Priscida is no stranger to hardship, growing up a stray. One day she is captured and taken to an animal shelter. Luckily, she is adopted by a loving family!
Through the love of the family, Priscida comes to realize that her gift is giving love. Purring when getting petted, being a friend, curling up on a lonely lap, and all the little things that she can do to show that she loves someone. This is how she can be great.
Sweet family tale about realizing you are enough! Keep loving and learning, Priscida!!
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Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
4 out of 5 Stars
This book is filled with twists and turns. The suspense is off the charts. Once you get hooked, you won’t be able to stop listening.
Nick Larson is a homicide detective with skeletons in his closet. When a case brings those skeletons out, Nick must manage his emotions, the case, and blossoming relationship. As Nick and his partner dig further into what appears to be a suicide, all the signs are pointing to homicide. As the cases pile up, Nick notices a connection that might point to a serial killer.
Will his skeletons keep him from figuring the case out? Can his new romance survive his job?
The author builds on the characters developed in this series to keep one hooked. It was a wonderful listen. Can’t wait for the next chapter in this saga.
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Check Out (The Bobbins Sisters Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley
4 out of 5 Stars
Betsy Bobbins is adorable from the word go. She is a petite, bespectacled, librarian who is on the shy side. She is the oldest of three sisters, and has taken on the parent mantle since their folks died. Betsy is dazzled by the brooding stranger that entered the library late on the night of a big storm. She is lucky that he was still in the parking lot when she tried to leave for home because she would have never made it on the flat tire she discovers.
Nash Ware, a Marine veteran, is recovering from his time in the service and his fiance walking out on him. When he enters the library his eye is drawn to the librarian at the checkout counter. Yet, he growls at her for no reason. Nash finds his protective instincts coming out when he is around Betsy. These instincts only get stronger when Betsy’s youngest sister comes to town, bringing all her drama to Betsy’s door.
Debra Parmley writes tender military stories from the perspective of veteran’s wife. The gentle, yet informed, way Debra handles PTSD and fighting through the VA system shows her dedication to honoring those that have and are serving in the US military. Debra writes characters that are relatable and human. This was a sweet read with some intrigue!
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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock
4 out of 5 Stars
Nothing like a hot, steamy lunchtime read! Ashley Bostock has captured that! This is one quickie you should not pass up!!
Poppy is an introvert to the core. Poppy has developed a crush on her neighbor, Turner, but he is not only a social butterfly, he seems to have a revolving front door. Turner hates all the attention from the women in the neighborhood. He has it bad for the one woman that is determined to be his friend, Poppy. When Turner finally convinces Poppy to emerge from her shell, it is a flaming disaster. Can he find a way to make Poppy see that he wants only her and doesn’t care about what happened?
This delightful, short read will have you returning to your desk, your family, your life in just a few minutes. Everyone deserves to have this break! I finally don’t feel guilty for reading at my desk. Keep these quickies coming!!
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Bad Man on Campus (Big Men on Campus Book 3) by Stephanie Queen
4 out of 5
Kace Jennings is headed to the NHL, is president at the BMOC house, and is on his way to graduating with a degree. It has been three years since he was home, but his father’s wedding brought him back to his hometown and the place his life changed forever. He knows he should go see her but he can’t bring himself to do it. When she shows up, will he have the courage to tell her how much he has missed her?
Glory Rose’s life stopped 3 years ago. The accident changed everything. She is back on track and is trying to move forward. Glory heard that Kace was going to be in town. Glory decides to take this opportunity to…she isn’t sure. Is she going to tell him off? Can she tell him that she misses him? She has to let him know that she will be on campus with him starting in the fall. Glory owes him that much.
Kace looks forward to having Glory on campus away with him, away from the judgments of everyone that knows what happened. When Glory makes a bad choice, Kace covers for her. Kace’s world starts shifting as he appears as the bad guy. Is this what Glory felt? How do they move forward? Can they do it together?
Stephanie Queen brings this story of redemption and second chances to life with every word. You feel Kace’s struggle with his emotions and choices. You forgive Glory for choices outside of her control. You hear the screams and the metal crunching during the last crash. Stephanie draws you into their world quickly and easily. The characters are relatable and real. Stephanie is definitely on my list for future reads!!
