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Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the first book in the series I was rather eager to start the next book and I think this my very well be the case for each book ! I get so excited when a book grabs me from the very first moment and it’s even more of a treat when I know it’s a series and there’s more to follow it almost feels like a never needing gift 🤣😉❣️📚

We left Logan at the end of the last book exploring a new relationship and it was good to see how that was developing and there were some tense moments as well , after everything that she’s been through I think a break is in order and she heads to Portland …

While in Portland there’s an explosion at a Vietnamese food truck , Logan knew the the old lady that perished in the explosion and the people who owned the truck and my heart hurt for these people , they’re trying to make a living and survive and then this happens and just to put the cherry on top the police suspect the truck owner 🥲🙈

What I did appreciate and want to commend the author for is how she broached subjects that many see as taboo but she looked at these topics from all angles and different perspectives which in turn made me see things in a different light 🙏

Also fair warning eat before you read this otherwise you’ll be left drooling and craving 🤣🙈

All in all a brilliant read that tick all my boxes 😉

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Sweet Vengeance by Pamela Gibson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Sweet Vengeance (Mission Belles #3)Sweet Vengeance by Pamela Gibson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness I could just climb into this cover and live on the land ! After reading the story between the pages I feel a little different though because it’s sad yet beautiful I know it makes no sense but so much sense at the same time 🙈🤷‍♀️🥰🤣

So Elena swears to her mother , on her deathbed , that she will avenge the death of her brother , a modern can not go unpunished after all and make no mistake Elena is no fading wallflower and has the know how and skills to take a man out ! The tough thing is that the man that is believed to have the bliss of her brother on his hands is someone she used to admire and hold in high regard ….

Sean was a spy but after time in prison he finds the company of horses and any animal for that matter better than the company of humans and he’s got the knack to work with horses and has earned himself quite the reputation…

I loved living through Elena and Sean and the writing style really made me feel like I was there and I regret not having read the first 2 books as well but ready assured I’m going one clicking ❣️📚

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just want to start off by honouring the author for her acknowledgments I love and appreciate her faith and the fact that she doesn’t shy away from it and gives glory to Him 🙏🥰

I really have enjoyed being in McIntyre county and yes there’s , murder , drama and a bit of romance but I’m kept on my toes all the time ….

So Julie’s dad was the town sheriff years ago and get brother Ian and his girlfriend went on a murderous spree and then held his family at gunpoint , Jolie took her out while Ian is in jail , let’s just say their family dynamics are a little twisted ….

A young woman goes missing , hee father is dead and the local batman and military vet , Xavier ,is the prime suspect , he can’t remember anything so things aren’t looking good but Jolie feels it in her bibes , he’s innocent and she’ll going to all ends to prove it …..

Something doesn’t sit well with Jolie and this case she has a strong suspicion that it’s linked to a case many years back , when her dad was still sheriff, a girl by the name of Grace went missing and at the end of the day the case was closed and it was decided she ran away ! At first I was like come again !?
But as the story unfolds you realise the manipulation that actually went on and it’s a shocker I tell you .
I kept thinking it was one person and only near the very end I find out who it is and I’m like WHAT!?

Well done on Jolie for following Xavier’s advice , following her instincts and not giving up 😉 another brilliant read😉

Also it was good to catch glimpses of old friends from previous book 📕🤗

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Reckless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 4) by KG Fletcher – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book #4)Reckless Love: A Small Town Slow-Burn Forbidden Love Romance by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh it’s soooo good to to be back in Langston Falls and among old friends and family 🥰it really is like coming home 🏡

Becky has always been a firm favourite and I’d love to call her friend . She’s a selfless person and serves her family with love and humility and it was good to see her put herself first for a change and it was hard for her but she did it 😉

We know there’s hectic history with the Kirby family more so Glen that anyone else but there was forgiveness and redemption but to me it felt like there was boundaries to that forgiveness, it’s easy to forgive but not forget and that’s why this story hits home and hard because that’s real life and I appreciate that the author went there and didn’t shy away from it , it makes this read real and relatable 📚🥰

So Glen and Walt are working together on a wine that would combine apples and grapes and that alone is a massive win for Glen because he’s not tempered to sample the wares and doesn’t that just speak volumes of how far he’s cone !?

