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Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Barbara Bohls

Titanian Warrior (Titanian Chronicles #3)Titanian Warrior by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was not what I was expecting at all. It was way more. This is the third book in the series and I have not read the first two books. I was able to catch up on everything but feel that reading the beginning of the series is going to be really beneficial. However, that doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy this book. It hooked me right from the beginning because of the vivid way in which the author writes and creates this magical realm of amazing possibilities. You can almost visual this book to the point of feeling like you are watching a show on the television, rather than actually reading a book. The author takes you on a journey through the whole book which gives you glimpses of paranormal things and magical powers. This book has an amazing narrative and dialogue throughout the book. It isn’t over done with conversations and there are no super long winded narratives that don’t need to be there. The twists and turns this book takes you on will make you feel as if you are on a wonderful rollercoaster and can’t see when the next drop is going to be. It will give you just the right amount of romance for the action that is in the book. It isn’t super heavy in one area but a good combination of everything. It didn’t take me long to read this book. It has over 300 pages and they are packed with an amazing adventure that anyone would like.
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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brittany Angel

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay I don’t know what this author puts in their books but I am obsessed! This Benoit and Dayne mystery has you thrown into the story from the very first page! When a murder resembles one from 25 years earlier, old suspicions are brought back to life. With Lila being an outsider with no previous knowledge of the earlier murder, can she help solve this one?

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Brittany Angel

Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow!! I’m not one to normally pick up a thriller but every time I do, I’m reminded why I need to read them more often. Hush, My Darling takes you on an investigative journey, searching for the I-80 killer once they hit far too close to home for Deputy Lila Dayne. She’s the one who got away and the I-80 killer is coming back after her. I devoured this novel and gasped far too many times as we reached the climax of the story. I am looking forward to reading another one of the Benoit and Dayne Mysteries.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Shelly Kittell

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man, Benoit and Dayne are two badass cops. A murder mystery from 25 years ago pops up. Dayne jumps in to take charge because Benoit just has emergency appendix surgery. Do you thing that keeps Benoit down? Nope. Personalities clash among the townspeople and cops. Secrets are unveiled. I love this series. The ladies are strong-willed, independent and not afraid of much. They’ll step right into the fracas. The other characters fit right into the story. That town is full of characters. The plot is perfect. I loved the little bit of twists thrown in there. It all tied together just dandy. The clashes, the drama, the family hooha, oh my! At times, it felt likes fists were gonna throw. The fact that everyone got to be involved from Young to the victim’s parents. It’s a community mystery. You have to read it can be read as a stand alone. Highly recommend.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30152823-bees-in-loretta-s-bonnet” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1463566867l/30152823._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30152823-bees-in-loretta-s-bonnet”>Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15245796.Lois_J_Wickstrom”>Lois J. Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5297666634″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Loretta looses her bonnet while trying to chop wood for the fireplace. When putting the logs on her mother finds a box cutter bee nest. Her mother tells Loretta to go put the nest outside for the garden for spring time, and Loretta sees her bonnet up in the tree. Loretta goes to reach for her bonnet and it’s taken over by bees, so Loretta tells the bees to keep her bonnet.<br />Cute little story to learn about bees.
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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Barbara Bohls

My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a very quick read that packed a punch. I am giving this book 5 star because it was really well written and covers a lot in quick read. I would have loved more to the story, for it to be longer. The leading female in the book goes through her fair share of trauma before the story really begins. It highlights those life changing events and what has lead her to where she is. She meets the love of her life but there is a huge, HUGE, huge problem with that. Can they overcome that issue and can she figure out what she really wants in life? Those are what you will be asking yourself while reading this book. I finished this book in 2 hours and am really wanting more. There is a slow burn romance that flows throughout the book. This book is witty, entertaining, has a bit of drama, bleeding hearts, and slow burn romance. It has everything the romance reader is looking for in a short quick read.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Brittany Angel

Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Underboss’s Retaliation was even better than Boss’s Vendetta. Dominic Larussio finds himself in close quarters with Emelia. The De Rosa’s mafia princess. She is 100% a “wildcat” and entirely badass. Their banter was incredibly entertaining and Emelia’s way she never stops fighting or getting under Dominic’s skin is brilliant. While this is book 2 in The Sicilian Gods series, it can be read as a standalone.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Brittany Angel

Boss's Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boss’s Vendetta introduces us to the Larussio family who has begun to run Las Vegas. Adrianna is the doctor who runs the urgent care at the casino and is also on the family’s payroll. When the family is attacked at a private family event unexpectedly, things soon escalate. With Adrianna being caught in the middle of it.

