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Forgetting Ophelia (Friendship and Secrets Book 3) by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Robin Rankin

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Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets, #2)Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forgetting Ophelia by Julie C. Gardner is the third book in the Friendship and Secrets series. I have not had the pleasure of reading the first two yet but after reading this one they have both been added.

Ophelia, who goes by Lia, is so much stronger then she gives herself credit for. After a less than ideal childhood, she has had a pretty good life as an adult. That is until it comes crashing down one fateful night.

She has amazing friends and I loved her uncle. Her mother was similar to my own and for that reason I felt a kinship with her.

She does so much growing emotionally through out the book and I would love to see how it continues. I was a little disappointed in the ending at first, I felt like her story wasn’t finished. I then started thinking about it and what happens next and realized it could end the way I wanted it to.

Reviewed by @rlrankin

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A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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A Pink Christmas KissA Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Pink Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss 3) by Allyson R. Abbott
4 stars

This was a quick fun Christmas read! I loved seeing a female mechanic!
While this is the third book in the series, all are standalones, and can be read in any order.
Billie was afraid every one would look at her as a failure if she came back home after fleeing to New York, but when her daddy needs her home she flies back to take over the shop. She just hopes not to run into her ex, Leroy. He never came after her when she left and she’s hurt.
What waits her is a huge surprise and once the town gossip gets spilled she has more questions.
Can these two overcome miscommunication?

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Claiming Her Mates : Book One: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Claiming Her Mates) by Dia Cole – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1)Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about trust. Havana has the worst day at the strip club she works at when a man falls sick with the new virus and the apocalypse begins in front of her. Rescuing her from it all are three handsome and mysterious men who are just as deadly. Can she trust them to lead her to safety?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Havana standing up for herself but caring underneath or Liam as a gentle giant.
I loved the use of the senses throughout the novel like the smell of the corpses/zombies, blood and fire or the sounds of bones crunching and popping as if you were actually there. I also loved the visual detail of the grandeur of the vacation house later on with the statues and strange furniture that seemed Gothic style from a horror story.
The shift in perspectives for chapters worked well to display all sides to the story and was easy to follow. I loved how the story started straight into the action to grab the reader from the start. Fast paced action and high stakes in a sci-fi fantasy world made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

Reviewed by @sarahoakes

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Beats of the Heart ( Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series Book 1) by Charli B. Rose – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Beats of the HeartBeats of the Heart by Charli B. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Beats Of The Heart ( Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series Book 1) By Charli B. Rose is the first book in the Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star series. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. I was drawn into their world and felt like I was right along with them. At times I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster ride, as my emotions were all over the place. Izzy and Dawson have been best friends since they were younger and have gone from friends to lovers. These two believe their hearts beat as one and that their souls fit together. Izzy is Dawson’s muse and because of her, the music flows. These two have off the charts chemistry and holy hell does it get hot and steamy at times. Find out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this book. You won’t be disappointed, I know I wasn’t. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @ddaugh35

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Souls Collide by Kristina Beck – Review by Kerry Baker

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Souls Collide (Collide Series #3)Souls Collide by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Souls Collide by Kristina Beck is the third book in the Collide series. This book utterly blew me away from start to finish. Alexa and Kent are simply just wow. The way they worked together is incredible. You can feel the connection between the two of them; you can feel the conflict they feel and how that progresses into so much more.
This book is full of suspense and it will keep you on the edge of your seat right through to the very end.
I also have to point out the cover on this book and how incredible it looks. It is eye catching and pulls you in before you even read a single word. It fits the book to a tee and has to be one of my favourite covers of all.
Everything about this book is amazing. Do yourself a favour and start reading today!

Reviewed by @kerry

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Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel by Julie C. Gardner – Review by Kerry Baker

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Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel (Friendship & Secrets, #2)Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel by Julie C. Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forgetting Ophelia : A Novel by Julie C. Gardner is a story that highlights how everything is not always as it seems, even to those who think everything is perfect.
This is an entirely new author to me and I was sucked in straight away with how well the story seemed to flow. The story development felt natural and easy and the characters all had a great depth to them.
I expected that this book would have a lot of emotional aspects however I didn’t expect to feel quite as emotional as I did. I really felt like you connected with Lia in this story, and the more you read the more invested in her future you become.
I thought this book was a great introduction to this author and has certainly whet my appetite for more of her work.

