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Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 22, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Hennessey on the Rocks by Monica DeSimone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hennessey On The Rocks is a fantastic second chance romance novel by Monica DeSimone. It was the first time I had read any of this author’s work but I was attracted by the blurb and decided it was worth giving it a go. I’m so glad that I took a chance on this book as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Charlotte (Charlie) Hennessey is a famous cook with a couple of restaurants and a successful TV show. Sick of life in the rat race, she moves herself and her 2 children Jace and Abie back home to the house she grew up in.
Her ex-husband Jonathan (Johnnie) Hennessey is a famous author who is still battling with alcohol and depression (and his love for Charlie). He also decided to move back home to be near Charlie and the children. He desperately wants to be part of a family unit again.
The chemistry between Johnnie and Charlie is still off the charts hot and both are still deeply in love with each other but the issues that caused their marriage to break down are still there and also Charlie is hiding a huge secret that could totally devastate Johnnie.
This is an amazing story. I loved the interactions between Johnnie And Charlie. These characters are so well written. They have many flaws and are broken. In addition the 2 children are just amazing. Jace is the typical moody tween and 3 year old Abie is such a scene stealer. She is just the most adorable little girl ever.
I’m a total sucker for a second chance romance and this is one of the best that I have read. 100% recommend this book to others.

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Forbidden Love; Written by Lisa Jones Gentry, As Told by Joe Steele – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Forbidden Love: As Told by Their Son Joe Steele by Lisa Jones Gentry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well what can I say about Forbidden Love by Lisa Jones Gentry: As Told By Their Son Joe Steele? This book is like nothing I’ve ever read and I was totally consumed by it and did not want to put it down. How dare I have to go to work and spoil my reading pleasure.
Forbidden Love is the true story of Black Catholic Priest William Grau and white nun Sophie Legocki. The story is being told by their son Joe Steele. The story comes from conversations with Sophie as she lay on her hospital bed nearing the end of her life and also Joe’s own memories.
This is a beautiful story of forbidden love. Forbidden in more than one way. Firstly William (or Billy as he is known) is a Catholic priest and Sophie is a nun. Secondly, their love started in the USA in the 1950’s when race relations were at their worst. A black man and a white woman together was a major taboo and Billy and Sophie faced danger many times when they were seen together.
Reading this book it is obvious that Billy and Sophie were deeply in love with one another. As devoted as they both were to God, their love for each other was so deep that they could not be apart. As forbidden as their love was, even as a Catholic myself, I wanted this couple to be together, They deserved to be together.
This book is wonderful. I would 100% recommend this book and I guarantee that you will be moved by this beautiful love story.

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Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 16, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Rule The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rule is the first book in The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari. I have read several books by this author and have loved every single one of them. I hang my head in shame to say that I haven’t read the Prestian Affair series yet, where we get Chase and Katarina’s story. This is a fact that I must remedy ASAP.
There are several interlinked stories going on in this book and it is written from several points of view. The author used this to drive me nuts lol. As when one chapter left you hanging, the next chapter was from another POV and you had to wait to find out what happened next. To be fair, this is a great tactic from the author to keep you gripped to the story and it worked so well. So well, that I was tearing my hair out.
In this book Katarina is up against the rest of the Larussio family. Her father has been badly injured in a hit and run and has left Katarina and her cousin Giovanni in charge of fulfilling his dreams, dreams which the family in Italy are against and it is Katarina’s job to convince them otherwise.
In a second storyline we get to delve deeper into cousin Giovanni. Gio himself has branched out from the family business and has made himself a very wealthy man. During a flight on a private jet he meets the beautiful Serena and is smitten immediately. However, to Serena, and member of the Larussio family is the enemy and she wants nothing to do with him, even though her body is telling her otherwise.
There is also the hint of a 3rd storyline starting and that is between Sheldon (a member of the Prestian security team) and Alexis who is Katarina’s stylist. I’m pretty sure there is a story here that may just make it’s way into a Billionaire’s Bodyguards book. Please, please please!!
This book was amazing. It will have you on the edge of your seat with the danger and intrigue and at other time you will be fanning yourself with the steamy, hot sex scenes that Via Mari writes to perfection. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.

