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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book that I picked up of hers. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details. Her books pull me into the stories from the beginning. This book is no different. This is a well written story where the characters are engaging and kept me turning pages fast. This is a sports romance story that is full of romance and hard to put down. A young woman had a best friend, that is until he betrayed her. She is having a hard time getting over him until she meets Rylan and things start to change for her. Now she finds herself torn between the two. Who will she trust and will she find happiness with one of them? I enjoyed the characters’ growth throughout the plot as well as how connectable they were. They made the story entertaining to read which made it a great story. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Master Trentino (Masters of the Consulate Book 3) by Sylvia Black – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that is fast becoming one of my favorites for the dark paranormal gene. This is the third book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous two books. It will help you with your enjoyment of this series as well as this author’s writing style. This is a well written story that pulled me in from the beginning. The characters are not only relatable but also keep the story engaging. This is a story that is not only dark but also full of action. It is a fast paced story that kept me turning pages to the end. This is Angel and what happens when she is found in a pool of blood. It is a story in which she will need to overcome her own demons to fight by Trentino’s side. Will that happen? You need to pick up this book to find out. It has great growth with the characters and the plot throughout the story. The characters have great chemistry that I truly enjoyed. This is worth the pick up for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this historical romance holiday story. This is the first book in this series and I look forward to reading more from this author. This is a well written story about Cora and Jace and their discovery of hope along with the holiday spirit. They are great characters that I had no problem connecting to. They brought the story to life on each page. They are full of heart and I enjoyed their chemistry together. The growth of the plot throughout the story really added to the reading enjoyment of this book. This story brings the holiday spirit as well as just sets you in the mood for the holidays. This is one of my favorite holiday stories yet this year. I highly recommend this book. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book I picked up of hers. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details. She pulls me into her stories from the beginning. This book is no different. This is a rockstar romance story that I really enjoyed. The characters are relatable and brought the story to life. I enjoyed their growth as well as the growth of the plot throughout the story. The characters’ chemistry is great and made them entertaining to read about. This is a story about a guitarist that is part of a band that means everything to him except for his father. He is one person that is more important and not only that but a promise has been made that he needs to keep. Then he meets her and things change for them. The one thing he never expected was to have her come into his life. What happens next you will have to read this book to find out. They are great characters that made the story for me. It is a fast paced, engaging story that I highly recommend.

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Limbo by Laura Koerber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

LimboLimbo by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a story that is written with a lot of emotion as well as heart. The characters bring out emotions throughout the story. They are connectable and truly made the story for me. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by Alyse and her story. She dies and is not happy about it. She finds herself in a town of dead souls but also finds herself lonely so she decides to throw a party. This is where her story picks up. She learns lessons about things that she didn’t when she was alive. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. It is engaging and fast paced. It has great growth throughout and the characters are creative. This is a great pick up and I highly recommend it.

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MURDER OFF ROUTE 82 (Eve Sawyer Mystery Book 3) by Jane Suen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Murder off Route 82 (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #3)Murder off Route 82 by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up and have loved each one of her books from the first book. Her characters pull me into the story and keep me engaged to the end. They are well written stories where her attention to details make her stories realistic. This book is now different. I loved reading this book. It is a suspenseful story that is entertaining and brings mystery to a new level. Eve is such a great strong character. She is my favorite and makes the story for me. What will happen when you have a missing girl and a boyfriend and a race against time to find them before it is too late. This is a must read and I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds Book 1) by Bree Moore – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds, #1)Thief of Magic by Bree Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first fantasy book in this series for this author which I enjoyed and can’t wait to see what happens in the second book. This is a new author for me which I enjoy her writing style and her attention to details. I was pulled into the story from the beginning by the creative, unique characters. They kept the story engaging and fast paced. Lee is someone who has been able to not only enter the realm but also influence it without being seen or heard. It becomes a race against time that could leave her arrested or even dead. Every time she uses her magic, a piece of her falls apart. What happens next with her, you will need to read to find out. She is a great, strong character that brought the story life for me. I enjoyed the plot growth as well as the character growth throughout the story. I really enjoyed the adventure Lee and the others along the way took me on. I highly recommend this book.

