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Hate to Love You (Baker’s Bunch Book 1) by Lily Ryan – Review by Kerry Baker

Hate to Love You (Baker's Bunch Book 1)Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hate to Love You by Lily Ryan is the first book in the Baker’s Bunch series. This is a brilliant Brothers best friend romance that is sure to capture your heart.
This is the kind of book that absolutely steals my heart and this one is definitely one of the best. I loved the connection between the two main characters. Their chemistry was undeniable and the forbidden nature so captivating. A lot of the time I find this element off putting but the author did it so well I was thoroughly convinced. As a first read by this author I have to say she blew me away and I loved every aspect of this book. To me this is a must read!

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Kerry Baker

Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam by Autumn Sand is part of her Twisted Hearts Love Story Series. This is a stand-alone book although the series as a whole is worth reading.
This book is extremely intense and hard to read in places. The author does a great job of highlighting this as the start and book d navigating her way through it however you should be aware of it before picking up this book.
The characters in this book are amazing. They work together in a way that is just impossible to explain. Their chemistry is undeniable. This book had me utterly enthralled all the way through. And although it was quite a difficult read it was well worth it. I would highly recommend you giving this book a go!

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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Kerry Baker

Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland is the first book in the Princeton Allegiant series. This book is absolutely amazing and has definitely made it to my just read list of 2019.
I have read previous books by this author and I’ve always enjoyed them but this book was nothing at all like i expected in a good way!!! Quickly and easily I found myself fully immersed in these characters and thief story. I realm enjoyed the fact that it was a bit different to other vampire stories as well. It wasn’t just the same old same old.
The supporting characters for me also made a difference in this book. I actually found myself just as intrigued by some of them as I was of the main characters.
This book was brilliant and such a good read. I would highly recommend this to everyone!

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Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1) by Shae Banks – Review by Kerry Baker

Things We Lost (Loving Locksley Book 1)Things We Lost by Shae Banks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things We Lost by Shae Banks is the first book in the Loving Locksley series. It was a great second chance romance that was easy to get lost in.
The story was interesting throughout. I wanted to know more about what had happened to be characters and whether or not they could work past it. I always enjoy reading second chance romances because of the detail in them and this one was no exception.
As my first read by this author it was a great way to be introduced to her work. I can’t wait to see what else might be coming from this series.

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Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kerry Baker

Wild Heart (Hollywood Hearts, #4)Wild Heart by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Heart by Belinda Williams is the fourth book in the Hollywood Hearts series. This book can be read as a stand-alone and does not need to be read in order.
I have to say that for me this is one book that I definitely “judged by it’s cover”. Or more accurately it’s genre. I tend to expect anything centred around Hollywood to be lighthearted, not much too then, easy to read. No depth essentially. However that could not be further from the truth with this book!
The characters were so engaging. It isn’t often I find a book with older characters to be well written and believable and yet the author has captured these two effortlessly. It wasn’t made to feel overdone or like they were trying to hard, it just worked.
The story was interesting as well. It wasn’t your typical celebrity style romance; this was full of action and was gripping.
Overall this was a very good book and one I enjoyed much more than I expected. You should definitely give this book a try.

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A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George – Review by Kerry Baker

A Person Could Disappear HereA Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Person Could Disappear Here by Terri George is a gripping and intense novel. It is the kind of book that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. You will find yourself guessing and then second guessing what might be about to happen and you would still be wrong.
This author is brilliant. They way they have written this boom makes it so realistic. It feels like you are there for the whole journey, right alongside the characters. You can feel how raw the emotions are in each and every page. As the first book that I have read by this author I have to say it was a mind blowing way to be introduced to their work. An absolutely amazing book and one I can’t recommend enough.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Kerry Baker

Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rewind by Rowan Shaw is a brilliant example of a MM romance story. This is a heartwarming and romantic story with characters that you can’t help but love.
Florian and Enzo have each had their share of misery and right away you know you want them to find happiness. And if that can be with each other then even better!
This story has been well written. It flows really well and keeps pace from start to finish. This is the first book I have read by this author and I enjoyed the way she developed the story and the characters. This was a great book and one I enjoyed.

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Kerry Baker

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle is the first book in the Shattered Hearts duet. This is a book that will fully engage every single one of your emotions.
For me this whole book is made by the characters. Yes there is a story but everything about it, the emotions, the angst, is because of them. They consumed every part of the reading experience for me and I felt like I was taking the journey with them.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I have to say I love the way she has clearly crafter her characters and the story to fit them. The pace was fantastic and consistent throughout. I am very much looking forward to book 2!

