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Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance (The Big Apple Series Book #1) by Alexa Summers – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1 by Alexa Summers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this novel! There are so many reasons why, I don’t know where to start either! I guess I will start with a bit of a disclaimer. I am a sucker for football romances. Always have been. Maybe it is that football season also reminds me of cozy blankets, hoodies, coffee, and bonfires. It is when magical things start to happen. I.E. my favorite time of year. Another reason I adored this book is because this is the first in a series, The Big Apple Series, so there will be more!! At least one more reason… these are both new authors to me, and now they are one-clicks for me. I will have some more TBR to be adding to my list. (Because you know we all need more LOL)

All that said, this was such a fun storyline to follow as well, with several different layers to keep you engaged and on your toes from beginning
to end. Lexi Driver, one of my favorite female MC’s this year, was so fun to read. She is quite a complex character with her history. She has started to overcome it, but things start to creep back up and haunt her again when things get messy with her now successful profession, a sportsman reporter.

It is while doing a report that she finds herself wrapped up in a locker room mess and in the path of one ticked off and handsome football player, Brett Brock. I liked Brett, although not at first. It was a bit of, he had to grow on me. That was all part of the charm of the story though. Anyway, Brett is caught with his balls, rather than his football skills, (pun intended LOL) on the screen for the free world to see. This obviously gets under his skin and sets him on a mission to get some revenge of sorts. During this mission though he starts to discover that there may be more to them than just a physical attraction. These two may actually have the makings of soulmates. But not everything is what it seems and just when you think they will be on the road to the expected happily ever after things start happening. What will happen between these two? For that you will just have to one-click and find out for yourself. I can’t bare to divulge anymore that that! Happy reading, and thank you ladies for a wonderful read! I can’t wait for the next one!

Review by @lizaileen
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Do Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King – Review by Emily Walsh

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Do Not Open Until HalloweenDo Not Open Until Halloween
By: C.A. King
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Do Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King was a fast pace, unique read, that had me hooked from start to finish.

Not my first read by this author so I knew I was in for something great. I was not disappointed. This book, takes you on a whirlwind adventure almost right out of the gate. It sets up the story in the prologue and adds a twist that will shock you. The ending is sweet, pulling and is left open enough so that if need, C.A. King can revisit this world at any time, and I do hope that is soon.

Coming in at 186 pages this isn’t a overly long read. In saying that, I’m not going to go into characters, or plot, because that will ruin this original read. I want you to experience every little thing this tale has to offer. I will tell you that, the detail is on point, the story itself has so many little things packed into it, that if you blink, you might miss something important. There is a sense of danger mixed into the adventure, and you can’t help but read on to see if they will save the day.

Overall this book was that perfect short read that will hit all your fantasy and otherworldly reading bone. It is a classic in the making and as I have said, I do hope this adventure is continued. The only thing left is to give you my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers #4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 4)Sailors Knot by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really fallen in love with the Eastern Shore Swingers Series from Phoebe Alexander. In fact it was with the very first book, ‘Fisher of Men’, that hooked me on to Phoebe Alexander altogether. She has been a one-click author for me ever since. In ‘Fisher of Men’ we are introduced to Casey Fontane and I have been dying for her full story ever since. ‘Sailors Knot’ is exactly that, and so much more. This is part of a series like I have mentioned. With that said, you could read it as a standalone, but I would recommend that you read the others in the series for the full enjoyment. Everything seems to come full circle and I really loved that experience.

Casey is far away from home, fighting cancer, in California at her sister’s home. This one was a bit further removed from the actual swinger’s club and focused more on Casey’s story both present and past, and how it related to the womens from previous books, Paisley and Leah, lives. Oh my word! I adored Casey’s story. I did not see that one coming! What is even more ironic is that I really needed this book at the exact time I read it! (thank you Ms. Alexander!) There is some great and amazing lessons in love and acceptance to be taken away from reading and absorbing Casey’s story. My heart broke for her, but I also completely understood her and appreciated her decisions that she made.

