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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Reticent Hawke: (A Second Generation Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Second Generation)Reticent Hawke: (A Second Generation Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew I was going to like this book because I LOVED Ruthless Hawke. And I’m only 21% into this book and it’s already fantastic. The suspense and the mystery, it keeps you on your toes. You never know what to expect and that’s what I love in a book! It keeps me flipping the pages without taking a break because I NEED to know what happens. Jude has been through A LOT growing up but the Hawke family welcomes him with open arms. He’s real closed off and on edge but Ang and Allie are there for him, as always. I love the Hawke family because even when there’s people who don’t share the same blood, they still treat them like they do ♥️ they always have each others backs and are there for one another! And the chemistry between Jude & Angelina? STEAMY. I love them so much together! I can’t wait for the next book! There’s so many answers that I need lol.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Donya Pedigo

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How would you feel if you finally met someone to trust and to be your friend, who took up for you against all the bullies that picked on you for your clothes and lifestyle, only for them to disappear a couple of years later? This is what our main character, Mina, experiences when Wes, her best friend and protector, stops showing up to school. Years pass and a lot changes for both Mina and Wes. Mina finally feels like she has her life on track when, guess who shows up at her prestigious school?

Wesley and Mina both face a lot of ups and downs as they go through life and try to reconnect. I love the heartfelt connection between these two wonderfully written characters! They both grow tremendously as they experience both highs and lows, while always having each other’s backs. This is a wonderful YA tale that I’m so glad I picked up and I can’t wait to read more by these authors as they have an easy-flowing writing style that pulls me right into the story and the lives of the characters.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reticent Hawke by Gwyn McNamee was a perfect addition to the Hawke family. I have loved all the characters in this series and especially love that there is now second generation stories. Being able to touch base with those from the first set of books is one of my favorite things. This family is so close and tight knit that to some, Jude and Angelina did a poor job of hiding their true feelings even if they themselves are ignoring them. As always with her books, the author drags you in with truly gut wrenching details that make you feel as if you’re part of the family. When they hurt, you hurt, when they are happy, you celebrate. I absolutely fell for Jude and his charm. And Angelina’s strength and perseverance and devotion to her work and her family is admirable. This is clearly a series I would read in order starting with generation 1 as ALL of the characters make appearances and it’s rather important if you want to keep up because there’s a lot of people and a lot of things that resurface. But overall another amazing read!

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Robin Rankin

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor)Regaining Integrity by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4)

Ms. May has definitely become one of the authors that I click on before reading the synopsis. I always seem to fall in love with her main characters even when they start off as giant jerks like Chase did. I always hope they will find a way to redeem themselves.

Chase and Angelica knew each other in high school, but Chase was a party boy who only thought of himself and didn’t care who he hurt. Thankfully serving in the military got him to grow up, at least a little bit.

Angelica was the smart quiet girl who kept to herself but seemed to a favorite target of one of the girls to bully and she was relentless in her harassment. But Angelica got the last laugh with her.

I really enjoyed this book and series. It gives us a glimpse of the past story to go with the modern one.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Julie Johnson

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“‘You’re a unicorn,’ I breathed, as I took her face in my hands. ‘Rare and magnificient. And I’d set the world on fire just to get a taste of that magic.'”

Mina is tired of all the bullies. She can’t help her looks or her wardrobe, not to mention that she’s fortunate to have had a meal today. Life is rough in this small town where she is called all sorts of names. She’s never really had a friend until 5th grade and that’s when she met the “new kid” Wes.

He came in and sat down next to her. She tried to warn him away but he wasn’t having it. He was more into her than anyone else and she couldn’t understand it, even after he told her that he lived in New Haven.

Both kids dealt with their share of tragedy but they dealt with it together. That is, until the day that Wes just up and left with not so much as a goodbye. Mina was devastated and thought life would end for her. In a way, her life as she knew it did end and nothing would ever be the same again.