Becky and Glen didn’t have an easy journey to their HEA and there were a few times I actually had to put my kindle down because I was crying so hard ! Glen had me weak at the knees with his chivalry, he wanted to do right by Becky and when she pushed he’d stick to his guns , such a gentle man , again proving his worth ❣️

I loved each book but this one will hold a special place in my heart because of the power of forgiveness and redemption 🥰

P.S. I love that our purring furry friend isn’t forgotten, sending butt scratching hugs Garth 🐾🤣🥰

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Shattered: a Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a brilliant start to what looks like is going to be a phenomenal series !

So Logan and Jack were married and ran their their computer business . After he dies I. And accident she’s left settling debts and selling the business . She now needs a job and starts working at a school but it would seem that her job is under threat but she takes everything in her stride ….

She buys a small house at the beach in South Calafornia , she has friends there that partake I the annual otter festival and she’s going to help them at their stall and play her fiddle and wait for this she loves Edith Piaf ( like hello new best friend ) oh and she has a yummy Viking looking neighbour named Ben . He welcomes her to the neighbourhood with coffee , how sweet is this man !?

I enjoyed the way both the arts of knife making and glass blowing was explained and it really did intrigue me I even shared parts of the knife making with a friend of mine whose husband makes knives !!
I fell in with little Dimebox 🐾❣️ thank you Logan for giving the little fur ball another chance at life 🥰

Thomas and Lisa , married friends of Logan have their stall at the festival and she helps them , all things seems to be going well until a body is found at the glassblowers stall !
Thomas is a suspect and Logan isn’t having any of it and is determined to prove his innocence .

I’m keen to find out if things will develop between her and Ben but more I’d like to go for a drive with her in Lola , her ‘58 Corvette 😉

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love myself a Libby Kay and this was no exception ! I loved the cover and the dedication left me with goosebumps and a tear in eye and I know I can be honest because there’s no judgment amongst fellows bookies 🥰📚

One of the things I appreciate and enjoy most about this series is the mention of old friends , they’re linked into each story and nobody is forgotten about 🥰 also I want a rainbow cardigan 🤣😉🌈

James , an artist from New York just needs to get away and he heads to Buckeye Falls and that’s where Max and Ginny welcome him amongst them .

He invests into the town it’s people and it’s council meetings and he also makes friends along the way and it’s at a meeting where he meets Alice as her brother is the mayor 😉
I love that she’s a librarian assistant, administrator to a degree helping her sister in law and friend and she’s highly intelligent and has more than one degree but nothing is beneath her while she finds herself and I do feel sorry for her because it’s as if the town and her family see her as the black sheep , she really is misunderstood but James sees that something in her and it lights his spark again both artistically and as a man ❣️

Max and Ginny also have some special need and that got me all googly eyed and I’m overjoyed for them at what is to come ….

I loved being back in Buckeye Falls amongst friends and family 🥰

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off … how can you not love this cover it’s pink!? Secondly, what a way to wake Christmas cheer from its hibernation 🥰

Where I come from , South Africa , Christmas is celebrated in the summer so all I wanted to do was get the gammon in the oven , the trifle in the fridge , plates of snacks and settle in , escape for a few hours 🥰📚

This was one of those reads that get you into the mood of “ silly season” there’s magic , there’s romance , there’s learning the true meaning of friendships and relationships 🥰

Will I read again? For sure ! Is it something I’d recommend? Oh yes ! It really was a fun , feel good read 🥰📚

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you think “ Killer Blonde” was nail biting and brilliant , brace yourself “ Killer Smile” was even better !

We always say that we need to trust our gut feel and I think when you’re a cop even more so and Cade is uneasy which can’t be good at all 🫣
and when he gets a call to go to University of Minnesota we soon find out why he trusts his gut

So Cade is well known for taking out the Blonde Klller and now he’s the centre of attention as a group of serial killers head to Minnesota to try and outsmart him ! There are sick puppies out there people ! This was the Reston he was called in , the university discovered a group on the dark web called Orbiting Cortex which is a site for serial killers and hold your horses here they socialise , swop our stories and ideas and that is how the challenge was created !?

