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

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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 was a really great read, I like a forbidden romance story so this was definitely my kind of book. I was quickly engaged in although I will say I did struggle to connect with the main character Zoe at times, this may have been due to her age but there was just something however it didn’t mean that I didn’t like the story because I really did. There is definitely. Lot of angst and drama in the story and I did really feel a connection between the characters at times. I did feel for Zoe and the things she has been through. The author did a good job with getting the emotion across in the story. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Katie Matthews

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The synopsis for this book didn’t really give much away for what I was in for but I loved it! I loved going in blind and not knowing what to expect, I also love that I have found a new author to follow! The story was really good, I liked that it was original and something really different to read. The authors writing was engaging and entertaining. I was dragged into the story easily and my attention was held throughout. I liked the unpredictability of it. Lillie was a great character, I really liked her and I’m looking forward to the second book in the series!

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Katie Matthews

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really like this author and I was really looking forward to this story and as usual I wasn’t disappointed. It was such a lovely book to read, the story flowed really well and I loved the characters. Sunshine really was a joy to read about, she certainly lived up to her name! I loved the mystery of the storyline and it definitely kept my interest throughout. One of the many things I love about this author is how she makes her characters so body positive, it really makes her characters so relatable – I just adore the way in which she writes.
I loved this book; it is definitely one of my favourites from this author and as always, I can’t wait for her next book release! Betrayal at the Beach is a must read and I highly recommend it!

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Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Tausha Treadway

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

Date Night by KM Lowe. This is such a fun read. Its set in Scotland and its the story of Hannah and Kyle. Hannah Brentley hates Valentine’s day. She has been dumped on the Valentine’s day in the past so she doesn’t like anything about it. She sure isn’t interested in a relationship with anyone. When she meets Scotland’s most eligible batchelor in Kyle Randall thru her work she can’t deny she’s smitten. Kyle Randall is not interested in a relationship because he’s had everything from gold diggers to psychos and he is better off being alone. Until he meets Hannah and he sees stars! When Kyle starts sweet talking Hannah and it actually works they are both shocked. Will this Valentine’s Day be the best one ever for Kyle and Hannah? Read Date Night to find out!

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Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Alexandria Richard

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Auctioned (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 3)Auctioned by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A slow-ish burn romance with Dom/sub personalities.
What do you do when you’re hired to help someone and they don’t want to be helped? What do you do when you’re trying to just survive but someone is doing all they can to change that? And will it be for better or for worse?

I enjoyed that the narrator POV switched between Damien and Bryanna, so that we can get insight as to what each is thinking and feeling. I also enjoyed that we got some overlap of scenes from the other’s POV so to give more insight. I did sometimes feel like scenes were written quickly and could have been fleshed out to give more information, but it did not take away from the story and may have been more my inquisitive nature (I want to know more!). I appreciated the interaction that the secondary characters had, from Damien’s colleagues, to the others who were currently in Bryanna’s life.

Some trigger warnings of characters being drugged and prepared to be sold. Trafficking, and battling it, is a common theme throughout.

Note: Book 4, Relentless, basically occurs at the same time with a few cross references.

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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Tamisha Janay

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This one was good, y’all! From page one, I was hooked. It tells the story of a seemingly ordinary girl who grew up believing that the Zayeds were something to be feared – which really hits home in today’s reality. The men that she meets are so sweet and caring, only further proving that you can’t always believe what others tell you. It’s best to go with your gut and see for yourself. I was definitely feeling a smurf vibe – as I’ve seen a few reviews that may me feel not so alone in that – but it was a welcome adult change to the memory. I’m looking forward to reading book two and finding out more about the Zayed, Lillie, and what is next for them.

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An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Tamisha Janay

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An Unexpected BondingAn Unexpected Bonding by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I went into this book worried that I would be put off because of the constant jump in POV. Instead, I found it intriguing. It was nice to be able to get the perspective of everyone in each important moment. There is background and history that needs to come from certain characters and it comes at just the right times. I enjoyed the Egyptian history as well as the present day Texas spirit. Vampires, wolves, and fairies – OH MY! The separate stories going on while the main story was happening and the jump back and forth from past to present day left me on the edge of my seat. I finished this book a bit too fast and am excited for the continuation of this series. Because of this, I am a huge fan of Lilly Rayman and will be reading as much from her as possible from this point forward!

