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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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The narrator of this story was amazing. His voice was perfect for all of the suspenseful moments and determining plot twists. The book took place in such a great fantasy world and I love that I got the chance to escape to it!

Drummer’s Beat (Satan’s Devils MC #2) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Amazing! The first book in this series is read by the same two narrators and they are both amazing! Their voices fit the characters so well, they must be in a biker gang! This story line was crazy! It started off dramatic and mesmerizing and just got more and more crazy from there! Listen to this book series! You will not regret it!

Check In (Bobbins Sisters Series Book 2) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Check InCheck In by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing. Debra Parmley has not disappointed me yet. I read the first book in this series and the second one was just as good. Leann seems to draw drama to her. Her sister Betsy is happily engaged to her man, and Leann is looking to settle down too. But can she find happiness with a police officer? Read this book if you like romance, suspense, and unpredictable story plots. I will be reading this again.

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Cross-Country Christmas (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Cross-Country Christmas (Silver Buckle Brides #1)Cross-Country Christmas by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So cute! We all love the story of two completely different people who meet by happenstance, and fall in love. But would there be secrets? Would it be possible if they were just a little too different and came from completely different worlds? I love that this story is a romance and a Christmas book. Read this if you love romance, Christmas, and the effects of secrets.

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The Groomsman (Unexpected Series – Book 2) by Marina Hanna – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The GroomsmanThe Groomsman by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hot. Witty. So fun to read. The groomsman is about a woman who, at her best friends wedding, hits it off with her groomsman and has a fantastic evening. Only problem is, it was so good, she actually wants to see him again. And he feels the same. The Groomsman is a fun, entertaining, witty novel that will keep your attention the entire time. Read this book if you like playing hard to get stories, secret lives, and steamy scenes.

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Fool Me Twice by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Fool Me TwiceFool Me Twice by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t read many suspense books, but this book has inspired me to try to read more of them. I was on my toes at all times and constantly found myself getting goosebumps. The story was really well developed and completely worth the read. Read this book if you like anticipation, guessing what is going to happen next, and constant suspense!

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven, #5)Cursed Luck by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read most of the books in this series and they continue to be great. I love the romance part of the stories. The author always writes with the perfect amount of romance, magic, and action to keep the novel interesting. Cursed Luck does not disappoint as another AJ Renee novel! Amazing author! Read this series!!!

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The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles, Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

SO GOOD! The first book in this series is amazing, but this book definitely met the challenge! The romance and emotions in this book run strong. So do the characters! Love the challenges they are set up to meet and how the characters in the book handle them. Read this book and the series. It will definitely be worth it!

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hazel Storm has done it again in her third book in the Her Three Immortals series. She has taken such a common concept, dealing with your boyfriend’s mother’s dislike for you, and made it feel the size of a God. This series is relatable, but also so fictional, it makes you want to be lost in these books.

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Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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

This book was so fun to read! It is a very interesting and unique take on the Cinderella story. However, it is not what you think. There are plot twists and character development aspects one wouldn’t think to add to Cinderella. Read this book if you like imagination, creativity, and being surprised.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adorable! This is your typical city girl story falling in love with your typical country boy. Stella is focused on her career. Her boss offers her a chance to prove herself by setting up an extension of their company in another city. Her and her two cousins grew up in a small city. As soon as she got the chance, she moved to the city. Her best friends/ cousins followed her so they could be together. But what happens when she falls for a guy who lives away from her cousins in a small town, similar to the one she escaped from? Read this book if you like romance, love, and finding yourself.

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

Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset (A Tropical Cocktail Romance)Romancing the Tropics : A Holiday Romance Boxset by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Multiple book box set. All hot stories and hot scenes. Wish they were longer, I’m so used to getting connected with characters. These are short stories, so if you are looking for a quick, hot book to read, this author’s books are for you.

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A Divided Mind (The Divided Series Book 1) by M. Billiter – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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

Wow. An amazing book. I could not put this book down. A Divided Mind is a book about Branson, a teenage twin, who has some mental health issues that he and his family are trying to decipher. His mother shows her unconditional love, but she and Branson have a hard time communicating during this period in his life. His twin brother Aaron can tell there is something wrong, but isn’t sure how to help. Branson is having a hard time finding who to talk to about the voices in his head because he doesn’t want people to think he’s crazy. Once he finally finds a friend, Trevor, his family isn’t sure he is the best influence on him. This book shows how important mental health is and how necessary family support is even when you feel like what you’re doing isn’t enough. If you enjoy haunting and exciting books that keep you on the edge of your seat, this is a great book for you.