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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Barbara Bohls

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series and I did not read the first book and felt like I could keep up and follow along just fine. However, after reading this book I am definitely going to read the first book. The character development in this book is spot on for you would want in an erotic romance story line. There is plenty of steam to keep y0u turning the pages, making this a very easy quick read for anyone who loves this trope of books. There is emotions here that make you feel close to each character and you love seeing the growth that they go through while dealing with these issues. I felt myself getting caught up in the story line and not really paying attention to what was actually going on around me in my house. So my only disclaimer for this book, is to make sure you have time to finish this once you start or have someone who can make you food and bring you drinks cause you will not want to put it down. Side note, I even got angry at my family when the characters were going through things. So, you will feel the emotions from the book and they will be projected to the people you are around.

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Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Barbara Bohls

Talisman: The Talisman SeriesTalisman: The Talisman Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first in the series and will have you wanting to finish it in one sitting. This book takes you on so many twists and turns that you won’t even know what to think or what to feel. This book is well written to where you will feel the same feeling that the characters are feeling. It is an absolute page turner. The steam in the story is really tastefully done that it fits in with the story line. The steam seems valid like you can actually picture it happening the way that it does between the characters. There is a lot of dialogue with the characters in this book but it doesn’t feel overdone it gives you, the reader, further insight to what is going on and help builds for the action pact sequences that follow. There is a bit of everything in this book that will appeal to all readers. You have your paranormal elements, action packed scenes, steam from a budding romance, and characters that are handling major things and still coming into their own. It is an easy read and you will constantly keep turning the pages just to see how things are going to end up.

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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62977437-the-husbands” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Husbands” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665598201l/62977437._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62977437-the-husbands”>The Husbands</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19564586.Naomi_Valkyrie”>Naomi Valkyrie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5276193204″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While on an assignment, Dorian injures someone who is not part of the plan. Dorian pretends to be a physical therapist to help David recover. Dorian is married, but sparks start to fly between him and David. What will happen between these two guys? What about Dorian’s wife? You’ll need to read this one. I could not put this down!
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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy oh boy! Such a GREAT romantic suspense set!! Okay ,so there are SIX books total in this set (Savage Collision, Tortured Skye, Stone Sober, Building Storm, Tainted Saint, and Steele Resolve). YES, you CAN read them alone, BUT you SHOULDN’T!! Just don’t do it! You will want them all! TRUST ME!! They are all so, so good!!! They build on each other so well!! They will mention things in the others and you won’t quite know what they are referring to, but you will get the overall point in most cases. BUT you NEED to read them all! Seriously! I loved them all so much.
The Hawke family lives in New Orleans and just like the town, there is always something going on with them! Lets see…. The mob? Check!… Family issues? Of course. Check!… Workplace Drama? Unfortunately always with clubs. So, check and double check! AND Hurricanes!!!!!?? Oh geesh! Check!! What fires will this family need to deal with in this collection of contemporary suspense romance books?? Read them ALL to find out!!!!!

Savage Collision- Savage is a damaged billionaire who owns and runs a couple of upscale clubs. When a dancer’s sister comes barreling into his office he doesn’t know it yet, but his life will never be the same. He has secrets, but weather he likes it or not, he can’t keep it from coming out, or the consequences afterwards.

Tortured Skye- Skye is Savage’s sister (from book one). She works on the office side of the local hospital and although the family drives her crazy and she’s a bit snippy sometimes, she has a decent life. She likes her work, she’s been “seeing” a guy from HR, and she’s handling life and family. Unfortunately one encounter, at a Hawke Family event no less, has her life flipped upside down. She’s really being tortured at this point!

Stone Sober-
Stone is the younger brother of Savage and Skye (from book one and two). He is a lawyer at an older firm but he still has ties to his home town and unfortunately some dangerous people there. Coming home and setting up shop for himself is looking better and better. But, he’s a control freak who can’t control his life right now! Between the mob and an off limits employee of the family, his world is spinning. He can’t control himself and he finds himself rushing into things unprepared. Hard as stone but a sweet cupcake can make it all burn to the ground!

