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Immortal Desires Anthology – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Immortal DesiresImmortal Desires by Melanie James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Immortal Desires Anthology by Various Authors

5-stars

Immortal Desires Anthology is a compilation of stories featuring paranormal magical creatures. Romance is a common theme. There are several excellently written stories in this collection. I had a hard time picking a favorite but I definitely think that the Dragon And The Vampire was it. I could not stop reading these and I can definitely see myself rereading many of these. They all seemed to flow easily and kept my attention. Some were steamy while others were hilarious. I highly recommend this anthology!

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WTF, God?: Understanding God In The Midst Of Transitions By Michelle N. Onuorah – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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WTF, God?: Understanding God in the Midst of TransitionWTF, God?: Understanding God in the Midst of Transition by Michelle N. Onuorah
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WTF, God? (Understanding God In The Midst Of Transitions) By Michelle N. Onuorah

5-stars

WTF, God? Is an interesting novel depicting the relationship between the author Michelle and God. She shares the development of her faith during a time in her life filled with transition. She shares many great life lessons. I was hesitant to read this novel worrying that I would find it difficult to compete but the storyline was actually very easy to follow. I felt like the author words drew me in and I couldn’t put down the book. I actually really enjoyed this novel and found many things to use in my daily life.

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Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) By Gaia B Amman – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Happily. Ever After?Happily. Ever After? by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Happily Ever After? : An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) By Gaia B Amman

5stars

Happily Ever After? by Gaia B Amman is the 6th book in this series. It continues to follow Leda in her stroll through life. She is an adult in this novel and, just like in previous books in this series, she continues to be my favorite character. She changes so much as the story progresses and I love the affect she has on Sergio. I also love how he affects her. He is her love interest and the dialogue between the two becomes addictive. I really enjoyed this wonderful novel. It was full of love, adventure, and growth.

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Broken Sand Dollar (The Sand Dollar Series Book 3) by J.D. Boudreaux – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Broken Sand DollarBroken Sand Dollar by J.D. Boudreaux
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Sand Dollar (The Sand Dollar Series Book 3) by JD Boudreaux

5-stars

Broken Sand Dollar was an amazing addition to the Sand Dollar series. The storyline continues to follow Alex as he faces his problems head on. I was surprised and excited for the return of Penny and this novel. Alex was faced with handling all three of the women who played key roles in the development of his character. Not once was I bored with this novel and I found it difficult to put down. Such a wonderful read and I truly loved seeing the change that occurred with each character.

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Penny For Your Thoughts (Sand Dollar Series Book One) by J. D. Boudreaux – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Penny For Your Thoughts (Sand Dollar Series Book 1)Penny For Your Thoughts by J.D. Boudreaux
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Penny For Your Thoughts, Sand Dollar Series Book One, by J. D. Boudreaux

5-stars

Penny For Your Thoughts is a wonderful sweet romance. Main characters Alex and Penny meet after Alex stops to help Penny with her fake flat tire. She really is doing her first news piece focusing on Southern hospitality. The two have a spark and their relationship buds. Alex was a complex character really and there was more going on with him than seen. I loved that he was an Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist. I haven’t seen that career choice for main characters very often. Penny was very sweet and focused. I strongly disliked her family but could easily see how it influenced and shaped her. The storyline was easy to follow and very addictive. I also like how the author introduces Payton’s character and her mix into this story. Great book!

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The Inheritance: The Story of an Unlikely Submissive by India Kells – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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

The Inheritance, The Story Of An Unlikely Submissive, by India Kells

5-stars

The Inheritance is a standalone novel that is full of steamy romance. Lani is offered a chunk of her uncle’s wealth in his will if she will complete certain tasks. She is to ask his former business associate, Max, to help her. The two form an unlikely bond that leads them to discover not only things about each other but themselves as well. These two main characters change and develop greatly in a short period of time. The author did an amazing job in their creation and also on the setting for the story. I found it easy to imagine. This was an excellent quick read.

