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Vaughn’s Xena (Dirty Rockhard Billionaire Book 1) by M.I. Rosegold – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Vaughn's Xena (Dirty Rockhard Series, #1)Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story will not be everyone’s cup of tea. The disclosure upon opening the book is there for a reason. There is a lot of detail given and at first I was like it’s a bit much but then Xena reveals a BIG secret so it will make sense at one point.

Xena has been secretly in love with Vaughn for years. He happens to be her best friends/room-mate brother so he’s off limits. However Xena finds out when she meets him in person he has felt the same way about her for years to! For months they have a secret relationship that they keep away from Veronica.

Veronica is left in the dark battling her own situation. Xena and Vaughn’s relationship runs into a messy situation once Veronica does find out. The relationship comes crashing down around them and well now I am off to read book 2 because I need to know the rest of the story!

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you want a steamy, can’t stop till you finish reading a book that will make you want to attack your significant other, this is it!

The storyline of meeting up in dreams for years and they are able to share this connection because they are soulmates. Well that alone will make you think a little differently of your dreams!

Being able to build a connection, the connection the characters have with one another is on a different level. The author did a wonderful job at having them connect so well in their dreams that when they finally meet in person it’s like they’ve always been together.

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Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Throwing the CurveThrowing the Curve by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Peyton is quickly thrown into being the “fake” girlfriend of Ryan all thanks to his sleazy team-mate.

Peyton and Ryan quickly go from fake dating to real dating once they give in to the chemistry between the both of them. When a scandal breaks and divides them apart, Kendall swoops in. Kendall lets Peyton in on Ryan’s dating history so she can see why he is being the idiot he’s being.

Meanwhile in an attempt to win Peyton back Ryan dives into an idea for a non-profit that addresses the issue of consent, respect and how to be a gentleman with a woman. He wants to use his platform as a star athlete for something good and it just so happens it started because of the scandal!

Will their love triumph over the hurdles in the end? Go grab this book to find out!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 1)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you fall head over heels for your brother’s best friend, team-mate, co-worker and you test the waters to see how far the infatuation goes on both sides.

This story was filled with passion, lust, and love. Kendall has always had a crush on Pete. The only thing standing in their way is Ryan. Who so happens to be Kendall’s brother. But also Pete’s best friend and team-mate.

We all know not to mess with team dynamics when it comes to a team sport like baseball. Pete took a leap of faith when he fell hard for Kendall and then had to face up to Ryan at the end.

Will their love for one another win or will the dynamic of the team and friendship come first?

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When your child(ren) turn against you and do what they think is in your best interest. What a page turner this one turned out to be.

When Dusty and Rose con their mother Jacklyn into going to a facility under false pretenses Jacklyn’s will to live and come out of all the grief she’s been under wins out.

Jacklyn puts herself in some rough situations in what turns out to be a secure psychiatric facility in order to get back to her home and cut her children off. She does it with grit and determination and comes out a survivor. She takes her life back and then some!

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Devon Pulliam

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A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forced into a marriage Rhia & Emerys come from 2 different worlds. Emerys is the sixth son of a king. Rhia is just a pheasant who is offered as bride in order to save her town from the wrath of the king.

After several run ins with the Wildmen the Prince finds himself in trouble. Rhia finally realizing her true feelings for him goes and plans to trick the kingsguard who are coming to town.

Wildmen, kingsguard and the town of Lians all celebrate over nothing more than SNAILS! Snails will save the town, take care of the debt to the King and save the Wildmen from the upcoming winter.

This is not your everyday fairy tale and I love how Rhia is strong and courageous and not one to back down for anything. She stands her ground and shows very early on she’s a strong person in many ways.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Devon Pulliam

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My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a whirlwind of a romance that lays in this novella!

Jasmine and her “friend” Cadence own an event planning business… more so Jasmine does all the work we come to realize very quickly! Cadence betrays Jasmine in so many ways.

Jasmine is able to find her prince charming and it all started with an unforgettable kiss! He may not have been available at first but things change when the truth comes out!

