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Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story (Jack & Mariella Book 1) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love storyGreetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story made me get lost in the past. It is such a gentle but not gentle reminder of what it was like during WW2. It has love, anger, hurt, fight or flight response, and tragedy. It is well written and very descriptive so you can picture everything that is going on in the book in your head like watching a movie. I was completely caught up in what was going to happen next that I kept turning the pages. It is a gripping retelling of young love that happens at the worst time. Then they keep in touch, it is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Their love is so pure and you feel that as you continue through the book. I had tears and I had hope. This book is just amazing and I can’t wait to read the second book in this series. I feel like we are only scratching the surface as to what is to come with the main characters. It is a journey I didn’t know I needed but I am not invested in.
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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series and it follows along with the first one quite well. That being said, it is full of all the information that you could possibly want to be able to read them in any order. I don’t feel as if anything is missed should you read this book before the other. It would just be like looking backwards. This books carries everything in it, romance, laughter, and anger. This book gives you a look into what it must have felt like to move to another country in the 1950’s. It gives a love story that spans more than just your typical love story. It shows the struggle of what stress can do to love. It shows the battle of what it is like to move to an area where you don’t know anyone. It really makes the reader feel what the main female character feels. It was making me turn pages as quickly as I could. As soon as the leading female started to set down roots and grow in the area that she went to in order to follow love, something happens. It then causes turmoil that I didn’t see coming but made complete sense once it happened. I will be rereading this book numerous times. I am normally not a fan oh historical romance but this one had much more to it than the normal book in this genre.
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Healing Hearts: Gene & Amanda’s Story (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Healing Hearts (Echo #0.5)Healing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing prequel to the series. It follows characters that if you read the series have seen in the background but always have wondered about. This book has everything that one would want from a contemporary romance book. The growth of characters, the push and pull of their story, the compassion, kindness, and mystery. I loved that this effectively starts the series. If you haven’t read the series yet, this would be an amazing place to start but if you then this will just flow seamlessly into the series at any point you decide to read it. This is a novella and with that means very quick read but it packed a punch with each word on the pages. I highly enjoyed the book because of the mystery in the book that I hadn’t saw coming. The banter between the characters makes them highly relatable to the reader. I was able to sit down and really sink into reading this book. It started off with an a twist about an accident and from there it just flows easily to the end. I found myself feeling all the emotions that the characters did throughout the book. I was angry ad upset and then happy and blushing from the words that were written. I highly suggest reading this book and the good thing about the series is that they can all be read as stand alones. So you can pick and chose your way through the series but reading them in order is always going tp give you more depth with the characters.
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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 10th book in the series and it can be read as a stand alone. I haven’t read every book in this series but I have read a few. It is a good read if yup don’t read the others but you would gain more perspective with the story having read them in order. That said, let’s break down this book without giving anything away. First, you will be submersed into a paranormal world that is so vividly described that you are able to picture everything like a photograph in your mind. That is just the beginning, you will then meet all of these characters that are going to have you second guessing whether or not they actually exist. The author has written everything so thoughtfully and carefully that you highly expect for all of these supernatural beings are real. It will have you saying, how did the author think of that, because even if you didn’t see that coming or that being an ability; you do now. There are things in this book that just make sense, like of course that is happening because why wouldn’t it, types of situations. However, you as the reader don’t expect it and then you’re sitting there like….yep, should have guessed. This book takes twists and turns that you don’t see coming. There is suspense, mystery, action, romance, steam, paranormal beings, supernatural powers, and an amazing story line. You can’t go wrong with reading this book and I am thinking I am going to do a deep dive into the rest of the books I haven’t read yet. They seem to keep getting better and better with each one.
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The Winemakers Box Set (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Winemakers - Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical RomancesThe Winemakers – Box set: A Series of Sun-Kissed Historical Romances by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing trilogy. I love that each book is in this set. It makes carrying on through the series so much easier and you don’t have to wait for another book. You have them all at your fingertips. This is a historical romance that is set in the 1800’s. I find that I don’t mind historical romance but it isn’t my go to genre. I was no disappointed with this series. I will admit that I didn’t really know anything about Portugal but this book really set the stage for what it would have been like. I feel like the author really kept with the culture of Portugal, which I found I really enjoyed. The characters in each book are completely relatable. There is also enough differences between the stories that you are able to keep each book separate in your mind but they flow as if it is just a continuation of each book. Yes, the books all centered-around different characters but they are all blended so well. Meaning that each book takes you on a journey that is different but familiar. I highly enjoyed reading this series and would recommend it to anyone who just loves a really good romance series. This book is historical but is really relatable so you don’t really get hung up on the historical parts. I really liked that.
