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Perilous Confessions (The Possession Chronicles #1) by Carrie Dalby – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Perilous Confessions (The Possession Chronicles Book 1)Perilous Confessions by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Perilous Confessions Book One of The Possession Chronicles by Carrie Dalby

5-stars

Perilous Confessions was beautifully written and I found it easy to get wrapped up in. The characters and setting were easy to visualize even with it being at a different time in history. The fashion for the time was easy to visualize as well. I loved this story although I rooted for Lucy to choose Freddy over Alex the whole time. I did not expect the way it ended but I was happy with the way it all came together. I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Full Glasses And Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Full Glasses and Burju ShoesFull Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full Glasses and Burju Shoes by Blake Blessing

5-stars

This was an amazing read. Emil and Perrin were amazing characters that I couldn’t help but fall in love with. They both had their own flaws but did their best to help each other through them. I loved that the author tied so much detail into Emil’s flashbacks. As much as I hated to see his character have to deal with that, I felt that it was very realistic and helped me understand his PTSD better. Perrin had her own issues with things after the loss of her parents but she did great in helping Emil through his episodes. I loved this novel!

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A Christmas Wish (A Manhattan Dream Series) by Engy Neville – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Christmas WishA Christmas Wish by Engy Neville
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Christmas Wish by Engy Neville, A Manhattan Dream
5-stars

This was a sweet romance novel that featured drama and tragedy. There was amazing character development with the main character Amy. She was wonderful. I loved following her story as she met and began a romance with the gorgeous Richie as well as watch her progress in her career. I would not have had the guts to move across the country like she did for her dream job. I felt that by doing so she demonstrated great courage and focus. The character Sarah was not one of my favorite people toward the beginning of this novel she completely surprised me later on. This was such a wonderful read!

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Beneath The Surface, A Gray Ghost Novel by Amy McKinley – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beneath The Surface, A Gray Ghost Novel, by Amy McKinley

5-star

Hannah and Jack are the main focus of this novel. The storyline is concurrent with Mari and Chris’ storyline featured in another Gray Ghost Novel but can still be read as a stand alone. I loved both Hannah and Jack in this story. Hannah was my favorite and I couldn’t believe the things she had to go through while at the Academy. I felt it played a strong role in the woman she became in the end though. I enjoyed the storyline and felt it was fast paced and easy to get lost in. Excellent novel and addition to the series.

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The Way You Are By Sylvie Stewart (A Carolina Connections Series) – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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The Way You Are (The Carolina Connections, #5)The Way You Are by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Way You Are By Sylvie Stewart, A Carolina Connections Novel

5-stars

This was a sweet and hilarious romance. I could not put this book down. I loved both Brett and Liv’s characters. This book can also be read as a standalone. From friend zone to crush, mixed in with a little baseball, the two have their own battles to handle a long the way. The storyline was easy to follow and I loved that Liv was a vet. Brett’s personality was awesome. He reminds me a lot of my husband. Excellent novel!

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Written In The Stars By T. Birmingham, Fallen Eagles MC Series – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Written in the Stars (Fallen Eagles MC Book 2)Written in the Stars by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Written In The Stars by T. Birmingham, Fallen Eagles MC Series

5-stars

This was an exciting, romantic, and funny second book in this series. It can be read as a stand alone but there is backstory on some of the characters in the first book that is not in this novel. I really enjoyed Eagle aka Davis and his role in this novel. He had more than meets the eye and actually showed more of a soft side when it came to Winter. She was amazing though and absolutely my favorite person in this novel. She embraced her curvy body and had a spitfire personality just like her sisters. I also liked the crime portion thrown into the storyline. It seemed to help it move along giving the romance a bit more excitement. Great novel!

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The Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Lies We TellThe Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler

4-stars

An amazing and fast paced novel, I could not put The Lies We Tell by Brittany Butler down. Natalie is a runner and has lived a life of half truths. She has also endured a lot over the years. In enjoyed reading how her past and her lies caught up with her and changed the course of her future. I also loved that she was an author and has to learn to not let what others think affect her. I feel like she really matured as the novel progressed. I also enjoyed Tabitha, Collin, and Jack’s characters. Each one had their own interesting personality. The love triangle was also a great mix to the storyline. I really enjoyed reading it!

