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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Carr

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. The author does an amazing job with the characters and I really enjoyed how at the start Lily and Jake seemed to hate each other but the teasing and barbs they threw at each other was all building up to an attraction that neither of them could deny.

Lily changed her whole life,leaving her family behind to take over a tool shop her father left her when he passed. She has nothing to lose, she hates her job and her dating life is non existent as she always attracts the wrong guys.
What she doesn’t expect is to meet a guy and not just any guy. Jake is a guy with so many red flags she should run in the opposite direction screaming.

Jake has never had a serious relationship. He’s known as a bit of a ladies man and he’s happy with that. Until he meets Lily. He’s never felt about a woman the way he does about Lily but how can he prove to her that he is the man for her and not the womaniser she thinks him to be.

This is a slow burn romance where the attraction is there but both Lily and Jake need to work through their past relationships and pains to be able to full let the other person in. Their connection is fun to read as they constantly push and pull each other.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful, Sweet, small town second chance holiday romance that I totally loved every page.

When Ginny takes time off during the holiday’s to head home from New York to Buckeye Falls to help her father during his hip surgery the one thing she does not want is to run into her ex-husband, Max. Both Max and Ginny are career driven..and when both Max and Ginny are successful their marriage ended up falling apart. Max never stopped loving Ginny, even though she had big career dreams in New York. With the love and support of the entire population of Buckeye Falls, will Ginny and Max reconcile and fall back in love and pick up where things were left?

I loved this story so much. It gave me all the feels of love, joy, second chances and support with everyone of the characters that love Max and Ginny. I am overjoyed to know there is a 2nd book coming and I cannot wait!!!

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Vanessa Watts

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Small towns often have that special quality that for most makes you wanna stay but for others they cannot wait to escape. Enter Ginny who returns to her small hometown to help her dad out after surgery only to be bombarded with not only memories of the past but of the man she left behind. While Max has never moved on from loving his ex-wife and it seems like fate bringing her back to him. Will the Christmas spirit and small town life convince Ginny it might be worth it to hang around? Can Max and Ginny move past the past to find their happily ever after? This is a super quick read but definitely fits within this season.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Amy Dean

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily needed a fresh start after she became stuck in a rut in London. Her father’s passing and leaving her a business was her perfect excuse to start over. With so much on her plate between her move, her mother, and starting a store, she never bargained for a man like Jake. The love story between the two kept me engaged and wanting to know more about their lives with and without each other. Most women want to find a man like Jake who will turn his life around just to be with her. I’m so excited to see the rest of what Isobel has in store for us in upcoming books.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Lisa Helmick

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story interested me since its a divorced couple and their second chance. It is a very slow moving story told during the holiday time. I struggled with all the internal thoughts they had and a bit with the timeline. I did enjoy the relationships between couples, friends and family. There is a lot of thought provoking comments about relationships that really made me think twice about them. The father /daughter relationship is very well done. They joked and had serious conversations.

Overall there is a lot of good stuff in here between relationships in a variety of forms and the advice given. its an ok holiday story.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Megan Pesek

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake and Lily are both trying to find their way and making amends with their troubled pasts.

Lily is not going anywhere in her miserable life in London. Her estranged father left her a little hardware shop in Bluestone, Montana. Lily wants to make the store successful and learn more about her deceased father.
Jake is a local cowboy who has always said ‘no’ to love. He’s content with life on the ranch.

Love Tools is an emotional roller coaster of romance, heartbreak, and drama in a rural romance. I loved both Jake and Lily. This story is an easy read with great characters.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Audrie Harrington

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, the story line, the characters, the setting, it was a great read! The setting of the town is cute with the main street, a diner without a name that Max owns, and all of the characters in a small town who know each other and everyone’s business. The characters are lovable and really easy to connect to. Max moved to town in high school and was made fun of for his stutter. Ginny calmed him and became his study partner and then girlfriend. Ginny’s mom left in high school so she grew up with just her dad, Harold. Max and Ginny were high school sweethearts, married, and then when Ginny was offered a job in New York she leaves Buckeye Falls and doesn’t look back. Ginny has been gone two years but Max and Harold still have dinner once a week and Harold goes to the diner often. Ginny is back in town because her dad has to have a hip surgery. She is unsure of seeing Max and when she does she starts to have all the feelings. Ginny still has feelings for Max but isn’t sure how he feels or if she should do anything about it because she will be moving back to New York after Harold recovers. Max is happy Ginny is home and still loves her. The story alternates between the character perspective so you get to know them even more as you read. This was a wonderful holiday romance!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Felicia Bates

