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Elusive: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 5) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Elusive (Billionaire Bodyguards #5)Elusive by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 5th book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 252 pages. This story follows Sheldon and Alexis. Sheldon is bodyguard. Alexis is wanted by an international trafficker. Sheldon is a dom looking for a sub. Even though there is undeniable attraction between the two, Alexis was hurt in the past and has trust issues. Will these two find common ground for a relationship?

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven Series Book 3) by AJ Renee – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven, #3)Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Broderick Coven series. This is a Paranormal novel and is 240 pages. This story follows Max and Claudia. Max is a veterinarian and a witch. Claudia is a werewolf. Max’s witch power enables him to speak with animals. Claudia has been held captive for years. Max found her in the forest and tends to her injuries. But Claudia’s daughter is still somewhere in the forest and she must find her. When Max finds out what has been going, he will go to any lengths to keep Claudia and Katia safe.

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CHAMELEON by Zoe Kalo – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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ChameleonChameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a Young Adult Ghost novel and is 252 pages. This story follows a 17-year-old Paloma as she unleashes a ghost that has been dormant for years. This story takes place in the early 70’s. She held a séance to contact her father and that got her kicked out of school and she ends up in a convent. All she wanted was to be left alone. She made a few friends there and decided to hold another séance which awoke an entity and the body count is building. Good character building and research.

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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series. This is a Paranormal Romance novel and is 133 pages. This story follows Lillie. Lillie is human and has heard all her life to fear the Zayeds. But Lillie does not scare that easily. She meets Chief and Brian, both are Zayed men. Hottest blue men she has ever seen. Lillie is eventually kidnapped by the Sorcerer and Chief and Brian must save her.

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Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries Book 4) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries: #4)Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Red Farlow Mysteries series. This is a Crime novel and is 253 pages. This story follows the P.I., Red Farlow. Red heads to Atlanta for a meeting with a chairman, but when he arrives at the pottery studio, Red finds him dead from a stabbing. The killer used a medieval dagger. As Red starts his investigation, he soon finds more victims, all dead and in the same way. But why the dagger and why everyone in this studio?

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Dangerous Curves series. This is a Cozy Mystery novel and is 234 pages. This story follows Sunshine, Molly and Evangeline. When a library treasure and funds go missing, Sunshine and her library coworkers are on the case! Sunshine was tasked with planning the annual library gala, but the money raised, and the library’s 400-year-old Bible is stolen. The only problem is the only experience they have is what they have read in books. And to make matters worse, one of her coworkers could be the thief.

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An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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An Unexpected BondingAn Unexpected Bonding by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Unexpected Trilogy. This is a Paranormal Romance and is 430 pages. This story follows Livvie and Darius. There is a centuries old fight between the vampires and the wolves. Livvie has been living in Texas and running an inherited ranch for the last decade. Her fiancé died and she continues to run the ranch in his memory. Darius is a wandering vampire whose wife died a few years ago and so he wanders trying to escape her memories. He ultimately comes to work on Livvie’s ranch. The attraction between these two are undeniable, but can they overcome the past of their kind?

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Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a crime novel and is 332 pages. This story follows Alicia. Alicia has it all. A hot hubby, a gorgeous house, wonderful kids, and a great neighborhood to live in. What could go wrong? Well, Alicia uncovers some emails from between her husband and someone name Faith. They are in his draft folder – never sent? But why? Who is Faith? Alicia struggles to uncover this mystery all while hiding a secret of her own. But someone knows and what will it cost her?

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Sealed with a Kiss series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 464 pages. This story follows Zoe and Elijah. Zoe is 16 and her boyfriend has died. She is completely devastated so her parents take her away thinking this would help but it did not. She goes to an open mic night and sings her heart out and this is where she meets Elijah. There was an instant spark. Until the next day at school she realizes Elijah is one of her new teachers. How is she supposed to get past the feelings from the night before?

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Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Luminoso (Luminara, #4)Luminoso by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Luminara Series. This is a Dark Erotica novel and is 678 pages. This story follows Lexi and Lucca. Lexi’s half brother Michael is bound and determined to make Lexi pay for all of sins. Michael skips parole and comes after Lexi. Lucca is bound and determined to keep her and her mother safe. So, he takes them away into hiding. The press leaks a scandal and creates an unnerving stressful situation. Warning – this book does contain sex, language, and violence.

