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The Human Mating Site, Box Set 1 (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella's 1-4The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was very clever to do so in instalments because you’re left hanging and wondering who , what and why 😱😉

Bella girl loves her romance novels but real life isn’t the same as where we loose ourselves , being single in your 30’s and trying online dating can be both fun and intimidating and we get to join Bella on her journey and I tell you what it’s been entertaining to say the least 😉

MR WIMP

After 12 years of marriage Bella’s husband decides he wants to move on and it would seem a third party is involved but I’ve my doubts but that’s a story for later , she’s now going to enter the scary world of 30 something dating and I say scary but it’s actually quite amusing and liberating and it may it may not boost your confidence a little ….

Joel I just want to tell you that you’re a chop for cheating on Bella and then you still have the cheek to make her feel like you walking away was her fault 🤮 shame on you !

Bella you go on as many dates as you need girl , have fun and find your knight in shining armour 🥰😉

MR STEAMY

Bella girl is still out having fun and when hunky Batman Liam crosses her path I cheered from the sides 🤣😉 he’s like a walking fantasy 🤣🔥

Liam is a love them and leave them kind of man and I must say I had a little chuckle when Liam offers himself up as the “sacrificial lamb “to help Bella out with “training and research “

Bella then meets Jack online and where does she meet up with !? At the bar ! I’m like hello girl you’ve got your hands full now what 🤷‍♀️

MR PLAYER

So Bella has left Liam eating her dating dust bubbles and now is getting a taste of Jack 😱😉

The jury is out on Jack on whether or not he’s a Casanova or not but let’s not get to excited because Bella decides to take a breather and I can’t say I blame her , she has been busy but while deciding to take a sabbatical delectable Jensen messaged her …,

What’s a better distraction than a girls weekend away !? Jensen is a delectable soeciMAN and I hope he stays around a little …..

MR KINKY

This one is my favourite by far 😉

Let’s just say Jensen added ALOT of fun , games and spice 🔥

I had fun with these guys but not as much as Bella did 🤣😉🔥

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Recipe For Revenge (An April May Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Hazel Smith – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Recipe For Revenge: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery (An April May Cozy Mystery Book Book 2)Recipe For Revenge: An Unputdownable Small Town Cozy Murder Mystery by Hazel Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved how this book started with such a special and heartfelt dedication ❣️

When I started reading this I couldn’t help but have a good giggle because we often hear how we take anything to God and April quite literally does just that praying for her Lululemon rain jacket to arrive 🤣🙏
I was invested right there and then so I let my family know that they’d have to stretch or starve and I’d be unavailable for the next couple of hours ❣️📚🤣

Big city girl April now works as a reporter in small town Laurel Lake along with her 4 legged bestie Ralph 🥰🐾 and Wesley the local vet seems to be rather taken with her as well and after helping solve a string of break ins and poisonings the locals seem to be warming up to her as well and hello she went from suspect to mystery solver!

Well this time round April has her hands full and she still can’t crochet 🤣 the grocery store burns down and despite the fact that the owner was as miserable as sin there’s a mystery to solve and April finds herself in a dangerous situation on more than one occasion …

April and friends will make you wish you were part of their inner circle and their “ adventures “

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m such a spoilt little brat I didn’t have to wait to start this I literally closed “ A King so Savage” has a quick tea and cookie break and went straight back into my little bubble 🤣📚❣️

Just a fair warning again , if you don’t take to dark , depraved , violent reads avoid this and if this is your first rodeo start at the beginning role you’ll be doing yourself a hugs injustice ( just saying )

Yes my little dark heart still loves Kingston , I know I’m weak and I think Ava really is the only one that gets me 🥰😱🙈

Kingston and Ava are the definition of love to hate and hate to love the push and pull between these 2 had me screaming , shouting , chewing my nails to the bit and breaking out in hives !

I almost enjoyed this round more 🤫😉

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The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 3) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 3)The Magic Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the previous 2 books I was rather keen to get stuck into this one because you read of the different family members and you get furious don’t you , so when the opportunity comes knocking to discover more you grab it 😉

Two things that bring families together , weddings and funerals . Fortunately in this instance it’s a wedding ! Yay !
So Teresa is getting married and David her brother , who’s been working in Africa , joins them in Port Townsend .
Something is off though , he doesn’t seem himself and there’s a fiancé in tow ….

