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Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set: (Books 1-2-3) Vigilante Justice Thriller Series by Mark Nolan – Review by Maura Harper

Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set (Jake Wolfe #1-3)Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Vigilante Justice Thriller Series” features Jake Wolfe and his dog Cody (and don’t we all love a good book with a good dog?) and the many adventures they take while taking care of business.

Each book could be read as a stand-alone (I read 2 and 3 before book 1) but read in order is a treat. There are common threads and relationships that flow so well through each story. Each character is well developed including Cody. Cody a good boy and a great companion to Jake. We even get to hear his thoughts at times.

This is a series that is filled with suspense and fast paced action, at times I was reading as fast as I could because I just had to know what happened next. Sometimes the outcome what not what I expected.

I absolutely recommend this series, especially when it is packaged as a box set. What a treat.

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The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Maura Harper

The Fat Girl's Guide to Loving Your BodyThe Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

AWESOME PLAYLIST

Wonderful way to discover about relationship to food and continue to explore changes in thinking. The way this is written is by the author’s experience, strength and hope which helps us to not feel so alone.

AMAZING JOURNAL PROMPTS (I’ve downloaded this to my phone so the prompts are always with me).

I am looking forward to utilizing this book every single day.

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Singles and Other Singularities (The woman Scientist Trilogy 2- The Italian Saga Book 8) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Maura Harper

Singles...And Other SingularitiesSingles…And Other Singularities by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

This is an extremely detailed story that I don’t this can be jumped right into because it starts “in the middle” of Leda’s story and can be difficult to follow if you don’t know the backstory. It is my recommendation that “The Italian Saga” be read, in order, first.

It is wonderful reading about women in the STEM field and how there are STILL different standards for men and women Ph.D. candidates.

As with other stories I have read by this author, the writing is incredibly detailed and I did skim quite a bit. At the core of this story are relationships of the most complex type. Intricacies in human behavior and how one reacts to different settings and personalities.

Well written and plotted, this story can continue for years to come as life unfolds.

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Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Maura Harper

Rule The Larussio Legacy (#1)Rule The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

RULE is the first book in “The Larussio Legacy”; a new series by Via Mari. This is a spin off “The Prestian Series” and I always appreciate being re-introduced to previous characters to make way for new.

RULE is told in multiple POVs and once the cadence is grasped the story is easy to follow. This is classified as a romantic suspense and, as with other books by this author, there are twists and turns and mis-directions along the way.

I will absolutely be adding future installments of this series to my WTR pile.
****

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Maura Harper

Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MAGIC-BORNE is the third book in “The Crown of Stones” trilogy. This is a series that has to be read in order. You would be doing yourself and the series a disservice if you read it all wily nily out of order.

This was the (I believe) the longest book of the trilogy and it took me a bit to read it. I was reading the books one right after the other, but I found I had to pick this one up and down a few times to be able to finish it. There is a lot going on… Action, adventure, intrigue, redemption and time travel.

The overall arch of the trilogy was well plotted. These three books together form an epic fantasy adventure with very clear cut beginning, middle and end. i would guess this author is NOT a “pantser” and probably has a timeline with pins and threads tying everything together.

While this is the end of Ian’s story, there is room for more. The universe this trilogy is set in has lots of untold stories and I feel like it could go on for a bit more.

I recommend this series and thing it would be an enjoyable read from YA to Elder.

tags: KU, Book 3, trilogy, 4 stars, 500+ pages

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (Book 2) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Maura Harper

Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars is the second book in “The Crown of Stones” trilogy and I highly recommend reading this series in order.

As with Magic-Price, this tale is told in the first person narrative and is full of action. I’m so grateful that I am reading these stories after the entire trilogy has been published. I can’t imagine having to wait for the next to be released.

The story is almost told from a moralistic point of view. Decisions that are made ALWAYS have consequences. When a faction suppresses natural “order” sometimes the price that must be paid is higher than the results initially gained. Manipulation of societies is NEVER a good idea and perhaps folks in today’s socio-economical environment could learn a thing or two from reading this fictional account of good vs evil. – I digress…

As an arch from book 1 to book 3 the story flows forward and the protagonist has some growth that was good to see. This is a fast paced adventurous tale that I did skim a little bit. There were times when things felt a little repetitive, but that is to be expected I think.

On to book 3…

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A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella (Mystifying Music Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Maura Harper

A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella (Mystifying Music Book 3)A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Song to Remember: A Crescent City Wolf Pack Novella (Mystifying Music Book 3) is a quick “one sitting” read that has werewolves, witches, romance, discovery and so much more.