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Bobbi Wagner

No Names to Be GivenNo Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story from beginning to end. This is a story that is well written and the author’s use of details made the story realistic. This is a story about three women back in the 1960s. A story about their experiences, family and redemption. This is an emotional story that will pull at your heart strings throughout the story. The characters are connectable and truly made the story for me. They made you feel what they were as they went through their life. This is a story of inspiration for all women and I really enjoyed it. The growth of the characters throughout the story made the story entertaining to read. This is a fast paced story that is engaging and I highly recommend it.

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Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this dark thriller. This is a newer author for me which I can’t wait to see what is next for her. This is a well written story about a woman who thinks she sees someone else looking back at her. She takes control of her life in every aspect. What happens next is truly twisted and hard to put down. The twists and turns are like no other and kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters not only bring the story to life but also keep the story engaging. This is a fast paced story that you don’t want to miss. The growth of the characters and plot throughout the story is awesome. I highly recommend this book.

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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this sci-fi adventure story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed her writing style and attention to details. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters and the adventure they took me on. They are relatable and keep the story engaging. This is a faster paced story that was hard to put down. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen on the next page. This is a story about a traveler that the further they go the more knowledge is gained along with emotions such as anger, joy and love. It is a great story that you don’t know what will happen until it does. I highly recommend this book, it is a great pick up.

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Piasa (Legends Series Book 3) by Maggie Adams – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Piasa (Legends, #3)Piasa by Maggie Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is the third book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous books to help enhance not only your enjoyment of this series but also this author. I enjoy this author’s writing style as well as her attention to details. Her stories are realistic and hard to put down. This book is no different. This is a well written story about Delta and Jackson. She is a shop owner and shaman and is about to take an adventure of her life. He thinks that he has returned home to die until he meets her. This is where the story takes on soul mates, secrets and destiny. You don’t want to miss what happens next with these two. They are great strong characters that are creative and made the story come to life. They pulled me into the story and took me on a nonstop adventure. This is a great book that is worth the pick up for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series which is just as awesome as the previous two books. I highly suggest reading the previous two books to help your enhancement of this series. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. Her books are well written and her attention to details just makes her stories pop. This book is no different. I was pulled into the story by the characters from the beginning. They are connectable and keep the story engaging. This is a faster paced story that is full of action and romance. Stefano has a destiny of being kind. He is biding his time just waiting for that to happen, not only is he waiting for that but also for the woman he loves to be by his side. Emiliana fell in love with the one man who is off limits to her. As their relationship grows so do the enemies. How far will he go to keep her safe and at his side? I loved their growth and chemistry throughout the story. They truly made the story fun and entertaining to read. I also loved the growth of the plot that kept me wanting to know more. This is a must read and I highly recommend it.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Bobbi Wagner

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up especially when it is a holiday story. This is a warm, sweet holiday story that will not only warm your heart but pull at your heartstrings. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters from the beginning. They are connectable and truly made the story come to life. A well written story about Amber and Giovanni. She is a person who does not like Christmas and he is a single dad. They are about to be bitten by Christmas Magic for a chance at romance. They are great characters that I found myself hoping they would find their happiness by the end of their story. A story of family and love that you won’t be able to put down until the last page. There is great growth with the plot as well as the characters throughout the story. This is a must read holiday story. I highly recommend this story and this author.

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Ember’s Secret (Solstice Quartet Book 1) by Catherine Peace – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Ember's Secret (Solstice Quartet #1)Ember’s Secret by Catherine Peace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal-shifter story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed her writing style and her attention to details. This is the first book in this series and I look forward to seeing what is next in this series. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. They are connectable, strong and creative. They truly brought the story to life for me. I enjoyed their growth as well as the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a story about secrets and acceptance. Ember is a great character and my favorite of the story. Ember and Austin’s chemistry made the story entertaining to read. What will happen between these two? When secrets are no longer hidden, will these two find their way to each other? I really enjoyed this book and it is worth the pick up. I highly recommend this book.

