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From The Ashes: a gripping psychological thriller (Ashes to Ashes Book 3) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Katie Kearney

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From The Ashes (Ashes to Ashes, #3)From The Ashes by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From The Ashes: a gripping psychological thriller (Ashes to Ashes Book 3) by Rowena Holloway. Once again this author has left me a bit speechless and a lot breathless. We’re taking once again on a ride that leaves you with your jaw hanging open. From start to finish I was on the edge of my seat and found myself trying to read as fast as possible to see what was coming next. The characters are so well written you forget sometimes you are reading a book. I found myself completely drawn into this world the author has created and completely hooked from word one! There’s twists and turns I’d never seen coming and loved every minute of it. This author is quickly becoming one of my go to authors and if you haven’t started yet you should definitely give a try. I’m excited to see where the author takes readers next. This book had me hooked it’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book Collection by Gwyn McNamee writing as D.P. Payne – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book CollectionSupernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book Collection by D.P. Payne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book Collection by D.P. Payne is a set of paranormal stories that are each unique and different from other stories. Each one is steamy and the finding of true love. I love the way DP used characters that are less shared in stories such as a Wendigo, a Pharaoh, a ghost and the Loch Ness monster. It also didn’t hurt that three of them where sexy men and one sexy woman.

Parched is the story of one greedy man who due to his greed was turned into a monster but could all that change, when he stumbles upon one strange enigma?

Cursed is the story of one woman obsessed with one man who was a Pharaoh but little was known about him. When she attends a dig in Egypt she uncovers the truth behind the man and maybe help break the curse.

Spirited is the story of a haunted house where the new owner gets up close and personal with the residing ghost. When she becomes more to him, he sets out to find a way for them to be together but what will the cost be?

Loched is the story of a little girl who knew there was more to the myth of the Loch Ness monster. After years away she returns and sets out to find the truth of the monster that no one else knows like her. But when she learns the truth behind the two families could all that she wants, be taken before it really began?

I enjoyed each and every story and the uniqueness of each tale. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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Beneath the Fallen City (The Omni Towers Series Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters – Review by Katie Kearney

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Beneath the Fallen City (The Omni Towers, #1)Beneath the Fallen City by Jamie A. Waters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beneath the Fallen City (The Omni Towers Series Book 1) by Jamie A. Waters. I find myself want to expand my horizons in the reading world so I was glad to pick up this book and give it a try. And I’m so glad I did. I found myself completely drawn into this world the author has created in a short time and found I really enjoyed the adventure I was taken on with Kayla and the other characters. Kayla’s character was one I won’t be forgetting anytime soon I just loved her attitude and found I really wanted to have a friend just like her. Like I said this was a bit outside my wheel house of reading but that being said I was impressed with the characters and storyline. It’s well written and paced nicely. It’s a unique story and I found myself not wanting it to end. I’m excited to see where readers are taken next. Four stars and highly recommended!

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen

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Genre – Contemporary romance with paranormal elements

Page Count – 302 pages

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Trying to add some excitement to her life, Emily Rollins accepts a dare to kiss a masked stranger at a charity ball. Fireworks ignite with that simple kiss, and she longs to learn more about the enchanting man. But Emily has lost so much of her heart already; succumbing to his charm is the last thing she needs.

Sean LeBlanc is a medium who runs the most popular haunted tour company in New Orleans. When Emily shows up on his ghost tour, with no idea he’s the mystery man from the ball, the long-buried emotions she unearthed in him are rekindled, and he’s convinced he can learn to love again. The problem is Emily doesn’t believe in the supernatural.

Just as Sean begins to open her mind to the existence of spirits and the possibility of love, a mysterious wooden box with a sinister power arrives on Emily’s doorstep, threatening her sanity and her life. If Sean can’t convince her ghosts are real, her disbelief will doom them both.

~ AMAZON ~

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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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Jax Marlin – To Catch A Marlin by T.K. Toppin

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Jax Marlin – To Catch A Marlin by T.K. Toppin

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Genre – Science Fiction Adventure, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller

Page Count – 204 pages

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In the tail end of the 24th Century, Special Inspector Michael Pedroni pursues Jax Marlin, a beautiful and elusive vigilante. It’s a wild cat and mouse chase that will take him from Earth to the Bacchus Dome and beyond.

