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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Dawn Brown

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A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Eve and her friends are taking a short vacation over the Christmas holidays while watching a house for a friend’s aunt. The morning after they get into town, a man is found hanging in a tree in the back yard of the same house. Eve sets about finding out how Mead died.
Opinion
For a short book, this was a good mystery. At just 127 pages, the story is quite short. Suen show promise for mysteries but I wish more details were added. This book is perfect for someone who needs a distraction for an hour or two.

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Dawn Brown

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

When Liz’s grandmother dies, Liz sets off to spread her ashes at the Florida home. Along the way, Liz learns about another side of her grandmother through the tenet at the house. Liz also learns about herself.
Opinion
This book took me on an emotional roller coaster. My father in law recently died and it certainly brought back some amount of grief.
I really was consumed by this book, more so than I have been in any book recently. With shorter chapters, the book seemed to fly by (even though it was quite long.) I did not want to put the book down for any of the mundane tasks like taking the kid to his XC practice. I was fortunate to have read this book while on vacation and fear that if I would have read it while working that I would have gone to work quite tired.
The romance was cute. At first, I was a bit creeped out by how much he knew her but by the end it was endearing.

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan – Review by Dawn Brown

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Back to the 80'sBack to the 80’s by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Eric’s company is set to tear down the mall that Blaine’s store, Back to the 80s, is set in, they make a bet. If she can convince him of her store’s worth, she will get to keep it, and the mall by default.
Opinion
Perfect for the title, this book follows the basic 80s movie plot with the over the top apology at the end. I loved it. Parts of it were cheesy but that is something I would expect out of the 80s. This book was a great read. I would love to read the story through Loraine’s eyes and see her relationship with the karate master.

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A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta Book 2) by Elsa Winckler – Review by Dawn Brown

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A Match Made in Montana (The Millers of Marietta, #2)A Match Made in Montana by Elsa Winckler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After a failed engagement, Annie moves to Montana and opens a B&B. The problem is that she doesn’t have any customers. When her sister suggests she ask for help from Craig, Annie flat out refuses. She is highly attracted to him and gets all flustered when he is around. When Craig convinces her to let him help, he also suggests they date for the two weeks he is in town.
Opinion
This shot book packs a punch. It is the second in the Millers of Marietta series but the first that I have read. With quite a few places where Winckler had me laughing out loud, there was an equal amount of swooning scenes. This book is a great read for any romance reader.

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Dawn Brown

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Twisted Oath (Bound By Blood #1)Twisted Oath by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Serafina is the middle child and oldest daughter of a man in the Italian mafia. Salvatore is the bastard son of another man in the mafia. Set on revenge to avenge his mother being turned away while pregnant, Salvatore sets his mind to getting Serafina from an early age. When he finally gets her though, his hardened heart can’t help but have feelings for her.
Opinion
I love a good mafia story and this book is the first in a series of them. I believe that Roberts did a stand up job creating a world in which the mafia could in fact exist. The revenge plot is certainly something I would expect of a book in the genre.
I did have a few minor problems with the story. The way religion was addressed in certain spots irritated me in that it almost was sacrilegious. (I do realize that has more to do with my faith but my faith was brought up in the book.) I also had a problem with Serafina marrying at 16. (Again, I know this has more to do with my morals than the story but it does rub me the wrong way.)
Other than my two issues, I though the book was well thought out and it kept me captivated. My two issues will certainly not keep me from reading more in the series, as it looks to be a good series.

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Ways to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper – Review by Dawn Brown

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Ways to Improve BaileyWays to Improve Bailey by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bailey’s brother has a list of things to make her better. She is a serial dater, dating men (usually only once) just to get to go out to eat. But when a customer of hers ask her out, she shoots him down flat. When she runs into that customer, Tanner, who happens to be with her brother, her brother adds more rules to follow. Bailey then goes out with him, because she can’t break the rules, and ends up enjoying his company.
Opinion
The writing style of this book reminds me of Elizabeth Hayley’s Truth or Dare series. It is quite funny while telling a tale that has many twists and turns.
While her brother meant well, it frustrated me that she would just do what he asked. (There’s little to no chance that I would agree to follow my brother and his list of rules.)
The ending was super sweet and made the read completely worth it.

