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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The third in this series and it’s just getting better. I was so excited for this one and once again the author brought all the A game. I do recommend reading these in order just as an added enhancement to the series and well each book is amazing so reading them all is definitely worth it. This one we followed Jolie and Xavier and let me tell you, you will be completely hooked start to finish and each chapter keeps you on your toes. The characters once again draw you completely into their world with such ease. They are easy to connect with. It’s well written and keeps you guessing. Five stars all the way and highly recommended. Can’t wait for more from this author.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author is quickly becoming one of my must read authors. I just recently found this author and I’ve been completely entranced so far. The stories have kept me on my toes and this one was another amazing story. The characters are so easy to connect with, they pull you into their world completely. I will say that I recommend reading the series in order as there’s overlapping characters and such. This book has everything you are wanting in a thriller story. This author knows how to keep readers guessing and coming back for more. Five big stars and I can’t wait for more!

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Katie Kearney

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story really just opened the door to my heart walked right in and made its self at home. From the very beginning I knew I was in for a story that would have me in all my feelings. This story touched a bit close to home for me in a way and with that connection I truly appreciate the story this author gave us. The characters draw you into their world effortlessly and I was sad when it was time to say goodbye. Each character was easy to find a connection with in one way or another. This author truly wrote a story with so much heart investment I believe and I easily give it five stars. Highly recommend this story and this author.

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series Book 1) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

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Atonement (The McIntire County Series: #1)Atonement by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

New to me author and I seriously can’t wait for more. This book was exactly what I needed a my bit of a reading slump I was having. The storyline was easy to follow and wasn’t easy to give the answers away. I like a book that I can’t figure out immediately. The characters each brought their own style to the storyline and I was completely hooked from start to finish. I’m excited to see where this series goes next. Four big stars and highly recommended.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Katie Kearney

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book man! It has a big piece of my heart that I willingly gave. These authors are new to me but I’m definitely looking into them each for more. The characters in this book from page one had me wishing I lived in their world, I was completely hooked. Wes and Mina had my emotions all over the place. There wasn’t any point where I wasn’t 100% invested in this story. I’m so glad I happened to see this book. It’s definitely in my top ten for this year and I can’t wait to read it all over again eventually. Five stars all the way and highly recommended.

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscarand Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Katie Kearney

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5.Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book I was iffy on from the start I mean it’s a hard subject matter but I’ll be honest by the end I’m actually really glad I got it. Sometimes as parents we sugar coat hard stuff for our kids, this book took a hard situation for people of all ages really and handled it with clear information but also the heart side of it. My nieces thought it was a good book to help kids understand this part of pet owning and such. The illustrations were beautifully done.Four stars for a good story that touched our hearts.

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Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Katie Kearney

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Amaleigha Makes a New FriendAmaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute book that I enjoyed reading with my nieces ages 10 and 11. Each of them took turns reading, each did very well so it was easy to read and understand. This story actually really had them wanting to also have a pen pal. It’s a story that also had us learning new things about a different place so that was fun, it also had some difficult subject matter but this author handled it wonderfully. My nieces really got hooked and it opened a lot of different conversations with them about different parts of the world. The art work wasn’t every page but when it was there it was colorful and well done.Over all we’d give this book a four star rating and my nieces would like more stories like this.

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Complicated Choices by Risa Nyman – Review by Katie Kearney

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Complicated ChoicesComplicated Choices by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story took me by surprise a bit. This story will truly have you on a wide spectrum of emotions while the main character Claire deals with some heavy stuff. But Claire is an amazing main character and I instantly felt the connection she brought to the storyline. This is my first time reading this author and I definitely wasn’t disappointed. This author knows how to get you so draw into a story that the real world disappears. I felt every emotion written into this story so easily. It’s well written with great characters. Five stars all the way and highly recommended.

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Cruel King by K.M. Scott – Review by Katie Kearney

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Cruel KingCruel King by K.M. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I went into this story kinda expecting to know how it goes. I don’t mean that in a mean way just you know a regular feel for how everything may play out but this author definitely took me by surprise. Matthias and Ava will probably always hold a piece of my heart. From page one I was hooked even though Matthias definitely had me giving him the stink eye for a bit. Ava is sweet and so easy to connect with, you can’t help but love her character. This book truly gave me all the feelings. It’s well written and had me completely hooked. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!!

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Katie Kearney

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Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great. I read it to my nephew who is only 10 months so he didn’t understand obviously since he’s not the target reading age but he really liked the colorful illustrations throughout the story. I’ll definitely be saving it for when he’s older. My husband and I really liked how it was an easy read and the lesson learned from the story. I plan on having my nieces read it also as they a reading ages and will understand the message in the story. If you are looking for a fun colorful story that has a wonderful message look no further. Five stars for this great kids book.

