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Of Magic & Scales by Natalina Reis – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Of Magic and Scales
By Natalina Reis
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the story Of Magic and Scales by Natalina Reis. It is a book that I found myself not able to put down until I had finished the last page. It is a story that includes magic, magical creatures, mystery, danger, and romance. I loved reading about the characters of Aiden Mercer and Nael Fouchard. Aiden wants to live his life with no complications. Instead, he finds himself in the search for a killer. The search not only takes him away from the relaxed lifestyle he wants, but it also has him meeting Nael. Someone that he finds extremely attractive. Nael is a merman whose life is about protecting his little sister. He has found himself the prime suspect in the murders that are occurring. He has sought the help of Aiden to help him prove his innocence. The chemistry is strong and undeniable between Nael and Aiden. Even with the verbal back and forth between them they can’t help but feel the pull towards each other. What does the future hold for them? Will the killer be caught? Will Aiden and Nael deny their feelings or will they take a chance with each other? Read this book to find out. I grew to love the characters of Nael and Aiden with each chapter that I read. I couldn’t help but want them to be happy. I enjoyed reading the push and pull that plays out between them. Several other characters interact with Aiden and Nael that are wonderful to read about. This is a story that does have some steamy and romantic moments. The book is written in such a way that I felt like I was right there with the characters. This is a story that is entertaining and grabbed my attention from the very beginning. I would highly recommend reading it.

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Of Magic & Scales by Natalina Reis – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Of Magic and ScalesOf Magic and Scales by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. This is a M/M romance-suspense story that I couldn’t put down until the last page. I was pulled in right from the beginning. This is not my first book by this author but it is my favorite. It is a well written developed story that has characters that bring the story to life. There are twists and turns that kept me turning the pages just waiting to see what would happen next. Aiden and Neal’s chemistry was awesome. Will they figure out their relationship before they become victims of murder? Bodies are piling up, you don’t want to miss this book. I highly recommend this must read book.

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Of Magic & Scales by Natalina Reis

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Page Count – 255 pages
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With a serial killer on the loose, the baffling mystery of Aiden’s past, and their tenuous budding romance, Aiden and Fouchard tread through a world of magic and myth on padded shoes, terrified to stir up something neither can control or defeat.
Aiden Mercer’s life now centers around lounging on the sunny beaches of his adopted country with a beer in one hand and a coffee in the other while admiring the local male population. After a rough life as a respected detective in DC, playing it cool shouldn’t be too hard, right? With the magical community on his case and dead bodies piling up around town, the responsibility of finding their killer seems fated to fall on him and deny him of his easy living.
Then there is Naël.
Cantankerous merman Naël Fouchard’s life is focused on bringing up and protecting his little sister. When DNA found at the scene of the murders mark him as the prime suspect, Naël seeks out the help of Aiden, whose reputation as a detective grossly belies his lazy lifestyle and apparent lack of ambition.
The chemistry between the strong, stoic Naël and the easygoing Aiden is undeniable, no matter how many walls Aiden builds.
If this unlikely pair can’t come to terms with their feelings for each other long enough to catch the killer, their emotional turmoil might yet allow the murderer to kill them instead.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Sue Kemp

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rewind
By Rowan Shaw

This is I am pretty sure my first M/M romance book, it is also the debut novel by Rowan Shaw and is also my first book by this author. Since its my first M/M romance I was not sure what to expect from the book. But I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the story content and the writing style of the author. This is the story of Florian and Enzo; both of these men are wanting to have a second chance of being in love. Both these men have been treated in the worst way and when you read their story, I am pretty sure you will be heart broken for them, Read the book and follow their journey to finding that second chance at love, it is truly beautiful.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Michelle Austin

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rewind by Rowan Shaw was a good 4 star read and book 1 in the Rewind series.
This is a M/M read.

Florian walks in on a shocking scene, his GF in bed with his best friend. She appears to have no remorse whatsoever and blames him for her actions because of his bisexuality. I instantly had a dislike for this woman. I question why he stayed with her as long as he did.

Enzo who is deaf also went through an abusive relationship and was trying to recover from it. When Enzo and Florian reconnect after eight years you can feel the love between them. They were perfect for each other.

As we move forward, the story goes from past to present and we start to get some answers as to why Florian went away and Enzo has some deep scars he’s trying to recover from.

