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Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 5) by India Kells – Review by Katie Kearney

Dark Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #5)Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells. This author never lets me down. Each book I get to read is better than the last. Sam and Ellie may have seriously stolen my heart with their story. From page one I was drawn in and couldn’t put the book down. I loved the time I got to spend with these characters, they had a way of bringing the storyline to life and it was an honor to read. I love books with characters who go through what would break others but makes them stronger. This book fit that completely. This is definitely going in the top 5 of favorite reads for this year. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five huge stars and highly recommended! So excited for more from this amazing author!

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Unlikely in Love (A Parker Lake Novel Book 1) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Katie Kearney

Unlikely in Love (A Parker Lake Novel Book 1)Unlikely in Love by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unlikely in Love (A Parker Lake Novel Book 1) by Olivia Sherwood is the first book I have read by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. I loved the characters in this book, they were written so well that I felt like they were old friends instead of characters I was starting to get to know. I especially liked the names Sophia gave her farm animals, absolutely hilarious. The interactions between Annabelle and Wyatt are both funny and touching.
Annabelle has just inherited a farm from her grandmother who recently passed away. Only problem is she has absolutely no idea how to run it. Thankfully for her Wyatt has just returned from his third tour and is willing to help her out. In the past these two seemed to pass each other like ships in the night but now? Now it looks like they might just have a second chance at a lasting love.
This book had me laughing, crying, and at some points actually yelling at the characters. This author certainly knows have to paint a picture with her words and I definitely have to give that picture a five star rating. Thank you for the start of what looks like an amazing series. I look forward to the next entry in the series.

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Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries, book 5) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Katie Kearney

Lake of Flowers (Lord Hani #5)Lake of Flowers by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 5) by N.L. Holmes. I’ve come to really enjoy these books. This genre is way outside my comfort zone but I took a chance and I haven’t regretted it yet. This is why one should always look to expand your horizons. This author keeps me completely hooked from start to finish. The characters are complex and truly bring this book to life. There’s so much this book has to offer within its pages. The main character truly takes readers on a journey looking for clues about what’s going on. It’s a well written storyline paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. If you’re looking for something new I highly recommend this author and this series. If you think it’s not your kind of reading I highly recommend you just taking the leap and giving it a try. Four big stars and highly recommended!

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Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Katie Kearney

Tangled Roots (Tangled Magic, #1)Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Book 1) by Denise D. Young. If you’re looking for a book that’s got just about everything in it you could possibly want go get this one right now. I typically need to be very in a paranormal type stories. But this one had no problem grabbing my attention and keeping me firmly hooked from start to finish. Each character brings something unique to the storyline and they pulled me into their world with ease and I loved getting lost in the pages with them. This was a bit of a faster feeling paced storyline but it wasn’t rushed and lacking in that regard. It’s easy to read and has a great storyline. The author does a wonderful job of making a story world you love being in. I’m giving this a four star review and highly recommend it. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Avenging Devil Part 1 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Kearney

Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett. This author ALWAYS takes me on a ride I never want to end. This book definitely isn’t for the faint of heart but it’s so worth every heart stopping moments it’s got. I’m a sucker for characters that have had life test them in ways no one should be able to survive and yet survive and thrive they do. These characters grabbed me by the heart and I won’t be forgetting them any time soon. This is a part one so keep that in mind if you don’t like waiting but oh is that wait going to be oh so good in the end. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled me in with an ease that can sometimes be rough to accomplish but this author did it effortlessly. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I can’t wait for part two and even more from this amazing author. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Kearney

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. This author grabs my attention from page one and keeps me captivated every single book. This one was no exception to that. Once again I found myself completely drawn into the storyline and losing track of time. This author creates a story world worth getting lost in. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled into their story with ease and I loved my time with them. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. Five big stars and highly recommended!

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Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries Book 4) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Katie Kearney

Blood Mug (Red Farlow Mysteries: #4)Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blood Mug: Red Farlow Mysteries: #4 by W.F. Ranew. I like a book that pulls me in effortlessly and keeps me hooked from start to finish. And this book definitely delivered on that. The characters bring the words to life and the storyline had me on the edge of my seat more than once. It kept me guessing and I sometimes find that hard to find in books but this author did it and did it well. It’s a well written book and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking.
Four stars and highly recommended.

