4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟 This story is different than what I am used to by this author, but this story was very good, a bit heartbreaking and sad but also intriguing with a little sci fi included.
Xenia lives in Pennsylvania along with her mother and brother. Trying to be cautious and careful, Xenia’s mother is undocumented living in the United States. Unfortunately, Xenia’s world comes crashing when her mother is arrested due to being undocumented and faces deportation. Xenia and her brother must live with their aunt and uncle…..and all Xenia wants is her mama back and also to do well in her school science fair so she may win a trip to Hershey Amusement Park. Strange occurrences happen when Xenia and her cousin try their science experiment for the fair that includes sunflowers and ants! Will these ants help out with Xenia science experiment?
This was a very unique story and while the subject of deportation is difficult, especially when a parent has to leave their children behind, the author does a great job on the portrayal of this matter.
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This was a fantastic story and I just loved the overall feeling of magic, family, imagination and life lessons. The story is geared from ages 9-12 but truly this story can be enjoyed for the young and the young at heart (like me). I am already eagerly waiting for more in The Brass Ring series. Highly recommend read and just overall wonderful story.
Russell is trying to survive 5th grade so he can make it to middle school. With his grandfather living with the family, an unruly bully on his heels and some family drama….all Russell wants is to grown up and become a firefighter. When a daily outing with his grandfather to the local carousel takes Russell and his grandfather on a magical journey, Russell learns new challenges may make or break from him wanting to become the firefighter he wants one day.
As each journey on the Magic Carousel embarks on just a new adventure for Russell, he will learn not only to be brave when he thinks he cannot but to also make his grandfather happy.
Magical wonderful story……..I cannot wait to see where the Magic Carousel takes me next.
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Heartwarming, adventure, friendship, discovery, secrets, healing and romance….this was a fantastic story that gave me so many feels and I could not get enough. I highly recommend this book so much and it is one of my favorite reads by far.
Liz Evans hits the road to embark on a journey that takes her from Colorado to Palm Beach wanting to carry out her grandmother’s wishes to the end. With a crazy cat in tow, the surprise discovery and secrets when Liz finds out that her grandmother was a big Star in Hollywood! When Liz meets a good friend of her grandmother, Mark, whom has been living in her Florida mansion……Liz navigates to get to know people who knew her grandmother including Mark. Will Liz learn and embrace this new life journey?
Wonderfully written….give this story a try, you will not be disappointed.
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Granting Katelyn is Book #2 in the Sweet Valley Series and while this book can be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading this series in order as this series is fantastic for any romance lover like me. This story of Katelyn and Grant gave me drama, age gap (which I LOVE), heartbreak, healing, romance and a roller coaster of emotions with definite ups and downs. This was a great story.
Katelyn Sullivan has a love for helping horses as a equine therapist and is very good at what she does. She is tough as nails, no nonsense and not afraid to back down……she is given a chance to help a very an injured horse with recovery due to an accident…..but butting heads with Grant Tennyson is not on her agenda. Grant Tennyson is grumpy, grouchy and overall comes across rude. He is under a lot of pressure from his father, Ian, to make sure their farm is run smoothly and also making sure that Katelyn does her job to help with Hugh’s recovery. As the layers are slowly peeled away when Katelyn and Grant get to know each other, the spark comes from within…but Grant knows he should not have any feelings toward Katelyn as his father wants only the best for Grant, including a wife. What happens when the matters of the heart comes to blows with family obligations that are just unreasonable from a high powered father like Ian Tennyson.
This is a great story. I highly recommend and many parts really pulled at my heart strings, especially Grant’s history and back story. The author does such a great job on storytelling as this book was very hard to put down. Looking forward to Laney’s story next!
Lilly is a young girl who is ready to head back to school but forgets her best friend, her stuffed bunny Hun Bun. Lilly is nervous with her “heebie-jeebies” on what to do and how she can go about her day at school without her stuffed bunny, Hun Bun.
With different ways to help Lilly when she feels this way, Lilly learns from the school nurse and a new friend, Noah, how to cope when her “heebie-jeebies” come back and make her feel nervous all over again.
