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Joy’s Christmas Escape (The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1) by P.Creeden -Review by Emma Samways

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Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1Joy’s Christmas Escape: The Marshal’s Mail Order Bride Book 1 by P. Creeden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this one! Joys grandmother dies right at the beginning and so Joy finds herself set on a path she did not expect. She’s forced to leave her home and travel miles away to Denver. There she meets Jack and his twin niece and nephew where they all live together with Jack’s mother. It’s all going so well until a man from her past shows up, will he ruin things between Jack and Joy? Or will it be happily ever after just in time for Christmas? I couldn’t put it down, it was brilliant!

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Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Emma Samways

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aww I really liked this one! It’s a Christmas romance about Elijah who’s hurting and has writer’s block. He goes to a writer’s retreat up in the mountains not really sure what to expect. He’s shy and nervous and even more so when he’s recognised as a popular author and is constantly asked when his next book is coming out, too much pressure, he thinks.
He meets Austin who he has an instant connection with but he’s cautious because of his ex. They get to know each other and Austin goes to Elijahs for Christmas but as a fake pretend boyfriend to show Elijah what real love can be like. As they pretend, do one or both catch feelings? And what’s going to happen once the holiday season is over? I loved this book! Couldn’t put it down!

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Emma Samways

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was awesome! It has everything; drama, lies, danger, threats, a stalker, romance and suspense. It’s a definite page turner! I couldn’t put it down!
The story’s told from different of view which I always find to be a good read. I loved Hannah’s character; she just wants to live her life but is unable to due to her stalker. Doyle and Hannah have got great chemistry and it was part of what made this such a page turner. I can’t recommend this one enough.

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1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure (Mark Sutherland Adventures Book #1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Emma Samways

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1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure1897 A Mark Sutherland Adventure by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this one. It follows Mark as he travels to the Yukon region to try his luck during the gold rush. He meets some very interesting characters, some who have ulterior motives. It’s a really interesting read because of the way the surroundings are described, it’s like you’re there with Mark along his journey. Will he find gold and make it rich? Read to find out! Highly recommend!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Emma Samways

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this! I couldn’t put it down. It gripped me from the very first page! I loved Anna’s character and loved following her journey. Roger was definitly a character you love to hate. The descriptions and the characters really made you feel like you were part of their world. Loved it! Can’t wait to read part 2!

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Dead Sound by Anise Eden – Review by Emma Samways

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Dead Sound (Things Unseen, #1)Dead Sound by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was brilliant! I love Neve as a character! She is a psychotherapist stabbed at work and is nervous returning to work. Her patients keep telling her about the apocalypse and they’re not far wrong. She’s pulled into a plot with twists and turns, it really grips you until you can’t stop reading! I would highly recommend this if you like to be kept on the edge of your seat!

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Dead Keen by Anise Eden – Review by Emma Samways

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this one. It gripped me from the first page. Neve and Con return to Ireland, Neve meets his parents for the first time. Its a really gripping story with plenty of twists and turns. It was right up my street! Neve is smart and compassionate and kind while Con is the typical sexy irishman. It’s action packed and from the blurb to actually reading it, it doesn’t disappoint!

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Emma Samways

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this one. I loved the story and the characters were so relatable.
This follows Russell who is bullied at school, is sleeping in the basement since Granddad moved in with them. He’s generally unhappy and a typical moody teenager but that all changes when he rides on the magic carousel at the insistence of his granddad. He goes on different adventures and learns how to stand up to bullies. It’s a great story that leaves you feeling good and happy. Can’t recommend this enough!

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Love Bites More by TL Clark – Review by Emma Samways

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Love Bites MoreLove Bites More by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this one. It’s written from different characters perspective which I really liked. It made the story more interesting and made if flow more. I particularly liked the fact that before you even read the book it’s got a review of the 2 previous books. (This can be read as a part of the series or a stand alone) I haven’t read the other 2 books so it was good to get some context. There’s nothing bad about this book in my opinion, highly recommend.

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Flowers of Evil by NL Holmes – Review by Emma Samways

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Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked this one. It’s set in ancient Egypt which I found interesting. It’s about 2 women who open a pharmacy. But they don’t expect their first customer to be a dying florist. Their daughter is quite good at being a Detective so they try to find the killer but it’s not as simple as that. A good story, I liked the way the surroundings and characters were described and the characters were relatable too.

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Fetching Dreams by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Emma Samways

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Fetching DreamsFetching Dreams by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lovely story of 2 girls from different worlds that become pen pals. They form a unique bond and inspire one another. They think they are both in situations that they can’t control, but can they? Can they change their situations? It will be hard work but worth it. Can they do it? It’s a lovely story of friendship, beautifully written and a definite page turner.

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A Match made in Montana by Elsa Winckler – Review by Emma Samways

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

I thought this was really good! It’s not my usual type of romance but it had everything; steam and sex, humor, fabulous descriptions and it’s a definite page turner! Loved the characters and even though there were quite a lot of them I didn’t get confused with who was who. I loved it! Will definitely be reading part 3!