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Amy’s Santa (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 12, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Amy’s Santa by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy’s Santa is the first book in the 2nd Generation of Satan’s Devils MC. I first started reading Manda Mellett’s amazing MC books near the end of the first generation series and have read all of the Colorado Chapter books so far and I think these books just keep getting better and better. Each book is new and innovative and the stories are fresh and not repetitive at all as can happen when you write about the same group of people.
I loved that in this 2nd generation, all the old (in more ways than one) characters are still around creating mischief even though their bodies aren’t quite what they used to be.
In this book we get the story of Amy, daughter of heart, and Drew (now Wizard) who has taken over from Drummer as Prez. This is certainly no hearts and flowers romance novel. The subject matter is quite dark in parts and there are also scenes which are quite gruesome. As ever with Manda Mellett’s MC books there are some hot and steamy sexy times going on too.
One thing I loved was how the author got the name for this book. That certainly was a scene to remember.
Having finished this book, I can’t wait to get my next fix of the Satan’s Devils MC.

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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 9, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Courage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Courage Of Us is the first book in the Code Of Honor series by Brooke May. I had previously only read one book by this author which I thoroughly enjoyed and this looked like just the kind of book I’d enjoy. I tend to enjoy second chance romances and this has to be one of the best ones that I have read.
Patience LaClare has loved her best friend Duke Michaels all of her life but he left her devastated when he slept with her on the night of their High School graduation then left to join the marines the next day without saying goodbye.
Years on and Patience has just divorced from a man she never loved and Duke returns to town having been medically discharged from the marines. Can they go back to the best friends they used to be? Can they have the relationship that everyone assumed they would have? If 2 people are meant to be together then it’s Patience and Duke but Patience is trying to get her life back together after her divorce and Duke has some secrets of his own that he’s hiding.
This is a beautifully written second chance romance. The 2 main characters are both broken but have always loved each other and that has not changed. I loved watching as they both fought their demons to see if they could possibly have a future together.
I was totally drawn into this book and did not want to put it down. It’s a definite page turner.

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Naughty & Nice (Spicetopia #4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Naughty & Nice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naughty & Nice is the 4th book in the amazing Spicetopia series by Phoebe Alexander. I have read many books by Phoebe Alexander now and this is definitely up there among my favourites. This has been a fantastic series and I hope it will continue.
Spicetopia is an anything goes, adult theme park, so when virgin Minister Micah Greene arrives to officiate the wedding of Spicetopia creators Cy Sweet and Jolie Cox, he is certainly in for an eye opener and comes to re-evaluate many of his beliefs. Helping him on his new ‘journey’ is Spicetopia event planner Natalie Roux, who is coordinating the wedding.
It was fantastic to see old favourite characters appear in this book but I was totally gripped by the interactions of Micah and Natalie. Watching Micah being introduced to new things and seeing his reaction to them, made this a fantastic story to read. Seeing the struggle he has with his religious beliefs and also the growing friendship between him and Natalie made for an amazing read.
This story has a fair bit of angst, not just from Micah and Natalie but also from Cy and Jolie as they deal with his parents, but as with other Phoebe Alexander books, the sexy times are well and truly smoking hot.

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Hidden Obsession (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 2) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 4, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Hidden Obsession by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! The Alliance Agency Series by Maddie Wade and India Kells just keeps getting better and better. Hidden Obsession is Book 2 in the series (the third book if you add the prequel) and Maddie Wade and India Kells have totally blown me away with this book.
As with all books that both these authors have written, this book grabs you straight from the very first page and takes you on the most amazing journey before spitting you out at the end thinking WTF!! happened there.
This is the story of the Alliance Agency’s office manager Cleo Darwin and gorgeous British operative Mason Bentley. Both have been hiding their feeling towards each other for about a year but when Cleo’s life becomes threatened, Mason will do anything to save the woman he loves.
This story has some amazing twists and turns and I’d be shocked if anyone could see the outcome of this story coming. OMG I did not expect that outcome. This is an edge of your seat page turner. Amazing writing and storytelling from Maddie Wade and India Kells. No wonder both these ladies are high on my list of favourite authors. I honestly cannot wait to see what these ladies come up with next, either on their own or as more of this awesome series.

