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First, We Kill All the Lawyers (Donovan Trait Book 1)by Seelie Kay – Review by Beverly Finnie

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First, We Kill All the LawyersFirst, We Kill All the Lawyers by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seelie Kay wrote an interesting story with First We Kill All the Lawyers. I’m obsessed with everything vampire, so I couldn’t resist jumping into this book. I loved it! Vampires, murder, humor, oh my!
Donovan is intriguing, a 300+ year old vampire turned lawyer for the little guy in the human world. Unfortunately for him, someone tried to kill him twice. Not realizing it wouldn’t be as easy as she assumed it would be.
Shirley Magnusen, a judge in the Chicago Courts circuit also becomes a victim when an attempt by the same person is made on her life. She’s also in love with Donovan.
This story explores the trials and tribulations of trying to find this person who is killing lawyers and threatening their lives.
Not your typical go round with vampire fiction. The vampires don’t feed on humans, they evolved to be able to tolerate the sun. Some have even had children. It’s an interesting take on an area of fiction that has evolved rapidly over the past 25 years. Which I love and accept who heartedly. If Vampires are your thing, I beg you to take a gander for yourself. I’m sure it will be intriguing!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I came across Scarlet Princess by authors Robin D. Mahle & Elle Madison, I was definitely interested and curious. It ended up being very unexpected and so much more than I could hope for going in! I absolutely loved it!
Rowan, a Lochlann princess, gets arrested for smuggling vodka from the lands of Socair. Being faced with impending death in her future based on what The Summit decides, she starts to get close and break through the facade of Lord Theodore on the Elks Clan. Rowan’s personality as fiery, as her red locks of hair, is a force to be reckoned with. I love the power and strength the authors have given her.
Diving deep into the lands of Socair and it’s people, the authors created a world that made the reader feel for its people. Continuing on this adventure to The Summit and experiencing it makes me want more.
I can’t wait till book 2 is released! I’m ready now but I know we have to wait. I can’t even describe everything I feel, but anyone who decides to read this I guarantee will feel the same way!

 

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dating the It Guy was a wonderful book! Even though when reading it, I was overwhelmed with the sadness I felt throughout, I had to keep taking breaks to recoup my energy. What author Krysten Lindsay Hager did with this YA novel, it would come highly recommended by me to anyone who likes YA novels.
The character development and the emotions of the characters, especially Emme, was on another level than books I’ve read in the past. Emme wasn’t the only one though Brendon had just as much character development and emotions throughout.
I’m having trouble putting into words all that I felt while reading it. I can tell you Krysten Lindsay Hager has a gift because I was deeply and emotionally involved with these characters as if they were my family and friends.
Most people growing up always have that one friend who wants to keep you on the right path and that rebellious friend who will never conform to everyone else. That perfectly describes Emma’s best friends and support system.
The author takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions that are sad, satisfying, depressing, happy, and even some laughter. Don’t let the fact that it’s a YA novel, prevent you from giving it a chance. YA is a guilty pleasure for me, no matter how I am. So why can’t it be yours?

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Stand Your GroundStand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Okay well I’m going to start off by saying this book definitely has “trigger warning” potential. Stand your Ground by A.J. Ullman is definitely a story that currently goes with the narrative of this country’s current narrative. In saying that I struggled getting through the book. It was definitely a trigger warning for me but I still pushed on.
Cady, a lawyer, who is on the verge of making partner at her law firm. Chooses to ride her bike home rather late from work. When she makes it to Jefferson Park, she runs into the one person who has silently threatened her, Mingo. Next thing she knows is her clip is empty and Mingo is dead. Cady decides to “stand your ground” stating it was self defense because she feared for her life.
Does she get arrested?
Does her “stand your ground “ explanation hold up?
Back to the trigger warning, though not a member of law enforcement, this is a story about a “white woman” showing up in an offbeat neighborhood shooting and killing a “black man.” Despite the person Mingo is, the public is screaming for his justice due to “white privilege.”
As someone who stands behind the “black lives matter” movement, to get equal rights no matter the skin color and educate those about the prejudices that they face on a daily basis. It rubbed me the wrong way coming up in a book of fiction. That being said, character development was fantastic. As well as the book itself was well written. I just didn’t care for that aspect. I feel like there’s more to this movement than what can be presented by 1 person, in a book of fiction no less.

