Seraphina’s Awakening by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. The writing is excellent and really draws you into the pictures of the dreams and the characters lives. This book is full of twists and turns, romance and some supernatural encounters. Really enjoyable
Rebel Heart by Clara Winter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rebel Heart By Clara Winter
5 Stars!!!!!
I was very excited to read this second book in the Immortal Kindred series and I can say that I wasn’t
disappointed. I found that this book was a very good follow up to the first. I really found that the author’s
writing style really keeps the reader glued to the pages and eager to see what will happen next.
I really loved the chance to get to know Annie better. I found that the backstory really helped put a few pieces in place and was just the right fit to the first. I loved getting to know Annie and how she came to be who she was and how she came to become part of the family with Millie and Alexandre. The best part was getting to see how Thayer and Annie found one another and how they were meant to be. I found it really interesting to get to know Thayer as well with part of his past. I really was quite intrigued by the sort of cliffhanger ending and look forward to the third book in this series.
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The Billionaire and the Therapist by Kim Koby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a sweet romance story about second chances and learning to start life over again. I enjoyed how the author made me feel part of the story. The characters are true to life and connectable. I could easily see them as friends. They took me on an emotional roller coaster that kept me turning pages and hoping they would find their HEA as well as healing. Natalie and John pulled at my heartstrings and made me smile at the same time. I highly recommend this book.
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Blade’s Edge by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! This just might be my favorite yet in this series. We get to see Blade’s story and his past is heartbreaking but it also makes him the man he is today. He is a strong character and Tasha just makes him stronger. Tasha is running from her past and is in need of help when Blade finds her. Problem is Blade has trust issues, will he learn to trust her? Emotional ride and action filled story, you won’t regret picking it up. This is a must read, I couldn’t put it down.
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COMING HOME by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reading Jane Suen’s books is like a quick dose of therapy – a short hug that you need at the end of a busy week. Coming Home is no exception. This is the sequel to Flowers in December and centres around Connor coming home to his home town for Christmas, several months after his grief-stricken departure following the death of his mother. When he was last in town he had struck up a friendship with florist Mary Ann but would his return rekindle that spark, or had she moved on in his absence? Can he help Alana, his childhood friend who is also coming home after a long absence? I won’t spoil it for you… read and find out!
Jane’s novels are shorter than those I normally read but that doesn’t put me off, because she crafts such lovely characters and a warm setting that the reader doesn’t need pages and pages to get into the mood of the novel. I can empathise with the characters and cheer for them to get their happy endings almost immediately. Although I have never been to small -town America, the descriptions make it easy to imagine myself walking down the street and popping into the coffee shop.
A lovely heart-warming read.
COMING HOME by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! It is a sweet Christmas story that pulled at my heartstrings and will yours too. It is about forgiveness, finding love and the feeling of happiness. The characters are awesome and the journey they took me on was an emotional roller coaster that I just couldn’t put down until the end. Mary Ann, Alana, Connor and Ron bring the story to life for me, they are so true to life and connectable. I found myself rooting for all of them to find their happiness. A must read!
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Broken Sand Dollar by J.D. Boudreaux
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This has been a series that I have enjoyed from the first book and this book is no different. It is a story that took me on an emotional roller coaster from laughter to a few tears. It is a sweet romance story that rips at the heart strings but also made me mad in parts. I enjoyed how the characters make me feel as if I am part of the story. They will show you that love isn’t always easy but it is true. I highly recommend reading the conclusion to this series, you won’t regret picking it up.
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Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book, my favorite in this series yet! It is full action, sitting on the edge of your seat suspense, steamy romance. Noah and Kady’s story is one that took me on an emotional roller coaster but I loved every page of it. They will show you that if love is meant to be, it will find its way back to you no matter where it took you in the first place. They have strong chemistry, I kept hoping they would get their HEA. You won’t regret picking up this book for sure, it is a must read!
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Dancing Queen by Charlotte Roth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! This is a sweet book that has a little bit of everything in it from humor to romance. Fiona and Stu took me on an emotional journey of ups and downs and self-discovery. Their story is inspirational and shows us that sometimes love pops up when it’s least expected. Fiona has been made to feel ashamed of her weight issue but then you have Stu who gives her some hope. She is talked into entering a dance competition but wait to you see what happens! A must read!
