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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mathilda Honoria Spencer, or Tillie is an Agent with MISix who works for the Queen, she carries out assignments when needed and is on currently on an assignment investigating a farm but so far all she can see are male farmhands and cows, but no sign of the supposed Hucows she is there to look for. As she discusses the situation further via her earpiece, she learns more about what exactly these Hucows are, how they are trained by fetish schools to become more like the animals, how they can be physically enhanced to resemble the animals and be used for pet play, as well as milking, she becomes more and more disgusted with the whole idea, but carries on tryin to investigate further before finally reporting on what she has found. This is when she finds out that she has an invitation to an auction where these Hucows and other Huanimals are going to be sold to the highest bidder in order to raise funds for a charity, thankfully though, she will be accompanied by her partner in more ways than one, Agent Abdul Ali so that she can search for the main focus of ehr assignment, Lady Annabelle, a minor royal before she ends up in the wrong hands.

The day of the auction arrives and Agents Tillie and Abdul are ready, he has done his research and is prepared to ask the difficult questions when they go to inspect the goods, where Tillie is struggling just to hide her true feelings on the situation. As they are invited to sit and prepare for the main event, they are still looking for Lady Annabelle, but as they are also looking for those there under duress, they join in the bidding on some of the others to keep there cover intact until she appears, however, it appears that she has an almost full transformation and it is shocking to both Tillie and Abdul. They manage to win the bid when they stare down another bidder whom they recognise from past assignments, however when the auction is raided and the Huanimals disappear from under their noses, even as their money has been taken, a race against time begins to find Lady Annabelle and rescue her.

As the search continues and the lines begin to blur Tillie and Abdul are struggling to keep duty and feelings separate and the hunt for Lady Annabelle becomes more complicated and there are more dead ends than leads, will they get to her in time before those who want to do her harm carry through? This is a race against time to rescue a royal but things are not all as they seem and the blurred lines between fantasy and reality keep you on your toes and make you think at the same time.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Mrs R

Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was interesting, a little fast paced but definitely romantic.
Adenine has her career path all planned out, and the first step after college is to work for Stone Enterprises. Thanks to her soriety sister, she’s on her way to work as Stone’s personal assistant and away from her clingy ex.
As soon as Adeline arrives in Italy, she feels a connection with the hotel and also a connection to Stone, which she can’t explain.
When Stone needs her to be his fake fiancé for a business deal, she’s more than happy to help out, but on her own terms.
Adeline was a likeable character that seemed to be older than she actually was, she was extremely confident and took charge, not letting anyone walk over her, including Stone.
Stone was a cool headed business guy, but something about the hotel was making him uncomfortable, but he can’t figure out what it is.
The mix of dreams and a past life made this story interesting to read, and also helped explain the instant attraction between these two. The epilogue was also a nice touch.
I listened to this story as an audio book, the narration was easy to listen to and I would happily listen to a book read by Regan Brown again.

Reviewed by @MrsR

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Carla Clemmons

Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a nice steamy romance read! You can really feel the want and desire between the characters. Jules is strong willed and a great counter part to Adam. I really like reading from both perspectives. This was a great quick romance read and I really enjoyed the characters! I will definitely look into more from Marina Hanna!

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Kerry Baker

Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a brilliant contemporary romance. I found this to be quite a quick and easy book to read, I fell straight into the story and really got behind the characters. The characters were strong and relatable – I thought Jules was so fiesty! It took a little getting to know both of the characters but I liked how their story developed more as it the book went on.
The author has done a great job with the writing too. It is well paced from start to finish and effortlessly pulls you in. If you have already this is definitely a book worth reading.

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett
Genre – paranormal, suspense, ghosts
Page Count – 521 Pages
One tragic death. Two guilt ridden souls.
Years of pain and regret keep them from connecting.
Until one night, an accident occurs… changing everything.
Logan
Drunk. Bitter. Anger. That’s me, at twenty four.
I never meant to become this person, but the murder of my sister took a toll on me.
I blame myself, but I also blame Angel.
Her silence killed my sister.
My grief takes a new turn one night.
I wake up in the hospital to the news of what I’ve done.
Everyone thinks I tried to kill Angel on purpose.
But I never meant to hit her, I don’t remember anything about the accident.
Now her fate lies in my hands, and I have to come to terms with everything I’ve done.
My solace comes in the form of my first love, Rionna.
But there are things about her that I don’t understand.
Something isn’t right about this.
Angel
Guilt is a horrible thing to live with.
From one life altering event to another.
I’m the girl always in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Haunted by the past, uncertain of the future.
I dreamed of becoming someone else and erasing my existence.
Now my wish is about to come true.
I thought I died in the accident, but wake up to find out I’m in a stranger’s body.
Even more alone and without her memories, I have to make sense of this nightmare.
The one person who understands the guilt I feel is the same man who put me in this position in the first place.