This book gives off mean girl vibes and you can’t blame Jasmine for finally throwing in the towel with everything at the end. She reveals the truth about everything and finds her true happiness!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Devon Pulliam

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I could see this book as a movie. It was so good that I honestly could not put it down and read it in a day! I just had to know what happened next!

Angie and 3 of her friends are celebrating spring break when it turns deadly. Angie is the only survivor and is running for her life! With the help of the FBI and a therapy dog she finds her voice again and they are able to find the kidnapper/killer and discover so much more.

With the help of the therapy dog and of course Angie’s determination to survive they uncover dozens of girls who have been taken.

This book reminds you to teach your loved ones some safety techniques and not just women. Angie’s father was smart in giving her some actual tools to keep handy if she needed them for her car but to also remind her that they could be used for other things as well. This very well saved her life!

Grab this book and read it for the rest of the story and be prepared to stay on your toes while reading it!

Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 2 and continues with the Larussio family going up against the De Rosa family. This book picks up where book 1 ended. Even giving a glimpse into book 1 in the first few pages.

This time the story is primarily about Dominic and Emelia. Which they are from opposite families that are enemies. So the first few chapters kind of give that Romeo and Juliet vibe. I love how Emelia is shown to be stronger than thought to be!

Emelia and Dominic cross a line that can never be un-crossed and no matter what one of them would have to give up their family lineage if they wanted to be together. Emelia shows just how strong she is and Dominic shows her how far he will go to protect her.

I can’t wait to follow more of this family and see how this all plays out. I’m glad that each one is centered around a particular person.

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After She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson – Review By Devon Pulliam

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After She Became a LadyAfter She Became a Lady by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great historical romance story! Typically books written in the old english language can be hard to follow sometimes but this one isn’t so over bearing with it.

Laurel convinces her aunt to let her marry Lord Laningham. They wed quickly and head to his estate. Where his twin is quickly against and does nothing to hide it. Laurel is left alone while her husband is away at war and let to defend herself against his sister and her antics.

Those early years of marriage are hard, but Laurel’s is made even harder and with every step forward you see Rhonda kicking her two steps back. The biggest question is will Laurel and Robert be able to survive and will their marriage last?

This book was a quick read but I wish there was more. Some of the story line felt a little empty, like it was missing some of the story. But you imagine yourself on the estate with Laurel as she is going through taking over the house.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Boss's Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a good dark, mysterious, crime and passion filled story!

Adrianna had come to work for the Larussio family under seemingly false pretenses. Keeping secrets of her own until a horrific incident occurred that required her to be closer than ever to the family.

Mafia secrets come out and the path of Salvatore changed the minute he met Adrianna. When her own secrets come out he is faced with choices, on top of the decisions he’s making for the family already.

This book did not disappoint in the anticipation of what was going to happen next. A few twists and that was just what was needed to keep you guessing! I’ve read a few other books by this author and yet again not a disappointment in this story.

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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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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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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Devon Pulliam

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

I was not expecting all the steaminess this book provided. So if that isn’t your thing then this book will not be for you. It is done very tastefully compared to other books. However, once I started I could not stop. I had to know how their story played out!

Royce and Michelle are friends through their mutual friends. Their story turns out to be so much more. They discover that it’s the Universe that has put them in each other’s lives. They have encountered one another without really knowing. I loved that part of their story. They were destined to be together.

Royce was raised by his aunt and encountered some hard moments very early in his life that likely shaped him to be who he turned into. He is a successful business owner that Michelle was trying to not let herself get caught up in. When unlikely circumstances kept pushing them together!

The end, I was not expecting that at all. What a great happy twist and this author did an amazing job at making you feel like you were watching their story unfold and keeping you sucked in the whole time.

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off… OMG… this book is a MUST READ! Once you start it sucks you in and good luck stopping until the last page. This is the first book I have read from this author and I’m sure it won’t be the last.

I always read the writeup to see what a book is about before I choose to read it or not. I knew from the get go I wanted to read this story. I am so glad I did.

Catherine going thru the grieving process of losing her daughter Susie in a tragic accident. Trying to make sense of the accident a year later. She wants so badly to know exactly what happened to her. Even going back to Crete where the accident happened. Even reaching out to Daniel who was the boyfriend at the time.

