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Fool Me Twice by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Kristy Nelson

Fool Me TwiceFool Me Twice by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have previously read “Our Wicked Lies” by Kabongo. I loved it so much I’ll now blindly pick any of her books without even reading the synopsis. Fool me twice did not disappoint! True to the author’s style, the suspense begins immediately and doesn’t let up until the very end. I love how she gets right into the story so you are invested from the start. I recommend all her books!

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The Bastard Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

The Bastard Prince (It's Raining Royals, #2)The Bastard Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This novella is a continuing tale in the Raining Royals Series. The Bastard Prince being book two follows Arnaud, a plastic surgeon who doesn’t know he is a prince. When he learns he is he almost doubts it. Ever the playboy he does have a liaison outside the main characters and it does make his character a little less lovable.
Sasha is an instantaneous love for me. Challenged with a disability that she doesn’t let get in her way, she works hard for what she has and she goes at life with spunk and curiosity. Being a reporter that curiosity is probably a necessity but the author makes it feel more like a natural trait than a must have due to vocation.
This installment in the Raining Royals is more charming and tender than the first book which gave us a steamy love affair with Max and Lucie. This ends as the first did with a HEA and a continuing arc for the next tale in the series. I do look forward to reading it.
So why did I give this four starts instead of five if I liked it so much? As a nurse I see people with the condition Sasha has and I feel like the author could have put a bit more research into it to make it more believable. However if you are not in the medical field or have never dealt with a kidney condition you probably wouldn’t notice this. Now on to book three!!

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Michelle Collier

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great start to The Protectors Series. Mila is finally back where she grew up. She had missed the forest. It had always called to her. When she meets Elias things become clearer. This book has lots of action and amazing characters. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series #1) by Toya Richardson-Review by Amanda Kimble

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Wild Desire (The Protectors Series #1) by Toya Richardson

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by Richardson. It is the first book in The Protector Series. This series can be read as standalones.

Mila has come back to her hometown after being pushed out. She was bullied when she was younger because she was different. She could hear and communicate with animals. The quote I chose for Mila is: “I’d forgotten how beautiful it is here.”

Elias has finally found his mate. The thing is though is one of the other Supernats is the cause for her pain. When he takes her to meet everyone on the good side he’s taken back to how kind she is. The quote I chose for Elias is: “You’ve given Morgan hope he’ll see his daughter again. He’s been all over the world consulting with all our strongest seers and not one has ever seen his daughter.”

Highly recommended for Paranormal Romance lovers.

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The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

The Boss Prince (It's Raining Royals, #1)The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This novella is charming, fun, a bit mystical and definitely worth a read. The main characters Max and Lucie go on some daring escapades to find the keys and save Max’s hidden gem of a kingdom. Lucie does not know he is the Prince so that makes for some interesting double talk.
This little page turner has a little of everything, intrigue, mystery, suspense, action, adventure, steamy romance, fun, flirty and another royal falling for a commoner. It is filled with a vast amount of information that I wonder if it is important to the continuing tale. If it is kudos for putting so much work into making a much larger story from a series of smaller easy reads.
This story is the beginning of a continuing tale of a secretive mystery that has yet to be solved. I look forward to book two which I am starting NOW!

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The Bastard Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Michelle Collier

The Bastard Prince (It's Raining Royals, #2)The Bastard Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the It’s Raining Royals series. The second key must be found. Sasha is the key to the key. Arnaud is not even aware of his bloodline. Can they figure it out? Arnaud and Sasha are perfectly matched even if they don’t realize it yet. This book has humor and intrigue.

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

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

This was such a cute book! I adore the interactions between Amelia and Teague; both romantic and friendship. It has such a pure fun loving vibe.

I appreciated the realistic woes of being a new business owner and the nervousness of going out of your comfort zone and risking failure, add in the family drama (I’m quite sure we aren’t done with that yet!) And of course the romances (I’m in love with James and Nora) and you’ve got a stellar book.

I absolutely adore a quote near the end of the book “….whatever seems too good to be true is true.” So dear fellow readers, when I tell you this book is good, you’ll believe me!

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Ashley Dover

The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hazel Storm continues to astound me as a reader with her third book in the Her Three Immortals series. The characters are astounding. The sons of Zeus all have different qualities that make them astounding. Can Vanessa choose? Does she have to choose?

