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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Born to Fight is a post apocalyptic book Rain was born into this world and has known nothing else. Life is hard, and everything is a battle. She doesn’t know why she has made life harder on herself by taking in the handsome stranger who was hurt. She nurses Hunter back to health and saves his life. What she doesn’t expect is to fall in love with him. I really enjoyed this book, and Brittany Anne told a wonderful story!

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven, #5)Cursed Luck by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cursed Luck by AJ Renee is the fifth book in the Broderick Coven series. This series is centered around the Broderick family. The siblings have discovered that they come from a family of witches and that they all have powers. Each book centers around a sibling as that sibling learns more about their powers. This book is about Edward Broderick. He has the gift of sensing what others need or what will help them the best. He tries to help Mia with her flower shop and only manages to come across as rude and condescending. Will Edward be able to help her and help them both as they realize they have feelings for each other? Find out in another awesome book by AJ Renee!

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Book of Carraig (The Cross of Ciaran #2)The Book of Carraig by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Carraig is the second book in the Cross of Ciaran series. I highly recommend reading the books in order. This book is a continuation of Ciaran’s journey. Ciaran is a 5th century Celtic priest who wakes up in modern day New York City. At the end of the first book, he goes to Ireland with Caitlin. The second book picks up in Ireland, Ciaran’s birthplace. Ciaran struggles with remembering the past yet is still keeping it from Caitlin. He must eventually admit the truth to her. He awakens his brother from the same slumber he was in. Together they must defeat evil that has followed them to the 20th century. This is a fantastic book, and I enjoyed it as much as the first one!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess is your next must read! It was so good that I could hardly put it down. Rowan Pendragon is so relatable. Every smart mouth, sarcastic comment she says is something I would say or at least have thought. Rowan and her cousin Davin accidentally break the laws of a neighboring country. Lord Theodore Korhonan is from Socair and has to take charge of Rowan. Along the way, they develop feelings for each other, but Rowan’s punishment and fate rests in the clans of Socair. Will Theo and Rowan be free to marry each other or will Rowan be sentenced to death for her crime? Find out in the Scarlet Princess!

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Craig Turner hasn’t been back to see his high school friends in years. He returns to attend his beloved coach’s funeral. While there, he reunites with his team as well as the coach’s daughter, Rachel Diaz. Rachel and Craig have a past together. Is there still love there or are these just feelings from the past? Find out in Something Lost! This book was a little harder to get into but worth the read once you get going. Also important to note, there is a suicide mentioned several times in the story. Overall, it was a great book, and I enjoyed it!

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No Way Out is another fantastic read by Amy McKinley! I enjoyed this book and could not put it down. Liliana is seen as just an object for her father and is to be used to strengthen his mafia connections. Max was sent by her grandfather to rescue her and falls in love with her. Max is not who Lily thought he was. Can she forgive Max when she learns the truth from him? Read the book to find out!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries is the second book in the Decisions and Possibilities series. It centers around 18 year old Emma Evans. It is technically in the Young Adults genre of reading, but anyone would enjoy this book. While this book does stand alone, it references what happened in the first book several times, so it would be best to read the books in order. I really enjoy historical fiction, and I enjoyed the mystery in this book as well. Emma is observant and sweet while still being direct. It’s the perfect read if you like mysteries and/or historical fiction!

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A Divided Mind (The Divided Series Book 1) by M. Billiter – Review by Rebecca Hill

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A Divided MindA Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Divided Mind tells the story of a mother whose son, Branson, is mentally ill. The story is told from her perspective, her son’s perspective, and some other character’s perspectives. It was fascinating reading about Branson’s illness and how it progresses. While reading, I suspected that some things he experiences may not have been real. I also grieved alongside his mother, Tara. What a difficult road. This was a phenomenal, in-your-head read, but I hated the epilogue. Well worth the time to read as I have continued to think about Branson and Tara since I finished the story.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Journeys Through TimeSpace Is the second book in the Journeys Through series. I highly recommend reading the first book before reading the second one. The books really build on each other, and it wouldn’t be as good of a read alone. This is another not fluffy read that really makes you think. The characters really pulled me in, and I loved how I related to their friendship and bond together. James Talisman is a talented author, and he weaves a wonderful tale that is worth the time!