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bernadette Marie’s Something Lost, brought my empathy out in full force! I absolutely enjoy the story! Fantastic character development throughout. I was happy, sad, angry, and even cried some while reading Craig and Rachel’s story.
Rachel being a goner the minute she noticed Craig. Craig felt the same but promised his coach, her father, that he would stay away from her. Till one day they got caught. Craig disappeared and withdrew from everyone. Rachel spiraled down a path that almost lost her, her life.
10 years after Craig graduated college he returns to support the Diaz family whose patriarch, and his former college coach, has passed away. While reuniting with his teammates he hears the voice of the one who got away behind him. He’s always loved Rachel and little did he know she’s always felt the same.
The trials and tribulations of the adventures they are about to both embark on, is what kept me reading.
The author created a very real world and realistic story that could happen to anyone. Like I said at the beginning it brought my empathy out in full force. I felt like I knew these people, that I was also part of their friends group. When tears came to my eyes at one point, I knew the author had me. Had me not only push forward in this story to find out what was going to happen, but had me wanting to read anything she has ever written.
The title of it might be Something Lost, but it’s really about Something(s) found!

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nicole Flockton is at it again with the second book in the Bunya Junction Series! Runaway to the Outback, is Jonas and Pandora’s story, which I actually enjoyed more than Ryan and Sindy’s. The character development continued to wow me as the story progressed, especially for Pandora.
Jonas being a typical stubborn male frustrates me at times, though his stubbornness reminded me of how blind and stubborn my husband once was as well.
The more I dig deeper into this series the more I fall in love with the small town atmosphere the author created. I also like how she sets up the next book with the last few paragraphs of the epilogue, which she also did in Home to the Outback.
I’m excited and can’t wait till Scott’s story comes out, aka book 3!!!
By the time I finish each book I’m ready to pack up my suburban life for small town living. Being that the author has written in a way for me to emotionally get involved and reevaluate life as a whole, makes me believe she has a wonderful gift.
I look forward to reading more by her in the future and not just books she’s written in the Bunya Junction Series.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH EMM GEE! I can’t even begin to explain how much I LOVED Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson! She creates a setting with wonderful characters, to nosey neighbors, mystery, suspense, a HUGE ending twist, and of course murder, but just how much? I guess you will have to read to find out!!!!
Grant, stuck in a marriage he was forced into, does everything he can do to deal with his wife Paula, just to be with his son. Until one day Paula disappears without a trace.
Grant, being a lawyer, knows though he didn’t do it he’s now the prime suspect. Though he’s not the only one who isn’t sad Paula is gone.
Camille, an undercover PI, takes a leave of absence from her job in Boston to stay with her brother in Connecticut. Ends up in the middle of Paula’s disappearance investigation.
I got sucked into this book, I didn’t want to put it down. I felt like the nosey neighbors watching Camille and Grant during the investigation of his wife’s disappearance.
Trust me when I say READ IT!!!

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m in love with Ryan and Sindy in Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton. It’s such a sweet story of a guy returning to his home after tragedy and starting his life over.
I don’t know what small town living is like, and the world Nicole Flockton created is exactly how I would imagine it’s like.
Growing up in the North Eastern US, everything is so fast paced and most are rude and in a rush all the time. I’ve always felt out of place thinking I’m better suited for small town living. Which is why I love to escape into stories that are exactly like that.
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I also love the character development displayed in this book. I really look forward to reading the next book in the series and then some. I will also try to check out other books by Nicole Flockton as well!
In conclusion, if you like a small town love story, that was initially a childhood crush, with reservations and complications along the way check it out!

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Forever Valentine: A Sequel to Professor Valentine (Kirk University Series, Book 6) by Diana Vale – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Forever Valentine (Kirk University, #6)Forever Valentine by Diana Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading Professor Valentine by Diana Vale, I couldn’t wait to jump into her sequel (book 6 in the series) Forever Valentine. The continuation of Diego and Cassie’s story. I love what Diana Vale has done with their love affair. Starting out as advisor and student, to a story about twin flames/love. The way Diana Vale develops her characters is done beautifully. The digging deeper into Diego and Cassie’s love is memorizing. With a wonderful supporting cast of minor characters throughout, Diego and Cassie have the love everyone wants. the undying and unyielding kind. I also the way the characters were able to persevere with all the obstacles presented to them, to test their love to the ultimate limit. I look forward to reading other books written by Diana Vale in the future!

