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Abandoned By Love (Shattered Hearts Duet Book #1) by Aleya Michelle – Review by Angela Hayes

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Abandoned By Love is the first book in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle. This story has a familiar recipe, but done really well. Even though it was a little predictable, the story still engaged me and kept me interested. It is told from past and present perspectives, with a lot of ‘flashbacks’ into the past which helps to build up the backstory.
The plot really made me think about how one moment in time, one seemingly insignificant decision, can impact your life so irrevocably. That’s just what happens here though, one life altering choice, changes everything. When Jax and Emily have their whole lives ahead of them, and plans of always being together- how do things change so drastically? What drives Emily to leave her childhood sweetheart? Can their shattered hearts ever be mended? This emotive story is worth the read to find out.
Aleya Michelle created a solid cast of characters who drew me into the story. There were many emotional moments, that had me reaching for the tissues. There were also times I was really frustrated by the characters- especially Emily. But that added to the whole ‘feel’ of the story. The ending certainly has me anticipating the release of book #2, that’s for sure!
Well done!

Thank you, Aleya Michelle!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Stefanie Carney

Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency, #2)Reset to One by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reset to One is the second book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series and it is a perfect follow-up book. While it expands on the supernatural world in Vegas, it stands alone as an amazingly fun story. I really liked Evie as a character, I wanted to know all about her, maybe because she doesn’t really seem like any other vampire I have read before. That is a pattern I’m finding with Heather Silvio’s books, she makes characters that you don’t want to give up, and a story that keeps you flipping pages. I liked this book almost as much as I liked the first book which doesn’t often happen for me so I highly recommend it if you want to escape for a few hours.

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency, #2)Reset to One by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series, I enjoyed it just as much as the first. This story is creative, engaging and made me feel as if I was part of the story. In this story Evie is an actress who also is a vampire, she meets Ryan at an acting class. He has a missing friend. What will happen when they team up to find his friend? I enjoyed the love triangle that is created with them and her ex. They are strong, great characters that kept the story flowing for me. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite in this series. I highly recommend reading the previous books to help enhance your enjoyment of the characters. The author brought the story to life, it has humor and steam. Kitty finds herself in The Green Room after falling and smashing her head. The characters are funny, connectable and they are all my favorite. But you will have to read this to find out what The Green Room is but you won’t regret picking this up, a must read!

Review by @bjwagner
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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an engaging, hard to put down story about soul mates and one tragic accident. This was an emotional ride that I had a hard time putting down. Jaxon and Emily just knew they were meant to be together at a young age until one night when fate had other plans. This story goes back and forth between the present and the past and is done so in an easy flowing manner. The characters made the story come alive and made me apart of their story. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Anna Hirsch

Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Paranormal Romantic Comedy About The Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D Frettier
4 Stars

This was another cute story in the Green Room Chronicles. This time Kitty Eatin ends up in the Green Room. A stripper by trade, never did she think her dancing pole would kill her. After a pretty crappy life, she finally finds true love only to die. Worried about her children and wanting to reconnect with her love, she enlists the help of her new friends Dee, Bonnie and Linda. They introduce her to a ghostologist and a scientist. Another hilarious adventure takes place as she plans a surprise for her husband’s birthday.

I have to admit there were moments that pulled at my heart strings as she watched the children that she left behind but there is always lots of laughs as Dee and the girls get themselves into entertaining and spicy situations. If you’re looking for a fun quick read then this is the book for you.
Review by @Anna Hirsch

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Spar by Randi Perrin – Review by Heather Bahm

SparSpar by Randi Perrin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spar by Randi Perrin is a contemporary romance full of steaming chemistry, drama and some martial arts thrown in. Chloe is such a strong individual in this character and it shines through with her interactions with others, her work and personal life ethics. However, not all is easy within her life and she struggles at times determine that balance along with making the best choices. Chloe grew by the time the story ended in the most fascinating ways. Then, let’s add Locke. Holy monkeys talk about an alpha male. He is absolutely irresistible in this story and I loved every scene he was in! I would like to order one of him for my personal collection!! I found the pace in the story was steady while developing the plot and characters. There were an amazing selection of supporting characters that I would love to see have their own stories.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Karyn Taylor

Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing is the 3rd instalment in the Green Room Chronicles Series by JD Frettier. The Green Room Chronicles are a series of funny, spicy novellas set in the afterlife. This novella is approx. 81 pages and I devoured it in one sitting.
In Flirty Dancing we are introduced to Kitty Eatin (sorry, just her name alone has me giggling). Kitty is a pole dancing mother of 2 who is married to the love of her life. So it’s a major shock when the grim reaper comes to claim her and she finds herself as the newest resident in The Green Room.
Beloved characters Dee, Bonnie and Linda from the previous books are there to welcome her and introduce her to the wonderful world of the Green Room. With the help of a ghostologist Kitty is able to reconnect with her beloved husband and children who are struggling with life without her.
As funny as these novellas are, all start with the main character dying. These novellas really do pull on the heartstrings as the newly deceased person, Kitty in this case, struggle to comprehend that they are dead and ‘life’ will never be the same again.
I thoroughly enjoyed Flirty Dancing, as I had enjoyed the previous 2 novellas in this series and I really hope that J.D. Frettier has more to give us from The Green Room.

