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Boys of Fall by K.D. Wood – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Boys of FallBoys of Fall by K.D. Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boys of Fall by K.D. Wood

5 out of 5 stars
BOYS OF FALL is the first novella in the Seasons Erotic Short stories and the first book that I have read by this author. The characters are well developed and I like how Ms. Wood’s threw in enough history to get to know the characters and can relate to them as people.
Jerry Mathews, the local college football star, secretly stumbles into Autumn Landry pleasuring herself, and he can’t wait another day to tell the girl of his dreams how he really feels. Autumn Landry is the college president’s daughter and has her eye on Jerry too, and he is the inspiration for her fantasies. But she doesn’t realize that Jerry wants her just as badly.
The annual bonfire is tonight to celebrate his upcoming game and will be the perfect setting to show Autumn how he’s loved her since 8th grade. But the team’s biggest rival crashes the party with a plan to bench Jerry, and Autumn is the only witness and she must bring him out of the friend zone to save him.
But will she be able to steer him away from the hidden danger and safely into her arms in time?

I highly recommend this short erotic story it’s hotter than a hdsexvideo.xxx video if that’s even possible and I can’t wait to see what this author has in-stored for us in her next installment of the Seasons series.
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Project 99 (Perfect Human Book 1) by C.S. Patra – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Project 99 (Perfect Human Book 1)Project 99 by C.S. Patra
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crystal Garrison has had a long day and just wants to get home. Only a few more stops and she will be there.
Walking home Crystal hears a noise, turning she see’s someone who has jumped off the building. Struggling to come to grips with what she has seen and wondering who to call, she is confronted by a stranger, a woman who tells her to attend a meeting, come together and told her everything is a lie. Ashton Blackwell is making nice once again for his parents. The same parents who don’t really see or understand him. Ashton is confronted by a stranger, a woman who tells him to attend a meeting, come together and told him everything is a lie. Jackie Vargas turned up for work but is sick and not getting better. Confronted by a stranger, a woman who tells her to attend a meeting, come together and told her everything is a lie. Misty Zeng has just finished with practice when she is given a letter that tells her to attend a meeting, come together and tells her everything is a lie. Doug Ruskin, Pam Turner, Ren Abernathy and Nikhil Sampath are also confronted by a stranger, a woman who tells them to attend a meeting, come together and told everything is a lie. All attend the arena where another man commits suicide after yelling everything is a lie. After coming together
they learn bit by bit the truth behind their lives, they were not born like normal people, each one was created to be the perfect human. Each one was created by scientists as part of a project called Project 99. Many of those created under the same project have died but why? Coming together they are determined to find out who created them and why people are dying. What they find stuns them and changes everything, everything they have ever known.

What happens when they get to close? What happens when they don’t cooperate? Can they ever get back to a normal life? Can they risk it all to come together?

The story is told by each of the eight individuals giving it a unique touch with lots of twists and turns. This book is a Sci-Fi fantasy and people who like Sci-Fi will enjoy it.

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vanessa Cross is only fifteen years old but she loves the finer things in life such as clothes, perfect nails, shopping, anything. All she wants to do for summer break is spend her days at the beach, getting her nails done and shop till she drops. Vanessa knows what she wants out of life, marriage to Ken and lots of children. She is always surrounded by friends but her best friend is Paley, whom she can not be without. Paley has never had the kind of life Vanessa has had as she is an orphan living in the orphanage but Paley has learned the best ways to sneak around without being caught. The two are inseparable and often find themselves in trouble.

Vanessa learns that her father is in trouble and now finds herself face to face with his boss who has called upon her and reveals some very disturbing and unreal news. Vanessa is now called upon to join a mission to help the fate of mankind. Everything she thought she knew is a lie. Everything she ever believed in is a lie. Those she thought she could trust is a lie. Vanessa now finds herself on a harrowing life or death journey to an alternate world. They have all been hand picked for their unique skills, but what skills does Vanessa have? She doesn’t know. They have been tasked with finding and retrieving the Coin of Creation. Slowly but surely on this venture Vanessa finds herself on a path of self discovery whilst trying to survive being caught by the enemy and finding and fighting magic. She has also found friendship and love but even they will be tested.

Will Vanessa and the others find what they are looking for? Will Vanessa survive all she needs to in order to stop the evil? Will she survive the struggles of her heart? In the end will they all endure and survive the treacherous journey?

This story is full of twist and turns, ups and downs that you never know what going to happen or just who to trust but is one story you will not want to put down until you know how it all ends.

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Oliver (This is Our Life Series #3) by F.G. Adams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Oliver (This is Our Life Series #3)Oliver by F.G. Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oliver Bishop knows the overwhelming feeling of loss and grief. Along with his brothers in arms he has dealt with the harsh realities of war, of never knowing where or who the enemy are. But he has survived and has returned to help those who need it by working with those same brothers in a security firm. One look at a photograph of a young girl and he knew he had to take the mission and had to be the one to find her and her beautiful daughter. After many many months of tracking them all over the states and a few close calls, he is closing in. He is going to find them and bring them home whether or not she wants to be found. He will not walk away until they are safely in his care and brought home to their family.

Fallyn Blackwood never had a good home life with her father who was a brutal and inflicted pain and suffering. Fallyn was a young girl who got caught up in something that she never should have gone through. One night that tainted her and changed her life forever and has made her run, never staying in one place too long. She will do anything to save her daughter the anguish and brutality at the hands of powerful evil. Once again she finds herself in another town hiding away and starting over.

