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Heartbeats and Roses (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine's Day Romance (A Hartwood Holiday Romance)Heartbeats and Roses: A Small Town Valentine’s Day Romance by Jae Dawson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This story crushed me. I really wanted it to continue the vibe from the last book and it did to an extent. But then the wording got in the way. I struggled many times with the words or phrases the author used. They either didn’t fit the situation or they were waaay to advanced for me and I had to look them up. I get what she is trying to do but it made it hard for me (the reader) to keep following along with the flow of the story. Which made it hard for me to connect to the characters.

I like the idea of the story but just didn’t flow for me. The characters are cute but I only *felt* their friendship not love. Rose is delightful at times. That whole “pain meter” thing she did is pure imagination. It put a smile on my face. I loved the idea of the secret Valentines too. Again I felt something here but wanted to know more about how the it worked and the people connection. I did feel Rose spent a bit too much time in her head..going off on dreams and thinking about the past, future etc. some of that is okay but she had way too much.

The Epilogue just threw me for a loop. I was wishing it would have said “One Year Later” before I started reading.

Overall this is an okay read. I liked some things but the dislikes I had outweighed them.

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Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2) by T. Christensen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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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

EEEK! This BOOK! I was frustrated upon beginning reading. So much anger and resentment from him as well as her. Then all of a sudden I was sucked in and read the rest late into the night. Wow! I really needed to see how this would all play out.

Jordan throws me off all the time. I can never tell if he is just doing all this to only acquire Jordis or to appeal to Tessa. There is so much up and down. I feel like I am reading with a frown because of all the seriousness and unknown.

Poor Tessa. She is between a rock and a hard place. I can’t believe she doesn’t have an ulcer with all her stress and worrying. I get it! She is trying to not rock the boat and just be peaceful for Jordis’ sake….but at times it’s nice to see her backbone show up.

Overall this is an enticing second book. It had me cheering and jeering. When it all comes down to it…who would you believe or trust? And how much devastation would you allow to rule your life? How important are those “three little words”?

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book #2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good story. This is a romantic suspense book. I liked following along with the characters lives as they struggle to get over the past. Jace is a wonderful character. He has a lot of nice traits that appeal to readers as well as Tara. Tara is a struggle at times I’m not sure if she is over her husband or not. Anyway their first meeting is sweet as well as their first kiss.

The family is awesome! I enjoyed each of them and I will like watching them get their own stories. I didn’t know much about the family since I haven’t read book one. I didn’t feel lost as certain events were described nicely for me to comfortably follow along.

I read the sneak peek at the end of the book and look forward to reading the next in the series.

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Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Flipping the Bird (Shift Creek, #1)Flipping the Bird by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun paranormal story! It really took me on an adventure and I couldn’t be happier. I really couldn’t figure out an answer to their problem until near the end. I loved that little mystery aspect. The characters are wonderful. Watching Alice and Megan goof around it’s easy to see why they are besties. Then there is Donovan Drake…that name alone just inspires me. He is an interesting character and I loved his story. His little sidekick is annoying, helpful and a perfect fit for the story.

For a good time while reading enjoy this little beauty! I look forward to more!

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Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance)Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boy Oh Boy did I enjoy this one! My only complaint would be I wanted more! The story is a fraction in their lives. With a couple perfect flashbacks. I was made to feel hurt, anger, sorrow and giddiness all in the span of these few pages. The characters are memorable ones and I really can’t get enough of those Irish swear words! (Smiling like an idiot). Fiona and Connor are a sweet couple while Lachlan seems hotheaded.
I enjoyed this immensely and could only ask for more.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a good story. I didn’t love it like I expected. There just seemed something off. At first I was frustrated at how long it took the two main characters to even meet or talk to each other. Then once they got together I was more invested. Then when they were near the end and discussing issues? It just seemed too rushed….the wording didn’t seem to fit with the flow of the story.

I loved that he is an MMA fighter and that’s what led me to read this book. I enjoyed his brother and sister. In fact her story I would be interested in. Gianna is cute but there was not much time spent with her and the couple.

So while it’s a good story and I really wanted to love it..I just couldn’t. Sorry.

