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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Katie Matthews

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Broken PiecesBroken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Broken Pieces is the debut novel by Judith B Pinkard and was such a thought-provoking read. I think because it is biographical I went into knowing that it was based on real life and I kind of felt a more of a connection to what I was reading. Everything that this author went through I felt like I was right there with her. It was a very emotional journey and I can only applaud someone who has the strength to put it out there for everybody to read. I thought that the way the author had put quotes at the beginning of each chapter was really clever as it kind of set the tone for what was to come. These quotes also made me think at times too. I would definitely recommend this book to others, it isn’t my usual kind of read but it is one that will stay with me for a while.

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After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection Book 8) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Katie Matthews

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After Hurricane Nina, Rand's Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection)After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Another fantastic 5 star read from this author and not that I expected anything less – I absolutely adore her stories and every single one never fails to captivate me from beginning to end. This book is part of an 8 book collection by different authors but can be read as a standalone.
I really was hooked into this story straight away; the way in which the author had written it had me turning the pages faster than I could. I connected with the characters straight away, I could feel everything that they could, it really felt like I was there living the story with them.
Even though the other books in the series aren’t by this author I would absolutely love to read them also and I think that if you are a fan of Tamara Ferguson then you will in no way be disappointed with this new release from her.

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Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book One) by Lynne Russell – Review by Katie Matthews

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Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book 1)Hell On Heels by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This book was such an awesome read! I loved every second of it! The author’s writing grabbed my attention from the very beginning and didn’t let go until the end! I love a good mystery story and this one was a great example of that, I was kept guessing the whole way through and actually felt I was trying to solve things along with the story’s main character, PJ Santini! I thought that she was a great main character, independent, intelligent with a great witty side too. I loved her determination in solving problems. There were some secondary characters in the story who were great also especially Tango! There was certainly some great chemistry between PJ and Tango!!
I really enjoyed this story, the first I have read by this author and I am really looking forward to reading book 2 now!

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The Reason Why by Izzibella Beau – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Reason Why: Breathless SeriesThe Reason Why: Breathless Series by Izzibella Beau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

The Reason Why was such a beautifully written story and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It was full of sweet moments interspersed with angst which I loved! I really felt like I was a part of the lives of these three wonderful characters, I really took them all into my heart. I could really sense the feelings that Alabama displayed – she was truly torn between Joshua and Hunter. Both Joshua and Hunter were really nice characters in their own way, it was obvious they both liked Alabama and just like with her I could feel the turmoil that they both felt as well. The author poured a lot of emotion in to this story and it shone through in every page that I read. Her characters were amazing to read about and I just absolutely loved everything about this book! I have read stories by this author before and I absolutely will be again! I highly recommend this beautiful story!

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Temptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford – Review by Katie Matthews

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Temptation and SeductionTemptation and Seduction by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This was one spicy collection of short stories from, who I totally agree is the Lord of Lust, L.M. Mountford! These aren’t the first stories that I have read by this author and I really like his captivating writing style. His stories are spicy, steamy and more but are never over the top! They have a good heat level, just enough to make you fan yourself whilst reading! Each story was great to read (with the exception of one and not because it was badly written but the subject content is not something I like to read about) and all different to each other also. I think there is definitely something for everybody in this collection; they definitely leave you wanting more!
I am looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future and I highly recommend Temptation and Seduction!

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Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Katie Matthews

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I have read quite a few books by this author now and I do really like her writing style. Her stories are always engaging and great to read but Surviving Valencia wasn’t what I was expecting at all and it actually was great to read something a little different from Ms Tierney-Bedord! The story was a little slow to begin with but within a few chapters I was really into what I was reading. The more I got into the story the more I began to understand about the characters and their story. I sometimes find books that go back and forward in time confusing but I think that this book needed that to enable me as a reader to fully understand how the events of the past have influenced the lives of the characters in the present.
I think I will say that this isn’t an easy book to read, it makes you think a lot and there were a few times I had to stop and go back re-read things but once I had finished it everything kind of made sense! I think that the author wove a very original tale that whilst it took while to get into I am really glad that I read it!

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Katie Matthews

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency, #2)Reset to One by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to read the second book in this series after absolutely loving the first one and I wasn’t disappointed! Again the author captivated by this funny, romantic paranormal tale with wonderful characters. I loved the mystery that run through the story and that had me constantly guessing what was going to happen.
It was nice to see Evie get her own story after we met her in the first book and I loved seeing the other characters pop up as well. This book can be read as a standalone but I would also recommend book 1 also as it is a great read!
This might be a short read but there is certainly nothing missing in it. The author has developed the characters really well and it was a pleasure to read! I am really looking forward to reading book 3 in the series!!