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The Better Man (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Better Man (Silver Buckle Brides, #2)The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good read. It was a quick read. It also packs a big impact. The main characters meet in the most crazy way but it made me giggle. They both have serious trauma that they are both working through. It really makes them relatable. The story line in the book keeps good progression throughout. Meaning there isn’t a lull or a spot where you really just want to put it down. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. I do feel that if I had read the first book before this one, I might have some better understanding of the characters. However, it wasn’t a necessity to read it first and enjoy this book. This book has a super sweet slow build romance and there is also loss that the characters have to deal with in order to have anything move forward. It didn’t have the ending that I was expecting when I started reading the book. However, the ending is a much needed one. I love a book that can keep me turning pages and surprised me with the story line. The author paints an incredible picture of the setting of the book, that you can see it in your head. It was a much needed read that I didn’t know I needed to read.
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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery (Rhapsody In… Series, Book 1) by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral MysteryRhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you don’t know much about ballet, like myself, you won’t find yourself lost. The author makes it easy to understand and even though it is a big portion of what the book is about; you will get swept away with all the suspense. I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into with this book but I am so glad that I took that chance to read it. This book had so much suspense and it was so well written. It is one of those books where you think you’ve gotten everything figured out and then there is a curveball that you didn’t see coming and everything you thought just goes out the window. I truly didn’t expect the book to go the way it did and I completely loved it. There is romance in this book that is sprinkled throughout all the suspense. I just really loved this book. I can’t get into the specifics about it because I know that I will give away spoilers and I don’t want that because I want every reader to be as surprised as I was. I have found a new love for suspense and romance after reading this book.
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4 R’s: Roped, Risked, Rescued, Romanced (4 R’s Series) by Julie Castle – Review by Barbara Bohls

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4 R's: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced4 R’s: Roped, Rescued, Risked, Romanced by Julie Castle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing set of 4 books in one. I love that I was able to keep reading story after story. I didn’t have to wait for the next one to publish and that made the material fresh in my mind. These book flow together and all contain the same intensity throughout them. These books are quick reads because the words jut flow off the pages. I felt like I just sat down to read them and then they were done. Each book focuses on a different set of characters. These characters all have growth and have experiences that help create the story line for the book. They have different tropes to the books, those include enemies to lovers and forced proximity. The steam is in each book but it is different in each as well. I just can’t get over how good these books are. There is spice, suspense, laughs, shocked moments, and push and pull with emotions throughout these books. If you are one that loves reading series, this would be the best way to do it. I recommend having a day free because once you start reading this, you won’t want to stop. So good.
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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series) by Landra Graf – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let’s start with the obvious, you can read this book before reading the others in this series. There are characters that overlap between books but each book can be read as a stand alone. You don’t feel like you are missing out on anything if you are starting with this book. You will want to go and read the other books in the series. Now, let us talk about this book. It is amazing and fast paced. The action on the pages keep you turning them. When I say this book was a quick read, I don’t mean that by it being a short time span; I mean it because the action and pace of the story line is quick. Just when you grasp what happened, something else happens. The cars in this book just accelerates the story line and the pace which the author wants to take you through the story. Then the author adds in some amazing characters that help feed into the pace of this book. I felt like an adrenaline junkie while reading this book. When I finished it, I felt like I do things that are way out of my normal. lol. This book will have you thinking you can do some of this amazing stuff that the characters do because you can relate to them. The characters help drive home the chemistry in this book and I loved every second of it. I will be reading the rest of the series because if this book was the good, can you imagine what the whole series is like and how even more incredible it could be. This book contains a little of everything for everyone. I highly recommend reading it even if you don’t like romance, you will like the banter with the characters and the action in this book.
