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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Candida Hopper

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost To Love, #1)Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read that kept me entertained throughout its entirety. This story is a second chance one with romance, hurt, emotions, great characters and some twists and turns. As I read this book both Wesley and Addison’s characters grow as they get older. I was rooting for them especially after everything they have been through and knowing they were such good friends when they were younger. I don’t want to give anything away, so I will just say that I recommend this book, it made me laugh and shed a few tears as well. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candida Hopper

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Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have loved every single book in this series and I loved this one just as much. I’m sad that this series has come to an end, it’s like losing friends. This author writes in such a way that I feel connected to the characters and become completely engaged in the story line. This book had action, romance, suspense, twists and turns, and amazing characters. You don’t need to have read the previous books to read this one but it’s my opinion that you should not only because they are amazing but also because you have a better back story of the characters. Nico and Mia are very strong, stubborn and intelligent people and I enjoyed reading their story. This is a must read.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Candida Hopper

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Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me hooked. This is definitely made for mature readers and has some triggers throughout the story. Ruben and Alice have been through so much and they are trying to navigate through those feelings. There are quite a few characters in this story and each of them connect to each other in some way and they all have their own story. I loved the camaraderie between these characters. There are plenty of steamy scenes, funny moments, heartache, and so much more. The author made me feel all the emotions while reading this well written story. I look forward to reading more stories by this author. I recommend this book.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Candida Hopper

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Shake DownShake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I was not disappointed. This story was entertaining, intriguing, suspenseful, had great characters and left me wanting more. We get to see character growth in Clayton, he is trying to be better after making mistakes in his past. Clayton now works for Jimmy in the repo business and while trying to overcome his past mistakes he realizes that he has other problems in himself he needs to also overcome. I don’t want to give anything away, so I will just say that this is a good read. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us in the book in this series.

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Misfortune of Vision: Druid’s Brooch Series: #4 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Candida Hopper

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Vision: Druid’s Brooch Series: #4
by Christy Nicholas

This is another wonderful book in the Druid series! The author does such an amazing job bringing me into a magical world. The details in this book are so vivid that it makes me feel like I’m there. There are twists and turns and as always great characters. I highly recommend this book and the other books in this series. These stories will keep you captivated and wanting more.

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Scandalously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Candida Hopper

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

This was a great read, I just can’t get enough of the titans! The author kept me captivated and entertained throughout the entire book. Kris and Alessia fit so well together but there are some obstacles that they need to get through. I could feel the love that Kris has for his kids coming through the pages. Both Kris and Alessia have been through the emotional ringer. I got to experience an array of emotions while reading this story. I can’t say enough good things about this book, this series, and this author. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this book.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Candida Hopper

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is full of action, suspense and romance. Aimee and Quadir come from different worlds and meet under a high tense situation. These two probably would have never met if Aimee wouldn’t have stepped in when she did. This book kept me on the edge of my seat, I couldn’t stop reading even after it was time to go to sleep. I was rooting for these two throughout the entire story. Quadir is a wealthy man with a lot of responsibility, and Aimee is a street smart, independent, smart young lady. Even though these two couldn’t be more different I couldn’t help but want them to have everything they dreamed of. This was a very entertaining story. I highly recommend this book.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Candida Hopper

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an enjoyable book. We were taken on an adventure with ginger, humor, romance, sci-fi and action. This book was hard to put down once I started reading, needing to know where Elle’s life was going to end up. There are other great and interesting characters in this story. The author made this story entertaining and original. I thought this was a great read.

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Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6) by D.M. Earl – Review by Candida Hopper

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Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6)Triad Resumption: Part Two by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is part 2 of Chains story and I could not wait to dive right in, especially after reading part 1 (A Tormented Man’s Soul). Chains has been through so much in life that up until now he hasn’t been able to truly see all the good in it. We get to see so much growth in his character in this book. This story brought out so many emotions and I had a hard time putting it down once I started. The author did an exceptional job pulling me into the storyline and connecting me to the characters with her attention to detail. I have loved every book in this series and it is my recommendation that you read them. This is a must read.

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Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Candida Hopper

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Enchanted In TimeEnchanted In Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was definitely an enchanting read. There are some twists and turns in this story. I found myself unable to put it down once I started needing to find out what happens next. Roxanne moves in with Claudette to be her caregiver. Claudette wants Roxanne to finish writing the story that Claudette has started writing. There are many strange things happening in the house and Roxanne doesn’t know what to make of it. This author takes you on a journey with her writing. This book has friendship, emotion, romance, tragedy and more. I don’t want to give anything away. I will say that this was an original and enjoyable read that I think you will enjoy as well.

