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House of Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

August 26, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!!!

Yes, this short story was awesome! This book is a sort of opening for the book The Rise of the House Valdis. We get a little insight into Xenobia and Urd and how they meet and become friends. My heart breaks for both girls as they have a sweet friendship and Xenobia is always looking after and trying to protect Urd, and what befalls them makes me sad. I enjoyed this story. I have not yet had the pleasure of reading the rest of the series yet, but, because of reading this story, the girls, how they met, the life they have to life and the word they come from, I am definitely going to go read the rest of the series. Although it is not my typical genre, the way the the author writes has pulled me in and now I have to find out what happens next!

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Carrie Reed

August 25, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

So cute, this gives me vibes from the movie New In Town, I love a good small town romance. Gianna and Tyler are from complete opposite spectrum of living. Gianna is from the city and Tyler is from a town in the middle of nowhere. He wants to make his winery a success and she wants to prove she should keep her job. With everything she is going through at work it is easy to understand why she wants everything to go her way and why she would push against Tyler’s ideas to make this the best ad campaign. I feel like poor Tyler felt he was always not good enough to his family an has something to prove. The two of these characters together are perfect and and the story is super sweet. This story was completely worth the read and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book with Trey.

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REBECCA STEELE FINDING A DREAM (REBECCA STEELE SERIES BOOK 2) by JOANNE PATTERSON – Review by Carrie Reed

August 19, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Rebecca Steele Finding the Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
Good story, characters and read. This book can be read as a standalone, although after reading it, I want to go back and read the first book. In this story, Becky is living her dream life, riding horses and singing, and along for the ride is her best friend Emily. The introduction of the love interest Chance is sweet, anyone could tell that he likes Becky, but who is he really? The romance and obstacles the main character faces are all nicely written into the story, along with a nice twist, makes this story a short and fun read.

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Drawn To Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Carrie Reed

August 7, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Such a great read. The story was wonderful and had me hooked, and the characters were nicely written as well as likeable. I really liked Erica, she is strong, independent and just an all around awesome kind of girl. She has had her heart broken in the past so I understand her hesitance to get involved with anyone. I love Matthew. He is really into Erica from the moment they meet, it’s the old love at first sight thing. He will do anything to persuade Erica to give him a chance. His determination and love towards her really made me fall for him all that much more, and I think it is so sweet with just one small first kiss he is madly in love. I really enjoyed watching their relationship grow and the secret admirer twist was a nice touch, especially since it wasn’t an admirer for the person I thought it would be for. I highly recommend this book to any romance lover. I can’t wait to see what is next with this author.

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One Hot Texas Summer (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Carrie Reed

August 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

One Hot Texas Summer by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Cute story. The flow was nice, the characters were likeable. Kelly did slightly get on my nerves sometimes but I loved the story regardless. Kelly owns a flower shop and Tate runs a peach farm. Both have to work together on a festival but before that Kelly assumes Tate is just a player, I don’t know why she made that assumption, maybe it was because he bought flowers once a week, but that doesn’t scream player to me. Tate falls for the 5 years older Kelly and tries to show her his true self. I understand why she would be wary of him due to her past boyfriend being a piece of poop, but sometimes you just have to go with your gut. I felt bad for Tate working the farm by himself and having to deal with his father’s condition. Their relationship is interesting to follow but the age difference being discussed constantly really drove me nuts.I really like that this was the first story starting with the youngest brother and I’m assuming there will be stories for Tyler and Trey and I can’t wait. I recommend it to any romance lover.

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Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Carrie Reed

July 14, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Being Lost by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
As always from Manda Mellett, another amazing story. We hear about the San Diego chapter of Satan’s Devils in previous books, so having the start to a new series is making me all kinds of happy! The one thing I love about this book is the characters are all older adults, which gives the series more depth in my opinion. In this book we meet Lost and Patsy. Of course both have had troubling pasts and bad previous marriages, but when they meet each other, there is an instant connection. As in previous books from this author, the characters have to overcome something troubling from their past that catches up with them. So of course Lost steps in to protect Patsy. Maybe with his help she can finally stop running from her past that is catching up to her, maybe she can finally relax knowing her children are safe. This book also shows the bond of the brothers in the MC and how close they are with each other and how no matter what happens between any of them they have each other’s back. Lost was really breaking my heart and I was hoping for the best for him, he deserves something good, and he finally finds that in Patsy. I keep thinking how long can this series last? How many more stories can be made and still be different from the last, but every time I pick up another book from the Satan’s Devils series, I am surprised, blown away and I fall in love. I can’t wait to see what is in store next.

