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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Polyam Fam. It is a romcom which deals with relationships, family, angst and learning experiences. I really enjoyed this story and I have loved the authors previous works so I was excited to read this and I wasn’t disappointed.
This story has a polyamorous relationship which our leading Lady Molly is in. I didn’t have much of a understanding of this type of a relationship however the story has helped my understanding more. This is a story of finding romance when you don’t expect it but also learning about different types of relationships and learning to accept people for who they are.
This is Molly and Lachlan’s story

Molly is in a polyamorous relationship with Poe. Since being in a relationship she has never wanted to date someone else until Lachlan came along.
Lachlan was introduced to Molly as she needed a Scottish man for her play. The connection and attraction between them was instant but Lachlan doesn’t date and Molly isn’t sure how she feels about dating someone other than Poe.
The more time they spend together though the more they can’t fight their attraction to each other but will Lachlan understand and accept the relationship that Molly currently has? Will Lachlan be able to be in a relationship with Molly knowing she is also in a relationship with Poe? Will this just be a fling while the show is happening or will it become something more?

This book is full of twists and turns as our characters battle with their feelings and emotions while they find out what they really want and how they can get there.
This is definitely a story of acceptance which I loved and I found it interesting. I can’t wait to read more in this series

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderfully written historical novel about the children of the Founding Fathers, who were the first American born generation. Set during the war of 1812, I found myself transported back to that era through the authors descriptive narrative and the added historical details. Following the signing of the Constitution, Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton have all died and the British have been trying to break the spirit of the new young government. America declares war to reconfirm her independence. Both Jed Pearson the heir to a large plantation and visionary women Hannah Stansbury believe that a more divine purpose awaits the Union. However closer to home Jed has a tainted family heritage surrounded by mystery, whilst Hannah’s family may hold the answers he wants. As treacherous forces on both sides battle to manipulate the outcome of the war for their own purposes, Jed and Hannah are about to learn the ultimate definition of liberty. A fascinating story with well-defined main characters in Jed and Hannah. This is an era of history that I’m not familiar with, and I thought the author did a great job of setting the scene and explaining the history whilst also providing an engaging story.

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis. I really enjoyed this historical fiction book. I can’t wait to read the next one. Its the story of Jed & Frannie Pearson and their life on a Maryland Plantation. Its set during the war in 1812 and all the craziness that happened. Jed is in charge of buying slaves for the plantation. Some of the slave owners treated their families horribly but Jed always treated them like family. Jed has a dear friend Hannah Stansbury actually they are in love and have been for a long time. There is a secret within Hannah’s family that comes out and makes for tense times. This book was written so well that I actually felt like I was there and the way some of those slaves were treated was horrible. It was actually hard to read about. I really enjoyed this book and the drama that ensues. I can’t wait to read the next installment.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Jennifer Crain

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Missing Red Envelopes” by Yobe Quin is a captivating mystery novel that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The story follows protagonist Maya, a girl who searches for missing red envelopes on Lunar New Year.

Quin’s writing style is engaging and creates a rich and vivid world for readers to immerse themselves in.

Overall, “The Missing Red Envelopes” is a compelling read that will appeal to young fans of mystery.

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man, Book 1) by Amy Q. Barker – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story (A Better Man Book 1)Bailey and the CEO: A Corporate Love Story by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to think when I decided to read this book. I wasn’t sure how the characters were going to relate and if this would be a hidden love affair. This one did not disappoint. I love the fact that the main female character has a career and isn’t shown as some needy girl. That made me want to keep turning the pages and finding out more about her. I also enjoyed the fact that she is mom. That isn’t something that we typically see in romance books. The main male character is also a single dad. This story just melted my heart. I love, love and this book had so much love between them. They had a spark and took a chance. It is such a sweet romance story. It kept me turning page after page because I just fell for the characters. This is a quick read and definitely worth it. I feel that this a true classic romance story that definitely hits different. I can’t wait to read more from this author. If this book is anything to go off of, I am a fan.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Carrie Reed

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful book. I love reading about other cultures and traditions. The pictures along with the book are beautiful and make the story that much more interesting. It is so nice to hear that the children are able to get out of school to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The tradition of family members handing out red envelopes with money to the children in their family is such a cool part of many Asian cultures. It is especially sweet that the sisters are wanting to save to spend their money on someone other than themselves. The sisters work together to find their lucky envelopes that were left behind, and Lorie as the oldest sister feels it is on her to protect Weina and solve the mystery. I love the patience she shows her sister even in the face of losing all the red envelopes, she didn’t yell at her sister she calmly talks it out. I wish I could have seen them buy the jade bracelet in the end!

