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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark
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Genre – Historical Romance
Page Count – 336

Isabel has never met her husband…

Their parents have arranged the marriage. But, when Isabel discovers who her intended is, it becomes apparent that he’s on the wrong side of the Wars of the Roses.

As a knight with honour, surely her father would not sacrifice their family to the House of Lancaster. Yet, to her horror, he insists upon the union with Sir William.

15th century England is perilous – betrayal and ruin are only ever a heartbeat away. And death hides behind every door. Can Isabel survive and be a good wife, even when she’s married to the enemy? 

Adventure through Medieval England in this intriguing story of love battling against all odds. 

This is a stand-alone historical romance which contains an abundance of marital bedchamber antics. 

The fictitious tale of a knight’s daughter, living life as it very well may have been.

~ AMAZON ~

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TL Clark is a best-selling, award-winning, British author who stumbles through life as if it were a gauntlet of catastrophes.

Rather than playing the victim, she uses these unfortunate events to fuel her passion for writing, for reaching out to help others.

She writes about different kinds of love in the hope that she‘ll uncover its mysteries.

Her loving husband (and very spoiled cat) have proven to her that true love really does exist.

Writing has shown her that coffee may well be the source of life.

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Death & Mirrors (All Things Dark & Deadly Book 1) by SF Benson – Review by Shai Flores

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Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book OneDeath & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love reading books that are unique retellings of stories that I love, especially fairytale-type stories. This is an imaginative book with Alice in Wonderland vibes that hooked me with magic, mystery, and mayhem. I found myself wanting to know what the characters would do next and felt very invested in the main female character. This was the first book I read by this author and I look forward to reading more. I found this to be an easy, enjoyable read.

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I’m Not Your Difference (Fitz Series Book 4) by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Angela Hayes

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I'm Not Your Difference (Fitz, #4)I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

I squealed so hard when I saw this book had released!! I FLOVE this series so much- so it was a given that I would rush to one-click a copy to dive into. I always look forward to my time between Teresa Sederholt’s covers because she is such an amazing storyteller and always leaves me completely satisfied! And let me tell you, this book might just be her best yet!!!
I’m Not Your Difference is the fourth book in the Fitz Series by Theresa Sederholt. It is such a fantastic story with all the ingredients that I look for in a riveting read. With crime, suspense, a serial killer on the loose, danger, violence, romance, some spice, dramatic developments, mystery, murder, intrigue, and plenty of emotion – made for quite a thrilling reading experience.
This story could probably be read as a standalone- but why would you want to, knowing that there are 3 other amazing books in the series that are not only page-turners themselves, but also help to lay down some of the framework and foundation for the series, provide character introductions (as there are several intriguing recurring characters), and impart important backstory…. All of which will ensure that you get the best reading experience, not only of this book, but the overall series as well.
I loved Andy from the moment I met back in Book One- along with Stephen, they really rounded out the cast and brought something special to the series- adding Stella to the mix only made things better. Fitz, I adore- can’t get enough of him. I also love and appreciate the dynamic that these characters have together, throughout the series. So, reading this book and what had happened between Andy and Stephen was quite heart-wrenching at times. Ms. Sederholt certainly played a fine tune with my emotions through this story, that’s for sure. Add in a deranged serial killer who is targeting gay men, placing a target on our favourite MM’s, danger, tension, heart-stopping developments, and plenty of thrills…. really made for a wonderfully gripping read.
Again, as I have said repeatedly in the past, I am in awe of Ms. Sederholt’s creative abilities, and how she manages to produce such incredibly well written stories, every time, and making it all seem so effortless. This is one of my all-time favourite series, from an incredibly talented author who should be on everybody’s must-read list!
Can’t wait for more!!!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Theresa Sederholt!

 

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Deborah White

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well developed story that could have very well been a future qe as humans has to face in the wake of facing modern times without a modern solution. The book although a part of a series reads well enough that it can be enjoyed alone or together as it is intended. The story is a dystopian romance that leaves the readers on the edge of their seat in suspense as the story takes surprising twists and turns. I would recommend this book as a good read and a wonderful eye opener for how much humanity takes for granted, but that could be so quickly changed in a moments notice.

