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Resisting Nature (Powder River Pack Series) by Brooke May – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203647238-resisting-nature” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Resisting Nature” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1702315585l/203647238._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203647238-resisting-nature”>Resisting Nature</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13487635.Brooke_May”>Brooke May</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6208804412″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I have enjoyed this set of books. Even though it is a series they can all be read on their own. The author has made the characters enjoyable and her writing style makes the story flow so easily that you will get caught up and forget about time. This is book four and is the story of Miles and Alexa. She is running away from an awful situation and hopes the new town and new start will be good. That is until trouble shows up on her door step. Miles, of course, wants nothing more than to love and protect Alexa but she pushes him away. Will Alexa be able to trust Miles?
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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60478106-it-just-comes-natural” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1645581749l/60478106._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60478106-it-just-comes-natural”>It Just Comes Natural</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13487635.Brooke_May”>Brooke May</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6208785706″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Brandon never expected to find his mate the night before he was to be deployed. They shared that night together, but of course their obligations had to keep them apart. Now that Brandon is back home he wants to find the woman he didn’t not want to leave. Macy has been busy living her life and taking care of her two children. When they run into each other at the local bar things start to heat up once more. Things are a bit different now and there are several obstacles they must over come. Will they be able to build a future together?
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Fashionably Fake (Kings of Screen Series) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74958545-fashionably-fake” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Fashionably Fake” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1671716644l/74958545._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74958545-fashionably-fake”>Fashionably Fake</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20965421.Morgana_Bevan”>Morgana Bevan</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6208769027″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I have enjoyed this series from the beginning. The author has made the characters relatable and enjoyable to read about. Actor Jackson Levo has a bit of a reputation in Hollywood and it isn’t a very good one. He needs to get his act together if he wants to continue to be in big budget movies. Roseline Butler is a fashion designer who is about to not only have no money to her name but nowhere to lay her head at night. Neither of them have been lucky in the romance department so a fake relationship seems like a win-win. It will allow Ros to have the security she needs to feel safe, and Jackson will be getting good press. But how can they keep from catching real feelings? Just like the other books there is a lot of fighting the feelings but in the end it turns out for the best.
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Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50719251-call-of-the-alpha” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580361091l/50719251._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50719251-call-of-the-alpha”>Call of the Alpha</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13487635.Brooke_May”>Brooke May</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6208749091″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
The Alpha of the Powder Pack, Mason, has resigned himself to a life of raising his son alone. That is until his wolf gets the scent of his mate in his bar, Riley. She is a biologist and has recently returned home hoping to help in the community. Mason of course knows from the first time he lays eyes on her what is happening. Riley on the other hand is not knowledgeable of supernatural beings which may or may not cause problems. The idea of being in insta love due to the Moon Goddess (or any name that the author gives to this unseen character) having chosen someone has always made me kind of skip of that part of the first meeting, but the author made this seem natural. I have really enjoyed her approach and take on this supernatural being. These stories, at least the first two, seem like they can be read as as a stand alone, but I have a feeling we will see some of these characters in future stories. Even if we don’t it is worth it to read them all.
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A Second Chance (Powder River Pack Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42978375-a-second-chance” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Second Chance” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1543467887l/42978375._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42978375-a-second-chance”>A Second Chance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13487635.Brooke_May”>Brooke May</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6208723090″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Derek and Annabelle seemed like they were going to together forever. After her family was torn apart by divorce she left the pack and went on to become a well known and respected wildlife photographer. However, her father is dying and she must go back to help settle his affairs. She has a bunch of mixed emotions about returning and doesn’t know what to expect. How will she be received? Derek didn’t think he would see the love of his life again. He was left with no explanation and a broken heart. He had managed to move on with his life, but now that she’s back he won’t let her go. I have read a few other books by this author and enjoy her writing style. I look forward to seeing how the rest of this series plays out.
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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198389590-portrait-of-deception” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1698936232l/198389590._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198389590-portrait-of-deception”>Portrait of Deception</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/36094489.Kathryn_Dodson”>Kathryn Dodson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6206000700″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a good book with some action. Margo is just trying to get her big break as a photographer. She’s good at what she does and it is her night. Everything goes wrong after she is charged for over $400,000 in damages to her hotel room. Who would do this and why? The twists and turns the story took were sometimes questionable but it was still easy to catch up with.
