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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Angela Hayes

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

A Merry Texan Christmas is the third book in the Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series by Nicole Flockton. This is a sweet, small town contemporary romance, with plenty of fun, all the Christmas feels, and just enough drama to keep things interesting. I really loved this Holiday Romance, and as expected it is a wonderful addition to the Prentice Brothers series.
Trey Prentice has put aside his baseball career to take on life as a bookstore owner- embracing life in Sweet Ridge. With Christmas fast approaching, Trey can’t wait to decorate and make his shop a little Christmas wonderland. But he is going to have some stiff competition in the form of Maggie Watson, the local librarian, and Sweet Ridge’s resident Christmas decorating guru. Her knack for all things Christmas has even earned her the tittle of Miss Christmas. Let the competition begin. But she’s not going to go down easy- especially to the arrogant newbie. With plenty of Christmas shenanigans and fun, what happens next makes for a really great read.
If you are looking for a Christmas story that will captivate you right from the beginning, then this is definitely the book you have been looking for.

Thank you, Nicole Flockton!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Secrets in the Springs
By Julie C. Gardner

I loved reading this book. This story is full of emotion, hurt, forgiveness, friendship, romance, and so much more. This story took a few unexpected turns I didn’t see coming. I became completely invested in these characters and I couldn’t stop reading until I found out what happens. The author did an exceptional job pulling out so many emotions in me while I read this book. The characters felt relatable and real. I find myself wanting to read it again. This is a must read. I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait for what this author gives us next.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Heather Bass

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This is the third book of the Prentice brothers of Sweet Ridge series. It could be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I love a good Christmas story but this author exceeded all my expectations. I was so excited to read this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. It only took a few hours to devour this incredible book.

Trey Prentice is now living in his hometown for good. He has decided that it was time to retire from baseball. Trey is loving his new life as a bookstore owner. He loves Christmas so much he decides to do some window decorating. Trey is so happy that the whole town loves his window except Miss Christmas,Maggie Watson. He didn’t want to make her mad. Trey and Maggie are asked to work together but can they put their differences aside? When they get to know each other will they find a miracle they thought was never possible, love?

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Merry Texan Christmas is the third book in the Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series by Nicole Flockton. I have fallen for all three Prentice brothers. Trey was the one we didn’t know that much about but this Christmas-themed romance was just perfect for Trey and Maggie. Besides Trey finding his HEA with Maggie, he also mended his relationship with his brothers. Loved this trilogy and can’t wait to read more book by Nicole.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bella is the performing arts teacher at the local high school in Hartwood. Her budget is next to nothing and is being threatened to be cut even more, thus probably ending her teaching career at the high school. After being forced to take on a troubled student as he completes his community service, she must then take on an adult equivalent after a drunk driving accident. Doing what she does best, she is determined to make the most of everything being piled onto her plate in order to make the production successful and not have to find another job at the end of the school year.

Cade is home in Hartwood to take care of his grandfather after the death of his grandmother. He knows that his band, Burning Umbrage, is waiting for him to return to LA and finish their album. However, after a night in lockup he finds himself serving his community service alongside a hot-headed teacher that has a hatred for rock stars.

The chemistry, and maybe a little bit of magic, between Bella and Cade comes off the page and can be felt. Their different lifestyles are potential obstacles, but also what makes them great for each other. I found myself rooting for them from the beginning. Each of them has their own walls built up and it was enjoyable watching them break each other’s walls down. The supporting characters were lovable and added to the story. I enjoyed this story!

