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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Series Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Hayes

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Love & Ghosts is the first book in the Crescent City Ghost Tours series by Carrie Pulkinen. The first book in her exciting new series, and I was thrilled to get my hands on it. I devoured it the very moment it landed in my kindle, hooked from the very first page, reading it all in one spellbinding sitting. It is a fantastic paranormal romance- with ghosts, second chances, new beginnings, grief, loss, supernatural elements, Voodoo, mystery, suspense, action, danger, drama, obsession, and plenty of sizzle….. set against the vibrant, colourful and mystical backdrop that is New Orleans.
The characters are quirky individuals who really made this story come alive. They were really interesting and very well developed. I loved Sean and Emily, and was cheering them on right from the get-go! There was a lot more to them, and the story, than meets the eye, that’s for sure!
The story is quite intense at times, and superbly suspenseful- with a real ‘mystery’ to try to unravel. There are funny moment- with witty quips/banter that made me smile- lots of emotion, and a wonderful romance, too.
I have developed a severe addiction to Ms. Pulkinen’s work- one that I am more than happy to indulge- no rehab needed!
I can’t wait to see what book two has in store for us!

Thank you, Ms. Pulkinen!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Mourning Islands By Douglas Wells took me on a journey of secrets, lies, intrigue, suspense, mystery, murder, discovery, romance, violence, and danger. This is the second book that I have read by Mr. Wells, so I am still ‘getting to know him’ but was eager to find out what this story had in store for us.
The plot was very intriguing and suspenseful, as it twisted and turned. I was left guessing as to the outcome, because every time I thought I had it pinned down, BAM- there was a twist I didn’t see coming. The story does have some dark, emotional, and depressing moments which really sets the mood and tone of the whole story. There were lighter moments, and a little romance sprinkled through the story- but overall this is a ‘moody’ read.
Mr. Wells has written a descriptive and detailed, multi-layered storyline, that has several threads running at the same time- and it’s not till towards the end that the threads begin to come together- again, leaving me wondering how things will ‘end’.
When the end did come, I sat looking at my screen, somewhat in shock- “No! It can’t possibly end like that!”, I was thinking to myself! Oh, but it does! My mind is still trying to come to grips with it, and it’s been a couple of days since I closed the book! I can’t go into detail without spoiling it for you, suffice to say that when you read the book you will know exactly what I mean. I really wanted good things for Tamlon- he deserved good things to happen to him!!! Looking at you Mr. Wells…….
If you like a suspenseful mystery, with murder, twists, and a plot you can’t pin down- then this is definitely the book for you!

Thank you, Mr. Wells!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Shortcuts (Singularities) by Amy Bearce – Review by Emily Walsh

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Shortcuts (Singularities)Shortcuts
By: Amy Bearce
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shortcuts (Singularities) by Amy Bearce was a hooking fun, engaging, well crafted and just, made me fall back in love with YA.

My first read by this author,. and I have to say I am going to be adding her to my watch list. This book is fresh, different and just had this wicket vibe to it. It had things I love about YA, and it has the things I wish other YA series had. It felt almost real, even with the powers. Man I’m having a time trying to get out how special this book is. On a technical side, this book is as I said, well crafted. The writing is smooth, connecting and it draws you in. The detail was spot on, and I felt at times I was watching a movie, I just got completely lost in this book. The characters, not just the MC, are loveable, realistic, and properly some of the best I’ve read about this year.

If anything you need to give this book a chance, and if you were like me and falling out of love with YA, this book will drawn you back in rekindle a new love. This book broke the mold, and it gets my super high recommendation, and my golden stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift: Book One (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Erica Fish

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Blinded by Betrayal with Spin DriftBlinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blinded by Betrayal with Spin Drift by Lisette Kristensen is a great thriller. Lisette Kristensen grabbed me from the first page until the last word. The description of the characters and scenery makes everything realistic. I could see myself in these stories as well. I would not like to be in the situation they are in but I could be the character in the background that people could depend on. Sloane is a strong character with a good head on her shoulders. That in itself makes me what to read the story, but the page turning action was the other reason. When Betrayal enters the picture what will happen to Sloane? Can there be a recovery after emotions fly around?

