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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) By C.J. Cartwright – Review by Kiana Corley

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Body Checked is the second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series. I must say this book was a great and exciting read. C.J. Cartwright really knows how to keep your interest and get you invested in the story and the chemistry between the characters. The plot is well developed and has just enough twists to make putting the book down hard.

This is not your typical boy who meets a girl and they fall madly in love. Bridger and Tia meet due to a job opportunity for Tia to help her best friend with the Astoria Bay Thunder photoshoot. They both acknowledge their chemistry but not in the typical let’s get to know each other fashion.

Bridger a well-known playboy known better for his scores off the ice than on the ice had to put in a lot of work to get the girl. While Tia the highly guarded independent woman had to learn to trust a man again.

Reading about their love story and seeing it go from nothing to something was great. There were times I wanted to yell at Tia for her decisions. While other times I was fawning over how Bridger treated her. This book is the perfect combination of love, angst, and passion. When the passion flows you might just want a drink of water nearby to cool you down.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kassandra

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Tia and Bridger had me laughing out loud one minute and pulling at my heartstrings the next moment. The bond between them was so authentic. If you like sassy bantering and frenemies-to-lovers, this is definitely the book for you!!

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read many of this author books but what I have read I enjoyed. This a Contemporary romance about finding love unexpectedly, with a friend to lovers’ theme, mentor/mentee relationship, between firefighters.
I enjoyed the plot and the characters where well written and the way they play off each other makes them real.

We watch Sol fight his demons when he can’t be a firefighter because of an injury. With nothing to do he finds solace in the bottle. He needs to wake up and move on because he might not have a house or friends anymore. Can ember help him face his demons or will he be forced to live alone?

Ember is a new firefighter and she is kind of lost without her mentor and long-time crush Sol. Can she help him move forward or will her job drive a wedge between them? Will Sol open up to Ember? With an eleven-year age gap between them can they be happy together?

Tracy
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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright- Review by Heather Knalls

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bridger McKelty is the bad boy of the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey team. However that bad boy name has made him off his game. He is always being watch and some of his outside life is coming back to bite him. However he is trying to make it right because he feels all he has is hockey. He feels a calendar with the team half naked is the way to make money and if it’s his idea make him look better in the eyes of the public and team. But will all of this work in his favor, can he ever be seen as a good guy sex god or always the bad guy boy of the team.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie- Review by Heather Knalls

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sadie and Charlie had what they thought was a chance meeting at the local bookstore. Sadie is a bookworm that loves the local bookstore and its eccentric owner. Charlie is new to the bookstore and is only there to buy his grandmother a particular book. They bump into each other while picking out their books and again at the register. Charlie decides to buy Sadie’s book for her but somehow after the owner wraps and bags both books they get switched. Sadie decides to try and find Charlie after reading the book that was supposed to go to his grandmother. They meet again on the sidewalk as she is walking to possibly try and find him. They learn they live in the same apartment building and that he works at the coffee shop she frequents. Is this all kismet or is there possibly more to it than they see?

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Skylar Daniels

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

This is the first book that I have read from the author and I wasn’t disappointed. This is also the seventh book in the Bellevue Bullies series. I do recommend you reading the first 6 books before this one also. The author had me on the edge of my sit from the very first page of the book to the very last sentence in the last page. I was not able to put the book down until I finished it in one sitting. The plot and characters are beautifully written. I will be the reading the rest of the books In the series soon. I also look forward to reading more of the authors books in the future

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Love is Worth Fighting for (The Meraki Series Book 3) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Julie Johnson

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Love is Worth Fighting forLove is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever read a book and wished you could smack some sense into the characters? That’s how I feel about this one! I’ve been anxiously awaiting this story about Krystina and Loukas as they’ve been mentioned many times in the first two books of this series. There is so much chemistry between them but neither want to really acknowledge it to the other for fear of ruining their friendship. Loukas has grown up next to Krystina and they have been friends since birth. Their mothers were best friends before the unfortunate passing of Loukas’s mother.

All Krystina wants to do is travel and take pictures….and stay as far away from Loukas as possible. However, he’s going through a lot right now and really needs a friend. Krystina has always been that friend but she wants nothing more than that.