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Operation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk – Review by Kerry Baker

Operation BoyfriendOperation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Operation Boyfriend by Molly Zenk is a great new adult book that is well written with engaging characters. This is the type of book that you can easily lose yourself in for an afternoon as you fly through the bool quickly and easily.
I always enjoy this type of story as it is exactly what I like from reading in general. It allowed me to switch my brain off for a few hours and to just sink into a story that is interesting. I found the characters to be really relatable, it was so easy to imagine yourself in their situation.
The story flows well on this book. It has a great pace about it and the writing is strong and consistent. I very much enjoyed this book and will be sure to check out more from this author in the future.

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Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book One) by Lynne Russell – Review by Kerry Baker

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

Hell on Heels by Lynne Russell is the first book in the Pj Santini series. It is the type of book that grabs your attention and does not let go from start to finish.
I loved, loved, loved the MC in this book. She is absolutely fantastic. I could picture her so clearly in my mind. It was like she was popping off the pages.
More than once I found myself laughing at what was happening in the book. It was so entertaining all the way through. You never quite knew what the character would get up to next which made it exciting to read.
This is also one of the only books I have read that it really felt like I was also getting to know the author at the same time. I got the impression that the author and this MC could have quite a bit in common and I have to say that idea made it even more fun to read.
I am definitely very excited to see what happens in book 2!!!

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Kerry Baker

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

Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard is a deeply emotional book that is based on true events. This book will leave you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what might happen. You will find yourself turning the pages quicker and quicker to see what is to come, to learn more about the characters in the pages.
For me, the fact that this was based on true events just made it so much better. It really helped to conceptualise the whole story and made it feel as real as what it is.
This is a new author for me and I loved the way she developed the story. Not only is the story a good one but I feel she did the story justice. A great read and one everyone should try.

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Kerry Baker

Garrett (Dark Water Security #2)Garrett by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Garrett by Madison Quinn is the second book in the dark water security series. This book can be read as a stand-alone and does not have to be read in order.
This book is incredible. The first book in the series has been a strong start and this one just takes it all the next step. I loved Hope and Garrett. Their story seemed so real and easy to connect with. Everything hope had been through added a whole new level to the characters.
Madison Quinn really knows how to take you, as the reader on a journey. This book was fast paced and intense. She knew when to hold back a little and when to push on full steam ahead. A brilliant read and one I thoroughly enjoyed.

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The Reason Why by Izzibella Beau – Review by Kerry Baker

The Reason Why: Breathless SeriesThe Reason Why: Breathless Series by Izzibella Beau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Reason Why by Izzibella Beau is an emotional story that will have you turning the pages as fast as possible.
Now I will be the first to admit that love triangle stories aren’t usually my favourite. I find them tedious. However the author has done such a good job with this book that I couldn’t help but be drawn into these characters and their lives.
For me, straight off, it was Hunter that caught my attention. He is exactly the type of person I enjoy reading about – the brooding, mysterious guy that has so much more about him once you Perl back the layers. The contrast between the Brothers was done well and I was convinced through and through by it.
I found it easy to read this book quickly, at times it was like the pages turned themselves. A great read and one I would recommend.

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

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

Don’t Let Me by Marie Skye is the first book in the Simplicit Duet. This book is hot, it is steamy and it will have you wanting more well after you have read the last page.
This boom is brilliant. Each of the three characters has their own draw. All of them pull you in and all of them get you hooked. The author has done an amazing job at defining each of them and showing what they are about individually,m. And when they are together in any capacity it just works so well.
And I have to say that this cover has to be one of the beta covers I have seen for a long while. It is eye catching, tantalising and does everything it should do in terms of drawing the reader in. I would have read this book for that cover alone. I would highly recommend this book!

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

After Hurricane Nina, Rand's Resolution (Hot Hunks-Steamy Romance Collection)After Hurricane Nina, Rand’s Resolution by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After Hurricane Nina: Rand’s Resolution by Tamara Ferguson is part of the great Hot Hunks Steamy Romance Collection. This series consisted of 8 stand-alone novels by eight different authors. All of them can be read on their own by honestly, given the talent involved in this series, I’m not sure why you would want to!!
I knew from the moment I saw this author names that t would be a good book and as usual she did not let me down. The book was so easy to read because the author has created such great, loveable characters. I really enjoy books that involved two people meeting years later and rediscovering things about each other.
This book was engaging and at times intriguing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Cinderfella by Kristy Brown – Review by Kerry Baker

CinderfellaCinderfella by Kristy Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cinderfella by Kristy Brown is a brilliant retelling of the classic Cinderella story. It is a reimagining that I have not read anything like before.
This whole story was written in a way to capture your heart. The characters were complex and interesting and yet had a sweet side to them. With every page I found myself becoming more invested in them.
The story I found to be unique and well written. I have read plenty of retellings of Cinderella and yet none before have been with the characters in reverse. For me this made the whole reading experience more exciting.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable book and one I would highly recommend.