~ AMAZON ~

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No matter where she goes, USA Today Bestselling author Nikki Lynn Barrett hears voices in her head. Instead of calling her crazy and locking her up, her family realizes it’s just a product of being an author and allows her to write the stories so that the voices shut up.

But they don’t. And probably never will. There’s no need to lock her up, Nikki knows she’ll never escape the voices, not until each and every last story is written. And for every story she writes, about ten or more ideas pop up.

When she isn’t slaving away at her computer writing books that will probably make you cry and keep you in suspense, Nikki plots to take over the world one book at a time. What? It’s a sickness. One she can’t escape!

Books aren’t her only addiction, though. Nikki can be found making up parodies to drive her son crazy, and bantering back and forth with her husband, who somehow manages to steal her away from the fictional world she lives in all the time.

Nikki lives in Arizona with her husband and son, where she can be found using every creativity outlet she can find through music, photography, handcrafted things, and random interests that she may pick up from time to time.

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Life’s a Witch (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 3) AUDIO BOOK by Carrie Pulkinen

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Life’s a Witch (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Author
Genre – paranormal romance, romantic comedy, witches & demons
Listening Length – 4 hours and 26 minutes
Narrated by: Hollie Jackson
Cover design by – Rebecca Poole at Dreams2Media
Crimson Oliver is a bad witch.
She’s not wicked, but every spell she tries to cast goes awry in one way or another. After her last screw-up, the high priestess has threatened to bind her powers and turn her human for good.
Crimson’s solution? Challenge the priestess to a battle of magic she can’t possibly win.
Not without a miracle, anyway.
Enter hotter-than-hellfire demon Mike Cortez. He’s a devil’s advocate who can make anyone’s dreams come true…for a price. He’s had his eye on the seductive witch for a while, and Satan is in the market for a new assistant.
But Mike wants to date her, not damn her.
When he accidentally makes a deal condemning Crimson to an eternity of satanic servitude, they’ll have to go to hell and back to outsmart the devil and save the witch’s soul.
Ride along on a journey from the Big Easy to the underworld and back again in this fast, steamy romantic comedy!

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Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance author who has always been fascinated with things that go bump in the night. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her love of a good happily-ever-after, and becoming a paranormal romance author seems like the only logical career choice. 

                         

Before she decided to turn her love of the written word into a career, Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. She loves good chocolate and bad puns, and in her free time, she likes to read, drink wine, and travel with her family.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Alexandria Richard

A steamy MMF “bad boy” rock star romance. 4/5 Stars

“Exhale and move on” is a mantra Rick Fars has lived by. When something isn’t going right, just exhale and move on. He has become a bit disenfranchised with the “rock star” life. Sure he’s still getting laid and having fun, but it has become more of the same old. That is until he starts allowing himself to feel his feelings, and to explore what they could be if he followed through on them.

I really enjoyed listening to Rick’s story, and jeesh was the sex HOT. There’s BDSM scenes, M/M, and (multiple) threesomes. This story is not for the faint of heart with the explicitness.

I enjoyed the insight to the turmoil someone in the spotlight could be feeling in their relationships and with themself. Rick is someone who is still exploring who he is and what he wants in life. He may be the “bad boy” but he also has a soft side, planning a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The one thing that made me not be able to give “Exhale and Move On” a 5-star rating was the bouts of slight homophobia from one of the prominent characters. While that may be more realistic, I wasn’t a fan of reading that in a romance novel meant to be MMF.

I have not read K.L. Shandwick before, but the smooth writing (and narration) in this novel drew me in. I also enjoyed all the information about the the other couples and musicians surrounding Rick, leaving me researching the other books with said characters.