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Tausha Treadway

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(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart Of Stone (Emery & Jackson Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie. This is the story of Emery Stone and Jackson Pierce. Emery has a secret and a plan to leave her cheating boyfriend as soon as she makes sure no one can find out. She catches her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend and she’s heartbroken. She wants to get this chapter of her life behind her so she has no desire to hook up with anyone else. Enter Jackson Pierce is a one night kinda guy until he meets Emery and he can’t stop thinking about her. He knows she’s not a one night kinda girl. He keeps pursuing her and the attraction can not be denied. Will Emery give in and trust Jackson or will she stay to herself and keep her walls up. Read Heart of Stone to find out.

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Heels of Fortune: PJ Santini Series: Book Two by Lynne Russell- Review by Tracy Manderson

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Heels Of Fortune (PJ Santini Series Book 2)Heels Of Fortune by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heels of Fortune (PJ Santini Series Book 2) by Lynne Russell
5 out of 5
Heels of Fortune in the second book in the PJ Santini series written by Lynne Russell
This is the kind of book that grabs your attention from the very beginning and doesn’t let you go until you have finished the last page. This is fast-paced and will have you turning pages to find out what going to happen next.
PJ Santini, is thirty-something and trying not to think about it, she’s a TV news reporter and marginally successful private eye, and on a wild ride between men, her certifiable Sicilian family, and insufficient funds notices.
This time around PJ uncovers the shocking truth about her late husband, a secret that places her in grave danger. She is also in danger of placing her trust in the wrong man, danger of an actual terrifying end to her life. Fortunately, she’s armed with a good family, decent common sense, and a spectacular set of 38 DD’s.
With bad people after her, she decides she wants to investigate this secret and get to the bottom of this with the help of her friends Tango Daly (a fellow reporter), her very best friend Vicki and her cousin San.
Can PJ find the answers she is looking for before the bad guys get her? Will she like the answers? What was her husband’s secret? You will need to read this story/series….
This is a great read and I highly recommend it….
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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this page turning, sitting on the edge of my seat story. It has mystery, murder and romance. This is a well written story that pulled me in right from the beginning. I enjoyed how the characters brought this story to life and made me want to keep turning pages. This is a story about Talmon who is hired to investigate but there could be another reason. The risks are high for all characters. I highly recommend picking up this book.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid's Brooch #4)Misfortune of Vision by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my favorite in the series yet. This book is creative, well written, engaging and pulled me in from the first page. The characters bring the story to life and kept me turning pages. I enjoyed watching them grow throughout the story. Orlagh takes you on a journey or quest of finding an heir for her magic brooch. It has magic, page turning action and you have to find out if she succeeds but it is worth the read. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Love & Ghosts (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 1)Love & Ghosts by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book, it has a little bit of everything in it from romance to mystery to ghosts. It is a creative, well written story that kept me turning pages until the end. This is about Emily and Sean. Emily doesn’t believe in ghosts but Sean is a medium. When a mysterious box shows up on Emily’s doorstep will Sean be able to convince her to believe? There are many great characters that make this story come alive and keep the story engaging. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Laura Furuta

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Out of the Box CollectionOut of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out of the Box Collection: A Second Chance Romance Series: The Complete 3-Book Collection
By: Jennifer Theriot
5 out of 5 stars

The three books in the Out of the Box Collection: A Second Chance Romance Series by Jennifer Theriot are both awesome and amazing to read. They are stories that pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until I had finished the last page. When I was done reading my first thought was “Wow!” These stories are romantic, steamy, and gives you a warm feeling. I loved reading about the characters of Oliva Peterson and Ash Harper. Olivia is a woman who is a wonderful mother. Her life changed the day that her husband left her. She is a woman what wants to feel independent and wants to feel like she has control over her life. She also is attracted to Ash. Ash is a man who is handsome, attentive, caring, and kind. He is a gentlemen who finds himself attracted to Oliva. What does the future hold for Oliva and Ash? Will they act on their feelings and emotions for one another? Will they take the second chance that seems to have been set before them? Read this book to find out. This story has both heart breaking and heartwarming moments. The characters are so well-developed that you feel like they become friends. Oliva and Ash are characters that I came to love and care about with each chapter that I read. You feel deeply for them both and want them to be happy. There are many other characters that are introduced and they become just as important as Oliva and Ash. The way that they interact with the main couple and how their lives intertwine is wonderful to read about. The story includes conflict, romance, and even a bit of mystery. Don’t miss out on this book set that will have you reading way into the night to finish. They are unforgettable and I found myself thinking about them even after I had finished them. Highly recommended.

