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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Kristan Anderson

This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Time Around by Jane Suen was a very fast read and sweet story. Katie finds herself without a date to a high school friends wedding. The bride has a date for her, after breaking up ten years prior, Katie is pushed back into the life of her ex, Chase. I thought there would be more to the wedding instead of them just jumping back into familiar territory but it seemed to work. I was hoping to find out why Katie broke it off but it didn’t seem as though there was a good explanation. The story was good but for some reason it felt lacking in something, maybe it was heat. The spark between the characters was there, or it was supposed to be, but it could have been elaborated better at some times, with less internalized thinking by the characters. The ending felt rushed, while I’m happy Katie finally is doing what she wanted in life, it just seemed as though the story tried hard for the happy ending and it was as of there was no backbone in it. I did not feel connected to any of the characters.

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Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was definitely a fast paced, action packed adventure that had so many twists and turns, I couldn’t put the book down! EmVee was such a great heroine, who keeps working so hard despite all of the trauma and setbacks. She is struggling to understand the changes in herself ever since her attack and she has lost everyone she loves. She now has to work with her ex’s best friend to try and uncover the secrets she needs to get the answers to, while working through her feelings for him as well. This was a roller coaster of emotions and an amazing start to the series! I can’t wait to read the rest of the books!

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kay Stritesky

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

Once again this series delivers! There is not a bad book, story line or character in this series. I love that while each book flows together, every single one can be read individually.

Amy has a way of writing each character so well that readers feel like they know them. Each character plays an intricate role in the story and is a needed piece of the puzzle! Nico and Mia win hearts over, and family members and readers can’t get enough!

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Robin Rankin

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)

I love finding new to me authors and learning about their style to see if they are a one and done or if I will be reading more by them.  This author is one I will be one I will be looking forward to reading again.

There was something quite endearing about Aimee and Qadir from the beginning and it only increased the further I got into the book.

Aimee is not your average girl in any shape, form or fashion and that was the beginning of her charm.  Not having an easy life would have a lot of people mad at the world and bitter towards everyone and everything,  not Aimee.  She protects those she cares about with everything she has, but she manages take the wrong person mad.

Qadir is not the normal Sheikh.  It’s obvious he has money but he doesn’t act like others I have read or the stereotypes and I liked that a lot.

I have been traveling for the last couple of days and this was able to get lost in the book instead of worrying about my husband’s driving.  I’m so looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Donya Pedigo

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was gripping! Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith is my first read from this author, but I guarantee it won’t be my last.

I loved Aimees’ street wise, spunky, and strong willed free spirited attitude. Aimee is proud of her lifestyle and all the different skills she’s learned living on the streets. She is a perfect match for the Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din despite them being from two completely different worlds. Their love story was one of passion and adventure. I love the fact that Qadir is protective over Aimee, without trying to change her or hold her back. This book is a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs that packed so many emotions. I loved these characters and this book, I can’t wait til Book 2 is out. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great read.

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Scandalously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Jenni Bishop

Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5)Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scandalously Yours is another delicious tale by the talented Anise. Anise is always a must read because she does her craft so well. This is the fifth book in this amazing series and probably my favourite so far. I think I said that about all of them but it still holds true. Do yourself a favour and start from the first book. You will be drawn into the dark side where there is plenty of sizzle, heat, greed, pain, suffering and so much more. The story is beautifully written, exceptionally captivating and painfully heart breaking. This one will bring out all the feels and at times you will be on the edge of your seat and checking who is in the shadows. You will want to hug the characters and others you want to plan to take out.

He had it all until he realised the depth of deception and finally the depravity of the one, he once loved. He finds himself drawn to a beautiful woman but he can’t let her into his life when evil is finally showing her true colours and may just be a fight for his life.

I can’t wait to see what Anise brings to the table next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Shai Flores

The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I love a book with an awesome dog that does not die during the book! I enjoyed the dynamic between Cody and Jake and all the good they do in the story. The world needs more characters like that. If you enjoy books with mystery, crime-fighting, and a strong female lead you will like this book. I thought the writing, in the beginning, was a little awkward and some of the aspects of the island situation were a little farfetched, but it was definitely original and interesting to consider. I did appreciate the ending.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Jenni Bishop

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Something About Aimee is an action-packed romantic suspense tale and a long way from the sci fi stories I have read by this author. Your emotions will be all over the place with the many twists and turns. SE has a wonderful way with words, the descriptive nature brings the reader in and doesn’t let them go They say opposites attract, right? The story is a slow burn romance but I would have liked to see a bit more heat/sizzle/passion/sparks for this couple.

