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Back In The Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Back in the RingBack in the Ring by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back in The Ring is the 4th book in the Predator Series by Brooke May. Although characters re-occur, each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone. I had not previously read any of the other books I this series before reading this one and I did not feel that I was missing any important information needed for this book. Having read, and really enjoyed this book, I would now like to go back and read the previous books.
Bijou Augustine is a widow who is struggling to keep the children’s centre that she opened with her late husband open. The building is in need of major repairs which the centre is unable to afford.
Enter her knight in shining armour, Noah Stone who has moved to the area with his toddler son Holder, to start afresh after the tragic death of his wife the previous year.
The chemistry between the 2 of them is sizzling from their very first meeting. They very quickly start dating and are both head over heels for each other. BUT…Noah is hiding something, he is constantly on edge and checking out his surroundings. Who, or what is he hiding from? Will his secret tear apart the wonderful new relationship he has with Bijou? Obviously I’m not going to give away the answers, you’ll need to read this amazing love story to get the answers. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

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Blade’s Edge: Satan’s Devils MC #10 by Manda Mellett – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Blade's Edge (Satan's Devils MC #10)Blade’s Edge by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blade’s Edge is the 10th book in the Satan’s Devils MC series. Although the characters from previous books are recurring, each book can be read as a stand-alone. I had not read any of the previous books in the series and I didn’t feel that I was missing any important information to enjoy/understand this book. I am, however, intrigued about some of the other characters and would definitely consider going back and reading some, if not all, of the previous books.
This is the first time I had a read an MC book and have to admit to being unsure of some of the terminology/jargon used at first but this did not affect my enjoyment of this book as I enjoyed it a great deal.
Blade is the Enforcer in the MC and it’s his responsibility to ensure the safety of the MC. When a homeless woman ends up at their compound, who obviously has some very important information that could bring down a politician, Blade is given the job of getting close to the woman in order to get the information from her.
What Blade doesn’t expect is his obvious attraction to Tash. And as much as she tries to deny it, Tash can’t help but be drawn to the large, moody, aggressive man. I absolutely loved the interaction between Blade and Tash as they both did their best to antagonize each other. What I also found hilarious was the interactions between Blade and his brothers in the MC as he continues to deny his obvious attraction to Tash.
This is a really enjoyable read, with so much to offer. I would definitely recommend this book to others.

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Yearning Young (Burning Britely Book 2) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Yearning Young (Burning Britely #2)Yearning Young by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yearning Young is the 2nd book in the amazing, Young Adult, coming-of-age, Burning Britely series by Deidre Huesmann. I had really enjoyed the 1st book, but this second book was, in my opinion, much better than the first book.
In book 1 we are given the groundwork in the growing friendship between Jeff and Braeden. Now in book 2 (which is told from Braeden’s POV) Jeff and Braeden are in a relationship.
From the outside, Braeden has an ideal life…rich family, top track performer, good looks. We are given an insight in book 1 that Braeden’s life isn’t all rosy but in this book we get to see the harsh, heart-breaking reality that is Braeden’s home life. Add this to Braeden’s worries about his sexuality, Braeden is a very mixed up young man with so much going on.
This book has so much emotion and angst, I will have you gripped from the very beginning. Like most teenage boys Braeden can be a bit of a pain at times, but you can’t help but be drawn to him and be rooting for him as he goes through so much adversity.
If you like reading the YA genre then this is a must read, however, make sure you read the first book Burning Britely before this one to get the full impact of this fabulous story.

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Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 1) by JD Frettier – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine (The Green Room Chronicles #1)Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine is the first installment in The Green Room Chronicles by J.D. Frettier. The Green Room Chronicles are a collection of novellas set in the afterlife. The Green Room is a place where you go until it’s decided if you’re going to heaven or hell.
The title of this novella can be slightly deceiving. Those of us with a dirty mind may assume what this story will be about, whereas in-fact the sixty-nine refers to the year 1969 when the heroine of our story Bonnie first met the love of her life, Peter.
However, if you are of a dirty mind and looking for something a bit racy then this story will fit the bill. While in the Green Room, Bonnie has several flash backs to sexy times with her husband and also ‘visits’ him to keep their passion alive.
While very short, at only 45 pages, there is a lot packed into this novella. I already have books 2 & 3 on my kindle waiting for me to see what J.D. Frettier has in store next for those in the afterlife. Well worth reading!