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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202147714-the-uncrowned-king” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1700014505l/202147714._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202147714-the-uncrowned-king”>The Uncrowned King</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22458976.Ayla_Marie”>Ayla Marie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6159105664″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Leo is the rightful king, but he isn’t looking to wear the crown. His father before him did the same and in that respect he is following in his footsteps. There are a lot of decisions to be made and they could impact things in either the positive or negative. Leo just wants to keep his loved ones safe, but does that mean he has to take up the responsibilities that he doesn’t want? This was a great sequel to Blood Prince. The action keeps you hooked and the twists and turns take you for a ride. You definitely need to read the first book as this one pretty much picks up the end of book one.
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Motherland (The Tom Grant Series Book 3) by Samantha Adair – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58028788-motherland” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Motherland (Tom Grant #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1621848455l/58028788._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58028788-motherland”>Motherland</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20803815.Samantha_Adair”>Samantha Adair</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6148188553″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Isabella is heading back home in order to keep a promise she made her father. He asked to be buried in their homeland and now that he has passed, Isabella is heading back. After escaping the dangerous and chaotic life she was involved in, she now has a huge bounty on her head and no idea who put it there. She doesn’t know who to trust as even her friends, or who she thought were friends, are acting strangely. This was a fast paced book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns keep you turning the pages and hoping that Isabella and Tom make it out unscathed. I have gone about reading this series by reading the last book and then the middle, but I didn’t feel too lost. I feel as though these are alright to be read as stand alone stories, however there are some instances where it would have been helpful to read the previous books for more of a back story. In any case, this was a great book.
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Lost Property (The Tom Grant Series Book 6) by Samantha Adair – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200623766-lost-property” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Lost Property: A Tom Grant Novel (The Tom Grant Series Book 6)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1698886140l/200623766._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200623766-lost-property”>Lost Property: A Tom Grant Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20803815.Samantha_Adair”>Samantha Adair</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6148151473″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Poor Tom thought he was going to be able to live in peace once he said he was retiring. When a couple of women show up on James’ doorstep and refuse to talk with anyone but Tom, he gets sucked back in when Isabella asks him to do this one last favor. Everything is tied to the old case he was involved in, Operation Sweetpea. Someone amongst them is leaking information that should have never gotten out and it means life or death. Will he be able to finally bring a close to Operation Sweetpea? Lost Property was my first crack at reading this series and I absolutely enjoyed it. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. I am definitely going to be looking for more books by this author and read the rest of the books in the series.
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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/121313439-hope-for-a-new-world” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1681596017l/121313439._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/121313439-hope-for-a-new-world”>Hope For a New World</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/29379178.Renee_W_Peek”>Renee W. Peek</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6114097193″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Maddison Bear’s Heart is an environmental attorney and is facing a lot of opposition. Of course the fight to save the environment is big but one day it will be even bigger than we have imagined. In this story she meets people who speak to Gaia and is told the world is coming to an end. They must make their way to a new plant called Adelphi. Will they make it there? This was an interesting book and the author is new to me. As we don’t know when this world will end or where we will end up this was an interesting take on what could happen in the future. I’m not usually into sci-fi type books, but this one really kept my attention. The author did a great job.
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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193084545-a-heart-so-savage” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701399579l/193084545._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193084545-a-heart-so-savage”>A Heart So Savage</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16909848.April_Moran”>April Moran</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6105431719″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
In this book we got to see more of what Kingston and his brother Oliver’s relationship was like. Ava is afraid of Oliver and she has good reason to be. Even though Kingston makes threats against her, he still wants to protect her. Ava still wants her freedom, but her growing feelings for Kingston are making her second guess whether that is what she truly wants. I enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. I started reading this on my lunch break at work and couldn’t wait to get home to finish the book.
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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75463470-a-king-so-savage” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672562632l/75463470._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75463470-a-king-so-savage”>A King So Savage</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16909848.April_Moran”>April Moran</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6096505196″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Kingston Winter is pretty ruthless, or as the title suggests savage. He kidnaps our female lead, Ava Blue because her brother owes him over 2 million dollars. Never mind that she doesn’t speak with her brother. Kingston uses her as a pawn to get her brother to pay him back, but would he really allow another man to take what he feels is his? He is fairly possessive of Ava, but he has followed through on other threats so it’s hard to say that he wouldn’t do such a thing. Avas has stayed strong and fought back every step of the way. While her feelings also become evident, will she run for freedom at the first chance or stay with the man she is coming to love? This was a great book that I couldn’t put down. I enjoyed the characters very much. I can’t wait to get down time so I can start book 2.