Oliver has finally found them but getting close is going to be harder than he thought. Fallyn trusts in no one except herself and her daughter. She is not willing to let this stranger help her being saved is not what she wants. Running is the one thing she knows best.

Will Oliver convince Fallyn to trust him? Will Fallyn finally find peace and comfort? Will the evil finally catch up to her and her daughter?

This is book is the third book in the series and the story just gets better although it will break your heart. Both characters have had so much pain and suffering it is hard not to feel for them. Definitely one you will not be able to put down.

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Holding Ground: A Stephen Richards Novella 2 (Under Ground #2.5) by Alice Rachel – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Holding Ground: A Stephen Richards Novella 2 (Under Ground #2.5)Holding Ground: A Stephen Richards Novella 2 by Alice Rachel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holding Ground: A Stephen Richards Novella 2 (Under Ground #2.5) by Alice Rachel is the fourth book in the Under Ground series. This is a continuation of Stephen’s story and the previous should be read before this one in order for you to get a full picture of what is going on in the story. This story is told by Stephen and it will give you a different view or opinion of him at least for me it did. Like the previous stories in this series, it will pull you into the characters world and life. You will enjoy how these characters connect and really just make the story flow. As always, this author’s stories pulls me in from the first word and this one is no different. Find out what happens next with these characters as we continue on their journey with them.

This story picks up where Stephen has been captured and imprisoned in a cell. It doesn’t take long to figure out why he is here, there is only one reason, of course. He has a lot of self loathing and feels guilty for things that are out of his control. His childhood has not been all that good as you will find out more in this story. Will he ever be able to learn to trust again? Why does he protect his brother when he can’t stand him? His family has not been there for him, in fact, I couldn’t stand his parents before in the previous stories. In this story, I know I don’t like them, they have done nothing to help or protect him. You will question why she hasn’t been a mother to him or why she hates him so much. In this story you will get to see more of Stephen and how he really is as a person. You will get an incite on him that may change your mind on how you feel about him. Find out Stephen’s side of things and then you can make a decision on where or not he is a strong character or the type of character he is.

I think that this is the best one in this series yet by Alice Rachel. This series just keeps getting better and better in each next book of this series. Alice loves spending time with her husband and guinea pigs. When she is not writing, she teaches French, reading and drawing. Once again, she has created a story that I couldn’t put down and I read in one sitting. This story is a fast paced story that will have you turning page after page. You will need to see how Stephen’s story ends. The twists and turns will keep you engaged in this story until the end. I highly suggest this story as you want to see what happens next with this family’s journey.

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Chi: A Short Story 2 (UNDER GROUND #0.6) by Alice Rachel – Review by Jana Teppih

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Chi: A Short Story 2 (UNDER GROUND #0.6)Chi: A Short Story 2 by Alice Rachel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chi 2 by Alice Rachel is a short story that should be read after the 2nd book and Stephen Richard’s Novella 2 and it is part of her Under Ground series. Again, I will anger some of the Under Ground series fans as I will say that I do not understand how Chi could live his life being so clueless! I would have thought that living as an Unwanted and how strong the undertones of abuse were in their household! The way his mother treated his brother, the way his father treated his brother, oh man, could he not get the feeling that something is wrong?! He says himself “Stephen has been in pain for a very long time. I can feel his emotions as if they were my own. His pain flows through my skin as if we shared the same body. And I just hurt from looking at him.”
I love how Alice keeps giving us glimpses into the main characters’ history and she does it in such a compelling way!

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Chi: A Short Story 1 (UNDER GROUND #0.1) by Alice Rachel – Review by Jana Teppih

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Chi: A Short Story 1 (UNDER GROUND #0.1)Chi: A Short Story 1 by Alice Rachel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chi 1 is a short story in Alice Rachel’s Under Ground series, there will be another Chia short story. You absolutely need to read ALL of the short stories that Alice keeps writing as they offer you such an insight into the characters that help you to understand the main story line and the characters’ motivations better.
Chi 1 will fill some of the gaps that you might have been thinking hmmm while reading the first book, it also gives a different perspective. Do NOT let yourself fooled by the limited pages, the writer does not pull punches and every single page counts! It totally has romance, drama and dystopian angst.
I suggest that if you are a fan of Under Ground series, keep reading the short stories, you will enjoy and appreciate the full books much more.

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Suddenly us by Marie Skye – Review by Stacey Baxter

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Suddenly UsSuddenly Us by Marie Skye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suddenly Us is absolutely beautiful novel I was hooked right from the very start and was unable to put the book down until I reached the very end it was that brilliant. This novel tells the story about Gwen and Hawkins and I tell you its not all smooth sailing for them. Gwen is a amazing heroine she has been and is still going through a really horrible time but she never let it defeat her she keeps fighting even at her lowest points. Gwen who has been really hurt recently by her sleezeball of ex Blake who verbally and physically abused her for years but she always took it never told anyway because she loved him and thought he loved her back but he was ashamed of her and always made her feel she weren’t good enough but she still kept fighting for it until he completely ripped her heart out and the awful thing is just when she turns her life around and becomes happy he manages to make her life hell all over again. Hawkins well he’s this sexy protective alpha who will have you panting he’s that hot ladies.. Hawkin has a dark past and continues to battle through the torment of his past daily. He will do everything he can to protect Gwen but when his past because his present and he’s able to fix the guilt he carries daily but he could end up losing everything? I loved Gwen’s and Hawkins’s story it was full of so many emotions it had me at the edge of my seat throughout with the drama and obstacles getting in there way it defiantly is a page turner so be prepared to get no sleep while reading this novel!! I would absolutely one hundred percent recommend this read you will defiantly not be disappointed!!!

