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At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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At All (Adams Brothers, #3)At All by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is the 3rd book in the Adam Brothers series and I think it might have been my favourite (although I did really enjoy the first two). Seb was such a surprise for me, having met him in the previous books I wasn’t 100% sure about him but my mind has definitely been changed! I loved Maelie, she was a great character and her and Seb together was amazing to read about! I loved every second of their story. They both have their own issues to overcome but together they were wonderful!
The story was brilliant, well-paced with a great flow. The characters were great to read about and as I said before this is definitely my favourite from this series! I definitely recommend this book and the whole series!

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Linda Gets Her Groove Thing (The Green Room Chronicles, Book Two) AUDIO BOOK by J.D. Frettier – Review by Katie Matthews

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Linda Gets Her Groove Thing – Audio Book

By JD Frettier

4 stars

 

This is the second audio book that I have listened to by this author and again I thought it was a really good and highly entertaining listen, it was quirky and had so many laugh out loud moments. The things that happened to Linda really did make me laugh, there were definitely some things that I was not expecting either. Great to see Dee and Bonnie again too!
The things that go on in that Green Room as so funny and the author has created some amazing characters that I loved listening about. I love the uniqueness of the storylines and find that I am fully invested in the story the whole way through.

A Sun So Bright (Reigning Hearts, Book Three) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Sun So Bright

By KG Fletcher

4 stars

 

Another wonderful audio book from this author. As with the previous one in this series I really enjoyed listening to A Sun So Bright. The characters were great although it did take a little time for me to warm to Fiona I did eventually and the plot was definitely romantic. The narration was good again easy to listen to and it definitely seems to go faster than the 7 plus hours it is playing for. I like that I’m able to just relax and listen to a story this way.

Overall great story and a great audio book – I would definitely recommend!

Night Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel) AUDIO BOOK by India Kells – Review by Katie Matthews

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Night Justice – Audio Book
By India Kells
5 stars

There was plenty of action from the very start. The characters in the story were great. I really liked Orla, she was strong, determined and wasn’t going to back down. I really enjoyed reading about her. I loved that there was a little romance in the story too. When Orla and The Vigilante meet their connection and chemistry was undeniable!

I really enjoyed the narration, it was easy to listen to and I felt like the time just flew by as I settled down to listen.

Night Justice is a fantastic 5 star story, it has some darker romance elements to it which I loved! I am really excited to listen to the next book in the series.

Desperately Seeking Sixty Nine (The Green Room Chronicles, Book One) AUDIO BOOK by J.D. Frettier – Review by Katie Matthews

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Desperately Seeking Sixty-Nine – Audio Book
By J.D. Frettier
4 stars

Ok, so going in to this book I had absolutely no idea what I was in for, I kind of got the idea it was going to be paranormal kind of read with a twist and I was right! Paranormal with a humorous twist. I’m a bit weird about the ‘after life’ so wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it but I have to say the book was such fun. It was only short (around 1 and ½ hours listening time) but that didn’t mean the story was lacking. The pace was fast, the writing good and I really enjoyed the characters. I certainly laughed out loud at some parts in the story. I thought that narration was really good, it was easy to listen to.

Daddy’s Girl (Freshwater Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Katie Matthews

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Daddy's Girl (Freshwater Book 3)Daddy’s Girl by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really loved this book! From the beginning to the end I was really engaged in what I was reading. I loved the previous books in the series also and this one definitely lived up to those! I really like the authors relaxed writing style; the stories flow really well and make them so easy and effortless to read. I find myself completely lost in what I’m reading and they are difficult to put down.
I loved the characters Em and Joel! Their story was great to read about. There were definitely some very funny moments between the characters – I love a good laugh out loud book and this one certainly ticked that box!
If you’re looking for a light heart funny romance read then I would highly recommend Daddy’s Girl!

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At Once (The Adams Brothers Book 2) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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At Once (Adams Brothers, #2)At Once by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and so was really looking forward to picking up book 2 and I definitely wasn’t left disappointed. I really love the authors engaging writing style and the plot for the story was great. I found the characters really interesting – I thought I was going to love Gabi but I id struggle to understand her at times but Mason was unexpected for me and I really liked him. I think there is one thing that’s definitely undeniable in this story and that is the chemistry between the characters! Phew it was hot and it did feel genuine also!
I am definitely looking forward to starting book 3!!