This was a thriller of a read ! My stomach turned a few times and the last 20 mins or so had me being pretty vocal while reading , man there were a few surprises ! I also did get annoyed at a stage because Cade was made out to be incompetent and it’s just uncalled for but that’s life I suppose , we also caught up with some old friends and we also made new ones that formed part of the Five Below task force .

I’m definitely a fan and have shared with any one that has ears and asked what I was reading ❣️📚

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the series and I highly recommend you start at the beginning of the series , not only is it a brilliant read but you’ll not enjoy the full experience of this series as characters and incidents intertwine .

Nicolette Rivers , our marine sniper from Atonement , is now living a good and happy life but her sister Casey is the deputy in Elder but she bears the scars physically , mentally and emotionally from her run in with the serial killer from Atonement, she is a tough cookie though and faces her fears head on .

There’s a new “war” to fight now , random robberies , a dead officer , blackmail etc and the. To top it all there’s matters of the heart involved when she has to work side by side with her d flame FBI agent Boyce Hunt , these 2 have some unfinished business as it is and their flame is smouldering and despite all that’s going on their passion. Is rekindled …..

Expect the unexpected, you’ll be kept on your toes throughout this read of that I can assure you 🥰📚
We get to know more of Cassie and who she is and what makes her tick which was nice because we only met her in Atonement and she played a vital role .

There was a moment where I swear my heart stopped ! Cassie and Hunt are held up in her home and all I could of was her past trauma and how it would effect her and her reactions but fear not this Amazonian warrior took the bull by the horns , a real and true survivor! You left me in awe girl !

Another brilliant, hair raising and nail biting read ❣️📚can’t wait to read the next instalment .

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just loving this coverart ! You can feel it’s going to be an epic !

Lady Aubrianne ( Anna) loves her people and she will do anything to protect them , she’s beautiful, brave and strong . Look , I think her marriage left her more than a little disillusioned, what she expected and what she got is worlds apart . Lord Roger , her husband is a cruel and nasty piece of work but his wife is no fading wallflower and is up for the challenge and on more than one occasion she stepped in for someone else and bore the brunt of his cruel sadistic nature .I admire her strength .

Then there’s Larkin and he has a history with our Anna and I so wish things could’ve been different from the start for them and one could feel the tension between them …..

Not an easy read because of the hardships and cruelty endured but getting lost in the secret passages and the steamy scenes relieved a little of that emotional scarring 🫣😉

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness Blake is having a tough time of late and she deserves a break and some real people and love and happiness she deserves it all !

So Blake is out work at the moment but she’s smart I’m sure Harvard will get her on staff sooner or later 😉 she’s divorced and I say good riddance to bad rubbish , she was told she can’t have children and the house she was staying in just flooded 🫣🤣 I laugh but it’s not because I’m unkind it’s like really what else can go wrong !?

Morgan is a delectable man , he is strong and yummy , a good friend and yummy and a doting father and yummy ( yes he’s yummy 😉😜🤣🥰) he is raising precious Ciara ,9, by himself but he’s in need of a nanny and then he has to deal with Fawn on top it ! I don’t like her and won’t name her again because she’s a waste of space ! Harsh I know but plech she’s awful !

I love how Blake loves her books and languages yet can get down on a child’s level ,she loved Ciara from the first moment as if she were her own and her needs always came first ! At a stage Blake felt like she was loosing herself and often I think as moms and wives feel like that and that says a lot about how dedicated she was in her role as carer Morgan is a lucky man . I love the unexpected blessing that came their way and that their little family grew 🥰

Morgan and Ciara need Blake just as much as she needs them ! She just slots into their family , they were made for each other 🥰 being part of their journey had me laughing , crying , getting angry and just wanting to see them happy . Their story felt real , characters became a part of you 😍

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you’re feeling emotionally challenged or weepy in any way don’t read this book ! You have been warned ! I cried buckets and I thought I could feel my heart tear into pieces but it’s a beautiful read , a bit of an oxymoron I know but it is what it is ….

