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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Sarah Devereaux

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sinful Vow is the first book in the Dark Mafia Sins series by this author.

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I liked the way the book switched back and forth between the main characters and I enjoyed that because it was the first book we got quite a bit of background info on the characters before we got to dive into the story. The twists in the storyline kept my attention and kept me wanting to keep reading. I found it hard to put the book down and read it quickly in just two sittings.
This was the first book I had read by this author, and it will not be my last. I am hooked on this series now and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Dani Honeycutt

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

This book was an absolutely wonderful read. As a fan of historical fiction, the author really pulled the scenery of the environments into a fantastic adventure itself. The main character, Lizbeth Gordon, deals with a shocking horror in the very beginning that few of us ever want to imagine. Lizbeth then has to go back to her Southern roots where she learns much more than she knew before. The author perfectly portrays the locations and atmosphere. There is nothing quite like learning about the good and bad of where you come from.

Reviewed by @danihoneycutt

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kristy Nelson

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the past I’ve avoided books like this because I was worried they focused more on the spice and less on the plot. This book definitely proved me wrong! It was a page turner from the start and driven by a very interesting storyline. The spice added to the story and didn’t feel distracting or forced. I will be adding more of this author’s work to be To Be Read list!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie-Review by Elena Tobar

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aly and Luca are meant to be. I love how this story starts from the time that Aly and Luca are young teens and follows them and their special connection until adulthood. From the moment they lay eyes on each other the connection is there pulling them towards each other no matter how much they may want to fight it. The chemistry between them is incredible and it made me swoon watching them grow closer but it is also heartbreaking seeing the misunderstandings that come between them. There is danger, action and so much shocking betrayal that they must face together. There are so many twists in this story that I just didn’t see coming. This is such a good story I can’t wait for the next one in this series!

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved returning to the world of Orkney, and watching the politics of life in Scotland play out. There are lots of interesting details and facts in this historical work, and they greatly added to the feeling of having transported from reader to inhabitant of ancient Orkney. Watching everyone wrestle with replacing their fearless leader Einar led to some interesting and heated conversations! Once again, a murderer strikes, and unpinning the clues to figure out whodunnit takes a lot of twists and turns. I found this mystery very difficult to guess at, and was surprised at the outcome – I was convinced it was another character! If you like unraveling murder mysteries or are interested in the culture of Vikings and ancient Nordic societies, you’ll likely love this one.

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders Book 1) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Tomb for an Eagle (Orkneyinga Murders #1)Tomb for an Eagle by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tomb for an Eagle brings to life the town of Orkney, and all of the colourful citizens and complex relationships at Buckquoy. Solving the mystery of a dead man is difficult without modern technologies, but Ketil and Sigrid follow the clues anyways. Every person in this story has a web of connection to the others – it was a bit arduous at first to keep it all straight, but I’m happy I stuck with it, as it was good fun and a well crafted world. There are some real characters in this story, I especially loved Sigrid – smart and forthright, she has motivations and secrets that were fun to discover as the book wound on. Looking forward to reading the other mysteries in this series!

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Cindy Rushin

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

This series just keeps getting better and better. I really love watching Dahlia Nite grow into a fine person, if being half dragon counts as being a person. The author has put together a very dynamic world and I feel privileged to being a part of it. This story had a lot of twists and turns but Dahlia Nite once again overcame everything thrown at her. I loved her as a heroine and how badass she is as she does it. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves dragons and a strong heroine.

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C. L. Schneider – Review by Cindy Rushin

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

This series is really good. I really like going deeper into the vibrant world created by the author. The story grabs your attention and takes you on a wild ride with many different twists and turns. I like reading books that surprise me and this novel did just that. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An emotional roller coaster but worth every minute. Had me in tears at parts. Elsa does not know how to deal with the loss she has just encountered and turns to drink and drugs and she pushes jer boyfriend Anton away when he loves her more than anything, but can long distance really work for that long he is hollywoods latest heartthrob and everyone wants a piece of him. Can they come back together and have their happily ever after they both long for.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins #1) by Emily Bowie- Review by Amanda Kimble

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins #1) by Emily Bowie

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author has once again proved that she is good at what she does. Sinful Vow is the first book in the Dark Mafia Sins Series.

