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Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Soul's Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween ThemeSoul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Theme by Erin Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great box set that has a collection of spooky and paranormal stories by nineteen awesome authors. There is something for everyone in this box set. Each story is unique and will keep you reading. One of my favorite stories is Karma’’s Karnival. This is a story that is dark and engaging. The author’s attention to detail made you feel as if you are right there with the characters. It made the history portions easy to read and entertaining. Ellie made such a great character, not only connectable, strong but lovable too. I loved each story and the suspense was just what I needed on a cold afternoon. I highly recommend this book.

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. This is a romance story that is written with a ton of heart and soul. I loved being pulled into the story right from the beginning. The characters made the story engaging as they bring the story to life. This was an emotional story that took me on a roller coaster ride that was hard to put down. I had no problems connecting to the characters that had me turning pages fast. This is a story about a single mother named Addie. Twelve years ago she left Jake’s life with a secret and now the past has come to the present. Jake never knew he had a daughter but with determination he wants to win Addie back. His one problem is that he has a secret that will keep them apart if she knew. What will Addie do? Will she run again or will she give Jake a chance? I loved watching the growth in this story as well as the trust building. They made such great characters that they made the story easy to read and feel realistic. I highly recommend this book.

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Key to Tirumfall (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 3) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Key to TirumfallKey to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series which I enjoyed just as much as the previous two books. I highly suggest reading this series if you have not done so This is a well developed story that has characters that are easily connectable. They made the story easy to read and entertaining. This is a fantasy story that I had a hard time putting down. In this book Isabella believes she is the child prophecy until she finds out the truth, that Gwen is the prophecy. What will happen when the truth comes out? The tower at Tirumfall holds secrets but it may just be the secrets Isabella is looking for. Unlocking this tower could be good or it could be bad, you will have to read this book to find out what happens. The characters really do bring this story to life and easy to read. They are strong and well developed. I highly recommend this book and this series.

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Age of Druids (The Druid’s Brooch Series #9) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Age of Druids (Druid's Brooch #9)Age of Druids by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series I have enjoyed from the beginning. This is book nine, this series just keeps getting better and better. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the beginning. This author’s attention to details made the story feel realistic. I had no issues connecting with the characters as they bring the story to life. Cliodhna finds herself in the middle of a disagreement in her new church. From here her story takes off with meeting a stranger who helps her with her talents, making new friends and also makes some bad choices. These bad choices could leave her without her family or her happiness. Will she find something within her to face this danger? This is a story that is full of action with a lot happening. It was done in a manner that was easy to understand and I didn’t get lost. This made a great afternoon story which I highly recommend.

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A Beach Wedding To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 2) by Judy Moore – Review by Bobbi Wagner

A Beach Wedding To Die ForA Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. It can be read as a stand alone but I highly suggest reading the first book too. I enjoyed this one if not more than the first one. This is a well written story that has characters that not only make the story come to life but also so entertaining. I had no problems connecting with them. This is an engaging story that kept me turning pages to the end. Beck once again plays detective in this story. She has been a bridesmaid in two weddings where the bride has jilted the groom. Now she is up for a third wedding and has been tasked with keeping the two exes from making a scene. What will happen when the bride is murdered? This is a great who done it story. The mystery and twists and turns made the story easy to read and follow. The characters made you feel as if you were there with them. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Magic of ChristmasThe Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this Christmas romance story. This is a warm, sweet story that will bring Christmas spirit to your soul. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. The characters are well developed and connectable. They make the story easy to read and engaging. Rowan is up for a promotion and her next assignment is bring people into a Christmas themed park. Her problem becomes when she has to work with a partner that she doesn’t like. Will she save the park? Will she find more than just a promotion in this assignment? I loved watching the growth with the characters. They made such a great, believable story that was entertaining. I highly recommend this book.

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great collection of romance short stories by twelve amazing authors. Each book has their own style and you will find twelve completely different stories. They have one thing in common, they bring hot romance to a new level. There is something different in each story and something for anyone. I found some of my favorite authors as well as a few new authors. One of my favorite stories is called A Hole. This is a great story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The characters bring the story to life and are connectable. They made me laugh as well as their great chemistry. I highly recommend this book, I know you will find a few favorites like I did.