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Misplaced (Joined Book Two) by Mara Gan – Review by Karyn Taylor

December 1, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Misplaced: Joined: Book Two by Mara Gan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Misplaced is the 2nd book in the Joined series by Mara Gan. It follows on from the first book, Joined. I really loved the first book and was excited to see what the author had in store for Meda and Perseus next. This book was so not what I expected but I have to say that I absolutely loved it. I just could not put it down. I just had to know how this change of direction of the story would all work out.
Mara Gan has taken the reader on an amazing journey in this second book. Meda has woken up on a beach and has no memory of her past life. All she is sure of is that her name is Meda.
I absolutely loved how she and Perseus found their way together and fell for each other again, not knowing who the other person was due to their memory loss. In this book Mara Gan has written the most amazing story, with outstanding characters, some of whom you will love and others you will despise.
The story flows really well and you get totally dragged into the danger, intrigue and growing attraction brewing around these amazing characters. As well as Meda and Perseus, this book has a wonderful collection of secondary characters who have a vital role within the story and add much humour, danger, intrigue and mystery to this wonderful tale.
One thing I must add is that I’m praying that this is not the end of the Joined series as I’m not ready to say goodbye to Meda and Perseus yet.

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Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 29, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Summer Break is a novella which is part of the Joe Football series. Although part of this series it can be read as a novella. I have read a lot of Autumn Sand’s work but had not read Brice and Favor’s story, which I now need to remedy, but the author does a great job in filling in any necessary info needed to understand what’s going on.
I really loved this novella. Brice & Favor and the group of friends they are on their break with seem like a great bunch of people with so many stories to be told. I really want to know what’s going to happen with Jana and Wayne. There is definitely a great story to be told and I’m sure Autumn Sand will do a fantastic job.
Every book of her I’ve read has fantastic characters and also storylines that really grasp you and leave you unable to put the book down and this novella was no different. She really does know how to bring great characters to life and give them a damn good story to hook the reader.
I loved this novella and really must go and read Brice and Favor’s story as, judging by the little snippets of their past we are given, it looks like one hell of a story.

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The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 27, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

The Hazed Series Box Set by Brittany Tarkington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hazed Box Set contains books 1-3 of the Hazed Series by Brittany Tarkington. I had never read any of Brittany Tarkington’s work so was unsure what to expect. OMG! I was taken on the most amazing of journeys.
This box set is unlike anything I’ve ever read. It’s definitely not a cute, sweet romance, far from it! It’s powerful, hard hitting and really gives you all the feels. You could correctly say that this is an opposites attract love story, but it has so, so much more than this. It deals with addiction and all the highs (no pun intended) and lows that go with dealing with addiction and obsession.
I adored both Taylor and Hayze but there were so many times that I wanted to slap them both and bang their heads together. Their story had me gripped from the very start, all the way through their traumatic journey, right up to the very end.
The parts of the book that were written from Hayze point of view (all of book 3 is as well as other chapters throughout) I found most harrowing. My heart truly broke for him on so many occasions. Deep down he just wanted to be loved and feel worthy of being loved.
I have read that there will also be a 4th book in this series and I cannot wait to read it.

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Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series Book 1) by Lisa Lanay – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 23, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Loving Jake by Lisa Lanay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loving Jake is the first book in the Almost Perfect series by Lisa Lanay. It was the first time I had read any of this author’s work so was unsure what to expect. The blurb drew me in as it seemed like just the sort of book I would enjoy and I’m so glad I chose to read it as I loved it and now have a new author to add to my list.
Kimberley has loved Jake since high school where he was her brother’s friend. Now back in town for a while he needs somewhere to stay and Kimberley just happens to have a spare room.
Needless to say there’s a lot of angst as the 2 of them skirt around each other and Jake tries to fight his growing attraction to his friend’s little sister. There’s a lot of humour too as Kimberley tries everything to make Jake notice her as a grown woman and not the little girl who followed him everywhere.
This is a really great story with great characters, not only the 2 main characters. I loved Kimberley’s meddling sister who did everything to push the 2 of them together. Another character, Zane is going to be the focus of the 2nd book in this series and I can’t wait to read it.

