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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Robin Rankin

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels got me with the synopsis and refused to let me go. I knew I was going to like this book almost as soon as I started reading it, what I didnt know was how much I was going to like it. It exceeded all expectations.

There are lots of moving parts and people in this book, at first I was like, anothernew character? How many more will there be? But as I got deeper into the story I realized how important each and every one of them was.

Robert Jake is great but his daughter Rose was amazing, reminded me a lot of both of my girls. She was great at cutting the tension with a quick comment and made me laugh more than once.

This was a great suspenseful experience and I’m so glad I spent my time with these characters. I suggest you give it a read and keep an eye for more books by Mr. Michaels, I hope to see more from him in the future.

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The Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Good NeighborsThe Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Good Neighbors by Kiersten Modglin is a suspenseful book and has you trying to figure out what’s going on until the very end. I know I was certainly trying to figure it out.

I will admit that I’m a little weird when it comes to my non romance books, I can’t do the psychological thriller/suspenseful books without it freaking me out. This had a little bit of the psychological but it wasn’t twisted like some I have tried reading.

Harper and Bryant’s relationship with the neighbors was an interesting one that’s for sure. Two young couples close to the same age should become friends, but it may not always be the best thing for any of the parties involved.

Ms. Modglin is a new to me author but I did see she has released some others. I fully intend to take a look and see if she can grab me once again, I hope she is successful.

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Children Of The Future by Jane Suen – Review by Robin Rankin

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Children Of The FutureChildren Of The Future by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Children of the Future by Jane Suen, did not end the way I was expecting it to end. I gasped and had an aha moment at the exact same time.

Telly and Billy working together to find the kids was very sweet. Telly went above and beyond what you think a school bus driver would do, but then again it’s a small town and everyone knows everyone so it’s a bit different.

This is a fairly short story which seemed even shorter due to getting sucked into the story. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Robin Rankin

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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1)Behind Blue Eyes by C.S. Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Behind Blue Eyes by CS Duffy is the first book in the Stockholm Murders series. I love a good mystery every now and again to change things up and I’m glad this was the one I picked. There were twists and turns and it kept me guessing until the very end.

Ellie’s new life in Sweden ends up being so much more than she could have ever anticipated. She expected to get settled with her boyfriend Johan, meet people, find friends and get a job. That wasn’t exactly what happened. She discovers a bunch of random deaths and needs to know more.

I really had a hard time putting this book down, especially the last third of the book when the mystery really started to heat up and caused me to second guess myself several times.

I will be keeping up with this series, I’m already trying to figure out when I will be reading the second book. Ms. Duffy is a new to me author, but now that I have found her I plan on reading more.

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The Matchmaker’s Match (Man’s Best Friend Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Matchmaker's Match (Man's Best Friend, #3)The Matchmaker’s Match by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker’s Match is the third book in the Man’s Best Friend series by Nicole Flockton, I missed the first one in the series but since they can read as standalones it didnt cause any problems with me keeping up with the story line.

I love the human characters but the dogs always sucker me in and I end up loving them so much. Buster made me smile every single time, even during less happy parts.

Linc may be my latest book boyfriend, he melted my heart every chance he got by being the ideal man or at least in my eyes.

Meredith may not have had the best childhood but her life was far from the worse. I have ever read about. The way she is with Buster was so sweet and it made me like her that much more.

Great story which I enjoyed every moment of. Looking forward to seeing another book in this series and meeting another dog.

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Too Hot to Handle (The Catch Series Book 3) by Avery Scott – Review by Robin Rankin

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Too Hot to Handle (The Catch, Book 3)Too Hot to Handle by Avery Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Too Hot to Handle by Avery Scott is the third book in the Catch series. I wasn’t sure what to expect since this is the first book in the series I’ve read. I discovered that each of these books can be read as a standalone, though the previous book is referenced.

Tony, oh what can I say about Tony? He is an amazing guy, very sweet but not looking for a relationship. Oh and he’s a firefighter. Sigh…..

