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Enchanted Passion (The Protectors Series Book 4) by Toya Richardson – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4 by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enchanted Passion is the fourth book in The Protectors Series from Toya Richardson. I am sure if you wanted to you could read this as a standalone but I would recommend devouring these books in order. The story is one you will be engrossed in for sure. I loved that this book focused on Rhys and Luna. These two will are fabulous together and the chemistry is palpable as you read. I love how this really was a friend to lovers, that is one of my fav tropes and this one did it well. These two are just meant to be and you will find yourself cheering for them to get that happily ever after the whole time. The adventure and intrigue is still there as these two have their own set of obstacles to overcome in addition to finding the way to each other’s hearts. I can’t wait to see what the next book will bring!

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Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Liz Vrchota

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AlamirAlamir by J.D. Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those dark and detailed fantasy books that you just get completely lost in and lose track of the world going on around you. Alamir was instantly on my TBR as soon as I saw the breathtaking cover come across my feed and I was itching to find out what the story behind it was going to be. It definitely did not disappoint and I am even more elated to find out there will be more books within this series to devour.

Alamir introduces us to Etain, an ordinary gal at first until an event changes everything. She is left to figure out where she fits in the new world of the Alamir, and help to keep the balance between the good and evil surrounding her. Her new powers are just the tip of the iceberg and she finds herself in some adventurous situations. I felt transplanted into this fantasy world and I loved every moment of it. Bring on book two!

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy Book 1) by Lucinda Race – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy)Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so going to love this trilogy from Lucinda Race! Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress, is the first in the trilogy and sets things up rather beautifully for a wild and magical ride until the end. I adored this book and the premise, along with the sisters, and fell in love with them pretty quickly. The banter in this novel makes you feel as if you are right there, as it flows beautifully. I can’t wait to see how the next few books unfold as well.

In this one we meet all three sisters, Grace, Kenzie, and Jamie, with Jamie being the eldest and the first sister that we get to know really well in this book. The girls lost their Gran and an extremely valuable package with an enchanted wedding dress and more from her after her death. Each of the girls doubt that the dress will do anything for them and rather enjoy the single life. So what happens when Jamie takes the plunge and slips on the dress? For the magic and more details you will have to read this gem for yourself. I cannot wait until I get my hands on the next book in this series!

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Secure Desire (Chase Security Series Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Secure Desire (Chase Security Series Book 1)Secure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I must say I am struggling a tad with exactly where or how I want to place this book on a star scale. I have never had the pleasure of reading anything R.L. Dunn prior to Secure Desire so I was completely new all of her writing style. Dunn has one hell of a knack for detailed writing. While I loved that most of the time I felt like I was right there with the characters and in the moment I could have done without some of it sometimes. It felt a tad heavy. Only because I wanted to get to the the point and found myself several times confused in the novel. There is immaculate research done clearly evident as well, but again, I don’t want to feel as if I am in the History Channel.

Bottom line, I adored the story for what it was, and found myself falling in love with Ian and Cassie quickly. I was invested in them from the get-go and was on the edge of my seat wondering how everything was going to turn out for them in the end. Which I must say was quite unpredictable as well! Another fantastic plus. I look forward to checking out more of the Chase Group Stories and whatever else is available or will be to come from R.L. Dunn.

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Alligators in the Trees by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Alligators in the treesAlligators in the trees by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never found a Cynthia Hamilton novel I didn’t thoroughly enjoy and Alligators in the Trees is no exception to the rule. I loved this one and the adventure it took me on to New York City. I wasn’t sure with a title like Alligators in the Trees what we would be getting but this was a deep, thought provoking read that drew me in right from the start until the very last page.

We meet Priscilla, the main connecting point of three main characters, and the seedy dive bar style coffee shop she works at in New York. She herself has a life she wishes could be better in a lot of ways but when Tobias and Phil walk into the shop things will take off in ways she never expected. Both Phil and Tobias have dark pasts that are currently haunting them and making it difficult to move forward in their lives. They will all have to work hard at their own lives to move forward and the journey is one you won’t want to miss out on following. I am also excited to hear there will be more of this novel in a sequel and I am so here for it.

