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Coming Home by Jane Suen – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

COMING HOME (Flowers in December, #2)COMING HOME by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Coming Home- Jane Suen

4-Stars

Coming Home by Jane Suen is the sequel to Jane’s Flowers in December series. I would suggest reading book 1 before starting this novella as it follows the same characters and storyline as the first. I absolutely enjoyed catching up with these characters and following their story some more!

I’m a huge fan of Jane Suen’s work, she’s such an incredibly talented author who writes with so much detail. I would absolutely recommend this series and author to anyone looking for their next one of a kind read!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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The Devil’s Shadow (Wild Beasts Series Book 4) by T. Birmingham – Review by Erin Davidson

The Devil's Shadow (Wild Beasts Series Book 4)The Devil’s Shadow by T. Birmingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Devil’s Shadow is the fourth book in T. Birmingham’s Wild Beasts paranormal romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone, as they follow two new main characters and their relationship and a new mystery to solve. The Devil’s Shadow follows Kieran Gimble and Ginny Zolanski and how they begin to slowly intertwine as fated mates. Their romance was very well written and mixed in nicely with all the paranormal elements of the story, that kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved the lore of the book, and the myths and monsters it has created, and Birmingham’s take on these creatures of the night. I loved her descriptions and writing throughout the book. I especially enjoyed her unique take on ‘light versus dark’ trope, and that complex characters aren’t one or the other; that humans always struggle with what is good and what is evil, and always sit in this gray area of morality.
I was a little skeptical when I first bought this book, but was quickly swept up in the magic of the story and the beauty of the writing. I highly recommend this series, and look forward to the next one by T. Birmingham
5/5 stars!

Reviewed by @erin-davidson

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Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy Book 8) by Jen Talty – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Trouble's Wedding CaperTrouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trouble’s Wedding Caper ( Familiar Legacy Book 8) by Jen Talty is a wonderfully written book that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Trouble (the cat) is my favorite character. I loved that this author told parts of the story in Trouble’s POV. This can be read as a standalone. I see myself going back and reading this series from beginning to end. There’s a bit of suspense and some romance. There is definitely some chemistry going on with Annabel and Ethan. Can these two solve the wedding and get their happily ever after? I recommend reading this book. I look forward to reading more from this author as this was my first book by her.

Reviewed by @ddaugh35

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Vortex by Kimberly Packard – Review by Tracy Wilkin

VortexVortex by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vortex is a story about love, chasing storms by Kimberly Packard. I always enjoy the intriguing way this author can weave a story, keeping her audience captivated from start to finish. It requires particular talent to mesmirise readers, and Kimberley Packard has talent aplenty.

Elaina and Robert  “Tuck” Tucker team up to chase dangerous storms. It is when she meets meteorologist, Seth Maddux, who is madly trying to resurrect his career, that sparks fly. This colourful collection of charismatic and entertaining characters provide endless flair and amusement, loving at its finest, and more thrills and spills than an adrenaline junkie could possibly dream of. Never lacking in content or good old enjoyment, Vortex was a fast paced, action filled drama that both impressed and satisfied my craving for a good story. 5 stars.

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What She Lost and Found by M.L. Garcia – Review by Heather Lovelace

What She Lost And FoundWhat She Lost And Found by M.L. Garcia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book from this author and I found it to be very well written. I enjoyed the plot and characters, finding them to be strong, well developed, and relatable. The book flowed easily and kept me engaged from beginning to end. I enjoyed the book and look forwarding to reading more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Coming Home by Jane Suen – Review by Heather Lovelace

COMING HOME (Flowers in December, #2)COMING HOME by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Suen continues to be a go-to author for me. This latest book – just beautifully written. From start to finish, I was transported into the pages following the main character through every twist and turn. The characters and plot were rich and full. The story moved easily and kept my full attention. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC Book 5) by A.M. Myers – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC 5)Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book. This series keeps getting better and better but this one was my favorite so far. I have read the other books in this series and was excited to read each members story but there was just something about this one that stuck with me. It was such a steamy, suspenseful and romantic read that kept me on the edge of my seat and excited to see what going to happen next. I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would absolutely recommend this to a friend!
Happy reading!