Luca is the adoptive son of the Rossi’s and he’s looking for revenge. When a meek girl catches him leaving a warehouse after shooting someone he becomes intrigued. He feels it deep in his chest when she’s in trouble and races to save her each time. The quote I chose for Luca is: “It’s not to keep you a prisoner but to keep you safe. I have some work still to do, but I will be coming to bed tonight. We might as well get used to sleeping in the same bed, as we will be doing that for the rest of our lives.”

Aly is the only daughter of her father, but isn’t involved with the family. She is well protected, but she’s also looked down on because she’s a child from the mistress. When she is arranged to marry someone her saviour comes to the rescue. The quote I chose for Aly is: “I’m sorry for everything, Luca. I don’t know why I accepted the poison from my father. You have to believe me that I would never use it to hurt you or anyone in your family. You have to believe me that I love you.”

Highly recommended for Dark Mafia lovers.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Emily Cook

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

Each book in the Mafia Elite series just gets better and better! Savage Secrets is the fourth installment to this Mafia series, and follows Elena and Marco on their journey to love. Elena has been on the run from the Bratva mafia for years when her cover is blown and Marco swoops in to save her. The two of them have a strained past, but have always had a thing for each other which makes this book so much more riveting. This is such an exciting read, that will leave you wanting more!

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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

Amy isn’t normal, a quality she believes is inherited from her absentee-biological-father. This wouldn’t be a bad thing, if being considered ‘magical’ wasn’t a bad thing, and the risk of exposure was small… But after a prions break, thought to be the work of a magical militia, Amy realizes she needs answers as her abilities begin to unexpectedly manifest. I liked how the story was written from two perspectives, Amy and Bobby, because of how well-defined their characters were. This dystopian world drew me in from the start, thanks to the vivid descriptions and complex characters, and held my attention throughout.

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The View From Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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

This was a quick sci-fi novella that will have you wondering at the possibilities of life outside of our current realm of understanding. We see a different view of life you’d never imagine otherwise, as two hikers meet in what seems to be another world. I enjoyed how different this novella was from the usual sci-fi where other worlds are involved and how the two main characters were able to bridge the age gap and work well together to explore some of that world. The new place Thomas and April find not only intrigues them, but tests their combined survival skills during their exploration, and brings the two together in an easy friendship. This novella does feel like it could be a prequel to what I think could be a promising sci-fi series.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Push pull push pull, that’s the best way to explain the dynamic between Aly and Luca! Sinful Vow flirts with the Romeo & Juliet Themes. Mafia families that are at war with each other. An outcast of a daughter from one and an adopted son from another will never admit their true desires for each other.
I love how Luca shows his colors early that he cares though Aly doesn’t realize it. He’s always watching and looking out for her. He may be mean and standoffish to make her feel otherwise but he cares. Does matter if she’s the enemy’s estranged daughter.
Till one day tragedy strikes and dear old dad decides to marry her off. Luca can’t have that so he goes all in for what’s his.
Does it work out?
Does it make the war worse?
How does dear old dad react?
You will have to just check it out. Well written and good character development, will cause you to get sucked in.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Trish Ann

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was definitely different than the books I’ve been reading lately. The woven history and surprises on the international front were inventive.   Lizbeth’s character development was good but I would have liked to see a little more learning on her behalf but it was interesting to watch how she faces the impossible things she was faced with.  I would have liked to see more of the present day and some of the story felt scattered to me.  I did find the story interesting but could see where this could have been made a series so some areas could be deepened.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Trish Ann

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Being the 4th in the series, I would have liked to have read the prior books for the backstory on those characters. This mafia sub genre is not one that I normally read but I did enjoy the intensity between the characters.  I’ve read other books by this author and I appreciate the way she connects her themes and advances the plot line- this book was no exception.   The chemistry between Elena and Marco was good but I think I would have been more invested if I read the others first.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kerry Carr

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow where to start with this story. It is action packed adventure, steamy romance and a story of two enemies turned lovers. The author does an amazing job with the characters making them so believable. The literally jump from the book and you go through a rollercoaster of emotions between loving and hating them.

