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Fools Rush In (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 3) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Carrie Reed

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Fools Rush In (Interstellar Rescue, #3)Fools Rush In by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fools Rush In: Interstellar Rescue Series Book 3 by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

This is the 3rd book in the Interstellar Rescue Series. Another wonderful book by Donna S. Frelick. Like the first 2 books in the series, the 3rd one does a great job of pulling you right in from the start.

In this story we meet Rayna who is part of the Interstellar Rescue Service and she is on a mission to save slaves from slave ships. She runs into Sam, a space pirate that captures the slave ship she is undercover on and, gets him to work with her on her mission.

Rayna is a strong and independent woman, and I really enjoyed reading her character and seeing how she faced all the challenges she was put up against. The romance between her and Sam was very nice, and I really enjoyed them as a couple. The other aspect I found made the story more intriguing was the fact that the story for the most part took place on spaceships.

I would definitely recommend this series to any romantic sci-fi lover. It can be read a standalone, but the series is excellent so far when read in order.

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Trouble in Mind (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 2) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Carrie Reed

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Trouble in Mind (Interstellar Rescue, #2)Trouble in Mind by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trouble In Mind: Interstellar Rescue Series Book 2 by Donna S. Frelick My rating 4 out of 5 stars This book is the 2nd in the Interstellar series, and same as before, alien abductions are real. The characters are very well written, and the story line is great. This book is a wonderful romantic sci-fi with a nice amount of action and suspense. In this book we meet FBI agent Alana and she is in the process of discovering all details of a mother and son that were abducted. Joining in on the case is private investigator Gabriel. Now Gabriel knows more about this case than Alana and tries to keep as much as he can from her in the beginning. He knows this case is otherworldly. Alana soon realizes there is more to the real world than meets the eye, a world that most believe is just make believe. There is some good romance and some very intense scenes. Everything comes together in this book to make it an excellent second read in the series, although I do believe it could be read as a standalone. I can’t wait to see what else is in store with this series.

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Legacy of Luck (The Druid’s Brooch Series Book 3) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Carrie Reed

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Legacy of Luck (Druid's Brooch #3)Legacy of Luck by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Legacy of Luck: Druid’s Brooch Series: #3 by Christy Nicholas
My rating 5 out of 5 stars

This is probably the 5th book I have read by Christy Nicholas and like the previous books, this one is nothing short of awesome. Every time I read book from the Druid’s Brooch Series, I instantly get sucked in. This book is filled with romance, adventure, always magical and excellent characters.

I really enjoyed the character of Eamonn. He is the next in line to inherit the brooch and spends his time trying to save a fellow Traveler by the name of Katie from a loveless and unsafe marriage. The twists and turns along the way as well as the secondary characters we meet make this book truly wonderful. I especially love the way Katie’s parents were worked into the book as well as her evil fiancé/husband. Having such nasty characters really gives this book that extra edge, which again is what pulled me right in.

I truly recommend the entire Druid’s Brooch Series. Watching the brooch being passed down to different members of the family, and what obstacles they encounter because of it, is magical.

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Guilty Pleasures Volume 3: Guilty Pleasures by Joyce McCarthy – Review by Carrie Reed

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Guilty Pleasures Volume 3Guilty Pleasures Volume 3 by Joyce McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Guilty Pleasures Volume 3 by Joyce McCarthy
5 out of 5 stars

This is a great short read! This book includes 15 different stories, all perfect and satisfying.

Each story is very interesting to read, and it’s fun to see where Brad ends up next. He meets many different women and each story ends up very steamy and sexy. The chemistry between Brad and the other ladies just works for me.

I would highly recommend this book for a quick read. I’m very impressed how addicted I got and how the authors writing really pulls you in.

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Love Me, Dreamy (Love Me Series) by Laura Burton – Review by Carrie Reed

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Love Me, DreamyLove Me, Dreamy by Laura Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Me Dreamy by Laura Burton
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was excellent! The story was great, towards the middle I was starting to get confused but the way it was wrapped up at the end was nice and clear. The characters are wonderfully written and easy to love.