This is an angsty teenage romance novel of lost first loves. There are times it was a little much for this mom raising teenagers but overall I really did enjoy this story. The challenges that Mina and Wes are pretty real life for many people, at least the first part of life. My favorite part of this book is the mention of my current hometown. I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book that mentions it. The locations mentioned within are fictional but it was still pretty cool to see it mentioned.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gwyn has done it again! Just like all the other books of her’s that I have read, this one captures you in it’s grip and you don’t even care. Until the book ends and you can’t wait for more! You don’t need to read the first generation to read this one, but let me tell you that once you get into these you will want to go back and read them! They are all so, so good! So, just trust me and read them all!! LOL. And make sure you read the prequels too! So much good stuff in them all! Reticent Hawke is about Angie and Jude’s story. This one was so gripping. You get to learn more about the allusive Jude who was kind of adopted into the family. He hates being apart of the family, but that’s because he loves one of them. He sits in his window, hidden away from everyone, watching. Jude had a very horrible start to life and because of it he has locked himself away. Building up walls to keep people away from him. Allie is the exception. She is his best friend and one of the only people to see him in person in two years. When Allie starts to act weird and disappears for days he and Angie team up to find out what’s going on. Even when she comes clean she’s hiding something and they both know it. Getting to the bottom of her secrets is going to be tricky. To top it off a pesky company is gunning for Angie’s coffee shop along with the other Hawke family businesses. Will they finally find out who is behind it? Boy oh boy! I don’t want to give anything away, but you have to read this one!! Curl up with a drink, some tissues, and get ready to get sucked in!

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Betsy Melano

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1)Shadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadow Wolf is a new series written by an author that is new to me. Tamaska is a marketing event planner hoping to make new connections and start her own business. She meets Kodiak when he shows up with his crew to guard the Blood Opal. Kodiak and Tamaska both experience a strong connection to each other. What she doesn’t realize is that there are dangers surrounding her. Danger from Vampires and shape shifters. The question is, why do the vampires want the Blood Opal?
The story is well written and the world building helped to feel connected to the story.

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Night Hawke (A Second Generation Hawke Family Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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

This book is a Prequel to Nolan (Isaac) and Jack’s story. I actually didn’t read this prequel first, but I wish I had. It just gives their story a little taste of what’s to come and man oh man is it good!! Isaac just finishing law school decides a night of celebrating is needed before he heads back to NOLA to help run the Hawke empire. With his whole life mapped out for him settling into the family business can wait a couple days. He just happens to have his sites on a red head that would fill those days before life and family demands him back. Jack has slipped out and gone to a dive bar no one would ever think to look for her at. She wants some much needed time away from her life and family. Playing pool and having a few drinks with Nolan is harmless. She’s looking for a fun distraction and so is he. No strings. Not giving each other their real names they set out to have a great one night stand with each other. Their one night stand turns into two and before they know it this have changed. This book is steamy! It will have you rushing to grab their story asap, so you can dive right in some more. More than one of Gwyn’s books has had me up late reading when I should have been sleeping! LOL 🙂

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Firewall by Jessica Mehring – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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FirewallFirewall by Jessica Mehring
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very enjoyable story with romance, drama, suspense and twists and turns I did not see coming. The angst and chemistry between Angus and Veronica….off the charts…even when they both are not looking for any type of relationship. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Definitely a great read.

Veronica Clark is a very smart IT professional, working for a financial company. She ensures there is no security breaches of data and is on top of her game at all times. When investigating a server, something is off. Veronica senses this and finds a computer chip that holds some very valuable information. Someone is after Veronica after she takes the chip and has to run for her life. Who is after Veronica…..

Angus Miller is a firefighter and is really focused to being the best…..Angus is also Cara’s brother whom happens to be best friends with Veronica. When Veronica’s life is on the line over a security breach and missing computer chip……Cara has Angus be with Veronica to protect her. With some very bad people hot on their tails, will Angus be able to save Veronica before it is to late?