Reviewed by @kerry

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The Confectioner’s Truth (The Confectioner Chronicles #3) by Claire Luana – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Confectioner's Truth (Confectioner Chronicles Book 3)The Confectioner’s Truth by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to read the final book in this series and what a conclusion it was! This is by far my favourite series from this author – I have loved every single word that I have read, with every turn of the page I got deeper and deeper into this exciting world that Ms. Luana has created. The author wove a beautiful tale over these books full of twists and turns and with amazing characters. I have loved reading about Wren over these books; she has been a fantastic female lead! I loved that the author introduced some new characters into the book even though it was the last one; they blended well into an already well established series.
I truly have loved this series and I cannot recommend it enough – this was the perfect ending in my opinion!!@colleennoyes

Reviewed by  @katiem

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A Tangy Christmas Kiss By Allyson R. Abbott – Review By Stacey Baxter

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A Tangy Christmas KissA Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If your not feeling very festive well this novel will help put you in the mood. This is the second book of the series and I was once again pulled in right from the beginning and completely hooked! I absolutely love the author’s writing style. It’s written in a way that you can visualize everything that’s going on so you feel like your there. I was captivated by the story line and was eager to turn the pages to see what was going to happen next. It had me laughing out loud at times. There’s nothing better than a novel that makes you giggle and that makes your emotions go up and down like a yo-yo. I cannot wait to read more from this author. Once again I wasn’t left disappointed!!

Reviewed by @blueeyes

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Souls Collide (Collide Series #3) by Kristina Beck – Review by Katie Matthews

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Souls Collide (Collide Series #3)Souls Collide by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is my first read by this author and I was completely blown away by this story. I was worried going in that it was book 3 in a series but I quickly realised that it could easily be read as a standalone (however I absolutely will be reading books 1 and 2!!). The author’s writing style was so engaging and I quickly found myself falling in love with her story and her characters. I was really disappointed when I got to the end because I was not ready to stop reading! I loved Alexa and Kent! From the way they met to how their relationship developed, I felt like I was hanging on their every move and every word. Alexa was such a fun character to read about – I instantly found a connection with her that continued throughout the story. I couldn’t help but love Kent even if he was a little rude at times but I knew deep down that was just a coping mechanism!
I absolutely adored this story and I cannot recommend it enough!!

Reviewed by @katiem

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Claiming Her Mates: Book 1 (A paranormal shifter romance series) by Dia Cole – Review by Katie Matthews

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1)Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed this story; it had this great originality to it that made it really interesting to read. I quite like shifter stories and have read a few and Claiming Her Mates was definitely one of my favourites that I have read. This book is also the first that I have read by this author and I thought that she had a really engaging writing style, one that captured my attention easily and held it throughout the book. I really liked Havana and I thought that she was a strong female lead in the story. I will admit I’m not usually one for stories that involved or potentially involve multiple partners but it was different in this book and I loved how protective Liam, Mason and Gabriel were over Havana.
This book has definitely paved the way for what I think will be a great series and I am definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next.

Reviewed by @katiem

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Degrees of Power (A Prestian Series Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Debi Kircher

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Degrees of Power (Prestian Series, #4)Degrees of Power by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Power (A Prestian Series Book 4) by Via Mari

5 Stars

🙁 It’s over…I don’t want it to be over! This last part of this series was just as fresh and exciting as the first one, I never lost interest or got bored at any point during my reading of this series. I’m quite content with how it ended as far as the storyline and how this author wrapped things up, I’m just so very sad that it’s done.

I have sincerely enjoyed Katarina and Chase’s journey, it was definitely a bumpy ride and wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Through all the other things going on in the stories you could actually feel how their relationship was building and progressing and the push and pull just made them stronger.

This author has definitely become a favorite of mine and I was so happy to see that Jenny is getting her own story and that our possibilities of seeing Chase and Katarina again are quite high.

You truly must read this series but don’t do it out of order, trust me you need the whole story!

Loved Loved Loved it and can’t wait to re-read this in the future.

Review by @debikircher

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Claiming Her Mates: Book One: (A paranormal shifter romance series) by Dia Cole – Review by Sara Oxton

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1)Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Claiming her Mates by Dia Cole a four-star read you will want to claim. This is the first novel in the Claiming her Mate’s series and it’s a paranormal shifter romance, not everyone likes the genre, but this is a very well-done example. What a story, there is drama and steam a plenty, what made it even more powerful is Vana, she could have been swallowed up by the three powerful male characters, but she isn’t, she stands toe to toe. The chemistry between the four is page melting and we hear from each of them, that just makes the story so much clearer. There was something missing overall, but I am sure that the next novel in the series will give us that little extra as we will have more of a grounding, bring on number two.

