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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder at Honeybee Lake is the 2nd book in the Shadow of Doubt series by Jessica Aiken-Hall. I liked the first book better, as it was more intense, but this book was very good too. They should be read in order, as there are a lot of overlapping characters, without much background given. This book focuses on Randy Fletcher, who came to the rescue in book one, taking care of Tessa. This book is full of suspense from the very beginning. Randy and his boyfriend Ben are swimming in the lake outside their house, when they find a dead body. Everything gets tangled up, and Randy is soon in quite a pickle. His life is thrown upside down, and soon it is difficult to determine what is good and what is bad. I was glad to have the book be a true mystery, with the truth not being revealed until the end. I love how all the characters are connected in a mysterious way that are slowly discovered. Highly recommend this series, and cant wait to read more by the author.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Felicia Bates

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) Via Mari 5/5 stars I have read many of Via Mari’s books and this author’s writing never ceases to amaze me. I loved the characters in this book, especially Layla. She is fiesty, fiery, strong and independent. As I have come to expect, Via Mari took me for a ride from the first to last page. There is passion, intrigue and action throughout the storyline without being “over the top.” I feel like each one or my reviews for Via Mari are so similar. She crafts great plots with strong sexy characters. I would recommend reading the Billionaire Bodyguards series in order, you don’t want to miss a thing. I looked forward to more already!

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Erica Fish

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl and the Peahen is the fifth book in the Scarlet Salon Book series by Jean Wilde. This can be a stand-alone book. But if you like historical romance stories, I highly recommend the previous books as well. The historical era when this book takes place is detailed perfectly which makes seeing the story in my mind’s eye even better. The plotline is about finding a love that you were not looking for and opposites attracting to one another. One good thing about opposites attracting is the chemistry and the playful talking back and forth with each other. The characters are complex and have unique qualities with each other. If you can joke around and be yourself with someone, usually you fall for one another unexpectedly. I felt like I was transported back in time and was friends with Jane and Alexander while the relationship was budding. I highly recommend this book to all romance lovers.

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Jessica Phillips

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I must say that I did enjoy reading My Lips Are Sealed. In book 1 of Carmen Richter’s Sealed With a Kiss series and Ms Richter did a very good job of keeping you on your toes and wondering what was going to happen next. This story is has it all loss, love, drama, friendship, heartache and more.

Zoe is dealing with loss and heartbreak, and in a way to help her find closure she writes a song to start the process of healing. She goes to an open mic night and pours it all out. It’s there, at that open mic night, that she meets Elijah. Could it really be love at first sight?

Zoe and Elijah are two people with common interests that form an instant connection. After months of feeling the pain of loss, there’s a glimmer of hope that healing will come. And then she gets a shocking surprise when she walks into class to find Elijah is her new drama teacher.

The teenage girl in me was cheering her on every step of the way. The mom (of teenagers) in me was not. I found myself conflicted. But with every page I turned and with each new challenge that she was forced to face, I found myself hoping that it would all work out.
My emotions are still trying to register all that’s happened. From happy, to sad to tears to angry to devastated to rage to tears again…. Just make sure you have a box of tissues ready.

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ll start off by saying I applaud Carmen Richter for how well she wrote about a lot of important topics. Young girls being pressured into things they aren’t ready for, coming out as gay, high-school drama. So many things!

For me personally the romance between Elijah and Zoe moved so quickly in the beginning it took a while for me to get into that aspect of the book. There were so many other things going on, the mystery with Brody and the drama with Paisley I kept reading. And I’m so glad I did!

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe #6) by Mark Nolan-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe #6) by Mark Nolan

Another great read by Mr. Nolan. Everytime I pick up one of his books I’m captured. Each one gets better. I love every minute of it.

Jake is in the Florida Keys celebrating a friend’s wedding. When his dog tries warning them they ignore it. Now, Jake is trying to find who killed the newly weds. The quote I chose for Jake is: “Harlan would be pleased. It’s a bittersweet feeling, but he’d want us to enjoy his beloved Florida Keys, even though he can’t be here with us.”

Highly recommended for Crime lovers.

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Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Myths & LegendsMyths & Legends by Laura Greenwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading all of the different myths and legends. Some I didn’t know even existed, and others it was nice reading them from a different point of view. My favorite one reading about Geb and Nut. I have heard they myth many of times, but I’ve never read it from her point of view. It lead me to the series called Forgotten Gods origin story, and from there I fell into the rabbit hole reading all of the different stories. It amazing how some legends have been forgotten. I will always come back to this book over and over and over again.