The way this story was written, and the thought and planning that went into it blew my mind. I didn’t pick it up really until the end but was extremely happy with the outcome.
The two main characters of Amelia and Toby meet my chance in England and fall in love with a quickness. Amelia suspects something is going on because of the dreams she continues to have and the men in black she sees following her and Toby around. Toby on the other hand knows what is happening but can’t bring himself to tell Amelia without ruining what they have.

When the men in black finally catch up to the couple it may be too late.

I would HIGHLY recommend reading this book. You will not be disappointed. There is not much in the way of romance, just more loving words and kissing but it is perfect for this story.

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Unchained Memory (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Carrie Reed

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Unchained Memory ( Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1)Unchained Memory by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unchained Memory by Donna S. Frelick
(The Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1)
My rating 4 out of 5 stars

This book was a wonderful read. Not normally my style but I got hooked. The characters are very well written and the storyline is incredible. A nice mix of romance, action and sci fi.

I really liked the character of Asia, she is such a strong woman and that really shows with her determination to fight and regain her memories. Ethan was touch and go for a while but, I grew to like him and, more importantly, liked him for Asia. All of the drama and action revolving around this couple such as the kidnappers and alien abductions makes for a crazy ride, and I enjoyed every moment.

I would recommend this book, there is so much going on and various twists and turns the book takes that anyone will become addicted to the story.

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Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? (Tricking the Scoundrels #1) by Laura A. Barnes – Review by Carrie Reed

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Whom Shall I Kiss... An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? (Tricking the Scoundrels #1)Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? by Laura A. Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whom Shall I kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke?
By Laura A. Barnes
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This was such a cute book! The story could have gone on a little longer for me so that the characters could have more development, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Sidney is such an awesome character. I love how she is doing research on men to discover how they act and react to different situations involving a woman they are pursuing. The fact that she is doing this in the time period she lives in, where women are supposed to just stay home and keep their husbands happy, makes her that much more an amazing woman.

At first I was conflicted on who I wanted her to be with but the more and more I saw her interactions with Wilde, the more I wanted her to choose him and fall in love. Wilde as well as Sheffield are both horrible men, but you can see the change in Wilde. Sheffield is just nasty beginning to end. I wish we could have seen more of Rory, one of her best friends.

Overall a fantastic first book. I can’t wait until the second book to see what is in store for Sidney’s best friend Sophia. I feel like there may be something going on with her and Sheffield, and the story there seems to be very interesting. I would love to see more of Rory too.

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Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana – Review by Carrie Reed

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Orion's KissOrion’s Kiss by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana
My rating 4 out of 5 stars

Orion’s Kiss is a fun read. There is so much going on in this book, magic, mystery, drama, and a little bit of romance.

Meriah or Merope as she is known as, is the daughter of Atlas. She spends lifetime upon lifetime trying to find ways to break the curse on her and her sisters. The curse causes all of her sisters to die at the hands of the God Orion.

Orion is her enemy as he is the one killing her sisters, but it seems that Orion and Meriah start a romance that may not be in the cards. It looks like Meriah will have to kill Orion in order to break the curse and save her sisters from dying again.

Overall a great read. I loved the Greek mythology and history that was thrown in. I would highly recommend this book.

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Carrie Reed

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Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington

This one is a doozy. The way the story is written and the characters is fantastic.

Colbie dies, and when she does, she meets Michael. When she wakes back up she has to figure out her next steps in life. Colbie starts to struggle with finding her music because of her longing for Michael. Although it is painful for her to leave Michael she can feel him in her heart. He gives her the inspiration to write. Colbie meets another man eventually and starts to develop feelings for him, but in the back of her mind, she can’t forget Michael.

This story has everything you could want in a book, romance, tears and happiness. I would definitely recommend this book!

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Obsessed (Lila Casey Series Book 1) by J Collins – Review by Carrie Reed

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Obsessed: Lila Casey Book 1 (Lila Casey Series)Obsessed: Lila Casey Book 1 by J. Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Obsessed: Lila Casey Book 1 by J. Collins
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I love paranormal books and this one was great! I really liked the story and the characters in this book, it really came together nicely. It was nice and refreshing to see the main character of Lila being obsessed with vampire romance and then bam, she is in one. That was new for me and was really intriguing to watch.