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Dawn Brown

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts, #3)Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this friends to lovers romance, Lucia and Angelo war with themselves wanting the other but afraid to lose them as their best friend. When Lucia experiences a life changing event, she goes running to Angelo.
Opinion
This is the third book in the series and I have not read the other two. This did not give me any problems as I read through it. If previous books and relationships were mentioned, they were explained well enough that I did not notice any gaps.
The story was cute. I thought that both main characters lacked enough confidence to go after what they wanted and that frustrated me a bit. After the initial kiss, I felt like their relationship should have moved forward. I definitely was frustrated with the life changing event and how it came about. Though, I think this was more realistic.
Overall, I did enjoy the book enough to read more in the series as I come across them. It was a quick read with many interesting scenes.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Dawn Brown

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Izzy is a reporter bent on writing articles for sale about the local Mafia in Las Vegas. Lorenzo is the Consigliere for that same Mafia and wants nothing more than to stop her in her tracks. When they collide, sparks fly but can they trust each other?
Opinion
If Via Mari writes it, I read it. Mari is my go to author for when I am in the mood for a Mafia romance. The way she is able to convey a dangerous world but make the women feel so protected in it amazes me. This book is no different. With this book, Mari is able to show her skills in bringing together people who shouldn’t make sense. A journalist and someone who routinely breaks the law should not get along but they do. I loved this book from start to finish and look forward to more.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Dawn Brown

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is a collection of poems inspired by the Beatles music. Like with all poetry, it is completely subjective as to whether or not a person will like it. This collection is more for people who are open minded and don’t mind Mary Jane.
The poems, for the most part, have meter and rhyme. While reading them, I could hear the beat in my head for them. There were definitely some poems that I did not care for but overall, the poetry was good. (Again, subjectivity based off of my own experiences as a human determine whether or not I will like it.) I could definitely see the Beatles inspiration behind the poems.

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Undying Light (The Stella Maris Series Book 1) by Aurora Wildey – Review by Dawn Brown

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Undying LightUndying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Surviving a robbery/attack at work, Kaela finds herself in a safehouse of sorts. The man who saved her is not only the district attorney prosecuting the case but also a werewolf. The man who is harboring her is an undying, something akin to a vampire who feels a pull to Kaela. Being pulled in different directions, Kaela just wants to get out of this alive. Each of the other two men also have their own motives in helping her.
Opinion
This book is not a quick read. It is one you will want to sit and think about while reading it. Going from chapter to chapter, I found my brain trying to piece together what was happening and what would happen. It truly was a fascinating book that I enjoyed immensely. The book did leave in a bit of a cliffhanger without a resolution to one of the issues that played a minor role in the plot but could potentially be a major problem. I can see this particular issue playing a minor roll in several more books until it comes to a culminating point.
This book is worth a reread, especially right before the next book in the series is released.

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek Book 1) by Samantha Baca – Review by Dawn Brown

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek, #1)Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forty year old Abby is still single and craving a baby. When she and her sister devise a plan to find a donor, they decide that her best friend, Nate, is the perfect guy. He is single too, loves her, is sexy and will help her. What Abby did not foresee was her old boyfriend coming back to town.
Opinion
This book was fantastic. It alternated views back and forth between Abby and Nate making it easy to know what is going through each characters minds. The hot scenes were just enough spice to not overdue it. Many scenes had laugh out loud comedic situations. I found this a perfect read for the stressful week I had at work.
This is the first book in the series and I’m interested to learn more about her sister and Nate’s coworker.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Dawn Brown

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Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Set in the mountains of North Carolina, two small town business owners have a rivalry going on. Cash’s brewery is just getting its legs when Hollis moves in next door. Her dog grooming business is at odds with the brewery for a multitude of reasons. When the Hollis and Cash start pranking each other, things go a little too far.
Opinion
The setting of this book is right up the road from me. Stewart does a great job emanating what a town in the mountains of NC would be like.
I personally enjoyed the scenes where the two main characters were fighting, not only each other but their own attraction to the other one. There were many places where I found myself laughing out loud at what happened.
Overall, I think that the best part of the book was the way the characters were described and the actions they took. I could imagine meeting people like the characters walking around town with a little vendetta on their mind against the other one.
I look forward to more books in this series.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Dawn Brown

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

She, and her mom, go from town to town avoiding her father.
He tries to stay out of his house to avoid his parents fighting.
When they run into each other at a party she crashes, he catches her doing something she shouldn’t and then promptly kisses her. She escapes and tries to get him out of her mind. He can’t escape the memory of the kiss either.
Opinion
This prequel shows great promise for a new series. There is just enough angst to keep the story line interesting. With the way it ended, the book has been left in my mind wondering what will happen next.
This will be a great book for an older teen being introduced to romance.