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Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Out of the Box CollectionOut of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a must read box collection. This is Olivia’s story in three complete stories all in one box. This series is well written and engaging. She thought life was over when her husband left her but wait to you see how wrong she was. She took me on an emotional roller ride that kept me turning pages. I loved her character and watching her grow throughout the series. You don’t want to miss this set. A must read!

Review by @bjwagner
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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Krista Beck

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nathalie and Jason were high school sweethearts, until he up and left for university without saying goodbye. Running into each other years later brings with it a possibility at second chances. Nathalie’s past has left her scarred and untrusting. Can she find it in herself to trust Jason or will her past come back to haunt her? The story line was so good and the characters are great! This is the first I’ve read from Shae Banks and I cannot wait for the next book! While it doesn’t end a cliff hanger, you know there is more to come for these two and I need to know what it is!

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Heels of Fortune: PJ Santini Series: Book Two by Lynne Russell – Review by Stefanie Carney

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Heels Of Fortune (PJ Santini Series Book 2)Heels Of Fortune by Lynne Russell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heels of Fortune is the second PJ Santini book, it picks up where the first left off but with more spunk and attitude. This story answers some of the questions I had about the first one and I am more than happy with the result. PJ is definitely not a woman I would want to mess with especially when her family is involved. Since this story focuses so much on her past and her family, I couldn’t help but see her as a ruthless woman determined to protect those around her while she tries to solve the mystery that is chasing her. This book was just what I needed, a quick escape for a few hours.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Laura Furuta

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mourning Islands
By: Douglas Wells
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells is a thrilling book that I loved reading. It has suspense and mystery. It is a story that had me turning pages wondering what was going to happen next. I enjoyed reading about that character of Talmon Bonnett. He is a veteran who has taken a job to befriend the man who is responsible for building a new resort on Mourning Island. He is able to hold his own when he needs to and begins his assignment. He can be stubborn. What will Talmon discover? What does the future hold for Talmon? Read this book to find out. There are other characters that I enjoyed reading about. They are all both interesting and intriguing. I enjoyed reading about Marlene. She and Talmon start an affair. She is feisty and one that speaks her mind. Talmon finds himself falling for her. There is also Rusty and Claire. Add in two mobster brothers who are in a dispute and you can’t help feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride that doesn’t end until the final page. I enjoyed that the story is detailed and there are times when I felt like I was right there with the characters seeing what they did. Don’t miss out on a book that is exciting and entertaining to read. Highly recommended.

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Natalie Hanley

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things We Lost is the first book in the Loving Locksley series. It tells us the story of a second chance romance between Jason Locksley and his childhood sweetheart Nathalie. Nathalie hadn’t seen Jason since he left her 13 years earlier without looking back. When she bumps into him the same day she gets a new job that will move her closer to home, she is reluctant to rekindle their flame but Jason doesn’t give up easily.
I enjoyed this book although I did keep waiting for a wow moment which didn’t come. The lead characters were well-written and the story moved along at a good pace. I liked the fact that the characters could meet up after many years and try to start again, despite the mistakes they had both made in their life. Nathalie’s straight-talking best friend was a breath of fresh air too, although once Jason came on the scene there was not as much from her.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing what Shae Banks has next for the characters.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams

Five Stars

Can I just say that I am in love with this book. The characters, the plot and the author. Cole is hot not just handsome but stop you dead in your tracks hot. But what really hot me was that he stepped up to be a father. That he thought of his family before himself. Then there is Faith. My heart hurt for her. She had been through so much. She had finally had enough of being on the go. I was so excited after reading this story that I have to go back and read more. The author really captures your attention from beginning to end.
Review by @gguerrero89

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Sara Oxton

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things We Lost by Shae Banks a four-star read that you won’t want to lose. I enjoyed this story and the writing but I do have to admit that its not my favourite second chance romance, that being said I cant wait to see more from this author in particular where she will go with the rest of the Loving Locksley series as the writing is good. Nathalie Johnson and Jason Locksley have a good story, its well plotted and is very real, and just like most relationships it ebbs and flows but also there isn’t any fireworks, well not enough to make it memorable. This story shows us great promise.