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This isn’t what I expected when I grabbed this one. A simple office romance that takes place in Italy. Well that does happen with the additive of a few odd things. At first I was confused when these visions were happening. Maybe something stating the character was dreaming or having a vision in some way. As the story progresses it becomes more intriguing on how things were going to end.

The characters were fun to watch. Especially Adeline. She is a Savvy business woman. I was impressed with her at her job. She is firm and a complete opposite when not working. The book is worth read just to feel her fierceness when dealing with employees. Pretty sure she is my favorite.

Overall this is a good read. At time the flow is a bit choppy but it all smooths out nicely in the end. The characters are some nice growth and how they interpret their visions was a delight.

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker Book 2) by Rosie Pease – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker, #2)Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a nice holiday mystery. It’s the second book in the series. I have not read the first book and didn’t struggle following along with this at all. We see Joanie setting up and getting her bakery going. There is the problem of missing items around town the the fun gnomes. Joanie also is the town matchmaker so we get to see her in action doing this as well

I enjoy reading Christmas books this time of year. This is a fun story but at times I seemed to zone out mostly during the baking session. I didn’t need all the details to understand what was going on. The characters/townfolk are interesting but the gnome idea stoke the show.

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Secure Boxed Set: Chase Security Series Books 1-3 by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Secure Boxed Set (Chase Security #1-3)Secure Boxed Set by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good series! They are full of action, suspense and romance. I enjoyed how fast paced they are. I easily read late just turning pages after page waiting for the action to pass. We meet a lot of different characters but the series revolves around the Chase Security team. Each book we get more in-depth Information about a member as they find romance and danger.

Overall this is a good box set. If you want danger, drama and brotherhood it’s around every corner in these books. The romance is just an extra to sweeten the deal. Enjoy

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3.5)Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this little look into Jane and Ethan’s life! The holiday aspect added to the story and I stayed up late reading….wondering what was up with Santa. The story moves along at a jolly good pace and easily put me in the holiday spirit. It is full of Santa-isms, puns and Jane’s crazy swear words. Jane is still a spirited gal Who takes all her accidents in stride. This isn’t her biggest but to me it’s the most fun one. I mean who doesn’t want to take a ride on Blitzen??

Overall I enjoyed this look back into Ethan, Gaston and Jane’s undead lives. They are still the same snarky, full of dry humor characters. We even get to see a few others from the series. The story is well written and really put me in the holiday spirit. It is full of holiday laughs and fun. I would highly recommend and not necessary but read License to Bite first since it’s how these characters meet.

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Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel #2)Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second in the series and it stands up to the same standard as the first. It’s fast paced, filled with characters that make me want to know them better and is quite the page turner.

To say I loved it is an understatement. The story moves along. It is filled with action and suspense. I have all the characters in Noctem in a list. Each one has different qualifications and skills. I can’t wait to learn about them all. This one is Sloane. She is an ex cop and runs as the vigilante. She has had some difficult past and it’s nerve wracking watching her trying to change. She goes through some ups an downs in dealing with the past and self doubt.

Overall I enjoyed this one as much as I did the first. It isn’t necessary to read book 1 before reading this. It might enrich your enjoyment but not necessary.

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Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Lies That Bind (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 6)Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a twisty story that reminds me of a soap opera. It’s not my favorite of this series but still good. Logan wants to spend time with her half sister, Olivia. But murders occur and somehow Logan gets involved. Not really sure how she did that and became the focus of the killer. That to me was weird. I really didn’t see much relationship building either.

The story flows nicely and the characters are good. It’s a nice little murder mystery. This is entertaining and nicely done.

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Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie: A Gripping Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 1) by Mark Nolan – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Dead Lawyers Don't Lie (Jake Wolfe, #1)Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the book that started it all. It starts with action and easily kept my interest throughout. I loved seeing the meet ups of Tyrell and Cody and others(I have read all the other books before this one). I still enjoyed it other than at times it’s wordy. The flow is nice and of course I love these characters. I could really see the relationship built between Jake and these others.

Overall I am glad I finally read this. It’s a bit long but still a good lead off.

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talk about one twisted story! It’s a dark romance with suspense built right in. I love reading stories like this. They keep me on the edge of my seat. Rooting for the characters to overcome themselves and others to survive.