Lila and Adam are a great pairing. I feel like anyone in a situation with vampires would have a hard time figuring out who to trust and watching Lila and Adam’s relationship develop was nice. Their romance is beautiful. The secondary characters were amazing as well. They provided some comic relief every now and again.

This book was full of suspense, romance and a lot of wondering what will happen next. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves paranormal romance, and can’t wait to see more from this author.

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Return (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Carrie Reed

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Return (Rewind #2)Return by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Return by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars!

This was an excellent second book to Rewind. Raphael and Adrien are wonderfully written characters and their story is beautiful. I also really liked the glimpse of Enzo and Florian to get a taste of how their relationship is working out.

Raphael is such a strong man. I didn’t think at first that he would be able to follow all of the rules set in place when moving into Adrien’s apartment, but he did even though he broke the biggest rule but kept it to himself. He struggles a lot with his feelings for Adrien but manages to suppress them so that he can continue living in the apartment and has somewhere to sleep.

Adrien broke my heart. His whole story is heart wrenching from his family issues to how young he was when he started his current job. I can understand him completely not wanting to give up or let anything interfere with his job because he needs the money and never wants to have to live on the streets again. At the same time my heart hurts because if you finally found love, wouldn’t you do anything to keep it?

The secondary characters are just as wonderful, I love how they have Adrien’s back through it all even if it may mean they can no longer do business with him, as long as he was happy. An overall fantastic book, I would highly recommend. I can’t wait to see more from this author!

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Carrie Reed

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Children Of The FutureChildren Of The Future by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of The Future by Jane Suen
My rating 4 out of 5 stars

Everything I have read by this author so far as been short but very enjoyable. She knows how to put enough details, story line and punch into a few pages and I love it.

Telly is a loveable character. His concern for the missing children and his initiative to find them is beautiful. How can all the kids go missing except for one? I would highly recommend this book. Read to find out what happens with the missing children and enjoy all the mystery revolving around this lone bus driver and his one companion. Will they be able to uncover the truth?

The ending and well the whole story really was very well written. I again want to stress how intelligent Jane is in that she can fit so much punch and impact in just a short amount of time. I have not read a book from her that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed.

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A Protector’s Touch by Parker Sinclair – Review by Carrie Reed

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A Protector's TouchA Protector’s Touch by Parker Sinclair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Protector’s Touch by Parker Sinclair
My rating: 5 stars

Wow! This book is truly heartbreaking and beautiful.

I can sympathize with April, and can see why she thinks she so weak in dealing with her scumbag of an ex boyfriend. I hate that her or any woman for that matter, lives with the abuse she did. When she meets Shan, her life starts to change and for the better. He dealt with a similar situation with his mother before, and it seems that he inspires hope in April that she can take care of her ex-boyfriend through the courts, be done with this mess of a relationship and move on to a brighter future. April becomes a stronger woman able to take care of herself and stand up for herself ant that is truly inspiring. Shan is a wonderful character and shows that there are good men out there.

I highly recommend this book! I appreciate the author taking the time to showcase the world of someone living in a relationship with physical abuse and how she overcame it. I hope anyone who reads this book and is in a similar situation can find inspiration and hope.

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Dinner With The Wolf (Misfits & Rogues Series Book 2) by Kimberly Forrest – Review by Carrie Reed

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Dinner with The Wolf (Misfits & Rogues Series Book 2)Dinner with The Wolf by Kimberly Forrest
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dinner With The Wolf by Kimberly Forrest
Misfits & Rogues Series Book 2
My rating: 5 stars

I really liked this book. I love when there is a mix of vampire and werewolf because, why not? The drama, romance and danger left me very satisfied with how this story turned out.

Jules is a wolf shifter. He is destined to live his immortality fighting his wolf. Little by little he is going insane and to add on top of that mess, he has to hunt down Vivian who is on the run. Vivian is a former actress who made a deal with a vampire to be beautiful forever and now she is on the run from her sanctuary. Both characters initially hate one another but slowly we see the attraction coming from both of them. Most people may hate Vivian at first but I could kind of understand her and thought she was a very well written character. Jules and Vivian’s budding relationship was awesome to watch unfold.

