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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bethany Rucker

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riley has many dark family secrets that she wants to keep hidden. Cole has his own personal and family secrets he doesn’t want getting out. However, Riley is just the new girl at their school, and Cole is considered someone untouchable. Who will end up coming out on top when they start hating and blackmailing each other? Will their hatred for each other, or their lust win out in the end? Patiently waiting on book 2!

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek Book 1) by Samantha Baca – Review by Bethany Rucker

Just One Time (Beaumont Creek, #1)Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abby and Nate have been best friends since they were young children. When Abby hits 40 years old, she starts to worry that she will never have children. She also has her mother pushing her to date and settle down. When Abby and Nate decide to celebrate her birthday, they end up making a huge decision. Nate will give Abby the baby that she so desperately wants. They decide to try the old fashion way, and just this one time. But how many of their own rules will they break?

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Bethany Rucker

The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dan Perry is a man just trying to do his best, even when it doesn’t always work out.
After being put on probation for driving his rig without a license, he is forced to team up with Jake. Even though this is the last thing he wants to do, he needs to help his daughter and this is the only way he can do it. As Dan and Jake spend more time together they become closer. This book comes with many emotions, but man this author did a fantastic job of pulling it all together.

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Ocean’s Three (Made In Heaven #2) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Bethany Rucker

Ocean's Three (Made In Heaven, #2)Ocean’s Three by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great story and I loved the main characters. However, I believe we could have seen a lot more growth from each one. I felt this story was too short. However, there wasn’t anything I hated. I just wanted more from these characters and I didn’t want their story to end. We get to see some growth from Jocelyn along the way, but I wish we got more of a glimpse into the men, Cameron and Reed. Overall a great story though, and I’d read it again.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Bethany Rucker

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the only book I have read in this series. However, it was a great read, and I couldn’t put the book down. The main characters come to life in the story, and you can’t help but want what’s best for everyone involved. I wasn’t to happy with the way the book ended, but I think the author did an amazing job of pulling it all together. This book makes me want to read the whole series!

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Bethany Rucker

AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book took off from the start with me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down because I just needed to know what happens next! This book won’t disappoint. Dominic has had to fight for everything he owns from a very early age. When he is accused and arrested for his girlfriend, Juliana Rutherford’s disappearance, he only wants revenge for what he’s been through. When Whitney comes into the picture, she thinks she can help Dominic. But can these two trust each other enough to get the job down and to find out what happened to Juliana before it’s too late.

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Bethany Rucker

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read, but a long one. It had something much going on, it could have almost been two books in one. The characters were amazing and really thought out. Hunter Montgomery and Selma Bryant have their ups and downs, but in the end can they put those differences aside, and safe their patients. Will their past, be their demise? This is a must read to find out!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Bethany Rucker

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Abi and Finn’s story! Abi is having to work three jobs to make ends meet and pay the bills. When pushed by her sister and best friend she signs up for Married Blind. Finn needs to revamp his imagine. Therefore, he signs up to get his manager off his case. What will happen in the 3 months these two have to spend married?

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Bethany Rucker

Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckett Miller is a party boy mixed up in a drug scandal. Paige Anderson is a business owner. However, her husband is MIA most of the time. Will Beckett be able to keep his feelings in check for the realtor. Will Paige get over her fears of betrayal by men? Can these two get over each other’s past and their own to find a new normal together?

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five-Year-Old Amaleigha has a big future ahead of her. While spending time in her backyard, she gets one of her big ideas. She decides that she wants to show people things she loves to do. Therefore, she puts her plan to action with the help her parents, grandmother, and brother. People around the community start taking notice, and are surprised by Amaleigha plan. This is a must read to find out what she is able to do.

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Bethany Rucker

Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha loves to read, but she wants everyone in her community to have the same chances that she has to get books they can read. Amaleigha wants people of different cultures and backgrounds,to have access to books in their own languages. Amaleigha comes up with a plan, and executes it. She gets other involved, and before you know it the whole community is helping out. This is a great story about setting your mind to something and accomplishing your goals, especially when that goal helps others!