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am not always big fan of romances but when I do indulge, I love a small town story. This book checked off all the boxes with it’s witty banter and fast paced storyline. I really like the friendly foundation that the two main characters laid down. There was more to this story than cute, romantic tropes including an element of family complexities. In addition to really enjoying both the main female and male characters, I enjoyed the supporting characters as well. No one came off we flat or dull, everyone had fun personalities that felt as though you could know them personally. I would definitely recommend Love Tools and look forward to reading more from Isobel Reed.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Michelle Troyer

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily was raised in London where she currently lives. She has never met her dad. However, her dad leaves her his store in Montana. Lily doesn’t care for the life she is living in London, so relocates to Montana to take over her dad’s business. She runs into Jake and sparks start to fly. Are all the Montana boys all this hot? Lily goes through her dad’s things and finds out why her dad supposedly never had a relationship with her. Jake is one of her go-to people who helps her get through it all. They decide to be exclusive with each other and things get hot from there. This book is filled with romance and action packed. I highly recommend it to read.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Sara Grantham

The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great second story in the world of WaterFyre Rising! I loved being back with other characters from the first book and learning more about how interconnected their stories are. This book can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the first story in the series!
This book was the perfect fake-dating trope, but also focused on destiny and fate. It made me constantly say, “Where is my billionaire hero to kill all the monsters in my closet??” but I loved it! There was so much passion and romance in this book, and I read it all in one sitting! I am excited to see if the story continues — which I hope it does! Nadia’s writing is so addictive, and I highly recommend the WaterFyre Rising series.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Codi Parham

This book is romance and drama all bundled into one delightful short story.  All four main characters are relatable and the writing immediately draws you in. This book takes you on an adventure that you hope will never end. I love that the complexity of the relationships were described realistically.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Betsy Melano

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun romance between a gal from London and a guy in a small Montana town.

Lily has just moved in to the hardware store (with an apartment on the 2nd floor she inherited from her estranged father. The first person she meets is Jake, a friend of Lily’s father.

From the start when Lily and Jake meet and things go a bit askew. But soon enough, each of them realizes that the other is different from past boyfriends or girlfriends. Of course it takes time because there are other things to consider – Sam, Lily’s only friend who happens to be Jake’s sister.

I had fun reading this book. The author did a wonderful job keeping the story going which kept me interested in reading more. The characters were easy to connect with and I could feel the pain and frustration Lily had about her father’s abandonment and also surprise in finding out he left the hardware store to her.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Naomi McDonald

The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the story line around Royce. I found Michelle’s story line to be chaotic. It feels like the author tried to pad out her part of the story with too many variables. I also found the flashbacks to the past slowed the story down and I had a hard time sticking with it.
Despite struggling through parts of the story, the author does have good attention to detail and manages to connect all the pieces together.
If you like intricate story lines, this might be the read for you.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute fun read that mentioned topics that other romance books have not mentioned before, giving it a new meaning and something, that people can enjoy. The main character, Lily, has just been told that her father has died, and he left her a tool shop in his will on the other side of the world. Needing to escape the area she is living, due to not liking the area/people she is surrounded by, she packs up her things and moves looking for a fresh start. Here in this small town, she meets friends and develops a love interest named Jake. Both of these characters grow and learn through instances that surround them that they both have in common, a parent leaving and not returning due to different circumstances. While this was a slow burn read w/o explicit scenes, I found myself not able to put this book down as I had to know what was to happen next! I cannot wait to read the second book in the series when it comes out as her sister is the main character and was a straight up SPIT FIRE in this one. I have no doubt that it will be just as good if not better than this one!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by La Toya Lewis

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book feels like a Hallmark movie in a good way! Love Tools is a story about Lily, who moves from London to Bluestone when her father dies. She decides to reopen her father’s hardware store and meets Jake along the way. Jake is a player but decides that he wants to settle down with Lily right when she suddenly can’t decide what she wants. These two have very cute interactions. It was a very fun read and I really enjoyed both characters. This is the first book in the Bluestone Series and I very much look forward to reading the next book.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Gabrielle

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

One mistake brings Dorian and Augustine together but will all the lied tear them apart? What about their wives? How will the two men find a way to deal with the attraction that they have and still have the love that they cherish with their wives?