Review by @saraoxo

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Heart of Stone: Emery & Jackson (Heart of Stone Series Book 1) by Chiquita Dennie – Review by Katie Matthews

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(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson(Heart of Stone Series Book #1) Emery&Jackson by Chiquita Dennie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Heart of Stone – Emery & Jackson was a really nice contemporary romance story and one that I really enjoyed. This is also the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed their writing style, the book was easy to read and the characters were easy to relate to.
I really liked Emery and Jackson as characters, they were both really nice and I really felt for Emery. I could see how much Jackson liked her but she had been so hurt in the past that I could tell it was going to take a lot for her to let him in. There were some good twists to the story and some surprising turns that I didn’t see coming – I was however rooting for Emery and Jackson the whole way through the story. Alongside these two were some great supporting secondary characters who really did add something extra to the story!
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series!

Reviewed by @katiem
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Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

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Demon's Angel: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I honestly absolutely adore this author! Her writing never fails to grab my attention from the very first word. I have read so many of her books now and have loved every single one of them and Demon’s Angel is no exception. It is the second book in the Colorado Chapter of the Satan’s Devils MC series which is shaping up to be one amazing 5 star series already!
I think I may be a little bit in love with Demon! He is everything I want the president of an MC to be and more! He was the strong, sexy, alpha male type of character who definitely lights up the pages with his heat and intensity!
I love Violet too; she was a strong, independent person who I really felt a connection with. I was willing her and Demon to find each other and be together right from the very beginning.
I loved the romance and suspense that ran throughout this story, Ms Mellett certainly knows how to keep me on the edge of my seat during her stories! I just cannot get enough of her wonderful writing and stories and I am definitely looking forward to more to come from this series!!

Reviewed by @katiem

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Gail Guerrero

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SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spar by Randi Perrin

Four Stars

First off I love the cover art. The cover draws you in. Then you get into the book and fall in love with the characters. Chloe is a tough chick I mean the type of chick that you don’t talk smack to. Through the whole book I wanted more from her POV. Locke man oh man Locke. Makes a girl want to move to Australia to find herself a man lol. I really enjoyed this story because it shows that even though we don’t trust people we learn to. We give in when we find someone worthy of our trust. Even when we fight it. I didn’t like Trent and Eric. What they did to him was awful. Friends and family should always have your back.
Review by @gguerrero89

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Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett – Review by Lucy Berson

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Demon's Angel: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils Mc (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett. I have read every single one of this authors MC books and let me start off by saying there hasn’t been one book that I didn’t love!!!!! This is Demon’s book!!!!
Demon found out how his life came to be and he was still trying to deal with the severity of it.
Frowning up, Demon had a best friend, Nathan. When Nathan died, he vowed to watch out for his sister, Violet. And he did until she was an adult and she moved. He thought his part was done, that is until he sees her again, but now she isn’t alone, she has a baby with her. Demon always had a thing for Violet but never acted on it because of her brother. Violet is in trouble and needs Demon’s help. Can she make him see that just because she is Nathan’s little sister, she is still a woman and that they would be perfect together and not just for protection sake.
I absolutely fell head over heels in love with this book and especially Demon. I can not wait for more.

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After Hurricane Nina: Rand’s Resolution (Hot Hunks – Steamy Romance Collection Book 8) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Anna Hirsch

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After Hurricane Nina, Rand's Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection)After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution ( Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection Book 8) by Tamara Ferguson
4 Stars

This is part of the Hot Hunks Steamy Romance Collection. Each book can be read as a stand-alone. This is the love story between Rand and Ciara. The story takes place in Bali where two old friends cross paths again. They met 15 years prior, each going their separate ways to make a career in the military. Meeting again in Bali, the spark that started when they were young, ignited into an inferno. There is a side story with Rand trying to catch some terrorists which added some suspense to the story and the hurricane which added some danger.

Though it is a short novel, it is well written and interesting. It grabbed my attention fairly quickly and kept it throughout the end with the suspense. It is an intriguing yet sweet romance.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Hate to Love You (Baker's Bunch Book 1)Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1)
By Lily Ryan
Rated 5 stars

First off I LOVE that cover! It totally drew me in to check out this story. Best friend brother/sister stories are a favorite so I have high hopes. This really doesn’t disappoint. I could NOT put this down. I was a bit grouchy when family tried to interrupt me. Luckily I was done with work for the day.