Family friend , Maddie catches his eye and you can feel the tension between them and David is having a tough time fighting his desires and walking on eggshells to keep Sylvie happy….

Maddie being an actress has an opportunity with the local theatre and she feels she can’t pine after David forever and she catches the eye of Kilo….

  1. There’s so much to love about this book but what really gets me and what I appreciate is the “ humanness “ of the characters , they’re real , their issues are real and they work through them 🥰

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Series) by Sara Vinduska – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Renewed (Fateful Justice Book 6)Renewed by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m such a sucker for cover art ! Loving this one and it was definitely judging a book by its cover in this instance for me and yay it was a good judgement 😉

When I read the dedication I already teared up and I just want to say thank you to Sara Vinduska for being vulnerable , for sharing a piece of her heart ❣️

Hayden is out checking the ranch perimeters when he’s shot , there’s a blizzard on the way and home is far away especially in his injured state thank goodness for Gunner his trustworthy horse that gets him to safety , one of the rental cabins …..

Ruby is on the run and is hiding in a remote place , she can hear , breathe and heal she can also think of her next move , she’s just made a fire to warm her rental cabin when she sees a horse and a man slumped over in his saddle …..

Despite her fear she brings him in , he’s bleeding and has been shot after all she can’t just leave him and there I know she’s a survivor because despite her fear of her past she doesn’t hide away she takes the bull by the horns , you go girl !

Ruby and Hayden find their rhythm while she’s nursing him and like Ruby I love his milk drinking ways 😉 Hayden realises she’s on the run and being confined they start sharing with each other and there’s an undeniable chemistry between then and Hayden is a saint in so many ways , he’s gentle , patient , kind and caring but he’s also protective and when her past comes knocking on the door , things get scary but Hayden and his family are there and Ruby is enveloped within their family …..

This was a read that my heart didn’t even know it needed and the cherry on top was my milk drinking cowboy 🤠 loved every page and Ruby deserves the peace that Hayden brings to her 🥰

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe Thrillers Book 7) by Mark Nolan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Mission Target (Jake Wolfe, # 7)Mission Target by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve done myself a huge injustice ! I’ve not read all the books prior to this and I feel like I robbed myself 😢 so take it from me and start st the beginning not because I felt lost or confused but purely because it’s been such a good read 🥰📚

Drugs on a good day are bad news but when they’re being used as a weapon we’ve got serious trouble on our hands but Jake and Cody 🐾 are a team one shouldn’t underestimate 😉

I was quite worried and fearful at a stage because Jake was getting closer to answers and that means there’s a target on his back and both have their own issues to deal with yet they kept their cool . I love their relationship and dependence on each other , bonds between man and animal are so much tighter than that of human to human , animals are fearless and loyal but Cody is a kind and gentle character🐾

A mail biting edge of my seat read and again I just want to say start at the beginning 😉❣️📚

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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
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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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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets #1)Whispered Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my ! I’m drowning in this cover art ! It’s just so beautiful ! Much like what is in between the pages 😉

Also warn friends and family you’ll be unavailable to do anything as you immerse yourself into your book bubble , take snacks and drinks ( you know to survive ) and you’ll face reality when you get there 🤣

What is more delightful than getting 2 books on 1 !? I know my greedy little heart was soooooo happy 🤣🥰📚these women are fearless and will do anything for their men , to love and protect them 🥰 rest assured they get their HEA and there will be times where it looks impossible but take heart ❤️

Wayward

Sasha is just beautiful and such a graceful dancer but she’s also Jay’s kryptonite… she’s broken and feels used up but Jay is something else and I felt sorry to a degree for Sasha because she thinks she’s not worthy of love and affection and Jay is so patient with her and is determined to prove her otherwise …

Jay has his hands full because he’s also trying to protect Sasha from an outside threat but I like how despite their struggles there’s time for spice and fun 🔥

Sasha and Jay sure kept me on my toes , enjoy them 🥰😉

Undercover

We’ve met Jay and Sasha now it’s time to make new friends , Matt and Marenah ….

Matt lives life on the risky side and when he goes undercover and joins the mafia to gain confidences and intel my blood runs cold and I can feel my heart beating on my throat , then the Russians get their hands on him and I actually feel sick because I know what is going to happen , we’ll my mind runs wild and gory 🙈

Marenah is the granddaughter to the Russian mafia and she wants answers but she’s being hunted by the Russians and those in Chicago and she walks into the lions den when she goes looking for answers about her grandpa , now she’s captive with Matt ….