I absolutely recommend everything this author writes. Great character development and world building.

*****
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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Maura Harper

Courage of UsCourage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

COURAGE OF US is the first book in the “Code of Honor” series

I think this may be the first book I’ve read by this author and I will absolutely be reading more in this series.

This second chance, military romance is full of feels and emotions and breath taking moments. The story is written very clearly and is full of detail. There is a very strong beginning, middle and end with great world building and interest building to keep a reader interested in turning the pages.

4 Solid Stars
****

tags: KU, second chance, military, new series, book 1, Code of Honor

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Maura Harper

Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MAGIC-PRICE is Book 1 in “THE CROWN OF STONES” series and is an epic fantasy. It is one of those tales that has a moral built into the story and it could actually be applied to some of events in currently present in the world. Good vs Evil – Action vs Reaction – Life vs Death.

Addiction [əˈdikSH(ə)n] NOUN: the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. One wouldn’t think addiction to magic could be real, but clearly the main protagonist is addicted to his gift. The compulsive transfer from one addiction to another without treating the underlying cause is the theme to this book.

There are many characters that we are introduced to. This is a story that is told from the MCs POV and each character he introduces us to is explained so as to prevent any confusion. The story seems well plotted and has a very strong beginning, middle and end. It’s a story that keeps the reader engaged by moving from one situation to another in a well defined time frame, always moving the story forward.

This is not a story I read in one sitting. It is a little different from the books I normally pick up and I’m glad I had an opportunity to read this one.

I look forward to the next installments of this epic trilogy.
****

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Burning Greed (DI Tanya Miller Investigates Book 2) by Diane M Dickson – Review by Maura Harper

Burning Greed (DI Tanya Miller investigates Book 2)Burning Greed by Diane M. Dickson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I initially cracked the binding of this book, I thought i had it solved within the first few pages. which I believe is where the author wanted my mind to go. THEN as the story unfolded and I was 100% wrong with what I thought. THAT’S the sign of a good story.

I go back and forth on this one. It was extremely detailed but the as the story unfolded I lost my compassion for the female protagonist. It seemed like there were a lot of unnecessary risks (and yes, I am aware this is fiction) taken that could have ended very different.

The characters are well developed and with the exception of a few little hiccups (which could have been the mental space I was in), the story flowed well from beginning to end. I had very little empathy while reading the story but it was a decent tale to escape into on a snowy day.
****

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Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Maura Harper

Spicetopia Boxed Set (Books 1-4)Spicetopia Boxed Set by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The SPICETOPIA boxed set is a great way to read this hot and spicy series.

Spicetopia is an adult theme park which is family run – family of blood and family of choice.

It is a well written series full of open door sex, suspense, BDSM, rollercoasters and romance… .Each book moves forward at a great pace, contains interesting characters and situations. There are erotic elements mixed in with everything which makes for very interesting reading.

The Boxset contains:
-Sugar & Spice (Book One)- Cy and Jolie’s story.
-Virtue & Vice (Book Two)- Moon & Katja’s story
-Fire & Ice (Book Three)- Neve and Enya’s story.
-Naughty & Nice (Book Four)- Micah & Natalie’s story.

*****

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Naughty & Nice (Spicetopia #4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Maura Harper

Naughty & NiceNaughty & Nice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the SPICETOPIA series. NAUGHTY AND NICE is just that.
NAUGHTY
AND
NICE
This is a series that has evolved in such a way that it doesn’t feel old or recycled. There is a fresh outlook to each story and I think it is best read in order.

While this is the story of Micah & Natalie and they are two very unique individuals. Each has a strength and resolution which surprise themselves.

This story is well written, has a great cadence and moves through the arch seamlessly.

*****

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Amy’s Santa (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Maura Harper

Amy's Santa (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation #1)Amy’s Santa by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

AMY’S SANTA is book one of the new series “Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation”. it is my opinion that while this can be read as a stand-alone, it is important to read the preceding series’ in order because it relies heavily on relationships we’ve met in the previous series. I have read almost all of the books and had to pause a few times to remember different circumstances that were being referred to.

The story is well told and while it does include some extremely graphic scenes, they were well done and not overly gory. It is a classic MC romance with a bit of a twist that was super intriguing to read.

Amy and Drew are kids who are kind of products of their upbringing but each has made independent decisions on how they want to live their lives. Their story takes place 20 years from the prologue and I appreciated the maturity of each character. We get to revisit with characters we met in previous series and see how the club is growing and changing.

