Good grief talk about a dysfunctional family ! My heart just broke into millions of pieces for the suffering of Gavin and his mum 🥲
Gavin and Devin are brothers , identical twins to be exact but that’s where the similarity stops Devon is cruel , vindictive , unkind and abusive , he’s definitely inherited dads genes that’s for sure , while there’s clearly something wrong with Devon I can’t help but feel resentful towards him because to a degree he has a choice doesn’t he 🤷♀️
Gavin is the total opposite and despite how Devon treats him he often protects him which to me speaks volumes of his character
Mom also got my back up because she could remove her and her boys from their poisonous environment but chooses to stay and don’t get me wrong I have alot of sympathy for women in similar situations because their believe they deserve no better but this woman isn’t one of those
To a degree Gavin looses his identity and Devon turn to drugs and mob involvement which in turn puts everyone in danger and Gavin needs to make a decision to save himself and it’s not the easiest position to be in self preservation or family and this is just a nasty family cycle if one looks into their family history …
A heartbreaking , frightful and brilliant read ! I felt like climbing into to the book on more than one occasion to shake that momma or to just save Gavin …be prepared for this , keep tissues on hand and an ample supply of emotional support snacks 😉
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So these people have been friends since high school and are still friends into adulthood so when one of them , Craig , gets promoted they go on a boat trip to celebrate …but it soon turns to disaster
What baffled me is the issues they have with each other as we get a glimpse into their feelings on the way to said trip it feels like they’ve outgrown each other but are holding for whatever reason 🤷♀️
So irena married her high school sweetheart but divorced him due to his sneaker fetish and collection and I must agree it’s crazy and he goes t even wear them 🙈🤷♀️ anyhoo her current boyfriend Buzz is slso part of their friend circle but he seems a little unstable and obsessed to me but again only the reader sees that side but I must admit I appreciate the good relationship she maintains with her ex , Jack and they have their daughter Kelly to think of and he’s behind on maintenance ….
Irena knows more than most when it comes to boats and it seems her instincts with people aren’t to bad either and she knows something is off with her friend group but she just can’t put her finger on it ….but what I can tell you Jack made me feel he was up to something from the start …
Craig insists everyone wear life jackets and rightly so but Jack has to be difficult and refuse , I mean come in just put it on !! Then a wave hits , sone go overboard , sone come back and sone don’t , the search is on and things come to surface 🙈let’s just say I felt very disillusioned on behalf of some folk and expect the unexpected in this read 😉
When I started reading this I felt like putting it down , not because of the writing style but the people irked me but I’m glad I pushed through because I was rewarded at the end with a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read 😉
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If you’re a Christie fan you’re either going live this or hate this …. I LOVED it ! I’m a die hard Christie fan so I was a little nervous at first but despite not always liking Lexie I like the “tribute “ to her characters , if you read the book you’ll understand what I’m saying 😉
Chapter one already had me because I could just see the scene unfolding in my minds eye I could even hear Gerda’s German accent !
The Golden Age of Mystery Book as started up and Lexie was asked to lead it and it started with a little drama between the girls but all calms down and bookclub starts ❣️📚
Sylvia takes ill and everyone is worried but she reassures everyone she’s ok unti she’s not Lowell storms into the library , panicked and Sylvia is declared dead 🙈but she wasn’t the first to die and nor would she be the last ….
I must admit I loved the backround we get some of the details regarding Christie and others of that writing era I knew and some of it was new so that was a big tick for me ❣️📚 I loved the interaction between the characters and their quirky natures , an enjoyable easy , fun read ❣️📚
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Good grief talk about a tall drink of water ! Have you drooled all over this cover ?!🔥
Arrow is an ex navy seal now winemaker and between me and you I’m sure we could mulch the grapes into nectar on his abs 🤣🙈🔥 but there’s a darker side to this delectable man , a dude that hides hurt and scars , a side that he’s hidden in a vault and I almost thought he’d never crack that is until a beautiful woman crosses his path , he’s sees the hurt and scars in her and all he wants to do is “ heal” and protect her ( cue deep sigh)
Vivian isn’t just beautiful but she’s smart as well and she’ll keep your pearly whites shiny ( she’s a dentist) she’s not easily swayed by Arrow’s attempts but I must give it to him he’s a determined man and goes after what he wants 🤭😉
Don’t let Vivian fool you she’s also on the hunt for a bad and brutal individual which places her in a very dangerous position but do not fret Arrow is close by and he’s all protector 🔥
This just ticked all my boxes , there was spice , tension , fear , swoon moments and times where I just wanted to push her aside and say “ I’ll have you Arrow” 🥰🤣
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This was a different read and at times it reminded me a little of Lane Kim from the Gilmore Girls , she came from a conservative , strict Christian Korean home but a real sweetheart 🥰😉
Chloe has firm ideas and she works hard and has dreams of becoming the next best thing in the fashion world and while at college she dated her boyfriend long distance and then he proposes as she starts dating a hunk a chunk basket player Sheez this girl has her hands full ….
