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Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Katie Matthews

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Wrong for Him was such an enjoyable read and a great introduction to Ms Barth as an author. Teague and Amelia’s story was so lovely to read, they both were such warm and genuine characters and I fell in love with them both instantly. I loved the connection that they had and the banter between them both was great to read about. Although this is the third book in a series, I didn’t feel lost at all and loved all of the other secondary characters. I think I will however be picking up the first two books in the series as I enjoyed this one so much.
Overall, a lovely contemporary romance read and one that I would highly recommend to others. I am definitely looking forward to reading the other books by this author.

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The Bastard Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Bastard Prince (It's Raining Royals, #2)The Bastard Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed this book – it was definitely funny and entertaining. I’ve not read anything by this author previously so it was a great introduction to them. I really liked Sasha, she was a fun character to read about and I loved the banter between her and Arnaud. I did feel for Arnaud at times, finding out about parts of his life that he never knew even existed. I liked the twists and turns in the story and Ms Nichols writing was exciting and captivating to read. I shall definitely be reading the first book in the series now!!
Overall, a great read and one I would recommend!

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Katie Matthews

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this second book in the Welcome to Bunya Junction series – I love the setting for this series and the authors attention to detail makes me feel like I am right there with the characters. Jonas and Pandora were great characters to read about and I liked that their story wasn’t straight forward – there was this genuine connection between them and I was rooting for them from the moment they met – there just seemed to be this spark between them. I really enjoyed some of the secondary characters in the story too and I am excited for more to come from this series!
Although it is the second book in the series it could be read as a standalone but having read book 1, I would highly recommend that one also!

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Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Katie Matthews

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Forever: A Diamond Doms NovelForever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was such a fantastic read – I loved every second of it. The writing was exciting, steamy, sexy and oh so captivating! I loved the characters and reading about them has been amazing, Gemma was a great female lead, not what I expected – she could definitely hold her own! She had a great amount of sassiness about her! Russell was a great Dom – exactly how I like my Doms!! I loved the chemistry between the two characters!
I haven’t read all of the books in the series but I absolutely want to now, this was a brilliant read and I would highly recommend it!

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No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Katie Matthews

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No Strings AttachedNo Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I LOVED this book so much! This author has written some of my favourite books and I was so excited to see a new release from her and it didn’t disappoint at all. Tanner and Kayla were such lovely characters to read about, they had an undeniable chemistry and this is what this author writes about so well. She makes her characters really relatable and you feel as though you are right there with them in their story. There were some great laugh and loud moments mixed in with some very romantic times too. They both had such hectic lives but I was rooting for them the whole way through.

I loved every second of this story and cannot recommend it enough! I would definitely rate it more than 5 stars if I could and it is definitely up there in my top reads of 2021!

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Love’s Refrain (The Stardust Duet, Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Katie Matthews

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Love's Refrain (The Stardust Duet, #1)Love’s Refrain by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This story was honestly such an amazing read. It was beautifully written and I was completely captivated from the very first page. The author transported me back in time to 1947 and even with the switching of time period I wasn’t confused at all. The planning that clearly went in to this story shone through as it was seamlessly written. I loved the characters Kat and Phillip – their story was so sweet and I just loved reading about them. Their story wasn’t all plain sailing and I was so invested in what I was reading about them that I was rooting for them the whole way through.

I don’t think 5 stars is enough for this story, it truly was an amazing read and I cannot recommend it enough to other readers. Love’s refrain is a fantastic story with brilliant characters and was a truly wonderful read! I cannot wait for book 2!

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Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Katie Matthews

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Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling (Stone and Cinder Book 1)Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoy the fairy tale retellings so when I saw this book, I was really looking forward to reading it. Overall, I really enjoyed it, the author is new to me and I really liked their writing style. It was fun to read and very engaging. The whole story was multi-layered with so much detail and I would say its definitely for an adult audience due to the nature of the story. Whilst some scenes weren’t what I liked I quickly skimmed over them but I cannot fault the authors writing at all – it was beautifully written! I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this series and I highly recommend it.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 3)The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to see the newest instalment to this series and it didn’t disappoint in the slightest – I think this one may be my favourite of the whole series which is hard to say because I’ve loved them all. The action in this story kept me on the edge of seat – Vanessa is such a great character to read about – I really like her. There was a real attraction between Vanessa and her captor and I could definitely feel that coming through the story. The author definitely knows how to captivate me through her writing and this hasn’t wavered at all over the three books! I was also extremely excited that there is more to come from this series too!! I cannot wait!!

