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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic!! This is book 2 in The Crowned Hearts Series and I highly recommend reading book 1 as characters tie into the 2nd book. Lev and Daphne gave me so many feels that I love about romance……banter and loyalty with definite spark and sizzle with chemistry off the charts, secrets, betrayal, twists and turn but also family and true friendship.

Lev and Daphne have this love/hate back and forth about them since their best friends Fyn and Bridget got married. Lev is a guard for Prince Fyn and all business…broody and serious while Daphne is a no holds barred no filter American girl. When Lev and Daphne get together for some fun, the sparks totally fly between them, but after it is said and done….they want nothing to do with each other. Things get more complex between them when they meet again in different circumstances that turns into having rules…….leading into Lev finding family secrets that come out that can lead both him and Daphne into danger……

Highly recommended read and I just cannot get enough of Lev and Daphne’s story and their character growth….loved this book.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Beverly Finnie

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot even begin to rave to you how much I love this book. I even preferred it to book 1. Russian and Royally Complicated gives the reader so much! This author duo is at it again. Writing novels with intrigue, animosity, sexual chemistry/tension, books that keep you guessing with little surprises thrown in. Which is exactly where this novel lands the reader right in the middle of all that. I couldn’t put it down and I wanted so much more.
Lev and Daphne have so much judgment and animosity towards each other, that they neglect to see what’s in front of them. That animosity just keeps building till it explodes, which I as the reader was waiting for. It’s the obstacles and the navigation after that explosion, which kept me reading and wanting more.
I’ve come across characters in books I’ve enjoyed in the past, but never as much as how these two are written together and apart. Their human qualities are very relatable everyday issues with just a little more substance.
One of my favorite authors strikes again and I actually like her work as a duo just as much as individual work. It’s the other author that I’m falling in love with! The two of them together bring you wonderful stories like this one.
Do you have to read book 1, ehh not really but you should! It works well as a standalone novel, however book one will give you more in depth knowledge of the supporting cast. So get to reading!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Amanda Glaspie

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Classic foe to lover story between Daphne and Lev. Who knew love could be found in the person you hate the most? If you haven’t read the first book, there are many references that may not make sense in this book. I do not recommend reading as a stand alone. This book brought out many emotions; you’ll find yourself, sad, shocked, surprised, and oh so happy.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Anastasia Dodson

A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read to pass my time with while I lounged around this week. It kept my interest and I liked the author writing style. Wes and Mina were great. But they definitely were on a rollercoaster of feels and I was happy when things finally settled. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Ashley Westerman

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This enemies to lovers was sooo hot!!! I loved the banter back and forth between the characters, I couldn’t put this book down. I had to know what was going to happen next. As much as I loved book 1 in the series, this one has to be my favorite. I really enjoyed it and I can’t wait to see what else these authors have for us in the future. Don’t miss out on this series!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Robin Rankin

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Russian and Royally Complicated: An Enemies to Lovers Forced Proximity Secret Baby Hidden Royal Romance (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2)

Be prepared to have to put the book down long enough to take a breather. They heat between Daphne and Lev is off the charts and not for the faint at heart

I flove Daphne, she is loud, brash and just the absolute best. I felt a kinship with her for some reason but I can’t quite place my finger on it.

Lev is dark and broody with an edge of danger which makes him all the hotter in my mind.

Daphne’s first escape was entertaining and pretty funny. I could visualize her climbing up, and it brought back of a funny memory from one particular day I skipped a class in high school and still have the scar many years later.

Both of these ladies need to continue to write together as well as separately. I can’t seem to get enough of them.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Ashley Westerman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this authors writing. I always want to grab her books to read. This book is just as good as all the others, and has bits of spiciness and comedy that makes for a great romance read. You can feel the chemistry jumping off the pages, almost like you’re in the room with Fyn and Bridget. This book has so much to offer! I definitely recommend.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Shannen Kern

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I never hesitate to pick any book up from this author! I loved this one more than the first (Royally Complicated), and that’s a rare thing! Lev and Daphne have such a captivating chemistry that you’ll feel the tension jump right off the pages. The level of emotions you feel from them is incredible. I love how strong (and stubborn) Daphne is throughout this story because Lev sure doesn’t know how to handle her at first. Also, there are steamy scenes in here to die for. I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a chance, but don’t forget to pick up the first as well to get a little more back story on everyone involved!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book follows two of the characters we met in the first book…Lev and Daphne. These two couldn’t be more opposite if they tried! Their banter had me laughing out loud…and the steaminess what H-O-T!