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Unlikely in Love (A Parker Lake Novel Book 1) by Olivia Sherwood
4 out of 5
Annabelle Cleaver, Annie, had lousy parents. Luckily she wound up with her grandmother, who was quirky but amazing. Annie found love and acceptance with her grandmother, Sophie. Now reeling after the death of her beloved grandmother, Annie is a drift in her grief and not sure of the direction her life now takes. Enter Wyatt.
Wyatt Holloway has returned to his hometown after 11 years in the Army that resulted in 3 tours in Afghanistan and the injuries that left him permanently scarred. He can’t sleep without nightmares and has enough survivor’s guilt to fill the lake he loves so much. Wyatt’s parents convince him to ask Annie about a job helping with maintenance around her farm. Annie takes one look at this handsome man and knows that he will be trouble but she says yes.
As they spend time together, Annie and Wyatt realize that the spark they feel started back in high school. Annie finds that working near Wyatt keeps the loneliness at bay during the day but she feels her empty house all the more when he goes home every night. Wyatt discovers that thinking of Annie and her farm keeps the bad memories locked away. Will they discover a love that will help each of them heal?
Olivia Sherwood built a world in Parker Lake that consists of damaged people finding peace and healing. Annie and Wyatt are just the beginning of sassy, loving characters in this small town. Olivia weaves laughter, family strength, and amazing scenery into her story as easily as Belinda sewed costumes for Hattie Mae. What adventures will Annie and Wyatt be up to in the next story? I can’t wait to find out!
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Lost Bastard (Dark Sparrow Novel Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by India Kells
4 out of 5 stars
Lost Bastard by India Kells is a thrill a minute ride into the underworld of crime, gangs, motorcycle clubs, and finding your way out. The story is crafted so deliciously that you almost forget about all the horrible stuff going on with the characters. Once inside their world, it is hard to find your way out, just like them. Amazing storytelling and so many characters to fall in love with and to drool over. Riding with Lazurus, Deva, and the crew can only get better!
Deva Landry came from a world of violence and pain. She found a way out. It wasn’t an easy choice to start over with a new life. But just all choices, it came at a price. Now 12 years later, she is being asked to repay her debt. Deva is thrown back into the world from which she escaped, but this time there is more than just her freedom on the line.
Aleksei Voronov isn’t what he appears to be. He appears to be a branded, muscled fighting machine. Aleksei has also known violence and pain but differently from Deva. When Deva and Aleksei cross paths, their pasts draw them closer together but can the past also serve to tear them apart? Can their pasts serve the joint purpose that has brought them together in the first place? Will they find the love they deserve in each other?
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Georgia Clay (Southern Promises Book 1) by KG Fletcher
4 out of 5 Stars
Georgia Clay had me screaming at my phone! In some parts because I was laughing, and in some parts because I didn’t want the character to do what they were choosing. This story has all the feels and knows how to use them.
Katie Parker went to her 10 year highschool reunion for her best friend, Stacey. Katie was a workaholic and liked it. She had time in her hectic schedule for things that mattered, work, family, work, and friends. Did she mention work? Katie had climbed her way to almost the top of the ladder at her insurance firm because she earned every rung. Coming out of the bathroom at the reunion, Katie bumps into Clay Watkins. Will this accidental meeting turn into more than just bruised toes?
Clay Watkins discovered his love of music early. He always knew it was going to be his dream. After graduating high school, Clay makes his way to Nashville and builds a name for himself before heading back for his high school reunion. Bumping into Katie was just another way the fates were looking out for Clay. As Katie and Clay get to know each other all over again Clay is offered the chance of a lifetime. Could it be that Katie is the missing piece for Clay? WIll Katie have to choose between her dream and Clay’s?
The emotional rollercoaster that KG Fletcher takes you on from the beginning has a true payoff in the end. In between the cheers and jeers, the characters worm their way into your heart and take root there, I am glad that this is a series so I can see where Katie and Clay go!
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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams
4 out of 5
Mr. Nice Guy is a delightful tale of discovering the right person in all the wrong ways. Belinda Williams weaves strong characters and witty banter in the story with ease. I hope to catch up with Chelsea and Tom in the next chapter of the series.
Tom is a nice guy. He has a job as a paramedic. He agreed to let his best friend’s little sister live in his apartment when she needed a place. He cooks. He cleans. He is an all around nice guy. Maybe that is his problem. It has been over three years since Tom’s last relationship. He rarely dates. And, he is slowly realizing that one person he shouldn’t want is the one he is falling in love with, Chelsea.