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Holiday Terminal by Gwyn McNamee & Christy Anderson – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Holiday Terminal: by Christy Anderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holiday Terminal: A Second Chance Secret Baby Billionaire Holiday Romance is a fantastic second chance romance by Christy Anderson and Gywn McNamee. I have read, and loved, many books by Gwyn McNamee but this was the first time that I had read any of Christy Anderson’s writing. After reading this book, I’m sure I will read more in the future as I really, really enjoyed this book.
Holiday Terminal was very different to any other book I have read, for several reasons. Firstly, there are very few characters in the book. Secondly, it takes place over a very short space of time and thirdly, almost the whole story takes place in just 1 location.
Although there were very few characters, those that were in the book were very well written and all have valuable parts to play in the storyline. As always (for me) when there is a young child in a book, they totally steal the scene for me and Max in this book was no different. He was totally adorable. I loved the interactions between the 2 main characters Penelope and Artemis. Both have never got over the other and still have very deep feelings for each other but are both angry with each other which lead to some very heated arguments.
One of my favourite parts of this book is the bond that grows very quickly between Artemis and Max. It’s adorable to read their interactions.
Although different, I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 17, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology Of First Responders is a collection of hot and steamy novels in which the main character(s) is a first responder. Among this collection is Reconstructed Heart by K.L. Montgomery. I have read other works by this author and have found that I love their writing style, characters and story lines. Due to this, I chose to read Reconstructed Heart first.
This book is filled with so much emotion. I would add a ‘tissues needed’ warning with this book. There are some really heart wrenching, heart breaking scenes in this book that will have you loving and hating the author at the same time: Firstly, for writing such a powerful story and secondly for putting you through such emotions.
Trey Prince and Jenna Labato are both awesome characters. Trey is called out to an RTA in his job with the Collision Reconstruction Unit only to face one of his wort nightmares – one of the victims is his friend, colleague and former mentor. Jenna Labato is the state trooper on the scene and forms a bond with Trey.
This is a powerful story of how 2 people come together to help them through a traumatic time in their lives. It is so well written and will drag you deep into the story that you will not want to put it down. In fact, I binge read this in one sitting as I just could not put it down.
I thoroughly recommend this beautiful, emotional story.

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Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 1) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 14, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Knight Watch by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Knight Watch is the first novel in the Alliance Agency series by 2 of my favourite authors India Kells and Maddie Wade. It follows on from the prequel Deadly Alliance where Emme from Maddie Wade’s Fortis Security joined forces with Shane from India Kells Purgatory team to create the Alliance Agency.
In this book they are given their first job, finding Sydney Rutherford, the niece of a prominent businessman, who has been kidnapped. Brit Kingsley Knight is put in charge of the mission and it soon becomes clear that there is so much more to this story than they originally thought.
This story gripped me straight from the first page and didn’t let me go, as I would expect from these 2 authors. On their own they both devise amazing characters and storylines, however together, this is taken to a whole new level. The storyline is fast paced, flows very well and has many twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. It is full of danger, suspense and intrigue and you won’t want to put it down.
One thing I particularly loved is the growing camaraderie and bond between the members of the team. There is such a wide difference among the characters and yet they work so well as a team. I’m really looking forward to getting to know the other members of the team on a closer level.

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Revive (Rewind Book 3) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 13, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Revive by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Revive is the 3rd instalment in the erotic, queer Rewind series by Rowan Shaw. It can be read as a stand-alone but in my humble opinion, I think it would be enjoyed better if you at least read the first book ‘Rewind’ before this one.
I loved the first 2 books in this series but was a bit hesitant before reading this one as I really didn’t like Patrick when we first met him in Rewind. However I have to say that Patrick did redeem himself in Revive. Having had a bad experience with a bi man before, therapist Patrick is very anti-bi and doesn’t hide this fact. So how is he going to react when the gorgeous man he had a one night stand with appears as his patient the next day and turns out to be bi?
I absolutely adored Brandon. Having been married to a bi woman, Brandon is scared of coming out as bi to his mother as his father turned out to be bi and left them. Brandon also hasn’t had any relationship with a man yet so is very confused and unsure how to deal with the beautiful enigmatic Patrick. The conflict in his head is wonderfully written by Rowan Shaw.
In addition this book has an awesome scene stealer. Brandon’s daughter Wei is an amazing character. I just loved her wit and outlook on life. She’s a total breath of fresh air.
Loving this series so far and looking forward to book 4.