Reviewed by @asunshine56839

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There Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus – Review by Anastasia Dodson

There Be DemonsThere Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and it was a great action packed story. This story was faced paced and had a whole lot going on and that wasn’t a bad thing. Some drama, mystery and a whole lot of mayhem. This story follows a pretty awesome girl named Britt and her friends as they battle their way through life and protecting their town from demons. This story was well written and it kept my interest throughout the whole book. I was drawn to how well the characters were developed and I thought the story overall was great. It is fantasy based, so if that is your go to genre then I think this book would be perfect for you. I would recommend it to a friend!
Happy Reading!

Reviewed by @asunshine56839

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Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart – Review by Emily Walsh

Feathers - A NovelFeathers – A Novel
By: Kylie Stewart
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart was an raw emotional read, that had me hooked from start to finish.

My first read from this author, and I have to say, I fell hard for the smooth writing style and the embedded emotion that made my heart ache for Lotte.

What an emotional read! Right from the start the author pulls at all our hearts strings. The good, bad, ugly, rage, and pity. This story is a tale of learning how to trust, grow, and learning how to let go and pick up the pieces, after an unimaginable trama. Care was taken and no detail was spared in pulling the reader in, and keeping them engaged.

I will say at first I did have a little bit of a problem with the age difference, and that more so had to do with Lotte being 14 when she was rescued. But my fears were dismissed as I got deeper into the story, and the author made sure not to cross that line. The care that was taken, and the gradual growth and maturing of romantic feelings over the span of 7 years, made the story sweet, deep and almost dream like.

Overall this book, as emotionally raw as it was, was truly a beautiful story of finding light in the darkness. This book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading.

Reviewed by @eawalsh

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There Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus – Review by Krystal Gaston

There Be DemonsThere Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus is a great addition to the YA fantasy world. This story focused on Britt who is a 14 yr old normal girl, until she isn’t. Then there’s Gillen who needs to help her in order to help himself and everyone else. The story overall was pretty enjoyable, I found myself following along and not getting bored. The characters were well written, with Britt you are wondering how much she really wants to be the hero and how much she wants to be blissfully ignorant, but you can’t unsee things unfortunately. It was a good read that I think my oldest son will enjoy.

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Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy) by Jen Talty – Review by Julie Lounello

Trouble's Wedding CaperTrouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy) by Jen Talty is a four star novel. When I read about the premise of this book, I was skeptical. I am not a cat lover for sure but it was interesting that this cat, Trouble, is at the heart of this novel and helps his people figure out mysteries. When Annabelle finds Trouble, she knows that he is there to help her and make her life better. She starts seeing Ethan, the sheriff after years of not knowing anything about him. As they try to take care of each other, bad stuff is happening around them and they have to decide to figure things out and revisit their past in order to deal with their past hurts so that they can move forward together.

Reviewed by @julie-lounello

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There Be Demons by M. K. Theodoratus – Review by Gail Guerrero

There Be DemonsThere Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There Be Demons by M. K. Theodoratus

Five Stars

Have you ever wanted but didn’t want to read a book? This story summary got my attention but I dislike demons or things that go bump in the night. I tried to stay away. But this story is very interesting in the plot and how the author presents it to you. I really got into this book and couldn’t put it down. There Be Demons was entertaining, scary and mysterious. The characters were well developed and relatable in some ways. I really liked Britt, she spoke her mind and showed no fear. I could go on but I really think you should check this out. The author has a very easy writing style to read. Though the story is long, it’s worth the time spent.

Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Rebel Heart: Book Two of the Immortal Kindred Series by Clara Winter – Review by Gail Guerrero

Rebel Heart (The Immortal Kindred Series #2)Rebel Heart by Clara Winter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rebel Heart Book Two of the Immortal Kindred Series Clara Winter

Four Stars

Annie finds herself in an interesting situation. I didn’t think this book would start off the way it did. Had wished it was a pick up from book one. Annie is a likeable character though I don’t think she had much presence. I was more focused on Millicent and wanting to know her background. The same with Thayer. They just didn’t give me the vibe. However I did like parts of the story and found myself excited by the end. So the story does pick up midway. I really have enjoyed this authors works.