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Perfect (Perfect Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Perfect (Perfect, #1)Perfect by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

I am giving this book 4.5 stars because it is a completely new way writing a romance. I am not going to lie the reason I took.5 off in the stars in because, it took me a bit to figure out the flow of the book. I was a little confused when I started it as to how it was going to. My advice to y’all is to keep an open mind and through everything you have thought about romance novels out the windows. Once, I was able to grasp how the author was writing this book, I fell in love with it. I realized that I love the creative way she tackled this story line. The journey to find what truly makes one happy and what they want/need to feel loved completely. The journey of the main character is on of self doubt, finding inner strength, societal pressures, family pressure, loving but not loving enough, and finding what truly makes one happy. It was a great quick read and I couldn’t put it down.
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Charlotte’s Control (The Control Series) by Maggie Sims – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Charlotte's Control (The Control Series)Charlotte’s Control by Maggie Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved everything about this book. I loved seeing a female lead character be in charge, especially during the time period that this book takes place. I love the push and pull she has to do what her heart desires or what society claims is proper and right. Even though the leading male character is younger than what is expected, he shows an intellect that proves to be what the leading lady craves. Well, that and his ability to follow orders. There is this tension between them and it is a spicy push and pull. There is steam just coming off the pages of this book and I was so there for it. I haven’t read a book in this series but will definitely keep reading the entire series.  It was a quick read because I fell in love with the characters and with the story line. I felt transported into a whole other time and space. It was amazing. I can’t say much more without giving things away but I highly enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to anyone who wants historic romance with a side of spice.
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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I love that there are multiple authors that came together to create a unique story line and book. It is really well put together and you really can’t tell which author wrote what part. I feel like that makes the writing of this book top notch. It is seamlessly done and the steam that is poured into the pages, really made the book feel like it came from one author. I can’t imagine the amount of time and communication it took in order for the book to flow like it does. AMAZING!!! Let’s talk about the steam, it isn’t in your face like it can be in some books but it is there to really help the story line. The storyline would continue without it and be completely fine but it just adds the right amount of spice to make you blush but not sweat. I really enjoyed it. The characters are really well thought out and have amazing growth throughout the book. The fact that this book has spice, magic, mystery, supernatural entities, and romance; means it really hits a lot of marks for people to pick it up. I highly suggest reading this book for an escape and to just thoroughly enjoy reading.
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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia Book 1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing quick read. I fell in love with the characters from the start. They both had some serious growth throughout the short book. I was able to read this book in a couple hours and I honestly can’t wait to read the rest of the series. This book is a really good book t o start the series with because I feel like it is laying the groundwork for the rest of the series. You finally are able to put everything together at the end of the book. It is all wrapped up with a pretty bow that allows you to continue on. I loved the level of spice this book has. It actually really helped carry the story line. I don’t mean that in a bad way, the spice is part of the entire story and obviously the series based upon the name. So, I felt like it was just the right amount. If you are looking for a sweet little get away from the real world, I highly recommend this book. Knowing that it is a series, I am excited to see what happens next and who the book is going to focus on. It is hard to tell how amazing this book is without giving away things. I just can’t stress enough how good this quick little read was.
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Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Before You Say I DoBefore You Say I Do by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read. I love that the main characters had issues in their pasts and did what they could to move past them by setting boundaries. Emma will only have one night stands because of her past and when she meets Liam, that is about to change. They both agree to certain rules and boundaries but they quickly find that their hearts are moving faster than they would like. There are some steamy scenes in this book that help elevate the story line. I find that these scenes aren’t throughout the book but in very strategic places and that is what helps elevate the story line. There are some surprised in the book that I didn’t see coming and that made it even better. I love the simplicity of them falling in love. It kept me turning the pages and hating that it ended. There is character development throughout the book that doesn’t smack you in the face. It is at a pace that matches the story line. It isn’t like poof the characters are different then before. There is also struggle with the growth which makes the characters more relatable. With change comes some push back and that is what happens in this book. It is a gentle tug of war within themselves that grows into an amazing story. I highly suggest reading this.
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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series Book 9)Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is he 9th book in the series but have no fear, if you just grabbed this one; you can read it without reading the others first. I alway recommend reading the other books in the series because you can get more intricate details of the characters and the story line. This book hooked me in from the beginning and it kept me entranced through the end. I love a missed connection type of love story. The main characters met before and due to circumstances they couldn’t explore that spark that they both felt. Jump forward some time and they have another meet cute. Guys, this story just melts you into the chair and allows you to just sink your teeth into you lip and read. I could not be disturbed by anything while reading this. Food – I just walked while reading to get something to feed my face. lol. I could not put this book down as the growth with the characters developed so did my grip on the book. It was a quick read for me because of that reason. I feel like this book was very well written and written in such a way that you don’t even realize that you got to the end of the book by the time you finish it. I highly suggest reading this book and the whole series. You will not be disappointed.
