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Two Hearts, One Stone by Leslie Scott – Review by Carrie Reed

April 1, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Two Hearts, One Stone by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
Wow! Loved this book, the story was short and sweet. I wish I could see more of this couple, and what the future held for them, but by the ending I’m thinking it would be nothing but love and beauty. I was really hurting with Emmy when there were a couple of misunderstandings with Stone and other ladies, and he gets upset by them but I understand her, he is a man whore and she is reluctant to trust him to be with one woman. It is so sweet to see him do a complete turn around when faced with raising a baby, it melted my heart and made me happy to see him want a forever kind of love finally after al the years of playing around. Even though the story was short, all of the info that needed to be there was there and I enjoyed meeting all the characters. I look forward to what is next from this author.

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Daisy’s Darkness (Wheels & Hogs Book 3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Carrie Reed

April 1, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Daisy’s Darkness by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
WOW! What an awesome read! I could not put this book down. I didn’t know if Daisy was going to make it through this year in high school. The bullying she suffers would be too much for anyone and the fact that nobody in her family could recognize that she was hurting really made my heart lurch. I was very grateful to see the love and support she had within her family and friends groups and was hoping to see a little more happen with Griffin but I was satisfied with what we got. I would highly recommend this book for all young adults. Even though this is just a book, these scenarios are real and happen to teenagers all around. It would be nice for all youth to see how bullying of any kind could effect someone and what they can turn to, to make themselves feel better, or how they discipline theirselves because of it. I did not catch the other books in the series, this book can be read as a stand alone.

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Loyalty & Lies (Spicetopia Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Carrie Reed

March 16, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Loyalty & Lies by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
Excellent! Loyalty & Lies is the 6th book in the Spicetopia series and it really amazes me that there is still so much more that can be made with these books, so many more stories to tell. Calvin and Paisley are so sweet together. I love that Calvin is so obsessed and in love with his wife, even when the 2 beautiful women, or the evil nasties as I like to think of them, are all over him, in the back of his mind he doesn’t want to do anything without his wife’s consent, and without her being there really. I was sad to learn of Beau’s roll in everything, it seemed like him and Paisley really got along and that he was a genuinely nice guy. I was sad for Paisley, being pregnant, on a beautiful island in a fun resort and amusement park and having no body to share it with, at one point I thought she was going to throw in the towel and go home, but she can’t bring herself to leave because she knows something is really wrong. The outcome was sweet and I really enjoyed this adventure, I also loved seeing the previous characters coming around. Bring on the next one!

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Carrie Reed

March 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
Nice short read. This story was nice, I was excited to see Cassie, a student and Diego, a professor starting a flirtation. Cassie started getting on my nerves unfortunately, basically begging Diego to make it work, but then again Diego wasn’t much better lying to Cassie. The lie was sweet though, he was only trying to protect her. The ending came up fast and I was pleased with how everything turned out for them both. The only downside, everything seemed to move a little too fast for me, but still a worthy read.

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The Tears of Boabdil by Neil MacDonald – Review by Carrie Reed

March 5, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

The Tears of Boabdil by Neil MacDonald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

At first I was very confused with the way the story was laid out, but quickly came to realize that one side was reality and the other side was all in Vince’s mind. I liked the idea of Zami, or Vince, being romantically involved with Ayesha. But he has lost favor with her brothers when the suspect him of being a spy. It was hard for me going back and forth between the two different stories but the writing style had me paying attention and getting really involved. I really enjoyed reading about the author’s perspective of the Islamic faith. This book was very intriguing and interesting to read. I still don’t know where we stand on the ending but I am satisfied.

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8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Carrie Reed

March 3, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

I enjoyed this short and sweet book. I didn’t know if this story was going to work out seeing as how short it was, but the author managed to get in all the information we needed to understand the story. Jess got on my ever loving nerve with the way she acted, but when explained why, I can understand and sympathize with her. It is sweet that she did in fact fall in love with him at first sight but acts like he is nothing but a lowly worker on the ranch. Tuck, I think handled her quite nicely by giving all the nastiness she threw at him, right back to her. I was sad that it had to end and we didn’t to see Tuck go to Vegas for the finals but at least we know he is on his way.