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Wendigo Forest by C.A. King, Usa Today Bestselling Author – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Wendigo ForestWendigo Forest by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a shorter story that is full of fantasy and myths. This is one of my favorites by this author. I was pulled in right from the beginning. The characters are really well developed and bring the story to life. I had no problems connecting with them. This is a story that brings a town full of myths and characters with a past. The Fawns move from town to town but in this new town, there are myths told. Entering the forest without hearing these myths could prove dangerous. I really enjoyed this story and the fantasy adventure it took me on. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Thunder On The MoorThunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
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 historical time travel story that is engaging and kept me turning pages. It is a well written story that has characters that I had no issues connecting with. They bring the story to life and made me feel as if I was right there with them. I enjoyed how the author’s details made the story easy to read and easy to keep up with. Maggie was talked into going on an archaeological dig with her father. When she finds herself transported back in time, 450 years, she finds things are just as exciting as her father’s stories. This is where the story starts and was hard to put down. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book. I don’t regret picking up this book and neither will you. This was a great, historical story that I highly recommend.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed reading. This is not my typical type of book but nonetheless I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I found this book to be entertaining and interesting. This is a well developed story that is engaging and easy to read. There are parts I got a little lost but was able to pick it back up after a few pages. This is a story about a human and their personal struggles with their soul. This is a story of prophecy, history and the power of the universe. It was a great book which I highly recommend.

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. I enjoyed this book as it is full of fantasy and time travel. This is a well written story that has details that make the story come to life. I had no issues connecting with the characters as they kept me turning pages to the end. This is an engaging, fast paced story that pulled me in right from the first chapter. Keltson uses his looking glass to rescue people who he feels needs happier endings. When he sees Margaretha bite into a poisonous apple he decides to play with fate and give her a choice. This is where the story takes on a fantasy much like a childhood tale. Will Keltson lose all the work he has done to change people’s fate? What will happen with history and fate? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens to Margaretha, Keltson and his assistant. They made great, believable characters that took me through various emotions about them. They made the story engaging and easy to read. This was a great afternoon story that I am glad I picked up.

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Bishop’s Gambit (Redclaw Origins Book 2) by McKenna Dean – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Bishop's Gambit (Redclaw Origins, #2)Bishop’s Gambit by McKenna Dean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. This story is full of action and paranormal characters. One of the things I enjoy most about this author is her ability to pull me in right from the beginning. Her attention to details made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. I had no problems connecting with the characters. They kept the story engaging and turning pages. This is a story about Rhett and Peter. They find themselves in a case together. They also find themselves putting their relationship on hold as they go on a case in the suburbs. The story takes on a mystery and suspense aspect from here and is hard to put down. I won’t say much more about this book as I highly recommend picking it up. This is a great story that has strong characters that you don’t want to miss.

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Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1) by Brinda Berry – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1)Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance by Brinda Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance-suspense story. This is a story that pulled me in right from the beginning. It is full of romance and action. I had no problems connecting to the characters as they brought the story to life. This is a well developed story that has details that made me feel as if I was part of the story. This is a fast paced, engaging story that I had a hard time putting down. This is a story about Malerie who has a past but has escaped death a few times. Is it luck or has her luck just run out? Ace is a body guard with one mission, protecting Malerie. As feelings are building so is her safety. Will he lose more than just his heart in this assignment? I enjoyed their chemistry as well as watching them grow throughout the story. They made great characters as they made the story easy to read. I highly recommend this book.

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Super Sorry by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Super SorrySuper Sorry by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story. This is one of my favorites by this author. One of the things I love most about this author is her ability to pull me into her story with her amazing writing skills and attention to details. Her characters are connectable which makes the story easy to read. This is a story about Sarah. Her whole world is about to turn upside down when she learns that she has special abilities. She cannot control these abilities and is making a ton of mistakes. For her things will never be the same again for her. I won’t say too much more about her story so that you pick up this book. She made such a great, strong character. She brings the story to life and made it entertaining for me. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series and my favorite yet by this author. This is a story full of mystery, suspense and action. It is an engaging story that has characters that bring the story to life. The details in this story made it entertaining and made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. This is a story about Ugarit and the betrayal of love his mistress, the queen, has made him feel. He was sent to spy on her when he learns of this betrayal. Now she is faced with execution. Will he save her? I enjoyed Ugarit’s character. I felt bad for him at times but he is determined and strong. He really made the story for me. I highly recommend this story and this author.

