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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61331925-into-the-light” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Into the Light” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1659833318l/61331925._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61331925-into-the-light”>Into the Light</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21705156.Kate_McWilliams”>Kate McWilliams</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4999701467″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While I did enjoy the story of Raf and Elle I found myself a bit frustrated with how they danced around one another. Raf believes that he is cursed due to something that happened in his past. Elle is also the little sister of one of his best friends. Having grown up in a rough neighborhood and then pulling himself out of that area, Raf has not only made a decent living working on a boat, but he has also made a life for himself in Moon Harbor. When it finally comes time that Raf can’t hold in his feelings anymore his past comes back to haunt him. Someone is after Elle but she doesn’t know who it is or why. When Raf is framed for the murder of one of his former friends Elle is unsure whether or not to believe him. Why is someone trying to frame Raf for something he surely didn’t do? Is the murdered friend connected to the guy that has been following Elle? This book will keep you turning the pages just to see if Raf and Elle get their HEA and whether or not they catch the person who is behind the tragedy that occurred in what was once a safe town.
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Notebook Mysteries Haunted ChristmasNotebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan’s father has passed away and Evan believes his spirit is haunting the family home. Trouble has come to Emma once again and this time it threatens to ruin the holidays. Evan’s father is thought to have taken his own life however he thinks differently. Will Emma and her team be able to find the culprit before they open their gifts? As ways this author does a great job pulling you, the reader, into the story and making you feel all the feels.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57433184-notebook-mysteries-emma” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1615909711l/57433184._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57433184-notebook-mysteries-emma”>Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20991006.Kimberly_Mullins”>Kimberly Mullins</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4987991691″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I started this series with book two, but this one was every bit as good. Emma is working in the family bakery but finds herself wanting some adventure. When one of the cases she is looking into turns serious she must decide what will happen with her family. How will she be able to keep them safe? This book is easy to read. I myself had a little difficulty getting used to the style of writing, but the story flowed well and of course the characters were great.
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My Darling Rogue (A Wicked Rogues Romance Book 1) by April Moran – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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My Darling RogueMy Darling Rogue by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gabriel Rose is the son of a nobleman but was not acknowledged as such. Even so he is able to fit in and is tolerated in all the noble circles and friends with many who were actually born with a title. He also is friends with people on the other side of that coin who make their living in other ways that may or may not be legal. Mr. Rose has had his eye on Lady Celia Buchanan for some time. He feels like his is unworthy of her affections due to the circumstances surrounding who his father may or may not be and doesn’t see the lady possibly being with someone like him. Lady Celia comes from a very different background where she has never had to question one’s birth status, had everything she could ever want or need, and been pampered her whole life. Her mother is trying to find her a suitable husband no matter how much she protests. She has noticed Gabriel watching her from the shadows but seems to have a hard time at first with the feelings he stirs within her. She has secrets that she hopes to remain hidden until she is wed or she may be ruined. Gabriel had already saved her from a couple precarious situations that could have seen her wed to a man she did not want to marry. Will Gabriel be able to win the heart and hand of Lady Buchanana or will he be rebuffed?

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Chasing Hope Audiobook by Dana Wayne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Little Maddie was so cute with her matchmaking scheme. Even though she doesn’t realize exactly what it meant to “have a male companion” in the context she heard the term, she believes that their next door neighbor Max will make the perfect companion for her mother. Having no filter whatsoever she tells the both of them her thoughts on the matter and gets the ball rolling.

Skylar was once on the path to becoming a nurse, but when she met Maddie’s father her dreams changed. Things got rocky between them when Maddie had health issues after birth and they ended up divorcing. Now as a single mother Skylar was doing everything she could to keep a roof over their head and food on their table by working as a waitress at a local diner. Will she find someone who will accept that her daughter is part if the deal when dating her?

Max Logan is back from his long stint as a Marine. He’s got battle scars that are both visible and invisible. He isn’t looking for a relationship when his beautiful neighbors daughter came barging into his life. Max can’t help but be drawn to the intelligent girl and answer all her inquisitive questions. When he hears that he would make the perfect companion to her mother he can’t help but start to invision the results. Will he be able to move past some of his demons and open his heart to the possibility of love?