Strong, independent, witty and street savvy Aimee saves Sheikh Qadir from danger, only she doesn’t know who he is. Doing so she has inadvertently put herself in danger but this girl from the street knows a thing or two.

Two people from completely different worlds find each other but can they make it work?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Nobody does a Mafia romance suspense like Amy does. It’s a no-brainer when I see Amy has a new book. Click and grab and I lose myself in her dark and delicious stories. Rivals is the seventh book in this amazing series. Make sure you start at book one and work your way through.

Amy’s writing is captivating, engrossing, and intriguing. This gripping new book has revenge, action, suspense and thrills from beginning to end. It is full of drama, violence, mystery, intrigue, danger, twists and plenty of heart pounding palpable moments. I was on the edge of my seat the whilst devouring page after page. I needed to know what was happening.

He is brutal, deliciously dark, and broken with an impenetrable heart.

She is the enemy. She is sleek and sexy with a body that is seductive sin.

Together they are explosive and positively sinful.

You never go wrong when reading a book in this Mafia Elite series written by Amy.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Cindy Rushin

Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I always love to read a paranormal story that has something different and this novel had that in spades. I also like strong women warriors which this book had as well. The story was interesting and kept my attention. I look forward to the next story in this series and reading more from this author.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite, #6)Collateral Damage by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness! My first meeting with Hailey was rather frightful ! She’s on her way to meet her stepdad when she gets taken by men in ski masks , what a way to start !!!!!

Trey , our hot doc is quite the hot commodity amongst the ladies and he’s quite oblivious to it all and Sandy , his older charge nurse is most efficient in “ protecting “ him from all this unwanted attention from his “ fans “ 😂🤦‍♀️but what do you expect !? He’s HOT , a doctor and part of the mafia family 😳🔥 and he’s lost the barista he dated , he pretends he’s ok but that man is hurting 😥

When Hailey gets taken , her stepdad , who is married into the Carmichael family , that owns the hospital , reaches out to Trey for help , hoping his connections to the underworld would help ….but all is not as it seems and both Trey and I are a little suspicious of how the “ abduction “ went down , let’s call it , a sixth sense …..

Trey might be mafia but that heart of his is filled with kindness and compassion for his patients and that’s the biggest attraction for me but this is about how I feel is it !? This is about Trey and Hailey …..

I thoroughly enjoyed the twists , thrills and you definitely need to expect the unexpected 😉 that’s all I’m going to say 😱🫢

Despite the fact that this book can be read as a stand-alone I enjoyed it sooooo much that I’m going to binge read the previous 5 ❣️📕😱😉

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Julie Johnson

Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A hockey player and a gymnast. Both are lost in different ways. Evan is dealing with a host of mental health issues while Callie is trying to find her way in the world after losing both of her parents and being raised by her sister. She desperately wants her brother-in-law to adopt her too.

This book focuses on several real-world issues and I appreciate the author tackling these. Some of them are more difficult than others! I think that’s my favorite part of this story, is how the characters aren’t your typical picture-perfect people. They are flawed and that’s what ultimately makes this story loveable.

While this book is part of a series, I read it as a stand-a-lone. I am guessing the previous books cover some of the other characters that we read about in this story but I did not feel at a loss while reading this one. However, I do believe that I will go back and read the previous books for more context.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ayla Eddy

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

Book 7 is just as amazing and page turning as the six books that came before it. With every story, including this one, the author manages to captive you with a different scenario of the same mafia world. This is another amazing mafia romance and sports the enemies-to-over trope with the tale of Nico and Mia.

Mia, mafia princess from New York, is in trouble and the person she has chosen for help? Nico la Rosa an underboss of a Chicago mafia family, aka the enemy. Will Nico be able to look past the title of enemy to protect Mia and help her take down her own family?

I don’t know what you are waiting for if you haven’t started this series. I would highly suggest it. You will be enjoying every moment from page one of book one. I cannot recommend this author or her books more.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Nina Maes

This story is a short and sweet romance, full of emotions. This author really draws you in with likeable and very strong characters. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a short love story, very easy to read. The author draws you in and keeps you entertained throughout. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 starsThis story is a short and sweet romance, full of emotions. This author really draws you in with likeable and very strong characters. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a short love story, very easy to read. The author draws you in and keeps you entertained throughout. Looking forward to reading more from this author.View all my reviews

This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Lisa Helmick

This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This started off great and very interesting. Figuring all the characters and how they fit into Katie’s life. Before I knew it I Was three quarters of the way through. This is where my issue arises. Chase is still very mad at her from ten years ago. Then all of a sudden they are together happily. No inner thoughts changing his mind at all. I did like all the fun and amazing secondary characters. They added some drive and flair to the story.

