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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Kerry Carr

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow this  book is definately not for the faint hearted. It is quite a brutal read and has scenes that some readers may feel is a trigger. However if you aren’t affected then this books is an amazing read. It has everything, murder, mystery, lies and deceit, Mafia families and romance.
I don’t want to go into the story because it will give it away but it is such a good read that I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting.

I loved our leading lady Liz. She is such an amazing strong character and even after all the trauma and abuse she goes through she still can love and trust which is amazing to read.

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LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Moriah Venable

Luke (Default Distraction #4)Luke by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moving to a new country with his daughter, rockstar Luke, is trying to do right by his little girl. But his attraction to the nanny could spell trouble.

Nikki has had her eye on Luke for some time and she is living with him as his daughters nanny. When there’s a possibility that he might felt the same, will she risk her job?

I have not read any of the previous novels but I really enjoyed this. I don’t read rockstar novels often but I’m glad I picked this up.

It was a quick read, with great lovable characters but I could not put it down.

Nikki’s personality I just loved and Luke talking about his past just broke my heart.

I plan on reading the other books in the series to know more about the characters and their stories.

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Unlikely to Fit by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Lindsay Peck

Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can I say!! Seeing as I have not read the first, this one is the second book but holds its own! This book is about heartbreak, second chances and deserving to find happiness and love. There are many emotions in this book and you feel them all as you read along. Breckin and Griff are so deserving of love and everyone is rotting for it to happen. Definitely a must read and can’t wait for more!!!

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Cade by A.S. Roberts – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Cade (Default Distraction #3)Cade by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cade is the third book in the Default Distraction series. Cade is the drummer of a popular U.S. rock band called Default Distraction. He is a bad boy that’s used to getting what he wants and has never been scared to go after anything in his life. As the drummer of a popular rock band, he is used to women falling all over him and being able to pick and choose whoever he wants. Then suddenly everything changes when the lead guitarist’s little sister re-enters his life. Cade falls hard for her and wants her, but she wants nothing to do with him; or so she says.

Cade is so used to having women fawn all over him that he finds it hard to take no for an answer from Winter who is not easily impressed by his rock band popularity. Winter turns him down at every turn, but Cade won’t take no for an answer. He doesn’t know what it is about her, but he is drawn to her like a moth to a flame. As hard as he pushes her to fall for him, she continuously turns him down and pushes him away. What Cade doesn’t realize, and Winter won’t admit, is that she finds it harder and harder to resist him. The chemistry and sexual tension between Cade and Winter is intense. Cade will stop at nothing to make Winter his girl. He knows what they have is real but it’s going to take a lot of convincing. Winter is hardheaded and comes across as being cold-hearted. She refuses to let her guard down and is purely focused on running her business and making a success of herself. She can’t let any man gets in her way and stop her.

This book was intense and hard to put down! I became completely absorbed into the story and the lives of Cade and Winter. The relationship between them appeared hostile yet the sexual tension between them was undeniable and mind blowing. I had to keep reading to find out if either was ever going to let their guard down and let the other one in. Both have their own heartbreaking backstories and fear getting hurt. They both come across as tough but deep down it is because they’ve put a wall around their hearts so that they don’t get hurt. The story was one that I could not put down until I had finished reading the final page to see if there was going to be a happy ever after between Cade and Winter.

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Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine – Review by Lindsay Peck

Silent Gavel (Crawford Mystery #1)Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the very beginning this book has your attention and questioning what in the world is going on and what happened?! I really enjoyed this book. Lauren’s character is so real and entertaining to read what she goes through throughout the chapters. Each chapter keeps you guessing and thinking hard about the situation. Keeps you on your toes until the very end! I definitely recommend this read and can’t wait to read more.

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Still Taking Chances by Roz Lee – Review by Wendy Wary

Still Taking ChancesStill Taking Chances by Roz Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author did a great job with character development, and the book gets pretty steamy and graphically detailed during BDSM scenes. I kind of feel like there could be some spin-offs of this novel giving more of a backstory to both of the main characters, Hud and Mary Beth, or there could have been more revealed in this novel leading up to their meeting.

The short amount of time (less than a week, really) that Mary Beth was Hud’s Mistress seems like a super tight timeline for the two of them to make the progress they made in their relationship, and made it feel less realistic to me, even if some of the scenes got intense. The book was unpredictable in how it progressed and ended, though, and the epilogue kind of helped tie up the story nicely.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by lydia Pelton

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

Wow. This was incredibly written. It was one of my first m/m fantasy reads and it did not disappoint at all. Everything was so detailed and pieced together so beautifully. From the cultural perspective of Archeron , an outcast shifter typer, because of his calling to usher the dead. Errapel is so wonderful and I just fell in love with them both so much. They came from two separate worlds but their hearts called them to each other despite what the laws and people said. Oh my word this was amazing and definitely needed more.