Nicholas, who is Krystina’s soon-to-be brother-in-law, arranges a trip to Greece for the siblings. It’s time for them to see if Panos will have anything to do with them. Hopefully he’ll come home to his beloved, Yiayia and all will be right with the world.

The dreaded lockdown of 2020 happens and Krystina and Loukas find themselves in the house with just Yiayia. The rest of the family was in Loukas’s house after finding out that Yiayia, Krystina, and Loukas have all tested positive for the virus. Krystina and Loukas see to Yiayia as her health starts declining rapidly, but are they starting to see each other in a different light too?

This book was the most emotional of this series by far!! I was frustrated with Krystina and Loukas and their teenage antics, and I was trying to get an understanding of decisions made by Panos. The mystery finally comes to an end but it was not one that expected at all.

I’m excited to read book 4 and learn more about what Theo has been up to. I’m sure it will be just as entertaining as the rest of the family!

Fight for love….it’s worth it!

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Love By Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Julie Johnson

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Love by Design (The Meraki series, #2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was super excited to read this next book which focuses on the story of Mia and Nicholas! I got to know Mia a little bit in the first book of this series so I was happy to see that she got her own story.

Mia has just landed her dream job at a luxury magazine. She loves doing photo layouts and travelling around to see the sites for her job. Her boss sure is one hottie though…but looks to be attached at the hip to someone else. Little does Mia know, Nicholas and his sister run the company together and often make public appearances side by side.

Nicholas is, let’s say, rough around the edges and makes it nearly impossible for Mia to work with him. She quits her job several times only to have Penelope, Nicholas’s sister, beg her to come back. They need her in order for this magazine to get the attention that it deserves.

This book further explores the mystery of Yiayia and Panos and is starting to really heat up. The fact that Nicholas is intrigued helps the family out in ways that they never dreamed could come about. We learn slightly more about Kallye and Max too!

I don’t know a lot about Greek culture but this book has had me intrigued. I do enjoy Greek food and I love that there are recipes scattered throughout. Reading this book, like the first one, I felt a part of the family. Let’s just say Nicholas better be glad Mia isn’t my sister in real life or we’d be having some words with each other!

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Love is What You Bake of It (The Meraki Series Book 1) by Effie Kammenou-Review by Julie Johnson

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Love is What You Bake of it (The Meraki Series #1)Love is What You Bake of it by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Meraki: Doing something with soul, passion, creativity, and love.

Kallie is a pastry chef running a little café where she features some of her family favorite pastries. Coming from a Greek family, there is plenty to choose from! She’s had a very traumatic experience that has her guarding her heart. Her family is super supportive but they think that she works entirely too much.

Max has returned to his hometown and is settling in as the newest beat cop on the street. He and his partner, Leo, are called the café that Kallie owns to pick up a license plate for identification. Electrical currents immediately start flying between Kallie and Max but neither are up for anything relationship-wise. Max is still trying to recover from his former wife’s antics on their relationship.

This book is full of romance, mystery, recipes, and second chances. This is my first read by this author but she is now on my favorites list! I very much enjoyed these characters and well as the suspense surrounding Yiayia (LOVE this woman!) and Panos. I felt like I was part of the family as I was reading this story! I’m excited to learn more about other members of the family and how things progress with each of them!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and entertaining contemporary sports romance, with a frenemies to lovers theme. Professional hockey player and self proclaimed bachelor for life, Bridger McKelty is known as a player both on and off the ice, and he’s happy with both his lifestyle and his reputation. Tia Ferris is determined not to get involved with another unreliable playboy, but she’s not going to turn down a ‘no strings’ attached wild weekend with the sexy Bridger when the opportunity comes up. Both Tia and Bridger were very clear about the rules, one weekend, no strings, and no feelings allowed. The only problem is Bridger can’t stop thinking about Tia, and he realises his fling has turned into an obsession.
Whilst Bridger has to decide how far he’s willing to go to get what he wants, Tia is trying hard to stick to their rules, as she struggles with her trust issues. I happily read this as a standalone story, however the characters are recurring, and I’m now intrigued to read the previous book in the series. I loved Bridger and Tia and their battle of wills, as they fought both their feelings and each other. I loved the witty banter between them, and how their relationship developed from instant attraction to something deeper. The chemistry between them sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. I felt immersed in the world of the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey team and I found the story entertaining and engaging, and I look forward to future books in this series.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great follow up to Power Play, Body Checked takes it to the next level! I was so excited for this book, since I already enjoyed the little of Bridger and Tia from the first book in the series. I was not expecting to like it more then the first, but here we are! Bridger and Tia’s dynamic is great to follow. I think this book is spicier than the first, and I found myself hanging on to every page! Definitely recommend picking this series up if you are looking for quick and exciting reads with sports, spice and everything nice!