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Grayson (This is Our Life Series #1) by F.G. Adams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Grayson (This is Our Life Series #1)Grayson by F.G. Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grayson Blackwood looks like he comes from a model family but looks can be deceiving, secretly he is living a life from hell. His father is a pillar of the community, a wealthy farming man but he hides a dirty secret, he is abusive a trait that was handed down from his father. Grayson and his younger sister are the only ones left at home, his elder sisters managing to break away from the vicious cycle. Grayson has sworn he will never be like his father, he is determined to be a far far better man. Grayson has decided that in order to heal and get away from his father is to to join the forces to fight for himself, his country and everything he holds dear.

Being constantly on the move due to her father’s exploits they find themselves in the town of Lakeview where Ella Anderson is working hard to go to school and work to provide and make ends meet for her family. Ella’s mother is sick and her father is a con artist to name a few but she is determined to help her mother have an easier time as the sickness consumes her. But one thing has never been lacking and that is the love and bond they share.

Grayson has spent seven years serving his country and is a Captain in his special ops team taking out the terrorist cells. But that hasn’t stopped him from thinking about his girl and how she disappeared after the promise to be together for ever. Ella is serving her country as a nurse and has just come face to face with the man she once loved, the one who broke her heart. Ella i trying to live the life she now has but is unable to stop thinking about her past life. Now Grayson has found her again he is determined to never let her get away from him again.

Can they overcome the hurt from the past to be together? Will they be torn apart and lose each other before they have really found each other again? Will the lies and deceit prove too much?

FG writes a good story with a twist you don’t see coming. I found myself rooting for the characters and enjoyed the book from start to finish.

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Blistered (A Modern Greek Myth #1) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Blistered (A Modern Greek Myth #1)Blistered by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Azalee is a Chertz and is living in a land of Spinels and has been shunned all her life but more so after​ ​a ceremony to honour their Gods. It was at this ceremony that she was touched by the gods and given a curse. A curse that has seen her thrown into and held a prisoner in a deep dark dirt prison. Being touched by a god means she is the Blistered child kept in a dark prison because if she goes into the sunlight she will burn. All she wants is to live with love from her parents and live in a real home as part of a family with her brothers and sisters. Would it be too much to have a family, get to know her siblings and have friends?

Joel is a Spinel and and needs the light to thrive. Joel stumbles upon ancient writings and after many nights studying, he has discovered where the blistered one is meant to be. So after many years he decides he needs to be the one to rescue her so he sets about trying to free her. Joel feels like he will be fulfilling his destiny if he helps Azalee. He must gain her trust and trust is not something she gives freely. But is he trading one prison for another? One hell for another?

As complications arise Joel realises that he should have planned the needs for their adventure a little better than he has. As they journey together they realise all is not what it seems and that a friend is actually a foe. Secrets and lies only prove that Joel’s trust has been severely misplaced. Does Azalee finally find her freedom, friends and love? Will she finally have a family to call her own? Will she finally be free of all the deceit and lies?

This book is an interesting story with a unique mix of Greek mythology and current times. It is full of intrigue, mystery and definite surprises. This story is a fantasy that young adults will love.

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Keagan (This is Our Life Series #2) by F.G. Adams – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Keagan (This is Our Life Series #2)Keagan by F.G. Adams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Keagan Fontneau knows where his life is headed and that is the same as his Pop, to serve his country. But that means leaving behind the one person who holds his heart, the one who also broke his heart. Keagan and his men are on a mission, one that is plagued with death and destruction. One where trust and betrayal has left him with unimaginable nightmares and has left him a changed man. Keagan has given up on having a truly happy life and lives to work alongside his two best friends who also survived the horrors of war.

Jocelyn Blackwood having lived a life of abuse at the hands of her father is now working as a Psychologist determined to help those who are unable to protect themselves. Help them overcome the tragedies that may plague them. There is only one thing missing in her life and that is the man who held her heart but also the one she shut out of her life many years ago.

Jocelyn and her friend are on their way to a reunion when they become hampered by the weather and need to stop but the one thing she never thought she would ever see again is right there in front of her eyes. Keagan is on a job when he finds himself and his mark caught in the wake of a Hurricane. Having settled in he is once again met with the sight of his angel. After reconnecting Keagan has once again left her. Jocelyn sets about doing her job, that of helping children but finds herself keeping a secret she can share with no one to save the ones she loves.

Can Keagan and his team put a stop to those they are hunting? Will Keagan be able to put aside his past to move on with his future? Can Keagan save the one he loves before she is taken away forever? Will Keagan be able to learn to trust again? Will Jocelyn ever find her forever or will betrayal cause to much damage?

