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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jules Herbert

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My love for this very talented author and this fantastic series just continues to grow with each book. Just when you think it won’t get any better this truly amazing author hits you with another twist! Master Calabrea very unexpectedly finds his perfect mate in Tansia and together they try to find the answers everyone needs all while strengthening their bond. I can’t say too much about the storyline without giving it away so just know this entire series is a MUST read… Grab the first book and get reading now! I can’t wait for more! I have so many questions left unanswered ..like who is on that…whoops I can’t say that!! you will have to get reading to find out what I’m raving about LOL

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Devon Pulliam

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off this isn’t a quick read over the weekend book! The author did an AMAZING job at adding in all sorts of details that kept the story strong and alive and keeps you sucked in. I’m also not typically one that reads western books. But I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one.

Fenimore/Simon is a dreamer and wants to join a gang in the West, rather than stay on the family farm and settle down. He has romantized/glamorized this in his dreams.

His thoughts on this lifestyle are quickly changed when he meets one the most well known (at that time in this book) gang leaders, who takes him in for saving his life! Members start dying off and well I know I’m not the only one shocked at who the murderer was! Way to keep me/us guessing until the end!

Simon quickly discovers he is at a crossroads with his sexuality once he really gets to know fellow gang members. Now the author does a phenomenal job at letting it happen naturally and the story keeps moving vs concentrating on this one part.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and glad I stepped out of my normal style and gave this one a chance!

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jacklyn is now a widow. She ends up finding out her husband knew of his health issues. She is struggling to do anything. Her two children are concerned for her well being and send her away to get rest and relaxation. Jacklyn doesn’t want to go. She soon realizes she’s stuck in a psychiatric ward.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story started off a little slow for me but after some time it did start to pick up. This book is filled with action, suspense, MM,mystery, adventure and is very detailed. I was quite surprised to find out who was murdering the men. There is a lot going on in this story but not so much that you lose track of what’s going on. There were some characters that I liked and some that I didn’t, you will need to make that decision when you read this book. This story will keep you turning pages and entertained all the way until the end. This isn’t a genre I normally read but I’m glad I decided to take the chance because it was a good read.

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes, #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sessrumnir begins completely different from where Caim left off as it has been 7 years since then. It has been 20 years since they started living in the domes. Needless to say, a lot has changed. Freyja, Cam, and their friends and family must again set off on an adventure to save the human population. This book has the heart of the others with now much older characters. I still enjoyed this book, but I feel like it was slower paced than the rest of the series.

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Ouroborous. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Caim starts with surprise visitors to Lewis, 7 years after they have disconnected the portals and declined to become part of Collective. Their Caim of Roseglen has grown considerably and they are all living their best lives. The visitors bring two little girls that have striking features extremely similar to Freyjas’ own daughters. Thus, it is discovered that genetic material from Kat (Freyjas’ sister) has been used to create children. Of course, their group must journey to find out the whole truth. Freyja is still the first-person viewpoint that we follow, and this makes this book even more devastating. Only wait until you find out who the father is and that those two girls are not all the surprises in store. The ending of this book expertly led up to an extremely surprising conclusion.

I can’t wait to read Sessrumnir, the next book in the Antipodes series!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, the Liminal Space. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Ourobororos starts with Cam needing to be alone with his loss of Lae. Cam sets off on a journey to discover more about Lae’s past to be able to share Lae with their son, Louis. Freyja comes looking for Cam to potentially be able to rekindle their relationship. The viewpoint switches to Freyja and we get to experience what she went through in Antipodes and Liminal Space. Her viewpoint is extremely refreshing and brings new life to the series! The stakes are higher than ever when the true reason why they get selected is revealed! This ending is the most closed in the whole series but is still open for mystery, I still needed to know what was going to happen next. Again, I love this series so much and this book is one of my favorites!

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Antipodes. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Liminal Space starts by filling in the gaps of Cams journey back to Lewis. Freyja comes to Lewis Island and Cam must face his past. They find out about more communities of survivors where potentially one of his family members could be alive.

The true meaning of Liminal Space is discussed and felt by the reader. It is the space in-between major life events, which are often tragic, to move you to the next part of your life. August Island was Cams Liminal Space.