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Burning Britely by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Burning BritelyBurning Britely by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Burning Britely is the first part in a wonderful young adult coming-of-age series by Deidre Huesmann. It’s different from most other YA coming-of-age stories in that the main character Jeff Young is bisexual and the object of his desires in this book is male.
I absolutely adored Jeff. He’s the exact opposite of most leading males in a book. He’s short, skinny, grumpy and very nerdy. He’s very much a loner, with only Maya as a friend, and has been the subject of much bullying in his past. The object of Jeff’s desires is Braeden Britely, a character who could not be any different from Jeff. Braeden is the tall, muscular, sporty star of the school track team…and very straight.
The growing friendship between Jeff and Braeden is a fantastic read. Jeff’s struggle with his feelings towards Braeden is a compelling read. This book has so much angst, heartbreak and emotion, you won’t want to put it down. It’s a fantastic read and I can’t wait to read the 2nd book Yearning Young.

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If The Shoe Fits (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 3) by Bea Stevens – Review by Karyn Taylor

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If The Shoe Fits... (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book #3)If The Shoe Fits… by Bea Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If The Shoe Fits is the 3rd book in the Liberty Lawrence series by Bea Stevens. Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone. I started from book 2 and didn’t have any problem in understanding the books. I do however now have the first book on my kindle so I can see how this fab series started.
Liberty (Libby) is still a funny, quirky character who seems to get into trouble at work without meaning to. Her character is further developed in this book and you can’t help but love her, even with all her faults.
Living the dream now, Libby finally has her ideal job in the fashion section of the newspaper, but will it be all she hoped for? Well, in true Libby fashion there are quite a few bumps along the ride. Would we have expected anything less of her? With a new boss who doesn’t like her and her and some very poor quality clothing in the new range she’s been asked to work on, how will Libby cope?

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The Inheritance: The Story Of An Unlikely Submissive by India Kells – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The InheritanceThe Inheritance by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Inheritance: The Story Of An Unlikely Submissive is a fantastic, gripping novella by India Kells. Having read several book by this author in the last year, they are fast becoming a favourite of mine.
This novella may be only 92 pages in length, but there is so much content packed into those 92 pages.
When Lani Mackay’s uncle dies, he leaves a strange legacy for her. He leaves a box filled with instructions for her that only one man can open and also decide if she has fulfilled the instructions properly in order to received her £10 million inheritance.
That man is Max Langdon. Ex dom. This is a gripping story of how Lani convinces Max to open the box and help her carry out the instructions. Little does she know that these instructions will lead her into the world of BDSM with Max.
This story was gripping from the very first page and had me totally gripped until the very end. It was extremely hot and steamy. You may need to have a fan hand when reading the sex scenes. The story is also very emotional in places as Lani strives to break down the barriers that Max has put up around himself.
I thoroughly recommend this book.

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Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eight Steps is a quirky, funny friends to lovers story which definitely deserves 5 stars in my opinion. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and I laughed so much when reading it.
Best friends and room-mates Elliot Prescott and Fe Porto are both super nerdy and have a friendship that everyone would be jealous of. When Elliot confesses that he likes a woman at work who doesn’t notice him, Fe comes up with a plan to turn him into a hot alpha male in 4 weeks – An eight step plan.
Reading the antics of Fe trying to turn, super sweet but super nerdy Elliot into an alpha male will have you in stitches. Not giving any spoilers but I will say that the dressing room scene when she tries to update his wardrobe is hilarious.
The story flows really well and you will fall more and more in love with these two as the book progresses. There is also a great deal of angst as Elliot and Fe start to see each other in a different light as the plan unfolds. This just makes the story more enjoyable.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.

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Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Feathers - A NovelFeathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Feathers by Kylie Stewart is a wonderful, sweet, heart-warming romance that will have you gripped from the very first page right to the very last. I loved everything about this book.
Charlotte (Lottie) Waters was only 14 when she got away from the evil group of men who had ‘bought’ her and had been abusing her. She was brought to the home of 21 year old. Hawk McLean whose grandmother gave home to girls who had got away from abusive situations. Immediately Lottie and Hawk were both drawn to one another.
Over the years they became very close, with Hawk being the one person that regarded as her saviour. Having been in love with Hawk since she was 14, now an adult, Lottie and Hawk embark on a beautiful relationship.
Considering her abusive past, I loved how Lottie was able to allow Hawk in and have a relationship with him. I also adored how sensitive Hawk was to Lottie’s wants and needs. Let’s be honest most guys in their 20’s would be happy to get only 1 thing from Lottie. (Although I do have to admit that the sex scenes in this book are pretty hot!!) Hawk‘s treatment of Lottie was just beautiful. He just worshipped the very ground she walked on.
If you are looking for a beautiful heartfelt romance, with the added bonus of hot sex, then this book is perfect.