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Seraphina’s Vengeance (Seraphina Series Book 3) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Seraphina's Vengeance (Seraphina #3)Seraphina’s Vengeance by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seraphina’s Vengeance (Seraphina Series Book 3) by Sheena Hutchinson

5-stars

Seraphina’s Vengeance was amazing and action packed. After she sees her family again for the first time in a year her best friend Amanda is taken. This third book explores Seraphina’s character as she deals with her emotions while searching for her. She explores both the good and bad within herself and bonds grow stronger while others dissipate. I loved this book even if I was frustrated with the main character for a bit. For me I dealt with more emotions while reading this book than I did with the first two books of this series. I am excited to see what happens in the next novel.

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The Case Of The Missing Books (A Summer McCloud Paranormal Mystery Book 6) By Nikki Broadwell – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Case of Missing Books (Summer McCloud paranormal mystery Book 6)The Case of Missing Books by Nikki Broadwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Case Of The Missing Books (A Summer McCloud Paranormal Mystery Book 6) By Nikki Broadwell

5-Stars

The Case Of The Missing Books was an excellent paranormal mystery novel. It features mystery, romance, love, and magic. I could not put this book down. It can also be read as a standalone. Summer is the main character and she runs a small business called Tarot and Tea. She solves mysteries on the side with her husband Jerry. She was an amazing character. She was intelligent, strong, compassionate, and determined. She was easily my favorite. There were also many supporting characters that were great as well. The storyline in this novel was easy to follow a d easily kept my attention. I definitely recommend this book and I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Claimed (The Torzial Affair Series Book 3) by Via Mari – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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CLAIMED (The Torzial Affair Book 3)CLAIMED by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claimed (The Torzial Affair Series Book 3) by Via Mari

5-stars

Steamy and filled with action, I love how this third novel pi is up right where the last book left off. Claimed by Via Mari is an excellent addition to The Torzial Affair series. Jenny continues to be one of my favorite characters. I love how Brian helps her to broaden her sexual horizons and partake in her wildest fantasies. I also loved the twists in the storyline that kept it interesting. This book was definitely an easy and quick read. I highly recommend this series to those interested in exotic romance.

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Dig Two Graves: A Gripping Crime Novel (A Solomon Gray Novel) By Keith Nixon – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Dig Two Graves (Detective Solomon Gray #1)Dig Two Graves by Keith Nixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dig Two Graves (A Solomon Gray Novel) By Keith Nixon

5-stars

Dig Two Graves was an emotional thriller that I could not put down. It begins with the disappearance of the main characters son which really tugged at my heart strings. Solomon aka Sol became a completely different man after that. He also had to deal with many other losses. This case follows a possible suicide of a boy who was very similar to Sol’s son. I did not expect the twists that occurred. I was shocked with the outcome. I can’t wait to read more in this series.

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Wish I Had A Nickle (The Sand Dollar Series Book 2) by J D Boudreaux – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Wish I Had a Nickel (The Sand Dollar Series Book 2)Wish I Had a Nickel by J.D. Boudreaux
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wish I Had A Nickle (Sand Dollar Series Book 2) by J D Boudreaux

5-Stars

Wish I Had A Nickle by J D Boudreaux was an amazing novel. It was a sweet and emotional read that I could not put down. I was fascinated with Alex and Leigh and totally forgot that he had written his story down for the therapist. Alex definitely was an interesting character and I lived how kind he was. I also loved that he was a Physical Therapist and found that something I had in common with him. This was the first book of this series I read and I am definitely going to check out the rest of the series.

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Eight Steps (A Friends To Lovers Romance) by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eight Steps, A Friends To Lovers Romance, by Taylor Sullivan

5-stars

Eight Steps by Taylor Sullivan was a sweet romance where main characters Elliot and Fe form a plan to help Elliot become an Alpha Male and catch the eye of his gorgeous boss, Mary. They didn’t expect to fall for each other in the process and to discover so many different secrets in the process. I loved how nerdy the two were and how they also embraced learning new things to help Elliot become alpha. Elliot cleaned up well and the hot hunk underneath came out. At times I wanted to beat Fe with a stick for some of her decisions but it definitely made for a good story.