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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the characters. I loved how much the Zayed gave her respect and treated her like a person. Most of all they didn’t treat her possessively. Unlike all of the reverse harem books, all 4 men were respectful of Lillie and each other. There wasn’t an ounce of possessiveness at all and that was a breath of fresh air. While there were some steamy sexy scenes, those were outplayed by the story itself. It added to the story instead take away from it. I can’t wait to read book two!

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Angela Packard

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH MY GOODNESS!!! This was a great read!! I am huge on watching mystery shows and still missed the clues on whodunit. Sunshine is distraught that the town’s most prized treasure; the town’s Bible with the founding father’s signatures in it, and the proceeds of the gala she had orchestrated to help the library stay open are stolen. Only the town’s elite people, members of the library foundation, and the library employees are at the gala where they were stolen from. Who would have done such a thing? Will the police listen to her views and ideas?
The main characters in this book just jump off the page. I would be friends with them. I love that the book ends with an extra mystery, I am very encouraged to read the next book, so maybe I can solve the case.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) by Seelie Kay – Review by Angela Packard

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Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bovine Tricks by Seelie Kay is the first book in the Royals Gone Rogue series. The hunt is on to find Lady Annabelle. Will Tillie and Abdul be able to find her and rescue her? There is mystery, royalty, twists, and turns as they chase down Lady Annabelle. Tillie and Abdul are sent to a world that Tillie is not only unaware even existed but definitely takes her out of her comfort zone. I loved the chemistry between the two main characters. The easy banter that only people that know each other well can achieve. Would definitely recommend.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Anna Hirsch

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance
(Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari
4 Stars

This is the fourth book in this tantalizing series. A series filled with action, intrigue and hot male bodyguards. Each book focuses on a separate couple but the story continues through each book. It can be read as a stand-alone but the books are good so it’s worth reading them all. This book centres around Dereck and Layla. Layla is strong and full of attitude but has a heart of gold. She tries her best to help Brianna but has goals and secrets that she must keep hidden. Dereck is assigned to watch Layla and can’t help but be attracted to the fiery beauty. She calls to his dominant side and he has decided that she’ll be his regardless of what she thinks. He knows the attraction is mutual and realizes that she is keeping secrets. Trust must be earned and he plans on earning her trust. He needs to protect her, even from herself.

This book will catch your attention from the get go and keep you interested until the end. Layla was a secondary character in the last book and I really enjoyed getting to know her story in this one. The chemistry was on fire between the two main characters and I was rooting for them from the start. This was a great addition to the series and I’m looking forward to reading the next one.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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My Sweet GI AUDIO BOOK by T.L Wainwright – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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My Sweet GIMy Sweet GI by T.L. Wainwright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this story. So well written, the characters and plot have been well thought out by the author and the narrator really brings the story to life, she added such an exciting element to the story. I enjoyed that this is set in the war years and it really transported me to Yorkshire in the 1940s. My heart went out to Jenny as she was entering into her womanhood during a war, learning how to be an independent and determined girl and follow her dreams. Following her love story with her beloved Teddy was full of romance. This was one of my favourite audiobooks yet!

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An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Piper Foster

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An Unexpected BondingAn Unexpected Bonding by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book starts with an amazing descriptive start. Hathor has a plan with Imothep. I enjoyed the names been ancient Greek ones. Th characters were introduced slowly which was nice as you get to know them more. Livvie is caught in a Web of mysterious. The many different POV take time to get use to but it adds too the story. The mystery creatures are very unique in this book.

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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Tausha Treadway

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari. I found Via Mari about 2 years ago and I’ve never looked back. I love every book I’ve read of hers and I can’t wait to read the next! This book is amazing. It can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading them in order to get the best experience. Its the story of Layla Contreras who is on a mission and that mission involves finding and rescuing her sister who has been taken to be sold to the highest bidder. Layla not only wants to rescue her sister but all the women that have been taken. Dereck is a member of an elite security team who works for 2 different men. When one of the men send him on an assignment he doesn’t expect to be smack dab in the middle of a trafficking ring. He also doesn’t expect to meet the most beautiful and fascinating women he’s ever met. Layla and Derek have immediate chemistry but Layla is focused on finding her sister. When Derek finds out who Layla really is he realizes he may be in over his head. Will they find her sister in time and will they survive if they do. Will Derek and Layla make that chemistry work??? Read Relentless to find out!

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss Book 1) by Carmen Richter – Review by stephanie nicole

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My Lips Are Sealed (Sealed With a Kiss #1)My Lips Are Sealed by Carmen Richter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My Lips Are Sealed is an intense emotional rollercoaster ride for being a young adult story. Being the first of the series it’s not too long at 464 pages but the story hooked me hook, line, and sinker from page one. My Lips Are Sealed has everything a reader could ask for love, death, conspiracy, drama, and a ton of emotion. The characters really brought this book to life for me, Miss. Richter describes their looks and their emotions in such detail that you’ll find yourself feeling like they are real people that these emotional scenarios are happening too. Overall My Lips Are Sealed is an amazing read and I would highly recommend it. This reader for one can’t wait to catch the rest of the series.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1) Seelie Kay – Review by Kerry Carr

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Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well written story containing romance and danger. I loved the characters and the relationship between Tillie and Abdul is entertaining.