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Luce Eterna: Part 1 (The Luminara Series Book 5) by SJ Molloy – Review by Katie Kearney

Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara SeriesLuce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara Series by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara Series by SJ Molloy. Wow ok so I’m not even sure where to begin this review like I’m at a complete loss. What words can possibly do this story justice? Amazing? Incredible? Freaking out of this world good? All those will have to do. Lexi and Lucca have a huge chunk of my heart and I’ll be honest I don’t think I want it back. These two have taken readers on quite a journey and it’s been down right emotional. But I love every minute of it. Even though I’ll be honest this book just about broke me but I’m still anxiously awaiting the final installment. You definitely need to read this series in order and it’s not for everyone as it does have some difficult situations but I want to praise the authors efforts on handling those situations well and giving us characters we love and love to hate sometimes. I’m so excited for the next one but also sad as it’s the end I believe but I’ll be reading this series over and over. Five of the biggest stars I can find.

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Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy – Review by Katie Kearney

Luminoso (Luminara, #4)Luminoso by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luminoso: The Luminara Series, Book 4 by SJ Molloy. I simply cannot get enough of Lexi and Lucca. These two pull me in and I love getting lost in their story. Book four was just as amazing as the rest of the series. Yes this book may have triggers for some but I think the author handles them well. The situations in this book and series can be extremely difficult to see but I love how the author created our main character Lexi. She’s just so strong even even she feels at her weakest. And Lucca had me swooning just as much in this part of their journey. I love spending time with these two and all their amazing family and friends. So excited for more! Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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The Luminara Series: Box Set – Volume 1 (Lussuria – L’amore – Lucca’s Lust) by SJ Molloy – Review by Katie Kearney

The Luminara Series: Box Set Volume 1: Lussuria - L'amore -Lucca's LustThe Luminara Series: Box Set Volume 1: Lussuria – L’amore -Lucca’s Lust by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Luminara Series: Box Set Volume 1: Lussuria – L’amore – Lucca’s Lust by SJ Molloy.
This series is one of my top picks for 2021. I’m a girl who loves a story about people mainly women living through awful things and rising above it all. Throw in a guy who makes me swoon all that much better. Lucca and Lexi are a couple of main characters that will pull you so completely into their world you won’t even know the time passing. Books one and two are a continuous of their story and book three is Lucca’s view of book one. My only complaint is that I had a hard time getting through book three simply because I wanted the furthered storyline quicker. Don’t get me wrong I loved getting Lucca’s point of view but I’d have liked it a bit later but please don’t take that as a hit against this amazing series because even though I didn’t like the timing per say I still absolutely loved Lucca’s point of view. This series is definitely not for the faint of heart there’s situations that could trigger some and be uncomfortable for others but if you love a strong character who fights hard to live her life I highly recommend this series. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m so excited to get more time with Lexi and Lucca. Five great big stars!

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Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Katie Kearney

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

Love by Design (The Meraki Series Book 2) by Effie Kammenou. I love books that make me forget about the real world for a while and this one definitely delivers on that. It could definitely be read as a stand-alone but I do recommend reading them in order as past characters do show up. And honestly they are both great so you’ll want both anyway. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled me into their world with no problem and I enjoyed every minute I got to spend with them. I may have even liked this one a bit more I just felt a bit of a stronger connection with these characters. It’s a great storyline that was paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Katie Kearney

The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde. When I first started reading I was so set against anything historical but recently I’ve become a big fan. And this author is one of the reasons. I find myself always sinking right in and enjoying being lost in the pages of her books. This could definitely be read as a stand-alone but I do highly recommend them all. The characters were easy to connect with and the storyline was fun to read. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. The author does a wonderful job of bringing readers inside the world she’s created and I loved every minute of it. Four big stars and highly recommended!

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Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May – Review by Katie Kearney

Scorching Hot MessScorching Hot Mess by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scorching Hot Mess by Brooke May. This book had me completely hooked from start to finish. I love a story that makes me forget about the outside world for a bit and this definitely delivered on that. The characters are complex and draw readers into their world so completely. It was an easy fun read and just what I needed and was looking for in a read. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. This author is definitely climbing my favorites list quickly. Can’t wait for more! Four big stars and highly recommended!

