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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Ashley Cooper Hammontree

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The Daredevil: A Friends to Lovers Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 2)The Daredevil: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The amount of twists and turns lead out for the readers throughout this beautiful novel was incredible. Many chapters included strange occurences that all made sense at the very end, keeping me on my toes. Royce and Michelle are so good together – from the moment they reconnected in Iceland, to all of their events and scenes together. Their tension is unreal!! This book left me stuck wishing this 70 chapter tale kept going, each chapter had me diving head first ready for more!! Now to jump into book 3 of this phenomenal series!

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Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC #8) Audiobook by Manda Mellett – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Joker is hiding more than a couple things from everyone. He is now in Tuscon Chapter, and they don’t know the true reasoning there too well. We also have Lady’s Man, who is on Joker nerves. Lady’s man is his chance to be himself again. The problem is Joker himself. So much happens. It’s different than the other books in the series, but just as great!

The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Heather Watson

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A new author for me and she didn’t disappoint. Nadia Han paid close attention to details with this one. If you want a romance book this one is for you. I read right through this one (even though I read the first book). To get a better feel of the characters I would read them in order. I enjoyed the story line of Royce and Michelle. Though the flashbacks kind of slowed the story down. I can’t wait to read the next book by this author.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily and Jake are too cute together. Lily is looking to get away from her life where she loved most of her life. She ends up in Bluestone County, where she takes over her Dads hardware store. Doing so, she meets Jake.She gives him her sassy attitude, and that’s all it takes! Such a great read!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Jess Dimmock

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great novel of friends to lovers. I really loved how Brady took the time for the characters to grow. The two leads grew as individual characters in their own storylines, then as friends, then as lovers. The progression and growth were really spectacularly done without getting lost, bogging down, or getting boring. Just an all-around well written book!

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Amy Dean

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily needed a fresh start after she became stuck in a rut in London. Her father’s passing and leaving her a business was her perfect excuse to start over. With so much on her plate between her move, her mother, and starting a store, she never bargained for a man like Jake. The love story between the two kept me engaged and wanting to know more about their lives with and without each other. Most women want to find a man like Jake who will turn his life around just to be with her. I’m so excited to see the rest of what Isobel has in store for us in upcoming books.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Megan Pesek

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake and Lily are both trying to find their way and making amends with their troubled pasts.

Lily is not going anywhere in her miserable life in London. Her estranged father left her a little hardware shop in Bluestone, Montana. Lily wants to make the store successful and learn more about her deceased father.
Jake is a local cowboy who has always said ‘no’ to love. He’s content with life on the ranch.

Love Tools is an emotional roller coaster of romance, heartbreak, and drama in a rural romance. I loved both Jake and Lily. This story is an easy read with great characters.

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Much Ado About Dying (Guardians of the PHAE Book 2) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel (Guardians of the PHAE #2)Much Ado About Dying: An Irish Urban Fantasy Novel by Rowan Dillon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has many suspenseful action moments. It also has many adventure moments to help everyone as much as she can. I have loved this series so far. Can’t wait to read the next one! Thank you for a great book!

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Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones – Review by Deb Robinson

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

This book really surprised me. Demons, Angels, and humans and world destruction.

Sully, The Demon Hunter, has fought demons for as long as he can remember. He grew up with adoptive parents whom he loved dearly. At the age of 13, he was sent to a monastery for his protection. He was destined for so much. As the story unwinds and you follow his journey of self discovery, you find yourself wanting to know just as much as he does. It is not an easy journey by any means. He is the son of Asmodeus, a prince of Hell and with that comes danger at every turn.

Can he complete the quest he was born to complete? This was a good read and ket me reading so see what was going to happen and who was on his side and who would betray him.

