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Impact (Twisted Hearts Love Story #4) by Autumn Sand – Review by Emily Walsh

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Impact (A Twisted Hearts Love Story book 4)Impact
By: Autumn Sand
My Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Impact (Twisted Hearts Love Story #4) by Autumn Sand was an okay read that kept me intrigued till the end.

The fourth book in the Twisted Hearts series, and this time we are following the brewing Manny. You meet him early on in the series, and I’ve always want to know more about him. In saying that, this book can be read as a standalone, but the books should be read in order, as they do follow a consistent timeline, so there are some spoilers in this book.

On a whole this book, was okay. I did like the way it opened, we got to see a young Manny and his heart break, then the kicker when it jumps to his current life, where it plays out like a Crime drama TV show. That really set the stage and drew me into the story. Now, as much as I like time jumps, they can be over done and this book, unfortunately fell into that trap. There are ways to explain the past without it constantly jumping back and forth. It makes the reading jumping and confusing, especially when it takes away from the main plot. I believe that if it was cleaned up a bit, it would have rounded out this original read and brought it fully home.

Overall this is a good unique read that will keep you on your toes, as there are twist, turns, heat and action. So please take my recommendation and my approval that you will get sucked into this compelling second change romance.

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That’s a Wrap (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 3) by Heather Silvio – Review by Emily Walsh

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That's a Wrap (Paranormal Talent Agency, #3)That’s a Wrap
By: Heather Silvio
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

That’s a Wrap (Paranormal Talent Agency #3) by Heather Silvio was a hooking, fun, engaging read that had me flipping the pages.

The third book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series, we were again greeted by an interesting MC, a unique murder mystery and pure hotness. I loved the opening, it has real criminal mind vibes, with a touch of supernatural. Just so you know this books reads as a standalone, so if you haven’t read the others book, no worries about spoiler. But I do highly suggest reading them, cause, they good!

It wasn’t long before I was hooked, and devoured this book. I have to say, out of the three this book as been my fav so far, and for me, the best. Don’t get me wrong the other books were solid and pulling reads, but this one, this one seemed more polished, consistent, and loud. I loved the MC’s, the plot and the setting, I also loved the different types of supers that keep popping up, and the spin this author puts on them.

This book, this series, is truly one of a kind and it gets my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval.

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The Vampire Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 3) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Emily Walsh

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The Vampire Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 3)The Vampire Queen
By: Brandi Elledge
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Vampire Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 3) by Brandi Elledge was a hooking read, that had me flipping the pages. Who needs seep?

Not my first read by this author or in this series, so when this book was released I snatched it out. Just so you know though these books are part of a series, they can be read as standalones, and out of order. So if you haven’t read the other books, you got no worries about spoilers or feeling lost.

I have to say, this instalment has probably been the best so far. I loved the opening, and the MC was witty, fun an a little bit of a goof. I think if I was a vampire we’d be alike. This book felt, there, like, everything flowed nicely, the connection felt real and I believe the author found their stride with this book. Not that the other books aren’t as good, it’s just this one, was polished, and shiny. (I highly suggest the other books BTW).

Overall this book was as I said, fun, detailed, and smooth. If you’re looking for a good unique, quirky vampire read, then I highly suggest you gets your hands on this truly one of a kind read.

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Death and the Crone: Book Three of The Lucky Devil Series by Megan Mackie – Review by Emily Walsh

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Death and the Crone: Book Three of the Lucky Devil SeriesDeath and the Crone (The Lucky Devil Series book3)
By: Megan Mackie
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Death and the Crone (The Lucky Devil Series Book 3) by Megan Mackie was a hooking, unique, outstanding read, that had me flipping the pages late into the night. Why does work have to ruin good books?

Not my first read by this author or in this series, I was super excited to get my hands on it. I will say that this book isn’t actually book three of the Lucky Devil Series, it’s a story set in that world, with different MC’s and plot. So it can be read as a standalone, and as a side story to the main one. But I do suggest reading the other books, because they are, amazing.

