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The Test Of The Four: Book 2 Of The Serrulata Saga by A. E. Bennet- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Test of the Four (The Serrulata Saga, #2)Test of the Four by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Four, Leora, Leopold, Roland and Aurora return and they have just crossed the border out of the Realm and Leopold is severely injured, so Leora tries to heal him using her powers to help him, however, they are found by people living near the border, but they are wary and just as unnerved as the people who found them. Meanwhile, Roland and Aurora are trying to probe the depths of their new found romance and as they have to stay near to Leopold, the group finally have time to process everything that has happened to them.

Meanwhile, the Sovereign is more paranoid than ever and especially now he has his powers, however, he is extremely volatile as well and is prone to threatening everyone and everything around him with his powers. This is putting everyone around him on edge and security is becoming scarce, so the gentry of the realm are preparing for this by planning ways to protect their families, even if it could cost them everything in the process.

When Leopold recovers enough, the Four leave the sanctuary they have briefly enjoyed to carry on their journey towards New York, the mythical city who found help them, however even though they are travelling further from the realm, more danger await them, but could they be any worse than the Realm and will they be able to find what they are looking for when they arrive at their destination? This is an epic tale, across a dystopian future where danger lies around every corner, secrets and lies abound and the emotional rollercoaster will leave you with plenty of ups and downs as you read along with this adventure of four very different people aiming for one goal.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When nothing goes right, opportunity can come knocking and that is exactly what happens when a job advertisement somewhere called “Forbidden Island” come up, there isn’t much detail, however, one particular woman finds that she meets all the criteria and before you know it, she is surrounded by sun, sea, sand and gorgeous men.

The only thing wrong, or at least, the only thing that doesn’t quite fit is the rule of everyone wearing masks on a night, but that doesn’t stop the rising desires which the six Casanova’s bring out, but beneath the perfect façade there is a mystery to be unravelled which is just as tantalising as the men.

Who are these mysterious hotties, are they the owners of the island, or are they other employees, and what is the mystery surrounding them? This is a hot and heavy paranormal romance where nothing is as it seems, mystery surrounds everyone and everything, but figuring it all out is as addictive as the spice within.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xenobia is a young woman who is expected to live a life of servitude and as such, she has been enrolled into an academy to train her in everything she needs to know and all she wants to do is stay hidden in plain sight and not get into trouble. The only problem is that she cannot risk getting to know the girl who she shares her room with, not because of worry for her safety, but because of her reaction if they leave.

One day, a girl moves into her room called Urd and she immediately feels like she wants to get to know her, even though it is a terrible idea, but she does anyway and it all goes well until a person with extremely high privilege and abhorrent tasted arrived to take Xenobia and Urd away. This spurs the two on to escape, but will they be able to, it will trouble find them anyway and to what lengths will Xenobia go to to protect her friend?

This is a short story with plenty of action and emotional turmoil packed into it’s pages and is a brilliant novella by this author.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay) by G Pa Rhymes- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cray the crab is back with another adventure, but this time he is in a helping mood, although he is crabby at the humans who have come to visit his beach.

He has watched them have fun all day, but when they leave, they leave all sorts of trash behind and that’s not a good thing.

This is where Cray, his friends Hay The Fox, Turtle Fay, and Gull Ray go to visit Queen Mer May to find out what they can do.

What will this group of friends do to make the beach an inviting and safe place to visit?

This is a fun filled way to learn about the environment and how humans can impact it, while also teaching what you can do to help the environment yourself.

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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson – Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters)Kingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adam and Matt are in big trouble, as they try to steer their boat through the storm raging around them, they can also see the shipwrecks which surround them, that is until the equipment in the boat goes off, but as they approach the first gap, they can see the first of the constellations they need. Adam is gripping onto the boat for dear life, his fear of water and drowning aren’t doing him any favours and it is only looking to the sky and Matt with his encouragement which is keeping him from utter panic.

The storm becomes even more wild as they crash through the waves, but the further they go, the harder it is to keep in course, especially when the turns are extremely tight and the brothers are in an old rusty boat, all they can hear is the groaning of the hull against the submerged rocks and wrecks, however when the engine dies on the last turn and they punch through to clear skies, all they can see is a drop off the end of the world and it feels like this well and truly is the end for them and that they will never find out the truth.