This story is action packed from the very beginning. There are twists and turns around every corner. I enjoyed the first book in the series and this book was just as good a read

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Missing (Lyn Kramer Mystery, #1) by Ann Jones – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Missing (Lyn Kramer Mystery, #1)Missing by Ann Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Missing (Lyn Kramer Mystery, #1) by Ann Jones is her debut book that is totally AWESOME! I fully loved her writing style and her creation of characters. Her writing will pull you in from the first word and keep you engaged until the last word. This story is about a woman who just disappears and now the police department is left to find her (I don’t want to say to much as it will give away so many things and you really need to read this story to find out). This story is full of action and suspense. There are some twists and turns that will leave you sitting on the edge of your seat. The characters are connectable, true to life, and they just pop off the pages and into your life. They will pull you into their world from the first word until the very last. Lyn was my favorite character in this story. She is kind of sassy but she is tough considering her childhood. She knows what she wants and how to get it. She is not afraid to push limits when necessary to get what she wants. The secondary characters are supportive of her and add to the story flow. They will take you on a journey of various emotions that at one point, I wanted to yell, what were you thinking and then other times complete compassion. You will not regret reading this book. I highly recommend this book, you won’t see what is coming for these characters. I can’t wait for Ann Jones next book and what she will have for us next!

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Maggie by Mya O’Malley – Review by Jenni Bishop

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MaggieMaggie by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naomi has finally met one of her adult goals and moved into a beautiful old house built in the 1700’s. Sure the house backs up to a cemetery that borders her property lines but being a writer that should give her inspiration, shouldn’t it? Naomi finally ended a terrible relationship with a guy called Nick and her best friend is setting her up with blind dates, begrudgingly. Arriving at the restaurant Naomi discovers her date is late and when he shows Naomi is less than impressed with him and his self importance. After heading to the bar she orders the same drink as the stranger sitting there and strikes up conversation. Realising she likes this guy they begin spending lots of time together.

When Ryan turns up to Naomi’s house he his blown away by the history not only of the house but the cemetery and surrounding property as well. Naomi has begun to notice strange things happening in her home and her cat Zelda is going crazy. Along with Ryan, Naomi explores the house and the cemetery at the back of her property. It is there that Naomi is drawn to a grave with a headstone that says Maggie T. Field. Naomi sets about finding Maggie’s story and vows to put all the pieces together to help Maggie rest in peace. Naomi soon discovers that the presence in her home and in her dreams needs help. Naomi ever the writer decides that Maggie’s story needs to be told and convinces Ryan to be her partner in crime to help her solve the mystery of what happened to Maggie. As Naomi investigates ​things start to turn dangerous and she starts to wonder just who she can trust and who she can’t and what the real story is. Things she once thought were real may not be so. Can Naomi find the truth and write Maggie’s story finally giving them both closure?

This book is full of twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat and see you right there with Naomi trying to solve Maggie’s mystery. There will be tears so grab the tissues. Mya weaves a hell of a good story and I can’t wait to read the next installment.

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Naomi by Mya O’Malley – Review by Jenni Bishop

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NaomiNaomi by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naomi is moving on with her life after her ordeal with Maggie and Ryan and things are looking good. She has the love of a wonderful man, Bryce and his beautiful daughter, Holly, but thanks to her gift it seems yet another ghost wants and demands her attention but this one is full of hate, rage and malice. The visions, the dreams, the thoughts are threatening her in more ways than one. Naomi realises that the only way to get rid of the malevolent being is to try to solve his mystery. Naomi is struggling, it seems like everything is racing out of control and she is losing it. But is she in danger of losing more than her mind? This ghost is really strong and he goes about trying to crush her hopes, her dreams, her future and her very life.

Bryce loves Naomi and would do anything to take away her pain but is finding it increasingly harder to do as she pushes him away. He realises he needs to be there for Naomi now more than ever and he is not willing to let go of the future that he has planned for himself, for his family. With Bryce’s love, support and help Naomi knows she is stronger and that they can get through anything even if it seems like all might be lost. In order to get through this Naomi will find herself questioning everyone and everything she thought she knew, including herself and the evidence brought to light.

Can Naomi withstand the torture of the mind games and physical threats she is enduring? Can she keep Bryce and his daughter, Holly safe? Will Bryce stand by Naomi or will this prove too much for him?

Mya O’Malley has once again written and woven together a great spell binding story. This book is a fantastic paranormal suspense mystery with loads of twists and turns that once again had me on the edge of my seat. This is a must read.

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Circles Within Circles (Prairie Magic, #1) by Cori Vidae – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Circles Within Circles (Prairie Magic, #1)Circles Within Circles by Cori Vidae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mary is alone on her farm out in the middle of nowhere, quite a ways from her neighbours. Her brother Michael and farm hand Pete, are away at war god knows where. Being alone she finds herself talking to the only creature around, her cat to keep from feeling so lonely. With time on hers hands she finds herself thinking about the rumors about her mother, in particular those of her mother being a witch. Nothing led her to believe those rumors were true.

When Mary sees the mirror in her bedroom ripple she reaches out thinking to feel the cold surface but what she feels and sees is unbelievable. She sees her twin brother Michael, Mary is not sure how because he is somewhere half a world away on a battlefield in France. After Mary connects with him through the mirror, they both realise that the rumors about their mother could be true, couldn’t they?

When Michael tells Mary he has a bad feeling of things to come, she listens and sets about trying to find ways to help him, to save him. Mary sets out to see if the rumors are true but what she finds is definitely more than she bargained for but without the help she has been offered, she is completely helpless. But what is the price she is willing to pay to save her brother, for the help she is offered?

For a short story I found it intriguing. If you like a quick read and like a little paranormal, then give it a go.

