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A Dark Sparrow Box Set (Dark Sparrow Series Books 1-3) by India Kells – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Dark Sparrow Box Set - Books 1-3A Dark Sparrow Box Set – Books 1-3 by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was an AMAZING box set!! I absolutely loved everything about it! The authors writing was phenomenal and each story was a 5 star read for me! The box set included Lost Bastard, Cold Bastard and Wild Bastard – these are the first three books in the Dark Sparrow series and are well worth a read! The series features 6 brothers and if the first three are anything to go by I cannot wait to meet the next three! It’s difficult to choose a favourite book from this box set as each brother has their own story to tell but if I really had to choose one then I think probably Cold Bastard – there was just something about this story which really pulled me in – it was a little more complex than the other two so I think I was really invested in what was happening and had to work a little harder to fully get to know the characters!
This really is an amazing box set that I 100% recommend! I am really looking forward to more to come from this series!

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The Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Complete Fenris SeriesThe Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Complete Fenris series is made up of a fantastic collection of stories – each of them were really enjoyable reads! The stories weren’t overly long which I liked and it was great to go straight on to the next without waiting. I actually read the whole series over a couple of days. I really enjoyed the mythology side to the stories mixed in with some romance. The characters were well thought out and detailed. I think out of the stories in the collection my favourite was probably book 1 in the series – The Monsters Lover. It definitely set the scene well for the rest of the series. I loved Sol and Fenris – the connection they had was just so genuine and could really feel it.
I have read other books from this author and I really do enjoy her writing – the stories are easy to read, full of imagination and creativity. I would absolutely recommend this series and I look forward to more from Ms MacLeod in the future.

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Friend (What Happens on Campus Series Book 3) by M L Sparrow – Review by Katie Matthews

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FriendFriend by M.L. Sparrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Friend is the third book in the What Happens on Campus series and was a great addition to what has been a fantastic to read series! The books do however need to be read in order in my opinion. Terri’s story was a really emotional read – she was always so sure of herself until the attack that she encounters. Although this made her feel vulnerable I thought she still had this strength about her that I admired and this clearly attracted Jet to her even though he has always maintained that he wanted nothing more than friendship. I really liked this pairing – it just felt right in my opinion. I think he genuinely did want to help re-build her confidence in light of what happened and this just opened his eyes to maybe wanting more from than just friendship.
As always, with this author, I was fully invested in what I was reading from beginning to end and I am really looking forward to more from M.L. Sparrow in the future!

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Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Katie Matthews

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Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother RomanceBattling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I do like the forbidden romance genre so I was really looking forward to reading Battling Beckett and I was not disappointed at all. I really enjoyed the story – I thought that it was well written, had a good pace and flow and I really liked the characters. The story was maybe a little predictable but I honestly didn’t mind because I was fully invested in Greer and Beckett’s story especially the deeper into the book I got. The author had worked really hard to make the characters relatable and this really helped me as a reader to understand their feelings towards each other.
I would definitely recommend this story to others especially if you ate a fan of step-brother romances – it was definitely one of my favourites in this genre! I have read stories by this author previously and I shall look forward to reading more in the future.

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The Bad Twin by Avery Scott – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Bad TwinThe Bad Twin by Avery Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I have read a few books by this author now so when I read the blurb for this book I had no hesitation in jumping straight in and overall I wasn’t disappointed! It had the author’s great writing style which I enjoy and some great characters who I found quite easy to connect with. It might not be my favourite book but her but I would still 100% recommend it!
I loved the setting for the story and thought the author did a great job of really bringing Paris to life through her descriptive writing. I could completely imagine some of the scenes that she was setting. I think the twin switching was probably a little predictable but it was still an enjoyable read. I liked Abby she was the kind of character who is a little naive and actually switching places with her sister did force her out of her comfort zone in some respects. Hudson was what I kind of expected from a sexy, billionaire alpha male character but I still couldn’t help but fall for him! He was definitely a guilty pleasure!
Overall a really nice read, I read it quite quickly as I was completely invested in what I was reading. As mentioned earlier I would definitely recommend this book to other readers!