All is not lost though when they manage to swim out of the wreck and to land, however when they encounter the locals from Atlantis, they think that they are out of danger, however, they are not treated kindly and soon they find out why. Can Adam and Matt convince the Atlanteans that they haven’t come to do harm, but that they are only here for answers and to warn them about the groups who have followed their journey for more nefarious reasons, or will they lose more than just their lives? This is an action packed read where danger surrounds and catastrophe is just around the corner in a race against time to save the world from the evil lurking in the hearts of the evildoers.

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Cutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Cutter: Devils' Spawn DaddiesCutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cutter is the sergeant at arms for the Devils Spawn MC and as such, he enforced the rules and although they are a one percenter club, they don’t engage in the usual criminal activity, so when Cutter is arrested when he tries to go to the rescue of an injured store clerk, he knows it is all because of the cut he wears and the stereotypes associated with it. What Cutter doesn’t expect is to have the same female officer with whom he has a history, it is Emily Mayhew, the one who arrested him the first time this happened, taking the blame for something he didn’t do, only now, she is a detective, however, the deal she proposes is even more surprising, but he is most definitely interested.

As the interview goes on, Emily realises that she is still attracted to Cutter’s type of trouble, just like last time she saw him, only now, she has the chance to act on it, but only if he feels the same way. The deal she puts on the table is to infiltrate a new MC, the Sons Of Chaos who have just moved into a neighbouring part of the city, this is bad because they have ties with some very unsavoury people, the kind of people who traffic objects and people, so she needs someone who can go undercover and a cop would be found out straight away.

Once Cutter has spoken to his prez and figured out how he can successfully infiltrate the group, they decide to tackle it the proper way, using the rules the other club have blatantly disregarded, however when Emily turns up in the wrong place at the wrong time, Cutter has no choice but to get involved. Much to both of their surprise, Cutter’s dominant side and Emily’s submissive side seem a perfect match, but will he be willing to accept her Middle and her his Daddy tendancies and will this distract them both from the mission at hand? This is a steamy MC romance with a kinky streak, as well as plenty of danger, darkness and light in this mile a minute tale with a hint of espionage within.

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Savage Lies: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It has been a year and now Riley is back in Hidden Valley and again, she is alone, her mum is off with a man, but Riley is not sure what her angle is, but when she has a surprise visitor, she has no idea what to do, except that she really doesn’t want to stick out, but one kiss destroyed that idea. Cole Savage is one of the Hidden Valley Elite, a group of football stars who also happen to be family, the four of them rule the school and everyone knows it, but for Cole, one kiss stayed imprinted on his mind, but it wasn’t one of the usual girls, it was wits a stranger who got away.

As she is staying put for now, Riley has to go to school, but her plan to stay incognito isn’t working because she runs straight into Cole and his fellow Elite, this is where Riley realises just how bad things are going to be. Cole is already in a bad mood, but as soon as he sees the mystery girl he kissed right in front of him, he is lost in memories and makes the snap decision to make her his and have a bit of fun at her expense.

As the days move ahead, things are escalating between the Elite and herself, not to mention at school, but she is determined to win this dangerous game because of she doesn’t, things could turn deadly! Will Riley be able to keep Cole at arms length and herself safe, or will things spiral out of control? This is a young adult romance with a dose of darkness where nothing is as it seems and secrets swirl around everyone, in this rollercoaster of emotions.

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Resisting Nature (Powder River Pack Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Resisting NatureResisting Nature by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alexa Hart is a young woman with her dream job, she is living with her best friend and her whole life is ahead of her and so she goes out to celebrate with her friend, dressed to kill in heels and a shimmery gold dress, she is ready to let loose. Miles Fischer is the brother of the Powder River Pack alpha, and he is the ladies’ man of the group, he is tall with dark hair and muscles upon muscles, but when he goes to work in the pack bar, the last thing he expected to find was his mate.