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Dangerous Curves Boxed Set #1 (Dangerous Curves Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Dangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian MysteriesDangerous Curves Boxed Set 1: 3 Cozy Christian Mysteries by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dangerous Curves is such a fun read! It is a set of three stories about Sunshine Baker. Sunshine is a librarian in Bryce Beach. Each story in the set stands well alone. Sunshine is relatable and funny. You hear her thoughts and her struggles, struggles from her weight to baking to being a Christian. I recommend reading these sweet stories. It’s a great way to spend the day!

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven Series Book 4) by AJ Renee – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven, #4)Cursed Touch by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cursed Touch by AJ Renee is the fourth book in the Broderick Coven series. This series is centered around the Broderick family. The siblings have discovered that they come from a family of witches and that they all have powers. Each book centers around a sibling as that sibling learns more about their powers. This book is about Carter Broderick. He has the gift of healing. Carter is a doctor who cares about helping people. He meets Vanessa when helps her friends that she brings to the ER. There is something different, almost magical about her. Is she a witch like Carter? Will they find out about Vanessa before she gets hurt by the magical beings after her? I loved the twist and how AJ Renee tied it all together! Love this series and have enjoyed every book in it!

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven Series Book 3) by AJ Renee – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven, #3)Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cursed Whispers by AJ Renee is the third book in the Broderick Coven series. This series is centered around the Broderick family. The siblings have discovered that they come from a family of witches and that they all have powers. Each book centers around a sibling as that sibling learns more about their powers. This book is about Max Broderick. He has the gift of hearing animals’ thoughts and talking to them in their head. This comes in handy when he meets an injured werewolf. I have really enjoyed this series and enjoyed this book as well. But an important note – there is a trigger warning for anyone affected by rape or sex trafficking. This book was also pretty graphic in the sex scenes. I still enjoyed watching Claudia overcome all that she had been through as well as meeting her adorable daughter Katia. Fantastic series with relatable characters!

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Cursed Sight (Broderick Coven Series Book 2) by AJ Renee – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Cursed Sight (Broderick Coven, #2)Cursed Sight by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cursed Sight by AJ Renee in the second book in the Broderick Coven series. The series is centered around the Broderick family. The siblings have discovered that they come from a family of witches and that they all have powers. Each book centers around a sibling as that sibling learns more about their powers. This book is about Ethan Broderick. He has the gift of sight and sees things that will likely happen. He falls in love with Serena, but someone wants her dead. He keeps having visions of Serena’s death and of her being hurt. Will he be able to find who wants to hurt her and save her in time? Will they be able to use his visions to have their happily ever after? Find out in Cursed SIght!

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Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Flirting with my Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Love is a Mystery #1)Flirting with my Enemy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy by Laura Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirting with my Enemy (Love is a Mystery Book 1) by Laura Burton is such a lovely sweet story. I enjoyed this book so much! Elle Brook is baking and running her mother’s bakery, Elle’s Kitchen, when a competing bakery, Got Cake, owned by Zane Masters, moves in next door. Elle is determined to not like Zane and is sure that he is her enemy. As they grow closer, Elle has to decide if Zane is innocent or is trying to use her. This book was clean and sweet and well worth reading.

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight #2)The Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Singer and Her Song is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series. This book easily stands alone. To be completely honest, I did not like this book. You may be thinking wait, didn’t you give it 4 stars? I did not like it, but I could not put it down. I stayed up most of the night once I started reading this story. It was so good and such a challenging book. Uqnitum was so frustrating, and I wanted to shake her! Her story was tragic and hard. My heart was broken for her over and over again. She became a person that even she didn’t like to be able to survive the horrors in her life. This story was gut wrenching but thought provoking. What would you sacrifice for your kids? Don’t read this book to be entertained; read this mother’s story to be changed.