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Kerry Baker

SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spar by Randi Perrin is a great contemporary romance with captivating characters and an interesting story.
I will admit I didn’t quite know what to expect from this cover – for me the blurb and the book cover didn’t match up. But I have to say that just made it more exciting as I felt like I was going in blind and was swept away by the story.
The characters had depth to them which made it easier to feel connected to their journey.
Randi Perrin is a new author to me but I liked the way she crafted this book. It was fast paced and always interesting. I will be checking out more of her stuff for sure.

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Rafferty (Default Distraction #2) by A.S. Roberts – Review by Kerry Baker

Rafferty (Default Distraction #2)Rafferty by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rafferty by A.S. Roberts is the second book in the Default Distraction series. This book can be read as a stand-alone however, usual from most books, this one does recover scenes from book one but from a different perspective. For this reason I would recommend reading them in order.
I enjoyed every bit about this book – from the character, to the story to the depth of the emotions you can feel in each page. Books about a band aren’t normally my favourite as I find them to be quite predictable and one dimensional but that is definitely not the case with this series. The author has done a great job of creating a story so heartwarming and emotional that you can’t stop reading. I was rooting for Rafferty and Lauren all the way through.
I am very excited to see what else is to come from this series.

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Kerry Baker

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

Reset To One by Heather Silvio is the second book on the Paranormal Talent Agency series. While these books can be read as stand-alone’s you do get characters recurring throughout, so reading throughout will help give you the full experience.
This book is a fun and entertaining read. The kind of book you start reading a few pages of to suddenly realise a few hours have passed and you have finished 6£3 book. It is entertaining and amusing with great characters and a great plot. The added bonus of the paranormal angle only serves to makes this book more enjoyable.
This series is the first I have read by this author and so far I am thoroughly enjoying her work. I cannot wait to read more.

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Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir and D’Ann Lindun – Review by Kerry Baker

Gamble on a CowboyGamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir & D’Ann Lindun is a combination of 2 great books by 2 amazing authors.
These books were a great way introduce me to two new series. It gave a great insight into what they would be like. They were both lighthearted and easy to read, a great snapshot of what else is to come. The characters were all interesting and easy to connect with. Although short the stories had depth and held my interest well.
I have read Melissa Keir before so knew I would enjoy her work however D’Ann was new to me and I liked the way she had pace and the book had a good flow about it. I will be checking out more from both of these authors in the future for sure.

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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 Kerry Baker

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

Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife by JD Frettier is the third book in the Green Room Chronicles. This book can be read as a stand-alone although it are introduced to the Green Room from book one.
As with the previous two books this story is highly entertaining. This time it is Kitty who ends up in this delightfully new version of purgatory and is left to navigate her way through this new world. Clearly there are antics and hilarity as she begins her whole new journey.
As usual the authors writing style did its job in grabbing my attention and holding on tight. I always find myself chuckling about something that happened in the book a couple of days later. They are light hearted and fun and are the perfect books to turn to when you need to unwind and switch off from “reality”. I am looking forward to seeing what might be next.

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

Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pandora’s Price by Sacha Y. Fortune is the third book in the Hart and Cole series. You do need to read this series in order as each one builds on the story the author has created and reading them out of order would diminish your understanding and enjoyment of them.
This book is just as good and intriguing as the other ones have been. I found myself turning the pages quick as I had to find out what would happen. I connected with the characters easily and really became invested in their story.
This is a very well written and complex book and one I would definitely recommend.

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kerry Baker

Everyday EnchantmentsEveryday Enchantments by Maria F. DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic and Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie is a book designed to get you thinking in a different way.
This book is one that was written in a different style to that which I am used to reading and I found that refreshing. I loved that the book was almost in nice little bite sized chunks for you. For myself, running around after a one year old, it made it so much easier to read. I could pick it up and put it down easily, falling straight back into the authors rhythm every time I did. It really helps you to reflect on your everyday life and news ways of thinking about things.
This is honestly the type of book that I never thought I would read but I am so glad I did. Brilliant from start to finish I would highly recommend everyone give this book a go!

