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Delayed Redemption (The DAG Team Series) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Robin Rankin

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Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic SuspenseDelayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense

Once again this series grabbed me at page one and didn’t let me go until the end.

Janey has worked hard to put her old life behind her and cut off ties to her trouble making brother.

Mateo is moving forward with his life, but before he is fully able to he has to revisit the past.

The suspense starts in chapter one and doesn’t let up. Thankfully I’m off work so I could binge this book in one day. Looking forward to the next one.

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Delayed Redemption (The DAG Team Series) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/106533693-delayed-redemption” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1675878996l/106533693._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/106533693-delayed-redemption”>Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15735050.Kel_O_Connor”>Kel O’Connor</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6264062654″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Mateo and Janey have been friends for a long time but have only recently come back into each other’s lives. They both lost someone they were close to and ended up taking different paths. Janey ends up being held by the people Mateo works for due to her brother’s idiocy. He has been working on taking these people down from the inside, but now that Janey is there and in danger it makes things harder. There are old feelings there and a lot of things that were left unresolved when Janey left. Will he be able to take these bad guys down and simultaneously keep Janey safe? Will they get a happily ever after? This was a good, fast paced book with plenty of twists and turns. I haven’t read the first couple of books in this series but after reading this one they are definitely on my list.
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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Other Side of Together

Be prepared to ignore everything in your life to read this book cover to cover, because that is exactly what I did.

Mei Li’s family is traditional and they expect certain things from her. The first is for her to marry. She’s only a senior in HS and her family has their expectations, none of her hopes and dreams matter.

Marcus is also a senior in HS, he is also having to deal with parental pressure, while they’re not as bad as Mei Li’s they are still pretty unreasonable.

This was so much more than a young adult romance. There was danger & suspense while these kids dealt with more then anyone their age should.

I definitely recommend giving it a try.

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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This YA story has a great romance story and mystery behind it. It focuses on Max, an up and rising soccer star with many future prospects in his path, and Mei Li, a hard worker who is being threatened to keep her life as is for her family’s sake. Even though Max and Mei Li have grown up in the same neighborhood they have barely spoken to one another until a chance conversation and the start of passing notes via fortune cookies. I’ve always had a soft spot for romance stories where one feels inadequate of being admired, especially by those who are admired by many. They end up a more heartfelt connection as they start investing in time with the other and the circumstances that follow them. Mei Li starts opening up on the circumstances that follow her family and she must do what she can to protect them. This is a great story and recommended to anyone who enjoys the romance as well as the intrigue behind Mei Li’s story.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Katy winter

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this series. Quick reads with lots of surprises and plot twists. So much happens, it’s hard to put down! I was surprised about some of the action in this book, wasn’t expecting it but it really made the story. This one out of the series was jam packed with lots of action but also answers to wrap stuff up.
Glad the series is just beginning even though moving on to another couple! Bring more on!

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CUTTER (Devils’ Spawn Daddies Series) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Katy Winter

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Cutter: Devils' Spawn DaddiesCutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a good read. this is the second book of Victoria’s I have read and she does her research well, which is refreshing when reading about MC’s and BDSM/kinks. There are some trigger warnings and tropes involved that some may not be comfortable with. I think for me, Emily’s character development was the main thing that made the book!
I would highly recommend this book! Fantastic read.

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Group Hug by Ariella Talix – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Group HugGroup Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this very spicy read, Weston is looking for a roommate. He finds much more than he bargains for when he finds two perfect roommates. The three find that they are very compatible and begin living life together. Weston, Callum and Petra help one another through hard times and form an amazing bond. A great book for Group Hug day!!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Toni Sellers

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one in Hidden Valley Elite, now I will say that there is a prequel, Savage Start and although I highly recommend that you read it you will be fine if you don’t. It is a well written, high school enemies to lover’s romance. Charaters are well written and will keep you wanting more. Lots of drama, bullying, lies, jealousy, secrets, love and hate. Definitely a good read.