Whether you know anything about swinging or polyamory, don’t worry, this is all done with precision, class, and extensive knowledge. An important thing when you are new or not to reading this or this experience. I also must say something about the amount of emotion that you can feel while reading this novel. Oh mylanta! I was up and down. From about to tears to fanning myself and blushing. I loved every stinking mood swing! I will say you outdid yourself with this one Phoebe Alexander. I can’t wait to find out what you will do next!

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Must Be Crazy (Darling Cove, #3) by Deborah Garland – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Must Be CrazyMust Be Crazy by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about struggling. Skye Mallory has always struggled to find happiness. When her flat nearly burns down, she is saved by fire chief Edward Mendelssohn. But when he is being sued by her client, will she follow her heart or protect her career?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Edward trying to raise his son and help others or Skye standing up for herself and surviving pain or Justin as a sweet kid. A great antagonist in Miles as a well written jerk to cause conflicts in the plot. Also loved the sense of a small town and the visual detail of the vivid flames or the bright and colourful and detail
of the artitechturee of the house which was beautifully written. The only issue I would raise is that sometimes the narrative felt a bit repetitive at times. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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Must Love Fashion (Darling Cove #1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Must Love Fashion (Darling Cove #1)Must Love Fashion by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Must Love Fashion (Darling Cove #1) by Deborah Garland
4 out of 5 stars

Must Love Fashion is book one in the Darling Cove series written by Deborah Garland and this is the first book that I read by this author and I enjoyed the story. This is a story about two people finding love amidst the kayatic and frenetic pace of a top fashion house. The story line was great and believable, the characters were well written and realistic.
We meet Andrew Morgan, a former male model turned brand manager meets his match in Gwendolyn Mallory, a beautiful small-town public relations specialist he doesn’t think he needs.
She was hired to turn the fashion world upside down…not his.
Gwen sets out to prove she has what it takes to promote a prestigious brand like Prada. Andrew is already struggling to accept his PR responsibilities have been taken away from him, but the intense attraction he has for Gwen is just plain getting in the way of rational thinking—sleeping with a co-worker has always been on his to-don’t list. But Gwen challenges everything Andrew believes about love and relationships as he puts aside his heartbreaking past to have the woman, he never knew he needed.
I highly recommend this story and I can’t wait to see what else this author has writes.
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SILK ROAD (Code Raven #6) by Lynda Filler – Review by Chantelle Smith

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SILK ROAD (Code Raven, #6)SILK ROAD by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Code Raven: Silk Road is book 6 in this series from author Lynda Filler. Once again she has proven how captivating her storylines and characters are and I can’t wait to see what else is to come.

Lynda Filler has continued to prove how much better each of these reads can be. Silk Road is thrilling, action-packed and full of twists and turns that left you wondering what was going to happen next and left you wanting more. I was totally captivated and entranced by this read and couldn’t put it down.

The characters in which Lynda has created are relatable, real and you can’t help but want to find out more. I like that every book has a different storyline, yet all relate to the same characters, we get to read about old characters and new characters which keeps this book even more enjoyable. My only issue this time was jumping ahead and missing books but with that being said I didn’t feel lost within the story it flowed seamlessly.

This is a brilliant captivating story that is mentally visual in all aspects of the story. Being a quick read you never feel as though the story is rushed you get just the right amount of story, action – and it doesn’t feel as though everything is crammed in to get to the end of the book.

I can’t wait to see what else is to come from this series and just how much better this author stories can get – she continues to prove how incredibly captivating and riveting her books are and how each one connects you more to the characters involved! This is a series I highly recommend not to be missed!

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Sailors Knot (The East Shore Swingers Book 4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 4)Sailors Knot by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a good story about love lost and about not taking life and loved ones for granted. This story is also one that requires openminded-ness which readers can always expect from Alexander. Sailors Knot is a well written, exciting, heart-felt story with the possibility of more. More love, more sex, more twists.

“That’s really the beauty of being open-minded, though—allowing others to pick up the sack so one partner doesn’t end up feeling rejected and unwanted.”

This story pulls you into the world of Casey Fontaine and her love for Gabriel and Joshua. This story also gives us a real look into the world of cancer and recovery. Other characters include her sister Connie, Paisley and Leah. These ladies also have their own issues with life and love. Each character learns from Casey about her relationship with the hope of bettering their own. I hope that Connie gets a story of her own, maybe finding that brother Casey promised her! I loved catching up with Paisley and Leah as well, as they are from the first two books in this series.

