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Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3) by Debra Parmley – Review by Candida Hopper

Saving the Bellydancer (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 3)Saving the Bellydancer by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick read but very entertaining. I enjoyed the character growth in both main characters Cutter and Zarifah. Zarifah is trying to recover from being in an abusive relationship and Cutter dates strippers and has no intention of getting into a serious relationship. As the story progresses things change about how they feel about relationships and the opposite sex. The author did a great job pulling me into the story and keeping turning pages. You must read to find out how it turns out for Cutter and Zarifah.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Candida Hopper

Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Throwing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun romantic sports story. Peyton and Ryan end up fake dating and unfortunately their first impression of each other is not a good one. Even though these two didn’t start off well there is no denying the chemistry between them. The more time they have to spend together they realize their first impressions aren’t who they really are. Will they end up dating for real? This was an enjoyable read with great characters.

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StoryTeller’s Tale (Wretched Soulz MC) by Manda Mellett – Review by Candida Hopper

StoryTeller's Tale: Wretched Soulz MCStoryTeller’s Tale: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great read!! This author always writes an exceptional story and this one is no different. I became completely enthralled in this story from the beginning and I was captivated throughout its entirety. This book put me through so many feelings, so many ups and downs that I became invested in the characters and their outcome. You will not want to miss out on Storyteller and Sheri’s story. This book is full of action, suspense, romance, betrayal, love and more. I highly recommend this book.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Candida Hopper

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book gave me so much for being a short quick read. I experienced many emotions in this must read prequel. There are some twists and turns. The author gave me enough to sink my teeth into and left me wanting more. I am on the edge of my seat waiting until I can read what this series is going to reveal to us. I can’t wait to find out more about Cole and Riley and hopefully other characters as well. This author pulled me into this story and has me completely enmeshed. I highly recommend this book.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Candida Hopper

My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me hooked from the start. This story took me on an emotional roller-coaster. I was angry at certain characters at different times while reading. I felt the hurt of betrayal and loss. I was glad to see Jasmine see things with a clearer perspective the further along we got. There were some unexpected turns in this story and the more I got to know James the more I started to like him. During most of this story I wanted to throw Cadence out a window (haha). Overall I enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading more from this author.

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Candida Hopper

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is full of suspense, danger, romance and twists and turns. I was at the edge of my seat while reading this book. Hunter and Selma have heartbreaking pasts and they are trying to move past those and enjoy working together and being together. Selma decides to go help others in another country and an outbreak of a virus happens. Will Hunter and the guys get there in time to stop this and help Selma? What happens when secrets are revealed? This is an intriguing and entertaining read. I recommend this book.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Candida Hopper

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abi and Finn’s first date is their wedding day. These two have their own reasons for getting married on a reality show. Ability and Finn find each other very attractive but they both have walls up. Will they be able to let each other in to get to know who they really are? I couldn’t help but root for them to really see each other and realize how good it could be. This author did an excellent job pulling me into the story and connecting me to the characters. As the story progresses we get to see the characters make bad decisions and make some good ones that help them grow. I can’t wait to read what the author has in store for us next.

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Candida Hopper

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great prequel! This book makes me so excited to read the series. This was a quick read that packed a punch with great chemistry between Jack and Isaac, and a weekend full of steamy moments. I have no doubt that the second generation of Hawke’s will be just as good as the first. This author has a way of pulling you into the story line and keeping you entertained. This book leaves you on a cliffhanger wanting more. This is a must read.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Candida Hopper

Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is definitely an interesting and original read. I was captivated and pulled in this story full of angels, demons, danger, romance, self discovery, and array of characters. As I read on, I was intrigued by Sully’s journey to self discovery. When he met Mick so much more revealed about himself and about her. Sully has been a demon hunter for as long as he can remember and now that he’s finding out more about himself he has to change some of his ways of thinking. I can’t wait to read what comes next. I highly recommend this book.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Candida Hopper

The Daredevil: A Friends to Lovers Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 2)The Daredevil: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved reading this book. There are twists and turns, romance, suspense, danger, great characters and more. This author wrote with great detail, I felt like I was with the characters on the adventure. I was pulled into the story and Royce and Michelle’s lives. I found myself wanting them to find love and happiness. This was an enjoyable friends to lovers romance and I can’t wait to read another book by this author.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Candida Hopper

Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and I suggest reading the first one in this series first for a better experience and understanding of the characters. This story was full of action and romance and kept me turning pages so much so I couldn’t put it down. I have loved this author’s writing style from the first book I have read and this one is no different. Dominic and Emilia are enemies and what they want most is to protect their families. There is no denying the chemistry between these two. Will they find a way to get past the hurdles that stand between them? To find out the outcome for them and more, you must read this explosive story.