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Order of Vespers by Elyse Reyes – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Elyse Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jasper Andrews has a special gift one which finds her on the wrong side of the law. A gift she has no control over. She is strong of will, sassy, quick to temper and she is extremely unpredictable. She is also a protagonist and lashes out at those around her. Jasper is having a week from hell. After being accused of blowing things up at school, having her parents decide it is safer to send her away to strangers, to starting a fire that causes her to lose everything and everyone she loves and holds dear, she is one the run. When she stumbles across a stranger who seems to know her but she doesn’t know him, she is forcefully taken off the streets but are they friend or foe? Is her gift really a gift or is it a curse? Is she really in danger, from herself, from something unknown or from those who seek to help?

Jasper finds herself amongst the Order of Vespers, people similar liker her who are trying to maintain the balance of good and evil, light and dark and peace. This has been their task since the beginning of time. Jasper must learn to master her gift to become all she can be, become more than they all know. But time is running out and what was once a safe haven is no more. Those that she now holds dear are at risk from those who seek to destroy.

Who is this group who are after her and other like her? Is Jasper all they thought she is and is she the answer to all their needs? Is she the balance between good and evil, light and dark?
Will they destroy her to become something more? How far will they go to take what they want? Who can she trust?

Jaspers world definitely has many twists and turns and everything is not what it seems. She often had me laughing with her humor and sarcasm but sad for all she had to endure. I enjoyed this book and know you will too. The cliffhanger leaves it open for the next installment, I hope.

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Saving Mercy (Fatal Truth #1) by Abbie Roads – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Saving Mercy (Fatal Truth #1)Saving Mercy by Abbie Roads
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cain Killion has a gift or is it a curse? He is able to connect with blood in a way no one else can. His connection to blood allows him to help authorities solve murders but at what cost to him? He has lived his life in the shadow of his father. A father who is pure evil. Cain is called to a murder to help investigate in only the way he can but what he sees at the crime scene brings his past slamming back to him. A past that no one should have ever had to witness but what he sees means he needs to talk to the one person he never wanted to see face to face, the one person who knows what it means. Cain is faced with saving her from one horror to another. He is the only one who can save her and he will stop at nothing to make that happen.

Mercy Ledger knows of the horrors, the terrors that Cain has seen. She knows because she has survived her own macabre massacre but one horror has been replaced by another. One she is not sure she will survive this time but is willing to do what it takes, so the one she loves will not suffer any further. She knows no one but them will understand because she is damaged but so is he.

Will Cain hurt one of the people he loves to save just to save another? Will he ever feel free from a past that he can never escape? Will Mercy make the ultimate sacrifice to save one man’s soul?

This book is dark, twisted and bloody but it will keep you riveted by the twists and unknown as the story unfolds. It is heart wrenching to read about two people so broken that you just want to scoop them up and make it all better.

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Chasing Kade (Thrill of the Chase, #1) by Anna Paige – Review by Jana Teppih

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Chasing Kade (Thrill of the Chase, #1)Chasing Kade by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chasing Kade is the first book in Anna Paige’s new Thrill of the Chase series. This is the first book I have read by the writer and I have to say that I really liked it and I am looking forward to the next book (hopefully I don’t have to wait too long!).
This is a Rock star romance book and in many ways the storyline is not really anything new BUT the way how the writer gets us invested in this glittery world, oh my, she has a way with words! The story is told from both Kade and Aubrey’s point of view which makes it easy to follow.
There is no heavy angst or drama or jealous exes lurking in the backstage so in that sense it is a bit different from your usual Rock star romance book! It is a beautiful story of two people struggling with their feelings for each other. What do you get when you have a moody hot Rock star and an independent beautiful woman, and yes, then there is also the hot twin brother of the Rock star who is ALSO a Rock star …You get humor, hot steamy sex, betrayal, brotherhood, family, acceptance, banter … I could just keep going! I giggled so much that when I was reading the book in the coffee shop I had to remind myself that I was in the public! It is a real page turner and in no way will you be disappointed if you like Rock star romances!

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Juniper Smoke by Sadia Ash – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Juniper SmokeJuniper Smoke by Sadia Ash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Juniper Smoke Part I and Part II by Sadia Ash is a story full of romance, twists, turns, and passion. The story is about Juniper Mills who is a junior curator at the museum in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kyle Paxton is a tech wiz from San Francisco. The two meet at a gala for the museum Juniper works. Juniper is a smart, sassy curator who puts her family and work ahead of her life. Kyle is tall, dark, and handsome. One would not put the two together, but immediately there are sparks between them after Kyle rescues Juniper. Kyle makes a proposal to Juniper that challenges her way of thinking about relationships. I enjoyed that Juniper was old fashioned and not into the hookup scene. Kyle, on the other hand, is modern and plans each relationship with mechanical precision as he does the rest of his business and personal life. What will become the two of them who live a world apart?
I absolutely loved this book. Finally, a female character is who is smart, hardworking, loyal to her family but also kind and a bit innocent. I was leery of Kyle’s character but grew to admire and like him also. I kept rooting for the two of them to find their common ground and be a couple. They are thrown challenges as they are trying to learn about one another. The twists and turns are fantastic. I could not believe I was done when I finished and am looking to the next part of the story.
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Tortured Skye (Hawke Family #2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Tortured Skye (Hawke Family, #2)Tortured Skye by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

McNamee has done it again. I LOVE THE HAWKE FAMILY! The first book is Savage Collision. A few references to that book are made so it would be helpful to read it first, however this story is about Savage’s little sister Skye, and Savage’s best friend Gabe. And even though Skye is all grown up, Savage is still overprotective. Gabe is Savage’s best friend, actually raised more like brothers. Skye and Gabe should be off limits to each other but you really can’t help who you lust after…or is it really love?

