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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in this series and I am enamored by all of the characters in each book. The way all of the stories overlap and contain the characters from previous stories is just fabulous. The blending of the families and how the arranged marriages have been modified to work better for those involved is great.
I really am enjoying this entire series and I am looking forward to read the next one and seeing what action and love awaits us in that.

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story finds Luca and Aly on opposite sides of the Mafia. Aly the “secret” daughter that no one acknowledges but yet they all protect and Luca, the orphan who was adopted into the Mafia and made a son.
Luca vows to always protect Aly and he keeps his word up to the day that he takes her for his own.
WONDERFUL character building, I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the series.
New to me author but she has drawn into her world with this first book in the series.

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Kelli Harper

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is unlike anything I have read before. I have never had a book that has drawn me in and kept me there just waiting to see what happens next. I am usually a romantic comedy kind of girl and this story is far from that. There are moments when you are just reading along and holding your breath hoping that nothing bad happens. Then you take that deep breath and just read along anxiously hoping that the main characters get from point A to point B with out failing. This book was very interesting and I hope there is a sequel, I really would like to know what is next for our adventurers.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kelli Harper

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book will draw you in and keep you entertained. The back and forth between Gabe and Katrina is great fun and will keep you turning the pages. I have not read the other books in this series and I was able to keep up with the pace and was not at all confused about the storyline or what was taking place. Highly recommend this book.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kelli Harper

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new to me author and I must say she did not disappoint. This story is a quick read. Amber hates Christmas and much prefers Halloween. Hates how commercial it has become and just how over the top it is. Gio is a single dad and LOVES Christmas. Is it possible for the two to meet in the middle and just find a common ground to stand on and make things a go? This is a great Christmas novella. KLH

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King Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 6) by India Kells – Review by Kelli Harper

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King Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #6)King Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

FIVE STARS
Lazarus is the man to end his father. After many many years of destruction, deceit, lies and so many other things. But keeping Sasha away and keeping her out of his mind and heart are proving to be impossible.
This book is full of suspense and tension. It is a fabulous read. I have never read any of the other books in the series and while yes I could tell there was a back story with Lazarus and Sasha, it did not keep me from knowing and understanding what was taking place in this final book of this series.
The author really keeps you guessing and trying to help them figure out where the old man is. A real page turner.
KLH

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kelli Harper

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers, #2)Spoilsport by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2)
Author: Belinda Williams
FIVE STARS
Luke is a divorced dad, Nadia is a female player. She is in it all for the fun and no strings attached hookup. Luke is more down to earth and responsible.
There is a bit of history between these two. Will Luke get to follow his heart this time or will Nadia send him packing after Luke helps her with her fixer-upper home.
Great characters and development.
Spoilsport is the 2nd book in the Pierce brothers series. There are a total of four. They can all be read as stand alones or you can read them back to back.. So far Tom and Luke are HOT HOT HOT.
KLH

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kelli Harper

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers, #1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1)
Author: Belinda Williams
Five Stars
This is such a cute story. Tom is proving that are really “NICE” guys out there. Chelsea has such low self esteem that it is really hard to read in places, but she does bounce back and becomes a bit more confident before the end. Way to go Tom on that one. This story is really good. The friends become lovers or brothers best friend genre.
I saw in the blurb about this book that Mr. Nice Guy is actually the first in a series about four brothers. I am definitly going to be checking all of them out. I hope they are all as good as Tom and Chelsea’s story.
KLH

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

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

Book Review: Cross-Country Chrismas
Author: Laurie Lewis
Five Stars
Sweet Christian, cowboy romance.
The magic and charm begin from the very start. This book was hard for me to put down. I managed to read it fairly quickly even though I have had a bunch of personal life stuff take me away from reading for a little while.
The story between CC and Reese is built on trust and almost destroyed because of broken trust. But more importantly they find they have to get back to their “true selves” before they can work on them as a couple.
The family relationships and their spiritual relationships are wonderful fillers in this story. The way Reese and CC connect spiritually in chapter 14 was really sweet and meaningful.
I am assuming that since Reese is the oldest of eight brothers that the Silver-Buckle Brides Romance may continue with the other Brockbank brothers.
klh

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The Groomsman (Unexpected Series – Book 2) by Marina Hanna – Review by Kelli Harper

