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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers, #2) by Seelie Kay – Review by Katie Matthews

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers, #2)Infamy by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Infamy was an exciting second instalment in this series by Seelie Kay. I really enjoyed book 1 so was definitely looking forward to reading the second and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The author’s writing kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through and I loved all the twists and turns that constantly kept me guessing. Although this is a short read it is packed full of action, drama and more. I was pleased to see characters from the first book again and also to be introduced to some new ones. I really enjoyed the author’s writing style and how she was able to cram so much story into a short read. The book could be read and enjoyed as a standalone however I loved book 1 so would also recommend that one as well as this book.
I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

Reviewed by @katiem

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A Suitable Affair (The Macalisters Book 1) by Erica Taylor – Review by Michelle Austin

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A Suitable Affair (The Macalisters, #1)A Suitable Affair by Erica Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Suitable Affair was a great 5 star read.

We meet Susanna who has decided to pursue something with Lord Riverton since no one seems to be showing interest in marrying her, no thanks to her brothers. She thinks he’s the only one, until she meets Lord Westcott, could there be something there with him?

Lord Westcott (Ian) meets Susanna while walking through the park, after seeing who she is with he decides to get vengeance against her suitor. Ian tries to warn Susanna away from Lord Riverton, will it work? Will he end up falling for her?

Susanna was great, although I think she always got the short end of the stick when it came to her brothers. I didn’t like how they treated her. I really wanted her to find someone that would sweep her off her feet. The secondary characters were great and I look forward to reading more from them. Overall I really enjoyed this book, I had some LOL moments. Erica Taylor has done a great job with her debut book, I was pulled right in by her writing.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3) by Sharleen Scott – Review By Maura Harper

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Caught in Make-Believe (The Caught Series Book 3)Caught in Make-Believe by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

CAUGHT IN MAKE BELIEVE is the 3rd story in “The Caught Series” and I think it would be best to read the stories in order. The author is a very detailed writer and there are characters who cross over each story and common threads that connect the whole series together.

Like with the other stories in the series, it’s a character rich telling of a tale. A suspense with romance and new beginnings – very detailed and layered as the story moves along at a decent pace. There are times when I felt disconnected from the main characters and other times when I was so absorbed it was if the pages were turning themselves.

This is a complete and fulfilling series that I would recommend.

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The Light At Dawn by K. L. Montgomery – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

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

The Light At Dawn by K. L. Montgomery

5-stars

The Light At Dawn was an emotional rollercoaster of loss, love, and new beginnings. I cried, laughed, cried, and shouted for joy while reading this novel. I have never read a book so touching. The novel touches on the topic of gun control but it is not the main focus. The loss of two children to gun violence and their broken families is the focus. Two individuals help to build each other up after their great loss and a new love arises from it. There was a huge surprise in the novel that I did not see coming that made me extremely happy. This is definitely one of those books I can read again and again.

Reviewed by @mratclif

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Caught in the Spin by Sharleen Scott – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Caught in the SpinCaught in the Spin by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caught in the Spin is the second book in the Caught series. It can be read as a standalone.

I can’t put my finger on why exactly, but I liked this book better than the first one. I was hooked into the story from the first chapter and the story moved at a good pace. The characters were engaging and the way the story develops really gets your emotions involved.

This story is a good mix of drama, family, and romance. There were several places in the story where I teared up a bit. Overall, it was really well done! Excellent way to relax after a long day.

Reviewed by @valkyrie

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Nothing But Trouble by Ashley Bostock – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Nothing But Trouble (Irresistible Billionaires #1)Nothing But Trouble by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nothing But Trouble (Irresistible Billionaires #1)
By Ashley Bostock
Rated 4 stars

While this was a nice story idea I didn’t love it like I was expecting. This story had too much inner diatribe for me. Rehashing some things over and over. That’s a bit too much for me. I like conversations between people….not so much page after page describing thoughts, reasons and issues. Granted some are needed to get the feel of things. I enjoy forward movement to be a bit faster.

I really loved the few extra characters we met. Some made me smile, others made me angry and a few I hope for future stories. The pre dinner “entertainment” was excellent! I haven’t smiled while reading for a while! I even popped out a laugh or two!