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Katie Matthews

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really love this author – her stories are so easy to read and really enjoyable. I really liked Sindy and Ryan, they were both really lovely characters and I loved reading about them. The authors way with her characters makes them really likeable and relatable and I found that to be the same in this book as previous ones. I felt the heartbreak of the characters and I was definitely rooting for the two of them the whole way through. They seemed to have a genuine connection which felt real and not forced!
I would definitely recommend this book and as always, I look forward to more from this author again in the future.

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Forever Valentine: A Sequel to Professor Valentine (Kirk University Series, Book 6) by Diana Vale – Review by Katie Matthews

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Forever Valentine (Kirk University, #6)Forever Valentine by Diana Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to start this book and see how Cassie and Diego’s relationship was going. I really felt like the author kept this relationship real, she showed the ups and downs and it did feel very realistic in parts. The story was only short but it was great to catch up with the characters again. I really enjoyed the story and would definitely recommend it however the books should be read in order to fully understand the characters relationship.

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Another lovely read from this author. I find her books so easy and enjoyable to read. I loved the setting for this story, it was so unique and the authors descriptive language really brought the story to life. I really liked the characters Dylan and Kyra both relatable and enjoyable to read about. There were some great twists and turns in the story too which I loved!
I would definitely recommend A Natural Passion and I am looking forward to reading more from this author again!

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Romancing the Tropics (A Tropical Cocktail Romance Boxset) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Katie Matthews

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Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance)Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Oh, this author – he definitely knows how to get the pulse racing in his sexy short reads! I absolutely love reading his books! They might only be short reads but my gosh he doesn’t miss anything.

Tequila Sunset may be a slight taboo story but I still liked it – got to be honest he was a very attractive and sexy older guy and the passion between them was certainly off the charts! He definitely brought Cass out of herself that’s for sure!! I loved the setting for this story too! Sounded relaxing and idyllic!

Beneath the Sheets was a second chance romance read and I really enjoyed this one too. This story had more of a build-up than the first one so I enjoyed getting to know the characters and seeing their relationship develop. I loved Alex and Sarah – they definitely had chemistry. They were cute together!

Both stories were brilliant reads and I 100% recommend this box set! As always, I look forward to more from this author again in the future!

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Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Drew (Perfectly Independent, #1)Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is the first book that I have read by this author and what a wonderful book it was! I really liked the plot and the characters. I think I fell in love with Drew pretty much straight away, I definitely had a preconceived idea of what he was going to be like but I was wrong. He was just so lovely and mature. Abby was lovely too; they were both not what each other expected and I loved watching them grow over the story. I like that their relationship wasn’t rushed, it was perfect for them. I really like YA reads as they are usually so easy to read and this one definitely was. I would highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to read more from this author again in the future.

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Caught by Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Katie Matthews

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Caught by HimCaught by Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was one of those cute romance reads that leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside acter you’ve finished reading it. I loved how easy it was to read and how relatable the characters were. The author had the perfect pace and flow for the story. I think it only took me a few hours to devour as it was such a nice story to read. I really liked Brody and Willabelle, I found that they had such a genuine connection between them and I was definitely rooting for them the whole way through the story. Whilst this might have been a quick read it certainly wasn’t missing anything for me. I loved it, I can’t wait to read more from this author again and I would highly recommend it as a lovely easy to read romance story!

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Caine (Men of Syn Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Katie Matthews

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Caine (Men of Syn, #2)Caine by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

After loving the first book in this series I was really looking forward to getting started on Caine and it didn’t disappoint. It was everything I was expecting – dark, exciting and very sexy! I loved Caine and Emery’s story – brilliant from the very first page until the very last, I wasn’t actually sure I was going to like Emery, it did take me a whole to warm up to her but I enjoyed seeing her evolve as the story progressed and seeing how the relationship between her and Caine changed also.
This is definitely a recommended read from me!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

What a way to kick of a new series! I love this author there’s no denying it so I was really excited when I saw this new release from her and wow what an amazing read! I was hooked from beginning to end. I love mafia romance and this was the perfect example of that genre! Action, tension, angst, romance – this book had it all and more! I LOVED Max – oh my gosh he was totally swoon worthy! Liliana really surprised me actually, I didn’t expect her to be so strong but she was amazing! She held her own when she needed to. I absolutely loved both of them together and their story was so exciting to read! I can’t wait for more from this author!