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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Carrie Reed

July 9, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Dead Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Finn and Violet! Now this book can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend you read the other two books in the series, to meet the other characters and to see how Finn and Violet have grown since then. Finn is an extremely old vampire and Violet a powerful witch. It was sad to see how Finn wanted to give up and end his life, but of course I love that Violet is what makes him feel again, and makes him want to keep going, she is his light. It was a nice twist to see that Violet did not trust and was leery of vampires because they killed her parents. And just like in the previous book, a vampire and witch can’t be together, the laws that govern the supernatural will not allow it, but of course they overcome those obstacles and it is exciting, dangerous and fun to watch their relationship move along. There are so many more crazy things that happen with this couple, you do not want to miss out. I have been in love with this series and I can’t wait to see what India Kells will come out with next!

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Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan – Review by Carrie Reed

July 2, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Perfect! I love Christmas! This story was wonderful, it had drama, romance, and all things Christmas. The characters were all well developed and the story flowed nicely. I really loved the names for the characters such as, Happy Flake, Tinsel, Freckles, PeeWee and many others, it really brought the image of Christmas to life. I really admire Jenny for doing what she thought was best for her family even though it wasn’t what she really wanted. The fact that when she meets Logan after his plane crashes at the north pole and it makes her feel sparks of course cements in all our minds that they belong together, I was very worried throughout the whole book that the life that he couldn’t remember would ruin any future he and Jenny would have together. Benign, one of the suitors for Jenny’s hand and a prospective King or new Mr. Claus seems shady through the whole book, but when he makes the decision to share some news with Logan that could change his life, I saw him in a different light. He really is a good man, who is mourning his lost love. The ending was beautiful, sweet and surprising, because I had forgotten all about the wishing tree that Jenny shared with Logan earlier in the book. I would highly recommend this book to any Christmas lover and any romance lover.

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Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts Anthology – Review by Carrie Reed

July 2, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Feisty Heroines: Romance Collection of Shorts by D.F. Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

The Feisty Heroines Romance Collection is an amazing set of different stories from different authors. I really like anthologies because it gives me a chance to read multiple different short stories as well as experience new authors. This book has many strong heroines as the main characters as the title says, these stories have everything including paranormal, historical and basic romance stories. All of which are wonderful reads. One really wonderful story is Good Bones by Maggie Adams. In this story we meet Casey and Griffin. Griffin wants to take over s large mansion that he believes has something important from his late grandfather, Casey works at this mansion that is currently a hospice home, she owns and runs it along with Mona. She wants to transform the mansion into a B&B but Griffin wants to purchase the land and turn it into a golf resort. Casey puts her foot down and will stop at nothing to make sure that her land never gets into Griffin’s hands. The story is a perfect short and wonderful read. There weren’t any stories in this anthology that I didn’t like. I highly recommend this book to any romance lover.

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Deleted by Ruth Mitchell – Review by Carrie Reed

June 25, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Deleted by Ruth Mitchell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Excellent. This story is fun, it is original, techy, funny and dramatic. I love the storyline of a world addicted to technology and a world where you can hack into someone’s glasses and erase or read their memories. This is also slightly creepy but fun. The only big news Lucy has to share with her sister Mollie, is that she likes Marco. Mollie on the other hand shares that she can erase people’s memories. Then we meet Nick, who can also erase memories, and he sees that Lucy now knows of him. Watching Lucy on the run, as to not get her memories wiped, and her interactions with Marco is an adventure. The romance between Lucy and Marco is sweet and at times for me, frustrating, due to Marco’s memories being wiped. Overall a fantastic read, wonderful characters and I can’t say enough how creative this book really is.
I highly recommend this read! I felt as though I was watching a movie and not reading a book. Ruth Mitchell is an amazing writer and I hope for another book like this in the future from her.