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Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199511126-triple-trouble-at-amberwood” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school… (Amberwood Hall Ballet School 4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697109303l/199511126._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199511126-triple-trouble-at-amberwood”>Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school…</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20930193.Eleanor_Dixon”>Eleanor Dixon</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6083831628″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
There is a new ghost in town and Lauren wants to lend a helping hand. She knows that ghosts come either good or bad. While she is only trying to help it sets off events that are becoming catastrophic not only to her school but her friendships. She must learn to navigate the fine line between loyalty to her ghost bestie, Grace, and her commitment to saving her school. There is a big show coming up at the old theater in town, but that is being jeopardized by all the mischief caused by a few ghosts. Will Lauren and her friends be able to get these ghosts to leave? Or will they be forced to cancel the show? While this story seems to be aimed at a younger audience, ages from about 9 to 14, it was a fun read. Even though I have children in the age range I have stated I did enjoy this story.
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Lela’s Choice by Jennifer Raines – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199587219-lela-s-choice” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Lela’s Choice” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697154062l/199587219._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199587219-lela-s-choice”>Lela’s Choice</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22577889.Jennifer_Raines”>Jennifer Raines</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6083795478″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Lela and Hamish have both had tragedy in their lives and this has made them want to stay away from being involved. They first met when Lela hopped on a plane from Austrailia to Malta in search of her niece. She suspects her father has played a role in her niece’s sudden departure, but she can’t be sure. She is also unsure whether or not she can trust Hamish as her father has employed him. In the end she reluctantly decides to work with him. Working in such close proximity they start to become close and start revealing things that they had meant to keep to themselves while slowly giving in to their mutual attraction. This was a good book and the author definitely knows how to keep the readers turning the pages.
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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery) by Alice Bienia – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200477910-knight-in-peril” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery #6)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1698072771l/200477910._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200477910-knight-in-peril”>Knight In Peril</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20651372.Alice_Bienia”>Alice Bienia</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6079941369″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Jorja and her best friend, Gabriella Rizzo, have booked a vacation to Istanbul. Upon her arrival, she finds it odd that Gabriella isn’t there to greet her at the airport as planned. When she sees that her bestie has left her items in the place they’re to be staying she knows something is up. It was no use alerting the police because they didn’t take her seriously. She has no jurisdiction in that country to even begin to look for Gabriella, so what is she to do? Everything seems to be working against her and time may br running out for both of them. This was a gripping and fast paced mystery thriller that kept me glued to the pages. If mystery or crime solving of any kind is for you I highly suggest reading this book. I’m sure any one of these books in the series would be great to add to your library.
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Knight In The Museum (Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series Book 5) by Alice Bienia – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62976374-knight-in-the-museum” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Knight In The Museum (Jorja Knight #5)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665588575l/62976374._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62976374-knight-in-the-museum”>Knight In The Museum</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20651372.Alice_Bienia”>Alice Bienia</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6079915498″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Jorja is asked by a young lady to investigate the death of her father who was a police officer. As she starts digging she finds that a cursed pre-Columbian artifact is linked as well as another suspicious death. The more she digs, the more she puts her own life at risk. Knight in the Museum is a fast paced mystery that will keep you turning the pages. This was the first book I have read by this author and I absolutely enjoyed it.