This is a beautifully illustrated book that is a great teaching story as well. I loved how the author explained in the story to Lilly the different ideas on how to overcome her worries. While this book -is for ages 7-10, I believe this is a great story for all ages, I even learned some different ways to help me with my worries too. Wonderful book.
This is a sweet, friends to lovers, contemporary romance with drama, angst and love and everything that I love about a good romance story. Love Shots is book 4 in the Bluestone Series, and while this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading this series in order.
Summer comes back to Bluestone to claim what she thought was taking her grandfather’s bar, but instead, a friend that she grew up with bought it. When Summer finds out, the whiskey goes flying and anger ensues. Summer is trying to pick up pieces of her broken life and wants to feel safe. As Summer gets to know Teddy again….sparks fly….even if danger may be lurking.
Teddy is retired from the Navy SEALs and living his life as a bar owner in Bluestone. What he does not expect is Summer to come flying back in to his life as they knew each other from so many years ago. Knowing he missed his chance prior to joining the Navy, will Teddy get to know Summer again and tell her his feelings that he has been holding on from so many years? Will Teddy be there for Summer when she needs him the most, especially when her past comes back to haunt her?
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Sweet, forbidden contemporary romance that is totally swoon worthy. I enjoyed this story so much and the sizzle between Derek and Melinda…which did not get off on the right foot…I loved every page. Derek learns never to judge a book by its cover….as Melinda takes him by surprise with her wit and no backing down from his initial unkind words.
It is hard in the fashion business to be successful, but Derek has what it takes being owner of Wilson Creations that is built on success. Needing a new assistant, Melinda is hired to be the assistant that Derek needs, but initially he is cold and was outspoken that Melinda does not have what it takes to be his assistant. With each day working with each other, Derek and Melinda have more than just a working relationship, their connection runs deeper as they both push each other to be better in the fashion industry. Will Derek and Melinda find their HEA that they always longed for?
This is a wonderful romance story that I could not get enough of. This is my first book from this author and I am already looking forward to reading more from her.
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I was anticipating this book after reading book 1 in this series and it definitely did not disappoint. I highly recommend reading book 1 first as this story picks up where the first book ended. Be ready for emotional roller coaster ride with shifters, vampires, angst, drama, mystery, spark and sizzle.
Tamaska and Kodiak are back, still trying to find a missing blood opal…knowing that the vampires have it in their hands. Between trying to find the missing blood opal, Tamaska is harboring some angered feeling toward Kodiak when she finds out who he really is…..a wolf shifter..especially after being intimate with him and Tamaska. The spark between Tamaska and Kodiak is truly undeniable, but they need to work together to obtain the missing blood opal before it is to late and it is used for reasons that can be deadly. Will Tamaska and Kodiak be able to find the missing blood opal and Tamaska get the revenge she is seeking when her own best friend was murdered by the hands of vampires? Can Kodiak protect his pack and protect Tamaska too…even though she is human?
This is a great read and I cannot wait to continue this series.
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Dark, raw, gritty, vengeance, secrets….chemistry off the charts. This book was fantastic. Deadly Vengeance is book 2 in the Vaccaro Empire series, and I totally recommend reading book 1 first then continuing onto to this story. Fasten your seat belts…this was one roller coaster ride with twists and turns and I loved every minute. I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but I LOVED this book….wow….
Luca finds out the hard way about his birth right….after his mother passes away, Luca finds himself putting pieces of a puzzle into find out whom is father was. When Luca finds himself drawn to being his father’s son….vengeance on his mind…taking what the Vaccaro family took from him. The methodical planning that went into his eye on the prize…the Vaccaro’s daughter…Valenzia.
Valenzia find hard truths about her own parents…they are not whom they seem. Mafia and murder shaking Valenzia to the core after reading some information by her own mother, Valenzia searches for answers on arrival mafia family. Valenzia never suspected she would be part of a plan that Luca had in store for her. Valenzia is taken by Luca as captive.
The spark and sizzle between Luca and Valenzia is truly undeniable…what happens to Luca and Valenzia knowing their families have so many secrets and a need for revenge….
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Very enjoyable story with romance, drama, suspense and twists and turns I did not see coming. The angst and chemistry between Angus and Veronica….off the charts…even when they both are not looking for any type of relationship. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Definitely a great read.