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gone Country by Katrina Marie is a cute and sweet small town love story. I do enjoy how Katrina brought her characters to life.
Stella, a workaholic, has been given the opportunity to go to the small town of Asheville TX to get the new company distribution center up and running. I enjoy Stella’s independence when it comes to her job, but outside of work her codependency on her cousins Audrey and Tiffany is disappointing. As the story moves on we witness her growth in independence outside the workplace. As someone who is all about one’s independence it brought a smile to my face reading through her journey.
Then there’s Johnny, a tall dark and small town man handsome. He not only helps Stella in her disaster on arrival, but he has his own demons to deal with when it comes to intimate relationships. Being scorned by his high school sweetheart he reminded me of a lot of people in this world who have insecurity issues but want to put that behind them and move on. Though never an easy task.
I loved the sweetness of this story as well as the growth of Stella and Johnny, not only individually but also together.
The way Katrina Marie presents her character development, I will definitely be looking into more of her books in the near future!

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Deadly Words (Born Bad Book 1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Deadly Words (Born Bad, #1)Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was intrigued when I read the summary of Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn, that I knew I had to check it out. Well written with great character development, however I struggled to get through it. It definitely wasn’t for me, but I don’t want that to be a deterrent for someone else.
Meghan O’Flynn created an interesting world for main character Poppy. Poppy a genius in her own right turn her father in to the police for murder when she was a child. Now someone is stalking her and writer Carson Price with all things starting to point at a link to her past, specifically her father.
It is her father’s doing?
Is it a hallucination?
Is it Poppy herself?
Just because this book wasn’t for me, if you like a book where the main character has a mysterious past that is now coming back to haunt and take over her future. Check it out! It could end up being your new favorite book!

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The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Boss Prince (It's Raining Royals, #1)The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t so sure about it, when I started reading Alix Nichols book The Boss Prince. I was wondering where it was going to go. I’m glad I kept at it because it was definitely good. Wonderfully written character arcs to go with an interesting world Alix Nichols created.
Max, a prince of Mount Evor, has been tasked on a mission to find the first of nine keys to save their secluded country from being dissolved. Lucie, the key to finding the key Max needs to work with to succeed. Based on the prophecy that came upon his mother.
The light humor Alix Nichols gives Max, despite his royal background, made him a little and airy presence that made me love his character. Lucie written in a typical slapstick personality that I can relate too, being that’s the type of person I am! With the backdrop of France throughout most of the story, it was refreshing to read something different taking place on foreign soil to me.
I look forward to keeping up with this series and the quests to find the other 8 keys!

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to dive into The Bow by Hazel Storm and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I absolutely LOVE the Her Three Immortals Series. A bigger adventure with it’s own obstacles to overcome to get to the conclusion.
This would be Aroz & Vanessa’s story/connection. Picking up where The God left off the whole story takes place within a 72 hour period. Being this is Aroz’s journey with Vanessa, there’s less Grey, which is a little depressing(I definitely have an affinity for him.) There’s also some more Raef, which was lost during book 2.
Hazel Storm presents this story in mainly four different points of view, with a minor fifth, it’s easy to follow! Taking place in all three realms, Underworld, Overworld, and Upperworld, more questions are answered and more come about. I would like to wish this series would never end, even if it does it will always have a place in my mind & heart. Please if you come across this book but haven’t read the first two, read those first. It’ll be well worth it.
Now time to sit back and wait for The Box to be released!

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My Soul to Give (A Demon’s Love Book 1) by M. A. Fréchette – Review by Beverly Finnie

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My Soul to Give (A Demon's Love #1)My Soul to Give by Magali A. Fréchette
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It started out slow but in time I couldn’t put it down. A complete page-turner that takes you from confused to intrigue to love to surprise is the best way I can describe My Soul to Give by M.A. Frechette. In the end I couldn’t put it down and I’m definitely going to read the next book.
Despite being king of the demons, I loved Mekaisto. He’s intriguing and elusive which kept me involved wanting to know more, and the author didn’t disappoint.
I can’t say the same for Celina. After witnessing the death of her husband and being shot herself, she has mere minutes to decide her fate, die or sell her soul to a demon for revenge.
It’s a wonderful adventure with an ending twist that was surprising but made me love the story even more. M.A. Frechette’s ability to create a world that only seemed realistic but was far from it was gothically beautiful.
If your looking for something different with a fantastic twist, check it out! I guarantee you’ll want to read more from this author when you’re done.

