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Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Katie Matthews

Tidal LoveTidal Love by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Tidal Love was a really lovely read by K.M. Lowe, I really enjoyed it. I was engaged in the story straight away and I think I most definitely fell in love with the characters Harleigh and Giovani as soon as I started reading about them. After everything that Harleigh had been through I desperately wanted her to find someone who would treat her right and I just knew the moment she met Giovani that he might just be that person for her. I was rooting for them the whole way through.
Alongside the lovely romance story is the wonderful descriptive language the author uses to describe the setting for the story, I really felt like I could imagine what I was reading.
Overall a really lovely story and one that I would highly recommend.

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She’s No Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews

She's No CowgirlShe’s No Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

She’s No Cowgirl was a wonderful read by Brooke May! I loved the characters and I found I was easily engaged in their story. I liked that this was a little different to what I anticipated, it was unpredictable and I was hooked the whole way through. I’ve read books by this author previously so I knew the writing would be good and I wasn’t disappointed. Hunter and Kennedy were great characters, they had a great connection and there was some good chemistry between them. Their passion for sport really shone through in the story and this definitely helped with their relationship. I’ve not read any of the other books in this series but I think I shall be looking for them.
Overall a really enjoyable 4 star read and one that I would definitely recommend.

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Love On The Ropes (Love In Action Book 1) by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Katie Matthews

Love On The Ropes (Love in Action, #1)Love On The Ropes by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Love on the Ropes was a really nice and enjoyable romantic read by an author I absolutely adore. I’m not sure it’s my favourite book from Ms Vaughn but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved Erin and Clint, they had a great banter between them (albeit they hated each other) and a nice amount of chemistry. I liked Erin from the very start, she was such a relatable character and I really enjoyed getting to know her from the start. Clint made me work a bit harder to get to know him but I liked that, his character developed nicely over the story.
Overall I really enjoyed the story and as always I look forward to reading more from Ms Vaughn in the future!

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Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Katie Matthews

Reign The Larussio LegacyReign The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Oh My God !! This book was amazing! I was completely captivated by every single word I read, I love this author and have loved every single book I’ve read of hers so I know I shouldn’t have expected anything less but honestly I couldn’t get enough of what I was reading. It was exciting, thrilling, action packed and so much more! The authors’ writing was phenomenal and it is easily one of my favourite books in 2020! Giovanni and Serena are amazing characters and I loved reading about them. I love mob stories so this one was a definite plus for me!
As always I look forward to more from Ms Mari and I 100% recommend Reign!!

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Self Made (Freshwater BOOK 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Katie Matthews

Self Made (Freshwater Book 2)Self Made by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed this book; I have previously read work by this author but not from this series. I really liked Ms Williams writing style, it was easy to read and the characters were really likeable and I could easily relate to them. I like Jessica and Ant, they were connectable characters and I really enjoyed reading about them. Jessica was a smart lady, she knew what she wanted and she worked really hard to achieve it. Ant was hilarious! He made me laugh out loud so many times! He was a great character! I loved the setting for the story; it felt serene at times when the author was describing everything.
I would definitely recommend Self Made! It was a great 5 star read!

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IRRESISTIBLE – FALL INTO ROMANCE (Irresistible Romance Book 5) Anthology – Review by Katie Matthews

IRRESISTIBLE - FALL INTO ROMANCE (Irresistible Romance Book 5)IRRESISTIBLE – FALL INTO ROMANCE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As always another fantastic collection of 5 star stories in this anthology. I love all of the authors in this box set and I would never hesitate to pick up any of their books. It’s so hard to choose favourites when you enjoy all of them but as always I have to mention Tamara Ferguson! I absolutely adore her stories long and short! The characters she creates are just amazing and in the story included in this anthology Two Hearts Truce they were just as I expected wonderful, relatable characters who you just cannot fail to take into your heart. I love how her stories are always different, nothing is every the same. I also really enjoyed Whiskey sour by Jen Talty – I fell in love with this story straight away, Boone was so lovely and I desperately wanted everything to work out for him – there was definitely some chemistry going on in this story. I’ve read a few stories by this author now and I love her writing style, she never fails to engage me and writes about wonderful characters! Another story I really enjoyed was Falling into Love by Natalie Ann, this was a really nice read with wonderful characters.
Overall another AMAZING anthology that I would 100% recommend!

