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Tails Always Wins (Chasing Tails Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Tails Always WinsTails Always Wins by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tails Always Wins (Chasing Tails Book 1) by C.A. King

5-Stars

Tails Always Wins (Chasing Tails Book 1) by C.A. King was an exciting and creative novel. The author expressed an excellent imagination with this novel. King filled this book with great characters and developed each of them well. I loved the main character’s backstory at the beginning and felt that it really pulled me in. This book also had an easy to follow storyline. I loved this novel and I highly recommend it!

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The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Traitor, An Underground Bad Boys SeriesThe Traitor, An Underground Bad Boys Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells

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The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells was an excellent 5-star read . I loved how easily I was pulled into the storyline and also how easy it was to follow. This is definitely not a book for young readers due to sexual scenes. It made for a very steamy romantic novel though. I also really enjoyed the character development and various scenery. This was such an excellent read!

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Eternity (Captivity Series Book 3) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Eternity (Captivity Book 3)Eternity by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eternity (Captivity Series Book 3) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk

5-Stars

Eternity (Captivity Series Book 3) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk was an excellent third book in this series . I loved that it picked up right where book two ended. I do not recommend this be read as a standalone since it does start out that way.

This novel had excellent character development and creative scenery. I love the imaginative world and various shifters. This Fantasy novel was also packed full of action and romance. It was very easy to read and lose myself in. I absolutely love this series and would have to say this book was my favorite in it by far! I highly recommend it!

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1) by Phoebe Alexander Featured in the Sweetest Obsessions Boxed Set Collection – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Sweetest Obsessions: A Contemporary Romance Boxed Set CollectionSweetest Obsessions: A Contemporary Romance Boxed Set Collection by Jane Anthony
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweetest Obsessions Boxed Set Collection

5-stars

Sweetest Obsessions was an excellent collection of steamy and romantic stories. I loved the variety of authors featured in this set.

One of my favorite stories written by an author I love was Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1) by Phoebe Alexander. It featured characters Cy and Jolie in he main roles. I loved how with each chapter the author revealed more and more about the characters. I had so many different emotions with her story. Jolie was so strong in her various roles. I also felt that Alexander did a great job on each setting featured in her story.

These books were such a wonderful distraction and all were easy reads. I highly recommend this collection and feel that it easily meets the 5-star standard.

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Sanctuary (Captivity Series Book 2) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Sanctuary (Captivity Book 2)Sanctuary by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sanctuary (Captivity Series Book 2) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk

5-stars

Sanctuary (Captivity Series Book 2) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk was an excellent 5-star read. It was full of adventure and romance. This novel cannot be read as a standalone. It is an exciting addition to its series. Lorelei continues to be my favorite character but I did warm to Aiden more in this novel. I really felt that the two continued to grow and develop as characters in this novel. I loved that the group off odd balls became to see each other as a family as they traveled in search of Sanctuary. They developed deeper bonds. This was an easy, fast paced, and wonderful read. I highly recommend this second book and the series.

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Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Finding RuthFinding Ruth by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton

5-Stars

Finding Ruth: A Daughter’s Quest to Discover Her Mother’s Past by Cynthia Hamilton was a compelling and intriguing story. I loved following Ruth as her story progressed. I felt she was a very layered and complex character. She had excellent development as the story moved. I could not put this book down! I loved her character and the way the author chose to portray her story.

The author did an excellent job on the setting and visualization for this story as well. It had enough detail but not so much as to distract from the storyline. The storyline was easy to follow and transitioned smoothly from one chapter to the next. This is definitely a novel worth 5-stars and I highly recommend it.

