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Salty Sebastian (Smirk Series Book 3) By Jen Luerssen – Review by Laura Furuta

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Salty SebastianSalty Sebastian by Jen Luerssen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salty Sebastian (Smirk Series Book 3)
By: Jen Luerssen
5 out of 5 stars

The story Salty Sebastian (Smirk Series Book 3) by Jen Luerssen is a romantic comedy. It is a book that hooked me from the very beginning and I found myself lost in the storyline and characters. I loved reading about Sebastian and Kit. Sebastian owns his own winery. He is also someone who keeps women at arm’s length. He is surprised to find out the new intern the co-owner of his business has hired is a woman that he has met before. Kit is a woman whose passion is making wine. She too is surprised to find out her new boss is a man from her past. Their relationship is to be professional. They can be co-workers and even friends. What does the future hold for Sebastian and Kit? Read this book to find out. I loved reading the playful bantering that goes back and forth between Kit and Sebastian. They are characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. The story has romantic moments as well as interactions that brought a smile to my face and had me laughing out loud. The book has emotional moments that are touching. The additional characters that are introduced are interesting and enjoyable to read about. This is a story I would highly recommend reading.

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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Fictional-ish: A Friends to Lovers RomanceFictional-ish: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fictional-ish Friends- a friends to lover’s romance by Natalina Reis is a well written standalone romantic comedy that I loved diving into. Livie has always been in the love with Kyle, and always wanted for the day he wakes up and knows they belong together. Mia, gets in the way and ruins whatever could happen between them and Livie moves to Scotland to finally have her dream of opening a bookstore. When Kyle finally open his eyes to Livie, will it be too late for love to blossom once again? YOU must read this book to find out what happens with Livie and Kyle!
The author did a great job with amazing characters and a story line that I truly loved. My emotions were all over the place and I love books that grip me like that. I give this book 5 stars!

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Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters Book 1) by Carrie Whitethorne – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Trickster's Hunt (Three Tricksters #1)Trickster’s Hunt by Carrie Whitethorne

Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters Book 1) by Carrie Whitethorne. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it was quite enjoyable. Its the story of 19 year old Maia who is a competitive eater. She has won a week’s stay in London waiting on the next big contest. Maia has the wonderful ability to always be hungry and her metabolism lets her eat all she wants. She’s not looking for men but somehow 3 handsome men find her. Are they Genies? Silas & Amos have vowed to protect her but Rhett is so miserable who knows what he will do. They seem to think she’s in danger? There is also a cat that shows up at every turn named Lord Peregrine Proudfoot the Third. This is a story filled with Egyptian Mythology, Genies and a very strange cat. Will Maia survive the food eating competition or will she end up in more danger than she and her Genie friends can handle.

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Beachcomber Enemy: a Romantic Thriller (Beachcomber Investigations Book 10) by Stephanie Queen – Review by Erin Wolf

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Beachcomber EnemyBeachcomber Enemy by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Beachcomber Enemy: a Romantic Thriller (Beachcomber Investigations Book 10) by Stephanie Queen, 4 stars.
*This review may contain spoiler from previous books in the series,*

Dane and Shana are back and the excitement starts with a bang, literally. When their beach shack explodes, Dane knows it’s personal. It was an expert job and the perpetrator wanted them dead. But they refuse to run, they will get to the bottom of it. But when it looks like Shana is in danger, Dane swears to protect her and not let her get in the middle of it — the exact opposite of heat Shana wants to do. Can they catch who is doing this before there are fatalities? What will the consequences be for Dane and Shana’s relationship?

This book fits right in with the rest of the series. It is not a very long book, but there is much going on. There is a struggle both with stopping the bad guy and between two people who love each other. Not to mention some of the characters you have grown to love are back to. I could not guess where the book was going next, and I love that about a book.

If you like your suspense with a bit of romance thrown in, this book is for you.

