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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Olivia seems to have it all , a job she lives , a husband and good friends . Her world comes crashing down when she finds her husband cheating on her with her best friend 😱 what in the actual !?

Olivia is a go getter and isn’t going to wallow , she moves to a small town and works in a family owned restaurant and just as things start looking better she is let go to make space for a family member who can’t even cook 🙈😱🥲 again Olivia doesn’t wallow she picks herself up and gets a bar tending job and uses her tips to build her own catering business , I say you go girl ! 🥰

This was a brilliant read ! I cried , yes, I’m built differently 😂but I laughed so much more ! Olivia is so relatable and there’s so many times I quoted pieces of what was happening to my kids and friends around me and more than once I had to hear how it sound just like me ! 😂😱❣️📕especially when it came to things Olivia’s mum would say 🙈😂

A highly recommend read 🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐️

Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61074882-bycatch” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one really pulled at my heart strings for so many reasons and part of me thinks it’s because where I live and my country’s history ….

People run from their homes to escape their country and it’s evil , they look for greener grass but it’s not always greener on the other side is it , you’re on a new country with it’s own rules and ways , you’re an alien for lack of a better word and people see that desperation and take advantage of it …..war is not kind , mankind is not always kind🥲

My attention was kept by the characters , their personal demons and struggles and how they deal with it , they’re human , they’re real , they’re relatable 🤗

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Boss's Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta: Dark Mafia Romance by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved the cover art but once I learnt more about Salvatore the cover became alive ! Nailed it ! For that alone I’ll give 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 what’s between the pages was even more epic ! I love myself a mafia family but I must say the Larussio’s are my favourite by far !❣️😉

When Salvatore and Dr Palento first cross paths you can feel the tension already and it’s off the charts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥not long after that they’re thrown into chaos by an attack on their family at a family wedding and all hell breaks loose , I could smell the blood and fear I could hear the bullets flying and the screams it’s so well written ! Great Uncle takes a near fatal hit and the beautiful Dr Palento plays a monumental role in pulling him through , his stubborn nature helped him fight as well 😂😉❣️

What follows in the underground place of safety and later on the ground is a read of epic proportions, there’s sizzling hot and steamy romance , there’s suspense , a lot of blood , violence and gore and a few very unexpected twists and turns that had me do a double take and reread and yes I did gasp 😱

Yes we have a HEA but I’m starved for more of the Larussio family 🔥🥰

Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh how I wished I read the previous books ! I didn’t really feel lost but I so enjoyed this read that I feel like I robbed myself of the previous 2 so don’t have the same regrets I do and read them first ❣️📕

Ellie and Raf have known each for some time and he’s been her secret crush for like forever ❣️it’s mutual but the neither knows it and Raf also feels like he’s got to be loyal to the bro code as Ellie’s his friend’s younger sister …… there’s also a history that haunts Raf that makes him feel like he’s not good enough but what happened never was his fault …..

Eventually Ellie and Raf give in and stop fighting inevitable and how beautiful to watch their story unfold ❣️there were a few tense moments , some spice and all things nice 😉

Our fisherman and jeweller make a beautiful couple ❣️

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A Love Restrained by Becky Flade – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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A Love Restrained (Philly Heat series, #1)A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While Kylee and her are on the job they come across a drug deal and Kylee goes after the “perp” only to discover it’s her bad boy high school crush 😉

Kylee and JD came from different worlds while Kylee grew up in a living and kind home JD grew up in an abusive and alcoholic home but her folks reached out to him and shows him a kindness he’ll never forget ….

Jayson gets off on his charges and is ready to pick up where he left off and I’ve got to give it hom the man is persistent, it does pay off though 🥰 and that’s how it all begins ….

There was so much to love about this book like how her parents are so kind and compassionate towards JD as a child and as a man , how our big bad drug dealer cares for his mum , how he woos her with pit plants ….

There was so much to cry about … the abuse they had to endure and then Amelia takes over where her father left off …

Jayson (JD) is not all he seems and don’t be angry with some of his decisions, his heart is in the right place ❣️

He returns a few years later and discovers a little piece of him had stayed behind when he left and my heart aches for him and his little family for all the time they’ve missed out on but they’re getting their second chance at love and life ❣️

There were so many boxes ticked , I laughed ,I cried , I cheered and there were some nail biting and tense moments be prepared for a few unexpected twists and turns as well .