Bolton Hill also did a fabulous job narrating “Exhale and Move On.” His voice and tone was spot on for everything. He sounded like he was actually experiencing the feelings the characters were.

Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Date Night is a really cute fun romance by KM Lowe. Despite being just over 100 pages, it is a full story and we really get to know and love the characters. Hannah and Kyle have worked together on several projects over the years, but have never met. Their correspondence has always been through email. When they finally meet, sparks fly for both of them. However, due to past failed relationships, neither of them is looking for anything, and both have sworn off relationships for the foreseeable future. Their business meeting turns out to be enjoyable for both of them, so they agree to meet once more. Simply for a no strings attached Date Night. But will things really stop at that… guess you need to read to find out!

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Kimberly Shirah

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy DaycareJake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare is an adorable children’s book, perfect for ages 3-7. This book follows Jake and his best friend Neet, as he leaves home and stays in a doggy daycare for the first time. Shannon’s book touches a wide range of emotions throughout this book with Jake, and also includes helpful tips included in the back of the book. Written in couplets, this book a fun and easy read, and will instill a love of poetry in children at a young age. If you work in pre-k though first grade, this book would be perfect for your class.

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The Inheritance: The Story of an Unlikely Submissive Audio Book by India Kells-Review by Amanda Kimble

5/5 Stars

 

The Inheritance: The Story of an Unlikely Submissive Audio Book by India Kells

 

This isn’t the first book I’ve had a chance of listening to. India Kells is an amazing author and Antonio Turner is an amazing narrator.

 

Lani is a web designer and painter. She loves her art and dreams of her own studio. Needing to find a way out of working on anymore designs. The quote I chose for Lani is: “I’m Emilio McKay’s niece. He just died.”

 

Max was Lani’s uncle’s friend. He’s in charge of Lani’s inheritance. When he falls for her things turn to be the same for her. The quote I chose for Max is: “To be honest I’m not surprised. It’s very much the Emilio McKay that I’ve known.”

 

Highly recommended for Erotica Romance lovers.

The Inheritance, The Story of an Unlikely Submissive AUDIO BOOK by India Kells – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

5 Stars
The Inheritance, The Story of an Unlikely Submissive AUDIO BOOK by India Kells

The Inheritance, The Story of an Unlikely Submissive AUDIO BOOK by India Kells and Narrated by Antonio Turner. This is my first audible book narrated by Antonio Turner and hot dang he did a great job. I’ve read several books by this author but I’m just starting to get into audible and this book was definitely worth the listen. I will recommend not listening when around little ears. This is a hot and steamy book that will definitely leave you needing to cool down at times. This is about Lani and Max , she finds out her uncle has left her an Inheritance but he also put conditions on it she has to fulfill before she can have it. This is where Max comes in he’s going to help her complete the tasks. She had no idea she was missing something in her life until she met Max. Their chemistry is off the charts. I highly recommend giving this a listen. I’m definitely going to check out more books narrated by Antonio Turner.

Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Amanda DelFemine

I will start out by saying that this was the first book I have ever listened to in this genre.  With that being said I thought this book was fantastic.  K.L. Shandwicks writing style and story line of sex, drugs and rock and roll were easy to listen to.  Not to mention how much she and Rick Fars made me want to jump in and have some fun of my own.

Rick finds himself faced with challenges like most rock stars they don’t find love easily. Lifestyles can change in minutes when the past comes knocking on the door or old flames try to rekindle something and you have to choose what makes you happy even if that makes others uncomfortable but in the end you have to do what makes you happy and try something new.  Some people will understand you and some will not.  You know what, that’s ok.  So just be yourself and Exhale and Move On.

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt #2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall-Review by Amanda Kimble

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Due 5/7 Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt #2) by Jessica Akien Hall

This is another great series by Akien-Hall. She knows how to bring the stories to life. Her characters seem to come to life and I love that.

Mandy is an author who writes romance. Her wife Emily is supportive of the work. When she gets a disturbing phone call from her brother things get freaky. The quote I chose for Mandy is: “Well, it’s not like pre-baby Tessa, but you know how it is. She’s got her hands full. And now that Tommy’s back to work I bet she’s even more exhausted.”

Randy is finding himself after a horrible past relationship. When his boyfriend finds a dead body things go south. When things point back to him his sister steps in. The quote I chose for Randy is: “Of course. I love you Benjamin Davis. Everything is going to be alright. Don’t you worry.”