Mathilda is a member of the MISix. She is sent on a mission by the Queen. Lady Annabelle Trask has gone missing. Not sure if she has  been kidnapped or gone of her own free well Mathilda and Abdul set out to find her and enter a world Mathilda finds hard to get her head around. The world where humans are turn into animals. Who would do this willingly?

Together they must now get Lady Annabelle out of that world. But it isn’t as easy as they thought it would. Is she there willingly or is she forced to be there against her will.
And can Mathilda and Abdul relationship survive or will one of them cross the line from work partners to sexual partners. Its an exciting adventure where fantasy becomes reality.

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Bovine Tricks (Royals Gone Rogue Book 1)by Seelie Kay – Review by Kerry Carr

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Bovine TricksBovine Tricks by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well written story containing romance and danger. I loved the characters and the relationship between Tillie and Abdul is entertaining.

Mathilda is a member of the MISix. She is sent on a mission by the Queen. Lady Annabelle Trask has gone missing. Not sure if she has  been kidnapped or gone of her own free well Mathilda and Abdul set out to find her and enter a world Mathilda finds hard to get her head around. The world where humans are turn into animals. Who would do this willingly?

Together they must now get Lady Annabelle out of that world. But it isn’t as easy as they thought it would. Is she there willingly or is she forced to be there against her will.
And can Mathilda and Abdul relationship survive or will one of them cross the line from work partners to sexual partners. Its an exciting adventure where fantasy becomes reality.

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Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5 AUDIO BOOK by Valerie Davisson – Review by Cora Ryan

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Logan McKenna is VERY curious! Her curiosity gives her a need to constantly solve things which sometimes lead her to dangerous situations. This is obviously what makes the story more exciting for the reader. The intensity and excitement in this book keeps you wanting more the more you read it, you HAVE to know how it ends or you wont sleep well at night. The not knowing what was going to happen next kept me hooked from the beginning. Listening to this book made me get into the story even more, I felt like I was part of what was happening. My reading experience was definitely amplified by listening to this book as opposed to reading it, the narrator did a great job!

Safe Harbor: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 5 AUDIO BOOK by Valerie Davisson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Safe Harbour Audio Book by Valerie Davisson is the fifth book in the Logan McKenna series. As a book I had already read I was looking forward to listening to the audio version and I can definitely say I enjoyed it. I did notice a little more with the audio book that, without having read or listened to the previous books in the series, you could miss a few details. It can be a stand-alone but I would highly recommend starting at the beginning to really get all the extra details.

I still love the book – the intricate story and the brilliant characters. I don’t think for me that the story hit home quite as well with it being narrated, it felt like some of the intensity and mystery was lost. However it was easy to picture the events taking place and feel like I engaged with them. This is such a brilliant series and this won’t be the last audio version that I listen to!

READY FOR FLYNN, PART 1 (READY FOR FLYNN SERIES) AUDIO BOOK by K.L. SHANDWICK – Review by Kerry Baker

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Ready For Flynn Audio Book by K.L. Shandwick is Part 1 in the Ready For Flynn series. This book was such a surprise for me and how emotional I found it. I pretty much went into this book blind and I found myself completely swept up in the story and the journey of Valerie. I completely didn’t expect just how emotional I would find this book. Even as I was listening I knew what was about to happen and yet it still caught me completely off guard.

I thought the book itself was well written and paced perfectly and it was also narrated just right. I could easily picture everything that the author had written and I found myself getting lost in the voice. This is a brilliant book and a great audio book. I would highly recommend it!

Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder at Honeybee Lake is an enticing crime novel with paranormal elements. It’s the second in Jessica Aiken-Hall’s Shadow of a Doubt series and can be read as a standalone or enjoyed alongside the first book.
Randy and Ben’s world is turned upside down when they find a body underneath the dock at their lakeside property. At first it seems like homophobic cops are their biggest problem, until the evidence starts pointing to Randy as the culprit. Their found family is convinced of Randy’s innocence but will have to fight to prove it, and to look after Randy and Ben.
This is a real page-turner. I couldn’t put it down until I knew what had really happened, and why. There are plenty of developments along the way that kept me on the edge of my seat.
There are some great side characters in this book as well. I particularly liked Dora, the nurse who befriends Randy. She’s such a warm, caring character and was a point of light in an otherwise dark book.
I’d recommend this to fans of paranormal mysteries. If you want a story where the ghost gets involved in solving their own murder, this is the book for you! It gets five stars from me.

