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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jade Thomson

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really sweet read. It’s definitely out of the norm for me to read this kind of romance but I really enjoyed it. Gina’s character is so emotional to read and Bryce turned out to be wonderful. (I never know what to expect from the book description- if I’ll like the MC or not, but both characters were fleshed out and i loved reading their story) I messed up and read this as the first book in a series (instead of as the third) but I didn’t feel like I was out of place at all. I’m eager that I have a couple more to read now!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Sarah Devereaux

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

As soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to read it! I absolutely love hockey so it was a given this book would be right up my alley, and I wasn’t wrong! Mix in some romance and you have an excellent book!
I loved the storyline and the characters. Every person never forgets their first love and this book is a good example of that!
If you love hockey and love romance stories then I would highly recommend this book, you will not be disappointed!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Amanda Williams

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really well written characters. It’s not often you see character development this well made. Very angsty, very emotional. You could feel everything with these characters and I just wanted to bundle them up and protect them from everything that was going on. Definitely an author I’m going to keep an eye on in the future.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jenna Knee

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Band of Sisters series. This book hit me in all the feels in so many ways. The story of Gina and Bryce hit so close to home for me in so many ways. I couldn’t put the story down and absorbed it in one sitting. This story gives hope to those who suffer with PTSD and have yet to journey into the dating field. I really hope that this series continues as there is so much more story to tell.

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Dani Honeycutt

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is an absolutely delightful read! Gina is a veteran that survives a road-side bomb. She recovered and rebuilt her life while living with her friends. Bryce is an arson inspector that seems triggered by Gina shooting him down. Gina becomes a challenge for Bryce.
The chemistry between them is intense, and no matter how hard she tries to resist, the spark between them is too strong to ignore. Bryce seems to want to tear down all the walls that Gina has built for her own safety.
I loved this book and the way romance blossoms. The author developed the characters so well. They all had depth and were multifaceted. I love how the story includes more than just outer issues. The depth of the pain and scars of Gina was so very well written.

 

Reviewed by @danihoneycutt

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Michelle Mulvey

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great from start to finish.
Gina had a dark past that she carries with herself every day when she wakes up. She has a fear of letting people see her for who she is now. No one outside her group knows what happened. Her close group of friends are amazing.
Bryce comes along and falls for Gina instantly. Gina falls for Bryce but still keeps him at arms length. She won’t tell him what happened and she’s afraid he will see it for himself eventually. Things seem to be going great until Gina meets Bryce’s family and after that she thinks she needs to end this relationship because Bryce will never be able to handle her secret. Gina has a lot of walls that Bryce has to power thru but he thinks it is worth it. Will he be able to power thru all of them? Will he want to? I thought this book was well written and a great storyline.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Heidi Sturgess

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bryce and Gina get off to a bit of a rocky start but thank goodness Bryce is persistent and eventually he wins Gina over ….

So Gina has sisters by choice not by blood and they’re tight , they’re soooooo good for her and I’m grateful they’re in each other’s lives !

Gina was in the army and a bomb cut her career short , she managed to save a few lives but some were lost , her scars are both physical and emotional , she sews and makes quilts which she sells at fairs and she tutors on line , a girl of many talents that deserves her own happily ever after ….

Bryce is a fire inspector and I think he’s set Gina’s heart on fire ❤️‍🔥 ( I couldn’t resist 😂) and won me over in a heartbeat 💓 I love how he sees Gina for Gina and reassures her without focusing on the obvious, if that makes sense !?

I loved watching Bryce and Gina discover each other and themselves , what really hit me was when she met his family , being an orphan this must’ve been something so beautiful that we so often take for granted ….

A feel good read that had me fanning myself when they got hot and heavy and the next minute I would be reaching for the Kleenex !