I will warn that there is some emotional abuse that was really sad and hard to read at times. The secondary characters were interesting to say the least, most of them were disappointing to me in the attitudes and comments that would come from them. I have several friends who are part of the LGBT community so this was a hard book for me to read at times. I was so angry and wanted to wring some necks at how stupid and mean people were being. This was a great read but had my emotions all over the place. If you are an overly sensitive person, some of the abuse/comments in the book may be triggers for you. What’s even more sad is that some of these things are an everyday thing for some people. Overall the author has done a great job with her writing. This was my first read from this author, I look forward to reading more from her.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

REWIND by Rowan Shaw
5 Star

Rewind by Rowan Shaw is hands down one of the best M/M stories I have read in awhile. I simply couldn’t put it down once I started reading. At times my emotions were up and down so much I felt like I was on a rollercoaster ride. There was times I was absolutely heart broken. Enzo and Florian are characters I fell in love with them both . Can these two get there second chance? I highly recommend reading this book.i cant wait to read more from this Author.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rewind is a brilliantly captivating and engaging second chance romance read. This is my first read from this author and Rowan Shaw definitely has not disappointed me in the slightest. The characters that have been created for this read were real, true to the story, relatable and connectable. It really made you believe you were immersed in the story and feel as though you were part of it.
This isn’t a genre I would normally read, but I’m glad I picked it up and gave it the chance it rightly deserved. It was well written flowed effortlessly through chapter to chapter. I can’t wait to see what else this author brings.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Erica Fish

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rewind by Rowan Shaw is a contemporary bisexual romance story. This is my first book by Rowan Shaw and I enjoyed the whole book. I did read it all in one sitting. The characters, Enzo and Florian became part of my book family. Enzo had so much taken away from him. He was lied to, cheated on, and an accident that took his hearing away. My heart hurt for him. When he saw Florian the friendship came back. There are some things that needs to be mended and hopefully Enzo and Florian can move on to allow one another love again. Will there be a second chance in Enzo and Florian life?

REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Candida Hopper

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

REWIND
by Rowan Shaw

Wow I completely and thoroughly loved this book. Before reading this I had no idea how many different ways people can be prejudice and from so many different people in ones life. This book was very eye opening. Reading about Enzo and Florian’s experiences and their up and down relationship kept me captivated so much so that I couldn’t put this book down. This is the first book I have read by this author and I’m ecstatic that I decided to read it because it is truly an amazing story. The author did an exceptional job keeping the story flowing nicely and creating great characters. I highly recommend this book. I can’t wait to read the next book

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Rewind by Rowan Shaw – Review by Heather Bass

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and now she has a new fan. I have never read an m/m book before and I’m glad I did. I fell in love with these men right from the beginning. This is the first book of the Rewind Deut. I could not put this book down for anything. It only took me a couple of hours to devour this amazing book.

Enzo’s life changed the day he lost his hearing. He had to start his life all over. Enzo has to fight for everything that he wants and needs. He doesn’t let anyone or anything tear him down except the man that broke his heart long ago. Enzo now has a new life and man that doesn’t treat him right. He is in complete shock when he runs into Florian. Enzo feels that chemistry from all those years ago. Florian has a great business. He has the best life but things start to crash down around him. Florian is also shocked when he sees Enzo but their history is not good. Deep down Florian feels something for Enzo but is it too late?

I absolutely loved this book. The storyline has it all romance, suspense, and forgiveness. You can’t help but to fall in love with these characters. Enzo is a good man that has some difficult times in his life. He has walls up that is from his past. Florian is very handsome with a good head on his shoulders. He knows what he wants but is it right for him. These characters have some steamy scenes that might not be for some readers. This talented author brought up some strong issues but she wrote them in a very tasteful manner. I can’t wait to see what is next for these unforgettable characters.
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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Kerry Carr

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. Its a heartwarming tale about love between to guys and all the trouble and horrible attitudes they have to face just for falling for someone of the same sex.

Florian and Enzo were lovers in high school but because of the attitudes of their family and peers they kept their relationship secret until an attack on Enzo changed both their lives forever.

Years passed and they meet again in a bar and both find out that the past was what neither of them believed it to be.

After all this time their love was still strong and and they were stronger to face anything that was thrown at them because of their sexuality.

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REWIND By Rowan Shaw – Review By Stacey Baxter

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must fully admit I don’t usually read m/m novels but I’m so glad I read this one it was a beautiful story. I’m a sucker for a second chance romance especially after a tragedy that originally pulled them apart but seeing the story unravel was magical. I was glued to this story I didn’t move for 2 hours I had to carry in reading til the very end I needed to know the outcome and I was eager to keep turning the pages I was just lost in their world!