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EverMarked by AJ Eversley – Review by Liz Vrchota

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EverMarkedEverMarked by A.J. Eversley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what exactly I was getting myself into with EverMarked, but I knew I had to see what it was all about after spotting a few teasers and that fab cover art. I am new to AJ Eversley’s work but this was a perfect introduction. EverMarked is the first book in a new dystopian series from Eversley and is one that will keep you glued to the edge of your seat all the way up until the cliffhanger that will have you begging for book two NOW.

The idea of the ‘marked kids’ is a good one but is brought to life with the characters of Sienna and Jayla. Sienna has spent her whole life wanting to escape and be done with the orphanage she lives in for the marked kids. Her way out is to fight in the Underground but there is so much more that she is about to find in her path to freedom. This book will keep you guessing and wanting to know what will happen before it gets there. I can’t wait to see what unfolds in book two!

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas Series, Book 10) by Becki Willis – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Rose by Any Other Name (The Sisters, Texas #10)Rose by Any Other Name by Becki Willis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new to me author but the moment I saw the cover I knew I had to see what the story was that laid behind it. Rose by Any Other Name is the tenth book in The Sisters, Texas Series, but honestly I was able to read it as a stand alone just fine. I can tell this may be one to go back and see what the previous books are all about though after finishing this one. This is one of those feel good reads with having some mystery and intrigue binding it all together reads that I just couldn’t put down. The mystery busting the girls in this novel is someone has put a dead body in Granny Bert’s fridge, but who did it and why is the real conundrum. The rest is for you to read and see how things play out, but I can assure you this is one the mystery reader won’t wanna miss out on.

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Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood – Review by Liz Vrchota

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ShatteredShattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a nice and well steamy surprise! I wanted to see what the story was all about the moment I set my eyes on the cover and I was not disappointed that it lived up to the picture and portrayal. Lisa Wood is a new author to me as well so I am excited to see what else she may have in store while waiting for the next book in this series.

This book sucks you in from the first chapter and I loved how the characters became so real. Olivia and Gabriel will make you wanna turn the fan off and pour a cold glass of water while you read the enticing story of how they find the futures they both so desire. I loved the push and pull these two had, it flowed well and wasn’t ever that too much or too unrealistic so I was invested and wanted these two to find a happily ever after. I most certainly cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the Rhodes Family series and see who we will get to fall in love with there.

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Solstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Solstice Shadows: A VanOps ThrillerSolstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never read anything from Avanti Centrae prior to Solstice Shadows but I will definitely be back for more now! This book is one wild and adventurous ride the entire read. I love how this combines the thriller aspect with the adventure and sci-fi with a splash of romance to keep everyone interested at all times. This book certainly had my attention from page one and I read it well into the evening to finish it in one fell swoop. I just had to know how the characters would end up in the end and if there was going to be more soon on the horizon. I am excited to go back and read book one now of the VanOps thriller series. I can only imagine the adventure waiting there.

We meet Maggie, an Aikido black belt teacher as she discovers that someone has broken into her place and stolen a very important artifact. She is also in danger and things only speed up from there. She has to join forces with VanOps to help her retrieve the stolen item and ultimately end up saving the world. It is a lot of story but so worth the investment and I can’t say enough good about the world building we get in here too. You will feel as if you are right there with Maggie and the team as they traverse each adventurous task they find themselves in. Grab a copy today, you won’t be disappointed you did.

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Composed (An Ash Park Novel Book 8) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Composed: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 8)Composed: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These books are so fabulous that I am often at a loss of words for how to review them without giving away all those gritty and juicy details but I alway try because they are too good to miss out on. Composed is the 8th installment in the Ash Park novels and I would highly recommend that you read the books in order before diving in or you may be a lot lost. These books build and we have the steady character of Detective Petrosky that changes and grows as a person throughout. Like in the previous novels his own dark demons of his past will come to light in the present murder case he is trying to solve. He once again finds himself hot on the heels of a serial killer terrorizing the people of Ash Park. I won’t divulge more because that would be a disservice but I cannot recommend these books enough. If you love a dark twisted murder mystery these have it all and more! Prepare yourself time to completely devour the novel because if you are anything like me you will find yourself up well past bedtime to figure out how the book will end. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in this series!