Review by @saraoxo

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Beats of the Heart (Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series Book 1) by Charli B. Rose – Review by Sara Oxton

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Beats of the HeartBeats of the Heart by Charli B. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beats of the Heart by Charli B. Rose is a four-star read that shows promise. I would have loved to have given this story five-stars and if it was all as good as the last half I so would, it took me a long time to get into as I kept feeling like I was missing something, like a prologue about how they got together would have been great. I know the blurb explained it, but I couldn’t help but feel like I could have done with it. The author had a great way with words and descriptive qualities so much so that I could almost smell the kaleidoscope roses and hear as Dawson was singing my song in bed. Notes of the Heart can’t come quickly enough, as I am sure that it will be a compelling read, this one was so great if only for the start it could have been one of the best reads of the year.

Review by @saraoxo

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A Frothy Christmas Kiss: Christmas Kiss Series by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Erica Fish

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A Frothy Christmas KissA Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Christmas Season I was able to find time to read the Christmas Kiss Series by Allyson R. Abbott. This series is a perfect read to get you into the season. Allyson Abbott writes the kindest stories that is a nice light reading story. I felt as though I was in the story with Kat and Ken. Kat was facing a Christmas alone, or that is what she thought. Kat found herself a new coffee shoppe and maybe the most handsome owner, Ken. She had an immediate attraction to him. She did not know if he shared this attraction with her. Ken ends up offering her a position at his coffee shoppe. Will Kat be able to hide her emotions? Will Ken hold his feelings back? In this fun flirtatious story, you will find out the answer to these questions.

Reviewed by @firestars0002

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Building Storm (The Hawke Family) By Gwyn McNamee – Review by Laura Furuta

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)
By: Gwyn McNamee
5 out of 5 stars

The story Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4) by Gwyn McNamee is a contemporary romance book. I was thrilled when I found out about the release of the next story in this series. I have loved reading the series since the first book. This story is just one more wonderful addition. I was hooked from the very beginning and as soon as I started, I found myself glued to the pages. I truly enjoyed the dialogue and interactions between the characters and I love that characters from the previous books are brought forward into this one. I loved reading about the characters of Storm Hawke and Landon McCabe. Storm is feisty, strong-willed, and stubborn. She is also a woman who is just existing. Landon is a man that has come to New Orleans to start over. He is charming, intelligent, and kind. Reading about Storm and Landon had my emotions going up and down the entire time. They are two characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. This story has moments that are sad and also ones that warmed my heart. There are times when I was turning pages to find out what happened next. This is a series that should be read in order to fully understand the plots and characters. Don’t miss out on reading Storm and Landon’s story.

Reviewed by @dory7205

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1) by Dia Cole – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1)Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1) by Dia Cole
5 out of 5 stars
Claiming Her Mates is the first book in Claiming Her Mates series written by Dia Cole and the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be the last. This author had me sitting by the seat of my pants with this great paranormal story. The characters are amazing and well written and the way she wrote the scenery was great.
Havana has everyone bailing on her holiday party, she didn’t think the night could get any worse. Then three scorching hot men storm the club and demand she goes with them. Thinking they’re cops, then she finds out they are not cops, then she discovers the flu vaccine is turning people into zombies.
Now her survival depends on Mason, Gabriel, and Liam, three Lyko’s shifters, who swore to protector her. She should be terrified of their glowing eyes and the way they destroy any threat in their path, but all she can think about is claiming the fierce men as my own. All three of them…
Now she has one problem:
Her ex has threatened to eviscerate any man who touches her. Too bad the deadly Alpha male isn’t here. He’ll rue the day he broke my heart and ordered his three gorgeous friends to rescue her.

I highly recommend this story and can’t wait for the next story in this series…..

Reviewed by @tracym

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates Book 1) by Dia Cole – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1)Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claiming Her Mates- Dia Cole

5-stars

Why? Oh Why did this book have to come to an end!? Claiming Her Mates is simply phenomenal, it’s a book I read in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to put it down. This is the first book in the Claiming Her Mates series, a series I can’t wait to continue reading. This book is captivating, action-packed, original, steamy and a true page-turner.

If you’re looking for a one of a kind paranormal read look no further! This is the book for you! It’s one you won’t want to miss!

I can’t wait to read more from this author in the near future and I would absolutely recommend this book and author!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book #2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Krista Beck

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Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2Fatal Legislation: A Novel: Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 2 by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Karina Cardinal has a knack for getting herself caught up in some serious situations! The second installment of Karina Cardinal finds our heroine is now a lobbyist in Washington, trying to take things to the next level with her FBI boyfriend, and getting caught up in a hot mess! Karina is smart, funny and not afraid to get to the bottom of things. I am enjoying this series so much. If you like a good suspense and like to try and figure out who did it, then you definitely need this series. The book is well written and the characters are great! I hope there are more!