The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book started out with a bang! Several girlfriends are on a mini vacation in Florida when one of them gets a feeling they’re being watched. They’re offered a round of drinks in a bar but Angie didn’t want to chance anything since she was the designated driver. From there things happen rather quickly from them being taken hostage to her being accused of murdering her friends. Where is the culprit? He has disappeared into the darkness and left Angie to take the blame. Being the top guy in the line of work he does he can’t risk being caught. He vows to find her and either turn her over to the man he works for or kill her. Will she be able to prove she is innocent and get justice or will she be stuck behind bars for many years to come?

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Josh and Mavis are high school sweethearts with big dreams. Mavis however made a mistake when she ended up sleeping with her boyfriend’s twin not once, but twice and ended up pregnant. Rather than have to see the devastation on Josh’s face she decides to leave town after leaving an apology letter. Austin knows the secret that would break his brothers heart even more. Years later both Josh and Austin turn up in her life, Josh wants her back and Austin isn’t going down without a fight. Who will she end up choosing? How can she choose? The truth always finds a way to come out and the consequences can be even more devastating now that years have passed. Will Josh be able to forgive Mavis for her indiscretions or walk away for good?

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake is fed up with dating after he and his last girlfriend broke up when he found out she was only with him for his money. His friends talk him into trying out a dating app but he is reluctant until he finds out that the first date is done in the dark. Lauren doesn’t want to date a rich man as most of the rich men she knows seem to think women are beneath them. She is begged by her bosses sister to go on a blind date. Lauren does so just because she doesn’t want to be hounded. After they hit things off on the date in the dark how will things progress? Will Lauren want to continue seeing Jake even though she is not the type of man she didn’t want to date or will it be a none issue? Will Jake cut things off when he finds out Lauren is his best friends secretary?

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate, #2)Master Tuscano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Christian Tuscano is out to seek retribution for what happened to his mate at the hands of the Syndicate. Delilah disliked the world Christian lived in but was turned by him in order to save her life. She herself goes after those that have wronged her and puts their relationship in jeopardy. The witches that are intent on taking vampire land have now aligned themselves with others that want the vampires out of power and have given refuge to Delilah. Will she prove to the Consulate and Christian that she is worthy or being his mate and staying by his side? Or has she gone too far by accepting help from the witches?

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Master Trentino (Masters of the Consulate Book 3) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In book 3 we get the story of Master Trentino and Angel. Angel is the sister of a sworn enemy but when Trentino finds her lying in a pool of blood badly wounded he cannot just leave her. He goes against the judgment of the other masters when he turns her into one of them inevitably saving her life. Angel must decide between helping those trying to oust the vampires from power or standing by the man she has come to love. This is another good book in the series by the author. All of them are pages turners and have their own unique storyline while simultaneously continuing the plot of the first book.

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Descallia (Masters of the Consulate, #1)Descallia by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first time I have come across or read anything by this author so she is new to me. I enjoyed the flow of the story and her style of writing. Luciana is a cop with psychic & telepathic abilities. She’s put on a case to fund out who is behind taking the women that have recently gone missing. She is put undercover to work in a club where she meets her new boss, Overmaster Salvatore Descallia. She is being shown around the building by another worker when some masked men come to rob the place. She nearly loses her life but is saved by Salvatore. He himself is also trying to find out who is pulling the strings and kidnapping all these women. It gets especially critical when the mate of a master is taken. While trying to figure out a strategy for finding the missing women these two start to develop an attraction that cannot be ignored. It’s hard for Salvatore at first because he had a mate that he lost hundreds of years before. He didn’t think he would come to love anyone again. There is ancient text in the vampire lore that speaks of a woman who will be the salvation of the vampire race. Luciana fits the description to a tee. Could Luciana be that woman? Could she also possibly be his mate reincarnated?