I recommend this story and the rest of the series as well as other books by Alexander. Each story is a stand alone but reading them in order is helpful. Alexander has written another story worth reading.

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Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure – Review by Erica Fish

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Credence WoodsCredence Woods by Alexandria Sure
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure is a new age romance story. Ms. Sure has a great talent for pulling me into the story, but I have to say it took a little longer than my previous books. One big reason is that I can relate to Kennedy more than I want to admit. Kennedy was a wall flower. She was overweight and she kept to herself so that she could focus on her career. She is a workaholic and she hasn’t been vacation in a long time. She ends up going to Tennessee and that is where we would say she had an epiphany. She meets someone special and now she does not know what to do. . Kennedy needs to figure out what she wants and needs. Will she go back to her lifestyle or will she stay in Tennessee? You will have to read the book to find out.

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 4) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Sailors Knot (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 4)Sailors Knot by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sailors Knot is the 4th book in the Eastern Shore Swingers Series by Phoebe Alexander. I had loved the first three books in this series and had high hopes for this one. It did not disappoint in the slightest. If I’m being totally honest I’d say this is my favourite book of the series. I certainly hope that this series is going to continue. Each book can be read as a standalone but it’s such a fantastic series that I’d recommend that you read them all.
Casey Fontaine has been a major character from the first book in the series and I’m so glad that she’s got her own book. This book is set in the present time and in Casey’s younger years. We are told the story of Casey’s polyamorous relationship with two men, Gabriel and Joshua. As with all the previous books in this series there are some seriously hot sex scenes. No complaints from me there as they are so well written. In the present day we live through Casey’s treatment for breast cancer. This is a difficult area to write about and Phoebe Alexander does a fantastic job. When close friends Leah and Paisley come to visit, Casey tells them the story of her youth, making her reminisce about her times with Gabriel and Joshua. When Joshua unexpectedly comes back into Casey’s life is Casey finally going to get her HEA? Read this amazing book to find out.

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Must Have Faith (Darling Cove Book 2) – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Must Have Faith (Darling Cove #2)Must Have Faith by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Must Have Faith is book two in the Darling Cove series by Deborah Garland. I cannot say how much I enjoyed this story. My favourite of this series so far, and I can only hope they just keep getting better. Somehow I don’t think I will be disappointed with what’s to come.

The beginning of this story intrigued me. The middle of the story enchanted me. The ending of this story completed me. The characters added mystery, excitement and attraction. Faith made mistakes. Greg tried to get on with his life. Faith tried to immerse herself in work to lessen the pain. Greg done just enough to survive and tale one day at a time. There were so many feels to their tale. Heartache, loss, realisation, happiness, elation, passion, frustration, love, adoration, rediscovery, anger, tension, contentment, completeness. A whole lot of emotion thrown in, mixed up and blended to make a delicious and tantalising tale.

  1. Deborah Garland nailed the great entertainer. This book could not be better. Flawed perfection. 5 starsView all my reviews

DANGEROUS GROUND: Tina and Chase’s Story (Under Ground Book 5) by Alice Rachel

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Genre – YA/NA Dystopian Romance
Page Count – 600 Pages
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With the Sterilization Law threatening the entire lower class, Chase Martinez has a lot to fear. Everyone around him is rising and falling for their rights. Chase’s only goal is to protect his girlfriend, Mariana. But what can a single man do against an entire system seeking to destroy everything he has ever worked for?

As the daughter of state officer Andrew Davis, Tina has known nothing but privilege and luxury her whole life. Her experiences change, however, when she meets Chase for the first time. Never before had she realized how cruel and unfair the system could be.

When the Sterilization Law is passed and the riots take a turn
for the worse, shattering Chase’s life beyond repair, Tina can no longer remain impassive. She must now take matters into her own hands. She will infiltrate the system and tear it apart from the inside out.

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Isabella’s Painting: A Notorious Art Heist Mystery (Karina Cardinal Mystery Book 1) by Ellen Butler

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Peeling back layers of lies could save a masterpiece…or reveal a killer.