Matt and Marenah are wanted people and they’re in for the fight of their lives and I was on the edge of my seat for most of this read but again I can breathe at the end and my blood pressure returns to normal with a HEA 😉

Thank you guys for a suspense filled trip ❣️📚

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading Shadowed Obsession I couldn’t wait to sink my teeth into this and I was not disappointed!

Regan and Pavlo have a strained relationship and Regan would rather die alone on a stranded island than share space with Pavlov but her publicist throws them together for a book tour and I’ll be honest there’s something dodgy about this publicist and I would get a new one but that’s just me , anyhoo , let me not loose focus here 🙈🤣😉

Regan is a romance writer while Pavlov is more serious and Regan also has a daughter with a serious heart condition and she’s doing everything in her power to get the Jehovah help she needs ….

Someone is threatening Regan , they want her to give a private signing and she’s not being bullied into it and I must give it to get she’s a brave girl 😉 she stands her ground …..

There’s alot going on and I was on the edge of my seat a lot of the time but rest assured there’s a HEA in the horizon 🥰😉

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well I’m packing my bags and I’m going to Aus !

Our girl Lizzie hadn’t had the best of luck of late , she’s made redundant and then her house mate says she’d moving in with her boyfriend do that means she’s got to look for new lodgings and then to top it all it’s Christmas and she’s not keen on being under the scrutiny of family so when her friend has a non refundable ticket to Aus she jumps at the opportunity for a bit of fun in the sun 😉

Jaz , divorced dad of 2 and legend surfer 🏄‍♀️runs a coffee shop where people come and go and more often than not friends become family and when his son just about knocks Lizzie out with a ball to the head it’s a start to something beautiful 😍

Jaz is just awesome and I am see the appeal but at the same time I see where Lizzie is coming from but lucky for her Jaz is persistent and it’s thanks to him at them end of the day that they get their HEA 😉😍

This was such a feel good read and it’s one I wish I could share with everyone and these people will make you believe in love and second chances ❣️

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The Ocean in His Veins (The Ocean Series) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Ocean in His Veins (The Ocean Series)The Ocean in His Veins by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having met Cal before . I was keen to learn more about who Cal is and what made him who he is …

Again I’d hives you a heads up on your Kleenex and chocolate supply but if you could have this as a beach read you’ll have hit the vibe 😉

Death changes people and when Cal’s grandpa passes there a change in him and he sees life differently…..

He’s trying to find peace the tranquility of the ocean and her crashing waves but peace just seems one wave away ,just like the waves are the woman in his life sone made a mark and sone didn’t but it would seem Annie may just be his peace and his calm 🥰

I’ll be honest I would’ve read this first before Ocean meets sky purely because I’d understand cal better but my heart had a special place for him from the start anyhow but he’s good at hiding his true self and I’m grateful I got the opportunity to learn more of him 🤗

As much as I love Cal there were times I wanted to clip him around the ear 🤣 but I was an emotional mess so I didn’t want to ice this battle 🤣🥰

Cal , you’re real special to me and you deserve happiness ❣️

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Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery Book) by Hazel Smith – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Murky Murder (A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery, #4)Murky Murder by Hazel Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Ivy girl is at it again.

Ivy is like so many other “ detectives” they irritate the police yet they can’t solve their cases without them , a real love hate relationship if you like and a great source of Entertainment for me 😉 thank you Ivy and company ❣️📚

I’ve been an Ivy fan for quite sone time and this time was no different.

Someone is sending letters and we have a dead guest on our hands and Ivy and her “team” need to solve the case before another body is added to the count ….

I’m a sucker for a cozy mystery and Ovy is a firm favourite 🥰

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 5) by Heidi Stark – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Sea of Demons (Blood and Sand Book 3)Sea of Demons by Heidi Stark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m just loving this cover !

I hadn’t read the previous books and once I realised my mistake , wild horses couldn’t keep me away , I went on a little shopping spree ❣️📚🤣

Good grief if I didn’t understand the term “ facing my demons “ I sure as the sky is blue , do now !

Devon is a lucky girl to have not.1 but 4 men at her beck and call 🔥😉 they’re just loving their good lives and just as they think they’re settling in a threat looms and stakes are a lot higher this time round for my pea …..