As soon as she sees the tall, dark and extremely handsome bouncer and the bar she found online, she is for once, speechless, especially when he turns a smile which she cannot resist, not the offer of the first round of their drinks on him and they are some drinks. In fact, the drinks are so good that she cannot work out how to get home with her friend without annoying their mum, this is where her handsome bouncer comes to their rescue and offers her a lift home, which she accepts, as does her friend and the kiss she gets at the end is something else.

This is where Alexa, who normally doesn’t keep men around decides to give Miles a chance and soon realises that she is undeniably attracted to him and him to her, however, she has a hidden past which she is trying to move on from, but it comes back with a shock and leads her to push Miles as far away as she can. When she does this Miles is upset and desperate to win her back, as well as find out what happened to make his mate run away, which makes him angry, desperate and not fun to be around.

Will Alexa be able to open up and let someone into the walls she built around her heart and find something she desperately needs, or will she push away anyone who even tries to help, and will Miles be able to convince her that taking a chance is the best thing she can do before nature takes hold? This is another, darker addition to this series where secrets, emotions and nature run wild to create a whirlwind of twists and turns until everything is revealed.

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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3)It Just Comes Natural by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brandon Quarters is a young man in his prime, he has had a life filled with happiness and smiles and is the joker of the family, however, he makes the decision to join the military and serve his country. Macy Cutler has had a difficult upbringing, she was always feeling as if she wasn’t good enough and her parents didn’t do much to change that, especially when her sister’s reckless nature means they have even higher expectations of her.

The night before his first deployment, Brandon decides to go to a local club with some of his fellow recruits and he knows it will be a long night, however, he doesn’t expect to meet his mate there, but when he does sparks fly. Macy has managed to escape for a night with her best friend and is out on the town, finding a local bar for a night of drinks and dancing, she is having a wonderful time, however, when a handsome young man starts to dance with her, she is overcome with a whole host of new feeling she cannot describe, and she decides to go with it.

The tension between the two builds until they decide to give in to the passion which overwhelms them and allow it to take over, however, Macy immediately panics and leaves, but just as Brandon discovers this and goes to find her, he finds he has to leave early and loses his chance. Once the fog clears from her mind, Macy knows what happened and realisation hits, but just too late and she misses Brandon, so without realising the other is doing the same, they try and find the other.

Years pass and Macy has built a life for herself after plucking up the courage to face her families’ expectations and stand up for herself, but this leads to her being forced to live her life by herself, or at least until she finds help in an unexpected place. Meanwhile, Brandon finally comes to the end of his military service, and he can finally return home for good, so when he surprises his family and packmates, the last thing he expects is to run into his mate, or the circumstances he sees her in.

Things do not go to plan and misunderstandings happen; however, Macy is determined to grasp this opportunity with both hands and not let go, but will Brandon be able to do the same? This is a paranormal romance with plenty of spicy action, emotional turmoil and the unexpected as hopes and dreams appear amid hopeful reunions and life changing events.

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Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack #2)Call of the Alpha by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rylie Press is a young woman with a promising career as a biologist who has just landed her dream job in her hometown, she has worked hard to get where she is and she isn’t going to give it up for anything, or anyone. Mason Fischer is the alpha werewolf of the Powder River Pack and as such, he has a lot of responsibilities including his pack, the bar he owns and the ranch he lives on, not to mention being a single father to his son.

One night, shortly after moving home, she is dragged out by her best friend for a girl’s night out, but she hasn’t been out in a long time and reluctantly agrees, but little does she know that it will be a wild night. Mason is holed up in his office completing the paperwork necessary before walking out into the main bar area of his bar, but as soon as he walks out, he senses someone he has been waiting for and cannot believe it is finally happening, he has found his mate.

This is where things start to spiral into a hot and spicy mix of emotions for the both of them, and their attraction is undeniable and Rylie is soon trying to come to terms with how fast things are moving, meanwhile, Mason is doing everything he can to help her on her way to acceptance, but they both have secrets they are wary of revealing, but what will happen when Rylie becomes her own worst enemy and Mason has a choice to make, but will it be the right one?

This is another spicy romance where past and present collide and the truth will out, as secrets, revelations and emotions combine in a rollercoaster of ups and downs which you will have to roll with until you find out what happens in the end.

