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The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Earl's Scandalous WagerThe Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to admit that I’m partial to historical romance, but I loved this book. The story begins with the introduction of Emily Ann Brumville being wagered by her brother in a game of dice. It sounds quite shocking in today’s world but was even more shocking then. We follow the aftermath of that bet as well as the ripple effects in the life of Lord Phillip Lenbridge. Phillip and Emily are sweet and fun together. Their dialogue and banter together are fun to read and will put a smile on your face. I highly recommend this book to entertain you and sweep you away for a while.

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Walker Pride (The Walker Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Walker Pride (The Walker Family, #1)Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bernadette Marie once again knocked it out of the park with Walker Pride. It is the first book in the Walker Family series. This book centers around the eldest of the Walker children, Eric. We first meet him as he is dealing with his grandfather’s death. There were many characters in the story including 5 children each by Everett and Byron Walker. Surprisingly, it did not get confusing. The focus stayed on a small amount of characters, making it easy to keep up with who was who. There were also some context clues if you forgot who someone was. I found myself identifying with love interest Susan Hayes. She is a strong woman who has overcome much, yet allows herself to take a chance on love again. Eric is clumsy and awkward dating Susan which just made him even more endearing. Not only was this a romance, there was mystery. I was certain I knew who was behind the property destruction and animal deaths. I was completely wrong! I highly recommend reading this book. It was fun and kept me hooked!

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Our Wicked Lies by Gledé Browne Kabongo – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Our Wicked LiesOur Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our Wicked Lies is the first book I’ve ever read by Gledé Browne Kabongo, and she quickly became a new favorite author. This book was so good. I had trouble putting it down, and I read it in one day. We follow the seemingly idyllic life of Alicia Gray, that is until her world is rocked. Alicia is married with two daughters. She has a best friend who lives nearby in the same upscale neighborhood. She has the all American life that many dream of. Her world is shattered, and we follow her through the aftermath. There are twists and surprises in the story that will keep you hooked! I highly recommend reading this book!

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse is the first book in the Empire at Twilight series. I loved that the book was a complete story on its own without feeling incomplete. I’ll be completely honest, at first, I wasn’t sure that I liked the book. There are many characters, and it is hard to keep them all straight, especially with difficult names. But as the story got going, I got more and more into it and eventually had a hard time putting it down. Tipa or Tiwatipara is the main character. We follow him as he suffers a great tragedy, suffers from great grief for years, finds a new purpose in his life, eventually a betrayal, and even a shocking revelation. It was a captivating story that towards the end was hard to put down. I recommend reading this story and pushing through the difficulty of learning all the characters.

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Key West Dead (Jake Wolfe Book 6) by Mark Nolan – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Key West DeadKey West Dead by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Key West Dead is the 6th book in the Jake Wolfe series. It centers around the character Jake Wolfe. This book easily stands alone or as part of the series. I have not read the others in the series, yet I had no trouble keeping up with the characters or back stories. I do plan to read the others now as this book was so good. Mark Nolan did a superb job with this book. There were several things I loved about his writing. One, the characters appropriately cursed, and it fit with the characters. However, Mark Nolan didn’t just use the F word or other language. He would describe the language in such a way that you completely understood without being vulgar. The second thing I enjoyed was that there were no descriptive sex scenes. The main character and his girlfriend flirted, and the story alluded to them having sex. But it wasn’t crucial to the story and never went into great detail. This book was a fantastic read. I had trouble putting it down. I highly recommend you take the journey down to Key West and into the life of Jake Wolfe!

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Murder at Honeybee Lake (Shadow of a Doubt, #2)Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder at Honeybee Lake is the second book in the Shadow of a Doubt series. Jessica Aiken-Hall once again knocks it out of the park. In the first book, we meet Mandy’s brother Randy. In this book, we meet back up with Randy. He and his boyfriend find a dead body outside of their home on their one year anniversary. Not only are they shocked to find out the identity, but they are even more shocked when Randy is arrested for murder! Will Randy be able to prove his innocence or will his life be ruined forever? Find out when you fly through this fantastic story!

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The SEAL’s Temptation (Wounded Hearts Book 7) by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The SEAL's Temptation (Wounded Hearts #7)The SEAL’s Temptation by Jacquie Biggar
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Seal’s Temptation: Wounded Heart is the 7th book in the series. I highly recommend reading the first six books in the series before reading this one. It is a bit laborious to understand who all the characters are and their backstories without having read the previous books. This story mainly focuses on DEA agent Maggie Holt as she struggles to overcome PTSD as well as SEAL team member Frank Stein. Together they work to solve a nearby case alongside fellow agents. Will love blossom between them during that time and while together on Frank’s family’s ranch? Find out in this action packed story!

