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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by April Smith

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of this series. The author has done a tremendous job building the storyline along with the characters. As the story progresses, you feel like you are along side of them. I also like the building of additional side characters with the hopes they will have a storyline in future books of this series. If you are in to Dom/sub relationship reads, this book is for you and it won’t disappoint.

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Group Hug by Ariella Talix – Review by April Smith

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Group HugGroup Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed the MMF storyline. You will find humor, friendship, loving dogs, sexual tension, and spicy scenes through out this book as the storyline develops and we get to know each of the characters. With the story is told from each of the three roommates which helps to bond the reader with the characters. Grab this book, it’s great read and it doesn’t disappoint.

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by April Smith

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th read of the Echo Series. I chose to read this book as a standalone because I haven’t read any of the previous books in the series. I loved the story line and the characters are easy to connect with. The book packed with suspense and adventure and adding a dice of romance in the mix. I enjoyed this read and I’m anxious to go back to book one and start from the beginning.

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by April Smith

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series)Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding the End Zone is a romance about the Hotshot Jock and the Nerdy English major.
Callahan and Jamaica are characters to fall in love with and the story line is easy to follow.
The writer does an impressive job connecting the reader with witty banter and steamy passages between the characters that keeps you interested. This is my first read with this author but it definitely won’t be my last.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by April Smith

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although I believe this story can be read as a stand alone, it’s the third book in the irresistible series. This read shows you that some times people listen to their brain and not their heart. After a life altering event both Brian and Amanda begin to give in to their chemistry and into what they have been avoiding for over six years. The author does a great job making you feel the emotions the characters feel. I’m anxious to read other stories by this author and in this series too.

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by April Smith

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is such an emotional read. I identify as a parent but also it triggers this what if thoughts parents have about if something would very happen to them. The author did an amazing job getting the reader to understand the emotions the main character was going through along with the other characters in the story. It doesn’t take long to be drawn in and not want to put the book down. This was my first read by this author and I can’t wait to read other stories since I enjoyed this one so much

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by April Smith

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Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another great book in this hockey series. I have not been a fan of Wyatt in the other playmaker series books, but the author did a great job changing my mind with this story line.
You get to see Wyatt grow and change throughout the book as a love story evolves with Serena. Great read, it doesnt disappoint!

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3) by Bree Kraemer – Review by April Smith

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3)Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book three in this sports romance set. If you have not read the previous two books in the series, you should, as you will love those characters just as much as the ones in this story. But if you choose to not do that, you can read this as a stand alone. The author does a great job connecting the reader with the characters. This was a quick book and just the right amount of romance to keep you interested. Can’t wait to read more by this author.

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by April Smith

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. If you like reads with M/M/F relationships, you will enjoy this book. The story line is easy to follow. This is my first read by this author and she didn’t disappoint

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by April Smith

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love good mafia romance, and a dark one at that. This is the 3rd book of the Silician Gods series and the author continues to tell great stories surrounding the Larussio family. Izzy and Lorenzo’s story is full of danger, suspense and revenge. It’s time to take a time-out and get started on this book!

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The Challenger (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2) by Rowan Rossler – Review by April Smith

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The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 2)The Challenger: A Sports Romance Saga by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a sports romance junkie. This is my first dive in to the tennis world and the author did a great job describing the lingo and allowing the audience to follow along with the story line even if they know nothing about tennis. The story of Flynn and Chavez is a good romance with a little suspense intertwined to keep you on your toes. I can wait to read more of this trilogy.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by April Smith

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book follows Shadow of Devil’s Handmaidens MC and brings light to the past of her dark childhood. This book feels you with all the emotions for a broken child and to follow her as an adult and having her seek retribution in addition to finding love with Panther. It also gives you the hope that anyone no matter who they are has a soul mate out there waiting for them.
This can be read as a stand alone but you can follow along with the motorcycle club by reading additional books in the series

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by April Smith

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This short and steamy read does not disappoint readers. This is not a stand alone read, but easy to follow the characters without getting lost. The author draws you in quickly and then leads you into a night of no strings attached fun. This book leaves you wanting more and I can’t wait to continue this series with the next book that’s due out.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by April Smith

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Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This romance is the second read in this Sicilian Gods series . These two lovers from rival families are drawn to each other and can’t seem to move on. As per a mafia romance, you can find power, love, loyalty and revenge, which I hope you enjoy with this read.

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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by April Smith

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strangers Kate and Chase meet by chance over saving a life tourist at the hotel. Realizing the chemistry between them, Kate risks putting work aside and having a little fun, little does she know Chase is the man she will be working for. You will enjoy the read of a very shy independent woman falling for a man who is very overprotective and detail oriented. The author does a good job with the love line of the characters and even adds a little mystery and suspense and ends with a HEA.