Then she gets the opportunity of a lifetime , every potential , next best thing in designing dreams of ….she gets to go to Paris on a scholarship ! Now she’s learning about fashion in the fashion capital and then she meets Chase and my heart starts beating a little faster but our girl gets itchy feet and heads to New York and this girl makes me so proud she makes a huge success of herself and what an inspiration she is 🥰
Then , literally by accident she meets someone and I think she’s hit the HEA jackpot but has she !? 🤣🤭😉
How do I resist falling in love with a story when I’m already invested at the dedication!? Thank you for allowing me to be part “ baker’s dozen grandchildren “ ❣️📚😉
Laramee and her battered Ford arrive at Alpine Peak Ski Resort but she’s a rodeo girl not a ski bunny anyhoo she’s there to pick up biscuits from their bakery for her mum but shes parked her “monstrosity “ in the wrong place so when the bellman gets difficult and “ Bear Claw Man” from the bakery comes to her aid now instead of being the damsel she gets a little prickly and I get it but girl have you taken a look at this guy !? 😍 ( I’m such a weakling 🤣)
Well Bear Claw Man doesn’t walk away unscathed he comes face to face with his ex Victoria and she had the cheek to invite his family to her wedding, well let me be the one to tell you that you dodged the bullet with Victoria , there’s much better things in store for you !
Ok so Bear Claw Man has a name …. Jamie and his family is in to property and his new project is an old dude ranch and it belongs to Laramie’s family and she’s desperate to save it from development but at the same time her folks have different ideas and it would seem poor Jamie is stuck in the middle ….
What unfolds is beautiful and heartbreaking at times , Jamie might be a business man but he’s got a BIG heart he’s sensitive to Lardner and he often hears what she’s not saying and he handles her well even when an old flame makes a reappearance. He’s really a keeper 🥰and really the better man for the better woman ❣️
I laughed , I cried , I felt the guilt at the loss of Tyler and I felt the love of family and community 🥰 this is definitely one of those I’ll be reading again and I must add that I see turquoise with a different eye 😉
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Another one for my all time favourite reads list !
Meg and Ryan Kinkaid grew up as neighbours and his grandparents loved her like their own , I mean Meg and grandpa Hank were as thick as thieves ! I think it’s her incessant chatter that bugged him but she’s a sweet soul anyhoo she moved away but headed back to her hometown to run an antique store “ Finders Keepers” , she lives in her childhood home , her gran’s actually but she spent summers there , but the land was purchased by the Kinkaids
So Ryan has built yurts for tourists and Hank has come across some old stuff he wants to share with Meg and her quaint store . There are photos which are rather valuable but also hold a sad part of history which Ryan is aware of but he’s trying to right the wrongs of the past , this just makes me love him even more , it speaks volumes of his character …..
Hank and most of the town know these are meant for each other but they don’t 🥰🤣🙈he thought having Meg there might make them realise what they already know 🤣and don’t panic they eventually get there 🥰what a joy it was to be part of their journey I laughed , I cried and I cheered them on their way …
Meg’s dog Colby 🐾🥰also loves Hank and I just love how excited they get to see each other ! There’s just something about a small town and it’s people that gets me 🥰
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A word of warning …. Have an ample supply of Kleenex and chocolate on hand before delving into this beautiful read ❣️📚
Jake and Mary were married and all seemed to be going well till she blind sided him and told him she wanted a divorce she said she met someone else but it wasn’t that all it was that she wanted off the ranch I think she felt the ranch always came first and I get that but I wish she told him the truth because shortly after that , she takes a fall and leaves him widowed with a newborn baby …
Jake is a brilliant daddy and he’s doing his best and there’s no doubt he loves his daughter and he’s got an amazing support system but X needs a mommas love and influence again there’s no doubt she’s loved but a momma just does things differently…
Alexa was left at the altar and I’d say good riddance because there’s so much better out there that will love her wholeheartedly and she has Biscuit 🐾🥰 her beloved and devoted four legged friend so boo hoo it’s Rodney’s loss ….
Alexa takes a vacation to catch her breath and on the way there’s a road incidents with hogs her and Biscuit aren’t really hurt but need to be checked out and guess who comes to her aid ? Dashing Jake ( and the sweet Katie’) ! Anyhoo Donna is at the house to check on Alexa while Brett will take a look at Biscuit 😍
So it seems that Donna needs to stay in the main house just for a few days and I could cut the tension with a knife ! Everything happens for a reason and I’m sorry the accident had uk happen but if ever there was a perfect match it would be Jake , Alexa , Katie and Biscuit 🥰
There’s so much to say about these people , the swear jar , the family , the comrade , the animals , the ranch hands …. It’s a read where friends become family , you laugh , you cry , you swoon , you get mad and you just get lost in between the pages ❣️📚
This is one I’ll share with friend and arm them with supplies 😉
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Having lost my mother to suicide this one hit close to home ….,
So Kate was married and her husband left her , got remarried and his now wife is pregnant 🙈to add insult to injury the shareholders of company she started decided to vote her out and she just feels life has no meaning , she’s given up and decided to end it but fortunately for she gets to the hospital on time …….