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Dracones Guardian (Dracones Book 6) by Sheri-Lynn Marean – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Dracones GuardianDracones Guardian by Sheri-Lynn Marean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author. I was excited to read it because…you know..dragons. What I got was a life story/history story on angels, dragons, and humans. I have not read any other books in this series but I am wondering if all the tidbits I am reading have to do with their stories. It’s full of matings and soul mates. It starts many…many years ago and goes to the present. I can’t even count the number of characters but let’s just say it’s large…very large. It was a bit hard to follow with all the different names popping in and out. Trying to place them with who and what they are caused me to create a list. A couple times stuff happened and we just come in for the aftercare. So this might be better if you have read the rest of the series or some of the other stories.
The story mainly follows Zander from archangel days to now him living on earth. He was mated, created children and adopted others. His house now is full of children, mates, friends and new acquaintances. His life has changed as he is now single. Once the human neighbor moves into the house everyone’s lives take a turn.
This story is full of all the paranormals. From Were-animals to phoenixes to angels. While this mainly follows Zander and Chloe. There are a multitude of other stories that all intermix.

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Fictional-ishFictional-ish by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about friendship. Kyle and Livie have been best friends since they were little kids. But when Kyle wants to marry her lifelong enemy, Mia, their friendship is put to the test. When it becomes too much, Livie pushes him away and goes to run a bookstore in Scotland. By the time Kyle realises his mistake, it may be too late. Can he fix his mistake and get his friendship back?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Livie following her dream despite her feelings or Kyle as a good friend but also struggling to find happiness. Great cast of supporting characters like the fun friend Jenny or the supportive and honest Liam. A great villain in Mia as relatable and cruel.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the wedding full of life and people with the music and the lilacs full of sound and smells. Or the bookstores sense of a small haven with the homely feel with shelves of books and coffee bar with its soft and colourful furnishings perfectly written. Or the magical sense of the fairy lights by the lake under the moon, making it feel like of another world away from the reality of the situation. I also loved the nature of Scotland with its language and culture and food and people given the respect it deserves and also giving the novel a sense of character and humour. The switch between perspectives worked well to display both sides of events and was easy to follow with names in chapter titles. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Debi Kircher

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells

5 Stars

This is not my first book by this author and definitely will not be my last. This story definitely did not come off the way I thought it was going to and although I was looking forward to reading it I’m completely satisfied with how it went. I’m actually wondering if there will be more coming in the future for our Talmon and The Mourning Islands, I loved the setting and the whole concept of this book. There was just enough suspense and winding turns to keep me glued to this one till I finished and then of course just sat there with my mind going 100 different directions.

There are so many things I’d love to comment on and am not going to because I will teeter too close to spoiling parts and I can’t do that. I found that I was able to connect to these characters quickly and thought I had it all figured out about ¾’s of the way in but then this author decided to derail everything I had figured out and has left me with wanting more.

Will definitely be watching for more from this author, I enjoyed the first book I read by Mr. Wells but this one is my favorite so far.

Awesome and highly recommend!

Review by @debikircher

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Dracones Guardian (Dracones Book 6) by Sheri-Lynn Marean – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Dracones GuardianDracones Guardian by Sheri-Lynn Marean
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dracones Guardian (Dracones Book 6) by Sheri-Lynn Marean
4 Stars

This is book six in the Dracones Series. I suggest that you read the others prior to reading this book. I hadn’t and I was confused quite often. It would have been good to know the history behind the characters. Characters appeared in this novel which seemed like I should have known but didn’t and not much explaining as to who they were therefore I wished I had read the rest of the series.

That being said, the story turned out to be good, once the confusion of the beginning ended. At the start of the book, we learn Zander’s history and the reasons why he left heaven. The story then skips thousands of years where we meet Chloe and learn of the attraction between her and Zander. Without any warning, the story skips ahead seven years later and chaos ensues. Chloe has a daughter and Zander was rescued from a kidnapping and there is a pack of werewolves living in his house. For me, the story actually starts here. From this point on, the book is quite entertaining and I liked it a lot. I loved Zander’s character. He was caring, loyal and a protector. He was also strong, loving and passionate. I liked Chloe’s character as well and thought they were a good match. I liked many of the secondary characters as well, my favourite being Genna. I think she deserves her own book, there are many layers to this character.

Aside from the confusion in the beginning, I really enjoyed the book. It was filled with romance, mystery and danger along with angels, demons and dragons. It had many unique characters who added to the story.

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Salty Sebastian (Smirk Series book 3) by Jen Luerssen

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Genre – Romantic Comedy

Page Count – 232 pages

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Salty? I mean, it’s better than “f*cking” or “just” but I think it paints an inaccurate picture of my genial personality. I’m assuming that “sexy” or “sophisticated” were too pedestrian or already taken. Joe tells me that I can pretend it’s about how I taste. I ignore that affable deviant as much as possible.
Generally, I’m a pretty easy going and friendly guy.
My new intern, Kit calls me “Salty” and so I guess it’s a thing now. Joe says I tend to act like an ass around women I’m attracted to.