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King Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 6) by India Kells – Review by Bobbi Wagner

King Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #6)King Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. Her books always pull me in from the start. They are well written and her use of details make her stories realistic. This book is no different. I loved reading this book. It is a fast paced, engaging story that has characters that not only bring the story to life but are also unique and creative. This is the sixth book in this series which I highly suggest reading all of the previous books to help your enhancement of this series and this author’s writings. This is a romance-suspense story that I read in one sitting as it is that great. The characters are not only steamy but have great chemistry and growth throughout the story. I had no problems connecting with them and they made the story entertaining to read. This is truly a great book and a must read. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Fall to PiecesFall to Pieces by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a suspenseful mystery that I enjoyed. It is a fast paced story that is full of action. A story where Detective Lexi works in a department that is totally working against her. But she is determined to bring a child killer to justice. This is a story full of secrets not only for the killer but also for Lexi and Xavier who could lose their jobs or even their life for this case. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters who are relatable. I enjoyed Lexi’s character the most as she is a determined female who goes after what she wants. She made the story fun and entertaining for me. This is an engaging story that was hard to put down. The twists and turns had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. I really enjoyed this story and I highly recommend it.

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The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior Series Book 1) by Griffin Brady – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior, #1)The Heart of a Hussar by Griffin Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed. This is an adventure story about Jacek and hidden secrets that could mean survival. This is a well written story that is full of action and the characters kept the story engaging. They are connectable and made the story hard to put down. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the author’s use of details to make the story come to life. Jacek just wants to be acknowledged for his valor. He finds himself saving two innocent people from being killed. What he doesn’t realize is the great consequences that could change things for him. What happens next, you will need to read this book and you don’t want to miss it. This is a great story that had me turning pages fast just to see what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this book. It is worth the pick up.

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Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Red's Peril Part 2: The Prez's Old Lady (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #2)Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading part one before this one as well as the previous books in this series. It will help enhance your enjoyment and give background on the characters. This is an author that I have loved reading from the first book I picked up by her. Her writing style and attention to details make her stories pop. They pull you into the story from the first word. This book is no different. I loved being pulled into the story by the characters. They are connectable and truly made the story for me. This is a fast paced story that is full of action and steamy bikers. I enjoyed the growth of the characters as well as the plot throughout the story. The chemistry with the characters is strong and the secondary characters are supportive. This is a must read story that I highly recommend.

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Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in OthersPriscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a children’s story that I enjoyed. It is about Priscida an alley cat who learns and teaches us about ourselves and what we can find within ourselves. It is an inspiring story that has graphics that bring the story to life. The characters are fun, creative and unique and I really liked them. A great interactive story that would be great for any child. I highly recommend this book.

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Dead Sound (Things Unseen Series Book1) by Anise Eden – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Dead Sound (Things Unseen, #1)Dead Sound by Anise Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is a well written story that is fast paced, engaging and full of action. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning by the author’s use of details. Her characters are connectable and brought the story to life on each page. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. Neve is just returning to work after being stabbed only to get more than she wanted. When a patient turns up in a coma, she and the doctor, Cornelius are left in a mystery they are determined to solve. Now they are marked with a target on their backs, will they survive? They are such great strong characters that kept me turning pages. I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this book.

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Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell Series Book 5) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Kissing Darkness (Dark Spell #5)Kissing Darkness by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. I never hesitate to pick up one of her books as they are engaging and I know I am in for a great paranormal adventure. This is a well written story about light and dark coming together as one as well as both are about to go head to head. The characters are connectable who not only made the story entertaining but also kept me turning pages fast. This is a fast paced story that I found hard to put down. This is another adventure with Irsa and a race against time to save lives. I enjoyed her character, who is my favorite but also how the secondary characters are supportive. They are creative and made me want to know what happened next. A story that took me on an adventure where you never know what is lurking in the shadows. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

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The Colors of Darkness by Feather Chelle – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Colors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity BookColors of Darkness: Ability Awareness Activity Book by Feather Chelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great interactive children story. I enjoyed how the author used poetry and different activities to get across the point of this book. The author kept the book engaging and the pictures are great. There is plenty to learn in this book and would be great for any child. It teaches them that everybody is different and that each has their own abilities. It is a great book that my daughter and I enjoyed together.

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Mom, Is There a Santa Claus?Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this children’s holiday story. The illustrations brought the story to life and are bright and colorful. They are interactive and tell the story. This is a story about believing in Santa and getting to the age where you start questioning if there really is a Santa. A story about Lucas and how some of his friends no longer believe. But as they learn there are choices and what they choose will change things for them. This is a great Christmas book for any child. I highly recommend this book.

