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Man with the Mafia (Man With #2) by Debra Falasco – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Man with the Mafia (Man With, #2)Man with the Mafia by Debra J. Falasco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I picked up Man With the Mafia. I honestly was drawn in by the cover and the a few teasers that I had seen so I went in blind. I haven’t Read anything by Debra J. Falasco prior to this but I am now a new fan for sure! With all that said, I was also unaware that this was the second book in her Man With Series, although it didn’t affect my ability to enjoy the book I still will be going back to read the first before I move on with book three.

While we do get the goodies that come with any great Mafia centric story we also get much more with Man With the Mafia which really is what sets this one aside from the others. Deidre and Vincent were so much fun to read, and hot too! The pages kept me engrossed from the very beginning until the last page when I was so sad to have to put it down. You truly don’t want to miss this one! I can’t wait to see what else Debra J. Falasco has in store for her readers!

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Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

I really love stumbling upon books that end up taking your breath away completely unexpectedly. Broken Pieces by Judith B. Pinkard was truly one of the most breathtaking reads I have had the pleasure of devouring this year. I was hesitant to pick it up because I have a super long TBR list and with biographical novels I tend to push them to the back of the slate for the more traditional love story or thriller. I am so happy that I didn’t wait, this is one I will have on my shelves at home and reread many times over. I think this will be one I will share with my daughter as well.

“Choices. Life is all about choices. Some are other people’s and some yours, but a choice is always involved. The wrong choice can change the course of your life forever Like tornadoes, the wrong choice may occur unexpectedly and be devastating.”

This quote truly rung true with me and struck a chord. We have all been there, maybe we haven’t all experienced the major life destroying ones yet, but at some point in time we will all be in a moment where either your choice or someone else’s is the catalyst of how the rest of your future will look from that choice on. Broken Pieces really tells the story of the author’s journey from the life altering choice to where she is today. I found myself experiencing the array of emotions while reading and one even being tears streaming down my face, so I would recommend a box of tissues too. I truly hope this is the beginning of many amazing novels to come from Judith B. Pinkard.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

This novel was quite the debut novel for sure from Rowan Shaw. I feel quite pulled in multiple directions as far as my opinion goes still a few days after finishing this up. This was a dark and twisty, angsty, and well at times frustrating MM romance that had me captivated at times simply because I had to know what was going to come of it if anything. I see the beauty in the story here and truly found it within the struggling relationship between Enzo and Florian, I just think it struggled to fully get there for me anyways. The writing was strong though and the world building was beautiful, I would definitely be around to see what Rowan Shaw has in store for future novels!

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

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

Taming the Troublemaker is the third book in The Hills of Texas series from Kadie Scott but don’t let that scare you away from picking it up and reading it right away! It’s definitely written well as a stand alone that you can enjoy and is a sweet contemporary romance that you won’t want to miss out on.

Kadie Scott truly has a gift for telling a love story from beginning to end without even making it feel contrived or planned. You would never guess that these are characters dreamed from within her mind, I felt as if Beth and Autry were very real people that I was getting to know and witness as they grew together. I love it! Her attention to details were spot on as well making me feel as if I was in the very spot they were in watching. I loved every second with my only complaint being it ended so much sooner than I ever wanted it to! I can’t wait to find out what will come next from Kadie Scott!

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Garrett (Dark Water Security book 2) By Madison Quinn – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

Book one in the Dark Water Security series from Madison Quinn really set the bar HIGH for me, as I absolutely adored it. I was skeptical that this one would reach the heights that it did and yet Madison Quinn managed to steal my heart away again with the story of Garrett and Hope. I will say maybe not as much as the first couple did, but still fabulous and sweetly.

Garret and Hope had that one perfect night, you know the one, so many of us like to erase and hide in the back of our minds as a, ‘Why did I do that? Oh yeah it was fantastic!’type of night. It isn’t your typical second chance romance though and does have some sweet and cute twists between Garrett and Hope that make the story just too much fun, and almost impossible to put down until you find out what will happen for these two. Will they get their happily ever after? For all the juicy details though you will have to snag a copy of your own. I can’t wait to see what we will get in book three!