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Katie Matthews

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SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Spar was a really great read from Randi Perrin. It was a well written contemporary romance about some really nice characters that I enjoyed reading about. I remember seeing the front cover for this book and having made up my mind about what I thought the story would be about – I was pleasantly surprised about how wrong I was! I love with when stories take me by surprise! I really liked Chloe, I thought that she was strong, independent person – she knew what she wanted to achieve in both her personal life as well as her professional one. Locke is one of those characters you instantly feel drawn too. I love the chemistry that they had and really enjoyed reading about their relationship – the highs and the lows!
I will admit that reading stories written in the third person isn’t usually my favourite to read however this author does it very well!
Spar is a fantastic story that I highly recommend!

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Katie Matthews

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Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Flirty Dancing is another brilliant addition to this series by J.D Frettier! These novellas have completely entertained me from beginning to end. Flirty Dancing might be a short read but it was definitely not short on anything else! The story was fast paced, funny, definitely spicy and had great characters! The names the author uses for the characters had me giggling! Every time I think about them it still makes me laugh! I really enjoyed reading about Kitty and I loved that other characters from the previous books made an appearance too. The books can be read as a standalone but I would absolutely recommend any of them for a fun read!
I definitely recommend Flirty Dancing for a fun spicy read! I am looking forward to more to come from J D Frettier in the future!!

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Cinderfella by Kristy Brown – Review by Katie Matthews

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CinderfellaCinderfella by Kristy Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I thought that Cinderfella was a great read! I love how authors are taking transitional fairy tales and adding a new unique twist to them and Ms Brown definitely did that with this story! I thought that it was a great twist and made the story really fun to read.
I loved all of the characters, well with the exception of a few, but I absolutely adored Gus! I thought the author came up companion for Ash! Ash was as had hoped he would be – a sweet and genuine person! I loved it when he met Ellie! I loved the romance, the sweet tender moments
I think that anyone who is a fan of Cinderella will love this unique and modern re-telling! I know I did!! I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future!

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Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir and D’Ann Lindun – Review by Katie Matthews

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Gamble on a CowboyGamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Gamble on a Cowboy was a fabulous read! I have read stories by Melissa Keir previously and I knew I loved her writing but I was also really looking forward to reading work by D’Ann Lindun – a new to me author! Well I think I can definitely add her to my new list of authors to love! I have a soft spot for western romance stories and both of these definitely hit the spot!! Both of these novella’s would have been equally as amazing as full length novels – I was impressed with how the authors managed to cram so much into their short stories, I wasn’t left wanting more, well I was only because they were brilliant reads and not because I felt like I was missing anything. I really liked all of the characters, I thought that they were all really likeable and I connected with them all.
I would absolutely recommend these two wonderful short, sweet romance reads, I don’t think you will be disappointed!

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Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Katie Matthews

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Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to read this book and oh my what a book it was! I was completely captivated from beginning to end. This book is the continuation of Darren’s and Luisa’s story so absolutely should be read after book 2. I was so intrigued by their story in book 1 and I had hoped to find out more about them in this book and I got that and more! They just had such a strong and intense relationship that at times make you wonder whether they should be together but deep down you know that they absolutely should. The detail the author uses in her writing makes you feel like you are right there in the story with these characters and living their live along with them. Her attention to everything in the story just aids with making her books such an absolute pleasure to read and I would not hesitate at all to recommend this series to anybody who is looking for a fantastic 5 star set of books!

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Seraphina’s Revolution (The Seraphina Series Book 4) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Katie Matthews

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Seraphina's Revolution (Seraphina #4)Seraphina’s Revolution by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been patiently (ok maybe not so patiently) waiting for the fourth book in this series to be released! This was the series that made me fall in love with paranormal romance stories and I couldn’t wait to see how this amazing series was going to end – but then that made me sad that this was in fact the last book in the series and I wasn’t ready to let go of these amazing characters! I think Ms Hutchinson was indeed aiming to go out on a high with the final book and she 100% did that! It was a phenomenal read! I was hooked from beginning to end, the story was crammed full of action, the pace was amazing and I was completely and utterly captivated by what I was reading. I adore Sera, she has been an amazing character to follow and learn about. I knew what I wanted to happen for her in this story and I think the author completely did her justice in this book!
The series does need to be read in order to fully understand what is happening with the characters and I 100% recommend every single one of them!
I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney – Review by Katie Matthews

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster #2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I was really looking forward to reading this second book in The Dirty Rooster series especially as I enjoyed book 1 so much and I wasn’t disappointed at all. It can be read as a standalone also. Again like book 1 the story was really well written and I really liked that characters. I like a forbidden romance and this was definitely one of my favourites! The chemistry between the characters was hot and intense but also not too over the top – it made it feel more believable. I could really feel the connection between the two characters too and I was rooting for them the whole way through!
I would absolutely recommend this book to others and I am really looking forward to reading more from Ms Mooney again in the future!