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Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo
5 of 5 Stars
I was gripped by this domestic crime thriller by Gledé Browne Kabongo and could not put this book down. The setting is a beautiful town in one of the country’s wealthiest zip codes full of wealth and privilege, but you soon discover that nothing is as it seems and all the characters are hiding something. The main character is Alicia Gray who is married to Eliot a successful man who takes her on romantic trips away. The couple have two daughters and live in a beautiful house, basically Alicia has an enviable marriage and life. However having witnessed a suspicious moment between her husband and her best friend Kat, Alicia then finds dozens of unsent emails from Eliot to a Faith. The deeper Alicia digs to find out her identity the more lies and secret she uncovers and then a shocking death which could have been either a tragic accident or cold blooded murder complicates things further for Alicia. The storyline flows well and the descriptive narrative brings both the setting and the characters to life which made me feel immersed in the story. The characters were all very realistic and Alicia was a very likeable main character who I felt engaged with. The dramatic plot twists kept me hooked and guessing until the very shocking ending, which left me thinking about this book long after I had finished reading it.

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A Gentleman’s Stipulation (The Scarlet Salon Book 4) by Jean Wilde – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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A Gentleman's Stipulation (The Scarlet Salon, #4)A Gentleman’s Stipulation by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Regency London books!! This book did not disappoint! I just found this series and will be looking for more! You could read this as a standalone book, but if you are like me, you will probably want to find the other books, too! The author writes witty dialogue and intriguing word play between the characters. I couldn’t help but read this in one sitting!

Fun, witty, definitely an adult book.

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love a good historical/Regency England love story?!
Jane is a character that you couldn’t help but love and feel sorry for, too. She knows she is not the prettiest girl in the room but her character more than makes up for it. When she meets the Earl… you can’t help but root for them to end up together! Their banter is wonderfully written!

This was a fun, witty and definitely an adult book.

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Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Debi Kircher

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Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery (Dangerous Curves Book 1)Betrayal at the Beach: A Cozy Christian Mystery by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Betrayal at the Beach (Dangerous Curves Book 1) by K.L. Montgomery

5 +++++ Stars

The Cozy Mystery genre has quickly become one of my favorites recently and when I saw that one of my favorite authors ever had one coming out I absolutely had to have it. Then I realize it’s going to be a series!! Win, Win!!

I had really high hopes for this book and in Classic KL Montgomery fashion those were met and included more. I loved this book…I felt like Sunshine’s right hand man on this one, I suspected everyone and couldn’t put the story down until I knew how it ended. Then I was left with yet another mystery I see coming in the future. I loved Mom and Dad, they made me smile, and I’m left with a lot of curiosity about Chief James. I can not wait for the next book to be available, and I love the covers on these books, they seem so inviting, and they will look so nice on my bookshelf!

I will absolutely read anything this author comes out with, she has written 2 of my favorites of all time and I can’t recommend her and her books enough.

Read this! You won’t be sorry!

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wilde does a fantastic job with this book. As a fan of historic/regency romance, I loved the setting immediately. It was a quick and enjoyable read for me and one that I can absolutely see myself reading again soon. Great characters and easy plot pacing. Just a truly enjoyable read.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Relentless: Dark Billionaire Mafia Romance (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 4) by Via Mari – Review by Heather Lovelace

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RelentlessRelentless by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are a fan at all of romantic suspense, Mari is a one click every time. This latest in the Billionaire Bodyguards series continues to hold the expectations high with another book filled with heart stopping moments, and scenes that will make you breathless. From start to finish, the book flowed quickly. The main characters had intense chemistry and were very interesting to get to know. A quick read and one I would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Inheritance, The Story of an Unlikely Submissive AUDIO BOOK by India Kells – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Four stars

This is NOT for young ears. Kells will always be your go to for a steamy romantic suspense. And wow – hearing it come to life – get a fan! The narrator did a good job with the material and was pleasing to listen to. I enjoyed the book in both forms and am glad I found the audio to enjoy.

Maggie (Maggie Trilogy Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Mya O’Malley – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Four stars

O’Malley is a master storyteller and hearing this book come to life – simply amazing. I was transfixed. I thought the narrator did a fantastic job breathing life into the pages. Much like the book, I couldn’t stop listening to this work without finishing it. I cannot wait to give it another listen. Loved it.

Flowers in December AUDIO BOOK by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Four stars

I’ve previously read this book from Suen and loved it so was very excited to get my ears on the audio version. The narrator did a fantastic job bringing this book to life and pulling the reader in. Very engaging and very moving. Here’s hoping the rest of the series will come to audio soon as well!