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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Finders Keepers, Cowboy (Match Made in Montana #1)Finders Keepers, Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series and it’s a little of a rough start. I am giving this book 4.5/5 stars because it has amazing potential and I feel that the books to follow in this series will definitely be more polished. It has good bones just needs little work in the characters. Ugh that isn’t even fully correct. The characters are good, they are complex but a little too complex for the story line. I felt like they jumped all over the place or said one thing and then did another. Just when I started to mesh with them something would happen that wouldn’t be in line with what I thought should happen. So this doesn’t mean that they aren’t good or written well. It just means I had a difficult time finding that gel that makes one connect with the characters. The book it self is written well, it is definitely an enemies to lovers trope. It has romance and love but in a very clean almost sweet package. You do feel the emotions of the characters. This is why its between 4.5 and 5 stars for me. It has everything to be a star booklet I didn’t gel with the characters throughout the book which made it hard for me to pay attention or not get sidetracked by something else, which is why it would be a 4.5 star review. Like I said earlier, I feel that the following books in this series are going to be amazing and I am looking forward to reading them. It was a really cute break from what I normally read and the story line is really, really good.
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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book of Ashton and Zach. This book did not disappoint. I will start off by saying that you really need to read the first book to fully comprehend what is happening but if you didn’t, you would be able to understand everything that is going on. It just might take a little while to piece things together. This book is not short of steam and passion. It will have you blushing while reading this. It was a very quick read and even though I felt that it could go on forever, it packs a big punch for the storyline in a short amount of time. You will be turning pages as quickly as possible to see what happens next. There is the element of surprise with this book when the past comes lurking forward. There isn’t as many scenes in this book as I thought there would be with it being somewhat centered around a BDSM club. The said, it doesn’t mean that the steam between the characters isn’t there. This is the continuation of their relationship and them learning to really trust each other. They already have trust inside the club but they now need to really trust each other on the outside. This is such a good read and it won’t take you long at all. Again, I suggest that you read the first one because it is a continuation of the characters but you can pick it up quickly if you didn’t. Also, if you didn’t and read this one first, go back and read the first book in this series, it will help fill some gaps that you might experience.
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Give Us Bad Boys & Billionaires by L.M. Mountford – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Give Us Bad Boys and BillionairesGive Us Bad Boys and Billionaires by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is quite the surprise. I was not expecting the level of steam from this book so quickly and the short stories are amazing. They have a plot, great characters, steam, and are just enough to get you hooked. I flew through these pages so quickly that I was left a book hangover. I found myself so emerged into the stories that I didn’t even move for an hour. The steam that is on these pages did make me blush a time or two because, wow, is all I can say. One of the best things about this book is that there is something for everyone with these short stories. You could read a story a night and feel accomplished or you could read the whole thing in a couple days. (I did that) I really liked the writing style of the author and found that each story contained everything you would want in a full size novel. There wasn’t a lot of fluff that can sometimes happen and the scenes didn’t feel to drag on. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and can’t wait to read more from the author.
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The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing series. Let start off by saying that I am a sucker for box sets. I love being able to go from book to book without a break or even having to search for them. This story has an amazingly well described setting that you can visualize yourself there. That is just the tip of the iceberg. The characters in this series makes you want to be their friends and to hang out with them on weekends. You will find yourself absorbed into their relationship with each other and the other characters. I even found myself trying to figure to who out of my friends is like the characters in the book. The love stories in each book are endearing in their own unique ways. Each book revolves around different couples but the characters are intertwined that you feel as if you’re reading one incredibly long book. This was a quick read even though it was multiple books. I found myself being drawn from one couple to next while seeing snipers of the other characters. I highly suggest reading this series if you love romance, amazing couples, wonderful meet cutes, and incredibly deep connections. I will find myself back in this series to enjoy these characters in the future because it is just that good, that re-reading it is must.
