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Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher – review by Anna Hirsch

Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3)Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Georgia Pine by K.G Fletcher
4 Stars

This book was amazing! Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. It is book three in the Southern Promises series. It can be read as a stand-alone but the whole series is so good, you should read them all. This installment is Jessica and Tim’s story.

Jessica never thought she would be divorced and alone to raise her four daughters. The day her divorce became final, while having a meltdown, a white knight waltzed into her life to save her. He came in the form of a sexy beast of a man who happened to be her gardener. Tim is hiding under his mane and beard even changing his name. He needs to deal with his past. Falling in love with Jessica and her girls was not part of his plan. Will she still want to be with him after she finds out about his past?

I loved so many things about this book but one thing that stands out for me was the first time they made love. Tim is physically the perfect male specimen and Jessica, after having four kids, is not. Jessica expressed her insecurities and Tim accepted them and still found her beautiful. Most women who have had children are insecure about their bodies. Physically they are not the same. Pregnancy takes a toll on the body and stretch marks remain. I’m happy that the author addressed this and that Jessica wasn’t perfect. I think a lot of women will connect more with her. I know I did.

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Releasing the Demons (The Order of the Senary Book 1) by L.D. Rose – Review by Heather Bahm

Releasing the DemonsReleasing the Demons by L.D. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first book in The Order of the Senary series, Releasing the Demons, by L.D. Rose is a paranormal romance that starts the story right in the midst and instantly has you addicted into the story. This story is full throttled, high speed that I couldn’t leave the story or else I felt I would miss something – it was that brilliant!! From the characters to the story line, L.D. Rose is right on their game and delivers beyond expectation. From start to finish, the author keeps the reader fully involved in the story. I loved Blaze’s character, definitely one of my favorites within this genre. Not only are there amazing main characters, but the L.D. Rose also has outstanding secondary characters waiting on the sidelines to shine on their own. This is going to be an amazing series.

 

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Felicia Bates

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just Exes
Charity Ferrell
4 out of 5 stars

Just Exes is the second book I’ve read by this author, having really enjoyed Just One Night I was looking forward to Just Exes and seeing what Lauren’s own story had to offer.
I don’t read many second chance romance stories as I tend to find the obstacles that keep these couples apart redundant and frustrating. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this book. Just Exes was so much more than a second chance romance and I am glad I cast aside my preconceived notions. I found myself cheering Lauren on from beginning to end and the obstacles that she and Gage faced were nothing less than exciting.
I have to admit I really enjoyed the role Kyle played in the story, he was an excellent friend and his relationship dynamic with Lauren was well played out.
Just Exes has a little bit of everything for the avid reader, danger, drama, passion, romance, the list goes on. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from Charity Ferrell.

Review by @fnbates

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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Susan Mowdy

 

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love Charity Ferrell’s books and this one didn’t disappoint. This particular story had me hooked from the prologue! This is one of those stories that stay with you long after reading it.

This story will definitely take you on one emotional rollercoaster. We meet Gage and Lauren. Both were childhood sweethearts until Lauren walked away right before college. Gage ran off but is now home, bitter, and a cop. He came back home to forget and to heal. Unfortunately, or fortunately, he runs into Lauren (which he had to arrest). Both hate one another and show it but the love and the chemistry is still there. As the time goes on the feelings of attraction grow but both are holding secrets and these secrets can make or break their relationship!

This was a wonderful second chance romance where it does prove that there is a fine line between love and hate!

Reviewed by @listersda
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Releasing the Demons by L.D. Rose – Review by Heather Lovelace

Releasing the DemonsReleasing the Demons by L.D. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This post apocalyptic paranormal tale had me hooked on the first page. The author has a distinctive voice and provides the reader with rich detail that immediately immerses you in this universe. I thought the plot developed well and at a steady pace. The characters had depth and maintained relatability. All in all, I enjoyed reading the book and look forward to reading more from this author and in this series.