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An Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Rebecca Hill

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An Enduring LoveAn Enduring Love by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love historical romances, and I love Wareeze Woodson’s writing. I spent much of the book angry with Rhys! How can this man be so obtuse?! Rebecca and Rhys had only been married a few months when they were separated through no fault of their own. Rhys believes Rebecca to be dead and is stunned to find out this isn’t true. It was a horrifying situation for them to be in. Overall, I loved the mystery and how it all came together in the end. But that Rhys!

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Alterations (Alterations Trilogy, Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Alterations (Alterations #1)Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What would you do if someone offered you a way to lose weight quickly and easily with no surgery and no side effects? How about if they offered to treat a chronic illness that you have? Or maybe help you overcome bitterness and anger towards an ex? Would you do it? In Alterations, find out what three women will choose to do and what the consequences are in their lives. This was a very fast read, and I loved the concept and story. The only thing I didn’t like was that it felt very incomplete due to being the first book in a series. I recommend reading this story as well as the rest of the series!

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Bittersweep by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Rebecca Hill

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BittersweepBittersweep by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once again, I really enjoyed this historical romance by Wareeze Woodson. I happen to be a huge fan of historical romance, but if you aren’t, there is a nice amount of mystery and who done it to keep the reader involved. The book takes place in 1897 in Bittersweep, Texas. Elizabeth Clarke has returned to the town where her mother died under the false name of Campbell. She never plans on meeting and falling in love with JP Honeycutt. I loved trying to figure out who was involved in the bank robbery. The book keeps you guessing on all of the details until the very end. This one is worth every minute of your time!

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Captured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Captured by the ViscountCaptured by the Viscount by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a big fan of historical romance, and this story did not let me down. It takes place in the year 1802. We meet Isabel Carlyle and Lord Matthew Rutherford. Isabel desperately wants to get away from her half brother Edgar. Matthew doesn’t realize that Edgar is not trustworthy and that Edgar has been stealing from him. I spent a lot of the story wanting to scream at Matt and tell him to wake up! Neither Isabel nor Matt realize that they love each other. Enjoy reading how they discover their love and thwart the men who want to do them harm!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Some books are what I call fluff writing. This is definitely not fluff writing. This is not a book that you will sit down and breeze through while distracted by your kids. It will draw you in and captivate you, but you need to pay attention. There are a lot of characters and changes, so you can’t just skim your way through. It is a fascinating read, and I look forward to more from James Talisman.

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Caim (Antipodes #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caim is the 4th book in the Antipodes series by T.S. Simons. I read the last three books of this four book series, and it just got better and better. I had a hard time putting this book down. While the other books tell the story from multiple perspectives but mostly from Cam’s, this story is mostly told from the point of Freyja. We are several years past book three, and Freyja and Cam have had two more kids. This book is full of their struggle with Clava as well as with Angus. I was surprised at the turn their story took but loved reading it. I highly recommend reading this series and from the beginning!

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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Arsonist's Handbook: A Gripping Psychological ThrillerThe Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have to admit I struggled a bit with this book. It is so dark, but the twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat. It was an interesting read though. I really enjoyed the normalcy of the characters and that they all clearly have flaws like all of us do. Not only can we all relate to personal flaws, we can also relate to family dysfunction. This book was fascinating as a psychological thriller, and I definitely recommend it if this is your kind of story.

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House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Rebecca Hill

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House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this book so much. Everything I have read by Jessica Aiken-Hall so far has been a fantastic read. She is such a good author. The main character in this story is Molly. Her much older brother is Marc. When he comes home for a visit, Molly discovers Marc’s high school girlfriend has been missing for 20 years and has a strange resemblance to Molly. So she dives into the mystery of what happened to Lucy Minor and why Molly looks like her. As the reader, I felt like I had a lot of the mystery figured out. Boy was I wrong! The end of the book had such twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. It was such an addictive read, and I loved it!

