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Blessed: The Academy of Seraph by Brandi Elledge – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Blessed: Academy of the SeraphBlessed: Academy of the Seraph by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blessed: The Academy of Seraph by Brandi Elledge

5-Stars

Exciting and engaging, Blessed: The Academy of Seraph by Brandi Elledge, is a 5-Star read. I loved the characters and how easy it was to visualize them as I read. They all had wonderful development as the story progressed. Each scene was depicted well and descriptive enough to visualize with ease. I also enjoyed how easy the storyline was to follow. It had an excellent flow that really kept my attention. This was a magnificent book and I highly recommend it!

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Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Being Lost (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #1)Being Lost by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) by Manda Mellett

5-Stars

Holy cow this was an awesome book! I couldn’t put it down. Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) by Manda Mellett was addicting and entertaining. Mellett always does an excellent job with her character development and this book does not disappoint. It had an excellent storyline mixed in romance. The chapters transitioned well and fit together well. It was smooth and flawless. Another great book by an amazing author! Easy 5-stars!

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Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Wrapped Up In YouWrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan

5-Stars

Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan was a romantic and engaging read. This book really put me in the holiday spirit and its July. I loved it. A bright spot of happiness in all this pandemic madness.
This book had excellent characters and was a unique perspective on the traditional Christmas holiday. Each character had great personality and was realistic. I found that the storyline had an easy flow with great transition from chapter to chapter. This truly was an enjoyable read and easily a 5-Star book. I highly recommend it.

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

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

The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen

5-Stars

The Widow: A Dark Romantic Fantasy by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen was an excellent read. I loved the characters and felt that they were developed well. They were realistic and unique. I loved how this story pulled me in do much that I wasn’t just reading it, I was living it. It hooked me as a good book should and I could not put it down. It had such a wonderful storyline and magnificent flow. The chapters transitioned well and it had an easy flow. This book for me is easily 5+ stars. I highly recommend it and look forward to more from these authors in the future.

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Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts Anthology – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Feisty Heroines: Romance Collection of ShortsFeisty Heroines: Romance Collection of Shorts by D.F. Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts Anthology

5-Stars

Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts Anthology is easily worth every 5 stars and more! There are so many excellent stories in this book! This collection is appealing to a wide range of readers in that there is a little bit of everything in it. The strong feminine leaders in each story were wonderful and well thought out. I loved how each of them developed along with the storyline. The cover is also beautiful and very eye catching. I highly recommend it!

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Love Comes In The Mourning by Erin Bevan – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Love Comes in the MourningLove Comes in the Mourning by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Comes In The Mourning by Erin Bevan

5-Stars

Romantic and entertaining, Love Comes In The Mourning by Erin Bevan was an addicting read. I struggled to put this captivating novel down. It had excellent characters who grew as the story progressed. It was creative, emotional, and filled with love. This author created a piece with a great plot and climax. It easily kept my attention and my emotions going. I loved this book and I know other readers will as well. I felt it easily deserved five stars. I highly recommend it.

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Be One with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs Book 2) by CA Miconi – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Be One with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs, #2)Be One with Me by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be One with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs Book 2) by CA Miconi

5-Stars

Be One with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs Book 2) by CA Miconi was a romantic tear jersey! Wow! This book was beautiful and really kept me hooked. It was addictive and written well. Nolan and Sally were both amazing characters with a lot of differences. One was city like and the other was country. Watching the two come together over a loss was magical and I loved following their story.

The story itself seemed to flow and the chapters transitioned well. I loved how fluid it was and how easily the author kept my attention. There was plenty of character development and she gave detailed scenery for the reader to easily visualize where they were. I really enjoyed this book and love this series so far. Easy 5 star read from my opinion.

