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Luce Eterna: Part 1 (The Luminara Series Book 5) by SJ Molloy – Review by Kelli Harper

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Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara SeriesLuce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara Series by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5
Author SJ Molloy
FOUR STARS
Ok this is the long awaited fifth book in the series. The Luminara Series is Emotive, suspenseful, Supercharged, heartbreaking, dark, gritty, twisted and full of sex!
This is a series and it should be read in order to appreciate the storyline.
The series should be read in this order:
Book 1 — Lussuria
Book 2 — L’amore
Book 3 — Lucca’s Lust
Book 4 — Luminoso
Book 5 — Luce Eterna Part 1
Book 5 Part 1 will definately put you through the wringer with your emotions. You will watch Lexi become courageous, full of strength and determination. Lucca withdraws from everyone and everything.
Can love be enough to bring them back together?
KLH

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Luminoso (The Luminara Series, Book 4) by SJ Molloy – Review by Kelli Harper

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Luminoso (Luminara, #4)Luminoso by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Luminoso: The Luminara Series, Book 4
Author: SJ Molloy
FOUR STARS
My word, just when you think they have been pushed to the limits, Lexi and Lucca are put up against their biggest fears and secrets are exposed and their pasts are back to haunt them.
Can Lucca keep Lexi and her family safe from Michael? Can Lexi, in her delicate condition handle all the stress and fear?
The author’s disclaimer in this book is ** This book is full of adult content. It contains strong language, hot sex, and violence.**
PLEASE read with caution.
KLH

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Kelli Harper

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy DaycareJake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog
Author: Samantha Shannon
FIVE STARS
Teaching children about how they are feeling and how to deal with those feelings is a very difficult thing, however Samantha Shannon has opened up a whole new world on this with this amazing book. Watching and learning how Jake deals with is unease in a new environment can help teach children coping mechanisms that they can also use in the future.
The interactive parts at the back of the book that help kids understand the story even more is GENIUS!!

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Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler and Brooke Tentler – Review by Kelli Harper

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Southland Academy for Supernatural YouthSouthland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth
Authors: Sandra Tentler and Brook Tentler
FIVE STARS
This is a YA paranormal suspense. Not scary at all but more of an adventure/who-done-it thing. PERFECT read for a preteen or a young teenager (although I also loved it). Six new friends who have “developed” supernatural powers are going on a hunt to find the person who is taking things.
Really cool book and I hope to read more about Southland Academy.
KLH

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Sure As Hell (Life Is Hell Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Sure as Hell
Author: Naomi Valkyrie
FOUR STARS
Sure as Hell is the just as original and intriguing as the first three books in this series. Fabulous story lines and well developed characters. Ms Valkyrie pulls you into the story and makes you feel as if you are right there watching it all first hand.
This series is definatly a must read in order series. The recurrences of characters from previous books keeps the bridging of all the books creates a much bigger picture and you get a feel for all the danger and tension. Book #5 is bound to be great just like the first four.
In Sure as Hell we get to follow Jaru, Lark, and Soren. Like the other books in the Life is Hell series. You will get to experience a whole rollercoaster of emotions and feelings.
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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Forged By Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, Book 3)
Author: Amy McKinley
Five Stars
Gabriela/Malina is beautiful, hardworking, loyal and now on the run for her life.
Tyler is a Navy SEAL and is hard working, loyal and he’s hiding a very important secret.
Malina runs to Tyler’s private island in her most desperate attempt at hiding and staying alive. Will it be enough to keep her safe? What will Tyler do when he returns home from his current deployment and finds her?
A wonderful book of mystery, intrigue, love and loyalty. The Deadly Isles series has been one of my favorite reads recently. Ms. McKinley is a great author and will definately keep you engaged in her stories.
KLH

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Two Hearts, One Stone by Leslie Scott – Review by Kelli Harper

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Two Hearts, One Stone (Boots and Babies)Two Hearts, One Stone by Leslie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Two Hearts, One Stone (Boots and Babies)
Author: Leslie Scott
Four Stars
In Two Hearts, One Stone we meet Stone Dempsey, a playboy horse trainer and also Emmy Cole, a pediatrician who recently moved back to town to start her own practice.
Emmy is off limits as she is the ranch owners granddaughter and well, thats just not done. But when Stones sister drops in for a quick visit and leaves her infant daughter when Stone isn’t paying attention, Stone runs to Emmy for help with the sick child.
This is a real quick, engaging read and it will keep you wanting more.
KLH