“The look of satisfaction in her eyes sends a flurry of emotions through me—anger, fear, regret, pride, contentment, lust…and something else I can’t quite put my finger on.”

Skye is determined to have Gabe. She’s loved him for as long as she can remember, even when he only thought of her as a little sister. Gabe is determined to hide his feelings for Skye. He feels like he will just drag her down with his war time nightmares, crazy father and with her being like a little sister to him. But hang on to your hats, there’s a hurricane coming! Not only the hurricane of feelings but the actual weather system itself. When things seem to go wrong what can make it right again? How about a little sex?!? The sex between these two is super hot. But they also ground each other, making everything feel right. And then there’s a little more unexpected crazy thrown in and maybe being together isn’t so bad. But then there’s Savage. His name is Savage for a reason!
I really loved this story. The plot twist kept me turning the page. I really needed to see if these two would be able to handle the consequences of their choices. Also the hint of more stories to come has me waiting…as patiently as possible! (I hope McNamee is writing!) Do I recommend this story? Yes. Very much so.

Review by @shannonlovesbooks

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Two Hearts Unspoken (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior, #2) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Two Hearts Unspoken (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior, #2)Two Hearts Unspoken by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elizabeth Bowen was was working as a full time accountant at the plant that has closed. Elizabeth is a single mom of an autistic son, Kyle. Elizabeth decides she needs to reevaluate her life and living with a man she doesn’t love and is not accepting of Kyle and his disability is no longer something she wants. Kyle is definitely a handful and now she has the chance to finally get him the help he has needed all his life. There is definitely not the right facilities for Kyle where she is living now so when the opportunity comes up to put Kyle in a vocational facility that will change his life, Elizabeth jumps at the chance and makes ready to embark on a new life and adventure to Wisconsin.

Zachary Logan, is a retired air force captain who now resides in Crystal Rock. He is looking for a new life for himself since he decided to leave the air force. Luke Bryant, his friend and savior after a tragic accident is helping him work toward that new life but Luke doesn’t quite know how deep the scars go. Zach decides to accept the position of an administrator at a new facility set up to help wounded warriors.

Thanks to Kyle, Zach and Elizabeth have a chance meeting at the magical Dragonfly Pointe beach. After the initial awkwardness they find they each have an instant attraction to one another. Neither can ever remember having felt that before. But Kyle is Elizabeth’s life and they come as a packaged deal.

Can Zach learn to love himself again and move forward to allow someone like Elizabeth to love him? Could someone like Elizabeth ever like someone like him? Is Kyle’s disability too much for Zach to handle? Will Zach finally find the life he has been searching for?

As with book 1 this is a lovely story and I feel for the things that soldiers have to face after coming home from war. You will enjoy this story.

Reviewed by @jenna

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A Tangled Web by M.L. Sparrow – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Tangled WebA Tangled Web by M.L. Sparrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seventeen Taiyo is a young teenage Japanese girl who lives with her grandmother, . She is best friends with Ryuu and Kairi who are twin boys. They all attend the same school and have been friends for a long time. The twins could not be more different, Ryuu is the lazy one and Kairi is far more fastidious. As they get older things start to change when Taiyo is asked out and starts dating Kairi and Ryuu asks out Taiyo’s friend, Aya. Unfortunately Taiyo likes Ryuu but is so shy she doesn’t show her true feelings. Ryuu has feelings for Taiyo as well but is just as shy as Taiyo and neither reveal their true feeling to each other. Chaos ensues and after many lies and deceit Taiyo learns that being honest is much better than deceiving the ones you love. She doesn’t want to hurt anyone but that is what ends up happening. Teenagers and hormones are a deadly combination.

When they find themselves at the epicenter of a major earthquake and are then faced with a deadly tsunami that hits Japan their world is changed in an instant. The devastation is insurmountable and leaves nothing in it’s wake. Ryuu and Taiyo are missing and their families scared and very worried. Ryuu and Taiyo skipped out of school and didn’t tell anyone and when they become separated and Taiyo is frantic that Ryuu and the others are dead.

How far will Taiyo go to find those she loves? Will Taiyo, Ryuu and Kairi finally realise what is really important in their lives? Will they be forever changed?

If you want a quick and easy read, grab a copy. As it is a Novella it is a very very short story. You will find yourself immersed in the world of one of Japan’s devastating natural disasters.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Two Hearts Surrendered (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance, #1) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Two Hearts Surrendered (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance, #1)Two Hearts Surrendered by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After arriving at the beach thirteen year old Luke Bryant sees someone struggling in the sea. When he realises there is no Life-Guard around he plunges into the sea to save someone from drowning. Luke has had a rotten, traumatic and violent childhood and after being left with his step father after his mother’s death it only gets worse.

Even at six years old Kelly Callahan is a fashionista. She loves fashion like no other and always wants to look good. After being rescued from a life saving incident Kelly instantly feels a spark and an undeniable connection between her and her rescuer.