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One in A Billion (Pierce Brothers Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

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One In A Billion (Pierce Brothers, #3)One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One in A Billion is frustrating. Of the three books I’ve read in this series so far, probably my least favorite, I still really enjoyed it. The author’s character development again is impressive.
Seth, the second oldest Pierce brother, is a billionaire. One Victoria would kill to write the potential promotional profile piece on. Even if it came down to lying to get in front of the man himself. Little did she know that lie would lead to a whirlwind adventure.
Seth needed a new PA, and when Tori came in for an unexpected interview he was the one she wanted. One problem was he had no resume, no references, not even a way to contact her. Which means he needed to use his computer skills to find her. What he found angered him, Tori was really Victoria who is a journalist at a woman’s magazine. Once calms down he turns his anger into an opportunity I’ll scratch your back, You scratch mine type of deal.
He presented Victoria with an offer she couldn’t refuse. He would give her the exclusive info to write her profile piece, if she agreed to be his publicist to help launch his public profile. Unfortunately just like his other brothers, he never expected she would be the woman who could bring him to his knees.
All of these books are wonderful alone or together. The author lays out a beautiful story for each brother, which would mean there should be one more to look forward to!

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers, #2)Spoilsport by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like Spoilsport better than book 1! The 2nd book in the Pierce brother’s series is a second chance romance. The two main characters I could relate to on so many levels. I understood Nadia and why she is the way she is, because I was the same way. Luke, you feel for him and everything he’s balancing.
Being from a broken home I understand Nadia’s difficulty accepting love. I’ve always been the same way. Nadia is a force to be reckoned with, and doesn’t appreciate her married one night stand, Luke, showing back up in her life. It’s just now he’s divorced and he can do something she needs. Fix her death trap of a house.
Luke, working nonstop, doesn’t hesitate to want to help Nadia. He’s always wanted to restore an old house to its original glory. Nadia’s house would be perfect, unfortunately the stubborn homeowner would do anything to not give him the green light on the job. He also has to juggle seeing his daughter when his ex-wife gives him the chance. Not always sticking to their agreement. Another thing a child from a broken home, such as myself can relate too!
Some people split amicably, others there’s resentment. Anyone on either side of those situations can relate to these characters. The author beautifully writes two of the most stubborn and set in their way characters and progressively moves them towards each other with so much growth it works!
I look forward to more books from this author, let alone series since there are 2 brothers left.

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Gabrielle Lee

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a sweet romance about finding love when you least expect it. In one heroic move Sol saves lives but loses his ability to keep being a firefighter. He soon finds himself in downward spiral, but Ember is not willing to give up on man she admires. Ember has always looked up to Sol but when she gets to work with the man, she soon begins to feel much more than just admiration. Can Ember save Sol from himself before it is too late?
Their story is a quick and predictable one. If you enjoy Harlequin type romance books than this one is for you. While Sol may have lost his purpose since getting injured Ember has never doubted him. As Ember tries to reach the man she knows is still there, the two must figure out the attraction that is simmering between them. While the storyline was interesting, I did not connect with the characters. I felt that there was not enough depth to them and some of the plot just really seemed like filler and unnecessary. I would have liked to have seen the story fleshed out a bit more, as it stands the story felt a bit rushed to me. I was happy to see the importance put on therapy and help for those needing it, but it seemed almost as if it was just added for moving the plot along. As bad as Sol was, he barely saw the therapist and after a few sessions he was pretty much cured. I know this is fiction, but it was a stretch. It was nice to see Sol and Ember find their way to a happy ever after.

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Levi by Edith Mackenzie – Review by Michele Del Rey

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bella and Levi were amazing. These two should not fit at all but they so do and I loved every moment of this book. Levi was a cowboy through and through and I loved him. He had so much on his plate but he was helping Bella. I also loved Bella because she had such fire how could you not. I loved this book.

