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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Rayne East

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mind blowing
Book 3 of The Millersville series brings another gripping story. This book is darker than the last, with a mix of paranormal, sci-fi and psychological thriller. It brings to mind the old saying ‘curiosity killed the cat’. These books are definitely fast paced and I am loving the diversity that the author brings each time. Looking forward to the next book.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Rayne East

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love that endures
This is the last book in the Trading Heartbeats series. What a beautiful trilogy this has been. This last book is Mitch and Lauren’s story which is another roller coaster of emotions and a fight from the heart. With a past connection to build on there is so much more they need to endure. All the pieces just click as the interwoven storyline comes to a conclusion.
Highly recommend.

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Rayne East

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Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heartwarming and heartbreaking
This is the first book in the Sweet Valley series. Elle has come back to town after going through some horrendous stuff. Blake is one bottle away from outcast. What unfolds is a journey of discovery and healing. This contemporary romance has everything, from tension, chemistry and tragedy to family, friendships and romance. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be continuing onto book two. Highly recommend.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Rayne East

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Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cultural fantasy adventure
The third book in the series finds Tally immersed in Japanese history as they navigate the mystery surrounding Yothu and Miyu. Colourful, engaging, suspenseful and entertaining with a touch of paranormal- everything a pre-teen would want in a book. This was a great addition to the series. Recommend.

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Aliens on Earth Anthology (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Various Authors – Review by Rayne East

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Aliens on EarthAliens on Earth by Mandy Melanson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A true collection of wonderful sci-fi romances
This anthology of sci-fi romance stories that don’t skimp on the details. There is something for everyone from diary excerpts to alien rock stars and even a paranormal sci fi cross romance.
I truly adore Naomi Valkyrie’s work and was pleased this anthology included a short story of hers. The Alien and the Crime Boss is a short MM alien romance that features Leilphun who is on the run after being exiled and heads to Earth for sanctuary. He ends up crossing paths with Kasper, a mafia crime boss, and gets more than he bargained for.
Another great author that I was happy to see included was Danielle Jacks. Alien Prince is a great little romance adventure that had me totally hooked. Naomi and Zenith had so much chemistry and the multilayered storyline was well done.
This is a collection not to miss. Highly recommend.

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From The Ashes Book 1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Rayne East

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Where Fire Meets Flame (Yours From the Ashes, #1)Where Fire Meets Flame by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quick, easy-read
This contemporary romance was a fun and engaging read. The characters were easy to connect with and the storyline had a great flow. Even though this is short, there was just enough depth to the characters and story. Tristan and Riley make for an entertaining read. With suspense, steam and sass this is a strong start to the Yours from the Ashes series. Recommend.

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Rayne East

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REIGN: The Rise of the LichREIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Immortality, hybrids and adventure
This paranormal urban fantasy is the second book in The Silver Blood Knight series. I really enjoyed the characters, storyline and world building. Book 1 is definitely the place to start, as it provides a foundation for this book. There is so much between the pages from wizards and magic to vampires and shifter hybrids with action and mystery interwoven throughout. A great read. Recommend.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Rayne East

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved it
Romantic alpha and strong sassy female, this is Ace and Ivy’s story. It is a multilayered story of two tortured souls who are facing life changing situations. Ivy is struggling with her ranch and Ace is struggling to life outside of the military. Their story has a bit of everything: drama, romance, insecurities, faking a relationship and self-discovery. It was great to see characters from the previous books in the Bluestone Series. Looking forward to the next book. Recommend.

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Three Women in November by Jim Shomos – Review by Rayne East

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Three Women in NovemberThree Women in November by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emotional and romantic
Three Women in November is a brilliant romance which has such a range of emotions. From the funny highs to the raw painful lows this story had me glued. Leo’s quest for love is an original tale, as he plays his hand with three strong and successful women. Based in Australia I thoroughly enjoyed this. Recommend.

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) by Bianca Lee Ward – Review by Rayne East

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alpha male, MC and Romance
This is the first book in the War Brothers MC series and it was good. Really love the way it all played out and how the romance between Reaper and Ava wasn’t forced. I really want to see more of Elena and Axle’s story too. The author is very skilled at weaving an intricate web and hooking the reader in, I felt so vested in their relationship. Looking forward to book 2. Highly recommend.