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Spellbound Seduction (The Brightley Sisters Book 2) by Halley Larkin – Review by Candida Hopper

Spellbound Seduction (The Brightley Sisters Book 2)Spellbound Seduction by Halley Larkin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Historical Romance isn’t a genre I usually read but this was a good one. Bella lost the love of her life so she feels like she will be alone forever. Bella puts her time into making sure her younger sister’s first season is a good one. Bella’s lost love (Thomas)shows up one day, is it too much hope they can have a second chance? There are some secrets that may cause their second chance some trouble. This author did a wonderful job writing a lovely story that kept me turning the pages. This is a must read to find out more about Thomas and Bella, and some other great characters in this story.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Candida Hopper

Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read. Even though this is the fifth book in this series you don’t have to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. I haven’t read the previous books in this series but after reading this book I am definitely going to. This story drew me in and kept me captivated throughout. It was so heartbreaking that so many people treated Adrik the way they did because of his looks. This book has danger, romance, suspense, mafia, and great characters. I won’t give anything away but I will say this is a must read. I highly recommend this book.

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Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Candida Hopper

Revenge Never Rests (Tallie Brown Suspense Book 2)Revenge Never Rests by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book grabbed me from the start and kept me intrigued throughout. This is a gripping story with mystery, suspense, danger, action, twist and turns. I didn’t read the first book in this series but I didn’t feel lost in any way, I will however be going back and reading it. This author did an exceptional job pulling me in and making it hard to put down while trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say that there are some unexpected twists and that this is a must read. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

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Tink (Devil’s Handmaidens MC Book 1) by D.M. Earl – Review by Candida Hopper

Tink (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book One)Tink by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read. Tink is the president of her all female MC and she does a lot for her club, her family, and their businesses. Tink has been through a heartbreaking trauma when she was younger and is part of the reason she spends most of her time trying to break up sex trafficking rings. This story pulled me in and got more intense as I read on. This book has some triggers for people who are sensitive to abuse and sexual assault. The characters in this story have been through so much and try to work through it and be there for each other. The author did an excellent job bringing me into the story and keeping captivated. This is a great start to this series. I can’t wait to read what’s next.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Candida Hopper

Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this wonderful love story. The author wrote this story in such a way that made me get to know and relate to the characters. I became invested in their outcome and found myself rooting for them. Enzo is the type of guy that all women want. Enzo is smart, attractive, respectful, and has many talents. He doesn’t have time for relationships because of his career. Candi has lost her soul mate so she has resigned herself to live the rest of her life without ever falling in love again. Candi is a very career oriented woman, she has worked hard to build up her career to what it has become. She is an independent and attractive woman. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. There is an unexpected twist in this story. This is a must read if you want to know how their story unfolds. I highly recommend this book.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Candida Hopper

Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a short quick read that packed quite a punch. I definitely felt an array of emotions while reading this story. This was a dark, twisted and unique story that puts the pieces together at the end. I wish this story was longer because I enjoyed it and didn’t want it to end. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Candida Hopper

The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I always know I’m going to get a good read from this author. I enjoy this author’s writing style. I have read other books by this author and it’s always an adventure. This story drew me in from the start and kept me captivated. This book is full of action, danger, second chances, romance, wolf shifters, vampires and more. This is an original read that went by too fast. This was a quick but entertaining story, I couldn’t put down. I highly recommend this book.

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candida Hopper

Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book focuses on the Mafia princess while they are in their senior year of college. They all have grown very close while they’ve been college together because they are the only ones who can understand how their lives are controlled by their fathers. I very much enjoyed getting to know the girls when they were younger. I have already read the Mafia series that follows this prequel and I found all of it to be amazing reads. I wish this book wasn’t so short. This was a great short read and a wonderful start to an awesome series.

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The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Candida Hopper

The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty #1)The Virus of Beauty by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This YA fantasy book is unlike any I have read before. This is my first time reading anything from this author and I’m glad I decided to take a chance. This story is full of magic, danger, suspense, witches, wizards and wonderful characters. The author takes you on an adventure with the attention to detail in the writing of this story. This book leaves you wanting more. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next.