Kate and Lydia have been friends since childhood and she heads to the hospital to encourage he friend and is met with sone resistance from Kate and my heart goes out to her as she’s just lost her husband and I’ll be honest he was a bit of a deadbeat but still her husband nonetheless and her daughter just wants to escape her ( I thinks she’s being a little bratty )
Lydia has always been frugal so when she convinces Kate to revisit all the countries they travelled as youngsters Kate insists on going big and No expense is to be spared….
This was their second chance and there were times where I had no hope for Kate and her mindset but there’s always little rays of hope shining through the darkness and Lydia just wants someone to love . She has a few tough decisions to make along the way and again I can feel her mixed emotions 😉
I wasn’t all doom and gloom there were times I laughed out loud with them , I made memories with them and I relieved old memories with them , it was a privilege to part of their journey both present and past 🤗
These woman are so relatable and I could identify with both for different reasons and their travels were rich and informative 🥰this is one if those reads I just want all my girlfriends to read and one I will be rereading again ❣️📚
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Having read the previous books I was rather curious about Jake so I started this hoping I’d find sone of the answers to the very many questions I had ….
Jake has resigned as CEO and is I hoping to live out his passion which is writing thrillers and one of his books have made it to NY bestseller lust and there’s talk of making a movie so I’d say he’s well in his way ! Yet he’s still nervous his family won’t approve and that’s why he writes under a pen name 🤷♀️ I think he should take bragging rights ! He’s talented ! Anyhoo he causes quite a stir when he heads to Port Townsend for his brother , Jake’s wedding 💒
Jake has alot going on , he has quite a bit of baggage because of family issues and he’s mourning the loss of his friend who died in front of him so cut the guy sone slack when you want to get frustrated with him ok !?
I loved every moment if this real and I fell in love with the Victorian homes and I could see myself living in one 😉🥰
Jake is also after his own HEA like his siblings and Chiara catches his eye but there’s just 2 glitches 🙈 she’s his nephews guardian and she’s married ! I’m like Sheez this guy needs a break !
At one stage I did feel like I had more questions than I did when I started this but remember patience is a virtue 😊
While the saying goes that a leopard doesn’t change its spots just be gracious and give Jake a fair chance 🥰
I did feel a lot reading this and felt I needed sone sweet comfort food when I was done 🥰🤣🙈
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Yet another book that I wish every shelter and rescue could have 🐾❣️
Having been involved myself with feral care and fostering this story really touched me and the thing is children are like sponges and if we can get the mindset right at the foundations then we have great building blocks for the future ….
Adopting and fostering is a big step and this book and it’s illustrations explain everything so beautifully and both adults and children can learn so much from this read 🐾❣️📚lessons in caring and nurturing is given but also the harder part , letting go to their new homes and that’s a life lesson that is both heartbreaking and rewarding 🥰
I’d love to have copies in my school library to share with my little friends !
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Oh my gosh this giver is one of those you can just climb into and be transported in time 😉
So Colin arrives the office a little early so that he can get work and get into the boss’s good graces because he was taken to task for looking unkept after a night in the saloon 🙈so he still looks a mess 🤣 but instead of finding the kar work he needed he cones across his boss , dead , in his office 🙈
Look the man wasn’t very likeable and there are many suspects but poor Colin in the main suspect at the moment fortunately Daniel , the coroner believes he’s innocent as does his sister Kathleen so there’s that at least 😉
Anyhoo Daniel and Kathleen are out to prove Colin’s innocence and things do get a little hairy and you keep second guessing yourself as to who really is guilty and yes there’s a dash of romance to take the edge off 😊
A relaxing and fun read ! I love being an armchair sleuth 😉
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Well if the cover is anything to go by we’re in for a colourful and beautiful read ….
There’s so much to love about this book but a few quotes really stood out for me like this one where Julia compares the taste of wine to people
“It’s like making a new acquaintance. Some are pleasant enough , but after they leave , nothing of their presence remains . Others linger , their nuances and flavours persisting in their wake.”Age appears to be best in four things -d wood best to burn , old wine to drink , old friends to trust and old authors to read .” ❣️📕
All I wanted to do while reading this is save for a ticket to Portugal and drink copious amounts of wine and port 😉
At times it felt like I was reading a fictional non fiction , Giovanna really put alot of effort into research of the wine making process and for those efforts I thank you !
Griffin and Julia’s relationship was like aging wine it only kept getting better , pardon the play of words there , I couldn’t resist 😉
There was also more body to this story than just wine and port , I learnt about love , family , letting people in , embracing different people and cultures ❣️
This is a read I’d highly recommend ❣️📚
TASTE OF LIGHT
Sometimes we make bad decisions and when they done to haunt they come with a vengeance and I’m afraid this was the case for Pedro , yes he’s the man we all love to hate but there’s something that makes me feel sorry for him to a degree …..
Anne comes across as a bit if a fading wallflower but don’t underestimate her and her inner Amazonian warrior woman ….
