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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Shannen Kern

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely phenomenal first book in the London Detective Agency series! The real world did not exist to me once I opened this book, and I didn’t return until I finished the last page. Typically, when I pick up romantic suspense books, they lean heavily on either the romance or suspense. This book somehow balanced both equally, and I loved it! Evelyn is traveling and her bag gets accidentally swapped by another lady named Megan. Patrick is a PI focusing intently on finding Megan…who looks an awful lot like Evelyn. The chemistry between Patrick and Evelyn is palpable and getting to see them react to each other was wonderful. The tension will keep you captivated throughout the entire story. I highly recommend picking this up if you are looking for a fast-paced, intriguing suspense-filled read!

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love mysteries and romance and if you do too, you’ll love this selection! Grad student, Evelyn, is embarking on her first overseas trip to Greece for study abroad. She is nervous and excited about this new experience. During the airport in London to catch her connecting flight, some coincidences occur and she happens to stumble into the arms of Patrick. He is a London native and on his first substantial mission as a private investigator looking for a female who looks very similar to Evelyn. After being mistaken for this other female, they end up in each other’s company and now Patrick’s job is to protect Evelyn while catching the Fitzgeralds, a local mafia type family. Now Evelyn is not only at a loss of what will happen next but she becomes under the protection of a very attractive PI. Patrick is very driven on cracking down on this crime driven Fitzgeralds but is distracted when Evelyn comes into the picture. This book is book one in the series and I am definitely looking forward to the other ones in this series!

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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Shannen Kern

Web of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 2)Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great second installment to the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries series. We get to experience this story alongside Neferet and Bener-ib, and it is incredibly suspenseful! I adore authors that include character lists, a glossary, and other notes at the beginning of the book because it kind of sets the stage. I also love how the characters are developed because Neferet is a force to be reckoned with. They ran into some unnerving mysteries and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. I definitely lost quite a bit of sleep because I needed to know what was going to happen next. The flow of the story felt so natural and before I knew it, I had blown through the entire book! I highly recommend picking up the first book before this one, but whatever you do, don’t miss out!

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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Santana Hicks

Web of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 2)Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Neferet and Bener-ib are back with another mystery on their hands. While visiting Neferet’s family home, her father shows up with a corpse found in the water. Upon investigating, the women find the cause of death to be a blow to the head. Not sure if accidental or on purpose, Neferet is assuming murder.

Neferet and Bener-ib head into the town to identify the body. Turns out, everyone knew the victim but also everyone hated him for some reason or another.

Everyone is a suspect and it’s up to Neferet to narrow down the lists. She doesn’t know what are truths and what are lies as they get tangled information along the way.

Neferet has grown a lot from the first book of the series but she is still a fiery, stubborn yet kind woman. She is intelligent and quick to come to conclusions. This time around, it was easier for me to keep track of names. I love how Neferet will fight for what’s right even when no one else will!

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Flowers of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Santana Hicks

Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 1)Flowers of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Neferet and Bener-ib are two young women who are skilled healers. They opened up their own practice in hopes to help all those who need it. Unfortunately, another healer spread lies and rumors about the duo causing them to not have any patients. It doesn’t help that this book is set in ancient Egypt times, where women are usually seen and not heard.

To make things even more difficult for the women, their first patient is a dying man who cannot be saved. Someone murdered him. Neferet takes it upon herself to follow in her father’s footsteps and find out who did it.

The journey is a hard one. No one will take her seriously without a male present. Even her own father seems against Neferet doing this. She will stop at nothing to find justice for the man and to prove herself to everyone in the process.

I enjoyed this book. The author wrote a strong willed woman, trying to end sexist stereotypes and I was all for it. Neferet is intelligent and caring. She helps anyone without prejudice. She even takes in strays, whether it’s an animal or even orphan children.

Bener-ib mostly just followed Neferet around and acted as a wallflower but it worked for them.

My only downfall for this book is all of the difficult but yet similar names. I found it tough to keep track of names of the secondary characters.

I am excited about what the author is going to do for book 2 in the series!

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Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Managing Mischief (Shattered Embrace #2)Managing Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a continuation of Zach and Ashton’s story. It definitely gets better in this book. There’s a lot more going on and the book gets better and better. As they get to know more about eachother, what they have is tested. Will they be able to overcome what Happens next? There’s definitely more spice in this book with relationshipy stuff too. I enjoyed reading more about this couple and seeing how they get passed certain things. I had a real soft spot for Ashton in the first book loved to see her grow.

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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Michelle Troyer

Web of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 2)Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When a corpse shows up on the banks of Hani’s country farm, Neferet takes charge in trying to solve the mystery of who did it. This is the first book I have read by this author, and will continue to read more. The story is interesting and flows well. I couldn’t put it down. Even though this is a series, it can be read as a standalone. Very good book!