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All the books in this series have been great and this one is no exception. Master Romano is tasked with settling a long going fued between vampires and witches over some land. Raven is a witch who belongs to the coven involved in the fight for said land but in a plot twist she actually ends up helping the vampires. When the consulate comes to believe that Raven is a spy Romano is tasked with ending her. Even though they are on different sides of the fight he is captivated by Raven and has other plans. Will he stay true to his vampire brethren and do as he was ordered or take Raven as a mate?

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From reading the synopsis of this story I honestly thought I may be reading about a vampire, haha. The Blood Prince is written from Leo’s point of view. You get action within the first few pages of the story and the autor did a great job with the description of where everything was taking place. It made me feel like I was right there witnessing it all go down. Leo is a very sought after mercenary, but he also has a family to protect. On one of his missions he his target asks him to grant her a death wish which is to kill her children. Although he did grant death wishes from time to time this one made him stop to think whether or not he would grant it. His hesitancy is due to having younger siblings of his own. One of Leo’s younger brothers has the same ability as he does which isn’t a good thing. The man he works for has discovered this secret and now they must run for their lives. Will they find a safe place?

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When do lines of dream and reality blur? Reuben has been dreaming of the day he would find the woman whom he had a night with 24 years prior. When he happens upon her while out with friends she is nothing like he expected. Alice has her reasons for having an attitude. She hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to men and she has sworn them off, especially the bossy ones. When Reuben starts to wiggle his way into her life she decides to give it one more shot. What harm could come of it? They have both been hurt in their lives, but maybe they both have a chance at happiness if only Alice can open up her heart.

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Scandalously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5)Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series has been great from beginning to end. I’m sad to see the Titans of Manhattan go, but it had to end somewhere I guess. Scandalously Yours was a rollercoaster ride with all the emotions it brought into play. Kristopher Simon is soon to be back on the market as he and his wife are going through a divorce. On a medical retreat in the Bahamas he meets Alessia Johnston. She seems like a breath of fresh air compared to what he is currently going through with his soon to be ex wife. Alessia is focused on her career, but that all goes out the window after a steamy night with Kristopher. Will they be able to find their happily ever after or is their relationship doomed before it begins?

 

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who likes to see stories of themselves in tabloids saying they have a new woman every other week? Phillip is tired of being in the tabloids speculating about his love life and decides to do something about it by finding a girlfriend. A fake girlfriend. It can’t be so bad giving them what they want right? He’s got the perfect solution in fake dating his best friends little sister, Anna. Aside from potentially ruining not one, but two friendships it couldn’t be that bad…or could it? Anna of course is exstatic since she’s had a crush on Phillip for quite a while. After setting some ground rules for their “relationship” things start out as a ruse to fool the papparrazi but soon turns into something more real. Will their relationship be able to blossom or will it crash and burn from being based on a lie? This was a good friends to lovers romance that can be read in a day. I’ve never read anything by this author before but I like the way she wrote and developed this story along with the characters.

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In Plain Sight (Logan McKenna Mystery Series Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Newly married Logan McKenna is enjoying her life in her home on the Oregon Coast. She’s taken up volunteer work at the local wildlife rescue center and come to enjoy the her work there. When she finds her coworker dead on the floor she gets caught up the the mystery of trying to solve this case. Was is foul play or natural causes? She along with a couple friends start doing some digging to find the culprit and she comes into the killers crosshairs. Will she be able to get all the clues together to catch the person in time or become the next victim?

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ashley doesn’t believe in love due to all she’s been through. She’s lost both of her parents before her high school career is even over. She is left with her stepmother and stepsisters who want nothing more than to take the last of what she has left, the inheritance her father left her. The fairies see this and decide they need to step in and turn things around so that Ashley can have her happily ever after. When superstar Harry James is ordered by the courts to either attend public school or spend time in jail he ends up at Ashley’s school. Of course every female in the school flocks to him like a moth to a flame, but Ashley keeps her distance. As the social outcast of the school how would she ever stand the chance of getting his attention? And how will the magic be cast without breaking and of the rules the Queen Godmother and those before her are sure to enforce?