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I’m Not Your Difference (Fitz Series Book 4) by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Candida Hopper

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I'm Not Your Difference (Fitz, #4)I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this series and what a gripping read. This author is at the top of my list and this book shows why. I was captivated throughout. This story is emotional with danger, murder, suspense, hurt, love, and family. It is my suggestion that you read the previous books in this series for more backstop of the characters. This is a must read for mature adults as there is violence and sexual content. I highly recommend this book, you will not be able to put it down.

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie Review by Candida Hopper

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very enjoyable read. This book was sweet, romantic, emotional with a little bit of suspense. I loved Bella’s character. Bella puts on a front because she has been doing it to keep herself safe, but we get to see her real self as the book continues and we learn that she is a strong loving woman. The interactions between Levi and his brothers made me smile and the way they take care of and protect their little sister warmed my heart. The banter between Levi and Bella was fun to read. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. I recommend reading this quick and loveable read.

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The Colors of Friendship (The Colors Trilogy Book 1) by K.R. Raye – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Colors of Friendship (Colors Trilogy, #1)The Colors of Friendship by K.R. Raye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about three college friends. Imani, Melody and Lance have very different personalities but they are there for each other. This story gives you a variety of different college experiences, partying, friendship, studying, meeting new people, and making romantic connections. This may be a trigger for some people because of a relationship that becomes abusive. This book was well written and the characters are well developed. This book brings out different emotions while reading. I was kept captivated throughout the entire story. I can’t wait to read the next one in this series.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found myself getting pulled into this story soon after I started reading it. This story took me back to those high school times and reminded me how mean kids can be and the lengths they will go to to become popular and stay that way. Holly is nervous about starting a new school and wants to fit in. Nathan is a popular guy who is a jerk but for a different reason than you would think. When Holly finds out Nathan’s secret everything changes, which causes a series of events that make this story captivating. Some secrets shouldn’t have to be kept. I thought the author did a great job evoking emotion throughout this book. This isn’t the first book I have read by this author and it won’t be the last. This author tells stories full of emotion, drama, great characters and more. I enjoyed reading this book.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Candida Hopper

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan has left the NHL to take care of his mental health which was such a strong and hard decision but he doesn’t feel strong. Callie is a gymnast, kind and generous woman who has also been through some tough stuff. There is chemistry right away between these two. I loved watching both of these characters grow stronger individually and together for each other. The author does a great job making you swoon and go through an array of emotions throughout the story. The other characters in this book help bring this story to life. Evan and Callie’s families play a part in their lives. This was a good read and I’m glad I chose to take a chance on an author I haven’t read before.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Candida Hopper

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was completely drawn into this book as soon as I started reading and I couldn’t put it down. Sera is a brilliant chemist, beautiful, and an assassin. Sera’s biggest weakness is her abusive father. Sera will do anything for her father to try to make up for the sacrifices she feels he made for her. Cassius is Sera’s new mark but it’s not as cut and dry as she originally thought. Cassius is smart, attractive, rich, and an all around good guy. There is a lot of chemistry between these two and their banter is so fun to read. There is action, deceit, great characters and so much more in this story. I highly recommend this book.

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Candida Hopper

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel)Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This box set is a must read. I loved each of the brothers and the women they fell for. These women came into their lives at a time they needed them the most; they just didn’t know it. Each of them have a dark side but they are good men who love fiercely. The author did an exceptional job pulling me into each story and tying them all together. Each book has danger, action, romance, and so much more. As soon as you finish a book you will want to dive right into the next one. I needed to know if they were going to be able to stop their evil father. I highly recommend these books, you don’t want to miss out on this series.

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No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen – Review by Candida Hopper

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No Pistol Tastes the SameNo Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book definitely brought me into JP Grimms pain. JP is dealing with PTSD from the war and he also feels responsible for the death of his brothers in arms. Most of us know what PTSD is but reading such a detailed account of how it is affecting JP and his family is heartbreaking. The author did an exceptional job of opening my eyes to the degree of some people’s struggle. This story draws you in and to make matters worse there is also danger heading their way. This story was emotional, riveting, and hard to put down.

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Candida Hopper

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a short read but a good one.Sol is trying to deal with not being a firefighter anymore and he isn’t dealing well. Ember is a new firefighter and missing her mentor Sol. Both Ember and Sol have had romantic feelings for each other for some time but neither of them know of each other’s feelings. This was a full body story even though it was short. The characters are great and it’s a good story line. This was a good read.

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Candida Hopper

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great book. This read kept me entertained and glued to the pages. Grace has been through so much in her young life and she keeps on fighting through all of her struggles literally and figuratively. She hasn’t had it easy trying to take care of her younger sister and sick mom. All of her hard work pays off when she gets a chance to join the UFC. She has guilt about fighting that she needs to work through. There are also some other really great characters in this story. I don’t want to give too much away but I will say that this is a must read, you will not be able to put it down. I highly recommend this book.

