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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Priscilla has a tough past, a father who’s a hit man, the man she’s crushed on for as long as she can remember tells her no when she goes in for a kiss. She has no idea Riordan is waiting until she’s 18 to make his move… but that was far too late. She is devastated and takes off only to fall into the hands of thr Russian Bratva who assault her. Riordan finds her and saves her but the damage was already done.
Fast forward 17 years later. They haven’t spoken a word to one another. Riordan has climbed the ranks to the underboss of the family.
While doing his job as the underboss he stumbles across Pricilla in a situation Riordan never expected. Is this really who she is? Why?
Secrets unfold as Pricilla and Riordan share their past since their last meeting. Though Pricilla has a laser focused mission in mind the sparks can’t be ignored.
Can they put everything behind them and finally connect?
This story will keep you hooked, action intrigue, Mafia, steamy hotness. What’s not to love!

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Betsy Melano

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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

Jude has lived on the streets for years but the Hawkes took him under their wings, helping him through a troubled time. Now he’s considered a Hawke but that’s the trouble, Jude loves Angelina, a true Hawk family member. The fact that Jude lived on the streets has him keeping things to himself. But what he might really need is to face those things head on. Will anyone be there for him? The twists and turns that come up during the story kept me reading well into the night. As with the other Hawke series, this book was well written with great characters and world building.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales #1)Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Enjoyable, fast paced British crime thriller that had me engaged and turning the pages on what will happen next. The characters were different but interesting for sure. Question yourself….would you feel that luck would be on your side hitting the lottery? Of course!! What if others come out that want a piece of the prize too that are not very good people….interesting….and battle your way to survive.

James Sheldon had a wonderful family with a wife and kids and a great job as a detective. One fateful day, his family is tragically taken from him and James goes down this dark deep hole of alcoholism and sadness to the brink of almost taken his own life and everything is taken from him. Out on the streets, he is begging for money to try and survive….and when receiving a small donation from a stranger…James decides to buy a lottery ticket….that turns out to be what should be the best thing ever! What happens is this new found wealth puts him more in danger and a very dangerous game to survive some really bad people who are after him.

Will James be able to overcome all the dangers he is facing around every corner?

Definitely read this and find out! I am already looking forward to more of this series and this author!

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Betsy Melano

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five years after Issac had an amazing weekend with Jack in Chicago, Jack shows up in New Orleans in need of protection. When she meets Issac again, he is surprised to see the little girl that is with Jack who has a strong resemblance to both Issac and Jack. What will it mean to have this beautiful woman who Issac has never forgotten in his life again. What will Issac need to do to keep Jack and their daughter safe?
The prequel where Jack and Issac (known to her as Nolan) is a must read so you have some back story.

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Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Granting KatelynGranting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Granting Katelyn is a very good romance novel when you want to escape reality. The story is easy to comprehend. The characters are very relatable, especially Grant and Katelyn. The other minor characters provide an expected feel of the world the main characters are living in. The author has done really well in making the reader feel like they are in the story itself.

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Nicole DeSantis

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

In “Love, Only Better,” Paulette Stout fearlessly addresses the lack of orgasmic fulfillment, a topic often left unspoken. Through Rebecca’s narrative, the book offers a relatable perspective for women who carry the weight of shame due to not conforming to societal norms of responsiveness. Rebecca’s journey takes a personal turn as her recent breakup with Ethan, who cruelly labeled her as frigid before leaving, intensifies her self-doubt. She has the feeling of inadequacy seeps into various aspects of her life, including her professional endeavors and interactions with her mother.
Determined to reclaim her confidence and attain sexual satisfaction, Rebecca embarks on a mission to experience the elusive Big O. In a serendipitous twist, an appealing new neighbor enters her life when she’s at her lowest. The mutual attraction between them sizzles, creating a delightful yet perplexing predicament. Past experiences loom large in her mind, igniting the fear of history repeating itself.
Approaching this book, I avoided reading the description or existing reviews, preferring to dive in mindlessly. To my delight, the book’s central theme unfolded before me unexpectedly. Beyond the surprise factor, what truly stood out was the refreshing portrayal of imperfections and the ease with which women can embrace their pleasure. In contrast to the typical romance novels, this book felt like a much more authentic representation of reality.
The protagonist was so relatable that forming a connection with her was effortless, and she became someone I genuinely rooted for. This book is an absolute must-read for women, and I found immense enjoyment in its pages.

