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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by-Tausha Treadway

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel King by K.M. Scott. This is such a good read. Its the story of Matthias who is the oldest King son and Ava who is the daughter of Matthias’ father’s estate manager. Ava has known Matthias her whole life but he has always ignored her for the most pare. What Ava doesn’t know is Matthias hates her but he’s also secretly in love with her. Ava goes on about her life and ends up getting engaged to another man, one of his brothers When she goes back home because Matthias’ father is dying she sees Matthias for the first time in 5 years. Matthias is furious at Ava for leaving and not saying goodbye but what he doesn’t know is she was forced to leave. He treats her horribly when he sees her again and she goes to her fiance for comfort. Matthias begins to try to break them up. Will Matthias be successful in breaking up Ava and his brother and will he be able to prove his love to her? Read this emotional contemporary romance to find out!

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was totally looking forward to reading this – I LOVE the 80’s! Blaine’s mother owned a novelty store called “Back to the 80’s” and passed it on to her when she died. Eric wants to demolish the store to build a brewery. Blaine talks him into giving her a month to prove to him how great that decade was. This was such a great read with a nice trip down memory lane!

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

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mina and Wes, the two protagonists, have different backgrounds but grow and mature together at a prestigious high school. Like most teenagers, you either want to slap them or love on them throughout the story.

One thing I liked about the book was the problems Mina and Wes encounter, for the most part, typical of teenagers. with the exception of Wes being in foster care. I liked this because it is more relatable to both adult readers and teens alike.

One thing I didn’t like about the novel was the middle kind of dragged on- the book had a strong beginning, weak middle, and decent end. I would definitely try to read more books by either author.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MAN this guy is tough to take! He is exactly what the title says….Cruel! He made me so mad sometimes with his actions but mostly his words. He surely has a lot of room to grow. The female lead is a kind and forgiving soul..until she is pushed one time too far by him. Then we see another side of both of them.

Was I shocked a time or two in here? Yes but mostly to the extreme someone would go to to push another away.

Did I love the characters? Not a lot. The author does a good job of making these characters extreme and sometimes you can love them and others they are hard to like. I did feel sorry for the male lead a teacher me or two as he tries to figure out his life.

I look forward to seeing where this author can go from here with this family.

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122995397-liz-s-road-trip” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Liz’s Road Trip” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677108533l/122995397._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122995397-liz-s-road-trip”>Liz’s Road Trip</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4046931.Bernadette_Marie”>Bernadette Marie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5772652753″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book was soo good!! It had me laughing. And crying in some spots.<br />Liz has to go on this road trip after her grandma dies. She’s too scared to fly so she has to drive from Colorado to Florida. When Betsy passed away, Liz is going through her phone and WATTS keeps calling and texting. So he helps Liz map out the route and hotels and all the things for this road trip. Along the way she develops feelings for Watts. She thinks it’s just going to end when she has to come home. Watts and Liz end up falling in love. You will find yourself laughing in many parts. And tearing up in many parts.
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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Rayne East

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

Royalty, Romance & Ruckus
The first book in The Crowned Heart series and it is a forbidden romance with mysteries to solve and lots of chemistry. Fyn and Bridget make a great couple and the author writes the story in such a way that had me vested in their success. A fantastic story that will appeal to a wide audience. Highly recommend.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas & Melinda Harris is a YA, NA romance tale. This is the first book that I have read by either of these authors and I wasn’t sure it was something that I wanted to read. It took me a bit to get into the story. High school stories do that, but I wanted to give this story a go.
Being from the wrong side of the tracks she was the target of bullies, intimidation, cruelty that many find themselves in at school. Now she is the one others envy but behind it all is a broken girl with hidden secrets. That is until he walks back into the picture.
There is sadness, betrayal, pain, hurt, angst, tension, heartbreak, heartache, hope, shame and a whole other rollercoaster of emotions that our MC goes through in this story.
It was hard not to feel for our MC and the tumultuous life that she endured. Kids can and are cruel at times. There were times that I just wanted to hug her and later on there were times when I wanted to smack some sense into her.
If you love a rocky road to love YA/NA story, then you will like A Forever Kind of Thing.