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Trouble in Mind (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 2) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Trouble in Mind (Interstellar Rescue, #2)Trouble in Mind by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trouble in Mind (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 2) by Donna S. Frelick

5-stars

Trouble in Mind (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 2) by Donna S. Frelick is a creative and mysterious addition to an excellent series. The author immediately pulls readers in with kidnapping scenario and the interstellar escape. I loved this novel! The characters were amazing, detailed, and developed well. I also enjoyed the creativity and thought put behind each setting. The storyline was also easy to follow and full of action and adventure. I am very excited to read more of this series and I highly recommend it!

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The Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Arrangement Duet Box SetThe Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn

5-Stars

The Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn is an excellent collection of wonderfully written novels. The author does a magnificent job with her characters and their development. I felt that they were very easy to relate to and picture. The storyline was easy to follow and engaging. I was entertained by the events and character interaction included in it. I absolutely loved Kenzie in this series and I found it easy for myself to relate to her. I hated the trauma she had been through at the start but really felt it provided depth to her character. If you have not read anything from this author before I highly recommend reading this set. You will not regret it. I thoroughly enjoyed these books and look forward to reading more from her in the future.

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Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Siren's Call: Cursed SeasSiren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley

5-stars

Siren’s Call: Cursed Seas by Amy McKinley was an excellent read. The story was very creative, imaginative, and compelling. I loved development of the main character and supporting characters. Marissa was excellent and an easy character to fall in love with. She was fun to follow. I felt that the storyline was easy follow and keep up with. I loved reading every bit of it. I also love the cover artwork for this novel. It was very eye catching. This book was definitely one of my favorite reads and I highly recommend it!

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The Season Finale (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 6) by Heather Silvio – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Season Finale (Paranormal Talent Agency, #6)The Season Finale by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Season Finale (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 6) by Heather Silvio

5-stars

The Season Finale (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 6) by Heather Silvio was exciting and creative. The author immediately pulls the reader in from the start of page one. The book has a beautiful and eye catching cover as well. This is book six in this series and I do not recommend it be read as a standalone. Although the main focus is on Liz, Catherine is also important and her background comes from book one. There are also several supporting characters with background featured in the other books. On that note, Liz was developed well and a fun character to follow. She was passionate about her job and on figuring things out. The storyline was easy to follow and I thought the various settings were easy to visualize. I highly recommend this novel and loved it.

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Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2)Undercover by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari

4-Stars

Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari immediately pulls readers in from page one with all the action. This author does an excellent job mixing action with steamy romance. Being the second book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series one would expect that it could not be read as a standalone but it can. This novel follows Matt and Marenah as the escape from the clutches of the Chicago mafia. I really enjoyed the main characters and their development. They were easy to follow as the story progressed. I found the book easy to read as well as invigorating. I would recommend this series to an older group due to sexual content, violence, and language. It was an excellent read!

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17 Marigold Lane (Prudence Penderhaus Book 1) by R.M. Gilmore – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

17 Marigold Lane17 Marigold Lane by R.M. Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

17 Marigold Lane (Prudence Penderhaus Book 1) by R.M. Gilmore

5-Stars
17 Marigold Lane (Prudence Penderhaus Book 1) by R.M. Gilmore was amazing. I mean holy cow amazing. This was a wonderful well thought out novel featuring two amazing main characters. Cassius and Pru both had layers upon layers of character that was slowly revealed from page one. Cassius has Asperger’s and Pru is diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. These two alone made for a complex and compelling storyline thought easily kept my attention. It was interesting to see how the two became fast friends and seemed to help the other make sense of the world. I absolutely loved it. This is also the first book I have read by this author. I highly recommend it!

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Proper Impulse (Jaded Lily Book 4) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Proper ImpulseProper Impulse by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Proper Impulse (Jaded Lily Book 4) by Zeia Jameson

5-stars

Proper Impulse (Jaded Lily Book 4) by Zeia Jameson was a fun and romantic read. This novel was funny at times to. The point I was literally laughing out loud. The main characters Juni and Milo were fun and easy to fall in love with. Juni was witty, brave, spunky, and determined. She was my absolute favorite character. I loved watching her develop as the story progressed.