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Rafferty (Default Distraction Book 2) by A. S. Roberts ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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

I was actually a tad sideswiped with Rafferty. But in all the perfect ways!

It is the second book in the Default Distraction series from A.S. Roberts, and really it truly was quite different from the first. I actually enjoyed this one and connected with the characters, Raff and Lauren, on a much better level than I did so with book one, Brody. Both being good however, I would still go back and read that one if you haven’t had a chance and enjoyed this one. They are definitely different enough that the order would not make much of a difference in my opinion. Raff and Lauren were such a sweet couple to read about. For seventeen years they are lovers, and yet they still find that love not capable of surviving the the separation caused by illness. This is is their second chance at love. Will they be able to get it right this time?

I can’t wait to find out what we will get with the next book in the Default Distraction series, I can’t even begin to imagine what A.S. Roberts has up her sleeves with the way this one turned out. All I know it I am going to be first in line to grab my copy.

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Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel Book 4) by Amy McKinley ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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Vantage Point (Gray Ghost #4)Vantage Point by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fourth book, Vantage Point, in the Gray Ghost Novels from Amy McKinley just further prove to point out that her storytelling can only grow and expound upon itself from each and every book to the next. I would recommend that you read all of the books in the series, not that it is terribly necessary as they can be interpreted at standalone books, but I think that as soon as you fall for this cast of characters and the missions that they find themselves deeply embedded in you will not be able to resist the rest of them. That and it only truly enhances each and every book this way.

This book delves into the lives of Hawk Ares and Stella Klein and truly takes you on one hell of a ride from beginning to end. It has bits of everything in it from, mystery and intrigue, action and adventurous scenes, to love and romance to keep your heart swooning just when things feel a tat too manly or fast. I absolutely couldn’t put it down until I had devoured it in one sitting and this being a good thing is also my curse, much like most bookworms like myself. I absolutely can’t wait to find out what will come in the next book in the series! I am sure it will be a knockout much like this one and all of Amy McKinley’s other works! Thanks for the fabulous read!

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Little Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Little Miss Eyes of BlueLittle Miss Eyes of Blue by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t even begin to properly explain how excited I was to find out that there woul be more of Vee from The Woman America Loves a Latte from Holly Tierney-Bedord. Being that that was my favorite of hers to date, I about squealed when I discovered that this would be a prequel. I will say however that in The Woman America Loves a Latte the bar was set exceptionally high by TIerney-Bedord and so I entered just a tad skeptical that I could possible love this one just as much. Now, just as I enjoyed the first I enjoyed this one. Maybe not to the extent, the first holds a special place in my reader heart, but it actually reached all of my hopes for this being the great novel that I had so hoped that it would be! This novel gives us a more in depth view into what made Vee who she is in The Woman America Loves a Latte. It was sweet and endearing, and covered an array of emotions that I enjoyed from beginning to end. I absolutely can’t wait to see what we will find next from the mind and pen of Holly Tierney-Bedord!

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Seraphina’s Revolution (The Seraphina Series Book 4) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Seraphina's Revolution (Seraphina #4)Seraphina’s Revolution by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy wowzers! This was such an epic ending to a fantastic series that has been one ride I have truly enjoyed. I would definitely read all of these books in order from the very start or you will not truly be able to enjoy or understand quite the magnificence of the the characters or the story tat Sheena Hutchinson has woven within the Seraphina Series.

Seraphina has truly peaked in Seraphina’s Revolution! Her powers coming to fruition fully and her finally having the grasp on them that she feels comfortable with. Her weaknesses in this novel that she struggles within her own self, making the journey that much more personal for the reader. And holy Pete that epic, yes I said epic again, battle scene holy cow I will admit to rereading it because I needed to reabsorb the feels it gave me instantaneously. Wonderful novel! I absolutely can’t wait to find out what we will see next from Sheena Hutchinson!