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Katie Matthews

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Ride with he Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor, #2)Ride with he Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Another fantastic book from this author! I absolutely loved it. This author has a fantastic writing style which draws me in straight away. I loved the first book in the series and I am so glad that this one didn’t disappoint. From the beautiful descriptive language to the fantastic characters I was hooked from beginning to end. I love Maggie and Will, their journey is far from easy and I loved the story plot for this book! It was so exciting to read!
I would definitely recommend reading book 1 prior to this one to fully understand the characters and their story. I think if you love historical/time travel stories then this series is absolutely one you should read!

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Murder at Lolly Beach (Eve Sawyer mystery series Book 2) by Jane Suen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Murder at Lolly Beach (Eve Sawyer #2)Murder at Lolly Beach by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I’ve read quite a few books by this author now and I really enjoy her stories and I think that Murder at Lolly Beach is probably one of my favourites. I loved that I was kept guessing until the very end – there were so many twists and turns I really enjoyed trying to figure out what was going to happen. I really like the characters; they are all great to read about. I would recommend reading the books in order just to get a better feel of the characters and what has happened previously.
Overall a fantastic 5 star read and one that I would absolutely recommend to others! I look forward to more from Ms Suen again in the future!!!

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Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Katie Matthews

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Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine's Day Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine’s Day Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Heartbeats and Roses was a nice, romantic read and I found it very enjoyable to read. This isn’t the first book that I have read by this author and although sadly I didn’t enjoy it as much as the others it was still a good read. I think for me I struggled with connecting with the characters and I’m not sure why to be honest. They were nice enough and I liked them but I just didn’t feel that connection with them like I have previously. Rose and Liam obviously had a past and that connection between them was still there all those years later however I was missing a little bit of passion between them, thy did seem to have a genuine connection thought which was lovely to read about. I liked how Liam’s character developed over the story and I feel like I got to him more than I did Rose.
Overall a good read and I am definitely looking forward to more from this author again in the future.

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The Longest Run: a Ski Patrol Rescue Romance (Lawson Family #4) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Longest RunThe Longest Run by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really like this author so I was looking forward to reading this story by her and I wasn’t disappointed. The story definitely had lots of emotion and the author did an amazing job with Chris’ character, I could genuinely feel how he was feeling at times. There were a few parts of the story that I did skip over just because I find them difficult to read about but I don’t think it really affecting my overall view of this story which was a nice romance with two nice characters. I loved Chris for his determination and his mind-set considering what has happened to him in his life. Overall I really enjoyed the story, and I especially loved Chris!!
I’m looking forward to more to come from this author in the future.

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Stormy’s Thunder (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

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Stormy's Thunder (Satan's Devils MC Utah #2)Stormy’s Thunder by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

So I think after I’m not sure how many books I may have found my favourite one from this author! I was absolutely hooked from beginning to end – Stormy was such a brilliant character to read about – I almost felt like I was hanging off of his every word. I hated him, then I loved him and then I hated him again – I definitely went backwards and forward with my feelings towards him but I just found his character so riveting to read about. I loved how complex he was and I loved that I really felt like I had to get to know him – I think the author did an amazing job with him as a character. This is book 2 in the Satan’s Devils MC Utah series and it did not disappoint! A fantastic 5 star read!!

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Echoes: Lucifer and the Dark Goddess by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Katie Matthews

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Echoes--(Lucifer and the dark goddess book 1)Echoes– by Nikki Broadwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this story when I first read the blurb, it sounded really intriguing and I couldn’t wait to get going – I actually really enjoyed it as well. It was an intriguing story and really creatively written. I have read books by this author previously so it was great to read some by her again. I really felt like I was living this story with Ferin, finding out everything that she was and all that was going on in her life. I was really invested in what I was reading. This really was an interesting and intriguing read added in to that is the authors creative and imaginative writing it was definitely a great 4 star read and what that I would definitely recommend.

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Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Flipping the Bird (Shift Creek, #1)Flipping the Bird by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

What an amazing read! I think that this was probably one of the best paranormal reads that I have rea. Ms Pulkinen definitely has a creative mind and it was shown to its fullest in this story. It’s book 1 in a new series and I am very excited to see what is yet to come if this book is anything to go by. I loved the quirkiness of the story and it was nice to read something a little different. The characters were great to read about – they were well thought out and so imaginative!
Overall a wonderful 5 star read and I would definitely recommend this to other readers!

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Stars Fall From the Sky (Reigning Hearts Book Two) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Katie Matthews

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Stars Fall From the Sky

By K. G. Fletcher

4 stars

 

This was my first ever audio book and I actually had no idea what to expect – would I like it? Would I be able to get into the story? But I have to be honest and say I was pleasantly surprise. I guess I was a little put off when I saw it was over 7 hours long and as I am a fast reader was worried I would lose interest but I found that I was able to listen at times when reading would have been inconvenient and the time actually went faster than I thought as I was engrossed in Ginger’s story.