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Fight for it by Amy L Gale – Review by Katie Matthews

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Fight for It (Sunset Cove)Fight for It by Amy L. Gale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed this story, it was easy to read, had a nice pace and flow and great characters too. I love sports romance stories so this one was right up my street! I loved Ray! I really felt for him and everything he went through – boxing was so important to him. Alyssa was such a lovely character too; she had been through a lot as well. I think as soon as these two came together again I could tell there was something. They had a genuine and real connection and a lot of chemistry too!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it to other readers.

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TAINTED by Marsha R. West – Review by Katie Matthews

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TaintedTainted by Marsha R West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Tainted was a really enjoyable read. It didn’t take me long to become fully absorbed in what I was reading. This is the first book that I have read by this author and definitely won’t be the last. I really like the main character, Liz; she had been through so much in her life and she dealt with it so well. She was a likeable character and I enjoyed reading about her. The cabin in the mountains that she went down sounded so lovely and idyllic, definitely what Liz needed after everything with her husband. Sparks definitely flew when she was faced with someone from her past. I loved the twists and turns in the story, the author did a great job with the suspense running through the book.
Overall, I thought this was a great read and one I would highly recommend.

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The Sound of Silence AUDIO BOOK by Dakota Willink – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Sound of Silence AUDIO BOOK

by Dakota Willink

5 stars

 

What a read!! From beginning to end I was completely gripped by the story – I am so glad I found this audio book. The main characters were just great – Giana –what an amazing person, her pure determination and strength considering her past just amazed me – she was so determined to start over and try and forget what she endured. In Derek I just knew she had found the perfect person to try and help her with her new life – his patience was so endearing at times. I was definitely rooting for them the whole way through. There were some great twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat at times. The narration of the story was particularly good and definitely brough the story to life in my opinion! A fantastic 5-star audio book!

 

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DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Katie Matthews

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Dating the InternDating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was such a fun read I absolutely loved it. I loved the banter between the characters and I loved that it was such a light hearted read, such a pleasure to read. I have read books by this author previously and I’ve really enjoyed her writing. Ivory was so great to read about and Li Qiang was such a lovely person. I really enjoyed reading about them together. The secondary character sin the story were really good too and definitely added that extra layer to the characters’ lives.
Overall, a really fun and refreshing read and one that I would highly recommend! I can’t wait to read more from this author again!

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Katie Matthews

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I love these stories so much! I read this one to my little boy and even though he is only 2 he loved looking at the pictures and shouting dog every time he saw Jake! The storyline for this book was great and for older children there are so many times you can stop and discuss what is going on. Its definitely a wonderful way to get children thinking and especially at times when children face new things in their lives for example starting school and worrying about new friendships.
I love these books and hope that there will be another Jake adventure to read about soon!

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SPOOKED BY A SUSPICION by Risa Nyman – Review by Katie Matthews

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Spooked by a SuspicionSpooked by a Suspicion by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed the first book that I read by this author o when I saw this sone pop up I couldn’t wait to get started and I wasn’t disappointed. The author’s writing is really engaging and I find her characters so easy to read about. They are well thought out and planned. I really felt like I was trying to solve what was going on alongside Rocky and his girlfriend. Although this is a young adult read, I really enjoyed it and definitely feel that readers of all ages would enjoy it. The storyline is engaging but not overly complex for younger readers to enjoy and I think they would definitely find the characters good to red about.
I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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THE MARCY SERIES BOXSET: BOOKS 1-3 by Linda J. Burson – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3The Marcy Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Marcy Series box set is a great set of books to read. I really enjoyed them and would definitely recommend them to other readers. The set contains books 1-3 in the series – Rage, Confusion and Agony &Ecstasy. I really enjoyed the authors writing, it was very engaging and there were some great twists and turns along the way.

I really like Marcy she is such a great character to read about. She is quite a complex character that you really do have to get to know and understand. There was so much going on for her and she has some real heart-breaking decisions to make. I think by the end of this book I really felt like I knew Marcy well.