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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #3)Dead Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3) by India Kells

5-Stars

Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3) by India Kells was an exciting and romantic read! I was immediately pulled into the story at the beginning and could not put it down. I have wanted more from Finn since reading about him for the first time in an earlier book. This book does intermingle characters from earlier books and I recommend reading it with the rest of the series. I loved this addition to the series and I really enjoy this author’s creativity. She creates a beautiful and magical world that speaks to readers. I highly recommend this book and the series.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Extraordinarily Talented (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 1) by Tabi Slick – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Tompkin's School For The Extraordinarily Talented (Supernatural Trilogy #1)Tompkin’s School For The Extraordinarily Talented by Tabi Slick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tompkin’s School: For The Extraordinarily Talented (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 1) by Tabi Slick

5-Stars

Tompkin’s School: For The Extraordinarily Talented (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 1) by Tabi Slick was an extraordinary read. First off, I loved that the setting for this story was in Oklahoma. The author did an excellent job of bringing it to life in this fictional novel. She gave the various scenery great detail and made it easy to visualize.

Secondly, I loved main characters Izzy and Kain. Their names were unique and easy to use. They were both fun and I loved their sibling bond. The story was told more from Izzy’s point of view but she allowed both characters to really shine. I enjoyed watching them grow and develop as the storyline progressed. They endured quite a lot after moving to the Academy. If you are looking for an excellent paranormal/young adult novel, this is it. I highly recommend it.

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Irresistible Weddings (Irresistible Romance Book 4) Anthology – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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IRRESISTIBLE WEDDINGS (Irresistible Romance Book 4)IRRESISTIBLE WEDDINGS by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irresistible Weddings (Irresistible Romance Book 4) Anthology

5-Stars

Irresistible Weddings (Irresistible Romance Book 4) Anthology was an engaging collection of romantic stories. It was full of beautiful weddings and creative characters. Each author gave their own personal touch to this book and I absolutely enjoyed it. I had a difficult time in taking a break from these stories. Each of them captured me and held me hostage as I read. The romance was addicting and I easily list myself in these books. My favorite story overall was by author Tamara Ferguson. Two Hearts’ Alliance was sweet. I highly recommend this anthology.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5)Martimus by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay

5-Stars

Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay was a steamy and exciting read. I loved this book and I love this series. The author never ceases to amaze me and easily pulls me in every time. This book had an excellent plot and climax. It is filled with realistic characters that were well thought out. It was fun to watch them change with the story. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend it. Fabulous addition to a wonderful series.

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Summer’s Stolen (Seasons of Magic Book 2) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Summer's Stolen (A Seasons of Magic urban Fantasy Novel)Summer’s Stolen by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Summer’s Stolen (Seasons of Magic Book 2) by Sarah Biglow

5-Stars

A magical and exciting read, Summer’s Stolen by Sarah Biglow, was a difficult book to put down. It is the second book in the Seasons of Magic series and can be read as a standalone. I felt that this book was better than the first and loved how easily it enveloped my imagination. The disappearances had me intrigued and worried for those involved. I loved following Ezri and her partner Jacquie as they worked meticulously and efficiently to solve their case. They were thorough and I loved their personalities. They had great character development as the story progressed. This was a delightful read and a book I highly recommend. It was an easy 5-stars.

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Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters, #1)Eagle of the Empire by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson

5-Stars

This was an excellent adventure novel! I was surprised with the opening of this novel and how quickly it pulled me in. The way the author portrayed the opening scene with Hunter and the later introducing Adam made me feel like I was there. It was detailed and realistic. I could easily feel the characters emotions and visualize their thoughts. It was amazing! Eagle of the Empire (Relic Hunters) by Martin Ferguson was easily a five star read. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Curse of Seduction (Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Curse of SeductionCurse of Seduction by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Curse of Seduction (Dark Princes of Purgatory Book 1) by CR Robertson

5-Stars

This was an engaging, steamy, and invigorating novel. An excellent paranormal romance novel with a fascinating plot. The climax of this story had me reeling! Curse of Seduction is the first book in the Dark Princes of Purgatory series and it was perfect starter. The starting scene immediately pulled me I and I was hooked. The four princes were cursed by an evil and powerful witch. There are no known solutions to break the curse at the start. Ilana thought she was just a hybrid vampire until Ezekiel became interested in her. She discovered there was so much more to her and that due had been lied to. These characters and all the other lesser characters were wonderful and developed well. I loved this book and could not put it down. It was easy for me to give it 5-stars. I highly recommend it.

