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Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis-Review by Elena Tobar

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Juliet's Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways, #4)Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a heart warming story. It’s really a journey through life and all of the difficulties and obstacles that can pop up along the way. Jake and Juliet seem like complete opposites at first, but they are brought together for a reason. Each is what the other needs most, if they can just let go and take a chance at life and love. Jack has been through so much and Juliet had given up on finding love but as they grow closer together, they both begin to change their outlook on life. This is such a good book that once I started reading I just couldn’t put it down. I had to know what was going to happen next and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Unchecked: A Steamy Love Triangle Love Romance by Carina Alyce-Review by Elena Tobar

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Unchecked (MetroGen Downtown Kiss and Tell, #1)Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stella is living it up! This book absolutely sizzles! Stella is a surgeon at MetroGen and she lives life to the fullest. It’s so nice to see a woman being portrayed as in touch with her sexual needs and not afraid to have a little fun. Too often it’s only men that are portrayed that way. She has a whole lot of fun with three different men and there is a major plot twist along the way. I did not see the ending coming, my jaw literally dropped because it’s such a cliffhanger. I love how unique this story and the ending are and I cannot wait to read the next books in this series.

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins Book 1) by Cecily K. Wolfe-Review by Elena Tobar

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins, #1)Faithful in Love by Cecily K. Wolfe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet inspirational love story. The author really brings the story to life with her vivid descriptions. She paints a picture that drew me right into the story from the very first page and made me feel like I was a part of it. Faith and Nico come from such different backgrounds but they find themselves drawn together when he takes on a job as her uncles apprentice. It isn’t fair how class differences can come into play so dramatically when it comes to relationships. This book does a good job of showing the obstacles that a couple from different backgrounds can face. Nico finds him self in trouble through no fault of his own and Faith really has to lean on her beliefs and those closest to her to make it through the storm. This is a sweet romance that you won’t want to miss. I am definitely looking forward to reading future books in this series.

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward-Review by Elena Tobar

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Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book seriously blew me away because this is such a good book. Grace finds herself immediately drawn to Ian when she answers his offers to stay at his apartment rent free and she only has to cook dinner for him in return. He burns hot and cold with her constantly and he won’t open up and share what he’s hiding beneath the surface. Grace does her best to hold back emotionally from him because she fears he loves another woman. They just can’t seem to stay away from each other though and the secret that comes out absolutely blew me away! They both have so much hurt in the past and they just might be able to heal each other if they can only get past all the secrets and truly trust and let each other in. This is a book that you definitely are not going to want to miss and I am so looking forward to reading more books from this author.

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(UN) Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter-Review by Elena Tobar

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(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sophie and Gil were made for each other. I just couldn’t put this book down once I started it. The connection between Sophie and Gil is so obvious from the very beginning of this book. They’re so comfortable with each other that it’s only natural that the chemistry between them will be so intense too. These two are just so perfect for each other and their nicknames are just the cutest! But, so many obstacles keep getting in their way. It’s a journey full of twists and turns where I just wasn’t sure what would happen next, but the ending made me want to jump up and down with happiness. This is an incredible book that you won’t want to miss and I can’t wait to read the next ones in this series.

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So Right (Love Grows Series Book 5) by Renee Regent-Review by Elena Tobar

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So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance (Love Grows Series Book 5)So Right: A Fake Fiancee Reverse Age Gap Romance by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet, original love story. I really enjoyed this book. It brings together two people that don’t care too much for each other until they’re forced to work together undercover. Amara and Petro are forced to get to really know each other. That’s when the sparks start to fly and they realize there’s more to each other than they originally thought. I really enjoyed watching their feelings grow. The characters are so great in this story and it tackles the difficulties and hesitations some people have when it comes to getting involved with someone when there’s an age difference.

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Until There Was You by C. Colgrove-Review by Elena Tobar

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Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a beautiful emotional romance. This book is amazing! It sucked me in right from beginning to end. There’s the perfect blend of romance, steam and emotions that I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. Jeremy and Regan have an immediate electric connection that draws them together. They are from completely different worlds and neither of them are looking for a relationship but they can’t stop thinking about each other. They face so many obstacles and twists and turns along the way to their hoped for fairytale ending. Can they work through their differences to make it work? This is a must read romance that you won’t want to miss.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren-Review by Elena Tobar

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a great, emotional paranormal romance. This story had me enthralled from the very first page. There is romance, the paranormal, and it also tackles the very real issue of abusive relationships and the toll that they take on a person. Julia finds herself in an abusive situation and struggles to make her way out of it. She will have to give up certain things for the chance to gain so much more along with a real chance at happiness. This book has me eager to read the next in this series.

