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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Katie Matthews

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Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this short read. I loved the characters, they were really down to earth and genuine. There were some very funny moments in the story especially with Emily and the fish! I loved Desmond – aka Dr D! Apart from his good looks he actually was a genuinely lovely person and my heart broke for him at certain points in the story. I loved the chemistry between him and Emily – they had a real connection. Emily was a really sweet and caring character too. I loved the banter between both the main characters and the secondary characters – it really felt I was reading about the lives of co-workers in a hospital! I really would have happily read a longer story with these characters and its definitely made me want more from this series! I have read a few books by this author now and it was really nice to read something different from her.
I 100% recommend this short steamy read and I can’t wait for more!

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Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by James Talisman – Review by Katie Matthews

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Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Journeys Through collection was such a fantastic read! The box set contains three full length novels. I was instantly pulled into the stories through the author’s imaginative ad creative writing style. The storyline is complex but I really found that I was able to become fully absorbed into what I was reading. I’m not usually a fan of sci-fi stories but I did actually really enjoy this one and I am definitely looking forward to reading more!
The characters in the story were really interesting to read about, and being told from multiple points of view enabled me to begin to understand the role each of them played in the story. The story as whole was beautifully detailed and I could definitely tell how much work the author had out into the story.

All three books were great to read and you could see the difference in the writing over the three books, not that the writing was bad in anyway but each book was better than the one before in my opinion. The authors creativity really shone through in his writing and all three books were really enjoyable to read.

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Road Rage (Outlaw Series Book 4) by Katrina Kantas – Review by Katie Matthews

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Road Rage (OUTLAW, #4)Road Rage by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oohh I love a good MC romance read and this book was right up my street! I was hooked from beginning to end and I definitely need to read the others in the series now! Gem was a brilliant character, I loved her for the moment I started reading about her. She was a pretty complex person but as her story progressed as did her character, she really was amazing to read about. It’s really refreshing to read about a female lead who holds her own and I think that it was I loved her so much, she’d been through so much that meant her life could have taken another path but she stayed strong!
A fantastic read and I’m pretty sure all MC romance lovers would love this book! I’m off to read more from this author now!!

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Midnight Masquerade (The Brightly Sisters Book 1) by Halley Larkin – Review by Katie Matthews

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Midnight Masquerade (The Brightley Sisters #1)Midnight Masquerade by Halley Larkin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an absolutely fantastic story! I loved every minute of it and I think I have definitely found a new author to love. I was completely captivated by what I was reading, the wonderful twists and turns in the characters’ lives had me turning the pages faster and faster just so I could find out what was going to happen next. Historical romances are my favourite and the author definitely did this genre justice with this story. From her vivid and detailed writing that allowed me to imagine what I was reading to the smaller details which showed she understands the era she is writing for. Although its only February this is definitely one of my reads of 2022 so far! I feel that I also really need to say how beautiful and eye catching the cover is too, I don’t usually take much notice of covers – if I did I wouldn’t have read some of my favourite books – however this one is so serene looking it really is stunning to look at.
Overall this was a wonderful story and I am definitely looking forward to the next one in the series!

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Daire’s Devils (Daire’s Devils Series Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Katie Matthews

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Daire's DevilsDaire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read books by this author previously and I really like her imaginative and creative writing style so when I saw this book I was looking forward to starting and I wasn’t disappointed. Again the author was able to capture my imagination from the very beginning. Her attention to detail means that I can vividly imagine the setting for her stories with ease. The story definitely had the ‘gaming’ feel about it which made it really interesting to read. The characters are interesting to read about and there was some good banter which added a fun element to the story.
Overall I really enjoyed the story and would recommend.

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow) by Cheryl Wright – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow #1)A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this short historical romance read. I fell in love with the characters straight away- they were both just the sweetest. This is the first book that I have read from this series and I absolutely would love to read more. The author’s writing was really engaging and easy to read. I really felt for Mary, so innocent but also having been through everything in her childhood she had a good amount of strength about her and was willing to try and do things on her own. And I’m pretty sure I’m 100% in love with Noah! The way he was with Mary was so sweet at times although there was a part where I was just like oh please just kiss her!
Lovely read and one that I would highly recommend!