Chelsea, the best friend’s sister, is a serial dater of bad guys and jerks. Tom has listened to Chelsea complain for the last two years. When Chelsea’s best friend, Nadia, suggests that Chelsea see what she is missing by dating a good guy, Nadia ropes Tom into her plan. Tom gets Chelsea to agree to an experiment of 7 days and 7 nights of good guy dating. When both Chelse and Tom start to think there is more to this experiment than either of them thought, will they be able to make it real?
Kudos to Ms. Williams on respectfully handling the issues of mental health throughout the book. This page-turning romp has moments of heart and understanding.
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This book is ever-woven into the fabric of my being. I could not put this book down. The Murders of LIllian Ross is a gripping, thought-provoking tale of finding who you are after trauma. Sirena doesn’t tiptoe around the issues; she jumps right and examines them from nearly every angle with reverence.
Lillian Ross is sitting on death row for two murders. She has not discussed the events surrounding the deaths, not with the police, not with her own defence attorney, not with the flocks of reporters. Lillian has decided she is ready to tell someone what happened, why two people wound up dead that night. Lillian has decided that she wants Allison McKinnon to tell her story.
Allison McKinnon is an experienced true crime writer. Allison has a reputation for writing from the view of the victim and not focusing on the sensational aspects of the case. This is what Lillian says is the reason she picked Allison. Allison starts visiting the prison to listen to Lillian’s story. As Lillian tells her side, Allison finds a kindred spirit. Could she be where Lillian is? If things had been different, could Allison be Lillian? Allison must confront the secrets of her own past to find those answers. Can Allison learn to live again? Will Lillian save Allison from becoming her?
Sirena weaves the strings of the past with the fabric of the current and strings of hope for the future of these women affected by their shared traumas. I don’t know how one reads this novel and is not affected by Lillian, Allison, Kaylee, or the others left in the wake of the power of men. This book is powerful. If all of Sirena’s works are written with such intelligence, grit, feeling and power, I will forever be a fan!!
This book contains detailed descriptions of domestic violence, child abuse and murder. The material discussed may trigger some readers.
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Confessions of a Sophomore Prankster (Frat house confessions) by Danielle Jacks
4 out of 5 Stars
Can I confess that I am hooked? Danielle Jacks has added a brilliant chapter in this series. What is it about Brandon Setter? Is it the Frat Boy appeal? Is it the jock status? Is it the carefree attitude? I think it is all three.
Casey Nelson has locked away all that used to be. Casey used to live and enjoy life just like everyone else. Then tragedy struck, taking a piece of Casey and her world with it. Casey has become a self-professed nerd. She works, she studies, she goes to class, she studies, wash, rinse, repeat. One night Brandon Setter crosses her path in an unexpected way. She knows who and what he is. This fluke has him showing up in Casey’s structured life. Can she find a way to let him in without losing who she has become? Does she want to stay who she has become?
Brandon Setter knows what college is for him, a chance to be free. Brandon’s life is set for him. His father has decided he will join the family business and have the trappings of life that go with that. Brandon has four years of boyish exploits to enjoy before having to settle down to lead the life expected. His latest prank has him taking refuge in the library. When he needs the help of a mysterious beauty that seems to know him to save him, Brandon takes notice and decides to find out more. Brandon discovers that she is intertwined in all sorts of aspects of his life. Will his desire to make this wallflower bloom change his prankster ways?
I hope Brandon and Casey make regular appearances in the remaining books of the series. Can’t wait to keep reading to find out!!!
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The Arsonist’s Handbook starts you on a slow, meandering path through the tortured world of Jameson until the final twist has you rethinking everything. L.A. Detwiler draws you in and gets you slowly addicted to the story, as Jameson becomes addicted to the flame, only to have your world set on fire by the revelations and secrets.
Jameson is a lonely boy that doesn’t feel his mother’s love because she is always working. He mourns the loss of his father that left years before. Jameson finds a journal in the attic that lets him know that he is seen and brings him a connection to the author of the journal unlike he has ever felt with another living being. Jameson tries to make a real life connection to the author by getting the attention of the author by following the rules set out in the journal.