Daphne is not ready to return to a country where her best friend won’t be by her side…and Lev is ready for a vacation while the Prince and Princess are away. What neither of them expect is that they will spending it together since they have a love-to-hate each other relationship. What ensues is funny, dramatic, endearing, and (at times) frustrating!

Just like the first book in the series, this one is filled with twists and turns that you may not see coming. It is also amazingly written and I couldn’t put it down! These authors make magic on the pages and I am here for it!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Ashley Lape

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is worse that could happen when you run away from your problems at home to a foreign country and have hate sex? Having hate sex with your best friend’s new husband’s best friend. Daphne never had intentions of staying in Lovolia longer than the wedding but when things change with Lev Daphne has no choice. The chemistry between the two is off the chart but they are worse than gasoline to a fire!!
This book is great. Many different twists and turns that you never can predict what will happen next! Can’t wait to see what this author comes out with next.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Tonya Merritt

A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie and Melinda did a great job with this story. It was a cute love story that is so realistic. Will life fall into place for them? Will they have that forever kind of thing? A great quick and easy read!

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Gwyn and I have to say I am now a fan for sure. This is the first in the series even though this is a stand alone series, this book is a great start! The characters are everything you ask for and more. The story is a romantic story with all the witty elements you need for love. I cannot wait to read the second story!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Tonya Merritt

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An enemy to lover story is always one of my favorites! Gwyn did a wonderful job making another story but making it so uniquely it’s own. This story will make you love, laugh, and cry all together. A wonderful ride!

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Laura Jones

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Angela Shirley

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lev is the stoic bodyguard, ready to protect the Prince Fynix so when Fyn met Bridget on the private his life has not been the same. Although Fyn is happy with Bridget, she bring baggage with her in her best friend Daphne who is the royal pain in the bum to Lev. Can the grumpy bodyguard become friends with this annoying American or will they kill each other?

Daphne has become a staple at the Palace but when a brief encounter with the grumpy bodyguard leave her frustrated and confused, so when Bridget and Fyn go on honeymoon Daphne has a secret and can’t go home she decides to sneak into the private villa of Fyn but unbeknownst to her, Lev is relaxing there. Can they put there away there dislike for each other aside and realise that there is actually an attraction.

This is the second book in this series and although this mainly revolves around Daphne and Lev you could read this as a stand alone story but if would be advisable to read the first book as it gives you the background the characters and how they have together.

The chemistry from the two main characters jumps right off the page and opens up Lev as a character as in the first book he is very shut down person but you get at more of the history and how his family become involved with the Royal family in Lovolia. Daphne was a strong character in the first book but this book shows the vulnerable side of her which it seems not many people see.

The twists and turns that occur in the story, keeps the story moving and flows brilliantly. The secondary characters enhances the book and with the beautiful descriptions of the landscape you feel that the land is a character all of its own. I can’t to read the next book in this sequence as you can’t leave the ending like that, I need to know me.

Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwynn Mcnamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Russian and Royally Complicated was straight fire! I enjoyed the previous book immensely but this book demolished me. I loved it! It was wild, steamy, edge of your seat inducing, and full of the best snark imaginable. An enemies to lovers romance Lev and Daphne were destined to fall in love or kill each other and I was absolutely enthralled once I started to read it. I really appreciated the two of them having dedicated chapters so you could understand both of their perspectives throughout the book. It’s also a stand alone romance but these characters are introduced in book one, so it can be read by itself or as part of a series. These authors are phenomenal and I am totally committed to anything, hopefully more royally complicated books, but more things they publish in the future!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson

Russian and Royally Complicated is the second book in The Crowned Hearts Series and is a Enemies to Lover’s Romance that will have you turning the pages trying to figure out what is going to happen next. These two authors are two of my favorites and when they write together Holy Smokes! This is Lev and Daphne’s story and wowzers you thought the first book was sizzling hot you haven’t seen nothing yet. These two meet at their best friends Fyn and Bridget’s wedding. The chemistry between them is off the charts but they’re both ignoring the pull between. There’s plenty of drama, secret, friendship, enemies and so much more packed into this must read . I don’t want to accidentally give away anything from the story so I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I would also recommend reading the previous book if you haven’t already started as its just as good as this one. I can’t wait to read more from these authors.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Aranza