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Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Golden VoidGolden Void by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides

4-Stars

Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides was an adventurous read. I loved the characters and their personalities. They were unique and fun. I enjoyed how easily the story moved along. It kept my attention and overall had a magnificent plot. It’s an excellent addition to the series. I also loved the cover of this novel. It caught my attention and piqued my interest. Great read and I would recommend it.

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Dares & Dice (Spicetopia #5) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Dares & Dice (Spicetopia Book 5)Dares & Dice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dares & Dice (Spicetopia #5) by Phoebe Alexander

5-Stars

Dares & Dice (Spicetopia #5) by Phoebe Alexander was steam, romantic, and exciting. I loved Ty and Makenna! It was so much fun watching them get outside of their comfort zone during the scavenger hunt! Both came from different backgrounds and meshed well. I also enjoyed the bit of foreshadowing regarding their love lives. I absolutely loved this book and enjoyed the ending. It can be read as a standalone in this series but readers will love the other books too. This book is my new favorite of this series and I highly recommend it.

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Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2)Another Yesterday by Angela Christina Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2) by Angela Christina Archer

4-Stars

Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2) by Angela Christina Archer was very enjoyable. I loved this second chance romance novel. It had a great storyline and interesting characters. I loved Maggie and Rachel and the back and forth between time. It was interesting to read things that happened with her mom. I hated Rachel’s ex hubby Paul after what happened. It broke my heart. Overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it.

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells

5-Stars

Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells was a wonderful paranormal romance. I could not put thus book down. I was immediately hooked by Sera’s character and her loss of sight. I was fascinated and curious. Did Ian cause the change to happen quicker? I had to know. As I read I learned more about what was causing her issue and had a magnificent adventure. All the crazy magical beings and attacks were invigorating! Ian was amazing and do were many of the other characters. I loved this book and it is an easy 5-stars for me. It kept me interested, had an excellent plot, and a surprising climax. I highly recommend this book.

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Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Heart of Malice (Alice Worth #1)Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds

5-Stars

Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds was an excellent 5-star read. This book was exciting, engaging, and creative. I loved Alice, Malcom, Sean, and all the characters in this novel. They were well thought out and had excellent development. This book was addictive and I had a hard time putting it down. I loved it! The storyline had a great plot and climax. I can’t wait to see what this author has for us next.

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Stepbrother (Step Dilemma Series Book 1) by Stacy McWilliams – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Stepbrother: Step Dilemma Series Book 1Stepbrother: Step Dilemma Series Book 1 by Stacy McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stepbrother (Step Dilemma Series Book 1) by Stacy McWilliams

5-Stars

Stepbrother (Step Dilemma Series Book 1) by Stacy McWilliams had me hooked from the start. It was a complete emotional roller-coaster. Holy cow! I fought my tears so many times while reading and I could not put this book down. The storyline was addicting and I felt like I was stuck in Bailey’s world. The ending was wow! I can’t wait to find out what happens next. This book was an easy 5-Stars.

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Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Grace's GhostsGrace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson

5-Stars

Grace’s Ghosts by Stephenie Wilson Peterson was an easy 5-star read. Grace was a magnificent character who had unique abilities. I loved following along as this young girl discovered herself, her family secret, and a way to end a curse. She changed so much from the start if the story and strengthened bonds as time went on. This book was magical and difficult to put down. This author amazed me with this book and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future. I recommend this book.

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Night Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 1) by India Kells – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Night JusticeNight Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 1) by India Kells

5-Stars

Night Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 1) by India Kells was an excellent read! I love how the author sets up the book at the beginning. It was a great hook that kept me curious. I could not stop reading this book as the story progressed. It was addictive, intriguing, thrilling, and entertaining. I loved it! I loved the characters and the scenery. This author never ceases to amaze me with her writing and her stories. This was such a wonderful read. I highly recommend it!

