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Degrees of Innocence: Dark Mafia Romance (Cruel Deceptions Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Rayne East

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Strong starter
This was a good book. The first in the series and it takes some time but sets the scene. Most of the book is dedicated to the establishment of Kate and Chase’s relationship and the boss – employee saga. I was hoping for more about Kate’s past but I expect that is to come. There are some intense sexy times which are written better each time. I feel the author gains momentum as the book proceeds and just past the halfway mark I was totally engrossed. This is a worthy read and I’m looking forward to reading book 2 Degrees of Control.

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Beast (Popov Bratva Book 5) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Rayne East

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Beast (Popov Bratva #5)Beast by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revenge is a dish best served cold!
This was an awesome addition to the story filled with action, suspense, drama and of course romance.
Adrik (aka The Beast) has a disfigurement but appears as a confident, put together kind of guy only to those he knows but deep down he has insecurities stemming from trauma. Similarly, Amelia has her own set of issues and secrets that she keeps hidden. Together these two create chemistry and steam but there is so much against them. There is so much emotion. I don’t want to give too much away as there are so many layers to their story. This is the fifth book in the series and can be read as a stand-alone but much better as a part of the series.

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising Book 2) by Nadia Han – Review by Rayne East

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The Daredevil (WaterFyre Rising, #2)The Daredevil by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emotional and enticing
This is the second book in the WaterFyre Rising and it’s just as good as the first. This book is about Royce and Michelle. I was so happy to see snippets of Remi and Audri. Royce is a strong, alpha male character who is very sure of himself but carries some pretty heavy baggage. Michelle also has her demons. Theirs is not an easy journey. Exceptional writing and highly recommend.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Rayne East

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Suspenseful and intriguing
There are plenty of twists and turns in this historical mystery. Daniel O’Halleran is an easy character to connect with and the cases kept my interest until the end. This book has drama, angst, suspense and murder. The historical setting is well done too. This is a strong first book in the series and I am looking forward to reading more.

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The Rom Com Movie Club (The Rom Com Movie Club Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Rayne East

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The Rom Com Movie Club - Book OneThe Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Discovery and romance
This was a fun read! It’s a contemporary romance that has a great balance between romance, comedy and real life issues. Lisa has not had people stand by her and Ryan has had his share of battles. They’ve got to find some common ground. I connected with the characters easily and enjoyed the pacing of their connection. The authors writing style was easy to read and the tension, drama and angst was delivered in a way that had me vested. Looking forward to Book 2.

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rayne East

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fantasy adventure for middle schoolers
A unique fantasy adventure that has shifters, magic, drama and suspense. 12 year old Gwendolyn faces many issues when her Dream Shifting abilities get interrupted and she is stuck as an elk. What is she going to do?
Delivered in a way that is easy to follow, the author weaves a story that is relatable as it is fantastical. There is something for everyone in this book. Highly recommend.

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians Book 1) by CB Samet – Review by Rayne East

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians, #1)Raine Down by C.B. Samet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Multi-realms paranormal with gripping storyline
What a ride! Engaging from page one, this book has a bit of everything that YA Fantasy lovers would enjoy. The interwoven storyline of the Shadow Guardians with the FBI serial killer was a winner for me. I love mythology and multiple realms and this was woven in well too. With so much between the pages, this is such a strong start to the series. Raine (well her name is just brilliant – lol) and Will were well rounded characters that had a genuine chemistry – hot! Highly recommend and eagerly await book 2.

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rayne East

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back to where it all began.
This is the prequel to A Mafia Elite series. Absolutely love this whole series and this addition just makes it better. I loved seeing the starting point for all the women. This is a short, captivating story filled will drama, intrigue and some kick ass women. This whole series is a must read, starting with this book. Highly recommend.

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Rayne East

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Timeless
A beautifully written book that had me turning the pages late into the night. The author captured each moment within the adventures and didn’t skimp on the details. I felt I was present in every moment. The story follows the group as they invent the ability to time travel and then navigate the possible implications and moral dilemmas of doing so. The author has clearly done their homework with the accuracy of past events. There is definitely room for a sequel- which I will definitely read.

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Mis-Spelled (The Stellaluna Chronicles Book 1) by TH Leatherman – Review by Rayne East

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Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna ChroniclesMis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles by T.H. Leatherman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Humorous Quest
An enjoyable read with good characterisation and world building. The realms were interesting and there was plenty to keep me entertained. The host of magical creatures was diverse and the storyline had a good range from personal self-discovery to challenges alongside well -balanced action and humour. A great start to the series.