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The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Cynthia Cooke – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4 by Cynthia Cooke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Deadly Secrets series. This can be read as a standalone, I highly suggest reading all of the books in this series as they are just as great as this one. This is a romance-suspense story that had me turning pages fast. It is an engaging story that has details that made me feel as if I was right there in the middle of the action. I had no problems connecting with the characters as they bring the story to life. They also bring twists and turns that had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. This is a story of a kidnapping of an FBI agent and his wife using special abilities to find him. Cat has made a promise to her husband Tom to not use her special abilities on him but will she break that promise to find him? I really enjoyed Cat’s character. She is strong and determined to get what she wants. She made the story entertaining and easy to read. This made a great afternoon read and I highly recommend it.

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Love Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Love SurreptitiouslyLove Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a shorter romance story that I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. I was pulled in right from the beginning. The characters are strong and easy to connect with. They made the story for what it is and so easy to read. This is a well written story that I had a hard time putting down. The details made me feel as if I was part of the story. I enjoyed watching the characters grow throughout the story as well. This is a story about Sidney and Quintan. Sidney has just learned that the promotion she really wanted is not going to happen. As she takes the train home after a few drinks, she complains to anyone who will listen. This is where she meets Quintan. There is a connection between them. What will happen when they learn that he is her new editor in chief? They know they will need to keep their relationship a secret but it is not just one secret that has to be kept. Will they find trust and find their way to a HEA? I enjoyed their chemistry together and I found myself really liking them and want to see them get their HEA. I highly recommend reading their story to find out what happens with them.

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Her Billionaire Daddy (Western Daddy Doms Book One) by Allison West – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Her Billionaire Daddy (Western Daddy Doms Book 1)Her Billionaire Daddy by Allison West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. I enjoyed this romance story. It is engaging and fast paced. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. I had no issues with connecting with them as they brought the story to life. This is a story about an author and a playboy. Martin has a reputation for being a playboy on top of the secret he keeps. He has a chance at making millions but the only problem is his reputation. He approaches Samantha with a deal that has a few catches to it. They have great chemistry together and really made the story for me. They made me feel as if I was right there in the story with them. I enjoyed being pulled in right from the beginning and I highly recommend this book.

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EAST BEACH (Red Farlow Mysteries No. 3) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Bobbi Wagner

East Beach (Red Farlow Mysteries: #3)East Beach by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. I enjoyed this suspenseful story. PI Farlow is back in this fast paced story. In this one he finds a FBI Agent shot and dying. Now he is determined to find his killer. You don’t want to miss these twists and turns that will leave you turning pages. This is a well developed story from beginning to end that does a great job of making you feel part of the story. I had no issues connecting to the characters as they brought the story to life. This made a great afternoon read which I highly recommend.

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Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters Book 2) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters, #2)Curse of the Sands by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my second book by this author which I enjoyed just as much as the first. This is a young adult fantasy story that will take you on an adventure of hidden treasures and secrets. The characters are connectable and made the story easy to read. They kept the story engaging and interesting. They pulled me in from the beginning. A sand storm unveils a lost pyramid but what Adam and his team don’t expect is the evil that wants revenge for disturbing the dead. Who will win this race against time? I really enjoyed this story and the action it brought. I highly recommend this book. Find out what happens to Adam and his team.

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Child of Prophecy (The Tirumfall Trilogy BOOK 2) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Child of ProphecyChild of Prophecy by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is the second book in this series. I highly suggest reading book one before this one to help enrich your enjoyment of this series. This is a well written story that has details that made me feel as if I was part of the story. The characters made the story easy to read and kept it engaging to the end. There is much going on in this book but the author did a great job of keeping things understandable. Grant’s story continues in this book. He takes you on a magical adventure that will keep you turning pages. I highly recommend this book, find out what happens to Grant and his group next.

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Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Faerie's Magic (Seasons of the Fae Book 1)Faerie’s Magic by Jessica Feyden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy story. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. This is an engaging, fast paced story about Mira and Cadoc. Their relationship has had many struggles they must overcome. The question remains, will they be able to overcome the struggles life is throwing at them? I enjoyed their characters. They are well developed and made the story easy to read. They brought their world to life and their struggles felt real. This made a great afternoon read. I highly recommend this book

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CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler – Review by Bobbi Wagner

CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoirCAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. This is a well developed story that the author’s attention to details made me feel as if I was right there in each of the cities. I felt as though I was traveling right along with the character. I had no problems connecting with the characters as they brought the story and each city to life. This story is about someone selling everything they have to travel around in search of something, maybe romance or maybe themselves. What is found, you will have to read this book to find out. I highly recommend reading this story. It is engaging and fast paced, you won’t regret picking it up.

