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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by M Policicchio

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Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Bratva prince. The long lost daughter of a 1%-er MC president. Secrets. Revenge. Mistrust. Tension. Grief. Throw in a few country songs, blend on high! Instant ro-spense magic!!!

Dominic is bored. He has been living the Bratva life. It has not been as exciting since his twin left to be with his fiance. Dominic hasn’t even really found the company of women interesting. The one thing that brings any joy anymore is boosting cars. One night, he sets out to do just that. Except he gets more than he bargained for when he takes off in her car.

Leah is on hiatus from her singing career due to a scandal that caused her to take a step back. One night she is out looking for her wallet that she lost and when someone steals her car, she does the only logical thing she can think of, she jumps into the passenger side and pepper sprays the driver. This doesn’t stop him from stealing her car and only gets her kidnapped. This is just the beginning to the bad night Leah was having.

Dominic and Leah float around in the same circles for a while, trying to avoid each other due to the intense attraction felt by both. Until the friend thing doesn’t work. The hurt feelings and anger is just the tip of the iceberg for these two. Throw in a vengeful father, a crazy ex, more secrets, paparazzi, some ice and shake. Don’t stir.

Hot Dang!!! You never knew what was coming next. This book was fantastic!! If you haven’t started this series, don’t wait! Start here.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder on Oak Street seems to be a typical who dun it? Well that is till you get into it. Reality it’s an investigation within an investigation. The author keeps you guessing, especially when you think it’s about one death yet about 40% of the way through the meat of the story happens. It gives me Agatha Christie vibes. Though I’ll be honest I struggled at the beginning. I couldn’t stay interested but I pushed on. Once I start a book I do everything in my power to see it through. The author kept me invested as it went on.
Dr. Daniel O’Halleran just recently transferred to this Long Island town, needing a change of scenery. Little did he realize a case that he worked on two years prior that left him unsettled would be coming right back to the forefront. This was his chance to get it right. But when Thomas Brissedon is found dead he’s tasked with being the lead to find the answers. Unfortunately he feels strongly that Cornelius Desmond’s demise is connected.
So now we circle back to who dun it?
Was it Colin Brissedon? Thomas’ son who was promiscuous and an uncontrolled gambler.
Was it Patrick Desmond? Thomas’ troubled stepson who strongly believes Thomas had something to do with his father’s death?
Was it Jeremy Radcliffe? Nephew of the deceased who is a drunkard and just as promiscuous as Colin.
Was it Kathleen Brissedon? Thomas’ daughter who is a kind and gentle soul, who loves her father unconditionally.
That’s just a few of the prime suspects, now who do you think it is?
If you like murder mystery books then jump in and decide who you think brought Thomas to his demise. The author’s witty take in the novel makes it a worthwhile leap to take.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by M Policicchio

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don’t know if a main character since the fairy tales days has been so misjudged simply on his looks. Adrik deserved so much better than his father and the people who mistreated him simply because of his looks. I am so happy Adrik found Annika.

Adrik had met with much misfortune in his life. At 8, he was disfigured by a dog. At 17, his father kicked him out of the house. At 19, Adrik found himself on the streets, homeless. Adrik figured out a plan and put it into motion. He joined the Popov Bratva and sought to make a better life for himself. Just as things were starting to turn around for him, tragedy struck and Adrik lost the people most important to him except for his Bratva brothers. Many years after working his way up through the ranks, Adrik is a trusted soldier. He gets a special assignment, to guard the boss’s daughter. The only problem is that Adrik has been crushing on her since joining the Bratva 8 years ago.

Annika is not like all the Bratva princesses. She is weird, quiet, and shy. Ever since recovering from a childhood trauma, Annika has liked playing her piano more than being with people. After a recent attempt on her life, Annika has been confined to a wheelchair. When Annika’s stalker reappears, she agrees to go into hiding but she wants to pick the guards. She picks Adrik and his partner. As Annika gets to know Adrik more, the more she knows that he is the one for her. But so much stands in their way.

When the stalker takes things to the next level, his identity is discovered. Adrik is haunted by this. Things come to a head when Annika is kidnapped and Adrik is left to the Bratva to be dealt with.

Let me say that I am a mafiosa at heart. I have not spent much time getting to know the Russian Bratva but if all are like the Popov Bratva, I will find room in my omerta’d heart for the brotherhood. Excellent story. Fantastic characters. Strong, sassy women!!! Just the right amount of heat. What is not to love? Not much!!!

