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Breaking Tessa by T. Christensen – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

I do love me some sports romances, throw in the whole opposites attract and you have one heck of a winner for me for a great Sunday afternoon read. Breaking Tessa is the epitome of an opposites attract trope, but it is done with some extra pizazz and with the sports theme underlying. Tessa Parker wants nothing more than to blend in and stay under the radar so to speak. Jordan Davis is the star of the show everywhere he goes thanks to his basketball skills. These two will meet and change the course of their lives. Will they find a way to come together and last despite the very different views on life? I love how this being predictable didn’t kill my enjoyment of the story. It sucked me in and I just had to know how Tessa and Jordan’s story played out. I look forward to seeing what we will get next from T. Christensen!

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

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

If you are a huge fan of the Hallmark’s holiday theme movies, then this book is for you! From what I gather this whole series will be for you! Moonlight and Belladonna is the first in the Hartwood Holiday Romance series from Jae Dawson, and I am hella excited to see what the other books will entail. This one is all centered around fall in an idyllic little town called Hartwood. I kinda wish I could go visit the real place but this is fictional and only in my head at the moment. This book transported me to the falling leaves, warm apple pie, delicious cider, and that crisp feel to the air that is all too new even though it happens every year. Fall is undoubtedly my favorite time of year so this book was a complete hit for me on many many levels.

While this book is a sweet romance during the wonderful fall season, it does have more substance to it than just that. I love how real issues were addressed and you felt the spirit of the characters fluctuate with what was happening. It does have plenty of the good stuff but sometimes it’s nice to see that life is just as real in a book as it is IRL. I can’t close my review without a nod to that last chapter of sexiness! Holy hot cakes this one will have you wanting to take a plunge in ice water! I loved it and I cannot wait to see what the rest of this series will bring us!

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Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Tompkin's School: For The Resurrected (Supernatural Trilogy #3)Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this trilogy, A Supernatural Academy Trilogy, from Tabi Slick. This is a series that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, as I also know my teen daughter adores this series as well. The world building is fantastic and you feel as if you are off to school in a magical place right in the middle of all the action. This is the third and final book in the trilogy, and I would personally recommend that you read them in order before this one. You will know the storyline and characters well by now and won’t be nearly as lost. I loved how this concluded with a big bang of a battle that will be with me for many days to come. This being the end does have me a tad sad but I am eager to see what Tabi Slick is working on for the future.

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

It has been quite the year, 2020 proves to us that we need some holiday magic early, so when I saw Christi Barth was putting out a cute rom com holiday read just in time for the craziest months of 2020 it was a no brainer for me to one-click the much needed escape. This little gem took me on quite the adventure as I followed Rowan and Jeremy in their competition to develop the winning marketing plan for a holiday themed park. These two may start as enemies but of course the magic of the season will try to intervene and bring these two hearts together in a warming way. I loved the push and pull between the characters. It had me laughing and cheering for the two to find the way to love each other. It was a believable romance, sometimes that is not the case for holiday reads but not with this one. I really enjoyed the kickoff to my holiday season and just might have the motivation to pull out my tree and decor a tad early this year!

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Key to Tirumfall (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 3) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Key to Tirumfall (Tirumfall Trilogy #3)Key to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was anxious to see how this trilogy would come to a conclusion so as soon as I saw it was available I devoured it quickly. Key to Tirumfall is definitely one you will want to read after the first two books in the set or you will be crazy lost. The story builds and builds so the best is to read them that way. Normally I don’t love fantasy novels but this one has some mega inclusive characters that will suck you in and immerse you in the magical land they are traversing.

In Key to Tirumfall we find Isabella as she discovers what she has always believed about herself is and has always been a lie. She will embark on an adventure to find out the secrets and try to open the tower at Tirumfall. Will she find what she is looking for? Can they survive the magic that dwells within the tower? There is a lot going on and this book reads like an emotional roller coaster you won’t want to get off. I was pleased with how it concluded and look forward to seeing what we will get next from Brumbaugh.

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A Beach Wedding To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 2) by Judy Moore – Review by Liz Vrchota

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A Beach Wedding To Die ForA Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I can always count on a fun adventure when I open a book by Judy Moore. This book is the second in her Cozy Mysteries To Die For series. I was excited to see what adventures our characters would take us on this time. This time we find Beck O’Rourke a bridesmaid in the questionable wedding of her best friend. This is the third time Beck finds herself in this situation with the same bride! She is tasked with keeping the ex’s calm and collected throughout the wedding. I loved how much I found myself giggling and enjoying this read. It is a thriller type mystery novel with plenty of intrigue to keep you guessing but it also reads light and airy and felt like a small getaway to Florida. I look forward to seeing what we will get next in the series!