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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One word…. Wow!! Never judge a book by its cover… I really loved this audio! I want and need more!! My heart felt for The character Rick, all he wants is love and he has this facade of being a well know rock star and puts up a front… but behind it all…. he wants love and to be loved. Needless to say this audio is very Hot Hot Hot!! Lots of sexy scenes and great story to go with it :).

Love is What You Bake of It (The Meraki Series Book 1) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Karen Pearman

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Love is What You Bake of itLove is What You Bake of it by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, but one that I can see myself reading more of from now on. I found this love story quite enjoyable. There was a lot of romance, some disappointment, drama, and tears on my part. But it was worth the read. Oh, and it left me starving in the end. For food. As in the delicious delectables that she describes in such a way that had me salivating. I thought that the characters were amazing, and I would love to be friends with them. The author did a great job of pulling at my heartstrings with this story. I look forward to reading more of the books by this author.

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My Sweet GI AUDIO BOOK by T.L Wainwright – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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5 Stars
My Sweet GI AUDIO BOOK by T.L Wainwright

My Sweet GI by T.L Wainwright is a historical romance set during WWII. This is my first audible by this author but definitely not my last. I absolutely love Historical Romance and especially ones during this time period. This is a sweet story that once you start listening to you wont want to stop . There were moments my heart hurt for these two characters . I loved the narrator her tone of voice was actually kinda soothing. This is a story about Jenny and Teddy. They meet when he steps into the shop she works in. These two have a instant connection but will war take that away before there relationship really gets started? Find out what happens next in this must read/listen. I look forward to reading more from this Author

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Rayne East

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

This is my first book by this author and it was a very enjoyable steamy quick read. I have a bit of a weakness for alpha male romance books and this did not disappoint. I really liked Jules and her no bull approach. The story moved along at a good pace and there was some added plot lines to keep me vested. The connection between Jules and Adam unfolded easily and did not come across as forced. I recommend this book.

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Exhale and Move On AUDIO BOOK by K.L. Shandwick – Review by Piper Foster

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This was very diffrent from what I imanged. Been a rockstar must be hard. Rick a playboy. The M/M/F scence really got my heart racing.

I adored the ending and Rick chose the right path to happiness.

This is a very well done audio book which I really enjoyed listening to.

Date Night by KM Lowe – Review by Piper Foster

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

Kyle and Hannah are two very cycnical people. This is a very easy read. The plot was easy to read through for me. Hannah hurt in love before finds it hard. The scence where dragged out. Its a slow paced story and very cliché at points. I liked the dual POV however it was nice to see the story from both sides.

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Try Right (Aloha Series book 3) by Jill Brashear – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Try RightTry Right by Jill Brashear
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Try Right is book three in the Aloha series by Jill Brashear. This racy little story is set in the late sixties, in Hawaii, and the two main characters are Claudia and Henry. I have not read book one or two, and while these are stand alone stories, I think I would have benefited from reading the first and second books before reading Try Right. Nevertheless, the story was enjoyable, with energetic characters who were witty, passionate and magnetic. Claudia was an actress and Henry a stuntman. Used to the finest of Hollywood, Claudia is given a career lifeline in Hawaii, where her first love is from. There were shenanigans galore and the laughs were frequent. A flashy, fun and crafty little romance, with a little sass and lots of heart. 4 stars

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Angela Hayes

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Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Apocalypse NOPE!! By Deidre Huesmann is a wonderful YA story that kept me entertained the whole way through. It’s a modern retelling of the four horsemen of the apocalypse story, but with a Deidre Huesmann twist. This is paranormal LGBT romantic comedy done well- with emotion, drama, teenage issues, angst, and more.
I have read many of Deidre Huesmann’s books now and can always count on her to deliver a wonderfully original, entertaining, and yet thought provoking read. And this story was no different. I love the quirky, off-bet characters- and the modern spin that Ms. Huesmann gave to the old classic. I can’t wait to see what she does next.

