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HEELS OF FORTUNE: PJ Santini Series: Book Two by Lynne Russell – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Heels Of Fortune (PJ Santini Series Book 2)Heels Of Fortune by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another MUST read from Lynne Russell.

Russell can’t just be good at the news…no of course not. She has to also be a powerhouse with a pen.

Our heroine, PJ Santini, is so incredibly well written, she feels like my best friend, or the version of myself I wish I had the guts to be. Sassy and snarky, everything is told as it is by our girl. This latest installment in the series is another fast paced escapade with suspense, humor, hi-jinx, and just plain fun.

I cannot say enough about this book, this series, this author. Hands down one of the best books I’ve had in my hands in a while. Loved it!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Angela Hayes

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 ½ Stars

A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George is a thrilling suspense- with plenty of mystery, drama, emotion, intrigue, danger, despair, determination, courage, strength, hope, friendship, and surprising developments. This fairly dark read is gritty, raw, disturbing, intense, and brutal in parts. There were scenes that were quite difficult to read- but the compelling nature of the story made me want to know what would happen- and I needed to know how things would play out in the end. This is my first read by Ms. George, so I was very unsure of what I would find once I opened the book. but after finishing this story, I definitely want to explore more of her work now . A lot happens in this complex story- especially emotionally. Things I won’t go into in any detail, because I don’t want to spoil it for you. But I will say that Abbey takes a chance on love- a chance that places her in a very dire situation. We are led through a story which puts a focus on the dangers of social media, on-line relationships, and much more. It is a very thought provoking read that really gave my emotions a work-out.
Everyone needs a friend like Cristina- that there is true friendship!! Abbey made my heart ache for what she endured. The story is told from both their POV’s, so we get to really ‘see’ what’s going on.
It is apparent how much attention to detail, meticulous planning, and research went into this story- all the hard work made for a very gripping and believable story.
I am looking forward to more!

Thank you, Ms. George!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Wild Heart ( Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Angela Hayes

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Wild Heart is the fourth book in the Hollywood Hearts Series by Belinda Williams, This is Faith Martin and Cole Cooper’s story, and what a ride it is! It is a sexy and fun story that has lots of action, romance, mystery, and drama- all set against the backdrop of Hollywood, movie production, and stardom. It is a wonderful second chances story that had me avidly reading right through to the end. The characters are really well developed, and very likeable individuals- who continued to develop and grow over the course of the story.
I was very much invested in them and the outcome of their story. A very engaging read and a great addition to the series. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Williams does next.

Thank you, Ms. Williams.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review by Michelle Austin

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Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett was a great 5 star read and book two in the Dark Water Security series. Madison continues to pull me in with her writing, I was excited to get Garrett and Hopes story.

Garrett has a new job with Dark Water Security, he will be a live in security person. He will be sharing a living area with someone else who works for the guy. What he doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with the woman who walked away after one night two years ago, the woman he hasn’t been able to forget about since.

Hope is shocked when she sees Garrett, it sends her into a near panic attack. Seeing him brings back memories of what happened that night two years ago. Something happened after Hope left Garrett, but what? Can Garrett finally get the answer he’s looking for?

These two reignite their connection the more they spend time together. You can feel it coming off the pages. Overall I really enjoyed both characters very much. The secondary characters were great and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. If you’re looking for a great new series, I highly recommend this one.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

REWIND by Rowan Shaw

Four Stars

This whole story was about acceptance but the only acceptance you need is your own. I don’t see how people go through life worrying about what other people think of them. People will judge you no matter what you do. So why not live as yourself? I don’t understand the cruelty people display over finding out someone is gay. Florian was looking for someone to love every side of him but he was stuck in a miserable life. The fact that he felt that he needed acceptance showed me more about him than anything else. I don’t normally read Male on Male stories. But this one was a nice read and I didn’t feel forced to accept anything other than what I believe.
Review by @gguerrero89

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Michelle Austin

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces was an emotional four star read.
This is my first read by Judith B. Pinkard and her debut as well.
This is a heartbreaking biographical novel.

This is a story that really makes you think about life choices. Helen and Ernest are in a life altering accident with there friends and baby Judy. This is where Helen’s life spiraled out of control with addiction and coping.

We all have a story to tell, and we all suffer in various ways. However, the ability to use pain
to help others is our duty-a transcendent obligation.

