The Traveler: Book 2 by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Traveler series and I was hooked all over again. The way the author draws you into their imagination is fantastic. I went through an emotional ride with this book more than the first. I couldn’t put it down. Very interesting series and book and I can’t wait for the next one.
Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No lie chapter one started of slow. I always try to read the synopsis before I read the book to make sure it’s something I’m interested in. The synopsis had me hooked so I kept reading the book despite the slow start. I’m sure glad I did! You know how they say “Never judge a book by it’s cover!”? Well you shouldn’t judge a book by the 1st few pages either. This story actually took several twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting. It was very well written. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I will be keeping my eyes open for book #2 because the cliffhanger has me shook! I need to know what happens.
The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Edith Mackenzie is a new author for me and boy oh boy! An amazing writer that gave us such a wholesome book! I cried, I laughed, I felt joy and sorrow. A story that has you hoping for the end you wish for! This book was so well written. I can’t say whether it is a part of a series or not but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything so you can dive right in! Get your tissues, your blanket and cozy up because this is the perfect novel to lose yourself in for a while! She has a writing style and ability to make you feel like a fly on the wall feeling the heavy emotions that we are reading about and it was a rollercoaster I didn’t want to get off. Well done!
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Anise Storm has really taken my bookshelf by storm! She really is such an incredible author and this book left nothing unsaid! It was exciting, steamy and I loved how balanced it all felt! I was incapable of putting it down even momentarily and all but consumed every word in a matter of hours. I will say this, if you are looking for an author who can write a story and characters that you will think about long after you have put the book down, Anise Storm is for you! She does an incredible job and this book will have my brain turning for a while. I was so sad when it was over!
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C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author, is the recipient of several awards, including:
The Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award for 2017, 2018 & 2019 in the Best Local Author category; The Brant News Readers’ Choice Award for 2017 Best Local Author; Readers’ Favorite award in the short story/novella category; the 2017 SIBA Award for Best New Adult; the 2017 SIBA Award for Best Novella; 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction—Supernatural genre; 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre; 2019 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre; 2019 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban Genre; City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020; Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Cambridge Times Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020; Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2021; and 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction — Holiday category.
Currently residing in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, she lives with her two sons. She began her writing career after the tragic loss of her parents and husband. Redirecting her emotions through the jotting down of stories became therapeutic in her battle with depression and in 2014 she decided to begin publishing some of her works.
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Deacon Saint
My father told me once that anything that gets your blood racing is worth the risk doing. I didn’t factor in that I have to face the tragic loss of my best friend, discover that my mother has Alzheimer and come face to face with a girl who broke my heart all those years ago.
Yet, coming back to my hometown in Tennessee—after being gone for ten years—leaving behind a racing career in the MotoGP world, I’d have to deal with the trials set before me in this small town. I’d rather take on the track, lose skin, break bones, and tear muscle than to make the decision that’ll change my life forever.
Olivia Bane
I thought my life is perfect. Working as a nurse, a boyfriend who’s a doctor, and friends I cherish dearly. Then, the second Deacon Saint comes back home, my ideal life shifts to utter chaos. My boyfriend turns out to be a jerk, I almost lose my job and I’m faced with losing my heart again to the man that broke into the first place.
Deacon shattered me before he left our town and now he thinks it’s water under the bridge and is determined to reclaim my heart. It’s going to take more than sweet talkin’, fast motorcycles, and good old Southern country charm to win me back.
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Award-Winning Author CJ Warrant was born an overseas Army brat, in a Korean Italian household, but settled in the states at five. With a career in the beauty industry, married to a wonderful supportive husband, three grown kids, and newly cat parents, her view of life is as such. Life is a journey; both good and bad, and light and dark. She takes it all in, learns from every experience and captures those moments in her stories.
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K.L. Montgomery writes #bodypositive cozy mystery, sweet romance and romcom. A librarian in a former life, she now works as an editor and runs the 5000-member Indie Author Support group on Facebook in addition to publishing under two names.
Though she remains a Hoosier at heart, K.L. shares her coastal Delaware home with some furry creatures and her husband, who is on the furry side as well. She has an undying love for her three sons, Broadway musicals, the beach, Seinfeld, the color teal, IU basketball, paisleys, and dark chocolate.