I really liked the story, it was an emotional read and the author definitely got the feels across. I did kind of guess what might happen but that didn’t matter because I really liked the characters that I was listening about. Ginger was a sweet character and I really felt for her with everything that happened. Her love for Rusty and Daisy just poured off the pages at the beginning and so did her grief as the story progressed. I could feel the connection she found with Jonathon, I really liked him!!

The narration of the story was good; it took me a while to get used to but the narrator’s voice had a nice soothing, melody tone to it which I found quite relaxing!

I would definitely listen to another audio book from this author in the future.

Finders Reapers: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Finders Reapers (New Orleans Nocturnes, #4)Finders Reapers by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Another really enjoyable read from this series – I really like reading these books they are so funny and entertaining. The author has a great writing style that captures tour attention from the very beginning. I loved the banter between the characters; they had me laughing out loud so many times. The storyline was great, the Grim Reaper and a Necromancer – probably not two characters you would expect but they were great together. I loved the twists in the story it definitely made it less predictable than I was anticipating.
I really hope there’s more to come from this New Orleans Nocturnes series from Ms Pulkinen – I am definitely loving these stories!

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Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance)Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really do adore this author. I get lost in her books so easily and they are always a pleasure to read. Moonlit Whisper was a lovely second chance romance novella, I read it quite quickly but that was definitely because I was so swept up in what I was reading. There were a few times I was a little confused with the flashbacks but it didn’t take me long to figure out the writing style Ms McKinley had adopted for this story. It was emotional at times and I definitely felt for Fiona.
Overall a lovely story, with wonderful characters and a nice storyline with a few twists! I definitely recommend this story to other readers!

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Irresistible Christmas – Pets to the Rescue (Irresistible Romance Book 6) ANTHOLOGY – Review by Katie Matthews

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IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS - PETS TO THE RESCUE (Irresistible Romance #6)IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS – PETS TO THE RESCUE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Overall this was a wonderful collection of Christmas time stories. I’ve read stories by most of these authors previously so it was great to read more from them again. There is definitely something for everybody in this anthology and I would highly recommend it.

TWO HEARTS CHRISTMAS RESCUE by Tamara Ferguson
I love this author so much so I grab her stories be it long or short! As always I love any addition to this series from her. The characters are always connectable and real. I loved Kinley and Jake! I could really feel the emotions that they were feeling surrounding this time of year. I was really rooting for them, both lovely and genuine characters!

The other stories were also brilliant reads! All 5 stars in my opinion!

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Faida (Heartstrings Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews

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FaidaFaida by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Faida is a well written story and one that I really enjoyed. I liked the first book in the series so I was looking forward to the second and it didn’t disappoint. I liked Faida, she had a past that had made her the way she was and it was interesting to read her story especially given her role and see how she was going to or even if she could change her ways in order to help Robert. I really liked Robert even if it did take me a little to warm up to him, he was similar to Faida – they had a great connection and I definitely enjoyed reading about them.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and the series so far!

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A Kiss Under A Blue Christmas Moon (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance 4) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Katie Matthews

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A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock 'N Sweet Romance Book 4)A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

As always another wonderful read from Ms Ferguson. I absolutely love reading books by this author, I always feel like I am right there with the characters and I loved Mia and Noah’s story. Both characters were deep and complex but so wonderful to read about. There path to being together wasn’t smooth one with Mia’s controlling father but I was rooting for them the whole way through, in my opinion they were perfect for each other.
As always the authors writing is engaging and my interest is held from beginning to end. I love that even after so many books her characters and storylines are always different.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Katie Matthews

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Fighting for Us was a wonderful read full of emotion and wonderful characters. I fell in love with Lorenzo from the very moment I started reading about him. The author did an amazing job because the emotion just poured off the pages at times and I definitely had tears in my eyes! From the very first page until the last I was hooked on what I was reading, I was completely absorbed by Lorenzo and Carissa’s story, I wanted them both to find the happiness they deserved and more!
Overall a really lovely story full of emotion and one that I would highly recommend to other readers!

