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Forbidden Rose (Wildflowers Series Book #2) by Vivian Winslow – Review by Angela Hayes

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Forbidden Rose (Wildflowers, #2)Forbidden Rose by Vivian Winslow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Forbidden Rose is the second book in the Wildflowers series by Vivian Winslow. This is a great, friends to lover’s story, with some spice, drama, romance and emotion. This book can be read as a standalone, but the other books really are wonderful and well worth the read, too.
Rosa Cruz, heiress to the Mama Linda Latin Foods Empire doesn’t want to coast along on her family name and fortune, she’s determined to pave her own way in life. Opening a restaurant in Miami, she hires her childhood friend as the new head chef.
Eliseo Perez moves from New York to help Rosa to get the restaurant steaming ahead. With them working together so closely, things quickly heat up between them and their friendship evolves into more. But trouble tracks Eliseo down and threatens everything they have established. A great read that will keep you flipping the pages to find out what happens.
As with the first book in this series, it is beautifully written with Ms. Winslow’s fluid, sexy and inviting style, as well as being textured with wonderful descriptions. The characters really make this story extra special, I loved getting to know Rosa and Eliseo. Ms. Winslow has a way with words and has produced a captivating read. I am really enjoying this series and am looking forward to seeing where she takes us on this journey.

Thank you, Ms. Winslow!

 

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Relationship Resuscitation by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Colleen Noyes

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4 Stars

This series has been awesome! I can’t wait until I have time to read the all of them!

Awakened (Ariya Adams Trilogy #2) by Anna Applegate – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Awakened (Ariya Adams Trilogy #2)Awakened by Anna Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Awakened (Ariya Adams Trilogy) by Anna Applegate is the second book to this great series. This story continues on from the first book where vampires and wolves are fighting for our protagonist. One side wants to protect her and the other want to use and abuse her. But when evil take her, protecting her turns out to be more than they thought possible. The action and mystery, fear and heartbreak, suspense and horror continue as the sides fight it out. The story is fast paced and will have your heart in your throat as you navigate this exciting and wonderful read. This story has romance and friendship but still provides everything paranormal. I love the main characters and have became invested in them. Awakened is just as good if not better than the first book which leaves me excited for the last book in the trilogy. I love all things paranormal so sign me up for the next one.

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Blossoming Flower (Wildflowers Series Book #1) by Vivian Winslow – Review by Angela Hayes

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Blossoming Flower (Wildflowers, #1)Blossoming Flower by Vivian Winslow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Blossoming Flower is the first book in the Wildflowers series by Vivian Winslow. This is a wonderful New Adult romance that captivated me right from the beginning. I loved Ms. Winslow’s Gilded Flower series and I was intrigued by the connection that series has to this book. I guess you could say that this is a bit of a spin-off from that series.
Flor deLima has tried to avoid the fallout from her father’s crumbling empire and the scandal that came with it. She instead focuses on her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She needs to find a summer job/internship and ends up approaching someone who I least expected, to seek a position. She finds herself in the beautiful Californian countryside at the Belo Horizonte ranch. There she meets the handsome horse trainer, Collin Taylor. She feels drawn to him, but he is a bit of an enigma- quiet and reserved. But as they begin to work together, he starts to open up a little more. But will secrets and revelations destroy their blossoming romance? You really should read this wonderful story and discover all the intriguing details for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!
As I have come to expect from Ms. Winslow, this story is really well developed, and beautifully written. Here descriptions are detailed, vivid, rich and bold. I could see, smell and hear the story- that’s how well written this book is.
The characters are fully realised individuals with their own complexities and traits. The were interesting and endearing- some were a surprising revelation. I loved Flor and Collin and was cheering them on from the sidelines.
This is a fantastic start to another superb series from Ms. Winslow. I have already read the next couple of books in the series as I couldn’t wait to see what Ms. Winslow had in store for us- and let me just say you are in for a treat!!

Thank you, Ms. Winslow!