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland . I loved this book. Its full of hot guys, mafia, and steamy scenes. What;s not to love. Its the story of Riordan who is the Underboss for his brother and that includes trying to calm the Russians down when two of their men are killed. Riordan’s main job is to convince them that the Irish did not have anything to do with it. When he meets Priscilla who is one of the Russians Submissive he can’t take his eyes off her and feels like he knows her from somewhere. She ends up trying to warn him that the Russians are planning on killing him and even tries to save him. He knows she is hiding something and he plans on finding out what it is. When he finds out who she really is, he is shocked and intrigued. He has feelings for her but he’s not sure if she is his enemy or his savior. He is determined to have her in his bed no matter who she is because she has that big of a hold over him. This is a fast paced romance thriller that will keep you reading late in the night.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Ayla Eddy

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! Watching the dynamic of the main characters from the start of the book until the end. I could not put it down as I just needed to know what was next. The story is filled with angst and romance as two people go from enemies to friends to enemies to lovers.

Ava is always treated with cruelty from Matthias King. She doesn’t understand why when she gets along so well with his brother, Theo. A small two day fluke happens one winter storm weekend. Ava and Matthias find a bubble of bliss with one another. Without a goodbye the duo don’t meet up again until five years later. No surprise Matthias is back to his cruel treatment towards Ava.

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Nina Maes

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Beautiful Story! Strong character’s, well written story line. Fast paced read, will draw you in from the very beginning. This book is very relatable to many. I recommend this book for all. This was my first read by this author and I definitely will be looking forward to reading more.

Liz's Road TripLiz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Story! Strong character’s, well written story line. Fast paced read, will draw you in from the very beginning. This book is very relatable to many. I recommend this book for all. This was my first read by this author and I definitely will be looking forward to reading more.

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers Book 2) by Toya Richardson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Mesmerised (Hybrid Lovers #2)Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Hybrid Lovers series but can be read as a standalone. This book focuses on Antoine and Donna’s story.

Donna’s been through a lot, and I really felt for her. She’s very strong despite everything that’s happened; she’s loving, helpful and caring and I could relate to her character. I also enjoyed the way other characters were written and found myself heavily emotionally invested in both Donna and Antoine (but no one captured my heart in the same way Donna did).

The way the author wrote the scenes built tension and emotion whilst simultaneously painting vivid imagery of ongoing events. I also enjoyed the unique elements to the plot making this different and in turn more enjoyable. I love the paranormal romance genre and so loved finding this one provided something refreshing.

I look forward to going back and reading the first in the series and looking out for more from this author!

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The Anchor Knot (The Knot Series book 2) by DonnaLee Overly – Review by Tabitha montero

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The Anchor Knot: Securing the knot of truthThe Anchor Knot: Securing the knot of truth by DonnaLee Overly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gabbys husband is dying and in a weak moment, she falls into the arms of a blast from the past that results in a pregnancy. After her husband passes; her sons father starts campaigning for governor of Texas and Gabbys ranch owner father is backing him. He convinces Gabby to accept the engagement, keep her sons paternity secret and join the whirlwind campaign. Gabby has to keep her secret to not hurt Richards campaign, Richard has secrets of his own with campaign manager Amanda. Gabby tries to find her way, decide what’s best for her, and her son, and what will make her happy. Good story line and I really enjoyed this book

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mafia Romance is my newest obsession so I knew I had to read this as soon as I saw it. I loved the story of Priscilla and Riordan.
Many years ago Riordan was close with Priscilla and her dad. He was a few years older than her and they both had feelings for eachother. Riordan knew he wanted to make her his but he wanted to wait until she was 18. One year she offered herself to him but he turned her down and she ran from a party. When Riordan found her she was being attacked by 3 men and he saw red! He rescued her but he was too late to save her from SA. She left and he never saw her again until many years later. She was the girlfriend / sub of the enemy.
She was undercover and looked different so he didn’t know it was her immediately but she knew who he was. That night she saved him from being shot. He took her home, had her patched up and when he found out who she was, refused to let her go.