Julie is single and care free , she never wanted kids of her own and she never hesitated to donate some of her eggs to her sister in law and brother so that they could conceive via in vitro and have their little family but life takes a sudden and tragic turn when they’re killed in an accident 🥲Julie becomes an instant mom to 2 kids and being Aunty is alot different to being mommy !

The twins , Mikey and Lucy are 4 and that’s not an easy age as it and each have their own issues to cope with over and above the grief and trauma of loosing their parents it’s an overwhelming situation for all involved and my heart just aches for them ….

Grant , their uncle , also a donor offers to help Julie in tearing the kids and I’m grateful to him but like Julie I have my suspicions and I think it’s just because we’re human really , right ?!

Julie didn’t have an easy time either I mean she’s grieving , she’s an instant parent she has people questioning her and life altering decisions made on her behalf and I’m sure she herself had doubts at a stage . sometimes it felt like she was a sinking ship in the ocean and I just wanted to scream at people to back up a little ., cut her done slack and help and encourage instead …..

A read that felt so very real , raw and emotional ! You can identify with the characters on so many levels 🤗

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was just brilliant ! My nails are chewed to the quick 🤫🫣my blood pressure has risen , I’ve hit out in a rash and I’m so grateful for my pink hair 🤣😉😜

If you’re blonde don’t read this because your next trip will be to the salon and not the grocery store 😱😉

This killer is smart which makes him even more dangerous and he seems to know how to leave no trace but Cade is hot on his heels and this feeds our killers murder lust even more , he’s loving the challenge but the girls are his gateway to the actual prize …. Cade 😱

Seeing the victims through the eyes of the killer had me on edge and I could smell their fear I kid you not ! From the victim’s perspective I could feel their fear , Evans writing style is superb !

While I was reading I’d share bits of it with anyone who’d listen and it piqued their interest because I got asked for updates and progress #truestory#

Every killer has a certain criteria but they also make a mistake , eventually and watching Cade pit the puzzle pieces together was brilliant and I can’t wait to devour more of this mastermind and his work ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this fun cover art 📚❣️

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 …

After 12 years of marriage her 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 ….

Looking forward to the fun read 🥰🤣😉

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was phenomenal! Absolutely nerve wracking but brilliant!

Hannah Patel , public defender, tragically lost her brother and she is so focused on her career and family but she also has an admirer aka a stalker and he’s getting bolder , she’s in danger and because she’s seen as the enemy her support is next to nothing but there are still some good guys out there and they come to her aid ….

Hannah enjoys rowing and it’s her release and I’ll be honest she makes it look rather tempting 😉I love her gentle heart and that volunteers at a shelter ❣️🐾and that’s how Oscar joins her family and bless his little canine heart he comes through when she needs it most ! Love you buddy 🥰🐾

Doyle is on a sabbatical after a rather harrowing case but when a friend calls in a favour he sees the real danger lurking ..,.

Things really get hairy at a stage and I’m so grateful Doyle is around and that he knows people that can help and just as it looks like everything is safe you get this eerie feeling and spot on some more hair raising action comes our way ! But all is well that ends well😉and there were some really “ oh my gosh “ moments for me where I thought this is it , she’s a goner and she’s braver than I would’ve been !

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off i just want to say thank you to Austin for broaching a subject that many either shy away from or that is taboo to other PTSD is a very real thing ! I salute you for “ going there” secondly thank to all those who go to war to keep me and mine safe 🙏 I honour you and your families and your sacrifice ❣️
Another thing that got me is Cando and others like him , what happens to service dogs ?

Nicolette Rivers aka Nic , first female sniper , now retired from the marines is working as a deputy in Mctinre county and we meet her having to the unimaginable but the necessary, she has to a man to save his wife and children , she manages one but not the other and most of the townsfolk are questioning her and giving her a hard time but she followed orders …. People are dying by their own hand and something is amiss , my worries was that she’d be next ! She’s vulnerable with the ghosts that chase her and theses people that are dying by their own hand aren’t doing it by choice they’re being assisted! Twisted I know ! Someone had a god complex and is dumbed “The priest “

Due to Nic being involved in a fatal shooting and investigation / debrief has to take and Detective Con O Hanlan , our Irish Yumminess joins the story , trust me to find a little spark 🔥 but what can I say I’m a sucker for the accent 🤣🫣 anyhoo back to the task at hand ….