There was plenty of steam and darkness so be warned 🔥 I was on the edge of my seat more than I was on it to be honest 🙈🤣

This was an intense read for and there were moments that I held my breath , I kid you not !
It’s dark , tense , violent , cruel,vulnerable, sexy and dangerous.

I need to confess … Tane Brown is so cruel and evil and he gives me the absolute heebie jeebies and I’d give my eye teeth to torture this waste of space !

An absolute brilliant read !

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To Catch An Elf by Debra Parmley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter PilotTo Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a brilliant read to end the year of with ! It literally was a gift that came my way for which I’m most grateful for ❣️📚

Marcie is a bit of a nomad if you like , no real home but she housesits/petsits for a living and when she’s not doing that she’ll crash with a friend or long stay hotels ,a loner with no family and that makes her the ideal candidate for our psycho serial killer …..

Marcie has a good heart and her love for animals speaks volumes of her character but again she’s vulnerable and an easy target and that’s exactly why our killer chose her but fear not our TDH Ted will come to her rescue and let me tell you he’s hotter than a cup of delicious hot chocolate in the winter 🔥

I loved how Ted just knew something was off ( other than the creepy elf ) and went full on protector mode but he’s been like that with Marcie from the moment they met ❣️ our 4 legged friends Ginger and Ace won my heart 🐾🥰

I’m not sure who I dislike the most , the creepy elf , Zeke the psycho or Beverly the entitled , selfish , self centred waste of space ?!

There was enough tension to keep me on the edge of my seat and this was written in a way that said alit but nothing at all , meaning I’ve got a picture mind and the writing style lets your mind wander which I think is absolutely brilliant! Again a brilliant way to end my reading year 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Lost and Found (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 (Logan McKenna Series)Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You know what I’ve enjoyed most about this series is we either broach a subject that many see as taboo and or something new and this time I was introduced to the world of crabbing , it’s hard work and it seems rather dangerous …..

Dead bodies seem to be piling up ( a little exaggeration) on this little coastal town and people are on edge and rightly so and one of Logan’s friends , Sam , is a prone suspect and she’s determined to prove him innocent but even she’s having a hard time because everything seems to point to him and she’s getting opposition as far as she goes and Al is not as it seems in this little town , this time it feel like Logan may have bitten off more than she can chew 🤷‍♀️

Logan never disappoints she always gets what she wants and more often than not that means she’s in the line of fire , she’s a good woman with a good heart ? I’ve really enjoyed my time with her and all she gets up to ❣️📚

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan can’t seem to outrun trouble it always seems to find her …..

Logan heads to Oregon she just needs to breathe and clear her head a little bit instead she finds a body and she’s got to defend her friends , whom I might add are prime suspects 🙈 the police are distracted and more of the responsibility of proving their innocence falls on her….

Logan has her work cut out for her as the police have already decided who their killer is but she knows she’s right and one thing other than trouble finding her we know our girl is determined and I think her friends can be grateful for that trait 😉

Logan had me on the edge of my seat again and I expected nothing less if I’m honest 📚❣️

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan and her cases are like aging red wine , it just gets better with time 😉 also each book deals with subject/s that many won’t touch as they’re seen as taboo and they’re dealt with in a honest yet empathetic manner which makes reader see things from a different view , we “ see” what people are going through and their very real struggles .

Logan and Ben have just bought their first home together and there’s a lot of TLC needed ( that can make or break a relationship 🤣🙈)Logan is also going to meet her sister for the first time but before they can even really start their sibling journey , a young woman is found dead in the pool of their family hotel and they set out to investigate what happened to her …..

Well o tell you what I walked away from resting this with a very strong reminder that secret’s never stay that way , they have a way of coming out wether in your life time or generations later and fond of the forefather are passed down that’s for sure ! Logan ,girl you’re a magnet for trouble , it always seems to find you and you always seem to walk away reasonably unscathed 🤷‍♀️😉 till next time Logan 😉

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Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5(The Logan McKenna Series)SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan hasn’t been in a holiday in a long time and heading to Oregon with Ben is just what they need.

Logan and Ben seem to be having a good time and life seems “ normal “ but death seems to find Logan wherever she is , she’s like a magnet for it 🙈 this time she’s not only trying to investigate the homicide but now she’s a suspect 🤷‍♀️🙈

The worst things about our past is sometimes we have to face it and Logan finds herself in a predicament , a decision has to be made but it’ll effect not only her but others as well …..

