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As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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As Close to PerfectAs Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
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As Close to Perfect is a well written Romance story that once you start reading you won’t want to stop until you’ve finished. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to seeing what other books she has written. I enjoyed this book and the characters are relatable and fully developed Her style of writing and attention to detail and her ability to pull you in and keep your attention until the end is amazing. Bree has a few rules she goes by when it comes to dating. She’s been burned on the past and one of her rules she doesn’t date Jocks, or athletic type. She’s a school teacher and basketball coach and also plays tennis. She’s met several guys but none of them meet her requirements until Steven. She’s hesitant at first but the more they get to know one another the more she thinks hes the perfect match for her. That is until she sees a different side of him. Then there’s Nate and he’s been there for her and she’s not been to nice to him. Who will Bree choose? Will she follow her heart ? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.

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As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane – Review by Ashly Renner

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As Close to PerfectAs Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I seriously struggled to get into this book. Normally when I start a book it keeps my attention, even if it takes me a bit to get into it. This book didn’t keep my attention at all. I never like to give a negative review, but I want to always be honest, too. Bree was relatable in the things that she had been through with past relationships, but I felt like she dwelled on them too much. Nate was very intense, and if I had been her I would have tried to be nice but get my point across a little clearer than she did. I tried really hard to get into this book and desperately wanted to love it, but I didn’t it wasn’t completely horrible by any means, just not a favorite.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Krystal Gregory

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Long Kiss Goodbye: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson
4 out of 5 Stars
I adored this book. Folklore and Mythology are some of my top genres to read, and this paranormal mystery/budding romance was quite the addition to my reading journey. The suspense was page-turning, or in my case, with my kindle, page tapping. I can’t really go into too much detail, or else I fear I will give to much away, but our main character Avery is a sweetheart, both strong and daring. Her neighbor, Luys is swoon-worthy. Avery is stuck between surviving both physically and emotionally. Lovers of suspense, thrillers, mystery, paranormal, and romance will all love this book. 4 out of 5 stars.

Review by @kgregory

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Shea D. Gilkerson

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Avery, in an effort to relax a bit, joined friends for drinks one evening. As she walks home afterwards, she finds herself attacked. When she wakes up in the morning, she can’t remember anything and searches for clues. A horrible discovery leads her to head to the hospital, but her problem is severe enough it makes her weak and dizzy. Her stoic neighbor Luys notes her distress and takes her to the ER. After a thorough check up, it appears that beyond her injuries she is completely healthy. It baffles Avery who would harm and traumatize her so seriously and she has to find out what happened.

In the course of this story, Avery and Luys reluctantly continue to keep track of each other thanks to their attraction to the other. When Luys discovers Avery knows his sister, Mayor, and exactly what her injuries included he knows he has to protect her and help her discover who hurt her.

The storyline for this book is one I haven’t heard of before, so it was a nice original twist. I continued to read because I was curious what nugget of information would be included next. After finishing it, I realized there are several little hints and tidbits scattered through the book that gave you the potential of picking up on some twists and turns ahead of time, but they were subtle enough that even if you notice them, it isn’t to really point you in any special direction. While this is book 2 in a series, I didn’t feel like I was missing anything that would help me better understand the direction of the story – but after reading the synopsis on book 1, I’d like to read it and learn more about Gabriel and family.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well this book took a turn I was not really expecting. This paranormal suspense started with a “normal” girl named Avery who starts to find herself in a very strange assault. On her way home from the bar one night she is attacked, but when she wakes up she can’t remember anything. She finds herself getting to the hospital with the aid of her neighbor Luys. What they find is very mysterious, nothing is wrong except for this crazy stitch work on her chest. As the story progresses, she and Luys build a connection, but both are going through different strangeness in their life. She is not sure who she can trust or not as she tries to figure out what happened to her and why there is a string of murders so close to home. The police warn her against Luys, Luys warns her against the woman Avery is friends with, and the circle continues. What happened to her, how is Luys related to all of this, and what does it mean for her future?
As a whole I thought this book was pretty good. It definitely took on a new spin on the paranormal romance suspense genre which I was thankful for. I loved Luys, he was sweet, caring, and seemed genuinely like a nice person. Avery, I didn’t not like her, but there were times I would find myself saying ‘girl you have got to be kidding me’. However, in the end, I did love her more after she started to fight for Luys a little more. One thing I wish was a little different was how the chapters were labeled. There were many times I started reading a new page or chapter and had no idea which character perspective I was reading from till the end of the page. There are many characters playing important roles in the story so maybe if she let us know who was speaking from the start I wouldn’t have had to pause and think about what they were saying or where the story was trying to go.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Devon Pulliam