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Price of a Rose: a Beauty and Beast tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Carrie Reed

March 3, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I really enjoyed this re telling of Beauty and the Beast. The characters were so easy to fall in love with and the story was very well done. Unless I just wasn’t paying good enough attention, I did not see it coming when we find out who the fairy is that cursed Sir Griffin, but I liked how she put him to a test to see if he really had changed or not. The character of Miss Amaranth really got on my nerves, I understand her role and she was very well and annoyingly written. I could tell that Sir Griffin was no in the least bit interested in her and was always looking for Rose. At one point in the beginning I was scared he was going to fall in love with Rose’s sister Lily instead. I really loved this story and wish it didn’t have to end, I can’t wait to see what Byrd Nash has in store next!

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Carrie Reed

February 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of the Affection of One Mother for Her Son and Her Son’s Struggle for Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
It is a bit dark, but the story had me captivated, I could not put the book down.
What a fun read, and fun in the sense that the mystery, story and characters were so detailed. Gabriel and his mother’s relationship seems weird to me, and when Gabriel tries to discover why the children at the orphanage were going missing, she gets upset with all the questions. It is interesting to watch the inner turmoil in Gabriel as he wrestles with his love for his mother and his wife Consuela. The twists and turns throughout will keep you engaged and wanting more. I am very please with this book and will now be looking into more books by this author.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carrie Reed

February 23, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
Excellent! I was hooked on this book just as much as the first one. This book can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading them in order, as it gives some history on the other characters. I was excited to see this book was about Jaxon. I liked the connection of Jaxon standing in for the current chief of police who happens to be Kaylas father. My heart broke for poor Kayla having to deal with an abusive boyfriend, and it seems he has no problem in taking it to the extreme of trying to kill her. I swooned when Jaxon would stop at nothing to help Kayla and make sure she stayed safe, I love second chance at love. All of the suspense, drama and romance really made for an awesome story. Amy McKinley is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors with the way she can tell a story, I was kept on the edge waiting to see what was going to happen next and was blown out of water with the twists and turns I didn’t see coming. Who is up next!?

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Carrie Reed

February 19, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Short and sexy. If you are looking for a quick romantic pick me up, this is the one. Ace and Ella are the cutest! I love the way he went after her and stopped at nothing until he had a chance. Ella is very hesitant but I love that she takes a chance on love and with Ace. With a whole bunch of misunderstandings and miscommunication my frustration level with them was at a high. They are perfect together, and when the book ended I wanted more, more of Ace and Ella and more of Ace’s friend group. As always from this author, perfect.

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Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

February 10, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

5 Stars!

To say that I am addicted to this series is an understatement! This is my favorite book from the series so far. Meeting Oren and Teivel in the previous books, had me dying for a book for them and I was so excited to see their journey together. Teivel is an ass just like described, but you can definitely see the love he has for Oren. At first I didn’t think they were going to work with Teivel’s former companion Jaru hanging around and getting into trouble but they seem to make it work and they are happy. The introduction to the baby dragon is so sweet and the way they rallied together with the rest of their “family” to help eliminate the threat to the baby and themselves is so sweet. In the back of my mind I still want Teivel and Oren to be alone, I am hoping Jaru can find a life for himself and not be so dependent on the both of them. I CAN NOT wait until the next book, Larkspur sounds like a fantastically fun character and I can’t wait to see what happens. Naomi Valkyrie is quickly becoming one of my top favorite authors with this series alone!

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Carrie Reed

February 10, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

What a fun and weird read! The sweet woman that is the main character, is living in a time with a virus outbreak. There are now humans and the hungries. Our female main character seems to be a hungry but still has most of her humanity left, she wants to date, she wants to be warm. The main joy she gets is from seeing the orange tabby cat that comes near her apartment. I am quite sad the book had to end, I was looking forward to see if anything came of her meeting the human man who owns that orange tabby cat. Reading about what she would do day to day and her thoughts was very intriguing. I look forward to more from this author.

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The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank – Review by Carrie Reed

February 10, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I was engrossed. I love that these kids were little detectives trying to find their missing fundraiser money. I only wish I could have had that much fun and excitement as a kid. They thought their secret clubhouse and group were on the down low but the parents already knew, and watching the kids and the parents all work together to make sure Janet was safe is nice. Working together they have to stop the strange men who come to blackmail Janet to get her mom to sell black market medicines. I really enjoyed this story and read it all in one sitting, it was exciting, very well detailed and well written. I look forward to more from this author.