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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200785480-auctioned-surrender” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1702041280l/200785480._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200785480-auctioned-surrender”>Auctioned Surrender</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16229360.Via_Mari”>Via Mari</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6071942052″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Book 1: Bryanna and Damien’s story. Bryanna, a strong and independent young woman, finds herself in some trouble. All she was trying to do was protect her loved ones. Damien is a top notch body guard to one of the richest men in the world and he has been given the task of finding Bryanna. He didn’t think it would be as hard as it was to find her, but once he does he doesn’t expect to end up having feelings for her. <br /><br />Book 2: Dereck and Layla’s story. Dereck has been asked to help out on a case he figured it was just another job. The last thing he was expecting was the spitfire that was Layla Contreras. Her sister and friend have both been kidnapped and she is determined to get them back at any cost. She has secrets that could easily be spilled and she doesn’t know who she can trust. Not even Dereck is trustworthy no matter how much he tries to convince her he is trying to help. <br /><br />I enjoyed these books. Although they are a bit fast paced you can feel the heat coming off the pages. Even though the female leads were strong willed and independent their male counter parts suited them perfectly. I started in the middle of this series so I will be going back to read the others. The author did a good job and I can’t wait to discover more of their work.<br />
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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199832205-shadowed-agenda” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697436665l/199832205._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199832205-shadowed-agenda”>Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40004759.Mavery_Ellscott”>Mavery Ellscott</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6061378430″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Regan and Pavlo are quite the match. They have a history and can’t stand each other. When they have to spend time together due to being paired by their publicist on a book tour the lines between love and hate start to blur. Things are going as expected until Regan starts to get threats. As much as he would like to let her deal with this situation on her own he can’t turn his back on her, especially when there is a child involved and he may be starting to catch feelings. Being in the field of protecting also plays a huge part in Pavlo throwing himself in between Reagan and any harm that is coming her way. The suspense will make you keep turning those pages to find out what happens next. The slow burning romance will make you wonder why they weren’t a couple to begin with since the underlying attraction was clearly there. I’m not sure how many books are in this series, I’m banking on five at least since in book one it mentions Cade and four of SEAL brothers, but the next one can’t get here soon enough.
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Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176526796-shadowed-obsession” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1686515121l/176526796._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/176526796-shadowed-obsession”>Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/40004759.Mavery_Ellscott”>Mavery Ellscott</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6061258041″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Kiera should be living it up and enjoying the fact that she just got asked to become a partner at her PR firm. She works with some high profile people so a stalker here and there isn’t abnormal. This time though someone has taken it a bit too far and she is actually in fear for her life. Her new neighbor, Cade, is an ex-Nave SEAL and does some private security work as a military contractor along with several of his serviceman buddies. After a frightening incident where the stalker got too close for comfort, Kiera tells Cade everything. It is unknown if the past she is trying to keep hidden is what has her in danger or something else. The real questions is can Cade and his brothers in arms find out who her stalker is before something bad happens? This book had a bit of everything. Get ready to hunker down and put some of your chores on hold because the suspense and slow burning romance between Kiera and Cade will keep you turning the pages.
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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180162293-encounters-with-old-coyote” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Encounters with Old Coyote” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1688023486l/180162293._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180162293-encounters-with-old-coyote”>Encounters with Old Coyote</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16725711.Laura_Koerber”>Laura Koerber</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6061200208″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was definitely an interesting read. Having grown up in an indigenous community on a reservation, I grew up hearing all about Coyote and his tricks. This was an interesting and enjoyable take on that character. Andrea wasn’t a spiritual person while alive and it seems to have carried over into the afterlife. However, through the stories she tells to Coyote she was actually a fairly spiritual person as she preserves the life of a spider (if we’re being honest a good chunk of us would either squish it or run and stay up half the night wondering whether it was in bed with us, haha) and she has a great appreciation for, or is at least is in tune with, nature. Even though it was a short book it was enjoyable to read these mini stories and learn more about what the main character was like while alive. If you want a different take on Coyote, outside of being the trickster, I suggest giving this book a try.
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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200785701-whispered-surrender” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1699065077l/200785701._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200785701-whispered-surrender”>Whispered Surrender</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16229360.Via_Mari”>Via Mari</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6053339319″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was a great read. We got to see both sides of the coin so to speak. In the first part we have the relationship of Jay and Sasha. Jay is head of security for s billionaire and Sasha is a ballet dancer. Even though he looks tough and had the tough guy demeanor, he has a soft spot for Sasha. She as a character has a hard time deciphering it, but we as readers can see it clear as day. She gets herself into a pickle and gets on the wrong side of the Mafia. That brings out Jay’s protective side and there is nothing that he wouldn’t do to protect the woman he loves. In the second part we have Matt and Marenah. Matt is undercover and has been captured by the Chicago Mafia. He and Marenah meet when she is also captured. Her grandfather belonged to the Russian Mafia and she landed in some hot water when she went looking for answers. Due to how they treat women being held, Matt makes it his mission to protect her. But she has secrets that could mean the end for her and whoever she is cohoots with. When they make an escape it seems they are free, but that is just not the case for Marenah. Now she has two targets on her back and has to figure out how to stay alive. This was a good book and I didn’t want to put it down! I like how different authors approach writing about Mafia families. They are all very similar but each one has their own take on what goes on behind the scenes. I can’t wait to read book two of this series.