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Delayed Redemption (The DAG Team Series) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic SuspenseDelayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Delayed Redemption is the 3rd book in the DAG Team series, but the first one I read. While it mostly can be enjoyed as a stand alone, I was a little disappointed that “DAG” was not identified til almost 3/4 of the way through the book. I tried googling it so many ways, and still couldn’t figure out what it was. I clearly didn’t read the last line of the summary- “this is a steamy romance for readers 18+” That is a very true statement. I liked the plot of the book, but thought the romance was a little over done for my liking, and more than I expected based on the cover and the summary. The book has a good story line and good amount of suspense and danger. The friendships Mateo has with his DAG team is solid and a good family for him. I liked that Janey had moments of bravery and strength, not always being a timid girl of her youth. I want to go back and read book one of the series, since I really liked Kit.

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The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 3) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Magic Man (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 3)The Magic Man by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the previous 2 books I was rather keen to get stuck into this one because you read of the different family members and you get furious don’t you , so when the opportunity comes knocking to discover more you grab it 😉

Two things that bring families together , weddings and funerals . Fortunately in this instance it’s a wedding ! Yay !
So Teresa is getting married and David her brother , who’s been working in Africa , joins them in Port Townsend .
Something is off though , he doesn’t seem himself and there’s a fiancé in tow ….

Family friend , Maddie catches his eye and you can feel the tension between them and David is having a tough time fighting his desires and walking on eggshells to keep Sylvie happy….

Maddie being an actress has an opportunity with the local theatre and she feels she can’t pine after David forever and she catches the eye of Kilo….

  1. There’s so much to love about this book but what really gets me and what I appreciate is the “ humanness “ of the characters , they’re real , their issues are real and they work through them 🥰

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shannen Kern

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids and I have been picking up more books from this author, and this one may be our favorite yet! We absolutely love the rhythm of the rhyming stories and the gorgeous illustrations. Cray and his friends really show the meaning of friendship as they help each other. The messages in this book are truly lovely and sparked some great conversations with my 8 and 12-year-old kids. This would be a great book to have in a classroom or library as well as at home where you can share with the younger ones in your life. What a great story to teach responsibility for our environment and how significant our friendships are. I highly recommend picking this book up to enjoy a great rhythmic journey!

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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Shannen Kern

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an absolutely heart-wrenching emotional rollercoaster. I sat down to start this book and couldn’t put it down until I was finished! I hadn’t read anything from these authors before, but I will absolutely look out for more from them after this. I always love a book that contains dual points of view as it allows you to get different feelings from each perspective. With this book in particular I think the duality helped me get into Marcus’ and Mei Li’s mind and experience their emotions. These characters are incredibly well-developed, and I loved every moment of getting to know them. Picking up this book is an easy decision as it is one of the best YA Romances I have read in a very long time. I will be (impatiently) waiting for the next book because I need more!

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Delayed Redemption (The DAG Team Series) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Shannen Kern

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Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic SuspenseDelayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I accidentally picked this book up without realizing it was part of a series, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless! I didn’t feel lost when reading so you could pick it up as a standalone, but you’ll end up doing the same as me and run to get the remaining books in the series. The author had me absolutely hooked from the very first chapter which is pretty difficult to do as it typically takes a bit longer for me to find my groove. Janey thinks she has finally escaped her past when she gets kidnapped. Mateo is trying to correct his past, in a way, when he suddenly finds Janey. Will he be able to help save her, or will it ruin everything that he’s been working for? The chemistry between these two is palpable, and we go on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book. There were completely unexpected twists in this book which created even more suspense. I highly recommend picking this up while I grab the rest of the series!

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Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic SuspenseDelayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delayed Redemption is Book 3 in the DAG Team Series …while this book could be read as a standalone I still highly recommend reading this series from the beginning. I loved the story-line with romance suspense, danger, suspense and drama…this book was fantastic from beginning to end.

Mateo is leading a bit in two different lives, one of gang life and crime the other going undercover to DAG team…but when his dark world comes to a halt when someone from his past is taken and brought into his world…Janey. Unfortunately, Janey is taken hostage due to her brother…that is whom they want. When Janey realizes that Mateo is still part of the gang life…a lifetime ago she really like Mateo. Secrets are kept…Mateo wants to keep Janey safe….but in order for him to do so, Janey must trust Mateo…but does she….

Will Mateo and Janey be able to be safe at the end….definitely read and find out….

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Alison Risher

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A white cat goes missing in the snow, presumably never to be seen again. This is the catalyst which leads a sweet family to God. The single mom finds the strength to go to the nearby church. It is a church where she has noticed the people talking to one another outside. After two weeks of being missing, a coworker finds the white cat on her way to work one morning!