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Sing For Me (The Balefire Series Book 2) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Sing For Me (Balefire, #2)Sing For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson

4.5 stars
Sing For Me is the second book in the adult rock romance series Balefire. The books all carry on from each other, but it can be read as a standalone. It is an erotic contemporary story.
The series focus’ on each member of the band Balefire and this is Blu and Ashleigh’s story.
The story is told in dual POV giving a deeper depth to who the characters are. It is erotic, sensuous, seductive, passionate and intense. There is sex, booze, and rock ‘n’ roll. The story is a quick and easy read as we travel along with the pull and desire of the relationship.
Blu the lead singer of Balefire one of the hottest bands around and can’t help but fall for the neighbour that is so not his type. Game on!
Ashleigh loves her peaceful life, well her once peaceful life. When her sexy neighbour roars into town it takes all, her will power to ignore him. He of course has other ideas.
If you love erotic stories that are sexy full of rock ‘n’ roll and likable characters, then get your hands on this book and this series. You won’t regret it.

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Sing For Me (The Balefire Series Book 2) by Tam DeRudder Jackson

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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 379
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Blu

My entire life is my music—and all the trappings that come with it. Sex, booze, and rock ’n’ roll is all I ever wanted. Touring the world as the lead singer of Balefire, I have it all. Until on hiatus, I meet the girl next door.

Ashleigh Baker is nothing like the groupies and celebrities who usually have all my attention. In her cute floppy hat with her knees stained with dirt, she spends her days creating a flowering show piece from her rented yard. She’s the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever met, and she acts like she doesn’t want a damn thing to do with me. But from the moment I laid eyes on her, she’s all I can think about.

Ashleigh

Growing up the only child of an Air Force Colonel, all I wanted was to stay in one place for more than a minute. When I score a pretty little house with a long-term lease, I just want to grow my flowers and my freelancing gig as a music reviewer. Then a loud Harley wakes me from a sound sleep and I discover my neighbor is Blu Connolly. Yeah, that Blu Connolly, lead singer for my favorite band Balefire. With his killer good looks and panty-melting voice, he’s a walking temptation to sin. Though I do my best to avoid him, it seems Blu has other ideas. He’s on a mission to wear me down, let him in, but what happens when he stops wanting to sing for me?

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Tam DeRudder Jackson’s love of all things Celtic led her to write the Talisman Series. Steeped in Celtic mythology, these steamy, fated mates, paranormal romance adventures are set in the mountains of Tam’s native Montana and the Highlands of Scotland. Rogue, the most recent book in the series, was named a best romance of 2022 by the Independent Book Review.

An avid fan of rock music, Tam never misses a chance to see a live show, especially if it’s Shinedown, one of her favorite bands. Her love of rock music inspired her contemporary rock star Balefire Series, a sexy fun ride following the lives and loves of the members of a fictional mega-band. Readers of this series consistently give the books five-star reviews.

Tam earned her BA in English from Montana State University and her M.Ed. in literacy from Lesley University. After a short teaching stint in Bath, England, she settled in the wilds of Wyoming where she taught adolescents all about the Celts and a bit about writing before she stepped out of the classroom to pursue her writing career full time.

When she’s not writing, you can find her working her way through her mountainous TBR piles, alpine skiing, or traveling to some new place on her ever-expanding bucket list. To stay up to date on her adventures, connect with Tam on her website www.tamderudderjackson where you can subscribe to her newsletter.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris
Genre – YA, Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 304
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Growing up on the proverbial “wrong side of the tracks” gave me a long list of bullies and a short list of friends. I spent most of my childhood days thinking of creative ways to escape the dirty pit that was Palmer, Georgia, until a new kid showed up on the first day of fifth grade and gave me every reason to stay.

But as my rotten luck would have it, he disappeared two years later without a word, leaving me with a million unanswered questions and an irreparable hole in my thirteen year-old heart.

Fast forward to five years post-betrayal, and I’ve gone from Palmer trailer park to Atlanta mansion, secondhand clothes to straight off the runway, and bullies now kiss the ground beneath my Gucci-covered feet.