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StoryTeller’s Tale (Wretched Soulz MC) by Manda Mellett – Review by Dawn Brown

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StoryTeller's Tale: Wretched Soulz MCStoryTeller’s Tale: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

StoryTeller is a member of the Wretched Soulz MC. Instead of being assigned one location, he is a nomad. While wandering, he finds a book and begins to read it. With the prompt of one of the club’s ladies, ST starts to wonder why this book was dropped.
Sheri is a recluse. Having worked up the nerve to go to a book convention, she finds herself kidnapped by the Wretched Soulz rival MC. Realizing she will be sold into the sex trade, she is afraid and needs to find a way out. Then StoryTeller comes to get her.
Opinion
I’ve read my fair share of motorcycle club books. This is the first that I could actually see myself as the female lead. She is a book nerd through and through and just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Later on, she does not react how I’ve grown accustomed for female leads to react. She is definitely more realistic than the average female I read about.
Though ST has his down sides, he more than makes up for them in his honorable actions. This book is flat out awesome. It is also the start of a new series, and I love series. I will be on the lookout for more to come.

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Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Dawn Brown

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AbsolutionAbsolution by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dominic is in love with Juliana when she disappears. Presumed dead, her wealthy father blames Dominic and has him arrested.
Years later, Dominic runs into Juliana, only she claims to be Whitney. Dominic doesn’t know what to believe because she looks exactly like his Juliana. All he knows is he is extremely angry for everything he went through. When Whitney ends up having a special skill that can help him, he must get past the anger at Juliana, even if he still believes the two women are one in the same.
Opinion
This book has some trigger warnings at the beginning for a very good reason. It goes down a rabbit hole so dark that it is not for everyone. If you do not like dark romance (and I do mean dark), this book is not for you.
That having been said, the story was captivating. Following along with Dominic and Whitney/Juliana kept my mind spinning with possibilities of what happened. The book does end in a good light but it did get pretty dark and sketchy for a while.
I will give a warning of my own. This book has a lot of intimate scenes. I would say they happened every two to three chapters, with the first one in the prologue. If that is not your kind of book, this book is not for you. If it is your kind of book, make sure you read it while your partner is in town.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Dawn Brown

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

Coming from enemy mafias, Dominic and Emelia should not feel an attraction to each other, but they do. Aside from being forbidden, they should also stay away from each other because Dominic’s cousin has been kidnapped by Emelia’s father and Dominic has taken Emelia until his cousin is released. The biggest problem, though, is they just can’t stay away from each other.
Opinion
I’m a huge fan of Via Mari’s mafia books. While they offer some gore, they are much more about relationships, and not just between the man and woman but between family members as well. Just reading through them can almost make you envious of the support the families have.
This book was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the fact that Dominic and Emeila are from rival mafia’s. That is not necessarily something I expect in a mafia romance book.

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Dawn Brown

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Son of AsmodeusSon of Asmodeus by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

John Sullivan is a demon hunter. He is also the son of Asmodeus, a demon king. When he offers to help Mick, a bartender, find her friend, his world is turned upside down. He ends up leaving LA for Scotland in the quest trying to find Mick’s friend. However, he cannot trust anyone.
Opinion
What drew me in to this book is angels and demons. The fact that Sully is son to a demon made it much more interesting. While this is not normally the type of book I set out to read, I was not disappointed at all with it. The book had a nice flow to the story line and kept me coming back for more. I would love to see more books like this!

