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Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Forever (Diamond Doms #9)Forever by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 9th book in the Diamond Doms series. This is a Dark Romance novel and is 322 pages in length. This story follows Russell and Gemma. Russell is tasked with keeping his friends wife, Holly, safe, along with her bff, Gemma. The problem with Gemma, is she is a giant pain in the rear. But one he kind of likes. So much so, she makes his dom side twitch. But he cannot lose focus on the task at hand. People could die. This was a great ending to a great series.

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wrong for Him by Christi Barth is book three of the Love Lottery series. This book can be read as a standalone but if you want to get the whole feel of the series and meet the other characters, start with book one. I didn’t but will definitely be going back to read the other two books. This book is Amelia and Teague’s story.

Amelia and Teague have history. He is Amelia’s brother’s best friend. Clearly that makes him off limits. Especially since Alex made him a partner in the inn they are restoring. Teague is really appreciative of Amelia’s friendship, especially while he was deployed. Which is another reason crossing the line with her seems like a bad idea. Can they have a secret relationship and not burn Al of their bridges?

I read enjoyed this book! I really like the characters. Teague fought so hard to fight his attraction to Amelia. He wanted to do what he felt was the right thing, even if that meant sacrificing his own happiness. There was so much emotion packed into this book!

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this author’s writing and it was a first time read of their work for me! I for sure will be goin back to read other things they have written. This cozy mystery, was a fun read as well as very well put together. I loved the comfort of the storyline and the characters certainly made it fun to read this!

The mystery was very much more than delightful. I needed a nice cup of hot cocoa to enjoy as I read this in all truth and honesty. Personally I grew up loving the board game named “Clue” and this book was literally the board game for me. As in my mind, I enjoyed playing along the side of our beloved characters to figure out who the murderer was. I was suspicious for the ending, but I can admit I was not a good sleuth and was wrong haha. I loved our characters who were working to solve the mystery under the true investigators noses, and the story time line was really awesome in the sense, as it made things very fun!

The story was very much well put together. It had its moments where the time line fit in so well that I felt I was living in the moments of the characters as they found something out that would and did lead them to the next. The book was a fast read for me, but fun and sweet all in the sense of what I would hope for in a cozy mystery, This one certainly took the cake though! It was very much enjoyed by this reader!

If your looking for a cozy mystery that satisfies your wants and has its own adventurous quirkiness then you need to look no further. It was certainly a fun and delightful read. I had a ray of sunlight providing fun, smiles, enjoyment and even a few gasps along the way! The author did a wonderful job on this book!

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Stand Your Ground by AJ Ullman-Review by Amanda Kimble

Stand Your GroundStand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Stand Your Ground By A.J. Ullman

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Ullman. Once again I’m brought into the world of crime. Someone did something to protect themselves.

Cady is a trial lawyer by day and fighting crime by night. Not really fighting crime as it was to protect herself. Shooting a man seven times has its pains. The past may even come back to bite her in the butt. The quote I chose for Cady is: “I felt threatened for my life. I shot him before he could shoot me.”

Highly recommended for Crime lovers.

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Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Opal Nelson

Forever: A Diamond Doms NovelForever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forever was first my novel by Ivy Nelson, and I found it rather interesting. This novel was not an introduction to a sadist and masochist sub-lifestyle but a deep plunge. There were certain scenes that I found uncomfortable, but Ivy’s creative writing style kept me engaged. I liked the chemistry between Russell and Gemma- the struggle between head and heart was very relatable. Forever is encompassed with hot off the charts chemistry, suspense, action and mystery.

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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Opal Nelson

Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Born to Fight is engaging, fast-paced, original, and captivating. While not new to dystopian novels, I enjoyed the unpredictability of the plot, the development of characters and the novel’s overall flow. The utilization of the flashback technique gives the reader a better understanding of how circumstances and experiences shaped both Rain and Hunter’s lives and how it affects the decisions made. The novel boasts an overzealous, cruel, and obsessive ruler- [side note: who we all love to hate] who eventually meets his demise at the hands of the hero and heroine. Overall, Born to Fight is an entertaining read.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Ashley Mandell

Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alena Scott is a forbidden hybrid; half witch, half vampire. Her mother is the queen of vampires and Alena has no idea who her father is. She’s the new girl and while she’s co-captain off the cheerleaders, she doesn’t quite feel like she fits in. She meets new people and reconnect with someone from her past who happens to be linked to a dangerous person. Alena’s mother is overprotective, so Alena keeps these friends a secret from her mother until a threat is revealed. Will she ever feel like she belongs? How will things change for her? And will she learn about all that her mother has kept hidden from her? Left with a cliffhanger, I immediately bought the rest of the series and can’t wait to dig in!

