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Paige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Paige and the Reluctant ArtistPaige and the Reluctant Artist by Darci Garcia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW I could not put this book down! I had not read a book by this author before, and I am glad I did because this was one of the best books that I have read in a long time! This book revolves around Paige and Mark. Paige is a curator at an art gallery who has just found her newest client who paints the most magnificent paintings that she has seen in a long time and travels to his home to try and convince him to paint more pieces because she sees the potential. Mark is a man who owns a large estate where he saves horses and leads a semi-normal life kept to himself after suffering a great tragedy when he was younger. When these two collide, SPARKS LITERALLY FLY, and they cannot stay away from one another. I felt as though I was right there with them when I was reading this book! I had to tear myself away from the book so that I could get work done. If you love good wholesome romances, then this is the next great book to read!!

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie Reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so GREAT I literally could not put it down and finished it within 24hours, which is something I can do if I am truly hooked! I have read other books by this author and was so excited when I saw this book as it sounded like something totally up my ally to read. Levi, the main character, has very bad PTSD as he is an ex-Navy Seal who has come back to his family’s home due to his parents’ demise. One of his close friends call him and states that they have a rose that needs planting, which means he needs to help watch someone who is in protective custody. This is how we meet Bella. Bella has an ex who with her testimony will be able to put him away for a long time so her being safe is the only objective. This was not your average love story, which made it great as it was one of a kind and a very great read! I cannot wait to read more books in this series as well as by this author!

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One in A Billion (Pierce Brothers Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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One In A Billion (Pierce Brothers, #3)One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW WOW WOW! This third book in the series was by far my favorite book in the series! Reading about each brother throughout the series is something that I really enjoyed. Reading about Seths and Victorias relationship and how it started was by far my favorite. If you are looking for a great series to read that has you captivated and not wanting to put down the book, then this is the series for you! I cannot wait to read this series over and over again!

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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

This book was a good fast read. The characters were likeable and had a great story. The way the author wrote the book made it where I felt as though I was in the action. If you are looking for a great new book to read, then this is it! I cannot wait to look for more books to read by this author!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited when I saw that this book was coming out so soon and I am not afraid to admit that I read this book in one day! I loved the first book in the series, and I loved this book just as much! This book revolved around Bridger who is the known as a bachelor and Tia, who can hold her own with anyone and is a spit fire. The sparks fly for both of them when they meet the weekend doing the calendar photoshoot for the players and it just snowballs from there. The way the author writes makes me feel as though I am right there in the action and not just reading the book! I cannot wait to read more GREAT books by this author!

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SPOILSPORT (PIERCE BROTHERS BOOK 2) BY BELINDA WILLIAMS – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers, #2)Spoilsport by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Pierce Brothers Books series, and it was just as great as the first book! The way that the author writes these stories makes it as though you are in the action or story with them, rather than just reading their story on a page. I could not put down the book! Nadia and Lukes story is one that had me laughing with and at them through the pages and was one that I found myself speed reading through so that way I can know what happen. If you are looking for a fun lighthearted book to read, this is the one for you! I cannot wait to read the final book in this series and start reading others by this talented author!

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MR. NICE GUY (PIERCE BROTHERS BOOK 1) BY BELINDA WILLIAMS – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I happen to love romantic comedies and when I saw this book, I knew that I had to read it! This book revolves around Chelsea who has had a super bad streak of TERRIBLE boyfriends and Tom who is her roommate. When Tom hears about her terrible dating life and said that she needs to find a nice guy, her friends promptly say that he is a nice guy and that she could date him for a short time to see what it is like to date a guy who treats her right. I love that this book is from both of their perspectives and that it is a lighthearted read! The way that this book was written had me wanting to read more and more! I cannot wait to finish the other books in this series as this one was so great!

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Love is Worth Fighting for (The Meraki Series Book 3) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Love is Worth Fighting forLove is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The third book in this series was AMAZING! I could not put it down! I highly recommend reading them in order when you decide to read these books as the order flows and makes the stories have that much more of an impact! The way that this author writes makes it feel as though I am submerged in the story as much as the characters. This was such a quick read for me as I could not put the books down! I cannot wait to read more books by this author!