The storyline is fan-freaking-tastic! It’s up and down and had me looking for hope in her story. I ran through a gambit of emotions and near the end? I could feel and hope right along with the main character.
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Starvation by Molly Fennig – Review by Lisa Helmick

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StarvationStarvation by Molly Fennig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a compelling story! I couldn’t stop reading until I figured out what was at the end of this book. I have read stories before about anorexia but being inside Wes’ head is eye opening. His thoughts about himself and the reasons just flabbergasted me. His relationship or non relationship with food and family surprised me. It was interesting watching the dynamics of the family and his friends change throughout the book. This is one I won’t be forgetting soon. It really makes me think.

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Gianluca (Marini Family Romance Book 1) by Isabella Cassazza – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Gianluca (Marini Family #1)Gianluca by Isabella Cassazza
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a story! I loved this! Couldn’t put it down! The story is enthralling! I mean a main character that’s easy to hate/love and has so much growth potential. Plus he speaks Italian? YES Please! Actually I love all these characters. Some we get to really know. Others we get a smidgen of knowledge. A few are past characters (Ice Tigers Book 1). All are intriguing, sassy and simply wonderful. Callie is a sweet character that is the complete opposite of Gianluca. That makes for some great banter and sexual tension. I don’t want to give any of this wonderful story away other than I highly recommend. Just read it!

I really can’t wait for more in this series. All the characters fill my heart with happiness. The storyline is not all rainbows and sunshine bit has some darker times too. It draws the reader in with the exciting characters and a strong, fun story.

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HUNTED (HUNTED series Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Lisa Helmick

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HuntedHunted by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a different look on vampires. Well a few of them anyway. The characters are plentiful and Edith is not a typical vampire. She lost her fiancée and has always kept an eye out for his family. Years later she gets a chance…an unbelievable chance but will she take it. It means doing something she never thought she would do. Darren has lost his parents to vampires. He dislikes them and became a Hunter. I think he was shocked meeting Edith and it left him feeling strange.

There is a lot of movement and action. But sadly there isn’t an ending. So there must be a second book in the works. It might be a soft conclusion but not a happy ever after. In fact, in the epilogue is where the title came from.

Overall it’s an okay story. It’s just not what I was expecting. I liked Edith and Darren. They are complete opposites. I just didn’t get any *feelings* from them. Or really any other characters.

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At Last (The Adams Brothers BOOK 1) by Mindy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick

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

This one surprises the heck out of me. There are many lovely, sensual and seductive moments in here. These two are OFF THE CHARTS! They are intoxicating! I couldn’t turn pages fast enough. Normally I favor the male character but in here they both rise to the top! I laughed, cried and got chills while taking this trip with these two. Completely Worth It!

Dominic is a great character. He has charisma and knows it. This man could meIt my heart/ears with his seductive words and kindness. I loved watching him change his tune about Lula and relationships. Lula is a dream! I can only picture her voice but man I would love to hear her sing! I think she feels like most women when it comes to men..not good looking enough. I loved watching her blossom.

Secondary characters are outstanding. They push, help and antagonize Dom and Lula! I enjoyed meeting the Adams boys/family and eagerly look forward to their stories.

Overall this is excellent and is a new favorite of mine. The characters are fun, sassy and entertaining. The story is sweet, sexy and romantic. I loved everything about this book!

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills, #1)The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Talk about a page turner! I read this in about 3.5 hours. I couldn’t stop! The story drew me in. It’s dark and twisty…perfect thing to me up into the night. The characters are equally evil and complex. Did I laugh or cry at this? no but my eyes stayed glued to the pages anyway.

While this is the Nolan Mills series…Elle completely captivated me. We learn more about her as the story progresses. She comes of flakey but she is strong and impressively smart. Kacey I am not overly impressed with. He would be one that could be left behind. I know…I know they have a shared history. Yeah wrong choices and all that but not sure that forgiveness is the key with them.

I did enjoy the tasks that Dr Nolan gave them to work on. Great idea! I do look forward to more in this series. This is a twisty romantic thriller.