Nic and hee spitter ended up getting romantically involved and after a specific incident he took his life and she found him and it hones for me because I lost my mum to suicide so my heart just aches for Nic and having to carry on after is very hard and this new case is a massive trigger for her and I’m so grateful to Con for being there for her !

I’ll just say this expect the unexpected, what seems to be obvious isn’t and just as I thought I I knew who “ Tbe priest “ was I’d be left in the dust again , you’re kept on your toes 😉

There were other elements that added to this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read , Con’s family own the local pub so there’s that element which is warm and inviting , it’s home if you like , Cando, the German shepherd , adopted by Con after his retirement from the military ( thank you for your service 🐾❣️) and while he follows order he has a soft spot for Nic that’s for sure and again I’m floored at the compassion of animals , there’s romance yes and it’s enough to take the edge off the tension of this read ….there’s family drama as well , as I said a little bit of everything thing and expect the unexpected 😉

Looking forward to more of Winter’s writing it’s almost fictional non fiction if that makes sense ….

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book #4 in the series and while I didn’t feel too lost not having read the previous books I highly recommend that you do , you’re doing yourself , the author and the characters an injustice by not doing so 🥰📚

We start off by meeting Max and Rodriquez .These 2 share a special bond and they worked together in the police police force , they’re now enjoying their retirement. Max is a German Shepherd , clever and well trained as a sniffer and cadaver dog . Rodriquez was his handler . On their morning walk Max makes a shocking discovery…..

Cassie and friends head out to house sit for her aunt on Fools Lane in Briar Hills , what can happen , it’s a small town with a low crime rate but remember all is not as it seems ….especially when you get woken up to police knocking at your door🤫🧐🤨and then the grizzly discovery in the back yard 🫣

It would seem the man who died knew Cassie’s aunt and he has a sad story but they shared a special friendship , it really made me sad reading this and I just wanted justice for dear Mead and his mum 😢

Madison surprised me I’ll be honest , I didn’t see that one coming and there was more to follow , death has never been so sad for me ….

P.S. Max and Rodriquez also got the praise they deserve , thank you for your service 🐾🥰

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Love & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Love & StilettosLove & Stilettos by Evelyn Lindell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How beautiful is this cover art ? The dedication made me smile and have a gentle chuckle 📚🥰 while the acknowledgments had me in tears 🫣🥰

This is one of those reads you just want to share with everyone from your neighbour to the minister’s wife even the girls at Ladies league !

The characters are so easy to love especially granny and I laughed, I really did but I also cried and got angry .
I struggle to get my head around people that hurt others to get their way and look I’m not perfect but geez let the sun shine on others .
I just adore Granny she’s really the bees knees and she’s sharp , funny , witty and wise and I’d love to spend time with her 🥰
Mia is a gentle , kind and what you see is what you get and I’d love to have her as a friend and she deserves every ounce of happiness that comes her way .
Mitch is more than meets the eye be patient with him …

There’s so much I want to say about this beautiful read but I’m struggling with the words , does that make sense !? It’s one of those you read , and then read again for it all to really sink in , an epic read filled with relatable and beautiful people 🥰📚

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When We Fell Again by Julie Archer – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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When We Fell Again: An angsty, second chance rockstar romanceWhen We Fell Again: An angsty, second chance rockstar romance by Julie Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You’ve got to love the names Jagger and Bowie! Legends that will live on when they themselves are long gone 😉

Anyhoo let me not loose focus …,

Alexis is good at what she does , she a tour manager for a promotions company and she runs bands with precision and when she’s offered a gig to run the comeback tour of her ex and his band I can feel her reservations , I can hear the war within , can she keep her feelings out of this and she’s sure she can because it’s been 5 years but hello when she lays on him she has her doubts I think , we’ll I would anyways , he’s yummy 🤤

Jordan is lead singer for idol Rev and as is the life of a rockstar the wheels fell off but they’re gearing up for a comeback tour and when their current tour manager steps down and is replaced I don’t think he was prepared for coming face to face with his past , yes he and Alexis had been sort for years but they’ve been kind to get and she’s more beautiful than he remembers …..