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LOVE IS WHAT YOU BAKE OF IT (THE MERAKI SERIES BOOK 1) BY EFFIE KAMMENOU – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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Love is What You Bake of it (The Meraki Series #1)Love is What You Bake of it by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a funny rom com that is lighthearted and a super cute read. This novel revolves around Kally, who has gone through so much to just be able to own her own shop and home trying to rebuild after a horrible relationship. She is content with her work and not pursuing anyone until she meets Max. When he comes in her cafe sparks fly and their story begins. This novel includes romance, hope, suspense and kept me wanting more and more as I was reading! I cannot wait to read the others in the series!

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The Cave of Rúin Ársa (The Cross of Ciaran Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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The Cave of Ruin ArsaThe Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third installment of the series and it was the best one yet! I enjoyed reading their love story through the books. The way the writing is done for this book was very different from what I normally read and it was a welcome change of pace! I have not read another book or series like this and I am glad that I read this book as it was something different but very well written. I cannot wait to read more by this author!

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THE BOOK OF CARRAIG (THE CROSS OF CIARAN BOOK 2) BY ANDREA MATTHEWS – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the cross of Ciaran books and it is just as good as the first one! This is one of the books that is a slow burn that just gets better the more you read it. I was immediately transported back into their story while reading this book. If you are going to read this series you need to read them in order because if you read it out of order it would not make sense. Their love story is unlike any that I have read so far and I LOVE it.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have recently found myself reading more and more romantic suspense novels and I have been loving them! So when I saw that this book was coming out I just knew that I had to read it and I was not disappointed! I have read numerous boss/worker, brother best friend romances and this one takes the cake! Reading through out the book made me feel as though I was right there going through everything they went through as opposed to just reading it. Each page of every chapter had me captivated and I needed to know what was going to happen. I read this book so quickly and was sad that it ended! I cannot wait until the next book comes out so that I can get even more immersed in this series!

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The Cross of Ciaran By Andrea Matthews Reviewed By Carlie Del Gallo

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The Cross of CiaranThe Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is one of a kind and is something that I would not have ever read or hear about of my own volition. With that being said I was pleasantly surprised by this book and really enjoyed reading it! This book was something that was completely out of my wheelhouse for what I gravitate to read. The way that the author wrote these novels, she had me hooked. I cannot wait to read the next books!

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Victoriously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 4) by Anise Storm – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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

I have been on pins and needles WAITING for this book to come out and I have got to say that I was not disappointed! This book revolves around Jonas, who is the epitome of a playboy who is not willing to give up that lifestyle for anyone, that is until he sees Mackenzie. Seeing Mackenzie has stirred up emotions in him! Mackenzie is there to win a competition that would change her life for the better and is faced with the guy who has scorned her many years ago. With this couple, they are both hot headed and stubborn and reading their story was a true delight! I read this book in record timing as I was extremely focused on it and needed to know how their story would end! If you are looking for a great series to read, look no further as this one will surely fill any need that you have in a book. The way that the author writes it has you captivated and wanting more! I will forever be a fan of these books!!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW I cannot even begin to formulate words that describe how much I enjoyed reading this book! I have not read a romantic suspense novel in some time and this one was worth the wait! This story revolved around Ellawyn, who has had a very troubled past and is on the search of a place that is a safe and Beckett who is a self-made man who is very successful at his company. When these two come together and learn of Benji’s troubling news, they come together to help Benji as much as possible while trying to deny their attraction for one another. I could not put this book down as I had to know what was in store for Ellawyn, Benji and Beckett in this story! This is fast becoming a new favorite of mine and I cannot wait to read the next book that comes out because if it is anything like this book, I will be in love and finish it in less than 48 hours!