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A Second Chance (Powder River Pack Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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A Second ChanceA Second Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Derek Sumerland is a man who has had his heart broken, but it still affects him many years later because he is a werewolf and his heart was broken by his fated mate, the other half of his soul and because of that he has never been able to move on. Annabel Daniels is a young woman who also has a broken heart, but even though she is a human, she still has never been able to get over her first love.

This all happened when they were both kids, Annabelle had to leave and Derek never followed her, each thought the other had abandoned them, so when Annabelle has to return years later to her hometown, to settle affairs with the father she wished she never had to see again, but she is guilted into it and so makes the decision to go home. Meanwhile, the Powder River pack Derek belongs to have gotten used to his surly self and it is nothing compared to when he was younger, despite the tragedies in his past, so instead, he has thrown himself into work and his day-to-day existence.

When she does arrive in Fetterman, Wyoming, she hopes that she won’t see the young man she left all those years ago, but she also secretly hopes that she will. Derek has become a grumpy and broken man, however, when he finds out that Annabelle has come back, he immediately wants to go to her, however, he is also scared of her reaction if he does. When they encounter each other for the first time, the feelings return full force for the both of them, but it is not all smooth sailing and although there is hope when they start to talk, love is something painful, as well as beautiful.

As the attraction builds and their bond strengthens, choices have to be made and the realisation that their lives are about to change leads to the biggest choice of all, can they build a life together, or will their dreams block the way? This is a steamy shifter romance where past and present collide as fated mates come back together, and second chances appear in a tension filled and spicy story.

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Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks by AC Sheppard- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

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Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3 by A C Sheppard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dirty Heartbreaker is book three in the Hamilton Steelhawks series. Let me tell you once i started i could not stop. I am late to this series, but I was able to follow along but some of the characters i was reading about are from previous books so I would recommend starting from the beginning. This book from the start pulled me in i loved the characters especially Colby. In book three we Follow the journey between Colby and Gabriella and it’s a whirl wind of adventures. I liked that i couldn’t predict what was going to happen with them next. If you are into Contemporary romance or even sports romance, you will love this series i highly recommend this book. I look forward to reading more books in this series and even more books by this author.
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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series and it was so good! I have loved reading this series! I was on the edge of my seat and had to keep reading to see what would happen next! I cannot wait to read more books by this author! This is for sure getting added to my list of books to reread.

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The Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Scent of Snow: A Winemakers NovellaThe Scent of Snow: A Winemakers Novella by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two years after the Count of Almoster Pedro Duan and Anne Maxwell married, it is Christmas time and they are expecting the family to visit, however, it isn’t what she wants, she would rather have snow like there was back in England. Things are not all rosy within their marriage though, she wants something that Pedro does not, and it is causing a dissonance between them, it is the desire for a family of her own, but thanks to Pedro’s past, it is something which terrifies him.

However, one extremely cold winters day, one of the family members goes missing, a young boy and so a search is conducted by the menfolk, while the women try and keep their emotions in check. As all but Pedro return, Anne holds out hope that he will find the young lad unscathed and that both of them will return, so she sets the group to praying for them.

Will Pedro be able to find the missing boy and return safely and how will he combat his own demons who come to the fore while he tries? This is a short historical novella which mixes myth and reality to create a story of love, acceptance and a whole heap of emotional turmoil as you see the true meaning of love and the scent of snow.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Portugal, vineyards spread as far as the eye can see, but recently, they have been decimated and only the strongest have survived and just like those vines, so has Pedro Duan. This man who served in the military and had his whole life ahead of him has now become a recluse ever since he lost his love to another man, all he searches for now is port and other vices. Anne Maxwell is a young woman who has put her life on hold for her family, she takes on the role with happiness, despite her not having the chance to be a socialite, but still enjoying the chance to live on a beautiful vineyard and learn more about this generous culture surrounding her.

One day, she decides to take over the role of her sister-in-law and travel to the nearby vineyards to pass on knowledge which could save them, however, the first place she comes across is not what she expected and nether is the man within it. As soon as Anne enters the room he is in, he sees her as an angel exploring her dark surrounding, someone too pure for what he requested and far too bright a light for him to dim with his shadows, however, fate intervenes and a choice must be made between past and present, revenge or protection, fight or flight and Pedro knows which one he prefers, however, Anne is too vulnerable to be left to this fate and so he escapes with her.