It can’t be easy having to spend so much time together and having memories and feelings of past to deal with , nostalgia can play tricks but I’m sure these 2 have grown in themselves to be able to battle what comes their way ….

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After I read the last page of Royally Complicated I couldn’t wait to get into Russian and Royally Complicated I was just dying to know what happens with Lev ….

Before I start I just want to say I’m loving the cover art and the dedication “ To those who have allowed themselves to see past initial impressions to the core of what makes someone who they are .” ❣️

Daphne is Bridget’s best friend and the tension between her and Lev is tangible but they have this love hate relationship and that’s a recipe for serious fun and games ….Slso Lev has a serious problem with flip flops that had me in stitches on more than one occasion 🤣😉

Lev takes some time out and heads to Elysium and Daphne is running from something , she’s hiding from something and needs to lie low so she heads to Elysium not knowing Lev would be there and what follows is soooooooo what I was expecting but also not ! I know I sound confused but trust me on this …..

I cried , I fanned myself , I bit my nails and I cheered my 2 love birds on 😉 what a brilliant read with a few unexpected twists and turns that left me catching my breath WOW ! A beautiful HEA for 2 crazy and beautiful people 🥰

I love Gran , she was nanny to Fynix when he was small and Lev was raised next to him and that’s why they’re like brothers but now they’re grown up but Gran is still there and she still has purpose 😍she’s the kind of person you just want to be around and soend time with her she’s a wise and loving , love you Gran 🤗

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Royally ComplicatedRoyally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you seen this cover !? Hello I’d also throw caution to the wind and down tequila! 🤣😉🫣

Fynix s the crown prince of Lovolia and is next in line to the throne . He’s not ready to be forced into a marriage of convince but his folks , especially his mum is adding pressure but he can be so rude in such a polite manner that has me in stitches and cheering him on 🤣🫣 he needs air and heads to his beach to catch a few waves and that’s exactly where he meets up with Bridget ….

Bridget is licking her wounds with her bestie at what would’ve been her honeymoon destination fortunately she dodged the bullet with that cheating no good for nothing but my heart does hurt for but she’s about to meet her own Prince Charming #forreals#

Now what can be better than bad tequila , deep conversation and a beach romp …

She’s pined over him for a year so she heads back to Lovolia to say farewell but again their paths cross and then there’s alot that happens , Fynix escapes Lev and the guards , when they do find him Bridget discovers who he really is and then the drama starts with Abigail , the rules of royalty , the revolt and my head is spinning but alls well that ends well 😉

I don’t like Abigail 🤮and have a few choice but unladylike descriptions, the queen really ruffled my feathers but don’t judge her harshly, be patient with her she’s actually a real sweetheart and after all the hoops these 2 had to go through they deserve their HEA 😍

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the first book I couldn’t wait to get into this book because I had questions that needed answering …….

Liam and Ali didn’t have an easy life as children and now that they’re grown up he takes the chance to explore life and the world only to get blown u in a terrorist attack , believed to be dead and how do you walk away from something like workout scars ?!

Liam goes to spend time with Ali and her family and this is where his path crosses with Teresa who is licking her wounds and on the run so to speak but she grows on you so just be patient and reserve judgment all is not what it seems 🤫😉

Did I enjoy it ? Yes ! Will I tell others about it ? Yes
Looking forward to more from Cat ❣️📚

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We have 2 people that need healing but in different ways and often it’s that “common ground” that brings people together

Ali and her twin brother were orphaned but they were fortunate enough to be taken in by a caring foster family once they were old enough they head on to live their own lives. Ali gets a message that her brother was killed in a bombing but she’s having a hard time believing it because she’s hearing him and feeling him and she heads to Hoh rain forest in hopes of either finding him or a clue as to where to find him , but she meets up with a rainstorm and end up on the doorstep of a cabin ..,,

Said cabin belongs to Joe Bob Blade , famous singer that needs time to heal , he’s not to utter a word and when you’re on your own it’s easy but when you get an unexpected house guest that piques your interest things become a little harder and definitely a lot more interesting 😉

Being stuck together on a cabin with awful weather outside ms not much else to do could lead to steamy moments without real steam I know that sounds confusing but you’ll get it when you read this and once back in reality both have a hard time forgetting each other and will they find they way to each other !?

