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Hard as Steel: Book four (Surviving Series) By Virginia Wine – Review by Katie Kearney

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hard as Steel: Book four (“Surviving Series”) By Virginia Wine. This story is beyond amazing. From the first few pages I was completely hooked and couldn’t put it down! The author writes with such incredible emotion and attention to details. And the characters are out of this world good, you connect with each one so wholeheartedly that you forget you’re reading a book. Steel and Nicole have this compatibility that draws you into their story and refuses to let you go. This story has a bit of everything from romance to suspense/mystery. The twists and turns kept me guessing. It’s well written and paced nicely, never felt rushed or lacking anything. I’m excited to read more by this author. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.

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The Confectioners Guild (The Confectioners Chronicles #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Amanda Pierce

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The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioners Guild by Claire Luana is book 1 in the Confectioners Series. I recently read the prequel to this book and really enjoyed it, so I decided to dive into the series. Much Like the prequel I enjoy this authors writing style and character development. This book had me hooked from the very beginning and I couldnt put it down. I read this and the prequel in the same day. I really loved the story and the characters in this book, and cannot wait to see what the author does next with this series or anything else she writes. Great start to a great series. I give this book 5 stars easily.

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Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack #3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #3)Bound by Blood by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound by Blood- Carrie Pulkinen

5-stars

Bound by Blood by Carrie Pulkinen is a must-read paranormal book! I completely devoured it in one sitting as I got so swept up in the story and I couldn’t put it down. This is the 3rd book in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series, a series that I would highly recommend! This paranormal series has it all, from werewolves and witches, captivating storylines, drama and of course each book is action-packed! There isn’t anything about this series that I don’t love!

I couldn’t wait to find out all about Alexis after her first appearance. She was so intriguing and incredibly misunderstood. She’s a woman who has endured so much pain and suffering causing her to build strong walls around her heart. I loved following her story and watching her character develop and unfold and of course I’ve loved Bryce from his first appearance, he may just be my favourite character of the series!

This is a book and series I would recommend to anyone looking for their next paranormal read, this is a series you won’t want to miss!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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The Confectioners Exile (The Confectioners Chronicles Prequel) by Claire Luana – Review by Amanda Pierce

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The Confectioner's ExileThe Confectioner’s Exile by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioners Exile by Claire Luana is a prequel to the Confectioners Guild series, in general I’m not a big fan of prequels, but I was able to read this before I started the series. I really enjoyed the foundation laid for the main character. It was an easy read and the book flowed really well. This is the first book I have read by this author, but I really enjoyed the writing style, story line and characters. I will be reading book one in this series today also. I really enjoyed the writing and will continue to read books not only in this series but also anything else this author does! Great read and a solid 5 stars!!!

Reviewed by @amandarae6884
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Hard as Steel (Surviving Series Book 4) by Virginia Wine – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hard as Steel is the fourth book in the Surviving Series by Virginia Wine; this romance suspense/mystery will keep you glued to your reading device. This was my first book by this author and I will tell you that you need to read these books in order. I might have been lost in the beginning but. Virginia’s writing will captivate you with the mystery and suspense that will keep you reading. Steel and Nicole were such great characters, how could you not feel what was going on in this book. I will be adding the first three books to my reading list and looking forward to the next book.

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An Agreement (Summers in New York Book 3) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Gail Guerrero

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An Agreement (Summer in New York, #3)An Agreement by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An Agreement Summers in New York book 3 by Lindsay Marie Miller

Four Stars

Once you make an agreement you should do your best to honor it. Bailey has had a tough life and is trying to find her happy place. I felt from the beginning that Carter would change her. I dislike family drama. It never seems like they actually get over the issue. Like my aunt who cooked greens for thanksgiving one year. She didn’t wash them now we tell her to not bring anything. Lol! It was sad looking at Bailey’s and Carter’s lives through this author. They both had some hard times as children and adults. You could really feel how much time and emotion the author put into this story. I felt like the characters were genuine people. The story dragged a little in the first few chapters but picked up as it went along. I really liked that you see a growth in the main characters lives. I enjoy books that give reason for its characters. Why they live the way they do and how they change and better themselves.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Emily Walsh

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four
By: Virginia Wine
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hard as Steel: Book four (“Surviving Series”) by Virginia Wine was a intense, gripping read, that had me hooked.