Things are mysteriously happening to her at home while she is talking to those who knew Susie during that time. I love how the author has excerpts from Susie that are changing from the night of the accident. I found myself comparing the changes each time one came up and trying to solve what happened.

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More Than by Diane Barnes – Review by Devon Pulliam

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More ThanMore Than by Diane Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a good feel good, read in one sitting book!

Peggy raised her twins on her own for 14 years after losing her husband in a plane crash. She was consumed by taking care of the kids and like many moms neglected to take care of herself. That changed when her kids left for college and got her a gym membership.

Peggy was consumed with this TV medium, and wanted to re-connect with her late husband. Her and 2 of her new gym friends were able to get tickets. However she had many doubts during the show. Which the truth is later revealed to her in the most unsuspecting way.

The best part wasn’t Peggy finding herself and transforming, it was finding a new happy ever after!

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring Book 3) by T.J. Beach – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring #3)Gunner by T.J. Beach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First off this is book 3 but a great standalone read. I don’t feel like you miss anything by not reading the other 2 first. This book does have some trigger parts…. I say that not to spoil but to warn it does talk about a suicide and a miscarriage. It also talks about the struggle and then turn around of a covid patient. Plus the struggle families had in the early days/weeks/months of the pandemic when a loved one was in the hospital.

Gary and Debbie end up quarantining together when Debbie’s mom comes down with Covid. They aren’t just co-workers but also friends as well. So this book is taking place early 2020 and mentions several times at how strict the lockdown(s) were at that time and being the first case in that area.

Debbie knows Gary has a past and during their time in quarantine she talks Gary into telling her his story. And what a story it is! His military background and training were working for him when he got mixed in with basically the wrong people. As he is telling his story to Debbie he changes into what I would like to think his old self… the one before getting caught up “chasing the money”.

All while they are working towards being private investigators. He tells Debbie about his past life and why he is now in Australia and under a new name. Seeing how hard Gary worked in his past life and let the bad over take his life I felt bad for him and his journey.

Now I am off to read the other 2 books as I need to know more of Debbie and Garys story! Hopefully there is a 4th because I’d love a follow up to this one!

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Devon Pulliam

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When your past catches up to you in the form of your biggest mistake you think you’ve made. WOW… this book is so well written and will make you think about what all our military went thru in various wars. What burdens some soldiers carry home with them.

Rex committed a crime he carried with him for so long. Arriving in Biloxi years after the war he never thought he would run into his “enemy” from his military time in Vietnam.

The burden that “Don” carried with him all those years. I loved the full circle that the author gave us in those last few can’t stop reading chapters. Seriously can be read in one sitting because you are going to want to know what happens to Rex, his 2 sons and the whole Nguyen family.

This book also is great at showing that no matter what the truth will come out. Lose mouths sink ships right? Well crimes catch up to you and the wrong will be made right.

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I would love to see a sequel happen with this one! The fact that the author used real details from the past and even with the Time Machine shows great dedication.

Have you ever wanted to time travel?? This book showed how a professor, Andy, and one of his students, Samoset, successfully travel back in time to change some of our history. What started out as them wanting to change the outcome of Columbus discovering San Salvador became a personal journey for Andy in re-connecting with his love.

It was full of excitement, especially if you like the westerns from the 1800s and full of heartbreak and love. Though I will say I was starting to really dislike Andy at one point, and that turned when he reached out to Pamela and asked her to join him. Crazy enough she actually believed him and did it!

The question Samoset asked Andy about what other event he would change, haven’t we all thought about that and what event we would change? Would it be the same as it was for Samoset and Andy?

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Divided LivesDivided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say I loved this spinoff from the Notebook Mysteries collection. This book was full of crime, blackmailing and risque relationships of the era in which it was written. Lottie does her Aunt Emma justice in being keen on details and quizitive as well as being a woman who doesn’t conform to the standards expected of her!