A different kind of read … a good different ❣️📚😉

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Leaving No Traces (A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome) by P.J. Mann – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Leaving No Traces (Commissario Scala #5)Leaving No Traces by P. J. Mann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was not my first and it won’t be my last I really enjoy the writing of PJ Mann😉

I’ve never been to Italy but the writing style made me feel like I was there . I could smell the smells , feel the feels and form pictures in my minds eye ❣️📚

Detective Scala is at it again . This time , a young woman had gone missing , her car has been found and there are blood splatters on the seat ….

Simona Riboldi was on her way to her lover when she stopped for cigarettes and then she messaged him that she’s had a change of heart and then disappears !? Naturally her husband is a suspect as is the lover but there’s something more sinister going on especially when it comes to light there was another lover! Not only that but there’s another murders and the 2 seem to be linked and just for added drama let’s add a little mafia as well !
I mean girl you have your hands full! Where she found the time , stamina and energy is mind boggling 🤭🤫

I like Detective Scala and his love affair with coffee , the man had taste 😉☕️❣️and he’s going to need that caffeine to find a killer , protect a witness and keep himself out of harms way …

An enjoyable read especially with a coffee on hand 😉

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I lick the cover does Teddy become mine ?! 🫣🤪😱😘

Summer and Teddy grew up together , life changed and Teddy went to the Navy and Summer went touring the world but she’s home now and she wants her Grand pappy Micky ‘s bar but he’s sold it to Teddy but he’s gracious enough to give her a roof over her head and a job so she should reign in the sass a little I’d say …

Teddy and Summer are each others kryptonite and watching them find each other again was magical 🥰make no mistake there were some tense moments when Summer’s past comes to haunt her and help comes from an unexpected source but also there were tears when Teddy shared his story ,this was a quick read that ticked many of my must have boxes and again these people just crawled into my heart ❤️

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Tequila Midnight (Southwest Suspense Novels Book 1) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Tequila MidnightTequila Midnight by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jessica is playing with fire and she needs to be wary that she doesn’t get burnt . She’s gone from real estate to delivering “paperwork “ in dark dangerous places and she’s attracted the attention of some questionable characters ….also she has a taste for Patron , girl that stuff will put hair on your chest 🫣🤪

Jessica gets approached by Velasco to find his daughter , Doraliz and much like him I can’t help but wonder if she was taken or Jeff on her own accord , I mean hello she’s more of a commodity that anything else and if I were her I’d run and when Jessica starts asking questions people don’t like it and she gets friendly warnings to leave things well alone,but she’s like a dog with a bone ….

There’s more going on in Jessica’s life other than trying to find Doraliz , there’s the drama with her folks , Angus and his feelings , her sassy friends and her four legged non judgmental housemate 🐾😍As for Doraliz she’s safe and sound but I get where her heart is at .

I enjoyed this read and Jessica may have baggage but she’s bold and brave 😉

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Tempting Fate (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1) by Bella Faust – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance (Black Shamrocks MC: Australia Book 1)Tempting Fate: a dark and angsty love triangle romance by Bella Faust
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my word these covers are something else ! What’s in between them will break your heart and blow your mind 🤯

2 things …. 1. Pay close attention to the trigger warnings 2. Even though this is the first book in the trilogy I’d recommend you read Craving Control first as it gives you a fuller more informed experience BUT that’s my person opinion ❣️📚

Like is a survivor, she’s a warrior and she’s stronger than she thinks and when her past comes to haunt her she has an army behind her and I’ll be honest I actually felt my heart rate go up #truestory#

Lilly and Zeke ( Venom) are engaged and he’s in the MC run by her dad Brutus . Now I don’t want to waste time talking about this waste of space , he’s an oxygen thief and a waste of organs 🤮he’s an awful man and I’d love to cut him a few times and leave him in the desert so he can be eaten alive 🫣😱( I think you get that he’s not a nice man )

By the end of this read I was exhausted mentally and emotionally and I loved it ! I know I sound like I need help 🤣🫣 but this really had everything it was dark , sad , cruel , raw emotions , real emotions , fear , angst , betrayal, you name it I felt it and what does the future hold for this club and it’s members ?!