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Terror in Boring Town (A Sam and Rex Adventure Book 1) by Hoot N. Holler – Review by Katie Matthews

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Terror in Boring Town (A Sam and Rex Adventure Book 1)Terror in Boring Town by Hoot N. Holler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

So first off I thought that this was a great children’s story! I don’t have any children in the target audience so I read and reviewed it as a teacher. I really enjoyed it and have no doubt that children in the age range would really enjoy this story and I also think that it would be great in engaging boys to read too! The plot was exciting and the characters were well thought out. The illustrations were bright and colourful and really added something to the story. There were some really good talking points too which would enable children to predict what might happen in the story.
I would absolutely recommend this book for the age range that had been identified and would have no hesitation using it in my classroom!

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Home Is Where the Heart Is (The Wilder Sister Series Books 1-5) by Melissa Keir – Review by Katie Matthews

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Home is Where the Heart is: The Wilder SistersHome is Where the Heart is: The Wilder Sisters by Melissa Keir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this collection of Novella’s by Melissa Keir. Each story in the collection focuses on one of the sisters and they really were all such a pleasure to read. I loved how the author made sure to make each sister different but also kept it so that you knew they were sisters. Each of their individual stories were heart-warming and sweet. We had second chance romance, relationships where people are still unsure of their sexuality, love, faith and miracles and more. Whilst I loved all of the stories I have to admit A Christmas Accident certainly had me grabbing for the tissues and those characters had my heart from the very beginning. I could feel the emotions of all the characters and cried along with them.
I have read a few books by this author now and I do love her easy and relaxed writing style, she writes beautiful stories that you can’t help but be swept up in straight away.
I definitely recommend Home is Where the Heart is – I can’t wait to read more from Ms Keir again in the future.

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Don’t Let Me (Simplicit Duet Book 1) by Marie Skye – Review by Katie Matthews

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Don't Let Me (The Simplicit Duet #1)Don’t Let Me by Marie Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been waiting a long time for a new release from one of my favourite authors, Marie Skye, so I was extremely eager to get my hands on Don’t Let Me, the first book in the Simplicit Duet and as expected it didn’t disappoint at all! It was everything that I have come to love from this author, it had the heat she writes so well, the passion that she gets across to the reader and it had the characters that she makes me fall in love with as soon as I start reading about them. The secrets, the twists and the turns make for one captivating read. I always find it hard to write reviews of Ms Skye’s books not because they are bad, far, far from it but because it’s so easy to give away spoilers and I do not want to do that – so – what I will say is whether you are new to this author or not you absolutely should one click this book today! It is an amazing read and I cannot wait for the next part to see what happens!!

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Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Matthews

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Vantage Point (Gray Ghost #4)Vantage Point by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I think this is probably one of the best series that I have read in a long time and I was super excited to read the next book in it – Vantage Point and as expected I was NOT disappointed at all!! It was an amazing 5 star read that I loved every single minute of. I loved Hawk and Stella’s story, like the others in the series I quickly fell in love with them and desperately wanted the best for them. I loved the suspense running through the story it kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion. The two characters definitely had this spark between them that was undeniable! I love that Ms McKinley’s characters always have a past that comes back to haunt them because I get to see them overcome whatever it is and Hawk’s was one I wasn’t expecting!
Although this book can be read and enjoyed as a standalone I would absolutely recommend reading them in order! I will certainly be looking forward to more from this author again in the future!