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Fire & Ice (Spicetopia #3) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 11, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Fire & Ice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fire & Ice is the 3rd instalment in the sexy, erotic Spicetopia Series by Phoebe Alexander. This book can be read as a stand-alone although I’d recommend that you read books 1 and 2 first as it will give a better understanding of what Spicetopia is all about and how the idea for it was created.
In this book, Spicetopia (a theme park for adults) is getting ready to open when it becomes clear that someone is out to sabotage the park. Head of Security Neve Romano and Head of PR Enya Moore have to try find out what is going on and to stop word spreading. Unfortunately Neve and Enya do not get on with each other but when thrown together things become rather heated between the two.
I absolutely loved the interactions between the 2. They could not be any more different if they tried. Enya babbled and talked non-stop, whereas you were doing well if you got more than a few words out of Neve. Can Enya, who is fiery and full of life melt the Iceman?
In the 2nd book there is much emphasis on swinging, whereas in Fire & Ice there is much more emphasis on BDSM but in a monogamous relationship. Let’s just say that the sexy times in this book are smoking hot! You’ll be needing a fan or a cold shower to calm you down. Having read many books by Phoebe Alexander now I can say with much confidence that she writes a damn fantastic erotic story.
I’m looking forward to finding out what she has in store for us in the 4th book Naughty & Nice.

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Deliciously Sinful Liaisons by L.M. Mountford – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Deliciously Sinful Liaisons by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deliciously Sinful Liaisons is a collection of 7 hot and steamy short stories by L.M. Mountford. Some of these short stories are also contained in Temptation and Seduction which is another collection of short stories by this author. I had previously read, and enjoyed Temptation and Seduction, so was happy to re-visit those stories that I had read before.
This collection has a bit of everything for the hot and steamy romance lover. This collection contains friends to lovers, taboo/forbidden relationships, BDSM, paranormal romance among others. Each story contains a different alpha male in a variety of different circumstances.
One thing all the stories have in common is hot, steamy, erotic sexual encounters. Some may leave you rather hot under the collar and in need of a fan to cool down.
I’m a total sucker for a friends-to-lovers romance so have to say that Just Once was my favourite story in this collection.
Having had a few tastes of this author’s short stories, I’d love to read a full length novel of theirs. If these short stories are anything to go by, I’m sure it would be pant meltingly hot!

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Hang On To Your Shirt Tails (Chasing Tails Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 5, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Hang On To Your Shirt Tails by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Hang On To Your Shirt Tails by C.A. King we see the return of Tails and Brodie in the 2nd book in the Chasing Tails series. This series is a great example of Good Vs Evil, with Tails and Brodie being the good guys fighting against evil, in the form of Zeus.
This is a very fast paced fantasy novel that is over all too quickly for me. I loved being reacquainted with Tails and Brodie and getting the next part of their story now that they have escaped from the evil Zeus and are bringing up their adopted children in a remote location to keep them safe. Much of this story is centred around 2 of their children, Eliza and George. Eliza is a typical teenager and hates being confined to their safe location so decides to run away. She soon realises that grass is not always greener on the other side as she puts herself and her family in great danger. George is approaching his teenage years and his body decided it’s time that he shifts for the first time, adding even more danger for the family.
I loved Tails and Brodie even more in this book as they try to do everything to protect all their adopted children and at the same time, try to expand their family with children of their own.
This book is not the end of the story and we are left with everyone in grave danger. Will Tails and Brodie be able to save the day? I can’t wait for the next book in this series to see what C.A. King has in store for Tails and Brodie and their children.

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Stars Fall From the Sky (Reigning Hearts Book Two) by KG Fletcher – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 3, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Stars Fall From the Sky by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stars Fall from The Sky is the outstanding 2nd book in the Reigning Hearts series by K.G. Fletcher. It can be read as a stand-alone although Emeline and Thomas from the first book Run To The Sea have a prominent role in this book, I would advise to read that first. (It’s helped by the fact that Run To The Sea is also an amazing book).
This first thing I’m going to say about this book is that you are going to need tissues handy when you read it. I even posted on the author’s Facebook page after a few chapters asking why she hadn’t warned that tissues were required. She told me to hang on in there, so I did. Guess what? I cried even more.
Ginger and Jonathon’s story is so emotional. I’m not saying you will be constantly crying, although there was some happy crying from me too. There is a lot of love and laughter too.
Ginger is widowed very early in the book and is left devastated to bring up her newborn daughter Daisy. (This is not a spoiler as this information is contained in the book blurb).
Jonathan has recently moved to the area and taken over the doctor’s practice. He’s moving on from heartbreak and wanting to start his life over.
The 2 are drawn together when they both join a grief club in order to help them control the grief they are both suffering from. As their friendship grows and both start to have feelings for each other we have an amazing story of 2 grief stricken people who are facing so much personal guilt about the possibility of loving another person.
KG Fletcher is an author whose writing I have totally fallen in love with and this book is a wonderful example of the amazing characters she writes and the journeys that these characters go in. This book just has everything. I’m struggling for the right words to say just how amazing and beautiful this story is. I know I have just finished reading this, so it’s front and foremost in my mind but I think this has just become my favourite K.G. Fletcher book.
Would give more than 5 stars if I could.