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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #5)Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a quick, fast paced read. It is the ending of the series. I feel that if you haven’t read the others in the series you could still read this and then go back and read the rest. There might be spoilers in doing so but it doesn’t distract from the story line. The characters in this book are amazing. The leading female is a single mom who has an amazing career. Her son is a character that you will love. The leading male character is just a really good guy. Those don’t generally exist, like there is normally some underlying issues or trauma that the male has to work through. Not with this book. The leading female is the one with the “baggage” in this story. There were times when I was wondering when the other shoe was going to drop but that didn’t happen either. There is growth for each of the characters and that brings them closer together. There is some steam in this book but you are more focused one the storyline that the steam. I felt like it was a great ending to a series. I am sad to see it end because I’m selfish and didn’t want to stop reading. I was at the end of the book before I even realized it. I highly suggest reading this if you love some small town, single mom, romance. It was just very heartfelt and uplifting to read.
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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the prequel to what looks to be an amazing series. When you first dive into this book you aren’t sure what to expect. I know I wasn’t sure. I however, learned vey quickly that this is a fast paced book and it is super easy to read. The way the author describes things makes it easy to understand the world that she is creating. It allows you to really visualize every little detail. You will get caught up in the life of Xenobia. She is an amazing character that has so many things going on and she goes with her gut instinct. It is amazing to see her navigate her way through things. I was caught up in this story from the start and it is such a quick read that I can’t wait to read book 1 in this series. I am glad that I read this before book 1, because I am bringing all of this knowledge with me to the next book. If you like Sci-Fi you will love this amazing world and characters that have been created. If you aren’t a Sci-Fi fan, like myself, you will still really like this book because there is more to than just Sci-Fi. I highly suggest reading this series because if this prequel is this good the other books in the series have to be amazing.
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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the start of an amazing series. The prequel is a must, before this one if you really want to be able to understand things from the beginning of the book. That said if you haven’t read that, you will still be able to understand what is going on, it will just take a little longer. My suggestion is to read the prequel first and then read this one. You won’t be disappointed. This book is a quick read and sucks you into this amazing world. The vivid imagery is insane in this book. You can actually picture everything and everyone very clearly. I am not a Sci-Fi fan at all but this author makes it easy to read and I actually really enjoyed reading it. The paranormal characters and the twists in the love story help move this book along. You will start it and finish it without even knowing any time has passed. Does the saving a young girl, help the main character with her cause or does it hinder it. That is what I kept asking myself with this book. I love when everything starts to be pieced together. This book I feel ended to quickly but am thankful that there is a continuation that I can read.
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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series but technically the third if you read the prequel. This book continues the saga of what the other books started and the vivid imagery that the author describes things really allows for you to be able to picture everything. This book is well written and sucks you in from the beginning. If you haven’t read the other books that is fine, you will be a little lost but the book definitely makes up for it and you won’t really notice. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t read all of the books. You won’t be disappointed if you do. The characters are really strong and make this story everything it needs to be. I normally am not a fan of sci-fi but this reader makes me want to be one so badly. I feel like I am just fan-girling with this author at this point. If you want to be swept away into a different realm and meat amazing characters this series is for you. I will add that this book does leave you on a cliff hanger that you won’t see coming because you will be so engrossed into the book. Makes waiting for the next one hard.
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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Mating ChanceThe Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a continuation in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series as it follows mountain lion shifters. I haven’t read books about them before so that really intrigued me. I love that each book can be read as a stand alone or as part of the series. I feel that it helps with new readers so they can just start at any point during the series and go back to read the others if they choose to. I would they are all really, really good. This book focuses on the wait that some shifters have to do to find their one true mate. It is also about second chance mating which doesn’t happen in a lot of the books that I have read in the shifter realm. The romance story that flows through the book is also held with the surprises that are in store because of the second mating opportunity. Plus the female lead has a son from her pervious mating. It allows the reader to follow along and be caught up in the story. It makes you want to turn pages faster so you can see what happens. This was a very good read and well articulated. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Critical Care (Chase Care Book 6)Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing quick read. I fully enjoyed the characters and their development throughout the story. It has everything you would want in a romance. The push and pull of whether or not they want to take a chance on love again. There is medical jargon that allows you to feel the presence of what they are doing but isn’t so over the top that you don’t understand. It showed a depth of knowledge from the author but made it were anyone could read it and understand. I loved that, I am by no means in the medical field and felt completely confident in what was happening. It does have a lot of super sweet mushy romance in the beginning with endearment that I wasn’t sure I could read the whole thing if it was like that. Then you turn the page and all of sudden there is a suspense plot line that I didn’t see coming. It is amazing to be able to have the romance and the suspense in such a way that you don’t want to put the book down. This read was super quick and I loved every minute of it. This is the 6th book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. I have read others in this series so I knew a little of what to expect. Having said that, this was a really fresh take on a story line that I didn’t see coming and I enjoyed every minute of it. Each book that I have read in this series has not disappointed me and it keeps me coming back for more.
