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Calling the Curveball: A Lawson Family Novel by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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

Calling the Curveball by Tracey Cramer-Kelly is the first book in The Lawson Family series. This is a second chance romance and I absolutely enjoyed this book!!

Kira and Jamie’s story is such an emotional story. The characters are written so well that they are easily relatable and you can feel the connection they share with each other. Kira and Jamie have both experienced pain in the past and they have to evaluate whether or not they can let those go and experience the attraction between them. I enjoyed following their story and witness them work through their issues to attempt to give each other a chance.

The book flowed very well and I didn’t want to put it down. This is the first book I’ve read by the author and it definitely won’t be the last!

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse by Desiree Lafawn is book three of the Glass City Hearts Series. This book can be read as a standalone but each book does have overlapping characters.

Family may usually be about the people that are blood related to you. Sometimes however, it’s about the people you choose. Jesse is being to realize that after being told his whole life that family is everything. Harlow just needs a chance. If she could catch a break, she could create a better life for her son and that’s all she really wants. After a chance encounter, is Jesse the person that can help make life a little better?

This book definitely drew me in and I couldn’t wait to finish it just to see how it progressed. There’s some twists and turns the story takes you on that you don’t really expect but the story is so much better for it.The characters are so well developed. Harlow is such a strong independent character. She is so relatable as a single mom just trying to do what she can for her son. I truly enjoyed this book.

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Say When (A Cedarville Novel #9) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Say When (A Cedarville Novel Book 9)Say When by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say When by Bree Kraemer is book nine of the Cedarville series. I highly suggest reading the series in order. Not only because the series is great and one of my absolute favorites but all the characters from previous books show up and reading the books in order gives you some background info.

We are welcomed back to Cedarville for Dani’s story and boy is it sweet. Dani is downright scared to talk to men outside of a work/school setting. It’s mainly single men she has a problem being around. Color her shocked when she runs into an old crush while dropping cupcakes and pies off for Wes. At first she can’t find her footing but after another encounter, she finds herself really comfortable around Patrick. While her feelings for Patrick bubble to the surface again, she’s sure Patrick doesn’t feel the same way.

Patrick knows Dani needs a friend to help her work through her fear. He can’t help how he feels about her. Patrick’s got his own issues regarding whether or not he and Dani could have a relationship. Will these two work through their issues or are the destined to be friends?

I absolutely love this series and this book is no exception. I love my visits to Cedarville. I feel like the town is part of my home now. I strongly encourage you to read this book and the whole Cedarville series.

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Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Our Unexpected HopeOur Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan is a contemporary romance. This book can be read as a standalone but if you read Our Next Chapter, you will be introduced to Quinn.

Quinn has always wanted a love like her parents. It’s why she’s never had a boyfriend. She won’t settle. Then she meets Noah. It feels like she’s known Noah her entire life and she just knows it’s right.

Noah didn’t have the type of family Quinn had so he’s never seen true love but he knows he’s drawn to Quinn and he doesn’t want to question it. With such different upbringings, there is bound to be differences in opinion but how they get through it will really tell the strength of their love. Will they be able to get passed all their barriers?

I couldn’t put this book down once I started it. I had to find out what happened. I was on an emotional rollercoaster and I didn’t want it to stop. The characters were amazing and you really get sucked into their world. I felt so bad for Noah and not having a family. I could feel his sadness over it. I can’t say enough great things about this book!! You won’t be disappointed!

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The Plot by Melinda De Ross – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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The PlotThe Plot by Melinda De Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Plot by Melinda De Ross is a pretty unconventional romance. Some of the subject matter may be difficult for some readers. This book was a very emotional book. In the beginning of the book it was easy to keep some distance especially due to the topic. Once the story moved in favor of the heroine you could feel the whole story shift.

Yoko and her best friend finish high school and come to America with the hopes they can get good jobs and send money back home to their families in Japan. She didn’t expect that she would fall victim to human trafficking. The girls manage to get free but Yoko feels like she needs revenge. While Yoko is working out her plan, she meets Mark who offers her a good job and it seems a little too good to be true. Can Yoko let herself trust Mark and believe the good things he is offering?

I was glad the beginning of the book glossed over a little bit the harrowing experience Yoko had. The book was suspenseful though knowing Yoko wanted revenge for herself and other girls like her. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how she would go about her revenge. I had hope for Yoko and Mark. She had a horrible past but he felt for her just the same and I really hoped they’d both be able to work passed it all.

I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.

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The Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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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 KG Fletcher. This book is a standalone contemporary romance. As soon as I started this book, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to put it down until I was done. I got sucked into the story.

