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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is quite a different take on being a vampire!

Basil finds herself in the hospital after a car accident while on a date…and now she’s a vampire. However. she’s a vegan…so she uses her knowledge to create a serum to satisfy her hunger without her having to bite another human. When she makes her way to Silver Springs. she finds herself immersed in the business world while also meeting her very interesting mates. But, what will happen when she finds herself being hunted?!?

This was an enjoyable read that kept me turning the pages. It was humorous and steamy while also having some drama and suspense. There were times that I found myself laughing out loud at the characters that become a part of the story. Definitely going to be checking out some more books in the series!

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Paula R Sayers

Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Book 3)Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finlay is a newspaper reporter who is going undercover to help put an end to a trafficking ring. Finlay is in danger at every turn. She has to rely on help to try to rescue these women and may find love while doing so. This book is a page turner. I kept holding my breath hoping that everything would turn out okay.

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Shannen Kern

The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author, and I am absolutely blown away! I had no idea how much I was going to love this, but I’ve recommended it to several of my friends already. I enjoyed getting to know the polycule and their different personalities as well as how their relationships with each other varied. I laughed out loud at a few scenes in this book which is a hard task to accomplish. There are plenty of emotions ranging from spiciness, love, angst, sadness, and more. If you like your romances on the vanilla side, this is probably not the book for you. I also truly love that the author does not rely on the steamy scenes to makeup the entire storyline. They are great additions, but even without them this book would have been amazing! I cannot wait for the rest of this series to come out because I need more!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Michelle Marlow

The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am so glad I have found this series. Also, you do not have to read the prequel but I highly recommend it. Xenobia is one warrior of an alien. I truly love the multiple points of view in this book and cannot wait to get to the second one. If you like adventure and SciFi definitely try this series out.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shannen Kern

The Rise of House ValdisThe Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read a few books by this author, but this is hands down my favorite so far! I read the prequel, House Valdis Origins: Xenobia, and it was such an amazing teaser that I was chomping at the bit to get to the official start of the series. Once I opened the book, time no longer existed (sorry to my responsibilities) as I was absolutely captivated and read straight through! The story became a movie in my head as the flow of the story was perfection. It also has multiple points of view which is an automatic brownie point for me! Xenobia is a force to be reckoned with, and definitely not someone you want to cross. There are scenes of meditations and dreams that are hard for me to explain, but some of my favorite parts of the book! If you enjoy sci-fi mixed with paranormal, then you will fall in love with this book. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Samantha Snow

Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #5)Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh-em-geeeee!! 🤩 I absolutely ADORED this STORY! I am a huge, HUGE fan of HEA 🩵 just saying 😃 I opened this book for reading hour and bam I was pulled into this sweet story from page one. The small town reads are a favorite of mine. The characters were amazing, and that storyline was 5+stars (perfect). Highly recommend giving this story a read!

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Shannen Kern

Out of BoundsOut of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am never, ever disappointed by this author, so I grabbed this book up as quickly as I could! I wasn’t really into the sports romance genre until I came across Tam DeRudder Jackson came along and provided a whole new perspective. Piper and Wyatt are two of my favorite characters, and as expected, the author did a brilliant job captivating every single facet of their personalities. Piper has had such a difficult time lately, and her ex isn’t making it any easier. Wyatt steps in to help because he has a different kind of attraction to her…but Piper has pulled the plug on any relationship possibilities. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but will it be enough to change her mind? I absolutely loved Wyatt in this book. If you enjoy sports romances, this should be your very next read!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Reluctant Spy by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Eddy

The Reluctant SpyThe Reluctant Spy by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A delightful read! A boy with his pet rat that he is training to become a spy. We enjoyed partaking on the adventure with Timmy, his grandmother, and Hildegarde. It was a quirky good time that me and my children enjoyed reading together. There were lots of laughs throughout the story. It is good to be able to continue enjoying the imagination of Lois Wickstrom in chapter book format. She is a favorite author of my family. 

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Felicia Bates

The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read a few Phoebe Alexander novels over the last couple years and I’ve always loved the ability each book had to open my mind and even teach me more about myself. I was ecstatic to learn there was a new book out and even more so to learn it exceeded my expectations. The Scottish Play is the first book in the Polyam Fam series and I’m so excited to know that there is more to come in this genre. This book was well written with several great characters that you came to know and love as though they were your own friends. The romantic element was steamy and exciting while maintaining a rich storyline. I really enjoyed this book.