This book was so fun, unique and just, wow. It took the over used concept of the 100 year old supernatural something or other, that falls in love with the 16 year old minor, and flips it on its head. This book was all about taking those over use tropes and clichés and destroying them, while making new ones. The plot itself is original, and grabs your attention right away. Like the other books, this book has that spark of adventure and danger, keeping you engaged. The detail was movie like, and helped round out the story and characters.

Overall this book is a super high recommendation from me. So please take my stamp of approval that, this book will hook you right from that opening scene, until the last pages of that wicket closing ending.

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book One) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Emily Walsh

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book 1)Squall Line
By: Gwyn McNamee
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee was an interesting read that kept me reading.

Not my first read by this author, so I was excited to get my hands on this author’s new work. As someone that has spent over 10 years on the water, I may have been a little picky, so I’m not going to get into that. I will say that this book was enjoyable, interesting and had a unique plot. I wish the pace was a little more smooth, and that the romance wasn’t so rushed, and again, that dreaded word, innocent, appeared. Describing the female MC like that, it took away and downplayed her strength, and power that I felt she was full of. Towards the end things started to get intense, and then it ends full stop with a cliff hanger. That threw me a bit, because I thought there was another page, well played, well played. I’m looking forward to the next book!

Overall this book was engaging, well laid out read, that had positive character development. This book get my high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters Book 1) by Carrie Whitethorne – Review by Emily Walsh

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Trickster's Hunt (Three Tricksters #1)Trickster’s Hunt
By: Carrie Whitethorne
My Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters #1) by Carrie Whitethorne was an okay read that had an interesting concept, and a unique plot.

My first read by this author, I went in with an open mine. There are so many unique things and elements in this book that kept me reading and made it enjoyable. I loved the cat, like I want one.. a talking one. But there are some things that made me fall out of this story and caused me to be distracted.

The plot was slow moving and I found there was a lot of emphasis on the MC’s job, and the competitive eating. It actually stalled the plot at times, and in truth I skipped a lot of that. As interesting as it was, it just took away from the main plot. The MC, was, okay, I’m hoping she develops more, in the books to come, but for a first introduction it was, so-so. I was actually thrown off by the opening, and the way she describes how “Normal” she was. It was a little over the top, and for me, didn’t quite do the trick.

Overall this wasn’t a bad read. I loved the unique plot, I can’t say it, because I don’t want to spoiler that wonder, but I can tell you it isn’t like anything you’ve read before. And that cliff hanger, way to leave a girl in suspense. So give this book a chance, it has potential, and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1) Lisa Gail Green – Review by Emily Walsh

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Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1)Winging It
By: Lisa Gail Green
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Winging It (Destiny Rules Series Book 1) Lisa Gail Green was a fast moving hooking read, that left me wanting more.

Wow, like wow, I am beyond impressed with this fresh, unique, original read that I can’t even progress right now. I don’t normally read YA books with a male MC, I’m glade I took that change because I would have missed out on probably of the best reads of the year so far. Now true there are some typical YA cliché and tropes, but they were done in a way that wasn’t over powering or annoying. It was weird, because I found myself enjoying the story more with those nods. The plot was on point, witty and fun, like you can sense the danger and the urgency, but with Zach voicing the story, it had this snarky tone that just draws you in and hooks you. I loved pretty much everything about this book, and the twists and turns, man, this book keeps you on your toes.

Overall if you haven’t guessed, this book gets my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval. Trust me, you need this book in your life.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Emily Walsh

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands
By: Douglas Wells
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells was a suspenseful, thrilling read, that had me hooked.

My first read from this author, I went in with an open mine, and man oh man, I’m glad I gave this book a chance. Thick with mystery, twist, turns, and an ending that will have you going.. what!, this book, though low on the page count, packs a mean punch, and one that will leave you wanting more.

Talmon, our MC, was a complex, multi layer character, that brought this story to life. Told in his POV, you get the intimate workings of his mind, and struggles. I felt it, and could also pass this character on the street. That believability, for me, made this story more than just your typical thriller.

Overall this story will keep you on your toes, full of misdirections and compelling characters, it will no doubt get under your skin. So yes, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Emily Walsh

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision
By: Christy Nicholas
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch #4) by Christy Nicholas was an engaging, intriguing read, that had me left wanting more.