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Opposite of Addie is a great second chance romance story from Julie C. Gardner. I had not read any of this author’s work before reading this book so was unsure of what to expect from it. I do however, love a second chance romance and was willing to give this book a chance. I’m glad that I took this chance as this is a really great book.
I will say that I took a bit of getting into this book but once I got into it, I was really hooked and couldn’t wait to see how the story panned out. The Opposite of Addie is the story of Addie, mother to 11 year old Josie who randomly bumps into Josie’s father Jake who is unaware of Josie’s existence. What we then get is a great story as Jake fights to get back into Addie’s life and get to know his daughter and Addie’s own personal battles since the death of her author mother the year before and her own relationship with her father.
What was different about this book is that it’s told from the point of view of 5 different people: Addie, Jake, Josie, Addie’s father and Addie’s best friend Nina. I actually really enjoyed reading the POV of 11 year old Josie. I loved her outlook on what was going on in her life and her thoughts of the people around her.
One strength of this author is writing fantastic characters. I loved reading about Jake, Addie and Josie. All are really great and realistic characters that the reader can engage with. This is a great story that I’m sure many others would enjoy if they gave it a chance. I’m glad that I took the chance on it.

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Breaking Tessa by T Christensen – Review by Heather Bass

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I love a good sports romance but this author exceeded all my expectations. This is the first book of the college sports romance series. When I got this book I could not put it down. The characters make you addicted to their story. I didn’t stop until the end and now I want more. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.

Tessa Parker is starting her college year and she wants to get her education and get out. She loves being the librarian at her school library. Tessa keeps running into this hot guy, Jordan Davis. He is the star basketball player and womanizer of the school. Tessa tries to stay away but he asks her to help him because underneath all the fame he is really smart. She gets to know him and she quickly realizes she is falling for him. Tessa doesn’t know if she can survive in his world and do they want her in his world? Will they be able to make it or are their worlds too different?
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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Betsy Melano

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading all of The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge books by Nicole Flockton! The characters are lovely and just makes your heart melt. They have been especially great for zoning in and forgetting the craziness of 2020.
In the third book Trey, the oldest Prentice brother, comes back home to Sweet Ridge after retiring from his baseball career and buys the local second hand book store. He’s okay with the knowledge that he’s back home but still a little unsure he made the right decision. Will he stay in Sweet Ridge or head back to play baseball?

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rachel Moss

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton is the third book in The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series, and it was a great read! It went perfect with the series, and is great as a stand alone. All three novels in this series works as stand-alones if you really want them to be. This book was probably my favorite of the series, just because it was a Christmas themed book. I loved being back with the characters I grew to love in the first and second books. The storyline was great, and the main characters amazing as always with this series. This was a great read and I highly recommend!

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rochelle Ferguson

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was just what I needed, I love reading Christmas romances and Nicole Flockton did not disappoint. Don’t worry, even if you do not like sports romances, you will still enjoy this book. The writing style alongside the characters will keep you wanting more. From the banter between Maggie and Trey to the Christmas theme, you will not regret reading this book!

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jae Dawson is a new author for me and being my first read I couldn’t wait to dive into it. This book was brilliant from the very beginning, it was entertaining, fun and had a brilliant romance, between two epic characters. These two characters really brought the story to life and made this storyline even more captivating. This authors writing style flowed effortlessly throughout and had great pace and really made you believe you were there alongside the characters. I loved watching these characters grow and watch their connection develop which made it even harder to put this read down, as I was rooting for them throughout. This is a brilliant romance read that shouldn’t be missed, I highly recommend this book, and look forward to reading more from this author.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Katie Kearney

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton. This story was just what I needed this year. In fact this series has quickly become one of my top favorites. Trey and Maggie May have just made their way to my favorites but don’t tell the others because each have been amazing to read about. But these two just captured a piece of my heart. They immediately pulled me into their world and I had so much fun getting lost with them for a while. They are so easy to connect with and I loved the chemistry they shared. Every character brings something unique to the storyline and I just simply couldn’t put this story down. Another fantastic addition to this series. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton was such a cute read! I love a great Christmas read, it brought Hallmark vibes. Maggie was a handful and I loved it, I love to go all out with cheer and decoration too. The chemistry was just right and I loved their interactions. A great expansion to the Prentice Brother series.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Heather Lovelace

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Flockton’s books and was so glad to find this holiday edition to feast on. It had just the right mixture of romance, drama, sass – it was just fantastic. I immediately invested in the storyline and dove head first into another Prentice brothers adventure very willingly. A quick delightful read that readied my heart for the holiday season!