Review by @heatherlovelace

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3) By K.G. Fletcher – Review by Laura Furuta

Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3)Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3)
By: K.G. Fletcher
5 out of 5 stars

The story Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3) by K.G. Fletcher is a contemporary romance book. It is the next amazing story in a series. This is a book that draws you in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put down until I had finished the last page. I just had to know how it ended. I loved reading about the characters of Jessica Kaufman and Tim McGill. Jessica is the mother of four daughters who she wholeheartedly loves. She has always been a hands-on mom. Newly divorced she finds her situation overwhelming. Jessica has been raised a Southern Lady. She knows how to portray a façade of perfection. She also finds herself attracted to the man who does her landscaping. Tim is a man that keeps his head down and stays under the radar. His past has made him seek a quiet life of solitude. He tends to the yards of others and keeps his past a secret. He has also found himself attracted to Jessica. What begins between both Jessica and Tim starts quickly and you can feel the sparks and electricity in the air when they are together. The desire is there and soon the passion is burning bright between them. Will Tim be able to prove that he is able to love not only Jessica but her four daughters as well? What would happen to their relationship if Jessica finds out about his past? Will he be able to hold on to his Southern Belle? Will they find an HEA in their future? Read this book to find out. I grew to love the characters of Tim and Jessica with each chapter that I read. I couldn’t help but cheer them on. I loved that Tim is such a kind-hearted and thoughtful man. He finds himself wanting to protect Jessica. This is a story that has heartwarming scenes and had me with a smile on my face. There are also additional characters that you are introduced to and I enjoyed reading about their part in the book and their interactions with Jessica and Tim. This is a story for anyone who loves romance and one that I would highly recommend reading.

Reviewed by @dory7205

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The Boss By: Abigail Owen – Review by Laura Furuta

The Boss (Fire's Edge, #1)The Boss by Abigail Owen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Boss
By: Abigail Owen
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Boss by Abigail Owen is a paranormal romance book that I loved reading. I have always loved shifters and dragon shifters are right up there at the top. They are strong, passionate, and protective. This story drew me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Finn Conleth and Delaney Hamilton. Finn is a dragon shifter that vows never to attempt to mate again. A tragedy in the past has made him guard his heart and he will not take that risk again. Then Finn meets Delaney. I like Finn as he is a strong leader. He has strong bonds with his team. It is sad to read about how the past haunts him. Delaney is an intelligent, strong, and independent woman. She also knows that she has failed to escape the freak/suspicious fires that had caused her to move across the country. She knows that she needs help. Even though they just met she has a strong feeling that she can trust Finn. Will he and his team of enforcers be able to stop the one who is starting the fires and keep Delaney safe? Finn and Delaney both feel an attraction towards each other. There is the warm feeling when they touch and there is sparks/electricity that flows between them. He is very protective of her. What they start is a casual hook up, a physical relationship. Will it stay that way? These two have a desire for one another and there is passion between them. What does the future hold for Finn and Delaney? Read this book to find out. This is a story that has action scenes and at times had me wondering what was going to happen next. It does a wonderful job of providing details about the dragon shifters and their culture. There are also many other characters that are introduced, and I enjoyed reading about their part in the story and their interactions with Finn and Delaney. This is an amazing story that I highly recommend reading.

Review by @dory7205

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Repressed (Ash Park, #3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Repressed (Ash Park, #3)Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Repressed- Meghan O’Flynn

5-stars

Repressed is another haunting read by Meghan O’Flynn! It’s the third book in the Ash Park series, a series I would recommend reading in order as the series continues with characters that were introduced in book 1. This book, like all of this authors work, is dark, twisted, detailed, action-packed and so suspenseful. From the very first chapter I was pulled in, I read it in one sitting as all of the detail had me sitting on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t want to get answers to all of my questions.

This book followed Detective Morrison, a character that had intrigued me from his first appearance and still does even after reaching the end of this one. Meghan writes with so much emotion and detail that I could picture Morrison’s brain spinning as he tried to decipher what was going on, which made it highly entertaining.

I can’t wait to read more of this series and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next crime read!

