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The Fisher Men X My Heart (The Fisher Men Book 1) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Fisher Men X My HeartThe Fisher Men X My Heart by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Fisher Men X My Heart (The Fisher Men Book 1) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey

5-Stars

The Fisher Men X My Heart (The Fisher Men Book 1) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey was an eye opening, heart wrenching and romantic read. I was hooked by the storyline from page one. I loved the writing style the author used to portray the story as an ongoing journalist interview. It really helped me focus in and gave me breaks from overwhelming heartache at times. I loved all the characters in this book except I seriously disliked the antagonists. They were created to be disliked though. The author made it easy to feel the pain and emotions of the main character during and after “the incident”. This story does feature graphic rape and sexual assault scenes that may not be appealing to some but really set the tone of the story. This is also the first book of this series. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano

The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano

5-Stars

The Gauntlet was an exciting and action packed novel that I absolutely could not put down. I was immediately drawn in with the main characters and their mention of souls mates at the start of the novel. I loved the magic and paranormal creatures in this book. They were very creative and fun. The author did an excellent job on all of the characters and their development. I also really enjoyed the storyline and found it easy to follow. This is the first book I have read from this author and I look forward to reading more. I highly recommend this book.

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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro

4-Stars

The Fish That Climbed A Tree was an interesting read from start to finish. I was immediately drawn into the story with the tragic opening scene and I was unable to stop reading. The author was very creative with the main characters and supporting characters . It was also easy to visualize each character and the setting for every part of this novel. There were some gruesome scenes in this story that may not be appealing to some but I felt they helped make the storyline. I really enjoyed this book and I know others will as well.

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Aiko (The Heartstrings Series Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Aiko (The Heartstrings Series Book 1) by Brooke May

5-Stars

Aiko is the first book in the Heartstrings series and was an interesting read. Aiko is a Cupid who has a rocky and colorful past. She is assigned to Alejandro to help him find his match. Alejandro has a hard time with romance but has a way with animals. The two made for an invigorating read.

I loved the banter between the two main characters and also the different dates they worked through. Aiko was very to the point and Al was full of sarcasm. This book was easy to read and I could not put it down. I was at the end before I realized it. I highly recommend this fun and romantic read. I can’t wait to read more in this series. I loved it.

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks

5-Stars

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms was a creative and fascinating paranormal mystery novel featuring a young girl and her familiar. When Mia turns fifteen she gains an interesting ability and meets her familiar, a Siamese cat named Gumshoe. Together they plan to help save her families business when someone tampers with the food leading to serious poisoning cases allover town.

I loved the scenery and character development in this novel. Mia and Gumshoe made an excellent pair and I loved learning tidbits of Gumshoe’s past. I also felt that the storyline was easy to follow and that it would be appropriate for a young adult audience. I can’t wait to read more from this author and I highly recommend this book. I absolutely loved it.

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1)Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks

5-Stars

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms was a creative and fascinating paranormal mystery novel featuring a young girl and her familiar. When Mia turns fifteen she gains an interesting ability and meets her familiar, a Siamese cat named Gumshoe. Together they plan to help save her families business when someone tampers with the food leading to serious poisoning cases allover town.

I loved the scenery and character development in this novel. Mia and Gumshoe made an excellent pair and I loved learning tidbits of Gumshoe’s past. I also felt that the storyline was easy to follow and that it would be appropriate for a young adult audience. I can’t wait to read more from this author and I highly recommend this book. I absolutely loved it.

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Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5) by Heather Silvio – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5)Jumping the Shark by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5) by Heather Silvio

5-Stars

Jumping The Shark is an excellent addition to the Paranormal Talent Agency series. I have been looking forward to the book featuring Barbara as the main character. I have been curious about her from the start of the series and was very excited to dive deeper into her character. The author did an excellent job on her and the supporting characters. As always I really enjoyed her writing and found the storyline easy to follow. The setting for each scene was also easy to visualize and place myself in as if I were also a character. I absolutely love this series and really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend it and would like to mention that it can be read as a standalone. It does feature characters from the other books but it focuses on a different person and situation with each book.

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels
5-Stars

Moves by John Michaels is an excellent thriller with amazing characters. I was extremely impressed with the authors writing style and how well the story flows. I could not put this novel down. I was glued to the story from page one. I loved that the main setting was in the Dallas Texas area. John and Jake were amazing and wow how it ended. I absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend it!