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Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee – Review by Karyn Taylor

November 1, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden Tracks is a wonderful contemporary romance novel by Zoe Lee. This is the 2nd time I have read a book by this author, having previously read A Perfect Fit, which contains the same group of friends. One of the things I mentioned in my review of A Perfect Fit was how much I loved the camaraderie between the group of friends and how much they all love and support each other. This was very much evident again in Hidden Tracks as the friends came together to support Seth, the main character in this book. I’d honestly love to have a group of friends like this.
I adored the 2 main characters in this book although I have to admit to wanting to bash their heads together several times. Seth Riveau is a singer/songwriter with a lot of hurt in his past. Astrid Sinclair is a music journalist who used to be married to a very famous rock star. Her latest job is to write about the band that Seth used to be part of, and is currently helping them out at a few shows. The connection between them is instant and Astrid realises that the big story shouldn’t be about the band, but be about Seth.
Interactions between Seth and Astrid are full of emotion, both trying to get a better insight of the other, but neither willing to let their walls down. This book really grabbed me and had me doing a lot of soul searching. The conversations between Seth and Astrid were often very deep and thought provoking.
This is a really fantastic read and I really hope that the author writes more about this group of friends.

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Falling For His Badass by Jessika Klide – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 31, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Falling For His Badass by Jessika Klide
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling For His Badass is a very fast paced contemporary romance novel from Jessika Klide. It was the first time I had read anything by this author but it looked like just the kind of book that I enjoy, so I gave it a chance. I’m so glad that I took a chance with this novel as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I mentioned before that it was fast paced, it was so fast that I just kept going and devoured the whole book in a couple of hours.
I loved the characters of Brody (BA) and Lizzy. Brody is home on leave from the military and is captivated by Lizzy. Lizzy is visiting with her best friend Tara whose boyfriend John is Brody’s brother. On a couple of occasions Brody steps in and is Lizzy’s knight in shining armour and it’s instant love between the 2, although Lizzy is not aware of the connection between the two of them as he introduces himself as BA, a nickname he is regularly called. I really loved the interactions between Lizzy and Brody and how instantly they both fell for each other. Pretty much love at first sight.
I highly recommend this book.

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Deadly Alliance (An Alliance Agency Novel – The Prequel) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 30, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Alliance is a crossover novel between India Kells Purgatory series and Maddie Wade’s Fortis series. It is a prequel novel bringing together these 2 amazing group to form a new alliance. I am a huge fan of both India Kells’ Purgatory series and Maddie Wade’s Fortis series, so when I discovered that they were working together to create a crossover, to say I was excited, is a bit of an understatement. There is no way that anything they would work on together would be anything less than amazing and I was so right. I loved this book so much and can’t wait to read more of this series.
In this book, the 2 teams have got together to find a serial killer who has been killing female members of the military in both the US and UK. One of those killed was the sister of former Navy SEAL Shane Rhodes’ best friend. Now working for Purgatory, Shane is determined to catch the killer. The plan is to work undercover with Emme Wallace, a Fortis agent, pretending to be a married couple to bring the killer out. Needless to say Shane and Emme didn’t see eye to eye on anything, which only got worse as both started to fight growing feelings towards each other.
This book is very fast paced, has fantastic characters and an amazing storyline that grabs you straight away and takes you on a roller coaster journey filled with mystery, suspense, danger and heart break. I was pulled right into the story and couldn’t put it down, devouring the whole book in one sitting. If this prequel is anything to go by then this is going to be an epic series which I will read over and over.