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Katie Matthews

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read quite a few books by this author now and I absolutely love her creative writing style. Her attention to detail and wonderful imagination means she manages to bring the world of fantasy to life as I’m reading. I can always imagine exactly what she is describing. This story was full of action from the very beginning, I really liked Adrijana, she was such a great character to read about. There were a few parts of the story which I were different from other books from this author but it was all well written. There was so much going on in the story that my interest was definitely captured from beginning to end.
Overall, a really enjoyable read full of action and fantasy!

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Katie Matthews

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, when I first read the synopsis for this book, I had a feeling it was going to be good by oh my it was amazing! I was hooked from beginning to end and I have to admit I was a little disappointed when it was over – I wanted more of these characters! I loved Sofia and Theo their characters were very exciting to read about and the author really managed to bring them to life with her writing. I might be a little but in love with Theo!! I absolutely cannot wait to read more from this author!!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this contemporary romance read. The characters were so well written that I couldn’t help but take them into my heart and want the best for them. Gina – I had so much respect for her, she sustained an awful injury but rebuilt her life with such strength and bravery – I truly admired her. Bryce may have stolen my heart! The way he interacted with Gina and made her feel safe and secure enough to finally let someone in. I was 100% rooting for this couple the whole way through.
A really lovely read and one I would highly recommend.

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Wild Hare’s Daughter (Wild Hares) by Laura Koerber – Review by Katie Matthews

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Wild Hare's DaughterWild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read – it was a little out of my comfort zone but the synopsis sounded interesting so I thought that I would give it a go and I wasn’t disappointed. I found myself really engaged in the story and with Amy’s character. I was really hoping that she would find out what she wanted to about her father. There was a good amount of suspense in the story which definitely kept me wondering whilst I was reading.
I haven’t read anything by this author previously so I think I would definitely like to read the previous book to this and find out more about some of the characters.
Overall, a really interesting story and one that I would recommend.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet again another fantastic read from this author. I don’t think I will ever tire of reading her stories they always grab my attention from the first page until the last. There was honestly so much going on in this story I was definitely on the edge of my seat at times. I loved Marco and Elena’s story; it was fantastic to read. I really loved Elena, with everything she had to contend with she showed such strength of character when faced with danger. Marco has this wonderful mafia dark broodiness to him and the fierce protective side which I loved! He’s definitely swoon-worthy!!
As always, I cannot wait to read more from this author! She is a firm favourite of mine!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Katie Matthews

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story – second chance romance together with sports romance makes for my perfect read! I’ve not read anything by this author previously ad I really liked their writing style. The story flowed well and had a great pace to it. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters it felt real and believable. They had a genuine connection and I loved reading about them. As well as the two main character Levi and Brynn, there were also their friendships with other characters that made the story too. I loved the interaction and banter between them all.
This was a great read and I am definitely looking forward to more from the series.

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Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Katie Matthews

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours, #1)Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters Leslie and Trevor. They really did have a great amount of chemistry between them and I was definitely rooting for them throughout the story. I really admired Leslie, she clearly loved her job but being a female firefighter came with its problems and she really worked hard to prove herself. Although this was a short story it definitely wasn’t short on detail and it had a great pace and flow. I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another wonderful instalment to this series. I loved the storyline and the author definitely kept me hooked form beginning to end. I was completely engaged with the mystery I the story and really did feel like I was right there with the characters at times. The authors imagination really shines through in this book and her attention to detail make it a very exciting book to read. The characters Ketil and Sigrid are great characters to read about and I am excited for more from them in the future!
This was a great read and one that I would highly recommend.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Matthews

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am going to completely honest that I almost didn’t read this book, the authors warning triggered many things for me but I felt like I needed to know if she could write about these things as well as I anticipated and I have to say she absolutely did. Was it hard to read at times – yes, did I cry remembering some of these things happening to me – absolutely but I absolutely cannot fault the authors writing. It was excellent, she had clearly thought about everything she wrote about and this really was an amazing story. I was hooked from beginning to end and did feel like I was right there with the characters at times, the emotion and heartbreak came across really well.
A truly wonderful read and I 100% recommend it.