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The Matchmaker’s Match (Man’s Best Friend Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Matchmaker's Match (Man's Best Friend, #3)The Matchmaker’s Match by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker’s Match (Man’s Best Friend Book 3) by Nicole Flockton

5-Stars

The Matchmaker’s Match by Nicole Flockton is the third book in its series, Man’s Best Friend. It can be read as a standalone novel but features characters from the first two novels. It is a very creative and fun novel. I loved the main characters Linc and Mere. They were entertaining and easy to fall in love with. The author did an amazing job in developing their characters in this story and also did a magnificent job on the supporting characters. I also really enjoyed the various settings and interesting events that occur with the story. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend this book as well as the series.

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The Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Good NeighborsThe Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin
5-Stars

The Good Neighbors was an exciting thriller. This book kept me at the edge of my seat. I loved Bryant and Harper’s characters. They were easy to fall in love with. I also enjoyed Tori and Jay’s characters as well although they were not my most favorite. The author did an amazing job with all her character development and was very detailed with her settings. I found it easy to picture every scene. This is the first book I have read by this author. I was very impressed with this psychological thriller and will definitely be looking into more of her books. I really enjoyed this one and felt that it was an easy read. I highly recommend it.

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A Deal With Death (Crescent City Wolf Pack Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A Deal with Death (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #4)A Deal with Death by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Deal With Death (Crescent City Wolf Pack Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen
5-stars

A Deal With Death is book four in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series. I loved it just as much as I did all the other books in this series. Odette was an amazing character and I absolutely loved her ability even if it was some what dangerous. I also really loved James’ character. There was so much more to these two than I realized at the start of the novel. As with this authors other novels, there is never a dull moment. She is very descriptive with each setting in the New Orleans area and it is easy to visualize and almost immerse yourself in its culture. I love this series and really enjoyed this novel. I highly recommend it!

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Kingdom of War (Kingdom Journals Volume 4) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Kingdom of WarKingdom of War by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kingdom Of War (Kingdom Journals Volume 4, Hunter’s Story) by Tricia Copeland
5-stars
Kingdom Of War is the fourth book in this series and I do not recommend reading it as a standalone. It can be confusing if you do, although it will make sense as the story progresses. The other books in this series help the reader stay attuned to what is occurring. I really enjoyed reading this novel. It was full of action and wonderful characters. I felt the author did an excellent job with detail and the development of her main character. I look forward to more from this author in the future. I highly recommend this book and its series.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Children Of The FutureChildren Of The Future by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children Of The Future by Jane Suen
4-stars

Children Of The Future was an interesting read. A group of children and their teachers suddenly disappear and they are discovered missing by the school bus driver Telly. Telly discovers someone was left behind and they really together to try and find the kids and teachers. I found the story line to be very unique and I was shocked by the reasoning of the kidnapping. I did feel like the book ended on a cliffhanger. I loved how kind and thoughtful Telly was toward the kids. He was also extremely motivated to locate them and went out on a limb to follow a possible lead. I really enjoyed this short easy read.

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Queen of the Warrior Bees (Natural Forces Book 1) by Jean Gill – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Queen of the Warrior Bees (Natural Forces #1)Queen of the Warrior Bees by Jean Gill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen of the Warrior Bees (Natural Forces Book 1) by Jean Gill
5-Stars
Queen Of The Warrior Bees is book one in this creative and magical series. Mielitta is an excellent main character. I was fascinated with the way she comes into her power and also with her ability to block at the start of the book. The author did an amazing job on her and the supporting characters. The setting of this novel was fascinating and it amazed me how they seemed to create their own little world separate from nature. I look forward to more in this series and I highly recommend this book.

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The Brass Compass: A Novel by Ellen Butler – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Brass CompassThe Brass Compass by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Brass Compass: A Novel by Ellen Butler

5-Stars

The Brass Compass was exciting, action packed, and invigorating. I loved that the author, Ellen Butler, pulls you in with such gripping excitement at the star with her female spy. Lily, who is the main character, is recruited following the death of her mother and attack on Pearl Harbor. Thanks to her exquisite knowledge and skill in different languages she makes the perfect selection. I loved following her story and seeing her character develop. I also loved the vivid scenery and different phrases of German and what not. I was very impressed with how much I enjoyed this book. It is definitely one I see myself reading again and again. I highly recommend this novel!