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THE GOD (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 2) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The God (Her Three Immortals, #2)The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Didn’t fail to follow in the unique glow of its predecessor. Always very interesting and I love how the writer writes the chapters in each characters perspectives. I was very interested in reading this book because I read “The Don”, the first book in the series. It picks up right where it left off and continues the roller coaster of emotions. This is a great book for anybody who likes world building, unique and strong characters, and different types of attraction.

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by KAYLA OCTAVIANO

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The best book I’ve ever listened too. On top of the narrators bringing the characters to life so perfectly, the story is amazing. Sophie, a woman living in the UK loves sex and her best friend. When her best friend gets into trouble, and therefore gets Sophie into trouble, she finds herself under the protection of an outlaw motorcycle gang, the Satan’s Devils. Attempting to protect Sophie is more of a challenge than they thought, but she makes some lifelong friends there. The culture and family this book brings into view in the motorcycle gang is eye opening. If you like being kept on the edge of your seat, action, planning, and culture, this is the perfect book for you. Listen to it. I was hoping it would never end. I can’t wait to listen to the next one and look into the books this series has spun off of.

Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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

I never read a book about detectives on a case before. I’ve only ever watched TV shows and movies. But reading in a book is just as enticing, if not more. The author does a great way of describing the places and making each suspect give off a particular aura that keeps you guessing. Stripped is about Dee, a detective who is assigned a new partner, Connie, who she dislikes greatly. They are put on a homicide case that is turning up at many odd angles with many rich and successful people involved. If you like books with an air of mystery around them that keeps you guessing until the very end, this is the book for you.

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven Series Book 4) by AJ Renee – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven, #4)Cursed Touch by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cursed Touch is the fourth book in the Broderick Coven series, and it lives up to its prior books hype. Cursed Touch is about Carter Broderick, a man who has magic in him and his family, but has only ever used it to heal others, as he is a doctor. All of his siblings around him have found their partners, but he doesn’t believe it’s in the cards for him. However, when Vanessa brings her neighbor to a hospital he happens to be at for the day, he comes to find magic is the least of his worries. Vanessa is a beautiful young woman who owns her own jewelry store full of her own creations. Sure she barely pays her rent, but she’s happy living a life full of happiness and independence. However, lately, in her town, she’s been noticing some odd occurrences that are really starting to make her feel crazy. When Carter comes into her life, her independent lifestyle gets challenged and her crazy is anything but. Can they figure things out for themselves and together? Or is it just too much to handle? I recommend this book for anyone who knows how important it is to be able to handle things on your own, and what a challenge it is to have to work someone else into the picture. Anybody who loves romance, magic, and a little edge would love this book like I do.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bared is a story about Athena, a rockin’ entrepreneur who has several clubs all over the coast keeping her in the upper class. Tru is a kind and caring man who has been hurt before, and plays a mad game of pool. When their worlds collide, they realize how much they need each other. But will their pasts stop them from being together? This is one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. It has shock and awe, romance, unpredictability, and such amazing, relatable characters. Read this book if you like to watch characters grow, see the hardships couples go through, and love the best friends who always have your back. What more could a girl ask for?

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Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK by Cori Cooper – Review by KAYLA OCTAVIANO

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Bake Believe is an adorable story about a young girl going through crushes, school, family, and… something special. This book was definitely one of a kind. It’s a coming of age novel with a relatable young character and all of her friends and family. Read this if you like cute stories about young children figuring out where they are meant to be in life. The narrator is great and fits the story really well from a teens perspective.

An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Kayla Octaviano

An Enduring LoveAn Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Enduring Love is a romance novel, but there is so much more to it. If you like time period romances that have twists that make you feel for the characters, this is the book for you. Rebecca is a citizen of Latvia while Rhys Sudduth is the son of a politician in London. Rhys and Rebecca fall in love and get married. Not long after, a parent of each lies on their deathbed, so they must separate for family. However, due to unnatural circumstances, they are forced to live their lives separate for four years. Now, they suddenly reconnect, however, moving on was inevitable. Can they rekindle their love? Can they keep their family safe? There is so much more to this book than romance.

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Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Check OutCheck Out by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you enjoy romance novels that have suspense, obstacles, and multifaceted characters, this is a great book for you. Nash is a retired marine who is working through his issues and attempting to return to civilian life. Betsy is a nerdy librarian who lives in books more than reality. When the two lives collide, sparks fly. However, with their own personal troubles and Betsy’s little sister Leann’s, the attempt at romance is harder than expected. My favorite thing about Check Out is it’s not just a romance novel. It has so many aspects that make it a wonderful read, men and women alike would relate and enjoy this story. Read it, you won’t regret it.