Pete’s marriage is dying. He doesn’t know why. He used to be so in love with his wife. She is beautiful, talented, intelligent, and an amazing mom. Why doesn’t he love her anymore? Why can’t he just walk away? One night while his wife is on a business trip, Pete, needing to feel like a man again, heads a few towns over to have a one-night stand. Tragedy strikes in a way that tears Pete and his life apart. Now he is out for vengeance. He must put it right. When Pete has found his vengeance, is it everything that he hoped it would be?
The slow walk into Jameson’s world took a moment for me to get into the story and realize that I couldn’t stop reading. When I figured out one of the twists, my jaw dropped and I patiently waited for more. L.A. Detwiler builds a story like a Roman aqueduct, strong and long-lasting, then she blows it up with the twists and surprises. I can’t wait to get my hands on another one of her books. Amazing!
House in the Woods is a gripping tale of intrigue and finding family. From about 30 pages in I thought to myself, “I got this figured out.” Oh my, was I wrong. The twists and turns kept me glued to every page!! I can’t wait for Jessica’s next book!
Molly has led a sheltered life thanks to her father’s job, town sheriff. He knows the dangers of the real world. Molly didn’t have many friends growing up in a large part to this. Just as she has graduated high school and is about to make the leap to the outside world, her mother is diagnosed with dementia and needs her to stay at home. Molly agrees to attend a community college near home to be there for her mother.
Molly’s brother, Marc, is almost a stranger. He is almost 20 years older and lives 12 hours away. In desperation one day when her mom is missing, Molly calls Marc for help. He agrees to come home. Marc uses his 20th high school reunion as an excuse for his sudden visit home. Marc is confronted by the sins of his past, including his missing high school girlfriend, while in town. Marc and Molly travel a path of finding the truth that brings them closer together while threatening to tear their family apart.
Will the secrets of the past lead Marc and Molly to the family they have always wanted? Is Molly’s mom faking her dementia? The answers will surprise you!!
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The new stories of the frightening ways love can manifest are interspersed with haunting love poems. Each tale takes you to the edge of your seat. Will strangers risk everything for each other? Does true love last through the centuries? Can beings see past their differences or long-held beliefs to find true love?
One of the stories that had me gripping my pillow was Reflections of the Past by Melody Calder. Mary’s story started with feeling out of place where she should have felt at home. The chances Mary took to find belonging led her to real love. When everything in Mary’s world is destroyed, she finds a way to get her revenge. Sins of the past haunt Lia in ways she doesn’t even know yet as Mary’s vengeance collides with Lia’s heart. With Lia’s understanding, Mary is finally able to find peace.
The other story that caused my pillow distress was Runes and Fangs by Victoria Larque. Kayla has every reason to hate after what she has gone through. Minette should feel the same way but doesn’t let her light fade because of the actions of others. When Kayla first meets Minette, Minette should cower but doesn’t. Minette finds it within herself to be strong. Kayla should despise Minette but can’t seem to feel anything other than protective. Together, they seem to be able to accomplish the impossible while finding love.
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Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley
3 out of 5 stars
Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley is a timeless tale of departed lovers searching for another. The setting for this story is the hauntingly, romantic floating city of Venice, which is as much a character in the story as Gianna and Sergio. Venice’s long history is full of memories and restless souls searching for what they lost.
Gianna Bellini lands her dream job of restoring and completing a fresco in Venice. From the moment Gianna steps off the airplane, she has a feeling of home. Gianna instinctively knows the twisting, windy streets of Venice despite this being her first time in the city. Through her experiences with the city and hearing the tales, Gianna starts to believe that she has been there before, just not in this lifetime.
Sergio Vitale, a handsome doctor, splits his time between his family home in Venice and his practice in Rome. With a little bit of magic, Sergio happens to be in the right spot at the right time to save Gianna from a tragic fall. Sergio and Gianna can’t deny that there is something there the moment they lock eyes. They explore a relationship as Gianna’s work on the fresco continues.
As Gianna nears completion of the fresco, will she discover her destiny with Sergio? Will the fates win in the end? Will the spirits of the past keep them apart? Only Venice and its silent canals know the truth.
Through the delicately told stories of the past, this story unfolded. Gianna never seemed to be able to shake the ghosts that led her through their stories to discover long hidden secrets. The story, like Gianna, took winding paths to get where it needed to go. With one or two exciting twists, this story ends the only way it could from Gianna and Sergio’s meeting in Chapter 2. It is a sweet tale but a tad disappointing.