 

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The Magic Within by Allison M. Boot – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Magic WithinThe Magic Within by Allison M Boot
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Magic Within by Allison M. Boot. This is a wonderfully delightful and inspirational fantasy that has a definite fairy tale feel to it. It is a story of magic, trolls, dragon, enchanted pants, royalty, humour, romance, danger, time travel, danger, finding self- acceptance, some adventure, overcoming adversity, living with a disability, discovering that you can achieve anything if you truly believe it, friendship, family… and more. This is a super sweet, clean, and fun read.
Isabel Benson has just been crowned queen of the kingdom. She is questioning and coming to terms with what she envisions for the future of the kingdom and her subjects. She is unsure of how the changes she wants to make will be received, or even if her people are ready for them. She finds some guidance through her grandparent’s story. Going back in time to discover their beginnings. There is so much more to their story and finding out all about them gives Isabel some perspective.
We meet Natalie and Blaine, as we are transported into their beautiful story. They are really wonderful characters and their story is heart-warming.
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who loves a great fantasy, or a story with a fairy-tale feel.
Ms. Boot has a disability herself and has written her stories as encouragement- a message of self-acceptance to other young girls/women- to love and accept themselves, just the they are. I think that is a wonderfully inspiring thing to do!
This story is really well written, with fantastic characters, strong character growth and development, detailed scene setting, descriptive world building, and a very enjoyable plot- with all the feels, charm and interest you could ever want.
A feelgood story for young and old alike….
I am looking forward to whatever Ms. Boot has in store for us next!

Thank you, Ms. Boot!

 

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In the Land of the Crane (Kiko Ochisan Adventure Series Book #1) by Lina Vine – Review by Angela Hayes

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In the Land of the Crane (Kiko Ochisan Adventures, #1)In the Land of the Crane by Lina Vine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

In the Land of the Crane is the first book in The Kiko Ochisan Adventure series by Lina Vine. It is a fast paced, adventure with drama, action, some culturally informative elements- and is very detailed and descriptive. This is the authors debut and is a very quick and easy novella sized read.
We meet Kiko Ochisan a former Secret Agent for Japan who was dismissed for, and still recovering from a failed mission. She seeks the guidance of her spiritual Master who tasks her with an unusual mission. This propels Kiko on an adventure she never saw coming, discovering secrets, facing danger and so much more.
There really is a lot going on in this small space, but the author choreographs it into a smooth, and captivating read. I am really looking forward to book #2 ‘The Blue Heart Mission”, due out in July this year.

Thank you, Lina Vine!

 

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Worth the Risk by Izzibella Beau – Review by Angela Hayes

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Worth the RiskWorth the Risk by Izzibella Beau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Worth the Risk by Izzibella Beau is a wonderful YA romance book- that took me on a interesting, funny, emotional, and memorable journey. This is a descriptive, detailed and well written story. It looks at social classes, cliques, the demands of high school life, responsibility and expectations, pressure from family and friends, finding love and deciding if love is Worth the Risk.
I loved the characters, Chelsey and Marcus are so wonderfully crafted and likeable. I connected with them and became invested in their story, rooting for them the whole way through. Though all the highs and lows, and the ‘battles’ they fought- I admired them even more. I didn’t expect to like this story as much as I did. But, I should have known that Ms. Beau would pull me in and keep me engrossed in her story and characters. Ms. Beau has a superb way with words and is a consummate storyteller. If you love a story that takes you on a journey both of mind and heart, then this really is a book you should read. I don’t want to give away too much- I think the story should speak for itself and surprise you, as it did me. There is a lot more to this book than first meets the eye. Well worth the read!
I look forward to reading more of this author’s work.

Thank you, Ms. Beau!

 

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Tales of Nick: Darrin’s Vengeance (The Tales of Nick Series Book #3) by Steve Wilhelm – Review by Angela Hayes