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just want a Grandpa with a magical brass ring and I want to go on a carousel 😍

I’m blessed to be a librarian at a local school and my visitors are aged between 6-14 years of age so what kids have to deal with isn’t unknown to me ( I’m also a mum of 3) and I’ve a few that come to visit my place of safety just to escape , read, colour or build puzzle and with all these different little personalities this read became so real to me on many levels as I could see some of my little friends in this stunning read ❣️📚

I just love Russell’s grandpa and I’ve created a picture in my mind of what he looks like and obviously the kids know I’m reading and they want constant updates and what fun it’s like we’re living the story together in between classes and break times ❣️

My heart broke when grandpa took ill but at the same time it was Russell’s time to be bold and brave and this is where he grows and my mommy heart swells with pride but my childlike side is so envious !

I actually want to get a little toy carousel to put in the library and when kids ask I can share this story as inspiration for them ! I just adored this read !

 

Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not really sure how to word this one 😬I’m torn really because I want to share Ava and Matthias but at the same time I don’t want to because you need to read their story for yourself so they can share it with you , does that make sense !? ❣️📚

My heart was in the authors hands and she squeezes hard and as it feels like my hearts is going to stop she releases her boa constrictor grip , I catch my breath and then she squeezes again and so we do this “ dance” till the very beautiful end …,,,,please be patient with Matthias though , there’s so much to this man 🤗

Ava and her dad lived on the property where her dad was the estate manager but also more than that to the patriarch of the King family and she grew up with these boys ( Theo, Marius , Matthias , Kellan and Ronan ) and she was especially close to Theo , it’s like they were joined at the hip 🤣who used to joke that she was going to be his wife one day and everyone thought their story would unfold that way ….,,

Matthias was always harsh towards Ava and at times cruel and man I just want to climb into this book and really just give a slap around the head ! During a snow storm they’re “ forced” to spend time together and things take a very different and steamy turn and I feel like butterflies are dancing in my heart but not for long because Ava is sent to her aunt and she really doesn’t have much choice and Matthias never gets the message she sent …..this is the one time I want to “ shoot the messenger “ 🥲

Tragedy strikes and the boys come home and Matthias is harder , crueler and colder than before , slowly but surely pieces of the puzzle is put together and healing can take place and those butterflies return and I’m about to celebrate when another crushing blow hits and this time I really felt like there was no turning back but there’s thus thing about love , it endures and these push back against all odds and I don’t think there’s enough Kleenex to get me through this beautifully sad story but I’m grateful I held on by a thread because ever cloud has a silver lining …..

As much as I loved Matthias , Ava and their little family another person held a special place in my heart , dearest Eleanor you have a heart of gold and you’re an angel without wings 😍

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Love, Only BetterLove, Only Better by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m just loving the cover !!!! ❣️📚

Pardon the pun and apologies if I offend anyone but Stout “ boldly went where no woman has gone before “ for that I lift my hat off to you madam you were not scared to go where some wouldn’t as it may be seen as taboo 😉

Rebecca has a bedroom problem and while she’s down it feel like the universe is conspiring against her because everything seems to be going wrong her boss doesn’t seem to be happy with her work or attitude , her roommate moves out to live her life I would just lie in a heap and feel sorry for myself but not Rebecca she’s ready to take on the challenges head on and hello who’s the yummy speciMAN that’s just moved in , her inspiration I hope 🔥😉

Rebecca made it feel like I was hanging with a girlfriend because I went through all the motions , I felt sorry for her , I got annoyed with her , I got irritated with her and at times I just wanted to climb in the book and come to her defence ! Thank you for the trip to New York 😉

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