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Lisa Helmick

Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost To Love, #1)Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was actually surprised when I got to the end of this and realized who this was by. I expect a lot out of her since I have read previous stories but sadly I was disappointed. The beginning and to about half way seems choppy and disconnected. This is a love at first sight mixed with a bully story. I appreciate that there was not a lot of back and forth in time and was actually told well in that respect.

The characters are ok but they get better in the latter half of the story. I was surprised at the female lead more than once. She seemed to bend and give in very easily. The male lead is a famous pop star but yet has and wants unprotected sex the first time. That seemed weird to me. Both were extremely young when first meeting and it just seemed they would have moved on but fondly remembered each other.

I did enjoy the turmoil and strife that came to light in the near end. There are lots of secrets and hate and discontent that swirl around these two main characters.

Overall I wanted to really like it but sadly I can not. It is an okay story. There is suspense throughout and the characters are built nicely. Not one of my favorites from this author.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Melissa Saxton

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aimee and Qadir are from entirely different worlds but when their paths cross do the sparks ever fly!
Aimee was a wonderfully strong female lead who will do anything including sacrificing her own happiness for the man she loves. Can they find their way back to one another? Can they survive the dangerous plots plaguing them?
This face paced modern Thriller romance is definitely worth the read!!!

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Victoriously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 4) by Anise Storm – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Victoriously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #4)Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 of the Titans series an Jonas an Kenzie’s story is amazing! Their story starts in high school as a sad teenage game but as they grow into adults an face their demons together they realize their true love for each other. This book is full of drama and steamy scenes to make it a page turner.

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Scandously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5)Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kris an Ale meet in the gorgeous Bahamas only to realize that he is going to be her boss when they go back home an to reality. So they enjoy their trip an each other. This whole series has been amazing an this one did not disappoint. It was another page turner.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series I like should of read wine is just keeps getting better with time ❣️📕

So Summer is attacked in her flat that she shares with a friend , she’s scared so she runs, a girl needs to survive though and she finds a job at a finance company and one night she need to keg her gait downed heads to a bar for a drink or 3 ,one thing leads to another and she has a hot passionate night with the mist delectable stranger 🔥🔥🔥🔥 who turns out not only to be her new boss but also the next in line to head a mafia family , it would seem she left the pot for the frying pan ……

Luc has worked hard to get to where he is and he started at like ground zero , he’s also heir to his mafia family throne unbeknown to him….

Luc knows Summer is hiding something from him but she’s his personal heroine well I must admit they’re both addicted to each other 😱🔥😍 but they’ve got to get past a few hurdles and if they survive it they’re rock solid ❣️

Luc and Summer are the type of characters you’ll just love , their journey is filled with angst , fear , suspense , intrigue and hot , steamy chemistry that will leave you breathless 🔥

I’m so excited for the next book but at the same time I want to read slower because I don’t want it to end but it’ll all come full circle and I’ll know the entire family 😍it’s a real catch 22 😉❣️📕

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Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Ashley Hasting

Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

EmVee has always been on the run with her father. They lost the rest if their family. Once something happens to her dad, she seeks vengeance. She has new friends and partial enemies helping. A lot happens and it is fun to read. Getting ready to read the next book.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Sarah Devereaux

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith

This was my first book by this author, but I know it will not be my last. I am always down for a suspense romance book and this one did not disappoint in the least!
This is definitely an opposites attract sort of book but from the perspective of the main characters live two very different lives and immediately develop this connection that cannot go unnoticed by the reader.
I really liked the character development and the twists and turns and drama this book had!

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the beginning and found it difficult to put down (when of course I needed to because well.. life!) I am looking forward to reading more in the future by this author!

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Caged Fire ( The Vigliant #1) by LM Preston-Review by Amanda Kimble

Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Caged Fire (The Vigilant #1) by LM Preston

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. Caged Fire is a fantastic read. This is the second book in The Vigilant Series. Also the second book I’ve read.

EmVee is back and at it again. This time though things are different. She’s not exactly human anymore. And Silas is dead. Now she’s gotta find her family. The quote I chose for EmVee is: “That sucks. We have to find them. Who knows how long they will last like that?”

Highly recommended for YA Fantasy lovers.

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Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

EmVee is back after barely escaping with her life and after the run in with her ex boyfriend changing her, she had no choice but to run and nobody but her father left to run with her. Since they night, they have been on the run and living with one eye watching behind them at all times, but this can’t last forever and between the fights and sleeping in their car, EmVee and her father hope that this time, they will have enough to leave the country, but all those hopes are dashed and the latest fight.