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by C.J. Cartwright – Review by Anna Hirsch

Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by C.J Cartwright
4 Stars

Levi and Brynn haven’t seen each other in ten years. The pain of a first love ending haunts them both. Neither have fully recovered from it. Many things have changed since they were teenagers. Levi is now a professional hockey player (captain no less) and Brynn is recently divorced, striving to gain her freedom and take her life back. Chance has brought them together again and their chemistry is still burning hot. Can they finally have their happily ever after or will the wounds of the past ruin their future together?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and the characters were likeable. Levi and Brynn’s chemistry was off the charts and their story is so romantic. The thing I love most is that there wasn’t too much drama. The story flowed well, it’s just a feel good read. I’m hoping to read about Tia and Bridger’s story next.

Review by @AnnaHirsch
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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Angela Shirley

Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Levi has always had his eyes on hockey ever since he was a small child, now the captain of Astoria Bay his career is going great but he has always struggled with love, although his heart has always belong to the girl he left behind years before.

Brynn has had enough of life at the moment going wrong, recently divorced and looking to get her career online she is ready for a change. Hoping that her photography business will take off she is running on empty at the moment. Until she scores a job snapping pictures of a rich family hoping this will catapult her into the society circles, if only she knew what was instore.

This story was the first I had read by this author and what a well written story it was. I was drawn into the main characters from the word go and was invested in the love story which finally happened in the end. I am always in for a good Alpha male character and Levi is a lovable, strong emotional character from the start, this with the complementary strong female role in Brynn and the story jumped off the page.

I also thought he secondary characters added another dimension to the whole story and there is obviously scope for each to have their own story told. I can’t wait to read the next instalment and more instalments to come.

Power Play(Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright Review by Heather Knalls

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

Brynn is a recent divorcee and starving fine art photographer that has moved to Astoria Bay to start over and not have to call her parents to return home. Levi is the captain of the Astoria Bay Thunder, the professional hockey team of the area. Brynn and Levi have history but neither one knows they are in the same city again yet. Brynn has been hired to photograph a birthday party for a fellow Thunder players younger brother where she meets Bridger, who feels she might come in handy as a photographer in the future. Brynn is hired by Bridger to photograph the team for a calendar to raise money for the youth hockey program. That is when things begin to go downhill or do they?

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Corine Lombardi-Quiles

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a beautiful honest story.
I believe all women should read this.
A journey of loving yourself before you can love someone else.
Gina is a soldier and that touched me,
Bryce made me think of dear John but with a happy ending.
This story was so well written that I was transported into the love story.
What would you wish for if you had 100 wishes?!
That is what I thought of when I saw the cover.
A love story and a battle of truth and identity.
This story is the perfect pace and seemed very original with the character development.
This can be triggering for soldiers and their families.
I am so excited to read more from this author, add her to my collection because this could has won my heart.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Robin Rankin

Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Power Play: A Second Chance Hockey Romance (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1)

I wasn’t sure about Brynn when I started this book, she seemed like she was a mess and needed to get her life together, which was totally true.  She had a charm about her especially when she was awkward and uncomfortable that endeared her to me.

Levi, where do I start with him?  He’s  the hot Captain for the Astoria Bay Thunder who is content with living life hockey season to hockey season then Brynn shows up.

The chemistry between the two is off the charts and could have melted the rink.

I cannot wait for the next book to come out.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Robin Rankin

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)

I fell in love with Gina and Bryce  the moment I met them.  There was something about them that drew me in and refused to let me go.

Gina is a hero in so many ways, the fact that she’s humble about it makes her more of a hero in my opinion.   She is also a crafter who does a little bit over everything which made my crafting heart very happy.

Bryce didn’t give the greatest 1st impression but thankfully that was all a misunderstanding.   He loves his family, job and dogs which are all endearing but the dogs are my favorite.

I’m not sure how this author escaped me before but now that I have found her I will be looking at getting caught up with her catalog.

