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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Let me start out with you need to grab this. We are met with Katarina, a strong career driven woman who is coming out of a failed engagement. To be fair she did say no. Then we meet Chase, who at first is just a fellow resort attendee until he isn’t. Katarina is here to get a medical center up and going for the island she is currently on and is met with headstrong but very very adamant Chase. Their chemistry is immediate, almost too immediate but that is okay! As the story progresses it becomes so much more and so much deeper. This is absolutely a wonderful debut book by the author. I truly cannot wait to dive into the rest of this series.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Glass Houses is a quick little spooky novella. It is a quick read, able to be read within an hour. We are met with the main couple who you can immediately tell are having marital issues. It is slightly confusing and did take me a second to put all the points together. But once you do your mind will go “OH MY GOODNESS”. This was a well put together story and if you’re looking for something quick and spooky, look no further.
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Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Hungry BusinessHungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a short spooky story to get your Halloween mood started look no further. This is a short story. It does start slightly confusing but brings you up to speed quite quickly. It seems we are in a slightly post-apocalyptic world where “Hungries” and humans live slightly together even though then “Hungries” would just have you for dinner rather than over for dinner. Our main character who remains nameless is now truly feeling alone during this, but she makes you understand this is for the best. Don’t debate with this one, it is a good quick read.
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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a second chance Dark Romance about Evelyn and Damien. Before you dive into this and read it in about a day like I did, PLEASE check the trigger warnings. There are some dark topics touched on and talked about in this book.

That being said I absolutely loved this. The passion, the lust, the angst and just the overall emotion tied to it. Even, if there is a judgemental cat named Max judging us at every possible moment, this story is well put together. After years of thinking the other couldn’t stand each other they’re face to face once again. And from there the rest is a passion and lust filled emotional ride. I cannot wait to physically own this so I can annotate in it and take down the quotes not just on my kindle.

If you are debating picking this up, don’t! Just pick it up is so worth it.
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Necrosis by C.L. Schneider – Review by Michelle Marlow

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NecrosisNecrosis by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a wonderful and emotional horror novella to start out the spooky season. This is a very quick paced read. If zombies or skin things are a trigger for you be warned! Lila and her mother Amy are some of the last left alive after an outbreak hits. This is descriptive in all the right ways and I cannot wait to see what other horror ideas come from this author.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a modern day retelling of Cinderella! We start in a court of fairies discussing a love life that must be fixed! And then we are immediately met with Ashley. She lives with her terrible stepmother and step sisters in a local mortuary.

Ashley is struggling through friendships in highschool with her best friend Laura. They hear of a pop star and his friend serving out some community service in their school. Although Laura is excited for it. Ashley not so much. How great can Harry and George be anyways?!

This was a wonderful young adult read and it was a super adorable time! And the end?!? You just gotta pick this up

 

My Darling Rogue (A Wicked Rogues Romance Book 1) by April Moran – Review by Michelle Marlow

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My Darling RogueMy Darling Rogue by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end. The sexual tension and the angst was amazing. I loved the hero aspect of Gabriel. But also his side of thinking that he wasn’t good enough for anyone let alone Celia.

Also her thinking the same about herself. I just loved their chemistry and honestly Celia’s bratiness. They bounced off each other so playfully and well. I cannot wait to read anything else written by this author. This was just a great time.
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A Quirk of Destiny (Quirk of Destiny Book 1) by Catherine Greenall – Review by Michelle Marlow

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A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et IgnorabimusA Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is absolutely one to get you thinking. It talks on the topics of genetically modified foods and plants. And as we know this is a huge topic for debate even now.

In this we are faced with what could become a reality possibly some time soon. This is the first book in this dystopian trilogy. It also shows things such as the corrupt political parties being connected to this as well.

Although at the beginning it is very science driven and slightly confusing, once you get through it is a good read for sure.

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls Book 2) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls #2)Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are welcomed back into this second book of this series with our main woman Desiree. After the events of book one she had one thing in mind. And that was the vampires need to be dealt with. Dealt with in the way of getting rid of them.

But, the arrival of another player in power makes that a much harder task to accomplish. I finished this in one sitting and truly cannot wait to read more from this author!!!!!

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder #2)Body Checked by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you read the prior you know our main characters very well. Tia the headstrong but broken woman and Bridger our right wing man of Levi. We start with the back story as to why Tia is so broken. And why Bridger was so hell bent on making sure that the calendar worked out correctly.

Seeing their interactions with each other while book one is going on and even throughout this book were amazing. I truly loved this story. I am definitely going to continue with this author. The emotions just felt so real. You need to give this series a go.