Overall I enjoyed the idea of the story and sometimes couldn’t wait to get back to it. A couple times I cringed at Michael thinking he was going to do something I didn’t want him to do. I liked both of the MC’s and hope to see more of them in future stories.

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Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan – Review by Erin Davidson

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Eight Steps to Alpha (Nerdy by Nature, #1)Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Eight Steps to Alpha by Taylor Sullivan had all the promise of a cute little rom-com, but it fell flat as it relied on sexist themes. I really wanted to enjoy this book that is a slow born, friends to lovers. But the premise of making the nice guy into a misogynistic meany to get a girl, seemed rather backwards. I liked Elliot before the transformation and his relationship to Fe. I thought he was a great guy and don’t know why he had such a ‘woe is me’ mentality, because he couldn’t get one girl. A woman that was his superior at work, and wants to work professionally with her colleagues. I think Sullivan had the best intention when writing this novel, to put a spin on the classic Cinderella trope, and focus on changing a guy into the fantasy of women; but it missed the mark for me. An alpha male isn’t my fantasy. Elliot before the change being nerdy, athletic, kind, and squeaky clean is my kind of jam. Guys that are rude to women, get into fights for no reason, aren’t the type of men anyone needs in this day and age. Personally I would have preferred a more 10 things I hate about you approach, where Elliot was changed from an alpha, to a well-rounded gentleman that makes grand gestures of love whilst singing ‘I love you baby’ by Frankie Valli. Granted in saying all this, I still enjoyed the simple cute moments between Elliot and Fe. Just watching their friendship grow was adorable to read, and really had me savoring those moments, before they were swept away. I gave Eight Steps to Alpha 3/5 stars.

Reviewed by @erin-davidson

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Crime Lord’s Captive (Crime Lord Series Book 1) by Mia Knight – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Crime Lord's Captive (Crime Lord, #1)Crime Lord’s Captive by Mia Knight
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crime Lord’s Captive (Crime Lord #1) by Mia Knight has me torn between loving it and hating it. It is a dark and twisted story that had me on edge the whole way through. It is a story about a crime lord who is dark and dangerous and obsessed with his girlfriend who has been missing for 3 years. This book is action packed and full of suspense and drama, hate and love, murder and abuse, pain and angst. Mia has embraced the dark side of the underworld that is violent and disturbing by nature and has shown us a world that we can only imagine. A world that is violent and uncompromising. A world that is kill or be killed.

Lyla loved him once, until she saw just what he was. What she saw, she could never unsee and it was enough for her to go into hiding. Lyla created a new life but she is constantly living in fear of being found and living a secret. Now her past has come calling and she has to face her worst nightmare, the man that terrifies her. The same man she once loved but that man was long gone. But is she safe from the world in which he lives?

Gavin has never stopped searching for the woman he loves. He refuses to believe she left willingly. She has become his obsession, his possession, his and he will stop at nothing to get her back. But can he keep her safe from the violent world in which he lives? Can he keep her safe from himself?

This crazy, disturbing and yet strangely beautiful story ended in a huge cliffhanger that had my emotions all over the place and now I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns Book 3) by Alicia Street – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns Book 3)Rainy Day Lovers by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns Book 3) by Alicia Street is a wonderfully written contemporary romance. It is a quick and easy read that is both heartwarming and heartfelt. These adorable characters drew me into their wonderful journey, which is both believable and realistic. I enjoyed the story so much that before I knew it I was turning the last page.

Raina has always put the needs of others before herself. So much so that when she sees quiet unassuming and disfigured man being harassed, she puts herself in danger. Will she ever see him again?

Roman had been given a second chance, one that changed his life. He is not that same broken man he once was. He has never forgotten the kind stranger that helped him so many years ago. Can he share his secret with the woman that he loves?

I am excited to read the rest of the series but I need to go back and start at the beginning, as I started with this book first.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1)Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari is a spinoff from the Prestian series which I enjoyed but this first book in the series is amazing. I suggest you start with the Prestian series before starting this series as the amazing characters and stories are intertwined. Via has excelled herself in this book. It was not what I expected, no, it was so much more. I loved every single minute of it and I couldn’t put it down and read it in one sitting. I was captivated, enthralled and so engrossed that by the time I had finished, I needed more. This story is an emotional rollercoaster ride of feelings that don’t let up. There were tears and tantrums, and laughter and that was just me.