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House of Illusions by Pippa J. Frost – Review by Liz Vrchota

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House of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy RomanceHouse of Illusions: A Dark Fantasy Romance by Pippa J. Frost
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew I had to find out what this book was all about the moment that I set my eyes on the cover! It is gorgeous and pulls the reader in without even needing a word read. I was so excited to find that the adventure inside was more than enough to live up to the enticing cover. This is a dark fantasy read that keeps the reader engrossed in the characters from the very first page until the very last word. We delve into a world of fairytale with creatures that hold magic. We see dwarves and humans clashing and Valentina and Nisse will have to work together to bring them peace that both sides desire. I really loved the adventures these two found themselves in and how I was transported to this magical world so much so that I felt as if I was walking right next to them as they made their way. I couldn’t get enough of this book and found myself reading well past my bedtime to find out how it would all come to an end and now I anxiously await more from Pippa J. Frost!

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Lucky at Love (Some guys just never give up) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up...Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up… by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really have enjoyed Cynthia Hamilton’s novels in the past so when I saw Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up.., it was a no brainer to one-click and read this one. I really enjoyed the chic lit banter that made this novel one that was very hard to put down. I really wanted a bit of an escape when I picked this novel up and it did a wonderful job of that, and making me feel like I was on an adventure with these two main characters. Jake is a conundrum to Allison. When they meet and she finds out he has been married and divorced seven times already, but still considers himself lucky in love, she is set to figure out what he means by that. These two play off each other very well and I found myself giggling and engrossed until the very end. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Hamilton!

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1)Better Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kinney Scott has a knack for writing a sweet romance novel that kept me glued to the kindle to find out how these characters would come to find their happily ever after. I wasn’t sure what to expect with Better Than Goodbye, the first in the Venture series from her, as I have only read one other novel by her before, but this one was probably my favorite so far and I will definitely be back for more in this series.

This was the story of Amanda and Kent. Amanda leaves and goes to California to follow and pursue her dreams, but she leaves behind pieces of her heart with Kent and the dream to be with him. Things get interesting when Kent and Amanda are brought back into each other’s lives. Will they be able to find the love and hold on to it this time? I was really engrossed in these two and their story from the very first page until the very last and I was never one moment disappointed or bored with how things were going to turn out. I look forward to seeing what we will get next from this series!

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was really excited to get my hands on this second book of the Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series from Nicole Flockton, Falling for the Texan. I knew I wanted to read this the second I finished book one and I am happy to report that I loved it just as much if not more than I was expecting to. We got to go back to the sweet town of Sweet Ridge in Texas, and I was instantly transported to the vineyards and fell in love with the setting and the way the author paints the scenery.

I was excited to get into the relationship and the way Flockton built the slow building relationship between Ty and Gia. These two have some pretty obvious attractions but it isn’t an easy road, and the realistic way they do come together makes this story more believable and relatable, something I do value in romance novels. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book and meet the characters in that one in ways we may not see coming!

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Liz Vrchota

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DeceptionDeception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had no clue what I was getting myself into when I picked up Deception by Victoria Saccenti, but boy was I in for a steamy and fun ride! This is a new author to me but something about the cover and a few teasers really drew me in and I decided to give it a go. I didn’t expect the amount of steam and bdsm lifestyle that I got but I loved it. It is a difficult topic for me to read at times because I too live an active role in alternative lifestyles and sometimes these books can come across as anything but true and realistic to those that live the life. Saccenti did a wonderful job in my opinion of incorporating the characters lifestyles without letting it become overwhelming and the only thing the book is about. I was sincerely grateful for that and it will be bringing me back for more of Saccenti’s novels very soon!

This one has a strong main character, Joe, an ex-marine with vengeance on his mind. He is determined to find the person responsible for the death of a former brother in arms. I loved the side characters just as much as Joe and was really drawn into the character development as the story went on. I loved the suspense build and was on the edge of my seat a lot of the time wondering what would come next. I look forward to seeing what else is available from Saccenti while I await anything new!