My first read by this author and for this series, yes again I have not followed a series from the start, and I will say, that though this reads as a standalone, there was missing background info that made me feel like this was more of a connecting storyline, then a actual standalone. There seems to be overlapping characters that I lost out on, and there are some things I didn’t quite catch, so word to the wise, don’t be like me, start this series from the beginning.

Told in multi POV, we get many different voices and angles of this story. I do like the multi POV for these types of action/mysteries. It gives you a better sense of what’s going on, and when done right, adds to the tension and mystique. I will say that though this was very will done, the writing was a little, choppy and, I didn’t know at times whose voice I was reading. It was like a quick cut, done with no defined brake to let me know a POV had changed. A good fixed is to add the characters name at the top, or simply have a clear defined brake, like adding special characters, or a triple space between paragraphs.

Overall this book was quite the read. It had depth, and a strong multi layered plot that really drew you in. The added romance was a plus, but the mystery and the way the two MC’s come together really made this story shine. Warning, there is some feel kickers in here, so be prepared.

With that being said, I will leave you with my high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading.

-Review by @eawalsh

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3) by Desiree Lafawn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Jesse (Glass City Hearts Book 3)Jesse by Desiree Lafawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jesse- Desiree LaFawn

5-stars

Jesse by Desiree LaFawn is a must read! As I sit here writing this review I’m having a hard time finding the right words to describe how much I loved this book! It’s intense, dramatic, captivating, sweet, quirky and romantic. Jesse is the 3rd book in the Glass City Hearts series, it also happens to be the first book I’ve read in the series, so I can honestly say that it can be read as a standalone. I was able to jump right in and follow along with no confusion. Having said that I will immediately be diving into the first two books of the series because I loved this one so much.

I immediately connected with Harlow and Jesse’s sense of humour and inner ramblings had me swooning from chapter one. The only downside to this book was the length, I could have continued reading about these two for hours.

I can’t wait to read the rest of this series and I would definitely recommend this book to others!

Reviewed by @kaitreview21

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Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Series) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Climbing The Walls (Hart & Cole Book 1)Climbing The Walls by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Climbing The Walls Book 1 Hart & Cole Series by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
Five Stars

My jaw was on the floor while reading this story. It was like watching a reality tv show. Kris and Nicole have been together for what seems like forever. They have two beautiful kids. It seems that they have hit a block in their relationship and are trying to find a way to fix it. Marriage is a struggle and the only way to make it is to do it together. If no one is giving or trying to change than what’s the point? Nicole works a lot and it is taking it’s toll on he marriage and her kids. Most people don’t think kids notice or are affected by absent parents. But it definitely does and it shows in unexpected was. I really like this story and am ready for book two. These couples have so much going on and so much to work through. My heart went out to Darren and I hope a solution comes in book two. The author did a great job with the characters. It started off slow but picked up in the middle of the story. You really feel the shift in the book once things start to happen.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) by Alex Bailey – Review by Maura Harper

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Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True, #1)Once Upon a Romance by Alex Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You know how they say “Don’t Judge a Book By It’s Cover”? Well I totally judged this one by the cover and I was not wrong. Between the cover and the blurb, I could not pass this story up. It’s the first I’ve read by the author and I look forward to reading more in the series.

A simple tale, yet so complex with so many feelings. Granting a Christmas wish for a beloved niece should never be a chore – yet sometimes it’s just that.

The characters in this sweet romance are complex and layered. They are well developed and helped to pull emotion from me that I wasn’t necessarily feeling that day. The aunt and niece complement each other well – they are the ying to the other’s yang and it was wonderful to watch the relationship grow.

This is absolutely one of those romance stories that I would recommend to YA and my mom’s book club. It’s full of lovely visuals and brought back memories of my own travels to Disney both as a kid and as an Auntie.

Review by @mauraharper

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Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Getting the GoodsGetting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG, omg, omg! Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry had me roaring with laughter and tears rolling down my face. The premise of the story is not one I have read before and absolutely loved it. Elizabeth has written a beautiful love story that is so vivid and rich you imagine everything she has shared with us. How she came up with this wonderful crazy story and made it work is just brilliant. The whole book from start to finish is just amazing. The story is told in dual POV’s which I love and especially with these characters that I fell in love with.