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Tales Of Nick: Darrin's VengeanceTales Of Nick: Darrin’s Vengeance by Steve Wilhelm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Darrin’s Vengeance is the third book in The Tales of Nick series by Steve Wilhelm. This is a story woven around revenge- it has action suspense, romance, drama, a little mystery, surprises and twists. This is my first book by this author, so I didn’t really know what to expect going in. I was intrigued by the blurb and the cover and so decided to give it a try. What I didn’t realise was the fact that it is the third book in the series and I probably should have read the first two books before starting on this one, because I did feel a little confused/lost by the story at times. If I had read the other books first this story may have been a lot clearer and so been a smoother reading experience. I had trouble connecting to the story and the characters for the first half of the book, and again I put it down to not having the information/ flow-on from the previous books.
The story has good writing, great characters and interesting twists, surprises and intriguing developments. There was a lot that I didn’t see coming and the author did a great job of twisting the plot. The story is told from alternating POV’s- so we get an added element of interest by having different outlooks/opinions.
We follow Nick and Gwen who look to be finally living the life they dreamed of. Nick has found the happiness he’s searched for, in Gwen. But ‘life’ has a way of messing with plans, and the past comes back to haunt them. With secrets and surprising developments that threaten everything they hold dear- what happens? What comes to light? How will they deal with the revelations and developments?
I recommend reading the first two books in the series before beginning on this one, as I made the mistake of jumping into this one without having read the other two books first and it made for a bit of a confusing time for me for the first half of this book. So, to avoid the same confusion and to have a better experience- read book #1 and #2 first!
The story continues into the next book, which I really will need to read to find out what happens.

Thank you, Mr. Wilhelm!

 

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Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan – Review by Angela Hayes

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CougarliciousCougarlicious by Lily Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan is a brilliant second chance, older woman/younger man, forbidden romance. It is sexy, sensual, romantic, emotional touching, and entirely entertaining.
Kim Doherty was left heartbroken and shattered after her husband died two years earlier. She has had a hard time letting go of the pain and moving forward. The only reason she goes through the motions of her day to day life, is because of her beloved 13 year old son Timmy. She isn’t interested in relationships, especially since the last one brought her so much pain. But, you should never say never- right?
When she meets her sons wrestling coach, Chance Carter, he turns her world upside down and re-opens a door she though would remain shut forever. Will he sooth and repair her broken heart? What about the guilt, and age difference? Will they become obstacles to their happiness?
A great read!

Thank you, Ms. Ryan!

 

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How We End Up by Douglas Wells – Review by Angela Hayes

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How We End UpHow We End Up by Douglas Wells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

“Being rescued isn’t the same as being saved.”

 

How We End Up is an interesting and thought-provoking story by Douglas Wells. Mr. Wells is a new to me author whose book was recommended in my book feed. I was intrigued to say the least, so grabbed it to see where the author/story would take me.
Jackson Levee is a college instructor and an aspiring poet who saves 9-year-old twin girls from drowning. He then writes a poem about the experience which propels him on to great success. The girls grow up and life throws them various curve balls and they have struggles which are overwhelming at times. There are issues with betrayal, depression, sexuality, drugs- and more, which test them time and again. We follow along while their stories develop and experience a lot of the ups and downs along with them.
Twenty-five years after the rescue, they are reunited- only to have a shocking event occur that will leave them struggling to overcome and come to terms with it all.
The author examines a few sensitive topics but does so in a considerate, but realistic and informative way. Mr. Wells has a dynamic style to his writing that makes for a compelling read.
I am happy I took a chance on this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Thank you, Mr. Wells!

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Love Bites Harder (Darkness & Light Duology #2) by T.L. Clark – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Love Bites Harder (Darkness & Light Duology #2)Love Bites Harder by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Bites Harder (Darkness & Light Duology #2) by T.L. Clark

5 out of 5 stars
Love Bites Harder is the second book in the Darkness & Light Duology written by T.L. Clark is amazing I just love her writing. The characters are amazing the way they interact is awesome and let’s not forget the scenery which was incredible with the way she described it.
We continue were we left off from Love Bites book one where Pryderi had to make a tuff choice.
Kiera, formerly Shakira, faces more threats than ever as her quest for peace and home continues. She has so much going on in her life with being torn from her soul mate. She thinks she can she lift the curse from her father? We also get to see a different side of her father
Is the fae realm really a safe haven from her enemies? Are any of these fantasy beings trustworthy?
The elinefae clan Leader’s fear is the only thing that stopped him from ending her life on the spot. But he might as well have done. Can the soul mates ever be reunited? Or will the Leader carry out the execution?

Can Kiera she survive?
I highly recommend this awesome book/duology….