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have a soft spot in my heart for box sets, especially when they are to benefit a good cause like this one. Needless to say this will make the best little Holiday gift this year for several people on my list. I love when books of the same ideals are all grouped together and I can sit and divulge myself as much as I want without needing to search out each book.

Big City Heat has 12 wonderful authors featured with shorts that will blow you socks off and have you grabbing a tall glas of something on ice to cool down with. I have read previously a lot of these authors but also found some new gems to search out after this is done too, also a bonus of box sets. You often come away with more TBR’s in a short time span. (I know how everyone needs a longer TBR list lol.)

One of my favorite reads in this set was Phoebe Alexander’s A-Hole. It is a short and sweet as well as sassy and sexy read. It also gives us the platform for a new series I can’t wait to read as it comes from her. This book had me rolling with laughter as well as aching for some love and more. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series brings.

Below I will list all the books included and their author. I highly recommend you snag this lovely set and devour it for yourself. There isn’t one bad book in the bunch!

*The 57th Floor by Hazel Storm
*A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
*Asylum Club by Aidy Award
*44th & Blue by Jodi Payne
*Global City Tryst by Maida Malby
*Felling Bechet by Stella Williams
*The Wolf of Wall Street by Lucy Eden
*Make Me Beg by Moni Boyce
*Courtney by Jayce Ellis
*The Glass Tower by Emily Gray
*The RIght Note by Bree Kraemer

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will admit I am a sucker for fairy tale retellings. I may be a thirty something mom but who doesn’t need a little magic and adventure to escape from the world we live in sometimes? Rachel Huffmire was a new author to me but I decided to go in head first and blind as soon as I saw the blurb and cover. This hands down was the most unique and imaginative way to rewrite a classic fav of mine, Snow White. This won’t read like you think it will, it will be even better. There is an element of time travel, something that tends to get a tad confusing at times, but Huffmire did a wonderful job of making it very simple and easy to understand, as well as believable. We get to travel to imaginative and detailed places, you feel as if you stepped into the time travel machine with the characters. I love a good fairy tale with imaginative scene building and this has a lot of it! I was also a mega fan of how the newest characters fit in well with the classics we have grown up loving and knowing. This is a cast of characters you don’t want to miss. I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the series!

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Age of Druids (The Druid’s Brooch Series #9) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Age of Druids (Druid's Brooch #9)Age of Druids by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have followed The Druid’s Brooch Series by Christy Nicholas from the very beginning book. This is one series I never expected myself to fall so in love with, but once I started I couldn’t stop. I am sad that this is the conclusion to the series but looking forward to seeing what we will get next from Christy Nicholas.

This brings the story to a close perfectly and gives us so many things we need to fully understand the brooch aspect of the series the best. I think I really loved Cliodhna the most and her story the best because she was relatable and felt very realistic to me. I loved seeing how she dealt with situations that I as a mother could never fathom facing. I would say this is one series you won’t want to miss, although I do recommend starting at the very beginning before really reading this last one. This is one that will not want to be missed though so it will be time well spent.

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Wendigo Forest by C.A. King, Usa Today Bestselling Author – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

I was so excited to get my hands on Wendigo Forest by CA King! I was not one bit let down either and this book was the perfect read for my pre-Halloween celebration. I dove in during an early snow storm in the evening curled up with a blanket and this was just the perfect addition to my evening. I loved how this read fast and was a shorter novella so it felt very much like a grown-up bedtime story for me as I was reading and that added to the mystical and magic of this novel that much more. This is full of wonderful and vivid imagery, something I have come to love from CA King, and it makes you feel as if you are right there for everything as the characters are. This is a paranormal read obviously with the WENDIGO as a basis the story is built upon. This is done in an original way and really felt fresh and new as I read it, not an old tale just retold. We meet Clara, a fawn in her formative years as she traverses the world King as created and the creatures that inhabit it. Prepare for some scare moments and some suspense! I can’t wait to see what we will get next from CA King!