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

O.M.G. what a great read this book is. The paranormal take with the true crime involved. I didn’t realize it when I downloaded it that it was book 2. I immediately went and read book 1 once I finished book 2. I am for sure now following and reading anything from this author.

I wasn’t expecting the twist in the last few chapters and I loved that it kept me intrigued and made it hard to put down. I loved how Avery and Luys were so opposite in the first half of the book. I immediately fell in love with Avery and was hoping the ending would be how it was for her.

I am off to download some more from this author as I felt like I was reading a true crime from a TV show or something. It was easy to follow and once I was halfway through, thought I had figured it out. You know how you do with crime TV shows…. then the twist and I was shocked! I loved it and how it was written out.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 Stars
I’ve only read probably 2 or 3 paranormal romances including this one. This is book 2 in a series, but it’s a complete stand alone. This was my first book by this author and I did enjoy it! The beginning does a good job about pulling you in! I was absolutely interested in finding out how Avery was attacked and that in itself was enough to keep me reading. This story continued to keep my attention throughout every chapter! I’m going to go back and read the first book because this book was so good.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Long Kiss Goodbye is the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be my last. It was a dark suspenseful read that I wasn’t expecting to like as much as I did. The twists and extremely unexpected turns had me on the edge of my seat and I didn’t want to put this one down. It was very fast paced and I enjoyed the main characters. They were intriguing but man oh man did they have such huge secrets. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!!
Happy Reading!

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by stephanie nicole

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I only have one thing to say about this book, and that is why oh why have I not read this author before now? This book absolutely blew me away, I just couldn’t stop devoring it’s pages. Full of paranormal romance, twists, mystery, and of course a suspenseful intense storyline this book has it all. While this is the second book in the series it can be read as a standalone. But trust me once you read this one, you’ll want to go back and read this first one, I know I do!

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Santana Hicks

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imagine going out one night with your friends to have a couple drinks then wake up naked in your bed the next day. Not knowing what happened, you start to panic. It feels like you’ve been hit by a truck but the last thing you remember is walking home from the previous night. That is exactly what happened to the main character of this book, Avery.

Avery decides to go to the hospital to get herself checked out. Struggling to the car, her next door neighbour, Luys, sees her and asks if she is okay. Looking like she’s about to pass out, he sweeps her up and drives her to the hospital.

Luys decides to keep an eye on her while she recovers but neither one of them know why. Before this incident, they barely spoke two words to each other but this circumstance brought them together. There is a strong will they won’t they vibe as you can feel the tension. Meanwhile Avery is trying to figure out what happened to her.

As more bodies start appearing, she feels like she is the target of a serial killer. Can she find out who the killer is before they come back to finish her off?

The author did an amazing job with this book. I was at the edge of my seat the whole way. Unpredictable twists and turns kept me guessing what would happen next. I could not put this book down.

The way the author described the world made everything so vivid. Avery’s character came to life.

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The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The True Garza (Red Cage, #3)The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before I even tell you about how this read blew me out the water I just wanted to honour the author and say thank for your dedication to those with ADHD , I appreciate you ❤️

So back to the task at hand …. I started this read and couldn’t put it down and once I did put it down I immediately went and one clicked the previous 2 ❤️📕

London went through a dark patch in life and it’s that dark time she met True and together they had the most intense and memorable week but their paths parted after that so I can imagine the shock when they meet up again under very different circumstances….

There were funny moments and some seriously tense moments but every page of this read was a sensory treat ! A definite read to shout from the rooftops !