Review by @tracym

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Awakened (Ariya Adams Trilogy Book #2) by Anna Applegate – Review by Angela Hayes

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Awakened (Ariya Adams Trilogy #2)Awakened by Anna Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Awakened is the second book in the Ariya Adams Trilogy by Anna Applegate. It is a fantastic paranormal romance- with vampires, werewolves, witches, supernatural elements, danger, kidnapping, mind games, manipulation, sinister plots, mystery, suspense, drama, secrets/twists, action… and so much more. This book is the second in the series and I highly suggest reading them in the correct sequence to get the most out of the story. I don’t recommend reading this as a standalone, as it is a continuing story that bridges from book to book.
As we discovered in book one, Ariya Adams in her senior year at college. She has a great, close-knit group of friends, and is looking forward to her final year. Strange things began to happen, and she started to think that she was going crazy. What she discovers instead is a supernatural world of vampires, werewolves and witches- where she is a direct descendant of a royal bloodline, with a special ‘gift’ that has placed a target on her back. She also discovers her protectors are a lot closer than she could have ever imagined. With her world turned upside down and her feeling for James growing stronger by the minute- will he be able to keep her safe and thwart the sinister plot that has her firmly in its sights? This fast-paced, action packed story should really be read to fully appreciate what a great book/series this is.
I did enjoy the first book in the series, ‘Protected’ (4 Stars), but I did have issues with the level of angst and melodrama in it. I am so happy to discover that in this book those issues have been resolved, and I really got to just immerse myself in the story and follow along as it all unfolded. This is such a great read, my favourite so far. It takes the great premise and foundations laid out in book one and takes it to another level. I couldn’t put the book down, I had to know what would happened next, and ended up devouring it all in a few hours. I got to the end and couldn’t wait to continue the story, so I dove right into book #3. This definitely isn’t your typical vampire story and I am so happy to say that it has its own identity, flavour and tone, from a lot of other books in the same genre.
In the last book the content seemed more suited to Young Adults- as there was a LOT of ‘teenage Angst’ and it was very light on the romance side. But this book definitely spiced things up a lot more. Ariya and James have an incredible connection and sizzling chemistry. Thankfully the angsty push-pull that really drove me crazy in the last book is not really an issue in this book. The story was exciting, suspenseful, surprising, romantic, and entirely captivating. There are emotional moments, jaw-dropping OMG moments, touching scenes, and heart in my moth moments that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved every minute and I can’t wait to find out what happens in book #3.

Thank you, Ms. Applegate!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

 

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Holding on to Hurt: A gripping story about a mother’s love by Charlotte Roth – Review by Debi Kircher

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Holding on to HurtHolding on to Hurt by Charlotte Roth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holding on to Hurt: A gripping story about a mother’s love

By Charlotte Roth

5 Stars

Whew!! WOW!! This is my second book by this author and although a quick read I was so wore out after reading it due to the strong emotions I felt while I read…I have cried during many books that I’ve read in my life, but there was only one other book I read years ago that touched me the way this one did. I was a snivelling mess throughout this whole story.

The storyline of which I will not get into because it needs to be gone into blind in my opinion was so strong that many many times I sat asking myself…what would I do? I even went as far as discussing this story with my husband.

I don’t know how to explain how well this book was written, every emotion she wrote I literally felt deep inside. I loved it and I hated it at the same time..So hard to explain what I mean by that. I can only imagine what this author went through while writing these words, because reading them about destroyed me.

I remember reading my first book by this author going through a lot of the What would I do moments. She has an amazing talent and I already have another of her books on my kindle and I can’t wait to dig into that as well as whatever else she comes up with. She is AWESOME!!

And the cover…..So beautiful!!

Review by @debikircher

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Gold Digger: A Whiskys Novel (Whiskys Series Book #2) by R.B. Hilliard – Review by Angela Hayes