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Rayne East

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Romantic
Faultless Love is a truly engaging contemporary romance. This is a second chance romance that had all the feelings. There’s drama, angst, demons from the past and steamy moments throughout this story. This is the first book in The Bennett of Langston Falls Series and I loved it. This can be read as a stand-alone, as each book focuses on one of the brothers, but I can’t wait for book 2, Shameless.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rayne East

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Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ancient Egyptian mystery
This is a wonderfully detailed historical mystery that has many twists and turns. The author delivers a story steeped in imagery and archeological detail while staying true to history. Lord Hani and his assistant Maya have their hands full with an outbreak running rampant across the kingdom while tombs are being robbed. They will need to draw on every asset but who can they trust? If you like historical thrillers, this is a worthy read.

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Rayne East

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Divided LivesDivided Lives by K.R. Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant Historical Mystery
This author is one of my favourites. Her writing is immersive and captivating. This book follows Lottie as she balances her Paterson all and professional lives in a society that is far from accepting. It was great to see characters from The Notebook Series, which is a series that I love. There is mystery, conspiracy, suspense and romance interwoven through an engaging storyline. Highly recommend.

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Rayne East

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Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Original
A different style of book that I would not normally pick up but it was a great read! A fantasy adventure that is intriguing and has a story that is layered with descriptions, smattered with paranormal and dashed with humour. The characters were interesting, with Hassan and Jasmine having to find their way and to survive. A great read for lovers of fantasy adventures.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Rayne East

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captivating and twisted short story
This little tale is as twisted as it is dark. It is written so well that it reads like a full length story with just the right balance of detail and imagery. A love cracked by suspicion and shattered by revenge leads to an intense read. So much is put within the pages – mistrust, volatile relationships, deceit and even some paranormal aspects makes this a must read.

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Spidersight (Tirzah M.M. Hawkins Horror Stories) by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins – Review by Rayne East

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SpidersightSpidersight by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brilliant spidey thriller!

This is gripping and edge of your seat thrilling. The author weaves an intricate web of intrigue as Missy navigates her ‘friendship’ with Fred and realises there’s more to it than she first thought. This had me gasping out loud, skin crawling and heart racing it was that well written. Makes you start to question whether children’s imaginary friends are really ‘imaginary’. If you’re looking for a terrifyingly good read, look no further.

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) by Amy Rivers – Review by Rayne East

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Stumble & Fall (A Legacy of Silence, #2)Stumble & Fall by Amy Rivers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gripping
This is a story that has many layers and interwoven pieces. Drawn in from the start this book is the second in the A Legacy of Silence trilogy. Fast paced, the tension builds and builds, all the while taking the reader on a journey filled with drama, family dilemmas and heartbreaking tragedies. There is still more to uncover – so bring on book 3.

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The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire – Review by Rayne East

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The Serpent AwakensThe Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing
This is a psychological thriller filled with emotion and thought-provoking insight. The author cleverly weaves a story of self-discovery and believing in one’s abilities to evolve into a better person. Nico was an interesting character and told from his perspective, the story is tinged with his persona. A worthy read.

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms Book 1) by EG Manetti – Review by Rayne East

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Elemental Fire (The Hidden Realms #1)Elemental Fire by E.G. Manetti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Strong start to a new series
What a world! Brilliant characters, strong storyline and action. This had me glued from start to finish. The author brings a solid fantasy romance excellently balancing all the best aspects – alpha male, strong female, realms, paranormals, magic, romance and even sexy times. Eagerly awaiting book 2 – this is highly recommended!

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Rayne East

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DevlinDevlin by Angela K. Parker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Frenemies to HEA
I really enjoyed this contemporary romance. It’s the first book I have read from this author and her writing style is engaging and easy to read. Devlin is a great character and I loved his banter with Eve and the chemistry that built around them. Told in dual POV this forbidden office romance creates steam. There’s a few surprising twists along the way that made for a thoroughly entertaining read.

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Rayne East

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fascinating start
This is a very intriguing Gaslamp fantasy story featuring Madam Chalamet who is a trained medium. I loved the setting and the characterisation. Elinor Chalamet isn’t one to be trifled with. This book has mystery, action and slow burn romance, a great combination. This is the first of six novellas, and I am keen to see where the story goes.