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Notebook Mysteries Haunted ChristmasNotebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All the covers have been good so far but this one is my favourite and I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve watched Emma grow and we’ve been on a journey or if it’s because the smell of Christmas is in the air it could even be a combination ❣️📕

Again Emma and her friends are at it again , find a killer , solve a murder and still enjoy Christmas . There was a “ Christmas Carol” vibe to it and it added to the wonder of our Emma and her mystery solving friends ….

This is one I’ll read again closer to Christmas while nibbling on a mince pie and sipping eggnog ❣️📕

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As the series progresses so do the crimes and this time Emma’s path Color’s sea with those of some rather mean bank robbers so after their ordeal Emma decides a time of rest is in order but soon enough the bug is biting her and she’s hungry for adventure and the case she takes on has her so busy that Jeremy jumps in and helps , both now have their hands full and all is not as it seems ….

This instalment felt a little different to the others , like the pace was a little faster and the read was a little more intense , does that make sense ?

I’ve really enjoyed each book but this one really has captured my attention and a wee Tim favourite this far ❣️📕

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries book #3)Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emma gets contacted about the reading of a will of a previous client and it would seem Emma inherits a sum of money and the jury is still out if this is a good thing or not …..

In the previous book Emma had “ boy troubles” and it’s as if she’s more sure of herself and who she wants this time round ….Jeremy accompanies her to New York and besides the adventure they’re on they both realise they want more 🥰

With each book the cases get bigger , the plots and twist a little more intricate and the danger levels increase …. Bigger cases , bigger troubles as they say

The series has be fun so far and I’m looking forward to more ❣️📕

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries, #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So while Emma hungers for adventure she’s a smart girl and gets herself an education and now she combines her passions , she adds a few people to her team and each of them have a talent or gift of their own that they bring to the table and they make for a dynamic crime solving team and just keep in mind all is not as it seems ….

I think a lot of Emma’s success is due to the love and support of her team , family and friends and again I’m reminded of how tough things were back i. The day and our Emma is fearless and she has heart and courage in her side .

Again we’re spoiled with yummy recipes! Thank you 🌸

Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Emma (Notebook Mysteries, #1)Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emma works in the family bakery but she’s hungry for more and for adventure but as a girl back in the 1800’s her options and rights were very limited fortunately she manages to twist her fathers “ rubber arm” to join the delivery wagons and start her adventures ….

This was a read that attracted me for various reasons . Emma’s spirit reminds of my youngest daughter who is fearless and it feels like Mulan vs Nancy Drew going back time , that’s how I described it some of the girls who asked me about what I was reading

I must just say thank you for adding the most delectable and mouthwatering recipes🤗

I’m looking forward to some more fun and adventure ❣️📕

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark Book 2) by Deborah Garland – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61135201-hard-lover” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>Hard Lover (Houston After Dark #2)Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well hello ladies get yourself a tall glass of crushed ice because you’re going to need it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This one took me by surprise because what I thought was going to be hot and dirty , which it was , turned out to have so much more to the story and while I can’t really be blamed to only expect hot and dirty ( I mean hello that first visit to the club had me fanning myself and looking around to make sure nobody could “ see” what the school librarian is reading😂🥰🔥)

Grant and Callie are siblings and Noah is friend and colleague to Grant so he’s not new to Callie in fact she’s had a crush on him for the last 6 years and while Noah wants to he won’t go there as she’s his friend little sister and he’ll have Noah’s guts for garters …..

Callie wants to taste that forbidden fruit and I’ve warned that first visit to the the club is off the charts ….🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Noah’s past comes to haunt him and this is what brings thrills , chills and nail biting suspense to my hot and dirty and it just hits the spot and ticks all the boxes ! This is definitely one to shout from glass tops ❣️🔥😉

Hard Lover (Houston After Dark Book 2) by Deborah Garland – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark #2)Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well hello ladies get yourself a tall glass of crushed ice because you’re going to need it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This one took me by surprise because what I thought was going to be hot and dirty , which it was , turned out to have so much more to the story and while I can’t really be blamed to only expect hot and dirty ( I mean hello that first visit to the club had me fanning myself and looking around to make sure nobody could “ see” what the school librarian is reading😂🥰🔥)

Grant and Callie are siblings and Noah is friend and colleague to Grant so he’s not new to Callie in fact she’s had a crush on him for the last 6 years and while Noah wants to he won’t go there as she’s his friend little sister and he’ll have Noah’s guts for garters …..