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett-Review by Elena Tobar

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book blew me away because it’s just that amazing. I got pulled in right from the very first page. It was great seeing characters from previous books in this series pop up too. Hope is in such a terrifying situation and Russ is the first real connection she’s had in such a long time that she really wants and enjoys. He isn’t just work for her and he feels that special connection that he was craving in his loneliness too. There is so much danger and action in this book that I was on the edge of my seat the whole time waiting to see what would happen next. The budding romance between Russ and Hope absolutely made me swoon and the ending was so beautiful. This is one book that you definitely won’t want to miss.

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The Ghastly Gumball by Noami Valkyrie-Review by Elena Tobar

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The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet, hilarious romance. I really enjoyed this book because there are so many great elements to it. It’s lighthearted and sweet while also being hilarious. The characters are so likeable and this story pulled me right in from the very beginning. I laughed out loud so many times while I reading this. Lockwood and Rex are absolutely adorable together and Brix is so much fun! Rex and Lockwood face some pretty rough obstacles along the way but the ending was just perfect! I can’t wait to read more form this author.

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Bella: An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn: Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson-Review by Elena Tobar

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Bella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan's BeginningsBella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These are two beautiful stories full of hope and heartfelt emotion that you won’t want to miss. I really enjoyed the world that the author creates as she is setting up the background for the series. These are two different stories that meld together seamlessly. The author has a way of creating such vivid pictures with her words that you become totally immersed in the story. I was swept away by the depth of connection between Norah and Giovanni and the beautiful family history woven throughout. Both of these stories have amazing characters in them that had me hooked from the very first page and very eager to delve into the series.

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton-Review by Elena Tobar

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was drawn into this beautiful story from the very beginning. Scott and Franceen have both had their share of hurt in the past and it’s made them afraid to ever get close to anyone again. Even though they have these walls built and try to keep their distance, they both feel drawn to each other. They take a chance and grow closer as they both realize the depth of their feelings for each other. They have so many demons to face and roadblocks that try to stand in the way of their happily ever after. This book tugs at all the heartstrings and is an absolutely beautiful romance that you won’t want to miss.

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham-Review by Elena Tobar

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Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a great blend of romance, action, and fantasy. I was drawn into the magical world that the author creates from the very first page. I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next! I really enjoyed the Norse mythology that was woven throughout. Bernard and Alva are drawn together but something is holding each of them back. They must work together if there’s any hope of saving the Nine Realms. This book is a real page turner that will have you captivated and on the edge of your seat the entire team.

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow) by Cheryl Wright-Review by Elena Tobar

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow #1)A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet story. Noah and Mary are brought together in an unconventional way. They are both looking to make a better life for themselves and it looks like the best way to get what they each need is together. It starts out as a business arrangement but feelings begin to develop and it isn’t long before they’re both wishing for more. They just seem to fit together and before long they’ve made a home together. The only question is if they can open up to each other and admit what they both want and feel. This is such a sweet story and shows that love can come in unexpected ways.

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The Billionaire’s Slave by Stacy-Deanne-Review by Elena Tobar

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The Billionaire's Slave by Stacy-DeanneThe Billionaire’s Slave by Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a beautiful unexpected romance. I really enjoyed this book. It transported me back to a time when slaves were treated like property and had no rights of their own. Leon felt a pull towards Penny from the moment he first laid eyes on her, and she couldn’t get him out of her mind either. They quickly grow closer and both want more than a slave master relationship. They face so many obstacles along the way and the depth of their love for each other takes my breath away. This is a beautiful romance that pulled me in from the very first page and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King-Review by Elena Tobar

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Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emily is so relatable! Oh my goodness did Emily make me laugh out loud more than a few times. Desmond is so dreamy and has such a big heart. It breaks my heart seeing the way that he’s treated by other people that judge him without the whole story. He goes through so much that I was cheering the whole time for him to finally get a happy ending, he so deserves it! I really enjoyed seeing the immediate connection between Emily and Desmond and the way that they just ignite in each other’s presence on so many levels. This is such a sweet and funny romance that is so relatable in many ways. You definitely won’t want to miss this one.