You see Lottie continuously getting frustrated with the Justice she works for. Knowing he’s in the wrong and doing some shady law work. It took guts for her to stand up to him, more guts to walk away and do the right thing. When she started linking things in the trial you get the sense that something big was on the horizon for her and for Chris. Though he was shady with his lifestyle, understandably so but I was slightly disappointed that he had not confided that in Lottie. Especially knowing she would have had his back. He knew her lifestyle.

The connection in this book with the past relationship and to her on/off again relationship, did not see that coming at the end!

Coming directly from reading the Notebook Mysteries and then this one. I could not love this author more and this progression of characters more. I was happy to see a happy ending for one of our beloved kids from that series and even more that the family has grown. Like the NM series this book did not disappoint at all and left me wanting another story, another crime, another case, more …. those are the best stories!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Notebook Mysteries Haunted ChristmasNotebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The only downside of a novella is that it leaves you wanting more! I loved The Christmas Carol nod in this story.

I loved how everyone on her team was involved with this case. How each of them expressed their concerns at various times. The fact that some of the help was trying to keep a secret, and had managed to for so many years just to protect Ethan. Family will protect family, which shows a lot in this story not just with Ethan but with Emma and her family.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries book #3)Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love that this book concentrates on some personal details of Emma. Plus bringing some babies into their family. Emma has to divulge a secret to those closest to her in this book.

She also has to face her past yet again, but with the help of Jeremy she is able to not do it face to face or be involved in that side of the adventure.

Tony reaching out to her for help means the world to her. Shows that they can work together and be friends again as well. Especially when she told him about the case Jeremy was working on when he put her on the ship. That even made me laugh because we all know after this far into the series that was the only way that was going to play out!

I was so happy with how this particular book turned out. How the family all came together and even brought in more. Emma seems to add to her team with a variety of people each and every story and then they become “family”.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries, #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second story in the Notebook mysteries and was such a great continuance of Emma’s story. She travels to NYC in this book, helps women get jobs outside of the home (that was largely frowned upon in the time period this series is based in), and solved several cases. She even flipped the script on a kid and set him off to the right path!

The boom brought the ending of a relationship for Emma but started a new one. Added a baby that was named after Dora and Emma’s late mother into the family.

My favorite parts were the setups they did to catch people! Not just Emma either! Even finding out she was working with someone involved with the case she was trying to solve! I knew when she started getting more responsibilities that something was in the works there.

Helping a women’s shelter, which broke my heart that someone would lie and risk the lives of other women like that!

I’m excited to see what Emma does with her reward monies and where the story takes her next!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Emma (Notebook Mysteries, #1)Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My heart hurt for Emma learning exactly how and why her mom died. You can tell this family is tight knit and that they’d do anything for each other. I love the happy ending to her last case she was involved in. With Emma and Dora both finding closeness again with that case bringing them together. Even Tim and Tony being such a huge part of their lives and becoming family in the process.

Finding the newspaper articles from her mom, I knew something fishy was going on when the writer pushed her out of his office without giving her anything.

I was relieved when the “watcher ” was revealed and it was someone who was protecting her from the same people that hurt her mom. She is very aware of everything and I loved how she made and left baskets of food for her “watcher”. Like he thought he was all sneaky and not being seen.

Since I did read these out of order I am glad this book gave some back story that I was missing out on from reading a later book first.

This is such a great series to read to suck you into the mysteries of Emma’s life. I also loved on this one how the “narrator and Dear One” chime in with some input to give more back story when needed.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Series Book 1)Ashes by MK Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A modern day Cinderella story. I actually forgot till the last few pages this book involved fairy godmothers working behind the scenes for Ashley to find happiness again and even fall in love.

When Ashley saved pop singer Harry from his fans I knew he was her knight in shining armor! He still wanted to hang with her even after sitting in a mortuary with her while she did makeup on a dead person! Then the High School “mean girls” thrown in and you have modern day high school! I love the spunkiness of Ashley and her attitude to just not care that got stronger at the end. Her telling her step sisters off made me laugh!

I loved the friendship Laura and Ashley had and the connection they had with the boys to. It felt relatable and real. Laura’s mom was the first to really notice there was an issue with Ashley’s step mother and living situation.