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers, #1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful beginning to what looks like could be a great series. Mr. Nice Guy introduces us to the youngest Pierce brother. One who is written as sweet but damaged from relationships past.
Chelsea always dates the wrong guy, she’s too nice for her own good. Unfortunately for her she likes the bad boys. I can definitely relate to that.
Bad boys have this confidence that makes them attractive despite how bad they may be for you.
Nice guys finish last! That’s what applies to Tom. At the same time Tom is wallowing in his own self pity from relationships past. Despite all that he agrees with Nadia’s, Chelsea’s best friend, crazy plan to show Chelsea what it would be like to date a nice guy for the next seven days. Being his best friend’s baby sister and the fact he’s attracted to her the next week definitely is a whirlwind for them both.
This is book 1 in a new series but it really feels that it could just as much be a standalone as well. The author wrote some wonderful characters that have been through some painful experiences, in a manner the reader can relate too! Makes me look forward to book 2!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Jess Engel

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every bit as good, if not better than the first! I loved the second installment in this series (though it can be read as a standalone). The author continues to deliver an engaging page-turner with Bridger and Tia’s story.

Bridger is a “bad boy/playboy” who keeps finding himself in trouble and in need of an image change. Tia has sworn-off the bad boys but a trip with her best friend and the team drums up an undeniable chemistry between them.

This book has it all: friendship, spice, sass, laughs, and fun! The characters are likable and relatable and you’ll find yourself rooting for them! The author develops the characters and their relationship in a mostly realistic way and the tension draws the reader in. I just love reading her stories and can’t wait for more Astoria Bay romances!

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Body Checked ( Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2 ) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this steamy romance! This second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series follows Tia and Bridger. The story picks up when the two if them meet for the photo shoot at the cabin. I really love Tia as a character! She’s not perfect and is a very strong female. Her and Bridger both can be to hard on themselves and it makes you feel their pain even more. There are also some amazingly steamy scenes in this book that would be hard not to enjoy! You can read this as a stand alone but then you miss out on another great romance.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by April Smith

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Body Checked: A Frenemies-to-Lovers Hockey Romance is the second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder Series. This book runs along the same time period as the first read of the series, Power Play. You are introduced to Brider and Tia in book one. This book details the beginning of their relationship and brings you in to get the inside workings of how they got together. The author does a great job connecting the reader with the characters. I can’t wait to read more in this series.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) By C.J. Cartwright – Review by Kiana Corley

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Body Checked is the second book in the Astoria Bay Thunder series. I must say this book was a great and exciting read. C.J. Cartwright really knows how to keep your interest and get you invested in the story and the chemistry between the characters. The plot is well developed and has just enough twists to make putting the book down hard.

This is not your typical boy who meets a girl and they fall madly in love. Bridger and Tia meet due to a job opportunity for Tia to help her best friend with the Astoria Bay Thunder photoshoot. They both acknowledge their chemistry but not in the typical let’s get to know each other fashion.

Bridger a well-known playboy known better for his scores off the ice than on the ice had to put in a lot of work to get the girl. While Tia the highly guarded independent woman had to learn to trust a man again.

Reading about their love story and seeing it go from nothing to something was great. There were times I wanted to yell at Tia for her decisions. While other times I was fawning over how Bridger treated her. This book is the perfect combination of love, angst, and passion. When the passion flows you might just want a drink of water nearby to cool you down.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kassandra

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book. Tia and Bridger had me laughing out loud one minute and pulling at my heartstrings the next moment. The bond between them was so authentic. If you like sassy bantering and frenemies-to-lovers, this is definitely the book for you!!

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read many of this author books but what I have read I enjoyed. This a Contemporary romance about finding love unexpectedly, with a friend to lovers’ theme, mentor/mentee relationship, between firefighters.
I enjoyed the plot and the characters where well written and the way they play off each other makes them real.

