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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really loved reading about Brynn and Levi.

Brynn has moved to a new city to start over after her recent divorce. She is following her dream now that she is done putting them aside for a man. After winning tickets on the radio to a local hockey game, she thinks her luck is changing. However, when she nails the Captain of the team in the jewels in front of a large crowd, she believes luck is not on her side. Getting contacted to shoot the team’s calendar could be good for her…and her bank account…but when the Captain shows up and drops a truth bomb on her, Brynn doesn’t know how to feel.

Levi is the Captain of the team and is dedicated to only the team. He doesn’t have room in his life for love. He had one of those once and doesn’t want to bering that kind of heartache into his life. When he sees a woman during the period intermission, she seems familiar to him. When her name is announced, memories of the past come rushing in. The next time he sees her, he is a jerk. But when he tells her his truth, he isn'[t sure what to expect…but it isn’t the anger that is unleashed upon him.

What follows is the story of a past filled with love and heartache…and trying to deal with it after years have passed and life has changed both of them. The camaraderie of the team is a huge aspect of this story…and I love Tia and Bridger! The chemistry between Levi and Brynn is fierce…but the hurt feelings of the past creep up and threaten the progress they make. I admire Brynn for standing up for her own freedom and wanting what’s best for herself and not letting others decide it for her. As the first book in a new series…I enjoyed it and can’t wait to see what the next book brings!

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jamie Truex

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the second book, Queen Titania struggles to protect her kingdom, and her feelings. We meet more fae from Middle Earth and learn of more threats to Aubren. We are introduced to her 3 young cousins and her Aunt, her mother’s sister. Evil haunts her dreams, the High Council tracks her every move, and hearts are broken. Can Queen Titania save her people and their land, all while keeping watch of her cousins?

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the great first book in a new hockey series. I had never previously read any of this author’s work but I love a hockey romance so decided to give it a chance. I’m so glad that I did because I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more in the series.
It is a second chance romance which is also a trope that I really enjoy reading so that’s another plus point for this book.
I was pulled into the story from the very first chapter but was confused by one thing. I was sure this story was a bout Brynn and Levi, so why was I reading about Brynn and the very hot Bridger? I even went back to the synopsis to check. All was soon revealed. If only I had given the story a real chance to get started.
I really enjoyed reading Brynn and Levi’s story. Both are really great characters to read and I could have read about them for hours.
One thing I loved about this book is the cast of secondary characters: Brynn’s very feisty best friend Tia and the rest of Levi’s team mates. Their interactions make for some very fun and enjoyable reading. I laughed a lot while reading this book.
I really can’t wait to read Tia and Bridger’s story which comes next and then whatever else the author has in store for the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey boys.

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jamie Truex

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles, #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A young headstrong Princess, dealing with the loss of her brothers, her mother not speaking since their deaths, anxiety,  and an over protective father, finds herself suddenly the Fae Queen! She quickly learns she can not always trust those she once thought she could. She fights to keep her crown while dealing with several issues threatening her kingdom. I felt connected to Titania from the beginning as I also deal with anxiety. How she was able to push her anxiety away while making new friends, meeting new fae and struggling to keep her kingdom safe was impressive. I can’t wait to read more about her and all the other characters. Highly recommended!

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Mikaela Insinger

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is an enchanting and mysterious adventure for our protagonists. Full of mind-twisting puzzles, the story will keep you on your toes as you make your way through the novella. It is a touching story that shows the beautiful side of humanity and the desire to help others. It also highlights the friendships you can make and what you can accomplish with two heads on the same team. A extraordinary and well-written story, it is perfect for all ages.