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The GroomsmanThe Groomsman by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: The Groomsman
Author: Marina Hanna
Four Stars
Lauren a bridesmaid and Mark a groomsman. How cliche right? Well this story is your typical story about a bridesmaid and groomsman hooking up and then that was supposed to be the end, correct? But no, Lauren and Mark find themselves drawn to each other and even though they eventually start “dating” Mark often goes silent or has to cancel dates due to “other issues” these issues he never explains to Lauren just says that something comes up.
Lauren, starts suspecting there is another woman. Mark never confirms nor denies any accusations. In this story there is a HUGE lack of communication between the two of them. Mark is wanting to keep his personal life to himself and not include Lauren but Lauren is demanding more due to his cancelling on her and ghosting her.
I was not thrilled with the lack of trust and communication but in the end I think the author gave them enough of a make up session that we find the two of them can make things work.
Rose is a sweetheart and you all will see what a part she plays in this story.
KLH

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Blood Oath
Author: Amy Mckinley
FIVE STARS
This is the second book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy Mckinley. This story follows Sofia and Enzo. Sofia is a fashion designer and a Mafia Princess in one of the five families.
The connection between Enzo and Sofia begins at a very young age during a tragic time in both their lives, they have endured so much in their years and the things Sofia has to tell Enzo now are heartwrenching. Will this change everything even more or will they find a way to overcome?
This series is fantastic. I have never been a Mafia romance fan before but this series is really changing my mind on that. There is a fantastic mix of romance, suspense, action, drama and even murder.
KLH

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Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer (Curvy Ever After Book 2) by Stephanie Harrell – Review by Kelli Harper

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Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer (Curvy Ever After, #2)Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer by Stephanie Harrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer (Curvy Ever After Book 2)
Author: Stephanie Harrell
Five Stars
Lincoln is an actor and he is trying to take a relaxing vacation, but when it comes to rescuing the girl who is almost drowning, he seems to be in over his own head. One hot weekend together and Lincoln and Harper part ways.
When Lincoln moves back to Rhode Island, he makes it a plan to find Harper and when she lets him in on her secret, Lincoln is not sure what to think.
This follows them on their journey to parenthood and finding their forevers.
KLH

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Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Kelli Harper

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Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas, #4)Snowflakes & Stockings by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Snowflakes and Stockings (book 4 in the Wilton Hills Christmas series)
Author: Marianne Rice
FIVE STARS
Ok so I have fallen in love with this series. I found them quite by accident and binge read them ALL in just a week. Quick reads and oh so much fun. The Johnson family is amazing and I love them all. Each book in this series can be read as a stand alone, however you will NOT be disappointed if you read them all in order. Each book builds on the last, but like I said, you can read just one. If you do read book 4 before any other the others, you will get details about the other characters from previous books.
With that all being said. Liberty and Sawyer, CHEMISTRY from the onset. It was a fantastic story and oh my, I didn’t want it to end!
KLH

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Red’s Peril Part 1: The making of an MC Prez (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kelli Harper

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Red's Peril Part 1: The Making of an MC Prez (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #1)Red’s Peril Part 1: The Making of an MC Prez by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Red’s Peril Part 1 (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter)
Author: Manda Mellett
FIVE STARS
Manda Mellett has created the MC Club called the Satan’s Devils MC. These guys are tough as nails on the outside and all are truly wonderful men. I am falling for every single one of them. We have met Red in a few of the other books and this time we are learning how he got his start with the Satan’s Devils. I am in love with him. He is amazing in his own right. He has an amazing head on his shoulders and an uncanny ability to sense when something isn’t how it should be. I can’t wait to read the second part of his story. Watching him move through the ranks of an MC has been educational, fantastic, and part heart breaking but I really want to see him find his FOREVER.
KLH

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Kelli Harper

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Scarlet Princess The Lochlann Feuds Book One
Authors: Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison
FIVE STARS
This story of Princess Rowan and Lord Theodore is riviting. The travels and her being on trial. The end of that trial and the outcome. HOLY COW. I truly cannot wait for book two to come out. My KU subscription has lead me to more and more fabulous authors and this is one of those books that I have discovered. I will definately be reading more especially about the Lochlann Feuds.
Princess Rowan is definately outspoken and has spunk. She is a wonderful character. And oh my gosh, her “weather toe” had me in stitches.
KLH

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Kelli Harper

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings series book 1)
Author: Bernadette Marie
Four Stars
A second chance, forbidden romance story
Ms. Bernadette Marie has written a great story. Rachel and Craig have spent 10 years away from each other. Due to promises made to Rachel’s dad, who also was Craig’s coach, the two are supposed to never be together.
Now that Coach Diaz has died, Rachel and Craig have reconnected and this is their story. How they come back together. Great love story. Can’t wait to see where the rest of the series takes the other players on that championship team.
KLH