Augustine and Dorian’s journey is an interesting one. The two men find themselves in a place where they must really look deep into themselves and find the courage to either fight for what they want or let it go. I am sorry to say but this story was missing something for me. I did not really connect with any of the characters and their story did not pull me in. There are a lot of emotions on the page but I did not feel them. This story moves at a good pace and even though it is not a favorite of mine it was interesting to see how their journey would unfold.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Trish Ann

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good, quick read. I am going through a divorce so I needed to compartmentalize when reading this. The bond between Ginny and Max was good despite their obstacles. This author does a good job weaving plot lines and adding depth to the story. I will read more by this author.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Ayla Eddy

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Escaping a dull and boring life to take over her late father’s hardware store Lily departs London for a small town in Montana. It wasn’t meant to last forever, only temporary stay. One where she can focus on getting the store running while swearing off men. Jake, a local stud seen as a womanizer without a commitment bone for a long term relationship in his body, is actually looking for more. This new girl in town has sparked his interest and now he just needs her to see the spark in him too.

The developing relationship that befalls between these two characters will keep you reading. Will they survive the bumps along the way? What ending is in store for Lily whose sworn off relationships and Jake who wants the real deal?

This was my first read by this author, but not the last. A wonderful story packed into a short read. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Paula R Sayers

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a good cozy read. The characters were wonderful and I felt as though I was in Buckeye Falls!! Ginny is returning to her hometown to help her father out as he is set to have hip surgery. Buckeye Falls begins to bring back good memories and Ginny begins to wonder if she were too hasty in leaving everything and everyone for the big city.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Lily’s dad leaves her his shop, she figures it is a way to escape city life and find answers as to why her dad left and never came back all those years ago. What she doesn’t expect (or want) to find is Jake…and handsome rancher who knew her dad. Lily has always been attracted to guys that break her heart, so she is determined to keep Jake at bay. Jake, however…is not one to follow directions.

When Jake meets Lily, there are sparks right away. He wants to pursue her…but his sister thinks his reputation of never having a long-term relationship means he is incapable of love. Sure…he hasn’t been in love…but it doesn’t mean he can’t. He wants to give Lily the space and time she needs, but he just can’t stay away. However, a miscommunication puts all progress the two have in jeopardy. Will she accept his apology after her proved her insecurities to be true?

There are two storylines going on in this book. There is Lily and Jake’s relationship…and Lily finding out the truth about her father. Both are interesting and I enjoyed reading them. I like Sam and Ali’s characters, and was excited to see the next book is about Alice. Overall, a good story that reminds us that we may be shaped by our pasts…but it doesn’t define us or our futures.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Karyn Taylor

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great contemporary romance that I really enjoyed reading. I hadn’t read any of this author’s work before and I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this story.
Lily has moved from the hustle and bustle of London, a city with a population of over 8 million people to live in small town Bluestone County. Jake has lived in Bluestone County all his life and is a true country boy at heart. Lily is sworn off dating the same loser types she’s always dated and Jake is a known womaniser, the opposite of what she wants. It’s definitely not a case of love at first sight. In fact, Lily seriously dislikes Jake at their first meeting.
I really enjoyed reading Jake and Lily’s story. The banter between them makes for some fun reading as they bicker over the slightest thing, pushing each other’s buttons.
Lily and Jake are both great characters that I really enjoyed reading about. They are both characters that you can easily relate to and I could have read about them for much longer.
All in all this is a great read that I’d definitely recommend to others.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dorian and Augustine are two men who are happily married to two beautiful women, they have the lives they want and everything they could need, that is until the day that an assassin brings them together in an extremely unexpected way. They meet in unusual circumstances, but soon find that their relationship is blooming and they begin to care for each other, however, when things look like they could cross some lines and break apart their current lives and those of the ones they love, they decide to stay away from each other and hope that the distance will help them to heal their broken hearts.

This plan seems to be working fine and for the next few years, things move along in both their lives, Dorian with his self employment where he controls how much or little work he does and Augustine his graphic design business, as well as each of them supporting their wives in their endeavours. Unbeknownst to the men, their wives meet each other by chance and become fast friends and declare that they would like the husbands to meet and become friends too.

So, one night, one of the wives invite the other to a party they are throwing and when they introduce their respective husbands to each other, the men are completely blindsided and everything that had been left behind comes crashing back in full force. What will become of this pairing and how can they keep things friendly without acting on the temptations they are faced with every time they meet up? This is a tangled web of unrequited and forbidden love, with secrets, lies and half truths scattered throughout, as denial and temptation rear up to create a bubbling sea of uncertainty.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Anna Hirsch

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
4 Stars

I picked up this book only because I like the author. Without reading the blurb, I didn’t really know what to expect. I was a little surprised. This is not her usual genre of writing. For a fairly new author, I commend her for taking a chance and stepping out of the box. This was a good effort at writing a contemporary romance.

