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Isle of Wings by E.A. Burnett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Isle of Wings: A Silverglen Companion NovelIsle of Wings: A Silverglen Companion Novel by E.A. Burnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy story. It is a story that is full of magic, fun characters and even some romance. This is a well developed story that has great details that make the story realistic. The characters are fun and entertaining. They bring the story to life and make the story easy to read. This is a story about Roana and her discovery of an egg that the sorceress has. What will happen when the sorceress realizes that the egg has been stolen and she wants it back. After Iniko meets Roana, he finds himself involved with her troubles. What will happen when the sorceress wants more than just her egg back? I enjoyed the characters in this story and what they brought to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Last ChristmasThe Last Christmas by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this Christmas book. It is full of Christmas spirit, magic and of course, it would not be Christmas without Santa. This is a well written story that brings hope to a difficult topic for some. The characters bring the story to life and bring lots of emotions. This is a shorter story that I found to be engaging and fast paced. This is a story about a family whose father is dying of cancer. Santa steps in and tells his wife that she must keep him alive. She wonders how when she has no medical training or skills. Will she and the rest of the family learn the true meaning of a miracle? This is such a great story and the characters are amazing. It will show you the true meaning of Christmas. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well developed romance story that I was pulled in right from the beginning. The characters are connectable and engaging as they brought the story to life. They made the story easy to read and entertaining. This is a story about Tara. She just wants to put her past in the past and be able to move on and heal. As she opens up a new restaurant, she finally starts to heal. Then he walks into her life and things start to happen. Jace just needs a change and heals from the loss of his family. Taking on a new job is a start. When he meets Tara, he wants to know more about her. What will fate have in store for them? When the past comes crashing into the present, how will things change. I really enjoyed this story and characters. They made the story for me and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next with them.

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I Once Was Lost but Now I’m Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue by Laura Koerber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary RescueI Once Was Lost, But Now I’m Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a non-fiction book that talks about the rescue of 124 dogs and how their fate was changed by a few animal lovers. This was a difficult book for me to read because of the content. What the book does is bring awareness to a problem that I think is more common than others realize. This book talks about what happens in a small town and the process that happened with the rescued dogs. This was an emotional story for me but I am happy that there is a positive ending.

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Evil’s Whisper (Evil Saga book 1) by Jordan Elizabeth – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Evil's Whisper (Evil Saga Book 1)Evil’s Whisper by Jordan Elizabeth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy book. This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for them. This is a well written story that is full of ancient secrets, pasts and a darkness that could either bring ruin or salvation. The characters bring the story to fantasy to life and a journey that will keep you turning pages to the end. Sabiya has been living in a town all her life where women are treated as if they are worth little and can be replaced at any time. This is where she starts her journey but before she can really get started she is kidnapped, rescued and brought back to the very city she is escaping. You will need to read this book to find out what happens next which I highly recommend doing. The characters made this story for me. I felt for this young girl she struggled through her journey but she is strong. This made for a great afternoon read.

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Singer and Her SongThe Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I enjoyed it just as much as the first. I highly suggest reading the first book before this one to help your enjoyment of this series. This is a well written story that the author’s attention to details made the story feel realistic. The characters were connectable and kept the story engaging. Uqntum is a singer who has lost her husband and one of her children. As the story goes on, she becomes dangerous and will need to find her strength. I felt bad for her in parts but she made such a great character. I wanted to see what happened to her. This book kept me turning pages to the end. I highly recommend reading Uqntum’s story and if she finds her inner strength.

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The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves, #1)The Kissing Bough by Madelynne Ellis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this short Christmas romance story. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. This story reads like a fairytale in a way that makes it entertaining and fast paced. The characters are connectable and kept me turning pages to the end. They heated up my night as much as they heated up the pages. This is a story about Viola. She has been locked up by her aunt with the only freedom is Christmas Eve. Percy and Lord William are not only cousins but they also have a special relationship. They need a special woman but what they are not expecting is Viola. I enjoyed their chemistry together and how they made the story come to life. Will Viola get a fairytale ending? This made such a great Christmas story and fun to read. I highly recommend this book.

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Five – Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Five-Alarm Christmas : A NovellaFive-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this Christmas romance. It is a short story that packs a lot of romance. I enjoyed being pulled into the story right from the beginning. The characters are connectable and made the story entertaining to read. This is Finley and Garrett’s story. They both have one thing in common, they just want to be left alone. They both feel that a one night stand is what they need. I loved their chemistry and attraction together. What will fate have in store for these two? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next with them. A great story to put you in the Christmas spirit and warm your night.

