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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book definitely checked all the boxes. The characters were great and you could really feel their connection through the pages. Grace is in desperate need of somewhere to stay when she answers an ad about a room which happens to be in the same building she currently lives in, Ian is offering the room rent free as long as he gets his dinner made for him at his own cost surely this must be too good to be true? He has a dark secret that he doesn’t want Grace to know. Will it cause a rift or bring them together?!

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Tina Vega

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely one of the hottest and most engaging stories in this series. I love the angst of this romance. Rhyann has come to NYC to pursue dance at a prestigious college. Finding herself without any money, she takes a suggestion from her roommate to try exotic dancing at one of the clubs. She ends up working for the man she had a one night stand with. It only amps up from there with two people who are trying to stay away from each other. Between the exotic dancing, the working relationship, and the chemistry – it makes for a lot of steam and intense roller coaster of emotions. You don’t have to start with book one as I feel this is a standalone, but there is mention of the previous romances. The Titans of Manhattan are club owners and friends so there is some crossover.

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Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis – Review by Sara Oxton

Juliet's Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways, #4)Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Four-star read that shows some promise. I liked this story, but Juliet rubbed me up the wrong way at times, she is strong and passionate, but sometimes needs to step back and take a breath. It was odd as I liked her when she showed her simple less abrasive side, than the strong independent one. Jake was a slow burn but as he revealed his true self you get to know him deeper and understand him better, that made it all the better for me. I think if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t have enjoyed the story as much.

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Bella: An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn: Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson – Review by Tracy Manderson

Bella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan's BeginningsBella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by this author. I have to say this story plot was interesting and the Characters where strongly written with little quirks and all.

Bella story begins 50years ago high in the hills of Appalachian we follow Logan’s great grandmother, Norah, and Giovanni, a young Italian immigrant, who creates his masterpiece, a hand-crafted violin named Bella with unparalleled sound that accompanies each generation that follows.
Logan McKenna is battered and wounded, after tragedy and now she is struck into an unknown future. Logan isn’t just a survivor she is thriving driving down the Pacific Coast Highway in her gleaming, sapphire-blue ’58 Corvette rediscovering her love for music playing her beloved Bella.
Come read Logans story and discover the mysteries of Bella and the Appalachian hills….
Tracy

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Sara Oxton

Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a four-star read that will check all of your boxes. I enjoyed this one, it was steamy and sweet in a great way, I enjoyed the whole story, it just needed a little more polish to it. The romance blossoming between Ian and Grace will sweep you up, and take you with them on their journey, the more we get to know Ian and what makes him tick, just makes you all warm and fuzzy in the end. This has the makings of being a great story, and I am excited to see what else this author will bring us.

Review by @saraoxo

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I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance by Diana Vale – Review by Kerry Carr

I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap RomanceI Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It is a student teacher romance written from the view of the teacher. After reading the first one from the view of the student it was nice to read this one from the opposite view point. The author does an amazing job with the characters. They are very deep.
Diego is a teacher at Kirk. He has just got out of a really long marriage and doesn’t think he will ever find love again. That is until he meets Cassie. Their attraction and chemistry is instant but because of Diego’s job he tries to avoid getting involved.

When they finally give in things still don’t run smoothly. With Diegos job and an ex wife making the divorce harder than it needs to be. Their path to love doesn’t run smooth.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Sara Oxton

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fab four-star read. This is number one in the Mixed Emotions series and my first read by this author, but it won’t be the last, as I enjoyed the premise of the story and am eager to get my teeth into number two. It could have done with more polish, but overall, I enjoyed the story. The chemistry is good, but the romance was okay. Sophie irritated me a little at first, I just couldn’t get to grips with her at first, she left me cold, but then I warmed to her and I really liked her in the end.

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files) by C.H. Sessums – Review by Tori Werkheiser

The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files)The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book follows Jenny as she tries to uncover the mystery revolving around a necklace her cousin is wearing that Jenny’s uncle claims is stolen and could get his daughter, Jenny’s cousin, in trouble. As Jenny tracks down her cousin she ends up realizing she is in for a bigger case than she realized as she now has to try to find the stolen jewelry and now a murderer. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and I read it in less than 5 hours. I was hooked immediately and there were just enough characters and possible suspects to keep me intrigued and questioning everyone without having too many people that it got confusing. This was a very well-done mystery with a satisfying twisty ending. Reading this book would be a fun way to spend a few hours of your day as you won’t be able to put it down once you start. Highly recommend. 4/5 stars

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The Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tracy Manderson

The Ghastly GumballThe Ghastly Gumball by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read quite a few books by this author and I have enjoyed every book I have read by her. This author has a dramatic flair that make her stories realistic even though this story has Magic, Romance, and Shifters and chaos. The characters and plot where wonderfully written.
This book had me laughing so much I was in tears.