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Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Carrie Reed

January 30, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Such a fun read. I was immediately sucked into this story, with all the magical beings and action involved. The part about Maya being the destined mate for Soren was so sweet and watching their relationship unfold was also very sweet. Maya is a human and Soren is of the Titanian race, but Maya is not only human. Soren and his friends find out what Maya is truly capable of and the powers she receives and it is nice to see she is fitting in and grasping her new life. Their relationship starts of kind of iffy, due to Soren following the laws of his people, and for a minute I didn’t think Maya was going to accept their relationship but, they worked through it and came out stronger. I loved this couple and watching them go on an adventure to figure out who and which race was trying to destroy humans and other beings. It might be a long shot but for some reason I feel like Soren’s uncle Gustaf has something to do with it, he seems kind of shady. I loved all the characters in this book, each was very well written in and interesting to get to know. I hope there is another book, I can’t wait to see what is in store for these friends next.

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Stormy’s Thunder (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Carrie Reed

January 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Stormy’s Thunder by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

As always I can’t give anything less than 5 stars! Manda Mellett continues to amaze me with her writing and story telling. The opening of this book had me sucked in straight away, at first I was confused why Swift was narrating, when she started describing the way they found Stormy my heart clinched. Although I really wasn’t a fan of Stormy from his actions in the previous books, I never wanted him to be introduced to his own story like that. My mind was changed about Stormy as I read on. I can understand and sympathize with him, the way he grew up and what he has faced throughout his life, really shows there is more behind the mess up of a club member he was. Introduce Cat, the way her and Stormy meet is heartbreaking. I could quickly tell that Cat was going to be good for him, she was going to change him for the better. They are so sweet together and I was ecstatic to see Stormy finally happy, in a good place and with his club. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carrie Reed

January 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

NICE! I enjoyed this book so much, the story line was fantastic and the characters were perfect and easy to fall in love with. Riley, this poor girl has been through so much, with her parents, her past and now her present with someone is terrorizing her. I am so thankful she meets Xander and he can’t seem to stay away. On the other hand Xander is going through a recent break up and I like the fact that when he heard Riley, he just knew she was the one for him was so sweet. There was so much going on holding my attention, with trying to figure out who was trying to hurt Riley and then who had sabotaged Xander’s last mission. I was kind of expecting, but still completely surprised to find out who the killer was chasing after Riley. The fact that the killer was following along with a book that Riley was reading made the story that much more intense. I could not stop reading and now that Riley and Xander have their ending I can’t wait to see what comes next!

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Crave (Clark Family Series) by Evelyn Sola – Review by Carrie Reed

January 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Crave by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Fantastic story! I loved everything about this book, the characters, the story line and especially all the drama and romance! Sandy and Jacob’s relationship is the cutest and sweetest, I love how they interact with each other and the love they show. I love that this is an interracial love story, I pictured Sandy as a beautiful Haitian woman and the way she is described, she deserves only the best when it comes to love. All of the characters that make her doubt herself and her relationship with Jake really started to make me mad, Carol, from Jake’s work, the hostess at the restaurant and even her ex boyfriend, the points they made or the things they said were uncalled for and obnoxious. Her ex boyfriend, it is easy to see he just said the things he did because he was jealous that she moved on without him. I was so happy to see Jake squash all her doubts and repeatedly show and tell her that he loved her the most. This couple is just fantastic and I really look forward to see what comes next, maybe Jake’s baby brother.

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The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Carrie Reed

January 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

The Graceful Ghost by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Nice short and sweet read perfect for young girls or any age really. I was sad for poor Lauren, she seemed to be at war with herself. She loves dance but feels she shouldn’t be doing it anymore as a punishment to herself. On one hand she is mad at her dad for leaving, on the other she thinks it’s her fault for his accident. She also seems older than her years for wrestling with her feelings of staying in the dance school or leaving but wanting to do what is best for her mom, not herself. The character of Grace is great in helping Lauren realize her dreams and helping achieve them by stopping the bullying that is going on from another dancer who is jealous of the attention Lauren is receiving. I really enjoyed watching the sweet friendship of Lauren and Katie grow and, seeing the bully of the school, Allison, finally come to realize that the way she had been acting was only hurting herself in the end. This book has such sweet moments and nice lessons to be learned.