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Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 2) by Amy Argent – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow #2)Whatever Tomorrow Brings by Amy Argent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have enjoyed her books from the first one I picked up. This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading to help enhance your enjoyment of this series and this author. The author’s writing skills and her attention to details just make her stories pop. The characters are relatable and truly give life to her stories. They make the story engaging and entertaining to read. This book is no different. The characters pulled me into the story from the first word. A heartfelt story that took me on an emotional ride which I had a hard time putting down. It is a fast paced story that I had a hard time putting down. I really enjoyed this romance story which I highly recommend.

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Diabolical Sword (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Diabolical SwordDiabolical Sword by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal story. This is a well written story that is full of magic, shifters and fantasy. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. Harlow is a charm collector, add that to being the daughter of a bounty hunter you have a great, strong character. She is my favorite of the story. She just made the story for me. This is a fast paced story that is engaging which I had a hard time putting down. I enjoyed how relatable, unique and creative the characters were. I highly recommend picking this book up and finding out what happens to Harlow as she finds herself on the run and trying to prove her innocence. I really enjoyed the growth of the plot and characters throughout the story. I highly recommend this book.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is not my first audible by this author but it is one of my favorites.  I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the narrator’s different tones of voices for the characters.  I also enjoyed how engaging they made the story.  It is a fast paced story that took me on an adventure that I had to know more about.  This is a story about magic, fantasy, and mystery. This story has action, excitement and meaningful.   Ian Troy is addicted to magic, born to be a slave and his magic is used only as it serves the purpose of other people.   What will happen when he meets a beautiful assassin?  When he comes face to face with his own power, what will he do?  I really enjoyed this audible.  I can’t wait to listen to the next book in this series.  I highly recommend this audible.

THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this series which I enjoyed just as much as the previous books. I highly suggest reading the previous books to help your enhancement of this series. This is a great paranormal romance story. I found this book to be fast paced, engaging and full of entertainment. The characters pulled me in from the beginning and kept me turning pages to the end. They are connectable and truly made the story for me. Their growth and the growth of the plot throughout the story just added to it. This is the final book in this series and I can’t wait to see what is next for this author. This is a great ending to a great series. I won’t say too much about this book as I think you should just pick it up. It is a great series that brings steam to a new level and you don’t want to miss it. I highly recommend this book and this author. It is worth the pick up for sure.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book I have picked up, this one is no different. This is a new series for this author and what a great start it is. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the beginning by the characters. This is a story that is well written and the author’s use of details made the story feel realistic. This is a fast paced story that is steamy in parts and just plain great romance. The characters are not only engaging but also connectable and bring the story to life. I enjoyed the chemistry and their growth as well as the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a story about Paisley and how she finds herself in a situation where she needs to marry Caspian for a year. She never expected that pretending could become something more. But what happens next with them you don’t want to miss. They are great characters that I truly enjoyed and what they brought to the story. This is a great pick up and I highly recommend it.

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Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Strega - Magic: The Spirit Never DiesStrega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. I enjoy being pulled into her stories by her attention to details and writing style. Her characters are connectable and bring the story to life. This book is no different. The characters are creative and unique. They are strong and made the story entertaining for me. This is a faster paced story that is engaging to the end. This is a story about a woman who has a past and a present that is in jeopardy of destroying her. A story written with a lot of heart and you can feel that in each character. She is in search of love and hope but you never know where she might find it. This is a really great story that I loved. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Drummer’s Beat (Satan’s Devils MC #2) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is not my first audible by this author but it is one of my favorites yet.  This is part of the Satan’s Devils MC series which just keeps getting better and better.   I enjoyed the narrator’s voice and how she made the story engaging with each word said.  They brought the story to life with different tones and were enjoyable to listen to.   This is a story about Drummer and Sam. He can have any girl he wants. He meets Sam and now he has a problem, he can’t have her because of who she is.   They are both instantly attracted to each other but their relationship is a no, no.  Will they go against rules and find their happy ever after?  This was such a great story to listen to on my way to work.  I highly recommend this audible and find out what happens between these two.