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

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

Action, mystery and more
This is the second book in the Nite Fire series and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed book 1 and was ready to delve back into the world of dragons and monsters. I recommend reading book 1 first as it will help to orient the story. The author is brilliant with the world building and bringing a story with so much action, emotion and mystery but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. The story has a natural flow that kept me turning the pages. So good to see Dahlia with her crew. Intrigued to see what adventure awaits in book 3.

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Rayne East

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

Brilliant conclusion
I am conflicted because I am content with the ending but I don’t want the series to end. I absolutely love Tasha and Levi, they balance each other out. The barriers they face just keep coming but they push through them together. The author has really bought their A-game with this series – with drama, romance, action and paranormal – I was in my element. This is a series not to be missed – highly recommend.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rayne East

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thrilling dragon series starter
A gripping start to an action packed supernatural dragon series. This book had it all: mystery, suspense, drama, romance, paranormal and of course, dragons. It is an intense storyline, with strong characterisation and excellent world building that draws you in from the start. Dahlia is a strong female lead, that has a natural appeal and keeps the story moving. The author does a brilliant job at ensuring every character is memorable in their own right and the use of imagery is spot on. Looking forward to book 2.

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Rayne East

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emotional whiplash
This book had me raging one minute and then cheering the next. I was beyond frustrated as the events unfolded that I nearly threw my kindle across the room. It takes a good book to really affect my emotions on such a physical level – and this book did just that. I felt every bit of anxiety, pain and betrayal. The writing will draw you in but the characters and their story will keep you glued until the end.

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1) by Shanna Hatfield – Review by Rayne East

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Holiday Hope (Holiday Express Book 1)Holiday Hope by Shanna Hatfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whimsical
A beautiful holiday romance drenched in history and emotions. The writing drew me in and the storyline kept me there. I felt transported through time and I could visualise the twin of Holiday and Cora Lee and Jace. The story is heartwarming and the world building fantastic. The little snippet of book 2 makes me want to continue this series immediately.

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Ember’s Secret (Solstice Quartet Book 1) by Catherine Peace – Review by Rayne East

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Ember's Secret (Solstice Quartet #1)Ember’s Secret by Catherine Peace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captivating
A wonderful well written fantasy romance that has beautiful imagery. A unique mix of mythology, paranormal and culture, held my interest til the end. The characterisation was interesting as I felt more connected with Ember as the story progressed. With such a strong first book in the series I am curious as to where the story will go.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Rayne East

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The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Multi-layered and intriguing
This book had many elements that were presented in a way that kept my interest. The book is well written and keeps the multiple story lines in order. The elements of truth woven throughout the mystery adventure were well done and it stands out that the author has researched. A mix of history, drama, suspense, emotional turmoil and mystery makes this a very worthy read.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Rayne East

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sensitive and emotional
This was a very well written contemporary romance that embraces a very sensitive issue in a heartfelt way. The author shows the good, the bad and the ugly side in a very honest way. Even though this is the third book in the series, this is the first book I have read from this author. I didn’t feel lost at all but I am now very curious about the other members of the band. The characters are very easy to relate to. If you love rockstar romances, characters that are real, romance with a little bit of drama and a whole lot of feels, this is the book for you.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Rayne East

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweet small town romance
This was a beautifully written romance based in Cold Creek. Amber struggles with Christmas and Gio loves the season. The author delivers a wonderfully heartfelt story and as always makes the reader feel as though they are within the pages. I could feel the atmosphere of the town and magic of Christmas. Highly recommend.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rayne East

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

A very different take on magic.
The story had a really good flow and was easy to read. The world building and characterisation was very well developed and I was vested in Ian Troy as the MC. The author has presented a fantastical story filled with magic, action, drama and intrigue. I enjoyed the unique nature of the magic and it’s affects. The ending left me wanting to know more.

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King Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 6) by India Kells – Review by Rayne East

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King Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #6)King Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic!
The last instalment in a brilliant series brings Lazarus and Sasha’s story. This was dark and broody meets impulsive and snarky. I really enjoyed their interactions. A roller coaster ride of events filled with high stakes emotions brings this intriguing and suspenseful series to a bittersweet end. The author has done an exceptional job bringing everything together and keeping true to the characterisation throughout the whole series. Highly recommended.