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another cute rhyming story by G Pa Rhymes. This is the second book my son and I have read by him and we enjoy them! People crowd a beach and completely trash it! The animals of the beach and ocean are suffering. What can they do?! Read and find out!

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Fade into the Night (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Fade Into the Night (Philly Heat series, #5)Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fade Into the Night is the 5th book in the Philly Night series and could be read as a standalone, however I do recommend reading previous books in the series. Meet the characters Noah and Sadie. Noah is an FBI Special Agent who has come to Philadelphia in pursuit of the Beltway Romeo, Sadie a Forensic Facial Reconstructionist. The two re-meet in the most unlikely place after a brief “fling” a few years prior. The heat between the two is hard to miss and makes you wonder why they ended it to begin with. The author includes everything you could possibly want in a story. Danger is around every corner, a heated romance, a crime that needs to be solved and the suspense behind every page.

A Love Restrained (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Kimberly Filer

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A Love Restrained (Philly Heat series, #1)A Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kylee Parker and Jayson Donovan came from two entirely different worlds, yet something always draws Kylee to Jayson. They grew up together and Jayson left Kylee to question everything after he stands her up at the High School Picnic. Kylee forgets about how Jayson broke her heart and she moved on. However, all good things must come to an end. Kylee re-meets Jayson again when she arrests him for a drug deal she witnessed. Nothing makes her happier than arresting the one person who humiliated her years ago, but things aren’t always what they seem or are they. Life is not that simple. A great read.

Treasure Hunt (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Treasure HuntTreasure Hunt by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE this series. Each book shows the readers that not everything is what it seems. This book by Lois Wickstrom proves that treasure is not always gold, treasure can be anything and everything you find valuable to you, such as your grandma. With both of my younger sisters currently pregnant with their first babies I plan to get both of their bundles this entire series for future use.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has got to be my favorite book in the series so far, always such beautiful illustrations. Paired with such important lessons for growing minds to learn early. Courage and bravery have many different meanings, and, in this book, they are linked with asking for help and getting to know someone before judging them. With both of my younger sisters currently pregnant with their first babies I plan to get both of their bundles this entire series for future use.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet Book 3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet Book 3) is such a cute book!! Cute story and fun art!! I think that most younger children (under 10) would love this magical story and follow along easily. This book is about a young girl named Carrie. She finds a box in the closet and when she asks her grandma about it, she learns that it has magic Wandas inside it. Not wands, but Wandas. Different right? Well there is a reason for that!! You have to read the book to find out, but let me just tell you that Carrie has quite an adventure with these Wandas! She even almost gets into trouble with her mom!

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha Smart is a wonderful book of short stories. Not only does this set of stories teach young children (I’d say elementary and even middle school aged kids!) how to deal with different types of social encounters they could (and most likely will!) face, it also encourages bravery, confidence, communication, and the power of kindness. Everyday, I’m that parent in the drop off line that lets my children out to “Love you, good luck on your tests, listen to your teachers, learn a lot, and BE KIND.” Raising well rounded kids is hard and this book is great for helping with just that!! Our children need more books like this! I have a 9 year old and a 12 year old, I’m having them both read this book. Throughout this book you follow Sasha as she navigates through school. Each short story is about an issue she has and how she handles each problem. The first she worried about not being cool. The next she learns about making mistakes and correcting them. Then she learns about differences we have that make us all beautiful. She learns a lot from her friends, but she also has to deal with peer pressure and bullying as well. And lastly she learns about the importance relaxing, taking the time to unwind, supporting each other, and kindness. Another super cute and fun thing about this book is the content in the back!! An activity and even a challenge await your children! And the best thing about it?? They are having fun while learning!! I can’t wait to read more from this author and have my girls read them as well!!

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet Book 3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyone was excited to start a new book by this author, and what a fun book this one was to read. The whole story is designed to spark the imagination and I could see it happening with my daughter as we read the book. The images in the book were creative and helped to keep my kids engaged from start to finish.
As a parent, I always enjoy books by this author as, not only are they fun, but they are based on a great premise. This is probably one of our favourite series from this author and we are all looking forward to what comes next.