Callie wants to taste that forbidden fruit and I’ve warned that first visit to the the club is off the charts ….🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Noah’s past comes to haunt him and this is what brings thrills , chills and nail biting suspense to my hot and dirty and it just hits the spot and ticks all the boxes ! This is definitely one to shout from glass tops ❣️🔥😉

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So hale and his mates get together for a round of poker and now that he’s free again they’re all keen to set him up but he’s a little nervous , he wants someone who sees him for Jake the man and not his purse strings ……

Lauren has a thing against rich men , she doesn’t like that see woman as an “accessory “ she feels that because they’re so wealthy they can dictate and while it’s true in some instances I feel it’s an unfair “judgment” but she her reasons …

So Jake and Lauren seem to hit it off but there’s a slight twist in the tale … Lauren’s friend Catherine has a brother Cade and she works for him but get this he’s Jakes’s friend so you can imagine their surprise when Jake visits Cade and puzzle pieces start fitting together …. I had a chuckle but I was also nervous as to Lauren’s reaction but it turns out I had no worries that is until Lauren’s mum pulls a nasty move , girl this is your daughter back off ! I was mad 😡 but these 2 ride this challenge as well …..they’ve got their cheerleaders 😍

Such a fun read actually and it was so easy to love these characters and cheer them on in their journey of love and happiness ❣️

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I read the synopsis and I’m like all in ! Then I start the first chapter and already with the first sentence I’m drawn in … “ …. she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling they were being watched.” How do I resist this !? I don’t ! 😂📕😉❣️ I dive right in !

What do you expect from a sole survivor!? We had a traumatic experience and one of the ladies involved also went mute and she actually went hoarse from the shock and I think this is what happened here Angie was in shock but when anger kicks in your fighting spirit is determined not be a victim over and over again and lucky for Angie she people on her side fight with and for her !

This is really one to shout from rooftops . Thrills , chills and twists and turns ! Just warn your family and loved ones that they’ll be sending for themselves because once you start you can’t put it down 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was not disappointed my nerves were shattered and my nails chewed to the bit 😳 would I recommend this !? Oh yes !!!!

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m just loving the cover and I couldn’t wait to get lost in between the pages of what looked like it was going to be a brilliant read and it was a new author to me and I was not disappointed 🥰

Secrets never stay hidden and they have a way of revealing themselves and this so true as to the events in this book and look let’s be honest love isn’t always easy and often it’s a messy thing and it hurts but rather love and lost than not love at all ….

Mavis and Josh were high school sweethearts and when she discovers she’s pregnant she leaves town and while she thinks she’s doing the right thing she’s actually not and then she tell his twin brother well what’s that all about !? I know I sound all judgy and I hear her heart but making such big decisions on behalf of another is selfish but as I said I saw her heart , I had to stop reading for a bit as my emotions were all over the place I felt angry , sad , empathy , frustration …..

So I picked up where I left off and soon enough the past catches up to Mavis and there’s Josh who wants her back and Austin that won’t let go and things look a right mess but stick around ….

Mavis , Josh and Austin , thank for allowing me to a part of this journey to be a part of your lives and for sharing yourselves with me , love you guys ❣️📕

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well hello if Phillips is anything like I imagine him to be I’ll put on some naughty Santa lingerie and let him unwrap me 😂🤶🏻

Phillip is to be the next marquee but he stays humble and is determined to make his own mark in the world and he doesn’t easily conform to the limitations and rules set upon him because of his stature and Anna is exactly what he needs and she makes him happy ❣️

Anna is a little spitfire and while she is mindful of Phillip’s position she doesn’t let anyone dictate to her and she is determined to be accepted for who she is and for that she has my respect because it’s so easy to cave and she has backbone she wasn’t afraid to take on anyone who gave her a hard time , good grief she faced Phillip’s mom and gran that already says enough . She’s faithful to him and sees him for the man he is not for the stature and stays that comes with him so she’s a gem !

