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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance which had me gripped from start to finish. Although it’s part of a series it can be read as a standalone story, however the characters do crossover as each book focuses on a different member of the Balefire rock band. This is manager Garrett’s story with a second chance at love theme, with Olivia. Ten years ago Garrett chose “his boys” over her, now she’s a Hollywood music video director, and her next client is the biggest rock band on the planet – Balefire. If her studio wasn’t loosing money then she would turn it down rather than have to work with the man who broke her heart.
For Garrett managing Balefire has come at personal costs, especially loosing Olivia, the one women he’s ever loved. Seeing her again brings back memories and he’s determined not to loose her again. Garrett is trying to convince Olivia that he’s a changed man and knows what he wants, her. However, Olivia is not convinced that it can work, or that she can trust him to choose her this time. The chemistry between Garrett and Olivia sizzles off the page and leads to some steamy scenes. I loved how their relationship developed throughout the story, and the descriptive narrative brought the world of rock band Balefire vividly to life!

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Jules Herbert

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Hero Complex: Bluestone Series: Book 3Hero Complex: Bluestone Series: Book 3 by Isobel Reed

I truly love this series so much. This amazing author keeps bringing us such wonderful characters filled with so much heart that you can’t help but to be drawn in to their stories. Ivy and Ace had me completely hooked right from the very start and I couldn’t stop reading until I knew everything that was going to happen. They are definitely two people only truly whole when together.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Shea Gilkerson 5/21/23

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Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 begins at the De Rosa mansion when the Larussio’s come in at the end of book 1, when Dominic takes off to find the younger De Rosa children. It picks up very quickly and focuses on the magnetic attraction between Dominic Larussio and Emilia De Rosa as he snatches her to take to their warehouse for information.

Dominic realizes very quickly that Emilia is no little princess, shielded from everything their lives entail. In fact, she is wildly resourceful and has a major desire to help her family and bring down her enemy. Her lack of fear when faced with danger not only keeps her alive in many situations, but earns her Dominic’s admiration and respect, beyond his attraction to her and their magnetic pull towards one another.

There are some things Dominic chooses to keep to himself, both things from Sal and the family as well as from Emilia while he tries to balance everything, find out who is behind which terrible act and why, make a plan to protect his family and the woman he is falling in love with…with some good passionate sections and good brutality to make sure you don’t forget exactly who you’re reading about. Well written, nice world building, gritty without being grotesque, and characters you can’t help but root for.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Shea Gilkerson 5/21/23

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lorenzo has come to Las Vegas from the old country to help tie up loose ends from Sal taking the lead in the family and Dom becoming underboss, and their previously told stories. He knows that part of his job as Consigliere is to handle the stories that come out and spin things however they need.

In this case, he knows he needs to keep his eyes on the talented and gorgeous red headed reporter, Izzy Arden. She has been circling stories of the mafia issues arising between the Larussio’s and De Rosa’s. When she manages to steal a key card that gets her to the secret, members-only top floor it proves to be a push too far. Following them to the cemetary as they lay to rest the family lost at the wedding reception is what first gets Lorenzo to approach her and the burn of undeniable interest between them starts immediately.

Thus begins a delicate balancing act between what Izzy writes, what Lorenzo reads, the story she expertly weaves to lead anyone picking up a paper to believe what she wants them to believe…and the risks involved in getting in a relationship with a mafia man. Their passion is explosive, the weaving together and tying loose ends between the previous two books is artful, and it is a fascinating back and forth between seeing how dark Lorenzo can be while also being a fair man who can love deeply and sincerely.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Betsy Melano

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Bluestone Series, which is about Ivy and Ace. Ivy is working to keep her Ranch while dealing with men who don’t give her the respect she deserves for all the work she is doing. She hires Ace to get some help around the Ranch but she never expected the attraction between them. When Ace lets it slip that they are engaged (fake) to keep a vultures away, things get interesting.
This romance is a fun read and had me in stitches at times. The author does a great job with world building and her writing style makes it easy to get sucked into the story. I really enjoyed reading about Ivy and Ace.