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Road Rage (Outlaw Series Book 4) by Karina Kantas-Review by Elena Tobar

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Road Rage (OUTLAW, #4)Road Rage by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gem is such a strong, amazing woman. She doesn’t take crap from anyone, she’s tenacious and she isn’t afraid to go after what she wants. She’s been through so much in life, but she doesn’t let that steal away thoughts of a happily ever after for her. Shep introduces her to Rage but she knows from the beginning that he isn’t forever, he’s just for right now. There is betrayal and violence in this story that I didn’t see coming but Gem is a strong woman and she doesn’t let life keep her down for long. She keeps getting knocked down but always drags herself back up and she manages to truly find herself and her destiny along the way. This is a book with a lot of violence, but it also has some beautiful heart melting moments as well. You definitely won’t want to miss this one if you enjoy MC romances.

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Midnight Masquerade (The Brightley Sisters Book 1) by Halley Larkin-Review by Elena Tobar

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

This is such a beautiful historical romance. I was instantly transported to the past, where Charmaine has to look for a suitable match if she doesn’t want her family home to be passed on to a distant male relative. It isn’t fair that a woman had to make such choices back then simply because she was a female. However much Charmaine wants to do what is best for her family and her home, she still wants that true love even though she fears she will never find it. She ends up crossing paths with Kosta and the attraction is immediate and undeniable. She doesn’t feel that he is the match that she should make but her heart tells her otherwise. He’s hiding a big secret that can make all the difference for their future. I really enjoyed this book, it’s absolutely a swoon worthy romance that had me hooked from the first page. I’m looking forward to finding out more about the other Brightley sisters in future books.

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Unlock the Angel (Seraphim Angel Order 1) by Calla Zae-Review by Elena Tobar

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Unlock the Angel (Seraphim Angel Order, #1)Unlock the Angel by Calla Zae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a beautiful romance. This story pulled me right from the very first page. Cathy is so funny and Dae is just incredible. The chemistry between the two of them if amazing and the connection that draws them together is undeniable. There is so much romance and action in this book and I couldn’t make myself put it down once I started it! I just had to find out what happened next. The author is so great at creating this magical world that it felt like I stepped right into it. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. The true love aspect just took my breath away. If you love romance with a magical twist then you absolutely won’t want to miss this one!

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A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis-Review by Elena Tobar

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A Spider in the GardenA Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a captivating shifter book. Aranha is such a great heroine. She’s strong and beautiful and she has such a big heart. I was pulled right into the colorful world that the author creates from the very first page. This is so different from the other shifter stories that I’ve read and I absolutely loved it! There’s so much action, and the electricity between Aranha and Dag is incredible! I was fascinated by the Garden of Eden theme, how so much was shielded from everyone and faded into the background until it was brought back in a very startling way! It was great seeing the interactions between the different species that happens in this book, it’s one book that you definitely won’t want to miss.

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae-Review by Elena Tobar

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sofia is running from a crazy ex that used his job as a way to get away with abusing her. Now she’s wary of letting any man close, especially another cop. Fate has other plans though when she crosses paths with Theo. They can’t stop thinking about each other and as much as she resists she feels her heart starting to open back up and her walls start to crumble. This book is full of danger, romance and a second chance at getting love right this time around. I really enjoyed how the author tackled domestic violence and the way that it affects victims, especially after all the horror that Sofia went through. This is a must read and I’m so excited to read more from this author.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice-Review by Elena Tobar

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book tugs at all the heartstrings. This book is impossible to put down once you open it up. Poor Gina has been through so much trauma and she deserves some happiness but she’s so terrified to take a risk. Bruce has never been one for commitment and he gets bored easily but there’s something about Gina that he just can’t resist. I really enjoyed watching the sparks fly between them as they grow closer and she begins to let him in and he does the same. There are some parts that definitely made me tear up but the ending was beyond perfect! Her sisters are great they’re so supportive and funny and now I need to go and read the other books in this story. This is definitely a romance not to be missed.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright-Review by Elena Tobar

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down! This book is amazing, it’s romantic, heart wrenching, sweet, steamy and funny all at once. Levi and Brynn were the love of each other’s lives, but a series of misunderstandings tore them apart. Ten years passed and neither could shake the other from their mind or their hearts and fate brought them back together. The chemistry between them is undeniable even when they haven’t realized that know each other, there’s that pull between them. I loved watching them discover each other again. There are so many parts that made me laugh out loud, swoon and tear up. This book is so good that I can’t wait to read the next in this series. There are some amazing characters introduced that I can’t wait to learn more about!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie-Review by Elena Tobar