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Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Carrie Reed

January 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Dance of Hearts: a Cinderella Regency Romance Retelling by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Such a fun retelling of Cinderella. This book was giving me Pride and Prejudice vibes and I was loving it. I like how two friends devised the plan to trick everyone to see how they would treat each of them based on their status. Melinda however was not too sure about the identities of each man. Melinda is smart, independent and a little on the rebellious side. It’s sad to see she has to suffer with her cousins and Aunt who treat her like Cinderella was treated, but she found ways to get around her orders. I like how Kaye, her childhood friend fell for her, and she thought she was falling in love with the poorer of the two men… Such a nice short and sweet story.

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Daddy’s Girl (Freshwater Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Carrie Reed

January 29, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Daddy’s Girl by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Loved it! I really enjoyed this book and all of the characters. The story was great, there was just enough drama to go along with the romance for Joel and Em. Em is a fantastic character, she is independent, smart, funny, beautiful and she totally deserves Joel. My heart broke for Joel, I can totally see why he thought he didn’t deserve anything good in his life, but agree with his friend and business partner Nate, that he is a fighter and deserves everything good that has come into his life if not to make up for his crappy childhood. Em is perfect in the way that she reacted to finding out about Joel, she was in shock and left with her father but told Joel she would talk to him the next morning once she could wrap her head around everything, Joel being broken took that another way and leaves. I hated her dad for even butting in, in the first place and the way he didn’t even try to listen to Joel’s side of the story. Their story is sweet and I am actually kind of upset there wasn’t more to end on, I was hoping for an epilogue of some sort but in the end still an excellent read, and worth it.

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Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2) by T. Christensen – Review by Carrie Reed

January 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN! I am so happy the second book is out. I was addicted to the first book and the way it ended, I knew the second book would be even juicer and it was! This book, I would not recommend reading as a standalone, there is too much drama and background that needs to be known. WOW. Jordan and his mom Christina, I have no words for their brand of idiot. I can completely understand how Jordan was swayed by his mom’s words, thinking he would never lie to her, but what about the woman he supposedly loves, wouldn’t she never lie to him either? The way Tessa is treated by almost everybody is disgusting, I cried multiple times throughout this book with my heart just breaking for her, but she stayed strong in my opinion. I had a feeling I was going to love Jordan’s dad Eric, and I did. That man is a stand up guy, I’m so happy he intervened when he did to set Jordan and Christina straight. Christina really needed to be knocked down a million pegs. I really didn’t want this book to end, but knew it needed closure and I was very pleased with how it played out. Now my only hope is the next book will be about Lindy!

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Moonlit Mirage (A Cook Islands Romance) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Carrie Reed

January 9, 2021/0 Comments/in Audible Review, Reviews /by Carrie Reed

5 stars!

At first I wasn’t sure where this book was going, so I was kind of conflicted about how I would feel about it in the end. I was quickly sucked into the story and the characters lives. I was not so patiently waiting for the story to continue quickly so that I could find out what role each character was playing and what would happen. Nadia seems like such a sweetheart, I really like how she fell in love with Cade and couldn’t follow through with her mission, and still wanted to get a glimpse of him years later. The fact that Cade has a near death experience and still manages to remember the girl who saved him years prior proves in my mind, that they are meant to be. They both follow their gut when it comes to each other and knowing that they are forever. I really enjoyed the drama the unfolded when Cade’s sister notices Nadia and finding out the organization Nadia works for and why. I was sad to have this story end, I was wanting more but was satisfied with the ending.

Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Carrie Reed

January 8, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Flipping the Bird by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

What a fun paranormal romance read. I really enjoyed following along with Donovan and Marty as they meat Alice. The little misunderstandings between the two are perfect to give the story a little extra drama, but the main focus was getting the creek fixed. Seeing their relationship grow and the sacrifices they are willing to make together to save the town is sweet. Marty, Donovan’s familiar, is a nice bit of comic relief and I found it hilarious that he had a gas issue. I look forward to seeing what is in store next, hoping it is the story of Alice’s friend Megan.