Judy’s story was familiar in some ways that I could relate slightly. There were other times my heart went out to her. There are some shocking twist and turns. It took a lot of courage to write this story and I hope it also gave some peace to Judith as well.This is not my normal genre to read but I really enjoyed reading Judith’s story. Thank you!

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by JD Frettier – Review by Lisette Gonzalez

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3)Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife by JD Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife
(The Green Room Chronicles Book 3)
By JD Frettier
5 Stars

Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife by JD Frettier is the third installment of The Green Room Chronicles. Kitty has a horrible accident and ends up in the Green Room. Kitty meets other women that are currently in the Green Room and befriends them while she figures out what to do to help her family that she left behind. If you are into a quick, spicy read, then this is the story for you. I recommend reading the first two books in the series so you can understand the storyline.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
5-Stars

Wild Heart was a witty and romantic read. This story was an easy read and quite addictive. The main character Faith was witty and funny. She also had a dark past and was not a fan of sharing that with her closest friends. Running into her ex and starting a movie with one of her closest friends seemed to make her open up more. She ended up being a very likeable and realistic character. Her ex Cole was fascinating. I easily fell in love with his character despite the bickering between Faith and himself. This novel was positively delightful and I definitely feel it deserves every one of these stars. I highly recommend it!

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard is a biographical story. This story tells a tale of love, broken pieces, and piecing the pieces back together. The story had me on a roller coaster of emotions. The story is raw at points and tender at others. I am glad that Judith Pinkard put her story out there for everyone. There are inspiration and faith she has put out there for the masses. The story had me thankful for my family and loved ones. I am so glad I had the opportunity to come across this book and read this story.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Person Could Disappear Here
By Terri George
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a novel loaded with suspense and mystery. This is not a romance, while some would think so.

Abbey has been chatting with someone she met online. After awhile she decides to take a leap and meet him. So she travels abroad to meet Jensen. Jensen is not who she thought him to be. But that is only a small part of what you will find in this story. No Spoilers Here.

Terri George has written one of the most suspenseful stories I have read in awhile. She starts this story right in the beginning. Fast paced and terrifying at the same time. Her female characters are strong and determined. All I can really say…. Is not all things are as they appear. Not all people are as they appear. This novel will not disappoint! Job well done Terri George! I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Man with the Mafia (Man With, #2) by Debra J. Falasco – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Man with the Mafia (Man With, #2)Man with the Mafia by Debra J. Falasco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man with the Mafia by Debra J. Falasco is the second book in the Man With series. Deirdre is starting over in a new city. The last thing on her mind is looking for a romantic relationship when she meets Vincent. The two are amazing together but Vincent knows something that could break them apart. Will the two be able to fight through these issues?
This is a good read that kept me wanting to read more. I enjoyed the characters and the story. The secondary characters are good also and make me want to read more from the series. I also liked that Deirdre is a strong character and wants to be an independent woman. Vincent means well but has a past of his own. I like that they have flaws and are not perfect people.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard

Four Stars

My jaw is unhinged. I’m stunned into silence. This story will move you in so many ways. Judy’s life is beautiful and tragic. I could not think of what I would have done in her shoes. She was a child with adult responsibilities. Helena must have been in so much pain. To know that she wasn’t there for her daughter. As a mother we pride ourselves on raising our children and being there for their needs. So it’s hard to believe Helen didn’t die in that accident. Or maybe she did and what was left couldn’t get it all worked out. I hurt for Helen and Judy. For the time they lost together and the times they were together. Mental health is something that we need to start taking more serious.

Review by @gguerrero89
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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Maura Harper

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want to say so much about this story but don’t want to give anything away. I feel that I CANNOT do it justice by trying to be evasive. So this is my review:

A quote: “It’s all about perspective.”

Wow!
Wow!
Wow!

READ THIS BOOK!!!

Another quote: “Who among us can cast the first stone? We are all guilty of some transgression or other.”

Great World Building
Sustained Anticipation
Fantastic Visualization
Mind Blowingly Plotted

Seriously, it’s worth the read.

Review by @mauraharper

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Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn – Review by Emily Walsh

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Secure DesireSecure Desire
By: R.L. Dunn
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R. L. Dunn was an action packed, suspenseful read, that kept me reading.

Alright heres the tea, I did very much enjoy this read. I like these types of books, even if I am picky with being in the military and all. I could tell that the author did very good research, but my main concern was that there were a lot of on going sub-plots, that for me, took away from the main story and MC’s.