Dorian and Augustine cross paths by pure accident. After spending time together, they realize feelings are developing. Both having wives, they decide to go their separate ways. When it’s meant to be, you can’t fight fate. What are the chances that years later their wives would become best friends? Awkward situation! Can they navigate a relationship that is based on lies?

I think the thing that I like best about this author is that she is not afraid to write about relationships that are not heterosexual. My only issue with this story is that it was too tame for me.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Tori Werkheiser

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE IS HOLIDAY PERFECTION. this truly might become one of my favorite reads all year and I’m so glad I found this gem. This is a story about Buckeye Falls native, Ginny, returning home for a few weeks around Christmas to oversee her dad before during and after a medical procedure. She has stayed away from home for several years following the divorce to her long time friend and husband, Max. Ginny is a great worker at her amazing job in NYC which is what took her away from her husband to begin with who, at the time was also striving towards career goals. The return of Ginny is a delight for Max as he is so happy to be around her again and maybe get his second chance.
This was so heart warming I cried so much. I absolutely love everyone in this book. I felt like this was happening in real life I was so immersed in this story I read it in just a few hours. It’s not too Christmas themed that you can’t experience anything else. this has a perfect balance of Christmas holiday themes and real life genuine romance, drama, heartache and excitement. Absolutely worth a read.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the story of two unlikely men trying to avoid the feelings they have for each other. In an accidental miss fire the assassin Dorian misses his target and shoots Augustine. Augustine survived the shooting, but Dorian still feels guilty it happened in the first place. What is Dorian going to do about it? Will these two men be able to come from this unscathed? What happens when these married couples’ wives become friends? I give no spoilers! This author has always had me reading her books. While this is a short story, it packs a punch. I felt I was on a rollercoaster filled with emotions. I was caught up in this story before the first chapter ended and could not put it down. You can’t help falling in love with the characters in this story or the author who wrote it. I will be looking forward to where this author takes this genre.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I have loved reading her books from the start. Her writing skills are such that she will pull you into the world of the characters from the start. This book is no different. This is a well written story about two women who introduce their husbands to each other. What they don’t know is that these two have more in common than what they know. This is a must read story that you don’t want to miss. The characters pull you in from the start. They are not only connectable but have great chemistry and growth throughout the story. This is a shorter story that is fast paced and packs a punch. Loved this book! I highly recommend this book and this author

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Carisa Saenz-Videtto

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew the first two chapters I was not going to go bed any time soon. I had to keep reading. It starts off with Lily’s story it just draws you in. You just have to know who this guy is that she is thinking about. The author gives you tiny information to keep you hooked.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Carr

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable mm romance. This is by far one of my favourite authors and I love everything I read by her and this one was just as good. She has the ability to transport the reader into the world she has created and the time just disappears as you read. The books are definately page turners. I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book but i was not disappointed. I love the danger of Doran’s job, and the impact it has, I loved the chemistry between Doran and Augustine and their fight against what they are feeling to protect their wives showed so much love for their partners that they deny themselves the love they feel between them.

This is definately a story that will grip you and the outcome even though it may not be seen as right to some people was definately right for this story. It was a beautiful story about fighting for what you want in life and being who you want to be with the people you want to be with.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Angela Hayes

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie took me on an unexpected, intriguing and emotional journey. It is a short novella, but definitely packed the punch of a much longer novel.
Life throws Dorian a bit of a curveball, with fate propelling him into Augustine’s life in a very unexpected way. What starts out as a sense of responsibility on his part to make things right, turns into so much more. Feeling become involved. Life becomes confusing and complicated. The heart wants what the heart wants. But with significant other’s already in their lives, heartache isn’t far away. But their connection can’t be denied. So is there a way for them to find the happiness they crave? An intriguing short story with more emotion and complexity than it first appears.
These characters are really well developed into fully realised and complex individuals with their own personalities, quirks and flaws. I wasn’t sure of what to expect when the story began, but as usual Ms. Valkyrie had me quickly investing in these characters and the outcome of their story. The emotional quality of the story was nicely balanced with suspense, intrigue, and dramatic developments that propelled the story forward quite quickly. The author managed to weave quite a lot into a small amount of space and provided an engrossing read.
Well Done! Looking forward to more from Ms. Valkyrie.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Naomi Valkyrie!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Michelle Austin

Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute 4 star read. This is a short romance that will pull you right in. Lily inherited a hardware store from a father she didn’t know, to get away from her troubled life in London she decided to move to the US and run the store. She meets Jake the town playboy. When Jake meets Lily there is something about her that pulls him right in. I love Lily, she was great. Jake definitely had a challenge and he was up for it. Can they move beyond their past relationships and get a HEA?
If you’re looking for a great fun romance to read, 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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