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Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott – Review by Katie Matthews

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Taming the Troublemaker (Hills of Texas, #3)Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is the second book that I have read and enjoyed by this author. I find that I am completely captivated by the characters and the storyline. It was a really light-hearted and entertaining read; I really love the simple romance of the story. I love the hot and heavy romance type but I equally enjoy a nice, sweet romance also and Taming the Troublemaker was a wonderful example of just that.
I think I fell in love with Autry straight away; he did seem such a nice, kind and genuine person. Beth was a sweet character and I loved her from the beginning. I just loved the interaction between the two of them, it was fun, it was sweet and I was definitely rooting for them the whole way through.
Although part of a series this book could definitely be read as a standalone and it is one that I would highly recommend! I am looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers #5) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Katie Matthews

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 5)Turning the Tide by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

And again another FANTASTIC 5 star read from this author! Every time I read a new book by Ms Alexander I think this one can’t be as good as the last one I read and I love that I am always wrong! Every book of this author’s that I have read I have absolutely adored, even if it’s not a particular thing I love to read about like m/m or m/f/m – there is just something about her writing that never fails to pull me in, Her characters are brilliant and always so different and in Turning the Tide this was no different! I loved Luke and Connie and I know I probably shouldn’t have loved Luke he is probably everything I dislike in a male lead, he did things I didn’t like and don’t approve of but Ms Alexander made me fall in love with him. She made me see that there are things that go on in people’s lives that we have no idea about and you definitely shouldn’t judge what people do or don’t do. I really took these characters in to my heart just as I have with the others from this series and it was lovely to see some of them again! This story could be read as a standalone but by reading the previous ones you will understand all the different relationships between the characters. I recommend this series 100% and Turning the Tide is a fantastic addition to it. As always I cannot wait to read whatever this author releases next!!

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Captivated By The Millionaire by Nina Singh – Review by Katie Matthews

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Captivated by the MillionaireCaptivated by the Millionaire by Nina Singh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I do have a soft spot for these kinds of stories (millionaires/billionaires – I think I just secretly want to find one!!) and have read quite a few however this is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it! It was everything I love about a contemporary romance read. I loved the characters, Jess and Jordan. They really were opposites but as they say opposites attract! They did have an amazing chemistry that felt real and genuine. The first interaction between them was really sweet and melted my heart a little.
I thought that the story was well written and had a great pace to it. I like the plot to the story and it definitely flowed really well.
Overall a really lovely story that was well written and one that I highly recommend!

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Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Katie Matthews

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Little Miss Eyes of BlueLittle Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I really do love reading books by this author – she never fails to entertain me with her unique and engaging writing style. I really enjoyed The Woman America Loves a Latte so I was really looking forward to reading Little Miss Eyes of Blue as it is the prequel to it. I think that it definitely opened up the character of Vee for me; I feel like I found out so much about her in this book that I could read the second book now and have a better understanding of her as a person. It was really nice to see more of Vee and what she has been through in her life. I don’t think it really matters which order you read the books in I would just definitely recommend that you read them! They are both excellent reads and you won’t regret it!

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Katie Matthews

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy?Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I thought that Linked was a really interesting read, it isn’t a genre I would normally read however I have read a few books by this author so I thought I would give it a go and I was pleasantly surprised. It is one of those books that has you thinking about what you have read long after you have finished. The authors’ writing was captivating and the book was really well written. It was a really unique and original read that I think readers have to experience the book just to appreciate the story that the author is trying to tell. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in the story and this definitely meant that I had no idea what was going to happen and hence why I was so engaged from the beginning until the end. The characters in the book were well thought out and they developed well as the story progressed.
I think if you are looking for something a little different to read and you enjoy sci-fic/dystopian stories then I would absolutely recommend this book – even if they aren’t your go to genres I would also recommend giving this story a chance!

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Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio – Review by Katie Matthews

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Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency, #1)Lights, Camera, Action by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was such a wonderful read! I definitely had some preconceived ideas about what I thought this story would be about and I’m so glad I was wrong! It really was a fantastic book! I haven’t read anything by this author before but I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book in the series already!
I like paranormal reads, I love romance stories and I love a bit of suspense in my books too so to have all three rolled into one I knew I was on to a winner! From the very beginning to last sentence I was hooked by this story. This authors writing was engaging and entertaining. I suppose there were parts of the story that were predictable but I didn’t care at all.
I really liked the characters Catherine and Alex. Catherine was a bright and bubbly character that I couldn’t help but like straight away and I may have a little crush on Alex! The story is told form Catherine’s POV but I have to say I maybe would have liked to see a little bit from Alex too, just a few chapters thrown in here and there but saying that I still loved the story anyway!
As I mentioned before I am really looking forward to the next books in the series and I absolutely recommend this book – it is a short, fun and entertaining read!!