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Amanda Swindle

Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Sky at Dawn is the first part of a five book series and quite a solid start to the story line! This is a well researched historical fiction, set in the early 1800s and the beginnings of the nation. The characters are so well written, it is like reading a real memoir or telling of things that actually happened. Dark Sky at Dawn is full of struggle as the characters battle through life in an unbearable time, living and experiencing things like slavery, war, spies, and corruption. This is a lengthy book, but a well paced and hard to put down story that makes it a fast read. I am not typically a fan of historical fiction but this one won me over and I will be continuing on with the rest of the series.

reviewed by @zoltrixes

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Shannen Kern

Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read one book from this author before which I loved, so I picked this one up even though it wasn’t my normal go-to genre. I am so happy that I did because Laurie L.C. Lewis has such a magnificent way of crafting their stories that I haven’t found anywhere else. From two books, I have moved her to my watch list so I can pick up more! I cannot believe that I felt completely immersed in the 1800s, as silly as that may sound. The world around me ceased to exist as I invested myself in the characters. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout reading about the War of 1812. You can truly feel the amount of heart that was poured into this work of art, and even after finishing the book it stays with you for quite a while. I highly recommend picking this up if you enjoy historical fiction!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Out of BoundsOut of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book. I was able to finish it rather quickly. I loved everything about Wyatt and Piper. How they met, what they went thru trying to navigate their hookup / friendship / relationship. Piper had recently broken up with her boyfriend who cheated on her. She has no one she can trust aside from a few close friends. Wyatt is nothing but a perfect gentleman who tries to give her space to figure her stuff out but he’s really
Into her. When Piper feels a bit of Deja vu as she walks into a party to see Wyatt and Pippa close to eachother talking, all her insecurities come front and center. Will she give Wyatt a chance to explain or will she walk away from him without looking back ?
Can I just mention….the names of the sisters were really sooo annoying. Who does that?? Who names them Piper and Pippa? Once I got over the annoying name selection, I loved the book. Cannot wait to read more. I love Callahan’s book and loved Bax….cannot wait for Finn’s book this summer!!!

Review by @xchellex

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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series) by Debra Parmley – Review by Shannen Kern

Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 2)Dancing Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Butterflies Fly Free series, and I loved it just as much as I did the first! I know when I pick up a book from this author that I need to cancel my day because I will be completely absorbed in reading. From the very beginning, I was transported to the 1920s with scenes being perfectly set from outfits to the dialogue used. Suki is a dancer who has had her eye on a gentleman, Frank, that keeps coming to the club with his boss…Al Capone. The chemistry between them is sizzling from the moment they meet and only gets better! I read this in one sitting and loved the mafia action and romance throughout. Although this is part of a series, you can read it as a standalone with no confusion. You’ll likely circle back to grab the first anyways as this one will keep you entertained for sure!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Cindy Rushin

Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do not usually read novels in this style but thought what the heck, it sounds interesting so I will give it a try. I was not disappointed. The story was intense and surprisingly good. It was really interesting to read about part of America’s history from the viewpoint of people living in that time, even if they were fictional characters. It is a good story and I recommend it for those that enjoy reading historical novels.

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Santana Hicks

The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Molly has to stage a play she wrote for her final project for grad school. She wrote a play where the main character is a rugged Scottish man. When all of the people who auditioned didn’t suit the part, Poe, Molly’s girlfriend, suggested Lachlan since he was a handsome Scotsman working in the school. Poe convinces Lachlan to go hear Molly out. He agrees to help her out with the play but has little experience in acting. Lachlan is instantly interested in Molly’s look. She’s bright, colourful, and curvy. When he finds out she has a girlfriend, he is disappointed and tries to be good.

Molly is a bi woman in a polyamorous relationship. Although she has not been with a man since highschool, she can’t help but feel attracted to Lachlan. At first, Molly tries her hardest to maintain a director-actor relationship, but the tension is strong between them plus her polycule keep cheering her on to go for it.

After she gives into her feelings, sparks fly. The couple work well together. Although Molly had some trepidations about being with a man again, he exceeded her expectations in more ways than one.

I loved Molly as a character. She is sweet and her childhood/teenhood actually resembles mine a lot which made me feel connected to her as a person. I have always been on the curvy side while my best friends were skinny. I was bypassed by some boys because of this. I also cannot be myself with a lot of my family members. I found myself rooting for Molly.