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Slow Burn by A.K. Macbride – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Slow Burn (Breathing Hearts, #2)Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What is there to say about Slow Burn by A.K. MacBride? Well for starters I actually didn’t like it at first. Adam’s standoffishness and Maddie’s need to bring out the best in everyone while ignoring herself hit too close to home. One could say my initial dislike was that I saw too much of myself in both characters. People never like hearing or accepting truths about themselves, but as I read on, the characters grew on me.
Adam became the guy to me who was running away to start over after the death of his wife, leaving him physically and emotionally scarred. Maddie broke inside because her family thought she was a failure because of her life choices. The main characters’ story lines were well written and beautifully displayed themselves throughout, which kept me reading. A romance in its own right, though the end was predictable, getting to that end was what kept me interested. The growth these two had individually as well as together put a smile on my face and changed my mind on how I felt.
A.K. MacBride won me over in the end, I look forward to reading other books in this series as well as outside of the by this author. I may not have loved the book but when it comes to the author I’m a huge fan!

 

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Beverly Finnie

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Max left for dead is out for blood in Amy McKinley’s No Way Out. Planning to use Lilianna as his pawn to complete his plans. This Chicago mafia romance is exciting and unexpected. Well written in it’s own right, it tells the story of Max’s rise to take his place as the boss of the Chicago Caruso family and the means of which were granted by the original families in Sicily.
Though a work of fiction it’s very real in the sense of the ideal workings of some mafia/cartels today. It’s about power and growing that power that unfortunately leads to loveless marriages. You can learn a lot just from this fictional overview Amy McKinley created in No Way Out. You can’t ever just leave, you will always be a liability to turn if you do so.
In saying that, I loved the dynamic between Lilianna & Max, though unexpectedly they loved fiercely and worked well together as a unit. Told through both points of view you don’t miss a bit of the action, keeping one of the edge of their seat to what will happen next. I can’t wait to read the next book in the Mafia Elite series!

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Romancing the Tropics (A Tropical Cocktail Romance Boxset) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance)Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two hot stories in one box set! Romancing the Tropics by L.M. Mount Ford has all the lust, sex, love appeal that has you wanting more!
For instance the first story, Tequila Sunset about unyielding lust after something you know you can’t have. Cassandra has lusted after her best friend Stacey’s father David for as long as she can remember. David looks out the window noticing Cass in a barely there white bikini, has him abandoning his writer’s block to take a trip to the pool. Both knowing they shouldn’t succumb to their lust for one another can’t hold back. It’s so hot that it has you wanting more, wanting more scenes of what they are doing. Wanting a continuation of their story.
The second story, Beneath the Sheets is reuniting with your first and only love. Sarah abandoned Alex after their night together after prom. Fives years and an email later, Alex finds himself in Australia reuniting with the one who got away. Not as hot and dirty as Tequila Sunset, the passionate love they make has one lust after a love like that!

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BOY RELEASED (BOY SERIES BOOK 2) by JD Spero – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Boy ReleasedBoy Released by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

J.D Spero, followed Boy on Hold up fantastically with Boy Released. Boy Released puts us back into a world 10 years after the Murder of Miss. Sally. Hen is almost of age to come into his inheritance of Miss. Sally’s estate.
Miss Sally was the neighbor who used to help out and babysit Hen as a child, until one night his older brother Tyler had a mental break and accidentally killed her.
Tyler, recently released from a mental hospital, is living in one of the cabins in the resort his mother(Marcella) and Bernie own. Now that Tyler is back home with his family it’s a process to reintegrate him back into the world and everyday life. It also brings about animosity and some long repressed feelings from long ago, amongst them all.
Till one night Tyler watches through his cabin’s window his mother being attacked in the resort office. An attack that he admits taking the blame for so he could get the 1 clue to the right person, “For 300 m&m’s.”
A story of redemption of sorts for Tyler, as Boy Released progresses forward. If you choose to view it that way. It dives deeper into the realms of mental illness and the impact that has on one’s life and those around them. If you enjoy this author like I do and enjoy a fantastic psychological thriller/with a story of redemption thrown in, J.D Spero does not disappoint! Wonderfully written, with easy to follow character arcs it’s worth the read TRUST ME!