Jenny’s life has been turned upside down. She has been left battered and shattered to her very soul. To the core of her being, her essence. Never in her life would she have thought that someone she loved would put her through the hell that she went through. It has left her wondering just who she is now and if she will ever be the same again.

Brian is a hot, sexy, Alpha male and a one and done man. He never lets anyone close. He never knows who wants him for him or for what he has. But he wants her. Just one night. Why is she getting under his skin? He knows something has happened but doesn’t know what. Why does he feel the need to protect her?

I can’t wait to read more from Via as she has now become one of my favourite authors.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella (Ash Park, #0.5)Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn​ ​is where it all started; Where we find out just what makes Petrosky who he is in the following books in the series that are both enthralling and compelling. The Ash Park series is dark in nature as it follows the life of cops and detectives as they race against time to bring killers in and justice for the victims. Meghan is very good at these types of stories and they wouldn’t be the stories they are without the twist and turns she throws your way that you certainly don’t see coming until you are right on top of them. It shows humanity at its worst. It shows Petrosky’s journey through love and hate, pain and doubts, but nothing is better than finding the truth and vengeance for the one you loved and lost far too soon.   It was great to see why he became who he did.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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SALVATION: AN ASH PARK PREQUEL NOVELLA by MEGHAN O’FLYNN – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella (Ash Park, #0.5)Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

SALVATION AN ASH PARK PREQUEL NOVELLA by MEGHAN O’FLYNN

Four Stars

This is the beginning of all the madness. We find out how Petrosky ticks. You will finally understand him a little better. The romance in this story was interesting. It wasn’t a slow burn or something quick. It was simple and uncomplicated. The author did an amazing job building you up to let you down. The story was easy to follow and a quick read. Heather made me wonder about her the whole time. The details were too few and plain. There were no witnesses and no family to push for justice. Overall this is a great start. The mystery surrounding everyone keeps you hooked into the story. You want to find out what happened and why. That’s the authors secret weapon.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters Book 2) by Erica Taylor – Review by Emma Morreale

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The Perfect Duchess (The Macalisters, #2)The Perfect Duchess by Erica Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get into the second book of this series. I enjoyed A Suitable Affair so much and was so intrigued by Clara and Andrew. I absolutely tore through this book. There were a couple twists I picked up on a smidge before it was made clear but Erica Taylor got me again with that twist!
One of my favorite parts of this book was the snippets of the gossip rag that all the society people would have been reading and I think it added an extra layer to the story. You could really see how a small insignificant action would be blow out of proportion and how horribly wicked whoever ran that column was. Cut throat doesn’t even come close to the actions of some of these ladies trying to catch Andrew’s eye when he so clearly loved Clara.
Since the events of this book take place before the events of the first book, I already knew what was going to happen but I think I enjoyed it more so because of that. Little hints were dropped about Clara’s crazy past and I was excited to figure out the rest.
Can’t wait for book three and I really hope there is a book about Norah. I NEED to know about why she is still friends with Lady Laura when she is the epitome of toxic. Norah has been cryptic about why she is still friends with her and I want to know the reason!

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Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3) By Mika Jolie – Review by Katie Kearney

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Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3)Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance by Mika Jolie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3) By Mika Jolie. What’s not to love about a devoted single dad? Nothing in my point of view, I love a story about fate stepping in a bringing two deserving people together in amazing ways. And these two main characters definitely deserve some pushes. This book had me completely drawn in from page one with its well written storyline and characters that I connected with. It’s well paced and the author does a wonderful job of telling a story that kept me hooked until the very end. Sometimes in life rules are meant to be broken, right? I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella (Ash Park, #0.5)Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
Five Stars

Salvation is the prequel to the Ash Park series by Meghan O’Flynn. If. You have read the Ash Park series, you should definitely read this story. It will give you an early life perspective of Edward Petrosky, who is featured heavily in the Ash Park books. This is another great example of of Meghan O’Flynn’s superb writing. This book is full of twists and turns, and even though I want to say more, I’m not going to give any spoilers away. I highly recommend this book, series and author to everyone who loves a great mystery/thriller.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella (Ash Park, #0.5)Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salvation: An Ash Park Prequel Novella by Meghan O’Flynn
5 stars

  1. A back story to Ed Petrosky! I have loved the whole series and needed to know the start of all of this for Ed and this book helped a ton with that but also gave one heck of a story.
    The writing style of this author just hooks you and you have to keep reading, its that addicting!