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The Slip Series Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Slip Series CollectionThe Slip Series Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Slip Series Collection contains the 3 novellas in the Slip Series by Gwyn McNamee: Dickslip, Nipslip and Beaver Blunder. All 3 are stand-alone novellas although there are some recurring characters. Each book starts with an embarrassing moment for the main character where they inadvertently expose an intimate part of their body which then causes major repercussions to their lives.
In Dickslip, Top children’s TV presenter Rafe accidentally exposes his ‘meat and 2 veg’ when playing in a charity basketball game which is watched my millions across the country. His unlikely ally is brand new CEO Andrea who fights his case against the male hierarchy in the TV world.
Nipslip, as the title may suggest starts with top model Riley’s nipple popping out of her dress when on the catwalk at New York fashion week. As well as being a funny rom-com this story also looks at the harsh realities behind the scenes in the modelling world.
Finally, in Beaver Blunder, attorney Madeline Ryan goes commando to work one day when she realises that she has no clean underwear. As fate would have it, that’s the day she slips in the courthouse, baring her most intimate place for all the other male attorneys to see. As a woman in a very male dominated profession, this ‘slip’ could cause major damage to her career.
Each of these 3 stories are sweet, funny romances which start out with embarrassing and career threatening situations but result in other life changing moments.

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The Light At Dawn by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Light at DawnThe Light at Dawn by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Light At Dawn is an outstanding 5 star read by K.L. Montgomery that will drag you through every emotion possible. I must advise to have a good supply of tissues handy when you read this book as it is heart-breaking in parts.
Married mother of 3 Angelia White goes through one of those incidents which every parent must dread. That call to say that there is a shooter in their child’s school. Then the heart break of discovering that her beloved 9 year old son Evan is one of the shooter’s victims.
5 years on, now divorced Angelia is an advocate for gun control who speaks at rallies about losing her son. At a rally she meets Mark Lyon, a man with totally opposing views who believes that people have the right to own to own a gun. Despite their opposing views there is an attraction between the 2 which results in a one night stand.
When Mark’s daughter Ashleigh is then cruelly gunned down and killed at school by her ex-boyfriend, Mark’s life crumbles and he begins to question his beliefs. But fate has something else in mind for Mark and Angelia. A new life to look forward to and possibly a future together?
This book contains scenes which are very upsetting but the author does a fantastic job of dealing with these issues in a very sensitive manner. She does not take sides in the gun control debate but shows both sides of the debate, allowing the reader to make their own choices. As someone who lives in the UK where school shootings are not the issue that they are in the US, I have to honestly say that I couldn’t begin to comprehend the worry that parents have regarding their children’s safety in relation to gun control in schools.

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Surviving Grace (Surviving Series Book 5) by Virginia Wine – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Surviving Grace: Book Five ( Surviving Series)Surviving Grace: Book Five by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Grace is the 5th and final installment in the Surviving series by Virginia Wine. This final installment is not a full length novel whereas the first 4 are. Also, whereas the first 4 books can be read as a stand-alone, you need to read the 4th book, Hard As Steel before reading this novella. As this is such a fantastic series, I would recommend reading all 5 books, preferably in order as characters reoccur in subsequent books. If you read them out of order there would be spoilers.
We are first introduced to Grace in Hard As Steel (Steel and Nichole’s story), where she has been the victim of a sadistic abuser. Through therapy and her love of writing, Grace is slowly coming to terms with the years of abuse that she suffered. She is however still very mentally fragile.
We are also introduced to Will in Hard as Steel. He is the vain, cocky, player, immature brother of Nichole. He is exactly the type of man who Grace should avoid, but as circumstances mean that she is living with Nichole and Will, she can hardly avoid him. However, as they spend more and more time together, Grace starts to see a different side of Will that no one has seen before. Deep down, he is a very caring, gentle man who will do anything to help Grace overcome the demons from her past.
I also loved that we got to see a little insight into each of the couples from the previous books. What I didn’t like is that this series has come to an end. This series has had me gripped from the very beginning right through to the end. It is certainly a series that I will revisit and read again.