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Opposite Of Addie: A Novel (Friendships & Secrets Series) by Julie C. Gardner. This is a women’s fiction story- full of secrets, second chances, emotion, friendship, family, healing, drama, and more.
After reading Forgetting Ophelia, I was quite interested in finding out how this story would unfold, and Ms. Gardner didn’t disappoint. There are a lot of interconnected details and enlightening backstory bridging the two books, as well as important character introductions and information- so reading them both, together, will definitely give you a much better perspective of things, and therefore, will also improve your reading experience.
I had a little trouble getting into the groove with this story, but I after a few chapters I finally found the rhythm and got caught up in all the developments. If you have read Forgetting Ophelia, then you know that the characters are really well crafted, with their own all fully developed personalities and backstories- and one of the things I particularly like about this book/series, is the fact that Ms. Gardner ensures that her characters continue to grow and develop as the story progresses.
The Opposite of Addie is told from multiple character perspectives, giving us a really well-rounded view of what is happening- while also adding an extra element of interest to the book.

Thank-you, Julie C. Gardner!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner. I LOVED this book. It was so full of emotions, love and sadness. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. Its the story of Addie who is a single mom and her first priority is always going to be her daughter. When she and Jake were a couple and she up and disappeared because she didn’t really want to be hurt she wrote him off. When he comes back into Addie’s life and meets her daughter he is smitten. Jake never really wanted to be a dad until he met Addie’s daughter and now that’s all he wants. Can Addie trust Jake to not hurt them again especially while she is dealing with her mom’s death and her dad’s big betrayal. This story is full of secrets that can tear families apart and bring them together. Will Jake be able to break the wall Addie has built to protect herself and her daughter? Read The Opposite of Addie to find out!

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The Opposite of Addie: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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The Opposite of AddieThe Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Opposite of Addie by Julie C. Gardner is a moving novel that explores a variety of relationships and forms of love. At the centre is the relationship between single mother Addie and her daughter Josie, which is in some ways a reflection of Addie’s relationship with her own mother. Then there are the two fathers – Addie’s and Josie’s – who have both missed out on a lot of their daughter’s lives. And there’s Nina – practically a sister to Addie and an Aunt to Josie – reminding us that chosen family can be as important as biological family.
Although there are romantic elements in this book this is not given any more weight than the other relationships. There is plenty of messiness, as characters have to weigh up doing what is right for them and potentially hurting others. Early on, Josie worries that her mum choosing to spend an evening with someone else must mean they are more fun than her. Josie, and the other characters in the book, have to learn how to love and care for multiple people (and themselves) at the same time.
This is an enjoyable read! There’s a bit of mystery and plenty going on. The perspective changes between different characters and they all have a distinct voice as a narrator, which keeps it varied and means the reader gets invested in everyone’s side of the story. For me, it’s a five-star read and I would definitely recommend it, particularly to people who are missing family drama due to lockdowns and travel restrictions.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Prentice Brothers series and I have loved them all. This one is especially special as it is full of Christmas spirit and joy. It such a magical time of year to find love.

Trey Prentice was a famous baseball star until he decides to retire and move back to his home town of Sweet Ridge. He takes over the local bookstore and sets out to show everyone how much he loves Christmas with his window display.

However his display ruffles someone’s feathers. That someone is Maggie.

Maggie is the towns Miss Christmas who decorates the towns windows every year. So when she sees her competition she isn’t happy.