Highly recommended for Paranormal Crime lovers.

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Carly Vogler

Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Date Night by K.M. Lowe is an easy read romance centered around two people who are not looking for love. They always say love finds us when we stop looking, right? When Hannah finally meets her boss Kyle, there is an almost instant attraction. They both bring relationship baggage, and are not sure they’re ready for the possible heartbreak.

This story follows Hannah and Kyle as they start with a no-strings attached deal and grow their friendship. Can they get over their hardships and baggage to see where things lead?

Review by Carly Vogler

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Date Night is about 2 people who have had a working relationship via phone calls and emails for years. Both Hannah Banana aka Hannah Brently and Kyle Randall have had really bad luck with love and Valentine’s Day. Here they are having a meeting in person after so many years and both are attracted to eachother. They end up going on a dinner date to discuss work Hannah will be doing for Kyle. They end up being very happy spending time together and find it very easy to talk to.

Hannah runs into someone she knows at one of Kyles hotels but Kyle does what he can to get her not to think about it.
When Hannah wakes up one morning with a note from Kyle she lets her mind get the best of her and automatically thinks the worst. Luckily for Hannah she has a great best friend who helps her work thru lots of things. Will Kyle and Hannah be able to have a personal relationship or will they just be casual business friends with the occasional date night?
I thought this book was very well written and I liked most of the characters. All except Kirk!

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Date Night by K.M. Lowe – Review by Chrissy Spulak

Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Date Night by K.M. Lowe is a quick and easy read that sweeps you off your feet from page one. This author has a fantastic way of using words to create scenes that are easily imagined. I became so swept up in the drama of characters Hannah and Kyle that, before I knew it, I had the book read. I really related to the bitter-with-love characters and their cynicism towards dating and falling in love. That was definitely me before finally meeting my husband! This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I was thoroughly delighted. I recommend this fun book 4 out of 5 stars!

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Relentless (Billionaire Bodyguards #4) by Via Mari-Review by Amanda Kimble

RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards #4) by Via Mari

This is another fantastic read by Mari. The Billionaire Bodyguards Series is fantastic. This just keeps getting better each book I read. This is the fourth book in this series.

Dereck is helping a buddy out. When he finds himself falling for a friend of his buddy’s girl. He wants to help out and he wants to keep her safe. The quote I chose for Dereck is: “I’ll get you to a safe place, but close enough to see what’s going on. We’re short men, so I need to focus on the task at hand, and if you’re in danger, my focus will be on you. Put this in, Layla. You’ll be plugged into the team chat. Stay off the line unless you need something. I know how much this means to you, and for the record, I wouldn’t have really left you home if you hadn’t been listening, but you would be watching from a safe place and not in the middle of a fucking mafia war zone if it were up to me.”

Layla is trying to do what she thinks is right. When she finds herself falling for the hottie. She isn’t sure what’s going to happen now, but she’ll go with the flow. The quote I chose for Layla is: “You didn’t need to, papi. But don’t worry. See, I’m a big girl, and men like you don’t intimidate me. I can handle any shade you throw.”

Highly recommended for Romantic Suspense lovers.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Sheri Schrader

Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bovine Tricks by Seelie Kay is the first book in the Royals Gone Rogue series. The story features MISix Agent Mathilda Honoria Spencer and her partner Agent Abdul Ali looking for the missing Lady Annabelle Trask. I have enjoyed this author’s books in the past and enjoyed this one as well. The story is creative and not your usual missing-person story. At times I wondered where the story was going but it added to the fun of the story. This is a quick read with romance and special agents. I enjoyed Agent Mathilda, Tillie, her reactions to the situation made me laugh and made her a relatable character. I look forward to reading more in this series to see what happens next.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Michelle Collier

Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Michelle Collier 

 

My rating 4 out of 5

 

This is the first book by K. L. Shandwick I have read. This book is extremely well written. The characters are vivid and you find yourself wanting them to find what they have been looking for and need in their life. Love and acceptance of your wants and needs is what most people search for and this book is all about not only others acceptance but of the characters acceptance of themselves. Be careful not to burn yourself from the heat coming off this book.

