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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Mandy Ott

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Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Truth, the second book in The Hidden Valley Elite Series, picks up where Savage Lies ends. The reader learns even more of the truth behind Riley and her mom’s constant moves, more about why Cole hates his dad (and consequently Riley and her mom), and why the whole family is in danger. This book was just as full of emotion, suspense, and twists and turns as the first book and the world building was spot on. I did feel that the ending of this book was a bit rushed and almost too “neat.” I feel like the antagonist and true enemy of this story (Riley’s dad) met justice rather quickly, almost too easily. It felt hasty, like some information was missing along the way. However, I am looking forward to reading more in this series by Isla Vaughn.

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Shannen Kern

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REIGN: The Rise of the LichREIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Silver Blood Knight series, but I didn’t pay close enough attention and read this one first. I don’t feel like I was super lost, but I recommend picking up the first one as I’m sure it adds to an already marvelous plot. This was a great story full of paranormal beings and tons of suspense! This is a pretty quick read that will surely fit into an afternoon, but don’t be fooled by the length. Carol McKibben does an incredible job of giving the characters amazing depth in that short period of time, and you will be invested in every melodramatic move. I’m picking up the first in the series now to catch up!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) by Bianca Lee Ward – Review by M Policicchio

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This high adrenaline series starter is fantastic. There are so many characters that you are introduced to that you almost can’t pick a favorite. I can’t wait to read Bomber’s second chance at love.

Ava is a good girl. She has always done what her parents wanted. She married the man they picked out for her. She lived with his abuse for years. Ava’s husband slowly took everything away from her. When Ava decided she had enough, she ran to the only place she could think of, her sister and the MC where her brother-in-law was a member.

Reaper was the president of War Brothers MC. It and his brothers were what he called home. He protected both at all costs. Reaper had seen her at Elena’s wedding. They shared a brief moment before the husband came over and interrupted. Now she, Ava, was at his clubhouse, beaten, bruised, shell-shocked, and seeking refuge from the husband. This meant danger. The husband wanted to get her back. That didn’t seem to be all that was brewing on the horizon.

There are many unanswered questions that I am sure are part of the series story line. I can’t wait to find out how they develop as this series goes on. I am a sucker for a good MC series. Looks like I might have my next MC family. I will throw on my cut and ride along! Fabulous start!!

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book from the very first page! What a way to start a story! Grabbed my attention INSTANTLY. It’s a super quick and fast paced read with suspense and spice! Wonderful characters and a great plot. Highly suggest reading this.

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Shannen Kern

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in LOVE with this anthology! I greatly appreciate that the stories are divided by ‘Heat Levels’ in the beginning so you have a little peek of what you’re getting yourself into. The first that I thoroughly enjoyed was The Alien & The Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie, which was categorized under ‘Heat Level 2’. I definitely felt like it was properly labeled as such. You are dropped right into the action in the beginning, and I always like stories with dual point-of-view, which Valkyrie does a stunningly great job with. You will be fully invested in Kasper and Leilphun’s journey.
The second story I was drawn to was My Boss is an Alien by Ashlyn Hawkes. This was appropriately labeled as ‘Heat Level 4’ which did NOT disappoint in terms of spice. It is also told in the dual point-of-view, which I enjoyed. This entire collection is amazing, you should definitely pick it up because you’re bound to find at least one that is right up your alley!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-ChangersBrave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The whole family loves this beautiful compilation of stories! My preteen read the stories to her siblings, which made for a great bonding time. There is a story to inspire everyone within the pages! Each story is relatable to everyday life and warms the heart of readers. Definitely recommend it to every reader!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Mandy Ott

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn has taken an enemies to lovers storyline and added suspense, fear, and lots of emotions! I did not read the prequel, Savage Start, but I did not feel as though I needed to in order to connect and understand the characters in Savage Lies. There are so many twists and turns in a relatively short book, but Vaughn’s world building and character development allow for a smooth story that I couldn’t help but be drawn into. I found myself simultaneously rooting for the relationship between Cole and Riley to grow and wanting Riley and her mom to simply move on. There is so much emotion between Riley and Cole and they have such an amazing connection with one another. Thanks to the cliffhanger ending, I now can’t wait for the second book!