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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Dawn Brown

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Right after saving a life, Kate finds her own life in danger. Luckily, Chase is there to help keep her safe. However, when Monday rolls around, Kate finds out that Chase is her boss. She has definite feelings about dating her boss but he has stronger feelings about letting her go. Between keeping her safe and the job the two are doing, Chase and Kate have more than enough to fight about (and reason to make up.)
Opinion
I’m a big Via Mari fan and jumped at the chance to start reading a new series. While parts of this story seem old and familiar, Mari writes it so well that those parts fade into the background. I loved the instant attraction the two had and Chase’s drive to keep her safe, even with Kate trying to barter down to what she felt was reasonable. This series has promise and I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book, especially with the father she never knew.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Dawn Brown

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adrik had a horrible childhood with some trauma that resulted in facial dis-figuration. After living on the streets as a teen, he finally gets up the courage to ask the Russian mafia for a job. After being hired, he fell in love with a mafia princess but he cannot get close to her or let her see his face.
Annika was attacked five months ago leaving her wheelchair bound. When the psycho came back for her, her mafia family sends her off to a secluded house in the middle of the night under watch. She requests Adrik be a guard. Once there, the two grow close but he must protect her at all cost and he is not suppose to get close to her.
Opinion
This is the fifth book in the series but the first one I’ve read. I found that I was able to follow the story quite easily, even though I haven’t read any other books in the series.
I’m a lover of mafia romances. This book is a lot less violent that other mafia books that I have read and would be perfect for those interested but squeamish.
The story is cute, mafia princess falls in love with a guard. I just found it odd that Adrik would not let Annika see his face and would cover it up with hair and a hoodie. If he is guarding her, he should be able to see all around them at all times. Covering your face up would not allow this. Other than this oversight, I think the book was a great and sweet love story.

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Dawn Brown

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After Emily’s best friend is stood up at her wedding, they embark on the honeymoon cruise together. Emily immediately sees a hot guy but believes him to be married as the cruise is just for people on their honeymoon. Max, as it turns out, is working as a photographer for the ship. With a little bit of insecurity, Emily shies away from him but she is all Max can think about.
Opinion
This is a great, laugh out loud book. With all of the adventure of a cruise, the setting is perfect for a romantic comedy. What I loved most about this book is that at the end of each chapter is a mini cliff hanger. I felt compelled to read this book in as few sittings as possible. Be prepared to not be able to put this book down.
The way the book ended is a perfect set up for another book in a series. I hope that to be true.

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Dawn Brown

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Before they married Mafia bosses, they were in college. This novella gives the reader a peak into a short time of their senior year.
Opinion
I did not like this book as much as the others in the series. It focused mainly on the women and there was little romance in it. It did however give insight into what happened that fateful day while they were in college.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Dawn Brown

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia owns a small town pet store and has entered into a Pet Influencer contest with her dog, Cookie. Hudson’s family owns a large company that owns the building Georgia’s shop rents, and has just raised the rent. He, too, has entered the contest but with his cat, Oliver. Coincidentally, they have been paired up in the contest. The two keep running into each other but Hudson’s business threatens Georgia’s business. With Georgia’s hatred of Hudson’s family and their business, the sparks that are flying are either love or hate.
Opinion
This is definitely a “meet cute’ book. With the two bumping into each other constantly, the reader sits on the edge waiting for them to realize who the other one is. Laughter and frustration are certain while reading this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves cute love stories.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Dawn Brown

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrianna is a doctor working at a hotel in Vegas. The hotel happens to be owned by the Sicilian Mafia. While there, she is trying to find out who murdered her father.
Salvatore is handed the position of don in the same mafia. He runs the hotel and uses Adrianna to fix his men up after an altercation. Once he has met her, he cannot get her out of his mind but her secrets may ruin any desire he has for her.
Opinion
Mari knows how to spin a tale and leave the reader breathless for more. This book, the first in the series, had me reading when I should have been otherwise occupied. I just could not put this book down. If the rest of this series is anything like the beginning, readers will be running to get the newest books.

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Dawn Brown

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Weston left his hometown, he left behind his best friend, Marissa, who he had been dating. Now, five years later he has returned to help his mom with a business proposal. Marissa has moved on and has another boyfriend and does not want to see him. Weston wants to rekindle old feelings. When they end up locked in a room together, feelings can’t be denied.
Opinion
This is a great best friends, rekindling book. I loved that Weston came to rescue his mom and the town. The story has a few cliche parts (like being locked in a room together) but it flows nicely and has a great appeal. This book is perfect for those looking for a getaway on a budget. Reading about the tropical area put me in a happy mood.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Dawn Brown

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Set on finishing high school, Ashley does not have time for the famous musician enrolling in her school. All Ashley does have time for is school, working at the family mortuary and avoiding her stepmother and stepsisters. That all changes when he runs into her, literally.
Harry did the crime and now has to pay the time by attending a brick and mortar school for the next six months. He expects it to be rough with the expectations his publicist has put forth. When he runs into Ashley, the time doesn’t look so bad.
Opinion
This modern day fairy tale is charming. Obviously set off of Cinderella, Ashley needs to learn to stand up for herself. The prince, aka Harry, needs the same. While reading it, I was entranced by the update to a classic. This book will appeal to teenagers and adults alike.