Reigning supreme at my new prestigious high school, I was counting down the days until graduation when the keeper of all my secrets walked back into my life and threatened to knock this queen right off her throne. What he doesn’t know is that I’ll gladly retire my crown. All he has to do is promise me forever.

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Carrie Thomas is the author of young adult and new adult romances. When she’s not writing or reading, you can find her traveling or going to concerts with friends. Museums, theater, and music are at the top of her list when traveling to a new place. Writing romance is her favorite genre to write because everyone can relate to it. She lives in the South with her husband, two sons, and a dog named Oscar De La Hoya Meyer Weiner. She’s a firm believer that book lovers should stick together.

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Melinda Harris is a wife, mom, author, caffeine addict, and ice cream aficionado. She currently resides in the great state of Georgia with her family, and when she’s not writing, she likes to spend rainy nights with her nose in a good book and sunny days on a hiking trail with her husband and son. Melinda is a sucker for a “happily ever after” and likes to sprinkle some of her Southern roots into her love stories.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book #1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

5 Stars

 

OMG these two have done it again!!! I absolutely love these two authors individually- but put them together and magic happens!!!
With the upcoming release of the second book in this series, I thought I would do a re-read of this one in anticipation of Book #2. I adored this book the first time around and love it just as much this time.
Royally Complicated is the first book in The Crowned Hearts series by the talented duo of Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson. It is a sublime forbidden romance with a secret identity, a bad boy prince, a holiday fling, electric chemistry, plenty of hot sizzling encounters, a little suspense, a splash of angst, emotion, and more.
This is Fyn and Bridget’s story- she’s on a holiday with her best friend, a holiday that should have been her honeymoon, that’s if she hadn’t found her fiancé cheated. A holiday fling is just what she needs to get her ex out of her system. He’s the sexy surfer that snares her attention. But there’s more to him than first meets the eye. What happens when secrets are revealed? You really should read all the entertaining details for yourself- you are bound to love their as much as I have.
At this rate, I am going to have to add another wing to my fantasy book boyfriend mansion as I keep having to add more ‘residents’ to it, especially considering every one of Ms. McNamee and Ms. Anderson’s heroes (both individually and collaboratively) have been moved into my BBF Mansion, all because they are so delicious that I can’t help but want to ‘keep’ Every. Single. One. Of. them.
Now I can’t wait to devour Russian and Royally Complicated (Book #2)- the countdown has started, a couple more sleeps and it will be here!!!!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson!

 

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Softest Touch by Adina D. Grey – Review by Michelle Austin

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Softest TouchSoftest Touch by Adina D. Grey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. If you like billionaire romance/forbidden romance you will enjoy this one. Melinda and Dereks story pulled me right in. Melinda is hired as Derek’s assistant, at first he isn’t quite sure she will work and she is not thrilled to be working for him. As they work together and get to know each other sparks start to fly. Of course life throws them a few curveballs to add a great element to the story. All of the characters also added a great element to the story. Will these two get a HEA? The author does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her. 1-click and get started today.

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I LOVED every page of this book. I grew up in the 80’s and can I say I love how the authors brought me back to simpler times of neon colors, aquanet, Journey and brat pack movies. This is a very enjoyable a bit of enemies to lovers rom-com with some drama, laugh out loud moments and so much nostalgia. I very highly recommend this book, espeically to anyone who loved growing up in the 80s.

Blaine Reynolds wants to keep her mother’s legacy and honor her by having her shop “Back to the 80s” remain open, even when the threat of tearing down the mall where the shop is located at to build a new brewery and behind it all is Morales Construction. Blaine fights hard to keep her shop afloat, but with the likes of Eric Morales, hoping that a bet of 30 days, he may change his mind. What Blaine did not expect was the more she got to know Eric personally, her walls came down and saw so much more to him than just his need to tear down the mall for a new business.

Eric Morales wants to make his father proud and make partner at his family Morales Construction Company by closing a deal to tear down a local mall to make a new business venture. What Eric does not expect is to lose to a bet with Blaine to try and fight and keep her nostalgic shop. Eric is all work and no play, but once he gets to know Blaine on a deeper level…..feelings come into play, his attraction to Blaine becomes undeniable.