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In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kelli Harper

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In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety (The Cecily Taylor Series #2)In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety ( Book 2 in the Cecily Taylor Series )
Author: Krysten Lindsay Hager
Four Stars
Cecily and Andrew have the cards stacked against them. Long distance, rock star and small town girl, rumors, videos, and those horrid people in the www who like to talk bad about others.
Can their relationship as young and new and fresh as it is withstand all the gossip and distance?
Only time will tell.
In this story we also meet Cecily’s grandma and she is a true joy to read about. LOVE that she gets her own chances.
KLH

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Can Dreams Come True? (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 1) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kelli Harper

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Can Dreams Come True? (The Cecily Taylor Series Book 1)Can Dreams Come True? by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Can Dreams Come True ( The Cecily Taylor Series Book 1)
Author: Krysten Lindsay Hager
Four Stars
This is a teen contemporary romance with an angsty rock/alternative star theme. No sexual encounters. Totally safe for those under 18. Many teens would enjoy this story. Totally Mean Girls meets Hannah Montana but the Male lead is the rock star.
Cecily get chosen to be in a music video that is being shot by her favorite musician of all time. Can she do this without making a total fool of herself and without alienating her current boyfriend?
This book is good. It has a lot of angst and the characters seem to be what current kids are today. It will definitely be interesting to see where the 2nd book in the series goes.
KLH

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Kelli Harper

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance
Author: Loriana Cappello
FIVE STARS
This is a NA second chance, emerging rockstar romance. Loriana Cappello is a new to me author and I took a chance on this book which is the first in the Braebeach Rock Romance series. I am not disappointed that I took this chance.
I found Ashton and Calla to be very well developed characters and their story will definatly draw you in. It was very hard for me to put this down. Their witty back and forth banter will really keep you entertained and you will love the HEA.
KLH

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kelli Harper

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Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Best of My Love: (Love in Emerald Creek)
Author: N.D. Jackson
Four Stars
Second chance romance for Erick and Dre. They have both had their time apart, but will 10 years make a difference? Erick knows he screwed up and hopes to be able to fix things but why does he keep screwing up? Dre seems to be this tough-as-nails woman but really she just caves and lets him right back in?

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Kelli Harper

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Professor Valentine
Author: Diana Vale
Four Stars
This is a forbidden romance with an age gap. Teacher student.
This is the first book I have written by Ms. Vale and I enjoyed it. It was well written and captured the boldness of Cassandra really well. Cassandra being a strong young woman in her freshman year at university is embarking on a world of unknowns but she does know she has a thing for professor Valentine.
Diego Valentine is going through a messy divorce. He has never had anything untoward any student, but there is just something about Cassie.
Will they be able to ignore their feelings?
This book is not very long and will be worth the read.
KLH

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato ) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato #0)Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

FOUR STARS
Forbidden Mafia Romance. Braelynn is a defense attorney and one of her biggest clients is the Giordano Family, the heads of the Sindicato. This is how she met Seth who no only being a client is now her lover. Which is breaking the rules on so many levels.
I do need to through a trigger warning here. There are acts of attempted rape and murder as well as sexual encounters throughout this book.
This book is good and will draw you in and hold you. The things this couple has to go through and do for one another will shock you.
KLH

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Kelli Harper

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a book that will draw you in and hold you tight. You want to know what happed and you will stick around until the very end to find out. Braxton is a chef and a well known one at that ever since that food critic posted an incident on her social media. Over night he was a success. But he met HER. Phoenix, the woman who would cause his heartbreak. This story is full of twists and turns and your heart will break for Braxton. The lies, the deceptions, the scecrets and hidden stories concerning everyone around him.
Great book. I was pulled in almost instantly.
KLH

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The Tears of Boabdil by Neil MacDonald – Review by Kelli Harper

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The Tears of BoabdilThe Tears of Boabdil by Neil MacDonald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: The Tears of Boabdil
Author: Neal Macdonald
Four Stars
This story is way out of my league of genres but I picked it up anyway and gave it a chance. The beginning chapters you are thrown into the world and mind of a secret agent. You are shown how he gets into his persona at the time. It is really remarkable the inner workings of his mind and how he manages to infiltrate a terrorist group.
This is his story and once you give it a chance you will find yourself drawn in and reading straight through.
KLH