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney – Review by Kerry Baker

Me and Cinderella (Dirty Rooster Series-Book 2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney is the second book in the Dirty Rooster series. This book can be read as a stand-alone although trust me when I say you also want to read book one.
This book was just as good as the first book. It was as amusing and entertaining. The characters were just as engaging. I really felt like I was invested in their story. They really worked well together. They were interesting and you could feel the connection between them.
This was a fantastic book and one I highly recommend.

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Flesh and Bone (Blood of Kaos Book 3) by Nesa Miller – Review by Kerry Baker

Flesh and Bone (Blood of Kaos Series, Book III)Flesh and Bone by Nesa Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flesh and Bones by Nesa Miller is the third book in the Blood of Kaos series. This book has everything you could want to take you on a thrilling journey. It does really need to be read in order for a full understanding.
This book is full of action and adventure. Added to the paranormal nature of the book and it is sure to take you on a series ride! I found myself drawn in to this book right from the word go. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. It was fast paced and high energy. The characters were interesting and enthralling.
I really definitely enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to see what might be next.

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

Home is Where the Heart is: The Wilder SistersHome is Where the Heart is: The Wilder Sisters by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Home is Where the Heart is: The Wilder Sisters by Melissa Keir is a series about 5 sisters and their journey to find love. Each sister has their own novella length story and each story is warm and lighthearted.
I really enjoyed that all five of these books had their own distinctive stories and yet they all had the same feel about them. For me it helped lend to the fact that it was sisters I was reading about.
This is the type of book that is perfect for rainy afternoon. You can get yourself lost in the stories, in the romance and sweetness. You don’t have to think too hard about the books you simply find yourself immersed in them.
This isn’t my first read by this author and it certainly won’t be the last.

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

LinkedLinked by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy by Gaia B. Amman is an incredible dystopian romance story. The author creates a world that is so thrilling to read about and characters that you become so connected with. Everything about this book drew me in and I just had to find out what it was about. And then I had to find out more about the characters and their journey.
The author handles all the different components of the book with ease. I really felt like I was taken along the journey with the characters. The story was original and well crafted. This is a well deserved 5*!

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Brody (Default Distraction Book 1) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Kerry Baker

Brody (Default Distraction #1)Brody by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brody by A.S. Roberts is the first book in the Default Distraction series. If you like all things music and rock and roll then this is definitely a book for you.
Surely if you have everything anyone could dream of then you must be happy, right? Wrong. At least it is for Brody Daniels, lead singer of the chart topping US rock band Default Distraction. He is bored of the lifestyle, of the cars, the money, the women. But more than anything he is bored of the pretence. Of convincing everyone that he is happy all the time. He wants something more from his life. Something more than he can get from the music and the fame.
Amy Harper on the other hand definitely has something more. She has more debt than he will ever have. She has more struggles with her business than he will ever have. And she has definitely had more than enough of it all.
So what happens when the two of them meet? What happens when their worlds collide? Can they go back to their realities? Or can they push for something more, together?
This book has everything you could possible want. Hot rock star? Check. Strong woman? Check. Of the charts chemistry? Double check! I absolutely loved Brody and Amy together. I felt their connection and their chemistry from the instant they met. I found myself being swept away by their attraction. And this book wasn’t all about the connection. The story was such a good one because it was so relatable – we have all at one point or another wanted something more than we had. Even if we should have been happy with what we had. The writing keeps pace with this story beautifully and really holds your attention. Anyone who wants to be swept away needs to buy this book immediately.

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

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

Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott is the third book in the Hills of Texas series. Each of these books can be read as a stand-alone.
Having read another in this series I knew what to expect when I picked up this book. However I didn’t expect to connect with this characters as much as what I did. I loved reading about Beth and Autry. They have such strong emotions for each other and I believed everything about them.
On top of that this was a great romantic story that was really heartwarming. The author creates a lovely journey for the two characters that is so easy to read. This is definitely s book worth reading.

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

Devil's Backbone (Wild Beasts Series Book 5)Devil’s Backbone by T. Birmingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Devil’s Backbone by T. Birmingham is the fifth book in the Wild Beasts series. This book can be read as a stand-alone however I would recommend reading them all as they are so good.
This book is easily the best so far. Ben and Tess are brilliant. Their connection is so real and easy to engage with. The story was complex and detailed. It was interesting throughout had me wanting to read more.
This author is consistently good. I always know that whenever I pick up one of their books that I am going to enjoy it. I would definitely recommend.

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