He vows to keep her safe even though she wants to go back to finish what she started and get a promotion she’s been looking forward to. When she finally returns to the enemy to get her stored evidence, it won’t be so easy to get what she needs and leave. The Mafia doesn’t give up so easily. I really enjoyed this book and the characters. Another 5 star read from this author for me.

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Firewall by Jessica Mehring – Review by Kerry Carr

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FirewallFirewall by Jessica Mehring
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance. It has elements of a Suspense Thriller too which makes it different to a boy meets girl and falls in love romance. The author has the perfect mix of chemistry, attraction and danger which makes this a fast paced gripping read. It is a short read which means I read it in one sitting but it isn’t missing anything and feels like a complete read where as some shorter books can feel unfinished, however this one felt completely finished.
Veronica works for IT security for a financial company. She loves her job and everything runs smoothly until the day she notices something is very wrong with one of the hard drive. As she starts to investigate she unknowingly paints a target on her back and now her well being isn’t safe.
Cera is Veronica’s best friend and when she hears that Veronica is in danger she asks her brother Angus to protect her.
Angus is a firefighter and he is focused on his career, the last thing he wants to do is play bodyguard to his sisters friend and definstely isn’t in the market for a relationship. But as they spend time together the chemistry between them increases and becomes as hot as the fires Angus has to fight.
Can Angus protect Veronica from the danger that is after her?
This book is full of chemistry and twists and turns that I did not see happening.

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Christine Baranek

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

Softest Touch
By: Adina D. Grey

This was a very enjoyable, well written book. I enjoyed the character of Derek and thought that he was very well written. He seemed to have it all but yet when I was reading it I did not find him to be arrogant or someone that I had a hard time reading about. Melinda was a fantastic person to play off of Derek’s character. She was definitely spunky. I loved watching both their work and professional relationship develop. It seemed to do so very naturally and it did not seem forced or contrived. I loved how the two of them bonded together to rise above their challenges and how there were many rocky points. I definitely recommend this story. It was one that was easy to read and well written.

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed – Review by Christine Baranek

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4)Love Shots by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Shots
By: Isobel Reed

Bluestone County has become one of my favorite series to read recently. This book definitely functions as a standalone, but I recommend reading it with the other books in the series because they are all fantastic and it will give you a good feel for all of the characters and the small town. This book is Summer’s turn. Summer has returned home to reclaim her grandfather’s bar – the one that she has always dreamed of owning and running. However, she finds out that an old friend has bought it and is running it. Teddy bought the bar and he is a retired Navy Seal, he thought he could truly handle anything – but then he met Summer.
I had gotten a feel for the characters of Teddy and Summer in some of the other books I have read in the Bluestone Series, so I was really looking forward to reading this one. I loved the dynamic between Teddy and Summer. I felt that they were very well written and that their chemistry built as the story went on. I loved how Teddy had a very soft spot for Summer that went way back and that he really looked out for her. I also felt that their dialogue was very well written. I definitely recommend reading this book and I hope that there is more to come from Bluestone County soon!

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Kelli Harper

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

This story is short, sweet, and straight to the point. This is my first read by Adina D. Grey and it was a good read. I did however leave the story wanting more. more story, more time, more relationship building. At just under 100 pages you will have no problems reading this in one sitting. enjoyable, just wishing there was MORE.

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Lilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney – Review by Christine Baranek

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Lilly Tames Her WorriesLilly Tames Her Worries by Carole Heaney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lilly Tames Her Worries
By: Carole Heaney

This is such a sweet story. It would be perfect for a little one who is facing anxiety regarding anything. In this story Lilly forgets her stuffed rabbit, however, I could see this for a child who is suffering from separation anxiety, or who is beginning school for the first time. I like how this book takes the time to explain the physical symptoms that accompany anxiety and show how Lilly learns to face her anxiety.
As an educator, I am always looking for books that focus on social emotional skills, this book is an amazing one that I will be adding to my repertoire. I am frequently recommending to parents books that might help with something their student is struggling with. I definitely recommend this book to all parents!

