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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Lucy Machard

Critical Care (Chase Care Book 6)Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A quick, short read full of adventure! I liked the romance and how the characters interact with each other. The book was easy to get through in one sitting. The story and controversy around the chemo and cancer treatments really hit home for me, but also added to the value of the book. If you think it’s your speed, give it a try!

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Lucy Machard

Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So this book was definitely a whirlwind. I will say, the plot itself was interesting- with a vegan turned vampire who comes up with a serum as an alternative to regular vampire sustenance. It was a light, humorous book, as well as a quick read. It’s not something I typically read; and while I did enjoy it, it just wasn’t something that sparked as an all time favorite. However, if you’re interested, pick it up and try it! It might be your next best read!

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Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Lucy Machard

Fearless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #5)Fearless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a sweet romance! This is the second one in the series I’ve read, and as always the dad is my favorite. This one definitely tugged at my hearstrings a little bit, and I loved how the FMC was an absolute spitfire who took no one’s BS. The MMC was a sweetheart, even if a little dense sometimes. Pretty much fade to black/closed door for spice levels, but sometimes that can be a bit refreshing. Still recommend, as well as the other books in the series.

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Group Hug by Ariella Talix – Review by Lucy Machard

Group HugGroup Hug by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a cute little why choose romcom! I loved the chemistry between the characters and it was just the pick me up I needed after the really crappy week I had. It was super fast paced, and I finished it pretty fast. If you like love, dogs, and a little spice, then you’ll enjoy this book!

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Dirty Heartbreaker (Hamilton Steelhawks Series) by A. C. Sheppard – Review by Lucy Machard

Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3Dirty Heartbreaker: Hamilton Steelhawks Book 3 by A C Sheppard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I LOVE hockey, which means as a reader I also really love my hockey romances. This one was definitely one of my favorites. I loved the chemistry between the characters, and I’m a sucker for people who fight their feelings and then give in at the end. The whole book was just fantastic, and I highly recommend!

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Lucy Machard

Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve been a die hard fan of this author since the first titan series that they did, so when I saw this had released i was right there ready to get it. I loved the trope in this book; lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers. It is an HEA, but PLEASE read the content warnings before you jump in to the book. I made the mistake of not paying attention was quite thrown off by some of the things that happened in this book. That being said, I think the author did a beautiful job of managing the trauma that comes with some of the events of the books, and I look forward to the next!

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Good Enough (The Deadman’s Tribe Series Book 1) by Nicole Craig – Review by The Scent of Snow (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Lucy Machard

Good Enough -- The Deadman's Tribe Book 1: A Protector Romance / Romantic SuspenseGood Enough — The Deadman’s Tribe Book 1: A Protector Romance / Romantic Suspense by Nicole Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was absolutely in love with this book from page one. I thought it was well written, had a great story flow, and was all around a well done book. I loved the FMC from the start of it; her tenacity and sass making me laugh often throughout the book. Th MMC was just the right amount of broody, and I loved watching their romance develop through the action. Highly recommend!

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The Scent of Snow (The Winemakers Series) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Lucy Machard

The Scent of SnowThe Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was short and easy to read, with a fast paced romance plot. It definitely threw some curveballs at the reader as well. It was really my speed, but I have been in a bit of a reading slump for the past little bit. I did like it, but for those who are searching for a good historical fiction romance, then try out this series!

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Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Lucy Machard

Elusive Surrender (Sinful Duets #3)Elusive Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a whirlwind! I will say in the first part of the book, the way the relationship between the characters progressed, I would have liked to see a little more depth between the characters as they delved into their BD$M relationship. Practically speaking, it sets an unrealistic portrayal of how a safe relationship should be. I did like the book and both romances, and I do like this author. I do recommend this series, but please just remember to do your research.

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Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Lucy Machard

Whispered Surrender (Sinful Duets #1)Whispered Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was definitely a unique way of having a book set up. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that’s purposely set up to have two books inside of it that weren’t originally published on their own. (Unless they were, and I missed the memo on it). That being said, I highly enjoyed the(se) book(s), and I absolutely adored the chemistry between the characters that. I love this author’s works, and every time I see a new release for their books, I always make sure to snatch it up and recommend it to everyone.