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Dares & Dice (Spicetopia #5) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Carrie Reed

June 25, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Dares & Dice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

And it continues. This is book 5 out of the series, it can be read as a standalone but I would HIGHLY recommend that you read all of them in order. This series has been fantastic so far and book number 5 is no different. You would think, how many more books can be made around this theme park, and what other stories can be made, but each time I move on to the next one and my mind is blown and I get excited for what this author will come up with next.
I really enjoy how each book has a different theme that goes along with each couple. In this book is Makenna and Ty, bride and groom to be… but not to each other. They both happen to have their bachelor and bachelorette parties at Spicetopia, and so it begins. Ty and Makenna are wonderful together, their respective spouses to be, do not match up with either of them. It kind of stinks that both of their respective partners are getting dumped before the wedding but when it is meant to be, it’s meant to be. The interactions between the main characters is everything you could ask for in a book, steamy, funny, romantic, etc. The secondary characters such as Ty and Makenna’s friends are fun, and made the story that much more enjoyable. I can’t wait to see if there will be a book 6!

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Carrie Reed

June 18, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I love paranormal and this book was unlike any paranormal I’ve read before, it’s refreshing. This book can be read as a stand alone but, I would recommend reading the first book. The story is wonderful, my heart was breaking for Sera, not because she is blind, because she can handle her own even with her disability, but because she couldn’t be with the one her heart loves the most. I was nervous for her and Ian, her werewolf lover, with Ian’s struggle to come to terms with his wife and daughter that have passed as well as the rules against inter species dating. The clever part to me in this book is finding out that Sera is not only a witch, and it’s a surprise at who her father really is, and the lengths she goes to find out how to stop the shadow people from coming after her and killing her. The loyalty of her friends and the shifter community is beautiful, they all rally to keep Sera safe and help wherever possible. I can’t wait to read Finn’s story which I am hoping comes next!

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Carrie Reed

June 18, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I love paranormal and this book was unlike any paranormal I’ve read before, it’s refreshing. This book can be read as a stand alone but, I would recommend reading the first book. The story is wonderful, my heart was breaking for Sera, not because she is blind, because she can handle her own even with her disability, but because she couldn’t be with the one her heart loves the most. I was nervous for her and Ian, her werewolf lover, with Ian’s struggle to come to terms with his wife and daughter that have passed as well as the rules against inter species dating. The clever part to me in this book is finding out that Sera is not only a witch, and it’s a surprise at who her father really is, and the lengths she goes to find out how to stop the shadow people from coming after her and killing her. The loyalty of her friends and the shifter community is beautiful, they all rally to keep Sera safe and help wherever possible. I can’t wait to read Finn’s story which I am hoping comes next!

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Saint Code: The Lost (Saint Code Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Carrie Reed

June 11, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Saint Code: Lost: Book Four of the Lucky Devil Series by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

This book is a fun read. Out of my normal genre, but I enjoyed the cyber world of it all and was pleasantly sucked right into the story. The main character, Augustina, or Saint Augustina as she is known as, is a very strong, brave and independent cyber spy. She is cyber enhanced, but through it all, still remains more human than “saint”. Throughout the book we get to see a glimpse of her past which sheds some light on the person she is today. I really liked watching her being paired up with Saint Benedict, even though she is always wary of him, the two seem to be more friends than enemies. The characters are all very well written, the story is perfect, and the trouble the pair have to go through is intense and fun to watch. You can definitely read this book as a stand alone but, from personal experience, I would highly recommend reading from book 1, I didn’t, but I sure am going back to read the others after reading this gem of a book.

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Tangled Fates (Tangled Magic Series: Book 2) by Denise D. Young – Review by Carrie Reed

June 8, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Tangled Fates by Denise D. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

This is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone, I was able to follow along easily but I will definitely be going back to check out the first book. In this book we meet Vi, a witch and Aiden, a fox shifter. Both are on a journey to break a curse within the coven. Aiden is put through some pretty intense things with his own family forcing him to drink a potion to hide his fox side, then on top of that he finds out his cousin Evan is in rough shape. He goes to the aid of his cousins Nick and Evan which is where he meets Vi. Vi feels somewhere inside her that her and Aiden have a connection, but it seems like she pushes him away for most of the book until finally that connection is brought to life. This story is magical, romantic, and crazy for what Aiden’s cousin’s family is doing and trying to do to their world. I can’t wait to see what will happen next in this series.