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Murder CreekMurder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen
5-Stars
Murder Creek is a suspenseful and mysterious read. I was immediately drawn into the storyline with Eve’s trip and but of research on Murder Creek. I was very curious and the author really drew me in with the missing girl. I loved this book and how easy it was to read and follow. I really enjoyed the variety of characters and scenery. The author was descriptive enough to easily picture each scene without being over the top. I really look forward to reading more from this author in the future and I highly recommend this book!

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RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Return (Rewind #2)Return by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw

4-stars

Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw . It has an excellent storyline that easily flows from start to finish. As always with this author, I enjoy the character development and creativity put behind each one. Each character had their own unique personality. I had a hard time picking my favorite character between Raphael and Aiden, but I felt drawn more to Raphael than I did Aiden. I also really enjoyed the scenery of this novel. It seemed very realistic and easy to visualize. It was a wonderful romantic and mysterious read.

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Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Girl TrapGirl Trap by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton

5-Stars

Girl Trap is an exciting and fun read. The author immediately pulled me in from page one with Madeline’s flash back. It was gripping. I could not put this book down after that. This is the second book I have read by this author and it is the third book of its series. It can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed how easy the storyline was to follow as well as all the action and suspense. The author had excellent character development for all main characters and supporting characters. I highly recommend this novel and will definitely be reading more from her in the future.

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Too Hot to Handle (The Catch Series Book 3) by Avery Scott – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Too Hot to Handle (The Catch, Book 3)Too Hot to Handle by Avery Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Too Hot To Handle (The Catch Volume 3) By Avery Scott
5-stars
Too Hot To Handle was an exciting fun and romantic read. This is the first book I have read in this series and I had no problem with keeping up with the story. The author easily brought me up to speed as to what was occurring. She easily pulled me in with the introduction of Tony’s character at the start of the book. He was a fun easy going firefighter. I also enjoyed Georgia’s character. She worked hard at what she did and I couldn’t help but laugh at the first few situations she got herself into where Tony rescued her. This was an excellent read with great characters, excellent scenery, an exciting climax, and an even better ending. I highly recommend this book! I can’t wait to read more in this series.

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Obsessed (Lila Casey Series Book 1) by J Collins – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Obsessed: Lila Casey Book 1 (Lila Casey Series)Obsessed: Lila Casey Book 1 by J. Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Obsessed: Lila Casey Book One (Lila Casey Series) by J. Collins

4-Stars

Obsessed was a creative and fascinating paranormal romance novel. It has an easy storyline and easily Carrie’s the reader along. I loved Lila’s quirky personality and her habit of rambling. She was very entertaining and funny. Adam Drake began as a mysterious individual but I easily saw a different side of him as the story progressed. It was easy to notice the difference in culture of the main characters of what I expected when I first started reading. I loved that it was set in the UK and that the author brought out the typical dialogue and habits of individuals who live there. This was really a good read!

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The Embers We Seek: Prequel | War of Giants (A Rebel Princess Serial Book 1) by Acacia K. Parker – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Embers We Seek (A Rebel Princess Serial, #1)The Embers We Seek by Acacia K. Parker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Embers We Seek, Prequel, War Of Giants( A Rebel Princess Serial Book 1) by Acacia K. Parker

5-Stars
The Embers We Seek, Prequel, War Of Giants was a short and exciting read. The author instantly pulls you in with the first setting. The make character is Wren and she is a strong female Captain who is determined to have the least amount of casualties as possible. She in turn makes a huge sacrifice in Hope’s of prevailing over her enemy.
For being such a short read I was highly impressed with the imagery and character development in this story. It was easy to visualize every setting and put myself in the story itself. I can’t wait to read more in this magnificent series.

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Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops NovelAlex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel Book One by Maddie Wade

5-Stars

Alex was an amazing action packed and romantic novel. Evelyn is known as the Siren and the British Monarch has put out a contract on her for her death. Alex is assigned to protect her. She disappeared on him after his proposal 15 years ago. Can he protect the woman he still loves while trying to understand what happened? Can Evelyn figure out why she is being framed and handle being around Alex who is now part of the enemy team?

This was such an exciting novel and it was very easy to read. The characters were developed well and I loved the chemistry between Alex and Evelyn. They were so different as agents but I loved seeing their old selves shine through. The climax of this novel was awesome and the way the ending tied everything together was fabulous. I cannot wait to read more from this series and I highly recommend this novel.