Will Eric and Blaine be able to see eye to eye on a decision that may impact them both on different levels?

I loved this story so much and this was such a fun book book to read. I felt like I was back in time growing up and reminiscing the good times that the 80s brought.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I Love, love, loved this book!!! Reticent Hawke the 2nd book in the 2nd generation about the Hawkes and it maybe my favorite so far! Gwyn Mcnamee seriously is sooooo good at getting me hooked and unable to put her books down! I’m not one to give up info on a book as I LOVE to read a book with very little info to start with. I just love Jude!! I think I’m going to go back and re-read all the other Hawke books while I impatiently wait the next one to come out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Candida Hopper

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was thoroughly enjoyable. This was an intriguing story that kept me glued to the pages. At a young age Jude had been through some horrific things. The trauma Jude has lived through has made his anxiety and panic attacks debilitating at times. Angie has always had a special place in her heart for Jude ever since the day she met him while he was sitting in the closet with her sister Allie. Jude has always felt something for Angie as well since the day they meant. There is an age difference between these two but that’s not the only obstacle, Angie is a Hawke and Jude doesn’t feel like he is good enough for them or to be with Angie. This story is an emotional read and has a lot of great characters. This is a great series and this book is another great one added to it. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Kiana Corley

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great book. The plot was very well developed and thought out.

This book follows the story of Ava and Matthias. Ava is a bubbly young woman who enjoys the small things in life. Especially when it involves being around one of her best friends. Matthias is a man who walks around like he hates the world. He has a lot of pressure to be the best and follow a plan that was laid out for him.

Matthias and Ava have known each other for Ava’s entire life. Ava has always wondered what she did to anger the eldest King brother. Little did she know it would take one snowstorm and two days to find out what she had done to anger him. After thinking she figured him out everything changes at the drop of a hat.

Five years later and they are back in the same boat as before. Ava not knowing what she did and is being treated cruelly by Matthias.

What made Matthias start hating her again? Does time change people? Will they work through their problems or will this last fight keep them apart?

Read to find out what happens with Matthias and Ava. Have some water on hand to handle the heat between these two.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Family isn’t just blood, Al. It’s our love for each other. It’s what we’re willing to do for each other that makes us family….” Angelina

Oh this Hawke family, has my heart, even this second generation of Hawkes! I am not sure which Hawke member this title refers to more, Angelina, Jude, or Allie.

So many secrets. The additional trauma each character has gone through adds to their angst. The fear of not being accepted has all three unable to express themselves. Luckily this author doesn’t make the characters or the readers suffer for very long!

Even with the unanswered concerns relating to the family, this was a great story! Can not wait to see what this author brings in the next story!

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy as sin King brothers, sweet naive Ava. I love the relationship Ava has with Theo. Being best friends certainly has its advantages to a happy healthy life! While I was reading about them my heart was full, I felt content and peaceful. Enter Matthias. While most of the King family is friendly, helpful, and just plain nice, Matthias is the oldest and by far the meanest, grumpiest, most vial person Ava has ever encountered. She simply cannot understand how he can be related to her best friend Theo. What we don’t know is that they both secretly are attracted to each other. What we also don’t know is why there is so much anger and hostility between them. And while I had warm fuzzies reading about Theo and Ava’s relationship, Matthias and Ava are on a completely different level of explosive. Both angry and sexy! I also did not expect all of the twists this story contains! I can’t say I loved the ending, but I totally loved the story. Looking forward to the rest of the brothers’ stories!

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the idea of this book as soon as I saw it and knew I had to read it. I was born in the 90s so unfortunately missed out on the 80s and experiencing all the media (music etc.) I love first hand. This book almost made me feel nostalgia that I didn’t even have the ‘right’ to.

This was a brilliant and fun rom com to read with a great plot and wonderful characters, Eric and Blaine. There was plenty of cheese and not in a cringey way – I love a bit of good cheesy fun!

This book reminded me of the enemies-to-lovers, developer enters the scene to destroy a small business Hallmark film. I cannot get enough of these types of films, so I automatically couldn’t put this book down, it absolutely required my full attention!