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Kristy Nelson

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this quick read! It was very fun and imaginative. The plot devices and the way the author addressed the other worldly aspect was very impressive and felt natural. You also can’t help but love the main character. Despite being older he is still full of life and I loved sharing in his adventure.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3) by Michele Sims – Review by Lucy Machard

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga, #3)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We take a step forward from Cade and Lecia to dive into Miles’ life- his career of following in his father’s footsteps when Mile’s studio hires a new marketing manager; someone completely opposite of what he normally looks for in a woman. While the author’s first two books have a lot of spice in them, this is a nice, slow burn of a romance. It was interesting to see Miles’ all grown up, and to see him find a love like his parents.

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A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga #4) by Michele Sims – Review By Lucy Machard

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A Moore Affair (Moore Family Saga #4)A Moore Affair by Michele Sims
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Following the events of the last book, Miles and Bella are ready to wed in Scotland, and they take their romance with them to Paris. They return to America, trying to juggle life together along with life in the music industry when Bella finds out that she’s pregnant. While I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the previous ones in the series, the author still does a good job of

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That saying don’t judge a book by its cover, this is one of them. It started off very quickly that this book was going to be something that I wasn’t expecting. Secrets that were buried, but they started to come out, it was a roller coaster like ride reading about the way Lizbeth started having to deal with everything after her husband died. She encounters the impossible from the beginning to the end. The flow and main plot were amazing throughout the book. It kept me intrigued and entertained the whole way that I couldn’t put it down. This book was different then what I was expecting but it made a wonderful read. Really enjoyed this book.

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2) by Michelle Sims – Review by Lucy Machard

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Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2)Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cade is back on stage in the second book of this series, on tour with his wife and his son. Lecia returns home, and suddenly Miles falls ill, resulting in the unexpected return of Cade to their home in North Carolina. The author did a good job with this sequel. It has a lot of twists and turns, and there’s a big moment that’s hard to see coming. Taking place about 8 years after the first, she does a good job of pulling the audience back into the Moore family story.

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Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga, #1) by Michele Sims – Review By Lucy Machard

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Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga, #1)Act I: Seed On Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was the first book I’ve read from this author, and it wasn’t bad. It was pretty good, and started to delve into the story of newly-weds Kaiden and Lecia, as they find out that Lecia is pregnant from the honeymoon. Through the stress of their careers, and of the tragedy around them, they struggle to find ways to hold on to each other. In the end, their family is happy, and everything is as it should be.

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Lucy Machard

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Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The latest installment of the Moore Family Saga has us watch as Miles and Bella juggle life with their children. While the plot seems a bit slower, towards the end they are struck with an unexpected loss. The author has an articulate way of showing how people heal, which is one of the things I like about her writing. I wonder what she has in store for the rest of the series!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazingly fun story! I laughed and shook my head at the antics in this one. The story is fast paced and easily kept me turning pages. The characters were written very well. They had growth and changes throughout plus they made me laugh. Levi and Brynn are well matched. My only little issue is I wishes something would have been in here about how her mom and Brynn reacted now. It was kinda glossed over.

There is a lot of time spent getting to know the team. It made this filled with humor as they are just boys in mens bodies. I enjoyed getting to know Bridger and his family and can’t wait for his story because…well…Tia is a fireball! He is going to have his hands full with her!

Overall I really enjoyed this and I look forward to more in this series.

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Ashley McMillon

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author really has you on the edge of your seat as you read this final book in the Thunder one the Moor series! The author is very descriptive down to the language used to portray these wonderful characters, and you sit in suspense as you wait impatiently for the next twist and turn! I was so excited to get to book 3, AND it did NOT disappoint! You will fall in love with and be incredibly irritated by some characters, wonder, wait, what just happened, and then reach the end better off than when you started. This is a great book and I am looking forward to other series from this intelligent author!

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jade Thomson

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Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First- the Unexplained Crimes Unit? LOVE that addition to the series and especially Det. Alex Creed. There’s so much going on in this series that I’m afraid saying much more would be spoiling the fun for others. All I’m gonna say is Dahlia continues to be a badass- as well as the rest of characters continue to be pretty badass themselves. It’s another mystery worthy of the Nite Fire series and I’m really excited about the next one!!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Kayleigh Allen

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love Gina for her bravery. I just wanted to give her one big hug. I was so happy when she found Bryce even though she is closed off. I love how they wanted to work and were willing to make it work. Real relationships show work, and this showed it!