Georgia is a hot mess but as you get to know her you discover why that is. She puts up with a lot more from family than she should. I would definitely do things a bit different if I were her.

I got the impression that this may be the last book in the series but a girl can dream right?

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RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Robin Rankin

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Return (Rewind #2)Return by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Return is the second book in the Rewind series by Rowan Shaw and I wasn’t sure I was going to like Raphaël and Adrien’s story but that changed quickly once I got a few pages into it.

As much as I love Raphaël, I think Adrien won my heart in this story. He has been hurt so many times by people, though I don’t think he would admit the pain to himself let alone someone else. But due to his fear he doesn’t see the people there who do care.

I loved Noah, he was a true friend to Adrien and proved that more than once. I could see myself being like Raphaël’s Mom if ever in that situation.

I hope to see more books by this Author for sure, but also in this series.

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The Last Dance (The Sorrel Janes Mysteries) by Lonna Enox – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Last DanceThe Last Dance by Lonna Enox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Last Dance by Lonna Enox had a little bit of romance and a lot of mystery and I really enjoyed it.

Sorrell annoyed me and I admired her at the same time. She went through a life changing event prior to her new life in New Mexico. How she handled it was admirable but stupid. She would have saved herself so much had she just opened up.

The end isn’t something I was expecting but it made all sorts of sense to me. I had not read Ms. Enox before but hope to read more by her in the future.

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Robin Rankin

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1)Wayward by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wayward is the first book in the Billionaire Bodyguards by Via Mari and I was so happy to see some of my favorite characters from the two earlier series.

We know Jay from the Prestian series and holy cow, he is a lot more alpha than I was expecting. I think in my mind I pictures him as a teddy bear under all of the growling. I was so wrong but it works for him.

Sasha was a hot mess in our previous encounters with her and again at the beginning of this book, but she grew on me a lot and though at times I wanted to shake her, I saw a lot of growth in her as the story progressed.

Great way to begin this next series and I can’t wait to see who falls next.

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Steele Resolve (The Hawke Family Book 6) by Author Gwyn McNamee – Review by Robin Rankin

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Steele Resolve (Hawke Family #6)Steele Resolve by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Steele Resolve by Gwyn McNamee is the sixth and final book in the Hawke Family Series. I wasn’t ready to say bye to this family so I put off reading the book until the curiosity got the better of me and I’m so glad I finally caved.

Bryon and Steele are a couple I want to hang out, actually I would love to hang out with the entire Hawke Family. They just seem like a group that knows how to have a lot of fun and each one of them love their partner and family like there is no one else.

I’m really going to miss each and every one of these characters, but feel like the series ended perfectly. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. McNamee releases next.

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A Protector’s Touch by Parker Sinclair – Review by Robin Rankin

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A Protector's TouchA Protector’s Touch by Parker Sinclair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Protector’s Touch: A New Adult College Romance & Romantic Suspense Novel by Parker Sinclair touched on a subject that isn’t often discussed and a applaud Ms. Sinclair for taking it on and hope others will do the same.

April shouldn’t have had to deal with all that she did. She is so young, only a sophomore in college which is only a year older than my daughter. To realize that she could experience that really scares me.

There are a few things I would have liked to see happen differently, however I really enjoyed the book and hope to see more by this author.

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Tracking Numbers (Lost Boys MC BOOK 1) by Janice M. Whiteaker – Review by Robin Rankin

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Tracking NumbersTracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker is the first book in the Lost Boys MC series. I’ll read MC every now and again but it isn’t my first choice but there was something about this book that caught my attention and I’m so glad that it did.

It’s hard to describe the picture I got of Tracker in my head, he was a mixture of all sorts of hot bad boys rolled into one and one I wish I could have met when I was younger.

Kerri is definitely more what I would expect my husband to go for, but thankfully he didnt meet her before me. She’s smart, independent and not afraid of a lot.