Every time I read a book in this series, I love it even more. As they don’t follow a conclusive timeline you can read them out of order. This book was just as detail oriented, compelling, mysterious and solid. I loved how the MC was older, mature and experienced. It was a risk, and for me it was a well placed one that enhanced not only this story, but this series. Taking place in 1177, this story has that rare look into the past, and you can tell that care and research went into making this read as authentic as possible. The added touch of religion against our MC, really brought home how powerful the church was then, and it’s influences.

Overall this book, this series, is worth the read, and it gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Emily Walsh

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Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines
By: Deborah Garland
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant #1) by Deborah Garland was a hooking, hot read, that had me flipping the pages.

My, my, I have to say for a book, that for me had a shaky start, it quickly turned itself around and quickly made me a fan. As I an a fan of this author, I was super excited to get my hands on this different book from her. As her other series is non-paranormal, I was intrigued to see what new twists, and myths this author would bring to the vampire table. I was not disappointed in the least. Fresh and entertaining, Deborah managed to breathe new live into an over saturated market, and sparked a new love for the genera for me.

The only thing that I would change about this book, would be the opening. Now it did start with a nice well place opening chapter, it was the following one, when the POV switched to Alex, that I had problems. It’s a spoiler so I can’t get too much into it, but it touch on something a little too, dark in regards to consent and “primal urges”, and in all honesty, if that scene was taken out, it wouldn’t effect the book or plot in anyway shape or form. This’s ultimately why I can’t give this book a 5 star.

Overall outside of that, this book was as I said, fresh, unique, and entertaining. It has this nice twist, and I loved the new take on the vampire mythology. Once the secondary characters got introduced, things started to heat up, and the main non-love plot got underway, I was absorbed into this read and I didn’t want it to end. The MC’s, I got nothing but love for them, and I simply loved Alex’s tone and voice. That dual POV was a key move, and one that elevated this story into something magical.

To end, and if you haven’t guessed, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Emily Walsh

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours, #1)Love & Ghosts
By: Carrie Pulkinen
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen was an entertaining, hooking read, that had me reading into the night.

Not my first read by this author, so I was super excited to get my hands on this book. I was not disappointed, rich with detail, mystery, paranormal, and a serendipitous moment, and you have one of the best mixes for a compelling read, that just sucks you in, and hooks you until the last page.

I loved the MC’s, Emily and Sean were both interesting, realistic, and they just seemed to jump off the pages at you. I loved their meeting, their interactions and how they both build each other back up. Both were strong, and that not only enriched the story, it really rounded out the plot, and believability.

Overall this book is a must read, and I can’t stress enough how much I loved and enjoyed it. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will fall hard for this second chance, paranormal romance, that will have you believing in more than just ghost.

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Emily Walsh

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift
By: Lisette Kristensen
My Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift (Silent Secrets #1) Lisette Kristensen was a quick, okay read that kept me reading.

This short read was fast, steamy, actiony, and a little jumpy. The plot for me was a little hard to follow, as I found it didn’t match the synopsis. What I thought I was going to read about, didn’t happen. At first yes, it followed what I was expecting, then things are really smutty, sexy, and I don’t really know why. What I really want to know is what happen with what I thought was the male MC, he just, vanished, and I just, again don’t know. This wasn’t a bad read by all means, it was just for me, not coherent, or smooth. I don’t really know if I like the MC, there wasn’t enough character development, nor was there proper plot development.

Overall if you’re looking for something quick, with a mix of smut, action and espionage, then give this book a chance. As I said, though I felt disjointed with this book, I did like it, and I did have fun reading it. It’s well written, and the dark tone is consistent and hooking. So please take my recommendation and stamp of approval, that you will have fun reading this mixed read.

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Perfectly Played by Holly Kerr – Review by Emily Walsh

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Perfectly PlayedPerfectly Played
By: Holly Kerr
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Perfectly Played by Holly Kerr was a sweet light heart read that hooked me right from that wicket opening.