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction (Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jade Thomson

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire #2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I REALLY enjoyed the first book in the series and just couldn’t wait to start on the next. I didn’t know how well I would enjoy this one considering how much i loved the first. My fears were totally unfounded. There was another great mystery, drugs that blow people up/make them monsters?? Super cool! I love Dahlia and Casey was really a treat. There is so much development to the storyline and to Sentinel City- that it really makes you wish you were there/experiencing it! Y’all should read the first and then hope onto this one! I’m eager for the next!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Angela Hayes

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sister) by Marianne Rice is a contemporary romance- about finding love unexpectedly and taking a chance on love. It has a wounded warrior component to it, as well as emotion, secrets, and sizzling chemistry. This book could be read as a standalone, but you might find as I did, that one book will lead you to wanting to read more.
Gina’s life got turned upside down when she was wounded by a roadside bomb while serving in the army two years ago. She has bravely rebuilt a life for herself, but never really puts herself ‘out there’, always keeping her distance so as not to feel the sting of hurt or rejection. But when Bryce enters her world, he seems to be able to scale the massive walls she has surrounded herself with. Will he be able to handle ALL her secrets, dismantle her defences, and get her to take a chance on love?
Another emotional and yet heartwarming story from this talented author.
Looking forward to more…..
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Marianne Rice!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devoured this book in one day, and stayed up past my bedtime to do it!

Brynn is finally free and able to live her dreams. She is starting a new chapter in her life and pursuing her passion! She soon finds out, however, that its not as easy as she thought. A chance encounter with a hockey start has her starring her past right in the face, and facing old heartache. Can she move past her pain? Will she make her dreams a reality? Levi has been through a bunch, yet he has been able to channel it and make something of himself. When he has an opportunity to fix his one big regret, will he do it? Will she let him?

The instant chemistry between the two MCs is what romance novels are made of. The story was everything you would expect from a romance, yet unpredictable making it so that you absolutely left this world behind and were transfixed by their story. There is a found family here, strong bonds, and passion! Its a perfect book to curl up with and escape to dreams of true love and fated souls. Tia is likely my favorite character because I love her no-nonsense attitude! I also really enjoyed Bridger and I am so excited to get more of him and Tia.

I read this book not knowing there was a prequel story, but I did not get lost at all. Just when I finished, I thought about how great it would be to get the backstory of those particular characters, and BAM! They have their story, so I am definitely picking that up! haha.

If you are looking for a romance story that is relatively short and easy to get lost in, give this one a shot!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kayleigh Allen

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this story about second chances. Levi and Brynn are an amazing couple. This story is what second chance love is supposed to be like. I couldn’t put it down. If you want a quick romance story that is an amazing read, I recommend this story.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jenique Bornman

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even though I have never set foot in South Carolina I feel like I just took a trip there with the expertly woven masterpiece this author wrote.
If you read this book you will be taken on a trip through history with a families secrets revealed, some wonderful some not so much.
I’m not usually a fan of of these kinds of Novals but someone recommended it and now I’m highly recommending it!! Get it now

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Angela Hayes

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

 

Power Play is the first book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series by C.J. Cartwright. This is a second chance sports romance with emotion, angst, drama, chemistry, sizzle, banter, heartache, and new beginnings. It is the first book that I have read from this author, so I was excited to see what the story would be like.
Levi and Brynn have a history which left them both broken-hearted. Levi went on to find success as a star hockey player in those ten years, while Brynn is looking for a fresh start after her recent divorce. When fate reintroduces them, the sparks between them reignite- but will the pain of their past keep them from taking a second chance on love? It is worth the read to find out.
I loved Levi immediately, but it took a while or me to connect with Brynn. I think her mother needed a good serve of humble pie though. There were parts of the story that I would like to have known more about or see happen, such as her mother getting the karma due to her, or finding out more about Brynn’s ex and the divorce etc- but not because the story was lacking in any way, just because I am nosy lol.
I have become an Astoria Bay Thunder fan now, so I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the rest of the series.
Happy reading!