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Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Carrie Reed

June 2, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Designing Love by Victoria Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
Designing Love is book 3 of the Calderone Family Series. I have not read the other 2 books, and I was able to understand and stay caught up with this book, so it can be read as a standalone.
Caroline is the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding, Charles is the best man for his brother in that same wedding. Their relationship starts off kind of rocky but slowly comes around to something beautiful. When Caroline is chosen as the architect for the Calderone family business, I was weary that it would go very well due to the budding romance between Caroline and Charles, and I was right to feel that way. I felt as though their fights were ridiculous and that Caroline would get mad and agitated with Charles for really small and trivial things. In the end I love how Charles stuck it out with her, was there for her for all her ups and downs including, a family crisis, an award, and all her many doubts. They both said they would never get married, Charles especially after he was turned down on his first marriage proposal to his previous girlfriend, and that love wasn’t for either of them, but I guess you never know how love will affect you.

The secondary characters were also a fantastic element to the book and meeting them, I look forward to going back and reading the first 2 books of the series.

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Turn Up The Tempo (Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series Book 4) by Charli B Rose – Review by Carrie Reed

May 14, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Turn up the Tempo by Charli B. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!

Another good one by Charli B. Rose. As with the previous books I was immediately hooked on the story and needed to find out what would happen. Here we meet Brooks, the bassist for Lyrical Odyssey and Brittany, Izzy’s best friend, who we have met briefly before. I understand why both characters are not into or looking for love at this moment in their lives, due to the many issues each of them are facing but, sometimes you can’t predict when love will hit you. When they have one steamy night together, they both go their separate ways and move on, but neither could stop thinking about that night, and a chance meeting again has their relationship going all different directions. I was extremely happy when Brooks realized that he loved Brittany and wanted to be with her, but the lack of communication between the two, left my heart cracking sometimes. The trials both of them have to face, and their inner demons, it was beautiful to watch them both grow and come to each other.
This book can be read as a stand alone but I would recommend the series, as you meet the secondary characters throughout each book. I would highly recommend this book, it has just the right amount of steamy romance, sweet love, heartbreaking moments and drama. I look forward to what comes next.

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Every Last Psycho: A Collection of Two Novellas by Zarina Macha – Review by Carrie Reed

May 7, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Every Last Psycho: A Collection of Two Novellas by Zarina Macha
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
Very interesting read. Not really my scene, but I was easily pulled into both stories. Both stories are very rough in that they include some sensitive topics such as mental illness, rape, drugs and murder.
My heart was completely broken for Tess. The first time it broke was when she lost her brother and because of it turned into a schizophrenic. The second time my heart broke was when she confessed her feelings to Ed and was regretfully denied. The third time my heart broke was when she turned to hard drugs to cope with all her pain and the voices she hears. I can’t help but wonder how many people out there are dealing with schizophrenia and aren’t getting the help they need, and could end up in a similar situation to Tess.
The second story was a bit different for me than the first. Evelyn, I could not stand her. The fact that she goes completely insane because she doesn’t get into her dream school but her rival and the girl she is trying to sabotage not to get in, does, sends her into a mental breakdown. She turns into the true version of herself which is very ugly.
Overall a great set of 2 stories that touch on mental illness and both stories were very well written. I will definitely have to check out more by this author.

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Baba Ali and The Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Day Al-Mohamed – Review by Carrie Reed

May 4, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

I never thought this genre would hold my interest but I was intrigued and thoroughly entranced in this story. This book is about Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves but with a steampunk twist. First off, I have never read the original story, so I have nothing to compare this retelling against. This story took me to a fantastical world with magic and adventure. It is fun to see how Ali reacts and solves the mysterious puzzle box he receives. Ali is on his way home after his father’s death and seems to be the only one able to restore his family’s name and honor, and proves time and time again that he can handle anything that life throws at him, seeing as how he is attacked multiple times on his journey home. It was also interesting to see someone of Arab descent in England and how he lived at that time, that aspect plus the magical element made the story that much more interesting for me. Throughout the book Ali encounters magical and mechanical creatures, which I thought were nicely written into the story. I wish there was a little more in the lines of romance but, even without, it was still very fun. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Lucifer’s Emblem: A Paranormal Academy Novel (Celestial Academy Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Carrie Reed