After a long week lobbying on Capitol Hill, all Karina Cardinal wants to do is chill with Netflix and her boyfriend, Patrick Dunne. Instead, she’s slipping her aching feet into red stilettos for his parents’ annual holiday bash.

When she accidentally interrupts Patrick’s father in his study, her embarrassment is tempered by suspicion that Martin Dunne and his dapper, secretive guest are hiding something. Maybe the painting she barely glimpses right before it disappears behind a secret panel.

An internet search raises her curiosity to full-blown alarm. If she’s right, Martin is in possession of a stolen masterpiece. Infamous because everyone close to it has turned up dead. As in Mafia-style-execution dead.

As she’s chewing over which instinct to follow—back off while she still can, or dig deeper for the truth—she crosses paths with FBI agent Mike Finnegan. An old friend and not-quite flame from her college days. When she looks into his warm, mocha eyes, she’s tempted to tell him everything.

Trouble is, she’s already being watched. And the next move she makes could destroy innocent lives…including her own.

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Down & Dirty: Dex (Dirty Angels MC Book 8) by Jeanne St. James

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A stranger with a diary that contains a thirty-year-old secret. One that could rip a brotherhood apart…

DAMC born and bred, Dex was never like the rest of his club brothers. Even though being a biker was his destiny, something was always missing. He could never figure out what it was or why until one day a woman walks into Shadow Valley Pawn. A sexy, badass woman who challenges him at every turn.
When Brooke discovers the truth about her mother after her death, she comes to Shadow Valley. However, a simple trip to find answers twists into something she never expects. Not only that, but the successful businesswoman crosses paths with a biker who tests the control she loves so much both inside and outside of the bedroom.
Unexpectedly, Brooke not only flips a switch inside Dex and shows him his true self, she learns it’s okay to give up some of the independence she holds onto so tightly.
But that’s not the only discoveries the two make. One secret shakes the club to their core by exposing a member who’s been destroying them from the inside out.

Note: This book can be read as a standalone. It includes lots of steamy scenes, biker slang, cursing, some violence and, of course, an HEA. If you like alpha males who like to take charge, this book is for you.

The Fifth Knight by Claire Luana & Jesikah Sundin – Review by Renee Ullery

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The Fifth Knight (The Knights of Caerleon #1)The Fifth Knight by Jesikah Sundin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fifth Knight by Claire Luana & Jesikah Sundin

Stars: 4

This is a take on King Authur and his knights of the round table. This story is just the beginning of this series. I feel like it ended at a good place, but there are still a lot of unknowns that will be dealt with in following books. I loved Fionna! She is strong, fierce, and loyal. She deals with a lot of conflict in this book that are both internal and external. I did get a bit frustrated with her at a time for some of her choices, but she is still my favorite character out of the bunch! This story did s great job at grabbing my attention and entangling me so that I cannot wait to read what happens next!

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Across From You by Amabel Daniels – Review by Heather Bahm

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Across From YouAcross From You by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amabel Daniels’ Across From You is a fun to read romantic comedy. Start to finish, this was a great book to read and the laughs keep coming. The story line was amusing and the characters out right hilarious. Did I mention funny? I could see these events play out in every day life, that would seriously be my luck. To read it on these pages, it was well written and the author found just the right mixture of comedy to add with the rest of the story to not make it too outlandish and far-fetched. The tension between Jack and Lexi can be felt. I enjoyed the tug and pull of the characters as their relationship. Amabel Daniels is a talented author that can deliver.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Heather Bahm

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Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover NovelDeadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel, by Maddie Wade and India Kells, is the best of two romantic suspense series. Each of these series shine in this genre on their own, combined it creates a high thrill story full of drama, danger and some heavy romantic interludes. Very strong personalities are present in this story, that work well together. There is certainly some tension as the characters from the two separate series come together, but what else would you anticipate with them. The plot of this story was well done and I loved the flow, character development and the possibility of what more is to come from these two authors. A great suspenseful read for anyone who loves romance with some drama/adventure added into the mix.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure – Review by Emily Walsh

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Credence WoodsCredence Woods
By: Alexandria Sure
My Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure was a light hearted, okay read, that had lots of good feels.