Gabby and her best friend have hatched a plan that no one in their right mind would ever dream of doing. One that leads to more than they ever thought possible.

Connor has always loved ‘em and left them but he finds himself offering a deal of the likes he has never made before and one that he will never make again.

Seriously this is one read that no one and I mean no one should miss. I absolutely want to read more of this wonderful author.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) by Alex Bailey – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1)Once Upon a Romance by Alex Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) by Alex Bailey is a story that is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time and I absolutely enjoyed reading it. Making one little girls dream come true is the one thing Sophie is dreading. Pulling up her big girl panties is going to be harder than anything she has to do. That is until she comes face to face with a stranger that turns her world upside down.The story caught me from the very start of the book. I fell in love with the characters due to Alex’s attention to detail and writing skills and could picture it clearly in my mind. This heartwarming story will linger even after you have finished it. There was a lot of love weaved into this story and there are so many emotions that you will find yourself laughing and in tears the next, so grab a good drink and a box of tissues. I highly recommend that you partake in this wonderfully written story. It is a great start to the series and I can’t wait to see what is next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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COWBOY: CLAIMED BY Various Authors – REVIEW BY Maura Harper

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Cowboy: ClaimedCowboy: Claimed by Melissa Keir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

CONFESSION: Western and/or Cowboy Romance are generally not my jam. I’m more of a contemporary romance reader because being from the Northeast I have preconceived notions about Westerns and Cowboys. Boy did this anthology prove me wrong.

These are all new to me authors and each weaves a tale that left me wanting more. From Musicians to Marines, Divas to Dogs, this anthology has a bit of it all. Some seem to be part of a much larger picture and others are a full novel in a short story.

Instead of highlighting passages, I found myself highlighting authors who I want to add to my ‘check this author out’ list. I look forward to reading more from these authors in the future.

Review by @mauraharper

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Distant Memory (The Solum Series) by Colleen S. Myers – Review by Krystal Gaston

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Distant MemoryDistant Memory by Colleen S. Myers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Colleen S. Myers has done it again with Book three in The Solum Series: Distant Memory. I continue to love the characters and I really want to see Finn and Beta together. I get it her and Marin are mates and married but Finn was there first. This is the story we’ve been waiting for where Beta and Xade have their moment, more than one actually. There are also new characters introduced that are surprising and add a new twist to the story. I am hoping there is a book four in the series but with the ending it could go either way. I wasn’t sure I would like the series when I first started it but I have grown to love it and I was excited when I saw book three was out finally.

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Maura Harper

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by the author and I really wish I had read the others in the series first. I was a little frustrated at first trying to figure out who was who and how they connected. It was like opening a book to the middle with no introduction. Once I figured stuff out, I was ready.

Nichole and Steel have a past, their characters have developed over time and they seem to have a trust and inner language that each other understands. They surround themselves with people they can trust because each knows what happens when you trust someone you shouldn’t. They are both Alphas with their strength and fortitude.

This is a fantastic suspense/romance that is so twisty and twisted I was gobsmacked a few times about how wrong I was with what I thought was going on.

A few tips with this story:

DON’T SKIM – there are a lot of twists and turns and there are words that are very important to the story.
DON’T ASSUME – I caught myself relaxing a few times thinking I knew what was going to happen.
DON’T MISS BOOKS 1-3 – Honestly, I went into this book blind and when I realized I had missed so much background, I went and read reviews on the previous books in the series. Those reviews that recap the entire book so I could be comfortable with this one.

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Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #3)Bound by Blood by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound by Blood is the third book in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series. This book can be read as a standalone, but the previous books are spectacular reads so I recommend reading them as well. Once again, the author has created an engaging story. There is not a bad book in this series and Bound by Blood has added a great dimension to the Crescent City world. One of the things that really grabs you in these books is the expertly written villains and the way the heroes/heroines handle them.

I loved that this book has a female lead character, and a strong one at that. As the story progresses she maintains that strength, but also learns how to accept support from others. I like that the author kept Alexis a strong female figure and didn’t turn her into a passive princess.