I hope that Dr. Hottie gets his own story because I found him very intriguing and would like to know his story.

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Forbidden Love; Written by Lisa Jones Gentry, As Told by Joe Steele – Review by Maura Harper

Forbidden Love: Written by Lisa Jones Gentry as Told by Their Son Joe SteeleForbidden Love: Written by Lisa Jones Gentry as Told by Their Son Joe Steele by Lisa Jones Gentry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As racism and bigotry rears its ugly head in America again, I am reminded that “acceptance” is a relatively new phenomenon when you look at the timeline of the country.

FORBIDDEN LOVE is the true story of a nun and a priest, told in past and present tense. This is a book that was told to the author by the man who was a product of the FORBIDDEN LOVE. This is a fascinating story and I found myself searching online for more information.

This is an intricate story that is riveting and one that I will just say it is absolutely worth reading and researching a little more.

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Running In Snow: A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent – Review by Maura Harper

Running In Snow, A Holiday NovellaRunning In Snow, A Holiday Novella by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

RUNNING IN SNOW contains two holiday novellas.

The first one was a 3.5 read for me. It is about a woman whose past defines her present. It bothered me that this seemingly successful woman hadn’t dealt with her 8 year old self yet and lived in such an extreme state for so long.

The second story was a 5 star read for me. A classic holiday romance.

Both stories were quick and easy to read and while the first wasn’t my cup of tea, it was still a well written story.
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Misplaced (Joined Book Two) by Mara Gan – Review by Maura Harper

Misplaced: Joined: Book TwoMisplaced: Joined: Book Two by Mara Gan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MISPLACED is book two in the “Joined” series and I appreciated that this one was about 100 pages shorter than the first, yet still held all of the colorful descriptions and world building that moves the story along. I still found myself skimming a bit because I really wanted to find out what was going to happen next.

This continues to be a journey of epic proportions with suspense and twists and turns along the way. The cadence of the story moves it along seamlessly.

****
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Hidden Obsession (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 2) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Maura Harper

Hidden Obsession (An Alliance Agency Novel #2)Hidden Obsession by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

HIDDEN OBSESSION is book 2 in the “Alliance Agency” series and the way these authors co-write allow the reader to become immersed the story even if they are reading the series out of order.

While we are only on book 2, this is my favorite series from these writers to date. There is action and suspense and romance. The pacing is fast, timing is impeccable and the story is easily read in one sitting.

I absolutely recommend this book, this series and these authors.

tag: KU, book 2, great series, cowritten
*****
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Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane, K.L. Montgomery, Harlow Layne, Amanda Siegrist, A.K. MacBride, Jody Kaye, Syd Ryan, Alyne Hart, Kelsey Cheyenne, Larissa Gail – Review by Maura Harper

Risking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First RespondersRisking Everything: A Steamy Anthology of First Responders by Kara Liane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“IN UNITY, THERE IS STRENGTH”

RISKING EVERYTHING is an anthology of stories featuring first responders. Some are super sexy and some are super sweet. There are stories filled with angst, romance and friendship.

Each story can be read as a stand-alone, and some have threads that come from a series that I will be adding to my “want to read” list.

Reconstructed Heart by K.L. Montgomery was one of my favorites. Often times in life, things happen that have a domino effect and we don’t know why until we can look back. That is what this story is about and it was heartbreaking and fantastic all at the same time.

5 stars

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Hula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio – Review by Maura Harper

Hula GirlHula Girl by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

HULA GIRL is a contemporary romance that was an easy breezy read.

Told in dual POV, this story takes place in L.A. and Hawaii and at times it reads like an Island vacation guide and I’m totally in.

I really enjoyed this story and was able to escape into it on a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon.

I absolutely recommend this book.

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Irresistible At Christmas (Irresistible Romance Book 2) by Tamara Ferguson, Natalie Ann, Suzanne Jenkins, Cynthia Cooke, Alicia Street, Alyssa Bailey, Stephanie Queen, Patrice Wilton – Review by Maura Harper

IRRESISTIBLE AT CHRISTMAS (Irresistible Romance Book 2)IRRESISTIBLE AT CHRISTMAS by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a brilliant anthology of Christmas stories. These are all full length novels and while I’ve previously read two of the authors, the others were all new to me. While each book is a stand-alone, it is easy to see that some are part of a series. I was never at a loss for who is who or what came from where.