My first read by this author, and I must say I liked the writing style and the overall plot line. I’m not much of a reader of the contemporary romance scene. This one was okay, it kept my attention and it had a lightness to it, that made the story go by quickly. I will say that, as much as I liked the overall story, it did, for me at times, fall short and feel dull.

When I say this fell a little short for me, It was more along the lines of, toned down drama, or lack of it. I’m not a big drama person, but at the same time, if you don’t have any or hardly any in your story, it gets that dull feeling. Sure there was some, Kennedy hitting a deer, meeting the ex, (which had to be the weirdest non-conflicting confrontation ever) the whole Max thing in general. But, just when you think the author is going in for a knock out, it pulled up short, and it was more like a light pinch, then a bee sting. For me, the most exciting thing was the opening. That held so much potential, but, again, just not quite enough.

Overall this is a very enjoyable read, as I said it has lots of good feels, the writing is easy to follow, the tones matched the scenes, and it has thick body image themes and stresses the positive, learning how to accept yourself faults and all, message. Max is a dream guy, and I wish to hell he was real. Could use me one like that..lol. But it all seriousness, I believe everyone will find something to like about this book. It’s a fairly quick read, and good for a lazy day, when you’re looking for something to warm your heart and put you in a good mood.

So please take my recommendation and my stamp of approval that you will get lost in this heartwarming romance.

Happy Reading

Review by @eawalsh

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Must Love Fashion (Darling Cove Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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Must Love Fashion (Darling Cove #1)Must Love Fashion by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Must Love Fashion by Deborah Garland. This was a great start to the Darling Cove series. Gwen and Andrew are both at a point of starting over – Gwen with a new PR Executive job and Andrew with moving on after losing his wife to cancer. Like all office romances, there are some bumps in the road and lots of side glances. But after getting to know each other better; that’s when the sparks really started flying. The side topic of cancer made me an emotional wreck. Not in a bad way just made me think of my life and what is going on. I did love getting the insiders look at the fashion world, very interesting. Deborah’s writing flowed at a great pace that it will keep you reading all day/night long. Really looking forward to seeing what happens next in Darling Cove.

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Do Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King- Review By Felicia Bates

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Do Not Open Until HalloweenDo Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Do Not Open Until Halloween
C.A King
5 out of 5 stars

Do Not Open Until Halloween is not the first book I’ve read by C.A King and while I’ve enjoyed every book I have read by this author, this one is my absolute favorite so far.
This book hooked me from the very beginning as we get a glimpse into Aunt Petunia and Caitlin’s past relationship. As the story progressed I found myself lost in this magical realm and truly intrigued. As someone that has always been interested in fairies this story was truly fun and satisfying from start to finish. Being a fairly short read the pages flew by.
C.A King really knocked it out of the park with this book, but what’s just as great as the characters and unique storyline is the opportunity she took to address bullying both throughout the storyline and the written message after the book concluded.
If you like fast paced fantasy I definitely recommend this five star read.

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Jana Teppih

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Conviction (Ash Park, #2)Conviction by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Conviction is the second book in Meghan O’Flynn’s Ash Park series that takes place in the run down area of Detroit. It could be read as a standalone but there is a backstory and characters that are present throughout the series.
You can see how the writer has gotten deeper into the Ash Park world, the story is complex and the characters have layers, you learn more about them and it makes you understand where they come from and why they act the way they do. All of them are like us – dark and light – and it is up to them how they choose.
We have Petrosky and Morrison with Shannon Taylor from the prosecutor’s office and all of them have their doubts regarding the ‘guilty’ verdict that the young woman Ashley Johnson received. And the doubts grow stronger when Shannon gest stalked and her family gets harassed … and there is a galore of suspects … take your pick! At the same time, the story is much more than just trying to find out who the killer is … I am looking forward to the next story to see where the writer takes us …

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Do Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Do Not Open Until HalloweenDo Not Open Until Halloween by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about the unexpected. Caitlin does her aunt Petunia a favour by catsitting whilst Petunia is at a funeral. Wanting to ask out a boy, she invites some friends over to pass the time. When things go wrong and rules are broken, will she be able to set it right before Petunia returns home?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Caitlin trying to do the right thing or Dwayne as kind and knowledgeable. Great cast of supporting characters like the eccentric author Petunia or the annoying Justin or the stubborn Merlin.
I loved the dip into the horror genre with the visual detail of the house in its gothic look and overgrown weeds and mysterious shed to create unease which was beautifully done. Also the fantasy with the gnomes and cats as otherworldly and a different take on fairies with the bubbles was a brillaint addition to the genre. Fast paced action and rules waiting to be broken in a shifting magical location made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Jana Teppih