As per the first book I was ready to pack my bags and head out to follow them wherever they were , I’m a picture person and the places I “went” to and the people I “ interacted” with while reading this was just amazing . These people are complex , deep and intense but there’s a live and respect for them and their stories that you need to experience for yourself ❣️📕
THE TRUTH ABOUT MYTHS
My “ passport “ was stamped with my “travels” between Portugal and Spain 😉
Having read the first 2 books I was ready to keep my glass filled and a bottle of “nectar of the gods “ on hand 😊🤫
Isabel is no fading wallflower and she has strong ideals and firm morals . When her brother , the king asks to o to Spain in order to resolve a crisis she agrees but I didn’t think she was expecting her “travel companion “ the annoying , liberal , handsome and oh so charming Viscount Henrique 😊
Henrique accompanied Isabel against his will to sone degree but I don’t think he minds teaching Isabel his ways 🤣🥰😉and while he’s clever and has street smarts and seems arrogant to a degree he can sympathise with Isabel and the position she’s in which just makes me like him so much more 😉<br /><br />I love the quotes at the beginning of every chapter ! I loved the rich history ! I loved watching their romance bloom 🥰but having said that I did feel a little sorry for Isabel and disillusionment she had of the politics of her country …,
All in all a rich and enjoyable read ❣️📚
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Oh my gosh I just fell in love with the cover ! I mean hello how can I not ?!
A word of advice before you start this tell your friends and family you’re going to be unavailable for ANYTHING for the next 48 hours it’s going to be stretch or starve or take ou🙈t 🤣🙈😉
ROPED
Sarah isn’t sure of what’s true and what’s not and decides it’s best for her if she leaves Rafe but now his reputation is in jeopardy and she reaches out to him to try an salvage his rep but girl I must give it to you , you lay down the law and wonder if it’s because she doesn’t trust him or herself 🤣🙈and the tension between them is off the charts 🤫😉and he’s lost her once and he’s not going to risk it again ……,
RESCUED
I just adore a runaway bride because there’s always something beautiful that comes from it 🥰
Samantha realises walking down the aisle is going to be the biggest mistake of her life but running away has pros and cons but our girl does a runner and heads for their family cabin where she meets Jake , who’s “working “ for her folks so after much deliberation he stays on but now they’ve got a problem of keeping their hands to themselves and the dealing with her ex who I might add is quite a piece of work and she seriously dodged the bullet if you ask me !
I loved every moment with Samantha and Jake 🥰
RISKED
Another weak spot for me is a single parent 🙈 and Serena is no exception 😉
She hasn’t heard from her dad in a while and when she pops by his house to look for him her heart as well as mine skip a few beats when she realises his house has been broken into and it’s a downright mess and her first thought is that it’s her abusive ex ( grateful she’s rid of him ) but this time he’s innocent and it seems mob related as her dad has written about them and release date is looming and when she turns to the police for help she becomes a target and at this point I’m chewing my nails near to the bit with fear and anxiety and I think if it wasn’t for Mark , our delectable FBI agent I’d have had a nervous breakdown. At first I was a little frustrated with his reluctance but in the end he didn’t disappoint me so squishy hugs to you my friend 😉 Sam you’re a sweet brave boy and stole my heart !
ROMANCE
Candace attends her high school reunion and I just know trouble is heading her way 🤣what was meant to be a one night thing with Greg turns into more and while they had different ideas the outcome turned out mutual so all is well that ends well 😉
When I looked at this cover and read the blurb I already fell in love 🤣❣️📚what can I say I’m a sucker for a good cover because it’s almost guaranteed that what’s in between is going to be brilliant !
Abigail is a pop star but at heart she’s a teacher and after her latest world tour she gets the opportunity to go “ under cover “ and complete her teaching degree , she’s a student teacher at a high school and just as she thinks she can breath a little easier she meets her vice principal and he’s a little rough around the edges but oh so easy on the eyes and while I get where he’s coming from , to a degree I can’t help but feel sorry for Abigail , I mean hello give the girl a break …..
Everett has his hands full trying to be chemistry teacher , look after his sister , his “ secret job” and be vice principal ( I’d also be a little flustered 😉) but things are getting a little more intense for him because he now has to deal with Abigail aka Kaia and she ruffles his feathers but like I said he could cut her some slack …. Also he’s got a chip on his shoulder thanks to an ex girlfriend and between us I could just kick her on the shins for being so unkind but you know what it’s her loss !
Anyhoo these 2 have a love hate relationship if you like but then fate intervenes “ Kaia” needs a love interest thanks to some sly slithering snake who I shall not mention , she doesn’t need airtime with her nasty intentions 🙈😡anyway Everett agrees to be the fake fiancé ( wicked giggle and rubbing of hands ) and then things get interesting and I found myself laughing , crying , getting frustrated and feeling disgusted and disillusioned by people but good will always overcome especially when cheering the right team 🥰
My heart really hurt for Abigail because on stage she oozes confidence as Kaia but take away that mask she can play behind and you have a girl that just wants to be , she wants to fit in , she want’s acceptance like the rest of us and it makes her human and I think more often than not that’s the case in real life isn’t it !? As for Everett , you’re a honey but let things go my friend … an enjoyable and fun read and it’s one is like to share with my teacher friends 🥰📚
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I so enjoyed this book for so many reasons 😊😉I laughed hard and I ooo and ahed it really was most enjoyable and deserves every one of its ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s
Laura passed a bookstore , went in and started browsing and the way she describes it I could just smell and touch those books 🥰📚 anyhoo Angela approaches her and it’s almost an instant friendship that is formed . They go for coffee , chat about books and the idea of starting a book club , they’ll meet once a month , share dinner and their thoughts on said book ( sounds heavenly ) and that’s how “Boomer Babes Book Club “ is started and let me tell you what this really is an enjoyable bunch of ladies and you just want to climb into the book and be part of their posse !