The authors writing definitely developed as the stories progressed and I am really looking forward to reading more from her in the future.

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Master Tuscano (Masters of the Consulate Book 2) by Sylvia Black – Review by Katie Matthews

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Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 2)Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

After reading book 1 in this series, I was very excited to get my hand on this second instalment and I was not disappointed! Again, the pace was good and the authors writing so exciting to read with amazing attention to detail – I devoured this book in only a few hours! I loved reading about Christian and Delilah – amazing characters to read about. I loved the connection that these two characters had, there was a definite genuine love between them. I really liked Christian! He was definitely my favourite character out of this book! I am very excited to read about more of the vampires in this series!! Another fantastic 5 star read and again highly recommend!

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Master Descallia (Masters of the Consulate Book 1) by Sylvia Black – Review by Katie Matthews

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Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 1)Descallia: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Whilst I do like paranormal it’s not my usual genre but something about this book really stood out for me, the cover, the synopsis everything just made me want to pick it up and I am SO glad that I did – it was an amazing read! I was sucked in (no pun intended) from the very first page, the characters were exciting to read about and I loved the dual POV. The pace and flow of the story was amazing and the chemistry between Salvatore and Lucianna was off the charts! I liked that it wasn’t your typical vampire story, it had a nice original feel to it! I am so excited to read the second book in the series!! I cannot recommend this book enough!! It’s a definite one click for me!

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

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Hanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson NovelHanging Softly in The Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This book was such a fantastic read! I wasn’t 100% sure when I first read the synopsis but one, 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 read this year! I can’t believe I have never read anything from this author previously but that will absolutely change now I cannot wait to get my hands on more of her work!
1 100% recommend this book – it was an amazing read!

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Katie Matthews

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Stripped is the first book that I have read by this author and overall, I really enjoyed it. The story was really interesting and I enjoyed getting to know that characters. The synopsis sounded exciting when I first read it and there were parts of the story that definitely lived up to my expectations. There was a good amount of suspense running through the story and some romance thrown in as well. I think Dee is one of those characters you either love or hate and it did take me some time to warm up to her I have to admit but by the end I was enjoying reading about her.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series and more from this author again in the future.

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Repair (Rescue Me Book 1) by Trish Williford – Review by Katie Matthews

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RepairRepair by Trish Williford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Repair was again another wonderful read from this author. I was totally invested in the story of Charlie and Tank. There were some really nice moments between them and I could feel the connection that they had. I loved the banter between all of the characters, it made for some entertaining reading at times. I really like this author’s writing style; it is very relaxed and so easy to read. She seems to write in such a way that you feel like you’re part of the story at times. Whilst I loved all the characters in the story Tank just really stood out for me, with everything that he had been through in the past, he had a very emotional tale to tell!
I would definitely recommend this story to other readers.

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HOLD ME FOREVER (HERON HARBOR Book 3) by LEA NOLAN – Review by Katie Matthews

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Hold Me ForeverHold Me Forever by Lea Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this story so much. It was so beautifully written and just an absolute pleasure to read. The emotion just poured off the pages and I was so invested in Lark and Hunter’s story. I loved Lark’s character she was really intriguing and I just felt this connection with her, she was really genuine. I loved Hunter too and as soon as they reconnected, I could feel that what they had shared in the past was not over with and I was rooting for the whole way through.
Although this book is part of a series it can be read as a standalone but characters from the previous books do appear so I would definitely recommend reading them in order – they are also fantastic books and would highly recommend them!

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So Close (Love Grows Series Book 4) by Renee Regent – Review by Katie Matthews

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So Close (Love Grows #4)So Close by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

It’s been a while since I read a book by this author so I was really excited to pick her newest release and I wasn’t disappointed. I love a friends to lovers story, I like to see how the relationship progresses and it always feel mor genuine and realistic as well. I liked that this book wasn’t just friends to lovers there was the enemies bit thrown in too. I love Ms Regents writing it’s a pleasure to read, the pace and flow are always good. Dahlia and Levi’s relationship has definitely had its ups and downs but I could feel this genuine connection between them. I really enjoyed reading their story. Although it’s the fourth book in this series it can easily be read as a standalone which is what I did – I definitely would like to read the others too.
I would certainly recommend So Close to other readers.

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