Lauren is just going about her normal routine when she runs into none other than David Randle. She is so nervous and got off guard. Then the unexpected happens. He invites her to breakfast and a wedding and they bond over their many similar interests. David can’t really explain it but he just wants Lauren around as much as possible. However, there is someone that doesn’t want Lauren around and will stop at nothing to make sure she’s not.

I really enjoyed this book. The author has such an attention to detail that makes you feel like you are living the story with the characters. David is such a gentleman and you could feel how much he cared for Lauren and her feelings. By the end of the book you could really tell what Lauren was made of and how strong and sure of herself she was. All in all, the book was such a great read!

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

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

Give and Take by Lee Kilraine is book two of the Thorne Brothers Series. This book can be read as a standalone, which I did, but I get the impression you get more background on some of the other characters I’m book one so I suggest reading book one first.

Rhia isn’t like the rest of her family and she’s well aware of that. All she wants to do is prove to them she can be successful even if she doesn’t follow their chosen career path. For that reason, she is determined to make her business thrive. Step one is free office space which is how she meets the Thorne brothers and most notably Wyatt. Wyatt is quiet and is quite particular about things around the office. When he meets Rhia, she is the exact opposite of him and it truly grates on his nerves. Soon however, he realizes he quite enjoys her outspoken, colorful personality. Will Wyatt be able to step outside his perfectly constructed box and let Rhia into his life or will he keep everything tidy and Rhia at arms length?

I truly enjoyed this book. I was pleasantly surprised with the fun banter and I even got a good laugh a couple of times. Rhia knows who she is and for the most part, she’s not afraid to embrace that. Her family isn’t always in her corner and that was so frustrating to witness but she pulls herself back up and takes care of business. Wyatt had a bit of growth throughout the book as well. At times his growth was subtle but it was still nice to witness him making some changes even if he didn’t realize it at the time. I love how close the Thorne brothers are in the book. The relationships were so fun to read. I’m definitely going to read book one and see what I missed!

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The Catch (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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The CatchThe Catch by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is book two of the Eastern Shore Swingers Series. This book can be read as a standalone. This book is really intended for readers 18+ due to subject content. I was pleasantly surprised to find out when I started reading that this book is pretty suspenseful. It definitely adds some layers to the book that really keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens.

As with book one, this book invites you to join the characters at a very specific type of club and the book really does a great job detailing the club and it’s activities so you feel like you’re right there. Paisley is very self-assured. She draws people in with that trait. She manages to draw Calvin in and it’s truly the last thing she wants. Relationships aren’t for her and she stands pretty firm on that. Will Paisley be able to rely on someone other than herself when he past comes back when she least expects it? Will Calvin be able to protect Paisley and convince her of their future?

Paisley doesn’t avoid relationships for no good reason. She tries to stand her ground as a way to protect Calvin just as Calvin is protective of her. I really enjoyed the depth the characters had and the chemistry between them. Paisley felt so real. She was flawed but she was aware of it and knew it was something she needed to work on for herself. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next book.

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Self Love by TL Clark – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Self LoveSelf Love by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Self Love by TL Clark is the first book I’ve read by this author. This book is a standalone and is recommended for readers 18+ due to some of the content.

Molly is stubborn and independent. She’s also generous and caring. There’s a lot of facets to Molly but she’s pretty self- deprecating as well. She really focuses on her faults and the negatives rather than any real positive where she is concerned. Molly deals with a lot throughout this book. As the book went on, I was definitely rooting for her. I pretty easily connected with Molly as I’ve faced similar issues. That connection made her real and really pulled me into the book more than I originally thought I would be pulled in. I was hesitant when I started this book but I’m glad I took a chance anyways because I would have missed out on a good book otherwise!

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Small Town Hero (Small Town Brides #1) – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Small Town Hero (Small Town Brides, #1)Small Town Hero by Kim Koby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Small Town Hero by Kim Koby is book one of the Small Town Brides Series. Prior to reading this book, I hadn’t read anything by the author but I saw a review for this book and was exciting to jump in. I was not disappointed. This was such a sweet romance and I couldn’t put it down.

Rebecca is feisty but most of that is to cover how she’s truly feeling after the huge betrayal she was forced to experience. Ryan, though, has experienced his own heartache. He’s no stranger to what Rebecca’s feeling. Rebecca and Ryan couldn’t be more different but they find that there is quite the connection between them. Will they be able to explore the connection and mend each other’s broken hearts?

I enjoyed this book. It was sweet. The characters definitely developed through the book. It was pretty lighthearted but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series holds.

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3)Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia Pine by KG Fletcher is book three of the Southern Promises series. This book can be read as a standalone but the first two books are so good you should just read them too. This book is Tim and Jessica’s story and I couldn’t put it down until I read the whole thing.