I have to say, as far as book openings go, this one has probably been the best, for me, this year. Straight to the point, with a punch of excitement, ending with the fated meetcue, and you have a start that hooks you in seconds. I loved the plot, the characters, all of them not just the MC’s. Though I fell hard for Flora, what ever she saw in her ex is a mystery, cause that girl is fun, nerdy, and someone I would be friends with. Dean was also wonderful, my fave scene was when he got some well deserved advice from a “queen”.

Man this book, is one of those light reads that just makes you feel off the good feels, with just a touch of drama to keep you guessing and interested. So to end this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns #2) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Emily Walsh

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The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns Book 2)The Queen of Witches
By: Brandi Elledge
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns #2) by Brandi Elledge was a fast pace, action packed, intriguing read, that had me hooked form start to finish.

The second book in the Wheel of Crowns series, and just like the first I could not put this book down. Something to know about this series, it can be read as a standalone, so if you haven’t read the first book, no worries, cause you can just jump in right here. But I do suggest reading the first book cause, it’s just as outstanding as this one. The attention to detail, the plot, the characters, everything was on point, engaging, pulling, and man at one point I forgot I was reading I was so absorbed in this amazing fantasy world that Brandi Elledge has created. This book, this series, is a must read from me, and it’s probably one of the best I have read so far this year!

So if you haven’t guessed, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Evolution: Awakening (An Ash Kyndal Novel) by Hope Anika – Review by Emily Walsh

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Evolution: AwakeningEvolution: Awakening
By: Hope Anika
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evolution: Awakening (Ash Kyndal, #1) Hope Anika was an engaging, interesting read, that had me hooked!

My first read by this author, and I have to say I’m going to be checking her other books. This book was well written, creative, suspenseful, intriguing, and as I have said, hooking. This book really brought me back to that urban fantasy that I use to read all the time. It was familiar as it was new, fresh and exciting. Wonderful characters, witty, fun, and just a joy to read about, mixed with a fast pace mystery plot, and some not so normal themes, and you got one hell of a read. The MC was a powerhouse, made this story the gem that it is. I am going to be following this series, cause I think it’s going places, and I want to be apart of that.

Overall if you haven’t guessed, this book gets my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval.

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Next Door Knight (Man’s Best Friend #2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Emily Walsh

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Next Door Knight (Man's Best Friend #2)Next Door Knight
By: Nicole Flockton
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Next Door Knight (Man’s Best Friend #2) by Nicole Flockton was a sweet rebuilding type romance, that not only pulls you in, it hooks you until the last page.

My first read by this author and in this series, I went in with a open mind and I fell easy into this light heart read. Now I will say that, I do have something about this book that rubbed me the wrong way, but overall this book is worth the read.

Willow and Caleb, stole the show for me. I want a Willow, I’ve never been a corgi type, but now thanks to Willow and her sassy powerhouse swag, I want one. Caleb, I related to him, as I am serving, and have been injured, it’s never easy when you’re in limbo not knowing if you can still do you job. Also as I have friends that are in limbo right now, I really got Caleb and what he was going through. He felt real to me, and his character growth and emotional growth was steady, and the true star of this book. In my option he was the True MC.

Kerry, Kerry….. my issues are with Kerry the female MC, and Willow’s mom. At first I got her, and what she was going through, but unlike Caleb, she didn’t grow, and it was almost like she went backwards. To be honest, there were red flags at the start, but I played it off as cracks from her past. But that’s the thing, as Caleb grow and came over his demons, she, didn’t. That made for a confusing second half and some infuriating moments. I don’t think she’s was a good fit, and even after that sweet ending, I still don’t care for her.

Overall this book is moving, sweet, and it has a powerful message about family, moving forward and rebuilding. This book gets my recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Heels Of Fortune: PJ Santini Series: Book 2 by Lynne Russell – Review by Emily Walsh

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Heels Of Fortune (PJ Santini Series Book 2)Heels Of Fortune
By: Lynne Russell
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heels Of Fortune (PJ Santini Series Book 2) by Lynne Russell was a fast pace, super fun, twisty turning read, that had me hooked!

The second book in this series, and man oh man I am in love with everything about it. Reading like a standalone you can jump right in, if you haven’t read the first book, Hell on Heels. But I highly suggest you do, cause it just as good as this book, and just one hell of a time. P.J. is something I tell you, if you read the first book you know what I’m talking about, and this book only adds more layers to that wonderful savage character. Now add in another amazing plot, with mystery, sass, and a crazy yet wicket family dynamic, and you have a recipe for greatness.