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reckless Heart is the 2nd book in the Second Chances romance series. It could be enjoyed as a stand alone book. There are crossover characters and references, but there is enough background details provided that it doesn’t feel lacking. I really loved this book. Brad and Mary were friends in high school, and both had crushes on each other, but Mary ended up with one of Brad’s friends. A wedding brought them back into each other’s lives and a mutual friend pushed them together. They spent a holiday weekend reminiscing about the past. Will they both speak up about their feelings, both past and future? Or dwell on the hurt from teenage stupidity? Or perhaps bury the past and start over? Wouldn’t you like to know……

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Mandy Ott

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jane Suen is a first time author for me. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Reckless Heart, especially being the second book in the Second Chance Romance series. Overall, this was a pretty good book. The characters were realistic, although I felt that some of their inner dilemmas were a little childish. Holding onto a hurt from ten years prior (when both parties were mostly oblivious to the feelings of the other party) seemed rather extreme to me, but did lend the story its main idea so it did work for the story. Jane Suen created a wonderful, realistic world as well. I did feel like the story ended rather abruptly, but overall, this was a good, quick read. I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick romance.

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National Parks: An Angsty Second Chance Multicultural Romance by Laikyn Meng – Review By Daryian Lucas

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National ParksNational Parks by Laikyn Meng
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 stars
This was my first read by this author. The story line has potential to be very solid but the writing style didn’t mesh with me well. I felt like sometimes the word choices tried to be too unique and deep which lost me. The beginning of the book didn’t match the rest of the chapters to me and left me confused when I started reading the rest of the beginning.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical LivingPractically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie, is an interesting book for anyone, not just people practicing Paganism. This book helps you to see that there is magic in everyday things such as books and you can take what comfort and healing you want or can use from them. She states that magic isn’t the hocus pocus everyone thinks it is, but rather a way of getting to know yourself. It is even mentioned that you could already be doing some types of magic without realizing it. How the routines you already do can be considered ritualistic in nature. Magic is a mind set in a way!

I’m a fan of paranormal books and wanted to learn a little more about magic. Being a Christian, I wanted to see how different people believed and practiced those beliefs. I really enjoyed reading about her journey and learning more about everyday magic.

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If I Had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi – Review by April McCoy

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57793195-if-i-had-a-magic-wand” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”If I had a Magic Wand” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1618837650l/57793195._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57793195-if-i-had-a-magic-wand”>If I had a Magic Wand</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19602225.Melissa_Lavi”>Melissa Lavi</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5144560975″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This collection of of wishes for our babies/ children was so sweet. It was well thought out and well executed and fit the bill for a wide variety of us! I shared this book with my daughter in law with our precious new new grand baby and we both cried and felt all the feels! Well done!
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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Kiana Corley

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book of this amazing series. In the first book, you get to read and learn a lot about the characters in this book. The author did amazing with transitioning into this book. Looking forward to the third book.

This book follows the story of Casey and Austin. Casey is a bartender in Chicago that is trying to figure out what her next move in life should be. Austin is a successful lawyer in California but is in need of a major change of scenery. When these two meet by chance, it starts a whole chain reaction. Can a broke girl show a successful man how to enjoy life?

Can anyone ever make someone forget their first love? Can words intend to hurt be mended? What happens when someone gets everything they have ever wanted?

Read this amazing book to find out what is in store for these two. Will they be able to defy the odds or will they be memories of what once was?

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is part of a series, but it works as a stand alone book. I have not read any of the other books yet, but I still enjoyed this one. The main characters are Adrik and Annika. Adrik has facial disfiguration from his childhood and hides his face. Annika requests that Adrik guard her, and they grow close during that time. The story was a little predictable about the mafia princess falling in love with her guard, but it was well written and enjoyable. The best part of the story was that both characters had trauma that they pushed through. I loved that they helped each other grow and overcome their trauma.

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Lisa Helmick

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This one took a bit fir me to get into. I read book one and felt it would take Austin a while to get over Mavis. So I was surprised in here how over the course of a few week/month he was mostly over her. He had previously spent ten yrs of his life…yes 10 pining and wanting Mavis. That is the one thing that bothered me about this story. I wish time was moved forward and Casey/Austin met then met again to make it more believable.