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CORPORATE CHRISTMAS by BERNADETTE MARIE – Review by Katie Matthews

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Corporate ChristmasCorporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was a really enjoyable read. I love Christmas stories so I was really looking forward to starting this one and it didn’t disappoint at all. It was on the shorter side but it was still a perfect read. I loved the characters and felt a really connection with them, they were well planned and thought out in my opinion. I really liked Chloe, she was a nice character to read about and I loved Jason, he wasn’t what I expected at first and I fell in love with him straight away. I thought that they both had a lovely connection! There were some very sweet moments between them.
All in all this was a lovely romantic Christmas read and one that I highly recommend! I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker Book 2) by Rosie Pease – Review by Katie Matthews

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker, #2)Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I love a nice Christmas read so I was really looking forward to this when I found it and I wasn’t disappointed it was a fantastic read from beginning to end. I loved the characters and the storyline. This is a new to me author and I love her engaging writing style, my attention was held from beginning to end. I really felt like I was there at the bakery with Joanie and her bakers, the new imaginative baking creations they created made me want to reach for the cookies! The descriptive details meant that I could imagine exactly what I was reading from the details of the cookies and even what they smelt like.
I thoroughly enjoyed this magical, Christmas inspired read and would highly recommend it to others! I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author as well in the future.

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3.5)Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was a brilliant read! I really enjoyed it. It definitely had me laughing out loud at times. Poor Jane running over Santa! This is definitely the kind of book that you would love to start all over again because it was that funny. This is the second book I have read by this author and I definitely know I am fan of hers already. I’m not a usual paranormal fan but this series has definitely changed my mind and I would highly recommend them.

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really love this author; I have read so many of her books and think she is such a versatile writer. I am always swept up into her books as soon as I start them and Fake Fiancé was no exception. I’m a bit of a sucker for the second chance romance stories, I always find myself rooting for the characters the whole way through, so I guessed that along with the amazing author and this trope I was in for a good read. I LOVED Adeline and Stone! Oh my gosh what a couple! They attraction, the chemistry – just everything about them was amazing! Their relationship wasn’t straight forward but I just absolutely loved reading about them. I love the story was as predictable as I thought it would be. It was a fantastic 5 star read and I would definitely recommend it to other readers!

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CLAIM ME NOW (Heron Harbor Book 2) by Lea Nolan – Review by Katie Matthews

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Claim Me NowClaim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. It was a lovely contemporary romance read with lovely characters. I loved the setting for the story it was so peaceful and serene, the authors descriptive language made me feel like I was there at times. I loved Raven and Jack, they had a nice amount of genuine chemistry, it felt like they should be together and I was rooting for them the whole way through. There were some nice twists in the story. This is the second book in the series and I read it as a standalone however I definitely would love to read the first book just so I can be in the beautiful Heron Harbor again!
A lovely read that I would highly recommend!

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Bake Believe by Cori Cooper – Review by Katie Matthews

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this book so much! I am so glad I found it to read. The characters were just amazing to read about, I really felt like I knew them. The author really did an amazing job with her character development for this story. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I will absolutely be looking to read more from her again in the future. I love baking so I think that really helped me relate to the main character Cat, I really liked and her and enjoyed reading about her. I loved the recipes too!
A nice quirky read that I absolutely loved reading! I would definitely recommend this book to other readers!

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All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Katie Matthews

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All I Want for ChristmasAll I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was a really sweet and short read. I really liked the story; the characters were nice and relatable. I actually thought I had predicted what was going to happen in the story so I was pleasantly surprised when I was proved wrong. I think because the story was so short I didn’t really connect with the characters like I would in a longer story but that didn’t make me enjoy the story any less. I really liked the authors writing style so I would I definitely love to read more from her again in the future.

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Gianluca (Marini Family Romance Book 1) by Isabella Cassazza – Review by Katie Matthews

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Gianluca (Marini Family #1)Gianluca by Isabella Cassazza
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this book – it was everything I love in a romance read and more! I love an arrogant alpha male and I certainly got this from Gianluca! He is one of those characters you probably should hate but just can’t resist! Sexy, Italian – what more could I want from a book boyfriend!! I love the setting for the story too; something about Italy makes a story even more romantic and sexy! I really liked Callie as well, she wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself when she needed to.
I really like this author’s writing style; it’s very engaging and detailed. The characters were well developed and the plot had a good pace to it.
I would definitely recommend this story and I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future!

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Love Heels!: The TV news business can be murder (PJ Santini Series Book Three) by Lynne Russell – Review by Katie Matthews

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Love Heels! The TV news business can be murderLove Heels! The TV news business can be murder by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

When I saw that the third book in this series was available I grabbed it straight away – I really enjoyed the first 2 books so I couldn’t wait to get started and I wasn’t disappointed! I love PJ Santini, such a great character to read about. There so much in this book it is definitely an all-rounder that can be enjoyed by many. I love the interaction between PJ and all of the characters, she definitely makes this series! I definitely love reading about her. I feel as a reader I’m there solving mysteries with her. The author has a really great engaging writing style and she has definitely held my interest across three books!
A great book and series and I would definitely recommend them to other readers!

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