I was lucky enough to have read the previous books but for those that haven’t , it’s written so well that you don’t feel lost but as I said I read them all so I say go for it 🥰📚

Again , I enjoyed every page and again I’m looking forward to the next instalment, what can I say if you’re good then you’re good 😉

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Vanishing Day (Logan McKenna Series Book 4) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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I’ve enjoyed this series so far but I must be honest this one has been my favourite so far !

So Logan’s new neighbour and her daughter are definitely hiding and or running from someone or something and she’s concerned for them ….

Lori was married to a nasty , narcissistic, abusive bully but she’s on the run and she’s got her daughter with her but she also has something to hold over her husband and he knows it and he’ll do anything to get his hands on it and he wants his daughter things escalate but lucky for Lori and her little girl they have Logan on their side and she’s a tough cookie our girl 😉 even in the face of danger

This was really a good read , I was in the edge of my seat quite a few times and I appreciate that the author dealt with the subject of domestic abuse in an honest yet sensitive way 🥰

Looking forward to the next instalment ❣️📚

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries Book 1) by Christine Knapp – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Murder at the Wedding (Modern Midwife Mysteries #1)Murder at the Wedding by Christine Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What’s not to love about being part of bringing new life into the world !? Being there when there’s a struggle to conceive and then it happens!? Holding a parent while they mourn a loss ( you have to have a big heart for that ) being there when a prognosis is made ….

Maeve and husband Will live in Langford , a small seaside town where Will is a caterer and Maeve is a midwife , life seems idyllic , that is until the chief of obstetrics drops dead at his daughters wedding and Will did the carrying ! Oh my goodness this is a disaster 🙈

Maeve is determined to prove her husbands innocence . Look I like Maeve she’s a real gem and she’s got so many facets to her character and can be witty , sarcastic , funny , serious , empathetic and sympathetic , she’s a good wife , sister , friend , midwife and sister 🌸

Just having finished the series “ Call the Midwife” I really enjoy the midwife side of this book but I also enjoy that issues dealt with were done so in a sympathetic and honest way , real and honest .

This is a series that has potential to be a good series for television 😉🥰

Saint Con by Seelie Kay – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Saint ConSaint Con by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you seen this over !? Not only is Connor easy on the eye he has a heart of gold and he cares , more SP than most ….. I just love the author dedication ❤️

Jessica is a sweetheart , your typical good girl next door and there an innocence to her that I loved!
I must be honest I’d have given anything to be her to walk out the ladies room into a tatted , blu eyed , delectable “ road block “ 🥰🤣🙈🔥that claims my glossy lips 🤣

Jessica gave Connor a mouthful when he first swooped in and she me spitting my morning coffee all over the place with her attempt at feisty and Connor’s reaction simply added fuel to the fire 🥰🔥

Sadie girl you’re a hoot and the way you were rooting for “ Saint Con” just tickled me pink and I’d love to have you in my corner 🥰

Jessica and Con spend a sizzling night together and while Jessica wants to crawl into a hole Con has other ideas starting with flowers ….

Waiting for Con to arrive on their first real date was exciting till he doesn’t pitch and just as she wants to wallow it comes to light that there’s been a shootout Con’s truck is in the area and has been trashed but he’s nowhere to be found and my blood runs cold …..

Con was badly beaten and dumped and finds himself in a land bruised and battered but thankfully a farmer comes to his aid …he can’t help himself as he’s in hospital , medically induced coma , he’s no form of identification on him so nobody can be contacted , it a mess and his people are worried 😢

Jessica is frantic and worried sick for Connor and the police are no real help but lucky for her she has an epic support in her friends and they rally around her and search for Connor….

A brilliant read with dashes of suspense , twists romance , friendship , faith , mystery , intrigue and tension that come together in this 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read !

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has been a brilliant series and while they can be read as standalones I highly recommend you reach them in order not only because you owe it to yourself as a spoil for being an amazing human but because in a way they are linked because of the characters and references to them , just my humble though ( but really read them all (😉🤣❣️📚)

So we’re back in McIntyre County and things are heating up literally and figuratively 🔥Sheriff Shane Hamilton had his hands full with a flame of arsons , 2murders and a personal weight on his shoulders so his feathers are ruffled when the hot ( pardon the pun ) FBI Liza Bartholomew comes onto the scene …..