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Romantic Comedy novel and is 139 pages. This story follows Hannah and Kyle. Hannah was dumped on Valentine’s day and is not keen on the idea of love. Until Kyle. Kyle is every woman’s “most wanted” and he has got it all. He was not keen on love either until he meets Hannah. I loved “watching” this romance bud. This was the perfect short story.

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Young Adult novel and is 296 pages. This story follows Ivy. Ivy views herself as really not fitting in anywhere. I mean, when your BFF’s are spiders, it kind of throws people off a bit. One day, she opens her neighbors mail and unbeknownst to her she ends up summoning the four horsemen and next thing you know she is faced with either creating an apocalypse or saving her mother. So, she decides to go the apocalypse route. I really enjoyed reading this book. I think we have all felt like Ivy at some point in our teenage years.

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Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5 AUDIO BOOK by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the fifth book in the Logan McKenna series.  This audio book is just under 7 hours long.  The story follows Logan as she goes on a vacation – one she has not taken in years – and ends up getting pulled into a homicide investigation. Just when she thought she would be able to enjoy a family vacation, a murder happens in a normally quiet town. Trouble seems to follow this poor girl. The characters are well written, and scenery is very detailed. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. This series get better and better.

Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the first book in the series. This audio book is just over two hours long.  This story follows Connor as he travels back home to lay his mother to rest.  Connor has barely been back to his hometown in over 20 years and he is not looking forward to it.  He has so many feelings of regret that he has carried with him throughout his life since he left.  Now he is all alone except for his cat, Tom.  This was such a heartfelt story of a lonely man facing his past and wondering what his future holds.

Eye of the Storm (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 2) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the second book in the Gray Ghost series.  This is an audio book and is just under 6 hours.  This story follows Chris and Mari.  Chris was on a mission when he is fired upon and his parachute is damaged.  He lands in the jungle, injured and unconscious.  Mari is running from danger and stumbles upon him and pretends to be his wife in hopes of his help.  As they struggle on through the jungle to find their way out, his memory slowly returns, but it is too late.  Sparks have already started flying between him and Mari.  Will he be able to save them?

Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Royals Gone Rogue series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 113 pages. This story follows MISix Mathilda (Tillie) and Abdul. The Queen has tasked them with finding Lady Annabelle and returning her to the Queen. Between the animals and strange sexual fetishes, Tillie and Abdul must find the terrorist connection. Along their journey, they start to develop feelings for each other. The problem is, do they follow their hearts toward each other or go their separate ways and continue to serve the Queen?

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This audio book follows Rick, who lives high on the rock and roll lifestyle.  He can have any woman he wants, but there is still something missing.  He is getting older and everyone else is settling down and yet he has not found “the one” for him.  He also carries around a lot of emotional and sexual baggage as well as a secret.  The way the author wrote this, you get a really good idea on what he must be feeling and does pull at the heartstrings a bit.  Get ready to listen/read some absolute hotness!

Queen Of My Heart (Life Won’t Wait Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Queen Of My Heart (Life Won't Wait Book 1)Queen Of My Heart by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Life Won’t Wait series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 412 pages. This story follows Quinn. She is an actress that has actually found her love of music from an acting job she did. Tucker is country music singer who won a reality singing show five years ago. Now working on his second album, it is proving a little more difficult. Tucker hears Quinn audition at the record label, and he is stunned. Tucker offers to help Quinn spring her career in music as she is pretty overwhelmed with it all. Absolutely loved this book!

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Tapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Tapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and GunningTapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. This is a Sci Fi Fantasy novel and is 124 pages. This story follows Jack and Cash as they work together to bring down the Black Queen. She is not only a cyberterrorist, but she also holds supernatural powers which she plans to use to tear down the barrier between two worlds. But Jack’s girlfriend, Erika, is helping them. Her powers are just as great as the Black Queens. One problem though. They do not know the true identity of the Black Queen. Will they be able to stop her in time?

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Love by Design (The Meraki series, #2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Meraki Series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 337 pages. This story follows Mia and Nicholas. Mia just landed the job of her dreams and better yet, her new boss is someone she has had a crush on. Nicholas does not like her and makes it hard to work for him. But Nicholas has a past filled with broken hearts and he does not need anymore of that. It does not take long before a little kindling fire starts to burn for them both.