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Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell – Review by Kerry Baker

Strega - Magic: The Spirit Never DiesStrega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a detailed and rich story that takes you on journey right from the first page.  I found the whole story to be so interesting. It is completely different to what I would expect from this author but it was a great story nonetheless.
It was easy to imagine what the author was describing. The settings, the characters were all vivid and real. The author really does pull you into the story and it feels like you are experiencing it with the main character. I thought this was a well written book that is certainly worth your time.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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

5 Stars
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie

I absolutely loved this book. Going in I wasn’t really sure what to expect. As with any book I’ve read by this author I’m simply amazed by her style of writing and her attention to detail. She’s also really good at giving you what you didn’t realize you needed. That’s exactly what I got with this book. From the beginning to end I was hooked and had a hard time putting it down. Sometimes we need to add a little magic into our lives and this book will show you how. I highly recommend reading this book. It helped to lighten my mood and put a smile on my face. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 2) by Amy Argent – Review by Katie Matthews

Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow #2)Whatever Tomorrow Brings by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

If I thought I needed the tissues for the first book in this duet then I was wrong because I needed a bucket load more for this book. Oh my gosh what an emotional roller-coaster I have been on with Tori and Will. I think the author did an absolutely amazing job with this story, to take something that has an impact on so many people and to write about it so beautifully, so raw and truthful is really something special. I felt like I was right there with Tori and Will from the very beginning until the very last word of this book. I laughed with them, I cried with them and I felt every single emotion that they did. Both books have been a pleasure to read and I will definitely be looking forward to more from this author again in the future.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Karyn Taylor

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant dark mafia romance. It is definitely for over 18’s and can be a trigger for some due to the graphic violence and non-consensual sex scenes. I had never previously read any of this author’s work but I do love a good dark mafia romance and was very intrigued by the blurb of this book so decided to give it a try. I’m very glad that I took the chance on this book because I really loved it.
Elizabeth (Liz) certainly has a load to deal with. It’s not every person that has 3 mafia bosses all after them, yet that’s what Liz is dealing with. This book is not for the faint hearted or anyone who is squeamish. There is a great deal of very brutal violence dealt out, most of it to Liz and she is the recipient of a great deal of non-consensual sex. If you can handle the violence, there is a fantastic storyline that goes along with it.
As well as the non-consensual sex, there are some very steamy consensual sex scenes that get the pulse racing.
I was really gripped to this story from the very beginning. The story is fast paced and takes you on an emotional journey with much danger, violence and intrigue along the way.
Definitely worth 5 stars and would recommend to those with a stronger stomach.

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Drummer’s Beat (Satan’s Devils MC #2) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Shelly Kittell

I am a huge fan of this series. Listening to the book has added such a level of excitement tha tyou just can’t get with reading. The team narrating does a wonderful job. They add the right touch of attitude to the characters. The author dies a fantastic job with the plot. She ties up the plots so they intertwine smoothly.. The plot twists are surprising and a surprise that you don’t see coming. The characters are just that, very much personalities unto themselves. They all somehow get along fairly wall to make a cohesive “family.” She is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to check out more of her books on audio. These are really nice for a road trip (as long as the kids aren’t in the car.) I would recommend for the over 18 age group. It is a little steamy.

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by M Policicchio

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas

4 out of 5 Stars

Elizabeth “Liz” Finely loves the tv show Spooks. Liz loves it so much that she decides to find out if MI5 operates the same way as it does in the show. Liz scopes out the headquarters and starts observing the goings on there. She gets caught. This sends Liz’s life spiraling in new directions.

Marco Lucianno is the Don of the Italian Mafia. Marco decides that he needs to own Liz. Not only because she is valuable in his world but because she seems to have stolen his heart. When Liz’s past brings war to Marco’s doorstep, Marco must make some difficult choices.

This fast-paced twisted tale of Liz’s past, present and future that come crashing together explode in brutal fashion. Liz is devastatingly thrown into the underworld. Three families battle over Liz for reasons that she will soon learn. Liz will find that she is stronger and more resilient than she ever thought she could be after the suffering at the hands of all the families. As Marco and Liz’s futures become further entwined, the future becomes more of a question than ever before.

I was hooked from the moment Liz was busted for reconning the MI5 Headquarters. This quick moving story has many twists and turns. The ending is surprising. I couldn’t believe that one woman could cause so much trouble for so many different crime families. Liz is amazing. Her resolution is truly remarkable.

Content Warning: This book contains graphic depictions of violence, sexual assault, and torture. This is intended for mature audiences only.