Liza Bartholomew is no stranger to me or McIntyre County but this time there a lot more at stake for her , her career is on the line , she’s out for vengeance and matters of the heart come into play , this girl has alot going on …

Shane realises that his crime spree is related to the manhunt Liza is on and against all odds he decides to work dose by side with her and they share professional stories and facts but also personal and things start get a little hairy when their friends and loved ones are in danger because of this case and while there was a threat I was scared they’d give up on each other but they drew their strength from one another and man I was on the edge of my seat want to close my eyes but then I’d drop my kindle and that’s not a good idea and I’ll have missed the good parts 🙈🤣

Each book is better than previous if that makes sense , it’s like red wine really it just gets better with age 😉

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum #6)Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loving this cover art !

Look I must just say Alex you were a chop my friend ! What we’re you thinking breaking up Ceri just so you could enjoy the “sweet forbidden side” of being a rockstar , while I appreciate you not cheating what you did was a yuck thing but I still like you , yes you make me knees weak ! 🥰🙈

So both Ceri and Alex have moved on and Ceri is about to walk down the aisle when shocker upon shocker she finds out she’s still married to Alex ! Neither can remember their Fiji wedding and I’m like hello how can you not remember!?!? 🤣🙈🤷‍♀️

Alex wants to try and win Ceri over again and she just wants him to sign the papers so desperate times call for desperate measures and she takes his deal/challenge ……go on tour with them and if nothing has changed between them in that time he’ll sign the papers 😉

Oh my gosh this was epic ! I loved every moment and these 2 really climbed into my heat 🥰📚

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just loving this cover ! More so after I finished reading this little gem ❣️📚

Lily is scorned to say the least , she’s just walked out of 10 year relationship and it seems the one person she thought she could trust is the one person who hurt and cheated her the most , the price of fame is high and more often not lily is used for her connections and what she can do for people as opposed to being seen as just Lily , that’s so sad really because she’s a real gem 🥰

Lily is approached by a charity to “ win a date “ and it’s for a good cause , so she agrees and then the toffee that wins doesn’t even pitch like my word dude you’re a chop 🤷‍♀️🙈

Rhys , also scorned thanks to his ex best friend and ex wife so his mamma intervenes, bless her heart and what do you know he’s off on a coffee date with Lily and even more of a surprise they really seem to hit it off 😍

I just loved watching their story unfold , I laughed , sniffled and chewed my nails with anxiousness but every emotion was so worth it !

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Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 4) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Defying Ella (True Platinum #4)Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How can you not love anything that comes from a Welsh author !? ( yes I’m biased thanks to my Welsh heritage 🥰)

This is the 4th book in the series and it’s been brilliant so far ❣️📚having said this , they can be read as standalones.

So Ella is just trying to live her best life but we all know life isn’t a bed of roses …it likes to throw curve balls and did life throw her a hot curve ball 🔥🤣😍 meets up with Jared in a bar and spends one of the best weeks of her life with him and then wait for it , she discovers he’s part of the band of her soon to brother in law 🤣

Ella and Jared made me laugh , cry , pull my hair in frustration oh and fan myself , they really give each other a hard time but their road to HEA was a great source of entertainment for me 🥰📚looking forward to the next read ….

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Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom by Heidi Sturgess

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Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not sure who loves these books more , me or the children ?! 🥰📚

This book is simply magical and it’s what I’d imagine a “ real” toyshop to be like 😉

Now Mr Barson , I just fell in love with ! He’s odd , he’s quirky , he’s funny and he’s a little piece of magic every child , young or old needs 🥰

I made little friends along the way and had their role to play …,

Jack , our birthday boy , is going on a special cruise and spots a mermaid which he hopes to see in the toy store but what I like most about him and his family is the topsy turvy tea party 🥰

Audrey has a special place in my heart and parts of her remind me of myself as a little girl growing up 🥰

Nick is another story and his ways has his mother at her wits end and to be honest he wore me out and he’s not even mine 🤣🙈

Lilly and her story made my heart sad 😢 and I just wanted to climb into the book and make friends with her ….