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review By Shelly Kittell

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Amber Waves of GraceAmber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘Amber Waves of Grace’ is beautiful. A story of second chance love and redemption. Corrie is just trying to help her family with farm and trying to decide which man she is in love with: Aaron or Luke. We also see some holiday miracles. It is an inspirational story that gets you right in the feelers. I love how it is a Christian fiction book. It is clean romance. A very wholesome approach which is also very nice to read. It is a quick read for those weekends that are not booked up. The characters are well-developed. I love the plot. It is very smooth. A truly gifted story that makes you feel good.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Astoria Bay Thunder Series. I’m a huge sucker for a hockey romance since reading Helena Hunting’s Pucked Series and I loved the first book in this series and was so glad to finally get to read Bridger and Tia’s story.
As this book is written in the same timeframe as the first book in the series we had seen Bridger and Tia in action before and I was so looking forward to getting their full story. Also with the same time frame it was great to re-live Levi and Brynn all over again and be reminded of their amazing story.
I had adored Bridger in the first book and it was great getting to know the real him, not the Bridger that the outside world sees. He’s actually a very sweet adorable guy under the tough hockey enforcer exterior and I loved reading his and Tia’s story. As feisty as Tia comes across there’s a wounded, damaged young woman underneath just needing the right person to make her whole again.
Definitely worth the 5 stars I’m giving it and I’m looking forward to getting to know more of the Astoria Bay Thunder guys sometime soon.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Regina Williams

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Divorced and finally free Brynn meets an unlikely friend at a child’s birthday she is photographing. This friend launches her into Thunder territory where she runs into Luke aka her first love. However, Bryan has been burned more then once and isn’t about to let her guard down…..or is she? This book is a rollercoaster of feelings and super relatable…..I mean minus the pro hockey team. I fully recommend this book.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Regina Williams

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ll be honest this book started out slow and I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it. Then the chemistry pulled me in and I couldn’t escape once Bridger and Tia met the sparks flew. It’s truly a book about trusting your heart and not listening to others. All it takes is a meeting to change everything and CJ showcases this perfectly. Loved this and can’t wait for the next book.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holly is just trying to find her spot to fit in in her new school. Of course, the popular kids turn out to be jerks. The cutest guy, Nathan, is gorgeous but acts llike an asshole to her. Unbeknownst to her, he is hiding a big secret that he doesn’t want anyone to know. This is a wonderful book. So many emotions were felt as I read this book. The story is so romantic. I found the characters well-written. Evan, Nathan and his parents felt like they were many of families I know that do have members with epilepsy. The students at the high school fit right in with the peer pressure and how the caste systems go. My favorite part was the ending. That was a surprise that as the momma of a kiddo with a disability, I love seeing. The whole plot was well-written and researched. My son has seizures and I found the information the author shared spot on. Hiding the secret was a topic to follow because that’s a young person’s past time for many, especially in this day of social media. This is one of my favorite author’s as she writes books that cover topics that make you think. This book is a great book that young people will like. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Lauren West

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good hockey romance! Something about this sport and the men out there on the ice never fails to make an amazing story. Tia and Bridger had me falling in love with them individually and then even harder when they were together. Tia was a woman who made her own rules and did things her way. A poor history with men and ex’s in general she is not looking for anything related to the male variety. Bridger being the sexy man on ice as well as the bad boy has had quite a history with women., and nothing reflecting well on his reputation. He and Tia meeting and going through the motions with each other takes them both out of their element with the attraction and pull they each feel. Deciding to be friends with benefits they venture down a dangerous road which will either lead to love or something neither of them want to think about it. This humorous, sexy, angsty, and steamy story will have you smiling from start to finish.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Megan Pesek

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nathan is popular, but not because he’s overly friendly. Holly is the new girl and wants to fit in. Nathan and his buddies are mean to Holly and those who become her ‘misfit’ friends. That changes when Holly witnesses an event that Nathan never wanted anyone outside of his immediate family to see. In his 17-year-old mind, his secret is so terrible that he is willing to do anything to keep it his secret, even fake a relationship with Holly.