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Gold Digger: A Whisky's NovelGold Digger: A Whisky’s Novel by R.B. Hilliard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Gold Digger is the second book in the Whisky’s series by R.B Hilliard. This is a great contemporary romance that had me hooked from the first chapter. A story where opposites attract, and sparks fly. I flew though this book in a couple of hours, then went back to one click the first book to read as well, because I didn’t immediately realise that this is the second book in the series. Although, you could definitely read it as a standalone if you wanted to. But, like me, you may get to the end and have to know more about the other characters in the book, too. This is a sexy, romantic, fun read. I loved the characters and enjoyed their dynamic in the story. Each character is a really well-developed individual, with their own unique personalities, traits and quirks. They were really well crafted, and I couldn’t help but invest in them and their story.
Hadley Jacobs dreams of owning her own bakery. She is passionate about baking and is very close to completing her culinary degree. She thinks she has it all figured out, but gets a bit of a curve ball with a hook-up at a wedding. Things will never be the same.
Blake Moreno is a successful businessman, and military veteran. He’s a sexy, controlling, alpha-type who has a reputation for being a ladies man. He doesn’t do relationships- so he isn’t expecting a hook-up to turn his life upside down.
I really enjoyed Hadley and Blake’s story and I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Thank you, R.B Hilliard!

 

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Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy, #1) by Anna Applegate – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy, #1)Protected by Anna Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy) by Anna Applegate is the first book to this exciting paranormal series. I absolutely enjoyed this story where the paranormal exists, vampires and wolves provide lots of action and mystery, fear and heartbreak, suspense and horror. The story is unique and a very exciting read and is not like all the other vampire stories out there. This is a YA story but still provides everything that a paranormal person would love regardless of age. Anna did a great job in writing great characters that you quickly became attached to and she has done a wonderful job in creating this world that you can easily immerse yourself into. Protected is very much a bite your fingernails and is a definite page turner, leaving you wanting more and looking for the next book so you can continue the journey. I highly recommend this book to all of you who love all things paranormal.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with LoveBECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn was a little more drama-filled than the last two books; I liked it. After an unresolved goodbye in London, Angela and Soren are trying to make their long-distance relationship work. They have a few bumps along the way, but the biggest challenge is in the form of a Hot Motorcycle riding Bookstore Owner, or as Angela calls him Mr. TDD (Tall Dark and Dangerous). What will Soren do when he finds out who Angela is spending most of her time with? We already know about Soren’s jealous side.

Soren and Angela know how to heat up the pages with their phone calls and form smoke on my kindle when they are in each other’s arms. Angela and Soren have the chemistry but have different takes on life, while Angela and Kieran share something just not sure if it’s more than friendship. Looking forward to the next book to see how this drama will play out.

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Without Apology (Without Series Book 1) by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Without Apology (Without, #1)Without Apology by Aubrey Bondurant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Without Apology (Without Series Book 1) by Aubrey Bondurant is an contemporary romantic comedy that she is known for. ​I love with her storytelling and her writing style is engaging and witty, clever and intriguing and full of humor and heartache. These characters find a way into your soul and keep you turning page after page. This story is sexy, sweet and addicting and the chemistry will leave you in need of a cool shower. As always Aubrey’s writing pulls you in and always always leave you wanting more. It is entertaining and will pull on you emotions.

When a stranger in the store becomes more than you ever expected, will scars from the past or something else keep them apart?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy #1) by Anna Applegate – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy, #1)Protected by Anna Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy #1) by Anna Applegate
5 out of 5 stars
Protected is an Ariya Adams Trilogy written by Anna Applegate is the first book I have read by this author. I love reading about vampires and werewolves all paranormal books actually. So when I read the blurb I grabbed it and I wasn’t disappointed the characters where well written with their quirky ways and easy banter. The plot was really different in a good way with few surprises thrown in. The way Ms. Applegate described the scenery was amazing.
Ariya Adams thinks she’s a normal college Senior she has no idea she’s descended from blood so powerful and rare that her life is infinitely more precious than any ordinary woman’s especially to James Rymer.
James knows she’s anything but a regular college student and enters her life and stirs up feelings she can’t explain. He becomes a part of her world almost overnight, but Ariya senses he’s hiding something, and she’s determined to figure out what it is.
When “normal” becomes a thing of the past and fantasy enters Ariya’s reality, she’s soon faced with dangerous revelations, the least of which is that everyone she loves has been keeping secrets from her. With a paranormal evil she’s only beginning to comprehend threatening her and her friends, Ariya will have to choose between duty and love. Through it all, she’ll learn to never underestimate the power of blood.
I highly recommend this story and can’t wait to read what happens in Awakened. I do have to warn you this story ends in a cliffhanger.