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by La Toya Lewis

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A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was more than I expected. Expecting just a standard thriller, the story we got was even better. Luys and Avery are neighbors that barely know each other. It seems Luys is a grumpy neighbor who doesn’t want to be bothered. After Avery is attacked, Luys helps her and the story takes off. I found both characters very likable and I enjoyed watching their story unfold and rooting for them. They had wonderful chemistry together and I found myself wanting them to get together instantly. The book is well-paced and has excellent action-type sequences. The protagonist reacts to things just as you would expect them to. The book had a satisfying ending while also leaving room for more books. I greatly enjoyed this book.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Erica Fish

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Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is the first book in The Forerunner Saga by Jay Veloso Batista. It was a historical fantasy book. I was pulled into the story from the first page until the last page. I felt as if I was right in the thick of the story with the characters. The book includes ghosts and Vikings. The storyline has adventure, history, Norse mythology, and paranormal elements. The attention to detail is what held my attention. The story is about Finn, who starts the story as a normal boy. He is a part of the Viking Kingdoms in England. There was a witch’s curse that becomes Finn’s fate. He is by day a boy and a ghost at night. Finn has an adventure in his future. I highly recommend this book to follow Finn’s adventure.

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The True Garza (Red Cage Book 3) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Katie Matthews

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The True Garza (Red Cage, #3)The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow what a read! I was completely captivated from beginning to end. The characters were complex but so worth reading about. True – I don’t even know what to say about this character – I loved him then I hated him, then I loved him again! He is definitely one of those character who is so enjoyable to read about! I loved the twists and turns in the story! I loved London as well, she was a great character and a definitely match for True! The chemistry between the two of them was off the charts and I was secretly rooting for them!!
This really was an amazing read, a great storyline with amazing characters! I would 100% recommend it to other readers!

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Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tina Vega

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Mermaid and the Ice Cube NecklaceMermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trezzie is a mermaid that visits her friends on land. They share a love for science and how it can seem like magic. These books are fun, colorful, and educational. Great job showcasing ice in this book. Loved it!

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The Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lauren West

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Mermaid and the Ice Cube NecklaceMermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author continues to create the cutest mermaid stories with life lessons built in. I read it with my 8 year old daughter and she enjoyed it as much as the last story. Similar to the last book we are back under the sea with our mermaid friends and we are exploring science, friendship, and swim safety. Vivid imagery and fun facts attached make this a must read.

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The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Jordan Allen

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The Day the Librarian Saved the GalaxyThe Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gah! I can’t get over the cuteness of this book. It follows two students with a fantastic librarian on a journey of wonder! They HAVE to save the school, and even world, from the aliens threatening to invade!

The best I could describe this book is whimsical! It is such a perfectly woven book for children. It made me remember why I use to love running to the school’s library every Friday afternoon! Even though I didn’t read it as a child, it felt nostalgic nonetheless. I’m really excited for the day I can share this book with my own children!

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by stephanie nicole

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After seeing this cover and reading the synopsis I was drawn to this story right away. I have personally never read anything by this author before but thus one really leaves me wanting more. Full of suspense scriptural lessons, faith, sabotage and more I just simply couldn’t put it down. So if your looking for a good clean but suspenseful book to read next make sure you pick this one up today.

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Julie Johnson

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anne’s very dedicated to her work to keep drugs off the streets. She’s organizing this huge event that will help to teach kids alternatives to a life of drugs and addiction. It’s after a doctor’s appointment and finding out that she needs to start taking B12 shots that she doesn’t feel well.

Grant and Josh are DEA agents assigned to this case to try to bring down this drug lord. Grant’s super interested because Anne is one of his closest friends. Grant’s former partner, Greg, is engaged to Anne, adding yet another layer of importance.

Becker is the drug lord of the past but has this person resurfaced again? Did they ever really go away? It’s up to Grant and Josh to get all of this figured out and before anyone else becomes addicted to this drug kronilan.