The plot is fantastic and this story kept me at the edge of my seat. Great story.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Tanya Wall, August 2023

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a sweet high school romance story! Sometimes we find the love of our life when we are young and then we lose them for a while. In this story we find Mina and Wes who reconnect after time has passed. Each has changed and gone through different things, but they never lost the spark within them for each other. My favorite part is that Wes can see the real Mina through her facade and brings her back. This is a great read for a young adult.

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The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series Book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Megan Pesek

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The Anchor Knot:securing the knot of truth (Knot, #6The Anchor Knot:securing the knot of truth (Knot, #6 by DonnaLee Overly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gabby lives the life her father has always dreamed of for her. She’s engaged to the frontrunner for the next governor of Texas, has a baby boy, and comes from great wealth, what more could she possible want?
Gabby has faced significant loss in her life and she has secrets that others can’t find out. Through all of life’s troubles, she’s always been able to rely on Stan, her rock and voice of reason. When Stan encourages Gabby to question what she really wants from life she is caught off guard and really doesn’t know what to do.
The Anchor Knot is a great story of self-discovery and following your heart. It is the final book in the series, but could be read standalone without issue.

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The Secret Humankind (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1)The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book and didn’t want to put it down! It has great characters, a unique premise, and an interesting twist. Julia was relatable and her reactions to what was happening made sense. I adore Karamel and Stan, and even the main antagonist of this story was written in such a way that you have empathy for him in the end. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

*Note – while the main conflict of this story is complete, there is still a significant overarching story that is definitely not complete and I suspect will continue for multiple books.

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Shannen Kern

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor)Regaining Integrity by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this as a standalone, but I still enjoyed every moment of it! I am now going back to pick up the previous books in this series as I am hooked! I loved reading about Chase and Angelica. Their chemistry is painted onto the pages and makes you feel warm and fuzzy. Okay, maybe a little frustrated at times, but mostly good, second-chance romance feelings! I think the author did an incredible job creating a world of relatable characters, as each of them added more depth and background to the story. I don’t feel like any of them could have been removed from the book without having an impact to the story. I liked the tension, the drama, and the suspense of will-they-or-won’t they?! The flow was beautifully natural, and I devoured the whole book in one sitting. I highly recommend reading this if you love a quick romance that will leave you feeling happy!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Leaving No Traces (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Jessie Hopkins

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Everyone knows when a married person goes missing, you first look at their spouse and other close relationships. But when someone has woven a tangled web, everyone begins to look suspicious.

This book had me second guessing myself at every turn. Just when I felt confident that I had it figured out, someone else would start to look guilty.
Jumping into the 5th of a series is never easy, but I will definitely be reading the others from this series. Very well written and attention grabbing.

Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2)Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marked Wolf is the second book in the Protector Wolf Shifter Series. It continues the story from the first book so you should definitely start there. When I finished Shadow Wolf I couldn’t wait to continue the story, and Marked Wolf lived up to expectations!

In the previous book, Kodiak and Tamaska got tangled up in each other’s lives when a Blood Opal was stolen from under their noses. Both of their reputations hinge on getting the opal back as soon as possible.

This is an enjoyable paranormal romance, with a mystery to solve in the midst of it. Kodiak and Tamaska have a lot to overcome, including Tamaska’s fear of dogs! There’s plenty of interest in the social dynamics of Kodiak’s pack, as he has to choose between his loyalty to the pack and desire to protect Tamaska.

This book gets four stars from me. If you enjoy paranormal romance with shifters/werewolves and vampires, you’ll love this series!

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Felicia Bates

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor)Regaining Integrity by Brooke May
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Regaining Integrity is the first book I’ve read in the Code of Honor series and the first book Ive read by author Brooke May in general. I thought the story was well written and paced really well. Together, the main characters had great chemistry and I was rooting for them but separately, Chase just didn’t do it for me. Angie was more enjoyable in my opinion. I liked how the story was told in both Angie and Chase’s perspectives giving a well rounded picture. I would definitely be open to reading more by this author and I’ll likely go back and read more of this specific series as well.