This book may be book four in the series but it can be read as a standalone novel. I do recommend the rest of the series though, they are all written well. Even with this novel the author demonstrates her ability to keep an easy flowing storyline that keeps the readers attention. She is also detailed in setting, emotions, and characters description. I love this novel and I highly recommend it!

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Unchained Memory (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Unchained Memory ( Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1)Unchained Memory by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unchained Memory (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick

5-Stars

Unchained Memory (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick was a creative and interesting read. This is the first book I have read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The storyline initially tugged at my heartstrings and then continued to real me in as it progressed. The characters were developed well and excellent. I loved their personality and strength. I also enjoyed the descriptive settings the author creates with her writing. It made it easy for me to visualize therefore making me feel that I was actually part of the story. Being the first book of this series I can’t wait to read what comes next. It was exciting, fun, emotional, romantic, and imaginative. I highly recommend it.

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Ruin: The El Diablo Chronicles by Autumn Sand – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Ruin (The El Diablo Chronicles)Ruin by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruin: The El Diablo Chronicles by Autumn Sand

5-stars

Ruin: The El Diablo Chronicles by Autumn Sand was an interesting and fun romantic read. I loved the characters and how well they were developed. Tallie and Raymond both were described well and made an excellent pair. I was intrigued with the changes that occurred in Tallie’s life as the story progressed. I was immediately pulled in with her introduction as a young child. Raymond was also a very fascinating character. This was an excellent steamy read. This is also the first book I have read from this author and I look forward to reading more.

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Captivity: A Paranormal Romance Novella (Captivity Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Captivity (Captivity Book 1)Captivity by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captivity: A Paranormal Romance Novella (Captivity Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk

5-Stars

Captivity: A Paranormal Romance Novella (Captivity Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk was an exciting and fast paced novel. This is the first novel I have read by these authors and I can tell that this will be an awesome series. I loved the numerous paranormal shifters in the storyline. I felt the authors did an excellent job describing them and giving each their own creative personality. I enjoyed both Aiden and Lorelei as the main characters but I definitely favored Lorelei more. I loved her spunk and how dedicated she was to finding her lost love. She was also strong and determined. I really enjoyed this easy read. I can’t wait to read more in this series. I definitely feel it deserves the 5-stars and I highly recommend it!

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The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 1) by India Kells – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance)The Debt Collector by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 1) by India Kells

4-stars

The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 1) by India Kells was a steamy romance novel. Tessa is just a normal ER doc who occasionally has the chance to save girls escaping from a sex ring. Her latest rescue leads to her kidnapping and ultimately leading to her rescue from a hottie she recently treated for possible stab wounds. He now has taken over her debt but in order to return to her life safely she has to make a deal with him and his friend.

This was a fast paced steamy Romance that was very entertaining. I felt that there were good antagonist and protagonist with this storyline. I felt that it had an excellent climax and that the author did an amazing job with detail. It was easy to picture each scene. I really enjoyed this read.

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Beau & Bett by Kathryn Berla – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Beau and BettBeau and Bett by Kathryn Berla
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beau & Bett by Kathryn Berla

5-Stars

Beau & Bett by Kathryn Berla was an excellent family oriented and fun romance. It was a beautiful modern day beauty and the beast type story. I loved the main character Beau as he works to pay for his mothers accident at the Diaz Ranch. I also loved how Bett aka Bettina ‘s character developed and blossomed as the story was told. She was a beautiful soul and I felt that it was easy to relate to her character.

I could not put this book down and loved how easily the story seemed to flow from one page to the other. I also felt like I learned more about various berries with this book as well. It would definitely be fitting for younger readers and does not have any explicit content. This was the first book I have read from this author and I look forward to more from her in the future.