Otherwise the story is ok. I enjoyed seeing the previous characters and where they are now in their relationships. Casey is an adorable girl who lives in reality but lets her dreams come true too. Austin is a top notch lawyer with no plans to forget Mavis until he meets Casey. She changes his everything.

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Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Deb Robinson

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Snow in LoveSnow in Love by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. Connor our motocross champion and Sienna the downhill skiing Golden Girl. The paralympics are coming soon and both are training their hearts out at the same closed resort. Kurt the coach has kept it on the down low that Connor is there training as well. Sienna’s mom would lose her cool if she knew.

Sienna has had every move she makes planned and monitored during her entire skiing career, she is now starting to wonder what else is out there for her to enjoy and explore.

Connor lost his leg just below the knee in a motocross accident. He is missing the speed and is looking at downhill skiing to fill that void.

Will these two put animosities aside or will it come between their dreams.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

What a fun contemporary romance read that I so enjoyed and I already highly recommend this book!

Tenley and Teagan….Teagan and Tenley…..can I saw these too were truly a match and the banter back and forth….oh my goodness. Tenley is a sharpshooter, pod cast for giving advise on “practical” relationships and really does not believe in love. Teagan is classified as the “love guru” and truly believe is love so whole hardheartedly….challenges Tenley to spend just one week at a beautiful Hawaiian resort of Kamana Wanalaya….the catch..its couples week..and Tenley only finds out upon arrival….and then getting with other couples at a dinner table…oh my gosh!! The fun, angst, banter…and that is just getting started.

I loved this story so much. It has fantastic characters and their development over the storyline, the hot sizzle between Teagan and Tenley and just overall fun. This author is new to me and I so excited to see what I can read next from this talented author!!

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Alison Risher

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchThe Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I could not put this book down! To the heroine, it must have seemed as though she had traveled back in time when she unwittingly stumbled across a group of natives who not only live off the grid, they have never heard of the grid! The earnest protagonist finds herself a captive of the group. She must contend with tribal lore and tradition in order to find her way back to her own home. Along the way, will she forge a love for the ages with one of the tribesmen?

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Felicia Bates

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

My six year old and I recently read Amaleigha and the Big Idea for bedtime and she really enjoyed the story. She was anxious to see what the “big idea” was. As a grown adult reading the story, I loved the family relationships and the support, pride and enthusiasm shown throughout. This was a great children’s book with a good message to readers and fun illustrations. I’ll keep an eye out for more from this author!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely adored this story and finished it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down! I loved that our female protagonist Tenley is the practical one in regards to love and Teagan our male protagonist is the Love Guru, who advocates for love. My favorite part of this story is that while also being hilarious, it is such a sweet tale. I loved the characters growth and development. I also enjoyed that we got to see view points from not only our main characters, but from the other characters in the story. I haven’t read the author’s other works, but I definitely am going to have to, so I can get to know the secondary characters better! This is definitely a fantastic book for lovers of romantic comedies.

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Murder on Oak Street (A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but I thought it sounded interesting, so I gave it a shot. The author is a historian, so the historical aspects are done well. Unfortunately, I had difficulty sticking with the book, as the story felt like it was dragging in some places. I found myself wanting to skim through to get to the more intriguing parts.
This book was not a great fit for me, but if you are a fan of historical mysteries, this will likely be a must-read to put on your TBR.

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Kerry Carr

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book of The Trading Heartbeats Series. This book can be read as a standalone but I personally recommend you read the books in order to get a fuller understand of where and why we find Austin and Casey on the position we do. The author does a fantastic job of bring the characters to life and the writing is so emotive that as a reader you feel every tear, heartache, sorrow, discomfort and eventually happiness and love.

Austin is still trying to get over the love of his life Marvis choosing his brother over him. Now alone and heartbroken he knows that being around Mavis won’t help him move on. So when the chance of a job away from home comes up he jumps at the chance and when Casey, Marvis best friend offers for him to stay with her it made the move even more easier.

The sparks and attraction between Casey and Austin are instant however both of them are wary of their growing feelings for one another. So this romance isnt straight forwards Austin doesn’t know if he will ever get over Mavis and Casey needs to be sure if Austins feelings for her are real and not just a rebound to the heartache of losing Mavis.
When a further complication gets thrown into the mix Austin has a decision to make which will make or break this growing romance.

The way the couple compliment each other is beautiful. Each picks the other person up and makes them shine. They compliment each other in a way only people in love can. The author’s portrayal of that in this story is beautiful and I can’t wait to read more.