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Bottomed Out (Moto X Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Bottomed OutBottomed Out by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bottomed Out (Moto X Series Book 4) by Brooke May

5-Stars

Bottomed Out (Moto X Series Book 4) by Brooke May was an amazing read. I laughed and I cried while reading this story. Jax and Len were fantastic characters. Jax immediately kidnapped my heart at the start of this book. It was so easy to step into his character during this story. I easily felt what he did and struggled when he did. To see how much he developed and changed as the book progressed was inspiring. I haven’t read any of the other books in this series but I know I will be reading them now. This book can be read as a standalone and is an easy 5-stars. I highly recommend it.

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods, #2)The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro

5-Stars

The Labyrinthine Journey (Servant of the Gods Book 2) by Luciana Cavallaro was an exciting fantasy adventure. I loved the detailed scenery the author created with her story. My imagination went wild while reading. I had no issue getting lost in this story. The characters were interesting and unique. I loved watching them develop over time. Evan was fun and insightful. I loved how easily he could recall his history. He was easily my favorite character. This was a delightful and engaging book. I highly recommend it!

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Swallowed by a SecretSwallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman

5-Stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman was a fast-paced novel that easily pulled me in. I did not expect to get wrapped up in this book like I did. I could not put it down. Rocky was a realistic and likeable kid. He suffered a traumatic event when he lost his dad and that broke my heart. When his dad started talking to him out of nowhere it shook him up. I loved his reaction and felt he did a good job in handling his freak out. Olive, his new friend, was amazing as well. She was unique and I loved that she stepped up to befriend Rocky as the new kid. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend it!

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Spring’s Calling: A Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Spring's Calling (Seasons of Magic, #1)Spring’s Calling by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spring’s Calling: A Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow

4-Stars

Spring’s Calling: A Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow was an exciting and entertaining read. I enjoyed how easily it pulled me in. The characters were unique and engaging. Being the first book of this series, I am excited to see where the author takes us. I enjoyed the plot and climax of this novel and thought the cover was attractive. It easily caught my eye. Great read.

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice, #1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall

5-Stars

Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall was way more than I expected. Holy cow! Wow! This book was exciting, heartbreaking, and oh so emotional. It was thrilling and the crimes were calculating. The main character Val was my favorite and I was shocked at the trauma she went through. The ending of this book was not what I expected. I can’t wait to see what happens next. Excellent read!

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Saint Code: The Lost (Saint Code Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Saint Code: Lost: Book Four of the Lucky Devil SeriesSaint Code: Lost: Book Four of the Lucky Devil Series by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Saint Code: The Lost (Saint Code Book 1) by Megan Mackie

5-Stars

Saint Code: The Lost (Saint Code Book 1) by Megan Mackie was an exciting and fun read. I loved this book and I could not put it down. St. Augustina had a lot going on in this book and I loved learning more about her character. She really caught my eye in The Finder Of The Lucky Devil and I am excited there was more! This book was easy to get lost in and it carried me away. I highly recommend it!

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A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Book Signing To Die ForA Book Signing To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore

4-Stars

A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore was a cozy read. It took me a bit to really get into the story but I couldn’t put it down afterward. I loved Beck’s character and found that I could easily relate to her. She had a fun personality. The storyline was easy to follow and my curiosity piqued upon Devon’s introduction at the crime scene. I enjoyed the other characters in this novel and I adored the setting. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Eat Me (Mayim Merman Book 1) by Amber Dark – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Eat Me (Mayim Merman series Book 1)Eat Me by Amber Dark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eat Me (Mayim Merman Book 1) by Amber Dark

5-Stars

Eat Me (Mayim Merman Book 1) by Amber Dark was short and steamy. It was a great short story that I easily devoured. Mayim is a merman and also enjoys helping women in his own way. He utilizes his sexual prowess and good looks to help women find themselves again. He boosts their self love and helps them move past hang-ups from past relationships. I loved reading this story and how he helped Summer. It was easy to read in one sitting and I was hooked from the start. Easy flow and very addictive. 5-Stars.

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