Luca is part of the Rossi family. They are a big Mafia family whos main goal is to survive and keep their enemies away. Luca’s whole life revolves around protecting his family and destroying the rival family.
Aly is the daughter of the rival family. When Luca sees her as a way to destroy her family he kidnaps her to make her his bride.

What neither of them expected was to actually fall in love. What follows is a story of enemies that become lovers despite all the things telling them that they can’t be that way. Will the families call a truce and embrace this couples love? Or will it start a war that neither family can will be everyone can lose?

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Trish Ann

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The mafia genre is not one of my comfort zone reads. With that said, I did enjoy this book.  I liked the protective nature of Luca and Aly’s fierce independence.  I thought the back and forth between the families was confusing at times but that could also be due to not being used to this particular genre.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of the series. I couldn’t put it down!

Luca and Aly were an unexpected couple but I think they are so great together! I don’t want to give away too many details of the story because it’s just that good!

Aly is tough. She’s had to be. She gives as good as she gets. Luca is your typical alpha mafia guy. I really liked them together even with the events of the story. I really enjoyed the whole book!

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Bass

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

I have read a few books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This is the fourth book of the amazing Mafia Elite series. This book can be read as a stand alone but there are some previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited to read this book that I stopped everything and started it right away. I love how this book tells us both characters’ points of view. It makes you feel more connected to them. I could not put this book down until the end and it only took me a little over a day to devour this amazing story.

Marco La Rosa is now the boss of the Chicago mafia. He thought he lost the love of his life a long time ago. Marco is shocked when he finds out that Elena is very much alive. He is now on a mission to find her before the enemies do. Marco is shocked when he finds Elena because she has changed through the years. He can tell that she is not the same but he still loves her and all he wants to do is protect her. Will Marco be able to protect Elena and love her the way he always wanted?

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a book it has so much going on mystery, suspense, danger, and action. I was on the edge the whole time reading it not knowing what would come next. Dahlia Nite is strong and smart and can kick ass. She is working on a case with her partner Detective Alex Creed where dismembered bodies are showing up but Dahlia has a shock when not all of them are human. Will Dahlia find the one who is responsible? And is the killer human or supernatural??

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Sinful Vow ( Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Jules Herbert

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luca Rossi and Aly Mancini are from two rival families they so they typically shouldn’t be together! Luca sets out to have Aly as his own in order to get back at her father but soon realises that might not be the only reason she is all he can focus on. No path to love is going to be easy for them and in this book that is so true. You are kept on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen not only for this couple but also for those around them. From the first word to the very last there was always something happening in this action packed, dark steamy romance.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Candida Hopper

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

This story is captivating from the start. The author’s ability to make you feel like you’re there with the detailed descriptions of the places in this story. Lizbeth loses her husband and because of this tragedy her life changes tremendously. Lizbeth starts digging into her history and discovers so much. This book is full of emotion, history, surprises, understanding and more. This story is very thought provoking and makes you want to research your own history. This isn’t normally a genre I read but I am definitely glad I took a chance on this story because I might have missed out on something special. This is a must read.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Angela Hayes

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Sinful Vow is Book #1 in Dark Mafia Sins series by Emily Bowie. It is a dark contemporary romance with an enemies to lovers element, mafia politics, danger, drama, tension, suspense, action, angst, emotion, banter, and family rivalry- all wrapped up into a bit of an intense and gritty read.
I am loving this series, even though I came into it a little backwards by reading book two first, but luckily the stories read well as standalones. I am well and truly hooked on the Dark Mafia Sins now and can’t wait to dive into more.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Emily Bowie!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by M Policicchio

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

Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley

5 out of 5 Stars

Once again this author takes one on an emotional, twisty turny, thrill of a ride!

Marco La Rosa has wanted two things in his life, to be the next head of his family and Elena Caruso. Being the next head of his family was easy. It was his. Elena was another story. She was promised to someone else. Marco pushed Elena away until she disappeared and was presumed dead.