However the attraction between her and Trey is so strong that despite the competition they find themselves drawn together.
Will they fall in love and become the towns Mr and Miss Christmas or will their being competitive with each other ruin any chance of romance building.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Liz Vrchota

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed visiting Sweet Ridge with each book in The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series from Nicole Flockton. A Merry Texan Christmas is the third book in the series and gives us a front row seat to Trey Prentice and Maggie Watson’s story. These two are fabulous together and make for many laughs and emotions while reading. I found myself pulling for them and begging them to work out throughout the book. This is one that will have you aching to put the tree up just a bit early! I love a solid holiday read to kick me off in the holiday spirit and this book was just that. I can’t wait to see what we will get next in the series!

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Another enjoyable read from this author. I was quickly swept up into Maggie’s story – I mean she’s a girl after my own heart with her love of Christmas! I thought she was such a wonderful character to read about, I found her to be really likeable and relatable. I loved Trey – the two of them together made me laugh! They certainly were a match and I enjoyed the banter between them!
The story flowed really well and it certainly made me feel all Christmassy after I had finished it. The authors writing was excellent as usual, I am definitely a fan of hers!
Overall a wonderful read and one that I would highly recommend!

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Katie Matthews

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was such a lovely read and I have to be honest I haven’t read a Halloween romance before so it was really refreshing! I really loved the storyline and the characters. Belladonna was a really nice character to read about, she had that wholesome girl next door feel about her and she definitely wasn’t in the market for love after her past until Cade – I think he could make anyone seriously think about dating again! He is everything I love in a rock star! I think I fell in love with him straight away.
I loved all the different twists in the story; it was an absolute pleasure to read. It’s one of those books that you wish you could go back and read again for the first time experience the characters and their story again. I think this is probably one of the best books that I have read this year. I think this is a fantastic debit novel for the author!!
I am definitely looking forward to more to come from this series!

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City Without A Sun (Vampire State Book 2) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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City Without A Sun (Vampire State, #2)City Without A Sun by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the first book before this one. It will help enhance your enjoyment of this series and get to know what is happening with the characters. This is a well developed young adult paranormal story that I had a hard time putting down. The characters are strong and connectable. They made the story easy to read and kept it engaging. I enjoyed how they brought the story to life and pulled me right into the story. Rowena and Vincenzo take on a new threat that could tear down all the progress they made. There is alot of action and so much more happening in this story. I highly recommend reading this to find out what more happens to them. They made such great characters that I really enjoyed reading this book. Don’t miss this series!

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Robin Rankin

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton

The third and final Prentice brother is back home in Sweet Ridge, Texas after many years away.  There is so much he has to do now that he’s home and around his family.

If you have read the first two in this series you know about the history with the Prentice Brothers.   Trey is the missing piece in this family puzzle.  He is so different from the boy who left Texas for baseball.  Will the man find his way?

Maggie is everything I usually don’t like. Not much of a Christmas person and those happy Christmas people drive me insane normally.   I loved Maggie.  It could be my cynical heart has started to thaw after this crazy year or I’m desperate for happiness.   Who knows, but I really enjoyed reading this book.

I got the impression that this is the final in this series,  but would love to see more stories from this amazing small town in a State I love so much

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City Without A Sun (Vampire State Book 2) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Laura Furuta

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City Without A Sun (Vampire State, #2)City Without A Sun by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

City Without A Sun (Vampire State Book 2)
By Alexander Charalambides
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book City Without A Sun (Vampire State Book 2) by Alexander Charalambides. It is a story that has a wonderful storyline and amazing characters. I love the character of Rowena. She is a human who is intelligent, independent, and strong. This book has her starting a new job, trying to get a human perspective out in the open, and taking on new responsibilities. How will a conflict between her and another co-worker work out? What will happen when a mysterious prince takes an interest in her? This is a story that had me turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. There is suspense and mystery. The book has moments when I was angry with the way Rowena is treated as well as how there are those with agendas that threaten all the hard work that she does. I also enjoyed reading about many of the other characters that are included in the story. I loved this second book just as much as the first. It is exciting and entertaining to read. The author does a wonderful job of making me feel like I am right there with the characters. I highly recommend reading it.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so happy i found this book! The cover drew me, the synopsis had me snatching it right up. This book was so great! I can’t really say what one thing I loved because it all worked so well together. The writing style, the descriptions I could just picture everything, to the characters journeys.