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Bishop’s Gambit (Redclaw Origins Book 2) by McKenna Dean – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Bishop's Gambit (Redclaw Origins, #2)Bishop’s Gambit by McKenna Dean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was not honestly sure what to expect when I picked up Bishop’s Gambit as it was the second book in the series Redclaw Origins from McKenna Dean, but I knew I needed to read it the moment I saw the cover. It really drew me in and I had to know what adventure awaited the characters on gracing the cover. This book was quite the adventure and I was not disappointed. I do wish I just started with book one because I enjoyed it and would have had that backstory for the romance part of this novel. That may have made this even better so I will be doing a re-read once I read book one.

In Bishop’s Gambit we find the main characters, Peter Knight and Rhett Bishop, as they face a new assignment together professionally and also during the early stages of their relationship together. These two had me cracking up at times and on the edge of my seat at others. I loved the detective parts as much as the action and paranormal undertones as well. I am super excited to dive into this series more in the very near future!

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The Lies Between Us: A Psychic Romantic Suspense (Deadly Secrets Book 4) by Cynthia Cooke – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4The Lies Between Us: Deadly Secrets Book 4 by Cynthia Cooke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am familiar with a lot of Cynthia Cooke’s romance novels but this series I had not started yet. Holy Pete was I excited that I picked this one up. The Lies Between Us is the fourth book in the Deadly Secrets series from Cooke. This was not hard to read at all with being the fourth book and totally could be read as a stand alone read. With that said, I will be going back and reading the rest of the books available so far in this series ASAP. This book seriously sucked me in and took me on one heck of a roller coaster ride that I really didn’t want to ever get off. The energy and suspense and action is non-stop, keeping the reader on the edge of the seat waiting to find out how things will eventually come to a close.

We meet a married couple, Tom and Cat, who have been hiding some doozies of secrets from each other. These two both lead a fake life to cover reality. Tom is definitely not the pharmaceutical rep he claims to be. Instead he is a FBI agent! Cat has the Stepford housewife role down pat but really its hiding the fact she is a total bada** chick working for the CTA. This of course will make for a crazy read but there are multiple layers to this story that you just have to read to discover for yourself. I can’t wait to find out what the other books hold in store!

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga)The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the much anticipated third book in the Moore Family Saga from Michele Sims. I have really loved this series and I was excited to see what this book would bring us. In The Fire God Tour we find a much more grown up Miles aka Ari, who has finally learned his niche in the world of music and is quite the sensation with his fire acts as well as his musical talent. He feels like life is complete but then walks in Bella Wahlberg. Bella is an instant attraction but soon earns the nickname of Ice Princess. Will these two find a way to each other’s hearts? The adventure from beginning to end was just as fabulous as I hoped. The imagery this author writes is vibrant and fun, making you feel as if you are right there with the characters. I enjoyed this so much and hope to see more books in the near future from Michele Sims.

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Super Sorry by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Super SorrySuper Sorry by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say, this is my fav so far from CA King. I was immediately drawn into Super Sorry. From the gorgeous and eye catching cover to the fantasy world within that comes alive off the pages as you read. This is one of those you will wanna set aside a few hours so you can read this in one fell swoop. If you like it half as much as I did that will be too easy to do. I loved the way this book layered fantasy with real life in a way that makes the lessons easy to catch but still interesting and fun to read. Sarah is one awesome main character and she was fun to watch grow throughout the story. We find her as she discovers that she has abilities that she has no idea how to use. The journey she takes will have you laughing and cheering for her as she finds her way in this new and magical world. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from CA King!

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Love Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Love SurreptitiouslyLove Surreptitiously by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, this is one you don’t want to miss. Tarrah Anders is always one of my one-click no questions asked authors for a good romance, but this one exceeded all the expectations. I found myself laughing and pining the whole way through. This book has been very aptly named and the whole love surreptitiously is a perfect idea for a fabulous romance read. We meet Sidney as she is drowning her sorrows over a botched promotional interview. The stranger she chooses to confide in on the train while she is drunk just so happens to turn out to be her new boss. A smexy and well intriguing man too, he snags her attention but she controls the situation. Secrets will attempt to kill the romance before it gets started but we get to follow along on all the perfect and gripping details. I love how I felt as if these two were right there with me and acting out this story before my very eyes. I can’t wait to see what else we will get from Tarrah Anders!