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Caught in Make Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3)Caught in Make-Believe by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caught In Make Believe is the 3rd book in the Caught Series by Sharleen Scott. Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone. As characters from the previous books appear in subsequent books, and the fact that this series is fantastic, I would recommend that you read the whole series from the beginning and read them in order to get maximum enjoyment.
Sharleen Scott writes amazing gripping romantic thrillers. Having loved the first 2 books in this series I couldn’t wait to read this one and I was certainly not disappointed. I devoured this book in a few hours, I just couldn’t put it down.
I loved that we got snippets of Clay and Harlie, and also Tom and Tallie from the previous books but I just loved Jace and Samantha’s story. Both are broken and have troubled pasts and neither of them are looking for a relationship. Jace is still coming to terms with the murder of his wife 5 years before and Samantha is just out of a broken engagement. Both are amazing characters that you can’t help but fall in love with and you are rooting for them to get their HEA.
However in true Sharleen Scott fashion, nothing runs smoothly. Jace’s wife’s killer is still at large and has found him. This puts Jace and everyone he loves at risk. The author does a fantastic job of building up the tension and leaving you on the edge of your seat right up to a climactic finale.
I’m seriously praying that this is not the end of the Caught series as I’d really love to read more.

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Pandora’s Poison (Hart and Cole Book 2) by Sacha T Y Fortune – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Pandora's Poison (Hart & Cole Book 2)Pandora’s Poison by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pandora’s Poison is the 2nd book in the Hart and Cole series by Sacha T Y Fortune. I really loved the first book Climbing The Walls, but this was even better. I would not recommend reading this if you have not read the first book.
Pandora’s Poison centres around Darren and Luisa Hart who we are introduced to in the first book, although Kris and Nicole still play a role in this 2nd book. Darren and Luisa are having marriage troubles and are fighting to save their marriage. Most of their troubles are centred around 2 main areas, Darren’s working relationship with Nicole and also Luisa’s affair with Gianni 4 years previously. Without giving anything away, I’ll say that Gianni’s return causes much angst for both Darren and Luisa.
This book is far from your heart-warming love story. It’s a totally warts and all look at marriage and all the things that put strain on a marriage such as infidelity. As much as I’m a sucker for a heart-warming romance, I loved this dark look at marriage, showing just how hard marriage can be in real life.
Having loved the first two books in this series, I can’t wait for the 3rd book to come out to see what Sacha T Y Fortune has in store for us next.

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Movie Star (21st Century Courtesan Book 2) by Pamela DuMond – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Movie Star (21st Century Courtesan, #2)Movie Star by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Movie Star is the 2nd book in the 21st Century Courtesan series by Pamela DuMond. I would definitely recommend reading the first book, Player, before reading this one. It can be read as a stand-alone but the story will make more sense if you have read the first book.
Movie Star continues on from where Player left off and like Player it just stops at the end leaving you screaming WTF!! Why does Pamela DuMond do this to us? In this book Evie is hired to work with top actor Jake Keller who is losing all interest in his work and pulling away from everyone. It’s Evie’s job, as an empath, to find out what is causing Jake to pull away and to heal him.
Breaking down Jake’s walls isn’t easy and when you finally discover why, it is heart-breaking. Pamela DuMond deals with this issue fantastically and with sensitivity.
As with the first book, there are other subplots going on too. We get more of her dealings with Easton Wolff, one of the brothers who her mother ran over when they were teenagers. We also get more of her mother’s story, her mother who has been receiving psychiatric help since this incident years ago.
I really enjoyed this book, more so than the first book in the series. Evie is a wonderful, compelling character and I look forward to see what the author has in store for her in the next 2 books in this series.

