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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the fifth, and final, in the “Buckeye Falls” series. Earlier in the series we were introduced to Mallory, sister to Evan, who works for Max in the town diner. This book tells Mallory’s story. Mallory and Beckett were childhood sweethearts who reconnect in adulthood. They struggle to find a way to be together as adults and often wonder if their relationship is even possible.
I read the previous four books in this series. I think readers could enjoy this book without reading the rest of the series, but I found it more enjoyable and easier to follow the characters’ story lines since I read the previous books. I absolutely love this series! I am so happy we have a story for Mallory now. The characters of Buckeye Falls (a fictional Ohio town), are absolutely endearing. The families are warm and loving, though they also sometimes pick on one another. The friendships are heartfelt and genuine.
Mallory is such a sweetheart, and often indecisive. It seems like her to be unsure of how to proceed with Beckett. I found the ups and downs of their relationship sometimes frustrating. I couldn’t put this book down, though. I couldn’t wait to find out if they made it work. I love the romantic gestures between the characters. This book focuses more on the relationship building than sex scenes, and I appreciate that. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a sweet romantic tale, especially one with twists and turns.

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee – Review by Sarah King

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The Taste of TreacheryThe Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I would absolutely reccecomend this book to others. I picked it up at random due to its back jacket ; I can definitely say I was not disappointed. Bybee keeps her readers drawn in wanting to know what’s on the next page. I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed the storyline and thought the main characters were well written. I can’t wait to see what Byee comes up with next.

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Lucy Machard

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The Crown of Stones Complete TrilogyThe Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This box set is absolutely amazing! Everything is so well thought out with the world building, the writing, the characters, everything! the MMC reminds me of Geralt of Rivia at times, and I was absolutely addicted to every word! It’s a fantastic high fantasy trilogy that will absolutely keep you on your toes! I highly recommend!

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

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Falling for a Star in the City (Stars in the City #2)Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book by this author. I couldn’t wait to read it, and I’m so glad I did!
Paige wants to be an actor and have a successful relationship with her hopeful rockstar boyfriend. She also doesn’t want to disappoint her grandmother, so she struggles with whether or not to change careers. Can Paige ever have peace and happiness?
I read this book without reading book one in the series. It makes me want to go back and read book one, however, I was able to enjoy this book on its own.
I love the characters in this book! Paige is genuine and likeable. She has real dilemmas. I think anyone who has suffered a close loss can relate to Paige’s indecisiveness as she learns to navigate the world without one of her close friends. I love her remaining group of friends who give real, tough advice instead of blindly following every twist and turn in Paige’s life. I appreciate that there are no graphic sexual scenes and the focus is more on the relationships between Paige and her love interests. I also was very happy with the ending. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Gothic New Orleans. I loved the overall feeling this book had. A.D Brazeau has a way with words and this book does not disappoint. The book is full of darkness, but also small bits of romance, paranormal aspects, as well as greek mythological characters and the fact that it is based on a historical situation, makes it all that better. (the author obviously took creative liberties with the history)

One of the main characters, Greer, is such a strong-willed, and brave young woman. She was not like the other “casket girls”, she did not want to be sent oversea to marry a stranger, she was taken by force. Given no other choice, Greer has decided to make a deal with Hades to help her and her friends, as well as Theron. Does Greer succeed in saving those who are close to her?

Even though there are creative liberties with what is the “truth” about the casket girls, I very much enjoyed this book and the mix of historical information, greek mythology, and the paranormal aspects that have surrounded the casket girls’ stories. I have seen a good bit of New Orleans, including the Old Ursuline Convent, and so it was very easy for me to imagine everything said in the book, which I loved. I absolutely will be reading book 2 and recommend this book to anyone who loves historical, paranormal romance.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by the author Sinister Styx, and my thoughts are in the middle, not necessarily “bad” but also not great. This book is EXTREMELY fast-paced and short, it only took me about 10-15 minutes to read the entire novella. The length and speed did not bother me too much, except that I just wish there was ‘more’ as I felt like there was just something missing throughout the entire book, but, I can’t place exactly what it is. The book was very concise and jumped right into the plot, but I felt there just was not enough description to fully grasp and hold my attention. There are a bunch of twists and turns and I was pleasantly surprised by the ending.

Falcon and Ivy’s relationship is cursed/doomed from the start, even though they do truly love each other. Ivy just wants everything to go back to normal, to go back to the time before she began to question her husband’s fidelity, but is that even possible? The book felt very similar to Romeo & Juliet, featuring jealous lovers, betrayal, love and revenge. Falcon does not take Ivy’s accusations lightly and things go up into flames and spiral out of control very quickly. Will Ivy and Flacon receive the blessed happily ever after that they both want or will their marriage be destroyed beyond repair?