I loved getting lost in these pages , I laughed I got frustrated at times and there were a few times where I wished I could have dishes out a few slaps to some deserving unkind souls !!!!

Posh posh what a read ❣️📕

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In Plain Sight (Logan McKenna Mystery Series Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61365460-in-plain-sight” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just love this cover ! Owls are my thing ❣️🦉 besides Bella making her appearance again there was so much to this read …..

Logan is enjoying married life with Ben and her work with the raptors is rather fulfilling and the people she works with seem nice , that is until she finds one of them dead and while everyone else thinks it was natural causes Logan thinks otherwise and in doing so puts herself at risk …..

A read that ticked many boxes for me and I thoroughly enjoyed each , I even read some pages aloud at our family gathering ❣️📕🦉

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1)Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So before I start I just want to say 3 things

1) Pay heed to the content warning

2) Have nerves of steel . Expect the unexpected. Have a strong i constitution.

3 There’s a cliffie!

Ok so I was as keen as mustard to get into this book and at a stage I felt it was a little slow but man hang in there you will not be disappointed!

Bobbi has a lot going on in her life then you add a new job , new people , new department oh and a deranged serial killer … quite the combination

There’s a lot going on and I don’t say that in a bad way , it keeps you interested . I like Bobbi and Max as individuals and as a team . I felt both horror and sadness for victims , survivors and their families . There’s we’re also characters that bought out the ugly in me , like I would not spout on them if they were on fire , real nasty folk …

So before I devour the read I’m letting my nerves settle ❣️📕😱

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Clayton didn’t really grow up with the best role model for a father and he’s determined to do better and becomes a cop and all seems well but then the gambling monster takes over and he looses not only his job but his family , a very hard price to pay .

Clayton may have made mistakes in the past but everyone deserves another chance , right ? So he’s got a job , his family back and it just may be coming together for him ….

I feel sorry for Clayton he’s really trying hard but life just keeps throwing curve balls at him , what seemed like a stable job is now not so kosher , his boss is involved with the cartel , both his father and sister are coming at him from different angles and then the FBI wants a piece of him as well , good grief something has got to give !

All I’m going to say is expect the unexpected because all is definitely not as it seems . Despite the thrills and chills this book gave me it also allowed me to be sympathetic…

I think I’d like to read some more ❣️📕

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness what’s not to like about his book !? It’s starts with a quote from Lizzy Bennet Darcy so I was already sold ❣️📕

I was in stitches before I even paged my first page “ Sexy underwear or granny panties …” 😂😂😂😂 and then Belle , Eliza’s best friend teases her about her choice of books and the fact that she’s actually packing books on a trip and well I must say I’m very much like Eliza there ❣️📕😉

The characters are just loveable and quirky from aunts and uncles to cooks and friends they all just have this way to climb into your heart and make you smile and wonder .

There’s was more than just giggles though there was a mystery and family secrets that kept me guessing and on my toes and all is not as it seems 😉

We can’t forget the romance either can we !? ❣️There we’re endless cups of teas and delectable treats to have with these lovely folk …

I read some critique about this book and I was saddened because there’s so much to love about this read ❣️📕and I just want more !!!!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness where so I start !? Well first off it’s a loooooooong book do bake sure you have time to read it , once you start you won’t want to put it down ! There are trigger warnings in the beginning and please take heed to these 😉

First off I just love the cover art ❣️📕 what happens between the pages in mind blowing but before I go any further I just want to honour the author and say thank you for touching on so many subjects that people look at as taboo from ADHD , BPD , BDSM to many other things this is a real human story that will pull you and your emotions through the ringer and I guarantee you that you’ll enjoy every moment …..

Often I think subs chose the lifestyle because they’ve been hurt and the control they lost is regained but letting their Dom take control , it’s given willingly , it feels safe , am I making sense !?

Alice hadn’t had it easy , she’s experienced loss , abuse and pain and Reuben is her personal heroine and healing balm , both addictive and soothing and if I’ve got be honest I’d I was into BDSM I’d love a Reuben of my own 😳🙃

I did say it was a looooooong read but it was also over quickly and I think it’s because these people became real , I became part of their tribe , their lives , their love , their trial and tribulations ❣️📕

This one to shout from the rooftops ❣️📕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the cover ! The title is so very very apt ❣️What was between the pages I loved even more !!!