Jax Marlin is not your average criminal. She seeks out evil-doers and law-breakers, doling out justice in whatever way she sees fit. But lately, she finds she’s been gift-wrapping criminals specially for her favorite copper.

Four of the world’s leading criminals are lining up to form an alliance. Jax is determined to stop them. Hot on her heels, Inspector Pedroni finds himself questioning the difference, if any, between her justice and his. More than that, he wonders why, when he’d had her in his grasps, he was unable to slap on the restraints and bring her in.

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T.K. Toppin is a published author of Speculative Fiction/Science Fiction and SFR (Science Fiction Romance) novels and short stories. The Lancaster Rule Trilogy, her debut books, were previously contracted by Champagne Books Group/BURST Books. She was also previously published by Ring of Fire Publishing to release the Jax Marlin – To Catch A Marlin novel and short stories.

T.K. was born, raised and lives in Barbados where she spends most of her time either writing, painting, or procrastinating…not in that order, though she will say otherwise.

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Deliciously Sinful Liaisons by L.M. Mountford

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Genre – Erotic Romance
Page Count – 329 pages
A collection of hot and orgasmic stories by The Lord of Lust
Do you love hard men, strong women, sizzling chemistry and erotic scenes that make Fifty Shades of Grey look like five shades of beige?
Well here you go…
7 Books, 7 hard and rugged men, 7 sizzling page turners that will have you devouring every word from start to finish…
And for the first time ever, an extract from the lord’s long-awaited and much-anticipated sequel to his debut Sweet Temptations: The Boss’s Daughter
-Broken
-Just Once
– Valentine Misadventures
-Together in Sydney
–Training Tracey
-Blood Lust
-Sweet Temptations
Warning: The stories in this steamy collection are so intense and the scene so hot, they may melt your kindle…

~ AMAZON ~

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A self-confessed tiger fanatic, L.M. Mountford was born and raised in England, first in the town of Bridgwater, Somerset, before later moving to the city of Gloucester where he currently resides. A fully qualified and experienced scuba diver, he has travelled across Europe and Africa diving wrecks and seeing the wonders of the world.

He started writing when he was 14. Under the pseudonym Dark Inferno, he has written more than thirty fan fiction stories. When he was 21, he started publishing independently through KDP and Smashwords, continuing Erotica, before switching to dark and contemporary romance.

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia Book 2)Virtue & Vice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Virtue and Vice is the second book in the spicetopia series but can be read as a standalone! I thought the first book was good but I liked this one so much more! I related to the characters alot more in this one and I thought they were so strong and loveable. There was alot of steam in this book as well and that a huge plus for me! From the very first page I couldn’t put this book down and I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Chicken Scratch (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 1) by Becki Willis – Review by Katie Kearney

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Chicken Scratch (The Sisters, Texas #1)Chicken Scratch by Becki Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chicken Scratch (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 1) by Becki Willis. This is a new to me author and honestly I’m wondering how I went so long without her. This story had me hooked start to finish. I love a good mystery story and this one has definitely been added to my list of top mystery reads. Each character brings something different to a storyline that pulled me in. I like being able to figure out the end before I get there but this one definitely had me guessing and trying to read faster to see what was going to happen. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. I’m excited to see where this author takes readers next! Four stars and highly recommended!

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Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book Collection by Gwyn McNamee writing as D.P. Payne – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book CollectionSupernatural Love Stories in the Absurd: Four Book Collection by D.P. Payne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Supernatural Love Stories in the Absurd is 4 books in one box set and I thought they were great. There is alot of adventure and intrigue brought out in these stories and they have a great amount of steamyness. I was pulled in from the very first page and each of these stories kept me interested and I couldn’t put them down. They’re all about finding love in different ways and the supernatural elements I am all for! I love me some PNR! It’s hard to pick my favorite book in this boxset because they all has something different and it was a great set to pass the time with! I am looking forward to reading more in the future by this author and I would recommend this to anyone that loves PNR reads!
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Virtue and Vice (Spicetopia Book Two) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Heather Bass

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia Book 2)Virtue & Vice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a couple of books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This is the second book of the Spicetopia series. You can read this book as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it. The story was so good I could not stop until I finished. It only took me a few hours to devour this book.