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Darcy’s Caution (Pride & Prejudice & Racecars Book 3) by Zoe Burton – Review by Katie Matthews

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Darcy's Caution (Pride & Prejudice & Racecars Book 3)Darcy’s Caution by Zoe Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I am a huge motorsport fan so as soon as I saw this book I knew I had to read it and I wasn’t disappointed at all! I was hooked from the very beginning until the very last word! I was completely swept up Will and Liz’s story – I thought they were such a sweet couple perfect for each other so when their relationship was threatened by Will’s stalker I was on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what was going to happen! I loved the suspense that ran through the story – it definitely kept me guessing the whole way through. Although this is the third book in the series it can be read as a standalone however I absolutely want to go and read the others now – I definitely have the taste for this series! Darcy’s Caution is the first book that I have read by Ms Burton and I really enjoyed her writing style – the story was easy to read with a great flow and pace and it had wonderful characters! I can’t wait to read more from her again in the future!

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Forbidden (Tales of Passion, Lust & Betrayal Vol. 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Katie Matthews

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ForbiddenForbidden by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Autumn Sand is one of my all-time favourite authors, I think I have read and loved every book that she has written so I was really excited to get started on her new release Forbidden! And as expected I was not disappointed at all – it was a short and sexy read which had me hooked from the very beginning. I think I was hooked from the moment I read the blurb! I loved the way the author decided to write this story it was really refreshing actually to read something structured differently. Her descriptive language was good and not too over the top for an erotic read! It definitely made you want to keep reading to find out just what is behind those doors that’s for sure!
Overall another fantastic read from this author and one that I would highly recommend! It is an erotic novel so I think readers definitely need to remember that when thinking about whether to read or not!

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Elemental Fae Academy (Elemental Fae Academy Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss & J.R. Thorn – Review by Katie Matthews

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Elemental Fae Academy (Elemental Fae Academy, #1)Elemental Fae Academy by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this story so much! When I first read the blurb I wasn’t quite sure, reverse harem stories are quite new to me but I do love Lexi Foss and have read many of her books so I knew I needed to give it a go and I am so glad that I did!! J R Thorn is a new to me author so I was really excited to read something by her also! I loved that the authors writing styles complemented each other so well – I have no idea which author wrote what everything just blended together seamlessly. I honestly loved every second of it! I loved Claire, I thought that she was a great character, full of sassiness which I loved especially when faced with everything that she has been faced with. I can only imagine her decisions when faced with Exos and Titus! Oh my gosh they are both off the charts hot!!!! Titus was easier to like straight away, he had this warmth and kindness to him and he instantly made Claire feel at ease, whereas Exos made me work to like him – he wasn’t warm like Titus but he had something about him that drew me to him straight away! I loved them both! I am really excited to read the next two books in the trilogy and get to know some of the other secondary characters more!

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia #2) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Katie Matthews

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Virtue & Vice (Spicetopia Book 2)Virtue & Vice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for this book to come out after reading book 1 in the series Sugar & Spice and it absolutely didn’t disappoint – not that I thought it would at all. I was so excited to see where the author was going to take the story and whilst I secretly wanted more of Cy and Jolie I was looking forward to meeting Moon and Katja after their brief introduction at the end of book 1. I loved the friendship that had formed between this couple over their shared idea of opening an adult themed theme park. As I have come to expect from this author there were some very spicy scenes between the characters but I love how well she writes these, they are never tacky or over the top – just enough to get the temperature rising!!
I can’t wait to read the rest of the series as it is released and highly recommend Virtue & Vice as an exciting and steamy read!

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Miami Days, Havana Nights by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Katie Matthews

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Miami Days Havana NightsMiami Days Havana Nights by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Miami Days Havana Nights was another enjoyable read from Linda Bennett Pennell, after really enjoying her previous book I was looking forward to starting this one and I wasn’t disappointed. The storyline was richly detailed and interesting; it kept my attention from beginning to end. I really liked the characters and enjoyed following their story. The mix of past and present was good and there was no confusion when switching between the two, the transition between the two is seamless and this definitely added to my enjoyment of what I was reading.
I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future!