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Hell Hath No Fury (Life Is Hell Book 2) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Carrie Reed

January 6, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Hell Hath No Fury by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Ah, I am in love with this series. This is the second book in the series, and I would highly suggest reading the books in order to get introductions to the characters and background on what is going on. I loved Delilah and Malakhi’s story but, I think I found a new love in Sheridan and Millicent. I wasn’t sure where this story was going to go, and when it is Millicent that is in trouble, I enjoyed watching Sheridan realize her feelings for her, and they weren’t just that of a one time fling. Meeting Sheridan’s mom and dad and seeing how they played a role was exciting, her dad seems like a good solid man so far, willing to help is daughter and her new found love. Her mom on the other hand, not so much. The twist with Miliicent, I did not see coming and it will be exciting to see how that changes her in the future. After this book, I really can’t wait to read Teivel & Oren’s story!

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Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Carrie Reed

January 1, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Short, sweet and to the point, I like it! I really enjoyed this story, the characters were easy to fall in love with and relate to. I didn’t like Lach from the beginning, he seemed like such a douche, and the way he kept bringing up being there for Fiona when her mother passed made me think he looked at that as the reason why Fiona should be with him over Connor. Connor is heartbroken that he has to leave Fiona to follow his mom, but he was young and really didn’t have a choice. I can understand Fiona went through a hard time and the only person she had with her was Lach but, it was kind of annoying that she held that over Connor for most of the story. She knew what he was dealing with in his life, knowing how he was treated by his father growing up but, that made the story more interesting. I can’t wait to see what comes next with this author.

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The Kissing Bough (Forbidden Loves) by Madelynne Ellis – Review by Carrie Reed

January 1, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

The Kissing Bough by Madelynne Ellis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Yes! I loved everything about this book. The only thing I didn’t like was that it ended! I really wanted to see more of Percy, William and Viola’s new life together! Period romance books are among my top favorites, this one did not disappoint me. I really loathed Viola’s family for the way they treated her and the thoughts they had towards her all because of a misunderstanding, something that didn’t happen as everyone thought they saw. I was so happy that Viola could find her happy, her love with Percy and William, it didn’t hurt that there was a little M/M thrown in as well. I very much look forward to reading more from this author.

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The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay – Review by Carrie Reed

January 1, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!

Great holiday read, also very uplifting and hopeful. I really enjoyed the little bit of Christmas magic thrown in with the ultimate healer being God. It was sweet how Santa was playing an angel as to help this family through some hard times. Without giving anything away, there were plenty of sweet spots, scandalous moments, funny comments and hope throughout the family. With Joan and her 3 kids gathering together to fight for David’s survival and to beat his cancer is inspiring. A nice short and sweet story, it really gets you thinking and contemplating your own life.

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Five-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine – Review by Carrie Reed

December 29, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Carrie Reed

Five-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Nice, quick, steamy holiday read. The characters were interesting, interesting enough that when the book was over, I wanted more of them. How Finley and Garrett meet, as strangers at a bar, and the come to find out that they are actually in the same social circle due to his work, is fun to watch when the drama unfolds. The men of the firehouse and Finley’s brothers are all protective of her which is sweet but, its annoying when she thinks she has finally found something that could go somewhere with Garrett. Their relationship and the draw they have to each other is sweet and I was satisfied with how it ended but, hope maybe someday there will be more with these characters.

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Second Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Second Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I always love a good holiday themed read, and this one did it for me. Although short and sweet, it had everything I needed to fall in love with this book. The characters were well developed and I was quickly turning the pages to find out what happens with Archer and Ally and of course Glory. Their story is sweet, beautiful and their second chance at love and a life together had me excited. The drama involved with Archer being in the military and him leaving everything by behind gave the story that little extra kick. I really look forward to reading more from this author.

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Holiday Terminal (Warren Family Holidays) by Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Holiday Terminal by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!
I LOVE a holiday romance. This book delivered in putting me in the Christmas spirit and giving me all sorts of feelings. I really love when the characters miscommunicate with each other, that may sound weird, but when I see the hurt caused by miscommunication my heart jumps a little because I know that everything will be okay in the end. Penelope and Artemis are beautiful together, I love them as a couple. Penelope did annoy me at times but overall, I understand why they were in the situation they were in. If they would have just talked everything out, things may have been different by now, but, being young and immature the first thing in your mind is to run, so that is what Penelope did. I was nervous for a minute when Artemis finds out about Max but knew deep down that everything would work out, it’s a holiday romance after all. I really enjoyed meeting all these characters, and quickly got lost in the story, I can’t wait to see what is next and would highly recommend this read.

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