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Dia’s Lure (Solstice Quartet Book 3) by Catherine Peace – Review by Candida Hopper

Dia's Lure (Solstice Quartet Book 3)Dia’s Lure by Catherine Peace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series and I wouldn’t say you have to read the previous two books to be able to read this one, however I do believe it is a good idea to read them in order. This book took me on an adventure of shapeshifters, magic, romance, danger, action, and great characters. The author wrote this story with a great deal of detail so it was easy to immerse myself into the story. The characters have been through a lot of heartache in their past that they are trying to overcome to create a better future. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Misfortune of Song (Druid’s Brooch Series Book 5) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Candida Hopper

Misfortune of Song: An Irish Historical Fantasy Family Saga (Druid's Brooch Series Book 5)Misfortune of Song: An Irish Historical Fantasy Family Saga by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is full of magic, love, danger, action, and adventure. This book can be read as a standalone but I’m sure as soon as you read it you will want to dive right into the other books in this series. In this story we read about Maelan and his granddaughter Orlagh. Maelan just wants to protect Orlagh and get her to make the choices that he feels is best for her. Orlagh is a bit spirited and some of the choices she makes has great consequences which leaves Maelan having to make some difficult decisions in order to keep her safe. Will he succeed? This is a must read if you want to find out what happens in this wonderfully told story. The author does an exceptional job making this story come to life with her rich details and the way she weaves the story draws you in and keeps you entertained and turning pages to find out what’s going to happen next. I highly recommend this great story.

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Petty’s Crime (Satan’s Devils MC Las Vegas Book 3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Candida Hopper

Petty's Crime (Satan's Devils MC Las Vegas #3)Petty’s Crime by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite authors so of course I jumped right in. This book exceeded all my expectations. The author did an exceptional job writing about a subject that isn’t talked about often. I experienced an array of emotions while reading this story. I was pulled in from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down until I finished. Both Petty and Roselyn have been through so much that I found myself rooting for them and I became completely invested in the outcome of their story. I highly recommend this book, it is an awesome book.

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms Book 1) by EG Manetti – Review by Candida Hopper

Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms #1)Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful book. I was taken on an adventure with this author’s exceptional ability to tell a great story. This story was full of action, suspense, magic, some steamy moments and really great characters. I was drawn into a fantastical world of realms and creatures and an entertaining story line. I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen in the next book in this series. I am so glad I took on a chance on this book, this is a must read. I highly recommend this book.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Candida Hopper

Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is full of emotion, action, danger, betrayals, steamy moments, and great characters. Once I picked up this book I had a hard time putting it down. Damian and Evelyn have been through so much in their past and it has affected their decisions and where their life has led them. The chemistry between these two is off the charts but there are some obstacles in their way. This is an intriguing and entertaining story. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Candida Hopper

Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read. I absolutely love a good mafia romance. This book did not disappoint. This story is full of danger, suspense, romance, great characters, and had me completely enthralled. I had a hard time putting this book down because I became completely enthralled in the story. I have read other books by this author and I have enjoyed everything I have read. This is a great start to this series and I can’t wait to read what’s next. I highly recommend this book.

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Candida Hopper

Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the last of the books in this amazing series. These books have everything you want, suspense, danger, drama, romance, mafia, and great characters. These books will pull you in and you won’t want to put them down until you’ve read them all. This author weaves such great stories that you feel connected to the characters and become invested in their outcome. I highly recommend this box set.

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River Witch by Cheryl Burman – Review by Candida Hopper

River WitchRiver Witch by Cheryl Burman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was different from anything I have read before. The story pulled me into an adventure of magic, heartache, character growth and so much more. This is the first book I have read by this author and I’m glad I gave it a chance. I found myself rooting for Hester as she goes through so much in her life. The further I got in the story the more I got pulled into it. While I’m reading I keep hoping love will win out and Hester can have everything she wants out of life. If you want to know how this turns out, this is a must read. I recommend this book.

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From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan – Review by Candida Hopper

From Brick & DarknessFrom Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book pulled me in right away and kept me entertained. I had a hard time putting this book down. There were some twists and turns, suspense, wonderful characters and so much more. There are some definite lessons to be learned from this story. This book is a great read for all ages. The author weaved a wonderful story that kept me on the edge of my seat and made relatable and believable characters. You don’t want to miss out on this story.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Candida Hopper

Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this book. It was a fun quick read. This story has humor, witches, magic, mystery and some great characters. We get a little information about Mikayla’s family history and I look forward to learning more. The author definitely left me wanting to read the next book in this series. Even though I found this to be a quick read there was still plenty to keep me captivated in the story line. The author did an excellent job making the characters feel real and keeping me entertained throughout the book. I recommend this book and I will be reading the next book in this series.

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