These girls are more or less the same age but in different phases of life and when it’s her turn she chooses Rebecca and this lead her to research more of her family tree which in turn then led to her trip to the UK 🇬🇧
Now that’s she’s in the UK things really get interesting and it just reminded me that you’re never to old for love and sone really good wine and dining 🥰and hello nobody can be immune to that British accent ! I did warn her if she didn’t fall for x’s charms I’d take him 🤣🥰
A read I’d love to share with my bookclub girls ❣️📚
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On my giddy heart ! If every SPCA, animal rescue unit and pet shop could have potential owners read this before any adoptions I think we’d have more happy homes and less broken hearts !
This book not only teaches lessons on love and playing but it teaches our little friends how to groom , feed , train and how to socialise their furry friends 🐾❣️
There’s so much love , patience , joy and understanding between our friends and it’s really a heartwarming read 🐾❣️
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While I regret not having read the previous books I’m grateful to have got my hands on this one and will be sure to read the previous books 😉🥰📚
We all deal with hurt or disappointment in different ways so when Harriet takes the distraction that comes her way I get it but I’m also a little weary because hello Harriet you’re getting mixed up with crime families and their doings 🙈🤷♀️
I respect that Harriet wants to honour her father and his memory but at the same time I don’t think he’ll want her in danger but a girl has to do what she has to do I suppose 😍
The characters are relatable and likeable and there’s a dash of romance , there’s suspense , there’s wit and some laugh out loud moments the only criticism I have is the cover art , this one did no justice to what’s between the pages 🥲
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This was just a reminder again of 2 things 1) that secrets always have a way of coming out and 2) sometimes ignorance is bliss because what we don’t know won’t hurt us ….
Rose ( love the name ) is a photojournalist and os injured ( more like trampled) while at a rally that turned a little wild so her camera is broken , she’s a little worse for wear with bruised ribs and an arm in a sling and now she’s got to go home to help with her mother after receiving a x CD all from her aunt and right now heading home is the last thing on her want to do list …..,
Rose’sI’m is diagnosed with terminal cancer and she calls her brother Kirk to come home and she uncovers what looks like a mystery in their family attic when she finds books , a travel bag and photo albums that hints at her father having another life and with her mum not answering her million questions and asking her to let sleeping hogs lies her curiosity is peaked even more ….
I loved every minute of this read , I learnt a few life lessons , I cried, I laughed , I got frustrated and irritated , I was reminded about how fragile life is and the liberating power of saying I’m sorry and forgiveness and I met some interesting characters along the way .
This is one of those books that when you read the last page you need some time to “ process “ it’ll stay with you ❣️📚
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Oh my gosh I just cried my heart out I’m actually surprised I got any reading done ! Maybe it was my state of mind or maybe it was because my heart just felt so for Griffin and Renee , perhaps it was a combination 🤷♀️ anyhoo it was a good read and a release for all my inner toil it would seem 😉🥰📚
Griffin opens a bar the hometown Renee grew up in and Renee grew up in an abusive home and again trauma plays a big role , and my heart aches for her and her mum and quite frankly I want to dish out to get dad what he’s been giving for years snd see how he likes it !? He’ll probably cower away like the coward he is 🤮
Before I get carried away let me focus again 🤣 you can sense the tension between Griffin and Renee from the very first moment their eyes nest and you can’t help but cheer them on . Griffin has a heart of gold and he just perseveres and I so appreciate that of him , he follows his heart and he’s gentle with Renee and he heals a part of that very hurt and his family are so welcome and exactly what Renee and get mum needed 🥰
Don’t get me wrong there was steam and these 2 do get up to mischief in the workplace 😉but they’re a perfect match and I’m grateful for every tear I shed over them 🥰
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While this series can be read as a stand-alone I would recommend you start at the beginning for a more full rounded read and that is my no fault of the author but a personal choice ❣️📚
Isabella is a brave and honourable girl she made a promise to her dad and she’s going to fulfil it and it’s not going to be an easy task as she’s a wanted woman …..but she knows she can rely on Tom to help
Tom and Isabella share some history so I can just imagine how he felt when she reaches out to him out the blue and it’s not a small thing she’s needing him for either
So Isabella and Tom head “ hone” hopefully without being detected but as luck would have it they’re spotted by an d friend it is he for !?
When Isabella and Tom are separated the real action and suspense starts and there were some moments I was on the edge of my seat , holding my breath …
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I love the Bennett family and I love visiting them in Langston Falls ! I know I’m not allowed to have favourites but if I were to have a favourite it would have to be James ❣️🤷♀️🤣🙈😉
Loving the dedication to author’s dad , really special bond and love shared , much like Roy in the Bennett family 🤗
Ok so the patriarch of the Bennett family , Roy had a heart attack that shocked the family and now he’s on the way home to recover and they’re in need of a nurse and that’s how Sara , our travelling nurse comes into their lives …..