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Kissing the Kavalier by Annette Nauraine – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Kissing the KavalierKissing the Kavalier by Annette Nauraine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Historic romance is one of my favorite types of books, and Kissing the Kavalier fell perfectly into this category. The story starts with Matteo fighting in the war. It is heart stopping reading about him and his men. Next you meet Zdenka and her sister Arabella. Arabella is tasked with marrying a wealthy man in her coming out Seasonin order to save her bankrupt family and their farm. With no money for another Season, Zdenka portrays herself as a male “Zdenko” and chaperones her sister. She never expected to meet the dashing and honorable Matteo who is suffering PTSD from the war. This is a wonderful love story about growing as a person and learning to trust other people. Will Arabella be able to save her family and marry for love? Can Matteo overcome the ghosts of his past and allow himself to love Zdenka? Will Zdenka give up some of her pride? Find out in Kissing the Kavalier!

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Wolf’s Beautiful Beast (The Untold Stories Book 3) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Wolf's Beautiful Beast (The Untold Stories, #3)Wolf’s Beautiful Beast by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the first two books in the Untold Stories by Suzanna Lynn, I could not wait to read Wolf’s Beautiful Beast! I have really enjoyed this new take on many fairy tales. This story follows “the big bad wolf” as he leaves the forest, ironically with Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel. They come across what would classically be known as Beauty and the Beast, although this does not end as you think it will. It is fun to have characters such as Little Miss Muffet in small character roles, as well as big characters such as Goldilocks and the Bears. This story is fantastic as part of a series and as a stand alone. Overall, such a fun and entertaining read!

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Savage (Ash Park Series Book 10) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Savage: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 10)Savage: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage is book ten in the Ash Park series. I picked up this series with book nine and have had no problem following the books or the characters. This book pulls you into the story immediately. It was hard to put down with many twists and turns that kept you guessing. Detective Edward Petrosky is still struggling with alcoholism, and you get to see more of his struggle with gripping realism. It is another fantastic story by Meghan O’Flynn that you will not regret reading!

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Red’s Tangled Tale (The Untold Stories Book 2) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Red's Tangled Tale (The Untold Stories, #2)Red’s Tangled Tale by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Red’s Untangled Tale is a fantastic story about Little Red Riding Hood. Rosalee or Rose has a hard life in her village. She takes good care of her Gran and many of the villagers. The story takes a fun turn when Red meets Rapunzel. Suzanna Lynn does another masterful job of bringing in elements of several children’s stories. I enjoyed this retelling and cannot wait to read the next story in the series.

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Hook’s Little Mermaid (The Untold Stories BOOK 1) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Hook's Little MermaidHook’s Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hook’s Little Mermaid is a fun retelling of the story of Captain Hook. The story had many characters and elements of several children’s stories. Suzanna Lynn wove them together in a fun and unique way that made it a fresh new story. I found myself cheering for Captain Hook and loving him. I was surprised when I found myself cheering against Peter Pan. This is a whimsical and fun book to read and quite enjoyable.

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Granted: Curse Of The Emerald Jinn by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Granted: Curse of the Emerald JinnGranted: Curse of the Emerald Jinn by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Granted: Curse of the Emerald Jinn takes us into the life of Liam. Liam’s life is just one incident of being bullied after another. And if that isn’t enough, if he isn’t being bullied, then he has the worst luck. Liam believes his life will always be this way and that he cannot do anything to escape his bad luck and torment. Until, one day, he discovers the Jinn. He then goes on an adventure that turns his life upside down and changes everything he thought he knew about himself. I enjoyed reading this fun adventure.

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The Executive’s Decision (The Keller Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Executive's Decision (Keller Family, #1)The Executive’s Decision by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Executive’s Decision is the first book in the Keller Family Series. The Keller Family is a delightful family. This book is a great intro of them, and I can’t wait to read more about them. I started this book iffy on if it would be one I would like. Let me tell you – I loved it! The book starts with Regan’s really bad day. It was a funny and quirky beginning that just endeared me to Regan. She begins a new job working for the handsome Zachary Benson. She’s been hurt before. Will Zach be the same and turn on her? She is cool, organized, and professional on the outside, but on the inside, she is a mess. She is guarded and afraid, and we get to watch her grow. Will she be able to leave the past behind? Will she be able to trust Zach and the love she has for him? Find out in The Executive’s Decision!

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forged by Secrets is the latest and third book in the series Deadly Isles Special Ops. I have read all three books in this series and have enjoyed them immensely. This book would work well as a stand alone, but in the series, it answered a lot of the lingering questions and wrapped up the series well. It is the story of the third Hale brother, Tyler. The mole that has plagued the brothers is still following them. Will Tyler find out who the mole is before it is too late? Will he be able to save his love interest, Malina, before her past catches her? Find all the answers in Forged by Secrets!

