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The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Susan Mowdy

The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1)The Werewolf Queen by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me completely intrigued from the synopsis alone and the story itself sucked me in. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and she has totally made it on my one-click list!

I love a good paranormal story. The storyline is something I’ve never read. I love original ideas and this one was perfection! Its one of those books that you have to physically slow down while reading it so you can prolong your enjoyment!

The story was action-packed, fast paced, romantic, and everything you would want in a book. There aren’t enough words to even give this book justice. I’m very excited to dive into book 2!

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Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1)Hawke by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anise Storm has given us an amazing read with, Hawke (Men of Syn Book One), This Erotica thriller held me from page one and until the very end which I was able to read in one sitting. Charlotte is a party planner and right away something seems familiar about her new client and it doesn’t take long for her to remember just who he is. Hawke was the Dominant who scared her just one year ago. Hawke, haunted by his past knows that Charlotte is off limits to someone like him. When she sees and feels the passion they have together, she will stop at nothing to show him just what they have together. Before long, Hawke will have to ask himself, can he put the past behind him and save what and who is future is taken away?

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Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Taming the Troublemaker (Hills of Texas, #3)Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taming the Troublemaker is the third book in the Hills of Texas series, and can be read as a standalone.
Autry is the town playboy and Beth is known as the good girl.
This is a romance that brings these two together to help one of her students. Beth promises herself she won’t fall for him but it doesn’t take her long to see Autry as the compassionate and determined man he truly is. Autry finds that he can’t get the caring, strong, and beautiful Beth out of his mind! But is good girl Beth enough for playboy Autry!!

I adored this book and never read any other in this series, but will say I will be reading them soon. I adored the characters, the chemistry, and the fun banter these two had. I give this book 5 stars!

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Operation Boyfriend By Molly Zenk – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Operation BoyfriendOperation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Operation Boyfriend By Molly Zenk is a new adult romance that will pull you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the last page.This is my first read by this Author and definitely won’t be my last.i like her style of writing and how her characters are very well developed and you feel like you are apart of the story. This story is about a young woman who has doubts that she will ever find the right boyfriend.What happens when she meets not only one but two? Daniel and Corin.Corin doesn’t have much experience with relationships but then there is Daniel and he is everyone’s pick. Who will she choose? Will she pick with her heart or head? I kept hoping she would find her happiness. Find out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this Book.

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Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Matthews

Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1)Hawke by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

It’s been a while since I read a story with a hot and sexy dominant as the main character but I definitely got it in Hawke!! I was captivated by this book from the very beginning until the end. The storyline was extremely well thought out and flowed beautifully. I loved Charlotte and Hawke and the depth that their relationship grew to, I loved everything about them. There were some good twists and turns in the story and I really felt like I knew the characters well. The BDSM part of the story is pretty hard core and whilst personally I’m not one for this lifestyle it is only a story at the end of the day and the author did do an amazing job when writing the scenes. There are also some other more sensitive topics and triggers in the story and I have to say I only have praise for the author and the way in which this book is written. I think it is probably one of the best books that I have read so far this year.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I absolutely will be reading more from her – I was hooked from the moment I read the blurb and I cannot recommend it enough to other readers!

@katiem

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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan – Review by Katie Matthews

Hate to Love You (Baker's Bunch Book 1)Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is the third book that I have enjoyed by this author, I always find it so easy to get into the stories that she writes and the characters are always enjoyable to read about. Second chance romance stories are always one I like to read about, I love to see people who have a genuine connection find each other again and then throw in the ‘forbidden relationship’ part to it too and I am in book heaven! Hate to Love You was exactly what I wanted from a story in this genre! I love Cole and Sam and I was rooting for them the whole way through. There were some quite emotional parts to this book that the author really wrote about well and I felt like I knew these characters really well by the end of the story.
I really did enjoy this story and would highly recommend it to other readers. I will also be looking forward to reading more from Ms Ryan again in the future!!