Before I even start my review I just want to thank the author for taking a subjects that many think is taboo , especially in adults . Thank you for honouring those that live with it everyday , thank you for honouring those who live with those who deal with it everyday . Thank you for making other people see it from a different perspective , I’m so grateful for you . I appreciate you ❣️

Evan and Owen are twins , both play for the NHL, the Adler family is a hockey family only has retired due to mental health reasons and I could only begin to imagine the disappointment Evan must’ve felt but he doesn’t lie down and fade , yes he struggles but he becomes coach to the girls gymnastic team…..

Callie , what a gem of a girl ❣️our first introduction was at a press conference for Nico , her brother in law and you can just feel the love she has for her brother in law and her family . Nico goes public with his diagnosis and this is where I just got into an emotional mess ….Callie has always had a crush on the Adler twins one , however is taken , the other not and I think we have a match ladies and gentlemen 😉

Watching Evan and Callie was a privilege, a journey filled with tears and hurdles but filled with love , support ,friendship, hope and encouragement ❣️

A shout from the ice rink and bars kind of read ❣️📕

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now when I looked at the cover I had a chuckle because damn girl that face is delectable but it also shouts mischievous and I just knew I was in for a treat 😉

So Dominik works for the Russian mob , he “acquires “ high end vechiles for them and imagine his surprise when his next “ acquisition” won’t be handed over so easily and this cookie is tough she’s not giving up her car for anything so she hops into the passenger seat and Dom has his hands full and even more so when he realises she’s a famous country singer …. He has himself in a pickle I’d say so he lets both her and her car go but it doesn’t end there ….,,

Dominik has dirt on Leah that could end her career if it comes out so she agrees to “forget” what happened , Dom heads out to clear his ahead and as true as hot chocolate in winter his path crossed with Leah’s again ….

These 2 are just irresistible and they are responsible for a few hours of entertainment for which I was most grateful 🤭😉

While I felt this could be read as a stand-alone I do enjoyed it I want and looked up the previous books and I’ll be following with a hawk’s eye so I don’t miss anything ❣️📕

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Scandalously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5)Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love cover art and this is no exception ! It actually captures the story within ❣️📕

Kristopher seems to have it all , a successful career , a beautiful family and life seems good but his wife looses the plot and they’re legally separated and she’ll stop at nothing to hurt him including using his kids as pawns and that’s just a hard no for me and I just want to slap her so hard she sees stars 😳

Alessia has finished her studies and residency and she’s about to embark on the next chapter I. Her journey called life . While she’s in the Bahamas for a medical conference her path crossed with Kristopher and they set the night in fire with an evening filled with passion ❣️🔥

Kris and Alessia have to work together not only as doctors but they have to deal with his soon to be ex wife and her antics and kris adores Alessia but can’t drag her into his crazy life …..

I enjoyed all the Titans but this one hit a different spot and these are my favourites ❣️📕 a read filled with drama , romance , a bit of suspense and a crazy journey to find each other !

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61427884-this-time-around” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”>This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s so good that Katie is heading home for her friends wedding I’m so proud of her for standing up to that nasty boss of hers 🤭😉

We hit a tiny glitch , the bride doesn’t want any singles at her wedding so Katie gets hitched with her ex high school boyfriend , Chase, and there’s some unresolved issues …..

Chase had his heart broken by Katie and when he agrees to be her plus one I think there’s more than vengeance in his heart …. His life has also changed drastically, he became an instant daddy to Timmy when his parents were killed in an accident and he’s a real hands on daddy and man he just makes my knees go like jelly and little Timmy is a real sweetheart ❣️

Things between Katie and Chase seem to pick up where they left off but they really do need to clear the air and they’re so perfect for each other and add Timmy to the equation and it’s the perfect little family ❣️

Just loved Katie and Chase , they just stole my heart ❣️📕

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just love this cover !!! What a delectable morsel Nico is ❣️🔥😱😉

So Mia is her daddy’s pawn and she’s not having any of it and is determined to bust their trafficking ring wide open and I say good I. You girl ! Look there’s no love list between get dad and her stepbrother Ricco and quite frankly I wouldn’t spit on either of them if they were on fire ! They’re nasty and a real waste of space !