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Kelli Harper

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Reveiw: A Natural Passion
Author: Tammy Mannersly
Four Stars
This story is slow to start. The main female character is torn between really liking two male characters. Kyra Shine is an intern at the Mon Repos Turtle Center.
Dylan is her direct supervisor and mentor, he has lots of interest in Kyra and is trying to fight it. Several years her senior, he cannont get her off his mind.
Jake Merchant is the son of the owner and founder of the Merchant Marine Science Center.
The story is centered around the poaching of eggs from turtle nests. And Kyra being attracted to and pursued by both Dylan and Jake. This is a quick read, but real slow to start.
KLH

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kelli Harper

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Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Swidler’s Revenge
Author: Ellen Butler
Four Stars
A great suspense with some romance thrown in. Karina Cardinal has her day interrupted by the FBI knocking on her door serving a warrant to search her place for her Ex-Boyfriend.
Rick is the head of Silverthorne Security, a private company based in D.C. Karina seeks out his help in trying to find who is framing Mike for the things the FBI are accusing him of.
This is the 5th book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. It is the only book in the series that I have read and I really was involved in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed every page.

KLH

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: No Way Out, Mafia Elite book one
Author: Amy McKinley
FIVE STARS
No Way Out by Amy McKinley is a Mafia Romance, but it is full of amazing strong powerful “Mafia Princesses” Liliana is the only daughter of Mafia boss Benito Brambilla. Benito is a controlling hateful man who never liked Lilana.
Max/Matteo has been hired by Brambilla as a hitman.
This book is full of awesome twists and turns. The strength that Liliana shows is just inspiring. Ms. McKinley is a great author and I can’t wait for book two in this series.
KLH

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Ride For Me (The North Shore Crew Book 1) by Vi Summers – Review by Kelli Harper

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Ride For Me (North Shore Crew Series, Book 1)Ride For Me by Vi Summers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Ride for Me
Author: Vi Summers
Four Stars
This is book one in the North Shore Crew Series.
Lil and Gage have a remarkable chemistry and it makes it very hard for them to keep their hands off of each other. Can Gage fight off the demons of his past to make a true go of things with Lil?
This is the first book by author Vi Summers that I have read and I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
KLH

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DATING THE INTERN by Natalina Reis – Review by Kelli Harper

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Dating the InternDating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Dating the Intern
Author: Natalina Reis
FOUR STARS
This is a charming fake boyfriend romance that of course has a happy ending. Ms. Reis weaves a wonderful story about a dating service and how Ivy gets selected by a TV station to promote it.
Having been put down and insulted by her Father her entire life, Ivy has self-esteem issues and finds compliments hard to accept and believe. Li Qiang is one of 3 kids and has found himself in love with Ivy. The difficult part is that he is an Intern and she owns the company.
This book is sweet and endearing.
KLH

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Avenging Devil Part 2 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kelli Harper

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Avenging Devil Part 2: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 2: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Avenging Devil Part 2 : Satan’s Devils MC San Diego
Author: Manda Mellett
FIVE STARS
So, our last book ended on a BIG BIG Cliff hanger and well, OH MY Ms. Mellett did not disappoint with this book.
There are so many twist to this book that I never saw coming. FABULOUS way to pick up where she left off. I love how all the MC chapters of Satan’s Devils are trying to trust one another and how we meet them all and get to know them.
I am so ready for more MC from Ms. Mellett.
KLH

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A Cold Day In Hell (Life Is Hell Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kelli Harper

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: A Cold Day In Hell
Author: Naomi Valkyre
Four Stars
Just as good as the others in this series.
Travel along with Jezebel a shifter/demon and Hadassah a fallen angel/healer as they try to run from those who are chasing Jezebel.
Hadassah is trying to make friends as Malakhi has requested of her and Jezebel is the one she has chosen to befriend first.
Now the whole family is trying to find Jezebel as she has been snatched. This book is full of twists and turns and suspense. This whole series has been a new to me experience as I don’t read much in this genre, but I am truly enjoying them all.
KLH

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Out of Time (Westbeach Series Book 4) by Toni Denise – Review by Kelli Harper