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stay for Me was good. I enjoyed it. The yo-yoing back and forth between band and manager was a little much. But then again that’s what happens when one jumps into a series during book 5 vs at the beginning. Did this book work as a standalone? Absolutely! However I might’ve understood the animosity more if I read the other 4 first. Which is something I know I’m going to look into.
Walking away from the one he loved destroyed Garrett, and despite the animosity between him and the band, they wanted to make it right. However all they could do is get Garrett and Olivia into a room together, the rest was on them. To find what they left behind 10 years earlier. Of course no romance comes without some sort of painful drama. Which the empath in me brought a tear to my eye. It felt over. It felt final. Of course it wasn’t the end of the book yet, so I knew anything could happen. It just pulled at the heartstrings.
When an author can make you feel, doesn’t that show they wrote something wonderful?
Start right here, or start at the beginning. But don’t question that this author has something worth exploring. A take on things to make reader’s emotional. Which to me makes reading all that more enjoyable.

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Cecily in the City (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 3) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Juls Dick

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Cecily in the CityCecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cecily in the City is the third book in the Cecily Taylor series by Krysten Lindsay Hager. This story follows Cecily as she continues to try and pursue her career as an actress and navigate her relationship with her famous boyfriend however this time, after a series of unexpected events, she finds herself navigating the complexity of show biz life in New York City. I really enjoyed this book however there were times when it made me so frustrated, I really wanted to knock the characters heads together, however this is a sign of good writing as it made me so emotional. Cecily is a lovable character however I am so pleased to see her growing as an adult. I found that I really wanted to know more when I got to the end of this book, especially the comeuppance of a certain character. I would recommend this to readers who are looking for a sweet young adult story with likable main characters and wonderful supporting ones. Looking forward to the next instalment.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Brittany Angel

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As with all of this author’s books, you are immediately drawn into the story. Lorenzo hires a somewhat frustrating journalist to start to spin stories in their favor, but he definitely got more than he bargained for. While this is the third installment of the Sicilian Gods Series, you can read this as a standalone. Though you won’t want to. You’ll want to know each and every character’s story!

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a well written romance. This one was just that kind of story. Ivy has set her mind on saving her grandfather’s ranch. While others doubt she can do it. There is one who knows she can. Ace, a wounded marine has many scars who he battles with daily. But the ones that are visible are the ones Ivy does not see. Throwing Ace into self doubt. Most look at him and stare or gasp. Not Ivy, she loves him, shhhh don’t tell anybody. While Ace helps Ivy out running the ranch, he learns people don’t believe a single unwed woman can do men’s work. Therefore his plan is set in motion. But remember Ivy can do what she puts her mind to. This fake engagement has opened many doors for both Ivy and Ace. To see where this story goes, read the book. What a page turner this story was. I could not put it down. The characters make the story, but the author put it to paper. I look forward to reading more from this author. As well as seeing where this author takes this series.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this second chance romance story. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. The author’s style along with their attention to details gave the story a realistic feel which made it easy to connect to the characters. A fast paced story where two wounded souls are in need of healing and some romance. What will fate have in store for these two? Can a fake relationship be just that or will fate step in and take it somewhere else? I really enjoyed watching the growth of these characters. What they added to the story made it that much more enjoyable to read. This is a hard to put down story that had me on an emotional roller coaster in parts. An easy romance story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book.

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Cecily in the City (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 3) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Betsy Melano

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Cecily in the CityCecily in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 3rd book in the series didn’t disappoint. First of all, this is a YA book. I have read the other books and I think it helps to have read them in order. The books are definitely written for a teen audience. They are sweet young romance stories full of misunderstandings, angst, hormones, worry, anxiety, and all those things young people go through.
The author as usual did a fantastic job of world building and writing in such a way that makes young people interested in reading more. Cecily thinks she’s living the dream but soon finds out that the world of show business can be vicious and ruthless. I was happy to see Cecily grow in this book and start to really find her strength. She needs to be strong in a field that can be very dangerous. Looking forward to the next installment of the series.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great start to a new series. I read this quickly as it had me completely engrossed. I really enjoyed the twists throughout, I wasn’t expecting that. It was also very easy to relate to the characters, especially Riley for me. I definitely recommend this author and I can’t wait to check out her other books.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Katie Matthews

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG I LOVED this book! From beginning to end I was completely hooked by what I was reading. I’ve read so many of this authors book now that I don’t even bother reading the synopsis I just grab and start reading and as per usual I was not disappointed. I honestly don’t know how she does it every time I say that’s my favourite until I read the next one! This book was just fantastic, this book is definitely dark and delicious from the very start. Lorenzo and Izzy’s story was amazing, she was definitely a match for him and I loved that about the two characters.
This book could be read as a standalone but I would 100% recommend reading them in order, you won’t be disappointed!!