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Carrie Reed

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fun story. Part of dialogue and mannerisms made me cringe, like when JJ says “bruh” and gets high or makes pot references. I just felt like his character would have been better without all of that. I can’t understand why it takes JJ and Jo so long to meet Theo, and it seemed like Theo was around more than the other two. I liked Basil a lot! First of all, the name Basil for a woman, love it, she is also strong and independent making a fresh start on her own and building something beautiful and also meeting her mates. I think Theo was my favorite, at first I was iffy about him because of how Lainie reacts to him but I am assuming that is due to who she thinks he is. All together a nice read, weird take on supernaturals with a snowman and a relative of the Jolly Green Giant but, fun.

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Carrie Reed

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun third book to the Nessie series. I think Craig and Linda’s parents by the end of this book are about tired of hearing the words “Nessie” and “monsters” and they may not take a vacation near water ever again. I really liked the magic of Craig and Linda going through the maze to help Princess Sheona, starting in Canada and ending up in Scotland, where they first met Nessie. It seems there is a new hero to help Nessie out in place of Craig and Linda, Angus. It was entertaining to read from the Canadian side of the maze with Craig and Linda and then switch to the Scottish side with Angus and his mother. I like how Angus’ mom encouraged him the whole time and helped him accept the task of being a courageous knight to save Princess Sheona.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Crystal Brehant

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book that was hard to put down. Who needs sleep anyway? I’m not always a big fan of multiple POV’s. However, when it’s done right, I actually LOVE it. This author does it right! You really get the feel for each character and get to know them well. The contrast between Xenobia and Matthew is extremely interesting and makes for a great read.

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The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Missing Red EnvelopesThe Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a neat children’s story. It tells about the custom of the Red Envelopes that is part of the Lunar New Year. The illustrations are pretty. I found it was a neat way to teach a child about other cultures. I read this to my granddaughter and she really enjoyed it. She loved the story so much that I’ll be getting a paper copy for our family library.

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Family Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Family Ties Family LiesFamily Ties Family Lies by Jacqueline Boulden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was one of those emotional stories that made you want to have tissue nearby. Rose heads home to help care for her mom after an injury takes her out of work for a bit. While taking care of her mom, she finds some family secrets. Though her mom and Aunt discourage her to leave it alone, Rose in an investigative journalist. She has to find the truth. This is a beautiful story, even if the truth brought pain. I found the characters to feel so real that my hurt truly hurt for them. I would get so mad, yet could understand the pain her brother felt. Rose just had her own surgery yet came down and was doing care for her mom. She had a lot on her plate. So many emotions with this story. You’ll really have to read it to understand. It’s up there at the top of my list of favorites for 2024. The writing pulls you in. You feel it.

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The Scottish Play (Polyam Fam Series) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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The Scottish Play (PolyAm Fam Book 1)The Scottish Play by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Phoebe Alexander’s The Scottish Play follows Molly, a bisexual polyamorous playwright, and Lachlan, the Scottish guy that Molly’s girlfriend finds to play the lead in Molly’s play. During their time together, Molly and Lachlan fall for each other, Lachlan learns more about polyamory, and both of them have to face their fears. Firstly, polyamorous romance is such an interesting concept and I think really important representation. However, I felt like the way it was portrayed – as well as bisexuality – was often inaccurate or bordering on fetishisation. It’s really well written, with strong characterisation, and detailed and interesting backstories, but at times I felt the dialogue during the intimate scenes made me cringe, and sometimes it seemed to focus more on smut than plot. I did love the way the polyamorous grand romantic gesture/happily ever after was written, though. I recommend this book because I do think it’s important representation and I admire Phoebe for writing this. I didn’t love this story but I did enjoy the writing, so I would love to read more of Phoebe’s work or this series in future. ‘She was as radiant as the sun. I shouldn’t have been surprised by her gravitational pull when I was just a fading moon.’