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OFFICE MISTAKES by BETH HALE – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Office MistakesOffice Mistakes by Beth Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this Christmas romance story. This is a shorter story that brings Christmas spirit and magic together. This is a well developed story that has characters that made the story easy to read and entertaining. They are connectable and really made the story pop. Audra is up for a promotion but so is her co-worker Charlie. There is an attraction between them that has been ignored until now. After she ends up in his bed, will she take a chance on an office romance even if they have been proven to be bad? I really enjoyed these two and made the story for me. Their attraction is off the charts. Will they find their HEA? I highly recommend this book.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this second chance Christmas romance story. This is the first book in this series, I look forward to reading more. This is a well written story about two people who have a painful romance past until they meet each other. Lorenzo is a single dad who lost his wife and left to raise his daughter on his own. Carissa thought she had it all and a life with her fiance until the day she lost it all. Then they meet each other and things start changing. Will they figure out that some things are worth fighting for? I enjoyed these two and the chemistry they have. I did feel bad for them in parts because of their pasts. They are connectable and made the story easy to read. They pulled me into the story from the beginning. I found myself hoping they would find their HEA. I highly recommend reading their story to find out what happens next with them.

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CORPORATE CHRISTMAS by BERNADETTE MARIE – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Corporate ChristmasCorporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this Christmas romance story. It is a story that is full of Christmas magic and spirit. This is my first book by this author, I look forward to reading more from her in the future. I enjoyed how the characters brought the story to life and pulled me into their world from the start. This is a fast paced, shorter book that I read in one sitting which kept me turning pages to the end. This is a story about Chloe and Jason. Chloe was looking forward to a promotion she has worked so hard for until he walked through her door. Her only solution was to go back home and pull herself together before the New Year starts. Not only has Jason taken Chloe’s job, he is determined to take her heart. What will happen to them as Jason suddenly shows up in her hometown? Will the Christmas magic work its way into Chloe? I really enjoyed the characters and how well written this story was. It was entertaining and fun to read. I highly recommend reading this book and finding out what fate has in store for these two.

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Second Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Second Chance eX-masSecond Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. She continues to impress me with her writing skills and her attention to details. This book is no different. This is a shorter story that is full of the Christmas spirit and second chances. I loved the characters and how they brought the story to life. This is Archer and Ally’s story. They have a past together. They had it all until he left and never looked back. Now that he is back in town, will he realize his one mistake? Ally’s world is about to be turned upside down. What will fate have in store for these two? Is there forgiveness and second chances in their future? I loved this story and the warm fuzzies you get from reading it. This is a great holiday story that I highly recommend. You don’t want to miss this one!

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Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Revel (The Howl Series, #1)Revel by Alden Elway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to seeing what more this author has in the future. This is a paranormal story that is fast paced and engaging. It has a little bit of everything in it from romance to mystery. The characters pulled me into the story and kept me turning pages. I had no problem connecting to them as they brought the story to life. This is a story about Revel who is part of a pack where she is controlled and lives in the one place she feels free, the forest. What will happen when hikers turn up missing in her forest? There are rumors that there are wolves in the area, is Revel and her pack in danger? On top of that, she is starting to fall for a human which is forbidden. She has so many secrets. What will happen if these secrets are found out? I really enjoyed this book and found it to be entertaining. I enjoyed the mystery and a few times had me on the edge of my seat. This made such a great afternoon read. I highly recommend this book.

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Becoming Human by Amy Michelle Carpenter – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Becoming HumanBecoming Human by Amy Michelle Carpenter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a science fiction story that is entertaining and the characters keep things engaging. This is a well developed story that is fast paced and kept me turning pages to the end. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the first chapter. The characters are connectable and some are full of magic. This is a story about three teenagers that need to accept each other no matter the differences and they all have one goal. There is a boy who doesn’t believe in aliens, then you have an alien that only thinks about Earth and there is a girl who is a robot. Together they learn to fight differences and learn respect for all things. This is a really great story to teach that everyone is different in their own way and that differences are good. The characters made the story fun to read and I highly recommend it to all.

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Antipodes by T.S. Simons – Review by Bobbi Wagner

AntipodesAntipodes by T S Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a young adult dystopian story that anyone would enjoy. This is a book that doesn’t normally appeal to me but I am happy that I picked it up and gave it a chance. It is written in a way that it is like two books in one. The first one is about Cam who takes on a sustainable community based on an island. It is a place that is protected from the outside and takes on modern values. The second part of this is about Will. He is faced with trying to overcome personal challenges plus a little romance. What will happen when he travels outside of the protected communities? Will he find his love and maybe other communities like he lives in? This book talks alot about environmental situations and what goes into building an eco friendly community. I learned a little bit when reading this book and I am happy I picked it up. I highly recommend this book.