I really loved this book, and I will be keeping up with this series. Ms. Whiteaker is a new to me author and I’m so glad I found her.

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Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay – Review by Robin Rankin

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CultCult by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cult by Seelie Kay is the third book in the Feisty Lawyers Series. I really enjoy how the characters have grown up and evolved from where they were in the first book, especially Dianna. She has been through so much starting in book one, now she’s a full fledged grownup/agent and a married woman.

I liked the fact the story was based on Cults, it isn’t a subject that is written about very often and I thought she did a great job. I think my favorite scene was at the frat house between Dianna and Anders while they were dancing.

I’m going to assume there will be additional installments of this series with the way this one ended and I cant wait to see what happens next.

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book One) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Robin Rankin

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas #1)Squall Line by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Squall Line by Gwyn McNamee is the first book in the Inland Seas Series. I love Ms. McNamee and have read almost everything she has released and knew as soon as it was released I would be reading it. She is one of the few authors I love so much that I don’t bother reading the synopsis because I will be reading the book.

She once again did not disappoint me with this story featuring Grace and War. She just has a way of pulling you into the story and refuses to let you go. I loved the way Grace stood up to War fron the very beginning and would not stop even when she pushed him and his temper to edge.

This is a happy ending cliffhanger if that makes sense. I’m so looking forward to the next book to find out what happens next and to the rest of the guys.

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Robin Rankin

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Hoosier DadHoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman made me chuckle at the very beginning and managed to continue to do so on and off all the way through, but it also really pulled at my heartstrings.

Rich is a single dad with two daughters with a sizable age difference between the girls, and all I could think about was my daughters and their relationship with their daddy. My husband and girls have a very similar relationship to the relationships Rich has with Kari and Stacey which you don’t see a lot of

When Sarah wasn’t making me laugh she was making me mad. She refused to be an adult about a lot of the matters that came up but I will say she stepped up when she had to which did redeem her in my eyes.

Stacey won my heart so many times and her love for Rover just tipped the scales towards her being my favorite and helped me enjoy the book just a little more.

I have not had the pleasure of reading anything by Ms. Seckman before but I do hope I get the opportunity to read her again in the future.

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Bowled: Facing the Yorker of Love (To Love a Sportsman Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Robin Rankin

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Bowled (To Love a Sportsman Book 1)Bowled by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bowled: Facing the Yorker of Love (To Love a Sportsman Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes was a book that had a little bit of everything. Romance, drama, mystery, tragedy and suspense, plus there was sports involved. I personally know absolutely nothing about Cricket which left me trying to figure out what was being said part of the time but my lack of knowledge didn’t cause me to not follow along and enjoy Mathew and Rose’s story.

Mathew is definitely the stereotypical athlete at least in public, he has been burned before and doesn’t want to put himself out there to be hurt. He has no idea how much he ends up helping Rose.

I really enjoyed this book and play on learning a little about Cricket just so I can understand some of the terms in this book and I’m going to assume any future books in this series.

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Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade – Review by Robin Rankin

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Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops NovelAlex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alex: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade is the first book in this spinoff series. I didn’t read any of the Fortus Security series but you better believe I will he going back and reading them hopefully before the next book in this series is released.

Alex and Evelyn have history with one another and their story which started at age six is sweet and sad at the same time. Working together after being apart for so long showed that the flames of true love never go out.

I loved how much strong and intimidating Evelyn was. I want to be like her when I finally decide to grow up. The story had me from the start and didnt let go. It had romance, intimacy, suspense and adventure and I loved every second of it.

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Out of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot – Review by Robin Rankin

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Out of the Box CollectionOut of the Box Collection by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Out of the Box Collect: A Second Chance Romance Series by Jennifer Theriot was definitely a marathon read.

I enjoyed each of the three but I felt the third book was the best of the three. The first two had time where they seemed to lag for me but the last book kept me reading to the point I was mad when I had to stop long enough to cook supper.