Premeditated was gripping from the start! I only put it down once and that was difficult! The characters and the story is very relatable, yet very scary. This is a very clean, inspirational read that does quote some scripture and has religious themes throughout. I appreciate this author writing such a gripping novel in a way that doesn’t make me cringe with horrible language!

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Jess Engel

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have several hours to fill up in your life, grab this book! The author creates a suspenseful, engaging read that has you turning the pages until the very end.

The second book in the series, we see repeating characters from the first book, but it can be read as a stand-alone. The characters and story are largely believable and deals with difficult themes.

You never know who next target is when everyone is a target and you’ll find yourself guessing who is responsible until the very end! This is easy to read in one sitting with the action-packed, creative storyline and wonderful characters!

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this fast paced crime thriller, which had me hooked from start to finish. Anti-drug activists are being targeted by someone using the very substance they fight against. DEA Agents Grant Rourke and Josh McKenzie are assigned the case, and need to discover who’s behind this string of drug-related crimes, and make sure that the fatal doses of ‘kronilan’ are taken off the streets. However, the person behind the ‘kronilan’ distribution starts targeting the Agents family and friends, including Anne, the fiancé of Grant’s ex-partner and former DEA Agent, Greg Nelson. Grant and Josh need to find the culprit before it’s too late. This was a real page turner and the exciting storyline, along with the likeable and relatable characters kept me happily turning the pages. The plot twists kept me gripped and guessing until the end. I am keen to read the previous book in the same series now.

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Jenni Bishop

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

PREMEDITATED is the second book in the Agents of Justice series. It is a clean Christian romance story that has religious themes. The plot is interesting if not at times a little predictable but that’s not a bad thing. As this is the second book by Susanna, I am sure each book will get better. There are twists and turns that add to the suspense to the story.

With drugs and threats against those they love will they be able to stop before things get deadly?

Give this author a go.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Kerry Carr

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting crime story. The author does a great job making the story scarily realistic and has you thinking about what if it were to really happen. The characters were well written too. Love the relationship between our 2 agents Grant and Josh.
This story is fast paced and starts very quickly when someone dies. Is it just a diabetic coma is has something more sinister happened.
As our agents start to unravel this case they uncover the fact that the victims are all against drug abuse and are trying to clamp down on it. Which of course if drugs is your line of work you don’t want that.
With anti-drug activists being targeted Grant and Josh know they are on a race against time to stop anyone else getting hurt and when it turns personal with an ex agents fiancee being targeted the stakes get even higher.
This is a gripping story that will shock you and having questioning and wondering right up to the end.

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Angela Hayes

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Premeditated: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted is the second book in the Agents of Justice series by Susanna Haymond. This is a Christian crime and investigation story, with mystery, action, suspense, faith, and drama. I didn’t realise when I got this book that it is the second book in the series, but I don’t think that mattered to the story at all. It can be read as a standalone.
With a deadly drug invading the community and the drug crimes on the rise- DEA Agents Grant and Josh have been tasked with finding the source and getting it off the streets for good. But what happens when their investigation draws the attention of the drug distributors- putting them and their loved ones at risk?
An interesting story.

Thank you, Susanna Haymond.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was literally a thrill ride from start to finish. The book a lot to the table I found, and I simply loved every minute of my reading. I was hooked really right from the introduction; this book was amazing, and it had the right amount of suspense to keep you hooked as you read.
Grant and Josh were an awesome team to say the least. I loved how their minds worked together, even when they did not see truly eye to eye with one another. I found my guessing abilities were not working as I read, the book really spoke for itself. The danger and excitement it brought to me, was freaking amazing. I loved this book so much, and I will be for sure reading more by this wonderful author.
Amazing rollercoaster of thrill. I loved this author and I certainly loved and enjoyed this book for all it is worth. This is for sure a must-read ,book, and a very high recommendation from me. A Very WORTHY read.