Veronica Clark is a very smart IT professional, working for a financial company. She ensures there is no security breaches of data and is on top of her game at all times. When investigating a server, something is off. Veronica senses this and finds a computer chip that holds some very valuable information. Someone is after Veronica after she takes the chip and has to run for her life. Who is after Veronica…..
Angus Miller is a firefighter and is really focused to being the best…..Angus is also Cara’s brother whom happens to be best friends with Veronica. When Veronica’s life is on the line over a security breach and missing computer chip……Cara has Angus be with Veronica to protect her. With some very bad people hot on their tails, will Angus be able to save Veronica before it is to late?
The plot is fantastic and this story kept me at the edge of my seat. Great story.
The Guardsman is book 2 in the Olympic Peninsula series and this was a very enjoyable story. I highly recommend listening to book one, so you can get a backstory on the characters, especially Liam. I also enjoyed that the narrator of this audiobook is also the author as well.
Liam Ryan was originally presumed dead after being caught an explosion in Israel. His twin sister, Ali, never give up hope that he was still alive. When a private investigator finds Liam, Theresa, who is Joe’s sister, brings Liam home. Liam tries to adjust to being “home” with Ali and Joe….while Theresa has her eyes set on Liam. Deep down, Theresa thinks Liam is stunning and she is intrigued.
Sparks fly between Liam and Teresa even when Liam does not want to admit it at first… but when strange occurrences start happening to Teresa, will Liam be there when she needs him the most?
This is a very good story with suspense, romance and intrigue. I am already looking forward to more from this author.
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I loved this anthology with so many wonderful and talented authors. Each story is unique in its own way. I loved as I turned the pages the spice level heats up…and I highly recommend this anthology to any romance lover.
I loved each story and a few that stood out to me were……..
Unexpected Heros by Naomi Valkyrie I love this author and she is one of my favorites….Unexpected Heros is a MM Romance as Jude and Elijah try and navigate feelings, knowing that they were hurt in the past for different reasons. This story was fantastic and I love the bond of Jude and Elijah.
Jude is trying to live each day at a time. Realing from a loss, he is alone in his thoughts…and in between his security detail jobs, he does not want to go down the deep spiral….until he ends up getting a new neighbor. Elijah is new in town, trying to start a brand new life with his son. Elijah never expected to be embraced by not only his new neighbor, Jude, but also his new job. When unsettling things start happening to Elijah…will Jude be able to save Elijah and his son when they need him the most? Will Jude be able to get past his loss and be able to move on and love again?
Just Another Hallmark Fool by Eliza Matthews This is a short story that was very enjoyable and left me wanting more….the spark and sizzle between Sawyer and Kate, with a little bit of banter…. definitely want more and looking forward to reading more from this author.
Sawyer is retired special ops military, now home enjoying to work for a security company. On a security detail in New York, he meets Kate, literally Kate running into Sawyer by accident. Kate is a successful designer owner, but she has a love of being an artist…what Sawyer loves is how this spitfire of a beauty keeps him on his toes…and have a night they together that is hard to forget. Back home in Tyler Creek, Sawyer did not think he would see Kate again, but when Kate ends up being Sawyer’s parents neighbors aunt…..the attraction between Sawyer and Kate comes in full force. Will Sawyer save Kate from what is lurking in shadows and the reason why she needed a break from New York?
Into the Flames by Dawn Luedecke If you love a good story with a firefighter…this story is for you. Very enjoyable, romance, sizzle with a firefighter and a photojournalist. I am definitely looking forward to more from this author and this series.
Dalton Brown is a local fighter in Cold Springs….and he never forgot a night he spent with Sadie a year prior. When a neighbors fire alarm is constantly going off in the apartment building where he lives, Dalton decides to help out, but when Sadie Aberdeen answers the door, there is definite shock and the same sizzle from a year ago. Dalton never forgot Sadie, and he is still pining after her and wants so much more and to love Sadie…..
Sadie Aberdeen is a photojournalist, who loves her job, and she is back living in Cold Springs as the photojournalist for the local fire department. After her fire smoke detector is constantly going off due to her lack of cooking skills, the chance encounter that Dalton Brown is her neighbor to help her with the alarm issue. When Sadie is out with the fire crew again with a wildfire, Sadie goes missing trying to save a baby fox that needs help due to the wildfires that are spreading. Will Sadie be rescued before it is to late when the fire threatens her and the firecrew’s safety? Will Sadie have the same feelings toward Dalton and reignite the spark and sizzle they once had?