Although, it is not a smooth escape and injuries are sustained, they find safety, however, it is not where Pedro expects it and so when he finds that his angel is not whom he thought, he takes her to his own safe haven. The only thing is that he is followed and accused of a treasonous act, they both know that he is innocent, however, he has no proof, so they set off running again, fugitives, but alive. Anne cannot understand the mercurial moods of her saviour; however, his shadows draw her too him and her light draws Pedro to her, neither can deny what they feel, but they try their hardest to resist it.

As danger creeps closer and the chase for validation of his innocence continues, the two seem to gravitate towards each other and it becomes harder to resist the other, until truths are revealed which could change everything, but will Anne be able to accept that fairytales aren’t as clean cut as she thought, and will Pedro accept that his darkness needs her light? This is yet another historical romance where passion and deception vie for supremacy while, darkness and light also fight for the win all while danger creeps closer and emotions run high across the beautiful vista of Portugal.

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The True Purpose of Vines: An intoxicating historical romance about wine and love. (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers #1)The True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia Costa is a young Portuguese woman who is a widow, and she has a passion for wine and winemaking, it has been instilled in her since she was a child and she loves it, so when she married, she knew how to both work and manage the vineyard, however, after her husband died, she took on the roll full time, not that the suppliers know that. Griffin Maxwell is a young man who has made a deal with a large wine salesperson, the unfortunate thing is that he now has to chase a debtor in a small town in Portugal, it is the last thing he wants to do, however, he reluctantly agrees and goes to another vineyard nearby.

Griffin is not used to travelling when not doing it on horseback, so when he becomes stuck behind a local mail cart, he cannot take the cramped space any longer and decides to forge ahead on horseback, however, this does not go to plan when he encounters a boar and a woman working on the vines, in the most inappropriate mens clothing, but destiny brings them together to escape the boar, then part ways. This, however, is not the last he will see of this intriguing young woman as he meets her again at the local villages celebration and this is where he also cannot resist a taste, no matter how scandalised she feels after the kiss, but he is adamant he wants nothing else to do with the Portuguese or their temptations.

Julia does her best to ignore the attraction between herself and the Englishman, however, when the past comes to visit, she knows she needs to make another hard choice. Soon, Julia and Griffin begin to work together learning about each other’s skills and when Griffin discovers Julia is the debtor he is supposed to chase and is torn between his heart and his business dealings, but things are not to be within control, or Julia’s when tragedy strikes, and a pestilence begins to rip its way through the local vineyards.

Will Julia and Griffin be able to work together to find a cure for the vines, or will their livelihoods come crashing down before they can take a chance to invest in them? This is a historical romance set in beautiful country with a fascinating culture and the trials and tribulations they face, all while weaving a tale of romance and danger throughout, a tantalising glimpse into a world into which you will want to dive deeper.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R. C. Reigh – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Bastion is a school where young humans, shifters and fae of the royal families of the seven sovereigns will come to study, hone their skills and blossom into the rulers they are being trained to be and it is one of the safest places they can be. Each sovereign state has their own tower where the youths live and each one has two emissaries to help them.

Amelia of Avonlee is one of these youths, a girl with a future planned out for her, but she is rebellious and especially with one certain part, an arranged marriage between herself and the Prince Dane of Carpathia, she is adamant that she doesn’t want this and is determined to break it. Prince Dane has always wondered what his betrothed looks like but is of the opinion that she will just be another weak human, but that all changes when he meets her for the first time and the idea of breaking the betrothal soon becomes impossible.

Meanwhile, the other students have their own worries and dreams, so between studying, training and the tournaments and competitions between the kingdoms beckon, the rivalries come out to play in full force. The main one is between the two shifter clans, they each feel superior to the other and will do anything to prove it, so during the tournaments, some true colours shine through and they are not all positive ones.

One elusive fae from a kingdom nobody wants to garner the attention of is Kessara, the daughter of the Necromancer, a beautiful girl with plenty of tricks up her sleeve and chaos to create, but she is always willing to help others, but for a price of course. This is how Prince Dane comes to her, desperate for help with Amelia and turning her opinion of him and their betrothal round, however her price is a steep one for such a request.