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Petty’s Crime (Satan’s Devils MC Las Vegas Book 3) by Manda Mellett – Review by April Smith

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Petty's Crime (Satan's Devils MC Las Vegas #3)Petty’s Crime by Manda Mellett

I love the Satan’s Devils books and the Vegas chapter is definitely growing on me. I wasn’t sure I would enjoy this read, Petty didn’t seem to interest me in the previous books. The author did a great job getting the reader to under stand the characters and loosing you to connect with them an draw you in with their life history. I can’t wait to read more of the Vegas Chaper of the Satan’s Devils.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by April Smith

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good mafia romance and the author did not disappoint with this read. This new series by the author gives us the romance of Adrianna and Salvatore. Once these two meet the are drawn to each other and can’t seem to stay apart no matter how hard they try. You will certainly enjoy this story of power, love, loyalty and revenge

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by April Smith

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of the Billionaire Blind Date series. This is also my first read of this author and I am hooked on the characters. The author did a great job capturing the readers interest early on, with a new take on a blind date. The storyline was easy to follow and well written. I can’t wait to read additonal stories in this series because I know I won’t be disappointed.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by April Smith

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Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If mafia romances are your thing, you need to grab not only this book, but the entire series to read. You could read this a a stand alone if wanted but if you want to be able to relate to the characters, you need to read the other books in the series, this is book seven. As usual the author reels you in quickly the suspense and then with a bit of romance mixed in between. This book didn’t disappoint and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the next mafia family

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by April Smith

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Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read of this series. Each of the books can be read as stand alones and you don’t get lost or think you can’t keep up with the characters. Anne and Phillip will have you cheering their relationship on in not time flat.
The author does use a lot of Scottish language terms that may have you trying to figure out what’s being talked of, but have no fear, she has gifted us with an extremely helpful glossary.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by April Smith

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Body Checked: A Frenemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance is the second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder Series. This book runs along the same time period as the first read of the series, Power Play. You are introduced to Brider and Tia in book one. This book details the beginning of their relationship and brings you in to get the inside workings of how they got together. The author does a great job connecting the reader with the characters. I can’t wait to read more in this series.

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Love is Worth Fighting for (The Meraki Series Book 3) by Effie Kammenou – Review by April Smith

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Love is Worth Fighting forLove is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in Meraka series. The author tells past love stories with grandma while allowing us to connect with Kristina and Loukas story that unfolds through out the pages. I love the take the author incorporated bringing the current pandemic to the scene and allowing us to see how people worked though it. There are more stories to be told in future books of this series and I can’t wait to read more.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by April Smith

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m always up for a best friend/little sister romance and then author throws some suspense in the mix, you know you will love it! She does an amazing job right from the beginning grabbing our interest and drawing you in quickly. The characters are easy to connect to and you love them from the start. This my first read by this author and I’m in lust with this book and can’t wait to read more of this amazing series.

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Tickety Tock (Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by April Smith

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Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona ChapterTickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a lot of books by this author but the twist in the book definitely was a surprise. It took me a bit longer to connect with the characters than it normally does. Although, once I was able to connect with them, I felt right at home with this book. Raven’s life story makes you fall in love with her character and Dwarf is your typical MC rider. This was a good read and can’t wait for more in this series.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by April Smith

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Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have loved all the books of this series and the author doesn’t disappoint in this read either.
I’ve been anxious to read Trey’s story. They author creates the perfect match for him and I love being there to see if transpire. Once you start this story you will devour it instantly and not want to stop. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for this Mafia family.

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler – Review by April Smith

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first read by this author for me and I love this book and know that I’m going to enjoy this trilogy much so as the additonal books are released. The author did a great job allowing the reader to feel connected with the characters. When you are introduced to both Vandana and Morgan you just know that their chemistry will be on fire once they get together.
You need to grab this book and start reading, you will love this billionaire romance.

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Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by April Smith

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Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first read by this author and I absolutely loved it! A girl from the wrong side of town meets her very own Prince Charming. They have lots of bumps along the way, but the author does very well helping you connect with the characters. I can’t wait to discover more books from this author, I know they won’t disappoint

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Saving Marvel (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by April Smith

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Saving Marvel (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation Book 4)Saving Marvel by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the Satan’s Devils MC series of books. The author didn’t disappoint this read with the story of Marvel and Virginia. They both have had a rough life and never expected to find someone in the most unusual of circumstances. You get to catch up with the some of the Satan’s Devils group, which is always a favorite when reading these series. If you haven’t started reading the series that include the Satan’s Devils, do so now, allow them to be apart of you life too, you won’t regret it.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by April Smith

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Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author does a great job in this fifth book of the Mafia Elite Series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but why would you wanna do that and miss out on the other great books in this series. The five families bring Luc, the long lost brother(which Luc knows nothing about) in to complete the circle of the new rein of bosses. Luc brings Summer along, his newly met secretary, along with her being his one night stand from the night before, in to the Mafia family and little do they know what’s in store for their new lives. You don’t want to miss Luc and Summer’s story.

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