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Nina Maes

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Excellent! This book was a fast pace, it will take grip of you the moment to start. Great characters, and a great story line. I recommend this book to all the Vampire Diaries fans out there. This one will not disappoint. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

REIGN: The Rise of the Lich: The Silver Blood Knight (Book 2)REIGN: The Rise of the Lich: The Silver Blood Knight by Carol McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent! This book was a fast pace, it will take grip of you the moment to start. Great characters, and a great story line. I recommend this book to all the Vampire Diaries fans out there. This one will not disappoint. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cabin Eight was an interesting book, very suspense filled, but not scary. It has a similar feel to the author’s other book in the same series (The Millersville series), Shore Lodge. The book had me thinking alot- it seems too bizarre of a situation to be real… yet when you think about it, it could totally happen. Makes the reader think twice before we check the next box after (not) reading another long disclaimer filled with fine print. The author did a good job explaining the situations, and describing them. I was able to envision the scenes as they unfolded. Miranda found herself in several difficult situations as we went through this psychological thriller. At first I didn’t like her character at all, but she grew on me. I was happy with the ending and overall enjoyed the book. I think it was the best in this series so far! I look forward to more from this author.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You’ve got Belladonna who has fallen for Rene and will do anything for him as he will be everything and more for her. You’ve got Rene, who’s been down in the dumps ever since losing his twin sister. He has something to distract him, that ends up being Belladonna. When another crime happens, they both work together to see what happens. This dark paranormal romance is a great book to try!

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Alison Risher

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Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story of courage. It is the story of what it may take to start over after leaving an abusive situation. It is the story of second chances, of overcoming baggage. I found it to be haunting, for I, too, have made impulsive decisions that had long-lasting consequences. Readers may look to this story as a beacon of hope for overcoming a difficult situation.

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Last King (Legacy of Riverfall Book 1) by Amabel Daniels – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Last King (Legacy of Riverfall Book 1)Last King by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Maren has lived most of her life as a person who can barely pass by as a healer. Kane is out on the run looking for what is believed is his. When they are both out of their areas, they unite to help each others needs. Kane for his item, and Maren for a plant that can heal his diseased sister. Maren learns freedom whole Kane learns acquaintanceship. Great first book!

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Nina Maes

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Beautiful Romance. This book has it all pain, drama and love. Love triumph’s all, in this story. Great characters, and story line. I recommend this book to everyone would loves true love stories. Looking forward to reading more this author.Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Romance. This book has it all pain, drama and love. Love triumph’s all, in this story. Great characters, and story line. I recommend this book to everyone would loves true love stories. Looking forward to reading more this author.

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Wendy Wary

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Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a woman coming back from dire circumstances and finding healing and peace with her family. The characters are strong and resilient, and you also get a glimpse into some of the things that we find hard to let go in human nature. I found it to be relatable and entertaining. I hope to read more about the Sullivan family in the future, as Elle seems to have feisty sisters that are sure to have stories of their own to share.

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Cabin Eight better than the second book of the trilogy, The Thieves, because not only did it have an escape room feel, the clues and cleverness Miranda must exhibit were spot on. The setting descriptions and the terror she goes through was more profound, similar to the first book (Shore Lodge) of the series (although all three books can be read as stand alone novels).

My favorite part of the book was the internal thoughts Miranda has, her dialogue makes it feel as you are locked in the facility and not her. I felt the ending was a little rushed after the slow build up in the middle of the book. I would have also liked to see more of an epilogue of what Miranda chooses to do in her life after the ordeal she goes through. I also thought the interspersed social media/computer savviness thrown in throughout the book was a clever way to bring up the “why” she finds herself in a not-for-fun escape room. 4.5 stars (because I liked the premise of the first book, a kid turning in a parent in a psych ward, more original).