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Thief of Magic (Shadowed Minds Book 1) by Bree Moore – Review by Rayne East

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

Magical possibilities
This is my first book by this author. The storyline and writing style were good. I connected quickly with the characters and the different aspects of magic. The idea behind the Liminal Realm was intriguing. The story ebbed in parts and flowed quickly in others but overall was an enjoyable read.

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Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Rayne East

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Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hold onto your breath thriller
Speechless – that is what this book rendered me. Absolutely mind blown. My heart raced and stopped at different points throughout this book. Once I started reading I was glued right up until the end. Questions ran through my head non-stop and I just had to keep turning the pages to find out more. Dark, gritty and suspenseful this is a brilliant psychological thriller that will have you enthralled from page 1.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rayne East

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unequivocally brilliant
Alpha mafia men and strong resilient women make this a winning series. This book is filled with romance, action, drama and suspense with strong family ties bringing it all together. Each book gets better and better. We finally get behind the scenes with Stefano and Emiliana in this book and I was not prepared for how ruthless Stefano could be. Took my breath away. This can be read on its own but reading the first two books will help you to really understand and appreciate the story so much more. Highly recommended series.

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Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade – Review by Rayne East

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Fall to PiecesFall to Pieces by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing mystery
This is a first from this author for me and it did not disappoint. I was hooked in from the first page and kept riveted as the story unfolded. This is a suspenseful thriller mystery with romantic tension thrown in. Lexi and Xavier are well developed characters that I just could not help loving. They are raw and real and I just felt such a connection to them. The mystery was brilliantly executed too with just the right balance of suspense and action. Highly recommend.

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator: KC Snider – Review by Rayne East

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Mom, Is There a Santa Claus?Mom, Is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J. Berger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christmas dream
A beautifully illustrated Christmas story about answering the question every parent faces. This story navigates the question in a slightly different way and focuses more on the belief of Christmas and keeping that belief alive rather than the magic of Christmas. The message is delivered well and the story has a heartwarming ending.

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Diabolical Sword (The Charm Collector Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Rayne East

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Diabolical SwordDiabolical Sword by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hilarious fantasy adventure
I absolutely enjoyed this book. Such a fun read. Harlow was relatable and quirky with a strong sense of self. The storyline was original and well written. With a paranormal sword with a mind of it’s own, plenty of action and hints at romance there is a lot within the pages but the author delivers it with ease. A very strong series starter and I will definitely check out book 2.

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Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Rayne East

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Red's Peril Part 2: The Prez's Old Lady (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #2)Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The journey continues
The second part to Red’s story had me with goosebumps. What a terrific and well executed story. The author handles sensitive topics with ease and I absolutely loved how raw the emotions were. Red and Cher were such an awesome couple and it was great to see members from different chapters make appearances. A wonderfully worthy read.

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Priscida Finds Greatness by Constance Mays – Review by Rayne East

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Priscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in OthersPriscida Finds Greatness: In Herself and in Others by Constance Mays
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant
What a fabulous children’s story with a wonderful message. Priscida is such a relatable character that kids (and adults) will easily fall in love with. The writing is easy to follow and the messages of believing in yourself and your greatness are so well delivered. With great illustrations this is a book worthy for a classroom or home library.

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Dead Sound (Things Unseen Series Book1) by Anise Eden – Review by Rayne East

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Dead Sound (Things Unseen, #1)Dead Sound by Anise Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thought-provoking psychological thriller
A very unexpected find, this book had me intrigued from the start. A bit of a mix between medical, religion and politics gives this story so much depth. The suspense is layered throughout and takes the reader on a roller coaster of emotions. With romance scattered amongst the pages, this book has it all. A brilliant book that caters for a diverse audience.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Rayne East

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Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical LivingPractically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Practical, personal, and plentiful
This was a journey through self-reflection and discovery. Absolutely resonated with me about how quickly we can forget about basic self-care and get caught up in the guise of busyness. This cuts to the basic roots of nature and magic and reminds us all that we have our own magic that needs to be acknowledged and nourished. So much is held within the pages of this book and it is so eloquently delivered. A very worthy read.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Rayne East

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful romantic story
A little steamy and a lot of soul-searching. Paisley and Caspian’s story was very easy to dive into and I was very vested in their relationship. Caspian was a very alpha, dominant male who has had opportunities to create a better life for himself while Paisley has had to struggle all her life. I loved the backstory and also the multiple POVs as the added depth made me feel so much more connected. A solid story for romance lovers.