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1)Shattered Reality by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book. This is one of my favorites by this author yet. This is a well written story that has characters that bring the story to life. I loved being pulled in right from the beginning. One of the things I love about this author is her ability for attention to details. Not only do they make me feel as if I am right there but also part of the story. This story is about Mudesa. She made a plan to make her way to the top and now that she is there, one phone call could change everything for her. Now she is face to face with the past and a hot detective that may have all the answers. Their twists and turns kept me turning pages. Their story is full of romance and magic that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Self Made (Freshwater BOOK 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Self Made (Freshwater Book 2)Self Made by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much if not more than the first book. This is a sweet romance story that pulled me in right from the beginning. The characters are well developed and I had no problem connecting with them as they brought the story to life. Jessica is the face of her fitness business that is going strong. When Ant comes into her life, she is faced with a challenge to make him ripped in just a few months. She is attracted to him right from the start, will she lose her heart to him? Ant makes the changes but are they good? Now she starts questioning herself, business and if he was perfect before she changed him. What happens next you will have to read but you won’t want to miss it. I enjoyed their chemistry and watching their relationship grow. They made great characters, they certainly made the story easy to read. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Grosse Point by Natalie Barnes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Grosse PointeGrosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author, I look forward to reading more from this author. I found this book to be a well written story that kept me turning pages. It is engaging and entertaining. I had no problems connecting with the characters as they brought the story to life. I found myself on an emotional roller coaster through some of it. Berk has so much pain and violence in his life that it was hard not to feel for him. This is a story that takes place in the past and it was done in a manner which was very understandable. I won’t say too much about this book as I highly recommend you read it. I really enjoyed this book.

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Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Better To Have LovedBetter To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is a little different book for this author than what I normally read by her. It is a great story of love lost, found and finding out what really matters in life. This is a well developed story that is engaging and easy to read. I had no problems connecting with the characters as they made the story pop. I found them taking me on an emotional roller coaster ride that I wanted to continue. This story is made up of strong characters that made the story entertaining and pulled me in right from the beginning. Julie leaves her current life to find a better one. On her journey she finds love but is also faced with choices that could make her lose her family or the love she just found. You will have to read to see what happens to her but you don’t want to miss what happens next. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Eternal WanderingsEternal Wanderings by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy book about a young girl who is looking to find her own way in life. I was pulled into this book from the first page. The characters made the story feel real and really brought it to life. It is full of fantasy, immortals and so much more. I had no issues connecting to the characters as they took me on their journey. Kara made a great character. She made the story engaging and easy to read. I enjoyed watching her grow as she faces a truth of not belonging and looking for the acceptance she desires. What and where will destiny take her on her journey? This is a shorter story but it is paced full magic and action. I highly recommend this book.

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Love On The Ropes (Love In Action Book 1) by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Love On The Ropes (Love in Action, #1)Love On The Ropes by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance comedy. I have read quite a few books by this author, this one ranks up with one of my favorites by her. She rights with lots of heart and soul. Her stories are well written and pull you in right from the start. This book is no different. The characters are connectable and made the story feel real. I had no issues putting myself in the story with Erin and Clint. They made the story easy to read and engaging. Clint is an ex-pilot and she is a marketing manager. What will happen when the only way for her to get a raise is to work with this arrogant man? I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. Their banter back and forth made me giggle a few times. They have such great chemistry. I found myself hoping they would see what is right in front of them and get their HEA. Is romance what they both need? I really enjoyed their characters and what they brought to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Reign The Larussio LegacyReign The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I have read all of this author’s books, they just keep getting better and better. I loved how each of her books built on the previous one. This is the third book in this series and I highly suggest reading the previous books in the series to help enhance your enjoyment of this series. This is a well written story that is written with heart and soul. The characters made the story pop off the pages as they bring their lives to life. In this story we get to see Giovanni and Serena. Giovanni is the next in line to take over the casino and resort. Serena is also the love of his life. He must learn that life has challenges and throw you curveballs even if they mean life and death. What happens in this story you will need to read but you don’t want to miss it. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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