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Concert Hall Hit (A Darcy Gaughan Mystery) by J.C. Kenney – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Concert Hall Hit: A Darcy Gaughan MysteryConcert Hall Hit: A Darcy Gaughan Mystery by J.C. Kenney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fantastic cozy mystery! The author has created a very vivid life in the small town of Marysburg, Indiana. I had not read the first book in the series, but the author filled in enough of the blanks that I was able to have a good understanding of the characters from the previous story, but left enough out, that I will be catching up on the story ASAP. I found Darcy to be an amazing heroine and it was wonderful to see her continued growth as a character and sleuth. The author did an awesome job of really describing all of the characters, even smaller minor characters. She has created a town that you would absolutely want to go visit and explore. The mystery of who killed Derek Tufnell is full of twists and turns, with an ending I did not see coming! I hope the author is planning to write more Darcy mysteries in the future!

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-ChangersBrave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing group of short stories! There’s a lot of brave kids experiencing all sorts of different things in life. Every kid can find a story to relate to, or a kid to look up to. This is a great book for kids who may not feel so brave. It’s good to read about other kids their age who were able to pull through some tough times. Very inspiring.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hero Complex by Isabel Reed is book three in her Bluestone series. Ugh remember wanting to just be in a fake relationship with someone because even if it wasn’t real they were still yours? That is exactly what happened with Ivy and Ace… except it certainly became quite real. This story was fun and funny all in one. Ivy was desperately in need of a way to save her ranch and Ace was the perfect person to step up to the plate. Mainly because he’s a man… because men seem to think women are incapable of being business owners, the nerve. I really like Isobel’s style, all three stories in this series have been quick reads but in a good way. I love how her characters have a great connection and how smooth the story reads. Plus who doesn’t love a Marine turned ranch hand turned hot fiancé! I mean come on! I also think Ivy may have been my favorite because she babbles a lot and let’s be honest I totally saw myself in her!

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Betsy Melano

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love finding books that are collections of many authors! It’s a great chance to find new to me authors or stories. There are so many stories but I’m only reviewing a couple. I hope to read the rest at another time since life gets in the way of my reading. lol

Alice’s Illusions by Maya Black
Alice a teenage girl is an outcast of sorts at school. Alice is dealing with the trauma from her sister passing and seems so very lonely. Hal, the new student, seems to gravitate towards her right away which she didn’t expect. Having Hal in her life seems to help Alice but soon she’s not so sure. A lot of things happen to make her wonder if she’s losing her mind. What is it about Hal that has her questioning herself? The author did a great job with this relatable story of a teenage girl and with the location/ world where the story takes place.

The Alien & The Crime Boss
A MM story about an Alien and a Crime boss. What an interesting mix to end up in! Lielphun arrives on earth only to find Kasper a crime boss intent on building up his empire. Whatever happens, I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading this story. The characters are great, and the world building is too. I have read many stories by Naomi Valkyrie and she never disappoints.

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristan Anderson

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Love Tools (Bluestone Series, #1)Love Tools by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Tools by Isabel Reed is book one in her Bluestone series. This book was a fast small town enemy to lover book. Lily inherits her fathers hardware store and quickly decided this is just the distraction and get away she needs. She picks up and moves away from her mediocre life from London. After pushing every button she has, Jake tries everything he can think of to get her to like him. He was a friend of her fathers, and even if he gets on her every nerve, she just can’t resist that cowboy. The interactions between the pair are super cute. The story itself was a little predictable but there were a few surprises the author threw in. Looking forward to book two!

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great, quick easy read. It is a dark paranormal with grief being at the forefront. I almost thought this was a predictable story at one point, but a few twists were thrown in. Even with this being such a fast read, the characters and story were never lacking. The details really came through beautifully.

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The Vassal of Magic (The Virus of Beauty Book 3) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Melissa Fink

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The Vassal of Magic (Virus of Beauty, #3)The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this series. I have read all 3 books. The Vassel of Magic was not my favorite out of them all. The world building and characters was well thought out. The book just didn’t grab my attention as much as the first 2. I still do recommend the series!

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Melissa Fink

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three Women in November was a good book. The world building and characters was good. The was a fast paced book for me. The story had me intrigued and had me wanting to know what happened next. It was so hard to put it down. This is my first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more by him.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Jamie Truex

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by Sinister Styx and I’m hooked! This is a dark paranormal story filled with plenty of paranormal creatures, lust, love, murder and more. The cover caught my attention and the synopsis was intriguing, but the story was more than I’d hoped for. It was very fast paced and an easy read. I felt a connection with Belladonna. I can only hope there is more to come. I highly recommend this book if you like dark paranormal stories. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store.