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The Woman America Loves a Latte by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The Woman America Loves a LatteThe Woman America Loves a Latte by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have just about read all of Holly Tierney-Bedord novel’s now, but this hand down is my top favorite of hers! This has just the right amount of everything I suppose, I don’t know it was just the perfect read, and is one that I must have a paperback of so I can scoop it up and enjoy with my favorite cup of coffee on a rainy day. I adored Vee, Veloura, but really she is totally Vee, and her quirky self. Her story was one that had me rolling in laughter at moments and yet others I was on the edge of my seat wondering what was going on on as well. It was a wonderful rollercoaster ride of a read. I just can’t wait to see what will come next from Msm Tierney- Bedord!

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Surviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Surviving ValenciaSurviving Valencia by Holly Tierney-Bedord
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Surviving Valencia is definitely one of those difficult books for me to review. I am torn in a lot of ways. First off don’t get me wrong for one second I truly enjoyed all of my time spent reading it, even during the moments where I struggled with the slow pacing of the storytelling. I think the one major part that I am left struggling with the most however is the fact that I am left still feeling empty, for lack of better words. I can see where we could almost get another novel someday out of this storyline from Holly Tierney-Bedord, and I would not complain. I would simply hope it would maybe answer some of those gaps that are still there. I truly felt a lot of compassion and longing for our main character here throughout the entire novel and truly wanted to just hold her. It is very difficult to live in the shadow of someone else, let alone two someone else’s, and to have to feel so imperfect too… I just can’t fathom that emptiness. Anywho, the writing it strong and beautiful, vivid and flawless much like all of Holly Tierney-Bedords novels, and I am eager to see what we will get next from her!

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

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LinkedLinked by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have had the pleasure of reading novels from Gaia b. Amman before Linked, but this was truly a different experience altogether than anything I think I have ever truly picked up. Not only from a sci-fi point of view, but from the political view as well. Normally these are things I tend to not pick up as choice contenders in general but like I said I have read Amman before and loved her novels up until now so when the title peaked my interest I had to dive in to find out what was behind the cover. I am glad that I did. It was a tad confusing at first but once I got into the swing of the writing I was hooked and truly loved the underlying messages that was being put forth. I think that this is definitely something that people would really find a relief in the current political climate that we are in right now. I know I did, and from reading the author’s notes it seems this was therapeutic to write this novel too. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Ms. Amman!

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

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

Stunning, breathtaking, and brilliant. Just a few, and I mean few, of the many words that flow through my mind as I am reading any of the Hart & Cole novels. Pandora’s Price is the third in the series and I would not, do not, please don’t read these books out of order. This is an intricate and in depth story of relationships and marriage, love and heartbreak. There is layers upon layers that just can’t be understood unless they are read in order, let alone enjoyed properly. I won’t go into detail on what this book delves into because I don’t want to spoil anything but it does continue from where we left off in book two with Darren and Luisa. Just when I thought the story couldn’t possibly get more intense I was wrong! I can’t wait to find out what will come next in book four! I have a feeling it will be phenomenal.

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster #2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yay! I was so excited with how well this book turned out! I must confess I really was nervous going into it. I wasn’t a huge fan of the first one in the Dirty Rooster series but I was completely drawn into it enough that I had to come back to see how things would evolve and if they would grow because I could see where it could. Yes it did!! I truly enjoyed this story. Kelly Mooney managed to take a fresh twist to the modern day Cinderfella story idea and I couldn’t get enough. From the moment I first began reading about Eli and Remi I knew they would be one of my favorite couples of the year that I have read. I can’t wait to find out what will come next in the Dirty Rooster series!