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The Confectioner’s Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles #1) by Claire Luana – Review by Erin Davidson

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The Confectioner's Guild (The Confectioner Chronicles, #1)The Confectioner’s Guild by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Confectioners Guild is the first book in Claire Luana’s delicious new young adult series. I always knew cupcakes and confectionery were magical, and this book had me craving them till the very end. A succulent story of murder and mystery rolled into one scrumptious, bite sized book. Wren always poured her heart into her baked goods, under the watchful eye of her Master. Until one day she is whisked away to the Guild Master, only to be told that she has a unique set of gifts. She has the ability to manipulate a person’s good luck, with a single bite of her baked goodies. With a power like that, she must stay at the Guild and keep her gift a secret. But her sweet moment quickly turns sour, when the Guild Master dies from her poisoned cupcake. Framed for the murder, Wren has to unravel the mystery before her, and learn how to control her gift; before she’s trialled and beheaded.
I really Love Claire Luana’s writing. She weaves fantastical stories, that have you hooked from the very first line. I loved the book and think it is an excellent start to her new series. The characters were delightful, and well developed. Her descriptions of the desserts had my mouth watering and my sweet tooth aching. As well as, the stunning cover art; the more I look at it, the more things I find in it.
5/5 Stars!

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Jana Teppih

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hard as Steel is the fourth book in Virginia Wine’s Surviving series. This is my first encounter with the writer and I have to confess that I fell for her, hook, line, and sinker from page 1! The way she pulls you in … the way she paints the picture in your head … I had chills going down my arms! I know I should have read the first books before picking up this one but heck, I can do it now (they are all on KU so I will be utilizing it to its fullest this month!)!
This is the story of Steel Archer, an ex-military who is working with PI Securities, and Nicole Lancaster who is an experienced FBI Agent committed to her career and climbing the ladder with another promotion in sight … And then they pick up a case – a broken young woman, who walked out of the shadows … she pulls them both in and the journey through ever present danger commences!
This story … it is so multi layered … and luckily there were plenty of flashbacks that helped the story along … these flashbacks … the way the writer paints the picture … you can just close your eyes and you are there … feeling …
I loved how the writer used different point of views to tell the story, it made it so real and intimate … pick up a copy and I promise, you will want to go back like me and read the first three as well! AND I cannot wait for the continuation of the story of that young broken girl I met on page one!

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My Tragic Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel (My Life Series Book 2) by Necie Navone – Review by Erica Fish

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My Tragic Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel (My Life Series Book 2)My Tragic Life: Brothers of Camelot Prequel by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My Tragic Life is the second book in the Brothers of Camelot by Necie Navone. I would highly recommend reading the first book as you will enjoy this book even more. Necie is an amazing author that keeps the story moving and sometimes throws a curve ball in the action. It is an addicting read so make sure you have time to read it in one sitting. The story is about the Alessandra and her role as the princess of the Italian Mob family. There was an incident when she was 6 and that is when her life changed. Her father became more neurotic and started to get Alessandra trained. She had started to train at the age of 8 by her uncle. She keeps training for the simple reason of becoming a bad ass. In public she is a Princess, but om reality she is a fierce bad ass getting ready to become the Queen of the Italian Family. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for Alessandra.

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Can’t Forget (Solum Series) by Colleen S. Myers – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Can't ForgetCan’t Forget by Colleen S. Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great read about remembering. Elizabeth was abducted by aliens called the E’mani and taken to a far away planet but she fled from them to another race called the Forst. A few months later she finds her happy ever after in marriage and a baby. But the E’mani are not far behind and the threat of war looms. Will the Forst be able to stop the E’mani and war before it’s too late?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Marin protecting everyone but kind underneath or Elizabeth standing up for herself but loving underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the kind old mentor Ute or the fun friend Hana. A spinechilling villain.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the sci fi nature of the place with glistening lakes and icy world of two suns with blue and green shadows for a futuristic yet beautiful sense of nature.
And the sense of detail in the world with the layout and clan tents and greenhouses clearly thought out and described as if you were exploring it too.
I also loved the use of foreboding over the whole wedding scenes which was beautifully done. The use of flashbacks memories was done well and didn’t distract from the narrative of the present and added to the mystery. The only issue I would raise is that there was some repetition in places which if resolved would be five stars. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.