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Love Song: A friends-to-lovers rock and roll romantic suspense by KG Fletcher – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Love Song (A friends-to-lovers rock and roll romantic suspense)Love Song by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I get super excited when I see a new KG Fletcher romance is available and often tend to one click without ever thinking twice or taking the time to even see what it is about. The cover of this one was a winner in all the ways and drew me in without seeing a single word, I was only more excited when I read the blurb and started to devour the insides of this wonderful friends to lovers romance. I am a sucker for music as much as I am reading, it is all about the words and the emotions the sounds draw from me, well this book combined the best of both worlds for me and laid out the romantic story of Case and Sam in much the same way a song would develop. Slow and steady and methodical until it builds into the crashing crescendo and boisterous ending. Music is often a direct correlation to my life when I listen and this book was the same. Things are not always perfect and the slow burn was definitely there between these two. Be prepared to be on the brink of tears a few times too, but I promise it is all worth it when you finish that last melodious chapter. I am so anxious to get my hands on more of Fletcher’s work!

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Shooting Star (Back Door Records Book 1) by Xana Jordan – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Shooting Star (Back Door Records 1)Shooting Star by Xana Jordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a pleasant surprise read that really drew me in and held me captive until the final words. Shooting Star is Xana Jordan’s first novel in the Back Door Records series, so thankfully we will be getting more of these to look forward to. I had no idea what to expect when I picked this up but I tend to have a soft spot for rocker alpha romance novels and this one fulfilled all my hopes and dreams that it would be fabulous and fun to read at the same time.

I loved the idea even though it may not be an absolute original trope it gives us a fresh spin on things when reading the story of Aiden and Aria. Aiden puts on auditions for the opening act for his band. He wanted a wonderful show starter and got even more than he bargained for when Aria walks in and auditions. He quickly understands that there is a smoldering connection between them. Will he be able to snag Aria’s heart and still give out the best music he can? This is one you will want to read for all the juicy details, you won’t find them here in my review but I can promise this is one you will not want to miss!

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Flicker to Fire (Crimson Sash Book 3) by Amanda Marin – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Flicker to Fire (Crimson Sash, #3)Flicker to Fire by Amanda Marin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was excited to get my hands on this finale to a wonderful series from Amanda Marin. Flicker to Fire is the perfect way to end Micah and Neves’ story and I was not one moment disappointed until I realized that it was all over. We have followed these two as they traverse their forbidden relationship in the dystopian world they live in. In this one we get another adventurous story that is full of obstacles they will have to overcome. I was on the edge of my seat the entire read and was so enthralled that I found myself up way late into the night to finish this book in a solid sitting. I am excited that this was such a fun series for me but I am also excited to now see what else Amanda Marin has to offer and available in the very near future! This is one you do not want to miss out on!

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Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Drawn to HimDrawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved everything about this book from the GORGEOUS cover to the beautiful and gripping romance story within it. I had high hopes with the cover but they were easily exceeded while reading. This author is fairly new to me one and I have to say that excites me because I have a few other novels of hers to check out soon. This is one that left me with quite the book hangover and I know the cure is to find another to devour. I love how this was a simple easy Sunday afternoon read that I was able to dive into poolside. It kept with me and I found myself reading it in one fell swoop. This has the story of Erica and Matt and these two are some very loveable characters. I was invested and hopeful for them to find that happily ever after. Will they? For that you will have to devour this gem for yourself!

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Blue Magnolia (Red Farlow Mysteries No. 2) by W.F. Ranew – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Blue Magnolia (Red Farlow Mysteries, #2)Blue Magnolia by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I must say I did not expect that I would love this book quite as much as I did! It had a little bit of all my favorite things that I enjoy in a good solid mystery novel. It kept me in suspense both with the characters and the story line and I was often on the edge of my seat trying to figure out the all the things before they played out on the kindle screen.

Blue Magnolia is actually the second novel in the Red Farlow Mysteries but you should be able to read it in any order you wish and still enjoy it. These novels follow the PI Red Farlow as he works on different cases in each novel. This one Red Farlow’s client was Hank, an aspiring country music star with a pension for getting into trouble. I liked how this was an original story line and not something I had seen time and again and I will definitely be back for more with the next book in the series!

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Trey: European Redemption (Russian Mob Chronicles Book 7) by Shandi Boyes – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Trey: European Redemption (Russian Mob Chronicles Book 7)Trey: European Redemption by Shandi Boyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I won’t lie, I get excited when I see there is a new Russian Mob Chronicles book from Shandi Boyes. When I found out we were getting Trey’s book it was even sweeter of a deal. I loved him and the tidbits we got in Nikolai’s story so I knew this was gonna be one I was going to adore. I was not for one moment disappointed! I would recommend that you read the other books in the series before diving into this one. You will understand the world a bit better for sure that Trey is a part of.