Tracy

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh my, this fairytale is so sweet! It nods to a few well known fairtales, reminding me a bit of Sleeping Beauty and a bit of The Swan Princess. Right from the start, I was totally immersed and curisous as to where the story was going. It felt familar, yet new at the same time. Cathal was such a cinnamon bun, and such an easy person to root for. Eala was so caring and fierce all at once. There were several twists and turns leading to the resolution, which tied the story up nicely. Definitely enjoyed this read!

Reviewed by @asanabr1

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Kerry Carr

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this romance story. I loved the fairy tale feel about it and the parts of the story that were similar to Sleeping Beauty.
The author does an amazing job writing the characters and their story will grip you from beginning to end. I literally couldn’t put it down. This is a story about love overcoming all odds stacked against them and really being unconditional. You can’t help but feel for our characters because at every turn something seems to get in the way of their love.

This is the story of Cathal and Eala.
Cathal is always following his brother trying to stop him getting into trouble. On one occasion he ends up on Swan Island. This is a scared placed and no one should be there or harm the Kings swans.
When he is injured by the swans he meets Eala who is the queen. As their relationship grows there are all sorts of obstacles for the couple to over come. All Ealan wants is to be with Cathal however she has a need to protect her people and also she is trapped on the Island by the king.
Cathal wants to rescue her and release her from this guided prison however he’s not sure how and with secrets and outside forces working against them.Can they both become free and together and also save Ealan’s people or will it all be to much and drag the couple apart?

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Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen – Review by Angela Hayes

Love's Full CircleLove’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen is a sweet contemporary second chance romance- with angst, drama, religion, Christian values, and a ‘clean’ storyline. It is under 200 pages long- which makes it a very quick and easy read.
Kayden and Liam have a past history- the two having been sweethearts back in high school- until Liam left Kayden with a broken heart. She has since moved on and made a life for herself as a successful therapist. But when Liam shows up out of the blue, full of regret for his past actions, she has no interest I having her heart broken, again. Will he be able to convince her to take a second chance on love- or will she shut him out for good? You will need to read the story if you want to find out what happens….
I really wanted to love this story far more than I did- but I found it really difficult to connect with the characters or invest in their story. Maybe it is just me, and I just had an ‘off’ reading day- so I will revisit this book again in a few weeks to see if I still feel the same way.

Thank you, Cherry Christensen!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Skylar Daniels

The Thunderbird Academy TrilogyThe Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading a book from the author. This quickly turned into one of my favorite trilogies. I was not able to put my phone down with it, I had to finish it all in one go. The story between Aiden and Maya is amazing. I highly recommend you reading this, you won’t be disappointed. I’m excited to read more of her works.

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files) by C.H. Sessums – Review by Angela Hayes

The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files)The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Killer Jack Mystery is the second book in The J.D. Pierson Case Files by C.H. Sessums. This is quite an intriguing historical cosy mystery- and we tag along on this case, getting involved in the investigation whilst trying to piece everything together before the reveal. The Killer Jack Mystery is a ‘whodunnit’ packed full of drama, murder, adventure, action, danger, and theft- with an interesting and somewhat quirky cast.
JD Pierson has stepped in to try to keep her father’s PI business afloat after he turns to alcohol in his grief after the death of his wife (JD’s mother). She desperately wants to save not only his business, but also his reputation- and in doing so JD proves to be quite resourceful and clever. She certainly proves herself as she unravels this mystery.
This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Sessums, and not having read the first book I was a little concerned that I would feel like I was ‘missing’ things in this story. But that wasn’t the case at all- this book can definitely be read as a standalone. But having said that, I notice that there are three more books already published in this series, so I will certainly be going back and to read the first book, before exploring the rest of the series.
A great little cosy mystery!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, C.H. Sessums!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Angela Hayes

Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Checking Boxes is a steamy contemporary romance and debut novel by Magdoline Ward. Ian and Grace had intense chemistry and their story pulled me in right from the beginning. The author didn’t hold back, and the story was unexpected in so many ways- it is a cleverly woven angsty story full of intensity, chemistry, secrets, passion, pain, trust issues, and surprising developments.
I liked this so much that I went looking for more from this author, only to discover that this is her debut novel- so that made me even more impressed. I will be keeping an eye out for more releases from her in the future, because if this book is anything to go by, there are even greater things to come.
Well worth the read…
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Magdoline Ward!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Angela Hayes

Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis is a beautifully heart-wrenching fractured fairytale. It feels like a blend of the Swan Princess, Sleeping Beauty (with a twist), and The Twelve Swans- but with its own originality.
It did start off a little slow, but once the pace picked up after a couple of chapters, I became completely immersed in the story
This fantasy is well woven- with shifters, magic, curses, secrets, true love, romance, emotion, cruelty, violence, drama, good vs evil, and wonderful world-building. Cathal and Eala’s story will pull you in and play with your emotions. I can see this making a great movie or miniseries.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Natalina Reis!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Angela Hayes

It Just Comes NaturalIt Just Comes Natural by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

It Just Comes Natural is the third book in The Powder River Pack series by Brooke May. This is another captivating paranormal romance, with shifters, werewolves, fated mates, angst, action, drama, chemistry, struggles, responsibility, and family.
Brandon Quarters is back in his hometown after serving in the military with his own mission- to find the ‘one-who-got-away’. But fate has a big surprise in store for him when he finally tracks her down. One that will turn his world upside down. And Ms, May doesn’t make it easy on these two- she makes them work for any chance at happiness. But as always- she delivered another wonderful story and a worthy addition to the series.
Looking forward to seeing what she does next!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Brooke May!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Thunderbird Academy TrilogyThe Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy box set. This is a great box set that contains three books that will take you on an adventure of magic, shifters and fantasy. They are well written stories that pulled me in from the beginning. The characters are creative, unique and had me coming back for more. One of the things I enjoy most about a box set is that you don’t have to wait for the next book. This is an author that is still newer for me and I enjoy their writing style as well as their attention to details that make the story easy to read. These are engaging stories that are fast paced and full of adventure. This is a young adult series that anyone would enjoy reading. These stories are full of action and the characters bring the story to life. I enjoyed the growth of the characters in each of the stories as well as the growth of the plots. I really enjoyed these stories and highly recommend them. A box set worth the pick up.

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Skylar Daniels

Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the author’s debut book and let me tell y’all something. She! Did! Not! Disappoint! I was not able to put this book down. The story between Ian and Grace is something you don’t want to miss out on reading about. The author’s writing style is something that I’ve never seen before, but I really loved it. I 10/10 recommend this book to anyone who loves steamy romance books. I’m excited to see more of her works in the coming future.

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The Worry Knot by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Jasmin Marie

The Worry KnotThe Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a heartwarming story that brings you back to the life of a middle schooler. As a teacher, I can say that most students worry about two-three things: grades, crushes, and maybe sports. Rourke was trying to make this his perfect year, but certain obstacles, like crazy neighbors and the typical antics of middle school, made that somewhat difficult. What I loved about Rourke’s story is that it took us into the mindset of a young teen and made us realize that they actually do worry about more than just two-three things. Rourke has a lot of problems to deal with beyond his own, including the struggles of his sibling and classmates. Over time, I truly began to understand his worries. While I thought that this would be a fun and interesting read, I was not expecting the deep issues that this book so heartwarmingly covers. I highly recommend for people of all ages.

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I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance (Kirk University) by Diana Vale – Review by Bobbi Wagner

I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap RomanceI Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this student – teacher romance story. It is a well written story about a teacher and a student who are attracted to each other and after spending some time tutoring, they begin to fall for each other. Their relationship is a no no but you certainly don’t want to miss what happens with these two. I enjoyed watching their growth as well as their chemistry throughout the story. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. A shorter story that packs a punch in the romance department for sure. I really enjoyed this story and what the characters brought to the story. I highly recommend this book.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Shea Gilkerson

Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book originally caught my eye when I saw the spooky cover – and further when I saw clown in the title. I’m not a fan of clowns in general, but love spooky stuff, paranormal, dystopian kind of reads. This book, and Abbey, are not the “norm”. When you do something so different from the rest, it is either a great move or disastrous, and the author with this move did something outstanding.

Abbey Hill has always had spooky events happen to her with ghosts being drawn her way. Most are friendly, or just confused, but some are downright evil. So many relationships have been lost thanks to her “talent” – and that’s not what she would consider it. After taking a fun family trip to the circus with her parents, Abbey begins noticing ghost clowns everywhere she goes. While that is bad enough, her friends then start disappearing. Is Abbey the cause of her missing friends? Can she fix this?

Abbey is really a great, strong, fun character and carries the story incredibly well. I love her sense of self, her snarkiness, her taste in music – on top of all the other dramas and messes of high school, everything blends so well and is a really intoxicating read. I’m thrilled to find several more books by this author to dig into next!