As the months progress, the Bastion becomes a haven of lies, alliances, betrayal and treason as treaties are broken, maintained and stretched to their limits, especially when danger calls and reality hits, but will this lead the students down the correct path, or will fate intervene? This is a fantasy book filled with magic, action and a sprinkle of mayhem which will keep you on your toes and hooked until the end.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Romance, fated mates, hot as hell shifters, what more could you want from a collection of short stories?

In the first story, Elorah is a young woman who is always running away from Rowan, she knows that she wants him and that he wants her, but what she can’t understand is why, especially when they keep playing cat and mouse, but who will win in the end?

The second story is one where a woman called Terra goes to sit in a coffee shop opposite a building with some fascinating statues, but the more she looks, the more she sees, but is this really happening, or is she imagining it, that is the main question?

The next story is heavier, but just as good where Lorena wakes up in a room in Hell, but she is not alone, there is a Hellhound in there with her and not just any Hellhound, an alpha who claims her, but can she really believe she is the one for him?

Draco is more than meets the eye in story three, he is a mix of two shifter species and is a one of a kind, but only one person Esma, accepts him for what he is, well mostly at least, but will she take a leap of faith and take their friendship further?

Jax is a wolf shifter, and he has his eyes set on Ivy, his Harlot, but when danger calls and a decision to be made, will it be a happy ending?

The final story is about Walker and his scuba diving love, but will a mutual love of the water be able to keep her next to him, or will his wild nature scare her away?

This is a collection of stories filled with passion, danger and seduction where fated mates are found, and romance is kindling in the pages of this paranormal romance.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden Valley is a typical place for those made of money, the elite of the elite and they know who they are and how they are supposed to behave, but for one young woman who tries to blend in wherever she is, she stands out.

She is young but has experienced a lot in her short life so far and she is hoping that here is the new start she wants, but she is also always looking over her shoulder and around her for her next grift.

This doesn’t perfectly when she goes for a walk on the beach, spots a target and tries her hand, however she finds something else altogether, something much more dangerous.

A gorgeous boy who kisses her such a way that she forgets where she is, but will this boy be her downfall, and will she be able to escape if she needs to? This is a fast-paced novella with an “opposites attract” theme where emotions are dangerous and grifting should be easy, but plans are seldom straightforward.

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The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Round BoxThe Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie is a young woman who is in her room and is a bit bored, however, when she goes to see if either her mum, dad, or grandma are free, they are all busy.

This is when she finds a round box in her closet among some other boxes belonging to her Grandma labelled FASCINATOR,, but when she opens the box, she pulls out a small boat.

Soon Carrie realises that the boat is a hat and when she puts it on, everything changes, it feels like she is at sea and things don’t look the same as they did before, but what has happened and what will Carrie do with this newfound information?

This is a lovely story with plenty of imagination and a fascinating fascinator.

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Master Botosoni: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters Of The Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate #9)Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Master Botosoni is the vampire in charge of the Botosoni region and another of the Masters of the Consulate of pureblood vampires and he is on a mission to find the rogue vampires and shifters who have been wreaking havoc in the other Master’s regions and now they have shown themselves on his lands. He has history with these rogue factions which means he is more than happy to eradicate any that he sees, but first he has to find them and that is where he seeks out a woman who can do just that.

Catina is a young woman trying to break free from familial traditions, although it is more difficult than she imagines, but she is determined making her own way, however, when a dark vampire Master approaches her wanting her to aid him with her skills, she is terrified, but elated. As soon as she connects to destiny, she is shown the way to find the shifters, along with some words of caution, but it takes a lot out of her and ends up being taken back to the vampire’s mansion, but it goes against everything she believes.

When the rest of the Masters and their mates join Master Botosoni, he is determined to give them some news, and so he passes on what Catina has said, along with the updates from the other members of the team. All the while, Master Botosoni and Catina cannot deny their growing attraction and he when he makes the decision to make her his, he may have to wait as more information comes through and Catina is led to a situation where danger surrounds her, and drastic decisions have to be made.