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

J.D Spero has a knack for bringing the readers into a world that could very much be someone’s reality. Boy on Hold being no exception. A psychological thriller in its own right, could be a trigger warning for someone else. Boy on Hold dives deep into a world of mental health as the novel moves forward.
Tyler, being the oldest of Marcella’s 2 children, is on the brink of a mental break. Hen, 10 years Tyler’s junior, idolizes his brother for who he knows him to be. Until Cabbage Night 1991, that’s when everything changed. Changed in ways a 7 year old could not even begin to understand, but he was smart enough to realize what happened.
Influenced by his best friend Derek and drugs, Tyler goes through a whirlwind of suffering the consequences for his actions, as the book progresses.
I’m not sure if I was the biggest fan of the constant jumping around from different points of view, however the author masterfully wove it all together so that it works very well. Highly recommended and also looking forward to reading book 2!

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Master TuscanoMaster Tuscano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sylvia Black is at it again with Master Tuscano(Masters of the Consulate book 2. Character development is well written especially since there are lots of characters to follow. Unfortunately, though I have a lot of love for Overmaster Salvatore Descallia, I don’t care for Christian Tuscano.
Christian is a hot head vampire who has a tendency to break the rules of the Consulate, especially with Delilah at his side. I didn’t care for her at 1st as well, but she started to grow on me as I continued to read. I’m hoping as the next books are released, that Delilah has enough impact on Christian to change my views on him.
Just because I don’t like Christian, doesn’t mean you won’t! Also doesn’t mean it takes away from how I felt about the novel in general.
I really enjoy the world Sylvia Black has created and I love forward to the next book releases for The Masters of the Consulate Series. If you like vampires, mystery, some suspense, with a little romance thrown in, these books are DEFINITELY FOR YOU!

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 1)Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always had an obsession with vampires, and Master Descallia: Masters of the Consultant by Sylvia Black did not let me down. Instead had me lusting after Salvatore’s dominance as the Overlord. I couldn’t begin to tell you how much I loved him and his character development.
We find Salvatore headed to Las Vegas to investigate disappearances of women that could cause a massive war if pinned on the vampire community. Within his investigation he crosses paths with Lucianna, a mortal that intrigues him.
Lucianna, who has a gift of sight, uses that in her job as police officer to help solve cases. Lucianna has been assigned to Descallia Resort to go undercover to retrieve information. When she crosses paths with Salvatore Descallia himself, she’s drawn to him, and can even penetrate his thoughts if he doesn’t put up a block.
A paranormal romance filled with quite a bit of suspense as well as some humor. If you enjoy Vampires and you enjoy romance novels, invite you to dive in and be just as captivated by Master Descallia as I am!

 

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DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Dating the InternDating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Natalina Reis writes in a way she has you feeling for her characters. Her novel Dating the Intern appealed to me in ways I enjoyed, but also brought up memories from a painful past. Don’t let that deter you though, just keep in mind it could be a trigger warning that’s all.
Li Qiang is such a sweet and selfless character who would do anything for his boss, Ivory Tower, since he’s been crushing on her for a long time. A character I grew to love and rooted for as I got deeper into the novel.
Ivory on the other hand drove me crazy, but I feel like that was more on a personal level vs how the character was written. I’m Ivory through and through. I may not be a business owner but that’s the kind of abuse I suffered in my past from my father, which makes it hard to accept love today.
Though a novel about a fictional romance, it made me take a deeper look at myself and how I’ve overcome the same obstacles in my life. I know this review sounds really sad & depressing but it’s not meant to be that way. It’s meant to just describe how Natalina’s novel impacted me emotionally. It’s not very often I get that emotionally invested in a work of fiction, but in the end I LOVED IT!!! If a writer can have you connect to their story in such a way you evaluate how you handled things, doesn’t that make them a GREAT writer.
Was the story a trigger for me, slightly but I’m glad I read it then reflected upon my life. If you’re looking for a story to emotionally impact you in such a way you evaluate life, TRUST ME when I say you NEED to read Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis!