The kids were great but Todd was by far my favorite one. There were little things I loved like the Longhorns and Cubs connection since those are my teams and references to different areas here in Texas. Also loved how Olivia wanted to take care of herself even when she really didn’t need to because Ash was just so amazing, almost too amazing but she deserved it.

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Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant – Review by Robin Rankin

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UnraveledUnraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant is a story that shows the depth of true love and it was a truly beautiful story.

Layla and Kellan meet by chance when she saves him from an uncomfortable situation and the sparks between them are undeniable. What started as a one stand turned into so much more without either of them wanting it to due to the timing in their lives not being ideal.

The relationship between Layla and her Mom was so relatable for me on both sides. The Mother/Daughter relationship can be a tough one to navigate and I feel like Ms. Bondurant did a great job showing the ups and downs.

I have had the pleasure of reading almost everything written by Ms. Bondurant and this is my favorite so far. I look forward to seeing what she is releasing next.

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The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Mourning IslandsThe Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mourning Islands by Douglas Wells was the first I had read by him. But will not be the last. This story drew me in from the beginning and I hated finishing it because I was enjoying it so much.

Talmon is hired to do one job, that is to get information on the Resort being build to report back to the investors. There ends up being so much more to the story and lots of surprises.

I really enjoy suspenseful mysteries, but this one I loved. The characters were great with a lot of depth. I can’t wait to read others by Mr. Wells.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Robin Rankin

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen grabbed me when I read the synopsis and it was so much more than I was expecting. I really feel almost like I’m at a loss for an adequate description for how much their story effected me.

I personally never had to deal with the issues Jessica dealt with in regards to infertility, but that consuming desire to become a mother is something I totally understood and could relate with that.

This was an emotional story to read, and I cried more times then I want to admit, but I so loved this book and everyone in it. If you can handle the sensitive subject, I would highly recommend you read it.

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MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two: A Second Chance Stepbrother/co-CEO Romance by Deborah Ann – Review by Robin Rankin

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MaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book TwoMaddJax Series, Boxed Series Set, Book One & Book Two by Deborah Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MaddJax Series Boxed Series Set Books One and Two: A Second Chance Stepbrother/co-CEO Romance by Deborah Ann has quite an intriguing title and the story lives up to it.

I totally understand why Maddison feels the way she does about her feelings for Jaxon, he is her stepbrother after all but I don’t like the way she handles a lot I’d the situations and it appeared to me that the person with the biggest problem with it was Maddison.

Jaxon isn’t what you would expect from the first impression. He comes across as an extremely confident man, which he is but he is so much more than that. He has a heart of gold and will do anything for those he loves.

This was an entertaining story, it had me laughing, crying and scratching my head and I really enjoyed it.

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BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

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BECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New ZealandBECKONED, Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beckoned Part 6: Adrift in New Zealand by Aviva Vaughn was the perfect way to end this series. I usually have a hard time letting go and saying bye to characters I have spent so much time with but for some reason this ending didn’t have that effect. I truly believe it was due to the fact that all of the loose ends were tied up so nicely.

Soren went through and grew so much from the time he was in Grad School until the very end. I loved watching him evolve from a emotionally repressed man to what he ended up becoming. His travels to Costa Rica and then to New Zealand were exactly what he needed.

I will always hold a special place in my heart for Soren along with others that have left an impact on me. Looking forward to see what Ms. Vaughn releases next.

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Beachcomber Enemy: A Romantic Thriller (Beachcomber Investigations Book 10) by Stephanie Queen – Review by Robin Rankin

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Beachcomber EnemyBeachcomber Enemy by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beachcomber Enemy by Stephanie Queen is the tenth book on the Beachcomber Investigations series and I think this is the best of the books I’ve read.

Dane and Shana have to deal with something from Shana’s past. It started on page one and did not let up the entire book. Lots of suspense and crime solving all the way through.

This book is a cliffhanger and it makes me wonder what will happen next with Dane and Shana along with Beachcomber Investigations.