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Devil’s Backbone (Wild Beasts Series Book 5) by T. Birmingham – Review by Katie Matthews

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Devil's Backbone (Wild Beasts Series Book 5)Devil’s Backbone by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Another amazing read from this fantastically talented author!! I am so glad that I found this author when I did because I have absolutely loved all of the books that I have read by her. I am always captivated from the beginning until the end.
Devil’s Backbone is the fifth book in the Wild Beasts series but can be read as a standalone. I have to say I’m pretty certain this is my favourite one out of the series! I really enjoy mythology and I have really come to love the twist this author has put on that – she has created real original stories. Tess and Ben’s story was pretty intense and full of action. I really felt for Tess actually and everything that she had been through, I thought that she was a really relatable character. I will be honest I was rooting for Tess and Ben!!
I absolutely recommend this book and the others in the series also! I know that I will be very much looking forward to reading more from this wonderful author again in the future!

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North to Nara (Crimson Sash Book 1) by Amanda Marin – Review by Katie Matthews

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North to Nara (Crimson Sash, #1)North to Nara by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with this story, I liked that the blurb was a little on the vague side as it meant I was going in without any real expectations – it is also a genre that I have read a lot of so that added to the intrigue for me and so I loved that I got such a well written and wonderful story to read. It didn’t take me long at all to become completely absorbed into the authors writing – I was pleasantly surprised to find out that North to Nara is also the authors debut novel. She should definitely be very proud of what she has written. The level of detail enabled me to completely imagine what I was reading. Her characters we well thought out and I really enjoyed reading about them. I think one of the things I liked was that although I knew what I wanted to happen in the story the author wasn’t afraid to take the story in differing directions that constantly kept me guessing about what might happen! She has definitely set the scene for an amazing series and I can’t wait for the next book!!

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Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews

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Back in the RingBack in the Ring by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely loved this story! This might be the fourth book in The Predator series and I read it as a standalone but I had no problems at all understanding what was going on. I believe each book can be read as a standalone however after reading about these characters I absolutely want to read the other books in the series too!
Back in the Ring was a wonderful story, the authors writing was captivating, exciting and entertaining. It didn’t take me long at all to fall in love with the characters in this book at all. Both Bijou and Noah’s stories were really emotional and I have to say I was totally rooting for them the whole way through, I thought that they both deserved to find happiness again after both suffering such loss in their lives. I could really feel every emotion that poured out of them and I thought that that author did an amazing job with them.
I really cannot wait to read more by this author again in the future!

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A Wicked Earl’s Widow (Once Upon A Widow Book 2) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Wicked Earl's Widow (Once Upon A Widow Book 2)A Wicked Earl’s Widow by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this book! After reading and loving the first book in this series I was really excited to start book 2 and I wasn’t disappointed! I think that I have definitely found a new historical romance writer to love! I loved all the twists and turns this story held, there were some that I definitely didn’t see coming.
I loved Eliza and I really did feel sorry for her, she was in the clutches of some pretty nasty family who were determined to marry her off to someone equally as horrible. I loved how the author made me hate characters as well as love some of them! I was definitely waiting for something to happen to Eliza’s father so that she could lead a happy life!
I will absolutely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future and would highly recommend this book to lovers of historical romance and also for anyone looking to read something a little different! Although part of a series this book can be read as a standalone! I can’t wait to read book 3 in the series!

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Katie Matthews

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Misfortune of Song (Druid's Brooch #5)Misfortune of Song by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Misfortune of Song was another great read from the Druid’s brooch series! I have kind of dipped in and out of the series and haven’t read the books in order however the ones that I have read, including this one, have been really enjoyable reads. I find that I am instantly transported into the imaginative and creative worlds that this author has created. The characters are always well thought out and you find that you can’t help but want to see what happens to them in their story. There is a lot of action in this story which definitely kept my interest from beginning to end. I really enjoy historical fiction so it’s great that I can add this series to my collection of ones that I have enjoyed reading.
I would definitely recommend this book and the series, the authors writing is fantastic, very creative and the stories are definitely entertaining. I am definitely looking forward to reading the other books in the series!

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FORTITUDE by Carrie Dalby – Review by Katie Matthews

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FortitudeFortitude by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Fortitude was an excellent read and one that I found really difficult to put down. I really like historical fiction but I’m more of a romance type of reader so when I read the blurb for this book I was intrigued to try something historical and a little different and I am so glad that I did, I loved every minute of this story. There were some pats that for us today were hard to even comprehend but for the time period that it was written about that is how people thought and for me I was impressed with how to author dealt with them. I have read books by this author before so I knew it would be well written but what shone through for me was the level of detail that the author included I could tell that she had really researched well before writing this story. I liked that characters, I thought that they were well developed and I connected with them.
I thought that Fortitude was definitely a great read and I look forward to more from this author again in the future.

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