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

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book SeriesDark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read numerous books by India Kells  and all of them have been AMAZING reads! When I saw that she was releasing a 6-book box set, I knew that I was going to read it! The best part about this box set is that each book revolves around a powerful couple. The way that the author writes these stories, it makes me feel as though I am in the middle of the action with them and not just a reader. If you are in need of a great series that has lots of great stories that you can binge read then this is the series for you! I found myself waking up at 3:30AM to keep reading as I could not put it down! You will fall in love with this series too! I cannot wait to tell my friends about this great box set!

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake Series) By Olivia Sherwood Reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

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Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, each book in this series just keeps getting better and better! This book focused on the towns nurse practitioner, Brant who has not really had a semblance of normalcy in his life until he found his mother, Betty, took him in under her wing. The other character in this story is CC, who has grown up in a household that was more interested in drugs and having a fun time versus taking care of her which made her grow up even faster. CC is a wonderful character who is a hairdresser who appeases the community with her wonderful hair dyes and nail salon services. When these characters interact, they started to open up and let love in. This book series gets better and better with each story told! I cannot wait to see what the next story brings!

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Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2) By Olivia Sherwood Reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

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Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second installment of the Parker Lake Novel Series, and this book was just as amazing as the first book! This series revolved around Breckin, whose husband wound up leaving her for the head cheerleader as soon as she walked across the graduation stage and Griff, the bar owner who lost his long-term girlfriend in a tragic accident that has left him closed off to the idea or notion of getting close to anyone again. Both of these characters had a lot to overcome in this book but my favorite moments of reading this novel had to involve when Griff and Breckin were spending time with his grandmother, Kelda. She is everything I long to be when I am an old lady. Kelda is an integral part of this book that helps to bring these two together in an unlikely way. If you are looking for your next fun series to read that has a lot of laughs and a great story, then look no further because this author has it covered!

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Unlikely in Love (Parker Lake) By Olivia Sherwood Reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

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Unlikely in Love (A Parker Lake Novel, #1)Unlikely in Love by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have not read any books by this author before I started reading this book and I have to say that I am HOOKED and will be reading many more to come!!! This story revolves around Annabelle, who has gone through the tragic loss of losing her grandma, the one person who has always been there for her and raised her since she was young, and a guy named Wyatt who she grew up with that is fighting his own demons. Annabelle is looking for help to tend to the farm that is left for her, and he just so happens to volunteer, and the rest is history. This is a very cute contemporary wholesome romance that I have been reading the past couple of days during my lunch break at work. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book in the series and cannot wait to read the other three as well as more books by this author. Her writing style is one that makes you think you are right there in the middle of the action in the story with them and not just reading the story.

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Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4) by Olivia Sherwood Reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

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Unlikely to Tell (A Parker Lake Novel Book 4)Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These books were such a great and fun read that I was so sad to read this last one! I fell head over heels for this novel as it revolved around Karen and Brody. This story was one that I thoroughly enjoyed as it went over these two characters back stories and revealed why they are secretive, while also finding someone that they love along the way. I found myself laughing and crying along with them as their story progressed. Having the ability to read these novels and continually get information about couples that were the main characters in the other books in this series is one of my favorite things! Seeing the lives of these friends and their growth throughout the books as well as reading about crazy Kelda and Bert were truly my favorite things. I cannot recommend this book and the series enough!!

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Oliver, A Story of Adoption by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Oliver: A Story about AdoptionOliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not the first book that I have read by this talented author, and it will not be the last one! I have found myself becoming immersed in the wonderful world of children’s books. This was a very kindhearted kid friendly story that anyone at any age can read. This is a book that I can see myself reading with my future children or even with my friend’s children now! If you are looking for your next children’s book to read look no further as this author always writes books that are relatable and lighthearted for everyone to enjoy.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This next installment of the series was just as great of a read as the first one! Being brought back into the world of imagination with this author baking books was a wonderful distraction that I so thoroughly needed. The way this book is written makes it where the adult will like reading the book as much as the child who reads it. The cover art for the books are what originally have drawn me in and I am not disappointed at all. I cannot wait to read more from this author who makes imagination and baking fun!