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brad and Mary were friends of the same group growing up until Mary embarrassed him and broke his heart. 10 years later he still holds that grudge. Reading the book, I was like ok it’s 10 years later…get over it!!! To say Brad annoyed me throughout the book is an understatement but oh well. When Brad shows up back in his hometown for a wedding, one friend arranges him and Mary to be at the same diner at the same time and then she runs out leaving them to have breakfast together.
They end up spending some time together even running into Mary’s ex who she ended up breaking Brads heart over. Will Brad be able to get over it and forgive Mary or will they just spend some time together as friends before Brad goes back to his life of making tiny houses? I guess I thought the book was well written. I have loved other books by this author.

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance Series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Reckless Heart (Second Chance Romance #2)Reckless Heart by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really heartwarming sweet, second chance romance story. I had read the first book which I really enjoyed, so was happy to read the next book in the series.
As with the first book, I would have liked the book to be longer as i felt it came to quite an abrupt end. There was so much more scope to add to the story and at only 150 pages it felt more like a novella.

In saying that I really did enjoy Brad and Mary’s story. Both are great characters and I could easily relate to them. Both had crushes on the other as teenagers but were to shy to do anything about it. In fact Mary broke Brad’s heart when she ended up in a long term relationship with his best friend, who she has recently broke up with this. This time Brad is determined to get the girl.
The story is well written and flows well with enough action to keep you entertained and gripped by the story. I really would have liked to have read more about Brad and Mary.

Definitely recommend, especially if you want a quick read.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Michelle Austin

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was excited to get Royce and Michelle’s story. They both have their own issues and start to become friends. There is a scary twist and my emotions were all over the place. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63038624-the-daredevil” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1666174536l/63038624._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63038624-the-daredevil”>The Daredevil</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22312698.Nadia_Han”>Nadia Han</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5142593411″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Royce Viktorsson is a billionaire who likes to live life on the wild side. Not only does he run several successful businesses around the world he is also a volcanologist. He’s back in Iceland to try to find who is behind all the accidents happening within his company. The last person he expects to run into is someone from his past. He’s not looking to settle down or have any type.of long-term relationship but something about this woman is making him rethink his future. But I’d he really ready to settle down? <br /><br />Michelle Yates is a travel blogger who has been all over the world. She is on a trip to Iceland, her second trip thus far, to write up a story on a company’s cosmetics. She’s trying to take back the reigns of her life and live the way she wants. She didn’t expect to run into anyone from her youth while on this job. Due to past demons she is still fighting she doesn’t want to get involved with anyone but the more time she spends with Royce the more she becomes attached. Will she be able to let go of her past and be able to have a happy future with Royce? <br /><br />This was a good friends to lovers romance. I enjoyed the characters and it was easy to relate to them in some instances. I enjoyed this book as much as the first of the series and this can be read as a standalone if you choose. The author does a good job of pulling you into the story and keeping you invested from beginning to end. It is definitely worth adding to your collection if you like these type of stories.
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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mastermind is a brother’s best friend, billionaire boss, and a suspenseful contemporary romance. It is Book One in the WaterFyre Rising series but can be read as a standalone. I love getting to read new authors and let me tell you Nadia Han did not disappoint with this book. Her characters come alive drawing you into the story as if you were their friend.

We start by getting a flashback scene of the past where we find out what WaterFyre is. This scene also draws us into our main Hero’s life as he grew up. I loved that we got to see how his past kind of shaped his future and shaped him.

Remi and Audri know each other as she is his best friend’s little sister, though it takes them growing up and seeing each other again after years to realize they have a connection and a lot of things in common. Can they both overcome their past to make a future together? Is a romance worth jeopardizing his friendship? Will she even be okay in the dark world that his past has made his life go in? Find out all this and more as you read this book that has passion, romance, friendship, danger, and suspense all.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love the strong heroine, Michelle who has made it on her own despite everything. Pair that with Royce, a sexy, nerdy, adventure seeker and you have one amazing story. This is a fake dating story, but that doesn’t last long as they start to break down each other’s walls and help heal each other’s hearts and past.