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Shadow of a Doubt series. This is a Paranormal Crime novel and is 318 pages. This story follows Randy, an author, and Ben, his boyfriend. Randy loves the lake. It is peaceful and he is also going to ask his boyfriend to go further in their relationship. But all that gets chucked out the window when a body floats up in the water. Mandy, Randy’s sister, drops everything to help him and enlists the help of her SIL, Tessa. Tessa is a medium and contacts the victim’s spirit, but everything is pointing to Randy as the murderer. Now Randy really needs to solve this problem. Heads up – this story could cause triggers in some.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 193 pages. This story follows Dereck, a security officer, and Layla, an exotic dancer. Dereck protects two of the wealthiest men in the world and is going on assignment with one of them. He ends up in the middle of a traffic ring where he meets Layla. But Layla has secrets that she is bound and determined to keep at all costs. She gets exposed and Dereck will stop at nothing to keep her safe.

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Seductive Prey (Relentless #1) by Vivian Fiano – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Seductive Prey (Relentless #1)Seductive Prey by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Relentless Trilogy series. This is a Romantic Military Suspense novel and is 255 pages. This story is meant for 18+. This story follows Grant, a LEO in Boston, and Jordan who is in the Army National Guard. These two meet when there is a crime committed at Jordan’s job and Grant shows up. Que the lightening bolts! There is instant attraction and sparks fly but they are being watched. Multiple threats to Jordan lead Grant racing to find out who is behind this. I cannot say enough about this thrilling romantic read!

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Revelations (Separate Worlds Book 1) by Izzibella Beau – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Seductive Prey (Relentless #1)Seductive Prey by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in The Relentless Trilogy series. This is a Romantic Military Suspense novel and is 255 pages. This story is meant for 18+. This story follows Grant, a LEO in Boston, and Jordan who is in the Army National Guard. These two meet when there is a crime committed at Jordan’s job and Grant shows up. Que the lightening bolts! There is instant attraction and sparks fly but they are being watched. Multiple threats to Jordan lead Grant racing to find out who is behind this. I cannot say enough about this thrilling romantic read!

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I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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I Will Bury YouI Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Crime novel and is 156 pages. This is an epic crime read! I am pretty sure I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading this one. You seriously cannot put this down. The way this author wrote the book had your imagination running wild. I found myself having to slow down so I could take it all in. The family lies and secrets would be enough to push anyone over the edge.

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The Inheritance, The Story of an Unlikely Submissive AUDIO BOOK by India Kells – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is an Erotic Romance novel (Audio) and is just under 3 hours long.  This story follows Lani, the Sub, and Max, the Dom.  Lani has a dream of being a painter but unfortunately, she has adult responsibilities – namely paying the bills.  She gets a phone call notifying her of her Uncle’s passing and the opportunity to inherit a lot of money if she completes all the tasks that await her in a lockbox.  Of course, Max, is the only one that can open the box and guide her in completing these tasks, but he is not so willing.  She must submit in order to gain her inheritance.

READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the first book in The Ready for Flynn series.  This is a Contemporary Romance novel (Audio) and is around 11 hours.  This story follows Valerie.  Young Valerie lives with her brothers and parents.  She is attracted to her older brother’s college friend.  Flynn feels the sparks too, but she is 15 – 6 years younger than he is and he cannot break the bro code.  Tragedy strikes and Flynn tries to be there for her.  A few years later, Flynn is back to rescue her again and now that she is of legal age, they can reconnect in a different way.  Word of warning, make sure you have some tissues ready.

My Sweet GI AUDIO BOOK by T.L Wainwright – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is a Historical Romance audio book and is just under 6 hours long.  This story follows Teddy, an American WWII pilot, and Jenny, a clerk at the local candy shop in England.  Jenny was swept away with Teddy’s good looks the moment he ventured into the shop, but the onset of the war did not leave them much time to be together.  The fact that Jenny lives with her overbearing, controlling mother is not helping their situation.  This story hooked me immediately.  It has all the feels of a great romance and I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is an Office Romance audio book and is about 3 ½ hours long.  This story follows Adeline and Stone.  Adeline lands her dream job and although it is in Italy, she transitions to another country with great hopes.  But her boss is something else and not in a good way.  Stone is in the midst of renovating his hotel and even though he is ridiculously attracted to Adeline, he makes her his fake fiancé to seal the deal on another hotel he has his eyes on.  This was such an outstanding story that had a little bit of everything in it!

In Plain Sight ( The Broken Bow Book 3) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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In Plain Sight (Broken Bow Book #3)In Plain Sight by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in The Broken Bow series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 320 pages. This story follows Rayna. Rayna has been keeping to herself for quite some time now due to an incident with her friends and her ex. It is harvesting season and she ends up finding a beaten young man in her fields. She must help him, but to do that she needs help from Thomas. They have not dated in years, but Thomas was still clinging to hope that one day she would come back to him.

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