Am I attracted to Kit? Hell yes and in the past I’ve treated her very well. Several times in one night as a matter of fact. A night we didn’t exchange real names or numbers, it was Vegas, for fuck’s sake.

Maybe I’m a tiny bit salty that I find that the co-owner of my winery, Mikey, hired Kit as our new intern. I’m not the type of guy who sleeps with his interns.

If being stuck working with a woman I’ve been intimate with, who is amazing at her job, yet treats me like I gave her chlamydia pushes me a little in the salty category, then I guess that’s an apt description. Despite her clear displeasure with me now, Kit was once happy in my company. I’m just going to have to figure out if it’s worth making her happy again.

~ AMAZON ~

Jen Luerssen grew up in New Jersey and then lived for 20 years in the San Francisco Bay area. She has held various jobs in her adult life. Some examples are nanny, waitress, receptionist, dispatcher, caterer, and finally teacher. She spent 10 years teaching 4th and 5th graders, until she finally felt the call to write. It’s been plaguing her thoughts and dreams for years, and those thoughts finally fought their way out.

Jen loves to read, obsessively. She has an unhealthy attachment to her Kindle and is rarely seen without it. She’ll read anything, but especially loves good smut or a post-apocalyptic young adult book.

After “retiring” from teaching, Jen sat down and wrote a book and then another and another and it was the most fun she’s ever had working. She is self-published even though she’s not sure how it works and hopes that people like her funny stories.

Jen is back in her native New Jersey and lives with her husband, daughter, and dog, enjoying suburban life.

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari

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Genre – Contemporary Romance, Romantic suspense, Alpha Billionaire Romance

Page Count – 272 pages

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Jenny Torzial is highly successful in her professional life as the owner of a consulting company on the verge of national recognition. Her spirited façade belies the emotional scars gouged by the man she thought would someday be her husband.

Brian Carrington, the cocky, extremely reactive heir to the Carrington Steel empire, has concluded that women only want one thing from him – his money and the prestige of his last name. Investing no emotional energy in one-night stands, he has developed the ultimate guard for his wealth, status, and heart.

What will happen when their worlds collide into a dominant and submissive power exchange? Can they overcome the demons of her past as he is thrust into the role of protector?

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Via Mari lives in the Midwest with her husband and their loveable fur baby. As a child who was raised in both the United States and the United Kingdom, she spent countless hours traveling and developed a passion for the written word at a young age.

She is an avid reader of romance. In fact, you can still find her curled up in an overstuffed chair, especially during winter when the wood fire is crackling and popping, reading a page-turning novel until the early hours of the morning.

As she began researching and writing love scenes for her own series, it became apparent there seemed to be a cultural divide between what people believed was normal sexual behavior, or vanilla, and that which people considered BDSM. She enjoys creating characters and scenes that allow the reader to safely explore what they would and would not be willing to try.

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Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters Book 1) by Carrie Whitethorne – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Trickster's Hunt (Three Tricksters #1)Trickster’s Hunt by Carrie Whitethorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am really glad I picked this book up. I haven’t read any other books by these authors but that is going to change. This book kept me interested from page one and I love that it was a RH. This book is a fantasy romance that includes some Egyptian Mythology and that was something I haven’t read about before. The main characters are what made this book a good one. I loved the sassy and sarcastic-ness of them and I couldn’t wait to see what was happening next in their lives. I am looking forward to reading the next books in this series and I would recommend it to a friend.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells was the first I had read by him. But will not be the last. This story drew me in from the beginning and I hated finishing it because I was enjoying it so much.

Talmon is hired to do one job, that is to get information on the Resort being build to report back to the investors. There ends up being so much more to the story and lots of surprises.

I really enjoy suspenseful mysteries, but this one I loved. The characters were great with a lot of depth. I can’t wait to read others by Mr. Wells.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Robin Rankin

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen grabbed me when I read the synopsis and it was so much more than I was expecting. I really feel almost like I’m at a loss for an adequate description for how much their story effected me.

I personally never had to deal with the issues Jessica dealt with in regards to infertility, but that consuming desire to become a mother is something I totally understood and could relate with that.