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Linda Gets Her Groove Thing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 2) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Linda Gets her Groove Thing (The Green Room Chronicles #2)Linda Gets her Groove Thing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book that I have read by this author and I liked it just as much as the first. If you are looking for a quick funny read this one is a good one. I highly suggest reading the first book in this series because we meet some of the characters in the book that is before this one. The characters are likeable and funny and I could connect to them very easily. I was laughing throughout this whole book and I am looking forward to reading more by this author. I would recommend this book to a friend.

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Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio – Review by Debi Kircher

Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2)Reset to One by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reset to One (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 2) by Heather Silvio

5 Stars

This is my second read by this author and also the 2nd in this series… I loved it just as I did the first one. I love how this author tells a story and how smooth the story flows.

I love series with recurring characters and it was awesome checking back in with the mains of the first book. I also loved that I was trying to solve a mystery and at the same time this story made me laugh out loud more than once.

There is definitely an ongoing story behind the main characters relationships and I’m loving how this is being told, and is very easy to follow. Because of this I would definitely not recommend reading these out of order, besides the stories are awesome so you don’t want to miss out on these.

I can’t wait for this story to continue because the ending definitely left me needing much much more. I also can not wait to check in to what else this author has available.

I highly recommend this!

Loved it!

Review by @debikircher

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier

4-stars

Flirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier is another great erotica read, it’s the third book in The Green Room Chronicles series. I would recommend reading this series in order as each new book follows the last with new and old characters throughout.

I was genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed this series as it isn’t what I normally reach for but I’m so glad I gave it a chance. I completely devoured this whole series in one sitting as I couldn’t seem to get enough.

I look forward to reading more from this phenomenal author in the future!

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Abandoned by Love: Book 1 in the Shattered Hearts Duet by Aleya Michelle – Review by Karyn Taylor

Abandoned by Love (Shattered Hearts Duet, #1)Abandoned by Love by Aleya Michelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heartbreaking!!
Heartbreaking is the one word I’d use to describe Abandoned By Love by Aleya Michelle. If you decide to read this book, and I definitely recommend that you do, then please make sure that you have a supply of tissues handy as you will sure as hell need them.
Jaxon and Emily are school sweethearts who are madly in love and have a bright future ahead of them. Jaxon is the star of the baseball team and Emily is a gymnast. Their lives are pretty perfect but then fate has a different plan for them. A car crash changes their lives forever. Emily can’t face her future anymore and moves away leaving Jaxon heartbroken.
This story is so powerful and full of emotion. Told from both points of view, we are given flash backs to the perfect lives they had before the accident, and also are given an emotional look at how both are dealing with the post-accident trauma and struggling to cope with life without each other.
This is the first part of a duet and I cannot wait for part two to come out as I’m desperate to know what the future hold for both Emily and Jaxon. They are both amazing characters who have had so much adversity in their lives and they really deserve a HEA, hopefully with each other.

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Cinderfella by Kristy Brown – Review by Erica Fish

CinderfellaCinderfella by Kristy Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cinderfella by Kristy Brown has a fairy tale story with a twist. Kristy Brown did an amazing job of taking Cinderella and putting a new twist. I enjoyed this story because it was a simple novel and not one where you had to focus on every word to figure out about who did what/where or how/why everything is being done. With the roles reversed, there is a country young man Ash, who is being treated unfairly by his step-father and step brothers.Then there was beautiful young woman, Ellie who is bashful and is trying to escape from the wealth and her responsibilities. Will Ash find Ellie and save her or will Ellie find Ash and save him?

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Taming the Troublemaker (The Hills of Texas Book 3) by Kadie Scott – Review by Susan Mowdy

Taming the Troublemaker (Hills of Texas, #3)Taming the Troublemaker by Kadie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick and cute read. Perfect for a relaxing weekend binge read.