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Rebel Jewel (The Jewel Chronicles Book 3) by Natalina Reis – Review by Katie Matthews

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Rebel Jewel (The Jewel Chronicles Book 3)Rebel Jewel by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Rebel Jewel is the third and final book in the Jewel Chronicles series and what a final instalment it was! I have really enjoyed this series and I have to say I think this book was probably my favourite even though it was really hard to decide that as they were all great reads!
I loved reuniting with characters Milenda and Jaali, I really enjoyed following their story as they continued their mission in Natale. I love the depth of these characters and how much they evolve over the stories. I was rooting for them both the whole way through the story to succeed in their mission!
The author really works hard with the world building in her stories and it really does make a difference – I am fully absorbed in what I am reading and can vividly imagine everything that I am reading.
I have really enjoyed this series and I 100% recommend it – from detailed writing to wonderful characters it made for an exciting and entertaining read.

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The Flood by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Katie Matthews

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The FloodThe Flood by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Every time I pick up a book by this author I wonder what I’m going to be in for and I have to say The Flood certainly had my overactive imagination going long after I have read it – thankfully I chose to read it in the day!! I was completely hooked from beginning to end – she certainly has a way of capturing your attention and not letting go until the end. The storyline was gripping and that continued throughout the whole story. I will say this isn’t a story where I particularly connected with the characters because I think I was too busy trying to guess what was going to happen! I was certainly kept guessing the whole way through!
The Flood is a fabulous read and definitely one not to be missed!!!

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A Perfect Fit by Zoe Lee – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Perfect FitA Perfect Fit by Zoe Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

A Perfect Fit was a really sweet, easy to read romance novel and one that I really enjoyed. I’ve not read anything by this author previously so it was a great introduction to her as a new author. The main characters were the type that we so easy to fall in love with and I did straight away, they really were the sweetest with a great amount of chemistry. The author wove some great funny moments into the story which made it all the more enjoyable to read. I think my favourite character in the story was Dunk – he kind of surprised me a little bit I thought he was going to be you typical player type character but there was so much more to him! I definitely fell for him!!
Overall a wonderfully sweet read and one that I definitely recommend! I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future.
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Tangles by Sharleen Scott – Review by Katie Matthews

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TanglesTangles by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I knew as soon as I read the blurb for this book that it was going to be an interesting and I imagined emotional read at times and I was right. Tangles was a wonderfully written story about something that affects so many of us and in so many different ways. Not one person with this awful condition behaves in the same way and I thought that the author really did write about it well, with empathy and truth. Logan’s story was such a journey and I truly felt like I was on that with him. I don’t think Alzheimer’s is an easy condition to write about – for me I always worry that the author might take a more stereotypical stance but Ms Scott definitely didn’t with Tangles – she really delved into the depth of how this condition can affect families and I was completely captivated by what I was reading from beginning to end.
I 100% recommend Tangles; it is a raw and emotional read that is exceptionally well written.

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows Book 2) by Renee Regent – Review by Katie Matthews

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows series, Book 2)Not So Wrong by Renee Regent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been really looking forward to reading the second book in this series as I was especially excited to read Melanie and Spencer’s story! And as expected I was not disappointed at all! I fell in love with the two main characters straight away. There was just something about them both that drew me in straight away – Melanie was a strong, independent woman and Spencer – well he was just so hot I fell in love with him as soon as I met him – but as well as that there was a slight vulnerability about him that I really liked. There was just something so special about the two of them that together they just seemed to work, they both had their own secrets to deal with and I just knew that together they would be able to help each other out.
The author has written a really beautiful tale, the pace and flow of the story is excellent and my interest was kept from beginning to end. I absolutely loved Not So Wrong and I cannot wait to read more from Ms Regent again in the future!