I highly recommend this book, it can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading it as a series. I can’t wait to see what the next installment has to offer.

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Jake the Growling Dog (Jake the Growling Dog Book 1) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Carrie Reed

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Jake the Growling DogJake the Growling Dog by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake The Growling Dog by Samantha Shannon
5 stars

This is such a sweet book, it teaches that no matter if your different from everyone else, that is okay. Being unique is beautiful. I also like at the end the list of people or authority figures that you can teach your children to be thankful for.

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Beachcomber Enemy: A Romantic Thriller (Beachcomber Investigations Book 10) by Stephanie Queen – Review by Carrie Reed

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Beachcomber EnemyBeachcomber Enemy by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beachcomber Enemy by Stephanie Queen
Beachcomber Investigations Series
Book 10
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars

This book is a perfect additions to the Beachcomber investigations series. This book has a little of everything you could want in a story, action, suspense and romance.

Dane and Shana are a fantastic couple. I love how fiercely protective Dane is of her, and it shows how much he loves her. When there is an attempt on their lives they work together to see if they can find the culprit. It seems Dane may not actually be the one in danger, it could be Shana? There are romantic scenes, heart skipping action scenes, one in which lands one character hurt and a friend they must rescue. I will say no more, read on to find out what happens and to whom.

I highly recommend this book, but more importantly the complete series. You can read this as a standalone but I would recommend starting from book 1, you will not regret it.

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Crafting Love (Wine & Furniture Series Book 1) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Carrie Reed

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Crafting Love (Wine & Furniture Series Book 1)Crafting Love by A E Gamrat
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Crafting Love by A.E. Gamrat
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was such a sweet story. First I loved how the main character of Kelly was into crafting, it was refreshing to see something new regarding the jobs of the characters. Second I loved that the story was filled with drama, romance and laughter.

Kelly is such a great character. She is a strong, independent and hard working woman. She loves her life even though she is constantly busy and she loves her friends and family. When she meets Kirk she instantly feels a connection with him, but due to a bad previous relationship she is very wary and will not tolerate any lying. Kirk is a wonderful, he has moved in with his cousin Grant due to some issues back in his hometown and is just looking to settle down and live a quiet life with no drama. When he meets Kelly, the same thing goes through his mind, he feels a connections with her and instantly falls in love.

Both Kelly and Kirk are honest and open with each other but both have secrets about their pasts that they are not openly ready to share. When a terrible girl, Sonnie, calls Kirk out at Kelly’s 30th birthday, the secrets all come to light and both characters need to work out if they think they can truly make a relationship between them work.

The secondary characters are amazing as well. Grace is Kelly’s best friend since preschool, they have been through a lot together but she sometimes gets on my nerves. It seems as though she can’t seem to see the evil in certain people, and takes some of her anger out on Kelly, which is uncalled for. Grant is Grace’s boyfriend and Kirk’s cousin. He has pretty much adopted Kelly into his life as his sister and their relationship is solid. Daisy and Delilah are Kelly’s bosses at work and provide much need comic relief, and seem like such sweet people to know. I would highly recommend this book!

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Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells – Review by Carrie Reed

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Bastard by India Kells
A Dark Sparrow Novel
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

A great follow up to Cold Bastard. In this book we meet Kai and Izzy. I was so hoping for their story and my dreams came true. This book is a nice mix of romance and suspense, so it will have you engrossed the whole way through.

Kai’s father is a douche and Kai will stop at nothing to bring his father’s company down while also dealing with this feelings for Izzy. Izzy was brought in to help bring Kai’s father’s business down but at the same time her past secrets are revealed. Izzy is a strong woman, and her personality had me loving her from the very beginning. I do wish Kai and Izzy were not in so many compromising situations, or I could see them together quicker, but then we wouldn’t have a great story right?

Second chance romance is one of my top favorite genres, so this book was perfect and everything I wanted for Izzy and Kai. I would recommend reading to find out if Izzy and Kai can make it through all of this drama. This book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend you start from the beginning. This author never disappoints.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Carrie Reed

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

Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
Druid’s Brooch Series Book 4
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book is a great addition to the series. I liked this story a lot, seeing Orlagh at a different age and getting to know as a reader, the connections she had between the multiple characters we have met. This book goes back and forth between Orlagh’s point of view and that of her grandson Declan.