This is the second book in this amazing series and I must admit I can’t wait to read the next one. I love Nadia Han’s writing style and the way she makes her characters come alive, making me feel like I’m right there with them.
You should definitely check out this series if you like strong characters, great character building, and feeling like you are in the story.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author continues to impress me with The WaterFyre Rising Series. I enjoyed The Daredevil more than book 1. And I can’t wait for it to continue, knowing there’s 5 guys who have been friends and creating a video game since they were teens. The best part is so far both books work extremely well as standalone novels, but why after reading one would you jot want to read the others?
Book 2 is a friends to lovers romance. Royce and Michelle are part of the same group of friends. Royce being one of the guys and Michelle being really good friends with Audri(Remi’s girl and Grayson’s sister) brought her into the group.
Michelle is continuously fighting the demands of her past. Eating disorders and body dysmorphia that she developed as a child growing up in the pageant world, where everyone has to be perfect. These things about her are not accepted easily in past relationships, she’s viewed as tainted. It wasn’t till some guy saved her life that she decided to fight back against her demons.
Royce doesn’t believe in love. In his eyes all it leads to is broken hearts and abandonment. Since that’s the life he lived. His dad left and his mom suffered, despite his aunt showing him all the love in the world. It wasn’t till he saved a girl’s life on his property that he decided to change his path and just keep a distance.
These two are broken souls and the author does a phenomenal job showing the growth and healing they experience. These two characters were written to need each other, more than they realize. And it turned out beautifully.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book #3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Angela Hayes

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Freedom Rings: Book Three of The CircleFreedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Freedom Rings is the third, and final, book in The Circle Trilogy by Brenda Hardwick. This book follows on from the developments in the previous books, so my advice would be that if you have yet to read the other books, to do so before starting on this one, as there is important backstory, character details, and other pertinent information that you should have on board to prevent any confusion- and enhance your reading experience of this book, and series as a whole.
This is a bit of a supernatural thriller, with a dream-walker mc, fantasy, interesting paranormal elements, magic, danger, drama, agendas, fear, self-doubt, murder, a sadistic villain, good vs evil, bigotry, intrigue, mystery, overcoming obstacles, and more.
Soraya will be tested like never before. Secrets will be revealed, friendships and loyalties broken, and lives will be put on the line. What happens makes for an intriguing read.
I wonder what Ms. Hardwick has in store for us next?
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Brenda Hardwick!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Brittany Porter

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchThe Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I would highly recommend this book to various types of readers, as it touches upon many different interests, such as adventure, time travel (almost), romance, family drama, among others. I truly felt immersed within the magic of this book as a reader. I loved that the book wasn’t predictable and I was still left guessing how things would end up right up until the end. Emma is an interesting and likable protagonist that I enjoyed following throughout her journey. I loved the ending and how things turned out for Emma.

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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I finished this book in one sitting and immediately got the next one so I could know more on what happens with Chase and Katarina!

This was such a hold my attention, can’t stop, must know what happens next book.

Katarina is on a work trip when she meets wealthy Chase…. and did not realize he’s actually her employer! A whirlwind romance mixed in with some dangerous events lead Katarina and Chase living together.

Chase is a man of mystery to Katarina however and she is quickly thrown into the paparazzi spotlight when they return to the US. The events from the week long work trip follow her home and she questions her future with Chase. All of this is happening while she is exploring her sexual side with Chase! Seriously go read to find out more and then proceed to download the others in this series!

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth installment to this series and I honestly can’t believe it took me this long to discover this author. This enemies to lovers story is full of action, drama, mystery, chemistry and so much more that I simply couldn’t put it down. While I haven’t read the previous three books in this series I will definitely be going back and reading them in order. That being said you can read them each as a stand-alone but if you love them as much as I did you’ll want to binge the entire series in a weekend.

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Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Freedom Rings: Book Three of The CircleFreedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Freedom Rings by Brenda Hardwick sees a continuation of Soraya’s story, but it is also the last book in the Trilogy. Brenda writes stories that are unique which makes them refreshing reads.
Using her newfound powers, knowledge Soraya hopes for a better future. A future that is stronger and able to withstand the enemy. For without a united front all could be lost. Unfortunately, others believe they must be destroyed for them to unleash something that will change who you are.
It is fast paced and has everything to hold you drawn to the story. With evil vs good, suspicion and hatred, desperation and lies, ambition and power. Where friends become foes and secrets are revealed. Where sacrifice and hope will be tested. Where the suspense is palpable.
I like that we see much more into a person’s character and who they truly are as the story is told in multiple POV’s which is my preferred way of having a story told.

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