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Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2)Taking Flight by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So cute! This book is a romance novel to keep in your bookcase for whenever you need a good pick me up. “Taking Flight” is about Holt, a pilot in the Air Force, and how he stumbled upon the woman who changed him. Jody is the band manager for her twin sister, but has a secret of her own. After being kept in the shadows for so long, she needs someone to inspire her to break free and fly. This book is about personal growth, confidence, love, and sacrifice. It has everything an amazing novel needs.

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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Courage of UsCourage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The perfect love story! Patience is a country girl who grew up a Tom boy. Duke is a country boy who grew up trying to become the right man. In this love story, Duke and Patience have one special night as kids before everything changes. Fast forward time, will they be able to fix what they have lost? After going through hell and back, each in their own way, they try to make their way back to one another. This book is about faith, love, and dreams. I recommend this story to anyone who loves happy endings and childhood dreams coming true.

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story only comes up short in length. I wish there was more. My heart was in it the whole time. Poppy is your average nerdy girl who lives next to Turner, the sexy next door neighbor. In the short time it took me to read this book, I couldn’t put it down. I would recommend this book to anybody who wants a quick taste of attraction, lust, and nerdy romance. This would be a book I’d keep on my shelf for whenever I need a quick pick me up.

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Flash Point: Nite Fire Volume 1 AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Kayla Octaviano

FIVE STAR REVIEW!!!

“Flash Point” is a story about Dahlia Nite, a shape-shifting woman from another world, who just wants to find a place she belongs. After being exiled from her home, she has come to Earth to help protect the humans from evil that comes from her old home. After gruesome murders begin to occur, she tries to hide the truth from the humans, while working alongside them to get redemption for the lost souls. 

Personally, this book was hard for me to listen to in certain areas because of the descriptiveness of the demented crime scenes. However, other than that, this book was amazing. It kept me on the edge of my seat at all times. The character building is strong and always has you switching which romance to root for. The world building present in this book is phenomenal! I recommend it to anyone who can stomach some crazy crime scenes, likes suspense and piecing scenarios together, and really enjoys fantasy worlds mixing with ours.

Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster (Frat house confessions) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster (Frat House Confessions, #6)Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It’s a feel good book about a boy and a girl who meet each other in an unconventional way. Boy likes girl, girl knows better. The characters are very relatable and really make you feel like you are in the book. The writing style is easy to read and addicting to get lost in. It makes you miss your college days and really remember to cherish those close to you. Read this book if you like witty banter, romantic build up, and a relatable coming of age story.

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The Rise Of Manifesto The Great (Planet Hy Man) by Kerrie Noor – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers (Planet Hy Man)The Rise Of Manifesto The Great: A Sci Fi Comedy Where Women Wear The Trousers by Kerrie Noor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I’ve never read a book quite like this. It took me by surprise. Very unique and very interesting. Read this book if you like world building and very well described characters.

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by KAYLA OCTAVIANO

Mountains Wanted (Mountains Trilogy Book 1)Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Phoebe Alexander outdid herself again. Mountains wanted is a story about crave, desire, and pure sex appeal. The characters were great and very relatable. I love the way Alexander writes and the way all of her books that I’ve read so far draw me in. I recommend this to anybody who needs a heart racing, hot novel.

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The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Kayla Octaviano

The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unique. I’ve read many fantasy stories and romance novels, but I’ve never read a book like this. I like how it switches perspectives from the different characters and how easy it is for the reader to get to know each one. Such a good book. I cannot wait to read the next one!

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Dirty Tactics (Special Weapons & Tactics Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Peyton Banks – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Listen to this book! I was hooked from the beginning! S.W.A.T. Sergeant Marcus MacArthur is as hot as it gets. You love a man in uniform? LISTEN TO THIS BOOK! He’s a badass, and he knows it too. So, of course, he draws the attention of his new neighbor Sarena, a nurse in the emergency room at the hospital. They both work funky hours, they both work adrenaline filled jobs, I’ve never seen a couple more made for each other. But there are downfalls to these careers they’ve picked, and this book shows those very clearly. Can they make it through these dilemmas? Or will they die trying? If you like well written books narrated by people who bring the characters to life, listen to this book. If you like steamy romance scenes that you’ll want to listen to again, listen to this book. If you like twists and action, listen to this book. Basically, listen to this book. It’s amazing and worth the time.