Overall if you haven’t guessed, this book is a must read and a must in your life. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval that you will no want to put this book, this series, down.

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Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas – Review by Emily Walsh

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Past Storm and FirePast Storm and Fire
By: Christy Nicholas
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas was an original, engaging detail read, that had me hooked.

Not my first read by this author, so I new going in that this book was going to be something otherworldly and fantastical. And I was not disappointed. This book was hooking right from the start. Opening with that storm, it not only set the stage for the mood, but it showed us right away the cracks in Val’s and Karl’s marriage. It was a heavy hitter from there, and once that fantasy plot got underway, there was no turning back for me. I loved the play on fact or fiction, and the way the author had Val escape into her writing. It was a unique twist and it made this story stand out.

Overall this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Shortcuts (Singularities) by Amy Bearce – Review by Emily Walsh

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Shortcuts (Singularities)Shortcuts
By: Amy Bearce
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shortcuts (Singularities) by Amy Bearce was a hooking fun, engaging, well crafted and just, made me fall back in love with YA.

My first read by this author,. and I have to say I am going to be adding her to my watch list. This book is fresh, different and just had this wicket vibe to it. It had things I love about YA, and it has the things I wish other YA series had. It felt almost real, even with the powers. Man I’m having a time trying to get out how special this book is. On a technical side, this book is as I said, well crafted. The writing is smooth, connecting and it draws you in. The detail was spot on, and I felt at times I was watching a movie, I just got completely lost in this book. The characters, not just the MC, are loveable, realistic, and properly some of the best I’ve read about this year.

If anything you need to give this book a chance, and if you were like me and falling out of love with YA, this book will drawn you back in rekindle a new love. This book broke the mold, and it gets my super high recommendation, and my golden stamp of approval.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Emily Walsh

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart
By: Belinda Williams
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4) by Belinda Williams was hooking, fun, fresh, and down right addicting.

My first read by this author, and for this series, but don’t get put off by the number, this book reads as a standalone. I have to say I fell easy into this read. Well written and just, I don’t know, there was just something different about the tone and pacing that just captured me right from the start.

This book, man, I’m going to be blunt, I loved it. I think what made it so special, was that the MC’s were in their 40’s and brought a lot of life experience to the table. It played well into the second chance plot, and made it that much more believable. I loved so much about this book, that I can’t even right now. All the elements captured me, the romance, the mystery, the characters. I could see this book adapted into a movie.

So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval that you will fall hard for this gem of a read.

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After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection Book 8) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Emily Walsh

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After Hurricane Nina, Rand's Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection)After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution
By: Tamara Ferguson
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection) by Tamara Ferguson was a sweet, easy read, that had me hooked.

Not my first read by this author, I was excited to get my hands on it, I was not disappointed. Well written and easy to read, I fell right into this book, and I didn’t want to leave.

Coming in at 175 pages this isn’t an overall long read, but it though it was short it managed to dig its claws into you. Told in dual POV we get both sides of the story. I like knowing what each was thinking, and seeing the way Cara changed her mind about Rand was intriguing and realistic. Just goes show, that you should make your own observations before forming an impression on someone. The serendipitous meeting was a nice touch, and it just makes you root for them all the same. I have to warn you though this book start out sweet there is a turn, dark, tragic, and a little suspenseful. When I say this little read packs a punch, it does.

Overall this book is a soil read, and it gets my super high recommendation and my stamp pf approval.

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Mayhem (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 2) by Autumn Sand – Review by Emily Walsh

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Mayhem (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #2)Mayhem
By: Autumn Sand
My Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mayhem (Twisted Hearts Love Story #2) by Autumn Sand was a pretty okay read, full of drama, romance, and heavy feels.

My first read from this author, I went in with an open mind as this book is a little out of my comfort zone. The plot line was good, the opening was a right kick to the feels, what a heavy way to start a book. I have to say, I don’t know if it that was the right choice. Not that is wasn’t well written or interesting, it just sets a specific heavy tone for the book, and moving onto that 10 year later, the tone shift didn’t unfortunately, work for me.