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Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Orion's KissOrion’s Kiss by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana

5-Stars

Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana was an exc8and creative novel. It was romantic and invigorating. I was immediately hooked with this novel with the introduction of Meriah’s past life of Merope and the so called curss placed on her and her sisters. I love Ryan aka Orion’s character after he is introduced. The two make quite an interesting pair of frenemies. I really enjoyed this novel and its story line. It had an excellent plot and climax. I could not put this book down. I also enjoyed the various characters and how developed they were. The scenery was also very descriptive and easy to visualize. Such a fun and easy read. I highly recommend it!

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Blood Relations (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Blood RelationsBlood Relations by Lonna Enox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood Relations (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox

5-Stars

Blood Relations (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox was an excellent mystery novel. I loved how this book began with Sorrel pursuing her love of photography by visiting a wildlife refuge. Trouble always seems to follow her though. I loved that Reed was still a huge part of the story. I love Reed and Sorrel together. I also like that they are able to put their issues aside at times to focus on the task at hand, such as Sorrel’s friend John. This book was full of excitement and mystery. I love how this author always pulls me in and that her storyline is easy to follow. She is also descriptive with her settings and provides excellent character development. I highly recommend this book and the series!

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Proper Ink (Jaded Lily Book 2) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Proper Ink (Jaded Lily #2)Proper Ink by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Proper Ink (Jaded Lily Book 2) by Zeia Jameson

5-Stars

Proper Ink (Jaded Lily Book 2) by Zeia Jameson was a sweet romantic read. I loved both Luca and Kerry in this novel. They were both interesting characters introduced in the first novel but I loved learning more about them I this book. I feel this book could be read as a standalone but there are pieces from the first book that filter into this novel. Luca had excellent character development a d I loved how organized Jameson was when traveling back to his past with appropriate chapter headings. It helped me stay on track. Kerry was definitely a sweet heart and I loved how she and Luca seemed to slowly warm to each other. The storyline was very descriptive and fun. I loved the various scenery and descriptive settings. It was easy to visualize and place myself in the novel. This was such a wonderful book and I enjoyed it. I highly recommend it and the series!

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Joined: Book One by Mara Gan – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Joined (Joined #1)Joined by Mara Gan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joined: Book One by Mara Gan

5-Stars

Joined: Book One by Mara Gan was magnificently creative and romantic. I loved Meda and Perseus. Both characters were developed well and easy to fall in love with. I also felt that the author did an excellent job on the supporting characters as well. There was enough description and backstory for several of them that seemed to help the storyline. Speaking of the storyline, I felt that it was easy to follow and had an amazing climax. Not once was I bored with it and honestly I had a hard time putting this book down. I also greatly appreciated the various artistic settings the author described in her novel. They were definitely creative and fun. I truly enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more from this series.

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The Dreamer’s Vengeance by Helen Tyree – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Dreamer's VengeanceThe Dreamer’s Vengeance by Helen Tyree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Dreamer’s Vengeance by Helen Tyree

5-Stars

The Dreamer’s Vengeance by Helen Tyree was an excellent read! I loved this novel and enjoyed the author’s creative characters and scenery. The main characters and supporting characters were developed and described well. It was easy to visualize them and relate to them as the story progressed. I also enjoyed the vivid scenery the author created. I had no issue picturing myself in the novel. This is the first book I have read by Author Helen Tyree and I sincerely look forward to reading more of her work. This novel was very enjoyable and an easy read. I highly recommend it.

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The Trouble With Paradise (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 4) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Trouble with Paradise (Madeline Dawkins #4)The Trouble with Paradise by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Trouble With Paradise (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 4) by Cynthia Hamilton

5-Stars

The Trouble With Paradise (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 4) by Cynthia Hamilton was an amazing read. I absolutely love this series. And the writing style of the author. I was easily drawn into the storyline from the beginning and could not put it down. There was excellent character development for all main and supporting characters. I also enjoyed the main plot and climax of the story. This series in all is a wonderful series and I do not recommend this book be read as a standalone. I highly recommend it!