Elena Caruso has had a hard life. Her mother was hunted and murdered by the Bratva. Elena was taken in and adopted by the Caruso family. A few years later on the playground, her childhood friend was murdered in front of her, protecting her. When the word came that she was being hunted, Elena did what she thought was best and disappeared. She had managed to stay hidden for over 4 years.

When Marco brings Elena home, the threat of the Bratva remains. Elena finds herself in another arranged marriage, but maybe she doesn’t mind this one. Marco will stop at nothing to keep Elena safe. Will he have the woman he has always wanted or will she be taken away?

A stellar episode in this series. If you haven’t already read the previous 3, now is the time. These will have you wanting more!! This author makes you feel the action, the steam, the emotions, the thrill, the suspense, and everything along the way!

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ever since their paths crossed years ago, Luca has vowed to protect Aly…whether she thinks she needs it or not. However, the night before she is set to marry one of her father’s men, Luca steals her away and announces she will marry him instead. He believes he is using her as leverage in a war between the families…so why is his heart getting involved? She knows she is being used and doesn’t know which side she can truly trust…but her heart is getting involved, too! Is she just a pawn in a game? Or is she the queen he has needed since years ago? When loyalties are tested…is their alliance strong enough to last?

I enjoyed this story. Sat down and read it one sitting. I liked both main characters…and Luca’s right hand man is a fun character, too! There are some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and kept the story interesting. Overall, an entertaining read that kept me turning the pages. There is hinting at the end at what the next story might be…and I am looking forward to it.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
Five Stars

This is the second book in the Titans of Manhattan series, and this book made this author a one click author for me. Anton and Elsa’s story has all the feels. I loved the first book in this series, but this book is even better. This power couple have a fairytale beginning, but cracks emerge that they may not be able to overcome. This amazing story had me reading long into the night, I just couldn’t put it down. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the book in this series.
Review by @sunbarn

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider-Review by Amanda Kimble

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

5/5 Stars

Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. This is the third book in the Nite Fire Series. Smoke and Mirrors is a great read and I’ll be going back and reading the first two.

Dahlia is keeping secrets, but that’s what humans do, right? Only problem there is that she’s half human. She is also half Dragon shifter. Now when crimes show up and she isn’t sure what’s going on. The quote I chose for Dahlia is: “Good to know. Why don’t you and your level head circle around the block to the other end. If she gets by me, keep her contained. There’s a reason she’s here. On this block. In this alley. If we don’t stop her from reaching that reason, she’ll get stronger and faster, and catching her will get a lot harder than it already is.”

Alex is a Detective and doesn’t have an actual partner. His partner is a half dragon shifter and he doesn’t know what to think about it. He does know that he’s lucky to have her on his side. The quote I chose for Alex is: “We’ll be lucky if we get any security footage. The power’s been out in the park for two days. There aren’t any traffic cams on the access road, either. We’ll have to go wider.”

Highly recommended for Supernatural Fantasy lovers.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

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

First of all, I love this series and this book doesn’t disappoint. Elena who grew up as one of the mafia princesses has been on the run for several years. As far as Marco knew, Elena was dead but when he finds out that Elena is alive and needs help he steps up to find her. Marco and Elena are helped by the five families. As usual, the author did a wonderful job of setting the scene, adding danger, romance, and action to keep you reading well past your bedtime. I can’t wait to pick up more books by this author!

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham- Review by Lauren West

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story takes place in Scotland within a Viking village. There is murder, betrayal, and a bit of romance. Ketil and Sigrid are the main characters. and the ones attempting to solve the murders that strategically seem to keep taking place. Many suspects and few answers have the pair scrambling to solve the case before more bodies turn up. Will they solve it in time, or will the greed of others take down everyone.

Historical Fiction is making its way onto my reading list a lot more lately. Soo many good stories are appearing, and this is one of them. I was unsure when I started this book but the further I read the better it got. Each scene was vividly described, and the bits of history thrown in were fascinating.

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