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Hard As Steel (Surviving Series book 4) by Virginia Wine – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hard As Steel is the 4th instalment in the awesome Surviving series by Virginia Wine. Each book can be read as a stand-alone. As characters from previous books make an appearance in subsequent books and the fact that this series is so damn good, I would recommend that you read all the books in the series, and in order, to get the most enjoyment from the series.
In Hard As Steel we get the story of ex-army, now member of PI Securities Steel Archer and FBI agent Nichole Lancaster. We are introduced to these 2 characters in a previous book and you always knew that if they got their own book it would be hot and fiery, and by God it certainly lived up to my expectations.
As well as the fiery budding romance between the 2, this book has so much going on. There is a very detailed and intricate plot that will keep you gripped. This book pretty much has it all, it’s a hard hitting story with a great deal of intrigue and suspense and you won’t want to put it down.
In this book we are introduced to Grace, a beautiful young woman with a harrowing story to tell. The next, and final, book in this series will concentrate more on Grace’s story and I can’t wait to read it.

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Luke (Dark Water Security Book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luke is the first book in the Dark Water Security series by Madison Quinn. If this first book is anything to go by, then this is going to be one hell of a series.
This book had me hooked from the very beginning. It dragged every single emotion out of me leaving me speechless at times and in tears at other times. Have some tissues handy when reading this book, particularly during the first few chapters which are harrowing but the story is told so well. The author does a fantastic job of telling the story, building the characters and taking you on a roller coaster journey through every emotion possible.
10 years previously, teenage Luke was kidnapped by a maniac who locked him in the basement only allowing him out of the basement to train in a gym for an hour a day and to take part in fights. Luke’s world is turned further upside down when his brutal captor also takes teenage Emily hostage. Thrown together in the basement Luke and Emily grow very close and rely on each other for survival.
Back to the present time and Luke’s security firm hire a computer whizz called Emily. This brings everything crashing back to Luke and he can’t stop thinking of the Emily he was imprisoned with and constantly compares the 2. As he becomes more attracted to Emily, can he accept her for who she is and not just because she reminds him of his first love?
This is most definitely a book that I will read again and I look forward to seeing what else Madison Quinn comes up with in the rest of this series.

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Caught In The Spin (Caught Series Book 2) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Caught in the SpinCaught in the Spin by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caught In The Spin is the 2nd book in the Caught Series by Sharleen Scott. I have previously read, and loved, the first book in the series Caught In Cross Seas. Each book can be read as a stand-alone but in my opinion you will get much more enjoyment if you read all books an in order.
We are introduced to Tom Black in the first book, as he is the best friend of Clay who was the male lead in that book. Tom is an ex bull rider who now runs Clay’s ranch and is in charge of his security. When Tallie Peters who works for Clay’s record company comes to the ranch to get Clay to sign some papers, there is an instant attraction between the two of them but Tom is unwilling to act on this attraction.
When Tom finds out he has an 11 year old son he didn’t know about, he turns to Tallie for advice as she also has an 11 year old son. This then brings Tom and Tallie closer together. When her husband is released early from prison, a tragic event occurs which forces them even closer together, relying on each other for support
Like the first book in the series, this is a griping thriller that will have you hooked and unable to put the book down. The tension and suspense build up to an amazing, spectacular conclusion.
Book 3 is ready and waiting on my kindle and I can’t wait to see what Sharleen Scott has in store next.

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Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns Book 3) by Alicia Street – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns Book 3)Rainy Day Lovers by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rainy Day Lovers is the 3rd book in the Rocklyns series by Alicia Street. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone. This is the first book I have read by this author and if this book is anything to go by, I’ll be reading more.
Rainy Day Lovers is a short read (120 pages) but there’s so much packed into those 120 pages. It’s a heart-warming story which shows that if someone really believes in you and encourages you, you can achieve great things.
Raina (Rainy) Rocklyn has a heart of gold and will do anything to help others. One such act of kindness totally changed the life of homeless teenager Robbie Malako when she saved him from a brutal attack. Robbie had been badly burned in a fire and was badly disfigured which lead him to be the subject of abuse and attack.
Years later Raina meets handsome plastic surgeon Roman Blake at a family wedding. There is an instant attraction between them but Roman brushes her off and acts very coldly towards her. Life has other plans and the 2 are forced to spend time together. Unknown to Rainy, Roman is actually Robbie. Not long after the incident with Rainy he was adopted by a plastic surgeon who totally transformed his life.
This is a beautiful story with 2 characters that I adored. If you are looking for a quick read that will make you all warm and fuzzy inside then Rainy Day Lovers is the book for you.