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THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Rayne East

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The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 4)The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enthralling series
I just can’t get enough of this series. Absolutely attached to the characters and the whole world of realms. More often than not by book 4 I start to lose focus in a book series or I find the storyline starts to become stilted but that is definitely not the case here. Each book is refreshing and has its own flavour. Book 4 finds Vanessa on another mission for an untrusting goddess and navigating her new found connections with the gods. Romance, humour, action and mythology had me glued to the pages. I just didn’t want it to end and now I am eagerly awaiting more. So if you love paranormal stories, characters that you will fall in love with and on-point world building then this author and series is for you.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rayne East

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Short and unique paranormal romance
This was a well written M/M paranormal romance. There is not much fluff as the author doesn’t drag the story out with unnecessary descriptions. It is a very unique storytelling style which I actually enjoyed. The characters were easily visualised and the storyline contained strong messages about discrimination and acceptance. I will definitely have to check out more of her work.

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (The Caught Series Book 4) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Rayne East

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (Caught series, #4)Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mystery and suspense
This story was an unexpected surprise. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series but it was easy to connect the dots with the other characters. I really enjoyed Brant and Aubrey’s characters and the romance was a slow burn sizzle. There was more mystery than drama which was a nice change. The writing and pacing was very good and I highly recommend for suspense romance lovers.

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Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship (The Perfect Pairing Series Book 1) by Parker Fairchild – Review by Rayne East

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Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship (The Perfect Pairings Series Book 1)Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship by Parker Fairchild
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An afternoon quick read
This is a cute cruise ship romance. With Christmas cheer, Santa and Mrs Claus and hot Navy SEALs there was a lot of merriment (and drinking) going on. A couple of times I found the dialogue a little choppy and stilted especially between Olivia and Jace but this didn’t distract me from the story line. A light hearted romance with an abundance of Christmas cookies made this the perfect choice for an afternoon delight.

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Red’s Peril Part 1: The making of an MC Prez (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Rayne East

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Red's Peril Part 1: The Making of an MC Prez (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #1)Red’s Peril Part 1: The Making of an MC Prez by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One hell of a ride
I don’t usually go for MC type stories but thought I’d give this a go. Totally worth it. This book drew me in and kept me captive as the story follows Red and his rise to becoming Prez of the Satan’s Devils MC. There is a certain rawness to the writing that I absolutely loved. The author does an awesome job at developing the characters, with each one being so well rounded and unique. Cannot wait to dive into part 2.

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The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Rayne East

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The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria, #1)The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Exciting elemental fantasy
Wow! This book just blew me away. I was not expecting to get so captivated by the world, magic and adventure. So many hidden twists had me swiftly turning the pages to find out more. I’m left a little bit in limbo at the end and eagerly await book 2 to find out where everything ends up for Talise and Aaden. A brilliant fantasy world that is a must-read for all fantasy lovers.

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Rayne East

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The Mating CallThe Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strong start to a new series
Absolutely love paranormal shifter stories and this one did not disappoint. Cheyenne and Lane are fated mountain lion mates and when the call comes they must act. Filled with drama, romance and of course family (the pride) this is a great first book for the series. Lookout forward to seeing what the rest of the series has to offer.

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Cross-Country Christmas (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Rayne East

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Cross-Country Christmas (Silver Buckle Brides #1)Cross-Country Christmas by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cowboys, Christmas and Charm
A beautiful holiday romance that brings two lost souls together through circumstance. With heart felt moments and a wonderful setting this book had me hooked. The characters were relatable and mature with both facing their own baggage and hoping to make it through together. Will definitely check out more from this author.

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