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

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

I have read a lot of Dark Mafia romances, but I loved this one. It wasn’t what I normally read, but it kept my interest and kept me wanting more. I just finished the first book, and can’t wait to get started on the 2nd one in this series. Chase and Katarina are characters that you will want to get to know. This was the first book that I read from this author, and I hope she has some similar books to read after I finish this series!

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bethany Rucker

Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Defiant Princess is a Prequel to the Mafia Elite Series. I have had the privilege of reading each of these books in this series, and I love them all. This book is a great short read, if you want to get to know the Mafia Princesses before reading the Mafia Elite Series start here. My biggest take away from this is that I wish we could have gotten to know more about “Marissa” in this book. The other girls each have a book dedicated to them, and while I know Marissa’s story ends differently, I wished we could have gotten into her “head” just a little bit more. Either way that is just a personal opinion, the books are fantastic and for that I will give this book and the entire series all 5 stars each!

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The Protector (The Freemasons Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

The Protector (The Freemasons #4)The Protector by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Renee was just rescued after being kidnapped, and being held hostage for 3 years. Declan and her have had feelings for eachother in the past, but things changed now that she has returned. Declan doesn’t care if he ever gets to be with the woman he loves, he is just happy that she has returned. Renee believes that no one will want anything to do with her now that she is ‘ruined’, including Declan. Will Renee be able to return to a new normal life? Will Declan be the Protector that she needs?

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The Warrior (The Freemasons Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Bethany Rucker

The Warrior (The Freemasons #3)The Warrior by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jude Cadmon wants nothing more to find his sister, and all his focus has been on her for the last 2 years. He swears that he will call on all his military friends and resources to help locate his sister. Sienna Townsend, the woman who runs the shelter owned by Jude and his friends, is also a former undercover military operative. When she is asked by Jude’s friends to go undercover to help locate Jude’s sister, she immediately says yes. Now it is up to her to use her training to save the lives of people around her, and to keep her feelings for Jude compartmentalized. Can Jude do the same?

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The Hunter (The Freemasons Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Bethany Rucker

The Hunter (The Freemasons #2)The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gemma Hughes only just met her father a few months ago, when he’s tragically taken from her. As a journalist, she uses her skills to try to find the people responsible. When Gemma thinks she finds the people responsible thanks to a notebook she found left behind by her father, she decides that she is going to uncover the truth. Dominic Cacciari doesn’t take the threats that Gemma Hughes is sending him and his organization too well. He is bound to find out who she is, what she wants, and what secrets she is keeping. However, when these sparks start flying, can they keep their hands off of each other long enough to find out the other one’s secrets?

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Bethany Rucker

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Vaughan and Cole Jacobs were recently married and suffered a tragedy. 6 months later, Ava is ready to move on with her life and start over. Cole, however, wants nothing more than for his wife to come back home. When she confronts him about a divorce, he comes up with a plan for them to work together. While spending time together, feelings start to return, and healing starts taking place. Who will get what they want? Will Cole get to keep his wife? Will Ava be granted the divorce she wants? Do either of them really know what they want?

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just one more egg is about a mother bird that takes care of an egg that isn’t hers that gets laid in her next with her own eggs. This story has a cute ugly duckling twist. Will the mother be able to care of a different looking bird. Will the bird be accepted by its new family. How will other birds react to the blended bird family.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evelyn Sheridan has finally found the boy of her dreams. Damian Barrett is the boy she is tutoring, but these two are also secretly falling for each other. However, in the darkness of night, something happens and Damian and his family leave town to never before be seen again. However, more than a decade later, Damian shows back up in Evelyn’s hometown of Dallas with a new identity. When these two reunite what will happen? What about all the secrecy that the both have been keeping? Where has Damian been for the last 13 years? This is one story you will want to read to find out.