@katiem
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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Debi Kircher

Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland

5 Stars

So I fell in love with this author while reading her Darling Cove Series and I couldn’t wait to see what she would do with a paranormal story involving vampires. I’m not normally a fan of paranormal but because it’s a new series and its this author I had to try it.

I Loved It!! I already can’t wait for more. This one was the whole package tied up with the most beautiful bow. The flow, the characters, the twists and turns, which are my favorite because I love the unpredictable.

I can’t quite figure out which way she will go with this series especially with how this book ended, which totally threw me because i truly thought it would end up going a different way. Although it doesn’t matter because I will have whatever this author writes.

Highly recommend this, and recommend even higher reading anything by this author.

Loved Loved Loved it!!!

Review by @debikircher

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Playing Fate (Endgame Series Book 1) by Leigh Ann Lunsford – Review by Debi Kircher

Playing Fate (Endgame Series #1)Playing Fate by Leigh Ann Lunsford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Playing Fate (Endgame Series Book 1) by Leigh Ann Lunsford

5+++++++++++ Stars

The rating system is not high enough for this book, nor this author. I worked my ever loving tailbone off reading this story, I felt every emotion ten fold and I literally read this in one sitting. These people in the book had me totally messed up, one minute I was smiling, then I was laughing, then I was ready to kick something and then I’d end up crying. There was one statement in this book that caught me so off guard I swear I spit the water I just drank through my nose….took me 15 minutes to be able to breathe again and set back in to reading.

I want to be adopted into Deacons family, they have to be one of my favorite book families ever and that is also one of my favorite parts of any book is when there is a family feel to the story. Then there’s the bonds of friendship that this author took to a whole new level for me. I loved Saylor, don’t get me wrong but she had me wanting to scream many times in this story but her scenes with Mason redeemed her in my eyes every time, omg they cracked me up.

I could get into the actual storyline but I’m not going to…if you have not read this book trust me when I say this will hit everything you love about reading and I don’t know what to say about this author except that I have many favorites, but when someone asks who my favorite is one always comes to mind first and I’ve read all her books at least twice, well without sounding cheesy I can honestly say that this author will now be at the top, I’ve read many of her books and I know I will read everyone of them again and again.

I could go on and on but I’ll stop here because Brody and Emberlee are waiting for me to start their story…

Review by @debikircher

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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Lisa Helmick

Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant #1)
By Deborah Garland
Rated 5 stars!!

Holy Guacamole! Talk about H-O-T! The beginning is so so ….I can’t even think!! These two! I love them together! So cute!
Omg I can’t believe this story. My emotions can’t take much more of this. Here I get all happy and excited then….BAM! I am on edge and saddened then furious. All I want to do is read faster to find out what happens. But then I don’t want this amazing story over so I try to slow down and take everything in. This is why I LOVE vampire books. Vamps are alphas on steroids. They are so possessive and determined and Alexander is no different. He is a sexy beast! Phew! I can’t believe I made it in one piece to this glorious ending!

These characters are so lovable and dare I say “real” that they are a joy to read. I loved meeting the main characters as well as the secondary ones. Julianna is a wild card and i would love to learn more about her and Loren in future stories. The story is one for the ages! The writing was superb! The story flowed so easily and kept me completely engrossed. My only minor, minor criticism would be to suggest the author add the characters name at the beginning of each section when we started reading their POV. It was a bit confusing at times when switches were made.

I can’t wait for more in this series!

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Shannon Fowler

Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Shae Banks. And luckily for me it won’t be my last. The main characters are Nathalie and Jason who knew each other from childhood. They lost touch after high school when Jason left for college, never to return.

This story seems to prove the theory of “it’s a small world”. Some of the events surrounding Nathalie seem to be fate but how do we really know that Jason didn’t have his hands in it. The coincidences seem a little too easy.