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Krista Moulthrop

Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This would be perfect to read to your kids as the chapters are decently short, or would be a great read for kids just getting into chapter books. Kris likes to get lost in a good book, and this time she goes on a grand adventure with a pirate crew, but when everyone gets captured by bad pirates, she has to swiftly figure out how to save everyone. She meets many different animals along the way, and even learns some things about each one. This story really shows how we can go on so many adventures just by reading.

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Devon Pulliam

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and I’m hooked! Evelyn is traveling abroad for part of her Thesis program for Graduate School. She finds herself in the airport in London trying to make her connecting flight.

In the midst of trying to navigate the airport she bumps into someone and inadvertently grabs the wrong bag, as does the person that bumps into her. This starts a series of events that will change her life.

Patrick, a handsome PI, “saves” her… not at first but he does end up getting her out of harms way and into the thick of it all. Truly thinking he had the person he was seeking he leaves the airport with Evelyn in tow and the unknown persons bag.

That’s where it starts to unfold. What a ride it becomes! I love the dynamic between Evelyn, Patrick and James throughout this whole story.

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Kris & The Pirates (The Adventures of Kris) by Art Blegen – Review by Kerry Baker

Kris & The Pirates: The Adventures of KrisKris & The Pirates: The Adventures of Kris by Art Blegen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant, entertaining story that is well written and perfect for its intended audience. My daughter has just moved on to reading books like this and it was a great addition to add to her collection. We both connected with the story easily and became really engrossed in the story. It was written in a way to draw you in and painted a creative image.
The book is exciting and action packed the whole way. It grabs your attention and makes you want to read more. At each page my daughter was asking questions and wanted to know about the story. this was a really great book and a fantastic way to discover a new author.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Kerry Baker

Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is one that we have enjoyed from the beginning and we were all excited to pick up the next book. Getting back into these characters and their engaging stories took no effort at all. The book has yet another interesting story to focus on, addressing common issues to educate kids told through fun characters.
The illustrations in the book really help bring it to life. They make it easy to picture what is going on and easy for children to understand. My kids connected with it and wanted to read the book multiple times. We really enjoyed this story and we are looking forward to the next.

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Before You Say I Do by Marina Hanna – Review by Kassandra

Before You Say I DoBefore You Say I Do by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s a good book. I liked the characters in this book. I enjoyed reading their struggle to define what the other means to them. This book has great world building and a good plot.

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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Carr

Web of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 2)Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg I honestly can’t put into words how much I adore this authors work. Ancient Egypt for me is a passion and something I am fascinated by and this authors knowledge and writing really transports me back. The authors attention to historical details as well as writing a unique story is what really brings these books and characters to life for me.

So this is book 2 in Hani’s Daughter Mystery series. This series has come after The Lord Hani Mystery Series, if you haven’t read them I highly recommend them.
So we are back with Neferet (Hani’s daughter) and her friends as they embark on yet another murder mystery today to solve. Neferet is definitely following in her father’s footsteps and she is determined not to let a crime go unsolved no matter the consequences.
When a body is found near the family farm Neferet is determined to find out what happened. When she discovers that it was a cause of murder she then starts the hunt for the murder but the victim wasn’t exactly well liked so with so many suspects will she be able to solve this case.
Was it a case of two lovers getting rid of him so they could be together? Was it something to do with his work and the details of a company he knew? Or was it a member of his family or a angry employee that was pushed to far that cause his death. Neferet has a huge web of lies to unravel to get to the truth and maybe putting herself in danger in the process.

I honestly can’t speak highly enough of this author and their work. If you love murder mysteries with ancient Egyptian history then this is definitely the series for you. I can’t wait to read more.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Emily H

Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Follow Oscar and Emmy as they learn how to foster baby kittens. This is something I have always been curious about and the way it was showcased in this book was both formative and entertaining. Wonderful illustrations, I think this will be a thought provoking read for young children.

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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Web of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries Book 2)Web of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Web of Evil is Book Two in the Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Series. It is a historical cozy mystery set in Ancient Egypt that centers around the character of Neferet, Hani’s daughter, who finds herself inadvertently wrapped up in a murder mystery after a body washes up on shore near her father’s rural residence. As they begin to unravel the clues, they find themselves drawn into a web of lies, deceit, and evil. The story is well written with great attention to historical details, vivid scene descriptions, and unique characters. The author does a great job of weaving a story full of mystery, danger, drama, suspense, intrigue, secrets, lies, and twists and turns that will keep you hooked until the end.