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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man Book 1)Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to think when I decided to read this book. I wasn’t sure how the characters were going to relate and if this would be a hidden love affair. This one did not disappoint. I love the fact that the main female character has a career and isn’t shown as some needy girl. That made me want to keep turning the pages and finding out more about her. I also enjoyed the fact that she is mom. That isn’t something that we typically see in romance books. The main male character is also a single dad. This story just melted my heart. I love, love and this book had so much love between them. They had a spark and took a chance. It is such a sweet romance story. It kept me turning page after page because I just fell for the characters. This is a quick read and definitely worth it. I feel that this a true classic romance story that definitely hits different. I can’t wait to read more from this author. If this book is anything to go off of, I am a fan.
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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Out of BoundsOut of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing story that feels like it just flows off the pages and keeps you turning them until the book is done. It is a great read that was very quick for me. I am normally not one that gravitates towards sports romances but this book was really well done. I feel like you didn’t just get sports or romance, you got a really good blend of both. This book is written in dual POV which allows the characters to have a great banter between them and really allows the reader to be able to get caught up in them. I love when you feel like you want to be friends with the characters and I definitely do with this book. There is angst, steam, love, banter, just super cute things in this book that make you swoon. The author has a way with words that just makes you feel completely immersed into the story line. I highly enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to reading more from this author.
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Dirty Heartbreaker (Hamilton Steelhawks Series) by A. C. Sheppard – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3 by A C Sheppard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a really quick read and it had me sunk into it from the beginning. I would say that this author seems to actually really love hockey or did an amazing job with their research. I actually really loved that it wasn’t just about the romance and the pull and tug between battling feelings for one another, it actually had hockey it in. That said the romance in this book is great. Yes, I did roll my eyes a bunch during this book because of the constant, “I want him/her, I don’t want to want him/her.” You get so invested into this book because you want them to work and get over their things to be together because you can see how good they are together. It’s like everyone in the room can feel their tension when they are together and are just rooting for them. I could not put this book down, even as frustrated I got with it. That just means it is a really well written if I am so emotionally involved in what is happening. If you like hockey or love a sports romance, this book won’t disappoint.
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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series) by Debra Parmley – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 2)Dancing Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I did not read the first one and I had no problem following along. I love that each book it seems is completely able to be read as a stand alone. The way the author writes about the setting, which is the 1920’s, you feel like you are there. It is amazing, you are really able to tell the research that was put into this book to make sure that the author was able to get every minuet detail correct. What really made me want to read the book is the Capone aspect of it. The leading male character is one of his men and the leading female is a dancer. I love me a good mafia aspect of a book. However, I felt that having the book written from the “kept woman” accept is something that I haven’t gotten to experience. It really made me sit there and think about what it would have been like int he 20’s. I highly enjoyed this book and the budding romance between the main characters. I will definitely be going to read the rest of the books in this series. It is really hard to say how amazing this book is without giving anything away. Just know that this is a super quick read and was a page turning experience from beginning to end.
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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the beginning of a series and the first book that I have read from this author. The way the book is described had me ready to sit down with a blanket and coffee to enjoy it. I was able to get into the story right away. The characters were amazingly written and had the growth that I love in stories. The author was able to descriptively write about the scenes and the characters to where I felt like I really understood them and was able to fully picture their surroundings. The spice level in this book I thought was decent. However, with the inclusion of BDSM, I really thought that the spice would be page melting and way more intense. This would be a great starting place for someone who is dipping their toes into reading BDSM. It shows some great things but doesn’t overwhelm the reader. I love the rediscovering that the main female character is doing. It really shows that no matter what you go through or where life takes you, you can alway go back to your roots. If you are looking for a book to take your mind off of things and it was a quick read. This book would be for you. If you are looking to get into the darker side of romance this would be a great way to dip your toes into the BDSM world. I can’t wait to read more from this author and continue this series.
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