TWO HEARTS’ CHRISTMAS GIFT was written by Tamara Ferguson and is based on her Crystal Rock / Dragonfly Pointe Inn series. “Dragonfly Pointe was supposed to be magical; especially at Christmas.” The story is the perfect blend of holiday romance and redemption and, of course, magic.

That is just one example of the brilliant storytelling in this glorious anthology. I was feeling a little bah humbug and then read these stories over the last few days and my spirits were lifted.

I absolutely recommend this book.

tags: KU, anthology, Christmas stories, 5 stars

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Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand – Review by Maura Harper

Summer Break: A Joe Football NovellaSummer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super short novella that further explores the friendships formed in JOE FOOTBALL. This is a stand-alone because whenever a past event is explored, we are given enough background information to understand.

This book bridges to the next in the series and I think it does a great job building the anticipation.

Tags: KU, novella, series bridge

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Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series Book 1) by Lisa Lanay – Review by Maura Harper

Loving JakeLoving Jake by Lisa Lanay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVING JAKE is a book in the “Almost Perfect” series and for me it was more than almost perfect.

This book is totally in my wheelhouse. It is a lighter romance and while there is angst, it is done in such a way that I was cheering both the H/h on. There is humor and family and a few open door sex scenes. There is also an amazing dog named Daisy (because “calling a St Bernard Lily would be silly”).

The story was detailed and easy to follow. There was a very strong beginning, middle, and end.

There are a few characters (Carly and Damien) who have a very involved backstory and I wonder if their book has already been written. As this is the first book I’ve read by this author, I will be checking out her other books.

I absolutely recommend this romcom.

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Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel Book 1) by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Maura Harper

Knight Watch (An Alliance Agency Novel #1)Knight Watch by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

KNIGHT WATCH is the first book in a brand new series called “Alliance Agency”. The Alliance Agency is a spinoff series from 2 previous series written by these authors. It can absolutely be read as a stand-alone as the first chapter fully explains who everyone is and where they come from. If you don’t catch on in the first few pages, it’s ok – stick with the story because it’s really, really good.

I read this story in one sitting and devoured every word. There is only 1 open door sex scene (ummm maybe there are 2) and little to no curse words. The story is quick and generally full of action. While I guessed some of the outcome, I did not guess the entire plot which kept me on my toes.

There is great world building with setting and secondary characters and while it is all being set up, it never took away from the main story line. The writing was detailed and didn’t have any filler in it. It was co-written seamlessly.

I look forward to continuing with this series and seeing how everyone else’s story fleshes out.

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Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Maura Harper

Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours, #2)Love & Omens by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVE & OMENS is the second book in the “Crescent City Ghost Tours Series” and I think it would be beneficial to read book 1 (LOVE AND GHOSTS) first. There are characters that play a role in book 2 that we met in book 1.

Set in New Orleans, LOVE & OMENS tells the story of a woman who can see the future and a man who can see the past. They have a pull to each other that cannot be explained and yet cannot be avoided. There are a couple of different stories swirling around all at the same time.

The writing is detailed, the story flows well from beginning to end and at times I was grateful I wasn’t alone in my house. I’ve been on a ghost tours before as I live near Salem MA and I would absolutely go to Crescent City and take a tour.

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Revive (Rewind Book 3) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Maura Harper

Revive (Rewind #3)Revive by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

REVIVE is the 3rd book in the “Rewind” series and can be read as a stand-alone, but I would really recommend reading REWIND first because there is a common thread to both stories. Also, it will help you to develop reading in a French accent (seriously, am I the only one that does this?)

REVIVE has a warning that there is a some “bi-phobia” in the book and I was surprised the direction where that phobia came from. It was an interesting twist I thought. This is a developed story with strong characters. Sometimes I didn’t care for the characters and kind of wanted them to go away but it kept me on my toes.

Told in Dual POV and with wonderful secondary characters, the story was an “enjoyable” read. As always, I appreciate the interactive guide the author provides.

A four star recommendation from me ****

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Jax Marlin – To Catch A Marlin by T.K. Toppin – Review by Maura Harper

Jax Marlin - To Catch A MarlinJax Marlin – To Catch A Marlin by T.K. Toppin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You know how “they” say not to judge a book by its cover? Well JAX MARLIN – TO CATCH A MARLIN would be a very difficult book to do that with. The graphic gives no hint as to what the story could be about and the blurb gives only a little hint as to what is found between the covers of this story.