Reviewed by @gguerrero89
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Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart – Review by Candida Hopper

Feathers - A NovelFeathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Feathers: A Novel
By Kylie Stewart

Let me start off by saying wow, what an amazing read!! This book was a very emotional read. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I got to the end, needless to say I had a late night. Charlotte and Hawk are wonderful characters that I couldn’t get enough of. The things that Charlotte had to endure were unthinkable and my heart cried for her. She says she will never trust a man again, but there is something about Hawk that pulls her to him. Hawk who has been thorough a great deal himself and even though there is a connection he feels towards Charlotte, he tries to keep his distance. There is pain, tragedy, unthinkable acts, but there is also passion, attraction, friendship and hope in this extraordinary read. This book offers so much and was so expertly written. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed by @elena75

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Surviving Grace: Book Five (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Surviving Grace: Book Five ( Surviving Series)Surviving Grace: Book Five by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Surviving Grace by Virginia Wine
Five Stars

Surviving Grace is the fifth and final book in the Surviving series by Virginia Wine. This novella brings the whole series together and should not be read as a standalone. This book like the rest of the series is well written and grabbed my attention on the very first page. With this installment we learn about Grace and the things that happened to her in the past. This book is full of suspense, heartache, and heartwarming romance. I love how Ms. Wine brought back all of the characters from previous books. I highly recommend this book, series and author. I’m looking forward to reading more from Ms. Wine.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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The Light at Dawn by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Susan Mowdy

The Light at DawnThe Light at Dawn by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This. Book!

This story epically ruined me and that is something I have never said before. When an author and story can bring out the most raw emotions in you and ones you didn’t think you had, they deserve the 10+ star award.

This was one of those books that the first chapter consumed me and I knew life needed to be put on hold because there was no way I was coming up for air. I tried to slow down but I kept stopping what I was doing just to get wrapped up in the story again. I’m not going to sit here and give the deets because I feel this is one of those books people need to jump in blind and just grab on to that amazing rollercoaster it’ll take you on.

For the last couple of weeks, I’ve tried getting the words down to describe the heart breaking beauty I read but I can’t. All I can say is jump on this book! Everyone needs the shattering story in their life. This is one of those books that will stick with me for a good long time!

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Trouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty – Review by Sheri Schrader

Trouble's Wedding CaperTrouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty is the eighth book in the Familiar Legacy series. This is a fun book and can be read as a standalone book. I had not read any of the books before this one but really enjoyed this and am now going back to catch up. I really enjoyed the characters especially Annabel and Ethan. I really was rooting for them. Also, who can resist a cat who can solve mysteries!
This was a fun read that I didn’t want to put down. I had a couple of laughs and liked the mystery. I recommend this for a light read that will keep you entertained.

Review by @sherimichelle1
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Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy, #8) by Jen Talty – Review by Jana Teppih

Trouble's Wedding CaperTrouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trouble’s Wedding Caper is the eighth book in Familiar Legacy series where each story is by a different writer. This one is by Jen Talty. It is my first encounter with this writer and as I got intrigued by the blurb, I decided to pick up a copy and I did not regret it! I loved the premises of the series – our cool black cat Sherlock Holmes reincarnation Trouble! In this story we find Trouble in Jupiter Florida and where he helps Annabel and Ethen to solve the mystery of a storage unit filled with wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns and jewellery …
Trouble’s Wedding Caper is a fast paced story that keeps you at the edge of your seat, the twists and turns leave you dizzy and you keep your fingers crossed for a happy ending! I could just imagine Trouble ‘speaking’ with British accent! I am sure I will pick up some more of Trouble’s stories as he is bloody brilliant!