Now the MC’s weren’t bad but I did have a problem with Tick at the start. His first meeting with Cyma wasn’t, for me, all that connecting or, good. Yeah sure he saved her and all, but hell, afterwards he was acting worts then the thugs. He was drooling over her, right after the poor girl had a traumatic experience. I don’t know what the author was going for, but I personally found it creepy and it left a bad taste for Tick.

Moving forward, I fell more into this read, and when the plot picked up, things got interesting, and intense. The writing is hooking, and despite my misgivings about Tick at the start of the book, I couldn’t stop reading. The plot elements were great, and the ending was sweet, bringing the story full circle. It was nice to see, and it help redeemed Tick.

Overall this book is a recommendation from me, and take my stamp of approval that you my like all the things I didn’t, but as I have said, the story itself is great, just needs a little find tuning.

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Emily Walsh

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency, #2)Reset to One
By: Heather Silvio
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency #2) by Heather Silvio was a fun quirky read, that had a little bit of everything to keep me not only entertained, but flipping the pages.

Book two in this unique series, it’s fast becoming a favourite of mine. Following up from book one, we are following a new set of MC’s, new paranormal supers, and a new murder mystery. This out of the box read, brings a new fresh take on the supernatural, making the sort of cooky cutter mystery plot, exciting and interesting. As this story is short, I do get why that plot wasn’t as drawn out, but in all, I did like it. But most of all, I love the MC, Evie. I liked her in book one, (from her short appearance), but this book showcased her powerful personality and bluntness. She had me at “How do you know your friend didn’t do it.” You girl are savage.

Overall this book was a joy to read, and I can’t wait to read the next instalment. To end, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

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Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R.L. Dunn – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: R.L. Dunn
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Secure Desire: A Chase Group Story by R. L. Dunn was an action packed, suspenseful read, that kept me reading.

Alright heres the tea, I did very much enjoy this read. I like these types of books, even if I am picky with being in the military and all. I could tell that the author did very good research, but my main concern was that there were a lot of on going sub-plots, that for me, took away from the main story and MC’s.

I like when there are sub-plots, and other things going on in a multi-layered story. But sometimes there is such a thing is too much, and this book was, for me, too much. So many characters to keep track of, to many different story lines to sift through, and at one point I had to reread a section because I thought I’d missed something important. I think the author tried to get too much down, and had a slew of good ideas that maybe, they didn’t want to leave out. As good as this book is, I believe another edit is needed to make the main plot more clear, and to cut down on the voices and sub-plots. In truth, some of them could be expanded on and used as say, a novella.

Overall as I have said, this read is intriguing, action packed and complex. It will hold your attention and keep you flipping the pages. So please take my high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will get hooked on this heart rushing read.

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Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Holly Tierney-Bedord
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord was an okay read that ket my attention, but was a little hard to get in though, not the story, just some of the elements.

This book is a prequel to “The Woman America Loves a Latte”, and it tells the tale of the life Veloura was subjected to as a child, and what her parents were like before and after they married and had her. I can say, some people shouldn’t have kids. Veloura parents are not worth the air they breath. This book broke my heart for Veloura, and what mades it all the more depressing is that her little girls like her, are, and have, lived the life she has.

Overall this book will pull to your heart strings, and will keep you reading. So please take my high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will feel many things, and become a fan of this unique author.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security Book 2) by Madison Quinn – Review Emily Walsh

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By: Madison Quinn
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2) by Madison Quinn was an engaging, interesting read that held my attention.

Not my first read from this author or in this series. I met Garrett in the first book, “Luke”, so I was eager to get my hands on this book when I seen it was about him. Though this book is part of a series, it reads as a standalone, and the books takes place away from the “office” you could say, so there aren’t many, actually hardly no, spoilers from that first book.

As much as I like this book, I will say that it was a little slow going. Not just with the romantic plot, and why his lady love left him high and dry, all those years ago, but with the actual reason Garrett was there in the first place. The action plot/mystery. There was such a build up that I, felt a little, meh, at the climax, and frankly, I don’t know it was because it took so long to get there that the author may have lost some of that spark along the way.