Review by @kaitreview21

 

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Releasing the Demons (The Order of the Senary #1) by L.D. Rose – Review by Katie Matthews

Releasing the DemonsReleasing the Demons by L.D. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I love Vampire books and I actually think that this is one of the best that I have read in a long time. The story is fast paced and full of action, there’s romance, there’s danger and there’s some fantastic characters. For me a huge positive (not that there were any negatives apart from it ended) of the story was the amazing descriptive language and brilliant world building the author used and did. I was really immersed into this story because of that and it made it so much more of an exciting read.
I really liked Blaze, he was a really strong character and I connected well with him I felt. The author did a great job with explaining his character and I found myself really empathising with the way he felt. I genuinely wanted the best for him.
I thought Valerie was also a really great character. She was really dedicated to her job and determined to combat Vampires! I could really feel the dilemma she faced when she came across Blaze, he represented everything she has ever hated but also stirred something inside her too.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it absolutely will not be the last! A fantastic 5 star read that I highly recommend!

Review by @katiem

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Katie Matthews

Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3)Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This book was just wow. I’m not sure I can actually find the words to write this review about this book. I have read the first two books in the series and I loved them, I really did but this one was just outstanding. The author has truly outdone herself, I was hooked from the very first page it was just so beautifully written. The words just flowed seamlessly and it was such an easy effortless read. I really want to read it all over again!
The characters were fantastic, Jessica and Tim were perfect! They had passion, chemistry and a great connection. I kind of loved that it wasn’t all plain sailing and there were some obstacles that they had to overcome because it made me want them to find happiness all the more! Having met Jessica and her four girls in book 2 I was really looking forward to seeing more of them in this book. I wasn’t disappointed with Jessica and Tim’s story at all. There were some twists in the story as I have come to expect from this talented author.
I would not hesitate to recommend Georgia Pine at all – it was a wonderful 5 star read!

Review by @katiem

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The Boss (Fire’s Edge #1) by Abigail Owen – Review by Katie Matthews

The Boss (Fire's Edge, #1)The Boss by Abigail Owen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I thought that The Boss was a really great read. This is the second Dragon Shifter book that I have read this week and I am really starting to enjoy them. I really enjoyed the authors writing style and her imagination really shone through in the story – I could imagine what I was reading and that always helps me as a reader especially with paranormal stories. I have to say that I was really drawn to the front cover and I don’t usually take much notice of them but this one I really liked.
As soon as I started reading this book I knew I was going to love it, I was pulled in straight away. I loved the main characters Finn and Delaney, they had both been hurt but I could tell there was something there between them. Finn tried his hardest to push Delaney away and I love her tenacity in that she wasn’t going to let that happen. I think that both characters had huge growth over the story which I liked as I felt like I was on the journey with them and I really got to know them.
I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this author and the rest of this series in the future. It was a great 4 star read!

Review by @katiem

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The Last Keeper of the Light: a Dystopian Fantasy by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

The Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasyThe Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasy by Nikki Broadwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasy is the first book I’ve read by Nikki Broadwell, and I really enjoyed it. I was hooked from the beginning, due to the excellent characters, fascinating plot, and descriptive writing. Then, once Sandal started her journey, I wanted to know where she was being led, and what would happen. I love dystopian stories, and found this one to be unique. I loved the Hopi prophesies twisted into the story line. The story takes place in a post apocalypse world, filled with Raiders, disease, starvation, and no electricity. The character’s main focus in life has become just trying to survive. Sandal is such an amazingly strong character, her will and strive to survive keeps her going during these dark and dangerous times. She has had to go through so much in her short life, and was forced to grow up much faster than any child should have to. The emotions are strong while reading about her love, loss, fear, sadness and strength. The ending is amazing, and not one I saw coming. 5 star book, and I look forward to reading more of Broadwell in the future!

Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy

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The Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasy by Nikki Broadwell – Review by Emily Brockschmidt

The Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasyThe Last Keeper of the Light: a dystopian fantasy by Nikki Broadwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I find myself a little speechless as I have just finished “The Last Keeper of the Light” by Nikki Broadwell. This intense dystopian novel is about Sandal, only a child when the end of days begins, and her life long struggle for survival. Sandal and her people know the grid has gone down but the why is always on her mind. Many times in this book, I see direct correlations to current events in 2018. Nikki Broadwell has woven a beautifully dark tale that rings all too true in parts of the story. Her ability to blend facts with fantasy is wonderful and almost prophetic of a future we may actually be facing. This isn’t a high fantasy filled with creatures that don’t exist, so it’s even scarier for me since the world she laid out is eerily possible. It is a fantasy after all, so some bits you need to keep an open mind about. I’m normally not one to read apocalyptic novels, but the description of this one really hooked me and kept me fascinated until the very end. I wasn’t sure how this book would end but I can tell you I was very surprised. Her vision for this story was truly compelling and even if the ending left me a little out of sorts, I can appreciate how Nikki Broadwell came to it. So, I give “The Last Keeper of the Light” five stars!
Review by @emilybee430

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Just Exes By Charity Ferrell – Review by Emily Brockschmidt

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Just Exes” is the third book in the Blue Beech series by Charity Ferrell but can be read as a standalone as I did. This wonderful story of love, loss and forgiveness is about Gage and Lauren, High school sweethearts who didn’t last. Gage has tried to move on with his life and pursued his dream of becoming a cop while Lauren followed her dream of being an ER nurse. Ten years of space stands between them when they see each other again after Lauren’s apartment complex catches fire and Gage in on the scene, to arrest Lauren. This story is so much more than your normal boy meets girl or boy and girl hate each other(but do they really?) type books I have read in the past. This story is deeper and more emotional than one would think from its description. I couldn’t stop reading this book. I got completely pulled into the story and loved it! The depth of the story and characters was so beautifully written. I can’t say a whole lot more about that because I don’t want to ruin any of it with details here, but do yourself a favor and lose a few hours to this book. As I mentioned, I didn’t read the previous stories in the series about Lauren’s brothers, but after reading this book I think I have to! I love the family that Charity Ferrell has written about and can’t wait to find out more! Five obvious stars to “Just Exes” by Charity Ferrell!
Review by @emilybee430

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Repressed: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 3) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Repressed (Ash Park, #3)Repressed by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Repressed: An Ash Park Novel (Volume 3) by Meghan O’Flynn

This book has me on the edge of my seat the entire time I read it. It was very emotional for me as well. I was able to relate to Shannon and her new mom struggles. When they are gone and Morrison was going crazy it had me on the verge of tears. This was an excellent novel despite the emotional roller coaster it took me through. It can be read as a standalone and it is definitely one of those amazing books that stays with you after you finish it. I give it 5 stars.

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Debi Kircher

Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells

5 Stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is my first in this series, I had no problem reading this as a standalone but really do wish I had read the first part of this story because I enjoyed this one so much, and I don’t even read this genre, it’s definitely not something I normally choose but when I saw the beautiful cover and read the synopsis and saw who wrote it, I had to have it. I have loved everything I have read by this author which puts her on my list of, it doesn’t matter what the book is about, if her name is on it..I read it, and that was strengthened even more after reading this.

Sera was an awesome character, strong, brave, and not willing to just give up because life threw some bumps in her journey. I loved this group of people and really want to know more of the history that I missed by not reading the first. Ian was awesome and his story was heartbreaking and how he was dealing with all of that was written so well.

The secondary characters were completely awesome…I loved the dialogue between all of them and I absolutely can not wait for Finn and Violet’s story, I loved both of them in this book and it feels like the story in the background is still building, I really want to know more about Hunter and also Patricia’s status and is there just maybe a future story there???

So I highly recommend this book but I recommend starting with the first as I wish I had done just so that I could have gotten more of a history of this group, so will definitely read that one before the next comes out.

Loved It!!!