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Claimed (The Torzial Affair Series Book 3) by Via Mari – Review By Madison Degraffenreid

CLAIMED (The Torzial Affair Book 3)CLAIMED by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claimed (The Torzial Affair Series Book 3) by Via Mari

5-stars

Steamy and filled with action, I love how this third novel pi is up right where the last book left off. Claimed by Via Mari is an excellent addition to The Torzial Affair series. Jenny continues to be one of my favorite characters. I love how Brian helps her to broaden her sexual horizons and partake in her wildest fantasies. I also loved the twists in the storyline that kept it interesting. This book was definitely an easy and quick read. I highly recommend this series to those interested in exotic romance.

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Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy Book 8) by Jen Talty – Review by Emma Morreale

Trouble's Wedding CaperTrouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At first I was skeptical about this book because it starts off with a cat, Trouble, talking about the royal wedding… And for a wedding themed book I can’t say it’s extremely unusual, what with the cat being British and such.
Anyway, after that we meet our main character Annabel and the intrigue starts immediately. Each time the story seems to be getting into a bit of normalcy, something happens to throw a wrench into things.
Except for the fact that Trouble has his own dialogue, this book reminds me a bit of The Cat Who Series. It was a welcome distraction while I recovered from being ill and I will probably be picking up some more from the Familiar Legacy series.

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Coming Home: The Sequel to Flowers in December by Jane Suen – Review by Krystal Gaston

COMING HOME (Flowers in December, #2)COMING HOME by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Coming Home written by Jane Suen is the sequel to Flowers in December. This was a pretty quick read but full of so many powerful moments. Conner returns home after his mother’s death and decides to come to terms with everything. In order to heal you have to forgive and move on, but can he do that? This story is so cute for what it is and it will make you think once your finished reading it. I love the characters and the storyline, I would suggest reading book one first but you would still enjoy the story if you didn’t.

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Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC, #5) by A.M. Myers – Review by Renee Ullery

Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC 5)Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
Stars:5

This is the fifth book in the Bayou Devils MC. I could not wait to read this story, and A.M. Myers did not disappoint!! I absolutely loved Kady and Noah (aka Hennessy). Their love for each other as well their determination was so fun to read. Their story is a mixture of heartbreak, happiness, and love. A.M. Myers’ story pulls me into the world that she has created and fall in love with the with the characters. I absolutely love that we get glimpses of past characters. This series is definitely one of my favorites that I completely recommend.

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Vortex by Kimberly Packard – Review by Heather Bahm

VortexVortex by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kimberly Packard’s Vortex was a fully charged read. This story is more than just tornadoes and relationships – it involves self discovery, faces challenges and forging forward into the unknown. This story fully engulfed my imagination within the first several chapters. The story is set in the mid-west during tornado season, but the twisting destruction of the tornado is not the only twister related shifts that occur within the story. Kimberly Packard did an amazing job in tying the natural weather phenomena in the story to give additional depth into the story. This is one of those stories I would absolutely read again due to how well written it was. Beautiful in its destruction and dynamic in its re-building. Wow!

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Tales of the Dragonfly Book III: Extended Flight by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Heather Bahm

Tales of the Dragonfly Book III: Extended FlightTales of the Dragonfly Book III: Extended Flight by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tales of the Dragonfly Book III: Extended Flight, by Tamara Ferguson, is a romantic suspense with a military theme. The story is told from alternating character views, which adds additional depth to it. The main characters of the story are Aaron and Kiley, but there are several supporting characters that carry over from other stories. The sequencing in the story was well paced and I found the dialogue intriguing. It feels like so many pieces at times that are at play in this story, but the way the author brings all the pieces together to combine in this book are fascinating and perfectly tuned together. Tamara Ferguson is a great author and I haven’t read a book yet, that I haven’t enjoyed.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The Inheritance: The Story of an Unlikely Submissive by India Kells – Review by Heather Bahm

The InheritanceThe Inheritance by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Inheritance, by India Kells, is the story of an unlikely submissive. This steamy and alluring story sweeps the reader through the chapters following Lani in a series of unplanned events that unravel in front of her. The story was captivating and was an instant page turner. The scenes were descriptive and the imagery was above par. Despite this being a shorter story, it was thorough and an amazing read. I absolutely would love to read more about Lani and Max’s characters as I felt they were magnetic and this story just wasn’t enough for them.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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There Be Demons (Andor Demon War #1) by M.K. Theodoratus – Review by Sam Sheerin

There Be DemonsThere Be Demons by M.K. Theodoratus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There Be Demons, M. K. Theodoratus, book one in the Andor Demon Wars is a four star read.