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Faith Jackson

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From start to finish, like the other books of this series I’ve read from the author, this book is entertaining. This book like the others had me eagerly turning the pages to figure out how Logan gets it done. The characters take shape and throw you into the mystery which makes it more fun. This story will have you craving more of the series as the other books have.

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Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 1) by Amy Argent – Review by Karen Pearman

Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow, #1)Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, this was a new author to me, and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this book. I wasn’t prepared to bawl my eyes out, but that is exactly what I did. In fact, I found that it was quite therapeutic in many ways. This wasn’t quite the romantic read I was expecting and but feel like it truly changed my view and perspective on these tearjerker books I tend to steer clear of. I am usually a fan of funny rom-coms but found this book to be endearing in so many ways. I was shocked to find out that this was the first book written by this author because she is such a wonderful writer. Her description was so realistic. As a family member that was watched her mother and father suffer with cancer, she was so accurate in telling this story. I think that’s what hit home the most for me. It was gut wrenching to relive it all over through someone else. But in many ways, this was like a cleansing for me and something that I needed. This book came to me at just the right time in my life. I look forward to reading other books from this author. I highly recommend you read and share this story.

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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very intriguing. I could not stop reading it. What she endured she stopped being a victim and became a survivor. She finds true love. He also saves her and his unborn baby.

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Samantha Bassett

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Samantha Bassett
Here is another author where I didn’t start at the beginning of the series and I didn’t care. This book is definitely great as a stand-alone.
Logan is a great character and she has lots of very interesting friends. During a staff talent show to kick off the new school semester, Monica, the step-mother of one of the students, is found shot and killed in the school’s chicken coop.
Thanks to a wonderful Golden Retriever the murder weapon is found and that really starts the investigation moving forward. Monica is not a very nice person so there are many people, including her step-son and husband, who have reasons to want her gone. You have to read all the way through to the end to find out who really did it.
This was definitely a page turner for me and I will be getting all of the other books in this series.

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Samantha Bassett

Stand Your GroudStand Your Groud by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Stand Your Ground is a suspense filled crime thriller by A.J Ullman. This is the first book I have read by this author. I like the way it was told, starting out with the main character Cady shooting someone. I didn’t really know the back story, and it slowly unwinds as the book progresses. I felt that was a good way to tell the story, because it gripped me from the beginning and kept me hooked. Then I was led through discovery and interviews wanting to know if Cady would be tried for murder or if it was justified self defense. My main complaint is the story seemed filled with a lot of rambling, there were a lot of analogies and tangents which seemed to take away from the action of the actual story. The book is very current, referencing BLM, George Floyd, #metoo, and being “woke.” It did not end as I expected in the beginning.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Cora Ryan

Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I am really in love. I didnt realize the book was part of a series and will definitely be checking out the rest.
This cozy mystery is a perfect read while snuggled up in a blanket drinking hot cocoa.
The story is very well written and captivating. The more I read the more I wanted to know more and see where the story led me.
Highly recommend!!

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kerry Carr

Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great murder mystery which will keep you guessing. It is a classic whodunit and the clues will lead you on a quest to discover the truth.
I love the main characters of Frances, Jack and Uncle Sal. The fact that they aren’t professional detectives but are able to go undercover as hired help and work out the clues was great fun to read.
The author does an amazing job of setting the scene of the life of the rich in 1931.
This book is full of twists and turns so you will be kept guessing from start to end.
It was a really enjoyable read.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Christine Taysom

Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a beautiful cultural exploration of generational trauma wrapped in a creepy, gothic, horror story. I absolutely loved it! In this wonderful story we follow the determined and independent Mercy, from frightened and unsure child, self-described as “all elbows and knees” teenager to fearless, self-sufficient and generational trauma cycle breaker. I loved how well the author was able to build this gothic fairytale all while clearly explaining how this curse was really bred from the cycles of trauma in her ancestors’ past. It was beautifully written and was a perfect October book choice! Highly recommend this book!

Reviewed by @prettybird-marie

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Brittany Angel

Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Urban fantasy setting with vampires, witches, and mystery.

Alena is different. Alena moves around a lot, she’s always the new kid with allergies but they aren’t just any kind of allergies. Alena is the child of a vampire and a witch. An outlawed pairing. She is counting down the days until she can begin her coven training and turn 18 so she can get out from under her mother’s structure rules. All while trying to unravel the mystery of who her father is, what her mother is searching for, and navigate a new high school her senior year.