The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Jo Frizzell

The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an excellent story with a strong adventurous storyline. The way the main character was just unapologetically herself was extremely inspiring because to see someone at 11 so confident in who they are is not the norm. The relationships between her and her family are precious and so much love is completely visible in every interaction. I loved the hints given throughout the book that kept me guessing and curious about what was coming next. I want to know more about Storey and I hope there is more about Storey!

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Our Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo – Review by Shelly Kittell

Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
Twisted Thriller
Wow! Wow! Wow! It is definitely the best thriller I’ve read this year. Alicia seems like the quiet, little housewife with the perfect life, the perfect family, etc. Throw in some besties, clandestine texts, and hidden secrets and BAM! Fireworks. This book had me from page 1 with its well -written plots and twists. Watching Alicia develop into a stronger woman made the book feel so personal. And who is this crazy mistress, Faith? What has Eliot gotten them into?…… You have got to read this book. You won’t be able to put it down until you finish it.

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Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Lydia June

Myths & LegendsMyths & Legends by Laura Greenwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful!

If the cover alone doesn’t make you fall in love immediately, the stories within definitely will.
Each story has a twist on some well known and some not so much known Myths. You have your choice of Robin hood all the way to the love story of Hades and Persephone. The authors I felt shined differently in their takes and retelling of each story. I adored “Mistress of the sky and stars” by Laura Greenwood that focused around Geb and Nut , two Gods, a forbidden love story. Also “I do it for you” by Louisa Line, a retelling of Robin Hood. Each book will have you glued to the pages. I can’t wait to add these authors to my list and find more of their stories.

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Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy – Review by Opal Nelson

Luminoso (Luminara, #4)Luminoso by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It just keeps getting better and better. After reading Luca’s Lust, I anticipated that the ending chain of events would transition to the beginning of Luminoso but alas SJ had other plans. I delighted in the fact that predictability is not an ingredient in this novel. SJ captivates the readers’ attention and leads them towards an emotionally charged rollercoaster of a literary adventure. I was a bit bummed out about the conclusion of Michael’s character (blame it on me feeling vindictive). SJ created a work of art by incorporating a powerful description of the characters and plot of the story, a good balance of tension and release (at one point I almost threw my Kindle in the wall-almost) and a satisfying conclusion (all is right in the land of Lex & Luca). Overall, I would recommend this book- and I’m hoping that there is something in the works for Cameron- I’d love to see his story be told.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

Exhale and Move OnExhale and Move On by K.L. Shandwick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Phwoar! This is how I would describe this book! This book is hot and steamy! This was really refreshing for me to read a bisexual romance (M/M/F).This is the story of Rick, a world famous rockstar who plays his music to millions of fans and has women throwing themselves at him day and night. But little does the world know he indulges in men too!
I especially liked the narration of this story.The narrator brought this story to life. The worlds flowed easily and he really brought the characters to life.
My only criticism is that I found that there were quite a few characters introduced and I found it hard to keep up at times with who was who but other than this I really enjoyed this story.

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Date NightDate Night by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All I can say about Date Night by K.M. Lowe is wow….. I was expecting a cute little romance book but it swept me right off my feet. Date Night has everything that a romance reader loves a hunky male, a cute shy girl, one heck of a love interest, and even a little drama. Based in Glasgow, Miss Lowe leaves you breathless with her descriptions of the city, and she’ll have your head spinning imagining her characters. At only 139 pages Date Night is a short but amazing romance story and I hope the author thinks about continuing the story.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Rachel Moss

Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna was a really good read! The story keeps you engrossed, and it’s full if steam and sass. This also felt like a very quick read to me as well. It seemed very well written to me, and the characters were also very fascinating. It felt a lot like reading Fifty Shades of Grey to me. If you like reading contemporary romances that have a slight twist this is the novel for you! I’m glad I read this book and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride it took me on.

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Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Kerry Baker

Flowers In December Audio Book by Jane Suen is a quick and gentle story about life after losing a loved one. It had been quite a while since I had read this book so I jumped at the chance to listen to the audio book. The story was as lovely as I remembered it being and I was instantly taken back into the life of Connor, who is learning how to live after his mother had passed away. At 2 1/2 hours listening time this was the perfect book to put on during a relaxing afternoon.

