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My Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez – Review by Rayne East

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My Goodbye GirlMy Goodbye Girl by Anna Gomez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fabulously written emotional romance
This brilliantly written romance makes the heart sing and pulls at the heartstrings all at once. The story has an easy flow and I found once I started reading I couldn’t pull my eyes away. I just devoured every word through the whole book. I laughed, I got frustrated and I cried. Not many stories bring such emotional responses from me. If you a looking for a powerfully beautiful romance, look no further. Highly recommend.

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Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Rayne East

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Sacrifice Bunt (Ground Rule Book 2)Sacrifice Bunt by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Baseball romance
The second book in the Ground Rule series and we have Zara, a confident sports agent who knows what she wants and that’s no strings attached. Then there’s Noah, straight shooting and comfortable with who he is. The author has a flare for writing deep characterisation and storyline without making it wordy or confusing. I was engaged from the start and wanted their HEA. Looking forward to Book 3! Recommend.

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The Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Rayne East

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The Master of DemiseThe Master of Demise by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twisted
This was a thrilling and unpredictable ride. The writing draws you in and the plot just keeps you guessing. The characters are well developed and are multi faceted and with the mysteries stacking up I had no idea how the story will end. Intrigue, suspense, revenge and imagery- everything that lovers of psychological thrillers could want. Highly recommend.

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Rayne East

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Delightful
This cute picture story book would make a beautiful present to the teacher in your life. It shows that all teachers are different and have different approaches but at the core it comes from the heart. The illustrations are bright and colourful and the writing easy to follow. A really nice acknowledgment of a profession that wears their heart on their sleeve. Highly recommend.

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Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Rayne East

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Rise of the HunterRise of the Hunter by Barb Jones
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Start of a new trilogy
This is the fourth book in the Blood Prophecy series but the first in the Tall Dark Man trilogy. It continues from where the previous book left off and has the Queen faced with another prophecy. The writing can be a bit hard to follow as it is written like short diary entries that the reader needs to keep track of. With multiple layers, characters and storyline’s all running at the same time it did get a bit confusing and I needed to stop several times and work it out in my head before continuing. It is an intriguing plot and that kept me reading until the end. It will be interesting to see how this prophecy plays out.

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Falling Again (Buckeye Falls Book 3) by Libby Kay – Review by Rayne East

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Falling Again: A Buckeye Falls NovelFalling Again: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant addition to the series
Back in Buckeye Falls with the third book in the series. I love this town and the characters. This is Anthony any Natalie’s story. Always there for everyone else and by all appearances they are perfect but behind closed doors they have lost their way. This contemporary romcom has all the feels. I love every book in the series and it was great to see the other side of Anthony and Nat. Even though each book can be read as a stand-alone, I highly recommend reading them all as you get a deeper understanding of the characters, their background and Buckeye Falls.

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The Passion of 3: A Second Chance MMF Romance by Ariella Talix – Review by Rayne East

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The Passion of 3The Passion of 3 by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Three’s not a crowd
This is the second book I’m The Perfect Number series and is a MMF romance. These 3 have a history and an intense connection. This is all about them getting their second chance. It’s a quick read with chemistry, sizzle, humour and the musical romance. I enjoyed the pacing and storyline and it didn’t get bogged down with too much detail. Recommend.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Rayne East

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The adventure continues
Second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and this takes off from where book one finished off. It is worth reading book one to get the foundation of the story. This flowed a lot better than book one but maybe it’s because the story is at its peak. There’s a lot of depth and imagery to the story with some parts I felt overdone but this didn’t detract from the overall story. With fantasy, myths, magic, action & drama there’s a lot to sink your teeth into and enjoy. Recommend.

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Huff… Puff… Grind! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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Huff... Puff... Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get SmartHuff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

STEM children’s story
This is a scientific adaptation of the children’s story ‘The three little pigs’. It has great illustrations and was cleverly executed. This brings mini-lessons in science and engineering for little minds to ponder. Thoroughly enjoyable and would make a great addition to a home or school library.

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The Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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The Messy KidsThe Messy Kids by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute & fun
This picture story book is a fun story aimed for 4-8 year olds. It has an underlying message of cleaning up after yourself, even when it’s not your mess which is done thing kids don’t like to do. Chester is a great character that most kids would relate to. The illustrations are bright and engaging and the writing is easy to read and follow. Recommend.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rayne East

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The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The novella
This is the novella to the Crown of Stones Trilogy. It can be read as a stand-alone but is so much more enjoyable when read with the other books. The writing is brilliant, with imagery and strong characters drawing you right into the pages.
Looking forward to more. Recommend.

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Rayne East

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Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For dystopian lovers
This was a brilliant read. The author has a flair for fantasy and builds a world that is unique and engaging. The characters are well developed and the plot was wonderfully executed. There are multiple layers and a world full of possibilities. I loved the world and the factions reminded so much of Divergent. I am looking forward to book 2. Highly recommend.

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection) by A.R. Hadley – Review by Rayne East

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Fireflies (The Physical Collection)Fireflies by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Mixed feelings
This was an interesting read – the cover and blurb drew me in. The story started strong with Dane and Mike looking to enhance their relationship by adding in a female. I think if the storyline stayed on this path it would have been enough. The story takes on some other aspects and I did feel a bit disconnected from the characters at times. I pushed through and the ending was not what I expected. Still worthwhile giving it a go.