Nathalie has a new job and new boss but along comes an old love. The mix seems to be more than Nathalie can handle.

Jason has a point to prove, not only to himself but to his family and to Nathalie. The past is just that, in the past. Things have changed and Jason wants Nat to see that he has changed too.

I am looking forward to reading more from Banks and hopefully this series as well.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Series Book 4) By Christy Nicholas – Review by Laura Furuta

Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Series Book 4)
By: Christy Nicholas
5 out of 5 stars

The story Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Series Book 4) by Christy Nicholas is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It drew me in from the beginning and I found myself lost in its pages. I enjoyed reading about the character of Orlah. She is a Seer. This story takes her on a journey in which she is looking for a worthy heir to inherit her magical brooch. She finds herself in all sorts of other situations in which she must use her wits and gift. The book is very detailed and I felt like I was right there with the characters. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that are introduced. They are well-developed and I came to care about many of them with each chapter that I read. The story is both interesting and intriguing. The book has an atmosphere that pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until you have read the final page. It is an exciting read that you don’t want to miss out on. I have read several of the books in this series and I have found that the author does an amazing job in creating stories that are enjoyable. I would highly recommend reading this book.

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) By Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Laura Furuta

Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)
By: Carrie Pulkinen
5 out of 5 stars

The story Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance book that I loved reading. It pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until I had read the final page. It is a story that has a wonderful storyline and amazing characters. I loved reading about the characters of Emily Rollins and Sean LeBlanc. Emily is a woman who is strong and independent. She doesn’t believe in the supernatural or ghosts. She is someone who is trying to start over and move on with her life. Then she meets Sean. Sean LeBlanc is a medium. He owns his own haunted tour company. Since he first kissed Emily he can’t stop thinking about her. There is a chemistry and attraction between them. If only he can get Emily to accept the existence of ghosts. What does the future hold for Emily and Sean? When Emily receives a strange box can Sean convince her of the danger? Read this book to find out what happens. I love that this story takes place in New Orleans. I also loved that the story has an atmosphere that is both romantic and sultry. There is bantering that goes back and forth between Sean and Emily and scenes that are swoon worthy. Steamy scenes included in this book. There are additional characters that I enjoyed reading about their part in the story and their interactions with Sean and Emily. This is a wonderful story that you won’t be able to put down. Highly recommended.

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The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1)The Werewolf Queen by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1) by Brandi Elledge is a great supernatural paranormal fantasy story that kept me so engrossed and immersed in her carefully woven world. The story is so magical it had me on the edge of my seat through to the end. Brandi has very cleverly written something that completely throws you off track just when you think you have got it worked out. The suspense will keep you on alert and intrigued without letting go. This is a brilliant start to the series that is action packed with werewolves and witches, warlocks and vampires, psychics and demons and so much more. The story is thrilling and fast paced and also has romance and humour, I loved Granny, the best friend and the fairy who each had me howling in laughter.

Sadie comes from a long line of witches, but she has no powers. Whilst getting ready for her 18th birthday, everything changes and her life is turned upside down. It seems everyone either wants her or wants her dead.

This is one brilliant and masterful tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat and your heart rate pulsing. This has to be one of the best if not the best stories I have read this year and Brandi is now one of my favourite authors.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Love and Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jenni Bishop

Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love and Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen is an exciting supernatural romance and is a story that is a breath of fresh air from normal romances.. The premise of the story is original and Carrie’s writing was spot on and swept me into a world I could relate to. ​I loved this book! The mystery and suspense, ghosts and possessions, romance and the humor was perfectly balanced. There were brief times I wanted to shake Emily but overall the characters were loveable and the slow burn between the main characters was sweet and sexy. The story is set in New Orleans and Carrie made the world she created come alive with her descriptions being so vivid you could see it all.