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aly and Luca are meant to be. I love how this story starts from the time that Aly and Luca are young teens and follows them and their special connection until adulthood. From the moment they lay eyes on each other the connection is there pulling them towards each other no matter how much they may want to fight it. The chemistry between them is incredible and it made me swoon watching them grow closer but it is also heartbreaking seeing the misunderstandings that come between them. There is danger, action and so much shocking betrayal that they must face together. There are so many twists in this story that I just didn’t see coming. This is such a good story I can’t wait for the next one in this series!

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Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by Carina Alyce-Review by Elena Tobar

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours, #1)Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is scorching hot and it sucked me right in from the very first page. I absolutely love how Leslie breaks the mold in so many ways. She isn’t afraid to take chances and go after what she wants in her personal life. She also works in a male dominated field and it’s horrifying the things those monsters put her through simply because she is a woman. Trevor is such a sweet, patient man. He doesn’t let her scare him away with all of the walls that she keeps throwing up and he loves to take care of her and show her that it doesn’t mean she’s weak if she leans on him sometimes. This book is full of heat, romance and danger and tackles misogyny. This is a definite must read and I’m so excited to read the next book in this series.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy Mckinley-Review by Elena Tobar

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is sooo good! It had me hooked from the very first page. I’ve been dying to learn more about Elena and Marco since I started this series and I was definitely not disappointed! There was so much action and romance in this book and the love between Elena and Marco just melts me! He’s so sweet and protective and tender with her and she’s such a total spitfire. She’s been through so much and faces even more once she’s back home with Marco. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and there were some terrifying parts but the ending was everything. This is a book you definitely won’t want to miss and I am counting the days till the next book in this series is released. If you haven’t read the others yet do yourself a favor and read them, not just for the background info on everyone but because they are all such amazing books!

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland-Review by Elena Tobar

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The strength of Titania just blows me away! Poor Titania, even as a Queen that has proved herself many times over there are still those that plot and doubt her simply because she is a woman. She has so many obstacles thrown in her path and she gets knocked down so many times, even by those she least expects to ever hurt her. However, through it all Titania keeps it together and is strong for her people. As much as she would love to just wallow and act her age for just a few minutes she lets her personal life affect her ruling of the kingdom. She always has their best interests at heart and she fights for her people with everything she has even when all seems hopeless and insurmountable. She is everything that a royal should be and her true inner light really shines through in this book. I definitely recommend reading the first book in this series if you haven’t yet because they definitely build on each other. This is a magical special book that you won’t want to miss.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm-Review by Elena Tobar

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anton and Else have such a beautiful relationship that really shows the meaning of true love. It starts out as a fairytale romance with a picture perfect wedding. But when Anton has to return to his rigorous filming schedule, the stress starts to mount and their marriage begins to suffer. They face a tragedy early on that is absolutely devastating and find themselves drifting apart instead of growing closer and leaning on each other. Things continue to spiral out of control as they struggle to find their way back to each other. They face so many stumbling blocks along the way but the ending is everything that I could have hoped for. This is one that you definitely won’t want to miss.

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims-Review by Elena Tobar

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Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down. Miles ad Bella have such a beautiful family. I really enjoyed seeing the way that the two of them interact with their twins. Miles is such an adorable mush and a fierce protector when it comes to his babies and his wife. There is so much action and betrayal in this book, it sucked me right in from the very first page to the very last. Miles and Bella find themselves the target of jealousy once again and have to work together as a team to survive and to keep their family on solid ground. This book also gives an inside look at the music industry and some of the struggles that musicians can face when it comes to the lure of crime, drugs and drama.

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A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga Book 4) by Michele Sims-Review by Elena Tobar

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A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga #4)A Moore Affair by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story took my breath away! The love between Miles and Bella is so pure and incredibly beautiful. It’s so obvious how much they love each other, and the private vows that they wrote for each other made me tear up. Soon after becoming fully immersed in Miles’ life, Bella begins to see just how emotionally and physically exhausting it is being the wife of such a huge star especially when he’s on tour. They face some really scary bumps in the road that definitely had me holding my breath waiting to see what happened next. The ending was surprising in the best possible way! This is definitely one book you won’t want to miss.

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