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets Series) by K. Rose – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Basil (Silver Springs Pets, #7)Basil by K. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book. The main female character “Basil” is extremely funny and quirky. I loved the detail given when new characters are introduced. The writer also goes into detail for the feelings and situations that the characters go through. Great, funny, interesting, and quick read.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Heather Bass

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a couple of books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. This is the second book in the very addictive series Hidden Valley. I love good enemies but lovers’ stories and this one is in my top three. These books need to be read in order or you will be totally lost. I love how this author writes from both of the characters’ points of view. It makes me feel more emotionally connected to them. I can’t wait to read book three.

Riley and Cole are now living together. They hate each other with a passion. They have one thing in common: they want to get their parents to split. Riley is starting to feel like she belongs at the high school but Cole has other plans for her. He will stop it at nothing to get the truth from Riley and her mother. He knows they are hiding secrets but will it be enough to get rid of them for good? Riley is afraid that her past will come and take her away. She needs someone in her corner but will it be too late?

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by M Policicchio

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Out of Bounds (Game Time)Out of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Piper is freakin’ awesome!! I love her. Wyatt is adorable. I hope we get to see more of them in this series. I wanted to slap Pippa. She deserves so much more than she got from Piper.

Piper has recently been betrayed in a HUGE way. No one should be hurt this way. It is one thing to find out your boyfriend is cheating but to find out it has been going on for months behind your back and with the one person that should never betray you was just way too much for Piper. She decides she is done with relationships. Piper decides to be a casual hookup kinda girl from now on. That is what she thinks her casual encounter with Wyatt is going to be.

Wyatt “Bax” Baxter saw her the moment she walked in the door of the bar. She was different. There was just an air about her. She turned every guy away, some more than once, except for this one that won’t leave her alone. When Wyatt lends a hand to help chase the guy away, he didn’t imagine it would lead to more. It does. Now he can’t stop thinking about her.

Wyatt and Piper run into each other on campus. She still refuses to give him her phone number. Even after he dedicates a touch down to her. Piper is too afraid of getting hurt again. When Piper finally decides to give Wyatt a chance, Pippa, Piper’s sister, nearly blows it up in a big way! Forgiveness goes a long way for those seeking it.

This author always manages to suck me in and make me feel. I hate that but love the books. Can’t get enough of this series!! Another stellar read!!!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by M Policicchio

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fantastic book. Love the characters. The friendship between Derek and Ashton is wonderful…heck Ashton’s friendship with the other guys is great. I love how she doesn’t take their nonsense. The blossoming relationship between Zach and Ashton has so many possibilities. I hope it only gets better from here.

My heart aches for Ashton. Her world changed in one tragic moment. Her true nature was hidden, locked away, for so long. As she tries to navigate this relationship with Zach as both his girlfriend and more, I hope it only builds her confidence. Zach will surely remember what it is like to just have a girlfriend. The scene where Ashton calls Graham to get Graham to explain to Zach about being a boyfriend was absolutely hilarious and heartbreaking all at the same time.

I am excited for the second in the series. I hope we get some more club scenes!!!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden Mischief is a contemporary romance, that has a lot of adult content. The first book in the Shattered Embrace series introduces several characters that have very dynamic personalities that you will find very intriguing. This series introduces opposite main characters who you would not normally see as fitting together, but after getting background information on our quiet, introverted main character, Ashton, Zachary may be exactly who she needs to help her come out of her comfort zone. This story kept me on the edge of my seat, excited to see how the outcome would turn out between Ashton and Zachary, and how their friends would react to their relationship with each other. Will this introvert be able to overcome her shyness and find the answers to who she wants to be, or will it all be too much for her to be able to interact with groups of people in a club setting? This is a great romance that is very steamy and is not for younger readers.
@Brandy Rymer
02/2024

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Sarah King

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Nessie and the Celtic Maze (Nessie, #3)Nessie and the Celtic Maze by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is Wickstrom’s third book in her Nessie’s Grotto series. My niece and nephew couldn’t wait to see what would happen on Craig and Linda’s summer adventures this year. They have enjoyed several of Wickstrom’s other books, including the first two in this series. They have really been drawn into each book in the series, looking forward to the next. The illustrations are well done and engaging. I would recommend this book to others.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Hannah Porter

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I first discovered this author while reading the anthology Aliens on Earth which is a limited-edition 12 books romance collection (if you haven’t read it yet I highly Recommend going to check it out. You might find a new favorite author or book Series). After reading that story, I just had to check out more from Naomi Valkyrie. Coming upon this story after seeing the cover (which I thought was cool ) I wanted to dive in and read. Which I’m not disappointed in the least. This book was beautifully written and the world and characters the author built are very well detailed and it’s awesome , it helps build a better picture with in your imagination 🥰 i also love the Multiple POVs. I am totally looking forward to reading more from this new but talented author.