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Yeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg – Review by Rayne East

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Yeti Left HomeYeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun, engaging read.
This urban fantasy was a blast to read. Wyllie, a yeti from Embarrass Minnesota, finds himself having to leave the creature comforts of home to escape a Hunter. He finds himself in the Twin Cities, and a new adventure unfolds. Unfortunately, trouble has a way of following him. This is a well written and thoroughly engaging read. Recommend.

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Other People’s Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Rayne East

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Other People's Money (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 7)Other People’s Money by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fraud, finance and first class mysteries
This series is brilliantly written with great characters and intense storyline. Book seven sees Madeline and her sleuthing crew following a trail of money that leads them through twists and turns until the very end. So much tension, suspense, secrets and complexities makes this a page-turner. Highly recommend the whole series.

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Breach of Trust (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 8 ) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Rayne East

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Breach of Trust (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 8)Breach of Trust by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The mystery continues
This is the eighth book in The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series and once again it was a thrilling ride. The author delivers a compelling story filled with many interwoven high stakes cases that Madeline and her team need to work through. I was glued from start to finish. This is one series that stays strong the whole way through. Highly recommend.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rayne East

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Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tension, tackles and truce
This is the conclusion of Riley and Cole’s story. What a roller coaster this has been. From the novella, Savage Start and throughout Book 1 Savage Lies, I knew this was going to be amazing. Cole is a o force to be reckoned with, but Riley has a strength that can withstand so much. Together there are sparks and chemistry. From enemies to lovers these two play a deadly game. I highly recommend this series (start from the novella!) and can’t wait to continue on with Brutal Days.

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2) by Landra Graf – Review by Rayne East

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2)Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fated mates sci fi fantasy
This is book 2 of the Space Force Rejects series and it continues the adventure from book 1. With fated mates, tension, mystery and an interstellar adventure this is an action packed book that had me engrossed til the end. I was hoping for a continuation of Dravos and Ravena’s story from book 1 but what I got was much more. This book follows Sera and Markus as they battle their way to freedom. Looking forward to book 3.

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Healing Kiss by Amanda Uhl – Review by Rayne East

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Healing KissHealing Kiss by Amanda Uhl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Engaging paranormal read
This book had me captivated from page one. Loved the detail and mix of humour, suspense and romance. Told from multiple POV (which I love), the story just goes from strength to strength. With an original storyline this book will appeal to fantasy, paranormal and romance lovers alike. Highly recommend.

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To be a Fae Legend (Realm Chronicles Book 3) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Rayne East

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To be a Fae LegendTo be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lost in the fantasy
I didn’t want this to end. Magnificently executed, I just love the vividness of the world this author brings. Titania is a brilliant character – she has her plate full but she keeps on giving her all. She needs to harness her gift, work out the prophecy and find a husband.
For lovers of high-end fantasy, paranormal and strong suspenseful storylines – you will not be disappointed. (Definitely start at book 1!) Highly recommend.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Rayne East

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Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones, #3)Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fate, fantasy, finale
What an adventure this trilogy has been. This book brings Ian’s journey to an end in a magnificent way. The characterisation, world building and epic battles were brilliantly executed and the emotions raw. This book brings answers that have been sought from the start and some heartbreak. Highly recommend the whole series from start to finish.

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Return to Hoodoo (Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue, Book 1) by Reggi Dupree – Review by Rayne East

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Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 1)Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Adventurous, creative, quirky
Return to Hoodoo is a paranormal mystery that is engaging, quirky and full of crazy fun. This is a well written ghostly adventure that has witches, vampires, demons, magic and even a haunted house. I love the maturity of Gwen and her confidence. There is a cliffy so I will be keeping an eye out for the next book so I can go back to the antics of Azure House. Recommend.

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Undying Light (The Stella Maris Series Book 1) by Aurora Wildey – Review by Rayne East

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Undying LightUndying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing
This is the first book in The Stella Maris Series and I really enjoyed it. It was slow in parts but as this is the first book there was a bit of a foundation to lay. Once the pieces started to rally into place the momentum builds. We are still learning so much about the characters and Kaela is still unaware of so much. With mystery, danger and trust issues the story is left on a bit of a cliffhanger.
I am now very keen to check out book 2. Recommend.