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Emma Samways

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Grand Slam (Ground Rule Book 3)Grand Slam by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this one! It follows Heath and Grace as they slowly fall for each other but deny their feelings. Grace is insecure about her family but Heath knows his feelings for her and is determined to bag his girl. This was a cute read and so well written, I couldn’t put it down. Do they get together in the end? Read it and find out! Highly recommend

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Lap Baby by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Emma Samways

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Lap Baby: Emotional Women's FictionLap Baby: Emotional Women’s Fiction by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I quite liked this one, it follows Julie, Marie, Terry & Paige 20 years after a plane crash. Page really wants to move on but Julie can’t forgive herself for what she did on that flight. She has kept in touch with Paige over the years trying to pay penzance I guess. Paige doesn’t really want to stay in contact with Julie, as it’s a constant reminder of what happened but she does because she knows it helps Julie. We learn how each survivor has coped or not coped with the aftermath and how they’ve lived their lives afterwards and not everyone has dealt with it well. This was beautifully written and I will definitely be reading more from this author.

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Emma Samways

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was lovely. It describes teachers as all shapes and sizes but they all still have a big heart. It was well illustrated and will suit children of preschool or beginner reading age. I love the theme and all the pictures are simple and bright.

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Emma Samways

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was amazing! Gripped me from the first page! There’s lots of moving parts to this and I loved it. It kept me guessing right till the end and the ending was great. You think you know who the stalker is then nope, not the person you thought it was. This was so well written and was such a page turner. Highly recommend

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Emma Samways

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this. It’s got 36 short stories in it and each one was enthralling and kept my pages turning. My favorite one was Alice’s Illusions as it kept me guessing about what was actually happening right till the end and i love that in a book. Alice is a great character because she’s just a normal girl who is trying to navigate life without being in the spotlight too much. She meets this seemingly normal boy and falls in love but not all is as it seems. I loved it!
All of the stories in this collection are enjoyable to read and I would definitely recommend this one!

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Emma Samways

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this. This follows the author’s journey through life via poetry. It really does help you forget about your worries and makes you laugh in places. It has tributes to the beatles (who I absolutely love) and Pink Floyd among others. It was really interesting and I would highly recommend it to somebody who wants to escape their reality for a while.

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The Vassal of Magic (The Virus of Beauty Book 3) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Emma Samways

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The Vassal of Magic (Virus of Beauty, #3)The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this! I read the first 2 in this series and this one didn’t disappoint! Lots of twists and turns that I didn’t expect. I love Wilf’s and Myra’s characters. Both have been on journeys of self discovery and in this book they discover a lot about themselves. It’s a fantastic book; well written and can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us.

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Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid – Review by Emma Samways

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this author! She never disappoints! Tristan and Riley haven’t had the best of luck when it comes to love but they meet each other and instantly there’s a connection. But Tristan’s crazy ex is out to get Riley. Will they both make it out alive? Or will Shannon get her wish and kill Riley to get to Tristan?
This was such a page turner! It had sizzling sex scenes, great relatable characters and enough tension to get the pages turning. Loved it! I couldn’t put it down!

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Amy’s Rebellion by Julia Goldhirsh – Review by Emma Samways

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Amy's RebellionAmy’s Rebellion by Julia Goldhirsh
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was a little disappointed with this one. It was ok but I found it hard to follow sometimes. It’s about Amy who is living in the human world after fleeing the magical world, she is hiding from a vengeful leader. She learns to hide her true self in the human world until her sister is kidnapped and an assassin is sent after her. How can she fight someone who burnt her home to the ground? Build an army of course. I found it hard to follow with the “they” pronouns as sometimes Amy would be talking to someone then it would say “they walked here” or “they walked into a room” so was that Amy who walked there or everyone she was talking to? I won’t be reading book 2.

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A Dress to Remember: A Fairy Tale by KL Small – Review by Emma Samways

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this one! It follows Zarina as her selfish ways lead her into trouble. The only thing she can think about I’d getting another beautiful dress for her special gala but when she goes to an unlikely source for her dress her world is turned upside down. She’s alone and scared and she must learn not to be so selfish. There are lots of twists and turns along the way. She has a little help along the way but it’s her journey I loved so much!

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Emma Samways

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

Wow I loved this one! It had everything! Humour, romance, hot sex, a definite page turner.
This follows Charlie, Cole and Maddie as they meet in their dreams. Over the years and the continued dreams they come to form a very close bond. Each thinks they are just dreaming and that the other 2 aren’t real but they are all real people in separate parts of the country. But once they find each other then the real fun begins! It’s so good and I couldn’t put this down. Highly recommend it!

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Emma Samways

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The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this one. This follows Sam on a journey of discovery. She’s a young naive girl who runs to LA to become an actress but soon discovers its not as easy as she first thought. Her apartment is awful and her job she doesn’t enjoy either. She’s swept away by a tall good looking guy who at first seems all that, too good to be true and I had a bad feeling about him from the start. Turns out I was right. Follow Sam as she gets herself into a bad situation, trusts the wrong people and has her eyes opened about the people closest to her all too late. This one is a real page turner and once I started I had to find out what happens at the end. The ending wax a surprise to me but I really liked it! Would definitely recommend!

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Operation Pinpoint by Landra Graf – Review by Emma Samways

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Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this. It took me a couple of chapters to get into it but once I did it was great.

The 2 main characters are very different but they are thrown together and set off on a mission with dangers along the way and betrayal by people they least expect.

This is a terrific read; funny in places, sexy and an easy read.

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Emma Samways

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A brilliant read! This is right up my street, a romance with a twist.

Twins both in love with the same girl. One is her childhood sweetheart before she disappeared from his life for 10 years, the other has been her shoulder to cry on, seeking comfort in each other.

Now years later she’s back. With all the secrets she’s carrying can she return and be forgiven for leaving? Which twin will she choose? Will they choose her?

It’s really well written with flashbacks thrown in and I didn’t know how it would end. Can’t wait for Part 2!

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