Overall though, this book was well crafted, fun, and I very much love the MC’s interactions. I felt it, and it was believable. So yes this books isn’t all shoot them up, but this has this charm to it that keeps you reading, keeps you entertained, and keeps you intrigued. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will fall into this easy read.

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The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1) by Brandi Elledge – Review by Emily Walsh

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The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns Book 1)The Werewolf Queen
By: Brandi Elledge
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Werewolf Queen (Wheel of Crowns #1) by Brandi Elledge was interesting, unique and original, it kept my attention and turning the pages.

Okay I’m going to be real with you, this book is different, good different from a plot stand point. It fresh and very intriguing. The wording building is detail and the authors paints a wonderful picture, making you feel connected and there. Now here were I’m going to have to get a little, not so nice…. The MC, was, a little annoying, and I didn’t like the trying to be funny all the time trope, it made for weird reading, the dialogue choppy, and it also was hard to get into a serious scene.

I love the different take on the supernatural world, I always love seeing how an author will reshape what has already been done, to create something new and wonderful. The journey was pretty neat, I love the key plot, and how it was used to grow our MC and her powers. As for the male love interest, CG, well, he was okay, but I felt like I read about him before. I wish his character had more depth, and wasn’t just a carbon copy of the typical alpha male. Like, he wasn’t bad, just.. meh.

Overall this story was fast moving, with an evolving plot and epic magical creatures. This book gets my high recommendation and my stamp of approval. I can’t wait to read the next book!

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Judith B. Pinkard
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard was a raw emotional read, that not only pulled at the heart strings, it brought tears to my eyes.

I always find non-ficiton books are hard to review, especially ones like these, that depicted a moment in life that is both devastating and real. The writing was hooking, well articulated, and it conveyed the authors emotions in such a way that you couldn’t help but be carried away by them. This isn’t an overly long book, but it packs a mean punch to the heart and soul. I can’t even get all my thoughts together right now. This book is more than about loss, it’s about recovery, about going on. Faith, and hope are highlighted. The message is strong and this book fires up all the feels.

Overall this book is more than a must read, it’s a book you need to take a hard chance on. On that note, I’ll leave you with my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval.

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Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book 1) by Lynne Russell – Review by Emily Walsh

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Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book 1)Hell On Heels
By: Lynne Russell
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book 1) by Lynne Russell was a fun, entertaining, sparky rom-comm, that had me laughing while flipping the pages as fast as I could.

My first read from this author, I went in with an open mind, and right away I was hooked. This book pulls you in and with it’s snarky writing and laugh out loud moments, you can’t help but love the MC right out of the gate.

This book has this quirkiness to it that you just can’t help but fall into. The MC is a powerhouse, and she just has this spark that you can’t help but follow. The plot is fast moving, and the pace was smooth and steady, there were no dull moments, there was always something to keep your interest, and either spark some anger (for the MC) or laughter.

This book is a must read and I can’t rave enough about this it! So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will get hooked on this hell fire of a book.

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Seraphina’s Revolution (The Seraphina Series Book 4) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Emily Walsh

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Seraphina's Revolution (Seraphina #4)Seraphina’s Revolution
By: Sheena Hutchinson
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seraphina’s Revolution (Seraphina #4) by Sheena Hutchinson was wow.. like I have to words wow.

The forth book and last, we are taken on a fast pace, dark, outstanding ride, and what a way to end an original, hooking and just, wow, series. I never want a good series to end, but then again, I always want to see the final conclusion, and hope our favourite characters make it out in one piece. As for this epic ending, well I’m not going to tell you squat. As this is a connecting series and I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. If you haven’t read the first three books, I highly suggest you do.

Writing reviews for connecting series is hard, you never want to spoil the series, but you want to gush. Just know that this series, this book, isn’t like anything I have read before. There is so much growth not just with the characters, but with the plot. Our MC isn’t perfect, and as much as I had problems with her in the furst part of this series, she has blossomed into a multi layer, complex character, that really just digs her way into your heart. This last book really shows that, and like I have said.. wow.. just wow.

Overall this book, this series gets my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval.

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