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rewind is the first book in the Rewind series. Thankfully it does not end in a cliffhanger.

This book had me sad, angry, and happy. The characters go through many challenges as the story is woven, and you feel it all. I appreciated the clear definition between the chapters that are set in the past and the ones set in the present. Some books don’t make those shifts clear so I’m really glad the author took the time to differentiate them so well.

This is the second book I’ve read in the past month that has had a person from the Deaf community as a main character. I didn’t know how much I needed to understand the struggles they go through until I ran across these kinds of books. It has been an eye-opening experience for sure. I am grateful there are authors out there bringing these kinds of experiences to readers’ awareness.

I enjoyed Enzo and Florian’s story so much! I’m really excited that Raphael’s story is in the next book because his character is also intriguing. You just know it’s going to be good. ?

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Katie Matthews

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Rewind was a really interesting read. It had a really lovely storyline to it, I really liked the characters and I think the author explored something different with them also which I really enjoyed. It was nice to read about different characters and their lifestyles. I can’t say that I connected with any of the characters in particular but I certainly liked reading about them. I’m not usually a fan of m/m stories but Florian and Enzo were really nice, genuine characters to read about – I definitely felt for Florian during those first few chapters told from his POV. I really liked Enzo and it was great that the author did explore something different for his character it made him seem so much more real. I think he was my favourite character in the story, there was just something about him – I really admired the strength he had to overcome what happened to him.
As the author’s debut novel I was really impressed and I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Rewind (Rewind #1)Rewind by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this….absolutely loved it. I don’t read M/M romances too often but this one intrigued me so I gave it a go. This is so much more than a romance between two people. It actually made me *feel* what it was like to be them….against every prejudice you can Imagine. From outting themselves and just showing affection in public to rejection from family and friends to public ridicule. They had a long road to journey down to get to their happy ending.

Enzo is amazing! So strong and smart! I loved everything about him. He has a heart of gold! His struggle to overcome made him who he became to be. Florian is a different sort of strong. What he had to overcome is not the same as Enzo but caused by the same “accident”. I almost feel he got the worst end of the deal. When they are together it’s easy to see how happy they both become by their smiles and gestures.

This is my first book by this author. I loved the writing..it is so easy to read and I finished this In one day. I couldn’t put it down. It is filled with suspense, charm and many lovely moments. My only complaint would be Enzos family. I felt that was left open ended. But really it’s a small issue in the grand scheme of things. The characters were great! I think I would love a Patrick in my life. He seemed a “no holds barred” kind of guy. I see the next book is out so I will be diving into that next.

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REWIND by Rowan Shaw

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Genre – MM Romance
Page Count – 350 pages
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The day Enzo Chevalier lost his hearing, everything changed. Forced to rebuild his future and fight for his dreams, Enzo refused to let anything take him down…until the man of his life walked out on him and shattered his heart.

Florian Beaudry had his whole life figured out. His business was flourishing and everything was settling down at last. Or so he believed…until he walked in on his girlfriend and best friend.

Still on the rebound and unable to trust another man, Enzo never expected a chance encounter with Florian. The one person he thought he would never see again. The one person he missed the most.

Were they truly meant to get a second chance or were they doomed from the start?

REWIND is an MM romance novel set entirely in France. Though part of a series, it is a standalone story without a cliffhanger.

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The day Enzo Chevalier lost his hearing, everything changed. Forced to rebuild his future and fight for his dreams, Enzo refused to let anything take him down…until the man of his life walked out on him and shattered his heart.

Florian Beaudry had his whole life figured out. His business was flourishing and everything was settling down at last. Or so he believed…until he walked in on his girlfriend and best friend.

Still on the rebound and unable to trust another man, Enzo never expected a chance encounter with Florian. The one person he thought he would never see again. The one person he missed the most.

Were they truly meant to get a second chance or were they doomed from the start?

REWIND is an MM romance novel set entirely in France. Though part of a series, it is a standalone story without a cliffhanger.

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Rowan Shaw is the queer (bisexual) author of REWIND, an MM / bisexual romance series set entirely in her home country, France.

Addicted to reading and writing, Rowan can usually be found with a book in her hands or sitting in front of her computer, typing while listening to music from the 80s.

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