 

Reviewed by @debikircher

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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Candida Hopper

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just Exes by Charity Ferrell

I loved this story!!! This book gave me all the feels I look for in a good story. I laughed, I cried, I got angry, and I even swooned. Lauren and Gage have so much history, love, and hurt. Can they find their way back to each other? Will Gage trust that Lauren won’t hurt him again. Is he able to tell Lauren the secret he’s keeping from everyone except his dad. Will Lauren tell him the real reason she broke up with him all those years ago.I enjoyed the banter between these two and the sexual tension is off the charts!!! I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading. I became so invested in this story and the characters, that it felt like I was experiencing their lives right along with them. I can’t say enough good things about the feelings I experienced while reading this book. I highly recommend reading this awesome story!!!

Review by @elena75

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Just Exes By Charity Ferrell – Review By Melissa Agena

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A LEGIT PAGE TURNER!! Just Exes is a book written by Charity Ferrell and it is a great story! Lauren and Gage were high school sweethearts until it was time for college. Gage planned on following Lauren so that she could pursue her dreams to become a nurse. Lauren had other plans and decided that she wanted to go alone. So for years Gage has had built all of this hate toward her and then he moves back home to be with his dad. The first encounter these two had after all these years apart…Gage arrests Lauren. Then of course, all the feelings that they had for each other years ago start to come forward and things start to develop again. However, during the time apart Gage has become a different person. A person that Lauren doesn’t recognize anymore. Gage doesn’t want to let her in because he doesn’t want to taint her with all of his demons. But there is no stopping Lauren and when she wants something…she gets it. This is definitely a HEA and it has some seriously sexy scenes. Why yes, they were definitely hot! They were also very loving and very well written. I loved the characters in this book, both main and secondary. They were all likeable characters and I could relate to them as well. There were some tear jerker scenes that you really did need the tissues for. This book was so believable and it felt so real. I truly thought I was a part of the story line. I cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Reviewed By @vegasdaisie

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Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Book 6) by Mimi Barbour – Review by Katie Kearney

Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Book 6)Special Agent Charli by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Book 6) by Mimi Barbour. While this is book 6 it can be read as a standalone without any questions or confusion. From page I was drawn into this story. Charli’s character is one that I immediately took a liking to, she’s a bit different than normal female main characters. A bit of a tougher nut to crack as she’s built walls high. All the characters in this story brought something unique and different to the story, even ones that I didn’t click with immediately still warmed their way into my heart by the end. They mystery of the story is well written and paced nicely, definitely left me on the edge of my seat more than once. I read this as a standalone but I definitely can’t wait to read the other in this series. I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it to everyone.

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series #1) by Via Mari ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Via Mari was a completely new author to me when I first picked up Degrees of Innocence. I was drawn in by the gorgeous captivating cover and didn’t even need to read the blurb to know I had to find out what was written on the pages within. I was not disappointed one bit that I had scooped this up! Bonus, is that more of the series is already available to pick up so I will be bingeing on the series right after I finish this.

Degrees of Innocence is the kick off to the steamy Prestian Series. When I say steamy, I mean steamy, so make sure that is your thing, and that you are all good with some kinky stuff too. Think Fifty-Shades of Grey. Wait though, don’t jump too much to comparisons because this has its twists too. That will lie in the suspense layers of the story. None of which was predictable and kept me on the edge of my seat.

Katarina, or Kate but really I love Katarina, is such a girl next door. She has it all together internally and smarts wise. When it comes to love and social I think she has some major growing to do. Hence the Degrees of Innocence. She has the naiveté that needs to be broken and the sexy billionaire Chase Prestian is just the man to do it. There is just a few small hitches…

I can’t wait to find out what will happen next in book two, Degrees of Acceptance! Happy Reading!

Review by @lizaileen
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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just Exes is not my first time reading Charity Ferrell’s work. She never fails to draw me into her novels and make me think about them long after I finish them. This one was no different, but I would have to say it made me a bit more frustrated than her others. I think I just had a more difficult time relating to the characters. It did not affect the book though, it was still fantastic and I would still recommend it along with her others.