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Jade: Hidden Scars: A Forbidden Age-Gap Romance (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199057546-hidden-scars” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hidden Scars (Jade #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697688576l/199057546._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199057546-hidden-scars”>Hidden Scars</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15266964.A_Akinosho”>A. Akinosho</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6053309169″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Jade and Naseer were a lot of like but very different. Jade had recently moved to Rhanaz with her aunt and uncle when she became orphaned. Prince Naseer had recently been in a motorcycle accident which left him bedridden and seemed to turn his thought darker than they already were. When Jade ended up in his home she came across him while looking for the bathroom. He hadn’t been letting anyone in to visit him, not even his best friends, but something about Jade made him ask her to sit with him. She was able to pull him out of the darkness he was being sucked into and their bond started to become stronger, their friendship grew, and their attraction to one another certainly became romantic. He being of royal blood and she being a commoner, his father has issues with their blossoming relationship. Even though he could see with his very own eyes that Jade was doi g Naseer good, he was plotting a way to get rid of her for good. Although they fought like any normal couple, maybe a bit more due to the age difference, they were determined to be together. I did enjoy this book and if you pick it up I hope you do as well. I did find it slow going at first but once the story picked up and started flowing it was hard to put down. I look forward to seeing what kind of growth the characters have and how their relationship progresses in book two.
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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199026590-dangerous-rhythm” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1696362219l/199026590._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199026590-dangerous-rhythm”>Dangerous Rhythm</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18542723.C_R_Alam”>C.R. Alam</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6017949101″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Lina used to be Army Intelligence but now works security for the band Canis Major. The bassist, Curtis Bisset, witnessed something that he shouldn’t have and now someone is out to get him. Falling in love may not have been in the cards but being in such close proximity and trying to stay one step ahead of the bad guys makes that impossible. Can Lina keep Cutis and both of their hearts safe? Or will they end up broken hearted or worse? This was a great read. I think I read book two and enjoyed that just as well. It was nice to read a book where the female lead was the badass doing the protecting and not the other way around. Don’t get me wrong it’s nice to read about a former Navy SEAL protecting his loved one, but a woman in that role was like a breath of fresh air. The author did an amazing job.
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Be True with Me (Be with Me Series) by CA Miconi – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200292281-be-true-with-me” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Be True with Me (Be with Me, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697779350l/200292281._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200292281-be-true-with-me”>Be True with Me</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19695819.C_A_Miconi”>C.A. Miconi</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6017927959″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a pretty quick read at only 19 chapters but it was well developed. I do have to say that this book does talk about a sensitive subject in one of the early chapters so read at your own risk. Lauren has a rough upbringing but was adopted by Miss Renita and went on to become a social worker. Jake was her first love and she trusted him beyond words. It took a lot for her to open up but that was all torn away in an instant. Now several years have passed and they’re in the same town, working in the same circle, and Jake wants to make things right. He had been looking for her the whole time and now that he knows where she is he’s determined to carve out a place in her life once again. Will Lauren be willing to listen to what really happened and forgive him?
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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123378560-wicked-ends” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Wicked Ends (Hidden Valley Elite #8)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1679437075l/123378560._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123378560-wicked-ends”>Wicked Ends</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23199631.Isla_Vaughn”>Isla Vaughn</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015620812″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Winter and Shane have a long and painful history. They used each other for different reasons, but now one must ask the other for help as well as forgiveness. Will forgiveness be given? Winter is running from someone and the only person she feels safe with is Shane. Will he be able to prtect her? All of these books have been amazing from start to finish. I recommend reading them from the beginning so that you can get a feel as well as a better understanding for the characters. Sometimes their decisions don’t make sense but if you have the background information it all falls into place beautifully.