Reviewed by @klbeck

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book as well as the whole entire series. I love how this author pulls me into the story with ease and make me feel as if I am part of the story. This is Storm and Landon’s story. They both are in need of healing and betrayal is something they have in common. Will he turn her world upside down? Is there something out there threatening to change Storm’s new life? They took me on an emotional journey of love, life, lies and family, a love story. A must read!

Review by @bjwagner

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Wish Upon a Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Wish Upon a Bollywood StarWish Upon a Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is still a pretty new author for me. Her stories are engaging, creative and her characters make me laugh. In this story, Soumya and Vir Seth manage to get themselves into a pretend engagement. Will this turn into something more than either one where expecting? These are two great characters that I enjoyed reading about. Despite what they may think, their chemistry is off the charts. Their interactions kept the story flowing to the end. I highly recommend reading this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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A Prickly Christmas Kiss, Christmas Kiss: Book One by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Lucy Berson

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A Prickly Christmas KissA Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Prickly Christmas Kiss, Christmas Kiss: Book One by Allyson R. Abbott. I have read other books by this amazing author and loved them! When I saw this book, i knew that I wanted to read it, especially during this holiday season. What a way to get into the spirit.A cute 4 star read for Mistletoe Kisses and Christmas Wishes by Allyson Abbott.
Emma or Elf as she is fondly known has just broken up with her boyfriend and has decided to go and spend the holidays with her friend at her family cabin. When she first arrives in North Polerton, yes that is the name of the town, the questionable incidents begin. She stops at the general store to stock up on food and supplies and there she meets the store owners, Mr. and Mrs. C. Conveniently, their credit card machine is down and she has to start a tab. On the way out she runs into Rudi, who just happens to have a little cold and a red nose. The little coincidences keep adding up and will keep you entertained throughout the entire book. When she realizes that her friend Carla is not going to be joining her, she thinks about just going home but then realizes that she could use this time alone. Thank goodness Rudi stops by the cabin the make sure she is ok. After spending time together and getting to know each other, a romance begins. Unbeknownst to them, that Carla orchestrated the entire thing.

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1) by Dia Cole – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Claiming Her Mates (Claiming Her Mates #1)Claiming Her Mates by Dia Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Claiming Her Mates is the first book in this series. It is a cliffhanger and is left open for more of the story to develop. This is a short book and it only took me a few hours to finish it. The plot moves fairly quickly so if you like a slow burn, this probably isn’t the series for you.

I like the unconventional aspects of the Lykos origin. It leaves room for flexible mythology and story development rather than having to follow traditional Lycan myth. I also love that this is a book that has multiple partner relationships. That always spices things up. It adds dimension that the author chose varying stations of the male partners as well, so it isn’t your typical alpha male fest.

I found that Claiming Her Mates is a superb distraction when you are under a tattoo needle for three hours and need something to focus on. ?

Reviewed by @valkyrie

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Building Storm (A Hawke Family Novel, #4) by Gwen McNamee – Review by Krystal Gaston

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Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Book 4)Building Storm: (A Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Building Storm by Gwen McNamee is book 4 in the Hawke Family Series. This is Storms story, hopefully by this point you’ve already read Savage, Skye and Stones stories. Storms is no different it’s full of a story that makes you want to finish is right away, some drama, action and some major stress relief going on. The rest of the Hawke siblings and their spouses are present in the story as needed along with some new and old characters. Gwen McNamee had a unique writing style and I’ve come to love all her stories because they are always different, while the stories may feed off of the previous one in small aspects they are always their own story.

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Surviving Eden (Surviving Series, book 1) by Virginia Wine – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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Surviving Eden (Surviving Series Book 1)Surviving Eden by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Eden by Virginia Wine is the first book in her new contemporary romance series, Surviving Series. Following the story of Dr. Theodore Grant and Eden, I couldn’t get enough of either of these characters. Dr. Grant, Theo, is a psychiatrist, but more than that he is a man who has never had feelings toward anyone. He just simply exists with no emotional attachments to anyone or thing. That is until he meets Eden. There is something about her that pulls him in from the very beginning. The way that Eden makes him feel is something that he wasn’t prepared for but she brings out the protector in him that he can’t seem to control. Eden is a woman in her own category. She is beautiful, strong willed and intelligent, and yet there is something about Theo that she can’t deny pulls her towards him. The attraction between these two is palpable from the very beginning, and the passion that comes from them is enough to light my e-reader on fire. But the emotions that Eden brings out in Theo are things he isn’t used to, and it makes him uncertain of his path with her. Is there a future for the two of them, together? The mystery, suspense and romance all tied into this story really kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end on this one. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store for me. Wine is a new to me author, and I am so happy that I picked this series up. If you are looking for a great new author with a storyline that will hook you from the beginning and never let go than this is the one for you. I can’t wait to see where this series goes in the future cause it’ll be a heck of ride to read!

