.

Abby is trying to overcome a divorce but a chance meeting in the store of her school boy crush is more than Abby can handle. This meeting with Thatcher brings all the old feelings to the surface but no-one knows that Abby’s son is actual Thatcher’s.

Thatcher has been thinking about the girl that got away and although he had his reasons for not sticking by Abbey when she got pregnant he still lusts after her, until a chance meeting in his store when he comes face to face with his son, Thayer. All of a sudden both worlds get turned upside down and Thatcher then has a chance to prove to Abby that he is the man for her.

This book was my favourite in this series, I loved the character of Thatcher in the first book when he was a secondary character and you just could tell there was a great story behind the man in the feed store. The softer side of this Alpha male was brilliant, even when they had a date night and he decided to read the book with a very famous tie was brilliant.

Also the character of Abby being so brave and strong with first the history of her and Thatcher, then having to admit that her marriage was over and she had to let Adrian go was heart wrenching but she overcomes it all to look after the sweet little boy, Thayer.

The writing style is fast pace and the way the two characters interact is beautiful, I can’t wait to read the next story in this series and am secretly hoping it will be Grace’s story with a certain biker as her love interest.

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A Scottish Wedding (A Lost in Scotland #2) by Hilaria Alexander – Review by Angela Shirley

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A Scottish Wedding (A Lost in Scotland #2)A Scottish Wedding by Hilaria Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Scottish Wedding is the next instalment in the love story regarding Sam and Hugh, the book picks up from when Hugh has proposed to Sam in the cottage he has brought for them and will they have a happily ever after in glorious Scotland. I believe you would enjoy this book as a standalone story but you will be checking book one out to see how these two lovable characters started this journey.

I love the way the author creates the story and twists in the secondary characters which made reading this book a pleasure. I love the character of CeCe and she does not disappoint with her antics in this story and the shock announcement makes you love her even more.

I like the way the author draws you into Scotland and that you feel that this beautiful country is a big part of the character of the book, this back drop makes a perfect frame to a beautiful love story. I think the writing in this novel was fast pace and a page turner which will have you OMG at the end.

I can’t wait to read the next book hoping we get to read Amira’s story or Declan’s story next. I would recommend this my friends to read as a good holiday book.

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Better Together (Cedarville #4) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Angela Shirley

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Better Together (Cedarville #4)Better Together by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Better Together is the fourth book in the Cederville Series and revolves around Ryan and Addison, will Ryan turning his world upside down to live in Cedarville be a mistake or will he find the kick start to his life he has been looking for.

Ryan had his life turned upside down finding out his brother and his wife had had a car accident but the shocking thing is that they had a six year old son which now was an orphan and if Ryan did not rock up to the plate he would spend time in the foster care system.

So Ryan accepts to become the guardian but with his job in Baltimore he needs help adjusting to this new lifestyle, so Ryan decides to look up his brother’s ex-girlfriend but is not sure how this will go down as his brother cheater on her with her mother. As he expected she had no hard feelings towards the instant baby boy in the mix and agreed to help Ryan raise Reed.

There’s one thing Ryan has fell in love with Reed and Cedarville and ends up packing his job in, moving to the sleepy town but was this all become of Reed or is there a stunning brunette mixed in with this decision.

Addison is a smart and pretty, she has always been looked at for her beauty rather than her brains, her friends were always scared that their husbands would have an affair with her, until the moment Ryan Ball entered Cedarville her world spinned on it axis, there was an instant attraction which she could not explain. So once Ryan moved to the sleepy town they decide to act on the attraction the only thing is Ryan has never been good at dating.

I really loved these two characters and the interaction between them and was willing them to succeed in the relationship. I also was invested within the second characters also and enjoyed that they loved and cherished each relationship with in the family they created. This book can be read as a stand-alone but the other books in the series are just as good so I would recommend you read them also.

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Dream Me by Kathryn Berla – Review by Angela Shirley

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Dream MeDream Me by Kathryn Berla
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dream me is a story about a girl called Babe who dreams at night of a boy called Zat, but each dream she has feels like they are becoming real.

Babe is a girl who is constantly the new girl, he father is a golf pro and travels around the country finding jobs in Country Clubs to support his family. Babe has never real seen the outside world other that through the eyes of the Country Clubs she has been a part of. She is a strong character and makes friends easily.

Zat is none is his world as a dreamer, instead of wanting to space travel like the majority of people on his planet, he has always been fascinated with the world of time travel. His Uncle with his family are all set to space travel but Zat is awaiting his date.

This story is written in quite a few per of the main characters which sometimes becomes a bit confusing. You will have a chapter where Babe is writing her blog, then you get a point of view of them together in the dream state, then you get Zat’s point of view. I really like the idea of the time traveller and him being attracted to Babe and her experiences but I thought it did not gel together very well. Although this was a distraction from the book I enjoyed the premise of the book and that the idea was intriguing which made me read on through the book.

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