Nathan’s plan fails when he falls in love with Holly. In true teenage form, he thinks lying is better than telling the truth.

The characters were well-developed. You could relate to their feelings and how they changed throughout the story. There seemed to be quite a bit of repetition at times that took my attention from the plot.

Overall, it was a great story about the power of honesty, friendship, and love.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by katie stapleton

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so much fun! Once I started to read it, I did not want to stop. I love hockey and adding in the sweet and spicy character dynamics makes this one of my faves! CJ knows how to paint a good picture of the hockey team, a snowy lake cabin, and more than enough tension!! I cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of the other characters in this world.

I love Levi and Brynn finding themselves in the same place once again, where they had been together as kids. I love the familiarity and the fact that Brynn is a very confident, independent character who wants to make sure she doesn’t just upend her life for someone else. Levi getting jealous of the love of her life, Marko, is the funniest part and really added levity to the story! I imagine my cat to be just the same as he.

Love love love! Keep bringing us more of this world!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by katie stapleton

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t think it would be possible for me to like this second book more than the first, but that is in fact the case! In the first book in this series we are introduced to Tia and Bridger and can see the way they banter back and forth. This book solely dedicated to their relationship brings with it more of the sass and banter and expands upon both characters brilliantly! It is steamier and more complex than the first book, and I cannot wait to read more.

I love sports and I love romance novels… mixing the two is a perfect combination! CJ masterfully blends intrigue and suspense with realistic dialogue and situations. The result is that you do not want the book to end. The author prefaces the book with the difficult time it took to finish due to the pandemic and a hope that this world gives the reader a little respite from all that is going on in the world… mission accomplished! I will gladly get lost in this world again and again 🙂

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Ashley Hasting

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is amazing! You end up with 3 romance stories in one bookstore! Each one is a particular story you get hooked up on with more as each romance comes in. Leona is the owner and she always helps where she can for love. I love each couple and their personalities!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was the perfect mixture of Romance and mystery suspense! I loved all of it. Audri an Remi are the perfect Waterfyre couple that overcome their greatest fears together an realize they can be each others rainbows in the dark. This book has lots of twists an turns so make sure you keep up!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Bridger and Tia’s story! It delves Into both their lives and gives up the good and the bad. Together their chemistry is off-the-charts! I loved watching them navigate the trail of insta-attraction to leaning to becoming friends. I have crazy and cute comments highlighted that they thought about each other. Tia is a spitfire and doesn’t have a lot of filter which makes for some amusing commentary.

So for this is one of my favorite series! I have no idea whose story will be next but I am absolutely looking forward to it! This author writes with humor, seriousness and wonderful secondary characters as well as giving her characters strength. Its a perfect combination. I get to laugh while genuinely feeling for these characters.

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Caralee Loonat

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is always a bonus when you get to read more from one of your favorite authors. I really could not put this book down. I spent my holiday enjoying not only the sun but also reading and getting lost in the world created.

The characters are complex and really draw the reader into the world created. I really could relate to the one of the lead characters and how she felt starting in a new school after a move. I also liked how the relationship between the lead characters evolves after what was a very shaky start. The author does a wonderful job of building the story and characters. Will definitely be reading more from this author.

Reviewed  by @caraleeloonat
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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Vanessa Watts

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a book for the romantic at heart for sure. Sometimes it seems as though each pair of characters should have their own book rather than all being done in one book. That would give more time to develop the stories a bit more but instead they are like snapshots of people’s lives as they find the right book and start a new chapter in their lives.

Leona, our bookstore connoisseur, has a knack for finding everyone just the right book and giving a little extra push to find their happily ever after even if they were not necessarily looking. When Sadie comes in looking for the perfect Christmas romance, Leona points her in the right direction where she then bumps into Charlie. After both have found their books they pay and leave only to discover later that Leona switched their bags. Now the hunt is on to find each other and return the books to their rightful owners. However, things do not always go to plan, can Sadie have a Christmas romance all her own with Charlie?

Then there is Fiona who comes to town and runs across Leona. Leona discovers Fiona’s ex Price is also in town and though things didn’t work in the past it is clear there is still something there. Will sparks fly as Fiona and Price meet again with differing happenstance? Or is the past too much to move past?