When Trey meets Kristinia he is immediately drawn to her and consumed really by her. Trey is known for his protective personality and would do anything to protect the ones he loves and now Kristina is apart of that category. She has had one hell of a past six years as she was trafficked in the sex-trafficking trade, something that is an extremely difficult topic to tackle anytime but especially in the world we are currently living. I love how Shandi Boyes doesn’t shy away from the dark sides of this life and keeps things raw and gritty the whole time. I would say if you don’t like or enjoy dark romance maybe keep that in mind before picking this one up. I can’t wait to see what comes next from Boyes!

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Her Blackened Soul (The Blackened Series Book 1) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Her Blackened Soul (The Blackened, #1)Her Blackened Soul by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I will start with I absolutely loved this book’s cover. It had all the colors and the eye grabbing graphics to pull me in without even reading a word of the synopsis. Isra Sravenheart is a new author to me so I decided to go in blindly off the basis of the cover. While this book does have a great idea behind it, the villain is our main character and we see the good and bad sides of her so we can make an informed decision on whether to like her or not rather than just knowing she is a villain. I like the idea and the dark fantasy version of it as that is honestly some of the only times I enjoy reading fantasy. This book just unfortunately for me never really took off for me the way I had so hoped it would. I would be very interested in seeing the other novels in the series that are available though. Maybe as we go things get stronger in the pacing of the books? I enjoyed this enough to give it four stars but I do hope that the next few coming up has just a bit more oomph to the books. I want to be whisked away into the dark worlds the author is trying to portray and hope to be soon!

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The Walls Between Us: A Borderland Love Story by Kate McGahan – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Walls Between Us: A Borderland Love StoryThe Walls Between Us: A Borderland Love Story by Kate McGahan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I must say this is one that should not be judged based off the cover and blurb alone. I was much more excited to get my hands on this novel when I saw the review coming in about the sweet and relevant love story that was in this book. I was not even one moment disappointed I dove in either Kate McGahan is a new author to me but was quick to pull me into her writing with great detail and the ability to transport me to the places we see in the story. I felt the emotions pouring off the pages of our characters and it was obvious this was a subject close to the heart of the author.

We meet these two very different people, Mexican and American, both very different backgrounds and both on opposite sides of a wall that stands for more than division. The book follows as they dive into a friendship and discover they are more alike than they ever thought. I was very impressed with the way this book played out and I am anxious to see what else is available from Kate McGahan soon!

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Trey: European Redemption (Russian Mob Chronicles Book 7) by Shandi Boyes – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Trey: European Redemption (Russian Mob Chronicles Book 7)Trey: European Redemption by Shandi Boyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I won’t lie, I get excited when I see there is a new Russian Mob Chronicles book from Shadi Boyes. When I found out we were getting Trey’s book it was even sweeter of a deal. I loved him and the tidbits we got in Nikolai’s story so I knew this was gonna be one I was going to adore. I was not for one moment disappointed! I would recommend that you read the other books in the series before diving into this one. You will understand the world a bit better for sure that Trey is a part of.

When Trey meets Kristinia he is immediately drawn to her and consumed really by her. Trey is known for his protective personality and would do anything to protect the ones he loves and now Kristina is apart of that category. She has had one hell of a past six years as she was trafficked in the sex-trafficking trade, something that is an extremely difficult topic to tackle anytime but especially in the world we are currently living. I love how Shandi Boyes doesn’t shy away from the dark sides of this life and keeps things raw and gritty the whole time. I would say if you don’t like or enjoy dark romance maybe keep that in mind before picking this one up. I can’t wait to see what comes next from Boyes!

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The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul RemembersThe Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new author for me and so I really didn’t know what to expect when I sat down with The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers. I figured this would be a book that was somewhat haunting and sad and that is what I got plus some. In this we follow Sarah Tarbell as she develops and deals with very difficult situations that most would never even be able to imagine let alone survive. I loved how this was told through her eyes and we saw the deepest and darkest thoughts as much as we saw the hope and fervor to survive and overcome. It was a great escape for a weekend afternoon read and I was impressed with the writing as much as the story line. I will definitely be around for more from Stuart Ledwith and look forward to seeing what else is available from him while I wait for more new.