Thank you, C.J. Cartwright!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Savage Secrets(Mafia Elite, book4) by Amy McKinley Review by Heather Knalls

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marco and Elena have loved each other since they were kids, but being mafia royalty is a hard life. Elena was targeted from a young age due to her mother’s past and Marco pulled back from her as kids because he knew she was already promised to another. As Elena got older she went in to hiding to protect everyone from the Russian mafia as they were the ones trying to find her. Marco goes to get her as this may be the only way to truly keep her safe is to bring her back to her family and to be married into the mafia heads as added protection. Could there love truly prevail after all this time apart?

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Katie Matthews

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read – it was a little out of my comfort zone but the synopsis sounded interesting so I thought that I would give it a go and I wasn’t disappointed. I found myself really engaged in the story and with Amy’s character. I was really hoping that she would find out what she wanted to about her father. There was a good amount of suspense in the story which definitely kept me wondering whilst I was reading.
I haven’t read anything by this author previously so I think I would definitely like to read the previous book to this and find out more about some of the characters.
Overall, a really interesting story and one that I would recommend.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again another fantastic read from this author. I don’t think I will ever tire of reading her stories they always grab my attention from the first page until the last. There was honestly so much going on in this story I was definitely on the edge of my seat at times. I loved Marco and Elena’s story; it was fantastic to read. I really loved Elena, with everything she had to contend with she showed such strength of character when faced with danger. Marco has this wonderful mafia dark broodiness to him and the fierce protective side which I loved! He’s definitely swoon-worthy!!
As always, I cannot wait to read more from this author! She is a firm favourite of mine!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Katie Matthews

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story – second chance romance together with sports romance makes for my perfect read! I’ve not read anything by this author previously ad I really liked their writing style. The story flowed well and had a great pace to it. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters it felt real and believable. They had a genuine connection and I loved reading about them. As well as the two main character Levi and Brynn, there were also their friendships with other characters that made the story too. I loved the interaction and banter between them all.
This was a great read and I am definitely looking forward to more from the series.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1)
By CJ Cartwright

5-stars

I absolutely loved this second chance romance read, I’m always a huge fan of hockey romance reads, something about all of the confident/cocky players does it for me.

Right from the get go I was hooked, I was instantly intrigued by the characters and couldn’t wait to find out all about them. This is one of those books that I was able to read in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading.

This author managed to create so many dynamic characters, both main and secondary, and now that I’ve finished this book I will impatiently wait for the rest of the series! If you are looking for a great second chance romance read look no further this is the one for you!

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness this book is so good! I absolutely loved it. I couldn’t put it down until the very last page. The mafia background, the arranged marriage, the secret crushes, from frenemies to lovers. This is the best book I’ve read so far. I am becoming more and more a fan of this authors books. She writes awesome stories. Can’t wait to read more.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Bethany Rollins

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Hundred Wishes is the 3rd book in the Band of Sisters series about a close group of former military woman who have become a family. This book focuses on Gina, who left the service after a roadside bomb badly injured her and changed the course of her future. She now spends her time crafting and selling her products at the local markets. This is where she meets Bryce, an arson investigator who has an instant attraction to Gina, even though the first meeting is full of hostility and misunderstanding. The chemistry between Gina and Bryce is wonderful and both must face certain fears with the other to move forward into the relationship they both desire. This book is fast paced, full of love among the family you make and the ones you allow into your personal bubble.

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Whitney Morrison

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Hare’s daughter was pleasantly good! I love magic books and anything about fairies and this one did not disappoint. I loved reading about Amy coming to terms with herself and finding out who she was. It was also nice to have Bobby’s point of view as well. Overall a great story!

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