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The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series by Claire Luana – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery SeriesThe Confectioner Chronicles: The Complete Fantasy Mystery Series by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely loved this collection of stories!! They were so magical with a good amount of suspense and along with it some fantastic plot twists and turns. I really liked the characters and I loved reading about them. One of the things I loved about this series is how unique it was and I loved the author’s writing. The stories were written it in such an engaging way that I couldn’t put them down. Having read books by her previously I know that her world building is usually good but I thought that it was excellent in this series. I really liked Wren and I actually liked that I had to work hard to get to understand her, I found her character really intriguing but there was something about her that I just instantly liked. She was a fantastic, strong heroine to read about. I think I would definitely like one of the deserts that she bakes!! All of the characters in the stories were great to read about.
I 100% recommend this series – it was a fantastic read!

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Fisher Men X-ing Lines (Fisher Men Book II) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Fisher Men X-ing Lines (Book #2)The Fisher Men X-ing Lines by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I LOVED this book!! After reading book 1 in the series I couldn’t wait to read more from this author, I still don’t know how I’ve missed her books before and I was not disappointed by book 2 whatsoever! This was a brilliant read, full of intrigue, great characters with off the charts chemistry and a great storyline! I loved Connor and Rika; they had an unusual meeting which I actually really liked. The on screen chemistry was bubbling and I was really excited to see if that would carry over once they met! It’s possible that I am a little bit in love with Connor!! I thought he was very swoon-worthy!! I really liked Rika too I thought that she was a great female lead! I was definitely rooting for these two the whole way through the story!
A fantastic second book in this series – I can’t wait for more!!

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Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC #11) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

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Truck StoppedTruck Stopped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been really looking forward to this book – I have loved this series so far and I have to say Ms Mellett has definitely saved the best until last! I was completely captivated by this story from beginning to end, I honestly could not put my kindle down at all. I have to say I am usually consumed by this authors stories but there was just something about this one, she really did take the story and characters to another level. She definitely brought the series full circle with this final instalment.
Truck and Allie’s story was so beautifully written, the emotional moments of the story really grabbed me at times. It’s been a while since a book had me in tears but this one did all within a few pages! I was so into what I was reading, I could feel everything to characters did and I think that’s definitely what had me so emotional!
Truck Stopped was an amazing ending to this series and a story I cannot recommend enough. It could be read as a standalone but I would 100% recommend the series as a whole!
As always I look forward to seeing what Ms Mellett comes out with in the future.

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Rogue Wave (The Inland Seas Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Katie Matthews

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Rogue Wave (The Inland Seas #2)Rogue Wave by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

O-M-G!!! What a phenomenal read! I was completely captivated by this book from the very first page! This author truly does know how to capture my attention and keep it until the very last word. I thought I loved book 1 in the series but Ms McNamee took this story to a completely different level – I think it is definitely in my top 5 reads of 2019, if not my favourite!
I probably shouldn’t have liked Cutter, I mean he wasn’t the nicest of characters but I couldn’t help myself, there was just something that drew me to him straight away. Valentina was a great female lead, I kind of expected her to be a little naive but she wasn’t at all – she could definitely stand her ground!
I almost wish I had never read this story just so I can go back and start it all over again! Fantastic characters, great storyline and a twist that I absolutely did NOT expect! I absolutely loved this book and I cannot recommend it enough!!!

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A Divided Mind by M. Billiter – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Divided MindA Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

A Divided Mind was a really interesting read, not my usual go to book but I had seen a few recommendations for the story so thought I would give it a go. The author kept me on my toes the whole way through the story and the alternating POV’s meant that I got the story from different angles which was great – there was a real depth to the story. I thought the author portrayed mental health really well in the story, there were no cliché’s which I have come across before it was a raw, emotional story of a young person’s struggles and how these struggles impact both him and his family around him.
This is definitely a story that makes you think and with mental health a subject now that is being talked about more and more I think this story really does have a place. I really enjoyed reading it even if hard at times and I think they author really did do a great job with the story as a whole. I definitely recommend it to others.