Building Storm-
Storm is another Hawke sister (from the previous books). She hasn’t really been living. At all. Going through the motions on auto pilot isn’t truly living. Everyone sees it. Even her daughter. She’s failing. The Hawke family means well, but they’re driving her insane trying to control everything. She can’t rely on anyone. She has to take care of her life and her daughter. She can do it alone and she has to. Storms are crashing around in her brain and stomach as she tries to navigate what her new life should be like. The guilt, hurt, and anger are so much. The inferno that ruined her life, flashes like a deja vu, and losing everything has her fighting for her breath and her life!

Tainted Saint-
Saint is a bouncer at one of the Hawkeye Clubs. He’s an ex ball player which gives him the perfect build to put anyone in their place if they even try to step out of line and break any of the club rules. Working for the Hawke family has been anything but boring though! There is ALWAYS something going on in one of the clubs, bars, restaurants, or businesses. Trouble is just attracted to them! Between lovers, one night stands, family drama, and the Italian Mob…. who knows what will happen to this family next! Unfortunately for him, he failed them when keeping an eye on a family member, so his life is a bit up in the air since the fire. Caroline is a reporter and a friend of the Hawke family. She’s reporting on a masquerade party and she’s excited for some of the fun. Being anonymous gives her the courage to step outside her normal box. With secrets everywhere things are about to change for this family, again.!! And of course Saint and Caroline are being scooped right into the story with them all.

Steele Resolve-
Steele (aka Luca Abello) is a mob boss. Taking over for his father was never in his plans. He wanted nothing to do with him or anything that he did. His father sent him and his mother away because the truth of what he is. He isn’t to be trusted. His father was bad enough, but now that Luca is in town the Hawke family is on edge. Not knowing what Luca is up to is keeping them and their businesses on their toes. Knowing it all, Byron has a hard time staying away. Yes, at first he didn’t know who he was, but now they are both risking it all because they can’t seem to stay away from each other. Secrets and guilt are ripping the poor Hawke family apart. And this rift could ruin a lot along the way. The Hawke’s are the only people Luca has ever cared about and now they are on opposite sides.

What an ending!! Talk about coming full circle. I loved this set!!!! I can’t wait to read the prequel that just came out!! Sad to see this story end, but I am excited to read some of Gwyn’s other books!!!! Think I found another favorite author!! You HAVE TO READ THIS SET!!!!!

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Barbara Bohls

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book one of the series. It is a spin off of another series buy this author but can be completely read without having read the original series. I didn’t read the original series and found that I could stay caught up with everything in the book. This book is a romantic suspense genre but I found it to have more suspense than romance. The twists and turn this books takes was everything I didn’t know that I needed. It does have some romance but not as much as I have read in other romantic suspense books. I think that this is great as it will appeal to the romance lover but also the thrill seeker readers. I highly recommend reading this quick read when you are wanting to escape from the day to day. It is well written and will have you constantly turning the pages to see what happens. I am new to this author and will be completing this series along with reading the original series.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55901876-practically-pagan—an-alternative-guide-to-magical-living” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610442986l/55901876._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55901876-practically-pagan—an-alternative-guide-to-magical-living”>Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17535853.Maria_DeBlassie”>Maria DeBlassie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5251733567″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Maria did a wonderful job with this book. I really enjoyed how she started the book, gave us background information on herself and her family. And as she guides you along the book, you get more information. Something’s I thought I knew but was way off and Maria really puts things into perspective. It definitely is worth the read.
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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Barbara Bohls

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing prequel. It was spicy right from the start of the book. This is such a quick read but it does not disappoint in any way. It gives you a little taste of what is to come in this new series but it definitely leaves you thirsty for more. This book will have you blushing and squirming in your seat. I couldn’t sit down through the whole book because I was so caught up in what was happening with the characters. This book is so well written that you feel like you are part of this whole group and what is happening in the book feels like it happening right in front of you. It is an amazing escape for a few hours (I’m a quick reader) and it will leave you wanting more. You do not have to read the first generations series in order to understand what is going to happen in this series. Sometimes I feel like authors say that but then you find yourself lost in the story line because you just don’t fully understand what is happening. That isn’t the case here. You truly don’t have to read the first generation. However, I have a feeling once you finish this book you will want to because it is that good. It will also help fill the time till the next book arrives.