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Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Paladin's Hell: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Paladin’s Hell by Manda Mellett, Satan’s Devils Colorado Chapter Book 1

5-Stars

Jayden was rescued from a group of violent men who were abusing her in many different ways. Paladin along with his MC Brothers were the rescuers. Now the Harreras are trying to find a way to bring her back. Paladin who has always had a soft spot for her and loves her despite their age difference refuses to let that happen. He will stop at nothing to keep her safe even if that involves relocating to a different state and transferring to another Motor Cycle Club. Hellfire and his wife Moria are preparing to take her in. They are the only MC group that has raised a family. Moria also has a history similar to what Jayden when through. The two ended up being amazing characters as well as Jayden and Paladin. I loved that this story could be read as a stand alone since it is the first book by this author I have read. It does mention characters from the other books which the author lists in the novel. I felt like the storyline was easy to read and I also loved how family focused the MC groups seemed to be. Great read!

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Heart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance Heroes by Various Authors – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Heart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance HeroesHeart of a Hunk: A Limited-Edition Collection of Bad Boy, Billionaire and Hunky Romance Heroes by Nicole Morgan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart of A Hunk Box Set, Romance Collections, By Various Authors

5-stars

This was an excellent compilation of Romance novels. I loved how there were different variations from stories featuring paranormals, millionaires, cowboys, ranch hands, service members, and more. My favorite story of all was A Kiss Under a Blue Christmas Moon. It was fast paced and I fell in love with the characters I enjoyed many of the other stories in this set as well. This box set contains books that appeal to a wide audience and each one is fast paced and easy to read. I really enjoyed it!

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Climbing The Walls ( Hart & Cole Series) by Sacha T. Y. Fortune – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1)Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, Hart & Cole Book 1

5-stars

What an emotional rollercoaster! This novel hooked me in and I could not stop reading the drama unfolding between Nicole and Kris. I really felt that their struggles allowed their relationship to grow and for their characters to personally grow as well. I definitely was not a fan of Nicole at first but as the story progressed she grew on me. She became my favorite character. I also loved Khai and Nikki. They were precious and I hated seeing them hurt with some of the drama that unfolds in this book. This book was definitely something different for me. I haven’t ever read something that focused so much on the aspects of a couples crazy marriage. Great read!

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A Terrible Beauty by T. Birmingham, Fallen Eagles MC Series – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Terrible Beauty (Fallen Eagles MC Book 1)A Terrible Beauty by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Terrible Beauty: Fallen Eagles MC Book 1 by T. Birmingham

5-Stars

Kit is a new person and no longer answers to her given name Summer. After being held captive for 30 hours and experiencing life altering torture and embarrassment she can no longer claim to be who she was. Her secret of what happened haunts her and has caused a rift between everyone she loves. Her PTSD from all war related things doesn’t help any and nothing seems to be working to help. Lee her former love doesn’t understand and wants to help. He knows she is keeping secrets but his love for her is deep. I loved both characters and the deep love Lee had for Kit. I was shocked by what she went through. I don’t recommend this book to those who are fain of heart. The torture and things these characters went through in relation to war are very realistic. I loved this novel though and can’t wait to read more from this author.

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The Memory Of Us by Lisa Sorbe – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Memory of UsThe Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Memory of Us by Lisa Sorbe

5-stars

This romance was sweet and difficult to put down. Elena and West were precious childhood friends who went down different paths following the death of Elena’s father and brother before she graduated high school. Bottling up and coping with her emotions made her a different person. When she returns home to bury her mother many years later after not speaking to West, her childhood memories and emotions come barreling back. I was amazed at the playfulness West expressed with her and loved seeing the two reconnect. It made for a wonderful read.

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Nite Fire, Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nite Fire Flash Point by C. L. Schneider

5-Stars

Nite Fire immediately pulled me in with Dahlia’s escape in the first chapter. I fell in love with her character as the story progressed. I loved how strong her character is. I also really enjoyed the storyline and how easy it was to get lost in. I cant wait to read more from this author.

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Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Shadow's Keep: A NovelShadow’s Keep: A Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn

5-Stars

An exciting and gripping crime novel, Shadow’s Keep by Meghan O’Flynn is unforgettable. I could not put this novel down. Will was an excellent main character and I loved following him as he worked this case. Cassie was sweet and Mike was interesting. I really liked this novel’s easy to read story line. I felt it was very realistic and enjoyed that small towns where the focus of the setting.