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker Book 2) by Rosie Pease – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker, #2)Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal Christmas mystery. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the Christmas spirit and a whodunit mystery to the holiday season. This story is about Joanie. She is in a new town and has a new bakery on top of it. Things start disappearing around town including her bakery which could put her in a bad position. Will she find what is missing? Will Christmas magic be on her side? I enjoyed how the characters brought the story to life and made it feel realistic. It is a shorter story but it was well done and easy to read. I highly recommend this holiday book.

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3.5)Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal Christmas story. I found this story to be entertaining, easy to read and just a fun plot. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her and for the holiday season. Jane is back in this holiday season story. She is adjusting great to being a vampire and being married to one. Until she ran over Santa! Now she is faced with having to turn Santa into a vampire and get him to the North Pole so he can deliver presents. Not only does she have all that but her dad is coming and he doesn’t know she is a vampire nor married. I highly recommend reading this book to find out how it all turns out for Jane and how she gets through it. This really is a great Christmas story that is full of magic and spirit. The characters bring the story to life and make it entertaining to read.

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute young adult story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a fun, entertaining story about Cat and what happens to her when a scheduling mix up places her in a culinary class. Her family has a secret and she is about to find out what it is. I enjoyed Cat’s character, she was fun to read about and watch grow throughout her mix up. I think any age would enjoy this book. I highly recommend reading this book and find out what happens to Cat and her baking.

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Secure Boxed Set: Chase Security Series Books 1-3 by R.L. Dunn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Secure Boxed Set (Chase Security #1-3)Secure Boxed Set by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a box set of the first three books in the Chase Securities Series. This is a series with the Chase brothers and other former military officers who make up Chase Securities. Each book features a story of romance, suspense and action. They each have a different story plot and bring something different to each couple it features. I enjoyed the character development in each book and the chemistry with each couple is of the charts. I have read all three of these books and enjoyed each one. The best thing about a box set is that you don’t have to wait for the next book to be published. I highly recommend this box set, you won’t regret picking it up.

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Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Bobbi Wagner

I enjoyed this book.  This is a collection of ghost stories that are surrounded by Riverside Cemetery or Old Yard as some say.  They are around the 1800’s when people were in search of the American dream.  Each story is unique and interesting.  They are entertaining and draw you in.  They give you a different view of this time in history.  This is a little different book that I normally read but I did really enjoy the ghost stories.  I highly recommend this book.

 

 

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All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Bobbi Wagner

All I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short StoryAll I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short Story by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this Christmas story. This is a sweet, heartwarming Christmas story that is written with a lot of heart and soul. This is my first book by this author and look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well developed story that took me on an emotional roller coaster ride. The characters brought the story to life as they go through these emotions. I had no problems connecting with them. They pulled in me right from the beginning. This is Kinsley and Brysen’s story. Kinsley has been waiting a long time for Brysen to come home. She thought she just needed to wait a little longer until she got a phone call that would change things. Brysen is a pilot that has flown in some dangerous situations but this last one may be the most dangerous of all. What will happen next with them is for you to find out. This is a shorter story that I read in one sitting but it is that enjoyable. This was a great Christmas story that reminds you of the spirit of Christmas. I highly recommend this book.

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Eye of Death (Vampire State Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Eye of Death (Vampire State, #3)Eye of Death by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series, I enjoyed it just as much as the previous two books. This author has continued to impress me with his writing skills and his attention to details. This book is no different. The plot is creative and the characters bring the story to life. This is a fast paced story that is engaging and easy to read. Rowena is back in another action filled story. This time she has taken to the streets to report the war going on around her. As things are falling apart around her she is forced to decide which side of the war she is on. She is such a great character and really does make the story for me. I highly recommend this book and this series.

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Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 by Roz Lee – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Rick: Ingram Brothers #3Rick: Ingram Brothers #3 by Roz Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me. I enjoyed my first romance story by this author and look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well developed story that pulled me in right from the beginning. This is an engaging story that is fast paced and easy to read. The characters bring the story to life and are connectable. This is the third book in this series and Rick’s story. Rick is a brother who is a good brother and would do anything for his. His brother wants him to rent out a room to his new lawyer, even if it seems like a bad idea, Rick goes with it. As Rick is about to find out, he now has a problem. His new renter, Brent just happens to be the person who is sworn to keep a secret about Rick. Brent was just looking for a place to rent. He never expected to land on Rick’s door. Will Rick’s secret come out? What will fate have in store for these characters? I enjoyed these characters and what they brought to the story. I didn’t read the previous two books in this series but I will be going back to do just that. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens to Rick.