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THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The God (Her Three Immortals, #2)The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want more! I just finished reading The God by Hazel Storm and I can’t tell you how much I love this world she created! I can’t wait till book 3 comes out and I’ll be really disappointed when these stories end, though they will get added to my read again rotation.
The God picks up right where The Don leaves off. It’s also a bigger exploration of Vanessa and Grey’s dynamic together. I don’t want to spoil book 1 for anyone looking for a new series to read. You need to read both and in order!
Throughout this book, I begin to fall more in love with Grey and why he is the way he is. Again there’s a lot of characters but it all works, every character fits. Hazel Storm may very well be my new romance author.
Any questions left unanswered from book 1 will be answered throughout this book, and more will come to fruition. I think the best part is these books so far take place within the same month that has yet to end.

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The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved The Don by Hazel Storm! I didn’t want to stop reading once I started and I’m dying for more! I loved most of the characters, especially Grey!
It’s an interesting mix of the Greek gods and goddesses and mortal beings, that I was skeptical about going into but it all works!
Grey the Don of the underworld, has to enter the overworld(which would be the plain we exist on) to renegotiate a soul contract with a mortal named Dorian. While listening to what Dorian proposes he spots and notices the neighbor across the street Vanessa. He’s drawn to her more than he wants to be. For a god who has abstained for over 2 centuries his draw to her, he feels could break his vow of abstinence. Will Grey play with fire? Will he stay away from Vanessa? Does Grey take Dorian up on his proposal? I encourage you to pick this book up and find out.
There’s also Vanessa, a hairdresser by trade, who would do anything to save her brother Piper from his terminal cancer diagnosis. She runs into some deep issues at work, when the new office manager insists the facial and hair care products she’s using are leading to the deaths of her clients. Vanessa is very aware and captivated by Grey. She also meets and starts dating Grey’s half brother Rafe. When she starts dreaming about both of them together she starts to wonder what it would be like.
Will Vanessa get stuck in a love triangle? Does she save Piper? Is she really the cause of her clients’ deaths?
Please please please, I beg you to get involved in this story! There’s lots of interesting and witty characters, but the author makes it easy to follow them all! You will not be disappointed!

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Unbreakable (The Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Unbreakable (The Diamonds, #1)Unbreakable by Tee Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To me Unbreakable(Diamonds Book 1) by Tee Smith started out slow but I’m glad I didn’t stop reading at that point as I have in the past. Definitely witty with some edge.
I loved Ripper and as the story went on and we got to know him better I loved him more.
Ripper has a difficult past one that makes him fear loving anyone because he’s just going to hurt them. Till Erin stitched him up at the clinic one day, he knew no matter what he did he couldn’t stay away, feelings he didn’t understand. A love triangle brewing with Erin’s ex-husband Josh hanging around. Does Ripper get over his fears? Does Josh cause problems?
Of course there’s also the underground world of gangs mixed in. The Diamonds being a group who are well established vs a young group of street rats threatening to take over. They threaten their businesses, family, and well being. The Diamonds don’t take kindly to this or of the attacks that have taken place to their loved ones.
Does something bad happen? Do they have to take matters into their own hands?
These and the questions mentioned previously are what’s going to keep reading through the twists and turns of this suspenseful romance. I know that’s what did it for me, and now I’m wanting more!

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What is there to say? Stripped(Stripped Series book 1) by Stacy-Deanne was interestingly captivating, a story about a murder with a forbidden fruit sub-plot.
We meet Dee, a Baltimore homicide detective, who just recently partnered with her least favorite person in the precinct Connie.
Unfortunately for Dee, the case Connie and her responded to involves her ex Grayson Paul as a prime suspect. Grayson Paul being in her life once again puts a strain on her current relationship with Winston. Dee dealing with that strain finds herself drawn to the next suspect on the list, Jonathan Wild.
When Dee and Connie go to visit his compound, Jonathan makes it his mission to get Dee to join The Circle aka his family. Once Jonathan is able to get Dee alone she struggles with her attraction to his life and world. Jonathan being a forbidden fruit she knows is completely wrong for her but can’t stay away.
A page turner in its own right, you want to know what Dee will do next. Will she fight for her relationship with Winston? Will she give into Jonathan’s advances and manipulation? Will she be able to see clearly enough, to break the case Connie and herself are working? Is Grayson responsible for Autumn’s demise? Did her past involvement with Jonathan become her undoing? All that and so many more questions will have you unwilling to put the book down till you have your answers.
Trust me when I say you will get sucked in till the very end, as if Jonathan himself is manipulating you to see the story through.
It will not disappoint!