This couple! Not only is the couple going to have problems because this is a best friends sister book but now there is another bad element in the story. I am in anguish for these two people. My heart is beyond broken. I can see what is going to happen and want to say “Stop! Stop right now”. But of course this is a story so that doesn’t really work. I just have to plug along with tears streaming out of my eyes and my heart in two pieces. Also a few vocal admonishments here and there.

I love how Cole is throughout this whole story. Yes there are irritating times but overall he is trying. He has to deal with the whole forbidden fruit issue because that is what Sam is to him. She just can’t get that through her head. She doesn’t understand why and that’s when things happen. She is young and has a lot of issues going on in her life

My only issue and it’s not really a big one but these characters are very young. (Well Samantha is.)I can easily still see all the drama and emotional stuff that affect teenagers in her actions. I loved the story but that got old. I’m sure it happens in real life all the time but I am surprised that Cole hangs on beings he is just a bit older. I was so proud of him when he denied her. I really felt for him for many different reasons. He did say some very nice things and he was my favorite character.

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After Hurricane Nina: Rand’s Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection Book 8) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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After Hurricane Nina, Rand's Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection)After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
After Hurricane Nina: Rand’s Resolution (Hot Hunks Steamy Romance Collection) by Tamara Ferguson is a wonderfully written and engaging story. The characters are very well developed and easily relatable. This is Rand, and Clara’s story there is definetly an attraction between them. The story just flows and before you know it your at the end. Find out what happens next? This is a must read! as always cant wait to read more.

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) By J.D. Frettier – Review by Natalie Hanley

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing is the third book I have read in the Green Room Chronicles series and I think this was my favourite. Once again, we are quickly thrust into the thrilling world of the afterlife and we reacquaint ourselves with Bonnie, Dee and Linda, while being introduced to our new lead character of Kitty – a 20 something mother who has met an abrupt end while pole dancing. It has a slightly different feel to the previous two books as the lead character was in the prime of her life and felt like this was a premature death. I love the support she gets from the terrible trio.
As with the previous novels, the characters were entertaining and colourful and their adventures were spicy and fun. I enjoyed this as it was a no-hassle, short read for an evening after a long day at work. It is pure escapism and a little bit of naughty fun thrown in.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells

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Genre – Mystery
Page Count -202 pages
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As a veteran of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, Talmon Bonnett usually holds his PTSD at bay. When a wealthy couple hires him to spy on Rusty Wing, the man responsible for building the Mourning Island’s new resort, Talmon injects himself into Rusty’s inner circle. Lying about his intentions, Talmon gets to know Rusty’s troubled fiancée Claire, his sinister Cuban first mate Santos, and Marlene, Rusty’s alluring sister.
Talmon and Marlene begin a torrid affair; then someone is murdered, and Talmon learns that two Cuban mobster brothers are the money behind the resort. Talmon forces the couple to divulge the real reason they hired him. Everything is connected to the murder, Rusty’s circle, the mobster brothers, and Claire’s vanished father, who might know something vital.

Talmon’s lie threatens the life he envisions with Marlene. Violence erupts because of a dispute between the brothers, with Rusty’s circle as targets caught in the middle. Talmon desperately seeks Claire’s father, while the two brothers maintain their collision course.
The Mourning Islands is an electrifying story that fuses mystery, passion, and tragedy against the serene beauty of Florida’s coast.

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Douglas Wells is an award-winning author. His first novel, The Secrets of All Secrets, received the Literary Titan Silver Award and was a finalist in the 2017 Independent Author Network’s Book of the Year Awards. His second novel, How We End Up, also received the Literary Titan Silver Award and was a Finalist for Literary Fiction Category in the 2018 International Book Awards, the 2018 American Fiction Awards, and the 2018 Topshelf Magazine Book Awards. Douglas is a reviewer for The New York Journal of Books. He lives with his wife and two cats in Panama City Beach.

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Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot

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Genre – Contemporary Romance
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The Out of the Box Collection features all three books in the bestselling Out of the Box series
OUT OF THE BOX AWAKENING (Book 1 in the Out of the Box series)
Olivia Petersen thought her life ended the day her husband walked out. Little did she know, it had only just begun.
OUT OF THE BOX REGIFTED (Book 2 in the Out of the Box series)
Betrayal, Lies, Loss, Hurt, Secrets….
With a new beginning on the horizon for Olivia Petersen and Ash Harper, what could possibly stop them from finding their happy ever after? In the midst of joy, this blended family finds they have to trust in love and family bonds to get them through what is coming next…or self-destruct.
OUT OF THE BOX EVERLASTING (Book 3 in the Out of the Box series)
Recently engaged Ash Harper and Olivia Petersen are returning home from two romance-filled weeks abroad, confronted by tragedy and chaos.