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THE PATIENCE OF KARMA (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery #5) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Katie Matthews

The Patience of KarmaThe Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have really enjoyed this series so I was looking forward to this fifth instalment and I wasn’t disappointed at all. I really like Ms Hamilton’s writing, I find it really engaging and I have definitely become invested in the characters after so many books! Although there is quite a lot going on in the story I never once felt lost or confused about what was going on, the authors writing was smooth and seamless. There are some great twists and turns that had me guessing what was happening and would Madeline and Mike being able to solve these cases!
I am very excited for the next book in the series! I can’t wait to see what awaits these two characters!

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Secure Heart (Chase Security Series #3) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Katie Matthews

Secure Heart (Chase Security Series Book 3)Secure Heart by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is the 3rd book in the Chase Security series and it was definitely my favourite! I liked the first two but I just found myself completely gripped by the story in this one. I really liked the characters Julian and Holly and I absolutely adored Holly’s daughter Sadie! She was such a special little girl to read about. Julian’s character appeared in book 2 of the series but I really enjoyed getting to know him more in this instalment. He’s such a lovely character, really genuine and I loved the connection he had with Holly. I was definitely rooting for these two the whole way through because they both deserved to be with someone special.
Overall a really enjoyable read, although part of a series it can be read as a standalone. I look forward to more from this author in the future!

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The Guard (A Soppranaturale Series Book 2) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Katie Matthews

The Guard: A Soppranaturale Series: Book 2The Guard: A Soppranaturale Series: Book 2 by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed the second book in the Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano. I don’t usually read this particular genre but I really liked book 1 and the authors writing I felt was really engaging and enjoyable to read. Again I was quickly absorbed into what I was reading; the author’s descriptive language makes for great world building. The characters are very creative and I liked reading about them. I enjoyed following Link and Ommily again in this story, they definitely had some obstacles to face this time – I loved reading about them! The story does have quite a few layers to it which made it more exciting to read, I found myself easily lost in what I was reading!
I think this book definitely needs to be read after book 1 to fully understand everything going on. I definitely recommend this series!!

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That Incredible Kiss (Kissed By Fate 3) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Katie Matthews

THAT INCREDIBLE KISS (Kissed By Fate Book 3)THAT INCREDIBLE KISS by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I think it’s fair to say I don’t even bother reading the synopsis for the books now by Ms Ferguson, I just grab it and settle down for what I know is going to be a wonderful read and as expected this was just that. I love how even after so many great stories everyone feels so new, nothing is repeated, no storyline is the same and every character is unique but they are always likeable and relatable.
Ashley and Brian’s story was heart-warming to read, a perfect second chance romance. When they reunited after some time apart I could just tell that they were prefect for each other, their connection was sweet and genuine. I was definitely lost in their story and was rooting for them the whole way through.
As always I highly recommend this and any book by this author, I am never disappointed by her writing and would definitely urge people who haven’t picked up on of her many books to do so!!

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Rock Star on the Verge (Rogue Series Book 9) by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Katie Matthews

Rock Star on the Verge (Rogue Series #9)Rock Star on the Verge by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to see a new release from this author and addition to this fantastic series, I have loved every single book, the whole series has been an emotional rollercoaster and I love the second generation coming through now with their own stories.
I loved this book, reading about Conor again was just amazing – I loved him from the start and still do now and reading about him alongside Donal and their journey was brilliant. I was hooked from beginning to end; Lara Ward Cosio puts so much into her writing, the detail, and the explanations everything. I loved the connection that Conor and Donal had both at a junction in their lives – it was great to see them coming together to help each other out.
I am gutted that this this final book in the series but all good things must come to an end and I think she has definitely outdone herself with this conclusion. I honestly recommend this story and series so much – I have loved it from beginning to end!