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Black Bullet (The Order of The Senary Book Two) by L. D. Rose – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Black BulletBlack Bullet by L.D. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Black Bullet (The Order of The Senary Book Two) by L. D. Rose

5-stars

Hot vampire hybrids fighting vampires and protecting the humans. Well mostly hybrids. Jon is the main male character of this novel and he is full out vampire but different. Lawan is the main female character and is a kick but hybrid. Both characters were amazing! The storyline of this novel is fast paced and full of action. I could not put this book down and it is a great addition to the series. The author always does an amazing job setting up the world in which the characters exist. I think it would be terrifying to live in that world but I love reading about it.

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Bound (The Torzial Affair Series Book Two) by Via Mari – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Bound (The Torzial Affair Book 2)Bound by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound, The Torzial Affair Series Book Two, by Via Mari

5-stars

Jenny is accused of murdering her ex and is thrown into a heated dispute between mafia groups. This novel picks up right where book one ended and continues the story. I felt that this second book had more detail and action in it than the first book. The characters still moved around a lot but due to the circumstances with Jenny, it was understandable. I felt that Jenny and Brian’s characters were given more depth. I also liked having more background on Matt who was originally assigned to protect Jenny by Chase. I really enjoyed this novel and look forward to reading more in this series.

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A Cold Dark Place (Cold Justice Series Book One) by Toni Anderson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Cold Dark Place (Cold Justice, #1)A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Dark Place (Cold Justice Book 1) by Toni Anderson

5-Stars

A Cold Dark place is gripping and romantic. I was immediately pulled in after reading the first few pages. Alex and Mallory were both amazing characters. Mallory was very strong and I hate that she lost her twin at such a young age. It did play a huge role in the line of work she chose though. Alex is wow. His history to me was haunting. None the less he was still amazing and steamy. I loved this novel and look forward to reading more in this series.

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Seraphina’s Initiation (The Seraphina Series, #2) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Seraphina's Initiation (Seraphina, #2)Seraphina’s Initiation by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seraphina’s Initiation, Book Two of the Seraphina Series, by Sheena Hutchinson

5-Stars

Seraphina’s Initiation is book two in this series. It continues the story following book one where she discovers her new abilities. Nate continues to protect and love her in this book. It is amazing how quickly she learns her combat skills. She also comes to terms with her overwhelming emotions. Nate is a wonderful teacher and she excels at all he challenges her with. I loved both their characters in this novel and also that it focused more on them. Jake and Amanda do not play as big of a role in this second book as they did in the first. I can’t wait to read more in this series. Such an excellent novel!

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Movie Star (21st Century Courtesan Series, #2) by Pamela DuMond – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Movie Star (21st Century Courtesan, #2)Movie Star by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Movie Star, Book Two of the 21st Century Courtesan Series, by Pamela DuMond

5-Stars

In book two, Evie focus on healing heart throb movie star Jake Keller. Her character seems to have matured more since the first book of the series and she faces several daunting tasks in this novel. I love her character even more in this book than I did in the first book. She embraces herself in this book and really steps it up. I am extremely curious who her Fan is. The storyline flowed easily in this novel keeping my attention. It was written well and I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers Series Book Two) by Seelie Kay – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers, #2)Infamy by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Infamy, Feisty Lawyers Series Book Two, by Seelie Kay

4-Stars

Infamy was an exciting story where the characters raced against time to stop a group of terrorists. They promise to make planes disappear and the group fears that it is going to be 9/11 all over again. I enjoyed following the characters and loved that the author brought back Anders and Dianna from the first book. I loved Anders character and still do. I also loved Cade. He is a new father in this one and still just as loving and protective of his wife, Janet, and their son Ethan. Adding the family of royals into the mix was a different and interesting twist. It seemed to really add to the story.

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Seraphina’s Awakening (Seraphina Series Book 1) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Seraphina's Awakening (Seraphina, #1)Seraphina’s Awakening by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seraphina’s Awakening, The Seraphina Series Book One, by Sheena Hutchinson

5-Stars

Seraphina’s Awakening is the first book of the Seraphina Series. It features Angels Demons, and those who can read and sense spirits and auras. The storyline is easy to follow and moves quickly. I loved following Seraphina as she begins to experience such drastic changes. I also loved Nate’s character and how he is introduced. There were also many excellent supporting characters such as Amanda, Seraphina’s best friend, and Jack, the coffee store owner. They each allowed me to see different parts of Seraphina’s characters and how much she cares for her friends. I sincerely look forward to reading more in this series!