With Master Botosoni fighting for his future, as well as the future of those around him, will Catina maintain her innocent nature, or will darkness consume her, and will the master’s finally be able to find and eliminate the rogues? This is yet another thrilling chase where nothing is black and white and danger haunts the shadows, loyalties are tested, and the rules of engagement are questioned in this dark romance with bite.

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories For Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha is a young lady who loves the colour purple, and she is on a journey to self-discovery, with this collection of short stories, you will go through ups and downs along with Sasha as she finds out how to handle these emotions and work through them.

The themes range from being brave, self-acceptance, confidence, overcoming fear, handling pressure and growing your inner strength. They are colourful, creative and easily understood and suitable for all ages.

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Song Of Earth And Claws by Lena Abram – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the lands of the fae, there are rules of engagement, in this area, they are the Rules of the Black Tower, a dangerous game of challenges and conquests where lands, titles and kingdoms can be won or lost in a single fight, or war and revenge can be taken in some cases and not in others. It is a complicated Game and Challenges lead to repercussions whether won or lost and the penalty for improper use or behaviour is deadly.

Lannahi is a young woman who is just entering the age where she can participate in the Game, she has seen it played and heard stories of the winners, losers and the consequences, but she has never played before and didn’t really want to, albeit her family has. One day, a man whom she thought she could maybe see a future with showed his true colours and made it known to her of his intentions, she knows that her life as she knows it is about to undergo a drastic change, he is wanting to use her as a pawn to gain power, but he is not the only one.

On the days leading up to one of the main Game events in a central arena, Lannahi makes a plan to fulfil her need to escape her first love, she plans to enter the game, she plans on making a Challenge and hoping she will win. One slight change to the plan is being called upon to perform in front of the gathering, it is something she neither expected or wanted, but knowing she cannot back down, she accepts the invitation and performs to her best ability, however, she is seen trying to gather herself by another fae, but whether his intentions are honourable or not, Lannahi cannot tell.

It is after this performance where it is announced that she has made a formal challenge, much to her family’s distress and confusion, it surprises all of the gathered audience, but all she knows is that she must win, or she will die, or even worse, become a slave, the exact fate she is trying to escape. Will she be able to succeed in her challenge against an interesting choice of adversary, or will she lose and face the forfeit the Game demands, not to mention what will happen after the challenge finishes, will her life still be her own, or will it belong to another? This is a fast-paced fantasy in a land of fae, games, consequences, trust, loyalty and masks, as a young woman makes a choice to change her life, as well as those around her in a land of magic, games and determination.

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Human Mating Site Box Set 1 (The Human Mating Site Series Books 1-4) by B. L. Wilde – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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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: 4 of 5 stars

Bella is a young woman who is finally free to live, love and make mistakes along the way to meeting Mr Right and in these short novellas, you can follow along with her.

Mr Wimp is her soon to be ex-husband, after twelve years of marriage, one day he ups and leaves with no explanation, apart from that the spark has gone, but Bella is not convinced it is just that. So, she decides to get her life back, although she didn’t realise quite how much of herself, she had lost and how different the dating game now is.

Mr Smooth is the next on the list when bar man Liam enters the picture and she can see how the men in the romance novels she likes to read can exist. Liam could be just the man to live some of them out with, he is a smooth talker with a lot of experience.

Mr Player is the next in the firing line, after getting some advice and tutelage with Liam, she decides to enter the world of internet dating and this handsome one is next. The only thing about him is that everyone else seems to think he is a player, including Liam, but surely, she can make up her own mind, so she gives him a try.

Mr Kinky appears on a girl’s weekend away in the country, the perfect getaway after her confrontation with Mr Player, she has sworn off of men, as have her girlfriends but that isn’t as easy as it looks when a god level gorgeous man just happens to match with her online and also owns the local pub promising treats galore.

Mr Heartless is a little understated and slow moving compared to the other men she has met, but he seems safe enough after all the excitement, they enjoy the same things and spending time with him is easy, but is he too good to be true?

What will Bella do with her newfound freedom and with whom in this fun filled novella collection?

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Betrayal Of The Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Hunter brothers are back and this time they are on their own, the team that they have been with is torn apart as the brothers find out some information which they have been seeking all their lives, and more on top of that. The betrayal is something they didn’t expect and ends up with them walking out and beginning a hunt of their own.