It all stays off fine with her father fighting and EmVee collecting the money, but when she sees someone from their past in the crowd, she know that something isn’t right and let’s her dad know as soon as she can. He tells her to run, but she won’t leave him behind, so instead she hides while he confronts the ones following them. Unfortunately, he doesn’t survive the confrontation and so EmVee has to find her own safety, so she turns to someone she hopes will be a safe haven, even if only for one night before, she starts her mission to destroy the one who have destroyed her life and her family.

As EmVee follows the clues left behind, she runs into the best friend of her ex, Kayson who says that he can help her get the answers she do desperately seeks, however, they aren’t the answers she expects. A whole new world of supernatural and paranormal beings is opened up to her and if she hadn’t been through what she had, she would have said she was crazy, but if it gets her where she wants to be, then she might just have to start having faith in him.

Can EmVee trust Kayson, did he know what a monster his best friend was and does he know what happened to her to make her the monster she is today? Will they survive long enough to get the answers to both their questions, or will death find them sooner than they expect? This is a fantasy adventure which is full of tension, twists, turns and supernatural beings in this action packed story you will not want to miss.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vilgiant Series #0) by LM Preston-Review by Amanda Kimble

Insatiable Darkness (Vigilant, #0.5)Insatiable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant #0) by LM Preston

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Insatiable Darkness is the first book in The Vigilant Series. I haven’t read a book like this before and it definitely won’t be my last.

EmVee is a human girl who moves to Newport with her family. When she gets there she learns that the town isn’t exactly what it looks like. There are things lingering in the dark and she isn’t sure what. The quote I chose for EmVee is: “I told the police Silas went out to the car to get something, and I waited. He didn’t come back. Then, when I went out to check on him, a wild dog attacked me from behind.”

Highly recommended for YA Fantasy lovers.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen reviewed by Jessica Pritt

This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This romance book was well written. I was all there for the romance! I was excited and touched by the romance in this book. This was a great book. I wish there was a second book, I want to know if they have kids or if the sister marries.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Deborah White

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something about Aimee was a great read that took me away. I felt as if I traveled to New York and even to Jawahir. The book had lots of twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed learning more about Aimee and Qadir, while reading this adventure romance. I didn’t realize that this book is a part of a series when I started reading it but I was thrilled to realize that the story doesn’t end here and I can continue reading the series to see how things develop. If you are looking for a book that will take you places and shows the beauty of the world in both big and small things then this is just the book for you. Thank you S. E. Smith for creating a book full of lovable characters and a world that readers can escape to when they need a break from reality.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A page turning romantic suspense, which had me gripped throughout. The main characters really are complete opposites, Aimee Wheels who was born on the streets and loves her free-living lifestyle, and ultra rich, Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din, who was born into royalty and power. Aimee is happy with her courier job in New York City, and although she hasn’t got a lot, she’s contented as long as she has her crazy friends and her skateboard. Qadir is used to having money and every that goes with it, and is used to wielding his power. However, his life changes when he is both saved by and then dismissed by a woman carrying a skateboard, and wearing tattered jeans.
He instantly knows that he wants her. Aimee’s life also changes dramatically having saved Qadir from an assassination attempt, and then becomes part of his world when she become a target herself. As well as the fact they have both led very different lives, the couple also have to deal with a rival billionaire trying to kill them. Can their budding relationship survive their distrust and differences, and lead to love. This was a fast paced, entertaining read with an exciting storyline and great main characters, which had me hooked from start to finish. The plot twists kept me guessing and the action, suspense and romance kept me happily turning the pages.

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Bake Happy (Bake Believe Series Book 3) by Cori Cooper – Review by Tanya Wall August 2022

Bake HappyBake Happy by Cori Cooper
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is book three in a series. I did not read the first two books and was able to still enjoy this little story. It is a YA book filled with recipes, relationship drama, and how to deal with teenage troubles.
Cat has a passion for baking, a passion she inherited from her grandma. She has realized that the things she bakes are impacted by the feelings she has while preparing them. In comes Nate – joining a family dinner celebration, he and Cat get into it. When this happens – they experience something that comes right out of the movie Freaky Friday! If you have seen that movie, you know what I mean! When Cat and Nate flip abilities, Cat finds she can’t bake her feelings and Nate goes wild and crazy with his new ability. It is up to Cat and Robyn to find a way to get him to use his powers for good.
This book is a book for young adult/teen readers. It has all the feel good loaded inside of it!

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Paula R Sayers

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aimee lives on the streets of New York City and works for a courier service. Aimee rides her skateboard everywhere. She spoils an assassination attempt while she is delivering some very important documents. This sets up Aimee and Qadir for a wonderful story of love and loss. This is the first book in the Girls from the Street series and I plan to read the rest!

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