All is not as it seems here and it’s a very special place to be indeed 🥰📚

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Almost and Forever by Angela K. Parker – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Almost and Forever: An Emotional Second Chance at Love RomanceAlmost and Forever: An Emotional Second Chance at Love Romance by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness I thought I was going to have to go for therapy after this , I kid you not but fret not I’m ok , my heart survived but I can’t say the same for my kleenex supply or chocolate supply 🤣🙈

Every so often you read a book that you don’t want to share with others because the characters and their story climbed into your heart so deep and this is one of them but at the same time I want to tell the world of these beautiful people ❣️

So Hope and Adam didn’t meet by chance even though they think so , you see Adam is about to propose to his dying girlfriend , Ivory and she knew what was coming and she planned for their paths to cross before she was even gone …, ( already crying again )

Adam just wanted to give ivory the world and despite knowing her prognosis he loved her anyway ! How can I not love this man !? When she’s gone he takes a knock , a hard one and with the encouragement of his friends he seeks help and he doesn’t see his counsellor face to face …,,he seems to be living again and my heart sores bug at the same time it twitches with anxiety because I know what’s coming ( at the time I was expecting what’s to come 🤣🙈)

Hope is a giver , she puts everything and everyone first which is such a beautiful character trait but at the same time she more often than not bites the short end of the stick and Adam just seems to complete her but when she connects the dots her world nearly crumbles ( as did mine )

There was a time when I was cross with Ivory but not for long and I’m so grateful for her intervention and that she saw what these 2 could be together and to each other 🥰

This really is a beautifully sad read and it will stay with you for quite some time 🥰📚

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Wondogfilled (Boys Unboxed) – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Wondogfilled: Look, a Dog! The story for children who love dogs between the ages of 0-8. A perfect addition to home and classroom libraries. (Boys Unboxed)Wondogfilled: Look, a Dog! The story for children who love dogs between the ages of 0-8. A perfect addition to home and classroom libraries. by Dr. Kimberlie Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh man how precious is this cover !?🥰📚🐾

I’m blessed enough to work in a library at a local primary school so I had the opportunity to share Kingston and his friend with my little friend and there’s a bonus they have you get siblings so you can just imagine the stories that were swooped put amongst ourselves 🤣

Kingston has such a love for dogs and when mummy shows him other animals and calls them “ dog” she starts to worry just a little as any mother would and I just wanted to grab her hand and say “ don’t worry mum , he calls everything he loves dog “ 😉 and their journey of discovery is quite the adventure 🥰

I love how we get to meet different animals , breeds , shapes and sizes 😍 I loved the old colours ! A real treat 📚🥰

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What We Never Say (Bold Journeys Book 2) by Paulette Stout – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women's Fiction (Bold Journeys Book 2)What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women’s Fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loving the cover art ! However , don’t let it me do lead you there’s something very different in between those pages and having read the first book in the series “ Love, only better” I was more than eager to get started on this read 🥰📚

Usually it’s woman who suffer at the hands of others wether it be at the hand of their loved one or employer and while it does happen to men it’s not something often women of so this was a big attraction for me ….not because I’m a sick puppy but because I appreciate that a taboo subject is being broached …..

We met Rebecca and Kyle in the first boom and Kyle was Rebecca’s saving grace and this time tomes are reversed 😉look I know he knew she’d support him but I also felt his anxiety and fear to share his experience….

So Kyles past meets up with his present unbeknown to them and when the dots are connected boy do we get fireworks and I typical fashion the aggressor looks for a scapegoat and tries to target Rebecca and name get out to be the bad guy but she who I shall not mention picked the wrong girl to pick a fight with !

I loved how supportive these 2 were of each other , i loved how a taboo subject was approached without emasculating Kyle but making him and his emotions and experience a very real thing and this is really a read I’d love to share with men and women alike 🥰📚

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review byHeidi Sturgess

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this cover 🥰 I was also looking forward to meeting Logan’s daughter that’s been in Africa 😍

Jasper has a sea otter centre and Amy and Logan help look after the little orphan they rescued and I think it was good for them to bond over this precious little bundle of fur , the centre is situated on prime property and it would seem someone is after it and wants it and is not afraid of taking any means to get their hand on it ..,,

A storm of epic proportions is heading to jasper and when I say storm I mean in more ways than one ….. arriving for her shift Logan comes upon a gruesome discovery, one volunteer is dead and another is holding on by a thread and worst of all her daughter is missing as is the rescue centres raft and my heart just about stopped as a mom and a reader 🙈my nerves were on edge !

Te fight is on to find Amy because either way she’s in serious danger …. Out of the 3 books I’ve read so far this has been my favourite

Each book is better than the previous and that’s a promising sign for what is still to come 🥰

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