Moon and Katja are on a trip when they meet Cy and Jolie. They feel a connection from the start. Moon and Katja are tired of their dead end jobs. When Cy and Jolie give them an offer they can’t refuse they end up leaving their old life behind them. Moon and Katja also want to start a family but will they be able to with their new life? Also will they be able to trust the new coupe they just met?

I absolutely loved this book. This storyline has it all romance, struggles, and trust. You will fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Moon is a very smart guy that knows what he wants. He would do anything for his wife. Katja is a very strong woman. She wants to start a family but she is afraid of being a parent. These characters have some steamy scenes that will make your temperature rise. This talented author will keep you at the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will bring us next.

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Matt’s Swirly World: Children’s Book by Madeleine Matthews – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Matt's swirly worldMatt’s swirly world by Madeleine Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Matt’s Swirly World is a book for both kids and parents to read together. It teaches some parents in certain situations how to calm a child in the middle of a tantrum and also teaches kids how to react and control anger issues.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3)by Ellen Butler -Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception
Karina Cardinal Mystery
Book 3
By Ellen Butler
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This is book 3 in the Karina Cardinal series. This book could be read as a standalone, but why?

If you love a great mystery, you will love this story. When Sadira Manon is arrested for stealing diamonds, there are some questions that need answered. Like, why is a school teacher wearing high quality, name brand clothes on a teacher’s salary? Where did she really get her money? Things are not looking favorable for Sadira. So it is time to call Karina, Jilly and
Silverthorne Security.

Ellen Butler has done it again! She has written this compelling mystery. Her writing is clear and fast paced. She gives just enough information to keep you intrigued and interested in this book. I love the characters set forth in this suspenseful mystery. I loved being able to follow this series and can’t wait for more. Well done Ellen Butler! Well done!

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Matt’s Swirly World: Children’s Book by Madeleine Matthews – Review by Kari Anne Horstman

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Matt's swirly worldMatt’s swirly world by Madeleine Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I love this. A precious story for parents and little ones that may be struggling with understanding and controlling their big emotions. I really like the way concepts are broken down for children to grasp more easily. I can’t wait to use it the next time my toddler has a meltdown! Very well done! 5 stars.

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Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee is a romantic story about Astrid and Seth. One thing about Zoe Lee’s writing that I appreciate is her characters in her story. They are fully developed and easy to become book friends with the characters too. The story is a simple one. Seth is in a band and Astrid is a journalist. Astrid just got out of marriage with a “rock god”. She finds herself in a small town and writing about the band Downbeat. Seth was a member of Downbeat. They just asked him to rejoin the band. The band is at a music festival and that is when Astrid and Seth met. They story is simple but yet complicated in certain aspects. Will Astrid keep her distance from Seth? Will Seth act on his feelings? At the end will Astrid and Seth get together?

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From The Ashes: a gripping psychological thriller (Ashes to Ashes Book 3) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Maura Harper

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From The Ashes (Ashes to Ashes, #3)From The Ashes by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the covers in this series. There is something about them that I was just drawn to. They have a unique feel to them and I think perfectly fits with the series.

FROM THE ASHES is the third and final book in the “Ashes to Ashes” series and it is my opinion that this series should be read in order. This author has a very distinctive writing style and tells a very detailed tale.

As with the other books in the series, I did find myself skimming a little bit because I wanted to know what was going on faster than I could read. This is a great psychological thriller and at times I was twisting and turning to figure out what was going on.

While this was my first series by this author, it will not be my last.

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Chicken Scratch (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series Book 1) by Becki Willis – Review by Maura Harper

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Chicken Scratch (The Sisters, Texas #1)Chicken Scratch by Becki Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

When I saw that this was a copy mystery, I was expecting something similar to “Murder She Wrote” or something as sweet. Within the first 10 pages we learned the gruesome way someone died. BLECH I have never been in, nor will I now ever go into a chicken house. Come to think of it, I’m not sure I want to ever eat chicken after reading the workings of a chicken (slaughter) house. Has anyone ever survived on chocolate alone? I digress…

CHICKEN SCRATCH is the first book in “The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series” and it is a full set up on who Madison is and how she has found herself in the precarious position she is in. Madison ends up back in Juliet, Texas “the most boring town in the state of Texas” to live with her grandmother after a few life events left Madison and her children to fend for themselves in life.