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Out of Time: Westbeach Series 4Out of Time: Westbeach Series 4 by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Out of Time; Westbeach Series: Book 4
Author: Toni Denise
Four Stars
Picked this book up on Kindle Unlimited and didn’t realize it was part of a series. There are a few parts that I was a little lost on, like why was there an issue between Alex and Will. Why are people calling Will to collect on his sister’s debts.
There are a few unanswered questions. However, I am enjoying the chemistry between Jessica and Will. They are trying to fight their feelings for each other yet seem to be losing the battle.
Jessica is really awesome with Will’s neice and nephew and includes them in everything. Love this story and I am truly going to have to go back and read the other books in the series to tie up the loose ends I have.
KLH

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Lyon Tamer by Jen Luerssen – Review by Kelli Harper

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Lyon TamerLyon Tamer by Jen Luerssen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Lyon Tamer
Author: Jen Leurssen
Four Stars
This book is described as a Nerdy Romcom Adventure. Jen Leurssen is a new to me author. This is why I love my Kindle Unlimited Subscription, I am able to discover these authors and enjoy their works.
Good read, but honestly I enjoyed the large cat rescue and release part of the story more than I enjoyed the romance. This story is definately a very SLOW burn. There are a few parts of this story that you can visualize and are so serene and so beautiful you wish you were actually there and could be a part of it all, and there are the parts that are so hilariously funny and graphic that you can almost smell what it was like to be there.
And lets just admire the Good Doctors hobby okay…. creating Minatures?? WHAT!?!?!
Definately an author to watch for more.
KLH

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Avenging Devil Part 1 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kelli Harper

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Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Avenging Devil, Part ONE
Author: Manda Mellett
FIVE STARS
UGH a cliff hanger !!. However that does not discourage me. I absolutely LOVE Saffie and Niran. They have a VERY hard road ahead of them. But OH MY the feels that Niran is experiencing are DEEP. Saffie… my heart is going out to her and I don’t know that I can wait until part two is released before I start hyperventilating.
Saffie’s story is heartbreaking. She is abused and tortured, it is no wonder she finds it hard to trust anyone and especially Niran since he is in an MC. UGH I just want them to find their happy-ever-after.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this story.
KLH

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kelli Harper

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Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Grumbler’s Ride
Author Manada Mellette
FIVE STARS
Book 2 in the Satan’s Devils MC San Diego chapter does NOT disappoint. Grumbler is a mid to late 50’s man who has not had the best of luck in life. He has resigned himself to being alone for the rest of his life and he is ok with that.
Mary is in her late 40’s and a single mom. She has her hands full with her head strong daughter who is trying to find a place in the difficult life of being a teenager.
Grumbler is approached by a man who take photographs. This is how he meets Mary, her daughter is modeling and they are using Grumbler’s motorcycle as a prop.
This story is funny as well disturbing. Some of the things the photographer is into is very shady and NOT COOL.
I love the way the Satan’s Devils are able to take down the trafficking of persons. So far I am in love with this series.
KLH

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Manifested Dreams by Dr. Yvonne Johnson – Review by Kelli Harper

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Manifested DreamsManifested Dreams by Yvonne Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Manifested Dreams
Author: Yvonne Johnson
Four Stars
This is a very short book of letters written through the years from members of an African-American family. Describing their experiences with being persons of color and their treatment. It starts with a girl who was an owned slave then continues through the years up to present day when Barack Obama was elected president and their reactions and hopes when that came about.
Very interesting read. I did learn quite a bit about some of the experiences that were had by people of a different race and culture.
KLH

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kelli Harper

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Turning Wheels: Satan’s Devils #1
Author: Manda Mellett
Five Stars
Manda Mellett is a new to me author, thank goodness for my Kindle Unlimited subscription I get to meet all these new authors and fall in love with their characters and stories.
Turning the Wheels is a 1% Motorcycle Club book about the Satan’s Devils and Sophie. Sophie came to them to hide from a man who was trying to hunt her down to torture and kill.
Wraith turns into her hero in this story, among other things.
There are many twists and turns to this story and to find that Sophie acutally has a few things in common with the men in Satan’s Devils is really cool. The way they come together to help each other is pretty cool.
Loved this book and I will be picking up more of them.
KLH

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BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Kelli Harper

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Brink of Denial
Authors: Sonya Jesus and Cam Johns
FIVE STARS
A dark mafia romance, The second book in the Sons of Sindicatio Series.
Meet Dane and Milania. Young lovers and now as adults things have changed. They have changed. 11 years apart and Milania is finding herself having to ask Dane the hardest question of all.
Will he help her?
GREAT book. Please read the first book in the series Sons of Sindicato before this that is Seth and Shaw’s story. It will give you a bit more insite into this story.
KLH

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