What IS between the covers is a well developed story with great world building and a fully thought out story. It is a story of suspense and intrigue and futuristic developments. A vigilante, a detective and lots of moving parts keep a great this book interesting from beginning to end.

This is the first time I’ve read this author and I look forward to reading more.

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Not a Good Death (Agents of Dart Series Book 2) by Naomi Bellina – Review by Maura Harper

Not a Good Death: Agents of Dart Series Book Two (Romantic Suspense)Not a Good Death: Agents of Dart Series Book Two by Naomi Bellina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

NOT A GOOD DEATH is book 2 in the “Agents of Death” series. I did not read book 1 and will admit to going back to read a few of those “let me recap the entire story instead of actually reviewing the book” reviews to make sure I knew what was going on as I cracked the binding on this one. I really think if I hadn’t done that, I would have been lost.

I rated this book a 3.5* because I found the story frustrating at times. The main protagonists are well educated and trained to work well under pressure and yet they were both just a little too whiny and unprofessional for me to actually embrace them. Their bickering was NOT cute.

The story is told from multiple points of view in different locations which kept the pace of the story moving. This is a romantic suspense and it took a while to build up to the how/what/who/why of the suspense part. Once I was able to understand it all, the story flew and took twists and turns that kept me interested in the plot. This is a story that I did skim so I could get to the end and see how everything resolved itself.

While the story line is quick, the writing is very detailed and it is obvious that the author puts a lot of hard work into her craft. I always admire a writer who is able to follow a thought through and actually publish a book.

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Fire & Ice (Spicetopia #3) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Maura Harper

Fire & Ice (Spicetopia #3)Fire & Ice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Can’t a big guy have interests and scholarly pursuits?”

FIRE & ICE is the 3rd book in the “Spicetopia” series and as long as you know that Spicetopia is an adult theme park (“and by adults, I mean ADULTS”), you should be able to follow along with no problem. Each book in the series surrounds a different couple and each story is fully actualized and doesn’t heavily rely on the previous story (well until it does, but at that point you should be familiar with the whose who of the theme park).

Book 3 stars Neve and Enya, they are as opposite as – well fire and ice. He is “The Iceman” and she is fiery. That’s how it looks on the outside anyway. While Neve “wasn’t a partier and didn’t really like people” he is more than willing to do his job and keep his people safe. Enya is the Director of PR, is half Neve’s size and talks as much as he is silent. They are both huge assets to business.

The banter and comedic dynamic that this couple exhibits was fun to read. This book is full of action and suspense and there is a sense of togetherness that just naturally seems to come to the H and h. There were times that I just wasn’t sure were the next turn of events would lead us. There was never a dull moment and the story turned pages on its own.

As with all of this author’s books, this was a fast and satisfying read which I absolutely recommend.

side note: There is a paragraph that contains a discussion about the male lead’s name. I went to the internet to see if I was pronouncing it right and went down a rabbit hole of videos showing how to pronounce MY OWN NAME. Trust me, don’t do it, just trust that you are pronouncing everything correctly… hahaha

ENJOY!!!!

Tags: Kindle Unlimited, Series, Stand-alone, 5 stars, Spicetopia

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Stars Fall From the Sky (Reigning Hearts Book Two) by KG Fletcher – Review by Maura Harper

Stars Fall From the Sky (Reigning Hearts #2)Stars Fall From the Sky by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

STARS FALL FROM THE SKY is the second book in the “Reigning Hearts” series but can be read as a stand-alone.

If I may make a suggestion before I begin this review, read with a box of tissues handy. Emotions abound in parts of this moving story.

As with other books by this author, the story has a terrific flow from beginning to end, the characters are well developed, little drama (besides the obvious) and some swoon worthy scenes for sure. This is one of those books that can be read in one sitting and a feeling of contentment should be felt after THE END.

This is a visually written story which, at times, was breathtakingly painful. I can only image how hard it is to write an emotional tale and think this author handled the intricacies well.

I would absolutely recommend this book and this author.
****
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Ricochet by Kathryn Berla – Review by Maura Harper

RicochetRicochet by Kathryn Berla
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

RICOCHET is an intriguing premise and was an interesting story to read. I don’t want to give anything away so I’m going to be super vague and factual in this review:

Fact: Told in multi POV
Fact: Told in past and present time
Fact: Told in different geographic areas
Fact: Each character is extremely diverse in personality while similar in name
Fact: Told in a visually appealing way once I was able to understand the cadence of the story
Fact: I have always enjoyed this author’s storytelling
Fact: I recommend this book

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