This was an emotional story to read, and I cried more times then I want to admit, but I so loved this book and everyone in it. If you can handle the sensitive subject, I would highly recommend you read it.

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Fictional-ishFictional-ish by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fictional-ish: A Friends to Lovers Romance is the first book I have read by Natalina Reis. It was a cute romantic comedy that I enjoyed. The story line was pretty predictable, but still had cute parts to stand apart from the rest. Two best friends, that finally realize they are in love. Well, Livie always knew, Kyle just took a decade or two to realize it. I always hate the parts of stories where someone gets emotional and jumps to conclusions, just to realize they blew things out of proportion. So aside from that scene, I liked the book. It has a lot of funny parts, and good supporting characters. The chemistry between Livie and Kyle, and their friends was great. The unique details to this story make it stand out from other stories of similar plot. But for the most part, we know how the story is going to end. I will read more by the author.

Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
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Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Heather Bahm

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UnraveledUnraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant is a contemporary romance. This novel was beyond amazing and one of the best that I have read this year!! High emotions, up/down, and all over the place will occur within this story. There is a storm embarking that will shake the cast of characters to the core and how they move to overcome will determine the direction this story will take. Layla and Kellan hold a special place in my heart after reading this remarkable novel. Holy smokes, Aubrey Bondurant has created a powerful story full of heart, soul, and more. Nothing is held back and it was so beautifully done, even the moments when the story brings you to tears. Loved it!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Dracones Guardian (Dracones Book 6) by Sheri-Lynn Marean – Review by Heather Bahm

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Dracones GuardianDracones Guardian by Sheri-Lynn Marean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dracones Guardian (Dracones Book 6) by Sheri-Lynn Marean is a paranormal fantasy that continues into the Dracones series. This story held the perfect mix of suspenseful elements. Zander and Chloe were an interesting collaboration in this story that kept me entertained and fully engrossed in this novel. Anticipation was high in this story wondering which direction was going to unfold next. Excellently written along with the fantastic story line and entertaining while including the danger lurking. Sheri-Lynn Marean has outdone herself in this particular story compared to the previous one(s) that I have read in this series. Amazing imagery, character dynamic and story telling.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Out of the Box CollectionOut of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot. This is an amazing collection. 5 stars is not enough.Out of the box Out of the Box Awakening is the first book. It’s the story of Olivia Peters whose husband has just left her and turned her world upside down. She thought her life was over but she ends up enjoying her new experiences and new life more than she could imagine. She ends up in Chicago far away from her life in Houston but she meets Ash Harper. He’s a handsome, has a great job and seems like he has everything except what most don’t know is he has a deep dark secret. Out of the Box Regifted is the 2nd book and its the continuation of Ash & Olivia’s story as they are engaged. Their families become blended and of course problems arise from that. When tragedy strikes will their love survive or will they break up. Out of the Box Everlasting is the final book of the series. Its the story where Olivia and Ash’s love is tested most of all. Will they come out still together or will trouble tear them apart. This is such a great Box Set. You feel so connected to the people in the stories that you feel like family. You will laugh, cry and get upset. When books move you like these they are ones to be cherished! I recommend reading them in order to get the real flow of the story. You won’t be disappointed!

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Edge of the Storm (Silent Secrets Book 2) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Edge of the Storm: Book 2 (Silent Secrets)Edge of the Storm: Book 2 by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Edge of the Storm: Book 2 (Silent Secrets) by Lisette Kristensen
Four Stars

Edge of the Storm is the second book in the Silent Secrets series by Lisette Kristensen. This series should be read in order to understand the plot. These books are short but filled with action and adventure. I love the strong female characters and the action as they fulfill their mission. This book is Sloane’s First mission as Blackbird. This book kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end and I couldn’t put it down till I read the last page. I can’t wait to get the next book to see what happens next. If you like books about terrorists and the agents that try to stop them, this is the series for you.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Candida Hopper

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Fictional-ishFictional-ish by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fictional-ish: A Friends to Lovers Romance
by Natalina Reis

I found this story to be fun, romantic and up and down emotionally. I loved the setting of this story, the author did an exceptional job making you feel like you are there experiencing this wonderful place. There were times that I wasn’t sure what was going to happen between Livie and Kyle. There are some wonderful characters in this book that made this story that much more enjoyable. This author writes so seamlessly and let’s the story flow nicely. I highly recommend this book.