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8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Kelli Harper

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8 Second Ride8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: 8 Second Ride
Author: Shannon Nemechek
four stars
This is a very quick short story. The build up is great and will leave you definately wanting more.
An enemy to lovers story, Tuck and Jess cannot see eye to eye on anything and they fight about everything. He is a farm hand on her father’s farm and she is a spoiled only child. Can they overcome their differences or will they continue to despise one another? The characters are developed well and the story line is there, I just want more.
KLH

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At All (The Adams Brothers Book 3) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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At All (Adams Brothers, #3)At All by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: At All: Adams Brothers: Book 3
Author: Mindy McKinley
FIVE STARS
The jazz player and the classical violin teacher. This story is just fantastic. They both have things to overcome and deal with and without the help and encouragement of the other would they have really made it happen?
I absolutely love the Adams Brothers. I am sad to see the series end.
KLH

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Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kelli Harper

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Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Hell In a Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3)
Author: Naomi Valkyrie
Four Stars
The third book in the Life is Hell series and in my humble opinion so far the very best of them. And that is saying a lot as I LOVED book one. I have not ever really cared for paranormal genres but this series does not disappoint at all.
Oren and Teivel are awesome characters and they will quickly capture your desire to keep learning more and turning pages. This book can be read as a stand alone just like all the books but you should start from book one as each book builds on the others as well.
KLH

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Bound By Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 2)
Author: Amy McKinley
FOUR STARS
This is book two in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series and it does not disappoint at all. There should be a trigger warning in the beginning of this book concerning domestic abuse.
The characters are well developed and have realistic quality to then. This second chance/brothers best friend romance will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Jason and Kayla have a history both bad and good. Can they forget the past or at least come to accept the past and move on?
KLH

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At Once (The Adams Brothers Book 2) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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At Once (Adams Brothers, #2)At Once by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: At Once: Adams Brothers: Book 2
Author: Mindy McKinley
FIVE STARS
This book is every bit as good as the first book. I was hooked on this author and this series when I read At Last, the first book in the Adams Brothers series. This time we are reading about brother Mason and his passion for carpentry. He meets the beautiful red head Gabi and things are rocky to start. But can Mason win her over?
This book has some parts that are laugh out loud funny. The Adams Brothers are sexy and such good guys through and through. You do get to keep up with Dom and Lu from book one as you will see. Also we get to meet Gabi’s best friend Kylie.
Mason and Gabi really do go together very well as Gabi is an interior designer and Mason builds custom furniture.
GREAT STORY. NOW LET ME GET MY HANDS ON SEB!!
KLH

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At Last (The Adams Brothers BOOK 1) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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At Last (Adams Brothers, #1)At Last by Mindy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: At Last: Adams Brothers book one
Author: Mindy McKinley
FIVE STARS
Mindy McKinley is a new to me author and wow this book was great. The main characters Dom and Tallulah are so every day that you can picture them as being the friends down the street. Both school teachers, but both have other passions as well. Their story is full of energy and real life every day challenges that we all can and probably have or will come across some time in out lives. This story will leave you DESPERATE to find out what happens with the next brother.
The banter between Dom and Lu is fantastic. Witty come backs and flirty banter. This book flows so well that you will finish it in no time and want so much more.
Great book and I am heading into book two immediately!!
KLH

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kelli Harper

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Twisted SecretsTwisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1)
Author: Amy McKinley
FIVE STARS
This is a keep you on the edge of your seat, make you bite your nails kind of Romantic Suspense. The chemistry between the FMC and the MMC is intense and Riley and Xander are super HOT together.
Even I had it in my head who did it and I was wrong. You will be totally ready to dive into book two once you finish this one. You cannot go wrong with The Seals in this series.
KLH

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Crave (Clark Family Series) by Evelyn Sola – Review by Kelli Harper

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Crave (Clark Family Series Book 1)Crave by Evelyn Sola
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Crave: Clark Family Series
Author: Evelyn Sola
FIVE STARS
This story has very well developed characters and story lines. There is a family conflict as well as inner conflict in the individuals. You get a feel for everyone and while the story is unfolding you see the many layers develop and come to life. This is a first time read for me by this author Evelyn Sola and I sure hope to read many more.
KLH