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A Hundred Wishes (Bands of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Mandy Ott

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a quick, easy read! Marianne Rice had me laughing, crying, and everything in between! The interactions between the two main characters, Gina and Bryce, are awkward, humorous, witty, and often electrically charged. A Hundred Wishes combines a picturesque setting with great, realistic characters and an excellent story. This is the only book I have read from the Band of Sisters series, but did not need the other books to follow along. The ending of the book makes me want to read more though! I can’t wait to read more from Marianne Rice.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love love love this book! Gina and Bryce don’t quite get off to a good start, mostly because of Gina. She is afraid to open up to someone, she has confidence issues and so much more. She is a strong woman who holds her own and makes a wonderful female lead. There’s not many books that have a strong and able to handle herself heroine. This book has you relating to the emotions and rooting for the romance. I loved it.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Julie Johnson

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things always warm up quickly when a firefighter or an arson investigator are involved!! Bryce loves his work, so much that he often times becomes consumed by it. He’s used to seeing some pretty traumatic things as a result of fires but often doesn’t give them a second thought.

Gina, or as her friends like to call her, “Fish”, has seen some pretty traumatic things in life too. After all, she did a stent in the service and has the wounds to show it. Since returning to civilian life, Fish enjoys her online teaching job, as well as sewing and craftwork. She finds a lot of purpose in her work and is doing all she can to get on her feet and be the best she can be.

When Fish and Bryce meet up, the fireworks aren’t on display right away but hold on to your seat…they will come quicker than you might expect!!

I loved the character of Gina as she reminds me a little bit of myself. I am a crafter and love teaching children as well. Gina loves doing craft shows every weekend and having new items to display. Her house is covered in supplies and creations. I can identify with her!

This was a fun and rather quick read for me by a new-to-me author! I understand that this book is part of a series but I didn’t feel like I was missing information by not reading the books that came before it. I do plan on reading the other books to learn the back stories of Gina’s friends, who she calls her sisters.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Tina Vegaina Vega

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

Love a second chance romance!! Levi and Brynn meet years later after dating, and that flame is still burning. This was a sweet and hilarious read! If you want to relax and read a good feeling story, this is it. I’m not a big sports person, but I actually enjoy a good sports read. Great fun characters and great romance!!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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

I love Hockey so this book was perfect. Even if you dont know hockey dont worry it will still catch your attention! Between Bridger an Tia’s fun attitudes an Mac an Levi’s steamy romance you will not be bored! This book will leave you wanting more the team, characters an author!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Sarah Devereaux

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice

This was a really cute story! I really enjoyed the military side to this story and the bond that Gina had with the other women! I also like that the author included topics that are harder to read about but that need to be talked about as well.
The romance was cute and predictable but the type of story I really enjoy when it comes to romance books! Overall I would highly recommend this story for anyone who likes romance with a military storyline.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Juls Dick

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Hundred Wishes is the third book in the Band of Sisters series by Marianne Rice. This is the first book of the series that I have read, and I was able to understand and follow this as a standalone. When military veteran Gina is retired from the Army on a medical discharge after being injured horrifically on tour, she makes the decision to move to a small community to be close to her best friends. She is content with her new life, slowly recovering from her injuries and adjusting to being a civilian again. She doesn’t expect to find love and is very reluctant to get involved with anyone. When she meets fire investigator Bryce, he makes his intentions very clear from the start, but Gina is not as sure. This was a nice second chance at life romance novel. The characters were likable, and you hope that they get the happy ending they deserve. I would recommend to readers who are fans of contemporary romance.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Tori Werkheiser

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was so good! It included some heavy topics that aren’t usually in romance books that I read but I appreciated the unique situation of Gina. I found her character to be hilarious and relatable immediately and I loved how she was a little feisty with Bryce especially when she first met him. And don’t even get me started on that hunky man! He was a winner from the start and had just the sweetest heart. I did kind of get disappointed in him when he was working a lot and not being his normal self and I was really proud of Gina for holding her own and being such a badass of a woman. I also appreciated that the fight between them lasted more than five seconds and was much more realistic to me in that sense. Overall this book was unique yet relatable and I enjoyed every second of it.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Candida Hopper