Leona who has an easy time pointing others in the right direction and with just enough meddling helps them find their happily ever afters just cannot seem to find her own Mr. Right. Add to that problems with the bookstore and it all seems to be too much. Enter Jon, a local handyman available to help put the bookstore back to rights again. They both feel the attraction but Leona is certainly conflicted as Jon comes with two little tagalongs. Is Leona ready to not only manage the bookstore but a romance and a family at the same time?

This is definitely a cutesy romance novel that is simply an enjoyable read. I would have liked this to be a series so we could take a deeper dive into the characters and their lives instead of being little snippets of time. Overall I enjoyed this book and it would make a great beach read for anyone looking for a chance to escape and read about happily ever afters.

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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review By Ashley Sugar

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Amber Waves of GraceAmber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not my kind of book but I’ll still give it 3 stars because it’s NOT terrible. Quick and fast read for me. Has great potential and there’s a book out there for everyone. So still give it a shot and don’t judge the book based from my words. Could use more details regarding the story or even the characters. Reading about corries dad, makes me extremely sad though. Being injured after a accident and not being to do what he used too? It’s not fair and breaks my heart. But In no way am I bashing the author or even this book…but definitely different than what I’m used to reading. Im not a religious person so this is first book I’ve read that, that’s got that in it. Im not sure if the author has other books but I’ll still read them if so 🙂

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie . This is a fun little romance. Leona owns The Happily Ever After Bookstore and her goal is to match people with books and people! She has enjoyed matchmaking people by swapping their books when they check out and the directing them to meet each other to get their correct books. Charlie and Sadie even end up getting married after her set up. Now she is working on Fiona and Price who are married but about to split up. She is trying to reignite their love story. Leona has always been in love with her bookstore so she hasn’t really worried about her own love life until the shop is in need of repairs. When Jon shows up to work on the shop Leona is interested but Jon comes with baggage. His children and Leona isn’t sure about that. Also Jon has been hurt pretty bad in the past. Will he be able to trust again. This is such a fun little book where three different stories are interspersed and make for a great read!

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Tanya Wall, July 2022

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Truth be told – I liked this more than was expected. Serendipity? Fate? Worlds coming together at the least expected time? Love? Books? Yep, this story has it all. Ellen and Charlie – a love story told over and over, ending up in a book. Sadie and Young Charlie – it was kismet when they met in the bookstore. With a little help from Leona, they fall for each other hard and fast. Then came Fiona… divorcee, author, cynic. Finding Price after so many years apart. And Leona? Bookstore owner. Fixing the pipes in her building, she meets Jon – who brings with him a secret. Yes, this story is full of happily ever afters. A sweet story to read on a nice summer day or at the beach.

Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Robin Rankin

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Body Checked: A Frenemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2)

I think I may have fallen a little harder for Bridger in this book.  We knew him as the goofy, hot hockey player and thankfully we still get that side of him. We also get the time to grow up and do my job side.  He is definitely in my top 10 of Book Boyfriends for now.

Tia is exactly what Bridger needs.  She has her head on,  but isn’t too serious and knows how to have fun.  I loved her in the first book, but I might have developed a little crush on her.  I would love to have her as a friend.

Bridger is finally growing up and takes his job as enforcer seriously on and off the ice.  I really enjoyed watching both Tia and Bridger grow as individuals and there was more than a few laughs at comments made.

I have quickly fallen in love with this series and author.   I can’t wait to see who Cupid’s next victim is.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Emily H

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evan Adler has taken a step back from his career in Hockey to become an RA and athletic trainer for the women’s gymnastic team at the University of Bellevue. He doesn’t plan on Callie Pearce, a Bellevue gymnast, she has a way of getting under Evan’s skin. He can be candid with Callie, his worries about his mental health and future goals. Callie has a way of listening that brings a calmness to him. The only problem is Callie has someone in her life that is adamant that they not be together, can he convince everyone that she is his whole world and he will not anything to ruin that?

I really appreciated that Evan didn’t give into pressure and put his mental health first, even though it scared him. I thought the emotional connections you feel while reading this one was wonderfully written. I really enjoyed this story and thought Callie was a bit quirky which brought a smile to my face.

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