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Candice Estes

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Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is book 2 in the series, but can definitely be read as a standalone, though I don’t think you will want to. Jude had a rough childhood until he was found and adopted by the Hawke family. He slowly, but surely, learns how to be a part of a family, but still keeps the family at arm’s length. Angelina is 12 years older than Jude, and the older sister of his best friend, Allie, another Hawke family member who upon meeting him for the first time, helps him through the panic and the rough adjustment of being in their family. Then, suddenly Jude locks himself in his second story loft, and quits showing up or even going outside at all. Nobody is sure what caused the change, until he explains that one of the people whom made his young life so hard had suddenly reappeared in a place where he didn’t expect him to be and it caused him to retreat to what he felt was safety. When Angelina and Jude are forced to spend time together one-on-one due to Allie becoming unpredictable, they finally let down their guard and allow their feelings to flow, without fear of protecting themselves, the sparks fly.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Silent Woodsman had me on my toes for quite a while! Almost the whole book I wasn’t sure what was going to happen. I kept hoping Ali would find her way back to her woodsman somehow, but man was it hopeless!! Ali was told that her brother was killed in an explosion, but she refuses to believe it. She FEELS that her twin is still alive and out there somewhere. In an attempt to get a sign from him, she goes for a hike in the rainforest. They loved to hike together, so she finds a fitting area to hike. Getting trapped in a sudden storm she seeks shelter in the only random remote cabin around. Fortunately for her JJ (Joe) isn’t an ax murderer who has people cut up in the walls! Unfortunately for them both though, JJ can’t speak due to his vocal chores healing and being under orders to completely rest his voice. Trapped together for a couple days with only paper and pen, charades, and facial expressions to communicate the two get a little closer. Ali is the main speaker, but JJ keeps his identity a secret and with much regret he never tells her who he is. She leaves back to her life after an unforgettable kiss and he slowly gets back to his own as well. He searches for her, calling every coffee shop he can, but never finds her. She dreams of him, but knows it’s hopeless with only knowing his nickname JJ. When she runs into his double she has a spark of hope, but it’s quickly dashed away. Can either of them move on? Will they forever pine for the one who got away? There are a few twists that will have you wondering how this book will end, but I don’t want to give an hints. Very up and down with the storyline that will keep you guessing. You just have to read it yourself to see how it ends though!! I can’t wait to read the 2nd book to the series soon, which is about her twin brother!!

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Firewall by Jessica Mehring – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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FirewallFirewall by Jessica Mehring
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imagine working hard and earning the IT security job you now have. Then being a woman you have to work much harder. Now you have a CTO and CEO who thinks you’re a joke. That is where Veronica Clark finds herself one unforgettable day. She has had a bad day and it will only get worse. Then there is Cara’s brother Angus, who has worked hard to make fire chief. Checking in on Veronica has just added more problems to their lives. They are in the fight of their lives. Can they survive? Will they find romance? This is an outstanding romance with plenty of suspense. Another new author for me and I am pleased I gave this book a chance. It is fast paced as well as engaging. I could not put it down. I feel the strong characters are perfectly matched in this romance. Great story!!! This is one worth reading. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Katie Kearney

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I went into this story kinda expecting to know how it goes. I don’t mean that in a mean way just you know a regular feel for how everything may play out but this author definitely took me by surprise. Matthias and Ava will probably always hold a piece of my heart. From page one I was hooked even though Matthias definitely had me giving him the stink eye for a bit. Ava is sweet and so easy to connect with, you can’t help but love her character. This book truly gave me all the feelings. It’s well written and had me completely hooked. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!!

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Kerry Carr

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Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers rom-com. The author did an amazing job with this book with added elements that makes it stand apart from other enemies to lovers stories. The characters were well written and relatable and you feel totally invested in their story. The connection between Blaine and Eric was interesting to watch grow and develop. But for me the main thing i adored was the flash back to the 80s. There was so much nostalgia that it made me want to get my leg warmers out and neon bangles out. This story made me smile, and laugh out loud in parts. I love the fight and determination Blaine has to save her store and her mother’s legacy.