It is one story that will have you wondering what is hiding in the shadows and just what is around when that cold chill that gives you goosebumps happens upon you.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Ana Cortes

Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a book that was easy to get into the story. At least for me since, i love second chance romance novels. So it starts close to the beginning when they “bump” into each other. She does seem a bit bitter about the past and how he ghosted her; but who wouldn’t. He obviously insisted and it does take fruit since they do get involved again. But obviously the story has many pains to overcome before the happy ever after. I love her bestie, her personality is like the best friend you want to have. I love that they both have a failed past, since it makes it feel more realistic. Since everyone wants to move on even if they really never do. Will you be able to join the journey with them?

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SHORTCUTS (Singularities) by Amy Bearce – Review by Heather Lovelace

ShortcutsShortcuts by Amy Bearce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This YA fantasy is beautifully written and will captivate it’s audience no matter your age. Bearce treats her young main characters with respect and intent, allowing them to truly develop and grow, while learning and stumbling along the way. I wasn’t certain what I would find when I dove in. But easily by the second page I knew I had a treasure in my hands. I enjoyed every minute I spent reading this book. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Julie Lounello

(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie is a four star novel. I loved how this book was a great, steamy, quick read. Emery’s story was so relatable. Lots of women have been cheated on by a man. Some women forgive, others choose to move on. Emery chose to move on and good for her. Whatever choice is made, is good, as long as that is what you want. When Emery meets Jackson, she knows there will be action between them but just doesn’t get how much action there will be and what that means for her. Little did she know her whole world would be turned upside down!

Review by @julie-lounello
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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Heather Lovelace

Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nicholas continues to enrapture her readers with another masterful piece of fiction. From beginning to end I felt like I was part of the story and anticipated that the characters would jump off the pages at any moment. I have thoroughly enjoyed this entire series. Wonderful, wonderful characters and storyline. What a ride!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn – Review by Gail Guerrero

Secure DesireSecure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn

Four Stars

I can’t imagine living with what was done to Cassie. I don’t know if I am strong enough to move past such trauma. This story was all kinds of messed up. It was somewhat dark in what went on in the past and the events of the present. Ian I’m lost for words in him. All I can say is be prepared to lose yourself in dreams of him. I’m still thinking about him even though I’ve already finished the book. I just don’t see how the author focused on anyone else when the thought of Ian was there. Lol! I liked the flow of the story and how the author didn’t make Cassie weak. Yes, she had fears but rightly so. She didn’t let those fears rule her life. They triggered panic attacks but she got through them. I enjoyed the different personalities and how the author mixed the characters for the best action.
Review by @gguerrero89

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love & Ghosts: Crescent City Ghost Tours by Carrie Pulkinen
5-stars

Love & Ghosts was an exciting paranormal romance. Featured in New Orleans Emily recently moved from Houston to attempt to live again after the loss of her sister and discovering her boyfriend cheated. Sean has lived there his entire life and has struggled since the death of his wife. The two meet and sparks fly but Emily denies the paranormal.

I loved the main characters and the scenery in this novel. Carrie Pulkinen has such an amazing imagination and I could not put this book down. The story was easy to follow and was written well. There were several steamy scenes in this novel that easily depicted the characters emotionally charged connection. It was definitely a 5-star read!

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Maura Harper

Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I believe this is the first book I’ve read by the author and it won’t be my last. The writing is well plotted, the characters well defined and memorable and the cadence lent an easy pacing while reading.

I wasn’t 100% sure if this was going to be a horror story filled with darkness or something a little lighter. It IS on the lighter side with a bit of suspense, a wonderful romance, great friendships and some really quirky individuals thrown into the mix.

I read every word in this book from cover to cover in one sitting. The writing was detailed enough that i was able to visualize each scene. It was the perfect balance of description and brevity that moves the story along.

There are a couple of open door sex scenes and if i were recommending to an elderly friend’s book club, I would let them know I skipped “those parts” hehehe.

I absolutely recommend this book.

Review by @mauraharper

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Michelle Austin

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen was a good 4 star read.