Beth is a small town school teacher who has a child in her class that is having a difficult time. She struggles tryin to reach out and solve the problem. Then we have Autry. The cowboy that can’t be tied down to any woman and many have tried. He makes a bet with his father that he can remain celibate for 6 months. Being the good guy he is, Beth ropes him in to help be a positive role model for the student in her class. The bet Autry made would’ve been easier if he wasn’t spending so much time with Beth and those pesky feelings start to rise.

I absolutely adored this book and I’m dying to read the others. Kadie Scott is a definite one click author!

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) By Kelly Mooney – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster #2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney is the second book in the Dirty Rooster Series and so worth reading! I could not put this BOOK DOWN!!! Eli left Sugar Creek years ago and vowed to never come back, he would never end up like his parents, and he would never have Remington no matter how much he loved and longer for her. When he finds out his father is getting out of prison, he heads back to Sugar Creek to help his little brother. Once back, Remington enters his life again and their story is an emotional read. I don’t want to give spoilers so I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
Kelly Mooney gave us a book that holds you and plants you right in the middle of Elis and Remington’s story and life. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster that I never wanted to get off. I rate this book 5 stars and I wish I could double that! Simply an amazing read!

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Flirty Dancing: A Spicy Romantic Comedy About the Afterlife (The Green Room Chronicles Book 3) by J.D. Frettier – Review by Kerry Carr

Flirty DancingFlirty Dancing by J.D. Frettier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flirty Dancing in the 3rd book in The Green Room Chronicles. This story is different from the first two in the sense it has more emotion in it.

This story is about Kitty and young woman with a husband and 2 children who due to an accident ends up dead. She struggles to come to terms with this and struggles with losing her husband and not being there to help raise her children.

But with the help of her new friends they show her and teach her ways she can be there for her family even though she has passed.

It is a really heartwarming story and leaves you feeling that even though you’ve lost loved ones they are still watching over us every step of the way

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Vantage Point (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Vantage Point (Gray Ghost #4)Vantage Point by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vantage Point is the fourth book in Amy McKinley’s Gray Ghost series. The series follows a team of people, many with military experience, who undertake security missions and similar risky tasks. Pretty much everyone on the team has a tragic backstory which motivates them to work to protect others who are in danger.
In this book, the focus is on Hawk – a member of the team we’ve already encountered in previous books. He’s concerned about his neighbour Stella, having overheard arguments from her apartment. Although initially reluctant to take up his offer for help, Stella turns to Hawk when she realises the mess she’s in is much bigger than she anticipated.
The present-day story is interspersed with flashbacks to Hawk’s childhood. We learn about the abuse and neglect he suffered and overcame. We also see how this childhood trauma factors into his drive to protect others, including Stella, from similar dangers.
It’s an action-packed, suspenseful story. The other members of the Gray Ghost team play a part, and it’s nice to see familiar characters popping up as Hawk is developed further. I really like this approach to having a series that focuses on different members of the team in different books.
For me, this is a five star read. It’s a great series and I would thoroughly recommend reading it if you like action, romance and suspense.

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Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Katie Matthews

Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I was so excited to read this book and oh my what a book it was! I was completely captivated from beginning to end. This book is the continuation of Darren’s and Luisa’s story so absolutely should be read after book 2. I was so intrigued by their story in book 1 and I had hoped to find out more about them in this book and I got that and more! They just had such a strong and intense relationship that at times make you wonder whether they should be together but deep down you know that they absolutely should. The detail the author uses in her writing makes you feel like you are right there in the story with these characters and living their live along with them. Her attention to everything in the story just aids with making her books such an absolute pleasure to read and I would not hesitate at all to recommend this series to anybody who is looking for a fantastic 5 star set of books!

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Seraphina’s Revolution (The Seraphina Series Book 4) by Sheena Hutchinson – Review by Katie Matthews

Seraphina's Revolution (Seraphina #4)Seraphina’s Revolution by Sheena Hutchinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I have been patiently (ok maybe not so patiently) waiting for the fourth book in this series to be released! This was the series that made me fall in love with paranormal romance stories and I couldn’t wait to see how this amazing series was going to end – but then that made me sad that this was in fact the last book in the series and I wasn’t ready to let go of these amazing characters! I think Ms Hutchinson was indeed aiming to go out on a high with the final book and she 100% did that! It was a phenomenal read! I was hooked from beginning to end, the story was crammed full of action, the pace was amazing and I was completely and utterly captivated by what I was reading. I adore Sera, she has been an amazing character to follow and learn about. I knew what I wanted to happen for her in this story and I think the author completely did her justice in this book!
The series does need to be read in order to fully understand what is happening with the characters and I 100% recommend every single one of them!
I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!