When on a outing with her mother, looking for what, she doesn’t know. Alena sees a boy whom 13 years prior, she thought was one of her 2 imaginary friends. Slowly things start to spiral leading up to a climax that leads you to immediately getting the next book in the series.

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by M Policicchio

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth

5 out of 5 Stars

This book is amazing!!! I was hooked from about page 3. I grew frustrated, just like Amelia, as she and Teague took forever to find their way to each. I almost threw my phone down in anger later. I continue to root for the Inn to be a success. I was so proud of Sydney taking control of the situation between Amelia and Alex. If you haven’t read the other books in this series (like myself), buy them now and plan for a long weekend of getting lost in the world of Chestertown.

Teague Sullivan has had two best friends for as long as he can remember, Alex and his little sister Amelia. Alex knows almost everything about him. Teague knew there were somethings that even his best friend didn’t need to or couldn’t know about his time in the Army. Amelia had been his friend, his lifeline, his anchor during his last deployments. Now he was starting to realize that there was much more to his feelings for Amelia. But could he violate bro code and date his best friend’s little sister?

Amelia Kirkland has been in love with Teague for as long as she can remember. She knows that he will never see her as anything but Alex’s sister. Thanks to the Inn and other circumstances, she now will be sharing an apartment with Teague. Amelia realizes that it will be extremely difficult to live with the only man she has ever loved as roommates. Can she make Teague realize that there is more to her than being Alex’s little sister? If that doesn’t work, can they go back to being just friends?

The family of characters in this series is amazing. I can’t wait to read the others.

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Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Ashleigh Sherel-Kidd

Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“I am built for tears.”
From the opening line, DeBlassie sucks us into an absolutely gorgeously spun tale of culture, breaking generational chains, and sorrow. La Llorona is a haunting presence that lurks throughout the story, causing you to shiver and look twice at the shadows outside your window.
As someone who lives next to the Bosque river, I found the description of New Mexico to be beautifully accurate, and the subtle horror perfect for spooky season.
Mercy is a wonderful narrator, and I empathized with her immediately. To be the friend that always feels a bit out of place, always longs for more beauty- that is a theme that I think many of us relate to.
I love that this novella was written by a bruja, and that we got to see the healing side of witchcraft. Beautifully done and well worth the read. I give this one five stars.

Reviewed by @hautemessreads

 

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Stand Your Ground by A. J. Ullman – Review by Jess Engel

Stand Your GroundStand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fast-paced crime mystery! Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman is an engaging, thrilling read. You’re drawn in right from the beginning with non-stop action.

Cady, an attorney vying for partner, from a tumultuous background, finds herself in a predicament when she shoots and kills a known drug dealer one night. Was it self-defense or something more?

I enjoyed the unraveling of this story and the night in question throughout the book. It kept my attention and kept me turning the page.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Crystal Pizzimenti

Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through…, #2) by James Talisman impressed me even more than the first! This book continues to character build these 3 friends from college who must go on multiple adventures to save the worlds. James has a way of telling the story so you can picture exactly what is going on and you just get pulled right in. I highly recommend this series if you are a sci-fi fan like myself. It will not disappoint!
Review by @capizz92

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Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Series #7) by Valerie Davisson-Review by Amanda Kimble

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery #7 (Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Davisson. The Logan McKenna Series is amazing. You can read these in order or you can read them as standalones.

Logan is back to helping solve crimes. She finds a dead body in a chicken coop. When she finds out who did it she once again puts herself into danger. The quote I chose for Logan is: “I’m okay. I mean, it was awful, finding her like that, but I didn’t know her. I just met her. It’s not like discovering someone close to you.”

Highly recommended for Crime lovers.

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee- Review by Lauren West

Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven, #5)Cursed Luck by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book #5 of the Broderick series gives us Edward’s story. He is very much a handsome loner, and he is mated to the beautiful free spirit known as Mia. There is much to learn about Edward and Mia who did not expect mates or when they found their mate to go thru so much opposition with them. They have the attraction but continue to fight the pull until they can no longer do so. I adored them both and I started to fall in love with Edward as well lol.
Edward and Mia were a very unlikely couple. Both had a lot to understand about the mate bond and the depth of the emotions/feelings the bond would bring. They agree to take things slowly, but its unclear if they will ever accept each other as mates.