This is usually the genre right up my street full if demon realms in the real world, full of fantasy and action. I thoroughly enjoyed it but felt it was slightly too slow paced to begin with but once the characters and story developed it was page turning you needed to know what was happening next.

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Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart – Review by Kerry Baker

Feathers - A NovelFeathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Feathers: A novel by Kylie Stewart is a book that will not only keep you hooked from start to finished but will keep you thinking about it days after you have finished reading.
The blurb made it clear that this book would be highly emotional and deep and that is exactly what you get. With a dark edge running through it you are drawn to everything in this book, from the story to the characters.
As the reader you really do become so invested in Charlotte and Hawk. They have both been through so much and the author portrays that so well.
This is a brilliant read and easily one of the best o have read so far this year. I am looking forward to what else is to come.

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Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC #5) by A.M. Myers – Review by Kerry Baker

Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC 5)Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers is the fifth book in the Bayou Devils MC series. Although you can read this hook as a stand-alone I could not recommend enough that you read all the books in this series. Each and everyone so far has been brilliant and this book is no exception.
It has everything you could want – a great story, interesting characters, chemistry and passion.
I loved reading about Noah. He has to be my favourite characters so far. I could have just kept on reading about him all night.
This book is as good as the rest of the series and is definitely worth reading.

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Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC #5) by A.M. Myers – Review by Sarah Oakes

Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC 5)Little Do You Know by A.M. Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about time. Noah has been in prison for seven years and has been missing the love of his life, Kady every day since he went inside. When he is released, his mission is to find her and pick up where they left off. But there’ a problem, no one has seen or heard of her for years. With barely anything to go on, can he find her and wil she want him back in his life after all this time?
A great read. Well developed plot. Well developed characters like Noah’s sense of humour but also struggling with his feelings or Kady standing up for herself but caring underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the supportive Blaze or the grumpy Streak
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like in the sense of open and closed spaces with the prison and the park or the clubhouse and the stars contrasting beautifully for the sense Noah struggling to fit in anywhere. Othe use of tick for the time passing like a clock while he waist was a great idea and gave the sense of impatience brilliantly written.
The only issue I would raise is that the prologue felt unnecessary as the first chapter grabs the readers attention more, and most of the details in the prologue were covered in reminiscences by Noah, which caused repetition. These memories were written well and didnt distract from the narrative of the present, giving sympathy to Noah over the happy life he lost. The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of events and was easy to follow with names as chapter subtitles.Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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Feathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart – Review by Karyn Taylor

Feathers - A NovelFeathers – A Novel by Kylie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Feathers by Kylie Stewart is a wonderful, sweet, heart-warming romance that will have you gripped from the very first page right to the very last. I loved everything about this book.
Charlotte (Lottie) Waters was only 14 when she got away from the evil group of men who had ‘bought’ her and had been abusing her. She was brought to the home of 21 year old. Hawk McLean whose grandmother gave home to girls who had got away from abusive situations. Immediately Lottie and Hawk were both drawn to one another.
Over the years they became very close, with Hawk being the one person that regarded as her saviour. Having been in love with Hawk since she was 14, now an adult, Lottie and Hawk embark on a beautiful relationship.
Considering her abusive past, I loved how Lottie was able to allow Hawk in and have a relationship with him. I also adored how sensitive Hawk was to Lottie’s wants and needs. Let’s be honest most guys in their 20’s would be happy to get only 1 thing from Lottie. (Although I do have to admit that the sex scenes in this book are pretty hot!!) Hawk‘s treatment of Lottie was just beautiful. He just worshipped the very ground she walked on.
If you are looking for a beautiful heartfelt romance, with the added bonus of hot sex, then this book is perfect.

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