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Spellbound Seduction (The Brightley Sisters Book 2) by Halley Larkin – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Spellbound Seduction (The Brightley Sisters Book 2)Spellbound Seduction by Halley Larkin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now we move on to the second sister, Arabella, who becomes lady of the house after her older sister gets married and moves. She is still put on the task of finding someone for her youngest sister, but she won’t for herself. That is her belief since she is thought that her beloved was lost and gone to the world. Little did she know that was not true, till they meet again. So much happens in this book and is such a great read just like the first! 🙂

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Midnight Masquerade (The Brightly Sisters Book 1) by Halley Larkin Reviewed by Ashley Hasting

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Midnight Masquerade (The Brightley Sisters Book 1)Midnight Masquerade by Halley Larkin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really nice Historical Fiction Romance novel. Even though Charmaine has a tough time with her family right now, she has been working hard to keep them afloat. What that involves is putting on games for a ‘charity’. The games are done at a ball as well where she meets Kosta. There is love, family, drama, and scheming in this novel, but oh so good!

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Heather Watson

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by G.K. Brady and I’m not one for hockey, but this was a good book. I had to keep reading to find out what Paige was going to do. I love the way the characters developed in this story. The author really kept you instead in the story by the way she wrote the world around it. Everything going on around them it was fait that finally kicked in. Beckett had his world turned upside down and Paige was there to pick up the pieces. When Paige thought, her world was coming to an end Beckett was there. I will get the rest of the books to this series to keep reading about the romances that the author puts in front of us.

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Knight In The Museum (Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series Book 5) by Alice Bienia – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Knight In The Museum ( Jorja Knight Mystery -Book 5)Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want to start off with I didn’t know this was series. This was definitely a great standalone book if you wanted it to be. It also drawn me to go back and read the rest of the series! 🙂 Jorja is a private investigator who ends up working on two crimes. She ends up in a mix of trouble during the searches, but she’s a badass through and through! Great job on this book and the series itself!

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Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Minotaur's Lair (Servant of the Gods, #3)Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the trilogy and an excellent addition! The story follows Evan, who is Zeus child and his brothers and sisters from Alantis. He must face the Queen that has held them captive, Queen Antioche as well as stop the Dark Master (Kronos) from bringing about the Messiah. Not only is he the main character in saving the Gods, but he also now has completely forgotten who he is and his mission. Gods, adventure, betrayals, love, and so much more, what else could you ask for? I have really enjoyed this book. I think personally you could read this book without reading the others, as the author does a really nice job of catching the reader up on everything that has previously happened.

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 1) by G.K. Brady – Review by Ashley Cooper Hammontree

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Taming Beckett (The Playmakers, #1)Taming Beckett by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story of two old acquintances really started off with a bang, quickly throwing us into the lives of Beckett Miller and Paige “Andie” Anderson. After Beckett’s lifestyle quickly goes down the drain pretty fast with one bad choice after another, Paige meets him in the midst of his crash. Together, they slowly begin to bond as friends while Paige’s husband acts like a huge piece of trash. In between the opposite lifestyles, endearing similarities, and huge events occurring between the two, it’s a great and fast read to a HEA with a HEA sneak peek.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Ashley Cooper Hammontree

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

Beast is a stunning mixture of mafia and beauty and the beast esque vibes. Leslie Georgeson creates a suspenseful story full of betrayal, slow burning love, friendship, family. Not to mention a chest full of the dark side of humanity to those different from the norm, and faith in the wrong people?! I loved the HEA with these two “weird” humans who found each other in the midst of their pain and sorrow, and the complicated journey they had along the way. All the piano scenes had my heart and soul trapped!

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The Coin Audiobook by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Deb Robinson

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See a penny pick it up, all day Long you’ll have good luck or so it is said. This is so not the case for Gabriella.

Gabriella finds an old coin when she got lost on a hike. This coin changes her quiet peaceful life upside down in days.

Richard, an investigator is on vacation with a quick interview with Gabriella. He wasn’t told all the information and finds himself now protecting her and trying to keep Gabriella alive. Through the trials of trying to keep her safe both find themselves drawn to each other. Will there they cross that line or will she keep to her wedding vows? This book was a wild ride. Terrorists, Israeli’s and a crazy murderer is on there tail.

This book was a wild ride of tension, stress, and passion. This is the first book I have listened to from this author. Lots of side plots but stays true to the main story. Loved it.