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The Only Series, 5 Book Box Set by Bree Kraemer – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Only Series, 5 book boxed setThe Only Series, 5 book boxed set by Bree Kraemer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Only Series, 5 Book Box Set

5-stars

I loved these books. Each one was filled with wonderful characters. Each book could be read as a standalone but they make more since read in order because the characters are mentioned in all the books. It helps also to understand the history of each as well. They were great steamy romances and I could not stop reading them!

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Souls Collide (Collide Series) by Kristina Beck – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Souls Collide (Collide Series #3)Souls Collide by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Souls Collide by Kristina Beck, Collide Series Book 3

5-stars

This novel was amazing. I loved how Alexa and Kent went from one extreme to the other. Hate to love. All the craziness that happened in between was scary and had me at the edge of my seat. I also loved Abby. She was strong and courageous while battling breast cancer. I could not believe who the real antagonist was at the end. I was surprised. Such a great book!

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Leaving Jackson Wolf by P. A. Kane – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Leaving Jackson WolfLeaving Jackson Wolf by P.A. Kane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Leaving Jackson Wolf by P. A. Kane

4-stars

This coming of age novel follows a young Jackson Wolf. He has several incidents that allow him to view life differently. He was a great main character and I really enjoyed following his story. It took me a little bit to get into the story but once I did it was hard to put down. Good book!

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Hometown Heroes: A Christmas Anthology – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Hometown Heroes, A Christmas AnthologyHometown Heroes, A Christmas Anthology by Cj Petterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hometown Heroes: A Christmas Anthology

5-stars

Such a wonderful compilation of stories. Each contained a wonderful hero or heroine for the reader to fall in love with. My absolute favorite story in this anthology was When Time Stood Still. I really felt the whole book was a great holiday read. The characters were amazing and the storyline in each short tale was easy to follow.

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The Mother-In-Law by Judy Moore – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Mother-in-LawThe Mother-in-Law by Judy Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mother-In-Law by Judy Moore

4-stars

An interesting and fascinating story following a new marriage after a short relationship between two individuals who meet at a training event. Victoria is a focused and dedicated woman who marries Brad. With this marriage she becomes a step mom to Andy. After she moved in with Brad she discovers a secret. He still lives with his mother who has many hidden things. The Mother-In-Law was a fast paced story and I really enjoyed it. Madeline, the mother-in-law, was creepy from the get go. I loved Victoria’s character.

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Wish Upon A Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Wish Upon a Bollywood StarWish Upon a Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wish Upon A Bollywood Star by Pamela Q. Fernandes

5-stars

What started out as revenge turned into to love. This addictive romance was passionate and sweet. I loved Soumya and Vir as they grew as a couple in this novel. The drama kept the story fast paced and easy to get lost in. The main characters being from a different culture also had me fascinated. I really enjoyed this lovely romance.

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A Frothy Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss Series) by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Frothy Christmas KissA Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott, Christmas Kiss Series, Book 4

5-stars

I loved this Christmas Kiss novel. Kat was a wonderful character. I found it easy to relate to her in that I am also a coffee addict. I also loved Brian the cat and Dan. Dan had a great disposition, work ethic, and sounded like a hunk. I literally could not stop reading this novel. Excellent addition to this series.

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The Moon In Her Eyes: a witch’s tale by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Moon in Her Eyes: a witch's taleThe Moon in Her Eyes: a witch’s tale by Nikki Broadwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Moon In Her Eyes by Nikki Broadwell, A Witches Tale Book Two

5-stars

Such an excellent novel full of excitement and time travel. I loved following main character Em as she traveled through time attempting to correct history and put an end to different tasks. At no point did I feel bored with this novel. I found the different time lines and possible futures fascinating and at times a bit scary. I highly recommend this book.

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The Crazy Yates by Kimberly Packard – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Crazy YatesThe Crazy Yates by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Crazy Yates by Kimberly Packard

5-stars

This short sweet Christmas novel focuses on family and love. Callie gave up her childhood early when her mom left to help take care of her family. With it being Christmas time she struggles to keep the fact that she is soon to be unemployed from tainting the holiday. With her father not able to leave the home because of an illness it remains up to her to figure out how to take care of the family. She is an amazing and strong girl and knows the importance of family. They are her priority and I love how she focuses on providing the best for them. She is selfless and hardworking. I love the little bit of Christmas magic that occurs in this book. It was an extremely refreshing read that I sincerely enjoyed.