This was the first book I have read by this author and I truly enjoyed it. A modern twist on a classic that we all know and love.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read any of Emma’s adventures you may just be missing out. This book starts off with Emma and Jeremy having been in a train accident. They were on a case trying to get back some silver that had recently been stolen. Once those robbers were apprehended they headed back to Chicago to be put on a couple more cases. These characters are so interwoven yet independent which, for the time period these stories are set in, I find fascinating. Emma gets to be a strong female character and show off her amazing detective skills and logical thinking. The author has been doing a great job keeping her readers engaged. I look forward to starting the next book as soon as I find some time.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read any of the Mafia Elite series I highly suggest checking them out. The author writes the stories is such a way that it’s hard to tear your eyes away from the pages. I absolutely love this series! Every book has been a bit better than the last. I love all the characters and their fierce loyalty to one another. There is a certain code that the Mafia families abide by and they all strictly follow it until Mia Tucci strays from the norm. As a daughter to one of the New York families she has seen many things that her father is involved in and she doesn’t agree with what has been happening. She has been working to take him down, but it’s proving to be a long and slow process. When she over hears that she is to be married off to a politician she knows it’s time to flee, but who can she run to? Where can she go for safety? Her only hope is Nico La Rosa and the Five Families of Chicago. They owe her huge after she warned Summer of the danger she was in. Will Nico find that she is someone worth protecting? Will he let down the walls he has built and allow himself to possibly love and be loved?

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost To Love, #1)Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

They were friends once, but something happened in their younger years to make Wesley forget six months of his life. Addie was blamed for the incident so she kept her distance and watched from afar all these years. She watched as her once best friend finished his schooling and rose to fame with songs they wrote together. A song book that had been published a decade prior is found by Wesley’s team and Addie is sued for plagiarism. Instead of fighting the lawsuit she writes a check to settle the debt and go about her life. Only when she leaves the building she comes face to face with the one person she doesn’t expect to see in the flesh. Will Addie and Wesley be able to overcome their painful past and make new memories? This book was at times an emotional read, but I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Had Sheik Qadir Saif-Ad-Din found his Almukhtar? He may have and boy is she feisty. While in New York on business he inadvertantly meets Ms. Wheels when she saves his life. Trying to keep up with her and keep her safe with all the mayhem that comes their way is easier said than done, but he gives it his best. Will he be abke to get her to see that she belongs with him and that fate has brought them together? Having grown up mostly on the streets, Aimee Wheels has been through a lot. Currently she works as a currier and is on a mission with an important last minute delivery with a bonus is she makes it on time. Delivering the papers to a luxurious hotel doesn’t seem like a place you can run into trouble does it? Trouble does find her though when she spots couple men walk in with guns not too far behind the Sheik. Not giving it a second thought she jumps into action and saves his life. Now she is caught up in something she shouldn’t be through no fault of either party. Making it through all the chaos will be worth it to get their happily ever after.

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1)Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has another hit on her hands! I have read her Secure series and enjoyed them very much. This one was no different. Bobbi finds herself, along with her partner Rose, hunting a serial killer. This killer has a type and unfortunately Bobbi fits it perfectly. Bobbi is simultaneously trying to gain the respect of her partner, fight her attraction to detective Buckley and catch the perpetrator before he strikes again. Will she be able to prove to Rose that she belongs in the detectives squad? Will they catch the killer or will Bobbi be his next victim?

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Tale of a Body Thief (Rovena Silvex Book 1) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Tale of a Body Thief (Rovena Silvex chronicles Book 1)Tale of a Body Thief by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well written first book and a new author to me. The synopsis is what initially got my attention and I was intrigued enough to want to read this story. It started off with action and I wondered what kind of demon hunter I was reading about. Of course being a fan of the long running TV show Supernatrual I had a few ideas in mind about how she would vanquish these beings, but it was nothing like that. The simple yet effective method the author put forth made me do a double take, haha. Normally Rovens’s duty is to kill a demon, but when she is sent to find out why a Marked was killed and who did it she accidentally brings the body back to life with a new soul. She doesn’t know exactly how it happened as she doesn’t quite know the full extent of her powers or why they only work sometimes. Instead of hunting demons and offing them she is now tasked with keeping one alive. Will she be able to gain the trust of her sworn enemy? Or will the enemy turn out to be her downfall?