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I LOVED every page of this book. I grew up in the 80’s and can I say I love how the authors brought me back to simpler times of neon colors, aquanet, Journey and brat pack movies. This is a very enjoyable a bit of enemies to lovers rom-com with some drama, laugh out loud moments and so much nostalgia. I very highly recommend this book, espeically to anyone who loved growing up in the 80s.
Blaine Reynolds wants to keep her mother’s legacy and honor her by having her shop “Back to the 80s” remain open, even when the threat of tearing down the mall where the shop is located at to build a new brewery and behind it all is Morales Construction. Blaine fights hard to keep her shop afloat, but with the likes of Eric Morales, hoping that a bet of 30 days, he may change his mind. What Blaine did not expect was the more she got to know Eric personally, her walls came down and saw so much more to him than just his need to tear down the mall for a new business.
Eric Morales wants to make his father proud and make partner at his family Morales Construction Company by closing a deal to tear down a local mall to make a new business venture. What Eric does not expect is to lose to a bet with Blaine to try and fight and keep her nostalgic shop. Eric is all work and no play, but once he gets to know Blaine on a deeper level…..feelings come into play, his attraction to Blaine becomes undeniable.
Will Eric and Blaine be able to see eye to eye on a decision that may impact them both on different levels?
I loved this story so much and this was such a fun book book to read. I felt like I was back in time growing up and reminiscing the good times that the 80s brought.
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This was a good, contemporary romance and part of The Studs of Clear Creek County series and can be read as a standalone or read in order. Fisher and Billie Jean’s story gave me angst, fight for equality, romance, forbidden love and drama.
Fisher Hines comes from a wealthy family and overseeing the employees at Locke Farm as a supervisor. Fisher wants to make his family proud, especially coming from the society their circle is in. Expectation of meeting the high standards of his family, Fisher never expected to fall for Billie Jean, especially when their worlds are totally different.
Billie Jean is visiting family in Clear Creek County and never expected to take to Fisher Hines the way she did. When Billie Jean finds that Fisher works for Locke Farm, she tries to stay away as she feels that her people are mistreated in ways that are hard to speak about. As Billie Jean’s barrier and reluctance fades, she finds herself falling for Fisher. What happens when Billie Jean wages war against Locke Farm even against Fisher’s wishes and warnings?
This is a good story and the author does a very good job when it comes to tackling hard issues. I would have loved to have more of Billie Jean and Fisher’s story develop. Overall good story and I always look forward to this author’s books.
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Enjoyable, fast paced British crime thriller that had me engaged and turning the pages on what will happen next. The characters were different but interesting for sure. Question yourself….would you feel that luck would be on your side hitting the lottery? Of course!! What if others come out that want a piece of the prize too that are not very good people….interesting….and battle your way to survive.
James Sheldon had a wonderful family with a wife and kids and a great job as a detective. One fateful day, his family is tragically taken from him and James goes down this dark deep hole of alcoholism and sadness to the brink of almost taken his own life and everything is taken from him. Out on the streets, he is begging for money to try and survive….and when receiving a small donation from a stranger…James decides to buy a lottery ticket….that turns out to be what should be the best thing ever! What happens is this new found wealth puts him more in danger and a very dangerous game to survive some really bad people who are after him.
Will James be able to overcome all the dangers he is facing around every corner?
Definitely read this and find out! I am already looking forward to more of this series and this author!
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The Ring of Eagna is book # 4 in this series…I highly recommend reading this series in order and this story gives me adventure, intrigue, danger, magic and with twists and turn that I love.
Ciaran and Aodhan, upon finding a manuscript from long ago, it is told there is three rings to access a ancient treasure. Knowing that Ciaran and Aodhan have two of the rings, they venture off to find the third ring…what can be so hard to find….but danger lurks are they are not the only two that are after this ancient treasure and trying to find the three rings to unlock….but will Ciaran and Aodhan stay safe while trying to hunt for the third ring?
This is a very good story that kept me on edge on what will happen next!!