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Russian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson

4 stars out of 5 stars

This is the second book on The Crowned Hearts Series. I enjoyed reading this book as much as the previous one. The way that the story is told makes you feel invested on the story. Character development was consistent and approachable. This was definitely fun to read.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lev and Daphne are like fire and ice. They clash at the wedding, and again later. Lev in the beginning is a character you love to hate at first. Then you slowly warm up to him the more you learn about his background. Daphne, I loved from the get go. If I had met her in real life she definitely would’ve been my best friend. I adored her from the beginning. Watching those two was entertaining. I loved every single moment of it!

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Jessie Hopkins

Mina & Wesley were the best of friends growing up and both felt a terrible loss when Wesley suddenly moved. It’s been years, they’re back in each other’s lives but everything is different now. Or is it?

It takes a lot to rebuild your social standing and when you are torn between maintaining your position and figure it out if you can still be friends with someone who meant so much to you but disappeared, there is a lot of pressure. Private school has been great for Mina, but now what.

I truly felt all the emotions Mina and Wes were going through. I found myself wanting to listen to their struggles, be supportive and cheer them on as they went through a whole variety of situations both separate and together.
This book kept my interest and made me excited to keep reading as I was incredible curious what would happen next.

When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Kerry Baker

When We Fell Again: An angsty, second chance rockstar romanceWhen We Fell Again: An angsty, second chance rockstar romance by Julie Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This.bokm is an angst second chance, rockstar Romance with characters that have explosive and undeniable chesnitry. The characters each have their own baggage to work through. And normally that would pull people apart but it works for them. Their connection is strong and believable.
I thought the story was got to read. It was engaging and I enjoyed it the whole way through. This is definitely a book worth reading and I would recommend it.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Jules Herbert

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just wow!!! Lev and Daphne are absolutely combustible right from the very start!! Enemies full of fire, comebacks and quips you just knew their story was going to be one not to be missed. I loved everything about this book. The characters, the storyline and the emotions these very talented authors pull out of their readers, just absolutely everything.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by M Policicchio

A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really need to stop reading books that seem cool just from the blurb because they get me in the feels every time. EVERY Time. This one had me from the bullied 5th grader meeting her first friend on the first day of school until the reunion senior year of high school through the art project. No getting away from the feeling that these two, Mina and Wesley, were always meant to be.

Mina and her mom lived in a trailer park outside of town. This was the cause of her ridicule. Mina was teased and taunted because she was the poorest in a poor town. When she met him in the 5th grade, he became her best (and only) friend, her crush, her everything. He remained as such through middle school until the day he disappeared, leaving Mina alone. During her grief of losing her only friend, Mina’s life changed as her mom married a rich doctor, moving them out of the trailer to the mansion in the rich part of time.

Wesley started the 5th grade in yet another new school. That is what happens when you are a foster kid and your dad can’t manage to stay out of jail long enough to keep you for very long. When he saw her across the room, he knew that they would be friends. Wes didn’t realize that she would become his world, then and forever.

It is senior year and Wes is back in the boys’ home where he lived when he met Mina. Could he find her? When Wes started at some elite prep school, he was shocked to find his Mina there. But she wasn’t the same girl and she had a boyfriend. That is one thing that was going to have to change. As they faced the trials of the social stratus in high school, especially an elite one, both Mina and Wes rediscovered each other and themselves.

This was a beautiful story about forever love, finding that person that completes you, understands you better than maybe even yourself. From the first words through the last, this book keeps you deep in their world. I don’t wanna go back to high school, but I totally wanna be in their world. The world of complete love and understanding. I hope I can find that kind of connection.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Shannon Fowler

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How can the second book in this series be even hotter than the first?!? By chapter 3 it was oh my!! Daphne and Lev are so sweet, so sexy, so aggravating, so complicated.

Refreshing and sexy and infuriating all at the same time. ~ Lev

This book continues where Royally Complicated left off, with Bridget and Fyn off on their honeymoon and everyone else going back to their daily lives. Lev is forced to take a vacation himself just to get over everything that happened in the first book. Lev takes everything personal, especially his job of protecting Fyn and the royal family. So taking a vacation to reassess events is not his idea of a good time. And Daphne isn’t ready to go back to the States…as she says, what is there for her now that Bridget is an actual Princess? Daphne needs some time away and decides to use Fyn’s secret and private beach house, Elysium. Can she find the answers she’s looking for there? Or is there more trouble waiting for her?