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Beneath The Surface (A Gray Ghost Series Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beneath The Surface is the 3rd book in the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. This is 4th book I have read by this author (there is also a prequel to this series). I have loved all the books so far and this one was no exception. I really hope that Amy McKinley continues this series. The books in this series can be read as a standalone but I would certainly recommend reading the whole series.
Like the rest of this series, this book had me gripped from start to finish. I absolutely adored Jack and Hannah’s story. They had been involved with each other many years before, but when the plane Hannah is travelling on with her boss is hijacked, it’s the Gray Ghost team that come to rescue.
Jack and Hannah’s world come crashing together but is Hannah really who Jack thinks she is. Is Hannah really a spy working for the enemy? Hannah is a Russian sleeper agent who has been planted by the Pentagon but are her allegiances still with Russia or has the suffering they put her family through made her allegiances lie elsewhere?
The chemistry between Jack and Hannah is still high and they struggle to fight their feelings for each other. Can they trust each other and work together to overcome the enemy and have a future together? Read this fantastic book to find out. You won’t be disappointed.

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Not So Broken (Love Grows Series Book 1) by Renee Regent – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Not So Broken (Love Grows Series, # 1)Not So Broken by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not So Broken is the first book in the Love Grows series by Renee Regent. I had never previously read any work by this author but the synopsis of this book lead me to believe that it would be exactly the type of book that I would love reading. It was so right. I loved this book. The 2 main characters are so broken and totally convinced that relationships are the last thing that they want. That is until they met each other.
After suffering a great tragedy in his life Gibson Colebank moves to the sleepy town of Tilly to get away from it all and start afresh. Sasha Rowan has always wanted one thing in life – a family. Imagine her devastation when her husband announces that he’s leaving her, for his pregnant girlfriend. When work takes Sasha to the sleepy town of Tilly, her and Gibson’s one night of passion changes both of their lives forever.
I absolutely adored both Gibson and Sasha. Gibson is a sweetheart but most of the time he just antagonises Sasha. Sasha is one major feisty lady. Her heart has been broken and she just doesn’t trust men, so continually takes things that Gibson says the wrong way, leading to a very angst filled story that will keep you gripped from beginning to end. I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading more from Renee Regent.

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Full Glasses And Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Full Glasses and Burju ShoesFull Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full Glasses and Burju Shoes is a lovely romance novel by Blake Blessing that I really enjoyed reading. The title of this book intrigued me as I had no idea what burju shoes were and reading the blurb interested me.
This is the story of Emiliano ‘Emil’ Espocito and Perrin Michaels, 2 characters that I came to love more and more thoughout this book. Emil has recently returned from duty in Iraq and is having major difficulties in adjusting to normal life again. Perrin Michaels in the waitress at the restaurant that Emil’s friend Danny owns. When Perrin shows interest in learning the Bachata dance, Danny suggests that Emil teaches her. Let’s just say that their first few meetings don’t go well.
However, Cupid has different ideas for these two. They grow closer as they spend more time together and Perrin uses the Bachata dance to help with the signs of PTSD that Emil is displaying. I have to admit to having never heard of the Bachata so paid a trip to youtube to check it out. It sure is as sexy and sensual as Blake Blessing makes it out to be during the book.
I really enjoyed this book and I think that the author did a fantastic job of dealing with the issue of PTSD. Oh, and just incase you are still wondering, Burju shoes are the shoes worn when dancing the Bachata.

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Caught In Cross Seas (Caught series book 1) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Caught in Cross SeasCaught in Cross Seas by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caught In Cross Seas is the first book in the Caught series by Sharleen Scott. Each book can be read as a stand-alone however characters do appear again and there can be spoilers if you don’t read the books in order. This is the first time I’ve read any of this author’s work and I’m so glad I took a chance on it. I really loved this book and now have books 2 & 3 waiting on my kindle for me to enjoy.
Clay Masterson is huge country music star who is looking for his father who is presumed dead 18 years ago. His search takes him to Angel Beach, Oregon where he comes into contact with the very feisty Harlie Cates. Harlie has had a very difficult life so far and does not trust easily.
I loved the characters of Harlie and Clay. They are both obviously deeply attracted to each other but with their very different lifestyles and difficult pasts, having a relationship with each other is not going to be easy.
As well as the romantic aspect of this book, it is also a great suspenseful thriller that kept me gripped the whole way through.
I’m really looking forward to reading the rest of this series. If book 1 is anything to go by then this series is going to be one of my favourites.