Kelly’s brother Dan and Luke become friends. Dan and his family and friends helps Luke out like no one ever has. Kelly is at her sister’s wedding and gets the surprise of her life when she spots the man who stole her heart, Luke. Luke has been in Iraq serving his country, but has returned home on leave and has been asked to attend the wedding. When he sees Kelly he realises just how beautiful she has become. Luke has to return to Iraq and has not been heard of for many months but after some searching he has been found but sadly he is not safe and sound. Finally Luke is coming home but sadly he is coming home with some very serious injuries. He’s feels he isn’t worthy of anyone’s love or self respect and is finding it hard to deal with the loss of not only himself for what he has become but with his friend. He is determined to do it all himself but just can not find the energy or willpower.

Will Luke finally begin to love himself so he can love someone else? Will he finally let others help him? Will his past be too much when he finally reveals the full extent of it? Willy Kelly be able to get through to the man she loves before it is too late?

This is a sad but sweet story but worth the read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Given to Fly by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Given to FlyGiven to Fly by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Annelise Lowe is a pre-school teacher who loves her job and has done what was expected of her, always pleasing everyone, her family, church and her husband Aaron. Annelise’s family is definitely different and they preach the lord to one and all and are more than happy to call Annelise out for being different in their eyes, they berate her and put her down without a care for her feeling. After getting married Aaron and Annelise have made having children their main priority but getting what they want is not happening and is causing issues. Annelise has always been a bigger girl and her weight is not helping with the dreams of having a child.

Aaron seems to only be concerned with himself, his job and having children. He is always on at Annelise because of her weight and because of this Annelise’s self esteem are at an all time low and she believes that she is the one to blame for the state of their marriage.

Annalise meets Trek Blue a single father raising two children after the loss of his wife to cancer through his daughter, Bailey who has just started kindy after moving closer with his mother to start over. Bailey is struggling and is very bright and Annalise finds herself tutoring Bailey. Annelise and Trek become friends and helps her through some tough times.

Annalise’s sister, Charity is much younger than her and her brothers but they find themselves forming a stronger bond when tough times arise and only a sister would understand.

Will Annalise finally find out what has her husband so driven to patch things up? Will she finally love herself for who she is? Will her family understand and support her when she needs them most? Will she be able to finally live a life she has always wanted?

The overall story is good and my favourite quote from the book is “You’ve been given to fly, my love. You just need to believe you can.” Enjoy!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Confessions of a Carpool Captive by Dawn L. Chiletz – Review by Jana Teppih

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Confessions of a Carpool CaptiveConfessions of a Carpool Captive by Dawn L. Chiletz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Confessions of a Carpool Captive is a RomCom contemporary romance by Dawn L. Chiletz. It is my first encounter with the writer and I fell deeply in love with her writing! I will find time to read some more of her work.
Why did I fall in love with the book? It felt like a breath of fresh air, not your usual RomCom – it is peppered with great nuggets of humor, I laughed and giggled and snorted and … even when I was frustrated with Liz I actually had a smile on my face! It was so easy to relate to ALL of the characters, I could see myself being the invisible passenger in that carpool and they all felt like friends. Even though some of the characters were extremely quirky (and annoyingly obnoxious), the writer showed great warmth and love towards all of them.
So, let’s see, we have an introvert Liz who loves numbers and doesn’t like people (or so she thinks); then we have eternally positive Finn who never gives up; and then we have the 3 mischiefs Emerson, Kel and Ernesto who make the rides hilarious as heck!
If you need a pick up and want to laugh while keeping it real, read Confessions of a Carpool Captive! It is perfect! As the writer says: “There are many roads in life and we choose which path is right for us. Just remember, it’s not about how fast you get there. It’s the journey that matters most. Live for the journey.”

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Desert Jewel by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Desert JewelDesert Jewel by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Milenda is the Jewel of the Crown of Natale and is set to become ruler. Ancient traditions state, she must select a husband upon her 18th birthday. Men vying for her hand must face the trial, which is set up in accordance with the Elders wishes. A trial that is as older than the Elders themselves and just as deadly but the men who face the trials do so without knowing that the odds have been stacked against them by these cruel and malicious old men. The men have presented themselves before the Jewel to receive her favour but one sends the fear of death into her upon seeing his face. Milenda has already found the love of her life but knows she can not go against traditions let alone the Elders.

Jaali is a former slave that has won his freedom. He teaches at the university and that is how he met his love, Milenda. He knows that in order to be accepted as one worthy of her hand he must face the Elders and the trial they have set before him before they can be man and wife and Milenda can claim the throne. Jaali is determined to win but he starts to realise that the Elders have their own agenda and that does not include Jaali and a happily ever after with Milenda, the Jewel of the Crown. Jaali heads to the desert to start the trials he has to face his deepest fears and fight for his life.

Meanwhile Milenda discovers that the Palace is full of secrets, lies and mystery when it comes to the Elders, causing her to face the problems thrown at her. The Elders do not want Jaali to survive and marry the Jewel,l in fact the Elders plans are very different to those of Melinda and that of the Goddess and Natale. Melinda has been given a gift, gifted to her by the Orisa. Shel learns that her gift may be the one thing that may save her love and could mean his survival, but is it really a gift?