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evelyn has managed to get herself through college. Now on layover in London, her whole life is about to change. All it took was someone to bump into her. Now on the run from the Fitzgerald’s Crime Family. Patrick is a private investigator whose job was to get Megan to safety before she gets away. Unfortunately Evelyn and Megan not only look alike, they carry the same backpack. No Spoilers Here! I found this series to have started out on the very first page. This author has a way of drawing her readers in and keeping them engaged. The story is fast paced and extremely intense. The characters fill their positions and draw you into their lives. The author has started a very exciting series and I look forward to reading the next in this series.

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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lisa Helmick

The Glow in Loretta's Garden (Loretta's Insects)The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I read this book fairly quickly. Personally I think it needs something . I was Intruiged with the idea to learn a little something about fireflys. I feel that was not accomplished until I read some small print at the back instead of filtered through the story.

I have read other books by this author that seem well done but for me this one does not qualify. It is an okay read but I wanted more information. The illustrations are loose but the cover is well done and also what drew me to the story

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Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

 

This is a the first time I have read anything by this author. I have to say that she knows how to capture an audience. Elsabeth inherits an island from her estranged aunt Lorraine. She isn ‘t sure if she should go because her father is very ill and could pass away at any moment. Her father insist  that she goes and live her life. So she packs up her belongings and moved to this island in Guernery. She hoped to leave the drama of her life back in Texas. Do you believe in angels? This story might push you into thinking that they do exist. Especially when you stop and think about all the things that could have happened to you but didn’t. I promise that you will love this story just as much as I do.

Before I Let You GoBefore I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a the first time I have read anything by this author. I have to say that she knows how to capture an audience. Elsabeth inherits an island from her estranged aunt Lorraine. She isn ‘t sure if she should go because her father is very ill and could pass away at any moment. Her father insist that she goes and live her life. So she packs up her belongings and moved to this island in Guernery. She hoped to leave the drama of her life back in Texas. Do you believe in angels? This story might push you into thinking that they do exist. Especially when you stop and think about all the things that could have happened to you but didn’t. I promise that you will love this story just as much as I do.

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Amese of Animals ( The Borosa Legacy Book 1 ) by MJ Murry – Review by Caralee Loonat

Amese of Animalis (Borosa Legacy, #1)Amese of Animalis by M.J. Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I once again have discovered a new author and once again was not disappointed. I really like how the author has built this world and story. I find the characters to be well written and just the right amount of drama laced through the story. I find that the story grabs the reader’s imagination and I felt as though I was right there with them within the story. I really didn’t want to put this book down and was eager to see how the story would unfold. I look forward to more stories from this author as well as this series. I really enjoy that this author is able to bring the characters to life and grab the imagination. I cannot wait for the next.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Make Me Burn (North Fork Series) by Alicia Street – Review by Angela Shirley

Make Me Burn (North Fork Series Book 9)Make Me Burn by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Logan has returned home after years of being away for his friends wedding but in the back of his mind there is the distraction of his best friends sister who over the years wondered what had happened to her. With his relationship with his best friend in tatters, she has always been the one to fight his corner but will that still be the case.

Jinx is living her best life, co-owning her own shop, creating her beautiful jewellery and just being unapologetic in life, so when a person from her past comes back can she put all the issues aside and go against her family to find the love that has always been there but can they overcome the obstacles.

This was a lovely story with the main characters both having there problems that they are overcoming and are drawn to each other in the end. I love the way Jinx was completely driven to prove Logan innocent within the family and that the blossoming relationship was still there all those years apart.

Although this is the ninth book in this series they can all be read as stand alone stories are brilliantly as a collective or individual stories. I can wait to read the next instalment and more books by this author in the future.

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205196601-mistaken-identity” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1706046934l/205196601._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205196601-mistaken-identity”>Mistaken Identity</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/47841267.Stephanie_R_Caffrey”>Stephanie R. Caffrey</a><br/>

My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6394937209″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />

So many bags travel with their respective owners and many of us have the same one. Many put something special to differentiate their luggage from another and some don’t. That’s what happens to Evelyn on her first trip overseas. She grabs what she thinks is her bag but it actually belongs to another girl who happens to looks a lot like her. Now she has a major crime boss after her. PI Patrick Miller is the only guy that can possibly keep her safe. This story has many twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I am very much looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book.

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Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Before I Let You GoBefore I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read! It was a fast paced, page turner that i enjoyed over the weekend. It had mystery, suspense and also paranormal/fantasy elements. Elsbeth is the MC, and she inherits a French island home that she quickly learns isn’t what she was expecting. Dark mysteries inhabit her new home and she now has to navigate that mess lol. She was a good mc and i liked the other characters as well!
I like this book enough to want to read more by this author in the future.
Happy Reading!