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Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Grosse PointeGrosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grosse Pointe is the first experience I have had reading Natalie Barnes, but it has me hooked and ready to check out her other works while I wait for more new stuff from her. Grosse Pointe is a vivid and crazy good ride you will take to the year 1926, the streets are alive and crawling with all walks of life during the prohibition era. We are transported to Ellis Island and the bustling city of New York, the beginning of the American Dream for many at the time in our world. I was so excited with how this book literally came to life and popped off my kindle to play out right before my eyes. We get to meet some amazing characters and follow them through a tumultuous time. I like the small nods to a mafia romance, something that was very prevalent at the time and the gangsters really were awesome to read. I am excited to see what will come next from Natalie Barnes!

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Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Eternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O'KeefeEternal Wanderings: The Continuing Journey of Kara O’Keefe by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will say first off I would recommend going back and reading the rest of the other three books in the series prior to jumping into this one. I unfortunately did this backwards and started here and it made the book a tad disjointed and incomplete for me. I am sure that is because I was missing the back story and character development that was important to the story. With that said this book was quite the magical adventure and did leave me wanting more. We get a story of Kara O’Keefe and she has quite the story to tell. This book has a myriad of amazing characters and magical elements with a fabulous world built upon with each and every word. I felt as if I was transplanted to this magical place and I never wanted to leave. I will for sure be going back and checking out the previous three books and any more that should come. I loved this. I just wanted more and needed more grounding, so I am giving it a four star rating that I feel will increase when I do read the entirety of the series.

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1)Shattered Reality by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love the worlds that CA King can create for the reader to escape to! I have loved her other works but honestly her paranormal and fantasy novels really are a top fav of mine and always something I will one-click without even reading what the story may entail first. Shattered Reality was one of those must have one-clicks the moment I saw that gorgeous and gripping cover with her name attached. I had no idea what I was gonna get, but man was it a ride I will be eager to retake and reread again in the very near future.

Shattered Reality is a completely new take and spin on Medusa and Perseus. This is King’s mind in the best of ways and she has managed to take an centuries old tale and breathe in new life that makes complete sense. I was blown away with how this is a more modern take on it and felt as if it could actually be plausible and real. Mudusa finds herself returning home, the home she never wanted to revisit after working so hard to build a better life for herself, but her parents have died and she needs to return home. This is one you don’t want to miss reading, especially if you love paranormal and fantasy novels with nods to ancient greek gods. This is one I can’t really tell much more details because I don’t want to spoil the magic that it is. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!

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Better To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Better To Have LovedBetter To Have Loved by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have previously enjoyed Nicholas’s fantasy and sci-fi novels so this was one I was eager to get my hands on and read. I was even more elated when I discovered this was a very real and raw book written as a memoir of sorts on the author’s life and her parents. This book was fun to read with the bouncing back and forth between decades, that is something I don’t often find myself saying because I dislike these types of novels usually because they just get plain confusing. This one was easy to find that flow with and I had no problems following along. I loved the way this read like a fictional story as well, it really drew me in and had me invested in these characters and the struggles and triumphs they enjoy. I would be interested to see more of these types of novels from Christy Nicholas again!

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Faerie’s Magic (Seasons of the Fae book 2) by Jessica Feyden – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Faerie's Magic (Seasons of the Fae Book 1)Faerie’s Magic by Jessica Feyden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First, I must start with the cover of this novel, Faerie’s Magic by Jessica Feyden. This cover is gorgeous and really draws in the reader before they even read a word of anything. I loved it and knew I needed to read this to find out the adventure that gorgeous Faerie goes on within the novel. It was a tad slow just at first with the way it set up the story and before it really took off, but I am glad I stuck it out. This has a lot of a new fav of mine, fae! This layers in a smexy wolf shifter and plenty of magic and adventure to keep the reader guessing how things will turn out. I loved the way the world just glowed to live before my eyes as I read, the world building was immensely strong and I felt transformed to this magical place I didn’t want to leave. If you love romance, fairies and a bit of magic and shifting this is the series for you. I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the Seasons of the Fae series!

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CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler – Review by Liz Vrchota

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CAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoirCAFE CONFIDENTIAL: An unfiltered and intimate memoir by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been sitting with this book and my thoughts for three days now. Three days ago I sat down with a memoir that I was optimistic I’d enjoy because it was by one of my one-click fav authors. Three days ago this woman’s story sucked me in and took me on a whirlwind adventure with her and through her brain. I was impacted by reading this book in a way I didn’t know I needed. It’s needless to say this book completely exceeded my expectations.