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The Monster’s Lover (The Fenris Series Book 1) by Samantha Macleod – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Monster's LoverThe Monster’s Lover by Samantha MacLeod
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Monster’s Lover, Book One in The Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod

5-Stars

The Monster’s Lover by Samantha Macleod features the Fenris wolf from Norse mythology. He is one of the main characters as well as his lover Sol. We meet Sol at the start of the novel when she is basically sold to King Nokkyn to make up for her family’s failure to meet their quota. She is given until the reading before she will be added to the Kings harem. I hated that she would have to face this and how her mother began to coach her on things to do to keep the King happy. She meets Fenris in human form after she is attacked by a group of men from town and embraces the short amount of freedom she has left. The passion between Fenris and Sol was heartwarming and exciting. Sol seemed to come out of her shell with him and I fell in love with the two characters. I can’t wait to continue to follow their story. This was such a quick and easy read! I loved it.

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1)Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered, The Torzial Affair Book 1 by Via Mari

5-Stars

Shattered is book one of the Torzial Affair series. The main characters are Jenny and Brian. Jenny suffered a very traumatic experience when she was brutally raped by her ex. Brian is extremely attracted to her. Jenny struggles to cope with the event and Brian changes things. I loved following the intensity and steamy romance the storyline featured. It was an easy read. I was confused for a bit regarding the Alfreita but it made sense as I continued to read. I loved how protective Brian was of Jenny and Chase was of Kate. I felt that was another way these men were able to express how much they cared. I can’t wait to read more in this series!

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Stepping It Up (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 2) by Bea Stevens – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Stepping It Up (The Liberty Lawrence Series #2)Stepping It Up by Bea Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stepping It Up, The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 2 by Bea Stevens

5-Stars

Stepping It Up by Bea Stevens is the second novel in a series following the life of Liberty Lawrence. This novel continues the story from the first book and I do not recommend reading it as a standalone. She starts a new career in this novel and it was wonderful following her as she adjusts to her new position and also to her new romance with James. There were many surprises in this novel for her. I love her character. She is fun, caring, practical, and funny. Some of her comments had me laughing out loud. This was such a sweet easy romance to read and get lost in as well as having a little mystery in it. I look forward to following this character I. This series and reading more from this author.

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The Light At Dawn by K. L. Montgomery – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Light at DawnThe Light at Dawn by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Light At Dawn by K. L. Montgomery

5-stars

The Light At Dawn was an emotional rollercoaster of loss, love, and new beginnings. I cried, laughed, cried, and shouted for joy while reading this novel. I have never read a book so touching. The novel touches on the topic of gun control but it is not the main focus. The loss of two children to gun violence and their broken families is the focus. Two individuals help to build each other up after their great loss and a new love arises from it. There was a huge surprise in the novel that I did not see coming that made me extremely happy. This is definitely one of those books I can read again and again.

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Pandora’s Poison (Hart and Cole Series, #2) by Sacha T. Y. Fortúne – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Pandora's Poison (Hart & Cole Book 2)Pandora’s Poison by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pandora’s Poison, Hart and Cole Book 2, by Sacha T. Y. Fortune

5-Stars

Pandora’s Poison is an amazing addition to the Hart and Cole series. It can be read as a standalone but I do recommend reading the first book to have background on several supporting characters. I loved Darren, Luisa, and Gianni. They were all very interesting and had great personalities. The storyline was easy to follow and I literally could not put this novel down. I also had a hard time picking a favorite between Darren and Luisa. They were both amazing in their own way and dedicated to their family even if one had not spent as much time with the kids before. Luisa really is a supermom and I loved reading all the things she has balanced to take care of her family and hide her little secret. Sacha Fortúne has done a magnificent job with this book and I can’t wait to read more in this series.