Considering this is a dark romance and very graphic, please make sure to read the trigger warnings beforehand. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves dark romance and may want a pallet/mind cleanser between other books. Also, because it is such a fast-paced book it would be perfect read if it is one of those weeks where you want to read, but you are struggling to actually maintain focus.

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Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

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Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alchemy of glass is book two in the apothecary’s series. This is the first book that i have read by this author. I did not read book one in this series but i was still able to follow along with it, but as good as this book was i wish i would of started with book one so me personally would recommend you starting from the beginning. I loved this book, A historical fantasy read that takes you away. I loved the plot it keep me engrossed the whole time not to mention Gaelen i just loved reading about her. Once i picked this book up i was unable to put down. I Look forward to reading more book by this Author and reading more about Gaelen’s adventures. Thank you to the Author for writing a wonderful read.
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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again the author continues to write a series that is completely spectacular and I was thrilled to get to read this next story in the series. While these are standalone stories all with HEA, because of the running storyline of the rogues attempting to take out the purebloods, it might be easiest to start at the beginning of the series, so you can personally get to know the other characters in the stories. Master Bistrita and Chara have quickly become 2 of my favorites together, I enjoy that he seems to be taking the dominance piece to a higher level than seen before in the other stories, but that Chara seems to make him break all of the rules he has created. It is interesting getting to see vampires, witches, werewolves, and humans working together to take down the rogues. I can wait to read book 12 and see how it all ends.

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Wild King (King Brothers Series) by K.M. Scott – Review by M Policicchio

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Wild King (King Brothers Book 2)Wild King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don’t know what is with these King Brothers. They are some stubborn, hard-headed j3rks. I get it. Kellen is so mired in his own grief that he can’t see. But, the way he treats Salem when is doing nothing but trying to help him is sooooo wrong.

So this book picks up about 6, maybe 8, months after the end of the Cruel King. Kellen is trying to be someone he is not. His brothers are growing frustrated and weary. Kellen takes off for a long weekend. On his weekend vacation, Kellen meets a mystery woman. He is immediately taken with her but she wants to remain anonymous. What started as an ONS becomes a supposed weekend of passion and fun. When Kellen receives a phone call from his brother demanding he return to NYC or the brother is going to cut him off and fire him, Kellen does something so phenomenally stupid that children 30 years from now will be saying, “Don’t pull a Kellen!”

When Kellen returns to the city his problems explode and his brothers demand that a fixer is hired to assist Kellen with his issue. When his fixer walks through the door, it is Kellen’s mystery lady. Now because of the couple of days they spent together, the fixer has to take a different approach with Kellen. Kellen, at least, knows her name now, Salem. Kellen angrily rebuffs all of Salem’s efforts to assist with his problems. Kellen yells, screams, stomps, kicks, calls names, and tantrums like a 2-year-old, but doesn’t get his way. Salem will remain his fixer.

As one can imagine, things heat up. Salem tries to do her job. Kellen blocks her path whenever possible. Then, Kellen tries a different tactic and actually talks to Salem. A friendship develops. When an emergency strikes in unusual circumstances, Kellen and Salem have to learn to work together. This opens a whole new avenue in their relationship.

This is an emotional read. This a fast read for the number of pages. This is another fantastic read in the series. This read a little spice, some LOL moments, some cry your eyes out moments, and much more. Jump in now before you are too many brothers behind!! 😁

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The Predator Part Two (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by M Policicchio

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The Predator Part TwoThe Predator Part Two by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We pick up with Katie and Chamberlain’s story 4 years later. Katie is settled and living in Denver with her aunt and her aunt’s partner. Katie has just graduated college with a teaching degree but is currently working as a server in “gentleman’s club”. Katie finally gives in to her friend Beth about going out. Beth takes Katie to a fight that her boyfriend is promoting.

To Katie’s complete horror, Chamberlain is fighting that night. She sees him. He sees her. She can’t believe her luck. Of all the fighters in the world, why did it have to be him? Chamberlain can’t believe his luck. He has been searching for Katie for four long, torturous years. Now, she is there watching him, close to him, and from the look on her face angry with him. Chamberlain isn’t going to give up searching for her, especially since he knows where she is now. He is going to find her.

I was all about the reunion. With the way things went down, I was devastated that Katie got shipped off without being able to at least talk to Chamberlain and find out what really went down. If he felt anything for Gwen (which, of course, he did not because it was completely obvi that he was all in on Katie, but what do 19 year olds know?). I do think he should have had to grovel a little more, be sweet a little more, beg a little more. But Katie was also withholding a great big secret from him. So, I guess maybe he groveled enough?? I loved the way Chamberlain was all in from the moment he realized. There was no doubt in his mind.

I don’t want to give away the big stuff in this story so I will just say that I was super happy with the way it all went down. Chamberlain did it right (on sooooo many levels, on soooooo many things). Great read. Totally worth the time and emotional investment. I love Marissa. She is by far my favorite. Big 💙for her!

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