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Bound by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bound (The Torzial Affair book 2)
By Via Mari
Bound is book two in the Torzial Affair series by Via Mari. I have to say if you are looking for a new favorite author look no further than Via Mari, you won’t be disappointed. I just love the characters of Jenny and Brian. We find Jenny is struggling after being raped, but with the lovely Brian there could be a light at the end of the dark tunnel Jenny find her life in. There is not a character in Bound that you aren’t going to like. Via has written this book as well as the first and there is no way I am going to say which one is better. The characters seem to bounce off each other which in my opinion makes for an awesome read. I do highly recommend you start with book one as it’s a brilliant way of getting background history. So, go get books one and two and settle in for two great books.
Shattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Shattered Love – the first book in the Forever us series. Review by Natalie Hanley
Bria du Mont and Damien du Sky have been in love as long as they can remember, and Damien is planning to propose on her 18th birthday so that they can be forever together. Then one night a cataclysmic event pulls them apart and shatters them both. How can they recover? Both bury themselves in work but can’t resist each other and at different periods through the book they find each other and rekindle their passion.
I really wanted to love this book, but I couldn’t bring myself to feel empathy for the main characters. Bria and Damien loved each other but couldn’t see past one event. I found their conversations quite difficult to follow and the way they discussed their past felt too lengthy and a bit forced. I didn’t really get a sense of where the book was based. Were they in Zurich, London or New York. There was no real base or explanation of where the characters came from or where they lived. I would have liked a little more back story but I guess this might be because this is a series and the author will reveal more as the series goes on.
What I liked was the idea that Bria had a father-figure to turn to when she was abandoned by her own family but I would have liked more explanation of who he was and why they were such good friends. I think this may appeal to romance fans but it was not my cup of tea.
Rules of Engagement by Mika Jolie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am a full on suck for a single dad romance! I don’t know what makes me fall in love with them but they are the best and this doesn’t disappoint! This book was sweet friends to lovers romance that covered all the bases of everything I look for.
I loved Lucas. He didn’t want to give up the rights to his daughter so his BF, Kate, stood up, but quickly that muddled the feelings. His feelings turned to her but he was conflicted because he was burned before and he wasn’t sure he could trust again.
I’m always a sucker for the single parent romance probably because I’ve been there and even though I found my HEA, I thrive on books that have single parents because they always have a piece of me!
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Deepest Midnight by Clara Winter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Deepest Midnight (Book One of the Immortal Kindred Series) By Clara Winter
5 Stars!!!!!
I love finding new authors as well as new series. I also love books with Vampires. This book was just my cup of tea! The author had a very unique take on vampires and I found her characters to be quite refreshing.
I found that I was really routing for Millicent. I like how the author was able to intorduce parts of her past to enrich the book and help to get to know her character better. I also enjoyed how the author was able to bring the drama into the book. I quite enjoyed how the author was able to draw out the intrigue and the murderer wasn’t really obvious at first. I really enjoyed this book from page one and cannot wait to read more from this author and this series.
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The Devil’s Shadow by T. Birmingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in this series, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. This story is full of mystery, suspense and fantasy. It is creative, action filled and even made me laugh a couple of times. Ginny and Kieran are great characters and fated mates, they made the story come alive for me. They bring plenty of twists and turns that kept me turning pages and even things that surprised me. Find out if they will solve the mystery before it is too late. I highly recommend reading this book.
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Dig Two Graves by Keith Nixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a suspense, thriller, mystery that kept me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. I love that I was pulled into the story with ease and I had no problem reading this book in one sitting. Detective Gray is haunted by the abduction of his son. He responds to a suicide that reminds him of his son. When bodies start piling up, the only common thing is him. I felt compassion for him, he lost everything all he has is his job, love him. A must read!
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Tales of the Dragonfly Book III: Extended Flight by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! This is a creative, engaging story that I couldn’t put down. I loved the characters and the journey they took me on. They are true to life and relatable. This is a story about Aaron who returns home to find his sister missing. When he helps out looking for her, he ends up saving Kiley from her father who is a crime boss. Things really start as they search for Aaron’s sister and find out who is behind wanting Kiley dead. Great characters! Worth picking up! A must read!