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Monty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Monty and the MonsterMonty and the Monster by Rhonda Smiley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Monty and the Monster was such an enjoyable read – I really enjoyed it. The author’s creative writing style captured my interest straight away and I can imagine older children/young adults would definitely enjoy the story. I really liked the character Monty and thought that he was really relatable and I can imagine that children would easily relate to some of the situations that he finds himself in. The story could definitely be used as a great teaching tool at times.
I would definitely recommend this story for young children/adults – I think the creative storyline along with the relatable characters would make it a very enjoyable read for them. There are some good twists in the story that will get them thinking about what could happen.

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Fools Rush In (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 3) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Katie Matthews

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Fools Rush In (Interstellar Rescue, #3)Fools Rush In by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Fools Rush In is the great 3rd book in the Interstellar Rescue series and yet again another wonderful read by this author. I would highly recommend that these books are read in order for the maximum reader enjoyment however it can be read as a standalone. Again what stood out for me in this book apart from the great characters was the author’s wonderful world building. Her richly detailed writing makes the setting for this story and the characters completely come alive. I think out of this series so far this one is probably my favourite, I loved that it took place more in space than the previous books, I really felt like I was watching the story at times rather than just reading it.
I loved the characters, especially Rayna; she was a fantastic female lead, strong willed, independent and definitely not someone to be messed with. I liked Sam as well and when the two met I could tell that their relationship was going to be a good one!
Fools Rush in is another wonderful read in this series and again I highly recommend it!

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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Katie Matthews

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Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel was a really great read. I was intrigued when I first read the blurb for the story, it sounded like something different to read – I have to be honest and say I was actually really surprised at how much I actually liked it. The authors writing was really good, my interest was captured from the beginning and was sustained the whole way through. I love historical romance books but this is the first time I have read one in this time period and I really liked it, it was interesting to read about a different time period. The author really brought the characters to life and I found I was fully immersed in their story. Although the story alternated between past and present the story was really easy to follow.
Overall I really enjoyed this story and would absolutely recommend it to other readers.

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Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by TL Clark – Review by Katie Matthews

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Regency Love: Reflections of a Young LadyRegency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this story! It is one of my favourite genres and this author absolutely did it justice! I lost myself in the story so easily and was transported to 1800’s Regency London! The authors writing really was excellent, I was fully invested in the story from beginning to end. I could tell that she had really taken the time to make sure what she was writing was in keeping with the time period and she did it perfectly in my opinion. I have read a lot of stories that take place in this time period and I think this is probably one of my favourites!
I loved the character Lady Anne! I thought she was great! I loved the way in which the author chose to write the story – for me it gave me a real insight into Lady Anne’s life and her story – I felt really involved in what I was reading!
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady was a beautifully written story – one that I loved reading and would absolutely recommend to others 100%!!

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Tails Always Wins (Chasing Tails Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Katie Matthews

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Tails Always WinsTails Always Wins by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I have read quite a few books by this author now and I always enjoy her imaginative and detailed writing. The genre of this book isn’t one I usually choose to read but the blurb sounded intriguing so I gave it a go. Overall I really enjoyed it, it was nice to read something a little different and I liked that the story was very unpredictable. The characters were interesting to read about and I was fully invested in what I was reading. The author threw in some great and unexpected twists and turns which meant I was guessing what was going to happen in the story the whole way through – this definitely helped keep my interest!
I am definitely looking forward to seeing if the author takes this forward further – I know I’ll definitely be on the lookout for a follow up book!