I could not put this book down! It is truly a heartwarming story about the survival of humanity. Be warned this book broke my heart and then started mending the wounds again. Now for the next book, Ouroboros!

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The 45th Parallel ( Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just when I thought it was over here comes book 6 and boy what a way to rebirth the series. I like how the author is yet again filled the characters with charisma. I love the chemistry between them. I am super excited to see just where this will lead.

There is truely a lovely balance of adventure,drama, and romance. I also like how the world is developing and the characters as well. I still feel so drawn into this series and I cannot wait to read what comes next.

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Sessrumnir ( Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes, #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again we got to a point where the characters were feeling safe and bam. This author really knows how to get the twists and turns into her stories. I love how the characters develope and mature and how the drama isn’t overwhelmed by romance. The balance really is just right. By now though I am really amazed I was drawn into a dypstopian world and I really cannot put this book down.

I really started to feel the loss along with the characters and really wanted to have a happy ever after but not knowing if it would be. I found that the author was able to redevelop the world and create an even more challenging one. I really couldnt put it down and needed to see how it all would end.

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Caim ( Antipodes Series Book 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just when you think it is all safe and secure bam. Well this fourth book realy sort of throws a curveball at the characters. As with the past three books in the series they handle it with all the charisma and grace you expect. I realy like how the author draws out the series and uses twists and turns. This fourth book really drew me in.

The characters are drawn into a bit of a web and I love how the author is able to balance the romance and the drama whilst leading the reader through the story. I cannot say enough how I really felt as though I was right beside the characters. I truly got swept up in this world and could really feel how important the lessons the character’s learnt were.

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Ouroboros ( Antipodes Series Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This third book really starts to cement the series and there is a truely clearer picture as to what the author is trying to put across. There is a lot of chemistry between the characters and the scary reality of their world brings a lot into question. I really couldn’t put this book down either.

I was so amazed when I got lost in this dystopian world. The romance and drama and adventure are well balanced. The author really has a entwined this series nicely. The books have a real flow and as with the first two I cannot wait to read the next one. I am excited to see how all the drama will unfold.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series! This is the 6th book in the Antipodes series. I highly recommend reading the others, first. This would be a fine read by itself, but the entire experience is the recommended experience. Caitlin and Seraphine are sick and tired of doing whatever it is that they are told, and long to branch out and see different places, and do different things. They long to make their own decisions about their lives, so they set out on a journey that will challenge them. There is action, emotion, and great characters and development. This dystopian sci-fi adventure is not unimaginable in this day-and-age. It kept me glued to my seat and turning those pages! If you haven’t read any of this series, be prepared to dive in and spend some time. 5 stars.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Christen Ware

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good story with multiple POV and time perspectives that is full of suspense and thrill. It takes a hot second to get adjusted to how this story is delivered, but constitutes swiftly once you get your footing. Shocking secrets and the turns of this story take both the characters and the reader through enough to warrant a much needed breath after. Overall, good read with a fast and sharp read.

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The Liminal Space ( Antipodes Series Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book developes the story line further and we begin to see just what kind of world it is. The characters still have the chemistry and that also adds to the story. I like how the author begins to create the world even further and brings the reader into it.

There are beginning to have more twists and turns as the story progresses. The author does a wonderful job of creating a very colorfull world and characters. There is also a undertone of the story base and I this really had me not wanting to put this book down. I began to get a clearer thought process of this series. I really look forward to the next one.

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Antipodes ( Antipodes Series Book 1) By T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say I like to find new authors and I enjoy finding series that are not always in my go to genre. I do like the romance element of this series and the whole setting of the series really was well written and I for one felt as though I was right in the midst of it. I have not really read a lot of dystopian books but I was drawn into this one.