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well well well, I never thought I would be into a hockey romance. But here I am, into a hockey romance.

If you are looking for that long lost love and old flames rekindled you’ve got it! Right here!

We have our main leading woman Brynn coming to terms with her recent divorce. To live HER dream and not her ex husband’s dream!

This series has me hooked and I will definitely be continuing with this!

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Michelle Marlow

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is absolutely a cozy mystery and historical fiction. We are met with Alyssa and others that are set to be married off once they’re off their ship. They’ve come to Canada all the way from Australia.

Everything seems fine until a death occurs and one of Alyssa’s women has been blamed. An amazing and quick paced cozy mystery. I didn’t know until I finished there is another in this series and this can absolutely be read as a stand alone!

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Let me just start this with WHAT A FAST PACED thriller. We are met with Nora, a new Constable in the Cayman Islands. She is thrown into a situation she never dreamed of.

I do wish we had more of Nora’s background and why she was “chosen” for this particular situation. We are told part of her story but not the whole thing. Maybe that will come in the next part of the series.

This story was fast and full of dread and hope. I highly enjoyed everything this had to offer!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first of a wonderful and expressive young adult series. We are met with Chloe who is the local apothecary for her small town. And she runs into many of the towns people having scurpus. At the same time a Fae man named Quintus. Who tells her that her sister is in need of her help.

Problem is the sister is in Faerie. And Faerie is under attack, This world building is amazing and you can feel the touches of magic that are beaming around every page turn.

Plus if you like an enemies to lovers story, look no further. I cannot wait to see where this story progresses to. I love Chloe and her personality and can feel her struggles. I just cannot wait. I am so excited for the next.

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Nite Fire: Exit Strategy (Book 5) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Exit Strategy (Nite Fire #5)Exit Strategy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are starting with Dahlia and the world she knows being in absolute rubble and ruin. With the blight taking over and coming through and destroying her city, it’s a non stop fight. This is the last and final in this series. Please please read the beginning of the series. The attachment to the characters is an amazing part of the journey.

This book is full of intense emotions and intense feelings. It is a non-stop ride from beginning to end. The wrap up was wonderful. I couldn’t put it down.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had me in its grip from the moment it started. We are greeted with Greer and other wayward and somewhat voluntary women on a ship to a convent. To be prepared for “what all women are good for, which is marriage”.

Once we arrive in New Orleans there is a man. One who isn’t supposed to be seen named Theron. And some of the women become worn down and ill.

This is a great story and very fast paced and packed with emotions. I am in high hopes the second is as amazing as this one was. The world building is wonderful. I could feel the tension and the suspense along with every ounce of mystery.

 

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this series. We are once again met with Dahlia Nite. Our rough and tumble shifter investigator.

This book starts out with an excellent example as to why she has this job and just how terrifyingly close the worlds are becoming. Also, many questions about Dahlia are answered in this nonstop story.

I finished this in one sitting and CANNOT wait for the next.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is set around two young women in a small town haunted by La Llorna. Mercy and Sherry were the best of friends. Until they weren’t. Until her.

I truly loved this book and how it showed you can overcome anything that is in your way. Regardless of what past or being that is trying to stop you.

“All you can do is make your own miracles and let people live out their lives however they plan to.” That quote hit home with me. I recommend this book to anyone who feels stuck because not even La Llorna can stop you.
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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Michelle Marlow

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

Let me preface this by saying I am not a romance reader. Paranormal romance yes, reverse harem, yes, and fantasy romance also yes. But straight romance is TYPICALLY not my thing.

However, this was absolutely adorable. You could really feel Sophie and Guillaume’s emotions through the way of the writing. Also, G’s family? Oh my goodness could they be any more adorable?

I read this all in one sitting within a couple of hours. I truly enjoyed this. It was fun and all-around a great time.

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3)Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series. Make sure you read the first two so you really know who the characters you are interacting with are.

It is a fun adventure sci-fi read. And it will consume you and get your mind really thinking. There is a lot going on so make sure you have the time to pay attention.

This is as beautifully written as the first two and this is absolutely my favorite of them. The criss-cross of timelines and characters is done wonderfully. It is definitely a must-read.

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Reverence of a Ronin by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Reverence of a RoninReverence of a Ronin by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is quick paced historical fiction. We are met with a group of geishas, and we focus mainly on Aia.

She is thrown into this despite still being in training due to one being unable to pull through. Then we are met with Nen.

While with Nen she learns there is more to this world than she can ever imagine. It was a fast romance and a wonderful build of fantasy.

Although historical fiction isn’t something I lean towards, this was a very beautifully written one and would love to see more from this author.

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Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by James Talisman – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fans of time travel and multiple parallel plot lines will love these books!