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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This is a sweet, small town romance filled with love, sass, fake engagement and definite two wounded souls and it gave me all the feels. This was an easy read and quite enjoyable.

Ivy is trying to save her own ranch, being independent and on her own, definitely not getting any respect from some of the other male clientele from the work that she does on her farm. Having a helping hand from Ace, a former marine, both Ivy and Ace are trying to work hard to get Ivy’s farm noticed. When a stingy snob tries to offer Ivy money for her farm, Ace steps in and helps Ivy but also announces their “engagement”. How will this new engagement play out as Ace and Ivy then try to navigate their feelings toward each…especially when both Ivy and Ace have their own past hurts that still haunt them.

I loved the chemistry between Ivy and Ace…it felt so raw and real…..the protectiveness of Ivy’s brother and I also loved Ace’s mother Liz. Great story and looking forward to reading more!

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story about Ivy and Ace is quite adorable. Ivy is trying to save her ranch from sexist clients. In steps Ace with a hair-brained idea of a fake engagement to help her out. Ace is a former Marine with some external and internal scars from being in the war. Ace is always driving Ivy nuts by constantly trying to save her when she feels like she doesn’t need to be saved. Ivy gets under Ace’s skin by accepting him for his shortcomings and scars. The constant back and forth between the two is absolutely adorable, and made me giggle a few times here and there. Its a cute story that pulls you in from page one and holds you until the end.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kerry Baker

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good fake relationship / engagement story and this is one of the good ones. Ivy and Ace are brilliant characters and I loved the chemistry between them. It was easy to connect with them. I enjoyed how the story unfolded and how their relationship developed.
This is a great series and this book is a fantastic addition. I really loved the story and I am looking forward to seeing what else might be next.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Kelli Harper

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Based on a true story, the author has drawn us into his life and is showing us a venerable side of himself. This book brings us into his relationships with three different women who are more flawed than he thinks he is. The author does a good job of building the story and drawing you into these relationships so that you as the reader are experiencing these moments right along with him. You will definitely follow through the highs and lows, the happy, sad and anger filled moments. You will experience all of this and more.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, and I didn’t find myself disappointed with this book! To me this was a fast paced read and was filled with tons of emotions. This was based on a true story, and was overall a well written story. I enjoyed the amount of detail each character had and how the author brought the story to life with the turn of each page. We are introduced to a man named Leo who is trying to find love after his divorce. He finds that trying to balance life with 3 children and looking for love might not be all it’s been cracked up to be! He finds himself being surrounded after one disastrous woman after another! But the month of November rolls around, and Leo finds that he is introduced to 3 different women who might have the capability to alter his life for good! I enjoyed the emotion, laughter and overall world that has been brought to us by the author. This book was a great read that was hard to put down once I started it! I definitely recommend reading this book!

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Shannen Kern

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I almost passed this book up as it didn’t seem like it was in my normal wheelhouse, but I’m glad I decided to take a chance on it. Jim Shomos takes us through this timeline of what feels like “right person, wrong time” over and over again. Some may find it a little immature to try finding love repeatedly if you have unresolved issues, but I think it’s heartwarming to see someone who takes chances for true love. It is a rollercoaster of emotions as you are invested in Leo and his pursuit of happiness. You feel a stab each time something doesn’t work out, and relentless hope for just one stroke of serendipity. I really enjoyed reading this and taking the journey alongside Leo.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Three Women in November is based on a true story of a divorced dad of boys living in Australia who decides to move on and find love. Leo is a bit of a romantic with old-fashioned ideas about love, dating, and romance. In his quest for love he meets three very different women with different backgrounds that capture his attention.

Leo meets Zoya on a business trip and likes her, so he pursues a relationship with her. The chemistry is there between them, but Zoya tends to lash out in anger at odd times. They decide the relationship will not work and call it quits. She does let him know that his scars will never heal unless he works on them.

Leo finds himself single and talking to his counsellor who he develops an attraction to, but he is her patient. They do try a relationship, but it does not work out. Aysha tells him that he needs to learn to love himself or a relationship will never work.

Then Leo meets Jade who is in a flailing marriage and must put the needs of her children first. She is trying to find her way after her marriage ends and must wait until her son finishes school in November.