Daphne is a balls-to-the-wall type of person. While it seems like she doesn’t have a care in the world, she is breaking on the inside. I love her and her bumbling care-free ways.
Lev is stubborn and serious, the complete opposite of Daphne. And I love him too!

These authors have put together this Crowned Heart Series with characters you will love to read about. Hoping there is more to come from this series and these authors together.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Shannon Fowler

Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First time reading from author Anderson, but what I do know is in great McNamee fashion, this story is hot AF and at only 20% in I was in love with these two characters already!

If it comes to that, blame the tequila. ALWAYS blame the tequila. That’s my new motto.
~Bridget
It’s like this character was already in my head.

Bridget and Fyn have an easy attraction and mutual connection. If only being together was as easy. This story is about forbidden love. A story about bucking the rules and living life. But also having to deal with the consequences of our choices and actions.

Sometimes, everything we thought we wanted has to fall apart, so everything we need can fall into place. And that is precisely how fate led me to my prince. ~Bridget

While most of the time I felt like Bridget was a bumbling, stereotypical female, I felt like there was more to her. She’s in promotions/marketing so she’s somewhat smart. Maybe it was just being all up in her feelings…first losing her fiancé then falling for Fyn and all he brings. Or maybe, just maybe it WAS all that tequila! I still loved her character and love how she gets her HEA!

Looking forward to being Russian and royally complicated!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Amelia Stansell

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was fantastic! This one had some really amazing spice. Lev and Daphne are not the biggest fans of each other but they become lovers in the story. There are so many things that happen in this book, you will not be able able to figure out what will happen next. This is the second book in the series, but it can be a stand alone.

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Kerry Baker

Love & StilettosLove & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This books is all about the characters, right from page 1. They are such and interesting group that you cannot help but find them entertaining. There is at least one character you will connect with although, if you are anything like me you will connect with more.

The story was well written and engaging. I thought the author for the pacing just right.it was easy to get into and it was easy to read quickly because it is so good. This is a book definitely worth your time.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Jennifer Gordon

A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging YA contemporary romance which kept me happily turning the pages. The heroine of the story Mina had grown up on “the proverbial wrong side of the tracks,” and sadly had few friends and was bullied at school. She spent her childhood thinking of creative ways to escape Palmer, Georgia where she lived, until the first day of fifth grade when a new boy, Wes appeared and gave her a reason to stay. Unfortunately, Wes then left two years later, just disappeared without a word, leaving the thirteen year old Mina with a broken heart. Then Mina’s life changes and she’s gone from a Palmer trailer park to an Atlanta mansion and from wearing secondhand clothes to straight off the runway fashions. The other big change is that those that bullied her now want to be her best friend, and Mina now reigns supreme at her new prestigious high school. However, she’s still counting down the days until graduation and then a new boy arrives at her school, Wes. He just walks back into Mina’s life, threatening her new life in the process and her heart once again. This is a heartwarming teenage romance and a coming of age novel, and the storyline had me hooked. Both the characters and setting come to life through the descriptive narrative, and it has a likeable and relatable character in Mina, who I felt engaged with throughout the story.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Barbara Bohls

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I would highly recommend reading these books in order as they will make more sense. I want to spill all the beans about this book but I don’t want to give away spoilers. The enemies to lovers forced proximity genre that this book has, gives a fresh take on it that makes it feel like you’re reading that troupe for the first time. Just like with the first book these authors writing together is seamless. It really feels like one author wrote the whole book. Not only do you have enemies to lovers, you also have secrets that are boiling to come out and tons of steam. The main characters have growth not only for themselves but there is growth together. I love a story where you can see the growth from all avenues. This book is written very, very well and will keep you turning pages to see what happens next, whether that is the amazing steam that seems to just come off the pages or the secrets that you know are coming. There is an air of secrecy in this book that leads the reader to know that she big things are going to be revealed in this book. I highly recommend this book and the first one to anyone who is looking for an escape from reality for a bit. You will find yourself caught up in what is going on that you won’t want to deal with anything other than turning the next page.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Rayne East

When We Fell Again by Julie Archer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Rockstar, second chance romance This book was full of angst. It’s the first book I have read […]