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Luke by A.S. Roberts – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Luke (Default Distraction #4)Luke by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luke is the fourth book in the Default Distraction series. From the first page this book hooked me, and I was eager to learn more about who Luke was. Luke is a man that knows little about his past or where he came from. His early life is quite tragic, and because of that he feels like there’s a piece of himself that’s missing. Luke’s rock band, Default Distraction, is highly successful but no amount of money, fame, fortune, or fans can replace the piece of Luke that is missing. Despite his early beginnings, he is determined to become a better person and to give his young daughter the life that he never had. Luke is determined to be there for his little girl and always protect her and wants his daughter to know the sense of having family and belonging.

Nikki has had a quite different upbringing than Luke and comes from a very close-knit family. Suddenly tragedy strikes and her world is turned upside down. Nikki is now broke, jobless, and no longer feels as though she knows who she is. To provide for herself and her family Nikki takes on the job as nanny for Luke and his young daughter.

What nobody expects is for the sparks to fly between Nikki and Luke. Nikki doesn’t want to risk losing her job or losing the little girl that she has come to love so she tries to deny her attraction to Luke. The chemistry is something that Luke also feels but tries to deny because he does not want to risk losing the woman that his daughter has come to love. The risks are too great for both Nikki and Luke and there is too much at stake for them both to lose. Yet, it is hard to deny the chemistry and attraction between the two of them. Will they risk losing everything to be together?

Luke had great characters in it, and I loved learning more about the backstory of the character of Luke. It is very well written and is a story unlike most others. Although it could be a standalone book and read on its own, I would recommend reading the other three books in the series first.

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Nite Fire: flash point by C.L. Schneider – Review by Nikita Lesperance

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

Dahlia Nite is a shape shifter who is stuck on Earth after disobeying orders. I thought this book was interesting. The dragon shape shifter part was cool. The characters were well thought out. Dahlia Nite was a fun character to read about. The book did a good job holding my attention.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review By Amanda Swindle

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Chains is a dark romance centering around the mafia and has tons of trigger warnings. Brutality and extremely graphic scenes of sex and violence, secrets and lies…it all fills the pages. If you can look past that, it is actually a great book and awesome storyline. I found this author to be unique in her ability to draw you in, and hold you there, as if you are a bystander watching the scenes unfold. The characters are convincing and not overly done, but also engaging and you find yourself loving and hating each one individually. I will definitely say, Broken Chains is probably NOT for everyone, for the reasons I have already stated, and I did not think it would entice me as much as it did. I really do not want to get into much more, or drop hints into the plot or the twists that come with it, but I will say this book was well written and I will be seeking out others from Karina Kantas immediately. Bravo – 5 stars.

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Mom is There a Santa Claus? by Susan J Berger Illustrator KC Snider – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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

This story gets ☆☆☆☆☆ stars! It is one of the cutest stories to answer that age long question. Is Santa Claus real? I love how this story leaves hope for the children. This author has taken what determines a child’s feelings, and allowed them to help others believe. In all my teaching I have always said “Santa is in the hearts of all people.” As this is what I grew up hearing. These characters are as real as you can get when it comes to school peers. What an awesome way to keep Santa in our hearts. Beautiful pictures bring this story to life. I recommend this book to all parents of young children.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Alexandra Leith

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is NOT for the faint of heart and this is your trigger warning. It is a very dark Mafia romance that is full of intense suspense.

Elizabeth is a young woman who left singing and writing behind to join the M15 after meeting a man named Alex. Things are going great in her new career until she receives a coded message. Elizabeth soon finds herself being hunted down by 3 mafias and she has to fight for her life. She faces things that would break most people’s minds and likely never survive.

I love Elizabeth. She is a strong, intelligent and caring woman who has been forced to experience unspeakable things and yet she rises up to each challenge and fights.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who isn’t afraid to face the ugly head on and see the beauty that flourishes from it. Trust me Elizabeth’s journey is worth it!

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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

While, this was not exactly as I was expecting, this was a great read. It reads more as a self-help book, rather than a beginners version of pagan magic. I thoroughly enjoyed this book once I really understood the areas being covered/written about. I love how this book covers really good reminders for the work-life balance. There are areas in this book that cover juggling a career along side with family obligations. Also really good reminders and pointers on becoming the best version of yourself.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C.L. Schneider – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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

I can never say no to a book with an assassin as it’s main character! Being the first book in a series, this does not disappoint. The writing style is outstanding. And you get an adventure with a dragon shape shifting assassin, serial killers, and a murder mystery. This is an enjoyable, fast paced read that I could not put down!