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Tapped (The Night Moves Book 3) by Tarrah Anders – Review by Karyn Taylor

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TappedTapped by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tapped is the 3rd book in the Night Moves series by Tarrah Anders. It follows on from ‘Stripped’ and ‘The Night Manager’. I had previously read, and enjoyed, The Night Manager without realising that it was part of a series. So now that I’ve read, and enjoyed, Tapped, I’ve now bought the first book Stripped. Each book is a full complete story and can be read as a stand-alone, however characters from the previous books return and you get an update on them. Having read, and loved, 2 of the book in this series, I’d definitely recommend it to others.
In Tapped we have the story of Janae and Kai who were high school sweethearts, only for Janae to end their relationship out of the blue. 10 years on and Janae is the bar manager at The Essentials club. Janae has not moved on and no guy can live up to Kai, so imagine her shock when Kai turns up as the new erotic dancer at the club. It just so happens that Kai has never got over Janae and no woman has ever lived up to her.
This is a sweet heart-warming second chance love story. I totally loved both characters. This book has so much to offer the reader. It has angst, humour, and Kai has some seriously sexy moves (both as a dancer at the club and in the bedroom). Boy does he give a damn good lap dance!! Be prepared to have your heart racing at several points in this book.

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Player (21st Century Courtesan Book 1) by Pamela DuMond – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Player (21st Century Courtesan #1)Player by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Player is the first book in the 21st Century Courtesan series by Pamela DuMond. I had never previously read any of the author’s work before but I was intrigued by the blurb and decided to give it a go.
The book was well written, with really great characters and it was flowing really well, then it just…ended. I was rather thrown by the ending. It felt like the book just came to an abrupt halt and I wasn’t prepared for it to be over. I still had so many questions that hadn’t been answered yet. At least it didn’t leave you on a cliff hanger. I just need to hope that book 2 in this series will continue Evie and Dylan’s story as I really need to know what the future holds for them.
I totally adored the main character Evelyn (Evie) Berlinger. Evie is a kindergarten teacher by day and high class escort by night. She has a special gift, as an empath, she is able to feel the feelings of those around her, leading to her helping them to get over any issues they may have. This gift makes her services sought after through the escort agency she belongs to.
As an escort Evie never actually had sex with any of her clients. That is, until she met high stakes poker played Dylan McAlister. There is an undeniable connection between the two of them. Just as the plot gets really interesting around these two, the book comes to an end. Praying that their story will continue in the next installment in this series.

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Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3) by Virginia Wine – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Surviving Jordan (Surviving Series Book 3)Surviving Jordan by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Jordan is the 3rd book in the Surviving Series by Virginia Wine. Each book focusses on a different couple but the main group of characters appear in all books and there is a progression of the storyline, so this series should be read in order to avoid any confusion and possible spoilers. I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed. The characters and the storylines are so well written, you will devour these books and be totally sucked in.
Surviving Jordan focusses on Ben (brother of Alex from Surviving The Storm) and Jordan, his boss. Ben and Jordan have both been head over heels in love with each other for over 10 years. Jordan is sick of waiting for Ben to do something about it and has decided to give up on him and move on. Unknown to Jordan, Ben’s father left him a letter when he died saying that Jordan was Ben and Alex’s sister. On seeing that Jordan was moving on Ben decides to get his father’s body exhumed to do a DNA test in the hope that his father may have been wrong.
So are Ben and Jordan actually siblings? Can either of them actually move on and put aside the strong feelings they have for each other? If they are not actually siblings, has Ben left it too late? Read this awesome book (and the 2 books that come before it) to find out. I promise that this series will not disappoint.

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Surviving The Storm (Surviving Series Book 2) by Virginia Wine – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Surviving the Storm (Surviving Series Book 2)Surviving the Storm by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving The Storm is the second book in Virginia Wine’s Surviving series. I had devoured and loved the first book, Surviving Eden, and was excited about reading the second instalment in the series. I’m very pleased to add that I was not disappointed at all by Surviving The Storm. I would definitely suggest that you read the books in order as there are recurring characters and the storyline continues.
We were introduced to Alex and Madison in the first book and from the snippet that we had of the two of them together, I couldn’t wait to see what the author had in store for these two and boy was it a great read. This book has it all. Off the charts chemistry, great sex, suspense, great characters, action packed and a crazy ex determined to ruin everything. This book will take you on a fantastic journey with so many ups and downs, and twists and turns that you just don’t know what’s coming next.
I also loved that we got to see what Theo and Eden, from book 1, got up to. Yet again the author brings in new characters and gives you a little taste of what might be coming in the next book. I’m just so glad that I already have book 3 on my kindle just waiting for me to dive in and see what Virginia Wine has in store for these characters I’ve grown to love.