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Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander
4 out of 5
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander is a delicious, emotional ride through finding love in the least expected places. Dr. Sarah Lynde is a professor and single mom. Sarah, through her friendship with Rachel, discovered a love of sex and isn’t afraid to go after who she wants.
Sarah meets 1st Sgt. James McAllister at a panel discussion on gays serving in the military. James is everything that Sarah could want in a partner, tall, strong, sexy, intelligent. And, a few things she doesn’t, poor at communicating, looking at redeployment. The connection Sarah and James share is unlike anything Sarah has felt before. When Sarah offers James the chance to be friends with benefits, James quickly agrees. What happens when Sarah wants more? Is James willing to change the nature of the relationship?
Sarah is a single mom of two kids who she is trying to raise with the help of her mother and her best friend. Sarah’s ex decided, Daniel, to disappear 3 years ago. Sarah helped the kids pick up the pieces and move on. Abby is now 15 going on 40. Abby faces decisions about relationships and adolescence with wisdom beyond her years. Owen is 10 and enjoys asking sex education questions to annoy his sister. Owen has a heart as big as the Rocky Mountains. Now Daniel has emerged with a new wife and son and wants back into the kids’ lives. Will Sarah be able to hold all the pieces together?
James is finding his way in Sarah’s world. James doesn’t know if Sarah’s world is where he fits. He knows he wants a wife, kids, a family some day. He thinks he is just about ready to go for it but is facing deployment, again. A decision has to be made. Is James willing to look for the family he wants with Sarah? Is there a place for Sarah in James’ life when he gets back from deployment?
Phoebe Alexander takes you and your emotions through all the peaks and valleys. It’s a wicked climb! I can’t wait for the rest of the series to find out where life takes Sarah and James.
This book includes descriptions of a polyamorous lifestyle and may not be for all readers.
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What a ride!!! This book is a grand mixture of fun, action, laughs, heart, tragedy, and steam. This book has so many exciting twists and revelations, I could barely keep my wheels on the road.
Sophie is young, fun, and social. She has a job she mostly enjoys and is living a life in London with her best friend, Zoe, by her side. Zoe is excited to start a new job for an enigmatic billionaire. Zoe soon meets and starts dating the billionaire. As Zoe’s relationship progresses, Sophie feels that Zoe is pulling away until she is gone. Suddenly, Zoe shows up on Sophie’s doorstep asking for help to get away from the abusive billionaire. Wanting to protect her friend, Sophie more than willingly helps out. The billionaire’s desire to keep Zoe shows no mercy.
Sophie is trying to recover her life after the tragedy that has changed it forever. Sophie is sitting in her living room one day trying to decide if she is happy about returning to work when there is suddenly someone banging on her door and ringing the bell. When Sophie falls trying to get to the door, the stranger breaks down her door. A massive mountain of tattooed biker appears in front of her telling Sophie she is in danger. Sophie doesn’t believe the biker until the billionaire’s henchman arrives with a request for her presence.
The biker, Horse, decides that the best way to keep Sophie safe is to take her with him on his yearly trip to the United States. Sophie shockingly finds herself in an outlaw biker resort in Arizona. Sophie lands in tattooed Alpha-male biker heaven but can she stay there knowing that just her presence puts their life in danger? Can Sophie adapt to the biker lifestyle?
Through it all, Sophie discovers that these men and their families are not what she thought they were. Sophie discovers a kindred spirit in Peg, friends in Slick and Viper, and sisters in Carmen, Crystal and Sandy. Will she discover how to love again with Wraith? Her rule of one night only will be tested by Wraith. Can he understand why there can never be more? When her secret location is compromised, will she allow this new family she has found to keep her safe even at the risk of their death?
I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat. This book has it all!! I am looking forward to the next chapter of this series.
This book is about an outlaw biker group living their lifestyle. There is coarse language, discussions of domestic violence, and an attempted sexual assault. Some readers may be triggered.
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Red Coat by Isobella Dunn is a heartwarming tale of rekindled love, learning to trust again, and finding family that strums all the appropriate heartstrings.
Sara, finding her latest foster placement no longer safe, decides that it is time for a new one. She has been warned that if she attempted to run away again, she would have to be moved. Hoping the threats are real, that is exactly what she does. Luckily, the threats are true but that means leaving her best friends behind.