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Barbara Bohls

The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is hands down one of the best collections I have read in a while. I haven’t read anything from this author before, so this way a great way to immerse myself in the books. If y’all are like me you like reading one book after the other in a series. This is amazing cause you can just keep reading and go form book to book without having to search for the next book or wait for the next release. This series takes you on twists and turn that will have you sitting up in your seat a little straighter or even getting angry at the way things are going just to be replaced by complete happiness when things go the way you had wanted them to go. This complete series will have you quickly turning the pages to see what happens and you won’t even really realize that you switched to the next book because the writing is that spot on. It flows so seamlessly from bool to book. I was able to read this whole collection in about 3 days. Granted I didn’t do much of anything else because this story just consumed me to where I would get upset if I had to do anything else but read. These characters are written with so much description that you honestly feel as if they are just your friends but you are watching everything unfold in front of you. There is growth between the charters with not only their emotions but also in the way they view themselves. It is a read that you won’t be able to put down. That said, grab your drinks, snacks, and a great comfy blanket; sink down into your couch and get ready to be transplanted into the whole story of the Hawke Family. It will be worth your while.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Gina survived a bomb attack in the army. Bryce is an arson investigator with the fire department. Two people less likely to be together. Boy, do the sparks ignite with these two. Gina is quick to turn down and reject Bryce. Bryce doesn’t give up. He tags along on the group activities with her friends. Gina is surprised and decides to give in. These two have some challenges to work through in order to have a relationship. Can they do it? Well-written with some humor scattered throughout. The characters feel like they are your neighbors from the neighborhood. Down home and friendly, they would bend over backwards for you. They are so relatable. The plot is well written and flows well. Terirfic book that I hope to read more in the series. You should get out and read this too. I would definitely give it more than a 5 if I could.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Brittany Angel

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

Savage Secrets is book 4 in the Mafia Elite series and can be read as a standalone but having prior knowledge of all of the other characters leading up to this, definitely makes it even more enjoyable.

Elena has been in hiding for the last four years, leaving everyone to believe she is dead. Until one day when Marco, a man she’s loved for years shows up to bring her home and back to the family. Will they be able to save her before the Russian Bratva finds her? You’ll need to read to find out!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Brittany Angel

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The 3rd book in the mafia elite series but can be read as a standalone.

Stefano and Emiliana have been in love with each other for years but due to the ruthless nature of Stefano’s father and mafia boss, they can’t act on it. But when it becomes apparent that there is a rat in the family and Emiliana is in danger, things move real fast.

This is a slower burn than th authors other books but thoroughly enjoyable and always leaves you wanting more and anxiously waiting for the next installment.

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Barbara Bohls

Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was not what I was expecting. It was incredibly much much more. This is not your everyday high school bully romance book. It has many twists and turns which leave your mouth hanging open. You will have to reread a few sentences throughout the book because you won’t believe that, yes, that actually happened. This book is really well written and was a huge page turner for me. This is my first book by this author and I can officially say I will be reading more. The writing style sucks you in and the story line keeps you there. The characters in this book are spot on. I couldn’t see this book without the characters in it, like it just made sense. This book also has STEAM to it. I am so invested in these characters that I hope all of them get their own story. You will fall in love, have your heart ripped out, be stitched back together, get angry, smile with vindictiveness, and have a happily ever after. What else do you need from a book? NOTHING!! AMAZING!! This is a must read for 2022.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Brittany Angel

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

Lizbeth Gordon is a school counselor who experiences a major life event when her husband unexpectedly dies. She decides to leave Washington where she has spent the last 20 years to return home to South Carolina. There, while trying to navigate the loss of her husband and her children’s grief in the loss of their father she uncovers a possible family member lost during the reconstruction of Charleston. This sends her on a journey to discover her roots and uncover family secrets.

This multi-generational novel was a wonderful read. I really appreciated the multiple POV and how fast paced it was without rushing. I enclosed Lizbeth’s and her family story the more I read. I wish there was a follow up!

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