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Moonlit Mirage (A Cook Islands Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Moonlit Mirage - A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlit Mirage is from the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. All the books in this series stand alone well. This book begins with Cade Malone driving in his car, getting hit, then pushed off a bridge into a river. A mysterious woman rescues him but disappears when the police arrive. This day has drastically shaped Cade’s life, and he has never stopped thinking of the woman who saved him. Five years later, on vacation, he can hardly believe it when he spots the same woman. The two spend time together and fall in love. Can Nadia give up the details of her past and tell Cade the truth? If she does, will he turn away from her forever? FInd out in this fun romantic read!

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss is from the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. All of the books in this series stand alone well. This book takes place in Venice with Gianna coming from the states to restore artwork. She immediately experiences deja vu and a feeling as if she has come home. She meets the handsome Sergio who is a doctor and immediately feels at home with him. This story tells of their love for each other. There is also a mystery into circumstances surrounding their friends that draws them in unbeknownst to them. This book has romance, paranormal, and mystery all into one. It was a fun read!

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Moonlit Whisper: An Irish Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance)Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlit Whisper is from the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. All of the books in this series stand alone well. This book is a quick but good read. We meet Fiona who is currently dating Lachlan. He is kind of cocky and selfish. It makes the reader wonder why Fiona is even dating him. Then we meet Connor. He and Fiona are meant to be together. It was fun to read their backstory and how they grew up together. It’s a super short story but fun to read!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes III) by T.S. Simons – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Ouroboros (Antipodes #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ouroboros is the third book in the Antipodes series by T.S. Simons. I joined this series with the second book. In the second book, I spent time lost in the characters and trying to figure out who was who. This time, having read the 2nd, I spent much less time confused. I would highly recommend starting with the first book in the series. The books can be read alone but are much better read in a series. This book picks up Cam’s story where we left off in the 2nd. Campbell is grieving the loss of his wife. He goes on a solo journey tracking down Laetitia’s family and their past. Ultimately, he ends up back together with his first wife, Freyja. Together, they discover a plot that threads through all of the communities, affecting every facet of their life. Once again, T.S. Simons weaves a wonderful story of overcoming and love. This book is thought provoking and worth the read.

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Dragons by Ty Drago – Review by Rebecca Hill

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DragonsDragons by Ty Drago
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading this story, I am now a huge fan of Ty Drago! Dragons begins with Andy Brand waking up in a futuristic jail cell. He has no idea who kidnapped him or why he is there. Then he hears a voice. The Voice asks him to light a paper on fire. Andy pretends to not know how he could do that, but we learn that he is a supernatural being called the Kind. The Kind live among us as humans but have a powerful heat inside them that they call their dragon. The story goes from there into space and into rescuing a mining colony on a moon of Jupiter. It seems fairly cut and dry, but there is a twist. Andy’s world tips on his axis, but in the process, he learns more about himself. This story was sci-fi and completely fantastic! I could not put it down nor could I even predict what was going to happen. It is your next must read!

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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Courage of UsCourage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Courage of Us is the first in the series Code of Honor by Brooke May. This book centers around main characters, Duke Michael and Patience LaClare. The two grew up together and were best friends. Patience is shocked when, after graduation, Duke leaves her behind without a word. Devastated and hurt, Patience marries another man even though her heart is with Duke Her husband is a horrible and abusive man. Patience finally stands her ground and divorces him. I was rooting along with Patience’s family for her and Duke to get together. This book is a sweet love story that just makes you happy.

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The Cross of Ciarán (The Cross of Ciarán Book 1) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Cross of CiaranThe Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. It is the first in a series, and I cannot wait for the next book. The main character is a priest, named Ciaran. He is a celtic priest who is converted to Christianity and is ultimately put to death for his new beliefs. But, he doesn’t die. He wakes up in the year 1966 and meets the lovely Caitlin. It was a lot of fun following Ciaran as he learns about the modern world. It kept me smiling and wondering how he was going to keep his secret. I recommend checking this book out!

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