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Fictional-ishFictional-ish by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis

Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis is a story that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I had to know what happens next. I mean who doesn’t love a friends to lovers romance. I know I sure do and this story didn’t disappoint. I felt a bit emotional in some parts and found myself laughing in others. Livie and Kyle are best friends, she’s been in love with him since forever. Kyle is in love with Mia,whom Livie despises. What happens when Kyle marries Mia? What will happen when Livie moves away to Scotland?Can Livie and Kyle have a HEA? Find out what happens next in this wonderfully written Book. I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to see what this Author brings us next.

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Heather Bass

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Fictional-ishFictional-ish by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and I enjoyed every minute of it. I love a good friends to lovers but this talented author exceeded all my expectations. I was hooked on this storyline from page one. I could not help but to fall in love with these characters. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.

Livie Dunn has been in love with her best friend since grade school. Kyle and her were inseparable until he met her. Mia and Livie hate each other. They are well known enemies. Livie always thought that one day Kyle would see the feelings she had for him but when Kyle tells her that he is marrying Mia she knew it would never be the same. Livie decides she needs a new start so she leaves and follows her dreams as a bookstore owner. She is now living her dream in a small town. Livie has a new life but when Kyle shows back up in her life things start to get very complicated. Will Livie get her happily ever after or will she continue just being only a friend?

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, heartbreak, and forgiveness. You will fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. Livie is a beautiful woman that loves her books. She has always loved Kyle and all she wants is for him to be happy. Kyle is very handsome with a heart of gold. All he wants is to find the right woman for him. This talented author will keep you at the edge of your seat until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write about next.

Review by @heatherbass

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Birna Bjornsdottir.

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just finished reading Say something by Jennifer L. Allen.

I feel like I have to be honest here – I can get overly critical of romance novels, I don’t know why but I find that it’s easy to make them too mushy or unrealistic.

This book took my breath away!
It has such depth and it pulls you in right from the beginning.

From page 1 I was invested! And I got pulled further down this delightful bunny hole, with every page!

It had romance, heartache, friendship, complicated family history, old times and new beginnings and I loved it all!

I would love to read more books from this author – including a book about each one of the characters we got to know in this one. I’ll be going on the hunt for more of her books.

This book was unbelievably well written – in every sense of the word.

Pick this book up today – you’ll regret it if you don’t!

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a touching love story dealing with tough issues. Jessie and Danny have known each other since childhood, have been high school and college sweethearts as well as man and wife. Things didn’t work out as planned and now they are divorced and on separate paths. Jessie is headed home to start fresh and rebuild the strained relationships she has with her family. Will she be able to start anew or will the past continue to hold onto her?
This was the first book I have read by this author and I don’t see it as being the last one. I’m hoping there will be more stories for Jessie’s siblings and possibly Danny’s brother. The secondary characters were exemplary and really fleshed out the story. I loved this book from the first page to the very end and would recommend it to anyone.

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Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters Book 1) by Carrie Whitethorne – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Trickster's Hunt (Three Tricksters #1)Trickster’s Hunt by Carrie Whitethorne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trickster’s Hunt (Three Tricksters Book 1) by Carrie Whitehorne
5 Stars!!!!!

Wow what can I say but having discovered another new author and a new series I am in seventh heaven. I really found myself unable to put this book down. The author has a very refreshing writing style and characters. I love reading books like this.

I really found myself drawn to Maia. The whole plot to the story just grabbed me and kept me held. The trio of Amos, Silas and Rhett are just the icing on the cake. I really love books about djinn and add in Gods and Godesses and boy do you have a great read. I love that there was also a telepathic cat just more to add to the drama and goings on in the book. I really cannot wait to read more from this author and this series. I really want to see how the whole story progresses.

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Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops NovelAlex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alex is book 1 in a new series, from a new author for me and what a brilliant introduction she has given. This book has held me captive right from the start and I never wanted to put the read down. This book also had me on the edge of my seat numerous time through-out with it’s action, adventure, danger & romance. It is a fast-paced read that flows effortlessly from chapter to chapter without you getting lost. This author not only has created an epic storyline, but she has created two characters that are real, make this story even better. The interactions and connections between Alex & Siren are real and their past is hard to ignore and is undeniable, but what will happen when a mission is put to Alex that could ultimately change everything between him and Siren for good! This book I couldn’t put down it was thrilling and I felt I was there alongside these characters in their journey this is a book that shouldn’t be missed! Don’t miss this read!