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Surviving Grace: Book Five by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is just as good if not better than the previous books. One of my favorite things that an author does with a series is when we get to see what happens to characters from previous books which is what this author has done in this one. In this book we get to see Grace’s story. Grace is trying to move forward from her tragic past but what will happen when her past comes to her present? She is a strong, determined character, she is my favorite. I highly recommend this book.
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Rebel Heart by Clara Winter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book has a little bit of everything in it from paranormal to vampires to romance. The author’s attention to details made me feel as if I was right there with the characters. Annie is my favorite. She is a little weak but on the other hand she is strong too. She doesn’t like how Thayer can make her feel powerless but on the other hand he makes her feel. Will they find their HEA even though they are fighting on opposite sides of the war? I highly recommend this book.
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A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a suspense, romantic, mystery that is engaging and creative. Mallory is an FBI agent who has tailored her career around her sister being abducted and now she is on an undercover mission to track down a vigilant. Then you have Alex whose job it is to take out any serial killers and the like. He questions his life when he is sent to look after her. They are great characters that make this story for me plus wait to you see their chemistry! I highly recommend this book, worth picking up.
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Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love a novel that pulls me in right from the start and keeps my interest throughout the story flowed beautifully and utterly engaging. I loved the character’s they had me smiling and laughing alot. I also really enjoyed the storyline it was alittle different plus I’m a sucker for a bestfriend romance novel they are one of my favourites! It is certainly a novel you can chill out with, with a cheeky glass of wine i mean tea haha.
Shattered Love by Nivia Borell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book 100% lives up to its title of Shattered Love. This is no easy, light hearted read but it’s raw and it’ll put your heart through the wringer.
Bria and Damien were childhood sweethearts. They thought they had their lives mapped out and it always included them being together. On Bria’s 18th birthday all of that shattered. Damien found her in bed with another man and she has no memory of it. No as adults, they are not whole. They are barely going through life. Can they make a mend or at least get closure to move on?
This book was written in several perspectives which I believe helped keep the story well balanced. I’m looking forward for more stories from Nivia Borell
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The Monster’s Lover by Samantha MacLeod
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Monster’s lover (The Fenris series book one) is a fantasy romance & wow this was a firecracker of a book. A world away from the sort of book I normally read, this fantasy novel really lit a fire in me and I will definitely be delving into this genre again. With descriptive writing and imaginative characterisation, this will appeal to anyone who enjoys historical or legendary fantasy.
Sol is the only daughter in an impoverished family and finds herself promised to evil King Nøkkyn. While wandering in the woods one day she stumbles across a handsome stranger who she mistakes for a Demon. Fenris will become her lover and later her protector in this fascinating fantasy romance.
As well as the plentiful love scenes, I liked the reference to Norse legends like Thor, Odin, Askgard whose names are now familiar to fans of Marvel films like myself. Overall a fun romp in the forest.
Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered (The Torzial Affair)
By Via Mari
Shattered is book one in the, Torzial affair series by Via Mari. Having never read anything by this author before I was impressed with the writing style. This book is written in such a way it will pull you right into the story from the beginning. I was captivated by the end of the first chapter. This book centres around Jenny who has a successful consulting business. Jenny has been totally destroyed by her ex partner. Brian is the heir to a steel empire who comes across some what cocky. Until he met Jenny he was so sure all women wanted him for was his money. As soon as they met the chemistry between them was obvious. But now Jenny needs to learn to trust again and Brian needs to be less cocky and see Jenny as the awesome broken woman she is, and show her that love can be found again. But the question is have either of them got the heart to take that extra step to love, trust and a happy life?
Rainy Day Lovers by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns)
By Alicia Street
Rainy Day Lovers is the third book in the Rocklyn series by Alicia Street. Don’t normally read a book that’s already book three of a series as I always wonder what I have missed out on. On saying that this book is a nice quick read, with amazing characters. I liked the characters of Roman and Raina, but the secondary characters in my opinion were just as good. Alicia has given us a heart warming, contemporary love story, a story that flowed perfectly from page to page. I do recommend that this book is read and I hope you enjoy it.
Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book. It is a little dark in places but it is a hard to put down book that I read in one sitting. I loved how it pulled me in from the first word. It took me on an emotional roller coaster that I had to have more of. Charlotte has a dark past which has caused her to put up walls. Hawk is good at hiding his unhappiness behind his cold demerer. Will they be able to break into each other’s hearts? They are great characters with strong chemistry. Their story is a must read.
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The Monster’s Lover by Samantha MacLeod
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Monster’s Lover (The Fenris Series Book One) By Samantha Macleod
5 Stars!!!!!
I was in supernatural heaven. I really love books with Nordic legends. This book was quite a refreshing read. I like how the author was able to bring the characters to life. The pages just melted one right into the other and I couldn’t put this book down.
I felt that the pull between Sol and Fenris was indeed magical. I really felt myself going through the emotions with Sol. I found myself at the edge of my seat to find out what would happen to Sol. The fact that her family had such a hard choice they made. I found my heart in my throat till the very last page. I will certainly be reading more from this author and this series.
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Not So Broken by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Not So Broken ( Love Grows Series Book 1) by Renee Regent. This is the story of Gibson and Sacha. Gibson is the only heir tot he Colebank Fortune but once he loses his wife and daughter and in tragic accident he gives up on life. He moves to a very small town in Georgia and works as a handyman. His life is quiet, simple and lonely but he doesn’t think he deserves happiness after letting his wife and daughter down. Sacha is a up and coming businesswoman who is well on her way to a promotion at her job as a liquor sales person. She is beautiful, sassy and independent but after a horrible divorces doesn’t believe she will ever have the family she so wants. One night she is in a the small town of Tilly Georgia and she meets Gibson. Sparks fly but will they let their guard down enough to see where this might take them or will they let their past destroy their futures. This book is a super quick read and I can’t wait to read the other books in the series.
Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is one of those series that seriously consume me! From the very first book, this series is one that everyone needs to one click right away!
I loved Steel Archer! He’s one of those male characters that will do anything and everything for those he loves! Then we have Nicole Lancaster who is an FBI agent and used to men in the world of her work. The chemistry is intense between these two and the story is UN FREAKING BELIEVABLE!!!
This story is definitely dark and has its twists and turns. I love a book that keeps you guessing. These two had their work cut out for them but they’re story was phenomenal! Everyone needs this series!
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Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author and she blew me away. I absolutely love dark romance but this talented author exceeded all my expectations. This is the first book of the Dark Water Security series and it was a perfect start. I was hooked on the very first page. You can’t help but to fall in love with these brave characters. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.
Luke has been captive for months now. He knows there is no way of getting out of here. Luke is told to fight but a crazy man and if he doesn’t win he gets punished. One night this crazy man brings home a teen girl. Luke is mesmerized by her beauty. He knows one thing he needs to protect her. Luke and Em get to know each other. They make a plan to escape.
It is now ten years after they got free. Luke still has demons he faces from his teenage nightmare. He run a very well know security business. Luke is given a case that he needs to solve. He is told that they need help and his friend recommends Emily to join the case. Luke will never forget his Em but this woman is doing things to him he has never felt before. Will Luke ever see his Em again or will she fade away from his memory. Will he solve this case or will it become cold?
I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, suspense, and mystery. This book gave me all the feels from utter terror to pure joy. You can’t help but to fall in love with these unforgettable characters. Luke is very brave and he has a heart of gold. He loves his job but he still has nightmares about what happened to him as a teen. Luke is one of my favorite male characters of this year. He stole my heart the way he treats Em. Emily is also very strong and knows what she wants. She has some dark secrets of her own that could make or break the relationship with Luke. This talented author will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. I loved the ending it so much it brought tears to my eyes. I can’t wait to meet the rest of this amazing team.
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Claimed Royalty by Betty Shreffler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in this series, I loved it. I loved that I was pulled into the story right from the beginning and couldn’t put the book down until the last page. This is a story about Fiona, the future queen, she is to chose her king but in order to do that she must complete certain tasks. I love the triangle this author created with the four men but problem is she loves another, who is forbidden. Fiona is an awesome strong character and her chemistry with the men.. A must read story!
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