I like how the author builds the characters and how the story is carried out. The chemistry between what becomes the lead characters really adds to the story. The author does a great job of balancing the drama and the romance. The author does a great job of building the characters and showing why they are how they are. I thought that this first book was an excellent start to the series and I couldn’t wait to get to the next one.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m still trying to wrap my head around Chatroom With A View. I thought I was reading one story the whole time and then the ending made me question it all. When an author can make you second guess what happened and what didn’t, I feel like that makes them pretty good at what they do! I enjoyed this book. I was intrigued till the very end. I would recommend it to anyone I know that likes a psychological thriller. This book is comparable to You and the movie Identity. If having that knowledge intrigues you, I say you should check it out.
There’s also a lot that could be a trigger for someone so I recommend tread lightly, but don’t let it stop you!
Troy leads a normal life for someone who comes from an abusive household. But what happens when that abuse goes too far? What happens when you can’t protect anyone but yourself? That’s exactly what happens to him, which causes him to spiral. Getting himself stuck in situations that he has no idea how to get out of. Ones he never intended to be in. On top of that he has his crazy ex Veronica trying to force herself into his life. He knows she’s mentally unstable but to protect himself and others he sometimes needs to play along.
Will he manage to escape the chaos that he’s caused?
Can he escape Veronica as well?
So many questions, but they all have answers. While the author has you twisting and turning as you go, every question you think of definitely has an answer. Or does it?
You are just going to have to dive in to find out!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Antipodes is an amazing start to the series! The beginning gives you a sense of normality before the apparent problem of the water supply appears. It reminded me of COVID-19 when the first outbreak happened; I didn’t believe it would affect the United States, and I wasn’t worried about it until it hit close to home. In the beginning, Cam is the same way he doesn’t believe that it would be able to hit Australia. When the government sends out a text for testing, he ends up getting his ticket to an island to live in a safe new community with 300 strangers. It was an extremely challenging decision to leave his family and friends behind and there are many topics touched on including survivors’ guilt. I found the premise to be believable and the setup of the island detailed enough, including the issue of being completely self-sustaining. I was able to put myself in Cam’s shoes easily and it make me think about how I could potentially survive.

I didn’t think the book could get any better at this point but when his world turns upside down it changes everything. It sends him into an even greater adventure in this new post-apocalyptic world. The ending is amazing but felt a little rushed. The next book, The Liminal Space fills in all the missing details nicely.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great story!
I felt at ease with these 2 as they were domesticating very fast for a little girl but also learning each other and fighting the attraction.
This didn’t go the way I thought it would but it went the way it should have in the end. I really loved this book as I was able to dive in and immerse myself easily.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Kerry Carr

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Protector Wolf Series and i can’t wait to read more. The author has a great mixture of paranormal adventure and danger as well as a forbidden romance which gets your heart and pulse racing. I’m a huge fan of books about shifters and vampires so I was sold right from the beginning.

Tamaska is human. Her only goal in life is to succeed at what she does enough to set up her own business as an event planner. She has no idea about the dangers or supernatural beings that live alongside her. That is until one that that was supposed to change her life in a good way ends up changing it in a way she never imagined.

She hires some people to protect the rare gem she is auctioning off the Blood Opal. What she doesn’t realise is the people she hired are shifters. She immediately has a distrust for the leader Kodiak but she doesn’t know why. When the jewel goes missing she thinks it was him but how wrong she is.
Kodiak hates humans. Can’t stand them. The only reason he took this job is to earn money to provide for his pack. So what happens when he starts reacting to a female human in a way that makes him want to protect her? Why is he getting these feelings towards her and what does it mean?
When he goes to her aid and takes his eye off the thing he was suppose to be protecting they now have to work together to find and reclaim the missing item.
Who stole the Opal? Why do they want it? Can Kodiak and Tamaska trust each other to work together? And what is the strange feelings that keep bubbling up between then despite both of them trying to ignore and deny them?

I loved this gripping story and can’t wait to see how the rest of the series unfolds.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Felicia Bates

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shore Lodge is the first book I’ve ever read by this author but I will definitely be reading more. I read this book pretty quickly because I needed to know what was going to happen to Jackie. I kept setting myself up for a particular twist to happen because I couldn’t believe children could be that cruel to a parent. That being said, this book definitely had characters you love to hate. Overall, I really did enjoy the book. I felt that Jackie was an excellent main character and she was most definitely underestimated more than once. If you like books that keep you on edge and quicken your pulse, definitely give Shore Lodge a go.