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Heather Goodman

Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a nice surprise. You immediately fall in love with the main character and find yourself rooting for her. After many years of doing everything for everyone else she finally decides to do something for herself after some urging from her new book club friends. There are some twists and turns in this book but love the HEA and the fact that the main character has decided to live again and not dwell in the past.

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The Complete Echo Series: A Heartfelt Romance Collection (The Echo Series) by C.R. Alam – Review by Manda Kelly

The Complete Echo Series (Echo #1-4)The Complete Echo Series by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great series. You got romance, drama, jealousy, and everything in between. I love that you can read each book as a stand alone, but reading them together, as a series, you get all the little back story connections, and details. It was such a great series of books. I highly recommend them. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Julie Johnson

Oscar and Emmy Foster KittensOscar and Emmy Foster Kittens by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Charlie and Abby learn that there is a need for families to foster kittens at their local shelter. They ask their mom for help, and along with Oscar and Emmy, the family helps to get the kittens off to a great start. Charlie and Abby are responsible for feedings and teaching the kittens to use the litter box. Oscar and Emmy help support Peach, Pear, and Plum as they navigate the world at large.

This is a great book to read with youngsters who may be interested in having a kitten. It could help them realize the responsibilities that come with pet ownership, while also encouraging a fostering situation to begin with to make sure that the placement is a good fit for both parties. This book also briefly discusses spaying/neutering.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Deb Robinson

Fay's Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray)Fay’s Kindness Parade by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fay the sea turtle is heading for warmer water. Cray is going with her and along the way they are spreading happiness and cheer. They help out many in the ocean making everyone happy.

What a wonderful story for young ones to learn the lesson of helping others around you in need. Love this author’s stories as they are always engaging.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Manda Kelly

Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this book, but I was wrong. It was very sweet. I love the older character learning to live her life for herself, after a loss, and after giving herself to everyone else. It’s amazing to watch her learn to find her voice and her own way in the world. This was a great story. I look forward to reading more from this author as this was my first time reading anything by her.

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Secrets of the Moon (Chronicles of the Lost Child Series) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Deb Robinson

Secrets of the MoonSecrets of the Moon by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marjorie’s life changed the day an accident happened on Dead Man’s Curve. Wolf Creek Hollow is where she lives on a farm with her father and stepmother. She was a typical teenager pushing limits like everyone else, when one day a new boy showed up at school. She is enticed by his smell and she has no idea why. Sparks fly but will the truth of who he really is push her to walk away. The tension in this book will have riveted to the pages. Excited to read the next book.

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The Closer (The Hustlers Trilogy) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Jessica Stone

The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance (The Hustlers Series Book 3)The Closer: An enemies to lovers dark romance by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Closer (The Hustlers Trilogy) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Jessica Stone

This is the third and final book in The Hustlers Trilogy and I feel like it was a good close out for this series.

I’m pretty big on forced proximity romances, something about the angst that build when forced into close quarters with someone you hate but at the same time want to rip their cloths off, gets me hooked everytime. Which brings us to the premise of this story, our FMC June ends up in a bad situation due to some terrible things going on with her business trouble, and now her only way to fix things and not lose her company lies in the hand of an old flame that burned to hot and scorched her 10 years ago. Meet Dallas, the old flame. At first I couldn’t really stand this guy, he very much started off as a whinny rich guy, complaining a bit and definitely hard headed, but as this book progressed and the relationship between June and him grew, I find myself relating to his pain in a sense and enjoying him immensely. I love June, I do, part of the story I found myself begging her to push everything aside, let the past go and take what/who you love, the other half I was screaming red flagggg leave so my emotions with this particular book were very high.

Im pretty interested in reading more from this author, I feel these books were well written, fun to read and easy to start immersed in. I would definitely suggest if possible to read the first two story’s in this trilogy, but I do believe that this book can be read on its own if you can’t get your hands on or don’t want to read the first two. That being said, this series is really good and not reading the first two books would be missing out.

The Closer, The Hustlers Trilogy, Rowan Rossler, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Jessica Stone, April 2024

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Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Series) by Stephanie R. Caffrey – Review by Toni Sellers

Mistaken Identity (London Detective Agency Book 1)Mistaken Identity by Stephanie R. Caffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mistaken Identity is a debut novel and is fantastic!! London Detective Agency book 1.
This is a fast-paced suspense with a budding romance, that will have you hooked right away.
Evelyn is going to travel abroad to start a new chapter and at the airport she gets way more than she bargained for as she bumps into Megan who happens to look a lot like Evelyn, and they end up grabbing each other’s travel bags. Now Evelyn is in a big mess. Lots of twists and turns, full of danger secrets, hate, lies, fear, betrayal, greed, revenge and a little romance. All of the characters are very well written and likeable. I highly recommend this book.

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