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Ashes of Aldyr (The Obscure Throne Trilogy Book 1) by Russell Archey – Review by Katie Kearney

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Ashes of AldyrAshes of Aldyr by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a romance reader through and through but I always challenge myself to pick up something out of my comfort zone every now and then. This one caught my eye so I decided why not. I was so glad I found it. This story took me on quite the ride in a world I didn’t want to leave. The characters and storyline are so well written you just simply sink into the pages while the outside world passes by. From start to finish I was completely hooked and couldn’t put this book down. This is a newer author to me but I’m really excited for more. I’m really looking forward to the next book and highly recommend this one to anyone who asks. Four big stars! Can’t wait for the next one!

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

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

I found this trilogy when I dared myself to read something outside my usual romance type stories. I’m a firm believer in trying something new every now and then to see if I’d enjoy more than just a romance. Boy was I surprised when this and book one became a couple of my favorite books. This author has a unique idea in this storyline and I love how different it is. From page one I promise you will find yourself drawn into the pages and never once missing to real world. I can’t wait for more. I’ll be on pins and needles waiting for the next but I just know it will be well worth the wait. Four stars and highly recommended.

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 3) by KG Fletcher – Review by Katie Kearney

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Breathless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #3)Breathless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I swear every time I read a book by this author that it couldn’t possibly get any better. Then there’s a new book being better, ok maybe not better but I swear I love them all. If you asked me to choose a favorite by this author it would be impossible. Each book I’ve read has had the characters steal pieces of my heart, Hank and Ella were no different. From start to finish I was completely hooked. They just pull you into their world so effortlessly and you find yourself never wanting to leave them. I promise you they will live rent free in your mind long after you finish the book. It’s well written and you can feel every emotion written into it’s pages. I’m a huge fan of this author and all the characters created. Five big stars and highly recommended!

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Acting Counsel (Kings of Screen Book 3) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Katie Kearney

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

I’m a huge fan of the forbidden. This book has just that. This is part of a series, I read it just fine as a stand-alone but I am excited to read the others. The characters got me hooked right from the start. I found myself wishing I had more time in a day to read so I wouldn’t have to stop. It’s a well written storyline with characters you can connect with and root for. This is a newer author to me but I definitely can’t wait to read more. Four big stars and highly recommended to everyone.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Katie Kearney

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This may have been a quick read but it still gave me all the feels. The characters were so easy to connect with which can sometimes be difficult to pull through in a quick read. This author however did a great job of doing just that. You get completely pulled into their world and can’t wait to see what happens next. I believe this is a first for me from this author and I’ll definitely be looking for more. It’s well written and paced at a nice speed. Four stars and highly recommended!

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Katie Kearney

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I got this book for my nieces who are 9 and 11. Each of us really enjoyed the storyline and characters. My nieces took turns reading and both had an easy time really getting into the story. Some times kids can be easily distracted and my nieces are this way a lot of the time but once they started this book they kept wanting to keep going. I loved to take away from the story I believe it hit close to home with my oldest niece. I’m a huge fan of a story that can entertain but also teach kids a valuable lesson. My nieces were asking for more books after this one so I’ll definitely take that as a win. We all agreed it’s a five star story.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Katie Kearney

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Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love when I get to read a book that once I’m done my soul does a happy dance for a while. This book was everything I didn’t even know I was looking for. This author in my opinion brought everything needed for an amazing story. The storyline was fast paced, fun and I laughed so much. The characters are the kind that you want them as real life every day friends. The banter between them will keep you entertained for hours. I can’t wait for more in this series. Five of the biggest stars I can give and highly recommended!

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Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Kearney

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Deadly IntentionsDeadly Intentions by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You ever opened a book and gotten a few lines in and just get a chill? Like you know you’re about to go for a wild ride? That’s what happened for me with this book. This author hits some very trigging subjects very well. Triggers aren’t for everyone and that totally fine but I do appreciate how well the author does them. My only real draw back are the flash backs but that’s more of a me hold up than the author so don’t let that stop you. The characters are complex and pulled me in right away. The storyline will keep you on the edge of your seat most of the time. I’m giving this read four stars and highly recommend. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next!

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Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Katie Kearney

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Hit on YouHit on You by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book pulled me in right from the get go and I couldn’t put it down even once. Luke is a character I think a lot of people can relate with and she definitely is a character people will remember. Nikolai is a wonderful match for Luke and they definitely have a chemistry that leaps off the pages. There’s romance, suspense and much more to love about this story. I found myself trying to read slower just to make it last longer but unfortunately I was too excited to read the next page. It’s well written and has great characters. Five stars all the way and highly recommended.

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Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Kearney

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Bees in Loretta's Bonnet (Loretta's Insects #2)Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was fun, I had my two nieces take turns reading it out loud. They each thought it was a fun and educational. They both found it easy to read their ages are 10 and 8. Reading this together made them both want to learn about different kinds of bees so it truly turned into a wonderful learning adventure also. My favorite part is the activity in the back it elevated the learning and I love getting to have fun and teach my nieces new things. Five stars all the way and highly recommend.