This means that for the first time, the Hunter brothers are lacking in equipment, supplies, information or support, but they do have their smarts, skills and tricks to be able to get the help they need. The journey starts out at home where they are shown something both close to their hearts and miles away at the same time, however, it just solidifies their determination to find out the answers they long for.

As usual, nothing is simple and straightforward, however, they do find someone else who can give them their first waypoint and so the chase begins. They realise that although they know a lot about mythology, this chase is going to lead them on an epic journey of discovery where myth and reality collide and with both their friends and enemies hot on their trail, will the two brothers be able to uncover all the information they need, or will this journey be their last one?

This is a cross country race against time as the hunters become the hunted in this dangerous and life altering journey in the footsteps of history.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception( A southwest suspense novel) is the first novel that i have read by this author. Portrait of Deception is a suspense read. I seen the cover of this book and i sucked me in i knew i wanted to read this book. I love suspense books but sometimes they can get predictable and i was engrossed with this read and once she was in the castle i could not put this book down. I loved Margo and even though her life didn’t go as planned and almost shattered her she still moved forward. I highly recommend this book if you are into suspense books then this novel is for you. I look forward to read more books by this author. Thank you to thus Author for another wonderful read.

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A New Day For Cray (The Adventures Of Cray On The Bay) by G Pa Rhymes and Erica Leigh – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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A New Day For Cray (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cray is a crab who lives on the bay with his friends, but Cray has a bad habit, he likes to pinch and tease people and he has a routine everyday of where he goes, who he sees, who he pinches and who he teases, but his friends don’t like it very much.

One day when Cray sets off on his routine, his friends Hay, Ray and Fay are wise to him and decide to stop letting him pinch them, instead, they decide to teach Cray about friendship and how it isn’t all about pinching and teasing, but instead about kindness, generosity and love, but will Cray learn the lessons, or will his unkind ways remain?

This is a fun filled, bright and educational book which teaches important things in an interactive and exciting way and is suitable for anyone who wants to smile and learn all at the same time.

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)A Heart So Savage by April Moran

This is the second book in the series and it was even better than the first! The way this author writes their story has me captive from the beginning to the very end. I could not put this book down as I had to know what was going to happen. The way the writing is done was if I was in the story with them and not just reading the words on a page. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this authors books and when I saw these I knew I just had to read them! Dark romances hold a special place in my heart, I absolutely LOVE them. When I picked up this book I could not put it down. The story had me on the edge of my seat and I was HOOKED! I cannot wait to read more books by this author!

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Sweet Dreams By Claire: A Small Town Feel-Good Delicious Irish Romance (Capture The Light Book 2) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Sweet Dreams by Claire: A Heartwarming Irish Romance (Capture the Light, Book 2)Sweet Dreams by Claire: A Heartwarming Irish Romance by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claire is a woman who lives for baking sweet treats and flavour, so it is a good thing that she works in her family bakery, but her dream is to experiment more with flavours, however, the family bakery is very traditional. One day, Claire is asked to go up to the local castle and deliver some cupcakes for a clients wedding, although she thinks they are a little boring, she agrees and sets off on the long walk up the hill, unfortunately, a wayward cyclist foils that plan and squashes the box, but thankfully, Claire is given permission to use the resort kitchen to make some new ones and this leads on to a surprise invitation to the wedding itself.

As the days pass and the wedding grows closer, Claire is enveloped into the chaos that is Brigid Cleary and her family, including her dashing brother Finn, the man who is determined to take her out of her routine and explore the world around her. This completely unsettles Claire as she helps out with wedding dilemma’s, all while still working in the bakery, but when her past comes back to haunt her while spending time with her newfound friends, she has a feeling that it is going to spoil the connections she is fostering.

The only thing Claire did not plan for was a gift with some of the magic of Ireland crashing into her life as moonlight and emotion mix, but with the dawning of a new day, things come crashing down around Claire and she has to make the decision to either accept the new direction her life is going, or bow down to the traditional values she once adored, but are the consequences attached to each option too much? This is a sweet romance based in Claremore, Ireland where culture, magic, emotions and baking collide to lead you on a journey of romance, courage and creativity.

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