Jessica pictured her life being a certain way and a divorce is not what she pictured. As she’s coming to terms with what that means for her and her young children, Tim walks into her life and forges a bong with her and her daughters that she certainly wasn’t expecting. Jessica doesn’t realize though that Tim has a secret and isn’t necessarily who she thinks he is. Tim knows he needs to tell Jessica the truth but life has been much easier living where no one knows his true identity. He knows they are growing closer which only reaffirms what he knows he needs to do. Can Tim trust Jessica? Can they each open their hearts to something that might be great for them?

I absolutely loved this book. I loved witnessing the bond Tim was forming with Jessica’s daughters. I wasn’t expecting some of the events in the book but it just made it that much better. This book may have been my favorite of the whole series!

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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just Exes by Charity Ferrell is part of the Blue Beech Series but can absolutely be read as a standalone.

Lauren and Gage haven’t seen each other in years, ever since Lauren broke Gabe’s heart without telling him why. Gage’s life from there has only gotten much more difficult. Once he’s back in Blue Beech, he doesn’t tell anyone what he’s been through. Lauren and Gage’s first encounter was not pleasant but since then it seems like she keeps running into him every time she turns around. Gage has promised to hate Lauren for the rest of his life but now that they spend so much time around each other, will he be able to keep that promise? Secrets come out finally and it’s up to Gage and Lauren to see if they can really give it another shot or not? Will they still be just exes?

I absolutely loved this book. Lauren is quick witted even when she’s hurting. She’s loyal which was so evident when reading the book. Gage couldn’t help his protective instincts toward Lauren which really showed how much he still loved her even when he was saying otherwise. When everything was revealed, I was shocked. I didn’t see those twists coming. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time though. This book has everything!

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Unbreak This Heart by Betty Shreffler – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Unbreak This HeartUnbreak This Heart by Betty Shreffler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unbreak this Heart by Betty Shreffler is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I was blown away! This book discusses such a sensitive subject and the author told the story so powerfully.

Alex is trying to break herself out of the hole she’s been in for the last year. She steps out of her comfort zone and starts kickboxing lessons. She doesn’t expect the instructor or how comfortable she is with him. Alex can’t even think about starting to date again and yet she has two men vying for her attentions now after running into her ex-fiancé. She’s not sure she can handle being with either one of them but she’s slowly realizing only one of them can make her feel like the old Alex.

I absolutely love this book. There was so much emotion, I was feeling the emotions for Alex. I was rooting for her! The characters are portrayed so well. This is such a powerful story. It serves as a reminder for people who have experienced Alex’s pain, that it doesn’t always have to hurt and you can take your life back. I’m in love with this book!

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Won’t Let You Down (A Cedarville Novel Book 8) by Bree Kraemer – Review By Angelina Frazzini

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Won't Let You Down (A Cedarville Novel Book 8)Won’t Let You Down by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Won’t Let You Down by Bree Kraemer is A Cedarville Novel book eight. This book can be read as a stand alone but all the characters from previous books make appearances. I suggest reading the books in order to get the full effect of the novels. This book is Joy and Flynn’s story.

Joy is new in Cedarville trying to start over. She tends to keep to herself and not take many risks, especially love. Joy keeps convincing herself that Flynn is not for her but she can’t figure out why he looks at her that way.

Flynn hopes that Joy will see him. He’s been trying for months and can’t figure out why she ignores him. He’s tired of being alone and totally ready to settle down and he wants that with Joy.

Will Joy be able to set her past aside and see what Flynn is offering?

I absolutely love everything about this series and this book only proved it further. The growth you get to witness from Joy is really great! I love this book as much as I’ve loved every book in this series so far!!

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Tightrope: Book 2 by Maddie Wade – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Tightrope: Book 2Tightrope: Book 2 by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tightrope Book Two by Maddie Wade is the conclusion to Lexi and Hunter’s story. Book one has to be read before reading this book as it picks up where book one left off. I couldn’t wait to read this book once I finished book one and I was definitely not disappointed.

Lexi is heart broken. She didn’t expect her life to turn out this way but she’s decided she’s going to move forward and take care of what she needs to deal with. She isn’t going to be able to trust Hunter after everything he’s put her through and she’s come to terms with that.
That is until Hunter shows up and he isn’t giving up so easily this time.

Hunter really screwed up. He realizes the error of his ways and now will stop at nothing to get get Lexi back. He is determined to prove she can trust him.

Can Lexi and Hunter work through their issues and get back to where they were? Will Lexi’s past sneak up on them? Find out!

I absolutely loved this book. I can honestly say I didn’t see this book going where it did but it was so good!!

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