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Beats of the Heart ( Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series) by Charli B. Rose – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Beats of the HeartBeats of the Heart by Charli B. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beats of the Heart by Charli B. Rose
Four Stars

Beats of the Heart is the first book in the Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series by Charli B. Rose. This is this author’s debut album and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us with the next book. This childhood friends to lovers book grabbed hold of me from the very start and I just couldn’t put it down. I love the strength and interaction from Dawson and Izzy. The love and heartache bleed of the pages and make you want to come back for more. This is a really fantastic book, especially since it is a debut. It does leave us with a cliffhanger but that just makes the anticipation of reading the next book in the series all the more appealing. I would highly recommend this book and author.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Leaving Jackson Wolf by P.A. Kane – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Leaving Jackson WolfLeaving Jackson Wolf by P.A. Kane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Leaving Jackson Wolf is a pretty serious story about a high school boy going through some pretty life-changing moments. Some were bigger than others, but that time in high school, the people you are surrounded with, the way you view yourself and the world? There’s just so much going on, and it affects who you become as an adult. This was also pretty political, a modern day snapshot of how things are for our youth and how the adult decisions affect them. I found this enjoyable, emotional, and interesting.

Reviewed by @lisaboltiador

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The Confectioner’s Truth (The Confectioner Chronicles Book 3) by Claire Luana – Review by Erin Davidson

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The Confectioner's Truth (Confectioner Chronicles Book 3)The Confectioner’s Truth by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The epic finale to Claire Luana’s highly anticipated Confectioner Chronicles has arrived and it did not disappoint. The Confectioner’s Truth is the final book in Claire Luana’s amazing new series that I highly recommend it to every man, woman, and child. It is so good and the finale wraps everything up deliciously. I absolutely adored this series and there isn’t much I can say about this final book without spoiling it for anyone. But seriously read this series, starting from the Confectioner’s Guild, you will not be disappointed by a tale this yummy. I cherished all of Claire’s characters, as they are incredibly well developed and rounded. They all read as real people, with their own back stories and motivations. Claire’s world building is also incredibly well done. Her magic system is flawless and perfectly executed, as she expands the world over the three novels. But I feel like one of the most underappreciated gems of the series was Claire’s ability to describe food and drink throughout the series. My mouth watered the entire series, due to her descriptions being so impeccable. I wish I could give this book a 6/5 star review, but alas it will have to settle for 5/5. Thank you Claire for another amazing series!

Reviewed by @erin-davidson

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A Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Frothy Christmas KissA Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Frothy Christmas Kiss
By Allyson R. Abbott
Rated 4 stars

This is a not your normal start. Usually the female owns the coffee shop…this time it’s male lead. Dan owns a coffee shop. Kat is a coffee fanatic. Match made in heaven right? Not so fast. There is major miscommunication and some jealousy along with some flirtation. This all leads to an entertaining story.

The story seems to drag a bit in some areas (too much thinking) in others it seemed to be over to soon. I am not a huge fan of internalizing their thoughts. I prefer more dialogue…it seems more lively. I was intrigued by this guy being a coffee mixer. What an interesting job!
This is a nice sweet short story.

Review by @lisahelmick
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The Confectioner’s Coup by Claire Luana – Review by Amanda Pierce

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The Confectioner's Coup (Confectioner Chronicles, #2)The Confectioner’s Coup by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Confectioner’s Coup by Claire Luana is book 2 in the Confectioners Chronicles. Much like the other books I have read by this author, this book is well written and thoroughly enjoyable. I really like the character development and the story line in this book. This book has just enough suspense to keep you on your toes and interested, and who doesn’t love magical food. I’m very interested to see what happens next with the characters in this book. This author is new to me, but I will definitely continue to read this series and anything else she writes. I give this book a solid 4 star rating.

Review by @amandarae6884

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The Only Series, 5 Book Boxed Set by Bree Kraemer – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Only Series, 5 book boxed setThe Only Series, 5 book boxed set by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you like romance, this box set is a must own! This collection of five books from Bree Kraemer is a gem. These stories in and of themselves operate nicely as stand-alone stories. However there are characters that overlap and therefore the universe is expanded nicely when the stories are read as presented in the collection. All fans of love -RUN and pick up a copy today!!!!

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