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Julie Johnson

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Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Book 3)Shadowed Deception: A Psychological Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.75 stars

I am really enjoying this series and am hoping that there will be more books to enjoy! This author is making her way to my favorites list also. I enjoy her writing style and the stories that she weaves.

This book could be read as a stand alone but I would recommend you starting at the beginning of the series to get the full story on how Shadow Defense came to be.

This story started off just a tad slow for me but that was short-lived. I soon found myself lost in the story and read this all in one setting. There is a lot of action and suspense with a little bit of romance thrown in. You’ll find yourself loving a character then hating them the next page. This book does discuss some difficult issues so use caution if this would bother you.

A great read that goes by quickly!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Robin Rankin

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Mischief: A Best Friend’s Brother, Billionaire Bossy Male, Opposites Attract Romance (Shattered Embrace Book 1) (Shattered Embrace Series)

Ashton is a brilliant woman and has hidden a very important piece of herself for years out of shame. She decides to go to a meet and greet for a local club called Shattered Embrace and that one night changed everything for her.

Zachary is a dominant in every sense of the word. His world gets rocked when he steps in for an interview of a potential new club member.

This is the first book in the series and part one of Ashton and Zachary’s story. There were some pretty hot moments along with funny and emotional.

Looking forward to getting a chance to sit down and read the next part of their story.

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by April Smith

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of this series. The author has done a tremendous job building the storyline along with the characters. As the story progresses, you feel like you are along side of them. I also like the building of additional side characters with the hopes they will have a storyline in future books of this series. If you are in to Dom/sub relationship reads, this book is for you and it won’t disappoint.

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The Earl’s Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street Series Book #5) by Holly Bush – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Earl's Match (The Thompsons of Locust Street, #5)The Earl’s Match by Holly Bush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Earl’s Match is the fifth and final book in The Thompsons of Locust Street series by Holly Bush. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Bush, so I really didn’t know what to expect going from one of her stories- but as I do love a great historical romance, I took a chance and dove right in. Going into this, I also didn’t realise that it was the fifth and final book in the series, so I will need to go back and read the rest of the series now. Thankfully, this can be read as a standalone, and I didn’t feel like I was ‘missing’ anything. This series follow the Thompson siblings, as each gets their own book and HEA.
Paydon Thompson has endured much and after a dangerous and traumatic ‘mission’, he has returned a broken man. But he might just find his match in Clarice Endicott, as she breathes ‘life’ into his world- and so begins the healing power of love. Things aren’t quite that simple though, and these two definitely have a few obstacles to overcome on their path to happiness.
This has plenty of angst, drama, emotion, adventure, darker elements, family dynamics, tragedy, pain, trauma, violence, and more.
The series (so far):
-The Bachelor’s Bride (Book #1 — Elspeth Thompson and Alexander Pendergast’s story)
-The Bareknuckle Groom (Book #2 — James Thompson and Lucinda Vermeal’s story)
-The Professor’s Lady (Book #3 — Kirsty Thompson and Albert Watson’s story)
-The Captain’s Woman (Book #4 — Muireall Thompson and Anthony Marcus’s story)
-The Earl’s Match (Book #5 — Payden Thompson and Clarice Endicott’s story)
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Holly Bush!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Out of Bounds (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Megan Pesek

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Out of BoundsOut of Bounds by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Piper and Wyatt had a chance encounter and the connection was instant! Piper is traumatized from her past and doesn’t know if she can get past it. Wyatt wants more from the beginning, but he has to convince Piper too. Their electricity is fire from the beginning. If they can get over their past traumas and help each other they can make the hottest relationship work. The story is well-written allowing you to feel every emotion with Piper and Wyatt.

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Megan Pesek

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ashton has kept a lot of herself hidden from those who think they know her best. She’s wildly successful and had great friends, but something is missing from her life.
Zachary is extremely successful in several businesses. He controls most things in his life, which is exactly the way he prefers things.
Ashton and Zachary should not work, they’re too different. However, they can’t leave each other alone from the minute they’re together. The devotion seems a bit rushed for the short timeline. Quinn carefully develops the characters to show the readers their personalities and motives. Overall, a good read!