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

Flirty Dancing is the latest installment in the Green Room Chronicles from JD Frettier and I loved every single second of it! Being the third novella in the series I knew a bit of what to expect and still was taken by surprise several moments along Kitty’s journey. In Flirty Dancing we are once again following a sad soul that has landed in the Green Room, or a hilarious purgatory, and this one Is Kitty Eatin’s tale. Kitty just seemed to have the life she wanted when she found herself her and now she really wants to find a way to be there for her family even though she is no longer alive. Will the gals and the specialists in the Green Room be able to help Kitty out? You will definitely want to see what happens, and if you haven’t checked out the rest of the novels make sure you do while we wait and see what will come next in Green Room Chronicles from JD Frettier.

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If the Shoe Fits (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 3) by Bea Stevens – Review by Liz Vrchota

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If The Shoe Fits... (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book #3)If The Shoe Fits… by Bea Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If the Shoe Fits is the third book of the Liberty Lawrence series from Bea Stevens. It follows suit in the light and fun read that goes quickly before you know it its over. I just loved reading about Liberty. While I may not love shoes as much as she does, I can relate to her obsession towards something for oneself. Once again there was the twist of mystery thrown in that kept me on my toes and engaged till the very end trying to figure out how things would eventually turn out. I can’t wait to see what the next adventure will be for Liberty Lawrence!

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers #5) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 5)Turning the Tide by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Phoebe Alexander has once again left me in awe and quite frankly at a loss for the correct words to fully express just how much this book was amazing. I won’t be sitting her and divulging storylines or details and reeling you in with that, for all of those goodies I highly, highly recommend you go grab this novel! (Grab the whole series and start with the first book, Fisher of Men, if you haven’t for the ultimate reading enjoyment!) Instead I am going to tell you all about how much this book has helped me become more well me, as much of the Eastern Shore Swingers series has.

Yeah, yeah so don’t read the book/series if you are sketchy or nervous with alternate lifestyles and the activities that often accompany grown adults in the bedroom. Alexander has never not warned ahead. Don’t let it stop you if you are just a tad unsure but curious though, because these books are the perfect way to peak that curiosity. I truly enjoy and appreciate that so much realism and effort on the part of Phoebe Alexander goes into each and every one of these novels. This is raw, real, emotional, and unique. This is human life, and so often we have books, magazines, television, movies etc. that airbrush and fine-tune everything so we really don’t ever have all the real life stories to fully relate to. YOU WILL NEVER FIND THAT WITH A PHOEBE ALEXANDER NOVEL. Frankly, I love that. Turning the Tide was no different. The topic of infidelity is never a subject that is easy to take on, let alone one that can be written so darn objectively with such prose as this. A hundred kudos for this! I completely understood so much, connected to these characters and felt it so much that I could probably blabber for days about all of them and the reasons why. Instead, I will part with you my favorite tagline and a great one really to sum up this book, so fitting, and hope that you too enjoy Turning the Tide as much as I did! Thank you for another fantastic read Phoebe Alexander!!

“Just when you’re about to give up… The tide can turn when you least expect it.”

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An Appointment (Summer in New York Book 4) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Liz Vrchota

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An Appointment (Summer in New York, #4)An Appointment by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Appointment is the fourth book in the Summer in New York series from Lindsay Marie Miller, and hands down my favorite of the series so far. I really have enjoyed watching Miller’s writing grow and blossom with each and every novel in this awesome contemporary romance series. I don’t know what it is about An Appointment though, Savannah and her adorable son Tre as well as the ever dreamy Preston just stole my heart right away and ran with it until I had no choice but to put my kindle down because it was sadly over. It is also a huge attraction to me to read novels set in New York and the surrounding areas. I really just have a fascination and can’t wait to someday go back to spend more time there. For now escaping through the pages of a great book is my best bet though and this was one trip I just adored.

Savannah truly hasn’t had the best of luck in love, and honestly I didn’t one second blame her for not being so sure about Preston, no matter how desirable he was from the outside. I can relate. If you have been so badly burned before it is almost impossible to want to trust your heart to someone new. ESPECIALLY when you have a child involved in the mix. Luckily, Preston also understood her situation and unfortunately had his share of unlucky love as well. These two just lit up my kindle and I rooted for them to find that happily ever after from the get go. I was so worried because Ms. Miller sure knows how to keep her readers on their toes! So if you want to see how this turns out and if they ever do get that ending they so deserve, and what it looks like, RUN, one-click and devour this read for yourself over a great glass of wine… I guarantee you will be glad that you did! Thanks for the wonderful read Ms. Miller! Can’t wait to see what will come next!