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Dawn Brown

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Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As the princess set to inherit the kingdom after her parents deaths, Quinn sets off on a mission to find out who murdered them. Not wanting to leave her kingdom without a leader, she betroths herself to Kieran. For the whole time she is gone, Kieran searches for her. He is not too happy when he finds her because he searched for over a hundred years. Quinn is not quite sure she can trust him so she is less than truthful with him. Together, they must figure each other out and where their relationship stands all the while trying to figure out what happened to her parents.
Opinion
While I like shifter books, they are not one of my main reads. This book could absolutely change that. The amount of tension between Kieran and Quinn had this reader excited to go on to the next chapter (and the next, and the next…) The story line was interesting to me and completely new that I doubt I’ve seen any part of the plot before. Considering how much I read, that is a great nod to the author that I haven’t read anything like it.
This book is part of a series but it is a stand alone. Having not read any other books in the series, I was able to follow the plot with no problems. The author does use some terms for specific shifter actions that are new definitions of the words. It was easy, however, to follow what she meant. I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes paranormal or more specifically shifter books.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Dawn Brown

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Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this seventh book in the series, Mia, a daughter from the New York mafia, escapes her father and seeks out Nico’s help. Nico, a member of the Chicago mafia, is enemies with Mia’s family and he suspects she is trying to infiltrate them. However, Mia is earnest and asks for a marriage to prove herself trustworthy. Mia’s father, however, is not happy with the marriage.
Opinion
I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, if you like mafia romances, this series is a must. How Amy McKinley is able to come up with new plots for each subsequent book is beyond me. This book was straight out fabulous. Full of stubborn, strong characters, the clashes could almost be (fictional) comical if lives weren’t at stake. The twist at the end was shocking and satisfying.
The best part is that there is another book coming soon. This book will focus on the New York mafia that was tied to Mia.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Dawn Brown

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Battling crippling anxiety is not easy. Evan gives up his job in the NHL in order to save his mental health. He returns to college and takes on two jobs. The first as an RA for the school’s hockey team. The second job is as a trainer for the girls gymnastics team.
On day one on campus, he meets Callie, a gymnast, and is intrigued by her. They actually have met before but he doesn’t remember. Even though he plans on staying single and focusing on his mental health, he cannot stay away from her.
Opinion
I love this series. Hockey romances speak to me and this one is a fabulous read. Add in the sweet innocence of their love and this book is a solid winner. The struggles in this book are a bit different than what I’ve read before, especially Callie’s family struggles. It was quite intriguing. Altogether, the book was fabulous.

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie Review by Dawn Brown

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With her life in danger, Bella (aka Beccy) is forced into protection. That protection comes in the form of Levi. Beccy is to live with his family (he is part of triplets), clean and be a nanny to his recently orphaned little sister. What she didn’t sign up for is Levi being so rude and standoffish. He however, is dealing with PTSD and needs some relief.
Opinion
This book brought me out of a reading slump. I had to force myself to finish my last couple of books but this one had me racing to the finish line. The angst between Levi and Beccy was a sweet torture to read. Even better is that this is the beginning of a brand new series, one I intend to see through to the end.

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Distant Memories (Nurse Morgan Series Book 2) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Dawn Brown

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Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book TwoDistant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Morgan is back in her second book. In this book, she is seeing ghosts everywhere she goes and one in particular, Esmeralda, is after her man. Morgan must figure out how to get rid of Esmeralda and what the other ghosts are up to.
Opinion
If you have not read the first book, there is a nice recap as part of chapter 1. While I would suggest reading book 1 first, it is unnecessary.
The book itself is full of fun shenanigans from the ghosts. While some of them are a bit malicious, the rest left me wondering what it would be like to see ghosts on the daily. I personally enjoyed this book and look forward to more in the series.

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