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Spectral Revelations (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177554240-spectral-revelations” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 6)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1694915043l/177554240._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/177554240-spectral-revelations”>Spectral Revelations: A Karina Cardinal Mystery</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015604139″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I sure hope we get more adventures from Ms. Cardinal, but as I write this review this is the last book of the series. In this one it took an interesting paranormal turn. Karina’s aunt Vera has gone missing and Karina is on the case. With the exception that it is out of character for her aunt to just disappear and leave behind her cat without a word, nothing seems out of place. When Karina comes across a Civil War Era ghost trashing her aunt’s study she thinks it’s just throwing a tantrum. That is until she discovers clues in how the thrashing happen. The cops have everything wrong according to what she is being shown, but how will she convince them of such things? Will she be able to bring Vera back alive? These books were too good to put down. Each one could be read as a standalone if you wanted, but I much preferred reading them in order. If mystery thrillers are your cup of tea any of these would be great to read.
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Pharaoh’s Forgery (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54111417-pharaoh-s-forgery” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Pharaoh’s Forgery: Karina Goes on Vacation (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1592277233l/54111417._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54111417-pharaoh-s-forgery”>Pharaoh’s Forgery: Karina Goes on Vacation</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015590950″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina and her crew are back for yet a other adventure. This books steps away from what we have come to know, her adventures in the USA and life on Capitol Hill. We have officially gone international! Karina wants a fund girls getaway to Mexico but Jillian’s accident throws a wrench in those plans. Her fellow lobbyist, Rodrigo, ends up going with her as he too deserves to have fun and relax. Karina is not just there for fun and relaxation, she is also there for some work. She had a package that she promised to deliver to Mrs. Thundermuffin ( this is an awesome name! ). She doesn’t know what it is but she let’s her curiosity get the best of her and she takes a peek. As we know, this causes Karina and her friend to become targets. How will she get out of this mess? So far I have enjoyed all of these books. They are a bit fast paced but fun. If you enjoy mystery thrillers then do look into reading these books. It’s a great series to get lost in.
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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51923583-diamonds-deception” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566207198l/51923583._SX98_SY160_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51923583-diamonds-deception”>Diamonds & Deception</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015576068″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina is back and this time she has a few friends along. The romance that was budding with the FBI agent, Mike Finnigan, has ended and and she is living up the single life. True to style she gets herself into another scrape, but she is adamant that she will not be calling Mike to save her. She’s no damsel in distress but she may not have a choice. A friend of sister Jillian has been dropping money that she shouldn’t have on the salary of a teacher. After being accused of theft and having some loose diamonds fall out of her purse she sure does look guilty. It’s now up to Karina, Jillian and Silverthorne Security to find out whonl set up Jillians friend. The only problem is they have dug too deep this time. She won’t be able to pull herself out of this hole without help. Will Mike be willing to help her or is he still too upset over the break up? These books keep getting better as they go. I love the plots and how they characters have continued to develope with each book. I’m looking forward to the next adventure.
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Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41956272-fatal-legislation” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1537503915l/41956272._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41956272-fatal-legislation”>Fatal Legislation</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015559426″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina Cardinal is back for another mystery. This time she was in the middle if a very heated discussion with a senator about her latest health care initiative, which he killed. After much back and forth she is looking upon the Senator, dead at her feet. What happened? She wakes up in her cold apartment, but doesn’t remember whether or not she closed her back door. She also has a new love interest, FBI agent Mike Finnigan. He brings news to her that she is a suspect in the case of Senator Harper’s demise. There are any number of people that could have wanted to harm him, but who did it? She feels that she is going from person of interest to suspect real quick so she starts her own investigation. Will she find the culprit before she can’t save herself?
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Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) by Ellen Butler – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39197711-isabella-s-painting” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Isabella’s Painting (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1520913940l/39197711._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39197711-isabella-s-painting”>Isabella’s Painting</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7377203.Ellen_Butler”>Ellen Butler</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6015540690″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Karina Cardinal is a very successful lawyer and lobbyist on Capitol Hill. One day she had a long day and just wanted to relax with her boyfriend, Patrick Dunne. The couple is invited to his parents annual holiday bash even though Karina was tired and had achy feet. In hopes of finding a place to rest her weary feet she interrupts the host, Martin Dunne, and a guest and they appear to be hiding something. What was the object that they were being so secretive about? Her curiosity gets the better of her and she goes sleuthing on the internet once she returns home. She feels that she has found the item, a missing painting. She runs into an old friend who works for the FBI, Mike Finnigan. Can he help her? This was a fasr paced but enjoyable book. It was a good start to a series. I’m looking forward to book two.
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