We watch Sol fight his demons when he can’t be a firefighter because of an injury. With nothing to do he finds solace in the bottle. He needs to wake up and move on because he might not have a house or friends anymore. Can ember help him face his demons or will he be forced to live alone?

Ember is a new firefighter and she is kind of lost without her mentor and long-time crush Sol. Can she help him move forward or will her job drive a wedge between them? Will Sol open up to Ember? With an eleven-year age gap between them can they be happy together?

Tracy
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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright- Review by Heather Knalls

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bridger McKelty is the bad boy of the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey team. However that bad boy name has made him off his game. He is always being watch and some of his outside life is coming back to bite him. However he is trying to make it right because he feels all he has is hockey. He feels a calendar with the team half naked is the way to make money and if it’s his idea make him look better in the eyes of the public and team. But will all of this work in his favor, can he ever be seen as a good guy sex god or always the bad guy boy of the team.

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Castor’s Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars Book 2) by Tai James – Review by Chelsea Foster

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Castor's Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars # 2)Castor’s Kiss by Tai James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book kept me on my toes the entire time. It was exhilarating, to say the least. Castor and Mia are an amazing couple and this being the first book I have read of the series it took me a second to catch on and actually be pulled in because it isn’t the typical book that I would read. It was amazing though, the action, the details of the characters and you could visualize it as well. Curve balls kept being given as well. You’d think the book was going to level out about 50% of the way through then nope something edging happens. Mia is a human, Castor isn’t but what they become is something that I feel you only get once in a lifetime. I can’t wait to read the next one.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie- Review by Heather Knalls

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The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sadie and Charlie had what they thought was a chance meeting at the local bookstore. Sadie is a bookworm that loves the local bookstore and its eccentric owner. Charlie is new to the bookstore and is only there to buy his grandmother a particular book. They bump into each other while picking out their books and again at the register. Charlie decides to buy Sadie’s book for her but somehow after the owner wraps and bags both books they get switched. Sadie decides to try and find Charlie after reading the book that was supposed to go to his grandmother. They meet again on the sidewalk as she is walking to possibly try and find him. They learn they live in the same apartment building and that he works at the coffee shop she frequents. Is this all kismet or is there possibly more to it than they see?

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Death & Mirrors (All Things Dark & Deadly Book 1) by SF Benson – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book OneDeath & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and I loved every minute of it. This is the first book In the All things Dark & Deadly series by S. F. Benson. The authors writing is very intriguing and I was immediately pulled into the authors world. This is an intriguing fantasy with paranormal elements, a mirror/parallel world, a quest, action, adventure, danger, agendas, a sinister adversary, magic, family, loss, heartache, and much more. I’m excited to see what this author does with this series in the near future

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from the author and I wasn’t disappointed. This is also the seventh book in the Bellevue Bullies series. I do recommend you reading the first 6 books before this one also. The author had me on the edge of my sit from the very first page of the book to the very last sentence in the last page. I was not able to put the book down until I finished it in one sitting. The plot and characters are beautifully written. I will be the reading the rest of the books In the series soon. I also look forward to reading more of the authors books in the future

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and I loved every minute of it. This is the first book in the First Coast Thriller Series and it was amazing. The author’s writing is very unique to them and how they’d portrayed to plot and the characters was phenomenal.
Ex-cop Clayton Conway has made some mistakes.
He’s trying to work hard with a repo company, hooking cars and boats. Raise his daughter and stay friendly with his ex-wife. Make enough money to pay the rent on his tiny apartment over a bar in Jacksonville Beach.
But when one of the Orenato Cartel’s speedboats gets repossessed, they come looking for it.
Putting Clayton, his family and friends, in danger.
I’m excited to see how this author continues this series in the near future.