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Kerry Baker

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Softest TouchSoftest Touch by Adina D. Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable and sweet romance story that is perfect for that rainy afternoon. The characters have a great chemistry, despite a rocky start. They were perfect for each other and it was lovely to watch their relationship develop.
This is still a pretty new author to me and I am enjoying becoming more familiar with her work. Each book is fun to read, well written and engaging. As a reader I found myself becoming invested in what was going on. This is a great book that is well worth the read.

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien)I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another fun yet informative book for kids by this author. Represented by an alien visitor, this time the author teaches the importance of listening and embracing those who are different without fear/judgement. An important lesson for everyone.

The author has again managed to create an entertaining book for young children to learn from without even realising it. I have never been disappointed in the lessons included in the authors books and the kids I care for enjoy the stories.

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The Reluctant Suitor (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western (The Studs of Clear Creek County)The Reluctant Suitor: BWWM Historical Western by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to an already enjoyable series. it was the characters in this book that pulled me and kept me reading until the end. They had a great connection from the moment they met and I enjoyed watching it develop as the story went on.
I wasn’t familiar with this author before I started reading this series but I have enjoyed each and every story so far. They are engaging and interesting. Each story is different to the last but pulls you in just the same. This is a great book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Crowned Hearts series but can be read as a stand-alone. This book focuses on (Prince) Fyn and Bridget.

I enjoyed the secret identity element as the secret came out and Bridget’s reaction. It’s a fun read with spice and humour, whilst also being able to play with your emotions.

The characters are incredible, well-written and entertaining. The writing flows nicely and is easy to follow. The chemistry and emotion are built nicely and well-placed making for an enjoyable experience you won’t want to put down.

I enjoy these authors separately but together they are a phenomenal team, and I cannot wait to get started on the next book in the series!

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by La Toya Lewis

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Forever Kind of Thing is a YA novel by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris. Mina and Wes are two kids at a prestigious high school from two very different backgrounds. It’s been a long time since I’ve been in high school but reading this story brought it all back. The authors do a great job of taking you along for the ride of the ups and downs that these two experience. Despite going through a lot, these two have each other and it is a beautiful, well-written relationship that we have the pleasure of witnessing. I loved Mina and Wes together. I was especially surprised at how much I enjoyed the character of Wes. This is a very good read for YA fans.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book!! Twists and turns, romance and friendship, mental health and physical damage. What more could you ask for in a book? This is Jude’s story, and I’m pretty sure it’s my favorite one thus far. I love this series!! But if you were going to read one book, read this one.

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Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Complicated ChoicesComplicated Choices by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really related to this book. My stepmother had my brother when I was 17. And everyone always assumed he was my baby when he wasn’t. Claire really steps up in this book when her mom can’t handle it. She ends up being her brothers primary caregiver.

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Melissa Fink

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Love, Only BetterLove, Only Better by Paulette Stout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love, only better was a good romance book to read. This was my first book by the author and she didn’t disappoint. It took a few chapters for me to get really into it. Once I got into the story, I couldn’t put it down. The detailing in the book was great. The characters and plot was well thought of.

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The Secret Humankind (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1)The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver

I am excited to recommend this new series by a new (to me) author! This was such a fun read and has pretty much everything to hook the reader and leave them wanting more. Julia Xero is an original and interesting lead character that intrigued me from the start. The details of Julia’s normal life are spot-on and just get more spicy when they take a turn for the unusual. This is definitely one of those books you will pick up and won’t put down until it’s done. I cannot wait for the next installment!