Blaine has a very unique store in a shopping mall. Her story in my dream place as it sells everything you can imagine from the 80s. From toys and games to fashion and music Blaines store has it all. It was passed down to her after her mother passed away and she is determined to make it successful. It goes well until the shopping mall is sold to a construction company who wants to redevelop the area and that means moving Blaines shop.
When Blaine makes a bet with Eric (the son of the development company) does she stand any chance of saving her store? And if she wins what will that mean for Eric? Can he really pick her over the demands of his family? Could Blaine actually be the one to show him there is more to life than work? What happens as they spend time together and their connection grows.
This was such a sweet funny nostalgic story that I loved every second of it.

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Elisha Johnson

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Liz's Road TripLiz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie- 4 out of 5 stars

First book I have read from this author. I found the book to be really sweet and entertaining. The characters and their personalities were well developed but at times I struggled to get past some parts. The book follows Liz as she discovers her grandmother’s hidden life after she passed away. All in all it was an easy read.

Review by @elishajohnson

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Angela Shirley

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Matthias is the oldest of the King brothers, being tortured by his future as the heir to the empire he is slowly losing his way. Until one day he is the only one left at home, his other brothers deciding to go with their father into the city but that one night changed the whole track of his life forever. The one person he was told to stay away from walks into his home and he throws caution to the wind and decides to take want he has wanted for years, her his Ava.

As they have this incredible day and night they both give into the attraction that has been there for years, but when her father comes back and understands she has spent time with his employer’s older son, Ava’s father takes steps to separate them, but as Ava tells Matthias’s brother to give him a message she leaves. Mattias is heartbroken that she left without saying a word after the amazing time they spent together, so decides, to join the family business but in London away from the memories of his sweet Ava.

Five years later, Matthias’s father is dying, and all brothers arrive back to be at his bedside but when he sees the one person who broke him, he becomes angry and throws her out of the house and his life. Although he is heartbroken, he still loves her, but can he show that to her or will the bitter man he has become win over.

I have to say I have not read anything by this author before and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The characters were well developed and complimented each other brilliantly, the angst and forbidden love aspect was a great tug of war between the two of them and with the twist in the middle added to the whole drama of the story.

I did find at the beginning it a bit slow but as the story progressed you got to understand the dynamic of all the characters and brothers, although the shock at the end hit hard. I am glad in the end it became a happy ever after and that despite the battles of mistrust and deception.

I can wait to delve into the catalogue of this order and read more.

The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Shannen Kern

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a marvelous contemporary romance book, and I am extremely excited for the next in the series! I loved Ali and Joe because their chemistry was palpable, and they were so adorable. I felt like all of the characters were incredibly relatable which made the story much more real to me. The flow of the story was a little bumpy sometimes, so I got pulled out of my groove a bit, but it was pretty minor. I don’t want to give away anything because it caught me off guard a couple times which is always so enjoyable for me! I am looking forward to the second book because I need to have more of this author’s writing in my life. I highly recommend picking this up and going on an adventure in the stormy, isolated cabin!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Michelle Marlow

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Listen, although I may not be a country music fan, I really enjoyed this story. It is the first in a series. We have Joe who is under some very strict doctor’s orders and Ali who has come to Joe in search of shelter from a storm. This was a fun read that was really easy to read and get trapped in the emotions. I cannot wait to read the second.
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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Liz's Road TripLiz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing story! I love Bernadette! I’ve only read one of her other books but I loved it! So I just knew that this book was going to be great and it was! Wonderful characters and I can totally see this being made into a movie! So so good. Author had a great way writing about all the steps of grief and I just loved this book so much. I would give it 10 stars if I could! Such a comforting book!

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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

I have read numerous books from this author and absolutely LOVE her work! I could not put this book down! The first thing that drew me into this book was the synopsis! I was enthralled and loved loved loved this book. I cannot wait to read more of the books in this series. I have to know what continues for not only the characters but the supporting characters as well! You will not be disappointed, this book was amazing! It will be added to my list of ones to reread when I am in a book drought.

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