I like when there are sub-plots, and other things going on in a multi-layered story. But sometimes there is such a thing is too much, and this book was, for me, too much. So many characters to keep track of, to many different story lines to sift through, and at one point I had to reread a section because I thought I’d missed something important. I think the author tried to get too much down, and had a slew of good ideas that maybe, they didn’t want to leave out. As good as this book is, I believe another edit is needed to make the main plot more clear, and to cut down on the voices and sub-plots. In truth, some of them could be expanded on and used as say, a novella.

Overall as I have said, this read is intriguing, action packed and complex. It will hold your attention and keep you flipping the pages. So please take my high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will get hooked on this heart rushing read.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so stinking happy this book was everything I had wanted it to be and then some! I have not had the pleasure of reading anything written by Belinda Williams prior to Wild Heart, but I can for sure attest to the fact she will be on my radar from now on. I can’t wait to go back and see what I have been missing and find out if they are anything like Wild Heart.

Wild Heart is the fourth book in Ms. Williams Hollywood Hearts series, I know that it can be read as a standalone since I obviously did so however, I would have started with book one if I had the chance to do things over. In truth I will probably start with book one and read through and reread this one as well.

Faith and Cole were just too dang fun to read. I couldn’t ever have too much of these two. The realness with which Belinda Williams spins into her characters is astounding and truly makes reading her story an adventure. I’m not going to dive into all the details for those you will have to read this gem for yourself. You won’t be disappointed you did!

Review by @lizaileen
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Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Vantage Point (Gray Ghost #4)Vantage Point by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 4) by Amy McKinley
5 stars

Well, I read this book from start to finish with no breaks, sorry kids lol. I loved that instead of hopping back in time for a whole chapter, we got flashbacks at a time. It helped show the demons Hawk was fighting currently.
I was always intrigued by Hawk, and so glad we got his story! It was heartbreaking but he is who is because of his past.
Stella, oh my heart broke for her with her loyalty to her family and the hurt she was going through.
This story had me captivated and i had to know what was next.
Hopefully we get Keegan’s story next? He’s a mystery to me.

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Man with the Mafia (Man With #2) by Debra Falasco – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Man with the Mafia (Man With, #2)Man with the Mafia by Debra J. Falasco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I picked up Man With the Mafia. I honestly was drawn in by the cover and the a few teasers that I had seen so I went in blind. I haven’t Read anything by Debra J. Falasco prior to this but I am now a new fan for sure! With all that said, I was also unaware that this was the second book in her Man With Series, although it didn’t affect my ability to enjoy the book I still will be going back to read the first before I move on with book three.

While we do get the goodies that come with any great Mafia centric story we also get much more with Man With the Mafia which really is what sets this one aside from the others. Deidre and Vincent were so much fun to read, and hot too! The pages kept me engrossed from the very beginning until the last page when I was so sad to have to put it down. You truly don’t want to miss this one! I can’t wait to see what else Debra J. Falasco has in store for her readers!

Review by @lizaileen
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Man with the Mafia (Man With #2) by Debra Falasco – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Man with the Mafia (Man With, #2)Man with the Mafia by Debra J. Falasco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man with the Mafia by Debra J. Falasco. This is the story of Deidre Collins who moves from Virginia Beach to New York City to get away from an abusive ex boyfriend. She wants to fit in, find a few friends and write her romance novels. When she finds this little Italian part of the city she falls in love and finds a apartment and an Italian restaurant that is amazing. While she’s in that restaurant one day she see Vincent Mancetti a handsome, Italian American man with all the sexiness she can only imagine in her novels. Vincent is a very successful attorney who has it all together and tries to take care of his old neighborhood. He doesn’t have time for relationships but when he sees Deidre he has to have her. Some of Vincent’s family is in charge of the mafia and Vincent has tried very hard to steer clear of that path. When he and Deidre finally get together he realizes she’s not just a one night stand and when her past mixes with what he’s involved in now will they make it thru because Deidre is all about trust. Will she forgive Vincent when he finally comes clean with what he’s kept from her. Read Man with the Mafia to find out. I loved this book and read it in one sitting!

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love stumbling upon books that end up taking your breath away completely unexpectedly. Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard was truly one of the most breathtaking reads I have had the pleasure of devouring this year. I was hesitant to pick it up because I have a super long TBR list and with biographical novels I tend to push them to the back of the slate for the more traditional love story or thriller. I am so happy that I didn’t wait, this is one I will have on my shelves at home and reread many times over. I think this will be one I will share with my daughter as well.