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The Perfect Outcast by Melissa O. Hansen – Review by Katie Matthews

The Perfect OutcastThe Perfect Outcast by Melissa Ott Hansen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I have to say when I first read the synopsis for this book I was intrigued, sci-fi/dystopian stories aren’t really my usual go to stories but I’ve read a few lately so I thought I would give this one a go and I really enjoyed it overall! I thought the writing was great, I was drawn in to the story quite quickly and I thought the authors writing was creative and it captured my imagination. I really liked Alina, I thought that she was a really relatable character, and I especially think young adults/teenagers would find that connection with her too. I enjoyed reading about her journey and seeing her grow as a person over the story.
A really great read and I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series!

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The Body Collector (Bad Boys of Space Book 3) by Landra Graf – Review by Katie Matthews

The Body Collector (Bad Boys of Space, #3)The Body Collector by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was an amazing read! There was so much going on that I was completely glued to the story from beginning to end. The story was really well written, it had a fast pace to it – I honestly loved every minute of it. The characters Al and Loyda were really great to read about, they had so much chemistry between them. There were some great twists in the plot and this definitely helped keep my attention the whole way through. Although the story is on the shorter side there is absolutely nothing missing at all. This is the second book that I have read by this author and my favourite so far! I am definitely going to be reading more from her in the future!!!

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Rose of Anzio – Moonlight (Volume 1): a WWII Epic Love Story by Alexa Kang – Review by Katie Matthews

Moonlight (Rose of Anzio, #1)Moonlight by Alexa Kang
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I love historical romance but not usually during this time period but when I read the synopsis for this book I decided to give it a go and I really enjoyed it. I have read books by this author previously and I really like her detailed writing style, she really brings her stories to life through her imaginative writing. I can always easily imagine what I am reading and I think that it really helps when reading historical stories. The characters were probably younger than I usually read about but their story was heart-warming to read about.
Overall an enjoyable coming of age story, one that I really enjoyed and would recommend. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Just One Song (Just One… Book 2) by Lynn Stevens – Review by Katie Matthews

Just One SongJust One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Just One Song was a really enjoyable read. I haven’t read anything by this author previously and I enjoyed her writing style. The pace and flow of the story was great and I really like the characters. They were relatable and I connected with them easily. I really liked Cami, she seemed like a genuinely nice person, she had a lovely relationship with her family and I really liked her together with Dylan, I definitely didn’t guess what he was holding back! They were so sweet together and I was definitely rooting them the whole way through.
Although this is the second book in the series it’s easily read as a standalone – I would definitely love to read the first book now and I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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Road Tripped (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

Road Tripped (Satan's Devils MC Utah #1)Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

How does she do it? I mean so, so many books into this series and still every new one blows me away and becomes my new favourite! Road Tripped really was just a phenomenal read, from start to finish I don’t think my eyes left the page once – this really is my favourite book from Ms Mellett! I think even now a few days after I have finished reading I am still thinking about what I read, still trying to gather my thoughts in order to write a review the book deserves but it’s so difficult without giving anything away and I would hate to spoil this story for anyone – it needs to be read!! I really liked Road and I could feel his inner struggle with the task he was given by his Prez. His story was fantastic to read!
I am really excited to read more from Ms Mellett – I am sure her next book will be another fantastic 5 star read!

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True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) by India Kells – Review by Katie Matthews

True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel #4)True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This book was such an amazing read! I have loved the whole series so far so I was extremely excited to get my hands on the newest instalment and Ms Kells did not disappoint AT ALL!!!!! I was hooked from beginning to end, it was fast paced, engaging, thrilling and just an all-round fantastic read! Could it be read as a standalone – I guess it could but I 100% recommend the others in the series I think it helps with the whole reading experience for this book! The main characters Catriona and Liam were fantastic to read about, the author does such an amazing job with the characters she creates. I loved them both from the very beginning! I loved that really these two shouldn’t have worked – a nun and a cop but for me they were just perfect!
I absolutely loved this book and I 100% recommend it to other readers!!

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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Katie Matthews

Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe Book 5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The fifth book in the Jake Wolfe series and I am still really enjoying reading them. I find myself easily captivated and engrossed in what I am reading from the very beginning until the end. It’s nice to step out your reading comfort zone sometimes which I did with this series and I have definitely found some new books and characters to love. I really like Jake’s character; he is really fun to read about. I loved the twists and turns in this new instalment – they certainly kept me on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion. I think the story is probably quite relevant with everything happening in the world at the moment so definitely made it more interesting to read! As always I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future!