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3)Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Repressed is the third story in Meghan O’Flynn’s Ash Park series and I think she has done it now … I have nothing to say but “she has arrived”, roll out the carpet!
Repressed is THE story of Detective Curtis Morrison who we met in the first book and learnt more about in the second book … but still (zen) waters run deep … his checkered past seems to be catching up to him – his wife (who we also met in the previous books, the second book was her book) and baby daughter go missing and there is this sadistic monster that is ruling this nightmare that he has initiated to make Morrison to pay for the sins from twenty years ago…
The story is dark, disturbing … it is very graphic, the violence, it leaves you shuddering… the way the writer describes addition, it blows your mind … the story is fast paced and you will get a mystery with its beginning, middle and the end! If this is your first book of the series, it will pull you in and you will want to read the other ones and I promise you, you should! I started with book four and now when I have also read the first three, I keep thinking about the fourth one and lamenting what I missed … I think it deserves a re-read!

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Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan is a contemporary romance. This book can be read as a standalone but if you read Our Next Chapter, you will be introduced to Quinn.

Quinn has always wanted a love like her parents. It’s why she’s never had a boyfriend. She won’t settle. Then she meets Noah. It feels like she’s known Noah her entire life and she just knows it’s right.

Noah didn’t have the type of family Quinn had so he’s never seen true love but he knows he’s drawn to Quinn and he doesn’t want to question it. With such different upbringings, there is bound to be differences in opinion but how they get through it will really tell the strength of their love. Will they be able to get passed all their barriers?

I couldn’t put this book down once I started it. I had to find out what happened. I was on an emotional rollercoaster and I didn’t want it to stop. The characters were amazing and you really get sucked into their world. I felt so bad for Noah and not having a family. I could feel his sadness over it. I can’t say enough great things about this book!! You won’t be disappointed!

Reviewed by @angelfra6

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Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan – Review by Chantelle Smith

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Unexpected Hope is from author Michelle Sullivan. This is my second read from this author and I was so glad that I got to experience her writing style and incredible characters again. These books are stand-alone but there are some characters that are mentioned in this read that play pivotal parts in the first book Our Next a chapter. So I think for the best experience to read them together just to get a better insight into certain characters backgrounds.

Noah and Quinn had an amazing connection from the get-go. It was quite a quick progression of their relationship but it was a connection that blended well and worked out for the best in the end. Both of these characters had depth, they are lovable and relatable and I enjoyed reading their journey from the get-go.
This book takes us on an up and down rollercoaster of emotions from start till finish. You are either smiling, laughing, crying, sad, angry and even excitement. You never get bored while reading this book and there is always something going on. I was totally captivated and entranced from the first page.

After another incredible read from this author, I guarantee she will become one of my go-to authors. This is an incredible read that I highly recommend to others to read! Don’t miss it!

Reviewed by @tillytillzz

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Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington – Review by Angela Shirley

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Michael's HeartMichael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Michael’s Heart by Lori Thomas Harrington is a story about what happens when you have to choose love or life.

Colbie is a struggling single mother, who is working in the music industry as a jingle writer but she really wants more in her life music is her life and she feels it in her soul, but one day her whole world changes.

She is then thrown into turmoil when she has a tragic accident and is in a reality which she meets her soul mate the only problem is she has to make the decision to live in the other world or come back to the real world. After a painful recovery she learns to write music from the heart but she always feels Michael is their with her.

I really enjoyed the concept of this book, the character of Colbie was truly a great character. The book involves the struggles of life with the added detail of romance, with thought provoking questions to. I loved the style of writing and thought the story flowed brilliant through the life and loves of Colbie. This is the first book I have read by this author and would love to read more in the future.