Orlagh is getting older and is the last person from her family line to possess the brooch. She has to go in search of someone from her bloodline to take over the brooch but it seems that is a little bit more tricky than she anticipated. Along with her she takes Clodagh, a young orphan whom she has taken in to train, and Cu-uladh, an older warrior and friend. They set out on a journey to find one of her grandsons and meet many complications on the way.

Declan has been on his own for awhile now and still at a young age could easily jump into life as a working man and settle down. In my opinion I think he is a hard worker but, he is not very good at doing anything other than singing. I believe he can be taught and learn to become great at a specific trade but, he is greedy and selfish which will not turn out great for him in the end.

When Declan and Orlagh finally meet up, Orlagh is hesitant to give the brooch to Declan because she can already see the greed in his eyes and knows that he wouldn’t truly hold on to the brooch or protect its powers. After this Orlagh goes on a quest, and has to call upon the services of Ammatan in the faerie world to help with finding someone with her true bloodline to keep the brooch.

Overall a great read, I don’t want to say much more and give away all of the drama that happens but, there is some juicy drama that unfolds in the end, and in my opinion everyone got what they deserved!

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Cold Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Carrie Reed

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow #2)Cold Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cold Bastard by India Kells
A Dark Sparrow Novel
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Such a great book! The story was filled with steamy romance, drama and action making for an excellent read.

I just love Zoe. She is such a strong, independent, beautiful woman yet she is fragile and slightly self conscious. I am super impressed with her skills as a translator and kind of jealous she has such a great thing going for her with that. The chemistry between her and her new boss Archer is off the charts and I love them together. My heart breaks for Zoe, as sometimes she feels like she is not good enough for a man like him and then other times I want to scream at them both to just communicate better!

The drama that unfolds with Archer’s new business buy out and Zoe’s brother is super exciting and along with all the action, fighting and plotting, really gave the book that extra edge. The secondary characters are very loveable and just as interesting to get to know. I would highly recommend this book and I personally can not wait to read Kai and Izzy’s story.

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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan – Review by Carrie Reed

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Hate to Love You (Baker's Bunch Book 1)Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hate To Love You by Lily Ryan
Baker’s Bunch Book 1
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was a rough ride. The story is wonderful, the characters are fantastic and the issues Sam and Tyler’s family face are very real. The drama with Sam and her brother’s best friend Cole is over the top. I say that because everything can always be worked out by communication, but Sam seemed to have the most trouble doing that. Throughout the whole book it seemed Sam and Cole just couldn’t stop breaking each other’s hearts over and over. At one point Cole has had enough and Sam realizes she could lose him forever if she doesn’t get her issues together. Their relationship is beautiful though, and I really pulled for them the whole way.

This book had me on edge the whole way through and I could not put it down. There are some great steamy scenes and an awesome story line. I would highly recommend this to any romance lover.

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Carrie Reed

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife by JD Frettier
The Green Room Chronicles Book 3
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Nice quick read. The story is heartbreaking but sweet and a little sexy. Poor Kitty is at a loss when she dies in a freak accident in her pole dancing studio. She has to leave her kids and husband behind, but that just doesn’t sit well with her. Upon entering the green room or Purgatory, she meets some ladies that end up becoming some very true friends to her, as well as being all the help she needs to fulfill her dreams of seeing her kids grow and to have precious moments with her husband. Milly and Gilly are the ghostologist and scientist that work to make it possible for Kitty to spend a sexy night with her husband, and it is so beautiful how all these people flock to her and help provide exactly what she needs or the guidance she needs to live in the green room and thrive.

This book was funny, I really enjoyed all the characters that played a part in creating this “green room”. It is sad how we come to learn how all of them die but the way they make light of their situations makes their personalities shine through and tells how great they are. This is my first book by this author but after reading Flirty Dancing, I am eager to check out the other books in this series. I recommend this book, it is a great read if you are looking for something short and sweet and also a little crazy.