~ ~ ~ ~ PREORDER ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Feared by most, except his brothers in the club who think they know him, Nicholas “Chains” Bruno has many secrets hidden so deep he is tormented by them. Isolating himself, the solitude and loneliness is weighing him down and Chains doesn’t see a way out of this hell. As the Grimm Wolves MC Enforcer, he needs to keep up the persona that has taken years to cultivate. But deep down in his soul there is only one, no two, things he craves day in and day out and feels he can’t have: the two people who love and accept him for who he truly is. Chains continues to try to fight to mesh his two worlds together, giving in to his ultimate dream—only to push it away when they get too close—hurting the ones who love him the most. He knows once the MC world discovers he is not what he appears, the only thing that has been a constant in his life for years will be in ruins and he’ll lose his brothers, the club, and end up truly alone.
Adding to his torment, an unexpected enemy decides to make a move when the Grimm Wolves MC least expects it. The end result devastates the club because Chains is snatched, and his brothers don’t have a clue who has him or why. Trying to ride on the right side of the law, the club still has many allies on that other side who they reach out to for help. However, that one secret Chains has kept close to his heart is slowly being revealed as mystery items are being delivered to different MC clubs. With his brothers curious and the club fighting to find Chains, two people step up knowing that now is the time to share Chains’ double life with the club. Once they come out to the Grimm Wolves, Chains’ story takes a different path that no one saw coming.
Will the club be able to find Chains? Can he hold on and survive the constant abuse at the hands of unknowns who enjoy making him suffer? Worst of it all, Chains has no idea who they are or what they truly want. As he remembers all the wasted years, and the few and far between moments of true happiness when he let his walls down and just followed his heart, all he can do at this moment is continue to fight to get back to the two who mean the most to him and something he hasn’t done in forever. Pray.
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is set around two young women in a small town haunted by La Llorna. Mercy and Sherry were the best of friends. Until they weren’t. Until her.
I truly loved this book and how it showed you can overcome anything that is in your way. Regardless of what past or being that is trying to stop you.
“All you can do is make your own miracles and let people live out their lives however they plan to.” That quote hit home with me. I recommend this book to anyone who feels stuck because not even La Llorna can stop you.
Review by @michellerenee6590
Unchecked by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Stella Magi rally is a busy girl both in her personal life and professional life and then to top it off she’s rather social and I just couldn’t keep up 🤪 at a stage I thought she gave up one addiction ( alcohol) for another(men) but hey I’m not judging …..
Now her 3 men are Glazier , the orthopaedic surgeon and he’s more the friends with benefits and their arrangement seems to work for them .
Doyle , our delectable red headed and freckled Mcsteamy and I’m sure he could charm the petticoat off a nun 😂
Alex , the one legged neuro , I liked him the most he seemed genuine and a real gentleman ❣️
So between them all they’re brilliant at what they do in all aspects , I mean hello hot and steamy , need I say more !? Now while our Stella was honest and upfront I was a little annoyed with her and what went down with her and Alex but again who am I to play judge Judy !?
Stella has a gift but who does it come from !?!? Who does it belong to ? Before I spend to much time pondering … I find myself rereading a few paragraphs here from around 73% just in case I miss something …. DRAMA👍
Elizabeth and her gaggle have Stella’s back and Elizabeth had me in stitches about what comes out her mouth 😂
While we had fair warning about the cliffy , it still caught me ! Now I wait ….
Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the Titans of Manhatten series. I have loved all these books. Each romance is full of passion and obstacles that leaves you wondering if they will work out or not and this one is no exception. Even though it is past of a series they can be read as standalone as each book focuses on one couple. I love the characters. The author has a great way of bringing the characters to life and giving them a back story that is believable and relatable. Everyone goes into new relationships with a history and that history affects you in the new relationship and the author does a great job of showing that.
Rhyann has always dreamed of being a dancer in a ballet school. When her dream finally comes true she moves to New York to pursue her dreams, however things aren’t as good as she imagines and when she finds herself in need of a job her roommate has an idea. Why don’t the work in the club as pole dancers. A good income and its still dancing right? That is where Rhyann meets Mason again.
Mason is one of the Titans. He is wealthy and respected. He doesn’t do relationships prefer to keep his entanglements casual. He runs the club where the girls go for jobs and instantly he recognises Rhyann. She is one women he can’t forget.
What follows is a fast paced story full of emotion and sizzling attraction. The question is will Mason finally be tamed by a woman or will he keep fighting to stop mixing business with pleasure.
The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book took me on such an emotional roller coaster ride. Colt has been through more tragedy in his life so far than anyone should ever have to face. Evelyn is someone that he’s been friends with since they were kids and tragedy brings them together once again. There are so many twists and turns in this book. I teared up so many times at the unfairness of it all but the ending was so sweet that it made it worth all of the emotions. This is a book you definitely won’t want to miss but make sure you have a box of tissues nearby.