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The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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The Last DanceThe Last Dance by Lonna Enox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Dance by Lonna Enox

5-Stars

The Last Dance was an exciting and suspenseful read. Sorrel moves to a new town called Saddle Gap and takes on the task of renovating her aunts old home. She is looking to start a new life that is quiet and secluded. She then gets pulled into photographing a crime scene for the paper she put in a part time application for that leads to big changes and her secrets surface. Detective Reed is suspicious of her but has an undeniable attraction to her. He seems to show up consistently and is trying to figure out if she is related to the deaths that have occurred in the small town since her arrival.

This was such a fun romantic mystery novel that I could not put down. The storyline easily flows from one page to the other and there is never a dull moment. Not only were the main characters developed well but so were the supporting characters. The antagonist of this novel was not who I suspected and I was very surprised at the end. I could not recommend a better book to read.

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Dread by Jeff Wade – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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DreadDread by Jeff Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dread by Jeff Wade

5-Stars

Dread was gripping and somewhat terrifying read. The author immediately pulls you in with his fluid writing style. The story itself captures you and won’t let you go until the end. This book was a short read but I highly recommend it. I felt as if I were living out the main characters situation with every page. I was torn with the decisions to be made. The description of each setting was easy to visualize. I really enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Devil’s Due: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Devil's Due: Satan's Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3Devil’s Due: Satan’s Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Due (Satan’s Devils Colorado Chapter Book 3) by Manda Mellett

5-stars

Devil’s Due was exciting and entertaining. It can be read as a standalone from the series. I enjoyed the character development in this novel and loved the main characters personality. He was a fun character to follow. I really enjoyed this exciting novel and look forward to reading more from this author.

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1)Wayward by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book One) by Via Mari
5-Stars

Wayward is the first book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. It takes place during the same time as the Torzial Affair series. It features Jay and Sasha as the main characters. Once again this author amazes me with how action packed and easy to follow her storyline is. I loved the steamy scenes as well. I loved learning about Sasha and her background. I cant imagine the heartache she felt from her father not claiming her and trying to kill her. This was such a wonderful book and I cant wait to read more in this series.

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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Behind Blue EyesBehind Blue Eyes by C.S. Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book One) by C. S. Duffy

5-Stars

Behind Blue Eyes was adventurous and mysterious. Ellie moves to Sweden with her boyfriend Johan and gets wrapped up in shelving murders. She discovers that there may be a serial killer within their midst after finding the body of her boyfriends ex. It cant be him though, they are too perfect together.

I really enjoyed this excellent novel. It was an easy read with a catchy storyline. I loved the scenery and character development. It was creative and invigorating. I thought I had the murder pegged but I was surprised at the end. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more in this series.

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Smoke And Mirrors (Nite Fire Book 3) by C. L. Schneider
5-Stars

Nite Fire: Smoke And Mirrors was an excellent dragon shifter novel. This paranormal story is full of action and adventure. Dahlia Nite is faced with another challenging case when random body parts are discovered along a recently flooded river bank. What she cant understand is why there are pieces of other world creatures in the mix.

Once again the author has done an amazing job with this novel and with Dahlia’s character. She continues to mature in this novel and seems to open herself up more. I recommend reading this novel in order beginning with book one to really understand everything. The storyline is fast paced, exciting, and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book and the series.

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A High Price to Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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A High Price to Pay (Madeline Dawkins, #2)A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A High Price To Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton
5-Stars
A High Price To Pay was a suspenseful and exciting novel. Madeline is given news that one of the men who left her for dead has been released. When he turns up dead a few days later things really begin to go crazy. It is enough that she is dealing with her two busy careers already.

This was such a fun and exciting read. It is the second book in this series and can be read as a standalone. It is actually the first book I have read by this author and I am definitely going to look into reading the other books in this series. I loved Madeline’s strong and self sufficient character. She was very driven despite her occasional flash backs from her traumatizing events. I also loved her partner Mike. He was funny and also protective. This was a magnificent read and I highly recommend it!

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Bowled: Facing the Yorker of Love (To Love a Sportsman Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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Bowled (To Love a Sportsman Book 1)Bowled by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bowled: Facing The Yorker Of Love (To Love A Sportsman Series) by Pamela Q. Fernandes
5-Stars
Bowled was an excellent romance. I absolutely loved Rose and I was shocked that she thought that there would be more with Drew once making it to New York. I loved how attentive Matthew was to her when she arrived even though he tried to hide it. It was interesting to follow these two. I felt that the storyline was easy to follow and very appealing. It began by easily pulling me in and led up to an excellent climax. I also really enjoyed the ending. I highly recommend this novel!

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