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Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Beverly Finnie

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RepairRepair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Repair by Trish Williford! My question for every one is are you a Charlotte aka Charlie or a Trent aka Tank?
Charlie, the baby of the Hawkins siblings, has had a crush on her oldest brother’s best friend Tank for as long as she can remember. After spending one night together, after the death of his father, she was devastated and left their hometown of Sunnyville not looking back. That is until her fiancé Aiden cheated on her.
Tank, a guy who was headed in a downward spiral that is till the night spent with Charlie. She opened his eyes to the possibilities that he’s a better man than he thought he was. Hearing how she believes in him and how she sees him through her eyes, he also realizes he doesn’t deserve her. So he does the only thing he can do, which is lie to push her away, shattering her heart in the process.
8 years later Charlie is finally back in Sunnyville and Tank, now a business owner, has grown in unexpected ways. This book keeps you reading till the very end as well as wanting more. Getting so sucked into the roller coaster of emotions between the two of them.
After all these years are they able to light that eternal flame between them?
Are they able to keep a civil relationship, for Charlie’s brother Jude?
You may just HAVE TO READ to find out!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Beverly Finnie

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So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I kind of read So Close by Renee Regent and the rest of the Love Grows Series in an unorthodox way. Not in order and all over the place! I encourage you to read all of them, however you don’t have to read them in order!
This story in particular is about Dahlia(who we meet in book #1), a woman who has worked hard to be where she is today, but also has been broken by her ex-husband Trey and her ex-bestfriend Levi. She cut Levi out of her life that is until she became general manager of Riverbank Lodge. Dahlia and Levi were tasked to spear-head a project, to reinvent the patio/clubhouse area in 6 weeks time to celebrate Riverbank Lodges 5 year anniversary. With betrayal come animosity that Dahlia has to learn to put behind her to see this project to success. Along the way Levi starts to break her exterior of hatred she’s had towards him the last 7 years.
Are you someone who likes a story of overcoming obstacles in life for true love? If so, then this book is ABSOLUTELY for you!
A gripping novel loaded with cheating, passion, and betrayal will keep you turning pages to find out what happens for Dahlia? What Happens with Levi? Where does the ex-husband Trey fall into all of this? Does Dahlia drop her walls for a chance at forever love?
Renee Regent doesn’t disappoint with another story that keeps you wanting more! To have those questions above answered as well as others you may have, you need to dig in and read it till the end. Possibly in one sitting!

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bared by N.D. Jackson was a page turner. About a girl named Athena who has a past that haunts her, making her fear commitment. After the death of one of best friends she promises her she will live life. Which she does to the best of her ability, at the disapproval of her other two best friends.
Enter Tru, a pro-circuit pool player, who is taking part in a tournament at a bar Athena owns. With chemistry being there between the two of them, Athena & Tru, it threatens Athena’s very way of existing since she was 17. A romance that you will have you wanting more.
I felt for Athena, because I was an Athena myself. Burying the hurt and pain of my past. Does she let that go or does that hurt what she’s feeling for Tru? Please dig in you won’t be disappointed.

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name Series Book 2) by Laurencia Hoffman – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Remember His Name (Remember My Name, #2)Remember His Name by Laurencia Hoffman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Remember His Name is book 2 in the series by Laurencia Hoffman. Her Characters and story are extremely well written. Yes this book ties into her first book Remember My Name, but I don’t feel you have to read that book as well though you SHOULD, to enjoy this one. This story does contain potential trigger warnings early on, but it’s not a theme throughout the entire book.

The book specifically focuses on Wren as an 8 year old boy to the present day, who lives the life of an empath. (Side note: For anyone who doesn’t know what an empath is, it’s someone that feeds off of other people’s energy. Which is something that could be absolutely rewarding but also weigh very heavily on them.)
We follow Wren through his emotional turmoil after his husband is murdered.

When he stumbles upon Adam his life changes, and he starts to live life again, despite knowing his fate. Adam helps him in his quest to find out who murdered his husband, before the murderer gets to them.

Does Wren find the guy who murdered his husband? Does he get the opportunity to clear his name and prove he’s a good person? All those answers and more will be found throughout your book journey with Wren. Again it’s another well written book by author Laurencia Hoffman and I encourage each and everyone of you to give it a chance. You will not be disappointed!

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