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Crafting Love (Wine & Furniture Series Book 1) by A.E. Gamrat – Review by Robin Rankin

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Crafting Love (Wine & Furniture Series Book 1)Crafting Love by A E Gamrat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crafting Love by A E Gamrat is the first book in the Wine & Furniture series. This is a new to me author and I didn’t know what to expect. I throughly enjoyed this book. It was well written and had a great plot. The characters were all great and there was only one I really didn’t like and it was totally justified.

Kelly and Kirk so deserve to be happy. They have both been hurt in the past and have a hard time with trust. There were several parts I liked but I think her birthday party was probably my favorite of all.

I plan on keeping up with this series, I need to know what happens with not only Kelly and Kirk but Grace and Grant.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda J. Burson – Review by Robin Rankin

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Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson was one I had a hard time putting down. I hated going to work because it cut into my reading time and I couldn’t wait to figure out what happened and I was so wrong on who I thought it was.

I have so many things I want to say about some of the characters, but I’m afraid it will tip things off, but I will say that each one of these characters is amazing and not everyone is what they seem.

I have read a few books by Ms. Burson and while I have enjoyed all of them I think this is my favorite to date. I would love to see more mystery romance novels by her.

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Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis – Review by Robin Rankin

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Fictional-ishFictional-ish by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fictional-ish by Natalina Reis is a sweet friends to Lovers romance. Sometimes you don’t know what you have right in front of you until it’s too late and gone.

Livie and Kyle’s story is sweet even with the bumps in the road they have to deal with. They have known each other since they were little and have been inseparable since, that is until Kyle is an idiot.

As much as I loved Kyle and Livie I think I loved Jenny just a little more. She made me laugh or smile several times.

I would love a follow up or to see Jenny end up with her own story. I think that would be a great story to read.

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Fierce Emotions (Marcy Series Book 8) by Linda Burson – Review by Robin Rankin

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Fierce EmotionsFierce Emotions by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fierce Emotions by Linda Burson is the eighth book on the Marcy Series. This book most definitely shouldn’t be read as a standalone, it’s an on going series.

Brad and Liam aren’t perfect but they take such good care of Evan and Marcy and though they overreact to a lot they are able to dial it back.

Marcy really has a good life, two husbands that love her and the sweetest toddler and friends. But if you have been keeping up with the series you will know it isn’t always great for her.

This is a book you want to read when you have a time to sit back and soak it in.

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Cold Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Robin Rankin

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Cold Bastard (Dark Sparrow #2)Cold Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cold Bastard by India Kells is the second book in the Dark Sparrow series. I have manages to read the backwards but they can be read as standalones thankfully, however there are things that make more sense to me from book three.

Archer has moved his business from England to Chicago temporarily while he is trying to sell parts of his business and needs assistance which is how Zoe comes into the picture.

The heat between Archer and Zoe is off the charts and there is one scene I had to give myself a minute. Who knew a conversation could be so hot?

This book and series is a good mix of suspense, romance and comedy. There were some laugh out loud moments from a few different people, one of which I didn’t expect.

I can’t wait for the remaining books to come out in this series. It’s definitely going on my watch list.

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Wild Bastard: A Dark Sparrow Novel by India Kells – Review by Robin Rankin

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Wild BastardWild Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Bastard by India Kells is the third book in the Dark Sparrow series. I haven’t read the others in the series so there are some things I’m sure would make more sense if I had read them, but this could be read as a standalone.

The third brother to get a book is Kai. He is a strong alpha who was once brought to his knees by a woman but he’s determined not to let that happen again. He is stuck somewhere in the middle of the past and now when he sees her.

Isabel has become a successful owner of a PR firm which has really taken off in the last couple of years. She’s approached by Jamison Finch to help him but is this a good idea or will she be working with the devil.

I really liked the relationship between Kai and his brothers. Even though they weren’t raised together they have a good relationship. Looking forward to going back to read the first two while waiting for the next one to be released.

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