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Jessica stone

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Jessica stone

So, just to start out I’ll say if you have any BDSM triggers this is not the book for you.
With that being said, I am SO excited to see where this series goes! I’m actually going to be starting the second as soon as I’m finished writing this review.
This is a pretty fast paced book, which I enjoy alot, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.

This book focuses of Zachary and Ash, Zach a millionaire businessman and co owner of a BDSM club called Shattered Embrace. Ash is a widowed business woman, ready to explore life again after grieving and hiding away for soon long.

Ash’s best friend is Derek, who happens to be younger the younger brother of Zachary, Derek and his brother have brought ash in to help on projects with their company so Ash has met Zach a few times in a business setting. But what Ash doesn’t know is that the new BDSM club she’s taken an interest in and even applied to become a member is owned by none other than the two brothers.

Zachary is immediately interested in Ash when he finds out she’s applied for his club, it’s something about her that he can’t resist. And Ash knows it’s a little crazy to fall into Zachary and his wants so quickly but she’s keeping as much of her heart out of it as she can, and if she gets hurt? She’s ok with a little pain to feel alive again.

Ohhhh man, the chemistry between these two is electric, some might say it felt rushed between them, but I think how fast they act on their attraction and give in to their desires is one of their most endearing qualities. I love that they are such different people when they are playing, and that’s outside of the bedroom ash is a large and in charge woman, who doesn’t taken crap from anyone. Honestly, I pretty much love everything about Zachary, he’s so sweet with her and even when he’s demanding in his needs he’s always thinking of her first. Everything he does revolves around her safety and needs and all that. It’s pretty refreshing to see to people so enamored by each other, while at the same time maintaining their boundaries in their personal and professional lives. I’m intrigued to read the second book in their story and to see if they can hold out and stay together.

Now listen the only thing that could make me happier is if there was a book or duet coming up in this series about Derek. I’m hoping he’s going to get his own duet after Ash and Zach. Can’t wait to see what this series has in store, definitely going to be one of my new favorites, I know that for sure.

Hidden Mischief, Shattered Embrace Series, Alyndra Quinn, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Contemporary Romance, Jessica Stone, Febuary 2024

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace Series) by Alyndra Quinn – Review by Shannen Kern

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Hidden Mischief (Shattered Embrace #1)Hidden Mischief by Alyndra Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely incredible start to the Shattered Embrace series! I had planned on just picking this up and stopping after a couple of chapters, but I devoured this in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down because I was drawn into Ashton and Zachary’s lives from the very beginning. I enjoyed the development of each character and felt it portrayed their chosen lifestyle pretty perfectly. Their chemistry leaps off the pages and refuses to be ignored. The flow of the story is fantastic, and there is plenty of spiciness here as well. While I liked the addition of the steamy scenes, the author did not rely on them to be the base of the plot, which I appreciated! I cannot wait to see what the next installment of this series holds and hope I can be patient. I highly recommend picking this up and losing yourself in this wonderful read!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse Audio Book (The Forerunner Series, Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista Narrated by Ulf Bjorklund 5 Stars This is the first book I have read/listened to by this author and he is […]

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Truex

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Divinely Dramatic (Divine Vintage Series, #2)Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the sequel to Divinely Vintage. After reading the first one, I just had to read this one. It did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the theater scene and the characters. There is a good balance of romance and paranormal. It’s a perfect rainy day book!

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Critical Care (Chase Care Series Book 6) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Critical Care (Chase Care Book 6)Critical Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading this book while waiting for my own medical diagnosis and results was rather difficult at first. It took me several days to get my head into this story and that is no fault of the author or the actual writing. As a mother of a childhood cancer survivor there is no way I would have been able to read this story while my son was going through the same chemo treatments as others in this story.

Almost half way through the book Tim Holland had an epiphany of sorts after his own medical crisis…”He was not going to let his fear stop him from living his life, even if things looked different than they did before.”

This story has just enough medical jargon to be realistic but basic enough for the reader to understand and not get lost in unknown medical terms. I absolutely loved the mystery in this book. The way the Chase Care team works together to discover the answers and save lives, gives readers and minor characters hope for a better future.

I was pleasantly shocked to find out this was book 6 in the Chase Care Series! I was able to understand the dynamic between many of the couples and the team themselves. Good to know I have more to read by this author and with these fun and determined characters.

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