I was pulled in right from the beginning, Sloane’s husband has turned on the family which means they must die. Sloane had no idea her husband was going to do what he did and she refused to go into protective custody, so she runs. She ends up going to an old friend for help, who sends her to a very unexpected place. I definitely did not see this piece coming and I’m still not sure where some of it connects, but I will say there were some mighty steamy scenes.

Never attract attention to yourself. Never give them anything to remember you by.

As we move more into the story, Sloane learns exactly what is expected of her and becomes one heck of a tough girl. This is a short read that includes two of the books from the series. There were several great characters. The story did seem to move really fast at times and I would have liked to have seen a little more of the Chateau Imperium and Bettino, overall I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more from this author and series.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Michelle Austin

(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone – Book 1: Emery & Jackson was a good 4 star read.
This is a contemporary romance that pulled me right in.

Emery had a not so great past of getting hurt so she was guarded. She also has a secret that she hopes will stay hidden, but will it?
Jackson has a playboy rep and when he meets Emery he is pulled in by her, he really liked her and was great at trying to get through her walls.

Things take an interesting twist when both of their pasts make an appearance. Can they have a HEA?

We get some very steamy moments along with some unexpected twist and turns. I really liked Emery and Jackson, you could feel their chemistry coming off the pages. All of the secondary characters were great, I especially loved Grandma, she had me LOL so many times. We also got a glimpse into some other couples and I look forward to seeing more from them in the series. This was a great start to the series and I can’t wait for the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Next Door Knight (Man’s Best Friend Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Next Door Knight (Man's Best Friend #2)Next Door Knight by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Next Door Knight (Man’s Best Friend Book 2) By Nicole Flockton is the second Book in the Man’s Best Friend series and a book I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I was drawn in from the beginning and kept my attention till the last page.At times I felt like I was on a emotional rollercoaster ride with my emotions all over the place. This story is about Kerry and Caleb.Kerry is a caring and supportive person but she wants to be in control and independent in her life.She volunteers with her therapy dog Willow at the Veteran’s Center, she has a job and she is helping out her injured father so her life is full at the moment. Caleb is a man who has guilt and grief and has experienced loss he is still feels the pain. And then he meets Kerry.She just can’t seem to be able to walk away from him.Can Kerry and Willow help Caleb? Can these two have a future together? Find out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Shortcuts (Singularities) by Amy Bearce – Review by Jana Teppih

ShortcutsShortcuts by Amy Bearce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shortcuts (Singularities) by Amy Bearce is a perfect novel for young readers! It is a story of four best friends – Parker, Avery, DeShawn and Ethan. They all have psychic powers because their mothers were given a certain fertility drug. They all have developed different abilities that I can imagine the young readers would find very cool!
The story is told from Parker’s point of view, she is our resident empath! She is brash and bold and honest and caring and energetic … Avery is the PERFECT best friend ever … DeShawn is calm and wise and a young man with a golden heart … Ethan is our mischievous young rebel … and then we have Mia, a sweet and sad and complicated new girl, and Josh who is another new boy that brings his complications …
This story that I think would be a perfect reading early tween and teen set, tells us the story of friendships, family relationships, the power of social standing and the realities you must face when you hurt the people you love, even if you did not mean it to happen … it tells us a story of what the consequences of shortcuts are and that actually, there are no shortcuts in life as every action has a counter action … it shows us that everyone carries a burden and everyone deserves to have friends and to be loved! There are a loads of lessons that if you are open you might be able to learn by reading the book and not needing to experience them in person!