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Distant Memory: She remembered everything (Solum Series Book 3) by Colleen S. Myers – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Distant MemoryDistant Memory by Colleen S. Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series, I highly suggest reading the previous books before this to help your enrichment of this series. In this book Ellizabeth is determined to get Finn back from E’manis. I enjoyed how we get to see her learning more about who she is. She is a strong character, we get to see how strong she is as she sets out on revenge. This book is action from start to finish and left me sitting on the edge just waiting to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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Player (21st Century Courtesan #1) by Pamela DuMond – Review by Kerry Baker

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Player (21st Century Courtesan #1)Player by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Player by Pamela DuMond is the first book in the 21st Century Courtesan series. This book is full of mystery and intrigue and it will keep you reading through to the end.
Evie has a rather unusual second job. Hired as an escort to the wealthiest around due to her empathetic abilities she is able to earn enough money to support her family. However there is risk involved with the work she does. She knows she needs to cut ties and move on. With only a few clients left that is exactly what she will do. But will she be able to get out before it is too late? And will she be able to help heal her latest client?
This book was great. It had a unique and intriguing storyline to it. The characters fit so well with the story the author was telling. They were compelling to read about. I was never quite sure where the story might take us. I’m glad I picked this book up!

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An Agreement (Summer in New York Book 3) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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An Agreement (Summer in New York, #3)An Agreement by Lindsay Marie Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series, it can be read as a standalone but I highly suggest reading the previous books as they are just as enjoyable. This is a friends to lovers story that I had a hard time putting down. I enjoyed Bailey and Carter’s chemistry together both as friends and the hot, steamy part of their relationship. They are both looking for something and I found myself hoping they would find each other. I highly recommend reading their story, will they find their HEA?

Review by @bjwagner

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Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) By Alex Bailey – Review by Laura Furuta

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Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1)Once Upon a Romance by Alex Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1)
By: Alex Bailey
5 out of 5 stars

The story Once Upon a Romance (A Dream Come True Book 1) by Alex Bailey is a book that I absolutely loved reading. The story caught my interest from the moment that I read that it involved a famous theme park. It hooked me in from the very beginning of the book and the “magic” of both the theme park and the holidays took over so I couldn’t put it down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Sophie and her niece Ariel. From the moment that Sophie learns of Ariel’s wish to honor her mother’s memory by going to the one place that her mother loved so much, she knew that she must make that wish come true. Even if it meant reliving past, sometimes painful, memories. She says she will find a way to get through it for Ariel. Ariel is a young girl who although has lost her mother she is loved and supported by family. I found Ariel to be someone who takes notice of details in life and seems to be able to understand things beyond her years. When they run into a kind, friendly, and charming stranger who offers his knowledge about the theme park Sophie feels relief. Could her attitude regarding the vacation to the theme park be changing? Sophie has a boyfriend who is reliable and stable. Her heart belongs to him, doesn’t it? What does the future hold for Sophie? Will she find herself guided by the magic all around her? Will that “magic” help the charming stranger win over Sophie’s heart? Read this book to find out. This is a heartwarming story that I found myself thinking about even after I had finished the book. I love the attention to detail that the author gives. I felt like I was right there with Sophie and Ariel seeing what they did. It is also a book that had my emotions going up and down all throughout. This is a wonderfully written story that I would highly recommend reading.

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Embrace the Passion (Pets In Space Anthologies #3) by S.E. Smith, Anna Hackett, Ruby Lionsdrake, Veronica Scott, Pauline Baird Jones, Carol Van Natta, Tiffany Roberts, Alexis Glynn Latner, E D Walker, JC Hay, and Kyndra Hatch – Review by Katie Matthews

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Embrace the Passion (Pets in Space Anthologies, #3)Embrace the Passion by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Another fantastic collection of stories from this brilliant series of anthologies. All eleven stories were great to read and enjoyed all of them. Some of these authors I have read before but some were new to me and it was really great to find new authors to love! There isn’t one particular story that I enjoyed the most but there are a couple that have stuck in mind because of their uniqueness one being ‘Operation Ark by Pauline Baird Jones’. I really enjoyed everything about it, the authors writing was rich and detailed and I felt like I was there in the story with the characters.
I’m not usually a fan of alien stories but ‘Desert Hunter by Anna Hackett’ certainly changed my mind about that! From the very first page I was completely captivated by the storyline, the characters and the authors writing.
Overall a great anthology full of exciting stories of which I am sure there is something for everyone!