Sara and Noah are the nicest peeps and Noah is such a sweet kid and she’s raised him by herself but he’s coming to an age where he wants to settle and have roots like a normal kid would and I’m soooooo grateful it’s Langston Falls anyhoo their first friends are Tinkerbelle ( cutest little fur princess) and Crystal that runs the motel they’re staying at temporarily…,
James was ready to propose to Sam and then she ups and leaves !? Like girl I get it but I don’t get it 🤷♀️ so James is licking his wounds and is a little jaded but it won’t last long because between Sara and Noah all resistance will crumble 😉
Sara is running from something and I love the way James encourages her to face up to her past and he doesn’t run from her or the situation , this man is a real honey❣️
There’s so much to love about this book and I could carry on forever telling you about it and what these people mean to me but if I do that I’ll be taking away your opportunity to get involved with them ❣️📚😉 go ahead and join them 🥰
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These were the people to “hang “ with fictional friends that become fictional family ❣️
1 ECHOING HEARTS
Rae does her friend a favour and does an interview with a home designer , thing is when she gets there said home owner is there and he’s not very welcoming to say the least but for the sake of his sister Kay he “tolerates” his house guest for the weekend and it pays off well for Kay and him in the long run …, the very long and beautiful run …😉
Dean is a delicious and delectable speciMAN but a little jaded after being left at the altar and he’s met his match with Rae though and she gives as good as she gets and the 2 of them had me in stitches in the beginning with their banter …
Rae didn’t have the best childhood and after her mum dies her grandparents raised her so after they passed on she essentially had no family so her friends are her family and she’s especially close to Brandon and has even travelled with him and his band I really felt I could identify with Rae on a few things like the loss of her mother and her thoughts on friends being family and the fact that a man and a woman can be friends without romantic attachments ….
Dean and Rae are good together and Rae has a big heart , Dean needs to sort his “demons” Pune gore he looses the best thing that came into his life and he can thank his lucky stars for a friend like Chris and Brandon that’s so gracious and becomes a friend …..
The people working for Dean may be old but they’re wise and I just love his driver and wanted to hug him he’s a real sweetheart 🥰 all in all he had a loving tribe and his family is warm and loving and they adore Rae and they’re just what she needs ❣️I fell in love with Rae and Dean and yes I wanted to shake him a little but he does come to his sense and they have their HEA but I want to see Brandon get his HEA…… looking for to His Forever Muse
2 HIS FOREVER MUSE
My nerves are shattered as Calliope is escaping her prison , my heart aches for her but at the same time it soars because she is so brave and determined ! The man she was involved with was a monster but he is also a man that comes from a very powerful family , this isn’t going to be an easy battle for her ……
So we catch up with Rae who is being rushed to hospital to have her baby and her bestie Brandon is on hand to get her to the hospital , her husband Dean is on his way to meet them and again I feel my heart beating faster because the precious bundle is coming to early but she’s in good hands ….
Brandon is not only a talented musician it a gifted artist and he’s already had his first exhibition which was rather successful and after a crazy work tour he takes a breather and starts touring and it’s in Morocco where he meets up with his “ muse” his forever love , his best friend and band members sister Calliope aka Callie and as youngsters they were tight and feelings were there but never talked about it acted on , their paths parted but what a beautiful reunion in Morocco and then Paris , hand on my heart ❣️
Brandon and Callie are just poetry in motion and there were moments we here my heart stopped with fear thanks to man that won’t be mentioned ( he deserves no airtime) but it also soared because of Popo with her delicious meals and warm heart , you just want to sit around her table , hug her , eat her food and talk your heart out with her . Then there’s Callies tribe , her Amazonian warriors ❣️Genevieve, Anais and Madeleine that protects her so fiercely but love just as hard and let’s not forget the precious little Eleanor aka Ella ❣️all these people just climbed into my heart and made me part of their family !
Loved Every Minute Reading
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3. UNEXPECTED ENTANGLEMENT
Again I just got lost in the cover art ❣️love the dedication ❣️📚
So now we’re all friends or rather family it really felt good to be amongst my people again 🫶🏼 knowing Rae and her history I was curious to hear how the other family lived…
I can only imagine the shock Rowan must’ve had first of loosing her father and then his dying words and wish 🥲so Rae can’t meet up with her family but Chris goes on her behalf and he has alterior motives and none are sinister but the man has his own issues and he’s protective of his friend , bless his heart …..
So Chris and Rowan didn’t get off to a good start but soon enough they’re working as a team to arrange the wedding , promote the inn , get the community on board oh and find out who is trying to sabotage them around every corner …. I know such excitement !
Kieran is a good soul and a protective brother but his heart is in the right place and I just fell in love with his nature 😉
Alit of people saw Chris as a threat which in turn put Rowan in a difficult position so out of pure desperation she makes a rash decision that puts both her in Chris in the limelight but man what sun it was to watch these two , they’re so different yet so similar , a perfect match I must say 🥰😉
Gibbs worked on my last nerve but again you can’t fault the old guy , his heart is in right place he’s just not always good at showing it and more often than not comes across as a real gruff and grumpy old man , please be patient with him and his show him love , I know these people have become part of me so I just want others to love them like I do 😘
This is a story of love , redemption, regret, forgiveness, remorse , hope and so much more but it’s also laced with anger , jealousy and vengeance. I was kept on my toes , I laughed , cried , held my breath and cheered friends on and I’ve a new found respect for cats 🐾🤣, just saying !