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This is book # 3 in this series and I do highly recommend reading these books in order….this is a very good series. The author really captures the time period and I feel like I am part of it. Mystery, intrigue, secrets, romance and suspense all wrapped up in to a great story.
As Ciaran is settling he is ready to move on from his past. With twins on the way and Ciaran becoming a father, dreams are starting to plaque him. Imminent threat is upon him as his dreams show that Ruadhán is going to take his twins away…..will Ciaran be able to keep his family safe or will he be to late…
This is a very good continuation of the series..looking forward to more!!
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Wow…….this story was very intense. Drama filled emotional roller coaster, romance, regrets and mistakes, this book had it all. The love/hate relationship I had with Matthias…..I get it….at the end … I get it. I loved Matthias and Ava’s journey by the end..it was just a bit bumpy and at times totally cruel.
Ava lives within the confines of the King estate with her father. Ava is really great friends with all the King boys, except for one…..Matthias. He is the oldest of the King boys and by far his words to her can be cruel and relentless. All Ava wants to understand is why she is hated so much by Matthias. When a bad snowstorm hits….and Ava’s father and Max King are away with some of the King boy, Ava is alone with none other than Matthias. At first, Matthias is ruthless in his words. When he lets a little of his guard down, he is taken by Ava and just how much he loves being with her…….but that is displeasing to her father when he arrives home and she is sent away…leaving Matthias hurt and with so many questions…
Years down the road, Matthias is cruel and heartless as ever….his father’s pressures of being the first son taking over the family business……….Matthias must travel back home for family affairs and he runs into Ava again. Matthias is relentless as ever, belittling Ava and just his words are gut punching. Will Matthias and Ava ever know what truths are out there when they continually hurt each other in ways that are unimaginable, especially getting answers from years past…….
This story was just emotional…..and just hard to put down. The love of Matthias and Ava……. my heart and what they had to go through…
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Sliding into Home is book 3 in this series and while this book could be read as a standalone I very highly recommend reading this series in order as I loved every book in this series…….but this book is my favorite! The chemistry between Jeff and Kia……off the charts…but their son, Max….he was such a hoot. Baseball, drama, trust, passion and just the love of family that Jeff and Kia create. I loved their story so much.
Jeff and Kia had connected years ago having a sizzling night together, but then have never seen each other since. In that time, Kia ends up pregnant with Max but never caught Jeff’s last name nor where he moved to since he left town. Kia raises Max and does all she can as a single mom for years until Kia runs into Jeff as Max’s tee ball coach and having the courage to finally speak the truth and tell Jeff that he is Max’s father.
Jeff steps up and tries to be the dad that Max deserves and the family he always wanted were right in front of him having Kia and Max come into his life again. Kia tries at arms length at first, protecting Max and herself from any hurt that might ensue, especially when the father of her child is a star baseball player. Will Jeff be able to protect Max and Kia when lies come to light and try and disrupt this new family?
I highly recommend this book…….it was very hard to put down and I loved every page. I am already looking forward to more from this author.
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Wow wow wow!! Talk about a debut….well done so well done. I could not put this book down and I was at the edge of my seat from chapter 1 until the bitter end. This gave me all the feels I love about a book….suspense, danger, intrigue, action and chemistry between two characters that are off the charts. The twists and turns that this story had…..just when I thought I had it all figured out….definite jaw dropping moments. I am already looking forward to more more more!
Cade Hartford, Navy Seal, has his own business with his partners as private security. His duty is to protect at all costs. When a prior case handed him an injury….leading him to moving into a new house that happens to be next to none other than Keira O’Ryan. Cade learns that Keira is fearful…. something has Keira on edge and spooked over airdropped photos that she is starting to receive. What will Cade have to do to protect Keira from a stalker that takes it to far…..and fall for her at the same time.
Keira O’Ryan is smart, independent, hardworking to make new partner at the office where she works at. Someone has other ideas as they lead to sending Keira photos and then leading to other coincidences happening at the expense of Keira. When Keira hires Cade and his private security team, they all learn how bad this stalker has his eyes on Keira…will Keira be able to stay safe and away from the danger as the puzzle pieces begin unraveling or will Cade be able to rescue her before it is to late.