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Getting The Goods by Elizabeth Perry – Review by Kerry Baker

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Getting the GoodsGetting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry is a brilliant and funny book that will have you laughing out loud while speed reading to find out what will happen next.
From the moment I read the blurb I knew this was a book I had to read. I wanted to know immediately why the sperm needed stealing. I wanted to know how it goes wrong. I wanted to know what the reaction was to then meeting her new boss.
This book definitely did not disappoint in any way at all. It was entertaining and funny and such an enjoyable read. This was an entirely new author for me and I just loved her way of telling this story. I cannot wait to read more of her work.

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Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack #3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Bound by Blood (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #3)Bound by Blood by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bound by Blood by Carrie Pulkinen is the third book in her Crescent City Wolf Pack series. This book can be read as a stand-alone however I fully believe that you should read this whole series as it is that good.
The author has yet again weaved another tale that will hook you in from the start and keep you reading. I couldn’t wait to find out how Bryce would discover Alexis’s secret. The two characters worked really well together. They were both strong and could help themselves, however it was nice to see them be help to the other as well.
This series has been interesting so far and this book has been a great addition to it. The author really knows how to tell a great story and to keep you invested, not just in the book but in the whole series. I can’t wait to see what else is to come.

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Hard as Steel: Book 4 (Surviving Series) by Virginia Wine – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Hard as Steel: Book four (Hard as Steel: Book four by Virginia Wine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hard as Steel is Book 4 in the Surviving Series from author Virginia Wine. This book has romance, suspense and mystery from the start. I was captivated and thoroughly enjoyed this read from the start.
Even though these reads can be read as a stand-alone personally I did find that I felt I was missing bits of information that I could have got if I had read the previous three in this series, but nevertheless this book has given me a brilliant introduction into Virginia Wine’s writing style, plots and captivating characters.

You cannot dispute how intense this read is whether that’s from the twists and turns that are thrown our way throughout, the steamy scenes or the guessing game you play in which you keep losing because the author always has to keep you guessing with new clues.
Steel and Nicole our two main characters have an amazing chemistry, but is what these two develop enough to break the wall that Nicole has built so high? Or keep the calmness that Steel needs in his life?
I love that this book was told from various POV’s it gives us the opportunity to really understand each character, their thoughts and feelings and also their actions, it definitely brings you closer to each character.

Overall this is a brilliant book that has opened up the chance to experience a new author her work, and the rest of the books in this series! With the rest of the secondary characters within this read, I can’t wait for them to get their own story to tell!
Don’t miss this read!

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Getting the Goods By Elizabeth Perry – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Getting the Goods
By: Elizabeth Perry
5 out of 5 stars

The story Getting the Goods by Elizabeth Perry is a new adult/romantic comedy book. This is a story that hooked me in from the first chapter and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. It is a book that had me with a smile on my face more times than not and almost falling off the couch laughing. Not only is the story hilarious it also has two main characters that I loved reading about. She has a plan: find a hot man, get a hotel room, and go from there. What she doesn’t plan on is getting caught as a thief and the situations that happen after. He is a man that doesn’t believe that he will ever be in a relationship. She is a strong, stubborn, and determined woman. While the two of them are attracted to each other when these two are together they annoy each other most of the time. This story includes the main characters bantering back and forth with each other and sarcasm can be found in many of these conversations. Will she finally get what she was seeking from him in the first place? What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. There are some steamy scenes in this story that will make the temperature in the room rise. This story also has additional characters that you are introduced to. I enjoyed reading about the part that they played in the story and their interactions with the main characters. If you are looking for a book that will tickle your funny bone this is one I highly recommend reading.

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An Agreement (Summer in New York #3) by Lindsay Marie Miller – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Agreement by Lindsay Marie Miller is the third book in her Summer in New York series. This book is a fantastic friends to lovers story that will have you so invested in the characters you won’t want to stop reading.
This author in an author who really knows how to write a good story. As with her other books this one flowed well, had great paced and was interesting. I have always loved a friends to lovers story and for me Lindsay did this so well. I absolutely fell in love with the characters. They were so relatable and engaging. I really believed how strong the feelings Carter had for Bailey were.
All the way through this book the author had me captivated. I hadn’t read any in this series previously and that is something I will be changing immediately.

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