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High Heels And Mistletoe (Kisses Under The Mistletoe) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Lisa Helmick

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High Heels And MistletoeHigh Heels And Mistletoe by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an okay read. I really wanted to love it as I enjoy all things Christmas….especially the books. This just seems to hit me wrong on a couple different areas. Luke seemed like an over eager puppy instead of a playboy or more mature. Maybe some insight to his thoughts in the beginning would have helped me with that. I really didn’t really *feel* anything for the characters.

Overall the story rolls along nicely. His grand gesture is simply wonderful. The cute romance story is a different Christmas idea. Julietta is a sassy character with a great family history and a little problem with mistletoe.

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The Devil’s Day (The Lucky Devil Series Book 3) by Megan Mackie – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Devil's DayThe Devil’s Day by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thrilling and non stop action! I am glad I am not a character…I would need a breather. They just keep jumping from the frying pan into the fire….and then back into the pan again. So much goes in in here. I would recommend reading the first two to get some background and help with this one. We see a lot of heart stopping and shocking moments. That Rune really impressed me since she came off all flighty previously. Yes there are times I really don’t follow all that Uncle Lucas and St Benedict say but it’s all part of the bigger picture.

I think I said the last one is a fav. But this one overtakes my feelings on that. It answers a lot of questions but not all. I really feel that as these stories go on they became more magic filled and less steampunk. Which I loved. St Ben really seems human with a few augmentations and on the cover he looks like a robot. Why? Maybe I’m wrong. Anyway this is a small wonder that I have.

Over all this story is amazing. The places this author takes us are as many as there are the characters. I couldn’t hardly put this down as the suspense kept me glued to the book. I highly recommend.

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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set - Book 1-3 + NovellaThe Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This collection is top notch! The author writes with a vividness that makes this hard to put down! It is filled with action, suspense and characters you can stand behind. The characters are lively and full of zest. I never really know what they would do next. Each story is a stand alone but builds the previous one. My favorite of the collection is Book 2 Blind Magic but they are all great.

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

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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

Whoa! This book is amazing! I loved all the danger and the drama (you know how teens are). This one is a bit different from the previous stories. A Slower pace and more depth. We get a ride with the grizzled Grumbler who is knocking on sixty’s door. He is gruff but fair. Even though he is older I liked his outlook on his life and the club. I also enjoy his attention and kindness to Alicia. I love the relationship they build enough that she can smart mouth him on some things. I can’t stop smiling during the scene near the end. Alicia get told some information from her mom and Grumbler comes in.

The characters are well written. They are full of honesty and fire. From the teenager all the way to the older biker. I enjoyed being brought into their worlds and learning what makes them tick. We get more insight into the Devils members also with this story. Plus we get a bonus of a couple characters from Utah (which I thoroughly loved).

Overall this is a wonderfully written story. I couldn’t put this one down and read late into the night. That’s last few scenes at the clubhouse i enjoyed immensely and make me feel young again. It does have a few dark elements but nothing I haven’t seen before pertaining to MC’s. The characters are written with depth and feeling. They just make me want to know more.

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SAFE HARBOR (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5(The Logan McKenna Series)SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So this one is my favorite of all the Logan McKenna books. The story is great and full of action and suspense. The chapter are short so it’s easy to say….just one more chapter then I’ll shut out the light. But guess what? Doesn’t happen. The characters have really developed over time and have finally reached their potential. I liked how Logan got swept into this investigation and didn’t place herself there.

I found I was sucked into this story. It has a full cast of characters that lead me on a wonderful chase. Who did it? Who is involved with whom? There are exes, Chinese thugs, FBI, musicians, sea boat captains and more! I don’t want to forget Logan, Ben and her daughters family all on a vacation to Oregon when the unspeakable happens.

Overall as I mentioned this is my favorite of the series. The writing flowed better and the story left out the unimportant/fluff and inserted action, drama and suspense that kept me interested and turning pages.

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These two are just the cutest! Their cute fights to their serious job issues. Trey had all around problems. From his family to his job then the girl he doesn’t have. He needs to work on a lot but he keeps irritating Miss Christmas with his window dressings. Maggie loves her jobs. Town librarian and she does the window dressings for Christmas…until pro baseball player, Trey, starts doing the window of his new business. These two have amazing push and pull.