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CLAIM ME NOW (Heron Harbor Book 2) by Lea Nolan – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Claim Me NowClaim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. The characters are engaging and connectable. They made the story easy to read and kept the story moving. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the beginning. This is a story of what happens when a tall, dark, handsome male walks through your door. Raven is vice president and loves her job until out of nowhere she finds herself without her job. Jack has everything he wants but firing people is not something he enjoys. What these two have in common is that the both end up at the beach. Raven never expected the storm that was brewing and certaining never expected Jack to walk through her family’s beach house door. What will fate have in store for them? I enjoyed their chemistry and watching their relationship grow from beginning to end. They are great characters that I enjoyed. I highly recommend reading their story.

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. I enjoy her writing skills and her attention to details make you feel as if you are part of the story. This book is no different. This is a romance story that I found hard to put down. It is engaging and easy to read. I was pulled in from the beginning by the characters. Adeline has her dream job all set up in Italy, the city of love. Once she gets there, the city of love isn’t what she expected. She now finds herself playing the role of fiance to her boss, Stone. Now they are faced with keeping their relationship business or crossing a professional line. Will they cross that line and give in to the attraction? I enjoyed watching their relationship grow throughout the story. Their chemistry is off the charts and I found myself hoping they would cross that line and find a HEA they so deserved. I enjoyed their characters, they really made the story for me. I highly recommend this book.

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First, We Kill All the Lawyers (Donovan Trait Series) by Seelie Kay – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a paranormal story that kept me turning pages to the last page. I was pulled in right from the beginning. The characters are connectable and made the story easy to read. This is a story about Donavan. He is a lawyer by day and a vampire by night. There is someone who has decided to kill all the lawyers but the problem with that is Donavan can’t die. Will the killer find out the truth and will that truth be revealed? Will Donavan find out who is behind the killings? I loved his character and that he has a lady love. He really makes the story for me. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel #2)Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I enjoyed it just as much as the first one. This author continues to impress me with her writing skills and her attention to details. I loved being pulled into this book right from the beginning. This is a fast paced, engaging story that I had a hard time putting down. It is full of action and kept me turning pages. This story is about a group of men and women who fight for justice in different ways. Sloane is a cop who works undercover for this group. She meets Lucian who is a professor and an ex marine and she soon realizes she needs his help. As they dig into this case will they find more than what they are looking for? They were great characters and I had no problem connecting with them. They brought the story to life the more they dug into this drug mystery. Their chemistry was off the charts. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Cuckoo Clock – New York (Unbroken Bonds Book 3) by Elisabeth Marrion – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Cuckoo Clock - New York (Unbroken Bonds Book 3)Cuckoo Clock – New York by Elisabeth Marrion
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed reading the history parts of the story and look forward to reading more from this author. This is a well written story that the author’s attention to details made me feel as if I was actually in those places. The characters bring to life a life of war and the challenges that go along with it. They made the story engaging and interesting to read. This is not my normal read but I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this book.

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Gianluca (Marini Family Romance Book 1) by Isabella Cassazza – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Gianluca (Marini Family #1)Gianluca by Isabella Cassazza
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is my favorite yet. I enjoyed this romance story. I was pulled in right from the beginning by the characters. They made the story engaging and entertaining. This is a fast paced story that kept me turning pages just to find out what happened with them next. This is a story about enemies that become lovers. Callie finds herself in a position to do one thing she has always wanted, to go to Europe. As she takes a fashion internship she never expects to have the ego studded boss she has. Gianluca just wants one thing and that is to be recognized for his talent, he is about to get his chance. Problem is that he is stuck with Callie who has no fashion experience but what happens is never expected for them. I enjoyed both their characters and how easy they made the story to read. They really just made the story for me. Their chemistry is off the charts and I found myself hoping they would get together. I highly recommend reading their story to find out what happens to them.

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The Last Playlist: A Sonic Epitaph by P.A. Kane – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Last Playlist: A Sonic EpitaphThe Last Playlist: A Sonic Epitaph by P.A. Kane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is a collection of essays by this author that can be seen as inspiration and also sadness. The collection goes through this author’s life such as humor, romance and so much more. They are interesting and easy to read for the most part. Each essay is unique and different from each other. This is a great way to look at and learn about this author’s life. I highly recommend this book.

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