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The Reason Why by Izzibella Beau – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Reason Why: Breathless SeriesThe Reason Why: Breathless Series by Izzibella Beau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Reason Why by Izzibella Beau
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book is so sweet, heartbreaking, steamy, romantic and dramatic! I loved everything about this book and the characters were all very lovable.

At first I was annoyed that it took so long to figure out the secret between Hunter and Joshua. The story kept intensely building up for me, and I just wanted to know why they were both acting so weird all of the time around Alabama. I was a little peeved that Alabama wouldn’t just come out and tell Joshua she only thought of him as a friend, I know she wasn’t intentionally leading him on.

Alabama, my heart breaks for her. I love her for her bravery to adapt and face whatever is thrown her way. Her mom is a piece of work, and the fact that she gives up her schooling and a better life for herself to take care of her mother is very admirable.

The tension and drama between Hunter and Alabama is insane. I do love them together as a couple and the love they have for each other could weather anything thrown at them. I highly recommend this book, again great story, great characters, wonderful concept and many heartbreaking moments to make for a wonderful book.

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Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Carrie Reed

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Little Miss Eyes of BlueLittle Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating 4 out of 5 stars

This book is the prequel to The Woman America Loves a Latte. This can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading both, because there is so much story and information to get from both books. This book shared the story of Veloura’s life growing up and bless her heart she did have it rough.

Her mother is a piece of work and i have nothing good to say about her. I think her dad really did love and care for her, but I wish he would have fought a little more to see her or even have custody. I hate that she had to keep every little good thing that happened to her bottled up and somewhere safe she she would never forget those moments, because they were few and far between.

I kept hoping that Veloura’s school life would help, but the fact that her and her selfish mother moved so many times, it was hard for her to form lasting friendships. The terrible things she goes through in school at the hands of her classmates, and the fact that she still comes out as a smart, yet naive young woman, surprises me and makes me happy. This shows she can continue living the life she wants and she can find happiness no matter what crappy circumstances she was dealt.

Great book and I would definitely recommend reading both this book and The Woman America Loves A Latte.

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Carrie Reed

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SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I have read a few books from Randi Perrin and none of them have disappointed me and neither did this one. The story is wonderful and all of the characters were great.

Chloe and Locke are a great couple with excellent chemistry. Chloe, is an independent, courageous, and strong woman, and Locke notices this about her and it is one of the things that draws him to her over and over again. She is not like any other girl he has come to know. Chloe, has endured much in her past and that has made her the strong woman she is today, and I admire her for taking a hold of her life and putting it back to where she wants it

I know Locke didn’t really plan to have a relationship with Chloe, but because of all her independent attitude, her beautiful looks, the fact that she knows how to spar and her tricky past, these all sealed the deal for him even if he didn’t want to admit it to himself. I can see Locke really grows to care for Chloe and wants to protect her.

Great read by Randi Perrin, I will say it again, I love all her stuff and this is no different, I definitely recommend giving this book a read.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Carrie Reed

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This book was so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I truly had a lot of anger when reading this book due to the constant negativity against the LGBT community.

I was so upset to learn of all the ways the two main characters Florian and Enzo were treated just for being who they are and who they love. Florian’s ex girlfriend Marlene is a piece of work. Her manipulation and deviousness drove me insane and I was so saddened to learn that Florian put up with it for as long as he did.

Florian on the other hand, was a love hate for me. Most people know he is bi-sexual and the fact that he can’t bring himself to be who he really is in public annoys me but also I can understand that he was weary about how it would affect his business and his relationship with Enzo.

Enzo is such a strong person. When his terrible trama happened, he coped and moved on to live his life to the fullest and that is truly inspiring. The relationship between him and Florian is beautiful and in my opinion is true destiny. With all of the past secrets they have overcome together and all of the present day obstacles, Enzo did not give up on Florian.

I highly recommend this book, it is a great way to show how people with a different sexual preference were and are still treated in different countries, and how far we have come as a society to accept what most people think is “not normal”. We have a long way to go but I see a bright future for the LGBT community and it will be beautiful, fair and equal.