The book has a mystery, some humor, great friends and familiar relationships. Madison and her best friend Genny definitely have a “Laverne and Shirley” vibe to them. “I always envisioned (personal shopping) as being a bit glitzier. I thought when you were a personal shopping, you got to buy things like fur coats and plush furnishings… So far, you’ve been stuck buying hearing aids supplies and bladder control pads.”

There is a lot that goes on in the story and the protagonist certainly finds herself in some interesting, death defying situations. I didn’t “bond” with her for some reason but it could be the space I am in.

Not everything is wrapped in a bow at the end, so I’m sure there is more high-jinx to come in the next book.

Review by @mauraharper

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Series) by Ellen Butler – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
Four Stars

Diamonds & Deception is the third book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery Series by Ellen Butler. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend you read this series in order. You get a great background on the characters if you do. This book like the previous books, hooked my attention from the very first page. I love the humor sprinkled in with the mystery and intrigue.
Karina and her sister Jillian dig a little too deep into a friend’s troubles andend up on the wrong side of the mob. Now, Karina must call on Mike to help, but will he be around to answer her call. If you love mystery, adventure, comedy and romance rolled into one this is definitely the read for you.

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From The Ashes: a gripping psychological thriller (Ashes to Ashes Book 3) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Erica Fish

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From The Ashes (Ashes to Ashes, #3)From The Ashes by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the Ashes by Rowena Holloway is the conclusion of the Ashes to Ashes series. I highly recommend reading the first two books so you can follow the story. Holloway has been my new psychological thriller author. Her stories are captivating and engaging. Every time you think that the story will go this way, it will take a 180 degree turn. The characters are fully developed and complex, which allows you to follow them into every part of the story. Charlotte is that character. She is a journalist who just happens to stumble into a story of the Hall. She has a hard time because her eyes are not really looking at what is in front of her. She is trying to put a puzzle together. Will Charlotte find out what is going on at the Hall? Will it be too late? Sit back and enjoy the journey Charlotte will take you on.

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Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Hidden TracksHidden Tracks by Zoe Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Tracks by author Zoe Lee is the story of Astrid Sinclair and Seth Riveau. Astrid is a music journalist that is doing an article on the band Downbeat and Seth is the former bandmate who has been asked to join Downbeat for old times sake. When the two meet sparks fly and the story that Astrid has been asked to write now becomes the mystery behind Seth and the feelings, she has for him. Astrid has been burned once by her ex and isn’t ready for another relationship. Seth is a mystery that Astrid finds herself wanting to solve but is she ready for what she might find? Is Seth ready to give up his solitary lifestyle and learn to live again?
This was the first book I have read by this author. The story was a little slow moving in the beginning but soon I found myself intrigued with Seth and couldn’t wait to hear his entire story and what made him tick. I never really felt any connection to Astrid, I actually found her kind of annoying to tell the truth. After the first few chapters I found myself reading for Seth’s story alone. I can honestly say that if the author writes more about Seth’s bandmates, I would definitely read what is put out.

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From The Ashes: a gripping psychological thriller (Ashes to Ashes Book 3) by Rowena Holloway – Review by Erin Wolf

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From The Ashes (Ashes to Ashes, #3)From The Ashes by Rowena Holloway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give From The Ashes – a gripping psychological thriller (Ashes to Ashes Book 3) by Rowena Holloway, 4 stars.
**This review may contain spoilers from previous books in the series.**

Charlotte had her career and life go up in smoke. Now she has decided to follow some possible leads and check out a brain injury clinic. The best way for her to do that it to get a job there. In reality, she needs the paycheck as much as she needs to find the truth. But the more she digs, the deeper the mystery appears. Plus it seems to tie into someone she can’t stop thinking about — Tyrone. Who is behind all the mysterious deaths? Can Charlotte get to the bottom of it in time? Are the people around her really what they seem?