This is a must read……fantastic suspense thriller that will have you at the edge of your seat!
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I love this sports romance that gave me all the feels that I love with hockey, spicy romance, family drama, secrets and second chances. I was super excited to get my hands book and it definitely did not disappoint
Serena is a PR Rep for a hockey team..she worked so hard to get where she is at in her career….she is all business when it comes her PR skills and takes her job very seriously. When Serena finds herself in a bit of trouble one night, the one person who came to her rescue at first wished it was not Wyatt Tompkins.. she knows all about him and his off ice shenanigans..and they are not pretty.
Wyatt is a hot shot goalie for a professional hockey team..who is just totally about himself and his inflated ego. The feeling that everyone owes him….but when all of his off ice issues that become a PR nightmare, Wyatt is on the outside looking in and off the team. When Wyatt rescues Serena from an attacked, Wyatt is totally attached right from the beginning to Serena…..but as Wyatt and Serena get to know each other on all levels…..the sizzle happens….
Serena and Wyatt both battle different issues that keep happening. Wyatt battling his way back to playing hockey, keep a clean persona and battle a unruly mother…while Serena battles to keep her job daily over a belittling boss, his shady son and a sneaky assistant. Will Serena and Wyatt be able to stick together when things start falling apart when secrets come out?
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Very cute, engaging, colorful story that can be enjoyed by young children but also the young at heart.
Shirl does not remember being born on earth, as she feels like she does not fit in….and she does not like certain things to eat…so in her mind she is an alien. When a flying saucer arrives she meets a new friend…Eee-ahh. Both Shirl and Eee-aah become fast friends and discover differences on where they might come from.
This is a cute story and I love the discovery of friendship.
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Suspenseful, crime drama, lies, deceit…. gripping as I turn each page seeing what is going to happen next….this story was fantastic. The storyline had me at the edge of my seat and gave me plenty of twists and turns along the way. I cannot wait to see more from this series…..
Jessica Watts work dealings with some very shady people..feeling like this is her way to “deal” with life in general as her upbringing only brought her pain and feeling abandoned by her own parents and the yoyo relationship with her friend Angus, trying to sort out feelings. When Jessica’s boss gives her a new job with a man that is known to be very powerful, Jessica feels like this is just a job that she has to do….all Velasco wants is to know where his daughter went……what happens when the layers are pealed back on the hunt for a missing daughter and the dangers of being tied to a very powerful man…
This story is highly recommended and hard to put down. I really loved this story.
Another fantastic book by this author and gave me everything that I love full of crime, mystery, suspense, deceit, lies and the tense moments I had that left me at the edge of my seat trying to see what happens next.
Detective Scala is back…..but this time he must put the puzzle pieces together on a missing woman, leaving behind her vehicle with evidence of blood at a gas station. Trying to figure out the whole who done it, brings Detective Scala in parts unknown as he digs deeper…..but will Detective Scala be able to solve this puzzling mystery while trying to protect a witness who is key and twists and turns on every level?
I highly recommend these books…they really keep you engaged and intrigued…..questioning at every turn of the page what will happen next.
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This is my first book that I have read from this author and I totally loved it. This is book 2 in the series and it could be read as a standalone…and I am definitely wanting to circle back on the beginning of the series, but I did not feel like I missed anything by reading this book first.
Detective Maurizio Scala is on a manhunt, trying to figure out whom murdered a young man and leaving his body in a cemetery. This mystery man is also leaving notes behind…poetic in sorts… possibly more bodies may be piling up…..revenge. Will Detective Scala be able to stop this murderer with a poetic mind before it is to late and more murders are ensued?
This book is a great crime, drama, suspense, corruption, secrets, lies and full of twisty turns as I tried to piece together the who’s who in connecting all the dots to the end. Very highly recommended and looking forward to reading more from this author.
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I love sports romance and I absolutely loved this story of Dimitri and Austin so much..I could not get enough and devoured every page. The author gave me all that I love….hockey, angst, banter, loyalty, secrets and hot and heavy moments.
All Dimitri Titov wants is to make his dad proud and play for the Assassins Hockey Team. Dimitri had to fight his way back after having detours thrown in his way….trying now to make it…..never expecting to have a glitch in the new housing set up for him during training camp, Dimitri ends up having to share his apartment with Austen McDavid.