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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

Melinda is a sharp, quick witted woman who meets a savvy buisness man who has everything he wants. Despite their mutual attraction there’s a hitch…he’s her new boss. The two team up and become an amazing duo but the attraction won’t be ignored. While this is a smaller book the author has amazing narrative that keeps the reader very engaged. This was a great book!

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Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-ReturnOscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-Return by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend by Terri Sabol

Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend is a wonderfully written children’s book that children of any age will enjoy reading. This is an educational story that helps bring awareness to the T-N-R ( Trap Neuter Return) program and how it works. The colorful illustrations help to bring the story to life through the eyes of animals. Oscar and Emmy are cats and they meet a new friend Abby who is a stray cat. Follow along with them on their adventure and also learn about what The TNR is. What will happen when they come upon a stray cat? We loved reading this book by a new to us author. We are animal lovers and truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by M Policicchio

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can you say about a mob book where the Italians aren’t the bad guys? Brilliant!! This was my first jump into the Astoria Royals’ world. I am not at all sorry I made the leap. The characters feel real. They each have their good and bad points, except for Grigori and Maksim, they have no good.

Priscilla knew her dad wasn’t just a professor growing up. She always knew there was something more. It wasn’t until she was older that she figured out what he actually did. Her father was a hitman for the Irish Mob. Priscilla hung out with the family’s sons, especially Riordan. Riordan was her father’s favorite and she had a giant crush on him.

When Priscilla turned 17, she tried to kiss Riordan. It did not turn out the way she wanted. He said no. Riordan was afraid of what her father would do to him and he wanted to wait until Priscilla was 18 before making that move. When what Priscilla thought was a rejection happened, she took off and put herself in danger. Riordan saved Priscilla but not before several Russian Bratva assaulted her. That night changed everyone’s lives.

It is 17 years later, Riordan is the underboss of his family now. Priscilla has just come back into his world. She is not what she appears to be. This complicates both their lives. Riordan feels that this is their chance to be together despite the unusual circumstances that brought them to this point. Priscilla is on a mission and wants to finish before making any decisions about her life. But there is no time. Everything is moving at lightning speed and no one can stop it.

There is not a dull moment in this book! Between the action and the steam, one is constantly on edge. When all the secrets come out, the rawness of the moment, the reactions, the emotions is so palpable. I am adding the first two of the series to my TBR list. I can’t wait to find out how Lachan manages to get his Russian doll out of her wedding!!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! Cruel King has a lot going on but shows character growth that I love. The author does a beautiful job with this story.
A modern day Pride and Prejudice or Beauty and the Beast type story.
Ava the daughter of the help. Matthias is living on his high horse with a silver spoon in his mouth.
In his eyes she doesn’t belong anywhere near his family, let alone his little brother’s best friend. Yet he can’t take his eyes off of her. So he treats her badly to keep her away.
Ava doesn’t understand what she ever did to him. Until she realizes he treats her that way because he feels shes beneath him.
So what happens when they get snowed in together?
What happens when they meet again 5 years later?
The chemistry between these two is off the charts, but can they get past the material things?
What about his brother?
Matthias has a lot to process and decide on what to do about it. The author navigates that beautifully. I thoroughly enjoy the growth the author shows between both characters. I look forward to reading more books, hopefully about these characters, in the future. I know I’ve read books by this author in the past and I’ve never not enjoyed them.
Now it’s your turn to discover if this author will be added to your favorites list.

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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

Love it!! A story of two people coming together in a world of teacher and student fantasy. Love it. When I first read this book I was hooked when I found out that he was the teacher Chase and his mission for all time was just to get the girl and leave but Angelica was the perfect girl that every teacher wants to have in class. The author did an amazing job here putting two worlds together and coming up with a dirty secret romance with a teacher.

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kiana Corley

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4)Love Shots by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great heartfelt read. It was hard to put this book down after I started it.

This book follows the Story of Summer and Teddy. Summer is bubbly and not one to back down from a challenge. Especially when it comes to her childhood friend Teddy. Teddy is grumpy and stubborn as a mule. As a retired Navy Seal, it’s not that surprising that he is not overly optimistic anymore.