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Secrets (Book 4): When I first started reading this series, I couldn’t wait to hear Elena’s story. I knew from the beginning that it was going to be a good one. I have to say that it did not disappoint. Elana and Marco were childhood friends that cared about each other, but that turned to enemies when they were teenagers. Now circumstances have changed, and they end up in a marriage contract that is necessary to prefect Elena’s life. The question becomes will their secrets tear them apart, or will they trust each other enough, so that they both can survive.

Ruthless Heir (Book 5): Summer is on the run from the mafia after her best friend was murdered. Luc has worked hard for everything that he has required in his life and businesses, but when Luc buys the company that Summer is working at, he ends up thinking that she is a mole. He can see that she is hiding something from him. When Luc finds out that he is the heir of one of the top mafia families, will it ruin everything he worked so hard for? How will Summer react, and will she be able to trust him to keep her safe?

Collateral Damage (Book 6): I have been following this series since the beginning, and while I am dreading that we are running out of mafia men. I know it will be coming to an end soon, and this saddens me! While I have my “favorite” characters there has not been one bad book in this series, I have loved every single one of them. This book follows the story of Trey La Rosa and Hailey Carmichael. I have wanted to read Trey’s story from the beginning, and I was not disappointed. Hailey comes from an affluent family and feels used by most people because of it. She has also had a hard time after losing her father and sister in a car accident years earlier. Trey is an amazing surgeon who tries to maintain the mafia life and gets experience working in surgery so that he is ready if his family ever needs him. You won’t want to miss this book, especially if you have been following this series.

Rivals (Book 7): Nicco and Mia are both a part of the Italian American Mafia in the United States. Nicco is an underboss in Chicago, and Mia’s family is from New York. Mia has learned about Nicco’s and his family’s lives through her mafia studies in New York. When Mia’s mom dies, she realizes that she needs to protect herself, so she makes a plan. Her plan involves taking down her own family for their crimes, but can she get the help and protection she needs from Nicco and his family?

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

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

Salvatore Larussio, is the next in-line to become the Mafia Boss in Las Vegas. Dr. Adrianna Palento took a job working at the Larusso’s Casino in the Urgent Care. She’s responsible for treating the hotel’s guests, when they need it, but she also is responsible for patching up any of the family when they get injured. Dr. Palento gets used to the never ending rotation in the urgent care. When a bloodbath takes place at a family wedding, inside the hotel, many of the family members are injured, and need to go into hiding to hide from the police. Many of them are led into the hidden tunnels below ground, where there’s a hidden safe house and hospital area. Because of the injured, Dr. Palento is also taken to the tunnels, so that she can assist, but secrets she’s been hiding for a very long time get revealed. Will this lead her to her death? Will all be forgiven by the family? Will the tension between Adrianna and Salvatore be their undoing?

This book was really good, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one in this series.

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My Bronc Riding Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

My Bronc Riding CowgirlMy Bronc Riding Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tori Foster, the daughter of saddle bronc rider Justin Foster, has one big dream that she has been keeping a secret from her family, including her father. There are only a few friends who know about her big dreams, and plans. Cord King, son of another famous Bronc Rider, but also one of the newest rookies on the rodeo circuit has his eyes on the prize, and wants nothing but to be the best of the best. When Tori decides to debut her bronc riding abilities that she has been practicing in secret, it catches many people off guard, including Cord. Will these two be enemies in and out of the arena? Will they overcome jealousy to help each other out? Will they become a distraction to each other? I was shocked to find that this was the 6th book in this series. I can’t wait to go back and reread the first 5 books, because this book got me hooked!

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marissa Sinclair is the daughter of the owners of the P.S. Resort. Weston Stambro is the son of another store owner in town. These two grew up being best friends all through their childhood. Marissa is now an art gallery owner, while Weston runs his billion dollar condom company. When someone starts wanting to buy up everyone’s property on Postscript Island, Weston and Marissa put their current differences aside to work on this mystery. Will these two be able to save their town and Will these two be able to see through their high school drama and give themselves a second chance at something they’ve already messed up once.