To be honest, I didn’t really like Poe that much. It seemed like she wanted a polyamorous relationship that mostly benefited her. When Molly started opening up about her time spent with others, it was like Poe was constantly trying to one up her or something. Then again, it could just be their dynamic. To each its own.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

The Missing Red Envelopes is a fun and engaging read with wonderful illustrations to go along with the story. This book is more toward ages 7-12 but can truly be enjoyed at any age…not only did my great nieces and great nephew enjoy this story but I learned something about the customs of the Lunar New Year as well.

Lorie and Weina are celebrating the Lunar New Year with family as this is a special holiday to celebrate and this includes the gifting of special red envelopes…but when they go missing…Lorie and Weina need to retrace their steps to find their envelopes as they have special plans with the contents inside.

This is a wonderful story..and I highly recommend.

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Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn-Review by Victoria McQuigg

Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn is a Best Friend’s Brother, Billionaire Boss Romance. Ashton is a widow who has to hide a piece of herself due to the taboo nature of her desires. Zachary is a Billionaire Businessmen who works hard but plays harder when at Shattered Embrace an BDSM Club. When she goes to work for him the attraction is electric. But he is off limits for so many reasons. She decides to join Shattered Embrace to explore her kink. These characters are complex and well formed. Their story is steamy and intoxicating. Can’t wait until book 2. 4 out 5 stars!

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amber Howard

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

fantastic!

I’m a huge fan of Naomi’s. I just started this series and I’m hooked. I cannot wait to read more about Xenobia. If you like this one definitely check out her other stories.

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CUTTER (Devils’ Spawn Daddies Series) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Michelle Collier

Cutter: Devils' Spawn DaddiesCutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a Daddy dom/Middle book and my first time reading this trope. There is ageplay in this book. I found the dynamic between Cutter and Emily intriguing. She is a cop and he is in a MC. There is lots of suspense as well as a fair amount of spice.

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Michelle Collier

Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate #9)Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 9th book in the Masters of the Consulate series. This is a fated mate’s book. Botosoni and Catina’s story is compelling and their attraction is instant. They both need the other. She is a seer and can help with the upcoming war. She needs to get away from her family before they can sell her. This series is fast paced and spicy.

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Michelle Collier

Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Titans of Chicago but this series is in the same world as the Titans of Manhattan series. This was a great second chance romance. Harper and Gabriel thought they would be together forever until the unthinkable happened and she was ripped from him, then she destroyed him. The dynamic between these two is explosive when they meet up again. I love the world that has been built in these series.

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Baker

The Mating ChanceThe Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an interesting take on shifters and mates. It is the first one that I have read where there is a second mating and I loved the idea of it all. The author has taken a well done trope and played with the concept that true love doesn’t just happen once.
I really enjoyed the characters in this book. They had an obvious connection right from the start, despite the obstacles they were facing. I thought it was great watching their relationship develop and I loved getting to know them. This is a great addition to the series and I am looking forward to seeing what else is to come.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Missing Red Envelopes is another fun and heartwarming chapter book that will captivate young readers by Yobe Qiu with lovely illustrations by Kris Fulk. It is an Asian kids story.
Follow along as Lorie and Weina solve the mystery of the missing red envelopes and share in the ancient custom of gifting and receiving red envelopes. This cultural tale makes it an interesting read and a learning experience all in one. I for one have learnt something new.
Discover the joy of Lunar New Year festivities in this lovely tale where young gather around their elders and family to share wishes for good health, before they receive bountiful gifts.
The book is aimed at those between the ages of 7 – 12 years of age.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Mating ChanceThe Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

The Mating Chance is a fantastic second chance romance tale and the second book in the Long Claw Pride series. I really enjoyed the first book The Mating Call in this series and couldn’t wait for this book to come out. Make sure you read the first book because like this book it is full of paranormal goodness. It’s my first love in genre.
The world that Brooke has created is one that makes you want to be there and experience what they do. It is so easy to imagine and get lost in.
This captivating paranormal romance story is set in a small town where mountain sexy lion shifters live, and soul mates are eagerly sort after. They are wild, absolutely crazy, and most definitely a lot of fun and you can’t help but fall in love with them.
With plenty of passion, action, drama, hopes, needs, wants and love and mix it up with fate and you have one explosive read that you just can’t put aside until you have devoured every inch of it.
Cricket had it all then it was horribly ripped away from her. Now when a second chance with fate comes along, she doesn’t believe it is true.
Boone just wants what everybody has and that is the answer to the Call. Now that it has happened, he must convince them that fate has given them a second chance.
I can’t wait for what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up with her. I enjoy her writing style as well as her attention to details that make her characters come to life on every page. This is a well written story about Jed and Hannah. Their story takes place during the War of 1812. He is the heir to a plantation with a family with secrets. She comes from a family that holds the key to a riddle. What happens to them you do not want to miss. They take you on an emotional journey that you don’t want to see end. They are great characters that are connectable and pull you in from the start. I enjoyed watching their growth as well as the chemistry between them. This is a fast paced, engaging, hard to put down story that I highly recommend. This is a must read for sure!