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A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott, Christmas Kiss Series – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Pink Christmas KissA Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott, Christmas Kiss Series

5-stars

I loved this sweet Christmas novel that takes place in a small town. Billie and Leroy had been in love before she left to chase her dreams. She had hoped he would follow her but he never did. Things are different when she returns home after 5 years. While helping her pops in the shop she learns things that change everything. I really loved her character and the rekindled love and new love that take place in this novel. It is another great addition to the Christmas Kiss series.

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A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Tangy Christmas KissA Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott, Christmas Kiss Book 2

5-stars

Sweet and romantic, this Christmas story took me as the reader to another country with different Christmas traditions. I thought it hilarious how the lemons were tied into breast cancer awareness at the start of the novel giving the main character Mel and Lucas an inside joke for the story. I was not sure how Domingo fit into the story at first, but later on the author reveals a surprise. This novel was such a wonderful and easy read. I could not put it down and can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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Untrainable by Jamie Schlosser – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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UntrainableUntrainable by Jamie Schlosser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Untrainable, A Romantic Comedy, by Jamie Schlosser

5-stars

Hilariously addictive and romantic. I absolutely could not stop reading this novel. I loved both Theo and Hadley as they opened up to each other while creating a reality TV show. Their wit and humor had me literally laughing out loud. I also felt that this novel really encouraged me as a reader to reach out and support animal shelters. I loved how they tied in the whole Theo-dog thing in as if they were attempting to train him. Such an excellent read!

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A Prickly Christmas Kiss (Christmas Kiss Series Book 1) by Allyson R. Abbott – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Prickly Christmas KissA Prickly Christmas Kiss by Allyson R. Abbott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Prickly Christmas Kiss, Christmas Kiss Series Book 1, by Allyson R. Abbott

5-Stars

This was such a sweet Christmas romance between Elf and Rudi. I felt like I was able to connect with Elf more while reading since the storyline focused more on her. I also loved Sue the cat. He was precious and played a key role in this novel. The storyline was easy to follow and kept my attention preventing me from putting this book down. I cant wait to read more in the Christmas Kiss series .

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Reckless Anthology by Authors Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P.M. Carson, and Sharla Lovelace – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

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Reckless - An AnthologyReckless – An Anthology by Mika Jolie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reckless Anthology by Authors Mika Jolie, Kylie Stewart, P.M. Carson, and Sharla Lovelace

5-Stars

Four romances by four different authors all in one! Each was unique and addictive in it’s own way. Reckless decisions that led to a whirlwind of events. I loved all the stories but my favorite was definitely Dirty Martinis. The main characters in each story were developed well. I felt like the story line in Dirty Martinis hit me more emotionally than the others with Rachel’s mom battling cancer. I highly recommend this anthology. You won’t be disappointed!

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Rhapsody and Rebellion, Once Upon A Widow, Enduring Legacy Series, by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Rhapsody and Rebellion (Enduring Legacy #7)Rhapsody and Rebellion by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rhapsody And Rebellion, Once Upon A Widow, Enduring Legacy Series, By Aubrey Wynne

5-stars

This was a sweet romance that takes readers back in time. It was too good to put down. Gideon and Lissie were amazing main characters. I loved how opposite they were yet drawn to each other. I didn’t like the address Lissie carried with her but after losing your husband I could understand how painful the loss would be. I really enjoyed the storyline and the differences in the cultures present. I found both the Scottish and English ways fascinating. Such a wonderful read.

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The Killmores ( A Killmore Series #1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Killmores (Killmore #2)The Killmores by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Killmores, A Killmores Novel, by Martha Sweeney

5-stars

This second book continues to follow Aiden and Laurie as they deal with the devil. Action packed and addictive I could not put this book down. Such amazing characters and an excellent storyline. I loved how everything played out. I was shocked by several things with the storyline that I didn’t expect but I absolutely loved it. I do recommend that you read the first book in this series since it ties in with it. I don’t think it would have made since on some things had I not read the first. Great book!

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