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Murder Creek (Audio Book) by Jane Suen – Review by Shelly Kittell

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I found the narration quite a entertaining addition to the story. She adds attitude and personality to the characters. The story rocks. Strong female sleuth figures out the mystery.   She is up against a town trying to hide the secret of who killed a woman 20 years prior. This was a delightful mystery that had pitfalls and twists at the best spots. Every time I’m thinking I figured it out, here came a curve. I love cozy mysteries because of the humor while you are solving them. I would recommend this to all my cozy mystery fans out there.

Love is Worth Fighting for (The Meraki Series Book 3) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Julie Johnson

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Love is Worth Fighting forLove is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever read a book and wished you could smack some sense into the characters? That’s how I feel about this one! I’ve been anxiously awaiting this story about Krystina and Loukas as they’ve been mentioned many times in the first two books of this series. There is so much chemistry between them but neither want to really acknowledge it to the other for fear of ruining their friendship. Loukas has grown up next to Krystina and they have been friends since birth. Their mothers were best friends before the unfortunate passing of Loukas’s mother.

All Krystina wants to do is travel and take pictures….and stay as far away from Loukas as possible. However, he’s going through a lot right now and really needs a friend. Krystina has always been that friend but she wants nothing more than that.

Nicholas, who is Krystina’s soon-to-be brother-in-law, arranges a trip to Greece for the siblings. It’s time for them to see if Panos will have anything to do with them. Hopefully he’ll come home to his beloved, Yiayia and all will be right with the world.

The dreaded lockdown of 2020 happens and Krystina and Loukas find themselves in the house with just Yiayia. The rest of the family was in Loukas’s house after finding out that Yiayia, Krystina, and Loukas have all tested positive for the virus. Krystina and Loukas see to Yiayia as her health starts declining rapidly, but are they starting to see each other in a different light too?

This book was the most emotional of this series by far!! I was frustrated with Krystina and Loukas and their teenage antics, and I was trying to get an understanding of decisions made by Panos. The mystery finally comes to an end but it was not one that expected at all.

I’m excited to read book 4 and learn more about what Theo has been up to. I’m sure it will be just as entertaining as the rest of the family!

Fight for love….it’s worth it!

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Enchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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Enchanted in TimeEnchanted in Time by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has yet to disappoint me with her stories! Enchanted is the right word for the journey you go on as you read page after page. Roxanne is healing from something tragic in her life when she becomes a caretaker for a famous author, Claudette Grayson. Claudette doesn’t like the idea of someone telling her what to do, so they find some common ground. When they bond over books and stories, it is just the distraction Roxanne needs. When mysterious things start happening around the house, including one of the book characters appearing to Roxanne, she finds herself questioning everything.

This book was quite an adventure! I loved the depth and emotion of the characters. I really connected to Roxanne and her life. This author has a way of intertwining enchantment, supernatural and real life. There is no feeling like getting completely engrossed in a beautiful story. Lastly, I just want to add that WOW, that twist threw me for a loop!! It is not often that I can not predict the ending to a book, but this one I definitely did not see coming.

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Love By Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Julie Johnson

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Love by Design (The Meraki series, #2)Love by Design by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was super excited to read this next book which focuses on the story of Mia and Nicholas! I got to know Mia a little bit in the first book of this series so I was happy to see that she got her own story.

Mia has just landed her dream job at a luxury magazine. She loves doing photo layouts and travelling around to see the sites for her job. Her boss sure is one hottie though…but looks to be attached at the hip to someone else. Little does Mia know, Nicholas and his sister run the company together and often make public appearances side by side.

Nicholas is, let’s say, rough around the edges and makes it nearly impossible for Mia to work with him. She quits her job several times only to have Penelope, Nicholas’s sister, beg her to come back. They need her in order for this magazine to get the attention that it deserves.

This book further explores the mystery of Yiayia and Panos and is starting to really heat up. The fact that Nicholas is intrigued helps the family out in ways that they never dreamed could come about. We learn slightly more about Kallye and Max too!

I don’t know a lot about Greek culture but this book has had me intrigued. I do enjoy Greek food and I love that there are recipes scattered throughout. Reading this book, like the first one, I felt a part of the family. Let’s just say Nicholas better be glad Mia isn’t my sister in real life or we’d be having some words with each other!