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Katie Turner

The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Rise of House Valdis is my second time reading work from author Naomi Valkyrie. I started with the prequel to this story, House Valdis Origins: Xenobia. While not ‘necessary’ to read the prequel to this book, it was a quick read and I think worth it to really get to know the background of the main character, Xenobia.

I loved the way this story came together. With the descriptions, character developments and getting different points of view of the characters involved, it was so easy to feel the same feelings with them. The pages didn’t stop turning. This story seemed to have a little bit of everything! The author is incredibly imaginative and keeps you locked in until the end. I highly recommend to book lovers who love a strong female lead, where supernatural fantasy meets with sci-fi. It works!

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Susan Ratchford

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Basil ( Silver Springs Pets book 9)
By: K. Rose
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

The first thing I absolutely love about this series is that each book can be read as a stand alone or in whichever order the reader wants. As someone who would always be looking for the first book in a series, and sometimes not be able to find it, this takes a lot of that stress off the table. Basil is a quirky and fun rom com packed with the supernatural! As a curvy girl myself I absolutely loved the body positivity in this book. I will definitely be looking for more Silver Springs Pets books! I highly recommend giving this series a try!

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Basil by K. Rose – Review by Kat Mellon

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Basil is part of a Silver Springs lineup that features different authors, this one by K. Rose.
RH, why choose, spice, fantasy, supernatural, vegan, vampire, HEA (yeah, what did I just write? haha)

The story starts with Basil waking up in ICU after a horrific first date that somehow ended in a car crash and also her turning into a vampire… that’s vegan. No idea what happened to her date other than he was in the ICU as well or who turned her, how did she turn, etc. Feel like a lot of set up was missing there. Maybe it was intentional since she didn’t know, I’m just not sure I see a super science biomed girl just walking away from that question. The science part behind how she was able to sustain her diet without eating anything with a face was fun to read. She moves to Silver Springs- again, not sure about how easy it was for her to find out about a whole town of supernaturals but it’s also on the downlow from the rest of the world… in the space of a few days of her shop (vegan smoothies and tanning salon) opening, she meets 3 fated mates.

Drama ensues via the twin of one of the mates. Happily ever after is wrapped up. No cliffhangers unless you count the plot holes haha For a while there I thought the caterpillar/butterfly in her shop was going to turn into one of her fated mates (no, seriously. I really did, and it would not have seemed far fetched in the story line)

It was super easy to read, even with the plot holes and really very funny at times. Maybe another one will come along and fill in the gaps? Wasn’t set up for a part 2, but I could see it happening. I’ve read a lot of RH, fantasy mashups, supernaturals, fated mates stories, but this was definitely unique. World building, set up and backstory could have been a little stronger, the spice was NOT lacking. if there was a 2nd, I would give it a read 🙂

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Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden

Family Ties Family LiesFamily Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Family Ties Family Lies was an awesome read! It is outside of my norm and I enjoyed having something different to die into. This book centers on family, secrets that no one wants to talk about, and a persistent daughter who cannot simply let things lie. (no pun intended)
I really did enjoy this book and would pick up another by this author.

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging romantic comedy which kept me happily turning the pages. Molly Rose is completing her final grad school project; having written a play she now has to stage it. Her girlfriend Poe has found the perfect looking man for the kilt-wearing Scotsman role but unfortunately, he cannot act. The ruggedly handsome Lachlan is not sure how he’s ended up helping Molly but apparently, he has the perfect accent. Although Molly is happy with Poe they are in a polyamorous relationship, and she can’t help but feel an attraction towards Lachlan. Despite not having dated a man since high school Molly is keeping an open mind as her and Lachlan have a real connection. They all believe that once the play is over their fling will be too, but they are all keeping an open mind. I love the characters in this story, Molly, Poe and Lachlan are all likeable and relatable. The chemistry sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. I loved the fact that the storyline centres on a polyamorous relationship, and I love the idea of this series chronicling a polycule’s romantic adventures.

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