I wish I could do what Lynda Filler has done, a whole eat, pray, love approach with quite a bit more flair and pizzaz and style in my opinion, but she grabbed her fate and future by the balls and went for it to find and feel her dreams. What an amazing feat to accomplish for sure, but then she wrote a book about it. Yall, I loved this more than I can say. It was raw, sassy, sexy, funny, and inspirational. What more could you want? I will for sure have a paperback copy of this on my bookshelf some day. I hope we will get more novels like such from Ms. Filler soon!

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Her Billionaire Daddy (Western Daddy Doms Book One) by Allison West – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Her Billionaire Daddy (Western Daddy Doms Book 1)Her Billionaire Daddy by Allison West
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting new read for me. I have read a few books by Allison West before but this one is definitely more of a special niche type read. I will say this book features an alternate, still relevant however, and erotic moments, as well as some Daddy/little play. This was done very tastefully however, even when parts did stray from a typical ethical daddy dom situation. I kept in mind that his book was written as a fantasy though and so it wouldn’t follow a handbook type guide. Her Billionaire Daddy is the first book in the Western Daddy Doms Series and really does set up the location and things for the whole series. We get the story of Martin in this one. He is a a man with a mission to fix his reputation. Things get interesting when Samantha promises to marry him under the idea it is a sham and temporary marriage meant to make his image better. There are layers to this story that are built perfectly and make so much sense but I can’t reveal because it would kill the twists and turns for you. I can say if you like niche romances with lots of steam and plenty of romance, this is for you. I will be interested to see what we will get from the next book in the series.

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Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Playing Series 3 Book SetPlaying Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am such a mega fan of football romance novels it’s a bit much but I can’t get enough. When I saw these three were offered in a box set from one of my go to romance authors, Stephanie Queen, I knew I had to scoop it up ASAP. I wasn’t disappointed one bit either, these kept me glued to my kindle all weekend long and it was just what the doctor ordered to escape my funk. These have some of it all, romance, witty characters, drama, and of course some sassy love scenes. What more could you want?

PLAYING FOR MONEY:
In this one we focus on Hunter Quintana. He is in quite the predicament and needs to stay out of trouble if at all possible, especially since he is on probation. Unfortunately, fate has another plan when he drops the coach’s daughter and a bad crush for her in his lap. This sucker was a fun read and I found myself giggling several times as I read and cheering for these two to get that happily ever after no matter what.

PLAYING FOR LOVE:
Adding second chance romance into sports/football romance reads is seriously like sprinkling sugar on top and adding the cherry to your fav sundae. I loved this one so much as we followed Gabriel, the team’s star quarterback. His girlfriend and her bestie are about to make his steady and good life a bit more dramatic to say the least! This actually was my fav of the three books in this series and I’d totally read another Gabriel book any day!

PLAYING FOR KEEPS:
In Playing for Keeps we get Tate’s story. The trope is one we see a lot of , enemies to lovers, but Queen really wrote this in a way that it was fresh and entertaining the whole way through. Tate and Chloe start off with a tumultuous start but I think the way to the end was well worth every second.

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EAST BEACH (Red Farlow Mysteries No. 3) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Liz Vrchota

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East Beach (Red Farlow Mysteries: #3)East Beach by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed the Red Farlow Mysteries by WF Ranew, so when I saw there was a new one available I instantly one-clicked. I was not disappointed with East Beach either, in fact this may just be my favorite so far. Ranew really has a knack for writing suspense and mystery. I was constantly second guessing myself as I read, wondering if things really were what they seemed on the surface, but this sucker throws in some twists and turns that you won’t see coming. I was on the edge of my seat and found myself reading this in one fell swoop well past my bedtime. I really loved the backdrop as well I felt as if I was visiting a mysterious and creepy misty beach town the entire time.

In Easy Beach we find Red Farlow, the PI we have come to love, receiving an odd message from his friend. When he decides to look into it more and go to his friend he discovers him laying in a pool of blood after being shot. He will now stop at nothing to discover who killed his friend and why. The adventure is one you won’t want to miss and I can’t wait to see what else we will find Red Farlow doing next!