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Askew Ever After: A Limited Edition Romance Collection Anthology – Review by Kelli Harper

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Askew Ever AfterAskew Ever After by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Askew Ever After: A Limited Edition Romance Collection
(Paper Love by Aubrey Wynne)
FIVE STARS
The only story in this anthology that I was interested in reading was Paper Love by Aubrey Wynne. Ms. Wynne is a new to me author and I had heard some really good things so I read her story in this anthology.
I truly loved her story. The families of Joss and Ben are amazing and so supportive of everything and everyone.
Everything in this story is sweet and clean and wholesome. I truly love reading a good clean story occassionally.
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Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2) by T. Christensen – Review by Kelli Harper

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Jordan's Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2)Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Jordan’s Justice
Author: T. Christensen
FOUR STARS
Last year I read the first book in this duet, Breaking Tessa. I was really looking forward to this book so that I would be able to watch them get their happily ever after. Well, Jordan’s Justice picks up four years later and oh my. The lies and secrets and Jordan’s mother. Let me just say I am glad this was a book and I didn’t have to deal with that woman face to face. Jordan’s dad is the hero in this story for sure.
There are parts of this book that Jordan really disgusted me. I hurt for Tessa and all that she had to deal with.
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A Kiss Under A Blue Christmas Moon (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance 4) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Kelli Harper

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A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock 'N Sweet Romance Book 4)A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: A Kiss Under a Blue Christmas Moon
Author: Tamara Ferguson
FIVE STARS
A KISS UNDER A BLUE CHRISTMAS MOON (Daydreams & Dragonflies Rock ‘N Sweet Romance Book 4) by Tamara Ferguson is a sweet contemporary romance story. Second chances and the magic of Crystal Rock.
Mia and Noah are very well developed characters. This story is one of young love and its challenges when they have to face the future and what life will throw their way.
I have loved every book I have ever read by Tamara Ferguson. She is definately a one click choice for me.
KLH

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Hell Hath No Fury (Life Is Hell Book 2) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kelli Harper

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Hell Hath No Fury (Life is Hell #2)Hell Hath No Fury by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Hell Hath No Furry (Book 2)
Author: Naomi Valkyrie
FOUR STARS
Book 2 in the Life is Hell series follows Sheridan, the friend of Delilah. Sheridan is a bit on the wild side. She loves to cook. This book also has a perceptive cat, an unknown stalker and a mysterious edge to it. There is also a F/F relationship.
Good story line and really does pick up from book one. The characters are well developed and very intriguing.
KLH

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Irresistible Christmas – Pets to the Rescue (Irresistible Romance Book 6) ANTHOLOGY – Review by Kelli Harper

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IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS - PETS TO THE RESCUE (Irresistible Romance #6)IRRESISTIBLE CHRISTMAS – PETS TO THE RESCUE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Irresistible Christmas; Pets to the Rescue
Authors: Tamara Ferguson, Natalie Ann, Suzanne Jenkins, Cynthia Cooke, Alicia Street, Stephanie Queen, Traci Hall
FIVE STARS
This anthology is PACKED full of stories where pets are part of the story line. Whether they are rescues or family pets. These stories will bring you hope. These stories all take place around Christmas.
My favorite story of them all was the one written by Tamara Ferguson. Ms. Ferguson is a one-click favorite. Her wounded warrior stories are heart wrenching and heart warming. With deep subject matter and happily ever afters, you will always find a good story.
KLH

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Five – Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine – Review by Kelli Harper

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Five-Alarm Christmas : A NovellaFive-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Five-Alarm Christmas: A Novella
Author: Melinda Valentine
Four Stars
A short steamy quick read. A random hook-up that should have been a one night stand becomes complicated.
Great quick read, my only complaint is I WANT MORE. I want to know what happens after they leave the Christmas party.
KLH

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Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Kelli Harper

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Revel (The Howl Series, #1)Revel by Alden Elway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Review: Revel (The Howl Series, Book 1)
Author: Alden Elway
Five Stars
Shifter story about a female Werewolf and her family. Meets a human male which is a HUGE no-no in the family.
Can Revel fight her feelings and stay away from the human. Can she keep her secret and the secret of her family.
Good writing and the underlying mystery in the story will keep you engaged. Alden Elway is a really good writer of shifter stories. A must watch for future books.
KLH

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