I cannot wait to read more in this series!

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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Angela Shirley

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when you are the one who is always in the background but then you fall for the rising star in the basketball team?

Jordan is the basketball star who can have anything he wants but when he sees Tessa something happens that he can’t be without her. Tessa is not one for the limelight but with her attraction to Jordan is unmistakable, can this relationship start or last.

This is a young adult contemporary love story and at first I thought it was going to be the same formula of sport superstar falling in love with the small timid girl who is always in the background, but this story also had more substance and the chemistry between these two characters was brilliant.

I enjoyed the conversations these two characters had and that there was more than just romance are the driving for to their relationship. This is the first book I have read by this author and would love to read more books in the future, it’s great to read books were the characters and story are well developed and engaging.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen is a college sports romance. I should add that though I wasn’t expecting it, this book ends on a cliffhanger but is still totally worth reading! I know a lot of people don’t like cliff hangers but do not pass up this book!!

Tess is very much a stay out of the spotlight kind of girl. She doesn’t go looking for the attention. She stays in the background. Jordan is completely the opposite as the star of the basketball team. The first time Tessa sees Jordan, she can’t take her eyes off of him. Jordan notices but still goes on his way until they run into each other again. Tessa tried but she couldn’t resist him. They definitely have a connection that is more than just mutual attraction but they come from very different worlds. Will these two be able to make a relationship work or are they just too different?

I couldn’t put this book down! I’m pretty sure I finished it in a day. I felt for Tessa. She felt out of her depth with Jordan but she really cared about him. There were some pretty emotional parts in this book and I could feel everything. It’s very well written and I cannot wait for the next book!

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Debi Kircher

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson

4 Stars

This is my first book by this author and I did enjoy reading it. I really liked the storyline and the characters grew on me as the book went on. I loved Bella and Cades first meeting and found myself laughing out loud during that scene. I really think the interaction between Bella and her Mom was my favorite part of this entire book!

Bella’s dedication to her students in this story was admirable and I felt her determination in fighting for what she believed in. I do wish there had been a bit more in the story about Jeremy, I would have liked to see more about his transformation while performing his community service. I would’ve loved his POV.

I do like how Bella and Cade’s relationship took time to grow, although there was an immediate attraction, it wasn’t acted on from the get go and I appreciated that, it helped me to get to know the two better and I felt as though I was able to invest a bit more in their connection. These two were both fighting loss and personal battles in their lives. My heart broke for Cade and I felt that story in my heart as I personally dealt with some of the same things he did in this book and I was forced to make decisions that were really hard to make.

I can’t wait to read more from this small town. Halloween was great but now would love a Christmas theme, Some of my favorite reads are from small towns and this author gave me that and made me want to go back for more.

I highly recommend this book, it moves fast yet smooth and I did read it in one sitting.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. It was a Halloween Romance story that was well written and had me turning page after page. The main characters were great. They make the story feel real and really make the story that much more awesome. Belladonna is a high school teacher who is risking it all for a musical. If she doesn’t get this right and show that she can do it, she could lose her job. Cade has been running from his past his whole life and he has secrets and a heavy weight on his shoulders that no one should have to carry. Together they come together to risk it all and they brought this story to life. I loved both of them and I was excited to see where their story was headed and happy to hopefullysee a HEA!
I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this to anyone that loves romances.

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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Michelle Austin

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen was a great 5 star read.
I was excited to read this book, once I started I didn’t want to put it down.

I really liked Jordan and Tessa. Tessa likes to keep to herself but when she meets Jordan things change. Jordan is a basketball start that gets everyone’s attention. But when Tessa gets his attention it’s game on. This is a great opposites attract sports romance. They of course have a not so easy path to true love. All of the characters were great but I didn’t care too much for his mother.

Will these two get a HEA?

Overall this was a great read and I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today on this great read.

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