Vanessa Mann is in hot water with the Queen of the Underworld, Grey’s mother. She is a very jealous woman, and she’s not happy that Grey has allowed Vanessa to color the Underworld and has taken her to his bed. After centuries of abstinence, Grey will no longer be at her beck and call. So what can a mother do, but send the object of her hate back to the Overworld on a mission? A mission to gather a vial of water from the Waterfall of Youth. Vanessa takes the mission. What choice does she have?

While on her mission, she ends up in the company of Aroz, the God of Lust. She falls while climbing down from the waterfall. Rather than risk her being seen, Aroz swoops her off to his palace in the UpperWorld. But instead of being free to leave, Vanessa is imprisoned within its walls. While wandering, she comes across a prisoner in the dark. What else should she do except help?

Who is this prisoner and what do Vanessa, the prisoner, and Aroz have in common?

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Felicia Bates

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whisper Creek is the 7th book in Valerie Davisson’s Logan McKenna series. I’ve enjoyed this series a lot because it centers around a strong, independent woman and each book seems to get more intriguing than the one before it. I feel this is in part to the character growth we have seen since the very beginning. While this book is better having read the ones before it, Valerie Davisson has written in a way that you could follow along regardless. Whisper Creek was an exciting addition to this series with several twists and turns that helped the story flow seamlessly.
I have really come to love Logan (and even Ben) and look forward to what more is to come from
this author.

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Ashley Hasting

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Desire is book one of The Protector Series by Toya Richardson. You start with Mila Stubbs who came back to her hometown as a forest ranger, then you also meet Elias Crane who has been waiting for his true mate to appear. With Drake Scott trying to torture Mila from her past and get in the way of her and Elias, there is so much going on in this book, I fell in love! You’ve got lots of love, hate, and friendships in between! Great job Toya on an amazing series. I can’t wait to start the rest of the series. So many options it’s great!

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Born To Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne-Review by Elena Tobar

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

Rain is like a phoenix rising from the ashes. I really enjoyed this story. I was pulled in from the very beginning and didn’t surface until I had finished the entire book-the same day. Rain is so broken when she comes across Hunter, and he is broken as well in more than just the physical sense. Watching the way that they start to heal each others’ wounds while living in such a war ridden world, with danger around every corner was beautiful. I couldn’t help but hope for happiness for both of them. There were so many terrifying moments in this book, along with moments of hope, happiness and wonder. I am so excited to read the next book in this series, because there were a few characters introduced in this story that I really want to learn more about!

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Tina Vega

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Desire is a paranormal shifter novel where the shifters were different than what you would normally expect. I still enjoyed the shifter aspect, and how she brought it out in the story. Mila has returned home years after her parents’ death. Immediately you know she is in danger. Atmosphere was well done as well as character development. I loved the twists in this story. The suspense kept me going – couldn’t put this book down. I look forward to the next books in the series!

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals-volume #1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Erica Banes

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

You wont be able to stop reading this book, amazing!! The characters are great … I find the mystery of whats going on compelling me to read more. The more I read the more I want to know everything… I’m totally hooked, I cant wait to read the next book!!

Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals-volume #1) by Tricia Copeland – Reviewed by @EricaBanes

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Wild Desire (Protectors Series Book 1) By Toya Richardson- reviewed by Erica Banes

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love this book! Wild Desire has a slightly different spin on paranormal characters, which I Loved, not the same old story line… for me I found this book to be a fast paced easy read which I always enjoy…love, paranormals, and evil villains, what more could you ask for?
Wild Desire (Protectors Series Book 1) By Toya Richardson- reviewed by @EricaBanes

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Desire is the first book by Toya Richardson that I have read. I loved the connection between Mila and Elias and the way they argued with each other. You can just feel the chemistry. It makes me sad that I haven’t read her books until now. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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

I think this is my favorite book in the series. I love Mia’s attitude and Edward’s awkwardness and seeing them work through those things was fun. Seeing glimpses of the other couples was nice, and I hope Peter gets a HEA!

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Paula R Sayers

Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson is a page Turner. Logan McKenna is trying to solve a murder and keep her friends from being arrested. There are four possible suspects but who did it? This book seven in the Logan McKenna series. This is the first one I have read, but I now plan to read the first six. I love a good mystery.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Megan Brasington

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

Alena is one of my new favorite “people”, whoever feels understood in high school? Certainly not me and certainly not Alena. I love love LOVED the way Tricia explains the world and am a big fan of how she world builds. I am an avid reader and DnD player, which makes me a sucker for beautifully described people and places, and this book really kept my mind going even when struggling through a long work week. I cannot wait to read more in the series.