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Luke (Dark Water Security Series book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke (Dark Water Security Series Book 1) by Madison Quinn
4 stars

This was a first read for me by this author and I really enjoyed her writing style.
We follow 2 teens who go through a horrific time and then we go to the future and where they are now. While kind of predictable, I still enjoyed this story for what it was and how the characters were developed and where they went with their lives.
I look forward to more in this series!

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Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated #3) by Mika Jolie – Review Lisa Helmick

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Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3)Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance by Mika Jolie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3)
By Mika Jolie
Rated 5 stars

I was so excited to see this! I loved the first two in the series and couldn’t wait to see if Cam or Luc got a story! My prayers have been answered and this is Lucas’ (Luc). It is a best friend to lovers and add the component of a single dad in there. Kids always make things different and this is no exception. This one is told from Lucas’ POV. He isn’t as harsh as Dean was in his book. I’m guessing it’s because the Dad in him mellowed everything out a bit. There are many great moments and it was nice seeing Cori, Dean and Cam again. Cam was such a little instigator. He is fun and full of wit. I enjoyed what he called Lucas’ ex-wife!! So funny! What a great friend!
A couple of my favorite lines from the story:

“Men might wear the pants but the women control the zipper”

“We are all imperfectly perfect and beauty begins within”

When I started Chapter 38 I couldn’t help the smile that came over my face. Now don’t skip ahead but just know what is waiting for you when you get there.

I enjoy reading Mika Jolie’s stories. She is a one-click author for me. With that being said I didn’t love this as much as Dean/Cori’s, at least until the ending. That ending was wonderful! At times I could see the connection these two have. Looking back…overall it’s a great addition to the series and I eagerly look for the next book. Or really any book by this author :-).

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Movie Star (21st Century Courtesan Book 2) By Pamela DuMond – Review by Erica Fish

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Movie Star (21st Century Courtesan, #2)Movie Star by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Movie Star by Pamela DuMond is a great addition to her series 21st Century Courtesan. To be honest I was thinking that this series was going to be a new romance series, which is not my most favorite genre, I was really wrong. Ms. DuMond has written a new romance series, but there are so many angles that it has a bracket all of it own in my genre lists. The characters are amazing and the story line is fully develop and keeps bringing me back to the story when I think I have figured out some of the mysteries going on with the story. This book is the continuation of Evie but has added Jake the movie star in for some flair. It appears as if Jake has been taken back and Evie is not sure why he feels that way. She decides to help Jake and that is when everything comes forward. Will Evie help Jake and will Jake help Evie back?

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Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns #3) by Alicia Street – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Rainy Day Lovers (The Rocklyns Book 3)Rainy Day Lovers by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rainy Day Lovers was a great book from start to finish. The characters were great and the plot was great.
It all started in 2001 when Raina was witness to a homeless guy around her age was getting attacked. He wasn’t only homeless but he was in some sort of horrific accident by the look of his face. Raina saved the young man and took him to get something to eat. Then gave him money and some good advise. She told Robbie to go speak with a friend of hers and she knew if given the chance she knew he would make the best of it. All because of Raina, Robbie stepped in to help a man being robbed in a park one night and his life changed.

Fifteen years later Raina and Robbie ( who now goes by Roman ) somehow meet again. Roman has a new face and is a plastic surgeon. All things happen for a reason. Fate stepped in and did the right thing in this book about second chance meetings / romances. Roman keeps his past hidden to Raina and doesn’t tell her that he was the homeless guy she helped all those years ago. What will happen when the truth comes out.
This book was such a sweet read. I love Roman. He’s just an all around great guy and I believe he was given that second chance at a happy life because of his run in with Raina.