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Hacker (The Mercenaries Series) by Nadine Travers – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Hacker (The Mercenaries, #2)Hacker by Raven White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How would you like your life controlled by your father and brothers? That is very much how Marie Costa has to live. She just wanted a night away from the rules of her family and free of their expectations. She never planned to meet Chris Montgomery. In fact, she is expected to marry Gregorio Ricci. How will Hacker (Chris) react when he finds out about her family and expected marriage? Will he turn her away or will he rescue her from her family? Find out in this adventurous love story by Nadine Travers.

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Witness (Ash Park Series Book 9) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Witness: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 9)Witness: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Witness is book nine in the Ash Park Series. I have not read the others in the series yet and had no problem following the story and the characters. This book is an action packed story by Meghan O’Flynn. It centers on Detective Edward Petrosky. Petrosky is a gruff angry detective struggling with alcoholism. His partner, Regina Jackson, takes no nonsense from him even while they are investigating an insidious group of people. This book does not go into great detail about the abuse several women suffered, however, it was still difficult to read about what they went through. Every corner turned was more shocking with twists and details revealed making this book hard to put down.

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons is the second book in the Antipodes Series. I would recommend reading the first book before reading the second one. Some books are what I call fluff reads. This one is definitely not a fluff read. It is thought provoking, touching on several worldly problems within an apocalyptic world. The main character in this story is Cam, Campbell Mackintosh. He is easy to identify with and to understand his emotions and dilemmas. Ultimately this book is a story about love and overcoming, told within the life of Cam.

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Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Rebecca RemainsRebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, Rebecca Remains is so good! As I began reading this book, I immediately had red flags about the main character’s husband, Keith. I found myself questioning everything he said and did even while Tessa was saying he was a perfect husband. I read more and more of the story and learned of Tessa’s life. I was drawn into the mystery and quite unable to put the book down. Parts of the story were so intense that I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the other shoe to drop. Boy, did it ever drop. The end was so unexpected and so surprising with a twist that I never saw coming. Jessica Aiken-Hall artfully wove into the story a lesson about finding yourself and believing in yourself while writing a fantastic story!

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Hungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Hungry Business: A Short StoryHungry Business: A Short Story by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a quick fun read, then Hungry Business is for you! This is not just another zombie book. It is a humorous tale about looking for love amongst the undead. How do you find love when your dates literally want to eat you? Find out how in this short story by Maria DeBlassie.

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Vengeance (The Sundown Series Book 5) by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Rebecca Hill

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VengeanceVengeance by Courtney Konstantin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vengeance is the first book I have read by Courtney Konstantin. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy starting with the 5th book in a series, but I quickly discovered that Courtney does a phenomenal job making this a stand alone book. She smoothly explained the characters in the story while not making it seem like an awkward explanation. There was also some important backstory that I will enjoy going back to read, but it was able to be shared within the context of the characters’ dialogue and inner thoughts. This is a story of family dynamics and characters’ journeys in an apocalypse. I really enjoyed that while aspects of zombie stories, such as how to kill the zombies, were retained, there was a fresh take on the characters and what they were enduring. At one point in some action, I found my entire body tense as I flew through the book to find out what would happen to Max. Max Duncan is a fantastic and interesting main character. I found lyrics to a song aptly describe Max’s journey. She is making her way in the world today taking everything she’s got. Jump into this series with this book or any of the other books in the Sundown series. You won’t regret it.

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Killer Blonde by Allan Evans – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Killer BlondeKiller Blonde by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killer Blonde is one of the best books I have read recently. Once you get into the story, you will be on the edge of your seat and not be able to put the book down! This was the first book I have ever read by Allan Evans, and he will definitely be on my must-read authors list. Killer Blonde is a suspense-filled cat and mouse game worthy of James Patterson. At the beginning of the book, you will immediately be drawn into the killer’s web of horror. Allan Evans successfully pulls humor into the story with character jokes and levity. I enjoyed that even the minor characters are likeable and fun to read about. The main character, Cade Dawkins, is lovable and a man you would want to protect you. You will identify with Cade’s honor and either want to be him or be married to him. This is your next must-read story!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bound By Secrets pulls you right into the story. You want to jump in and fight for Kayla. Then you meet the intriguing Jaxon Hale, and you want to discover the secrets that he holds. The whole time, you think you know who is after Kayla and what is going to happen. But Amy McKinley throws a big twist your way that you won’t see coming! This story works well as a stand alone book, but it also makes you want to read more about the Hale brothers.

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