4. DANGEROUS RHYTHM
Having read the previous 3 books I knew I was in for a treat but this one was like a good red wine it only gets better with time 😉❣️📚
Loving the cover art and it really captures the characters natures , Cutis looks nerdy and with his rockstar persona you’d expect a certain arrogance but I tell you what , just watch him with kids and your knees will turn to jelly and the cover captures that perfect and as for Lina is captures her seriousness 😉so yes in this instance you can judge a book by its cover ❣️📚😉
So Curtis and his band are on your and Lina Is part of the protection detail , things get little more than tense when they’re witness to a lethal stabbing and now the mafia is after him and Lina is now full on protector and the hunt is on , the hunt for blood and the hunt for love , I know it sounds weird but read it and you’ll see where I’m coming from 🥰😉
Lina is very serious and Curtis is a lot more laid back and they bring out the best in each other I think , like yin and Yang ☯️ and I loved watching them find each other in between the twists , suspense and tension of their quest to stay safe . I enjoyed going with them to so many different places and sampling different cuisine 😉🤣it really was just a brilliant read from start to finish !
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This series is like fine wine it ages we’ll with each addition 📚❣️😉
When you’re about to bring up your breakfast while reading you know you’re in for a treat ! I know it sounds a little twisted but when you’ve a visual mind and the writing is brilliant it’s inevitable!
Before I go any further I just must say how much I enjoy this descriptive writing style I can almost smell and taste the delicious coffee shop , I can see the elderly couple in the restaurant, I’ve formed a very vivid picture of the characters by Becky’s descriptions of them … love it when I live a book like this , I get totally lost !
Noah is on the hunt for “Romeo” a killer that leaves rose petals and beautiful music but a grotesque scene behind and right now he’s in Philly but he’s changed his MO and something feels different …..
Sadie our undercover Land Rover driver zoots around on her line green Vespa looking more like a college youngster than the professional forensic artist that she is has crossed paths with Noah , it was a painful time in her life but she found comfort in Noah …..
Noah and Sadie are very comfortable around each other and Sadie is very perceptive of Noah’s character and I think that’s why they work well together
I’m not going to lie I had moments where I thought I’d loose my stomach content , my heart rate went sky high and I held in to the edge of my seat this was a brilliant read ! There’s was enough suspense and tension to keep me on my toes and not get totally lost in Sadie and Noah ( I can’t help it they’re amazing ) this was one of those reads that I wanted to shout about from street corner but held onto to that thought because orange isn’t my colour 🤣🙈
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I just wanted to lick the cover and make it mine 😱🔥🤣🤷♀️🙈
Naseer and Jade are a couple you’ll either love , hate or love to hate 🤣😉🙈I know there were times that they irritated me a little but their strong points outshone those weak moments 🥰
Naseer is a a grumpy , miserable but delectable speciMAN and it would seem he had a weak spot where Jade is concerned because let’s face it how does one resist this kind , loving and beautiful girl ?
Both have been through a lot and have scars but they’re each others healing balm and darn it they kept me on my toes 🤣 but they’ve got a special place in my heart 😉
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I just love when I read a book and it actually feels like I’m right there in that very location with the characters ! It’s like I just want to grab my passport , pack my bags and go 😉
Jorja arrives at Istanbul airport and her best friend isn’t there to meet her and when she arrives at the hotel all her things are there and nobody can reach her and nobody has heard from her in a few days 🤷♀️😱 has Gabriella been abducted !?
The hunt is on for Gabriella but Jorja has her hands full with a foreign country , foreign language , strange culture and customs , bribery , corruption , greed , lies and dangerous characters .
Despite the feelings of anxiousness , fear , suspense and everything else there was a strong sense of the value of friendship and friends are the family we choose , our family not by blood and Jorja went all out for hers , she’s someone I’d want in my tribe 😉
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When I saw this I couldn’t help but scream “ SIGN ME Up“ I’m like the HIG queen 😉🤗 and hello it was released on HUG DAY 😉🤗
So I got more than I bargained for and that’s not a bad thing especially if you like MMF 😉
Weston has had a rough time of late and he’s basically left with the roof over his head but desperate times call for desperate measures and he needs to find himself some housemates to keep said roof over his head …..
Interviews start and there’s 2 promising candidates and it would seem more boxes are being ticked than just housemates 🔥😉
Petra and her 4 legged family member are licking their wounds after walking away from a relationship and they need a roof over their head and space to breathe ,heal and do her writing
Callum can cook so I’d take him in on that alone 🤣he’s looking to make his way on life and in his career and I don’t think he was bargaining on the distraction of his housemates ……
These 3 special peeps and their canines kept me well entertained 🤣😉❣️📚
I know it’s still early in the year I know but this is going to be one of my favourite reads of the year !