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Vortex by Kimberly Packard – Review by Kerry Baker

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VortexVortex by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vortex by Kimberly Packard is a book unlike any I had read before. The plot was different from most of the books I have read recently and that captures my attention and kept me hooked.
Part of what had me so fascinated with this book is that I just couldn’t imagine anything that would prompt me to do what Elaine does. And yet at the same time I felt like I was right there with her making those decisions, chasing all those storms.
This book takes you on such an emotional journey. It’s been a while since I had to “sit” for a while once finishing a book but this one I certainly had to. An absolutely brilliant read I couldn’t recommend this more.

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers #2) by Seelie Kay – Review Lisa Helmick

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Infamy (Feisty Lawyers, #2)Infamy by Seelie Kay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Infamy (Feisty Lawyers #2)
By Seelie Kay
Rated 3 stars

If you like reading stories that are full of alphabets this one is for you. What does she mean? Well FBI, CIA, MISix for a few. That leads to multiple characters working or knowing someone who works in one or more of these. This one is a story that involves all the characters we met in the last book as well as a few new ones. There is a lot of activity and some downtime for the couples. This doesn’t really follow one couple. It follows more of a group. This is a little difficult at times. Too many people and too many secret/not secret titles. It can be confusing to read trying to follow each character, what group they are associated with, what qualifications they have and why/how they are attached to the rest. I liked the beginning but once they got to the house I was overwhelmed with characters and credentials. I made a list to try to keep track. There is some humor and briefly crazy sexy times. The connection between some of the characters was good. Hope seems to be a handful and I’m pretty sure she will get her way on her future. Anyway this is an ok read for me. I had too many struggles to be interested to read more stories.

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel 3) by Amy Mckinley – Review by Heidi Eich Woodring

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beneath the Surface, book three in the Gray Ghost novel series, by Amy McKinley. This amazing read was filled with love, suspense, and mystery in one. From page one till the end the book kept me engaged and I did not want to put it down. The main characters, Hannah and Jack were such a delight to read about. Hannah, strong and independent to Jack who shows that he truly wants to help those that feel lost and so alone.

Hannah finds herself and her boss on a hijacked plane carrying a secret weapon, finally sees that this is her time to no longer be a sleeper agent. Mike, who is on a mission to recover the weapon refuses to leave his ex Hannah behind. So many things point to Hannah being a traitor Jack must decide whom to trust but in the end it could be his career that he kills.

This book kept me guessing till the last page and I love that about this series and this author. McKinleys books have always been ones that I needed and wanted to finish in one sitting. I give this read 5 stars and highly recommend this book and her whole series!

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Nothing But Trouble (Irresistible Billionaires Book 1) By Ashley Bostock – Review by Katie Kearney

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Nothing But Trouble (Irresistible Billionaires #1)Nothing But Trouble by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nothing But Trouble (Irresistible Billionaires Book 1) By Ashley Bostock. Call me silly but I’m a sucker for a good Billionaire story. And this one definitely checked all my boxes. The characters are complex and relatable each having a story to tell readers. I was completely hooked from page one and couldn’t stop until the end. The author takes readers on a bit of an emotional ride but it’s worth it. I’ve read others by this author and this one is one I love just as much. I can’t wait to read more. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it.

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The Monster’s Lover (The Fenris Series, #1) by Samantha MacLeod – Review by Erin Wolf

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The Monster's Lover (The Fenris Series Book 1)The Monster’s Lover by Samantha MacLeod

I give The Monster’s Lover (The Fenris Series Book 1) by Samantha MacLeod, 4 stars.

Sol’s family cannot afford to pay the king this season. So they do what they can to survive — the king is willing to take Sol into his harem and their debts will be erased. Sol does not have a choice in the matter, it’s the only way her family can survive. Her mother keeps saying that at least she will be well fed and warm all winter, but Sol knows better. The king is a cruel, evil man. With what little time she has left, she escapes to the woods she loves so dear. There she meets a man who says his name is the same as the infamous monster who haunts these woods. She doesn’t believe him, but it doesn’t matter. He makes her feel wonderful, in every way. She knows this is short lived, soon she will have to give up this wonderful dream. But she wants it to never end.

This was a wonderful paranormal romance book. It is hot and heavy at times, but there is so much more. There is the impending doom Sol is facing. Plus there is her family, struggling to survive after tragedy. Yes, para romance has been done many times, and mythology has been often used for creating characters. But this author uses Norse mythology, which is one of the lesser used ones. I find this very refreshing. Plus it shows so much about Sol. I would love to learn more about Fenris in future books.