Ten years later, Sara is now a Social Worker working for a foster care placement agency. Sara specializes in hard to reach children. Rachael is brought to the agency because she has run away, again. Sara is called in on her day off to try to talk to Rachael to find out why she doesn’t want to remain in her current foster placement. Rachael finds Sara different from all the other adults in her life that just make decisions for her, never really listening. Sara earns Rachael’s trust enough for Rachael to disclose the real reasons she doesn’t want to return to the foster home, a reason Sara knows all too well.
Rachael’s former foster father is on the run because Rachael talked. Sara promised that he would not find her but when he calls the group home she was placed, Rachael decides to make it so he won’t find her by disappearing in the middle of the night. Rachael runs to the one place Sara doesn’t want to return, the same town Sara abandoned years before. When Sara arrives in town to retrieve Rachael, she discovers that her former best friend, Colin, is the town sheriff. Now Sara must rely on Colin to keep Rachael safe from looming danger.
Can Sara and Colin rekindle the friendship and possibly find love? Is Sara the family that Rachael is longing for? Will the danger follow them?
This book contains triggering material for some. Graphic descriptions of domestic assault, child abuse, and attempted rape throughout the book may make this a difficult read for some. Inaccurate portrayals of the foster care system and its processes ruined the overall enjoyment of the story this reviewer. Some of these inaccuracies were key parts of the plotline causing the rhythm and flow to be off. This is not the first story I have read by Ms. Dunn. Where I do enjoy her storytelling ability, this one was a bit of a disappointment due to this and some other minor issues in character and plot development. I look forward to reading her next story.
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The new stories of the frightening ways love can manifest are interspersed with haunting love poems. Each tale takes you to the edge of your seat. Will strangers risk everything for each other? Does true love last through the centuries? Can beings see past their differences or long-held beliefs to find true love?
One of the stories that had me gripping my pillow was Reflections of the Past by Melody Calder. Mary’s story started with feeling out of place where she should have felt at home. The chances Mary took to find belonging led her to real love. When everything in Mary’s world is destroyed, she finds a way to get her revenge. Sins of the past haunt Lia in ways she doesn’t even know yet as Mary’s vengeance collides with Lia’s heart. With Lia’s understanding, Mary is finally able to find peace.
The other story that caused my pillow distress was Runes and Fangs by Victoria Larque. Kayla has every reason to hate after what she has gone through. Minette should feel the same way but doesn’t let her light fade because of the actions of others. When Kayla first meets Minette, Minette should cower but doesn’t. Minette finds it within herself to be strong. Kayla should despise Minette but can’t seem to feel anything other than protective. Together, they seem to be able to accomplish the impossible while finding love.
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In His Kiss (The Unrequited Series Book 1) by Ava Alise
4 of 5 Stars
Xia and Jordan have been friends since they were in diapers but somewhere along the way, each fell for the other. Because of fear, youth and bad timing, neither was ready to reveal their feelings until one night with a drink or two too many. Will it ruin the lifelong friendship?
Xia’s life is falling apart. Jordan was there, as always, to catch and support her. He is reeling from this latest discovery, as well, because their families have always been so close. Jordan knows that he has to keep it together to be there for Xia as she copes with this family disaster. Xia was there for him 2 years ago for his own family tragedy. She had always been there. Jordan knew there would never be a question if he would be there for her, he just hoped that it would be more than friends.
Ava Alise delicately wrings out the emotions of the reader. I became a part of the friend group with Roman, King, Cherry and Kenzie. I was a student in class with Professor Satchi. I hated Ben and supported Della. Ava Alise handles the mental health issues of her characters with respect, appreciation and love.
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Kayla starts her journey on the run from a possessive, cheating boyfriend. Kayla runs to the one place she thinks she can be safe, home. Home isn’t as safe as she thinks. A casual run in with Jaxon, her high school crush, at her favorite coffee spot leaves her mind spinning with feelings from the past and memories she doesn’t want. Text messages and a frightening phone call from the ex makes Kayla believe that the safest place for her physically is the most dangerous place for her emotionally.
As Kayla and Jaxon spend time together, Kayla works through her grief for the brother that was tragically lost in an car accident. Kayla discovers that taking chances emotionally may lead her to the greatest love she won’t let herself have.
There are twists and secrets that lead to discoveries that release Kayla from the restraints she has put on herself when it comes to Jaxon. Will she lose everything just when things are aligning for what she has always wanted, forever with Jaxon?
A page-turner that will have you wondering to the final secret has come to light.
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Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