Just a fair warning warning don’t read this on an empty stomach or when you have a craving for a sweet treat because this read is filled with delectable and delicious temptation 🥰😉
I loved being Ireland and being in the bakery with Claire and her family and she’s been working there since a wee one and it’s only natural for her to want to try new things and I get her mums reservations and watching them at loggerheads made me sad to a degree but their story and relationship was also real and endearing …..
The bakery is catering for a wedding and they did their trusted cupcakes but there wax an accident along the way and said cupcakes are no more so there’s our Claire in a flat spin but her knight that caused the accident comes to her rescue and provided a kitchen so she can bake a batch if delicious goodness ! Everyone falls in love with her delectable creations but mom is not on board , until she is ….
I laughed hard , I cried hard and o thoroughly enjoyed this read and these are book peeps that become family and live in your heart forever 🥰
I loved watching her and Finn find each other , they laugh , they have fun and they get up to mischief ! They’re so refreshing 🥰 this is one I’ll be resting again and sharing with anyone who’ll lend me their ears ❣️📚
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Oh man it’s been a treat to read these duets and while I’m on the edge of my seat to sink ny teeth into the last one I’m also hesitant because I don’t want it to end 😉
This duet has ELUSIVE which is about Alexis and Sheldon while TENACIOUS is about Nick and Allie .
ELUSIVE
Sheldon and Alexi’s cross paths quite by chance when Alexis finds herself in quite the predicament, let’s just say wrong place ,wrong time , wrong person lucky for her Sheldon is called upon for protection ….
Sheldon and Alexi bring out the unknown hunger in craving in each other for each other and guess what we’re the fortunate souls ( sone would say depraved ) we are to bear witness to this 😉🔥
These 2 kept me on my toes and they were in some tight and dangerous situations , my heart was beating harder than it should at times and it wasn’t just because of the suspense and danger 😉be prepared !
TENACIOUS
I can’t believe it’s coming to an end 😪
So my journey ends with Nick and Allie 😍
Nick is one of those delectable men that always gets what he wants and Allie is the first to say no to him and not fall at his feet and succumb to his charms but girl you’re not going to be able to fight it for to long have you looked into those eyes 👀🔥🥰
Allie is fiercely independent and has walls around her heart , self preservation and all and with her being a nurse she sees a lot and needs to be able to distance herself emotionally but I don’t think she’s ready for what’s coming get way when her path crosses with Nick’s ….
Nick and Allie are on the same team but fighting different aspects of it , Nick is fighting the traffickers while Allie works with the after effects and they’re in a war of evil and epic proportions which sickens me to the pit of my stomach.
Other than Nick and Allie’s relationship I loved the friendship between Allie and Lexi she’s a real good friend, she’s loyal , honest and supportive, a real keeper !
I just loved this duets and these people have become my tribe ❣️📚
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I’m still in love with these covers they’re simply beautiful and that match the content within ❣️📚
In this edition we get spoilt with Auctioned which is the story of Damian and Bryanna and Relentless which follows the lives of Derick and Layla 🥰
AUCTIONED
Damian is part of an elite team of bodyguards that protect billionaires and when the niece of one of these prominent families goes missing it’s Damian that is sent to rescue her from a human trafficking ring !
It seems like it’s a cut case , go in , grab the girl and get out bit this delectable speciMAN is about get more than her bargained … he’s trying to rescue someone who doesn’t want to be rescued but unknown to him the enemy has a bargain chip to hold over Bryanna so don’t get to frustrated with her …..
Don’t read Bryanna wrong she comes forth as a bit of a damsel but she’s strong and fiercely protective of her loved ones and yes like me she has a weakness when it comes to Damian 😱🔥
Also if I was Bryanna I wouldn’t fight Damian for just let him have his way 🤣 he’s an alpha and know what he wants and despite his frustration he’s still patient in the teaching of “ his ways”🥰🔥
I liked that I got different perspectives from different characters it feel like you have a better idea of the characters and what makes them who they are , they climbed into my dark heart 😉
RELENTLESS
These books are like aging red wine , each one gets better with time 😉
This time round I got uk spend time with Layla and Derick and let me tell you what Layla is a force to be reckoned with 😉
So Derick is also part of the elite team that protects people but he’s responsible for 2 of the most powerful mafia kings in the world 😱 and they ask him to look after Layla and boy does he have his full she’s full is sass , she’s feisty and fearless and he has to call in all sorts of favours to keep her safe.
I know the word word Maui’s scares people and yes sone of them are bad but there are those that have hard nos’s when it comes to trafficking so you guys are my heroes ! Anyhoo Layla is a woman on a mission she needs to find and save her sister and friend before it’s too late and I get why she’s kitting about who she can trust but Dereck is on her side and gosh it takes her a while to realise but when she dies they’re a formidable team 🔥
My kindle was a n fire , blood pressure sky high and I broke out into a sweat on more than occasion ! This was a read with with drama ,suspense ,angst , tension , spicy steamy romance ,tension , action and so much more !
Fair warning if you’re a sensitive reader rather avoid this series but if you like reading on the dark side …. Welcome you out world !
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Secrets In The Mirror by Leslie Kain