One of my fav things in a book is that all important first kiss. I feel it sets the tone of the couple for the story. The first kiss between these two is amazing and give me tummy flutters. I think I read it a couple times.

Overall it’s a great Christmas time story plus the final book of the Prentice brothers. The story is fun and romantic. It has nice flow and the characters are good. It’s is nice to see his brothers and their fiancées.

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Moonlight and Belladonna: A Small Town Halloween Romance (Hartwood Holiday Romance) by Jae Dawson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Moonlight and BelladonnaMoonlight and Belladonna by Jae Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I ABSOLUTELY love this book!! I didn’t want to stop reading and also wish it would go on forever. This reads like a dream. It’s smooth, sexy, dramatic and OMG that banana scene! So H-O-T! The characters are outstanding. I ab-so-lutely LOVE these two! They are great together! Almost magic! They made me laugh and I could really *feel* FOR them and WITH them.

I loved that Bella is an arts teacher, Italian, and speaks her mind. She has that certain spunk that appeals. When she speaks Italian….it is sexy! What she does for the school and kids is inspiring. I wish i could see the play. BTW her mother cracks me up! She is a lady who never wants to grow up.

Cade is a famous indie rock lead singer. He comes with baggage. Mostly his dedication for his job and that conflicts with his love of family. He has A LOT of pressure on him to perform correctly for all the above. The songwriting skills he has are impressive. I Love, LOVE, LOVE the song that he wrote!! How he came up with the different parts of it.

There are a ton of supporting characters in here. A few favorites are her crazy, fun mother,the band members andGramps. I love the relationship between the band members. They crack me up and I love that they have Cade’s back! His Gramps may be old but he is still so young at heart!

Overall I couldn’t get enough of this book! This is a book I can reread and enjoy over and Over. I think this would be great as an audio. Those lyrics…the singing and that Italian would sound awesome!

More from this author and next please!
Ps…I love the author’s dedication!

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Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Bonds that Beckon (Daughters of Anubis, #1)Bonds that Beckon by Kelli Kimble
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is different in a lot of ways. It is has with ancient creatures, small minded townsfolk, it’s set in the sixties and has a guy who talks craziness. This has a bit of real-ness mixed with the unbelievable.

I am shocked the main character bought into everything so easily. She is a hard worker and seems smart. New kid in a new unforgiving town. I could see the attachment to Mr Anu. I loved the connection between the parents and daughter. Very believable. The soul mate connection was very hard to swallow. I felt no connection..no frozen moments. Just one day…poof…mated.

Overall I liked the whole small town problem here. That was great and made me wonder what would happen next. The rest fell short for me. Sorry.

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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Breaking Tessa: A College Sport RomanceBreaking Tessa: A College Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yikes! This story is a rolling hill of ups and downs. I loved the main characters then didn’t understand them back to aww that is so cool/sweet. Jordan comes off like a major player in the beginning and I didn’t like him. I just keep waiting for the shoe to drop….it seems weird he would give up the every night female companions and not go back to it. But I have been surprised by characters before and so far he has me baffled. It almost seems like he is looking for different….wanting to go against the grain.

Overall the story drew me in like a car crash. I couldn’t stop reading. The characters are late college age and still act it. Drama, parties and lots of sex. While I am not a fan of duets I do enjoy this author’s work so decided to give it a try.

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Magic of ChristmasThe Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute holiday story. We follow along with the two MC as they vie for a advertising campaign. The place is a holiday amusement park and resort. They have many ups and downs and delight in finding their true selves.

I was easily sucked into this story as well as the characters. I love Christmas Funtime stories and this is one. All the crazy festive ideas that get brought to life by the author are magical themselves. Then drop in uptight characters and make them do out of their zone stuff makes this an easy win in my mind.

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Wendigo Forest by C.A. King, Usa Today Bestselling Author – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Wendigo ForestWendigo Forest by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have read numerous stories from this author. I usually enjoy them and look forward to more. This one is a short read. It is very slow with a lot of narration. This one is good for a Halloween storytelling-time kind of year. It has spooky elements that are good for the dark room, eerie music, campfire telling. Just the execution could have been better. I am glad this isn’t my first book by this author, not sure I would look for more.

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