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She’s No Cowgirl (My Cowboy Series Book 5) by Brooke May – Review by Liz Vrchota

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She's No CowgirlShe’s No Cowgirl by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sports romances are a must read usually for me, throw in Brooke May as the author and I am there. I loved She’s No Cowgirl, the fifth book in the My Cowboy Series. Kennedy is a kick butt and take names lead female character. She does her best to fit in in a man’s world and truly wants to play football with the best of them. Unfortunately, or fortunate depending on how you look at it, she doesn’t find her niche quite like she does with writing sports. This brings Hunter into her life and these two are fabulous. I loved the push pull and the way things read so realistically. I felt as if I should be their own cheerleading section at times and found myself giggling at several points. Overall this was a nice escape read for a rainy Sunday afternoon when I needed a little light and happiness in my life. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Brooke May!

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Rookie Moves: A Quick Snap Novella by Tarrah Anders – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Rookie MovesRookie Moves by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tarrah Anders is one of my go to and fav romance authors. She always has a knack for drawing me in on that very first page until the end when I can barely stand to finish because I don’t want it to end. Rookie Moves is A Quick Snap Novella and reads fairly quickly. While it is a fast paced read the characters involved have quite the slow burn romance that is delectable. I loved Grant and Emily so much, these two compliment each other so well it is hard to not fall in love with them and cheer them on the whole time. We find Grant the rookie football player with a not so good reputation and Emily the good girl and mayor’s daughter. While Emily is supposed to help clean up his image we discover she also has a bit of a rambunctious side and the two seem to have a way of getting into it together. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Tarrah Anders!

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Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters Book 2) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Curse of the Sands (Relic Hunters, #2)Curse of the Sands by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adam Hunter. While he doesn’t always follow orders, he acts when others are in danger to save lives. This story has him and the team from the British Museum off to Egypt where a pyramid has appeared. Once there they find themselves not only fearing danger from deadly traps but the evil that comes not only from long ago but also from rival teams. What does the future hold for Adam and his team? What will they find in the pyramid? When cities start to crumble will they be able to save them? Read this book to find out. This is a story that is exciting and fast-paced. It takes you on a journey that had me on the edge of

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Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Tidal LoveTidal Love by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just knew I had to read Tidal Love the moment I saw the gorgeous cover! I desperately needed to escape through a book and this one did just that. It swept me away with the love and the emotional roller coaster this takes the reader on. Tidal Love is a contemporary romance, and really it is one of those books you just get completely lost in and forget the world around you.
Harleigh has not had it easy and is just now getting her life resettled after leaving an abusive and toxic ex. Her family sends her on a dream vacation and she ends up meeting her dream man, Giovanni. These two will sweep you away with their stories and emotions that they encounter. I loved the way things unfolded and the way the author kept things realistic. I will definitely be looking for more works by KM Lowe because the bonus of reading this book was she is a new author to me and I now get to discover her other works!

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Child of Prophecy (The Tirumfall Trilogy BOOK 2) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Child of ProphecyChild of Prophecy by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Child of Prophecy is the second book in The Tirumfall trilogy from J Drew Brumbaugh. I would personally recommend that you read book one before diving into this one as it does flow right from there into this and looks as if it will continue on into the final book in the trilogy, The Key to Tirumfall. These books have taken me on quite the adventure but I do have to say this one has to be my favorite so far and really took me away on a magical journey I didn’t want to end. We find Grant once more on quite the adventure that will take the reader away to a magical place with dragons, wizards, and action that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat as you read. I really felt immersed as I read and I love when a book can do that, especially a fantasy. I am anxious to see how things come to a climax and fold up in the last book, The Key to Tirumfall!

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Dare Game (The Irish Garda Files Book 1) by Melinda Colt – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Dare GameDare Game by Melinda Colt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I knew I needed to read Dare Game, the first book in The Irish Garda Files series from Melinda Colt, the moment I saw the cover and a few teasers. It looked so thrilling and enticing that I just had to dive into the mystery between the covers. This book is a good start to what I feel will be a promising series that I look forward to reading. This one had a few moments where I did have to scratch my head with some editing and repeating but otherwise it was a gripping read. It drew me in and had me guessing the entire time I was reading.

Dare Game brings us the character, John O’Sullivan. He is an Irish detective working to solve a puzzling new murder. This book has pieces of everything for everyone to enjoy between the murder mystery, the thrilling adventure the characters find themselves on, and the undertones of romance and drama to keep the reader thoroughly engaged. I can’t wait to see what book two, Killer Score, will bring us!

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