The conclusion to this series, this is a superb book. It leads you off with the ending, then you go back and forth in the viewpoints of the different characters, following both what happens to lead up to the event and what happens directly after. The story is very gripping, you want to just who is to blame for everything, and I admit, I did not know until the end. Charlotte is a great character, she wants to know what is going on, but at the same time, she feels for these patients. Then there are the other people for whom we see viewpoints. Each and everyone different, but real. You are held on the edge of your seat until they can find out just who did it and why. I love this type of book.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers, this series and book are for you.

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3) by Ellen Butler – Review by Candida Hopper

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Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery, #3)Diamonds & Deception by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Diamonds & Deception (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 3)
by Ellen Butler

Another great mystery. You can read this book as a standalone but it is my suggestion that you start with book one for a better experience and back story of the characters. This book is full of action, suspense, mystery, and of course danger. Karina seems to find trouble and danger around every corner. There are unexpected twists and turns in this story. Karina and Mike aren’t exactly seeing eye to eye these days, so when Karina finds herself in a bind, will she call Mike? Will she be able to get herself and her sister out of danger? To find this out this is a must read. This book will keep you entertained throughout the entire time. I highly recommend this book.

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Found in the Lost (Special Forces: Operation Alpha)(The Leonidas Corporation Book 1) by Tarina Deaton – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Found in the Lost (Special Forces: Operation Alpha / The Leonidas Corporation Book 1)Found in the Lost by Tarina Deaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Found in the Lost (Special Forces: Operation Alpha)(The Leonidas Corporation Book 1) by Tarina Deaton

5-Stars

Found in the Lost (Special Forces: Operation Alpha)(The Leonidas Corporation Book 1) by Tarina Deaton was an exciting, action packed, romantic read. I was hooked from the beginning. The author immediately pulls readers in with the suspicious man at the airport followed shortly after with an attempted attack by bandits. This book was fast paced and easy to read. There was not one dull moment with this adventure. It also included some steamy scenes between main characters Shane and Kinley. Speaking of which, they were developed well and excellent to follow. I loved watching the romance between them build. Also Ace and Phantom were great supporting characters to the story. They were definitely just as attractive and mouth watering as Shane. I really enjoyed this novel and I highly recommend it.

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Angela Hayes

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia Book 2)Virtue & Vice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Virtue & Vice is the second book in the Spicetopia series by Phoebe Alexander. This is one story that erotic romance lovers definitely won’t want to miss. I though the first book was sexy- but this one turns the heat up even more- but still with the wonderful depth and substance Ms. Alexander is known for.
This story picks up from book one- so I would definitely recommend reading the first book, Sugar & Spice, before jumping into this one. Cy and Jolie, from book one, play an important part here- but it is Moon and Katja’s perspectives that really drive this story. Cy’s idea about an ‘adult theme park’ brings these four together, in more ways than one. Plans come together, and their ideas are flowing. They will all need to work together to bring their dreams to life. Add plenty of spice, turn up the heat, sprinkle some emotion, and blend a great storyline into the mix- and we have the recipe for a captivating read.
The story has a few surprises thrown in to keep our interest heightened. As well as having a lot of erotic moments throughout the book- with swinging/ménage, light BDSM, and plenty of ‘adult fun’ to be had- so don’t say I didn’t warn you.
A fantastic story, with great characters- makes this a superb addition to the Spicetopia series! Bring on book 3!

Thank you, Ms. Alexander!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Run from Love (Bowser Belles Book 2) by Teddy Cat Hester – Review by Susan Mowdy

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Run from Love: A Bowser Belles Sweet Contemporary RomanceRun from Love: A Bowser Belles Sweet Contemporary Romance by Teddy Cat Hester
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Absolutely loved Run from Love by Teddy Cat Hester. It’s one of those stories that once you dive into it everything else fades away into the background and your real life is put on the back burner. All I wanted to do was read this book until it was finished!

Scarlet has a very strict 6 month rule when it comes to relationships. She is not one that wants to form any sort of attachments in a relationship so at the 6 month mark she ends it. Nick has his sights on outlasting her 6 month rule and he has to work around it so it doesn’t send her running for the hills.

This was such a cute and sweet story. Definitely a one-click and I cannot wait to read more from this author!