People change a lot within five years. The person that they once knew each other as seems like a distant memory now. When Summer returns to her hometown unexpectedly and without any notice, she gets a major surprise. When she returns and finds that the one thing she was hoping to come home to was taken by none other than Teddy, she was not happy. Teddy does not let much get him riled up but Summer has always had that ability.

What happens when Summer returns to find so many changes? Will she be able to befriend Teddy again or will they be strangers with history? What happens when the reason Summer actually came home comes up? Can you help someone heal while being broken yourself?

Read this book to find out if these two are destined to be enemies or friends.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Robin Rankin

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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

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)

I am 100% obsessed with the Hawke family and getting to know the second generation after reading their parents stories and in some cases their birth makes me feel a little more connected to them.

This one made me feel all of the emotions. I laughed and cried. Was happy and then absolutely heartbroken sometimes all on the same chapter though it felt like same page.

Angelina’s cafe is a success life is pretty good until Alessandra started acting weird and Angie had to go to Allie’s best friend, everything changed then for all of them.

I fell in love with this family from the moment I met them seven years ago and I hope I’m still reading about them in another seven years. I can’t seem to be able to get enough of the Hawke family.

Absolutely must read this book and series. There is so many connections to the previous books that you should start at the beginning and work you way through.

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Laura Jones

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am new to this whole enemies-to-lover genre but this one became a good one because Ava and Matthies want to hate each but destiny will always find a way. One thing that I did not like about this book is that Matthies took long enough to realize that he wants Ava but he can’t come to his sense. Ava on the other hand hides it and tries to at least move forward. But overall the author did an amazing job with Ava and Matthies, showing who they are.

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Love Bites More (The Darkness & Light Duology, and the Love Bites World) by TL Clark – Review by Laura Jones

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals Book 3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Sleeping with the Enemy (Astoria Royals, #3)Sleeping with the Enemy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toe curling heat. Wow. So, this is the third book in this mind-blowing series, and I just found it not fair. While I am relatively new to the mafia book world Deborah Garland knows how to pull the intrigue and the heat from start to finish. I will be going back to read the previous books very soon. Dual perspectives Riordan and Priscilla both have secrets, but they have history that will burn the world.
Riordan O’Rourke is the underboss for his brother, meaning when two Russians are killed, he is sent to Grigori as a peacekeeper. Informing him that the Irish are not responsible, but that the Italians are. Priscilla, the submissive at Grigori’s side when Riordan is there, something about her alabaster face gives him a sense of familiarity. All too quickly he is imagining what he wants to do with her when his task is complete and he leaves, visions of her still filling his mind when. A warning that changes everything, her Russian accent is gone, and she warns him of Maksim planning to kill him, going a step further she takes a bullet for him. He can’t leave her, he needs her, he wants her.
Who is Priscilla and why does she look familiar? Will Riordan be able to keep her when all the secrets are revealed? The world is complex and realistic for the most part while the characters are more. With relatable complex lives and backstories in varying degrees the author ropes you in and locks you in as she takes you on the journey of Riordan and Priscilla. Who they were and who they are now as they fall for each other against all resistance. What pulled me in to give this book a try was the no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after guaranteed. This was the perfect Saturday quick read to leave you with a feeling of happiness and love. So much pain and fight go into the characters’ everyday lives, and yet they overcome it all and come out stronger than before, with each other at their sides. Cannot wait for the next book, Deal with the Devil, October 6th, 2023. In the meantime, book one and two here I come.

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Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Complicated ChoicesComplicated Choices by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book; a lot more than I thought I would. I really struggled with putting it down for adult responsibilities. This touched on so many emotions and you could feel them coming through the pages. I can’t wait to check out what else this author has to offer us. The writing is excellent, and you feel as you are there watching it all happen. I highly recommend it.

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales Book 1) by Lee Wood – Review by Candida Hopper

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Mr Lucky (Trentbridge Tales #1)Mr Lucky by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new to me author and I’m glad I took a chance with this book. I had a hard time putting it down once I started. The details in this story really pulled me in. There are some twists and turns, and some of it was unexpected. I found this story to be original, intriguing and full of suspense. There are some great characters in this story, some you will like some you won’t. I didn’t want to stop reading until I found out how this story unfolds. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I enjoyed this book.

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