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Hell On Heels (PJ Santini Series Book One) by Lynne Russell – Review by Liz Vrchota

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

THIS! Oh my God this book is everything I had hoped it would be and more! I must admit first that I am a bit of a fan girl of CNN, have been since I was a little girl because I’m weird like that according to my siblings, so I knew right away who Lynne Russell and instantly fangirled more. I had to have this book asap and I had to know what was on those pages! After all this woman was who I got my 8th grade Civics current events from for Pete’s sake and now she writes one of my favorite genres!!!?? YES please! And let me tell you this was just perfect! I was rolling with laughter at several different moments and yet there was just the right amount of drama, intrigue, mystery, and suspense as well!

P.J. Santini is one fierce female lead and I LOVED reading her. I am so, so, excited that we will be getting more books with her in the following this one. She really makes this book. Her character is also a TV reporter and I believe that Russell having the first hand experience just truly helped her to make P.J. so truly real and vibrant. She practically jumped out of my kindle at me with her personality and I loved it! For any juicy details other than the synopsis though you’re going to have to grab your own copy and devour it for yourself. I can’t dare to spoil this not one bit! Thank you so much for this amazing read Ms. Russell! I can’t wait for book #2!

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Misfortune of Song: Druid’s Brooch Series: #5 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Misfortune of Song (Druid's Brooch #5)Misfortune of Song by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have had a lot of fun reading this Druid’s Brooch Series! I never knew how much I would fall in love with the idea of fantasy meeting history concept until I had delved into these novels! Misfortune of Song is the 5th book in the series, and you don’t have to read these in a particular order or start in a particular spot. However, I would highly recommend reading them all! The experience is completely worth every second and each and every book is laden with characters, scenery, and history, all beautifully combined for an epic tale.

In Misfortune of Song we meet and follow Maelan and his teen daughter Orlagh. We visit a magical and gorgeous (Christy Nicholas paints the scenes with her words.) 12th century Ireland full of the Fae, druids, and rich in Celtic lore. I felt as is if I was on vacation amongst the hills of Ireland, and it was perfect timing since I read it right around the Ides of March and St. Patrick’s Day. I can’t wait to find out what will come next from the ever talented Christy Nicholas!

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Back in the Ring (The Predator Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Back in the RingBack in the Ring by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well my goodness! This was a fun and enticing little read! I have not had the pleasure of reading any of the other previous Predator series books by Brooke May before I scooped up Back in the Ring, but I had no problems at all with understanding or character placements etc., and I really truly am stoked to now be able to to go back and have three books to devour while I wait for the next book to come. This book has a bit of everything in it, from the drama and the comedy to break it up, tearful moments where I was wanting to reach out and hug the characters, to the moments where I was so over the moon in love with them. Every emotion felt was real and raw, I felt as if I was there with the characters a lot of the time.

Bijou Augustine is determined to keep her dead husband’s dream alive, the struggling and dilapidated youth center. Things only become more complicated for Bijou as her daughter approaches the difficult tween years and tries every last nerve she has. Then life as she knows it will be forever changed when she meets the handsome Noah. As perfect as they seem however there is a secret lurking in his past… You HAVE to one-click and find out how this story comes together for Bijou and Noah. I am sure that you will fall in love with them just as much as I have! Happy reading!