May 1, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Lucifer’s Emblem by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
Lucifer’s Emblem is a fun read. I really enjoyed the storyline and how Lucifer has a daughter, Zuri. The friendship between Zuri and Damian is beautiful, he would sacrifice not only his future but himself to save her. He also has her back when it comes to lying to her father, but it is funny that he really can’t keep any secrets from the king of hell. Zuri and Miryam’s relationship is weird for me. I can understand why Miryam is so sheltered and annoying and I also understand why Zuri would be frustrated with her. It was nice that they both formed a sort of bond and friendship and by the end, Miryam was willing to sacrifice herself to save her new friend. By the end the group of friends defeated Beelzebub and saved the world from the apocalypse, but there is some tension with Miryam and her boyfriend Chris and Zuri. It seems Zuri may have developed feelings for Miryam and I am hoping in the second book we get to see their relationship grow more romantic, because I agree with what Damian says, in that they have something special.
Definitely a great read, I would recommend to paranormal lovers and romantic lovers alike, and can’t wait for the next book.

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Hawk’s Cry (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Carrie Reed

April 28, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Hawk’s Cry by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

As always Manda Mellett delivers another fantastic story. I am always left wondering how the next book can top the previous but I am always left speechless. This book made me feel so many emotions, my heart broke so much, but was of course repaired in the end. Manda Mellett always has a way of making my heart ache and then bringing me joy again.
I was really concerned for Hawk, many people out there do deal with depression, and do stop their lives to wonder what they are doing, and where they will go from here on out. In the other books we can see that Hawk is in love with his wife Liv and is ecstatic that he will soon be a father, but he starts to doubt himself, his life’s work, everything he has ever known. The pain Liv has to endure trying to help Hawk as much as she can, and standing by his side through it all was beautiful and sad all at once. The twists that are thrown into this book, as well as the content are fantastically written, the characters are epic and have been since the beginning. I would highly recommend this book, and the whole series to any motorcycle club romance lover.

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Carrie Reed

April 27, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
The story was adorable and the illustrations were perfect. The colors and scenery in the book I think, would appeal to children. The story itself is a great lesson in learning that new experiences may be scary at first but, you may come to love every minute. I really enjoyed how Neet was Jake’s best friend and followed him to daycare and gave him the support and motivation he needed to be self confident. The exercises at the end of the book are a sweet way to get involved and talk to children about their confidence and teach them it’s okay to be scared but it will pass.

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Holding Out For You by Anna Paige – Review by Carrie Reed

April 24, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Holding Out for You by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I have not had the pleasure of reading anything by Anna Paige, but I am sure glad I took the chance with this one as my first book. This story was everything I could want in a romance. I absolutely love brother’s best friend / best friend’s sister relationships. Something will always go wrong before everything turns out perfect. The characters in this book were fantastically written and the storyline itself, although dragged Ash and Blair’s relationship out too long for me to handle, was amazing. The secondary characters really rounded out the top reasons why this book was wonderful. I really enjoyed watching Ash and Blair’s relationship grow, seeing Ash pick on Blair to cover up his feelings and love for her, really made my heart ache and soar at the same time. I would highly, highly, highly recommend this book to any romance lover. I look forward to checking out more books from this author.

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All the Wrong Reasons (A Serendipity Falls Novel) by Erin Bevan – Review by Carrie Reed

April 24, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

All The Wrong Reasons by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!

This story was sweet and sexy. I was addicted to this book and could not put it down. Alex comes into a bit of a predicament and her childhood friend Max offers to help her out, and by helping her out I mean be with her. This proposal is just convenient because it helps Max’s political image and helps Alex take care of her situation, but you can tell Max wants to be with Alex and thinks he just isn’t good enough for her. Alex I think, in my opinion, likes Max but is very leary because of his playboy ways and his past. Watching their relationship unfurl and the issues they face together is beautiful. The characters are wonderfully written, and I really enjoyed the concept of the story. I look forward to more from this author.

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Forbidden Desires: Taken by her Son’s Best Friend (Confessions of a Trophy Wife Book 1) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Carrie Reed

April 21, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Forbidden Desire by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forbidden Desire Book 1 by L.M. Mountford
4 stars

This was a nice short read. The romance and steam was there but I wish there was more story and background. This could have made for a nice novel but the story was still nice for the length it was. The way the book ended and how the title says Book 1, I am hopeful this will be a nice mini series. I feel terrible that Mrs. Clarke is forced to put up with not being satisfied by her husband and the frustration she feels, so when Hugh comes into the picture, I am happy she can finally start to find herself again. It really seems like Hugh, her son’s best friend, really is in love with her and I think there will be a lot of heartache and love coming from it. Again, a really nice short read, I look forward to seeing what happens next.