Thank you, Deidre Huesmann!

 

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Murder at Honeybee Lake ( Shadow of a Doubt Book 2 ) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Carla Clemmons

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

This was such a an awesome follow up to a Rebecca Remains. Even though you don’t have to read it first I definitely recommend it. This was a great read to follow Randy’s story. I couldn’t wait to find out what really happened at the lake! You definitely don’t see the twist coming in this interesting suspense read. I will definitely be reading more from Jessica Aiken-Hall!

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon

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Chased (A Cambridge Men of Honour Novel Book One): A Dark Mafia Bad Boy Romance (Cambridge Men of Honour—Dark Mafia Romances 1) by Felicity Brandon
Genre – Romance, Organised Crime, Thriller
Cover Designer – Raven Designs
Brutal, Ruthless and Charming.
Chase Benedict takes pleasure in inflicting suffering on enemies and observers alike.
Cambridge graduate, leader of the largest criminal organization in Britain, calculating lawbreaker, he doesn’t take no for an answer.
Until me.
I won’t bend to his will.
I won’t be manipulated by his menace.
He’ll discover what it means when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
From USA Today Bestselling author, Felicity Brandon, comes a dark mafia romance series. Hold tight, and let this fast-paced, standalone novel leave you breathless.

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Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes (Kiss Me Series Book 1) by Danielle Jacks

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Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes (Kiss Me Series Book 1) by Danielle Jacks
Genre – Contemporary romance, Enemies to loves, Marriage of confidence/fake dating
Page Count – 158 pages
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An unlikely couple, a relationship built on lies, and a future they didn’t see coming.
My name is Zoe Merrill, and my sophisticated city life just blew up in my face. My family thinks I have a good job, and a smart boyfriend, but the reality is that I’ve just lost them both. When a misunderstanding leads them to believe my brother’s ex best friend is my new beau, I can’t bring myself to tell the truth, but I can’t live this lie forever, can I?
Damien Chuke is my name, but I wish it was written in lights. Being an actor in London’s West End is my lifelong dream. Instead, I’m working as a stripper in a bar to get by. When Zoe Merrill unexpectedly stumbles back into my life, the opportunity to get revenge on her backstabbing brother is too sweet to resist. When bad news from home sets my world in a spin, I never thought I’d be re-introducing her to my family as my fiancée, but we can’t go through with the wedding, can we?
One fake relationship, two different goals, and a whole lot of heated chemistry.
Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes is a steamy romance intended for an adult audience. It’s the first book in the Kiss Me series, although it can be read as a standalone story.

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THE DEVOTED FAN (21ST Century Courtesan Book 5) by Pamela DuMond writing as P. S. DuMond

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THE DEVOTED FAN (21ST Century Courtesan Book 5) by Pamela DuMond writing as P. S. DuMond
Genre – Romantic Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Dark Romance
Page Count – 200 pages
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“Addictive…”
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I used to moonlight at Ma Maison. Beautiful, broken billionaires paid ungodly sums of money to be with me because I’m empathic. I helped heal what broke them. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t heal my first love.
When Wyatt died — he bequeathed me the keys to his kingdom. His dogs. His house. His fortune. I might even be falling for his brother. It feels like a fresh start. A new life.
And so I thought the worst was over.
Believed the game was done and played.
I didn’t realize karma still twisted — twined, and tangled — around me —
Her price was not yet paid…
Read 21st Century Courtesan in this order: THE PLAYER #1 ★THE MOVIE STAR #2 ★ THE BELOVED #3 ★ THE HUSBAND #4 ★ THE DEVOTED FAN #5.
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Pamela DuMond is the USA Today Bestselling author of Part-time Princess © 2014 and other modern fairytales. She writes her own books.

 

Pam writes witty, swoony rom-coms and cozy mysteries. She balances the giggles with darker reads: historical fantasy and psychological thrillers.