“Choices. Life is all about choices. Some are other people’s and some yours, but a choice is always involved. The wrong choice can change the course of your life forever Like tornadoes, the wrong choice may occur unexpectedly and be devastating.”

This quote truly rung true with me and struck a chord. We have all been there, maybe we haven’t all experienced the major life destroying ones yet, but at some point in time we will all be in a moment where either your choice or someone else’s is the catalyst of how the rest of your future will look from that choice on. Broken Pieces really tells the story of the author’s journey from the life altering choice to where she is today. I found myself experiencing the array of emotions while reading and one even being tears streaming down my face, so I would recommend a box of tissues too. I truly hope this is the beginning of many amazing novels to come from Judith B. Pinkard.

Review by @lizaileen
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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Amber R Lange

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard was based on true events.I found it to be very interesting and very sad. It really made me think about how any one decision could affect my whole life.This family went through a lot. The accident that her family survived not only caused physical damage but psychological damage as well. Her mother’s mental illness although stigmatized heavily during that time should not have been frowned upon and more help should have been made available. This really makes me feel lucky for living in a time where people are more aware and more help is offered. I can only think what a strong amazing woman Judith grew up to be. Luckily she ended up with a great support system with her Aunt and Uncle. This is a book about faith and hope.I enjoyed it a lot. And am grateful for Judith sharing her story. 4 star rating.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kerry Baker

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Heart by Belinda Williams is the fourth book in the Hollywood Hearts series. This book can be read as a stand-alone and does not need to be read in order.
I have to say that for me this is one book that I definitely “judged by it’s cover”. Or more accurately it’s genre. I tend to expect anything centred around Hollywood to be lighthearted, not much too then, easy to read. No depth essentially. However that could not be further from the truth with this book!
The characters were so engaging. It isn’t often I find a book with older characters to be well written and believable and yet the author has captured these two effortlessly. It wasn’t made to feel overdone or like they were trying to hard, it just worked.
The story was interesting as well. It wasn’t your typical celebrity style romance; this was full of action and was gripping.
Overall this was a very good book and one I enjoyed much more than I expected. You should definitely give this book a try.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams is a second chance romance  story that has a little mystery and a lot of heartache. It is an engaging read and the  characters are wonderful and our MC is very complex. The story is an interesting and  captivating read and the characters flow through from the previous books in this  series.     Faith is on strong and resilient woman who hides her true self and she had my heart  aching for her and you can’t help but fall in love with her, even at the times I wanted to  shake her. She is a Hollywood actress who has proven herself time and again but is  worried age maybe her downfall. She never lets anyone get too close and loves and  leaves them. Deciding she needs a break from it all leads her to the one place she felt at  home but it also brings the past back into her life, one she will have to face in more  than one way.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I did NOT see that coming! A Person Could Disappear Here is the first book I have read by Terri George, and it left me blown away. I will offer a trigger warning, as it is a story of a woman who is kidnapped, and kept locked up and sexually abused. The story alternates views between Abbey, who is the prisoner, and her best friend Cristina, who is on a mission to rescue her. Abbey and Cristina are like sisters, and live together in London. Abbey has an online relationship with a man, Jensen, and decides to fly to Denver to meet him in person. He seems amazing at first, until he takes her to his grandfather’s house in the middle of nowhere in Nebraska. He takes her phone, and her falling off the grid is what raises alarm in Cristina. She decides to travel to the US with her brother, in search of Abbey. The story has a lot of suspense and I didn’t want to put it down. The ending is not what I expected, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. However, I highly recommend it. It was well written and heartfelt. The characters and their relationships are wonderful. Cant wait to discover more by Terri George.

Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
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Rafferty (Default Distraction Book 2) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2)Rafferty by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rafferty (Default Distraction Book 2) by A.S. Roberts is book about lost love and second chances. Rafferty walked away from Lauren when he entered the music world to follow his dreams. Default Distraction has made it big and Rafferty still longs for Lauren and she will always be who he longs for. When fate brings Lauren and him together, he vows that this time he is not letting her go. Lauren lost a part of her heart the day Rafferty walked away from her. It took her a long time to rebuild her life again and now he’s back and wants her. And right now, she’s not sure she can open her life and heart again.
These two characters quickly dragged me into their world and I could not put this book down. I wanted these two to find happiness in each other so badly, as every emotion that they felt I could feel, I felt the pain, the happiness, and felt the confusion of Lauren. This book is a MUST read!!