Dahlia is a 100 year old dragon shape shifter who was exiled to the world that runs parallel with her own. When the city is threatened by a series of murders and lies, Dahlia is determined to get to the truth. You will have to read this book to find out what twists lie ahead for you as the reader.

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

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

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

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Drummer’s Beat (Satan’s Devils MC #2) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Piper Foster

I am total into the world of Satan’s Devils listening to it has been a new experience. The voice and audio are great I can see each of these characters come to life more than they already are with the addition of audio. Drummer I love to begin with he’s a softy at heart but a very tough man also. Sam voice is exactly how I imagined I my head.

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Lauren West

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly love dark mafia romance, and I always have to prepare myself for how dark It can get. This author is new to me, and I enjoyed the journey she took my imagination on. The suspense, action, drama, intrigue and overall intensity of the story was great. The twists continuously took you into the unknown.

We meet Liz and everything she goes through is unexpected, and it’s quite dark. She goes from her mundane existence to meeting Alex who is an MI5 Agent and from there she begins her spiraling descent into the unthinkable. Her curiosity leads her on some uncharted and dark roads. She endures the unthinkable time and time over, but her strength never wanes. It’s a question of will she break thru or be broken.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Amelia Stansell

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book may cause triggers for it has extreme violence and sexual situations. I personally loved this book, the author made you feel what she felt. The way this book was wrote it was extremely hard to put down.
Liz is working her first assignment in the field when she gets abducted and put through the worst torture of her life.
Alex is in the organization she was spying on. Will he be the one that swoops in to save her or the one that is doing the torturing?
I highly recommend this book. Amazing page turner. Again this may cause some people triggers.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by – Tatyana Turley

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

My rating 5 out of 5 stars.

I have read some of the authors works and loved them. This story was no exception. It was a little slow to start but quickly became a book I couldn’t put down. Paisley and Caspian started out as childhood friends and both went their separate ways. They meet years later both leading separate very different lives. But once together they find something special.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Stephanie Chapman

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imagine wanting to write a book based loosely off a favorite show. Liz was watching a building, writing notes about people who were entering and exiting, making up stories about what they could be doing. She was aware that she was looking at MI5 headquarters, which was supposedly a location where her favorite crime series show filmed. Liz was incorrect, and little did she know that she was about to embark upon several life altering events in life.

MI5 was the headquarters of the Secret Services, and they pounced upon the writer. After reviewing files and her notes, supervising agent Alex takes special notice of Liz’s attention to details. He convinces her to go through training and become an agent. Liz’s first assignment leads her to Athens, and uniting with her estranged father. When she meets her father, she feels he is not being honest with her about details important to her case. After checking into a hotel, she learns that she is now on a hit list after Alex thwarts an assassination attempt on her life.

After recovering from injuries, Liz’s assignment is security detail at a banquet hall with Alex. The banquet is ambushed and Liz becomes separated from the main group. When she gains a view of the main area, she discovers her group is surrounded. Unsure of what to do, she suddenly hears a voice calling out her name to surrender. Liz knows the voice is sinister and belongs to someone she never thought would hurt her. What does Liz do, fight or surrender? This is a fast-paced 4 star novel that will keep you turning pages in discovery.

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CADE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #3) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Cade (Default Distraction #3)Cade by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderfully dark, emotional, heart felt HEA! Every character is so detailed you feel like they are your friends. The author makes you care so much for everyone of her characters.
Cade and Winter both have reasons to fight their mounting attraction but will they realize that their love can heal all? The chemistry between these two is instant and is very spicy.
This epic continuation of the DD series is well worth the read and will keep you entertained until the last page!

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jo Frizzell

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

The world that the author built is astonishing! I was drawn in with every word and didn’t want to stop reading. The characters were written with such clarity and truly amazing descriptions. I only wish I could meet the characters and understand their thinking and why they are the way they are! The growth through the story was so well done and I can’t wait to see what comes next!

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Betsy Melano

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

A romance where a girl next door meets the boy next door who becomes her hero as kids and later meet again when they are all grown up. They have experienced different worlds along the way but meet by accident when they needed each other the most. I loved the connection between Caspian & Paisley from the start. Although I’m not sure I would have agreed to the marriage if I were Paisley, I totally understood why she did. There are some interesting characters in the book and the story definitely kept my attention.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Candida Hopper

Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was hard to put down. There were some unexpected secrets revealed that I didn’t see coming. This story is full of danger, lies, action, and some great characters. There are some graphic scenes in this story which may be a trigger for some people. It was hard to read about everything Liz went through but at the same time I couldn’t look away because I became completely invested in her and rooting for her. I also found myself rooting for her Liz and Alex to take the next step. If you want to find out what happens between these two then you must read this. I look forward to reading more from this author. I recommend reading this book.

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