 

Pam pitched the real life Erin Brockovich story to ‘Hollywood.’ Pam’s books have been optioned for Film/TV, licensed by Chapters Interactive Stories as games, and featured in Glamour UK.

 

A Midwestern girl at heart, Pam landed in L.A. where on occasion she sticks her toes in the ocean, consumes audio books, and asks ‘What do you want now?’ to her two funny cats.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley
Genre – Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 216 pages
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After her messy break-up, the last thing grad student Riley Evans expects is to meet someone new. Throw in a family history of bad relationships, the likelihood of the past repeating itself seems inevitable—especially after her ex turns stalker. She’s a magnet for disaster. But when a man walks into the Coffee Hut and asks her on a date, she isn’t prepared for the flare of desire. The pull of attraction is impossible to deny, and she gives love a second chance.
Navy SEAL Xander Hale lands in a Hawaii military hospital after a mission gone wrong. If that wasn’t bad enough, his girlfriend breaks up with him. Plagued by his current single status and suspicions over the mission’s bad intel, doubts fester about the direction of his life. Until he stops for coffee and encounters a barista that steals his breath and shifts his priorities from a presumed military career path to civilian.
When danger closes in after a suspicious home invasion, Xander whisks Riley to the safety of his family’s island. On secluded shores, he’s determined to keep her safe. But dark memories are triggered by her past and followed by a hidden threat that neither anticipated.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) Review by Rosemary Martinez

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is H-O-T! It has it all; mystery, drama, and of course some hot romance. Dereck and his team are determined and pros at what they do. He is a take-charge, get what he wants guy and he wants Layla. I love her independence and determination to find her sister. This is definitely a more mature read as the sexual nature is hot, hot, hot! I rooted for them throughout the whole book. Even though this is the fourth book in the series you can totally read it as a stand-alone but if you do I am sure you will be searching for the rest of the series the moment you finish. It is definitely a page-turner and I highly recommend it.

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Relentless By Via Mari review by Jules Herbert

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW WOW WOW!!! I am so hooked on this series!!

Relentless by the wonderful Via Mari had me hooked from the very start and kept me captivated until the very last word. I was literally on the edge of my seat towards the conclusion of the book. Part of the story does run along side the previous book in the series so I found it very beneficial that I had read the previous book. My recommendation would be to start this series from the very beginning not just because the characters story lines will flow better for you but because its so AWESOME and you don’t want to miss anything!!

Relentless Brings us the story of Layla, a very strong willed determined woman, hiding a genuine soft tender side, who is looking for her sister and the man who killed her cousin. Along comes the Super hot, determined and VERY dominant Dereck. He wants to protect her and be with her but knows she is hiding things from him. Lies is one thing he does not tolerate but at the same time he knows trust must be earnt, he just hopes he can earn her trust before its too late.

Do yourself a huge favour and grab a copy of Relentless today!! you wont be disappointed

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Michelle Austin

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read that pulled me in right from the beginning. You could say that Dereck was relentless in his pursuit of Layla.

Dereck and his team are working on keeping a woman safe. When he has to talk to Layla to try and get more information from her, things take a dangerous unexpected twist. There is something about her that pulls him right in and calls to his dominant side.

Will Layla submit to Dereck? What will happen when her secret comes out?

Layla has a plan and Dereck wasn’t part of it, but he is determined to keep her in his sights. As we move forward in the story, things get even more interesting. Overall this was a great read. I really liked both characters; they both had strength and challenged each other. And their chemistry was off the charts. The author does a great job with her writing and I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Betsy Melano

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love By Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou shares the story of Mia and Nicholas. Mia works for a publishing company as a graphic designer who also happens to take professional photographs. When she attends a Community if Creatives in Publishing meeting, she finds her dream guy Nicholas who happens to be a presenter at the meeting. Several months later Mia is offered a new position when the publishing company is going through a reorganization. Wouldn’t you know it, Mia is now working with Nicholas. The hard part is that they don’t seem to get along at all. They both seem to bring out each other’s bad side. Early on, Mia is very worried that she will lose her job because of this. Will she keep her job and will she be able to continue working with Nicholas? Don’t worry my fellow readers – keep reading, the answers will come.
I love how Ms. Kammenou develops the characters. It’s a big part of the reason I loved the first book in the series. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

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Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Carly Vogler

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

This is a collection of different stories from various authors. I absolutely loved the quick read tales in this collection. Though I would have loved to have had longer versions of some of them, they were great short stories that left no stone unturned and gave the reader enough detail to picture the scenes. A great “mini-escape” if you will.