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Surviving Eden (Surviving Series Book 1) by Virginia Wine – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Surviving Eden (Surviving Series Book 1)Surviving Eden by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Eden is the first book in the Surviving Series by Virginia Wine. If this first book is any indication of how the whole series will be then I’m sure that this will be a series that I read many times.
Dr Theo Grant is a highly renowned psychiatrist. With a very difficult childhood behind him, he himself would be a psychiatrist dream to work with. His past has led him to believe that he’s not lovable and he has no intention of settling down with one woman. That is until he met Eden Barnett.
Eden is the adopted daughter of Theo’s best friend Matthew Barnett. When Matthew and his beloved wife are tragically killed, Eden becomes Theo’s patient to help her deal with her grief.
To say that sparks flew when these 2 met would be an understatement. They are both drawn to one another and their connection is fierce.
Can Theo go against one of the very cornerstones of his profession and have a relationship with his patient? Will helping Eden also help Theo deal with the demons from his own past? Can they both heal each other?
In order to answer these questions I would urge you to read this book. These 2 characters are amazingly well written. You, as the reader, get to see right into their souls.
Thankfully, I also have books 2 and 3 on my kindle just waiting for me to devour. I can’t wait to see what Virginia Wine has in store for Theo and Eden and also for their friends and family members who will take centre stage in the rest of this series.

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Untrainable by Jamie Schlosser – Review by Karyn Taylor

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UntrainableUntrainable by Jamie Schlosser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading the blurb for Untrainable by Jamie Schlosser you might expect this to be a typical good girl tames bad boy kind of story but it’s sooooo much more than that. Not saying that I don’t like a typical good girl/bad boy story, I do, but I really LOVED Untrainable.
Theo-Dog Legend is portrayed in the media as a total bad boy. The ‘dog’ added to his name when, in one of his lower moments he publically peed on a fire hydrant. But what the public don’t know is that behind the public persona, the real Theo is nothing like the ‘public’ Theo. In a bid to resurrect his reality tv career, Theo joins with Hadley Holiday who had won the hearts of the nation with her dog trick act on a national talent show. Can Hadley tame the dog within Theo?
Brought together to film the new reality tv show, Hadley soon realises that Theo is nothing like the public persona. His reality is far from that which was portrayed on the hit reality TV show Living with Legends which was a camera on the wall reality show about Theo, his famous parents and his brother Aiden.
This is an amazing story and I totally adored the characters of both Theo and Hadley. It was heart-breaking to read just what Theo’s real life had actually been like. On the flip side it was so heart-warming when things turned for the better for Theo and he realised that he was capable of being loved.
I had never read any of this author’s work before and I’m so glad I took the plunge and read this book. Definitely worth 5 stars!

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The Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe – Review by Karyn Taylor

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The Memory of UsThe Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe is a contemporary adult romance novel. I had never read any of this author’s work but after reading the blurb I thought that this book would be right up my street, and it was!
The story is told from the point of view of Elena Everhart, or Laney as she’s more commonly known. Laney is very much at a crossroads in her life. She no longer loves her career as a lawyer, her last living relative, her mother has just died and she has to return to her home town to sort out her mother’s affairs. Laney has never returned to her hometown since she left 12 years ago and she wants to be in and out of there as quick as possible. So who does she bump into immediately as soon as she arrives home? Her childhood sweetheart Weston, whose heart she broke by leaving to go to college 12 year ago.
I loved the way this story really got you into Laney’s head. The author did an amazing job of showing the heartache and struggle that Laney was going through. The Laney inside her head is so different from the top class lawyer persona that she shows on the outside. I have to admit that there were occasions that I’d have loved to know what was going through Weston’s head. I also loved that we are taken back in time on many occasions to visit with the teenage versions of Laney and Weston.
I really enjoyed The Memory of Us. Lisa Sorbe definitely has a new fan.

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