Austen McDavid is trying to move on with her life, after being a survivor of the unthinkable and trying to find her own way in life. Austen wants make her grandfather proud and learning the ropes on how to be a successful general manager of a new and upcoming hockey team…so she is shadowing another farm team to get more experience with the Assassins Hockey Team. What Austen did not expect was to have to share her apartment with Dimitri….but in light of everything…they try to make it work….even though Dimitri drives Austen crazy at times…
Friendly banter between Austen and Dimitri that leads into feelings….will Austen and Dimitri get their HEA when so many people are against their relationship believing it is for the greater gain for Dimitri to make the team and protect Austen from her past? Or will Dimitri and Austen stay loyal to each other and prove their love…
This is a fantastic story!! I loved every moment…and definitely am wanting to read more of this series.
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This is a very good debut contemporary romance that definitely gave me a slow burn between Joe and Ali. This story was very enjoyable and I loved that the author was the narrator.
Joe is taking a bit of a break with his voice being isolated to rest in a cabin in the Hoh Rain forest. Joe never expects a visitor at his cabin…. Where he meets Ali. Joe connects with Ali…but when. It is all said and done they part ways… Ali never knowing that Joe is a popular country singer…. But in all they never forgot each other….the connection and spark.
Time passes…but a chance encounter reunites Joe and Ali in unexpected ways..but with family drama, jealousy and lies come in between…will Joe and Ali ever have their HEA that they deserve….
I am already looking to forward to Book 2 … this was a very good story to start a new series ⭐️
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I was anticipating this Book #4 in the Shadow Chronicles series….and boy oh boy it did NOT disappoint! I have loved this series from the beginning and I highly recommend starting with book #1. The cover…wow….stunning….the story giving me all the feels I love about paranormal romance with a mix of vampires, lycans, magic, danger, secrets and twisty roller coaster of emotions…… I really feel that 5 Stars is not enough…..this book was fantastic.
Kimber, the younger sister of Tasha, is a vampire with special powers…..Kimber was subjected to cruelty by her coven leader because of her gifts…and she feels that these gifts are more of a curse than for good. Fabian is a Shaman who has this compassion and empathy….looking from the outside in… but has this sense of being and helping Kimber find her way and make her feel safe once again.
Will dark magic and danger threaten Kimber and Fabian…….definitely read and find out! I am hoping that this author continues this series…..highly recommended!
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Anticipating Book # 4 of this series…this story continues to bring me intrigue, adventure, secrets, love and family. I had to really pay attention a bit as the change of the chapters of whom was “speaking” but I quickly caught on and I thoroughly enjoyed this book so much.
Picking up with Arcelia and Prince Rodrick ….Arcelia is trying to prove she is with Prince Rodrick for love and not for power as Prince Rodrick’s mother believes this may be. Arcelia heads to underground city of Siesa Arid…. where her family, twin cousins, resides. In light, Arcelia is trying to find out if her mother is behind some devious crime. Will Arcelia find out any truths or be encircled with more lies? Will Prince Rodrick be there for Arcelia, especially with danger around?
This is a very good fantasy story that really leaves you wanting more. I am so looking forward to seeing what is in store to come from this author!
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This is my first book from this author…and the story was very engaging giving me lots of different feelings that I am still thinking about…clean romance, intrigue, political innuendos, grief, secrets and lies. I am definitely looking forward to reading more and also circling back in this series. This story could be easily read as a standalone…but I would love to start at the beginning to see what this series has to offer.
Gabby King is set to be married to the future to governor of Texas front runner Richard Wright…but not all what it seems when Gabby is constantly juggling a demanding future first lady schedule, a beautiful son and overbearing campaign manager that has her eyes set also on Richard. Gabby had a once in a lifetime love that was lost…but trying to live up to everyones expectations….. Richard and also her own father…the only eye on the prize is that Richard is the next governor of Texas. When lies and secrets are caught…what happens as Gabby and Richard face the test….will they be able to overcome or will Richard’s arrogance come to light and Gabby make herself happy..including a testament from a friend of their love…..
This is a really good woman’s fiction story and it really can empower as woman should be allow to have a voice….this is a really good story.
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