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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

Murder at Honeybee Lake is the 2nd book in the Shadow of Doubt series by Jessica Aiken-Hall. I liked the first book better, as it was more intense, but this book was very good too. They should be read in order, as there are a lot of overlapping characters, without much background given. This book focuses on Randy Fletcher, who came to the rescue in book one, taking care of Tessa. This book is full of suspense from the very beginning. Randy and his boyfriend Ben are swimming in the lake outside their house, when they find a dead body. Everything gets tangled up, and Randy is soon in quite a pickle. His life is thrown upside down, and soon it is difficult to determine what is good and what is bad. I was glad to have the book be a true mystery, with the truth not being revealed until the end. I love how all the characters are connected in a mysterious way that are slowly discovered. Highly recommend this series, and cant wait to read more by the author.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Felicia Bates

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) Via Mari 5/5 stars I have read many of Via Mari’s books and this author’s writing never ceases to amaze me. I loved the characters in this book, especially Layla. She is fiesty, fiery, strong and independent. As I have come to expect, Via Mari took me for a ride from the first to last page. There is passion, intrigue and action throughout the storyline without being “over the top.” I feel like each one or my reviews for Via Mari are so similar. She crafts great plots with strong sexy characters. I would recommend reading the Billionaire Bodyguards series in order, you don’t want to miss a thing. I looked forward to more already!

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Erica Fish

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen is the fifth book in the Scarlet Salon Book series by Jean Wilde. This can be a stand-alone book. But if you like historical romance stories, I highly recommend the previous books as well. The historical era when this book takes place is detailed perfectly which makes seeing the story in my mind’s eye even better. The plotline is about finding a love that you were not looking for and opposites attracting to one another. One good thing about opposites attracting is the chemistry and the playful talking back and forth with each other. The characters are complex and have unique qualities with each other. If you can joke around and be yourself with someone, usually you fall for one another unexpectedly. I felt like I was transported back in time and was friends with Jane and Alexander while the relationship was budding. I highly recommend this book to all romance lovers.

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

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

I must say that I did enjoy reading My Lips Are Sealed. In book 1 of Carmen Richter’s Sealed With a Kiss series and Ms Richter did a very good job of keeping you on your toes and wondering what was going to happen next. This story is has it all loss, love, drama, friendship, heartache and more.

Zoe is dealing with loss and heartbreak, and in a way to help her find closure she writes a song to start the process of healing. She goes to an open mic night and pours it all out. It’s there, at that open mic night, that she meets Elijah. Could it really be love at first sight?

Zoe and Elijah are two people with common interests that form an instant connection. After months of feeling the pain of loss, there’s a glimmer of hope that healing will come. And then she gets a shocking surprise when she walks into class to find Elijah is her new drama teacher.

The teenage girl in me was cheering her on every step of the way. The mom (of teenagers) in me was not. I found myself conflicted. But with every page I turned and with each new challenge that she was forced to face, I found myself hoping that it would all work out.
My emotions are still trying to register all that’s happened. From happy, to sad to tears to angry to devastated to rage to tears again…. Just make sure you have a box of tissues ready.

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

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

I’ll start off by saying I applaud Carmen Richter for how well she wrote about a lot of important topics. Young girls being pressured into things they aren’t ready for, coming out as gay, high-school drama. So many things!

For me personally the romance between Elijah and Zoe moved so quickly in the beginning it took a while for me to get into that aspect of the book. There were so many other things going on, the mystery with Brody and the drama with Paisley I kept reading. And I’m so glad I did!

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