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One Hot Texas Summer (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Liz Vrchota

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One Hot Texas Summer (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #1)One Hot Texas Summer by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a new experience for me reading Nicole Flockton, but I was anxious to find out what the book was all about after the bright and cheerful cover caught my attention. With the world today we live in today I am often finding myself drawn to the bright cheery things lately and this was just what the doctor ordered.

We get the story of Kelly and Tate in this novel, as well as an obvious set up for more books with side characters that play a role in this one as well. I am actually anxious now to get my hands on the next book and learn more about the Prentice brothers. This one however was Tate’s story. We find Kelly back at home in Sweet Ridge, Texas after a pretty brutal breakup. She is successful with her floral shop and is now roped into taking care of the local festival as well. There she meets Tate. These two have a special spark up front but both have struggles that will or do make a new relationship difficult. This was definitely a slow burn type read and things moved at a comfortable and believable pace. I enjoyed escaping to the idyllic town of Sweet Ridge as well and I am so excited to go back for book two.

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In The Arms of Morpheus: A Speculative Romance (Antiheroes Series Book 2) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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In the Arms of Morpheus, a Speculative Romance (Antiheroes, #2)In the Arms of Morpheus, a Speculative Romance by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really grown to like the works of Gaia B Amman, and when I saw this second book in the Antiheroes was available I knew I needed to check it out. The way that she approaches the sci-fi aspects make it seem realistic, as if I am transported into this very possible alternate world that could happen and feels so real. It makes me feel as if I have embarked on an adventure by the time I finish one of her novels. This one was no different.

We follow Tasha and Josh in this book, and boy do they have quite the adventure together. I won’t divulge details but I would read book one to get a feel for how things are going into this one. It is one that will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out how these two will come out in the end. I am looking forward to getting my hands on the next one and taking another reprieve into a new world and adventure.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Slaughter of Leith HallThe Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall was not my typical first choice as far as books. Historical based novels tend to drag and be drab. This one did admittedly stall in the excitement area for the first few bits of the story but once it took off it really took off and I was engrossed to find out how things would come to culmination for the characters and the underlying murder mystery that is prevelant throughout. Once I got over the beginning parts this book drew me into the world of Charlie and Leith. Charlie is far from home and finds a protector and more in Leith. Things take a dark turn when a murder becomes his obsession. He is determined to find justice and closure. I can’t say much else for fear of spoiling the good stuff but this is one you will want to read if you are a fan of dark and suspenseful mystery reads. I know I am looking forward to seeing what else is available from Conyngham and if we will get more in this book as a series.

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Center of Gravity (An Ice Tigers Hockey Romance Book 2) by Isabella Cassazza – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Center of Gravity (Ice Tigers #2)Center of Gravity by Isabella Cassazza
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading something by Isabella Cassazza and I am so going back for more after I finish this review. This book was a perfect read for a rainy day. It has the slow burn romance with a sports theme and hot men and fun fashion to boot. Throw in babies and I pretty much am in heaven.

In Center of Gravity we find Emilia struggling to please and make her grandfather proud. Something that is even more crucial given his financial and social status. Things seem to take a turn for the worse when Emilia finds herself pregnant and being sent to America to manage the hockey team that her grandfather just met. She is hoping this might just be the start over moment she needed but when she gets there she discovers that the one night of fun that left her pregnant is actually a player on the team! The build up to the finale of the book was so perfect and written with a flow that had me engrossed to find out what would happen between these two. I can’t say enough good things about this read!

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The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Widow: A Dark Romantic FantasyThe Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was pretty excited to sit down and read The Widow, and I had high expectations. The best news is they were all met well beyond what I could have ever wanted. This is such a great short dark romance that I found myself engrossed from page one until the very last well into the night when I should have been in bed. The lack of sleep hangover the next day was so incredibly worth it though. I am anxious to see if we will get more dark romances from Naomi Valkyrie and Rebecca E McEwen in the future because I think these two have found quite a niche here. The concept was a bit different and new so the story was fresh and I never found myself bored. We meet Vashti as she is a widow who thinks she is ready to find love again. When she begins things with Absalom you wonder if things will be smooth sailing and do get off to a nice start. When a friend comes into play and stirs up trouble for the couple things get super interesting. I loved this book and I can’t’ wait to get my hands on more!

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