If you like your paranormal romance with hot and heavy scenes, but with a creature you are not too familiar with, this book is for you.

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Luke (Dark Water Security Book 1) by Madison Quinn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Luke (Dark Water Security #1)Luke by Madison Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luke (Dark Water Security – Book 1) by Madison Quinn

5-stars

Luke by Madison Quinn is the first book in the Dark Water Security series and it’s also my first book by this author, but it certainly won’t be my last. From the very first chapter I was hooked, I was completely captivated by the storyline that I quickly forgot about the real world and ended up reading this book in one sitting. This story is intense, detailed, emotional and action-packed, there was always something going on that kept me on my toes.

I loved how this storyline flowed from the past to the present, it made it easy to connect with these characters and made it for an entertaining read!
I can’t wait to dive into my next book by this author and would absolutely recommend it to others!

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BENEATH THE SURFACE (A GRAY GHOST NOVEL, BOOK 3) by AMY MCKINLEY- Review by Gail Guerrero

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Beneath the Surface (Gray Ghost #3)Beneath the Surface by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BENEATH THE SURFACE A GRAY GHOST NOVEL— BOOK 3 by AMY MCKINLEY

Four Stars

How do you live with so much pain inside you? To know betrayal and anger at a young age. To want murder and blood on your conscious and hands. Han was made to be hard and unforgiving. Trained to kill and move with silence. Then came the cracks the people who went through her walls. Life may make you hard but it’s the people around you that determine if you stay that way. I really like this story it shows many sides to people and how they affect your life. The author did really well with the story line and characters. Jack is perfect for Han. They’re each other’s weakness but also strength. Jack gave Han faith and trust. He gave her back some innocence.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Vortex by Kimberly Packard – Review Lisa Helmick

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VortexVortex by Kimberly Packard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vortex
By Kimberly Packard
Rated 5 stars!!

Wow I really had to step away for a moment after finishing this book. My emotions were all over the place. In fact while reading I ran through some crazy feelings. This is an amazing book that has many front facing features. I assumed it was about storm chasers (which it is) but there are other sides that come forward that had me whirling around trying to figure them out. I loved the idea of this book. It’s about the ultimate thrill that is crazy and scary as heck. Not everyone can or should do it.

What did I love about this? Besides everything?? Here are some specifics. The way the author referred to clouds and tornadoes as a child in the womb and then being born. Taking its first wobbly step as it gains confidence. Crazy how that is so true! The t-shirts that the MC wears. Such attention to detail…I loved it. The relationships that were built, the MC was smart and knowledgeable with a side of sassy, and her dog!!! For Pete’s sake I almost forgot Nimbus! He is a wonderful side character!

I literally could not put this book down. It opens with a bang and keeps going all the way through. This is not my first Kimberly Packard book and it won’t be the last. She know how to weave a story and write strong yet comfortable characters. If you want a thrill ride with attachment to the characters? Pick this one up!

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by VIA MARI – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1)Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered The Torzial Affair Book 1 by VIA MARI

Four Stars

To learn to trust again is really difficult. After someone violates you in some form. Jenny is so brave. She didn’t give up. I’m excited to get into another series by this author. I like reading about the characters in the background of other books. Especially characters like Brian. The guy is a complete mystery. I really enjoyed this story and I know the next will be just as good. The characters do a lot of growing in this story. Even with all the tragedy and danger. You see them become better people and come out of their comfort zone.
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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered by Via Mari is the first book in the Torial Affair series which also a spin off of the Prestian Series. I highly recommend you read that series first though this can be read as a stand alone.

There is some overlap from the end of the first series time wise but it’s a very different story since we are following Jenny and Brian which I really enjoyed. I liked the different prospective and finding out more details on the trauma Jenny endured and how Brian was involved with protecting her and more.

Jenny moved up my list of amazingly strong female characters quite a bit as I was reading all she has done and experienced at a very young age. After feeling like I knew her as Katerina’s best friend I got to know her as an individual and I’m so glad I did.

We start to see Brian’s carefully placed walls start to crumble the more he learns about Jenny. We also find out what makes him tick, his pain and happiness from childhood and how dominant he really is.

I throughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to get to the next one and see what happens.

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