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Secure Again (Chase Security Series #2) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Katie Matthews

Secure Again (Chase Security Series Book 2)Secure Again by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Secure Again was another great read from R.L. Dunn; the story was as engaging and exciting to read as the first one. There was great mix of mystery and suspense running throughout and I was engaged from beginning to end. I loved that the plot was predictable either; I loved having to guess what is going to happen!! There did seem to be quite a few different characters and it took me a little while to get used to them all but I loved the main characters! I loved Elizabeth! She was a really strong character and a pleasure to read about. I was definitely on the edge of my seat on a few occasions waiting to see if characters would survive and would Elizabeth be able to help them! There were a few twists in the story too which made it even better to read!
Secure Again was a great read, one that I thoroughly enjoyed reading and one that I would highly recommend!

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Secure Desire (Chase Security Series Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Katie Matthews

Secure Desire (Chase Security Series Book 1)Secure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

When I first read the blurb for this book it sounded like a book I would really enjoy, I love a Navy SEAL story, there is just something about these characters and overall I enjoyed what I read. I will say that it is a book that is quite complex in its storyline so I wouldn’t say it was an easy read, I did have to re-read the beginning so I could fully understand what was going on but once I settled into the story it picked up in my opinion. There were quite a few things going on so I think you have to be prepared to be able to concentrate on what you are reading, it isn’t a book you can easily dip in and out of. The characters were good, they were well thought out and planned and the authors writing was pretty detailed, there was a good mystery running through the story which definitely had me keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen. I don’t think there was as much romance in the story as I anticipated but it was definitely a good mystery!
I would like to read more from this author again in the future.

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Katie Matthews

House of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy RomanceHouse of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Pippa J. Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I almost passed it by when looking for a new book to read but I fell in love with the cover (something I rarely look at) and I am so glad that I picked it up! I was hooked from beginning to end. The authors writing was fantastic and a wonderful introduction to her as a new to me author! I cannot wait for read more from her. The descriptive language and writing the author uses is one of the best I have ever read, I could imagine every little detail she was talking about. I loved Valentina, she was such a great character to read about and following her on her journey was great. There were so many wonderful twists and turns in the story it really was exciting to read and I couldn’t put it down at all. It was great to read something so different and although I love romance I’m not a huge fantasy fan but this book was just amazing!
I 100% recommend this book to other readers and I cannot wait to read more from Ms Frost in the future!

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Alligators in the Trees by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Katie Matthews

Alligators in the treesAlligators in the trees by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

When I first saw the title for this book I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but the synopsis sounded interesting so I thought that I would give it a try and I have to say I was quite captivated by what I read. I have read work by this author previously so I knew the writing would be good but I really enjoyed the characters. The way the author wove them together and their stories was really great, I felt like I really got to know them throughout the story. They were all different characters but I really liked all of them and they were believable as people, for me this really helped me connect with them. I liked that the book was really character orientated, it was about them more so than a story – this made the book really enjoyable and different to read.
Overall I really enjoyed this story and would absolutely recommend it to other readers.

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy Book 1) by Lucinda Race – Review by Katie Matthews

Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy)Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was such a wonderful read, I enjoyed everything about it. The authors writing flowed so well it was a real pleasure to read and I just loved the characters, the relationship they had, the interaction between the and there were certainly times where I could absolutely relate to the things that were going on. This is book 1 in the series and whilst all three sisters are in it this is Jamie’s story and her course to her happily ever after and wedding day. I loved the originality of the story and I am definitely looking forward to the other sisters finding the partner of their dreams through the wedding dress of their late grandmother!
I definitely recommend this story and can’t wait to read the next book!

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Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Katie Matthews

Drawn to HimDrawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I LOVED this story so much! I think I fell in love with the main characters straight away. The authors’ writing was wonderful and I was so engaged with what I was reading as well as connected to the characters, Erica and Matt. The author really got across the emotions going on in the story and I could really feel that as the reader. I could really feel the instant yet genuine attraction that the characters had for each other; I was rooting for them the whole way through. Along with Erica and Matt there were some excellent secondary characters who were just as well thought out as the main ones and it really made a difference to the story in my opinion!
I 100% recommend this wonderful small town romance read, it was a fantastic story and I cannot wait to read more from Ms Mannersly again in the future.