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USA Today Bestselling Author Jennifer Theriot (pronounced Terrio) hails from the Great State of Texas. She is a career woman, working as CFO for an award winning, female owned real estate investment firm. Once her kids flew the nest, she felt something was missing and discovered her passion for writing on a dare from two of her girlfriends.

Jennifer took a chance that there could be an interest in romance with middle aged couples who are finding themselves at a crossroads and wrote her debut novel Out of the Box Awakening, a second chance at love, contemporary romance featuring an older female heroine. The book centers on the hope of finding happiness and passion through unexpected heartache. She characterizes her writing as ‘Grownup Romance from the Other Side of 30’

In her limited spare time, Jennifer enjoys being outdoors; preferably somewhere on a beach curled up with a good book. Spending time with family and friends, watching a baseball game and enjoying a good bottle of wine are usually on her to-do lists. Jennifer has three grown children and is also ‘MiMi’ to five beautiful grandkids – all of whom she adores.

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

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

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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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Impact (Twisted Hearts Love Story #4) by Autumn Sand

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Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 315 pages
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34872780-impact…

This is Manny’s long awaited story.

There wasn’t a time that I could ever remember that I didn’t love her.
First, we were friends and later lovers.
She was the light in the dimness of my pitiful existence.
We swore we would always be together in life and in death.
But then my past came knocking, and I was running out of time.
I had to save her before I saved myself.
Never did I know the impact she had on my life till I found her again.
Will I learn to put the pieces of us back together?

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Autumn Sand was born and raised in New York City. Considering herself a true New Yorker in every way from the restaurants that she eats to the shoe fetish she has. Oh yes at one time Autumn has had a shoe collection of 300 and has the credit card statements to prove it. Other than shoe shopping she has various interests such as reading, writing, and traveling. Autumn has worked in the fashion industry for most of her adult life before pursuing writing. She is reluctant to call herself an author but considers herself a person who writes words that people just so happen to like to read. As you can tell Autumn has a sarcastic sense of humor and loves to make her friends laugh in all occasions. She enjoys a good glass of wine but her go to drink of choice is a Jack Daniels and coke with a twist of lime. None of those froufrou girlie drinks for her.

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Misfortune of Vision (Druid’s Brooch Book 4) by Christy Nicholas

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Genre – Historical fantasy
Page Count – 248 pages
Cover Designer – Cora Bignardi http://www.coragraphics.it
Publishing Company – Tirgearr Publishing http://tirpub.com
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/…/s…/36587709-misfortune-of-vision

In 12th century Ireland, Orlagh has been Seer to her king for forty years. He doesn’t want to hear her prophecies of war and destruction, and dismisses her efforts to warn him. Therefore, she is determined to fulfill her own quest: to find a worthy heir for her magical brooch.

In the course of events, she must pass judgment on a thief, escape a Norman war camp, and battle wits with a Fae lord. She receives some prophecy of her own and enlists the help of a grizzled old warrior, who happens to be a long–time friend.

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Celtic Fairies, Fables, and Folklore! Bestselling author (top #100 Amazon Canada, #1 in Paranormal Fantasy, Amazon Canada)

Christy Nicholas, also known as Green Dragon, is an author, artist and accountant. After she failed to become an airline pilot, she quit her ceaseless pursuit of careers that begin with ‘A’, and decided to concentrate on her writing. Since she has Project Completion Disorder, she is one of the few authors with NO unfinished novels.

Christy has her hands in many crafts, including digital art, beaded jewelry, writing, and photography. In real life, she’s a CPA, but having grown up with art all around her (her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother are/were all artists), it sort of infected her, as it were.

She wants to expose the incredible beauty in this world, hidden beneath the everyday grime of familiarity and habit, and share it with others. She uses characters out of time and places infused with magic and myth.

Combine this love of beauty with a bit of financial sense and you get an art business. She does local art and craft shows, as well as sending her art to various science fiction conventions throughout the country and abroad.

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