This was an interesting story and I enjoyed how the pursuit of love and a soulmate was told from the male’s point of view. I found it unique and refreshing that a man like Leo could be old-fashioned and a true romantic at heart. Leo met three very different women who all had their own issues and baggage, yet they all had things in common. Each of these women have unresolved issues and emotional scars. Each woman makes him wait to have a normal and healthy relationship. Each woman’s deadlines for love have Leo waiting until November. Each woman tells him that he needs to work on himself before he can have a healthy relationship. This is so true, and I feel that most of us can relate to how broken and unlovable we feel after coming out of a bad relationship. We cannot truly love another unless we learn to love ourselves first. This book was a great read that shows us how vulnerable men can also feel while seeking love. It was a light hearted, emotional, witty, raw, and real look at love, dating, and relationships.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Christine Baranek

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Three Women in November
By: Jim Shomos

This book is based on a true story. I loved how it was told from the male’s perspective. He is trying his best to find love again. However, as he does he is encounters three women who definitely each have their flaws. I really enjoyed how each of the characters had their own problems and each was flawed in their own ways. I think it definitely is a more accurate perception of dating in the real world than is usually shown in stories. I think that the characters were well developed and the story definitely kept me wanting to read. I definitely enjoyed this one!

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Christine Baranek

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll Love You Tomorrow
By: Julie Navickas

OMG, I loved this book so very much. I loved the first two books in the trading heartbeats series. BUT I loved this one the most. I could not put it down. I feel like Mitch and Lauren had such a relatable story on so many levels. I really was rooting for them and had tears running down my face through much of this book. That is how much I related to this book. I have read all three books but they definitely stand alone. By reading all three you get a deeper understanding of all the characters but you could read this by itself and completely understand it. I definitely recommend reading all three because if you don’t you’ll miss out on wonderful stories. Julie Navickas writes such relatable stories and characters who are so well developed. Definitely pick it up and get a book you can’t put down.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and entertaining contemporary romance which is based on a true story. The storyline is told from Leo’s perspective as he goes on a journey looking for love. Leo, an award winning mobile games pioneer is also a romantic, and he’s looking for his soulmate. However, each of the three women that he has a deep connection with over a three year time period, have their own reasons for not having a relationship. Zoya, is an ambitious CEO of a government new-media agency who just does not have love on her agenda. Sought after psychotherapist Aysha has never fallen for a client and is reluctant to break her own rule. Global academic and past rock chick Jade gave up on love after her recent marriage broke down.
One after the other the three high achieving women push Leo away, but their self imposed deadlines all fall in the same month, resulting in Leo having a date with three women in November! It’s refreshing to read a romance from the males point of view, and I found Leo to be a likeable and relatable guy, who was just looking for love. I was fully immersed in the story which was lighthearted at times, with some laugh out loud moments and then fairly emotional at other times. An intriguing and engaging read, and one which kept me captivated throughout.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Kerry Carr

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story of finding romance. The fast it is based around true events really brought the story to life. You can’t help for feel for Leo as he searches for that special someone. He’s an old fashioned romantic which was nice and refreshing to read about. The problem is the women Leo is attracted to and feels a connection with all have their own problems and issues to deal with. His connection with all 3 women is unique and special however at the time he meets them a relationship is the last thing any of them want.
As time progresses Leo doesn’t give up hope of finding love but what happens when the 3 women he is attracted to all become free and more open to him romantically at the same time.
Is this destiny’s way of rewarding Leo for believing in love and not giving up hope?
It is a very moving story with moments that make you laugh out loud. The 3 women are all unique and different and each one is dealing with different issues in their own way.
It was refreshing to read a romance from a males perspective and I liked how the author showed us every side of Leo’s character from his love of romance to his unmoving stubbornness. It showed that no matter what we may think no one is perfect.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Rayne East

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love that endures
This is the last book in the Trading Heartbeats series. What a beautiful trilogy this has been. This last book is Mitch and Lauren’s story which is another roller coaster of emotions and a fight from the heart. With a past connection to build on there is so much more they need to endure. All the pieces just click as the interwoven storyline comes to a conclusion.
Highly recommend.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Donya Pedigo

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll Love You Tomorrow is the third and final installment in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy. You can see some of the characters/ couples from the first two books in the series mentioned here, but this can still easily be read as a standalone book. I would definitely encourage you to read the whole series though, as Julie Navickas has written interesting, realistic characters that are believable as they face the possibilities of love and heartache. You will definitely want to know more about how other couples found love. This book is a fun contemporary second-chance romance and a perfect way to end this amazing series.