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
I admit I have a problem with this book and series!!! It has given me a new addiction! I am hooked on every little detail and just can’t get enough! Yes, you might have guessed by now- that I absolutely love this series!!!
Ruthless Heir is the fifth exciting instalment the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley. This is a riveting enemies to lovers mafia romance- with romantic suspense; an action-packed plot, intrigue, unexpected developments, mafia politics, intensity, palpable tension, sizzling chemistry, steamy encounters, emotion, danger, violence, secrets, lies, and so much more…
Here we get his is Luc and Summer’s story- and WOW, Ms. McKinley certainly didn’t hold back with this story, keeping me on edge and completely invested in the characters and the story, right from the very beginning. I didn’t come up for air until I had devoured every word. I loved all the interconnected details and intriguing threads that Ms. McKinley is weaving through her stories, and series. It makes for riveting reading. I am completely addicted, and I can’t wait for my next fix!!!
Seriously, if you love mafia romance, and/or romantic suspense, then you definitely won’t want to miss this exciting story/series!!!
I am excitedly awaiting Collateral Damage (Book #6)- it can’t get here quick enough!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Amy McKinley!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
The Wounded Cowboy Billionaire by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
You’ve heard it said that money can’t buy (fill-in-the-blank). Well, in the case of Colt, that’s definitely true. He’s loaded with money…has more than he knows what to do with, but it won’t stop the tragedies from occurring in his life.
I don’t feel like I can give anymore details about this book other than the description provided because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone. However, this is your warning: You’ll need a box of tissues handy. This story is riveting and tragic, yet full of so much love!!
I don’t have a super high opinion of Colt. He’s very selfish and greedy. I like Evelyn but there’s something about her that I can’t wrap my head around. Not sure what it is but she’s a very likeable person. I’m curious to know more about her background though.
This is another new-to-me author that I will reading again! I do recommend this book! It’s a fairly clean, wholesome romance story.
Reviewed by: @faithfulgirl4
Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dahlia is back! And Creed finally knows about her! Which brings a new dynamic to their interesting relationship. In Nite Fire: Slash & Burn Dahlia is on a mission to save the realms that are crumbling. Portals between realms are opening that aren’t supposed to. This Dahlia attempts to save as many beings as possible.
Will she succeed?
What does Creed have to do with all this?
After the ordeal or being taken and tortured Dahlia is on a mission. The way the author has written her growth over the 4 books is beautiful. This series is fantastically different. It’s also a series you need to start with book 1.
So what are you waiting for?
If you like supernatural and crime type mysteries, it won’t disappoint!
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow…..I continue to love and be all in on this series and this book does NOT disappoint!!!
I love the chemistry between Luc and Summer in this book. I love a strong female character and Summer’s character was totally fantastic! Summer is on the run, trying to escape her roommate’s boyfriend, Ben. Summer ends up fleeing to Chicago, and ends up meeting up with Luc for a night of fun. Luc, whom is a very successful businessman but finds out he is the head of the Brambilla mafia family. Little did Summer know that who her new boss is at her job…ends up being Luc. There are plenty of twist and turns in this story along with secrets and danger. Will Luc protect Summer from what is to come? Definitely read and find out!!
I am so looking forward to the next book in this series!!!
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m so ready to follow Emma in her next adventure, really hoping for a fourth book. This is the third book in the series so far, highly recommended to read the first two books as this one picks up right after book two. Emma is a great character and she’s hard not to like. Would definitely recommend this.
Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Read out of sync, started with this (book 3) instead of first book in series (kicking myself now) BUT can still be read as a standalone. I just truly loved the story, this book, would have enjoyed ALL of the adventures of main character. The story grew on me, LOVED every minute spent reading it. The plot, the characters, the adventures and drama kept me on the edge of seat. Such a fascinating YA read. Going to go back and read book one AND two NOW!! The author wrote such a wonderful story. Can’t wait to read more of their work!!
Return of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great read! The writing was fantastic and I was easily drawn into the story. There was vivid imagery and I felt like I was right there in the story with the characters. I do have one complaint though. While this book is 1 of 1, it felt like a sequel. The way the book started, it felt more like a continuation of a series, and I didn’t connect with the characters. It took me several chapters to do so. So while I enjoyed this book, it took me awhile to feel that connection. I think that if the author were to write a prequel it would work a lot better. All in all I really enjoyed reading this book and I would definitely read more from this author in the future!