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FORTITUDE by Carrie Dalby – Review by Liz Vrchota

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FortitudeFortitude by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

FORTITUDE by Carrie Dalby is one of those novels that crept up and swept me away unexpectedly. I was really not sure what to expect other than an darker coming of age story from what little I read before I was convinced that I needed to read it. I am glad that I did, and will definitely be adding this to my list of books to share with my tween daughter as she grows into that age. Claire O’Farrell is a character that can reach different age groups and still entertain while spreading a much needed history reminder and lessons in well, Fortitude. I was hooked on her journey from the very beginning and loved how Carrie Dalby brought to life the scenery as much as the characters. I felt as if I was right there amidst the chaos and sadness, weather it be in an action situation or a just an emotive situation where you could feel the emotions of the characters drip off the pages. It is definitely one I would recommend reading and having on your bookshelf too! I can’t wait to see what will come next from Carrie Dalby.

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Age of Saints: Druid’s Brooch Series: #7 by Christy Nicholas – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Age of Saints (Druid's Brooch #7)Age of Saints by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Age of Saints is the seventh book in the Druid’s Brooch Series from Christy Nicholas, don’t panic if you haven’t read the other six yet, or in order, these novels can be read as standalones. Of course your reading experience will always be enhanced when you become invested in a series from the very beginning. I have had the pleasure of doing so with this one and I am glad that I have been just reading in order etc. This one was not my absolute favorite of the series so far. Nothing to do with the writing or the characters, I just really had a difficult time with getting into this books flow. However, this is one of the reasons that I do love the series… these are all rich in historical detail and combines that with the fantasy world to bring to life these fantastical stories that have made up the Druid’s Brooch Series. I think for me however, this set of time was just one I was not as ‘interested’ in so to say and that may have been my catch. Otherwise the characters were fantastic, and the world-building amazing as always! I felt as if I was right there at times. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Yearning Young (Burning Britely Book 2) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Yearning Young (Burning Britely Book 2)Yearning Young by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Yearning Young, the second book of the Burning Britely series from Deidre Huesmann. I would recommend that you read the first book before you jump into this one, just to kind of have and idea where things are and who the characters are. This continues with the coming of age theme for Jeff and Braeden, only told from Braeden’s point of view this time. I really enjoyed that twist and seeing things from his angle. This does touch on several emotional and touchy topics that are often overlooked or not discussed enough among teens or young adults like they should be and like I mentioned in my review of the first book this would be a great tool to introduce the topic among classes or children of your own etc. I love how Huesmann keeps things realistic and raw without drowning out the the topics at hand, and yet she keeps the storyline at the forefront to keep the reader fully engrossed. I can’t wait to see what is to come next! Thanks for the emotional and thought provoking read Ms. Huesmann!

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Knights Who Won My Heart (Knights Series Book 4) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Knights Who Won My Heart (Knights, #4)Knights Who Won My Heart by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly don’t know where to start with Knights Who Won My Heart, or better yet I don’t know the exact words that I am looking for that will do this book the justice that I want to give it in this review. I have followed this series from the very first book, Knights After My Heart, which I suggest is where you start if you have not read the full series, and then complete them in order for the best experience. You will want to grow along with the Lia and the rest of the characters that you will get to meet and fall in love with. I absolutely just could not put this down till I found out how things would turn out for everyone in the end. My only sadness comes from the fact that this is the conclusion of the series. I do however look forward to finding out what we will get next from Sonya Jesus. Whatever it is, I am sure it will be as fantastic as this series if not better!

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LOVE on the LINE (Great Expectations Love Stories: The Graykens Book 2) by Laurie Lewis ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

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LOVE on the LINE (Great Expectations Love Stories: The Graykens Book 2)LOVE on the LINE by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What started as a small hunt for something to warm my heart on a cold winter night, something maybe within the seasonal feel, not only led me to this wonderful novel, Love on the Line but Love on a Limb, which started it all for me. I have been quite speechless actually for the words to do proper justice to not only my feelings that I have but those that are provoked while reading the book. I do know for sure that I will not go into details, that is one thing you will need to dive into not just this book, but also Love on a Limb for yourself in order to truly appreciate the journey to be had. Matt and Mikayla will definitely make sure you feel the gambit of emotions though, tears included if you are anything like myself, so you will want to have those comfort items and a box of tissues to keep you company while you read. My only complaint it that this is over, but I am for sure ordering hard copies now so that they can grace my bookshelves and I can hold them and enjoy these beauties whenever I need my emotions ruffled. I can’t wait to see what will come next from Laurie Lewis! Thank you so much for this fantastic read!