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jennifer L. Allen is a new author for me, but after experiencing her read Say Something – she for sure will become one of my go-to authors. This book was everything and more, it was emotional it had you sad at times it was raw & real it also had you in awe and gave you the heartwarming and happy emotions. This is a book I couldn’t put down, I loved every single minute of it – I didn’t want it to end and just wanted more story to be had! It is also a story a that once you finish, it sticks in my mind just that little bit longer for you to really think about and understand more.

I loved each character in their own way and both of them deserved their HEA, whether that was together or separated, but was this their second chance? This author has created an amazing story plot, but also two incredible main characters and secondary characters just make this read even better!
This was written effortlessly and beautifully and flowed from chapter to chapter, I cannot fault any part of this story.

This is a read to be experienced by all, I highly recommend this read. Don’t miss it!

 

Reviewed by @tillytillzz

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Say Something By Jennifer L. Allen – Review By Stacey Baxter

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a huge sucker for a second chance romance I mean why wouldn’t I be there is something magical about reading a novel where two people lose there way with one another or thing’s just work out the way they thought it would and then later on in life find each other again beautiful. This story weezer took me on an amazing emotional journey one that I didn’t want to end! Once you indulge in this novel you will be left wanting more from this author I certainly have I’m actually waiting on the edge of my seat!! Another reason why I absolutely loved this storyline is because it covered topics that some people can relate too and real life problems the author done a brilliant job writing about sensitive topics. It really hits home how certain life issues can effect someone/relationships. I really was hooked to this novel I mean I just couldn’t pull myself brilliant brilliant BRILLIANT!

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How many characters or even people in real life actually say:

“I never thought I would return to the town I grew up in”

“I wanted to leave there so fast after graduation”

“I always imagined bigger and better things for myself.”

It seems like many second chance romance stories start with this same ideal. The main character is coming home after trying to live life somewhere else, usually a big city. Say Something starts out that way but quickly turns into something more! Not just one main character is returning to the small hometown they grew up in, but both of them are! Danny and Jess are high school sweethearts who grew up together, got married, moved away, divorced, and returned home to the small town that brought them together. Where family means everything. Where love always win.

“Nothing in love is unforgivable”

I love these characters so much. Their heartaches, their frustration, their growing up moments.

“If there was one thing I had learned over the years, it was that one of the most crucial parts of adulthood was recognizing and then admitting when you needed help.”

This author and book is new to me so I cannot wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend this story.

Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

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BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Krystal Gregory

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BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New ZealandBECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn
5 out of 5 stars

I have been waiting for this book. I have a soft and squishy spot in the center of my heart for Soren and he really needed to have a store dedicated to him alone. Soren, bless his bleeding heart, has had it rough when it comes to love. He finds himself cut off from his family’s money and in New Zealand, his resort business has found him with some sort of peace…but only some.

Two women from his past show up, and start to reek havoc on his peace, but it may just be the sort of thing Soren needs to get out ot the rut the feels that his life has become. The only thing, he just wishes he could choose between what is right, and what is easy.

Ms. Vaughn is an amazing writer. She has built Soren up through five books so this one was like coming home to an old friend. The writing is both lyrical and poetic. The plot well thought out and does not feel rushed from one scene to another and the sentence structures are full and transition from one thought to another. Overall, this book is a fantastic addition to this series. 5 stars and highly recommended.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about second chances. Four years ago, Jess and Danny got a divorce after their struggles to have a baby led to disaster. Returning to where it all happened for a new job, she tries to concentrate on the future instead of the past. But life makes things difficult when she discovers that he has returned. She is even more surprised to bump into him and all the feelings rear their heads. Can they resolve the issues of the past for a chance at a happy future together?
A great read. Well developed plot. Well developed characters like Jess struggling with her feelings but still standing up for herself or Danny trying his best Great cast of supporting characters like the fun sister Melissa or Mom supportive and kind.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the sense of nature with Oak River and its tall trees and green spaces as fresh and tranquillity. Or the flowers in the memories with their fresh scents and bold and beautiful colours so vivid its as if you’re actually there.
The flashbacks into the past worked well to display what happened and didn’t disrupt from te narrative of the present with the italics used to differentiate the memories from the present day. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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