Mia goes to the one person she knows that can protect her , Nico and within a few days the family envelope her more than her own flesh and blood , these men might me mafia but they have a moral code of sorts and they love and protect fiercely , Mia is right where she belongs 😍

I loved Nick and Mia and their story kept me on the edge of my seat ! Another brilliant instalment ❣️📕

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite, #6)Collateral Damage by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness! My first meeting with Hailey was rather frightful ! She’s on her way to meet her stepdad when she gets taken by men in ski masks , what a way to start !!!!!

Trey , our hot doc is quite the hot commodity amongst the ladies and he’s quite oblivious to it all and Sandy , his older charge nurse is most efficient in “ protecting “ him from all this unwanted attention from his “ fans “ 😂🤦‍♀️but what do you expect !? He’s HOT , a doctor and part of the mafia family 😳🔥 and he’s lost the barista he dated , he pretends he’s ok but that man is hurting 😥

When Hailey gets taken , her stepdad , who is married into the Carmichael family , that owns the hospital , reaches out to Trey for help , hoping his connections to the underworld would help ….but all is not as it seems and both Trey and I are a little suspicious of how the “ abduction “ went down , let’s call it , a sixth sense …..

Trey might be mafia but that heart of his is filled with kindness and compassion for his patients and that’s the biggest attraction for me but this is about how I feel is it !? This is about Trey and Hailey …..

I thoroughly enjoyed the twists , thrills and you definitely need to expect the unexpected 😉 that’s all I’m going to say 😱🫢

Despite the fact that this book can be read as a stand-alone I enjoyed it sooooo much that I’m going to binge read the previous 5 ❣️📕😱😉

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series I like should of read wine is just keeps getting better with time ❣️📕

So Summer is attacked in her flat that she shares with a friend , she’s scared so she runs, a girl needs to survive though and she finds a job at a finance company and one night she need to keg her gait downed heads to a bar for a drink or 3 ,one thing leads to another and she has a hot passionate night with the mist delectable stranger 🔥🔥🔥🔥 who turns out not only to be her new boss but also the next in line to head a mafia family , it would seem she left the pot for the frying pan ……

Luc has worked hard to get to where he is and he started at like ground zero , he’s also heir to his mafia family throne unbeknown to him….

Luc knows Summer is hiding something from him but she’s his personal heroine well I must admit they’re both addicted to each other 😱🔥😍 but they’ve got to get past a few hurdles and if they survive it they’re rock solid ❣️

Luc and Summer are the type of characters you’ll just love , their journey is filled with angst , fear , suspense , intrigue and hot , steamy chemistry that will leave you breathless 🔥

I’m so excited for the next book but at the same time I want to read slower because I don’t want it to end but it’ll all come full circle and I’ll know the entire family 😍it’s a real catch 22 😉❣️📕

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, these covers and the men just keep getting better ❣️🔥

Please read the previous books so you can get the best experience out of this series ❣️📕

This one gets right from the start though and I’m not sure if it’s because it’s just so good or if it’s because I was so ready to devour it ❣️📕😂

So Marco thought his Elena had died 4 years ago so imagine his shock when he sees her again …

Elena just wants a normal life so she goes into hiding after giving up her position in mafia family but someone is out to get her and it’s not the enemy she should’ve feared but the one that claimed her heart so many years ago …..

This one was a real rollercoaster ride 😱❣️

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good grief ! I’m a hot mess ! This coverart has me all hot and bothered 🔥🔥🔥

Again , you can read this on its own but I highly recommend you read the previous instalments in this series , it’s not that you’ll feel lost but there are references to incidents/ people so you’ll enjoy a fuller experience reading them ❣️📕

Emiliana went through an extremely traumatic experience and this time we find out what happened to her and instead of fading she rises from it and she’s darker , braver and alert and will orotect those she loves with everything within her ❣️she’s always loved Stefano and it’s as if they were made for each other and yet they have to survive on stolen kisses …..

Stefano is my favourite 😍 there’s just something about him … he knows his Achilles is Emi and his father will easily use her as a weapon against him , he doesn’t want to hand over the throne to his son but he pays the ultimate price and he’s so evil I don’t think there’s a place in hell for him 😱

We finally get to find out who the deceiving so and so is and man let me tell you I also felt like breaking a few bones !

I like the friendship between the girls forming from all 3 books , I wouldn’t mind being part of their tribe 😉

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