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

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

This is the first book that I have read by Brittany Anne. And I have to say that I am in love with her writing style. This is a romance book with so much action intertwined into the storyline. I was amazed at how the author mixes action and suspense with the right amount of romance as well. This book captivated so many emotions on a reader level for me. And I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

Rain, the main character is a strong independent woman. She has survived on her own in a bunker for two years. Then everything changes when she runs into Hunter, a wounded soldier. Everything that she thinks she knows about her existence changes. What dangers and secrets will this reveal?

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

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wrong For Him is a great contemporary romance by Christi Barth. This was my first time reading this author’s work and I’m very glad that I chose to read this book as I really enjoyed it.
Wrong For Him is a ‘Best Friend’s Little Sister’ book. As much as I enjoy reading these, I do wonder is it really such a bad thing to be seeing your best friend’s little sister? Why is it such a taboo? As is quoted in this book – if a person is your best friend, you obviously think very highly of them and trust them, so why would you not want that to be the type of person for your little sister to get involved with. Just a thought!
I really loved Teague and Amelia’s story. Both are such amazing characters and I loved reading their banter. Their friendship is as solid as a rock and I could have read about them for hours and hours.
I loved the overall dynamic of the book. It’s not just Teague and Amelia’s story. Alex and Everleigh are huge characters and play large and vital role in this great story. In addition to these is a great list of secondary characters who also add a great deal to the story.
I really loved reading this book and would definitely recommend it.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kingdom of Embers introduces a series with a fresh take on the supernatural. Alena is a hybrid, something she has to keep secret not only from the humans she goes to school with but from others in the supernatural community. Things in her already complicated life take a turn for the strange-er when she sees a grown-up version of a guy she thought was simply a childhood imaginary friend. As the two try to figure out why they can both recall each other from childhood, the mystery of their companionship gives way to a much larger problem. Filled with plenty of world-building and fascinating characterizations, Kingdom of Embers sets up what promises to be an intriguing series.

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Wrong for Him by Christi Barth – Review by Katrina Davis

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is about Amelia Kirkland and  Teague Sullivan. Teague is best friends with Amelia’s brother Alex. Amelia has always had feelings for Teague, that is until they move in together. Teague, Alex, Ever, and Amelia won a hotel and decided they would all move into and run the hotel together. Teague and Amelia share the same apartment. Now Amelia has to figure out if she will embrace her feelings for Teague or if she will let them go forever. This is the third book of the Love Lottery series. I did not read the first two books, I feel that it is not necessary. It’s a good story. I liked it.

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

Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amelia has been attracted to her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember, he was her first love and no one has really matched him, but when she starts a job and they are working together can she keep it professional or will the sparks fly.

Teague is back to his home town after leaving the specials forces but she was always the light at the end of the tunnel. Amelia is his best friends sister and has always been off limits but his attraction has always been strong, but when they start working together sparks fly between and before time they are declaring their love for each other.

This story is the first I have read by this author and I loved the writing, I thought the characters were well developed and the chemistry between the two main characters jumped off the page. Although that said I did feel that the relationship was sped up and before you know it Teague and Amelia were friends on one page and the next they were desperately in love and I got a bit confused if I had skipped some pages or even a chapter but this did not distract from the story.

The secondary characters also added to the story and I really enjoyed the romantic aspect and can’t wait for the next book in this series.

Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale About Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie review by- Stephanie Driskill

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

Weep, Woman. Weep was such a great story. I appreciated the cultural history of La Llorona and how stories and legends from our culture can shape our lives and even our deaths. The main character Mercy is such a true heroine in this story. She is strong, independent, and takes perfectly good care of herself and her best friend Sherry (even in the death of her friend, she truly respects the friendship and love she has for her friend). I am enamored with the fact that Mercy is strong and independent and does not feel the need to rely on a man to be fully defined. I think this is such a great book for young women to read to understand that we are not defined by another person no matter if it is a friend or a lover, but rather by who and what we choose to do and be in life. Even being dealt a really crappy hand in life, Mercy did not give up and take the easy road of life. Kudos to DeBlassie for creating a fairytale worth reading and for developing such a strong character for us women! Definitely a must read for the ages! The ending….is there more to come?

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Naomi McDonald

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

Cursed Luck is the fifth book in the Broderick Coven series. I haven’t read the previous books, but I could pick up on the story between these two characters pretty quickly. Knowing the other characters from previous books probably would give it more depth, though.