In this one we get the story of Lauren and Gage. These two have a bit of a second chance romance thing going on. It is NOT an easy road to this second chance though, and I promise you that you will not see the type of heartbreak that will come for these two. I was shouting so many times at my kindle. These two just couldn’t communicate to save their souls. But anyways, it made for a great novel in the end ultimately and I was fascinated that they ended up where they did. I look forward to seeing where Charity takes us next.

Review by @lizaileen
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Rescued By the Scot (Romancing the Spies #3) by Laura A. Barnes ~ Review by Liz Vrchota

Rescued By the Scot (Romancing the Spies #3)Rescued By the Scot by Laura A. Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rescued by the Scot is the third and final book in the Romancing the Spies series from Laura A. Barnes. I would recommend that you read the novels in order even though it has been suggested that they can be read as standalones. They do overlap characters and have continuing storylines that make sense in ways that would not if you hadn’t read the previous two books prior to this one. I will say this is probably my favorite of the three books and it closed out the series in a well-rounded culmination. I would still like to make my suggestion that maybe a new addition of the novels with new covers be released someday. I just don’t think these fit, even for historical, and honestly are often deterrents for me to want to pick up novels that are often good books inside.

In Rescued by the Scot we find Skye looking for her brother and hoping that he is safe when and if he is found. She never saw what was coming nor did she expect to fall for the man she would capture in the process, Zane. To top it all off, she will be forced to give him up and risk breaking both of their hearts. What will happen for these two? Will they both survive with their lives and love intact?

Review by @lizaileen
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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Lisa Boltiador

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just Exes was a very well-done second chance romance. It definitely gave me the feels. I experienced their heartbreak with them, felt the push and pull, the hesitation and love. Added to it are a couple of secrets that made me cry a bit. Even though I had started to figure some things out, it was still surprising and sad when everything was revealed. I really got into Lauren and Gage’s story. They deserved their happy ever after. In fact, it made me more interested to read Lauren’s brothers’ stories.

Reviewed by @lisaboltiador
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Casstiel; Born of Lightning: Dragon Shifter (Dragonland 52 Realms) – Review by Sarah Oakes

Casstiel; Born of Lightning: Dragon Shifter (Dragonkind ~ 52 Realms)Casstiel; Born of Lightning: Dragon Shifter by Sheri-Lynn Marean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about loss and love. Casstiel is a dragon shifter mourning the loss of his mate ten years ago. When the enemy rescues his friend Zales, he is hostile to them before realising one of them is tied to his essence. Desperate to be rid of it and join his mate in the afterlife, he tries to convince her. But it is really the right decision?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns out I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Cass struggling with grief while still doing his duty or Ashtura trying to fit in and discover herself. Great cast of supporting characters like the wise Zales or caring Saber or sweet Aries as a little kid. The use of locations in chapter titles was a terrific idea so the reader could follow the story when it changed location easily and picture it
A brillaint example of fantasy with different realms and languages and races of magical beings The list of names and pronounciations was a great addition.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel for example the use of colour especially in the dragons with vivid colours refs and greens and blues. Or the lightning and the sunset as something otherworldly but beautiful. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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Just Exes By Charity Ferrell – Review By Dawn Daughenbaugh

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Just Exes By Charity Ferrell is a amazing read of second chances. Holy cow my emotions were all over the place while reading this book. Lauren and Gage have a past together but they also have separate pasts and secrets. While there are some twists and turns I was on the edge trying to figure out what happens next. This isnt my first read by this author and most certainly not the last. This story pulled at my heart strings and had me mad at times Can these two have a relationship after they shared a past?I highly recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
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Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) By Via Mari – Review by Jenni Bishop

Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence (A Prestian Series Book 1) By Via Mari a good book! It is a story  with a little mystery and suspense, action and danger and humor, with a lot of hot and  steamy romance. Via’s attention to detail and her writing style find it to be an easy read  one that pulls at you and makes you fall in love with the characters. He is an alpha but  she puts him through his paces with her sassiness. The twists and turns you don’t  expect and the suspense adds that little bit more of excitement. I was so engrossed on  the story that I wasn’t sure how I found myself on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait to  see what happens in the next book!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Sound of Love by Maria Watts – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Sound of Love (The Sound series #1)The Sound of Love by Maria Watts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sound of Love by Maria Watts is a well written story that is frustrating and  infuriating, but one that you have to know how it ends. Our main character Chris is a  heart breaking member of a boy band that you love along with everybody else. Nina is a  naive schoolgirl with a good life set out in front of her. It is a story about falling in love  for the first time, but the further into the story I got the more I found that all that  glitters is not gold and all is not as it seems.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Just Exes by Charity Ferrell – Review by Michelle Austin

Just ExesJust Exes by Charity Ferrell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just Exes was a good 4 star read.

The story starts with Lauren being accused of starting her apartment on fire, when her landlord calls the police she is shocked to see who shows up. He’s back in town?

Gage has been avoiding Lauren since he returned to town, but when he showed up to a possible arson he is surprised to see who the accused is. I have to say I had a LOL moment when he cuffed her and took her away.

Lauren broke Gage’s heart years ago and he’s never gotten over her. Gage also has some very heartbreaking demons from his past that he has been carrying with him. My heart broke for him and what he went through.

Now that these two have reconnected can they get back what they once had? What will Gage do if he finds out why she broke his heart?

My emotions were all over the place with this second chance romance. I was pulled in right from the beginning. I really liked both Gage and Lauren even if I didn’t always agree with some choices they made. The things these two have gone through really tugged at my heart strings. I loved how Lauren gave as good as she got it from Gage, I had some lol moments. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.

Reviewed by @mab54615

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Maura Harper

Georgia Pine (Southern Promises #3)Georgia Pine by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia Pine is book 3 in the Southern Promises Series and can absolutely be read as a stand-alone.

This is the story of the 6′ 5″ 235 lb male specimen named Tim (as I was reading, I pictured Brock O’Hurn or Danny Jones) and a young mother of 4 daughters named Jessica. Both Tim and Jessica had sweet personalities and they were a fun couple to read about.

As with all of the other books I’ve read written by this author, this was a quick – easy to read story. Georgia Pine contained a few funny moments, a lot of realism (what mom hasn’t given herself a time out) and emotions. There were a few people who I wanted to “punch in the throat” and one really cool friend who I wish was my bestie also.

The story line is well developed with a very defined beginning, middle and end and I never doubted where this story was going to end. Exactly as I was hoping it would.

I absolutely recommend this author, this series, and this book.

Review by @mauraharper

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Beneath A Blue Moon by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Moriah Venable

Beneath a Blue Moon (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #2)Beneath a Blue Moon by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beneath a Blue Moon is the second novel in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series by Carrie Pulkinen. This is my second novel by this author.

When Chase Beauchamp gets the assignment to investigate a witch, he is not thrilled about it, considering his hatred for them, but with a string a murders occurring in the French Quarters, he does the assignment. But when his wolf wants to claim her as his mate, things could get a little messy.

Following the events of the last book, Luke and Chase go wedding cake tasting for the upcoming wedding. At first sight, Chase feels drawn to the witch who owns the bakery and it unsure if she can be trusted.

Rain Connolly just wants to get rid of the hex and not be a outcast and when she meets Chase, sparks fly. She has spent the past seven year trying to unbound her powers and see Chase as to way to finally do it.

But will the two be able to be together?

With the introduction of Chase in the first book, I was excited to have a book about him and get more of his backstory. I was curious as to why he didn’t like witches and how that feeling would hinder his growing feeling for Rain as well as how that would affect their relationship.

Rain I felt wasn’t so flip flop like the heroine in the first novel and that she owned a bakery which I felt was also different. I generally don’t see a lot characters that are witches own bakeries. She was determined and was very interest character to read about.

Like the first book, I enjoyed the mystery and was hooked from the beginning. While this is a standalone and doesn’t have to read in order, there are some small events that may be mentioned as well as characters that may have their own book later on.

For fans of paranormal romance, I highly recommend this series.

Review by @moriah-venable

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