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Kissing the Kavalier by Annette Nauraine – Review by Katie Kearney

Kissing the KavalierKissing the Kavalier by Annette Nauraine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kissing the Kavalier by Annette Nauraine. I’m starting to find my love for historical romances and this one definitely helped me love them even more. The characters drew me in right from the get go and I had so much fun being lost with them. To me a book that makes me forget the world around me is amazing and this story did just that. From page one I knew I was in for a great time and I loved every minute of it. This author knows how to keep readers engaged and loving the story that unfolds. The characters are complex and relatable. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Four stars and highly recommended!

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Savage (Ash Park Series Book 10) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Katie Kearney

Savage: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 10)Savage: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 10) by Meghan O’Flynn. I simply cannot get enough of this series and this author in general. Each book is better than the last and sometimes that can get difficult but this author does it well every time. Once again I found myself so wrapped up in this story that the outside world meant nothing to me for a while and i loved every minute of it. The characters bring this story to life with ease, they are complex and relatable. The storyline hooked me from page one and each page had me sinking in more and more. I loved this book. Five stars all the way and highly recommended! Do yourself a favor and get all these books!

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Loyalty & Lies (Spicetopia Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Katie Kearney

Loyalty & LiesLoyalty & Lies by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loyalty & Lies (Spicetopia Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander. This author always gets me. And this one was no different I found myself completely hooked from the get go. Ok so don’t tell the other books but this might just be my favorite one so far. I just felt an instant connection with the characters and I was so sad to leave them when it came time to. These characters definitely have a piece of my heart. I do recommend reading all these stories because I promise you will love each one. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed. Five stars all the way!

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THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST AVENGER (ANNIE TILLERY MYSTERIES) by LINDA MARIA FRANK – Review by Katie Kearney

The Mystery of the Lost AvengerThe Mystery of the Lost Avenger by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mystery of the Lost Avenger by Linda Maria Frank. I love when I find a book my niece and nephew would like to read with me. They really enjoyed this and we had fun reading it together. This was a fun mystery that my niece and nephew really got into. The characters pulled us in immediately and the storyline was interesting and great for all ages. It’s well written and paced nicely. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more from this author. I have to give this one five stars it’s definitely enjoyable for any age.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Katie Kearney

Guardians of the Garden (Guardians of the Garden, #1)Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock. This was definitely outside my normal reading and although I had a bit of trouble connecting with it at first once I got there I was really impressed and glad I picked it up. This story was filled to the brim with mystery and twists and just an overall enjoyable storyline. The characters are complex and truly brought this story to life. The storyline had me completely drawn in and I really enjoyed the journey this author took me on with characters that are well developed. I loved the unique storyline and can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. Four big stars and highly recommended.

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Katie Kearney

Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Book 1) by Diana Vale. This is a new to me author but I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more. This is a short read as stated and I still found myself enjoying it just as much as longer reads. At first I had a little trouble connecting with the characters but that was short lived and when we found our groove I was definitely hooked. The characters are complex and the storyline is well written and paced nicely even though shorter I still got everything I wanted. Four stars and highly recommended. Ready to see what else this author has to offer.

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Slash & Burn (Nite Fire Book 4) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Katie Kearney

Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Slash & Burn by C. L. Schneider. These books just keep getting better. This author knows how to take readers on a ride they won’t soon forget. From start to finish I had a hard time living in the real world because all I wanted was to sink into the pages of this book. The characters are complex and truly unique, they bring this story to life so effortlessly. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed. I don’t want to give anything away so all I’ll say is go one click this entire series trust me you won’t regret it. Four big stars and highly recommended! Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next.

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Katie Kearney

Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best Of My Love: (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson. You ever start a book and just think to yourself “yep this ones gonna be good”? I definitely had that moment when I started this one. The characters pulled me in without any trouble and I was ready for their journey. The main character Dre may be one of my favorite characters the author definitely hit the nail on the head with her story. The storyline is engaging and well written with characters I found myself falling for easily. My one sad note to add was when it ended , I just wasn’t ready to say goodbye. Five big stars and highly recommended.

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Katie Kearney

Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello. I just love a good sink into love story about second chances. From the first page I knew I’d love this story and I definitely was right. The characters are complex and truly engaging, they pulled me in so completely I definitely lost track of time lots of time during my reading. The storyline is well written and paced nicely. I won’t be forgetting these characters or all the feelings this author made me feel for a while. So excited to see what else this author has to offer. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Price of a Rose: a Beauty and Beast tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Katie Kearney

Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2)Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash. So this was a great story and I was very excited to read it as beauty and the beast is by far my favorite story. This was definitely a unique telling of my favorite story and I really enjoyed it. The characters are complex and bring the storyline to life. It’s different and I found myself completely lost in the pages. The author does a wonderful job of capturing a timeless tale and breathing a new life into it. I liked this one just as much as the first and I can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five big stars all the way and highly recommended!