After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Ashley Lape

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After She Became a LadyAfter She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have come to love reading books from this era and was happy to find a new author to enjoy. This book was well-written and has a way of holding the reader’s attention. An easy read, wonderfully written and has mostly wonderful characters. Laurel is a young lady just coming into her womanhood when she fell in love with Viscount Laurenson. They are quick to marry due to her husband leaving for war in Spain leaving Laurel to deal with Robert’s twin sister Rhonda. Laurel is left at Landings, a brand new inexperienced bride, and at the mercy of Robert’s twin sister, Rhonda, a jealous, spoilt, spiteful woman. Rhonda has been in charge of the Laningham household for so long that it is hard for her to give up the reins to the household. When Laurel figures out that she is with child the jealousy becomes worse from Rhonda.
This love story with a twist of mystery is absolutely a must-read if you enjoy period time books. I can’t wait to dive into more books from this author.

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The Coin Audiobook by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Ashley Hasting

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One coin could lead to so many things if you know where to look. Gabriela happened upon one, a 1945 French coin to be exact, on a walking path. Due to this, it unlocked a new adventure that was going to be hard to handle for her. In comes Richard, our lovely American spy, who investigates this mission that ruined his vacation but gained him an interest. Their connection is amazing to hold in to. Great listen!

Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Snow in LoveSnow in Love by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sienna and Connor are both competitors for the Paralympics, but one wants a break, and the other wants to train. When they meet, more than training meets the eyes. You’ve got sports, love, Christmas spirits, and finding oneself again. It’s such a cute romantic story to cuddle and have tea! Please take a look and you won’t regret it! 🙂

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Teagan is renowned for being the love guru. He faces a person who doesn’t believe in love. Her name is Tenley and she has a podcast for adult relationships. Her last podcast was about the resort he believed is where love happens. He offers her a full expense to see how she lasts. There is a lot of love, drama, and friendship. Such a great read! 🙂

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations Book 1) by CB Laurence – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations, #1)Road to the Mansfield by CB Laurence
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love that all 3 stories connect at the end. This book is such an easy read that also kept my attention from start to finish.

The first story starts with Francie. Kind of reminds me of the song “Fancy” by Reba McEntire. She is living very poor, her mom is not in the best health and they have her baby brother to take care of. Francie comes back one day after selling some frog legs and her mom dresses her up all fancy and sends her off with one of her clients she sews for.

Francie’s singing voice saves her from so much until 2 crimes threaten to take all that way from her.

Then you have Rose. My heart broke for Rose through her whole story. She quickly marries a passerby to escape the life she is living and they head to California. Rose meets Francie and her life changes so much for the better. Rose quickly learns the man she “loves” and married that maybe her father was right about him. But like many marriages in the time period of this book, was trying to stick it out and make it work.

Then comes the story of Beau. The heartbreak he suffers after not being able to help a friend in a legal situation haunts him the rest of his life. However, between that and his divorce he changes his law practice and moves to California.

Oh how I can’t wait to see what happens with these 3 characters in the next book!

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Heather Watson

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster

This is the first murder mystery book that I have ever read. I was surprised by the murder I was following. I had thought it was the one I started off reading then the story took a turn, and it ended up connected. I surprised myself by being able to read this one because of the old writing but I pushed through it. I wanted to see who really committed the murder then I couldn’t put it down. If you are ready for a murder mystery then this is the book for you, I really hope the author gives us more to the story to find out about the love stories that are brewing.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical LivingPractically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful and interesting book, not only for those who practice Paganism and/or witchcraft, but everyone. It shows that magic is everywhere and how to use certain objects, plants, things in healing and comfort. I absolutely love how she states that magic isn’t the crazy evil thing that people make it out to be, but instead that it is more so getting to know yourself and the earth more intimately. The book reads like a self-help book more than anything else. Would be great for anyone who practices paganism, witchcraft, beginners or more skillful, and even those who just are looking to make changes within their lives and connect to their feminine divine.