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Tanya Wall, May 2023

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Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First off, living in Wyoming made me like this book a little more! Small town romance, good characters and a story line that keeps you reading is what you get with this story. I liked Elle’s determination and desire to keep the ranch going. The romance between her and Blake was made even more deep with the family history that you learn. This is a sweet little romance if you like romance!

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Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl – Review by Felicia Bates

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Healing KissHealing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn to Healing Kiss by the synopsis and premise of a paranormal romance. I was hooked from the very beginning and in suspense surrounding Kinetica. I thought the book was incredibly unique and captivating. I can’t think of a single time that my attention waned nor did I dislike the storyline. I really hope to read more from this author in the near future.

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2) by Carol McKibben – Review by Santana Hicks

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REIGN: The Rise of the LichREIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reign is a lycan/vampire hybrid who has visions, sometimes they’re set in the future, sometimes they’re happening in real time. The beginning of the novel starts with Reign having one of these visions. The vision consists of the president turning himself into a Lich. He sends his people to go make more and more until he has amassed an army of the undead.

Since the group has been appointed by God himself, they take it upon themselves to be the country’s protector. There is Reign, James who is a magic wielding hybrid, Adam (a teenaged clone who is also a mage) and 10 brothers who are all also lycan/vampire hybrids. All of their names start with a Z, which did make the beginning of the book a bit confusing when the author first introduces the characters but then I was quickly caught up by the descriptive writing of the author.

The group bands together to defeat the Lich and his undead army while other obstacles are thrown their way. Demons, sirens, Greek mythology creatures, even Anubis who is a part of Egyptian mythology. The odds are stacked against them but they are willing to sacrifice anything to save the world.

This is technically book 2 in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. The author did a great job introducing the characters and their background. Even though it is a relatively short book, it is chalk full of action. I could not put it down, read it in one sitting.

The book does a really good job of keeping you on the hook with an ending that will make you want to read the next installment!

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

René is a young man who is going through a tough time and to get himself through it, he is drowning his sorrows in booze, pills and solitude, apart from his one friend who tries to keep him alive, at least. Belladonna is a fae who watches over the dead and sees that they are respected, but she hides away in her forest where she is safe, that is until she comes across a man who could be the answer to a long lost dream.

Once Belladonna sets her sights on René, she cannot look away, she feels that he could be a kindred spirit, he has also suffered a loss which has left a deep mark, but she is cunning with how she approaches him and decides how to proceed with her plan. Meanwhile, René is having vivid dreams of a mysterious and enchanting woman, which he believe are starting to bleed Into his reality and that he is beginning to lose his mind after the last three years of abusing it, but is this figment just his imagination running wild, or is something truly out of the ordinary happening to him?

René has no idea what the future will hold for him, especially while he battles his new addiction, but he knows he has a dream to fulfil before he can surrender to his inner darkness and its deathly call, but will Belladonna decide how to keep René by her side forever and will he get a choice in the matter? This is a dark paranormal romance where dreams can either be made, or broken when death is in the air, as two individuals come together to try and make their dreams come true in this dark tale which pulls you in and keeps you on your toes throughout.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Diane Sennett

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hero Complex is the third in the Bluestone series. This romance will hook you from beginning to the end. Ivy needs help with her farm. Ace is the former Marine who she hired to help. Ace comes up with a clever plan to help Ivy- a fake engagement. Both Ivy and Ace must overcome a few obstacles along the way. Will the fake engagement last- read Hero Complex to find out!

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The Vassal of Magic (The Virus of Beauty Book 3) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Vassal of Magic (Virus of Beauty, #3)The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is definitely unique and intriguing. The author brings us into a magical world full of action, danger, great characters, hard choices and so much more. This is a story rich in detail that will keep you turning pages. This is the third book in this series and it is my suggestion that you start with book one for a better reading experience and because you don’t want to miss out on great reading. This story is enjoyable and I recommend it for all fantasy lovers. The author knows how to draw you in and take you on an adventure. I was excited to read the conclusion of this series but sad it had to end. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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