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Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Bethany Rucker

Dinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer's EggsDinosaur Friends: 2 books in 1: A Present for the Volcano and Saving Conifer’s Eggs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dinosaur Friends: A Present for the Volcano

This story was short and sweet. It’s a story of Spike and Conifer who are best friends. Spike sees an unhappy (erupting) volcano and wants to give it a present. The two friends build the volcano, a necklace of stones, which is made to look like a ring of stones around the base of the volcano. Eventually, the volcano fully erupts and the friends go running. When they stop to look back, they realize their necklace of stones is blocking any flowing lava.

Dinosaur Friends: Saving Conifer’s Eggs

This is another short and sweet story about Spike and Conifer. When the forest where they live catches fire, Spike comes to warn his friend, Conifer. Conifer isn’t sure what to do since she can’t carry all 3 eggs with only 2 hands, and she has to be very careful that they don’t break. When Conifer is worried about her next, Spike waits impatiently and ends up knocking down a tree with his long tail. The two friends use the tree to safely escape the forest fire by using it to float down the river.

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Ashes Audiobook (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Bethany Rucker

Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ashley Adams has shut herself off to people and the world around her. Harry James is a misunderstood popstar. Ashes is a cute Cinderella style story with its own cute little fairies twist. Will the fairies be able to do their jobs correctly? Will Ashley open up or keep her heart hidden and locked down? How will her stepmom and stepsisters affect her life? So many questions, that will all be answered in this story. This book was very fun to listen to and follow. Can’t wait to pick up the next story in this series.

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Scandalously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Bethany Rucker

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

Kristopher Simon thought he had it all: a career, money, a wife, and kids all until his marriage began to fall apart. Alessia Johnston doesn’t have much besides her career and family, but they mean a lot to her. When the two end up at the same conference, Kristopher and Alessia end up meeting, but neither one of them is looking for anything., Once they realize that they will be working together back home, they give in to their chemistry. However, once back home Kristopher ends up in a nasty scandal with his ex-wife, will Kristopher and Alessia be able to pull through all the drama or will it leave them both brokenhearted?

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bethany Rucker

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

Nicco and Mia are both a part of the Italian American Mafia in the United States. Nicco is an underboss in Chicago, and Mia’s family is from New York. Mia has learned about Nicco’s and his family’s lives through her mafia studies in New York. When Mia’s mom dies, she realizes that she needs to protect herself, so she makes a plan. Her plan involves taking down her own family for their crimes, but can she get the help and protection she needs from Nicco and his family?

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

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

Aimee Wheels is not your normal girl, but definitely one from the streets. Sheikh Qadir Saifi-Ad-Din is royalty and usually always gets what he wants. When Aimee and Qadir lock eyes from across the room, he can tell that she is special. However, within minutes she is tackling him to the ground to save his life. Qadir and Aimee get to know each other, but circumstances will be set in motion that leaves Aimee in Witness Protection, and Qadir thinking that she is dead. This book is a great and easy read, and so worth your time!

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie – Reviewed by Bethany Rucker

LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bella has to enter witness protection so that she can testify against her abusive, no-good, ex-Russian-mafia boyfriend. Levi, who is also an ex-navy seal decides to help his friend out and agrees to keep Bella safe. Bella ends up having to pretend that Levi hired her to babysit his orphaned sister. Will Levi be able to keep Bella safe? Will Bella be a good nanny to his sister? Will her past bring pain and destruction to the Creekside Ranch? This is a must-read to find out!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Bethany Leigh Rucker

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

Bridger’s life is falling apart around him. He’s screwing up his personal life, and with that is ruining his life on the Ice. Tia’s life is also falling apart around her, but that is due to the circumstances of someone she is trying to run from. When Tia is asked to help her best friend out on a photo shoot will these two find comfort in each other or will their experiences and trust issues be what keeps them apart? This book is a great read full of action.

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