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick and easy read with a good storyline and likeable characters. Ella is taking care of her niece, Tessa, after her sister tragically passes away from an illness. She’s just barely started the grieving process when she finds a letter from a lawyers office and finds that the letter pertains to a possible paternity suit. Who is the potential father and why is he coming forward now? Her sister never outright said who Tessa’s father was and no father was listed on the birth certificate. When it comes out that her sister was blackmailing this man for money Ella can’t help but wonder what other secrets her sister had hidden from her. Why didn’t her sister let her know that she was trying to contact the potential father? In the process of gearing up for a courtroom showdown over poor Tessa, she is fighting her growing attraction to the young lawyer. Is there potential for a happily ever after or will he break her heart by taking her niece from her?

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection Book 1) by A.C. Kramer – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection, #2)Truth or Kill by A.C. Kramer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sydney wasn’t even supposed to be a part of the game, she was invited as a plus one at the last moment. Was there an ominous reason behind her invitation or did her aquaintance/former teammate Becca really just want her to distract Landon? Kage, Judge and Loki invited this particular set of people to play a game: Truth or Kill. Only they seem to know everyone’s deepest, darkest secrets and they intend to expose them all. This game of blackmail turns deadly and there are many players. Will the true killer or killers be found out before the game is over or will there be no survivors? This book was… I’m not even sure there are words to describe my feelings on this one. It was really a great read! I really would like to know how the author came up with the concept for this book and then brought it to life. Pick up your copy of Truth or Kill and go along for the journey, you will not be disappointed.

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The Secret Cure: A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Twist by JD Spero – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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The Secret CureThe Secret Cure by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rosalie is a former ballet dancer who is now bound to her bed due to an illness that prevents her from moving. It seems like her husband can’t bear to look at or be around her. She has noticed that he is spending more and more time with his therapist, Anastasia. She suspects and affair but being unable to move about, let alone talk she can only plot revenge. Her husband Vincenzo doesn’t notice that she is slowly gaining back her words and movement. That has been kept a secret by both Rosalie and her home health nurse, Cate. When and where will Rosalie get her revenge? There is also someone else who has a score to settle with Vincenzo. It is only a matter or when, where and who will get to him first.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book kept me turning the pages! Evan Adler has recently medically retired from the NHL and recently became and athletic trainer for a women’s gymnastics team. His whole family has been involved in hockey on one form or another and he feels as though he let them all down. Callie Pearce knows a thing or two about hockey, but her heart lies in gymnastics. When she sees Evan running by with the hockey team one day she calls dibs and decides to take her shot. Will they find love and happiness together? I feel it was admirable of Eva though, even of he is a fictional character, to step away from what he loved for his mental health. It is a serious subject that doesn’t get as much attention as it should, but has been coming to light more often. The author did a great job and now I need to go find the rest of the books in the series.

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The Detail by Dana Wayne – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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The DetailThe Detail by Dana Wayne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into when I picked this book but I think I found myself a new favorite author. This was the perfect combination of suspense and romance. Detectives Foster and Hamilton are sent to retrieve an inmate and bring him back to Dallas to face justice. They had spent many months hunting the man down and he was hauled in for something minor. The inmate has plans for Ms. Foster and none of them pertain to having a nice chat over coffee. In the meantime these two detectives are fighting to maintain a professional relationship instead of giving in to the sexual tension that runs between them. After picking up their ward they are heading back to base when things take a wrong turn. The killer gets away and he is hell bent on getting his prize, Detective Foster. How will things play out between the detectives? Is there a happily ever after in their future or will she become the victim of a sadistic man?

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not a huge fan of historical romance type stories, but the synopsis of this one intrigued me. Isabel is set to be married to a man she has never met. When she learns who she intended to marry she can’t help but internally question her father’s choice. Surely he wouldn’t sacrifice her happiness by marrying her to the enemy? Will she find happiness with Sir William and be able to be a good wife? I have to say that I would not have been able to go through with an arranged marriage. Not knowing whether or not you’re compatible with your other half would be hard. This book was enjoyable and pulls you in from the start.

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