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High Fae Academy – Year One: Fae Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk – Review by Carrie Reed

April 11, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

High Fae Academy – Year One: Fae Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

High Fae Academy – Year One is a great first book in this paranormal romance series. I do think there could have been more drama with Tiana and each of the men she is training with to hone her powers but overall a fantastic book and a nice concept. The only reason I wish there were more is because I would have liked to see more interactions with each of the men training her, to see her develop her relationships with them instead of choosing her mate right away. Again, I don’t hate this about the book, just an observation. I can guess who she is going to choose and I look forward to watching their relationship grow, and seeing him get over some of his past to be able to look to a future with the new queen. The concept of their being a dark fae counterpart to every light fae is fun, and I really can’t wait to see how Tiana will handle meeting the dark fae. I would definitely recommend this book to any paranormal romance lover, I never got into the fae paranormal romance but this book has changed my mind. It is super interesting to see how the fae are written and their different special abilities. I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2.

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Age of Secrets (The Druid’s Brooch Series Book 8) by Christy Nicholas – Review Carrie Reed

March 23, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Age of Secrets by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I love this series. This is not my typical genre but ever since I have started this series, I have been completely invested. The details of the adventures, the way the story is told and how each character is described really makes me feel like I am inside the story with them. In this book we meet Fingin and his 2 companions Sean and Bran. They are on a journey to find Fingin’s grandmother who may or may not be real. The friendships that are forged, the adventures that are had, the obstacles they face, make for an awesome story that you will not want to stop. This book can be read as a stand alone but honestly starting from the beginning is the best and it is completely worth it.

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Indebted to the Vampire (The House of Durand Book 1) by Erin Bedford – Review by Carrie Reed

March 21, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Indebted to the Vampires by Erin R. Bedford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!!

I love paranormal romance, and this book is so different from any others that I have read before. The characters are perfect, and I really like when each chapter tells me whose point of view the story is from. The chemistry between the characters is definitely there and the story is enticing. There are so many humorous scenarios as well. Piper is sassy and spunky and some of her quips are amusing, but at some points I wish she would just stay quiet for her own good. The six brothers all seem protective over her, knowing she is nothing like any of the other maids they have had before, she is not throwing herself at one or all of them. When their older vampire friend Valentine comes to visit, he takes a liking to Piper and now it seems like shit is about to hit the fan, and that is where we leave off with book one. I was so wrapped up in this story I was surprised when it ended. I can’t wait to read the next book of this series and look forward to seeing what becomes of Piper and which brother she ends up with…
I would highly recommend this book!

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Journeys Through Timespace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Carrie Reed

March 12, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
Great second book in the Journeys Through TimeSpace Series. Sci-fi fantasy is not my usual genre, but there are times when an author can keep me entertained and interested and this book definitely does the trick. Time travel is always a fun topic and I became very immersed in the story of 3 friends, Matt, Julia and Dan, on a treasure hunt you could say. The different cities, places and worlds they travel to, are nicely written and it feels as if I were along for the ride myself. The story is just so interesting and packed full, I was sometimes confused but was easily able to jump right back in. I love how each location is mentioned before going into the next part of the story, it really helped me keep up with what was happening, and the list in the beginning showing all the characters and what world they are from was really nice. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I would highly recommend reading them in order. I will eagerly be waiting on the next installment.

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The Bar Next Door (Barflies Book 1) by Katia Rose – Review by Carrie Reed

March 8, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

The Bar Next Door by Katia Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Beautiful story. The characters were wonderful and easy to relate to and I was so drawn into this book. I love a romance centering around enemies becoming lovers, and this book does the trick to fulfill that love. The chemistry between Monroe and Julian is out is this world, their exchanges are fun and the passion is strong. I admire Monroe for being such a strong and caring woman, strong and caring enough to make sure nothing happens to her business or her employees. I wanted to dislike Julian for trying to take away Monroe’s bar but of course ended up falling in love with him, especially with Monroe. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend giving it a read!

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