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Jerricka Brown

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it. I loved how the characters were relatable. I found myself lost with emotions along with the characters in this book. All the elements of this book worked together perfectly. I highly recommend this book.

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rhyann Ward has just been awarded a scholarship to a dance school in Manhattan, New York. Now that she is starting on the path to making her dreams come true she needs to find a job. Her roommate takes her to a club called Vault where she unknowingly has a steamy night with one of the Titans, Mason Steele. It was only supposed to be one night and they’d never see each other again. When Rhyann applies for a dancing position at Vault she and Mason are in for a surprise. Knowing that she is off-limits due to his own set of rules, will Mason be able to stick to them?

Another great book in the series. It’s a quick read with plenty of steamy moments. I am enjoying this series and can’t wait to read the next book.

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Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm- Review by Lauren West

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I get excited for every release with this author. She dishes out the drama, suspense, anticipation, and spice like no other! This series quickly rose to the top as one of my favorites, and every book just gets better.
Mason and Rhyann were hot! The push and pull as they fight their feelings only adds excited fuel to the fire. Mason is a sexy and successful Alpha who also happens to be a top bachelor. Rhyann is a beautiful ballet dancer at a prestigious Ballet School. New York was her calling after she received her scholarship and now the question is how to survive. Together they had an unforgettable one night stand and circumstance reunites them again. There is soo much more to things between them and the journey to them finally being together will definitely draw you in page by page.

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Michelle Austin

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I’m loving the Titans series so much.
I was pulled right in and couldn’t put it down.

Rhyann is on a scholarship and her dream is to become a dancer. Her roommate talks her into moving with her to an expensive apartment that her father is paying for. In order to get some extra money she talks Rhyann into applying for a job with her.

While at a club Ryhann has quite the steamy hookup, what she didn’t expect was that it would be her new boss. Mason is a Titan and he has a specific rule, he doesn’t date his employees. When Ryhann gets hired at his club he has to keep his hands off. Will he be able to keep his hands off?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I will say that Mason was infuriating at times but eventually grew on me. I loved Rhyann. She had a certain innocence to her and we saw her grow stronger throughout the book. I loved seeing the other titans as well. I would love to see more from these two. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Rachel Moss

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! While this wasn’t my favorite of the series, it was just as well written, entertaining, enthralling and steamy as the other novels in this series so far. I did enjoy it, it just wasn’t my favorite. This author is quickly becoming a favorite of mine because she writes (while not super realistic stories) in a realistic way that captures you and keeps you sucked into the story no matter what happens. I always know I’m going to be reading a great book when I pick up a new read by this author and this book didn’t disappoint! I can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!

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The Hunted (Vampire Navy SEAL: Sam & Layla) by S.B. Alexander – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Hunted (Vampire Navy SEAL: Sam & Layla, #1)The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you happened to throw in an MC, I would really be in heaven but alas it was not in this book. Anyhoo back to this book. Talk about a page turner. A Vampire Navy SEAL who oozes mayhem and sex appeal is what caught my eye and made me pick up this paranormal, military romance.
The characters are well developed and likeable. The storyline is intriguing and full of suspense. It is captivating, and full of passion as the characters go from enemies to lovers. Susan gives us a gripping storyline filled with chemistry and passion, action and suspense and a few twists and turns.
With a vampire hunter, vampire SEALs, shifters, special powers, action and danger, and don’t forget the hot and steamy and sizzling sexiness.
Damnit cliffhanger!
This is my first-time reading Susan’s work and let me tell you I will be going back to check on those other sexy men and their stories in her other works.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Trish Ann

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had a hard time connecting with the characters. I did like the small town girl goes to the big city. It is one of my favorite themes of this genre. I’ve read others in this series and this one was not my favorite compared to those. I did think the chemistry was good between Mason an Rhyann. I would read more books by this author.

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I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance (Kirk University) by Diana Vale – Review by Jenni Bishop

I Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap RomanceI Dream of Cassie: A Student-Teacher Age-Gap Romance by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

The story is a student-teacher romance where age is a factor or is it? This is the companion story to the first book Professor Valentine in the Kirk University series. This story is told from Diego’s POV. I love stories that are told in different POV’s because I feel the story is much rounder and in depth understanding of the characters. This is a very very short novella but getting the male perspective is a good addition to this tale. This is where it all began.
Cassie is off limits but that doesn’t stop him from wanting her. Beautiful doesn’t begin to describe her, but does he really need more in his life with his ex-wife and brother?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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