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Blackbird’s Deliverance (Silent Secrets Series Book 4) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Blackbird's Deliverance (Book Four)Blackbird’s Deliverance by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blackbird’s Deliverance (Silent Secrets Series Book 4) by Lisette Kristensen

5-Stars

Blackbird’s Deliverance (Silent Secrets Series Book 4) by Lisette Kristensen was an exciting , emotional, and action packed read. Once again Blackbird is on a mission but this time it involves her family. Her mother has been kidnapped. There is more going on than meets the eye though. I loved Blackbird in this novel and that the author allowed more emotion to show through with her operatives. There was a hint of romance in this novel as seen in the other books of the series but not enough to deter from all the action. This book was an easy read and I read it in one sitting. I highly recommend reading in in order from book one. This series is to die for and it is definitely one of my favorites.

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The Girls across the Bay (The Knox and Sheppard Mysteries, Book 1) by Emerald O’Brien – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

The Girls Across The Bay (Knox and Sheppard, #1)The Girls Across The Bay by Emerald O’Brien
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girls across the Bay (The Knox and Sheppard Mysteries, Book 1) by Emerald O’Brien

5-Stars

The Girls across the Bay by Emerald O’Brien was an excellent mystery novel. I loved the two sisters Grace and Madigan. They were both very strong and determined females. The author did a magnificent job with their development and I loved the background she provided on them. I hate that they were separated for a time while in foster care while they were young but I felt it really helped play into their strength. I also really enjoyed the flow of this novel and descriptive scenery. I found it easy to place myself in the characters shoes to visualize what was happening. This novel is definitely worth the 5-stars and I highly recommend. I look forward to reading more from this author as well as from this series.

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Proper Irish (Jaded Lily Book 1) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Proper Irish (Jaded Lily #1)Proper Irish by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Proper Irish (Jaded Lily Book 1) by Zeia Jameson

5-Stars

Proper Irish (Jaded Lily Book 1) by Zeia Jameson was an exciting , fun, and romantic read. This book was addicting from beginning to end. This is the first book I have read from this author and I was extremely pleased. The story was easy to follow and descriptive. I loved the character development for all the characters. The two main characters Padraig and Stella were wonderful and I totally fell in love with them. I had no problem picturing Padraig and his Irish accent. It definitely made his character stand out. This was such an amazing read and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more from this series.

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Irresistible Heroes – Heroes of Your Heart by Various Authors – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

IRRESISTIBLE HEROESIRRESISTIBLE HEROES by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irresistible Heroes – Heroes of Your Heart by Various Authors

5-Stars

Irresistible Heroes – Heroes of Your Heart by Various Authors is an amazing collection of magnificent stories. This collection features so many wonderful characters and I loved the romance. Having read Tamara Ferguson before, her story really stuck out to me. Her character Sam was my favorite. She was very strong and brave despite her amputation. Ben seemed perfect for her.

I really enjoyed this collection and felt the storyline of each book was easy to follow and flowed easily from page one all the way to the end. Being an Anthology full of various romances, I feel that it could be enjoyed a wide audience.

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Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Scarlet Fever: A Crime ThrillerScarlet Fever: A Crime Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever

5-Stars

Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever was an exciting and fun thriller. I was at the edge of my seat during several parts of this novel and absolutely loved the action. Delarosa was a spunky and excellent main character. I loved his character development and that of the supporting characters. I also enjoyed the detail the author took into each setting, scenario, and background of each character. I absolutely could not put this book down. Being the first book of this series and the first novel I have read from this author, I look forward to reading more. This is going to be an amazing series.

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
5-Stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington was an emotional and romantic read. I loved following Colbie and literally cried following her short time in the between. Michael was wonderful. I loved the amazing character development and scenery in this novel. The story easily flowed and kept my attention. At no point was I bored with this story and literally could not put it down. It was definitely an emotional rollercoaster of a read but I highly recommend it.

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