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Vacation Flirtation…or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Series) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Kerry Baker

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Vacation Flirtation...or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Book 1)Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a fun and flirty vacation story, that definitely turns into so much more. From the moment you start reading this book, the author effortlessly pulls you in with great writing and entertaining characters. They have obvious chemistry right from the word go and it was brilliant to watch this develop as the book went on.
This is one of those books that is so easy to read because it has been so well written. The story is engaging, fun, lighthearted but has characters who make it so interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which is a great start to a new series.

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Jules Herbert

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE this author!! I was so very happy to see there is a new series and what a fantastic start to the series this is. The lead characters Gabriel and Harper are fantastic, with a very deep connection even after years apart and the storyline will have you emotionally charged one minute and filled with joy the next. I can’t wait to read more about the rest of the Titans.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Jamie Truex

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The characters are all well written and the illustrations are very creative and fit perfectly with the stories. Each short story teaches very good lessons to young girls. They teach self confidence, kindness, acceptance just to name a few. I think this book is great for girls about 8 years old.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jules Herbert

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just WOW! It has been quite a while since I have read a book that has had me so totally consumed in the storyline, I truly could not put this down and when I was forced too my mind was continually going back to the book. I just had to know what was going on. It truly will keep you hooked from start to finish. This author is fairly new to me and I will definitely be reading more! The writing and storyline is detailed and gritty while the characters are a fantastic mix of those you will love and those you will hate!

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Delayed Redemption (The DAG Team Series) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Kerry Carr

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Delayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic SuspenseDelayed Redemption: DAG Team Series: Book 3 of 4 Special Ops Romantic Suspense by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the DAG Team Series. The books can be read as standalones however I feel you will get a better understanding and more enjoyment if you read them from the beginning.
This story is a action packed Special Ops romance. It is full of danger, intrigue, suspense, and a second chance meeting which could change the lives of our too main characters forever.
This is definitely a story that I couldnt out down and I was gripped from the start as the action hits you from the first page. With drug gangs and a kidnapping right at the start you have not choice but to buckle up for the ride ahead.
I have to admit I do love Mateo’s character, he is trying so hard to leave the drug gang behind and is almost free by putting the main man behind bars until Janey comes back into his life. Now he is torn, does he keep up the charade and stick to the plan to gain his freedom from the drug gang or does he risk it all to save Janey? Can he do both?

Janey has escaped her past or so she thought until her brother turns up. As a member of a drug gang she knows nothing good can come of him turning up and she right when she finds herself kidnapped as the drug gang try to get to her brother.
Imagine her surprise when her teenage crush Mateo turns up and is part of the gang who have her captive. What is he doing there? Could he really be part of such a ruthless gang? And can she even trust what he is telling her?

This is a story of second chance romance with lots of hurdles for Mateo and Janey to overcome. Secrets will be revealed and stories come to light as they both fight for their freedom and each other. I loved this story and look forward to what comes next.

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Vacation Flirtation…or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Series) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Paloma Fierro 2/14/24

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Giuliana and her best friend Morgan share a birthday and since they can afford it they take themselves to a relaxing beach vacation, no men, just friends taking time to connect and have fun.

Oh but such is life that this particular year Morgan flight is late due to a snow storm, it will take her a couple of days to get to the destination. And in the meanwhile Giuliana meets Landon, a handsome and intriguing guy who has her wondering if she can enjoy him as well without compromising her heart. 

 

This book is full of romance and funny moments.

The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging YA romance which kept me hooked throughout. This heartwarming and at times heartbreaking story took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it. Marcus and Mei Li have been drawn to each other ever since they met at a trolley stop in Chinatown. However, that is all they have in common as Marcus is a boy with an enviable future, whilst Mei Li is a secretive girl with a dark destiny. They are prevented from ever being together by family and dark forces, but this does not stop them from communicating in secret. They then meet up secretly and as their feelings grow, they share their first kisses, and start to talk of love. Then one night a combination of dark connections and opposing futures tears them apart. Marcus is left longing for Mei Li and keeps asking himself if he will ever find her again. Such an emotional romance about love against impossible odds. I loved both Marcus and Mei Li as they are likeable and relatable characters. Their chemistry really came across in the narrative, and I loved how their relationship developed throughout the book. This is a wonderfully written story, and the author really sets the scene and brought the setting and characters to life through the descriptive narrative.

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