Truly you will have to read this book to fall in love with the main characters and the story!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love mystery stories. I love this type of mystery story! Emma and Jeremy are a team, not just a couple. You see that more as the story progresses that they work well together in the team manor. Emma is a courier that has a lot of various “jobs” and trains are one that cause her problems as you will see in this story.

With the help of Jeremy and her family and friends she is able to solve several cases. All while being caught in the crossfires several times of danger! Jeremy wants to change child labor at a local factory after solving a case for them. You learn to love him and his heart is in the best interest of helping others. He wants to see the best in people to.

I did like how the author tied Emma and Jeremy’s families together. Like they were truly meant to be together.

I am for sure looking forward to more from this author!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You quickly discover Clayton, not Clay, is one of those guys who is trying to fix his past by changing his current self. You learn that as an ex-cop he made some mistakes and is trying to get back to his cop life and his family that he lost. He didn’t come from the best parenting but wants to do better.

Then you learn he is a repo guy. The description of the boat repos had me relating as I am not the best on a boat either. But you can relate to him in various ways.

The ex-cop turned FBI helper and the crew working at D&D puts the work they do into real perspective. It also shows that you have to be a team player when it comes to certain types of work as well.

This was my first time reading this author and I thoroughly enjoyed the crime and thriller this story brought and will be reading more. It was one that once you got engaged you needed to know what was going to happen next. Wither it was Clay, Cassie, Wendell, Neil…. I needed to know what was happening next. I loved that it was a fast paced read to.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Devon Pulliam

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love that this story is all about second chances. Second chances with love, family and life.

Katie is easy to connect with and you find yourself wrapped up in her world. This story makes you remember that life isn’t all about work and climbing the corporate ladder. That a job and the money isn’t going to necessarily make you have all the happiness in the world. I loved the back story connection with Katie and Chase. I wish there had been more to that part of the story line.

I did appreciate how Katie suddenly got the courage she was looking for when it came to her job. THere are bosses out there like BFH. Katie just needed to be “home” to realize where she was meant to be.

Chase was dealing with his own hatred but to see him fall back into the comfort of loving Katie. Makes you think maybe a fairy tale type of love exists. Growing up a little fast since he took on the responsibility of Timmy.

I wish there had been more to this story. I felt like some storyline was missing. It doesn’t feel complete and I have a ton of questions after finishing this story.

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Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Key To His HeartKey To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I say this was one of the best books I have read this year I am not lying. It is such a…. Wonderful doesn’t fit the bill but it is a wonderful read. You instantly fall in love with Katrina and TJ. You find yourself rooting for them and their created family. Then Katrina starts explaining things from her past that brought her to TJ. That’s when the story gets you hooked even more. Like can’t put it down hooked. Katrina and TJ are instantly thrown into turmoil when she has an episode that puts her on edge. However, TJ’s mom fills Katrina in on a little family secret about TJs grandparents. I love how his whole family just brings her into the family. I do believe that people come back to us in the way they are supposed to and this story gave me goosebumps once the family secret was revealed. This was a quick read for me, but it was also very hard to put down and stop reading. It was THAT good. It’s one of those stories that makes you have all the feels. I was crying right along with Katrina and my heart broke right along with TJs. I would love to see this as a movie and see these characters come to life. The epilogue answered some of the questions I was left lingering with but I so wanted more of this story. This author did a phenomenal job with her writing this story and making you fall in love with all the characters.

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Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Enemies of DovesEnemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one mystery book that sucked me in and did not disappoint in the story line. Clancy and Joel experiencing something traumatic as kids that followed them into adult hood. Then mixing in the war and some bad PTSD on top of their love for Lorraine.

Garrison wanting to find his family and Molly wanting to solve a crime uncovered the truth that had been hidden all these years. Also led Garrison into finding his family and Molly uncovering a hidden truth about her own.

This book was so hard to put down and not finish in one sitting. The way the story goes from past to present and linking it all up in the final few chapters.

This has to be one of the best mystery books I personally have read in awhile. One that added a few twists and then bam shocker!

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