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire, Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jana Teppih

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire, Book 2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chain Reaction is the second book in C. L. Schneider’s Nite Fire series. I am so happy to continue my acquaintance with the half-dragon shapeshifter/police advisor Dahlia Nite who is protecting humans in Sentinel City! I hope the writer will not keep us waiting that long again for the next instalment in the series!
SO, we got Dahlia’s backstory in the first book so this one is full-blown come-on-a-ride-of-your-life-story that leaves us with a cliffhanger! WHY!? Well, Dahlia and Detective Creed are on the hunt, they are trying to figure out who is leaving dead bodies left and right … the city is in panic … to raise the stakes and make the story more twisted, there is a new drug in the city that causes people to act weird along the strange things that happen to their bodies … Of course it is not a simple drug and Dahlia takes us on an epic journey that leaves us longing for more!
There are a bunch of characters we know from the first book and some new ones and all of them bring the story to life … the reason I love reading books like Nite Fire is that I can picture it all in my head and I am telling you the fireworks of Chain Reaction … they will not leave me soon! If you like paranormal and shapeshifter stories then this one are for you!

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Road-Tripped: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Ad Agency Series Book 1) by Nicole Archer – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Road-Tripped (Ad Agency #1)Road-Tripped by Nicole Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Road-Tripped: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (Ad Agency Series Book 1) by Nicole Archer Is absolutely the best thing I have read in a long long time. It is the sweetest, loving and out there story. There were a few sad moments but this book had me in fits of laughter all the way from the start to the finish. Nicole is a new author for me and is now one of my favourites. I am amped up to read more from her. Her writing and the concept of this story is just superb and you can imagine everything she has written. The story is written in both our main characters POV which I love as it gives a story so much more depth.There was not one part of the story that did not fit or gel. It is a true masterpiece.

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with LoveBECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BECKONED, Part 3: From Los Angeles with Love by Aviva Vaughn continues where the other two left off. ​There are a lot of ups and downs, conflict and love in this story as our main characters Angela and Soren try to keep their long distance romance alive. There seem to be so many obstacles in their relationship. Angela is a free spirit who loves people, new experiences and trying to find her way into writing books. Soren is possessive and jealous and can’t understand some of Angela’s ways. These two do my head in at times and I think they both need to grow up. Angela has some issues to work through but will she be able to and keep what she wants? Will distance be the only thing keeping these two apart or will others try to manipulate their way into destroying what they have? The only way to find out is to read the books. Now onto the next installment to see where these two end up.

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire Series Book #2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Angela Hayes

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Chain ReactionChain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Chain Reaction is the second book in the Nite Fire Series by C. L Schneider. The story is a paranormal, action/adventure. It has so much going for it- there’s supernatural elements, danger, shifters, mystery, suspense, drama… and so much more. I really recommend reading the first book in order to have all the important backstory details, before starting this one.
We meet up with Dahlia Nite again, and as we discovered in the first book, she is a shapeshifting assassin who came to the human realm to hide out after an assignment went awry. She didn’t stay in one place for long, moving from town to town, and has devoted her time and particular ‘talents’ to protecting people who are at risk by eradicating the creatures that ‘go bump in the night’, that threaten the unsuspecting human population.
She had teamed up with Detective Alex Creed and now they have had time to settle into their partnership. They may be very different in their methods, and even come from very different backgrounds, but it’s their differences that make them such a great team. But, in this book we see them investigating a spate of mutations and people who are combusting in the middle of the street. This case will test them, and their relationship/s, as they race to discover what’s happening, and why. Dahlia will need to change the way she approaches an investigation in order to get to the bottom of it all. With fear and panic at an all time high, there is a lot at stake. Will they unravel everything before it’s too late?
This is a fantastic second instalment, it is such an intriguing, unique and imaginative story. Ms. Schneider has once more proved to be a very talented author.
I recommend this book/series to anyone who loves a great paranormal story with supernatural elements, action and adventure. You are sure to love it as much as I do!

Thank you, Ms. Schneider!