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

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

Wonderful book. This is the first book, out of four, in the “Prestian Series”. I wouldn’t technically consider this first book as a dark Mafia romance, there is no mention of Chase Prestian being Mafia or even a criminal until the VERY VERY end of the book. While it’s hinted he may have some shady business, it’s never, not once confirmed. It isn’t a very dark romance either in my opinion, the only thing I’d say that may categorize it as such is that Chase is overbearing and a tad controlling. It is still a great regular romance book though, which is why I still gave it 4 stars. Kate is the main female character and I absolutely love how headstrong she is but at the same time so very naive and gentle. The attraction and connection between the two main characters is definitely spicy and they can’t seem to keep each other at more than an arms length. I loved the background story line of them creating a brand new hospital for Chicago, it really makes the story more intriguing, so it is not just straight romance and smut. Cannot wait to read book two, and hopefully it is more detailed on the Mafia side of the story.

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Jennie M Bechtel

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the second book in the Second Chance series by this author, but can be read alone. Mary and Brad used to be friends. They grew apart over the years and recently reconnect, thanks to a mutual friend. Mary was looking for love after ending a long-term relationship. Brad hadn’t yet found someone to share his life.
Can they forget a painful and embarrassing experience from high school and find love with one another as adults?
I like Mary’s character. I find her to be believable and relatable. I don’t care for Brad’s character as much. He seems superficial to me.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and look forward to more stories from this author.

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians Book 1) by CB Samet – Review by Heather Watson

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians, #1)Raine Down by C.B. Samet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so glad that I picked up this book by C. B. Samet. I can’t wait to read the other two books that go with Raine Down. The author put both action and love story all in one with this one. I like how the author pulled me into this story from the beginning. I hope the next book has the story of Will and Raine in it as well as the other characters so I can see where this story is going to go. I love the take this author has on Norse Mythology and how it is written. I will definitely be picking up the other stories by this author.

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Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Deb Robinson

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Snow in LoveSnow in Love by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. Connor our motocross champion and Sienna the downhill skiing Golden Girl. The paralympics are coming soon and both are training their hearts out at the same closed resort. Kurt the coach has kept it on the down low that Connor is there training as well. Sienna’s mom would lose her cool if she knew.

Sienna has had every move she makes planned and monitored during her entire skiing career, she is now starting to wonder what else is out there for her to enjoy and explore.

Connor lost his leg just below the knee in a motocross accident. He is missing the speed and is looking at downhill skiing to fill that void.

Will these two put animosities aside or will it come between their dreams.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mastermind is a brother’s best friend, billionaire boss, and a suspenseful contemporary romance. It is Book One in the WaterFyre Rising series but can be read as a standalone. I love getting to read new authors and let me tell you Nadia Han did not disappoint with this book. Her characters come alive drawing you into the story as if you were their friend.

We start by getting a flashback scene of the past where we find out what WaterFyre is. This scene also draws us into our main Hero’s life as he grew up. I loved that we got to see how his past kind of shaped his future and shaped him.

Remi and Audri know each other as she is his best friend’s little sister, though it takes them growing up and seeing each other again after years to realize they have a connection and a lot of things in common. Can they both overcome their past to make a future together? Is a romance worth jeopardizing his friendship? Will she even be okay in the dark world that his past has made his life go in? Find out all this and more as you read this book that has passion, romance, friendship, danger, and suspense all.

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

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

I finished this book in one sitting and immediately got the next one so I could know more on what happens with Chase and Katarina!

This was such a hold my attention, can’t stop, must know what happens next book.

Katarina is on a work trip when she meets wealthy Chase…. and did not realize he’s actually her employer! A whirlwind romance mixed in with some dangerous events lead Katarina and Chase living together.

Chase is a man of mystery to Katarina however and she is quickly thrown into the paparazzi spotlight when they return to the US. The events from the week long work trip follow her home and she questions her future with Chase. All of this is happening while she is exploring her sexual side with Chase! Seriously go read to find out more and then proceed to download the others in this series!

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