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3.5/4 stars
Reading the description of this book, I had very high hopes for the story. The beginning of the book took me a little bit to get into. But once I did, I felt the story was rushed. There was so much character development missed due to the length of the book. I would’ve liked to see more details not only about the culture where the book takes place, but the people in the book as well.
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5
This is an amazing read, that one can finish fairly quickly. The writing style is well done, and once I got into the story, I could not put it down till I was finished. It’s a thought provoking read that makes the reader consider generational trauma, and what it means to take charge of one’s own happiness. The main protagonist is Mercy, and we fallow her narrative about her time as a young girl and into adulthood. She explains to the reader who La Llorona is, why it’s dangerous for the women in town to get to close to the river, and why she collects her own tears in jars. This book is a great read all through out the year, but I imagine this is the type of book is an even better read while on vacation or on a nice summer or spring day. Overall, I recommend this book to those that would like a light read and gets them thinking.
Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Immediately became action packed. This book is a jack of all trades concerning genre. This book made me consider life as to what I’m accustomed to like Van having all her needs met at island. Versus if I was thrown into something unknown like my current journey starting from scratch like Van getting thrown into the mission she is unprepared for.
Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Little bit confused as I did not read book 2. Anyways I felt this book was similar to Hunger Games, because being stuck in woods in a game. Difference is this one is called Jaychund games instead of Hunger games. Cameras in trees and being viewed by everyone. The similarities are quite astonishing. I still very much enjoyed reading this book. And need to go to book 2 then four.
Weep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
La Llorona haunts the riverbanks of Sueño, New Mexico, a town where women are constantly counteracting the good things with something of sadness. She’s the reason that the girls are told not to walk down to river, just in case La Llorona is looking for someone to take down to the bottom of the river.
Mercy loses her best friend to La Llorona, and barely survived herself. Now, struggling for her life and attempting to get past the sorrows of Sueño, Mercy must delve into a world of magic, healing, and maybe just maybe, she’ll make it out alive.
Overall, I really enjoyed this read! Weep, Woman, Weep is heartbreaking and beautiful. It has a lot of potential to give the reader more, but I feel reads more like a story/legend you tell around a campfire or such than a full length story. It reads much like one would think about something that happens to them, jumping from one place to another and retracing it’s steps. I know it’s not for everyone, but it definitely felt like it was made for this story. I’d love to read more from this author.
Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was really intrigued but unfortunately it fell a little flat for me. Not sure if it was a me thing or a book thing but I just couldn’t get into the storyline and the characters were just unappealing to me. It wasn’t a bad book but just my personal taste. The romance was quite sweet though.
Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Definitely going to have to recommend this series! Go read the first 2 though. Many more unexpected twists in this book. I would absolutely love to see this series turned into a TV show! It holds its own up there with Hunger Games, Divergent and the like, without being too similar.
Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you haven’t read the first book, Stop! I highly recommend to read it before starting the second. You can read this as a stand alone, but it would be much better to read them in order so you get the whole picture. I was so excited to read this second story of Van’s adventures. More twists and turns to keep you guessing. Starting the next book tonight!
Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a good book! I really loved Van’s character from the beginning, even though she was honestly considered a spoiled rich kid. Seeing how she had to choose to be a good person made this a wonderful story for me. It fit perfectly into my comfort zone of books. It has plenty of other worldly characters and places along with lots of action, heartache, trials and more. Definitely recommend this book.
Vox Astra: The Black Box by James Chambers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Vox Astra: The Black Box is an engaging, science fiction read. The book is my first book by this author but I’m glad to come across his work. The book flows easily and tells the story of stars and the crisis of political intrigue and humanity. I enjoyed the story and was drawn in by the descriptions and concepts presented. I do not want to give too much information for fear of giving away much of the plot. All I can say is if you enjoy an unexpected story and exploring new worlds give this a read. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future checking out some of his other books.
Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book as much if not more then the others in the series. Summer and Luc meet one night in a bar and end up having an amazing night together. Summer is trying to drown her sorrows away and Luc was able to get her mind off of her bad luck she has. Ben is looking for her and her life is literally on the line. The company she is currently temping at is under a hostile takeover. When she gets to work the next day. She is late. Her picture is in the paper, the new owner of the company is someone she least expects and he’s blaming her for being a spy. Can her luck get any worse? Now she is being held captive by her new boss because he thinks she wiped all his accounts dry.
This book is filled with the 5 families from recent books so we know most of the characters already. I love the women who are just as bad and tough as their husbands. They seem like great friends to have watching your back.
Absolutely loved this book. Keep them coming!
review by @xchellex