Although confusing at first, you quickly are able to see all of our characters and keep track of everyone. It does take a moment to get going but once it starts it doesn’t stop.

All of the worlds are beautifully described and truly make you feel immersed where certain characters are.

During book two Matt, Julia and Dan are training to get the traveling through time and space absolutely correct. While Thomas wants a much more sinister end.

The twist that happens at about halfway through this book changes everything for everyone. Although they may not like each other they must work together.

These stories are amazing with their world building and making you understand the characters and all details of each part of the worlds.

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C. L. Schneider – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again we are in for an action packed supernatural adventure with Dahlia Nite, Evans and Creed.

They have discovered various body parts all throughout Sentinel City. Every time they think they make some sort of leeway into what is happening they are thrown for another loop.

On top of that since the prior book Chain Reaction, they are having more of a hard time actually hiding that there are other types of beings from the “normal” world. I couldn’t put this down, I finished it one day. Dahlia Nite is absolutely one of my favorite sarcastic leading women I have ever read!

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Michelle Marlow

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We start out with our main leading lady and her father heading to the city. They are the only farmers of verbania that the queen trusts. However, her father is very eager to get in and get out of the kingdom.

This story follows Adrijana as she starts a new life path that she wasn’t even aware was something she was capable of. She is paired with the other mesmerists of the kingdom.

It was a nonstop journey and adventure of magic and trust. I finished this in one day. I look forward to anything else from this author!!

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Michelle Marlow

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second installment in the Realm Chronicles series. We start out our high fantasy adventure with our Queen Titania and her kingdom.

Many are unsure of whether the events she says have transpired in the first are true and she is quickly charged with high treason. She is then given a strict order of being followed at all times.

As this happens, her kingdom and many others are being attacked by locusts. Which threatens everyone’s food supply. And all that she was left to lean on is slowly dwindling.

Will the forces of evil overcome her or will she reign supreme as the Queen?

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Forbidden Moon By C.R. Robertson Review By Michelle Marlow

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Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are once again matched up with Levi and Tasha. Along with their crews of lycans, witches, and vampires together.

The peace accords have been made however there is still the threat of the Hellspawn. We join as they fight to get rid of them once and for all. Along with discovering certain magical aspects of themselves at the same time.

This was a wonderful conclusion to this trilogy. I highly enjoyed every moment of it and it wasn’t something that I was able to put down. I am sad that this is the last of their story together but very happy with the way that it was wrapped up and concluded.

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction (Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire #2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I highly recommend you read the first before you dive into this book! We are once again met with our pained but striving heroine Dahlia Nite. Detective Alex Creed and Dahlia have a new affliction on their hands.

Together, although their methods very much so differ in execution they are trying to solve what exactly brought this new affliction to town and who. The banter between them is quite comical and I truly enjoy them as a duo.

I am really excited that this is a series that I can continue. It still just as the first had the right amount of action and fantasy to keep me wanting more and needing to know more.

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Thief Of Magic by Bree Moore Review by Michelle Marlow

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds, #1)Thief of Magic by Bree Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book opens with an absolute bang. We are faced with magical beings. One in particular being our main character Lee.

Lee has magic but there is a problem. This magic comes with a cost. An absolute cost at that. On top of that Lee is being tracked by the FBI.

This book has wonderful characters and fantastic world building elements. This is one of the better first books to a series I have read in quite some time. If you’re debating, don’t. This is a wonderful fantasy to pick up. A quick read as well.

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The Crown Of Stones Magic Price by C.L. Schneider Review by Michelle Marlow

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

This was a little out of my comfort bubble as I typically strive for fantasy with a female driven main character. I am so glad I decided to try something new out!

Ian Troy being that he is a bounty hunter and so grief stricken I love him. He really did give me some of “The Witcher” vibes but more emotion driven. The world building in this is fantastic and the characters aren’t many I have come by!

You could feel every character’s emotion and tell they truly meant how they felt. And It was a never ending ride of true action fantasy.

I read it fairly quickly and cannot wait to pick up the next!

 

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C.L. Schneider Review by Michelle Marlow

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Okay let me start out by saying this book BLEW ME AWAY. The moment we were introduced to Dahlia aka Dahl, I immediately knew this book was going to be a favorite.

It is incredibly well written and the way all the characters are described you can perfectly envision them. Right down to their scale colors and changing. Whether it be blue scales or in Dahlia’s case red.

I couldn’t set it down from the minute I picked it up. As she and Detective Creed are going through the murders in Sentinel City, I could see the crime scenes so vividly.

This is a perfect mashup of a murder mystery and fantasy. I cannot wait to grab the next!

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