Review by @ashirley

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The Fifth Knight (The Knights of Caerleon Book One) By Claire Luana and Jesikah Sundin – Review by Caralee Loonat

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The Fifth Knight (The Knights of Caerleon #1)The Fifth Knight by Jesikah Sundin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Fifth Knight (The Knights of Caerleon Book One) by Claire Luana and Jesikah Sundin
5 Stars!!!!!

I absolutely adore Arthurian legends and stories. This was just an absolutely refreshing take on the legend. I really enjoyed reading this book. I like how the authors were able to bring a refreshing twist to this and bring the story to life. I was so hooked from page one.

I like how there was new life brought to the legend of old. I was really routing for Fionna. I
could just imagine myself as her trying to fight for what was right and the people I loved. This
book brings such a unique twist to the legend along with more drama. I really couldn’t put this book down. I am really on the edge of my seat now awaiting the next book in this series. I have and will read more from these authors.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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It Ends Tonight by A.M. Myers – Review by Kerry Baker

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It Ends Tonight (Bayou Devils MC Book 4)It Ends Tonight by A.M. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Ends Tonight by A.M. Myers is the fourth book in her Bayou Devils MC series. This is a stand-alone book however the whole series is definitely worth a read.
The book is all about family. The author weaves a story about loyalty and hardship that will tug at your heartstrings. Both the main characters understand what it is like to only have a small unit to rely on.
Each page really showcases the emotions in this book and helps to add depth to the overall story.
This book has to be my favourite in the series so far because I just found it so relatable, so believable. It was easy to get lost in the characters journey and find yourself wanting to know more. This was a brilliant book and one I could highly recommend.

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Silk Road: Code Raven 6 by Lynda Filler – Review by Debi Kircher

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SILK ROAD (Code Raven, #6)SILK ROAD by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Silk Road: Code Raven 6 by Lynda Filler

5 Stars

Well I’m not sure how it happened but I skipped a few books in this series and I’m not happy about that. I love this series, I love the storylines in each of the books and the writing of these stories is simply spot on.

I have become fully invested in these characters and The Raven Group and each part has me falling harder for many of them. We got to meet a few new ones in this installment and many were new to me because as I said I’ve skipped ahead quite a bit. I find myself working right alongside these people during these dangerous missions and am wore out by the time I’m done reading. I love Luke and Luci and love how their story continues to play out yet never really gets resolved. I have to say this one is my favorite so far but I reserve the right to change my mind as I get caught up, and I will get caught up, and I highly recommend this series, but don’t do what I did, read them all in order, they all just seem to build on each other and I hope this series goes on for awhile because I absolutely love reading this author’s work, she has a way with her words and I know when I pick a book up I need to be prepared to be worthless till Im completely finished.

Loved It!!

Review by @debikircher

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Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan – Review by Kristan Anderson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Unexpected Hope by Michelle Sullivan is every girls dream. Or at least it’s my dream. To find someone who loves you so much, and wants nothing but you and to make you happy. This story is a stand-alone but there is a book Our Next Chapter which is the story of Quinn’s parents that you should absolutely read. I was insanely jealous of Noah and Quinn’s relationship. The love they had for each other was so obvious it practically screamed it from the rooftops on page. The tragedy that they went through broke my heart, I cried. I have experienced their pain and I wish that on no one. I adored Quinn’s hopelessly romantic attitude toward life and how strong she was and how she had hope that things would be better. Though I have not experienced the whole “when you know, you know” situation, I was thrilled that they found theirs. Noah was the epitome of gentleman and he was just absolutely drool worthy and swoon worthy. I appreciated Michelle’s writing style, how her characters swore and loved everything whole heartily. This was truly the best happily ever after story.

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel)Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude
By Tee Smith
Rated 3 stars

This is a short story. The story is mostly about Denim. He owns a club. He has problems there that he needs to take care of. But what he really likes to do is help people. Which is nice. He has a difficult family and it seems only his cousin is who he discusses things with. Denim has a lot of activity in his life that probably would be too much for me. This is a prelude to Elegant Retribution. This is a fast paced snappy story. We are introduced to future characters in here. We meet a lot of different characters. Some move into and out of his life fairly quickly. Others might show back up for his assistance in some way shape or form. I am unsure what the purpose of this is other than to give more insight into how Denim is.

Review by @lisahelmick
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