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PREMEDITATED: A Trust Betrayed, Lives Sabotaged, A Love Undaunted (Agents of Justice Book 2) by Susanna Haymond – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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PremeditatedPremeditated by Susanna Haymond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed and look forward to reading more in the future. This is a well written story about someone who is targeting anyone who is against drugs including the activists. This is a story where it will keep you guessing and won’t see what is coming next. I found this story to be fast paced and engaging. It is a story that is full of not only suspense but action that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed the characters and how they pulled me into the story. They are well rounded and connectable. Their growth throughout the story made it easy to read. I also enjoyed how they kept me coming back for more. This is a great suspense story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite Series Book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love Elena and Marco! From Frenemies to Lovers! Even though you can read this book as a standalone, I recommend reading the other books in order before this one. There is vital information about Elena’s starting predicament that may be confusing if you do not know the background information from the other 3 books. After finding that Elena is alive, Marco will not stop until she is his and in his arms. As teenagers, Marco and Elena were always back and forth teasing and punishing for no reason. They both had crushes on each other but kept it a secret, as Elena was promised to marry Enzo. In this book, it tied up several of the sub-plots that go on throughout each book. Marco is the sexy tattooed badass, while Elena has become an independent badass of her own. Her being away from everyone and in hiding for the past 4 years causes several issues with the two main characters, trust being the main problem. As Elena, is not sure who to trust, and Marco is pissed that she left without asking for help. The main Mafia situation in Savage Secrets is focused on the Russians, the Boss Yuri in particular. Very action packed but with lots of romance and love. Definitely cannot wait to read the 5th book in the series.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Series Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruthless Heir, Book 5 in the Mafia Elite Series throws a huge loop than the other pervious books. At first, I was not sure how I would like it considering it is bringing in two new characters that have not been introduced yet. The love story focus is on Luc and Summer. Luc being Lil’s long lost half brother, who has no idea he has a sister, let alone Mafia. Both Luc and Summer come from hard difficult childhoods, which is one of the things they bond over. The book focuses on Luc’s training to become the new Mafia Boss for the Brambilla Family and the new girl who he has dragged along with him, Summer. She is also on the run from another less powerful Mafia Family, the Amato’s. She keeps her cards close to her in hope that she Five Chicago Families do not turn her over. At first, Summer is there against her will, but slowly everyone, including Luc falls in love with her. As Summer and Luc work together every morning, their love connection grows so beautifully. Summer and Luc both fit excellently into the Five Mafia Families and are a great addition. Amy McKinley does a spectacular job at mixing adventure, mystery, romance and spice. I know I will not be disappointed in book 6!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in a series of standalone contemporary romance novels. I had not read the first book and didn’t feel that I was missing any necessary information. It was also my first time reading this author’s work and I was pleasantly surprised by how my I enjoyed this book.
I do love the ‘brother’s best friend’ trope and this book is a great example of this. Kendall has always had a massive crush on her brother’s best friend Pete. When Kendall has to visit their city for work, she stays at Pete’s house as her brother is away that week. So while the cats away the mice certainly do play. The chemistry is off the charts hot and when they get together it’s hot and steamy.
I loved both Pete and Kendall. I also really liked Kendall’s brother Ryan too. This author has a knack for writing really great characters that are relatable and that you get invested in.
Like many romances set in the sports world, there is a great camaraderie among the players, and this is something I really enjoy reading. Again, this author does a great job here. I loved reading the banter and the ribbing that they give each other, yet they always have each other’s backs.
This is a really great romance novel that I would recommend to other readers.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging sports romance which was a real page turner. Kendall has been in love with her brother’s friend forever, but he’s always seen her as his friends annoying sister. However, things change when professional baseball player, Pete Saunders, agrees to let Kendall stay with him while she’s in town. Although Pete is known as a bit of a player, he’s never broken the ‘bro-code’ before, “Rule number 1- don’t touch your friend/teammate’s sister. Rule number 2- see rule number 1”, but Kendall is way to tempting for him. Kendall and Pete start a relationship behind her brothers back, but Pete only does casual and he doesn’t believe in true love, so have they even got a future. I liked Kendall and Pete as they were likeable and relatable characters, and their chemistry really sizzled off the page. I also enjoyed how their relationship developed throughout the story. The storyline was fairly fast paced and the out-of-bounds relationship theme kept me happily turning the pages.

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