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Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Heather Bahm

Hawke (Men of Syn, #1)Hawke by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hawke (Men of Syn Book 1) by Anise Storm is an erotic thriller with some BDSM themes. This story immediately delves into the suspenseful elements that make this an engaging story. Hawke focuses around Charlotte (the party planner) and Hawke (the client in need of Charlotte’s services). Once these two characters meet, the chemistry is off the charts despite either ones’ choice. Hawke is the epitome of a take charge male and he is not afraid to weld that at his desire. Charlotte is an independent woman who wants who own mark on the world separate from her family. The combination of these two is amazing. Then the author adds in some drama and suspense to add more dynamic and spin on the story. You’ll be kept on your toes as you go on this ride, hold on tight and enjoy!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) written by Shae Banks is the first book I’ve read by this author. This book had strong characters and the story kept me interested to find out what was going to happen. I wasn’t sure which way this book was going to go but we all secretly hope, second chances turn into a happily ever after.

Nathalie Johnson walked into an interview she was overqualified for. She wanted this new job because she was sick of the commute and had no challenge in her current job. She was hired on the spot. When she is goes out to celebrate with her best friend ( pretty much her only friend ) Haylie she runs right into the last person she expected to see, her ex-boyfriend Jason Locksley, someone she hasn’t seen in thirteen years. She is shocked to see him and wants to hate him for how he hurt her in the past but there’s no way to deny the attraction they still have to each other. Jason keeps showing up begging for a chance to explain and finally, Nat agrees to meet him for coffee and then eventually dinner.
Both Nat and Jase have secrets. When your trying to start over, secrets can ruin any chance you have.
When Nat find out part of Jase’s secret, she automatically thinks the worst and doesn’t let him explain.
When Nat’s past comes creeping into her future, who will she turn to? Will she be able to count of Jase for support? Also the connection between Jase and Nat is crazy. Not sure if I’d be able to handle that kind of pressure. I thought this was a great read and couldn’t seem to put the book down. It was a happy, hopeful read I found myself rooting for this second chance romance.

Review by @xchellex

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Sheri Schrader

(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heart of Stone Book 1: Emery & Jackson by Chiquita Dennie is the first book in the Heart of Stone series. Emery has been betrayed by her ex and her best friend. Jackson can’t get Emery off his mind. She has built really high walls around herself. Can Jackson break them down?
This is a well-written story with a happily ever after ending. I enjoyed the story and a bit of humor and build up to the characters. The characters are interesting and I felt for Emery and her struggles. Jackson and the other characters were good also. I look forward to where this series goes and the stories of other characters.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Robin Rankin

Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things We Lost by Shae Banks is the first book of the Loving Locksley series. For some reason I didn’t realize this was the beginning of a series and was quite distressed thinking that my questions weren’t being answered but thankfully this is just the beginning of the series and there is more to come.

Nathalie is starting another new chapter in her life in so many ways and she’s clueless to the depth of the changes to come. She has come so far from her past and keeps on going up. She was not ready to run into Jason Locksley even after twelve years.

I’m trying to be patient to find out what’s going to happen next, especially to see if I’m right in my thinking.

This is a cliffhanger and worth the read.

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Until Fools Find Gold (Providence Gold Book One) by Mary B Moore – Review by Tracy Wilkin

Until Fools Find GoldUntil Fools Find Gold by Mary B. Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Until Fools Find Gold: A Providence Gold Series and Until Series Crossover by Mary B. Moore, is a brilliantly told story that I became obsessed with. I was consumed by these characters. My heart broke, then mended, my tears were plentiful, then I would laugh hysterically. A rollercoaster  of emotions felt is putting it mildly. I was totally caught up in all that was Luna and Noah. This couple shredded me. The made me whole again. A tumultuous affair that touched my heart indescribably and entirely. Having not read Mary B. Moore’s work before, I went in with an open mind. And then it was blown away. Stories such  as this one will never cease to thrill, impress and humble me. They give so much more than you could ever anticipate, and they leave you ready for more, but with such a sense of fulfilment and contentment, you almost need a little lay down to recover from the emotional ride you just survived. You know you have something special whenever the first page is turned, and that is a feeling like no other. 5 stars.

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