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Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Lucy Machard

Auctioned Surrender (Sinful Duets #2)Auctioned Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just like with every book I’ve read by this author, I found myself absolutely GLUED to my kindle with both this one and the first one. Both sets of the character romances we get to watch unfold are top tier. Just like with most books I’ve read by this author, I highly recommend, especially if you’re a mafia fan. These are some of the best mafia romances I’ve read in a while.

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A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran – Review by Lucy Machard

A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I absolutely loved the first book. I thought it was a great enemies to lovers vibe, forced proximity, full of denial for what the characters felt for each other. But good lord, was this book an action and smut filled absolute BANGER of a sequel! I felt myself falling for Kingston a little more and more as the book progressed, and the incredibly sweet ending had me tearing up a little. I absolutely loved and adored this duet. Please, read it! The author is phenomenal and I can’t wait to see what she does next!!

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The Blood Prince (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Lucy Machard

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely lots of world building! I had to slow down and take my time with it, and the beginning was a little confusing, but i definitely enjoyed it! It’s a great action fantasy novel, and I highly recommend!!

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Lucy Machard

The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the first book, and the second is just as good! We follow Leo as he is thrust into a kingdom he never thought of having. It’s a fantastic fantasy read full of growth, tribulation, and action. I really hope we get more of Leo’s story, because I honestly couldn’t put the book down!

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Unclutter (Inner Voice Book 1) by Winnie D Pagora – Review by Lucy Machard

Unclutter: A Survivor's Story (Inner Voice, #1)Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story by Winnie D. Pagora
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was absolutely amazing. I took my time reading it, and it was honestly a hard book to read. Surviving through abuse is such a hard thing to manage, and from personal experience, I want to give major props to the author for how well this was done. I’m so proud of the main character’s fight and resiliency; and I can’t wait to see more from her.

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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Lucy Machard

Orenda (The Latitude)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely enjoyed this book! I’ve read the entire series so far, and I’m 100% enthralled with the story. I will say, it’s a bit of a slower paced book, but it’s absolutely fantastic. If you’re someone who enjoys sci fi, action, and romance, check out this series and the other series by the author!

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A King So Savage (The Savage Duet) by April Moran – Review by Lucy Machard

A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick, easy read full of Stockholm Syndrome with some light spice and action scattered throughout. That being said, it was pretty dang good! I couldn’t put the book down and read it in one sitting, completely enamored with the characters and the story. I was hoping it was a stand alone, but I guess I’ll just have to add another book to my endless TBR and pre-orders. Highly recommend!

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The Befallen (The Unsung and The Wolf Duology) by Cambria Williams – Review by Lucy Machard

The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, this book was off to a slower start for me, which makes sense with all of the world building. I will say Sloane was fantastically written, full of tenacity and wit. It picked up a bit around 50% of the book, and then from there i couldn’t put it down. The ending had me in shreds! It was so unexpected and not something that is seen a lot in most fantasy book. It is written more like a high fantasy style, but if you’re into it then pick it up and give it a read!

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Lucy Machard

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I normally don’t read a lot of thrillers, but this one had me on the edge of my seat! It was so well written! I loved the forced proximity between the two lead characters, and the way that the MMC became so protective over the FMC. I’ve never read a book by this author before, and I am pleasantly surprised! Highly recommend!

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Lucy Machard

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book, start to finish. Watching Milo and Benji heal together from Kellen’s passing as well as their family struggles made my heart ache in some spots, but it was beautiful. The growth they had in this book was well done, and all around the book was a very well written and well developed story. Highly recommend!

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Lucy Machard

Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What I expected with this book was definitely not what I got with it. Bear with me, that’s a good thing. In my honest opinion, there aren’t enough well written, well developed, and just… over all good MLM books. RWRB; was good. SoA; also good. I loved those stories. I love reading them. But a lot of the lesser known MLM books I’ve read have either turned into DNFs or were less than what I expected.

This book exceded my expectations. I was expecting a cute little fluffy romance with some character background for some light development here and there. Some decent smut here and there, with the typical moment where they fall in love and push each other away, and then everything’s all right in the end.

That’s not what this book is.

First of all, huge props to the writer for the way she wrote this. Also in my experience, a lot of gay romances and sapphic romances are written a certain way where they don’t exactly feel the most realistic, and they just… they don’t feel right.