 

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Without Apology (Without Series Book #1) by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Angela Hayes

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Without Apology (Without, #1)Without Apology by Aubrey Bondurant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Without Apology is the first book in the Without series by Aubrey Bondurant. This is the first book in a new series, and because I have loved Ms. Bondurant’s “Something” series, I was excited to get my hands on this book and see what she had in store for us. This turned out to be a wonderful contemporary/forbidden/office romance, with some really funny banter, quips and antics- as well as some emotion, drama, witty dialogue, and endearing characters.
Peyton Waters and Simon Granger meet in the checkout line at the supermarket. Peyton saves him from and awkward situation, and they have an instant attraction and chemistry. They agree on a date and end up having a fantastic time. He’s in town for business, so they make plans to meet up the following weekend. Only, come Monday morning they discover that she works for the company that his firm is looking at acquiring. He’s there to make the takeover happen and hasn’t earned the nickname ‘Iceman’ for nothing. Peyton and Simon will need to work closely as the weeks progress and there can be no chance of a relationship with them working together- will they be able to keep things purely professional, or will their chemistry cause them to give in to their attraction?
I really love this start to the new series. Peyton and Simon are fantastic character, and I was very quickly invested in them and their story. Theirs is a relationship fraught with complication, with an expiration date from the get go, as Simon is only in town till the deal goes through. With both characters having their own ‘demons’ to battle, as well as a little added drama- this story was a great way to launch the new series. I was flipping the pages as quickly as I could to discover what would happen.
The characters are really well developed- including the secondary characters- I loved Emma, Megan, Jen, Kevin and of course Cooper. The story is sexy, steaming HOT! I can’t wait to read book two, Emma’s story- “Without Regret”.

Thank you, Ms. Bondurant!

 

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Hard Choices (Blood Brothers Series book #6) by Manda Mellett – Review by Angela Hayes

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Hard Choices (Blood Brothers #6)Hard Choices by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Hard Choices is the sixth book in the Blood Brothers series by Manda Mellett. Ms. Mellett has a real knack for producing a great read, and this story is no different. Even though it is the sixth book in the series, it can be read as a standalone without feeling like you might be missing anything. It is a great erotic romance, with suspense, BDSM, danger, turmoil, kidnapping, betrayal, Sheikhs, a Princess, drama, a love triangle (well, a square actually), and more. There is a unique dynamic between the main characters that you really should read for yourself. I recommend going into the story ‘blind’, to fully appreciate the great dynamics, chemistry and connection between some wonderful characters. I don’t want to give away too much and spoil the surprises.
As expected from Ms. Mellett, this story is entirely riveting, and I can’t wait to read more of her superb stories!

Thank you, Ms. Mellett!

 

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Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy Book #1) by Anna Applegate – Review by Angela Hayes

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Protected (Ariya Adams Trilogy, #1)Protected by Anna Applegate
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Protected is the first book in the Ariya Adams Trilogy by Anna Applegate. It is a paranormal college romance story- with mystery, suspense, drama, angst, push-pull, secrets, supernatural elements, action… and more. This is definitely not your typical vampire story. Add in some werewolves, hidden agendas, betrayal, twists, surprising revelations, and this story takes off.
We meet Ariya Adams in her senior year at college. She has a great, close-knit group of friends, and is looking forward to her final year, wanting to get as much out of it before it all ends. But strange things begin to happen, and she starts to think that maybe she is going crazy. When danger come calling, and secrets are revealed, Ariya’s world is turned upside down. With her life on the line, and her friends threatened, what will happen? What discoveries will she make? Who can she trust? And can she find a way to thwart the sinister plot, and the danger that seems to be stalking her?
I did enjoy this book- even more so as the story unfolded. I did find that it was a little slow to get going as the author laid out all the framework to the story. But, I loved that this isn’t your typical vampire story and has its own identity from a lot of other book in the same genre.
It comes across as an adult paranormal romance, but I found that a lot of the content was more suited to Young Adults- as there was a LOT of ‘teenage Angst’ and it was very light on the romance side. Ariya and her love interest James did have a great connection and chemistry, but the angsty push-pull really drove me crazy and I feel that it went on for a little too long. I also feel that the author missed an opportunity to take this story to the next level, by having too much melodrama and not enough ‘romance’.
Don’t get me wrong, this story is very enjoyable and definitely worth the read- I just felt frustrated by so much push-pull/angst/melodrama. The story is set to continue in the next book, ‘Awakened’, and I have already jumped right in to it, to find out what will happen next.