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Katie Matthews

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Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was really looking forward to reading the fifth book in this series and I wasn’t disappointed. It was great to catch up with Miles and Bella again and see their story progress and their story definitely isn’t plain sailing. There was so much going on in this book and it definitely captured my interest from beginning to end. There really is so much more to this story than meets the eye and I really enjoyed reading it. The author has a wonderful imagination and creative writing style and she certainly managed to engage me throughout this book and the previous ones. I would recommend reading the books in order to understand the characters and their relationships.
Overall, really great book and one that I would highly recommend.

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Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

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Slick Running (Satan’s Devils MC #3) AUDIO BOOK

By Manda Mellett 

5 stars

 

If I could I would totally insert the crying emoji first for this audiobook! What a way to start the third book in this series! Talk about emotional!! Slick is one of those characters that when you start listening about him you really question him and his personality but he’s been hurt and I can kind of understand him but it really didn’t take long for me to fall in love with him just as I have with the other brothers in this MC. Once he realised what had happened to Ella that MC protectiveness took over! As well as the amazing writing from this author the narrator really managed to bring this story to life and certainly added to the emotional parts of it even more!

A fantastic 5-star audio book that I highly recommend you listen to!

Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Katie Matthews

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Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure RomanceTheodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was a really good read! Fast paced and definitely a page turner! I have read books by this author previously so knew her writing was engaging and she definitely had my attention with this one! Lydia was a fun character to read about and I felt like I was with her at times as she battled to save her boyfriend. The authors imaginative writing really came through in this story and the humour that was interjected made the story better to read. This is only a short read and to be honest I would have happily had read a longer version of it. Overall, a great read and one that I would recommend to others!

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Katie Matthews

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I’ve been looking forward to reading the latest instalment of this series and the author did not disappoint at all. The story was as well written and exciting as the previous two and I loved being transported back in time with the characters. The authors descriptive writing hasn’t wavered over the three books, I continue to be able to imagine exactly what I am reading at time. In this third book we see Maggie and Will preparing for their special day but with time travel involved its clear things aren’t going to go to plan! I really feel like I know these characters so well now and I love the twists and turns in their story.
This really was a fabulous read and I am definitely looking forward to more from this author!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Katie Matthews

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was such an interesting story to read. After I had read the synopsis something about the story had me intrigued, it’s not usually something I would read but I thought I would give it a go and I really did enjoy it. The author’s writing was brilliant, really engaging and I found that the characters were really relatable. The main character, Lizbeth, had a real determination about her and I was really willing her to overcome the obstacles in her way to find out what she wanted to find out about and fill in some of those important family missing blanks.
Overall, this was a lovely read, somewhat unexpected and one that I would highly recommend.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this series so was definitely looking forward to this newest instalment and I wasn’t disappointed. It carried the same amount of humour I’ve come to expect from the story and also the brilliant characters. I loved the plot for this book it was very entertaining and made the story really fun to read. As always, the authors world building was spit on blending together real life and the paranormal! I also love the title to the story too!
As always with this author I highly recommend her work and this story in particular is one of my favourites from her!

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States of Grace (Grace Locke Mystery Series) by Mandy Miller – Review by Katie Matthews

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States of GraceStates of Grace by Mandy Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed this book, when I first read the synopsis, it sounded like an interesting read and I was pleasantly surprised by it. I believe this is the authors debut novel and what a novel it is! She should certainly be proud of the book she has written, it was exciting, engaging and had some great twists and turns. I really liked the character, Grace; she was a really complex character and I felt like the deeper I got into the story the more I found out about her and got to know and understand her better. I definitely felt like I was in the middle of a court case at times, it felt very real to read! After finishing this story, I am definitely looking forward for more to come from this author!