This book was nothing but perfection. Austin and Elijah fought each other and everything from the very get go, and both had so much trauma to heal from before they could be healthy together. It was written beautifully, with amazing character moments that genuinely made me cry. It took me a lot longer to read than I expected; partially because I just got over being ill, and partially because I found myself needing to absorb more and more of the book to take in every detail. It’s raw, powerful, and a book of healing and love. Elijah’s moments with his family and how they treated Austin were top tier. I immediately ordered a second copy of this book, and I’m sure I’m going to get more as a gift to give to all of my other queer and LGBT friends. I’m not a large part of the queer community, but as I member, I fully think this should be talked about MORE than RWRB, and damn near as much as SoA.

Highly, highly, highly recommend.

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Doombringer by Marcel Liemant – Review by Lucy Machard

DoombringerDoombringer by Marcel Liemant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a short read; and it was good. I was intrigued from the very beginning with the plot and characters! It has a similar cadence to some other “high fantasy” novels I’ve read in the past, which I greatly enjoyed. If you’re a lover of high fantasy, then I recommend this for you!

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Hot Flashes and Hockey Slashes (Hot Flash Hookups Book 1) by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart – Review by Lucy Machard

Hot Flashes and Hockey SlashesHot Flashes and Hockey Slashes by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book, y’all!! It was such a quick, fast paced read full of romance. I was in love with the characters through every second, and how Roman made it his mission to empower Olivia. The relationship between all of the main characters, sans the ex husband, was hilarious and fantastic. Highly recommend this hockey season!

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The Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Lucy Machard

The Podcast ChroniclesThe Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was the first one I read by this author, and I was pleasantly impressed with it. It’s a fantastic story of how the main character goes on to try to save the town she’s living in. It’s very well paced, and has a cozy vibe to it; one I would classify as a “winter read-” perfect for curling up with a nice mug of something warm to drink in the winter chill. It gives the reader a warm feeling through the entire book.

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane Series Book 1) by Celia Hart – Review by Lucy Machard

Wolfbane (Wolfbane #1)Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a trip and a half. It did start fairly slow for me, but then about halfway through, it picked up. It is so full of drama and action, and I found myself falling in love with Jasmine’s character development as well as her friendship with Blake. I’ll definitely be waiting for the next book, cause I gotta know what happens next!

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Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite Book 7) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lucy Machard

Wicked Games (Hidden Valley Elite #7)Wicked Games by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What. The. Actual. $*%&?!?!

Y’all already know I’m first on the list whenever Isla releases a new book. Of course, I had to pick up this one after I saw the release finally came, and lemme just say: What. The. Eff.

FIRST OF ALL: Shane. Buddy. Amigo. How is it out of all the stupid crap the other three have done, Shane is the one who has to deal with the most whacked out crap?

And the ending! That cliffhanger! Bro. BRO. I need book 8 so bad right now.

As always, highly recommend. 10/10.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Lucy Machard

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was phenomenal from the first page. And can I just say, uh, hello, a gay western novel?? I loved the character growth throughout the book, and while it was a little slow at first, I couldn’t put it down! Full of twist and surprises, if you’re a thriller reader then you need to pick this one up, because it definitely won’t disappoint.

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No Amends by Angela Lam – Review by Lucy Machard

No AmendsNo Amends by Angela Lam
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book does do a lot of time jumps, and switches from first to third person POV. The beginning to me was really slow and it took me a while to get into the book. However, it is relatively short and a quick read. It wasn’t my speed, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be yours, so if you’re someone who enjoys suspense and thrillers, give it a shot!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Lucy Machard

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is definitely a conglomeration of multiple fairy tales, but they all have a way of tying together. It starts as a Rumplestilskin-esque story, following the tale of a servant who basically gets held hostage by the king. It has really good flow, and can be knocked out in an hour or two if you’re a faster reader.

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Almost and Forever by Angela K. Parker – Review by Lucy Machard

Almost and ForeverAlmost and Forever by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful story. I really loved the characters, and the way the story is written really makes you slow down and adsorb what’s going on in the story around you. It was a bit of a slower read, but i really enjoyed all of the details the author put into it. It’s well written and thought out. Highly recommend.

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