Thank you, Ms. Applegate!

 

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Fighting to Win: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rocky River Fighters #4) by Grace Brennan – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Fighting to Win (Rocky River Fighters #4)Fighting to Win by Grace Brennan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting to Win: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rocky River Fighters) by Grace Brennan is the long awaited fourth book in the series and is just as good as the others if not better. Ian has always been the one to hold the group together but I have been waiting for his story and it did not disappoint. I loved this story, it was engaging and suspenseful and the darker side of the sub story always kept you on your toes. I certainly hope Grace gives us more of these shifters and their stories. A paranormal romance story is good when done right and Grace does it right.

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Tease Me (Dirty Royals Book #2) by Kaye Blue – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Tease Me (Dirty Royals Book #2)Tease Me by Kaye Blue
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tease Me is the second book in the Dirty Royals Series by Kaye Blue and is a  contemporary romance story and is just as good as the first book in this series. Friends  to lovers is not always a great idea and what she has proposed is out of this world, but  the thought of her with others doesn’t make for a happy man. Will these two finally get  their act together or will they lose the one thing they hold dear and that is each other.    Kaye has followed up with this next book which great to read and very well written. It  also entertains and keeps you on your toes. I sooooooooooooooooo look forward to the  next book in the series.

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Unexpected Love (The Juniper Court Series) by Vicki Green – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Unexpected Love (The Juniper Court Series)Unexpected Love by Vicki Green
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unexpected Love is part of the Juniper Court series where each book is written by different authors. This book is written by Vicki Green and this is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it. I loved that it was told from the male POV which happens so rarely. With an easy writing style I was swept away by the story and these wonderful characters. It is a quick read but a fantastic storyline.

He thought it would be forever, everything he thought he wanted was in his life. Until it wasn’t. Starting over is not an option, once bitten, twice shy, that was until those eyes.

This is a romance story that will tug on your heartstrings and is soooooooooo worth the time to read.

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BECKONED, Part 2: From Bath with Love by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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BECKONED, Part 2: From Bath with LoveBECKONED, Part 2: From Bath with Love by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beckoned: From Bath With Love is the second book in the series which continues with  our main character Angela travelling to London to be with Thomas. But what she finds  out changes everything. Angelas time in London is nothing like she expected and is  even better than she could imagine but when her time is up all the angst she never  expected to feel leave her reeling.     Once again Aviva’s vivid descriptions allow you to imagine the things and places she  writes about and you can almost taste the food. I was a little disappointed with Soren  and his perspective on some events and really just wanted to sit him down and tell him  to wake up. He almost seemed child like with his actions. The fact that Angela kept  apologising because of his feelings got my goat up to. Even though I didn’t like it, it  worked for the story.    There is a lot of passion between our main characters which make for an interesting  read. I am wondering where that leaves our characters for the future and am waiting to  read the next book to see.

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Game Hunter (Game Hunter Series Book #1) by Mark Kloss – Review by Angela Hayes

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Game Hunter (Game Hunter, #1)Game Hunter by Mark Kloss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Game Hunter is the first book in the Game Hunter series by Mark Kloss. This is an intriguing Dystopian/paranormal Zombie story- with some sci-fi elements, action, drama, and more. The story is very original- it’s definitely not your typical zombie story. It has a fun, ‘Hunger Games’ meets ‘The Running Man’ meets ‘Warm Bodies’ feel to it that quickly grabbed my attention and kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen.
Mr. Kloss is a new-to-me author and I am really pleased that I took a chance on this book. The blurb was intriguing, and the story promised to take me on an action-packed adventure which lured me into purchasing it, and the author certainly delivered the goods. Mr. Kloss takes zombie lore and gives us his own spin on it. He weaves a great story, easily holding my attention from the beginning, till the end. He has crafted interesting and well-developed characters that really made this story even better.
The book has a great pace and a smooth flow, although the story did seem to lag in the middle for a while, before picking up again for a strong finish.
Overall, it’s a great read and I look forward to book two!

Thank you, Mr. Kloss!

 

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