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The Warrior (The Freemasons Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rayne East

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The Warrior (The Freemasons #3)The Warrior by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Friends to lovers
Third book in and loving the Freemasons Series. This is Jude and Sienna’s story. There has always been an attraction but circumstances push them to face their truth and boy, does it create some steam. There is all the alpha maleness that we have come to love from this series and the strong FMC that keeps the man in line. There is an interwoven story that has continued since book one so it is recommended to start at the book one. A brilliant addition to the series.

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The Hunter (The Freemasons Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rayne East

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The Hunter (The Freemasons, #2)The Hunter by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets, revenge and romance
This is the second book in the contemporary romance series The Freemasons. The heat doesn’t simmer down in this instalment. Dominic has his work cut out for him with Gemma who is on a warpath to prove her point in this enemy to lovers addition. We catch glimpses of Cole and Ava from book one which made my heart sing. I am really enjoying this series with its strong characters, steamy romance and the underlying story line that the author has cleverly interwoven throughout the books. Looking forward to Jude’s story next.

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Master Catteneo (Masters of the Consulate Book 5) by Sylvia Black – Review by Rayne East

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Master CatteneoMaster Catteneo by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great addition to the series
The fifth book in the series and this is Master Catteneo and Alessia’s story. As with each of the books the FMC, Alessia, is a strong character. She is confident in her abilities and in her beliefs. Catteneo is alpha through and through. The storyline from the previous books continues throughout this instalment, so it is best to read these all in order to be able to connect the dots. I love reading these books and catching glimpses of characters from previous books and seeing them through the eyes of others. A big plus is the dual POV, it just makes for a deeper connection to the characters and storyline. Highly recommend and eagerly awaiting the next book.

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The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone (The Emergence Duology Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Rayne East

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The Magical Summer of Miranda StoneThe Magical Summer of Miranda Stone by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Self-discovery, growing up and magic
This is the first part of The Emergence Duology and lays a foundation for our MC., Miranda. I really liked the story and was swept away with Miranda’s journey of self-discovery, friendships and life challenges. I am really keen to explore the magical side as now I feel relationships are set up and the stage is set for more to come. I enjoyed the flow of the story and the way the author interspersed the humour to balance some of the heavier aspects of the story. Looking forward to second part in book 2.

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Fallen Star (The Divine Devils Book 2) by R Weir – Review by Rayne East

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Fallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2: Mystery Suspense Crime ThrillerFallen Star: The Divine Devils Book 2: Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller by R Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Web of intrigue
This book has it all. The second in the series has Hunter and his crew smack-bang in the middle of a web of murder and mayhem. Again the author brings a strong plot line with amazing imagery that had me feeling every single moment. Once I finished the book I felt like I had just stepped out of the world and taken a breath. Highly recommend this book (and book 1) and I am so looking forward to reading more.

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Rayne East

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The Divine DevilsThe Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suspenseful thrilling crime
What a fantastic start to a series. This book had me glued with suspense, mystery, edge of seat danger, loads of action and intrigue. The writing just draws you in, and it’s almost like watching a movie. The characterisation is spot on and I was vested from the beginning. I am so looking forward to following this series.

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Rayne East

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enemies to lovers
This was a very entertaining read. With lots of laugh out loud moments, this romantic comedy will appeal to a wide audience. With relatable characters who say it as it is and a good balance of drama, angst and romance I had a really good time reading this book. Hudson and Georgia were so opposite that when the chemistry started to click it made for a bit of heat. Looking forward to seeing more from this author.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Rayne East

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantasy adventure continues
This takes off straight after book 1. Chloe grows in this book as does her relationship with Quintus. There is so much to love about this book. With magic, faeries and suspenseful action this is a strong book 2 in Fae and Crystal Thorns series. There was even a dragon – so happy! I recommend reading book 1 first as there are important elements and back story that will help to understand particular aspects in book 2. I love the world this author creates and I can’t wait for book 3.

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Rayne East

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enjoyable and unique
This was a fun supernatural read. A very different perspective of the supernatural world with The Soppronaturale refuge. The characterisation was brilliant with a twist on the standards. This is an easy read and the story has a natural flow. There is a lot to take in but the author cleverly weaves the layers within the storyline. With the action of the Gauntlet, the fate of the fairies, destinies, the powers each supernatural has and the secrets that must be kept, I was enthralled from start to finish. Really looking forward to The Guard.

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