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Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was not my usual read but it definitely held my interest and took me by surprise! Troy has never fit in and now that he is an adult this has not changed. He still lives at home with his parents and works at a diner. When things take an unexpected turn one day after work he is not sure which path to take. He soon finds himself even deeper when Veronica tells him she is pregnant. Troy decides to take matters into his own hands with his past and future things really get interesting. There is a point in the book where I was blown away by a revelation that I was not expecting! This was definitely a good read and I am glad I picked it up!

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadow Wolf brings you into the tale of a human and a shifter, with the human as always being naive. This story keeps you reading by being on the brink of finding out what is so important about Tamaska. A good story with good r rated scenes. The cliffhanger at the end begs you to get the next book to keep reading the series, which is what I plan to do.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful mystery paranormal romance story. I myself had not read the books in this series before this book. It did not have that repetition where you wonder about the books before it. Sylvia made the story its own. Master Calabrea and Tansia are fun to follow on their quest to find Isala and the love for each other.

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Nicole Thompson

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Undoubtedly, Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram is one of the greatest Psychological Thriller novels I have read in a very long time. I was overwhelmed with intense feelings – my heart racing, my body tense, waiting to see what would happen next. The protagonist, Jacklyn Stone, tragically loses her husband and finds that he has left her with a mountain of debt, unable to liquidate their business. Her children then take her to a retreat that poses a great threat to her, leaving Jacklyn with the task of tapping into her inner courage to retake her life and go home. Filled with gripping twists and turns, this thriller will have readers contemplating how they would fare in such a similar predicament.

Caim, Antipodes, T.S. Simons, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Dystopian, Romance

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caim is set in a few years later timeframe from the third book. This book flows pretty easily just like the others. I love how the characters support each other like an extended family. I especially like how the characters are interwoven with each other, and how their experiences relate to other characters. Some of the events in this book are unexpected but makes for a really intense read.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Michelle Austin

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. This author has become a must read for me. I really liked Zoey, she was a strong character that went through some tough times. The fact that she was running her own MC with all women was great. When she meets Panther they connect on many levels and give us a heck of a story. I really liked all of the characters, they added a great element to the story. We get edge of your seat moments along with some steamy ones.The author pulls you right in with her writing. This is the 2nd book in the series but you can read it as a stand alone, but I suggest starting with book 1. If you’re looking for a great MC read, 1-click and get started today.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book #1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Angela Hayes

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Shadow Wolf is the first book in the Protector Wolf Shifter Series by Lilliana Rose. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Rose, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories. But, in all honesty, she had me at shifters and vampires- the rest was just going to be icing on the cake for me.
This is a captivating paranormal romance with shifters, vampires, a precious gem called the ‘Blood Opal’, a forbidden love element, action, adventure, danger, drama, chemistry, tension, intrigue, mystery, and more.
I did enjoy Tamaska and Kodiak’s story, although there were times that they frustrated me to death. I really wanted to shake them at these points and tell them to get their act/s together. The story was intriguing with plenty of suspenseful/mysterious elements that kept me turning the pages to find out what was going on. But the story ended before all the threads were tied up- and I didn’t get all the answers/developments that I was hoping for- so I imagine that the story is set to continue in the next instalment (hopefully).
Bring on “Marked Wolf” (Book #2).
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Lilliana Rose!

 

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was another wild, edge of your seat thrill ride from the Devils Handmaidens Motorcycle Club series. This series is a viewpoint from an all female motorcycle club rather than the typical all male motorcycle club, which I love as well, but I thought this take was refreshing. After enjoying book number one I became a little attached to Shadow (Zoey) and was incredibly excited that she would be featured in book two and we would get to hear a lot more of her story. This book was all that and more. I also really enjoyed the inclusion of Panther and the Navajo aspect that he brought to the story along with his own troubles he was working through. I will absolutely be continuing with this series and this author.

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The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sam moves to California hoping to start her acting career. Her interview for an agent doesn’t go well. She ends up applying for a job in a cafe. Luckily she gets hired on the spot. Boss warns her to be early or on time never late. She tries to turn her coworker Michael down gently. Corey she meets and it’s instant attraction.

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