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Coming Home: The Sequel to Flowers in December by Jane Suen – Review by Liz Vrchota

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COMING HOME (Flowers in December, #2)COMING HOME by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw this pop up on my feed. I had absolutely adored Flowers in December and was left wanting more, not with loose ends, but still wanting some more of Connor and what would come next for him. This was that and so much more. We just happen to get a lot more than we may have even bargained for. I would highly recommend that you read the first book, Flowers in December before devouring this one, everything will flow and make sense so much more. This one is obviously a holiday/Christmas story but I really feel as is I will be pulling this gem out any time of year, whenever I need an emotional and yet encouraging read. I almost feel as if these two books together would create a great Hallmark Christmas movie. I can’t wait to find out what will come next from Jane Suen! I am sure it will fantastic whatever it will be, and on my to be read list! Happy reading!

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Blade’s Edge (Satan’s Devils MC #10) by Manda Mellett – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Blade's Edge (Satan's Devils MC #10)Blade’s Edge by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blade’s Edge is the 10th, yes 10th book in the Satan’s Devils MC series. Each of them can be read as a standalone novel, this being no exception. With that said, I would recommend that you read the all though, least important is order, but this will really give you the commeraderre and family story that really is truly the real beauty behind a motorcycle club. Manda Mellett has really accomplished bringing to life a great family here and I have loved following along the way with each one of the books.

Blade’s story was every bit as intense as I had anticipated it would be. Figuring out the horrible details of his childhood and his mother’s betrayal was heartbreaking. Watching him destroy himself in the the process of learning he is worthy of love was both beautiful and tragic. I enjoyed Tash as the leading gal in this one. She balanced Blade well I think in the long run. For me she got to be a bit much at times but really it all came to make a great overall novel so I can’t complain. Can’t wait to see what will come next from the ever talented Manda Mellett.

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Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC Book 5) by A.M. Myers – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC 5)Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really become a bit of a fan-atic over the Bayou Devils MC Series from AM Myers. Every single time I finished one of them I say that this was the best and that they just couldn’t possibly get any better, yet I am time and time again proven wrong. Little Do You Know has by no sure surprise put the other books in a completely different level. I could not believe how raw and emotional the feelings got in here. Life and the absolute messes that prove to surround any love story, good or bad, is all portrayed here in this book. It is wonderfully real and I felt as if I was right there with Noah and Kady. So often I wanted to reach in and hug Noah, shake Kady, throw my kindle across the wall, and yet scream if it left my hands. I just know this, I couldn’t get enough. My only solace coming from the fact that the next Bayou Devils book is set to release in May. (2019) I am sure that it will once again be everything and more than I can hope for! Till then happy reading!

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The Inheritance: The Story of an Unlikely Submissive by India Kells – Review by Liz Vrchota

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The InheritanceThe Inheritance by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I know that isn’t the greatest of words really to express, so often overused, but really this book just makes you go wow! At least for me it did. I adore India Kells and don’t ever usually even bother reading the blurbs for her books, I just one-click, and this was no exception. I saw it was new and a short read and had a night away to myself! Oh my India, I could have had six more of these!! I read this book in one complete sitting, I refilled my bath over and over till it was done lol. Every single moment was breathtaking. From the emotional and almost spiritual journey we find the characters taking to the wild, steam and erotic bdsm world we venture through with them as well, you are literally drowning in the feelings and words as they drip off the pages, or screens of your kindles. India brings to life with her vibrant storytelling and detailed scenes, Lani and Sam in a way that you will feel as if they were a part of your life all along when you finish the book. I can’t wait to find out what will come next from the ever talented India Kells!

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