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Composed (An Ash Park Novel Book 8) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Katie Matthews

Composed: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 8)Composed: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I’ve read most of the book now in this series and I think this is definitely my favourite by far! Wow what a read! I think to keep a series going this long is such an achievement and it honestly just keeps getting better and better. The twists and turns in the story definitely kept me on the edge of seat the whole way through – this one was such an exciting read! I love Petrosky, he’s such an interesting character to read about and I have thoroughly enjoyed following him as he solves all of these cases. The authors writing is style is excellent, really engaging and the stories flow really well. I am so excited to read more from Ms Flynn again in the future and I highly recommend this book and series!

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Katie Matthews

DeceptionDeception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is the first book that I have read by this author and she has definitely left an impression on me! I devoured the book in one sitting and I loved every single minute of it. I loved reading about Joe and Hunter – both not what I was expecting as characters either which I really liked! Joe was probably as I would expect a dominant to be but I loved that he also had a back story to him and I enjoyed getting to know him. I really liked Hunter she could definitely hold her own – I found her character really interesting. It was fun to read about these two together. I have read a lot of D/s stories and sometimes they can be a bit repetitive but I really enjoyed the way the author wrote this story, it wasn’t repetitive or stereotypical, it was really great to read and I would highly recommend it. I cannot wait to read more from her in the future.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Katie Matthews

Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

The second book in the Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge and I am definitely going to be falling in love with these brothers! Tyler was just so yummy and wonderful to read about! I think I loved him from the very beginning! The relationship between him and his brothers and dad was interesting to read about. There was this genuine and instant connection between Tyler and Gianna, I could feel it form the moment they met. I really enjoyed reading their story and seeing something grow between them.
As with the first book I loved the authors writing, the story was well paced and had a lovely flow to it. All of the characters are likeable and connectable. I can definitely say that I am looking forward to reading about the third Prentice brother!

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Flicker to Fire (Crimson Sash Book 3) by Amanda Marin – Review by Katie Matthews

Flicker to Fire (Crimson Sash, #3)Flicker to Fire by Amanda Marin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have really enjoyed this series so far and so glad that I decided to give up a go when I saw the first book being recommend. Flicker to fire was a fantastic read and definitely my favourite out of the series (the others are great too)! I have taken Neve and Micah into my heart and I have loved reading about them. The author has really brought their story to life over this series. There was also a new character introduced into the story too which was great. A few unexpected twists and turns too made this story really difficult to put down at times I wanted to keep reading to find out just what was going to happen.
I definitely recommend that this series is read in order and I will definitely be making sure I read more from this author again in the future.

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Shooting Star (Back Door Records Book 1) by Xana Jordan – Review by Katie Matthews

Shooting Star (Back Door Records 1)Shooting Star by Xana Jordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed Shooting Star by Xana Jordan, it was a beautifully written romance read that had me hooked from beginning to end. This is the second book that I have read by this author and I will absolutely be reading more from her again in the future.
The chemistry between then two main characters was amazing, intense but not too over the top. I was certainly on an emotional rollercoaster with this story, I felt a great connection with the characters and I was really rooting for them the whole way through.
I am really excited for the next book in the series – I cannot wait! Lovers of music romance reads will absolutely fall in love with this story – I cannot recommend it enough!!

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A Duke Never Forgets (The Duke Hunters Club Book 3) by Bianca Blythe – Review by Katie Matthews

A Duke Never Forgets (The Duke Hunters Club, #3)A Duke Never Forgets by Bianca Blythe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I love a good historical romance and I absolutely adored this book! It had everything I love in this genre! The characters were great, the setting was perfect (Cornwall just happens to be my favourite place in the UK) and the authors writing was brilliant. The descriptive detail meant that I could imagine what I was reading and what I read was fantastic! I was hooked from beginning to end – I love Genevieve – she was so funny and spunky! Some of the banter between her and Sebastian was great! I think it was obvious that they were so perfect for each other! There were some twists and turns in the story which I loved. I absolutely took these characters into my heart from Sebastian to Genevieve and her family! I think lovers of historical romance will absolutely love this book – I absolutely recommend it! I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!!

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