If you like a book with mystery and intrigue then this book is for you.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Waiting to Breathe (Waiting Duet, #1) by Alyson Reynolds – Review by Jana Teppih

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Waiting to Breathe (Waiting Duet, #1)Waiting to Breathe by Alyson Reynolds
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Waiting to Breathe is the first book in Alyson Reynolds’ Waiting Duet. It is the first book I have read by this writer. I guess you would classify the book as a new adult romance taking place in college.
It is a beautifully simple and striking writing that makes it so easy to relate to Olivia and Nate (and Finn and Cora). Alyson tells the story from both Olivia and Nate’s point of view so you always know what they are feeling which makes the story come alive!
Despite of the writing being simple, the story was emotional, angsty and packed with drama which one would expect when knowing what has lead Olivia and Nate to where they are in their lives when they meet. Also, I liked that the story did not follow the typical college stories stereotypes of a player athlete meeting a nerdy girl etc. Nate is not a player at all, he is very focused on his studies and at times he reminded me of old world gentleman; Olivia is an extremely smart young woman who thinks that she is broken because of what she has experienced prior meeting Nate.
The writer is tackling some really tough topics that young people (and also older people) have hard time to deal with. You question some of Nate and Olivia’s actions and you keep your fingers crossed for them and hope that even when something really terrible has happened in your life, the sun will come out and there is future for you! One can find happiness after a lot of pain.
It is a great read and you will not regret the hours spent with Olivia and Nate. I am looking forward to Cora and Finn’s story!

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Make Me Yours by Charity Ferrell – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Make Me YoursMake Me Yours by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great story by Charity Ferrell. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors!! Make Me Yours which is know known as Just Her Bodyguard,  is about movie and TV actress, Stella Mendes and Hudson Barnes, who is a marine, recently home from another deployment.
Stella is a child actress all grown up and trying to make a break into the movie business. She learns who she can trust and who she would like to throat punch. Oh wait maybe that publicist is someone I want to throat punch! Either way Stella learns a few things about the business. One thing is for sure, Stella likes to feel safe and protected. Therefore she has had a bodyguard, Dallas. But Dallas is married and with a sick wife. When Dallas needs a family favor it’s Hudson to the rescue, not that Dallas actually gave him a choice but that’s what families do for each other.
Being a bodyguard to a “princess” is the last thing Hudson wants to do. But with his current relationship hitting the rocks and Dallas’ wife’s health condition, Hudson needs some time away. What he doesn’t expect is Stella actually being someone he could talk to, even become friends , or is it possible, to even love?
Being in Hollywood causes many different feelings and situations to arise. However, not everything is as it seems. Can these two have the kind of love everyone dreams of? Where distance doesn’t matter, jobs don’t matter. Just being together, working things out as they come your way.

“I’ve come to realize that you can make a home anywhere when you’re with the one you love.”

This story was fun to read, except for the heart wrenching parts! I recommend this story and look forward to what’s next with Ferrell!

Review by @shannonlovesbooks

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Savage Collision (Hawke Family, #1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jana Teppih

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Savage Collision (Hawke Family, #1)Savage Collision by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Collision is the first book in the Hawke Family series by Gwyn McNamee. The author has said that it can be read as a standalone and it is true – you get the beginning and conclusion of the relationship between Savage and Danika. But as the author says, we will meet them also in the other books in the series and this book introduces us to the next book’s main characters.
It is a great story with many what the hell moments! You sit back and relax and start enjoying the sexual chemistry and banter between Savage and Danika and bam, you are hit with a twist from the left! Something that you did not see coming! I loved the book as it played on all of my emotions – I cried, I got angry, I got frustrated, I laughed, I … well, you get the picture!
The couple has to overcome many obstacles, there are many secrets and as we know, secrets are never good and at times, they can be deadly! I recommend the book to anyone who likes alpha men, kick ass women, crazy twists, hot and steamy scenes … I promise you an orgasmic ride (you get?).
It was my first encounter with Gwyn McNamee and she did not disappoint me, I am looking forward to Gabe and Skye’s story and I am wondering who would be the leads in the third book … Gwyn has written a great story with a lot of emotions and an engaging storyline and you simply need to take couple of hours to read it!

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Distraction (Distraction, #1) by Angela McPherson – Review by Jana Teppih

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Distraction (Distraction, #1)Distraction by Angela McPherson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Distraction is the first book in Angela McPherson’s Distraction trilogy and I absolutely loved it, all 315 pages of it! I read it in one day and once I was done, I dived into the second book and … guess what, once I was done with the second book, I grabbed the third book … it was a very very long day but it is ok, I really needed it!
The trilogy is a story of Elle and Tristan who have been friends since they were kids. The story is full of angst and emotion and romance and … What do you get when you get childhood friends who have been in love with each other since they were kids, who go to college and hang out at a fraternity and yeah, when Tristan is a football start with a bright future … You can imagine …. At times it got so crazy that I felt like hitting both of them, what the hell, take a chance and go for it! And then I remembered how insecure I was myself when I was young and how you really thought that maybe it is better to at least have the friendship than have nothing …
The story was very well written, it was both from Elle’s point of view and Tristan’s point of view so you were following both of them on their painful journey. It is a story about two people who know each other so well and who are best friends and who understand each other and share everything (or almost everything) with each other and … it is a real life fairy tale and it makes you hope and you root for them and wish for the best and grab the second book!
Do not hesitate! Get the book and spend a weekend with Elle and Tristan and their best friends! And I mean, take a weekend as I can bet my head that once you finish the first book, you want to continue to the second and then to the third and you need time so start Friday night!

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