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Beverly Finnie

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While I was sitting here reflecting on what I just read, I realized my initial thoughts when I finished reading Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson were the right ones. I feel like I had a love/hate relationship with Valerie Davison’s book. There were parts that were very intriguing and I wanted more, but then there were parts where I said to myself “what is going on? what does this have to do with anything?”
At the beginning we meet Logan who goes and helps out at the New School in Oregon every so often. She was the main character of our story, but not the center of it.
The center of our story was a who done it, in regards to the murder of
Monica LeGrange. A piece of work in her own right, nobody liked Monica, leaving the detectives a list of 50 people it could be.
Logan spends the story going through the ins and outs of trying to figure out who did it before the police arrest the wrong person.
I enjoyed the way the book was written! Also the character development, especially Monica, was very intriguing at times. I will say I enjoyed the unexpected twist at the end, definitely didn’t see that one coming.
In saying all that, I love forward to reading something else Valerie Davisson has written in the near future.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Crystal Pizzimenti

Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through…, #1) by James Talisman was a super interesting read. I love sci-fi, time travel, and multiverses so I was intrigued after reading the synopsis and knew this series would be right up my alley. The book starts with so many different characters and paths, that at times it was hard to follow, yet still kept me interested. As you read on, the story starts to unfold and really shows you how the entire multiverse connects. I recommend this book and have already started the second because this one was so great!
Review by @capizz92

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven Book 3) by AJ Renee- Review by Lauren West

Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven, #3)Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book #3 in the Broderick Coven series and I adored it! This book took me all over the place emotionally. There were many parts I could not stop smiling, and then there were others that I wanted to break down and cry. Max and Claudia’s story was beautiful and bittersweet at the same time.
Max was a witch and Claudia was a werewolf. To be mates was being outside of the same species was a rarity, but a gift all in itself. Claudia was on the run with her daughter from her abusive captor. She was bruised and broken mentally and physically and felt she could never be a mate to anyone. The damage was intensive and she did not believe she would ever successfully move forward until she was brought into the Alumbra Wolf pack. There she found a true family and Max. Max was patient, kind, and was willing to wait an eternity for Claudia if he had to. It was a great story and truly emphasized that when you find your mate nothing and no one will stop fate, and no matter what they have endured that love and time can help heal wounds.

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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Candida Hopper

Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1)
By Brittany Anne

I was drawn into this story right from the start. Hunter is a resistance fighter and that’s what he was brought up to do. Rain is hiding out until she stumbles onto a very injured Hunter. There is chemistry between these two but Hunter isn’t used to having these feelings and Rain has a secret that she’s afraid will change everything if Hunter finds out. This book is full of action, danger, love, betrayal, great characters and more. I found myself on the edge of my seat at times wondering what was going to happen next. This book left me wanting more, I can’t wait to read what comes next in this series. I recommend this book.

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by April McCoy

Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Via Mari gives us a great story of Nick and Allie. There is a poignant push and pull between them that is addicting. This story was well written and hard to put down and it was full of action adventure and all the sexual tension one could want from a dark billionaires book!

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery #3) by Christi Barth-Review by Amanda Kimble

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery #3) by Christi Barth

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Amelia has always had a crush on her brother’s best friend. She puts the lotto in Alex’s name. Moving in with her crush is just the icing on the cake. The quote I chose for Amelia is: “Oh, sorry, I zoned out there for a second. Just deciding where to start with making this place less of a bachelor pad and more of an actual home.”

Teague doesn’t know how to see Amelia anymore. He wants to see her as a little sister, but can’t. He’s off-duty and back to civilian life. The quote I chose for Teague is: “Hey, I’ve got your back. Like always. We’re a solid team, Ames. We’re back on the same page, and we’ll make this work. Together.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Heather Lopez Renteria

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading Christi Barth book Wrong For Him! It was a happily ever after. It contained a lot of steamy love scenes. I absolutely loved the Kirkland family and the chemistry between Amelia and Teague. I loved the romantic relationships between all of the characters. I loved that Amelia and Teague fought for their love against her brother Alex who was very protective of both of them for different reasons especially his sister after his parents death. I found Wrong For Him to be another sweet, charming romance novel on my list of books I love. I wholly suggest you read this fun romantic story, which had a great couple, wonderful characters, and sexy. I now need to go back to read the first two books. These can be read I feel like as a standalone or as a series. Either way the characters are amazing and it is well written.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely an October must read! To say that this story is beautifully written is an understatement. Words do not justify how hauntingly lovely this story is. I say haunting because the words and details of this tale will invade your thoughts and dreams long after you have closed the cover.
The depth of every faucet of this novella will bring rich, sharp imagery to your mind.
Mercy is such a well developed character you will by the end feel as if she was your friend. You will grieve with her, hope with her and cheer her on.
I officially have Weep Woman Weep on my re-read list before the month is up and plan to treasure it again every October!

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