I thought the narrator was perfect for the descriptive part of the story. At those times I found that I could get lost completely in what he were saying. I think it fell down just a little at the dialogue. It came across as a little monotonous at times and almost a little “he said, she said”. However it didn’t really detract from the audio book as a whole and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Jenique Bornman

I read Flowers in December back in 2018. Now listening to it and rereading my previous review, I can see how much I have grown. Back in 2018 I hadn’t gone through the heartache of losing someone.
So today 3 years later I look at this story with new eyes and understanding. It really touched me on a whole new level.
Add to that the smooth calming tone of the narrator, this time around I really have a greater appreciation for the book.
Thank you for this.

My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Tausha Treadway

My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter. This is a very emotional young adult love story. Its the story of a young girl named Zoe who lost the love of her life at a very young age. She is crushed beyond words and her parents think moving her to a new town will help her get over him. In this new town she decided to go to a local teen hangout where they have an open mic night and sing a song she wrote for her lost love. She meets a guy named Elijah and sparks fly. When she shows up to her a new school she realizes that Elijah is her new drama teacher. She has been thru so much heartbreak already is Elijah just going to add to that heartbreak? This is for sure a forbidden romance but she can’t help feeling the way she does. Will they try to work it out even though they could both get in trouble for the relationship? Read this forbidden love story to find out!

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book which is only for those over 18 due to the triggers it contains within.

Randy Fletcher is a best selling author of children’s horror novels and is celebrating the anniversary of his boyfriend Ben moving in with him as a couple together in a boat on Honeybee Lake, or at least they were until a knocking sound on the outside of the boat annoys Randy enough that he convinces Ben to have a look, however, when he finds a dead body attached to a rope underneath the dock, their plans are immediately forgotten and the police are called. Randy doesn’t want to believe what he is hearing but Ben’s reaction to the situation convinces him it must be true, so as they wait for the cops to show up, they go back down to the lake and support each other but they end up arguing, especially when Ben hides their relationship from the cops by saying that he is just a friend, it doesn’t help when the cop is dismissive of the whole situation and state that they can’t see as it is too dark and that they will have to come back in the morning to confirm it instead. Ben is stunned by their nonchalance and ends up taking it all out on Randy when all he wants to do is help, they manage to talk it through and spend the rest of the evening trying to forget about the body in the lake.

The next day the cops come back to the house and have the same bad attitude as the day before, but one is eventually convinced to get into the lake and take a look, when they do, it is confirmed that there is a dead body and that it is a crime scene so they have to call in a team to remove it, while they are doing that, they send Randy and Ben back up to the house to wait, but not before another argument. Meanwhile, Mandy Blake is having snuggles with her daughter when the phone rings and her wife brings it to her saying it is her brother Randy and he sounds awful and when he tells her what is happening at his house, her first thought is to go there and support him and Ben, but he delays that telling her there is nothing she can do, he just needed to talk to someone about it all, so she asks her sister in law Tessa if she has heard anything from Randy, but being busy herself, Mandy isn’t surprised when she doesn’t get an answer until later on. Five hours later and the body is on its way to the morgue but with no further information about who the person is, apart from it looks like they have been there a while, so with nothing else they can do, Randy and Ben try to take their minds off it and decide to try and get some sleep.

Mandy is still trying to get her head around what Randy told her over the phone and has a bad feeling about the whole situation, which is confirmed when she sees a bunch of missed calls and messages saying Randy has been taken in for questioning, Randy is waiting for her there in an interrogation room when two men in suits enter and start demanding that he tells them what is going on so that they can get on with their day, but when he clearly states multiple times that he has no idea what they are talking about, they reveal the identity of the body and Randy is completely taken aback and decides to ask for a lawyer before they go any further with their questions. When they leave and Mandy comes in, all the emotions he has been holding spill out when he tells her he has just found out that it is someone from his past better left forgotten and she is as dumbfounded as he is. They leave together and after everyone has returned home, this is when Tessa calls back, this is when she decides to communicate with the victim and see if they can help figure out what happened. When things take a turn for the worse and evidence is collected, fingers are pointed and confusion, temptation and betrayal reign, will Randy, Mandy and Tessa be able to unravel the mystery of the body found in Honeybee Lake, or will the past come back to haunt them all with deadly consequences? This is a triller with a paranormal twist which keeps you guessing all the way through, as you try to figure it all out as you go along the journey with them.

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