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Found in the Lost (Special Forces: Operation Alpha)(The Leonidas Corporation Book 1) by Tarina Deaton – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 27, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Found in the Lost by Tarina Deaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Found In The Lost is the first book in the Leonidas Corporation series by Tarina Deaton. It was my first time reading any of this author’s work and I was very impressed by how good this book was.
I absolutely adored the 2 main characters. Kinley Dunn has recently translated an ancient Mayan script and is now on her way to be part of the dig. This becomes a journey that is fraught with danger, mystery, intrigue, suspense and romance. Former SEAL Shane Ivers is on a relaxing trip exploring Mayan ruins when his path crosses with Kinley. If you are a believer of love at first sight then you’ll love this book as Kinley and Shane are both immediately smitten with each other.
This book is very fast paced and will grab you from the very first page and not let you go. I was totally gripped by this book and didn’t put it down until it was finished. The story flows very well and the characters are realistic and believable. It is certainly not a predictable story as the author throws in a few curveballs that will have you screaming WTF!!
If the rest of this series is anywhere as good as this first book then I’m sure this is going to become one of my favourite series’.

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Run from Love (Bowser Belles Book 2) by Teddy Cat Hester – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 26, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Run from Love: A Bowser Belles Sweet Contemporary Romance by Teddy Cat Hester
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Run From Love is the 2nd book in the Bowser Belles Sweet Contemporary Romance series by Teddy Cat Hester. Each book can be read as a stand-alone, although characters are recurring through the series. I was unaware that this was the 2nd book in a series when I read it and certainly did not feel that I was missing out on any important information.
Scarlett Peacock has very strict rules in her dating: 6 months maximum and no meeting of any family or colleagues. She’s approaching the 6 month deadline with Nick Schafer and Nick is determined to break her rules.
I have to say that I loved both Scarlett and Nick, although I did want to shake some sense into Scarlett on several occasions. Nick is a sweetheart single dad to the adorable Noah. I’m such a sucker for a single dad with a cute kid. I loved the interactions with Noah, making sure he felt included. Added to the cute kids are some awesome fur babies who add so much to the story.
I could not put this book down. I binge read the whole book over a few hours. I loved the characters and the storyline and just lost myself in this heart-warming, sweet romance. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas (The Hills of Texas Book 4) by Kadie Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Claiming the Cowboy for Christmas by Kadie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claiming The Cowboy For Christmas is the 4th book in the Hills Of Texas series by Kadie Scott. I have to say that this has been my favourite book in the series, although I have loved the others. This is a beautiful friends to lovers romance with a bit of a difference.
Ashley Hughes has come home to be bridesmaid at her twin sister’s wedding…to her ex. Added to that her best friend from childhood, Jennings Hill, who she fell out with due to her relationship with her ex, will be there. Jennings has been in love with Ashley since they were 14 and is out to convince her that he is the right man for her. One issue being that Jennings is convinced she’s still in love with her ex.
I absolutely loved the characters of Ashley and Jennings. Ashley is trying so hard to prove to everyone that she isn’t still in love with Eric while fighting with the feelings she has for Jennings. Jennings is actually such a sweetheart, I totally adored him. The outward façade of the big tough cowboy hides a sweet, romantic man at heart.
The storyline flows really well and is very realistic and believable. I loved the added bonus that this book was set at Christmas time as that really added to the storyline for me.
We’ve now seen all 4 Hill men succumb to the charms of their women, will we now get to see the only female Hill sibling, Carter, get her HEA? I really hope so.

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Toxic Blonde (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 2) by David Stever – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 19, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Toxic Blonde: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Toxic Blonde is the 2nd book in the Johnny Delarosa Thriller Series by David Stever. I had loved the first book in the series and this one was even better. It is an action packed thriller that will grab you from the very beginning and have you on the edge of your seat right up to the very end. Stever sure knows how to write an amazing thriller. The story continually flows and is full of emotion, drama, suspense and intrigue. I could not put this book down.
In this book Johnny thinks he has taken on another boring case proving that a husband is having an affair. In fact it turns out to be much, much more than that and Johnny ends up helping out the FBI in a case which also involves the Russian Mafia – a far cry from the boring cheating case he thought he had taken on.
Again Johnny is helped out by his assistant Katie and Mike, his ex-partner when he was a cop, who he now owns a bar with. We are also introduced to Eric, a hacker, who has an outrageous personality. I really hope Eric continues to be part of the team in future books in this series as he added so much character to this book.
If you enjoy an action packed thriller then this is definitely the book for you.