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Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster Book 2) by Kelly Mooney – Review by Katie Matthews

Me and Cinderella (The Dirty Rooster #2)Me and Cinderella by Kelly Mooney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I was really looking forward to reading this second book in The Dirty Rooster series especially as I enjoyed book 1 so much and I wasn’t disappointed at all. It can be read as a standalone also. Again like book 1 the story was really well written and I really liked that characters. I like a forbidden romance and this was definitely one of my favourites! The chemistry between the characters was hot and intense but also not too over the top – it made it feel more believable. I could really feel the connection between the two characters too and I was rooting for them the whole way through!
I would absolutely recommend this book to others and I am really looking forward to reading more from Ms Mooney again in the future!

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Fortitude by Carrie Dalby – Review by Sarah Oakes

FortitudeFortitude by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about bravery. Claire O’Farrell is a woman living in America with her family. She speaks her mind and has strange acquaintances which get her into trouble. One day, she and her friend Loretta decide to sign up as nurses to help soldiers in the Spanish – American War. The story follows her adventure in this vocational calling, through danger and illness and violence as Claire grows as a character with the story. When she gets tangled up in events, will her bravery help her make it out alive?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Claire standing up for herself but also kind and compassionate underneath or Joe as funny and wise but also kind underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the strict Aunt Norah or the lilvely Loretta.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the island with the waves and the boats and the seagulls and its sights and smells as if you were actually there. Or with the farmhouse with its hills and goats and chickens for a sense of farm life and family written perfectly.
I liked the sense of it being a bildungsroman as Claire grows as a person throughout the narrative, with the first person used perfectly to display her thoughts and feelings. The sense of a historical novel was written well, with societal issues and gaslights and wars in the narrative.
The only issue i would raise is that there were a lot of long sentences which made it hard to get into to the narrative. This could be resolved by a variety of sentences lengths to keep the reader engaged. I would also have liked a date at the start as a chapter title to make it easier for the reader to know what time period it is, especially if you are not from America. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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If the Shoe Fits (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 3) by Bea Stevens – Review by Felicia Bates

If the Shoe Fits... (The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 3)If the Shoe Fits… by Bea Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If the Shoe Fits
(The Liberty Lawrence Series Book 3)
Bea Stevens
4 out of 5 stars

I’ve enjoyed the lighthearted nature of the Liberty Lawrence series just as much as I’ve adored the cover work of each book!
If the Shoe Fits was the perfect continuation of Libby’s antics, quirky and fun. I could have devoured this book in one sitting if not for being an adult and having things like work to get to.
I would definitely recommend If the Shoe Fits, it’s my favorite in the series thus far. I would recommend starting the series from the very beginning to get the full picture of Libby’s adventures!

Review by @fnbates

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Fortitude by Carrie Dalby – Review by Heather Lovelace

FortitudeFortitude by Carrie Dalby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My Achilles heel is historical fiction. It is the one genre that consistently makes my heart flip flop, melding historic details and events with characters that feel authentic and plots that stand the test of time. Dalby does a beautiful job weaving a Civil War era tale with riveting characters. I simply couldn’t read this book fast enough and was hooked from the very first page.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Cinderfella by Kristy Brown – Review by Heather Bahm

CinderfellaCinderfella by Kristy Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cinderfella by Kristy Brown is a creative spin on a classic tale. The modern elements of this story were uniquely done along with the magical elements. It is inspiring at its core along with the character chemistry, drama, suspense and possibly a happily ever after? One farm boy with two stepbrothers versus one titled girl, you just want to read it due to the differing dynamic to that classic story we all have heard. This story has some depth to it too with goals and dreams. I found in reading this story that it was sweet, yet alluring at the same time. It begged to be read and it’s a cute story with dynamic telling as the story unfolds.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir and D’Ann Lindun – Review by Heather Bahm

Gamble on a CowboyGamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gamble on a Cowboy by Melissa Keir and D’Ann Lindun is a contemporary (western) romance. In this book, you will have A Vegas Cowboy by Melissa Keir and Vegas, Baby, Vegas by D’Ann Lindun. Both of these authors are excellent authors on their own; the combination of these two stories were perfectly fit. In A Vegas Cowboy, this is truly a second chance romance and the characters were stunning. I found the story line to be enlightening, fun and pleasant to read. The main characters were well established and raw. In Vegas, Baby, Vegas, the reader is given a bit more country feel to the story, but no less excellent in its imagery. The characters were right on pace, along with an energetic feeling plot and sequence of events. I enjoyed both of these stories!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Sheri Schrader

Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortune is the third book in the Hart & Cole series. I can’t recommend enough that before reading this book to read the first two books in the series. This is the continuation of Darren and Luisa’s story. This is not a sappy, cute romance but a visceral, emotional read. I have enjoyed this book immensely as I had the previous books. I was able to read this quickly but was so sad when I reached the end. The characters are amazing and I could relate to bits and pieces of the characters. I do not want to say too much because I know I would give away parts of the story. I am glad I spent my time with this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Terror in Boring Town (A Sam and Rex Adventure Book 1) by Hoot and Holler – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Terror in Boring Town (A Sam and Rex Adventure, #1)Terror in Boring Town by Hoot N. Holler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Terror in Boring Town ( A Sam and Rex Adventure Book 1) by Hoot and Holler is a quick read and is aimed for children ages 9-12,with that being said I did enjoy reading this book and am adding it to my list of books for my son to read when he gets of age.This book is about two boys who live in a Boring town,that is until the strangers arrive in town.Sam and Rex go on a mission to prove these strangers are criminals. What will these two do to get the proof they need? Find out what happens next in this children’s book that has a few twists and turns. I recommend reading this Book.

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The Wicked Earl’s Widow (Once upon a Widow book 2) by Aubrey Wynne – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Wicked Earl's WidowThe Wicked Earl’s Widow by Aubrey Wynne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
A Wicked Earl’s Widow (Once Upon A Widow Book 2) by Aubrey Wynne is a historical romance that once you start reading you won’t be able to put down. I had to know what happens next. This is Eliza and Nathaniel story.She is a widow who has a daughter under protection. She also has a father who is very cruel and abusive. Nathaniel is a man who has been very successful in making his family name a respectful name.These two meet when he finds her defending an elderly woman. There is definitely some attraction between them. Can he save Eliza? Can these two have a future together?Will he find out about the dark secrets of her past? Find out what happens next I highly recommend reading this Book. I can’t wait to read more from this Author

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Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers #5) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Karyn Taylor

Turning the Tide (Eastern Shore Swingers Book 5)Turning the Tide by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turning The Tide is the 5th book in the awesome Eastern Shore Swingers series by Phoebe Alexander. I have loved this series so far but have to say that Turning The Tide has been. By far, my favourite book in this series.
Having been ‘the woman scorned’ I wouldn’t have thought that I’d have sympathy for a man cheating on his wife and wanting to give him a massive high for doing so but this book brought out so many emotions from me.
Highly respected ENT doctor, Luke Cannon has not had sex with his wife for 10 years. Not only no sex, but no touching, kissing or cuddling. Nothing. Nada. To top it off his wife Barbara is a complete grade A bitch treating him like a doormat. Her excuse – sex is to painful and she is disabled. So it’s no wonder when Luke’s patient, Cap Sheldon invites him to the swingers club he owns, Luke decides, after much persuasion to go along and see what it’s all about. His life is about to change in a major way when he meets the lovely Connie on his first visit to the club.
To his horror, Luke then discovers that Connie is the new nurse his partner Jim has hired. There is a no fraternization policy at their business. That however is the least of Luke’s worries. Barbara is behaving strangely and Luke discovers major discrepancies in his finances.
What follows on is a fantastic story filled with so much mystery and suspense. In a true Eastern Shore Swingers book, it’s also filled with some very HOT sex scenes. This book is a definite page turner. I was glued to it and just couldn’t put it down. I have to say that I adored the character of Luke and Connie and even though Luke is a married man, I was rooting for him to cheat on his absolute bitch of a wife. She doesn’t deserve and amazing man like Luke.
This series has brought me much enjoyment in the last year and I’m so glad to read in the notes at the end of the book that the author plans to add more books to this series. They will definitely be getting added to my TBR list and I’d recommend this series to others. It’s a must read.

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Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Erin Wolf

Pandora's Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, 4 stars.
*This review may contain spoilers from previous books in the series.*

More secrets exposed. More tempers flare. Can the love between Darren and Luisa survive? Or would they be better spent apart? But that’s not all. Mistakes reappear, and Darren has an event very critical event for his business right in the middle of it all. Not to mention what is going on with family and friends.

If you have been reading this series, you know just how crazy and dysfunctional the characters have been since book one. These books are very dark — there are no perfect little relationships here. All of the characters have gotten so entangled in each other’s lives. It’s not a pretty sight. But there parts that will make you happy, a few may even make you laugh. The story has so many things happening, you will never be bored. It is amazing just how much the author can put into these books. You will be put on an emotional roller coaster the whole way thru.

If you enjoy stories on relationships and just how real — and real crazy — people can be when love and family are involved, you will enjoy this book and series. It may be a little intense for those who generally read light-hearted romance though.

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