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Unexpected Entanglement (The Echo Series Book 3) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rayne East

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Unexpected Entanglement (Book 3 of the Echo Series)Unexpected Entanglement by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The heart knows
The third book in The Echo Series and this is Chris and Rowan’s story. We met Chris in previous books and I was glad he got his own book. The banter and chemistry between Chris and Rowan and the added mystery kept me glued from start until finish. I loved the cameos from characters from the previous books and how everything was cleverly woven together. Highly recommend this book and the whole series.

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Insomnia: (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic – Review by Rayne East

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Insomnia (A Short Stories Collection)Insomnia by Kelly Covic
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Interwoven horror collection
This is an anthology of twisted short stories that would make a great addition to a horror story night. The writing style draws you in and the stories leave your heart racing. There’s plenty of spine chilling mystery and paranormal aspects that will have you checking over your shoulder. Highly recommend for supernatural thriller lovers.

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Your Trainer Says Hi! (Vengeful Vixens Book 2) by Indie Sparks – Review by Rayne East

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Your Trainer Says Hi!Your Trainer Says Hi! by Indie Sparks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Entertaining Rom Com
This is the second book in the Vengeful Vixens series. Nadine and Wick are such a fun characters – lots of chemistry and so witty. It’s a revenge plot contemporary rom com that was such a blast to read.
There’s a maturity about the book which makes it all the more relatable.
Looking forward to more of this series. Recommend

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights) by L.M. Mountford – Review by Rayne East

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The Sweet Temptations Trilogy (Sinful Delights)The Sweet Temptations Trilogy by L.M. Mountford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Steaming hot!
This boxset contains The Sweet Temptations Trilogy with each book following Richard. Book 1 has Richard in an age-gap temptation with The Babysitter. Book 2 he finds himself in an enemy to lovers situation with the boss’ daughter. Book 3 he finds himself in an unexpected Ménage à Trois with his wife and his dirty little secret. All 3 books are easy to read, delightfully sinful and will have the reader needing to cool down. Recommend.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Rayne East

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Multi-layered romance
This is book 3 in the Waterfyre Rising series and a worthy addition. Each books adds another element to the complexity that is Waterfyre. Grayson and Natalie are very strong characters, each with their own issues they need to face. The forced proximity, enemy to lovers aspect is woven into the suspenseful mystery storyline really well. I enjoy this author’s writing style and even though this can be read as a stand-alone, it’s really adds to the experience having read the previous two books. Highly recommend.

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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Rayne East

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Noah's Not So Super Summer: A Super Series--Book 1Noah’s Not So Super Summer: A Super Series–Book 1 by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant YA superhero fantasy
I loved this book. Noah is an awesome MC and so relatable. The author’s take on Supers is fascinating and her writing style is engaging. The storyline sucked me in – the Supers, their powers, the mystery surrounding the mutants and the science – I was left wanting more at the end. Can’t wait to see where the author takes Noah next. Highly recommend.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Rayne East

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sexy with a side of drama and medicine
This short contemporary romance is part the multi-author Doctors of Eastport General collection. It is a quick read but has all the necessary parts to give the reader enough to sink their teeth into. The storyline is entertaining and the characters diverse and charming. Looking forward to checking out other books.
Recommend.

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book 4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Rayne East

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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suspenseful fantasy
This is the fourth book in the War of Destiny series. I really enjoyed this instalment. Lane is an intense and intriguing character. The storyline continues from the previous books with so many layers cleverly interwoven creating an amazing paranormal fantastical adventure.
Highly recommend.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rayne East

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bully, Enemy to lovers romance
I really enjoyed the sneak peek into Cole and Riley’s life in Savage Start which set the foundation for this book. What an emotional roller coaster. The author builds the tension, angst and highly intense emotions so well. With a mix of scandals, family drama and darkness intermingled with romance and high school. There is still more to come for Riley and Cole in book 2- which I can’t wait to read. Highly recommend.

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His Forever Muse (The Echo Series Book 2) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rayne East

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His Forever Muse (Book 2 of The Echo Series)His Forever Muse by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Romantic and deep
This is the second book in The Echo Series and I really enjoyed the friends-to-lovers complicated second-chance romance. The layers of the story were delivered seamlessly and the characters well developed. I was vested in Brandon and Callie from start to finish. I think I enjoyed this even more than book one , which makes me even more excited for book 3. Highly recommend.

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