I related to the Edward character a lot. Not having a filter when speaking can make it difficult to form strong bonds with people. I liked Edward’s magical ability It’s not one you see very often in these types of stories.

If you like fated mate stories, this series is for you. The attraction is pretty much there from the start and then there is the push-pull of drama around the connection.

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

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

This is a beautiful romance story with an apocalypse twist. This is book 1 in the Can’t Resist You Series and I loved it.The author does an amazing job of bringing the story to life, making every scene realistic and believable.

Hunter has been born and raised to fight. To protect people from an evil that is destroying the world. As Leader of the Resistance his main thought is to serve and protect. Love was never on his radar.

Until one mission leaves him almost dead and the arrival of an angel in his life turns his world upside down.

Rain is a survivor. She has lived for years on her own in a bunker. Protected from the world and the forces working to destroy it. She keeps to herself until she finds a man almost dead. She knows she can’t leave him alone to die so she saves him.

As they spend time together and Hunter recovers the feelings between them grow but both of them are hiding secrets

The question is what secrets are they hiding and will the secrets Rain hides be the thing that destroys the love between her and Hunter?

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Anna Hirsch

Wild Desire (The Protectors, #1)Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson
4 Stars

I wasn’t sure how to rate this book. It doesn’t deserve a three but it’s not quite a four either. I’ll give it a 3.5. After reading the back of the book, I was excited to read it. After finishing it, I feel a little let down.

Things I liked:
The idea behind the storyline was excellent. With all the craziness in the world today, having Scott Tech as the bad guys made the story believable. I can actually see something like this happening in our world. I wouldn’t even be surprised.

I loved the fact that the main characters were deer shifters. The main focus in shifter books is usually on the wolf. It was refreshing to read a story about other shifters.

I liked the idea of a legion of protectors watching over unsuspecting humans. This idea can lead to so many more books.

Things I didn’t like:
Mila was up in arms at first about the whole mate and supernatural thing. Within a few hours, Mila (who’s a virgin) was jumping into bed with Elias and totally accepting everything. It was unrealistic to have that dramatic a change within that time frame.

Drake, who is supposed to be her nemesis, turned out to be a spoiled brat who would throw tantrums like a two year old. It was disappointing. Maybe he’ll be a better bad guy in part two.

Lastly, I feel like the characters lacked depth. Because of this, the story didn’t suck me in and hold my undivided attention. I read the book and enjoyed it but not as much as I should have.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Alisa Boomer

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

Cursed Luck is another great addition to the Broderick Coven Series! It just focus more on the romance side of paranormal romance with significantly less action than in previous books. The love story however, is much more realistic!! Mia is one badass witch with the strength to stand up for herself and for those she loves! With powers to boot!! I am SO excited to find out what happens next in the first of the Alumbra Pack series!!

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The Girl and the Demon (The Girl and the Raven Book 3) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Desiree Ottinger

The Girl and The Demon (The Girl and The Raven, #3)The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third installment of The Girl and the Raven series. It continues the story of Lucy and her coming to terms with being half demon and half witch. With her dad out of reach and her boyfriend out of town, she has her two best friends to rely on helping her stay safe. My favorite part of this book was seeing Lucy come into her own and have more confidence in herself and her abilities. Her friends have become her family and she realizes that she will risk it all to save them; even the girl in her friend group that doesn’t like her.

I feel like the author did a wonderful job describing the intricacies of teenage friendships and emotional angst that they experience in this day in age. I also appreciate that this series continues to be clean in language, and not overly sexualized. Hopefully, Lucy’s adventures continue!

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

5 Stars
Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari

Tenacious is the sixth book in the Billionaire Bodyguards Series by Via Mari. I highly recommend reading the first five books if you haven’t already started this series. Although each book can be read as standalones. Each book is about a different couple but many of the characters carry over from each book. With every book I say its my favorite yet but this one takes the cake. This author hands down is one of my favorites. Her style of writing and attention to detail keep you glued till you finish. I dove in and knew I was coming up until I finished. This is a romance suspense with plenty of action, mystery, suspense and the twists and turns had me gripping the edge of my seat. I found myself holding my breath near the end of the book. This is Nick and Allie’s story. She’s a ER nurse who has trust issues when it comes to relationships He’s a Hot as Sin bodyguard that will make you drool. He’s determined to get the girl even though he doesn’t do relationships either until he sets his on Allie. Im not giving anything away. Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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