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The Fisher Men On the X (Fisher Men Book III) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 17, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Fisher Men On the X by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What can I say about The Fisher Men On The X by Rebel Nicks O’Dey? First thing – this book needs to come with a ‘tissues required’ warning. My heart was breaking a few times during this book. I have to say that a much as I loved the 2 previous books in this series, this one really blew it out of the water. It’s definitely my favourite so far.
This book can be read as a standalone but in my opinion I think the reader would get much more from the story by reading books 1 and 2 first. They are excellent books too so that’s an added bonus.
In this book it is the turn of the other twin, Zack to have his story told and it’s one hell of a story. Zack is so broken that you just want to envelop him in a huge hug (although he wouldn’t actually like that). He is just the sweetest guy and my heart broke for him so many times.
Becca is the badass feisty woman that he first met as a young girl when he was captured into the Seh (a religious cult) as a teenager. The book takes us though the stages of Becca growing older and becoming the amazing woman she was destined to be.
Be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster of emotions as you go through this book. It is most definitely a page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat.
I loved that we got to see the other Fisher Men and their significant others and friends and got to catch up with them. We also got a little teaser of what’s to come next and I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for the final Fisher Man.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 13, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) is an outstanding debut novel from James Talisman. In my opinion you would never believe that this was the work of a brand new author. I was majorly impressed by the standard of the writing.
I have never been a fan of science fiction before but have recently started to enjoy books in the fantasy genre. Due to this, I was intrigued by the blurb on this book and wanted to give it a try and I’m so glad that I did as I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Having read the first couple of ‘chapters’ I was really worried that I was going to struggle with the amount of characters, countries, races, galaxies etc as there is a lot of information to digest but this worry was unfounded. The author writes very clearly and concisely and keeps you well on track with what is going on. The writing is very descriptive and detailed and you can imagine exactly what going on. Please note, if you are going to read this book, there is a lot of bloodshed and violence. I admit to having shivers at some of the more gruesome scenes.
This book will take you on an epic adventure full of danger and intrigue, you won’t want to put it down.

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Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 9, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Protecting His Heart by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Protecting His Heart is the 2nd book in the Lawson Family Series by Tracey Cramer-Kelly. This book can be read as a stand-alone, however in my opinion you would enjoy this book more if you read Calling The Curveball first as these characters and the rest of the Lawson Family are introduced there.
I just knew that I was going to find this book heartbreaking from the knowledge you gain about the 2 main characters in the first book. Police Officer Ian McCleary was taken in by the Lawson family when it became obvious that his father was physically abusing him. Ian can’t help being drawn to the beautiful Rachel when he suspects that her boyfriend Josh is abusing her, both verbally and physically.
I loved the interactions between Ian and Rachel particularly as their feelings towards each other grew. Ian is desperate to get Rachel away from her abusive relationship and does everything in his power to do so. I also loved the interactions with the rest of the family. It was great to see Jamie and Kira again and get an update on their relationship. The more I read of Ben Lawson, I really can’t wait to see what the author has in store for him. I’m thinking it might be an explosive read.
This book will take you through just about every emotion possible. If you are like me, you may need to keep some tissues handy – just in case you get something in your eye.
I thoroughly recommend this book, it’s definitely worth the 5 stars.

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Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Karyn Taylor

October 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Karyn Taylor

Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance is a great enemies to lovers & step brother/sister romance novel from T. Christensen. I had never read anything by this author before but these are 2 tropes that I enjoy reading so decided to take the plunge. I’m so glad that I took a chance on this book as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
17 year old Greer and her mum have just moved into her mum’s new fiance’s mansion. Her soon-to-be step brother Beckett does not like this one little bit as his dad has always told him to be wary of gold digging women. He certainly does not want Greer at his posh private school, so decides to make her life hell.
I absolutely adored Greer as I see so much of myself in her. I have to admit that for a big chunk of this book I really did not like Beckett although he grew on me and became more likeable. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Greer and Beckett, both trying to deny their growing feelings for each other. As well as the two main characters this book has some really great secondary characters who add a lot to the story. My favourite of these was Beckett’s father, with the way that he did so much to make Greer feel part of the family.
Although set in a high school this book has adult content, so may not be suitable for younger teens. I would definitely recommend this book for more mature readers.

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