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The World Beyond the Walls: epic dystopian eco-fantasy (Natural Forces Book 3) by Jean Gill – Review by Katie Kearney

The World Beyond the WallsThe World Beyond the Walls by Jean Gill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The World Beyond the Walls: epic dystopian eco-fantasy (Natural Forces Book 3) by Jean Gill. Once again I found myself surprised at how easy I found myself lost inside this book, not for anything bad but it’s just not my usual reading. But this author definitely knows how to pull people in and takes them on an adventure they won’t forget. Even the smallest details are complex and you can tell a lot of time and heart goes into these books. The characters immediately pulled me in and I love the journey we got to go on with them. I do recommend reading these in order. Trust me if you’re on the fence about this series just take the leap it’s completely worth it. Four big stars and highly recommended.

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The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Katie Kearney

The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight #4)The Sun at Twilight by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight Book 4)
By N.L. Holmes. This author is quickly becoming one of my top faves. Definitely one of the authors that has me enjoying reads outside my comfort zone. And this one was just as great as past reads. I recommend this entire series but this one may have been my favorite. It just captured me in a different way than the rest but they are really great also. The author takes readers on an adventure you can’t forget. The characters are complex and drew me in with no problem. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed. I’m already excited to see where the author takes readers next. Four stars and highly recommended!

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Witness (Ash Park Series Book 9) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Katie Kearney

Witness: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 9)Witness: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Witness: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 9) by Meghan O’Flynn. This author never fails to blow me away every single time I pick up one of her books. This one was definitely the same as the rest in that regard but in a different way it was also next level and probably my favorite so far. This author knows how to keep me on my toes and I enjoy it every time. There’s nothing slow about this story it’s got a fast pace but not one you’d get lost in. There’s definitely twists and turns I didn’t see coming and I loved every minute of it. I was hooked right from the beginning and couldn’t put it down. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Nobody Knows (Razes Hell Book 1) by Kyra Lennon – Review by Katie Kearney

Nobody KnowsNobody Knows by Kyra Lennon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nobody Knows: A British Rock Band Romance (Razes Hell Book 1) by Kyra Lennon. I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t put it down I found myself sneaking around to read it any and every chance I got. The characters are complex and relatable, they easily pulled me into their world and I’ll be honest I didn’t want to leave but all good things do end eventually. I definitely won’t forget these characters though and I definitely be adding this read to me reread list. This author knows how to tell a story that had me hooked from start to finish. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m definitely looking forward to more from this author. I’m easily giving this book five stars and highly recommend it. I promise you won’t regret one clicking this amazing book.

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A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore – Review by Katie Kearney

A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #3)A Tennis Pro To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore. Once again I found myself completely drawn into the story world this author has created. The characters are easy at picturing and I like going on the adventures we get to. I recommend reading these in order and trust me they are all great. I liked getting lost in the pages for a while. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. It’s got everything you need for a cozy mystery and i loved every minute of it. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. Four stars and highly recommended.

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Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads – Review by Katie Kearney

Capturing Fate (Fatal Truth, #2)Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Capturing Fate by Abbie Roads. I love a book that keeps me guessing and on the edge of my seat. That exactly what I got when I opened this book. The storyline is engaging and well developed with characters that are just as importantly done well as the storyline. The characters are complex and engaging they bring the storyline to life and I like the adventure they took me on. I know for me it was over too quickly but only because I wasn’t ready to be done. It’s fast paced but not in a rushed way. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend! Can’t wait for more from this author who always brings her A+ writing game.

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Beckoned (Born of Darkness Book 1) by R. B. Fields – Review by Katie Kearney

Beckoned (Born of Darkness, Book 1)Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned: Born of Darkness (Book 1) by R. B. Fields. This book blew me away from start to finish. I sometimes have trouble sinking into a paranormal story but I definitely didn’t have that problem with this book. From page one I knew I was in for quite the ride with not only the storyline but the characters. It’s definitely a steamy read and I loved every minute of it. The characters truly brought the storyline to life. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m already excited for more from this author. Five stars all the way! Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next.

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