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Gina is a very strong independent woman. She got injured pretty badly in a roadside bomb and even though she’s physically healed there are some emotional scars. Gina has been through quite a bit of stuff in her life which is why she’s such a strong woman, plus she has a close knit set of friends that she calls her sisters, who are there for her.
Bryce meets Gina at a crafting fair and he finds her very attractive. He tries to talk to her and she shuts that down quickly. These two happen to see each other again and the chemistry is very apparent. Bryce asks Gina out but she turns him down because of a misunderstanding. After the misunderstanding is cleared up they end up enjoying each other’s company but Gina has her heart guarded and tells herself she won’t be anything but friends with him. In this story we see both of them learn more about each other. Can Gina get past her insecurities to make it work? Can Bryce get past his fears? To find these things out you must read this wonderful story. This book hits on a lot of different emotions and makes it a good read. I can’t wait to read the next one. I recommend this book.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Sarah Vanscoy

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“A Hundred Wishes” written by Marianne Rice is a fictional romance novel. After leaving the Army following a traumatic event resulting in severe injuries, Gina has taken up crafting and sewing. Bryce first meets her while she is selling quilts, and through a slight misunderstanding, he quickly find outs that Gina is not afraid to speak her mind. Gina and Bryce’s interactions are so fun, and after communication issues in the beginning of the book, I really enjoyed their character development. I admire how the author took some very sensitive topics and showed how these characters were able to overcome the odds. This is the first book that I have read in the Band of Sisters series, and I am looking forward to reading the other two books!

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tia is in on the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend. She has changed her name and how she looks hoping that she is in the clear, but on the anniversary date of when she left him she gets a text. He’s coming for her. Theo is a detective pushing paper due to an injury he received while undercover. When he runs into Tia on the street he couldn’t help noticing how scared she looked. There’s something or someone she is running from and he is determined to get to the bottom of her mystery. Things go from icy to burning up the pages in this fast paced romance. Is Theo able to keep his word on keeping Tia safe? Or is her ex-boyfriend too cunning and smart to be caught?

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow #1) by Cheryl Wright – Review by Kay Stritesky

A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow #1)A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun and easy read! You could feel the characters coming to life off the pages and you felt yourself interacting with them. While I do feel like book was missing something from the story, it just needed more, as the steamy romance took a backseat its a great book for readers who are just entering the romance world!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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

I am not a sports fan but give me a book about sports romances and i am all for it. And i love the hockey ones the most so this was right up my alley.
Levi and Brynn were so great to read about and their chemistry was off the charts and enough to melt the ice.
I have found a new to me author who I will now be binge reading everything they have written.
Cannot wait for the next book!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Jenique Bornman

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is exactly the kind of book that I LOVE!! The kind where you get so frustrated with the characters because they can’t see what is right in front of them. You just want to scream at them.
The author really takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. She had my laughing out loud at times, screaming in frustration and ofcourse bawling my eyes out.

If you want to read something that captivates every single emotion you have, read this

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice

A Hundred Wishes is the third book in the Band of Sisters Series and I absolutely loved reading this book. This is a Contemporary Romance/Military Romance that will have your emotions all over the place. Parts were heartbreaking where some were heart warming. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m a fan already. The attention to detail she gives these characters makes them feel that much more real . This is about Gina and Bryce, the chemistry between them is crazy good there’s definitely attraction as much as she doesn’t want it to be true. Gina is a former Army Sergeant who was badly burned due to a roadside bomb. She’s buried herself in her crafting and quilt making. She doesn’t date She’s finally getting more comfortable with her scars and such. Bryce is an Arson Inspector who finds Gina very interesting, and he’s not ever been shot down as fast as Gina did. Can she let down the walls and let Bryce in? Can these two have the relationship they deserve.? I could go on and on but I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say this is definitely worth the read . I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Nina Maes

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful love story! This one will draw you in and keep you going. I love how this romance started with a misunderstanding and turned into a relationship builder. We all need honest love in our lives. Recommend for anyone who adores love stories.

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