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Hope (Feisty Lawyers Series Book 4) by Seelie Kay – Review by Kerry Baker

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HopeHope by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope by Seelie Kay is the fourth book in the Feisty Lawyers series. I do think it is worth reading the other books first as you will get the most out of this book if you do.
This author has created yet another amazing read. You are sucked right into Hope’s journey. By the end of the first chapter you are so engrossed by what is happening that there is no chance you will want to put the book down. The way this story is developed had me on the edge of my seat. I just had to find out how it was going to end and what would eventually become of Hope.
This series is absolutely brilliant and if you haven’t read it then I would recommend you doing so immediately.

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Run from Love (Bowser Belles Book 2) by Teddy Cat Hester – Review by Karyn Taylor

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Run From Love is the 2nd book in the Bowser Belles Sweet Contemporary Romance series by Teddy Cat Hester. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, although characters are recurring through the series. I was unaware that this was the 2nd book in a series when I read it and certainly did not feel that I was missing out on any important information.
Scarlett Peacock has very strict rules in her dating: 6 months maximum and no meeting of any family or colleagues. She’s approaching the 6 month deadline with Nick Schafer and Nick is determined to break her rules.
I have to say that I loved both Scarlett and Nick, although I did want to shake some sense into Scarlett on several occasions. Nick is a sweetheart single dad to the adorable Noah. I’m such a sucker for a single dad with a cute kid. I loved the interactions with Noah, making sure he felt included. Added to the cute kids are some awesome fur babies who add so much to the story.
I could not put this book down. I binge read the whole book over a few hours. I loved the characters and the storyline and just lost myself in this heart-warming, sweet romance. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Virtue and Vice by Phoebe Alexander a five-star read that will bring the fun. This is number two in the Spicetopia series and I would whole heartedly recommend reading them in order as they do tell a great story. From he first page you are pulled into this story, pulled in deep, pulled into the spice and steam. Getting to know Moon and Katya better, really did make the story more rounded and just made me care so much about everything. This author always manages to pull it out of the bag, they have a way of describing the world they create and making you visualise it as if you were there, but this time you could feel the steam flushing on your skin it was that good.

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Hope (Feisty Lawyers Series Book 4) by Seelie Kay – Review by Lisa Helmick

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HopeHope by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the first half of the story. It moves along and has enough excitement to keep me glued to the pages. That Hope! She is Wonder Woman! When the action started in the second half of the book I was again hooked. What these people go through is crazy! I enjoyed this book and this series. It seems it might start a new direction after this one. We shall see!

It is great to see some of the characters we have come to love in previous stories. I look forward to more.

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Matt’s Swirly World: Children’s Book by Madeleine Matthews – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Matt’s Swirly World: Children’s Book by Madeleine Matthews

4 Stars

As a parent and now a grandparent, I read this through the first time by myself and I totally get the message being portrayed in this book and I appreciate the ideas given to help a child through these trying times. I then gave the book to my 9 year old grandson, my 10 year old grandson and my 9 year old granddaughter. They had a bit of trouble reading it and tripped over many words losing the meaning along the way. I can not imagine trying to read this to a 3 – 5 year old and them getting anything out of it besides liking the pictures.

The message was clear and using the tools that were included in the story are great and the parent can figure out how to implement them to make the child understand. As a children’s book the pictures were awesome but the story got a bit lost even with the older ones.

Great book for the adult who needs new ways to handle these situations.

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia Book 2)Virtue & Vice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about dreams. Katya and Moon are on holiday in Greece when they meet Cyrus and Jolie. Whilst there, they come up with the idea of an adult theme park called Spicetopia filled with everything you could want. They part ways and return to normal life, thinking it will never happen. But Cyrus Sweet seems determined to make it all come true. Can dreams ever become a reality?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Katya cautious but loving underneath or Moon as more exuberant but worried underneath.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the islands with the blue waters and white sand and green palm trees as beautiful and sernee and so vibrsnt and vivid it’s as if you’re actually there. Or with the Starlight Cay on the island shaped like a star for the sense of homely but exotic. I also liked the contrast with the colourful island and the boring drab offices as conflicting worlds wonderfully written.
The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow with names in chapter titles. I also liked the idea of the sequel shifting point of view form the original by focusing on other characters which was a great idea. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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