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Rayne East

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen, #3)Acting Counsel by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun
This is the third book in the Kings of screen series and what an enjoyable read. With witty banter, flirtatious interludes and a guy who knows what he wants this contemporary romance is a quick read that is well written and draws you in. Carina and Nathan area great couple and I loved the dual POV. This is a great afternoon delight. Recommend.

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Rayne East

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Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great imagery and adventure
This is the second book in the Obscured Throne Trilogy and is so well crafted that I couldn’t put it down. The characters and world building held me captive right until then end. This starts off straight after book one and the reader is thrown into an adventure filled with action, uncovered secrets, drama, magic, suspense and loads of mystery. It is hard not to get swept up in this author’s writing. Definitely start with book one. I can’t wait for book 3. Recommend.

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome to Knollville Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Rayne East

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Truly Unfortunate (Welcome To Knollville #1)Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mysterious and dark paranormal
This was wonderfully put together dark supernatural story. I love my Grimm fairytales and this was a brilliant twisted version. Truly is an easily relatable character and soon has the reader vested in her story. The writing and imagery draw you in as the thrills and spills keep coming. This had me thinking long after I had finished the last page. Highly recommend

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Walk Off (Ground Rule Book 1) by Bree Kraemer – Review by Rayne East

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Walk OffWalk Off by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Secrets and Second chances
This angsty contemporary romance doesn’t pull any punches. The emotional roller coaster takes off and has you hanging on right until the end. The first book in the Ground Rule series has Kyle and Celia who have a painful past. They cross paths eight years later and find there’s many demons that need to be confronted. How their story ends is worth finding out. This is looking to be a great series. Recommend.

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 3) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Rayne East

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Someone to Watch Over Me (Wounded Hearts, #3)Someone to Watch Over Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Slow-burn to healing
This is the third and last book in the Wounded Hearts series and it was a real treat. This author knows how to tie everything together in a nice emotional bow. Angelo is the son of Nicco and Destiny (book 1) and Lucia is the daughter of Enzo and Candi (book 2). These two are best friends from the start and it was wonderful to watch their relationship grow throughout the book as they face the highs and lows. Love this whole series. Highly recommend.

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Stalked by the Devil (To Kiss a Stalker Series) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Rayne East

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Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller (To Kiss a Stalker Series)Stalked by the Devil: BWWM Thriller by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thrilling
All is not what it seems in this twisted story. Melody has so many things going on and add in a possible evil stalker, what’s a girl to do? I really enjoyed this story and was glued from start to finish. I have read a few books from this author and I enjoy the writing style. This book has romance, mystery, a billionaire and even a love triangle. Recommend.

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Rayne East

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Earl of Griffith (Once Upon a Widow Book 6)Earl of Griffith by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
Sweet romance
This romance set in the Regency era quickly captures your heart. The sixth book in the Once upon a Widow series weaves a tale of jaded hearts, secrets and second chances. It’s a ‘clean’ romance and had some snippets of characters from previous books but not as overlapping as other books. With multiple POVs and engaging storyline this is a worthy read. Recommend.

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Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Rayne East

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Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Confronting and raw
This is the first book I have read from this author and it was a pleasant surprise. The author’s writing is engaging and quickly grabs at your emotions. The storyline is not for the faint hearted as it is deals with real issues in a sensitive and realistic way. There were so many times that I felt my emotions peak as the characters faced some pretty confronting issues. With characters leading a double life and choices (and consequences) need to be addressed, this thought provoking story is not for everyone (*trigger warning) but is worthy a read.

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Living with Conviction: A True Crime Memoir by Toby Dorr – Review by Rayne East

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Living With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering ChoicesLiving With Conviction: Unexpected Sisterhood, Healing, and Redemption in the Wake of Life-Altering Choices by Toby Dorr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crime, self discovery and redemption
This was a deeply captivating read. Toby’s story just pulls you in and takes the reader on a journey inside the prison system and how she makes it out the other side. This is the first time I have ventured into this type of story and I’m so glad that I did. Glued from page one right til the end, I could not put this down. Amazingly insightful, well written and eye opening I highly recommend this book.

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Twisted Proposal (Central Florida Stories Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Rayne East

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Twisted Proposal: Central Florida StoriesTwisted Proposal: Central Florida Stories by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revenge with a twist
This is book 3 of the Central Florida Stories which can be read as a stand alone. Ethan and Siena are a formidable couple. Ethan is Dom who takes no prisoners but he wasn’t prepared for Siena. With BDSM, mystery and smoking chemistry this is a a well written contemporary romance that has the reader in suspense waiting to see how it all turns out. Recommend.

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Bound by the Hinterlands by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Rayne East

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Bound by the HinterlandsBound by the Hinterlands by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fantasy romance
This was an amazing adventure, with beautiful imagery and strong characterisation. The story has a good flow and quickly draws you in. Cressida and Caravahi’s romance is one for the ages. It starts out as a simmer and builds to a roar. Recommend.

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