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Surviving Wrath (The Deadliest Sin Series Book 3) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Katie Matthews

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Surviving Wrath (The Deadliest Sin Series Book 3)Surviving Wrath by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Every time I think I have found my favourite book from this author along she comes with her next release and does it again! I think the majority of my top 50 books belong to this author. Every single one is amazing and the third and final book in The Deadliest Sin series is of course no exception. I have loved this series, which does need to be read in order, and Surviving Wrath was just the perfect conclusion to it. Although I am, as always when a series by Ms McNamee finished, sad that it’s over that just means there will be something new out soon!
After the cliff-hanger of book 2 we were straight back into the action with the beginning of this book. I loved seeing things from Rea’s side although the story was quite short and 100% left me wanting more. The author managed to save some shock and surprises for this story too which was fantastic – she definitely saved the best until last with this one!
As mentioned before the series must be read in order but I more than 100% recommend it – it’s a phenomenal read and I can’t wait to see what this amazingly talents author comes out with next!

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Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd by Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Matthews

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Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd.Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was such an unusual but fascinating read. I have read many books by this author but this one looked a little different so I wasn’t too sure about it but it was a really good read. My interest was kept from beginning to end and I loved the unique storyline. I have only recently started reading books about time travel but it seems to be a genre I’m really getting into and so I loved that aspect of this story. As I expected the author attention to detail and beautiful description really added to my enjoyment of the story, she always brings the scenes to life and I love the characters that she creates. I loved Wilda; she was such a great character to read about. She was strong willed, witty and definitely didn’t put it with any funny business!
Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd was an intriguing read that I thoroughly enjoyed! I definitely recommend it to other readers!

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Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Katie Matthews

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Finding RuthFinding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I have read a few book by this author now and I love her writing style however this is very different to her other books as it comes from personal experience so I knew I would be in for something new from her. The book was extremely well written, it was heartfelt, personal, raw and very emotional at times. I do applaud the other for taking the time to document something as heart breaking as watching a loved one suffer with this awful condition. A condition that completely strips away the person that you once knew little by little. One I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down, I honestly felt like I was right there living this story with the author at times. I can only imagine how emotional it was for the author to compile everything to write this book but she did an absolutely amazing job and I 100% recommend it to other readers.

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Claimed (The Torzial Affair Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Katie Matthews

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CLAIMED (The Torzial Affair Book 3)CLAIMED by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Claimed is the third and final book in the Torzial Affair series and what a final book it was. I have loved all of the books so far but the author really pulled out something special for this one it was an absolutely amazing read! Brian and Jenny’s journey has been such a rollercoaster to read about so many ups and downs that have kept me reading from page 1 in the very first book until the last word in this final book. I have completely taken them into my heart and I am so sad that their story is now over. Even at this late stage in a trilogy the author was still able to surprise me with the characters and throw in some great twists and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat!
This has really been a fantastic series and one that I highly recommend. Claimed was a phenomenal final book in the series and whilst I’m sad its over I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion! I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future.

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1) by Phoebe Alexander Featured in the Sweetest Obsessions Boxed Set Collection – Review by Katie Matthews

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Sweetest Obsessions: A Contemporary Romance Boxed Set CollectionSweetest Obsessions: A Contemporary Romance Boxed Set Collection by Jane Anthony
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Review of Sugar & Spice featured in the Sweetest Obsessions Boxed Set

By Phoebe Alexander

I absolutely adore this author, I really do! I love the fact the characters she writes about are every day down to earth people, especially the females! They aren’t super skinny, tanned with big chests – she opts for the more curvaceous females who are just absolutely fabulous to read about! And the female lead in the story was no exception she was brilliant! A down to earth single parent who has body hang ups like most women but also was learning how to accept her body! Jolie is probably one of my favourite female leads from Ms Alexander; there was just something about her that made me connect straight away! I loved the setting for the story; a sweet theme park – such an unusual setting for a story –loved it! Alongside the amazing Jolie was ‘Marcus’ – I just loved him! I guess I could predict how the story was going to go but I still loved everything about the two characters and the way in which they met and how their relationship went along. There was the usual steamy scenes in the story, as expected with this author and again as usual they are brilliantly written with a great spice level!!
I am so excited to see what is going to come next in the book, as Ms Alexander does lead us nicely into a second book in the epilogue! I think it’s going to be AMAZING!!!!!! This book definitely deserves more than 5 stars – I loved every single minute of it!

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