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BAKE BELIEVE (BAKE BELIEVE SERIES BOOK 1) BY CORI COOPER – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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

This has to be one of the first books that I have read by this author and her story was a great read. I could see my friends with children having a blast reading this to their daughters as well as enjoying the book as much as I did! This story is filled with magic that makes it a blast reading. The main character finds out that when she bakes, she can make things happen. This was a wonderful first book and I cannot wait until I read the next book!

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As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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As Close to PerfectAs Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW there are not enough good things that I can say about this book! I was completely entranced by Bree and Nates relationship and the hard rules that Bree has applied. Bree wanted to get out there and meet guys instead of using the dating app as that did not work for her in the past and because of this she joined a tennis league while she also has a fulltime job. I was able to relate to this as I play tennis like she wrote about in the book and am able to meet lots of different people and form relationships and this is something that could potentially happen in real life not just in stories. Bree has been burned by many guys and has severe relationship rules. The way that their story played out was one that had me on the edge of my seat and showed exactly how women think when it comes to relationships. The way the author wrote this book had me so captivated that all I wanted to do was read this book all day and not work. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am always a sucker for a good sports romance novel as that is the types of romance novels that I am always reading and finding myself enjoying, so when I heard about this book, I knew that I had to read it!! This book was a great one that I read in two days and could not stop thinking about it. The story revolves around Kendall who has been in love with her brother’s best friend, Pete, for as long as she can remember. She has to come to town to do some business for her job and convinces him to let her stay with him and have a no strings attached week together. Reading this book, I was on the edge of my seat as I had no idea which way this would end as Kendall and Pete are both strong willed individuals that don’t particularly like change. I fell in love with this book, and I cannot wait to reread it over and over again as well as read more books by this author!

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just have to say that this is one of my favorites children’s books that I have read to date! The illustrations that are woven throughout the story just lend to your imagination going wild. It begins with the Sophia trying to reach a book that was out of her grasp, leading to her falling and being introduced to the librarian who retrieves the book for her. After this happen the action starts happening and where I was hooked. The way that the author has written this children’s book makes it where anyone reading this with a child would enjoy it as well. It has a great story line that just truly made reading this book loads of fun! I wish that this book came out when I was a child because I know that this would have been at the top of my long list of books to read.

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first choose this book to read, I had no idea that I would become so entranced in this book as I did. The storyline and the way that the author wrote the story help me captive and I finished this book in a few hours! Reading about the trials and tribulations that Coyote went through in his story was something that I had not anticipated. Reading this story genre is something not normally my first choice but I am glad that I read this because I am now a fan of this authors writing style and cannot wait to buy more books by her! This was a quick read, and I cannot wait to reread this book and relearn to love the story then as much as I have now.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fifth book in the series, and it is every bit as good as all of the other books. The way that they author writes the stories of the mafia boys, and their women is something that is just pure genius. I am not able to put these books down when I am reading them, and you will not be able to put it down either. I get lost in these books, and this series and I get so involved in reading it that I feel as though I am right there in the action with them. I cannot stop reading these books or saying enough good things about this series.

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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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

This is the sixth book in this series and WOW was this book amazing! Ever since I have started the first word of this series I was HOOKED. This book was just as good as all of the others. The writing style is so unique, and, in every book, it follows a main couple while you still hear about others that you have read about in previous books. Mafia romance novels are generally amazing but this one is the best one that I have ever read. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) By Nikki Lynn Barrett Reviewed by Carlie Del Gallo

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not typically a book that I read as it was not something that immediately jumped out at me, but I am so glad that I read this book. The writing was impeccable and had me clinging onto every word of every page. Hope and Russ have a very cute relationship that is told in the best way possible. Hope has a telepathic gift whereas Russ is normally someone she can help, however there are major differences that she has with him versus others that she has helped. Their story is lighthearted. fun and just an all-around cute read. I absolutely adore this authors writing and cannot wait to find another one of her novels to read!

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