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Love is What You Bake of It (The Meraki Series Book 1) by Effie Kammenou-Review by Julie Johnson

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Love is What You Bake of it (The Meraki Series #1)Love is What You Bake of it by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Meraki: Doing something with soul, passion, creativity, and love.

Kallie is a pastry chef running a little café where she features some of her family favorite pastries. Coming from a Greek family, there is plenty to choose from! She’s had a very traumatic experience that has her guarding her heart. Her family is super supportive but they think that she works entirely too much.

Max has returned to his hometown and is settling in as the newest beat cop on the street. He and his partner, Leo, are called the café that Kallie owns to pick up a license plate for identification. Electrical currents immediately start flying between Kallie and Max but neither are up for anything relationship-wise. Max is still trying to recover from his former wife’s antics on their relationship.

This book is full of romance, mystery, recipes, and second chances. This is my first read by this author but she is now on my favorites list! I very much enjoyed these characters and well as the suspense surrounding Yiayia (LOVE this woman!) and Panos. I felt like I was part of the family as I was reading this story! I’m excited to learn more about other members of the family and how things progress with each of them!

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Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6) by D.M. Earl – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6)Triad Resumption: Part Two by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Triad Resumption: Part Two (Grimm Wolves MC Book 6)
By D.M. Earl
4 Stars

This book was intense. It picks up where a Tortured Man’s Soul finished and brings you on a whirlwind ride. I was constantly on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. Chains literally went through hell and back. My heart broke for him. He has evolved so much throughout this series. I was happy to see that he got his head out of his behind and realized what’s truly important in life. I enjoyed the introduction of new characters especially Tink and Shadow. I’m hoping to read more about them. I’d love to know more about Shadow’s story. This book was amazing but cannot be read as a stand-alone. You must read this series in order. Readers must be warned that there are lots of triggers and scenes of sexual violence.

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Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science, #3)The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids LOVE the adventures of Maia, Trezzie and Fig! Trezzie is Maia’s imaginary mermaid friend who loves to show things to Maia. Even though Trezzie can’t see Trezzie, she follows Maia in her adventures. The bright colorful illustrations catch the reader’s eye, and go so well with the story that it is easy to follow along, even for young ones that can not read yet! I love that this story engages readers in a scientific journey. It gets the mind thinking and gets my little scientists wanting to try experiments of their own!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and entertaining contemporary sports romance, with a frenemies to lovers theme. Professional hockey player and self proclaimed bachelor for life, Bridger McKelty is known as a player both on and off the ice, and he’s happy with both his lifestyle and his reputation. Tia Ferris is determined not to get involved with another unreliable playboy, but she’s not going to turn down a ‘no strings’ attached wild weekend with the sexy Bridger when the opportunity comes up. Both Tia and Bridger were very clear about the rules, one weekend, no strings, and no feelings allowed. The only problem is Bridger can’t stop thinking about Tia, and he realises his fling has turned into an obsession.
Whilst Bridger has to decide how far he’s willing to go to get what he wants, Tia is trying hard to stick to their rules, as she struggles with her trust issues. I happily read this as a standalone story, however the characters are recurring, and I’m now intrigued to read the previous book in the series. I loved Bridger and Tia and their battle of wills, as they fought both their feelings and each other. I loved the witty banter between them, and how their relationship developed from instant attraction to something deeper. The chemistry between them sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. I felt immersed in the world of the Astoria Bay Thunder hockey team and I found the story entertaining and engaging, and I look forward to future books in this series.

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great follow up to Power Play, Body Checked takes it to the next level! I was so excited for this book, since I already enjoyed the little of Bridger and Tia from the first book in the series. I was not expecting to like it more then the first, but here we are! Bridger and Tia’s dynamic is great to follow. I think this book is spicier than the first, and I found myself hanging on to every page! Definitely recommend picking this series up if you are looking for quick and exciting reads with sports, spice and everything nice!

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