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is a biography of events and life growing up for Judy, who deals with a multitude of trials throughout her young life. This story had my heart aching and I was crying for poor little Judy and her family. It is crazy how one accident can change your whole life and the lives of those around you.

Helen and Ernest, Judy’s parents, along with their two friends are in a car accident after picking up newborn Judy up from the hospital to take home. The four are all in the hospital for serious and life altering damages to their bodies. Helen takes the accident the hardest, as she is the one with the most damage done. She lives her life addicted to pain medicines and alcohol and trying to cope with the demons she has inside.

It really breaks my heart to see how Judy has to grow up. It sounds as though her life was not terrible, and for that I am relieved. I could tell by her writing that her mother did indeed love her very much, but was wrestling with herself to get her life back on track after this accident.

The 50’s seriously sounds like such a great era to me, people were more friendly and willing to help where needed. I also loved seeing how Judy had so much faith in not only people but God as well to help her get through any hardships. I do feel for Helen, especially during this era, with her mental illness, doctors didn’t have the knowledge that they have now to be able to thoroughly treat or help the situation. I am thankful the medical world has evolved since then but also saddened that so many had to suffer through these issues. Thank you Judy for sharing your story, it was beautiful!

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Carrie Reed

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A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Person Could Disappear by Terri George
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! This book is a mind trip! To tell you that I did not see the ending coming is an understatement. Terri George is brilliant for this book, and all of the details in the story! The twists in this book are outrageous and totally had me mouth open and shocked!

My heart aches so much for Abbey and what she is going through. Psychologically she will be ruined forever, physically she will heal but not forget. Her best friend Christina, is brave and an amazing person to travel across the ocean in search of her friend and bring her home, dreading something is terribly wrong.

I can’t say anymore, you will have to take my word that this book is COMPLETELY worth the read. The secondary characters are wonderfully written and contribute to the book and story perfectly. The story is mind blowing and I can’t get over how creative and original it is. I highly recommend!

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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Carrie Reed

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Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
(The Princeton Allegiant Series)
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars!

This is not your average vampire story. There is romance and action that balance out nicely for a terrific read! The character are all fantastic and the story line flows smoothly.

Elizabeth is a strong woman, and I think she is as strong as she is because of her fierce protection of her daughter Annie. When she meets Alex and discovers what he is, she is taken aback and hesitant of keeping anything going with him, but the love she feels for him, gives her the courage to keep going.

Alex seems like every other vampire in every other novel, but this one is different. He has a choice to make. He can give up his new found love of Elizabeth and her daughter Annie and go live in Philadelphia with Christiana, a vampire commander from his past, or he can fight for what he wants for once in his long life.

The chemistry between the two main characters is beautiful. The secondary characters are just as interesting. I would love to read the story of Alex’s maker, Loren and his love interest Julia. The powers that Loren has are peculiar, as well as those of Julia, whom Loren has also changed, their story would be just as exciting to read.

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney – Review by Carrie Reed

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster #2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

This is such a great second book to follow up The Dirty Rooster. It can be read as a stand alone but, I would recommend reading the first book to get some background. Also, the first book is just plain great!

This book is the story of Eli, who is one of Preston’s best friends from the first book. His life is rough, he had a crap childhood and was always busting his butt to provide for his younger brother Brandon and sister Shea. I admire him for not getting into any risky trade and working hard at menial jobs to get himself through high school and on to college. His father is an abusive jerk who is in jail and, his mother can’t be bothered to provide for the kids because she is too busy drinking and doing drugs. The fact that he graduated college and went on to become successful enough to pay for everything himself as well as send money to his sister and brother to make sure they were comfortable, is heartwarming.

When Eli returns home to make sure Brandon and Shea are going to be okay with his father getting out of jail soon, he reunites with his long lost love Remington. She is set to be married but seems to have cold feet, and then the only place she can run and hide is at Eli’s place. This all makes for a beautiful, frustrating and overdue reunion for these two.

Eli and Remy are a great couple and it is beautiful that the rich girl fell for the guy from the “wrong side of the tracks” even though, Eli is a better man than any of the rich snobs at her father’s country club. Overall, a great read, with lots of romance, drama and little crime.

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