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Katie Matthews

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Rebecca Steele Living The Dream (The Rebecca Steele series Book 3)Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Having read the second book in this series I was really looking forward to this new instalment and I wasn’t disappointed! I really like the authors writing, it’s easy to read and she writes in a very engaging way. I really like Becky as a character, she has such an admirable strength about her. I have really enjoyed reading about her! In this story we see Becky faced with many challenges, the author definitely wasn’t going to let her final book be an easy one!
This was definitely a fitting story for the final book in this series and I absolutely loved it. I would highly recommend this book and the series! I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Katie Matthews

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Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I love it when I read a book and then when I come to write the review, I end up just sitting at my computer looking at a blank page on the screen wondering how on earth I am going to find the words to justify how amazing the book was. That is exactly the problem I am having now! I have loved every book in this series so far but I think this one has to be my favourite. I have been waiting for CC’s story since the beginning. I love her independence and her success as a business woman. She has always been there for her friends and now they are doing something for her! I found that part really touching. She really deserved the help to get what she wanted.
I really liked Brant, and I mean REALLY liked him! He was such a genuine and nice guy. I loved the connection and chemistry between him and CC and I was definitely rooting for them the whole way through!
Along with CC and Brant were some great secondary characters – I don’t want to spoil it but a certain 90-year-old is back with some hilarious tales to tell!!
I really cannot recommend this book enough – it definitely deserves 5 stars and more!

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Katie Matthews

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5)King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Book 5 in this series and what an amazing instalment it was! I have really enjoyed the other books so I was looking forward to this one and it didn’t disappoint. There was so much going on and although science fiction isn’t a genre I would normally choose, I find these books so good to read I almost forget that element of it at times and I’m completely swept up in what I’m reading. The author’s writing is really engaging and her world building is excellent. I can really imagine some of the scenes that I’m reading.
A fantastic read that I’m sure any sci-fi romance lover would enjoy!

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was a really good sports romance, I really enjoyed it. Having read stories by this author previously I was really looking forward to this book and I wasn’t disappointed. The writing was great, the pace and flow excellent and I really liked the characters – there was certainly a lot of angst going on between them that’s for sure! Krista’s character really broke my heart at times, the way the author write about her and everything that she went through made her feel so real and I felt like I was experiencing some of the emotions she did right with her. I really liked Rylan, he was really genuine and such a good friend for Krista.
Overall, a really nice story with great characters. I would highly recommend this book!

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Katie Matthews

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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK

By Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

5 stars

 

This audio book was such a fantastic listen! I wasn’t 100% sure when I first read the synopsis but once I started it I was hooked from beginning to end. The author’s writing was fantastic, so gripping and engaging – it didn’t change the whole way through the book either. The characters were complex and the story was multi layered – it honestly is one of the best books that I have listened to this year! I can’t believe I have never come cross this author previously but that will absolutely change now I cannot wait to get my hands on more of her work!

As well as the amazing story the narrator was great too, really brought the story to life!
1 100% recommend this audio book!

Master Trentino (Masters of the Consulate Book 3) by Sylvia Black – Review by Katie Matthews

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Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Oh oh Master Trentino – I think you may be my favourite! This author is for sure becoming one of my favourites! She definitely knows how to write dark paranormal and has certainly captured my interest in a genre that I’ve not really read much of previously! Trentino has to act fast when he finds Angel and I really liked reading about her as she recovered from her transformation. There was so much passion and chemistry between them but he knew he couldn’t act as he wanted. I loved the new friendships that were formed in this story also. The story is fairly fast paced and with some fantastic and unexpected twists and turns I couldn’t turn the page fast enough!
Another wonderful book in this series and one that I 100% recommend!

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Katie Matthews

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Oh my what a wonderful read. I absolutely loved this book and have definitely found a new author to love! I was completely swept up in the story from beginning to end. There was so much going on and some of it quite unexpected which made the book even more exciting to read, it definitely felt like I was watching a movie at times with the authors wonderful attention to detail. I loved the characters Cora and Jace! Things were definitely unexpected with them considering Cora was meant to be marrying Jace’s brother but I adored them both! I loved the time period for the story too. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in this series and I would highly recommend this book to other readers.

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MURDER OFF ROUTE 82 (Eve Sawyer Mystery Book 3) by Jane Suen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Murder off Route 82 (Eve Sawyer Mystery, #3)Murder off Route 82 by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was such an amazing read! I really enjoyed reading about Eve again and loved all the twists and turns in this story! I really enjoyed seeing Eve and Bob teaming up in this book – and I think there is definitely a spark there between the two of them as they tried to work out a missing person case which leads them off Route 82! This is definitely a story that will keep you guessing until the very end – I felt like I was working right along with Eve and Bob to work out just what had happened!
This might only be a short story but it certainly doesn’t have anything missing and it is a read that I would definitely recommend!

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