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Saved by the Everyday Hero (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Naomi Valkyrie & Various Authors – Review by Megan Conley

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Saved by the Everyday HeroSaved by the Everyday Hero by Amelia Hayden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a sucker for anthologies because you get to sample a bunch of awesome authors. This collection focuses on your everyday heroes (DUH) and they are some mighty fine heroes. I really like how this anthology is broken up by spice level (the second one I’ve read to do this and it is *chef’s kiss*). And once I saw that Naomi Valkyrie had a story in this anthology, I was game! I absolutely love her writing style and she didn’t disappoint with “Unexpected Heroes.” This is a MM, small-town romance filled with suspense. Valkyrie packs romance, suspense, angst, and spice into Jude and Elijah’s story and does it really well. I really like how she developed these characters as well as the plot line.
The next story that caught my eye was “Into the Flames” by Dawn Luedecke. Looking for a hot fireman and a photojournalist (who happens to be working for the fire department) who can’t cook AND who happen to live in the same apartment complex? Well, this is the story for you! This is also a second chance romance (which I’m quickly becoming a sucker for) and it’s just really cute. Dalton and Sadie’s story is funny and sweet with a little bit (OK…maybe a lot) of spice and an HEA.
Another story that had me on the edge of my seat was Heroes & Hurricanes by TK Eldridge. I’d classify this as more of a romantic thriller because it was definitely suspenseful at times but don’t let that put you off…the romance and spice were there as well. I really loved the plot line of this one. It really kept me on edge and turning the pages. Definitely a must read out of this anthology!
Grab a copy of this anthology now! All of these stories are beginners for series and they will hook you right in so if you are looking for a new series…check some of these out!

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1)Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new to me author and I will for sure be reading more!
I was immediately immersed in this story and felt connected to Keira from the get go.
Keira is the kind of heroine I like, independent, strong and stands up for herself. She has a stalker and has no idea who it could be except maybe someone from her past.
When her run in with her neighbor Cade uncovers he’s in security , she gains someone in her corner.
Cade is on leave from an injury received on his last mission. When his interaction with Keira shows signs she may be in trouble or scared, he steps in and helps, not knowing what messy web he’s really going to uncover.

I can usually guess the who and while I was partly right I wasn’t expecting the how and why.
I can’t wait to read more (hopefully) from this group!

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien)I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really fun and cute little book to read. my kids have been enjoying these books. this one was based on friendship, inclusion, individuality, and accepting people who are different, something I have been teaching my kids that everyone is different and does things different too and we shouldn’t judge or criticize them. when a little girl feels like she doesn’t fit in, she thinks she someone or something that she is. And then meets an alien and becomes friends with. the pictures and illustrations in this book really went well with this story, and they were bright and amazingly drawn, and bright in color making it fun to read. this is a cute fun book to read with your kids.

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The Secret Humankind (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 1)The Secret Humankind: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia has always been a loner, as an orphan and bounced around and always looked over her only friend was her case manager that dies suddenly of a brain aneurysm. Julia is very much alone, scraping a meager existence at a dead end job.
Until something new opens… a job with Crime scene clean up on night shift. The benefits are amazing and pay even better so she can’t resist applying. She is shocked when she’s called for interview, and even further when she’s offered.
She’s about to find out this job is so much more than that and there’s another whole existence of other beings out there. Her attention to detail might just save the life of humans as a creepy assasin is on the loose, but can she move past and accept the betrayal she feels from her implant and “slavery to another race” and the natural instinct to hide and not be shining in the spotlight of something she’s absolutely a natural for? Only time will tell.
The characters are well built. You want to reach in and slap Julia for her negative Nancy woe is me attitude but she’s earned it with how life has treated her. I am definitely interested in more that this author has to offer as this book hooked me and I couldn’t put it down once Julia found out what she was actually doing.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Trish Ann

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this installment of the Hawke family. The chemistry between Jude and Angelina was really good and felt it was more emotionally based. Even though this is a continuation of an ongoing series, it can be read as a standalone. I look forward to seeing more development in this family and reading other books by this author.

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