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Tickety Tock (Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Candida Hopper

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Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona ChapterTickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved every single book I have read by this author, so of course I had to pick up this one. This story is a bit different from what I have experienced from this author and I enjoyed reading every page of it. This book has twists and turns, paranormal aspects, hot bikers, and a strong woman. Dwarf and Raven’s first meeting wasn’t under very good circumstances. I found myself rooting for them because I think if they can work out some of their struggles they could be great for each other. Raven is trying to overcome her past but there are forces making that difficult. Dwarf has very little faith in women wanting him instead of wanting to go through him to get to his brothers. This is a must read, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this book.

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Illegal by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Candida Hopper

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IllegalIllegal by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first time I have read anything by this author and after reading this book I look forward to reading more. This story was full of romance, suspense, action, danger, rich detail, and great characters. I was pulled into this story and kept entertained. I found myself unable to put it down to find out if Selena is able to put all the pieces of her life back together without getting herself hurt. What will happen between her and Wyatt. Selena and Wyatt come from different backgrounds and yet they still both have trust issues. I’m glad I took a chance on a new author. I recommend this book.

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Candida Hopper

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1)Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read. I was pulled in from the beginning and kept entertained throughout. This story was full of romance, action, angels, demons, vampires, danger, steamy moments, and great characters. This author did a great job writing a fascinating story that was hard to put down. I can’t wait to read what the author writes next.
I loved how supportive the brothers and their family were to Angelina. I couldn’t help but become invested in the characters and the story line. Angela has a big doctor make and it doesn’t only affect her. If you want to find out what happens then you must read this book. I highly recommend it.

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The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Wolf's Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files #1)The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a whole new take on werewolves and I enjoyed the originality. This book has mystery, science, twists and turns, betrayals, and so much more. I found myself getting lost in the pages while Joanie kept discovering more things about her family and her research and how it ties together. She is going through a tough time so moving to her grandfather’s manor that has been left to her might be just what she needs. There are quite a bit of characters in this story and they each play a part in how this story unfolds. This is a new author to me and I’m glad I decided to take a chance and dive right in. I recommend reading this book if you want something original and mysterious.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Candida Hopper

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Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 6)Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read this book. Every book I have read in this series has been great and this one is no different. This is the sixth book in this series and it is my suggestion that you read the previous books in the series for a better experience and to get to know the other characters that make up the family. This book is full of action, romance, twists and turns, family, and great characters. The author pulls you right into the story and you can’t help but become invested in their lives. I find myself wanting everything to work out how I think it should. I highly recommend this book, this is a must read.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me and I’m so glad I decided to take a chance because this was a great read. The author wrote a captivating fantasy that took me on an adventure. This story has Romance, magic, danger, twists and turns and great selection of characters. I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say that you should definitely pick up this book and dive right in. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I look forward to reading more from this author. I highly recommend this book.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Candida Hopper

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the start. When I jumped into this book I was a little unsure if I would be able to follow since I hadn’t read the first book in this series but I found that I had no trouble at all. I am now definitely going to go back and read book one since I enjoyed this one so much. I found this story to be original and intriguing. I read this book in one sitting because I was so enthralled in the story line. I needed to know where this story was going. This book has a lot of history while still remaining current. This author did a wonderful job writing a romantic, paranormal, dramatic read.

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This Night Has Ended (Vampire State Book 5) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Candida Hopper

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This Night Has EndedThis Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fifth and final book in this series and I’m sad it has to come to an end. I found this story to be original which made it that much more exciting to read. This story is full of danger, vampires, twists and turns, politics, and great characters. Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down, I kept turning the pages needing to know what was going to happen next. This book took me on an unexpected journey. The author did an exceptional job writing a great series and keeping me on the edge of my seat. Rowena has been through so much but she stays strong throughout. I can’t wait to read what the author gives us next. I recommend this book.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me and I am glad I decided to dive right in. This book is full of twists and turns, suspense, danger, and great characters all while a pandemic is starting. This story pulled me in from the start and kept me entertained throughout. I was surprised many times during my reading. Josie is trying to raise her 2 children while trying to get divorced from her husband, who has been into some pretty bad stuff. Josie has been through quite a bit in her life and it doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. I enjoyed the writing style and flow of this story. I recommend this book.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Candida Hopper

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read book one yet but after reading this one I am definitely going back and reading it because this was such a good read. I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know if they were going to find the killer, if the rain was going to stop so the flooding would come to an end. This book was gripping, suspenseful, and hard to put down. Lila Dayne, a deputy has moved to this small town from Chicago after surviving an attack from a serial killer and it looks like he may have found her when a body shows up with a message left just for her. Elizabeth Benoit is the Sheriff and she’s trying to juggle a lot of things all at once, two body’s, flooding, and keeping her opponent at bay. There are quite a few characters in this story and they are what make this such a great story. I highly recommend this book.

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