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George is a kidnapping thriller I could NOT put down. This book held me from page one and until the final page, I read this in two sittings because I HAD to know what happened. Abbey meets a guy online and after coming to meet him, she finds HE is NOT the fun loving and romantic man she thought he would be. She finds herself kidnapped and being held in a small town in Nebraska. She knows her changed of breaking out are slim, so he holds onto the hope someone will come looking for her. When Abbey doesn’t make her flight back home, her friend and roommate knows that something is wrong and goes to search for her.
Terri George really gave us a raw and emotional read with amazing twists and turns. There were a few parts that I found hard to read but also make this book more powerful. I highly recommend this five star read!!!

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith Pinkard
4 Stars!!!!

This was a very good find. I really like reading new authors. This book was a very refreshing read. I don’t normally read this type of book but I really found that it drew me in and kept my full attention.

I really liked the fact that this book was biographical. The way that the author brings her own story to life really draws the reader in. The way that her life was shaped by all that happened to her as she grew up. I found myself feeling the same heart wrenching feelings she did as her childhood unfolded and her life played out. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would definitely like to read more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Past Storm and FirePast Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas
4 Stars!!!!

This is once again a great read. I have read other books by this author and I was not let down. I found that she has a unique way of bringing her characters to life and drawing the reader in. I really found this book to be refreshing.

I love the way that the main character Val is both a part of the present world and the past. I really got into how the past life she experienced comes to her as a book idea. I love how she is drawn to the past through her work in the future. The way that the book draws the reader in just had me glued to the pages. I really enjoyed how she gets to tie all the characters in her book to the past and gets a new beginning for her in the present. I really liked the chemistry between her and Havaldr. I definitely will be reading more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Erica Fish

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Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One thing I like about the Dark Water Security Series by Madison Quinn is that you do not need to read the other books to be able to follow along. Garrett, the second book in the series holds true to that statement. Madison Quinn is a contemporary romance author who does not focus on the romance part of the story, do not get me wrong romance is there but there is a story around the romance. Garrett and Hope had one night together and he did not think he would see Hope again. Well the new job has Garrett sharing living space with Hope again. Garrett needs to do security for a guy which is getting intense. Garrett vows to protect his client and Hope but Hope is hiding something from Garrett. What will the outcome of Garrett and Hope’s relationship be? Will Hope tell Garrett what she is hiding from him?

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
4 Stars

This is a story based on true events. It shows how one decision can change the course of your life. Helen and Ernest were newlyweds that had recently become parents. On the way home from the hospital, during a storm, they had an accident. All the occupants of the car were severely injured, except baby Judy. Everyone called Judy, the miracle baby.

Accidents cause not only physical damage but emotional and psychological damage as well. Helen was the most severely injured and her psychological scars ran deep. Judy’s life started out perfect, growing up with two loving parents but Helen’s broken pieces never quite mended. This took a toll on her marriage and eventually it crumbled. Judy’s life spiralled down from that point on but luckily she never lacked love. She was forced to grow up fast because of her circumstances. My heart hurt for that little girl.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story By R.L. Dunn – Review by Laura Furuta

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Secure DesireSecure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story
By: R.L. Dunn
5 out of 5 stars

The story Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn is a thrilling book that I loved reading. It is a story that had me turning pages on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. It pulls you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Ian and Cassie. Cassie is an art historian and FBI agent. She is independent, stubborn, and strong. If asked Cassie says that she is broken. Ian does not agree. Ian is a man that is at the top of a private security company. He job is security and his background as a Navy SEAL serves his well. There is one person who has him feeling a deep attraction, Cassie. There is a connection and chemistry between them. Tragedy strikes and Ian must use all his skills to both protect Cassie and learn the secret that she hides, one that could cost her life. Will Ian be able to keep Cassie safe? Will Cassie be able to trust Ian? What does the future hold for Ian and Cassie? Read this book to find out. This is a rollercoaster ride of a tale. The story is detailed and I felt like I was right there with the characters seeing and experiencing what they did. It has a large cast of additional characters which are introduced. Many of them are helpful and friendly to Cassie and Ian. Then there are those with their own agenda and will spare no resources to get it done. Will they succeed? I enjoyed the romance that goes on between Ian and Cassie. They are characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. I enjoyed reading about how they interact. I wanted them to find happiness. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story with equally wonderful characters. Highly recommended reading.

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