Mitch and Lauren knew from a young age that they were meant to be together and they made that happen, but as the years have crept on they’ve grown distant and their marriage is suffering because of it. So many things can happen in your life that can cause couples to either grow together or grow apart. Julie Navickas has captured this so beautifully and with such emotion that I couldn’t help but be drawn into the characters’ lives. Can a marriage be saved if the divide has already grown between them? This is what Mitch and Lauren try to figure out as they both take a look at their lives, their marriage, and themselves.

Though I loved the first two books, I must admit this one’s my favorite. I loved the almost reverse-romance writing style in this book as we got to see not the couple coming together and a budding new romance, but we got to see an imploding couple on the brink kind of deconstruct their marriage to see if it could be reconstructed. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good getting-together romance just like the next person, but we had already gotten to see glimpses of their relationship in the previous two books, so it was nice to see a more realistic relationship that has suffered some trying to be rebuilt. I guess this also really struck me emotionally because I was like Mitch and Lauren and wanted a child, but had trouble making that dream a reality. I’m sorry to see this series come to an end, but am so glad I read it.

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Michelle Austin

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good 4 star read. I am really enjoying this series and this book pulled me right in. I really enjoyed the characters. Garrett had to make some choices early on in his career that were not easy. Years later he starts to realize what he gave up. Fate steps in and he runs into Olivia, the one that he destroyed with his choices. Olivia has a great career directing music videos, of course her new video is for the band that Garrett manages. Will Garrett be able to capture Olivia’s heart again? Or will he lose her again?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. My emotions were all over the place. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. You can read this book as a stand alone but I suggest reading from the start so you are familiar with all of the characters. If you’re looking for a great series to read, 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Robin Rankin

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll Love You Tomorrow: Book Three in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy

Oh my goodness! I loved this book! My emotions are still all over the place after finishing the book and trilogy.

I unfortunately could understand what Lauren was feeling after she and Mitch struggle the way they are. The feelings of failure and self doubt are deep but at the same time failing to see how your actions also played a part in the current status.

I am so happy with how everything turned out and loved to see where life ended up for everyone.

I have been fortunate enough tobread all of the Trilogy and I’m looking forward to reading more by Ms. Navickas.

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Kiana Corley

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing read and a hard book to put down. Tam did an amazing job at developing the characters throughout the story. I do suggest that you read the other books in the series first but can be read without reading them.

This book follows the story of Olivia, a career-driven and determined woman. She relies on no one but herself and does not need a man. Enter Garrett a ghost from a past that she has tried hard to forget. As the manager of one of the most famous rock bands, Garrett has a lot on his plate. When by some chance they are brought back together a lot happens.

Garett is a man trying to make the band he works for stay relevant. This leads him to the chance of a lifetime. Meeting up with the woman who got away and took a piece of him with her. One thing about managing a rock band from before they were a household name has made him relentless.

What happens when the past comes back to haunt them? Can you forgive someone that destroyed a part of you that you never gave anyone else? What happens when stubborn meets strong-willed and hard-headed? Is he too late and she has found someone new?

Read this book to find out what happens between these two lost loves. Don’t forget to grab a glass of water in case things heat up between the old flames.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Christie Mitchum

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ll Love You Tomorrow is the third and final installment in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy. It is finally time for Mitch and Lauren to have their story told, and it is a wonderful second-chance romance complete with twists and turns and a lot of emotions involved.

Lauren and Mitch knew they were meant to be together since they were children, and they made that dream come true many years ago, but now, that love they have always had for one another is in danger of imploding. I felt a compassion for both Mitch and Lauren. I could understand both of their points of view, and I would sometimes become frustrated with them. However, that is a reason I liked the book so much…the emotions! Life happens and sometimes that impacts a marriage, even a good one. I thought the author did a great job of illustrating that.

Each story in this series is different, but this one is unique in the genre as well. Instead of us meeting Mitch and Lauren at the beginning of their relationship, we are meeting them at the possible end of their marriage. I was already emotionally invested in them throughout the first two books, so I was hoping they would be able to find their way back to one another. The love they had for each other was still there; these two just had to find a way to continue their journey. It involved some deep soul-searching and maturing on each of their parts to find their new happiness.

I enjoyed the way the book was written. The writer included the couples from the previous books, and their inclusion really helped the story flow. I highly suggest reading these books in order as I think that will help readers see all the connections more clearly. I loved the epilogue. It really ended the way it should have…with all the couples. Without ruining anything, I can’t wait for Navickas’s next series…it involves someone from this one, and it involves someone I’m really curious about getting to know what makes them tick!

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