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The Future Memoir Of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romane with a Splash of Magic by Alex Baily – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of MagicThe Future Memoir of Ann Jones: A Time Travel Romance with a Splash of Magic by Alex Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Future Memoir Of Ann Jones by Alex Baily

5-stars

The Future Memoir Of Ann Jones was an excellent novel with a little time travel and magic. The author pulls you in to the interesting hype about the secret knitting club and as the reader you can’t help but wonder just what is going on. There were crazy rules the members had to follow. I loved Ann’s character and how she changed over time. She was so focused and creative. I also loved how her relationship with Ben started out. I was laughing at the attempts he made to get her on a date. He was determined. This was such a magical and wonderful read!

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Best Foot Forward (The Liberty Lawrence Series, #1) by Bea Stevens – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Best Foot ForwardBest Foot Forward by Bea Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best Foot Forward, The Liberty Lawrence Series, by Bea Stevens

5-star

Best Foot Forward was funny, exciting, mysterious, and romantic. I literally laughed out loud at some of the scenes in this novel. Liberty cracked me up with her inner monologue and rambling. She did her best to solve the crime but also hated the thought of ruining someone else’s life. The twist and actual thief though definitely deserved what the end result was. I can’t wait to read more and see where life takes her and her new relationship with “Mr. Happy”. It was such a wonderful and refreshing read!

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Snatching Dianna (Feisty Lawyers Series) by Seelie Kay – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Snatching Dianna (Feisty Lawyers, #1)Snatching Dianna by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Snatching Dianna, Feisty Lawyers Series, by Seelie Kay

4-Stars

Snatching Dianna was an interesting and action packed novel. The storyline was easy to follow and moved quickly. It was fitting, too, how important it was to locate a missing person in a certain amount of time. The individuals that made up the primary characters of the novel consisted of an interesting mix including lawyers, law students, special agents, and police. I loved how strong Dianna remained in the face of danger and handled being taken. She never gave up hope. There was also a hint of steamy romance mixed in. I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Salvation, An Ash Park Prequel, Ash Park Series, by Meghan O’Flynn- Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella (Ash Park, #0.5)Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salvation, An Ash Park Prequel, by Meghan O’Flynn

5-stars

This novel gives great backstory to Ed Petrosky who is actually one of my favorite character in the other Ash Park novels. Meghan O’Flynn portrays him in his younger days in the novel and reveals to the reader events that greatly make his character unique in her other novels. I can’t believe all the heart ache he had to endure in this novel. My heart broke with this whole reading. The ending of this novel definitely surprised and shocked me. I also loved getting to know Linda’s character in this novel. It is an excellent addition to the Ash Park Series.

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C. L. Schneider – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire, Book 2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nite Fire Chain Reaction by C. L. Schneider

5-Stars

Nite Fire Chain Reaction is the second book in this series following main character Dahlia Nite as she protects the human world from the dangers of other worlds. In this novel she lets more people in. She has always had her walls up until Evans stumbled into her world by accident. I loved that she let more people in in this novel while also protecting everyone from the new drug Chrysalis. The side effects of this drug were gruesome since it was mixed with ingredients not meant for the human DNA. She is such a witty and strong character. I love following her in her adventures. I honestly struggled to put this book down. The author does a magnificent job filling her books with action and excitement as well as making the storyline easy to follow. I also enjoy several of the other supporting characters such as Casey Evans, Alex Creed, Ronnie “Geronimo”, and Coen. There was also quite a bit more romance in this novel than there was in her first book. I am curious to see who she eventually will end up with though.

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An Italian Adventure by Gaia B Amman – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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An Italian Adventure (The Italian Saga, #1)An Italian Adventure by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Italian Adventure by Gaia B Amman, The Italian Saga Book 1

5-Stars

An Italian Adventure was a fun and interesting novel following Leda aka Lee as she grows as a character. Being a major tomboy she has always wanted to be a boy because that is what her father wanted, was a boy. As the story progresses she shares her experiences and the things that begin to open her eyes as she moves from a child to a young adult. I found her story fascinating and loved the interaction between her family and group of male friends. It was interesting to see their view of her change over time as well. Great novel!

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