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Katie Kearney

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

This story kind of took me by surprise as to just how much I enjoyed it. Now listen I mean that in all the best ways because I read a lot of books and I’m always on the lookout for ones that will stick with me and take me by surprise. This author did that and so much more in my opinion. The characters and storyline are so realistic I just sank right into their world and I was so sad to say see you later to these great characters. From start to finish I was completely hooked and the outside world meant nothing to me! The storyline will have you turning the pages as fast as possible to see what will happen! Five big stars and highly recommended! I can’t wait to read more!

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Katie Kearney

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrik and Annika’s story might just be in my top three favorite reads for 2022. I did read this as a stand-alone without any problems but you can tell other characters have a story to be read so I’ll definitely be going back to read the rest of the series. There’s so many amazing things about this story, the characters pull you so completely into their world it’s hard to leave when the end comes. Once I started this book I simply couldn’t put it down. I read it in one night and wished I could have slowed it down but I was just way to invested. I’ll definitely be rereading this one though. Well written with characters you’ll fall for. Five huge stars and highly recommended!

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Katie Kearney

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DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eve and Devlin pulled me into their story with ease and I really enjoyed my time with them. It’s an office romance that will have you sinking in and never wanting to leave. The characters are relatable and easy to connect with. The story is cute, fun and a bit steamy. It’s well written and I wanted it to keep going. This author definitely had me hooked from start to finish. I’m gladly giving this book five stars and can’t wait for more from this author. Highly recommended!

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Misfortune of Song (Druid’s Brooch Series Book 5) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Kearney

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Misfortune of Song: An Irish Historical Fantasy Family Saga (Druid's Brooch Series Book 5)Misfortune of Song: An Irish Historical Fantasy Family Saga by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While this is book five it can easily be read as a stand-alone without any confusion but I do recommend the others in the series also. I’ve come to love this authors writing style as it’s well written and and paced nicely. The characters pull you into their stories and you can connect with them. The storyline is a smooth written and touching storyline. I found myself on a bit of an emotional roller coaster ride more than once. The author knows how to tale readers on quite the adventure with the characters and story that’s being told. I’m giving this story a four star review and recommend it and this author.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Katie Kearney

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Books that immediately pull me in are always ones I remember most. This did exactly that from start to finish I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. Evie and Damian were characters that you want only happiness for like you root for them the entire story. Each one having a different story to tell while also having their story to tell. Each character was well developed and easy to connect with. While the storyline kept getting better with each page. I’m so glad I found this book and definitely will be Adding it to my read again list. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Kearney

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Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Each of these books is going to keep you on the edge of your seat. This author just knows how to keep readers hooked from start to finish. With a storyline that just keeps giving and characters that are so easy to connect with you won’t be able to put it down.I love box sets, they make it so easy to read all the books back to back and trust me you will be hooked enough to do just that. Each story will have you wanting more! Do yourself a favor and get this box set! This author will quickly become a favorite I promise you. Five stars all the way!

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Katie Kearney

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I’m a huge fan of twists or retellings of different stories and on of my favorites is different takes on Cinderella so I was definitely excited for this one. And boy was I so right to hop right in. Ashley and Harry were characters that had me completely captured and forgetting I was in a story world. This author just knows how to keep readers so sucked in. I definitely can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. It’s a fun read that will keep you entertained for hours. Five big stars and highly recommended!

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark Book 2) by Deborah Garland – Review by Katie Kearney

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark #2)Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There’s just something about the forbidden isn’t there. One of my favorite story types is the best friend’s sister and this author nailed it. I’m a fan of stories with steam but it also needs a storyline that has depth and I am happy to say this author does that well. Noah and Callie will forever have a piece of my heart. They had me so completely drawn in that I simply couldn’t put this book down. Their story is well written and the characters just click so well. I easily read it as a standalone which I appreciate. I’d give this book fives stars all the way and highly recommend it.

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Katie Kearney

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has a new and fun take on blind dating. It’s the kinda of book that makes you think about what’s right in front of you that you may be missing out on. Jake and Lauren both pull you into their world for different reasons. The author’s take on blind dating is refreshing and fun. The cast of characters throughout the story is also fun I can’t wait to see where we as readers go next. It’s a well written storyline and I enjoyed every minute I got to spend with everyone in this story. Five stars all the way! Highly recommended and can’t wait for more!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Katie Kearney

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Ashes of Sin and StardustAshes of Sin and Stardust by Lindsay Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is in no way for the faint of heart. This author takes hard to deal with situations and writes them well this book isn’t for everyone but I for one simply couldn’t put it down. Two imperfect people with a heck of a story to tell.from page one I knew I’d be getting very little sleep and I was right. Once I started I found it so hard to put it down when the real world came calling. There’s definitely times this author had me in tears and I loved every minute of it. The story will draw you so completely in and you’ll have a hard time when the end comes. Five stars and highly recommended all the way.

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