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Fisher of Men (Eastern Shore Swingers) Book 1 by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Robin Rankin

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Fisher of MenFisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fisher of Men by Phoebe Alexander is the first book in the Eastern Shore Swingers series. I have had this book in my TBR list and on my Kindle for quite a while. Finally got a chance to sit down to read it. My old regret is I hadn’t read it sooner.

The story between Leah and Cap was a lot hotter and more detailed than I was expecting and I don’t think I would have enjoyed the book as much if she had written any other way.

Leah has quite a good head on her shoulders for someone as young as she is. Definitely an older soul in a young body. And Cap sounds like a silver fox. He’s older and wiser than Leah, especially with his experience in the Swinging world.

I have read a lot of different sub groups in the Romance world, but I do believe this was my first foray into the swinging world. This book is not for one who gets uncomfortable during intimate or explicit scenes but I felt that the book was so well written that you can look past it.

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Robin Rankin

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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Romance in Rehoboth boxed set has the first three books in the series. I love this series for so many different reasons, but I think the biggest is the way I was able to connect and understand how the women felt, especially Lindy in the third book. There is so much positive body image and girl power for a lack of a better way to describe it. I felt better about myself and a bit empowered after reading.

The first book in the series is Fat Girl. This is the story that starts it all. Claire and Jack’s story was very realistic and refreshing. Claire starting over after a divorce and learning how to navigate the dating world which is incredibly different from the last time she dated.

The second book is The Flip and this is where we get to know Sonnet and Andrew. Sonnet is very brainy beautiful woman who gets reunited with her high school nemesis Andrew. They are forced to work together without killing one another.

The third and final book in this box set is Plot Twist. We meet Lindy and Meric while they are in a local theater production. Lindy is very self conscious and tries to hide in the background. She was the one I could relate with the most and think had the strongest feelings towards her. She was amazing! Meric is a great guy and exactly what Lindy needed.

I cannot recommend this set enough. Ms. Montgomery is on to something here and I am so glad I found her early on.

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Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1 by Alexa Summers – Review by Robin Rankin

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Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1Touchdown: A Steamy Football Romance: The Big Apple Series Book 1 by Alexa Summers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Touchdown is the first book in the Big Apple Series by Alexa Summers and holy cow it didnt take long for the first score.

Lexi Driver has the my dream job. A sports reporter with locker room access. She is a highly respected reporter with access to all of the players and all of it has been earned. Well it was until that fateful day.

Brett Brock is the backup quarterback who tends to stay in the background in the locker room. But he gets thrust into the limelight in one of the most embarrassing ways.

Their story is funny, hot, painful and entertaining. I loved every minute I spent reading this book and look forward the rest of this series.

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot #1) by Necie Navone – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Only One (Brothers of Camelot, #1)The Only One by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Only One is the first book in the Brothers of Camelot by Necie Navone. It appears this is also the first book released. I’m so glad I was able to discover her early. If this first book is any indication I see her quickly becoming quite popular.

Drake Gregory-Fitzpatrick is the hit it and quit it kind of guy. He refuses to open his heart since it still belongs to his first love. He has his childhood band of brothers to spend time with and keep an eye out for one another. This group of twelve guys is an amazingly tight group of and have been for over twenty years.

Bella met Fitz when she was all of four years old. After time away from one another their paths cross only to discover how bumpy that path is.

I loved each one of the guys for different reasons. I think Hawkins is my favorite so far and I can’t wait to read his story but I’m just as excited about the other ten stories.

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Joker’s Fool (Satan’s Devils MC) by Manda Mellett – Review by Robin Rankin

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Joker's Fool (Satan's Devils MC #8)Joker’s Fool by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Joker’s Fool is the eighth book in the Satan’s Devils MC series by Manda Mellett. This is a m/m romance and was well written with what I can only assume are true issues when coming out. How I missed the first seven I don’t know but if I had to pick one to be introduced to this Motorcycle Club this was a great one. It can be read as a standalone thankfully but I’m interested in the stories of the others is this club.

Joker had a horrible and tragic childhood and carried the scars into adulthood. Those scars built a strong wall between Joker and everyone else until he gets to know Lady and very slowly he starts to allow Lady in.

I can’t imagine the struggle of not only realizing you are guy but accepting that you’re “different” and that some people may not like or accept you for that one reason.

I truly loved this book and I hope to get caught up on the series at point and look for new books in the future

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Self Love: A British tale of Woe and Wit by TL Clark – Review by Robin Rankin

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Self LoveSelf Love by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Self Love: A British Tale of Woe and Wit by TL Clark was not what I was expecting if you know what I mean and I’m actually glad it wasn’t.

Molly was a funny and wonderful woman who needed to learn her self worth. I could so relate to her and her issues with body image and not feeling like she was enough. Her experiences were interesting and some were amusing while there were a few that broke my heart.

Though I like the way it ended I could have seen this going in a much different direction for Molly.

I have not had the pleasure of reading anything by Ms. Clark before but this was a great introduction.

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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers #2) by Lee Kilraine – Review by Robin Rankin

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Give and Take (The Thorne Brothers, #2)Give and Take by Lee Kilraine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Give and Take by Lee Kilraine is the second book in the Thorne Brothers series and I love it. Rhia made me laugh and feel bad for her at the same time but there was just something about her that made me fall in love with her.

Wyatt is the quiet, brooding smart guy. He enjoys quiet and order and that is the last thing he gets once he meets Rhia.

I understood Rhia’s feeling of not fitting in with her family, like a black sheep though it’s not her fault. I wanted to scream and shake them all to try and get them to see what an amazing woman she is

I have not read anything by this author before which I regret. I will be keeping up with this series and other book by Lee Kilraine.

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Neverland by Melissa Jane – Review by Robin Rankin

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NeverlandNeverland by Melissa Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Neverland by Melissa Jane is one of those books that you just sit there after finishing it you just sit there and say oh wow or something else more explicit.

This book was incredibly tragic, but always had a silver lining hidden in the back or at least it seemed that way to me.

There were so many things I loved about this book but they are so integral to the story and could give things away I can’t and won’t explain so I don’t risk giving anything away.

There aren’t too many books that have effected me the way this one has or I would say are a must read but this is one you must read.

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The Boss Man: A Contemporary Romantic Suspense Novel (The Manly Series Book 4) by Teddy Hester – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Boss Man: A Steamy Contemporary Romantic Suspense Novel (The Manly Series Book 4)The Boss Man: A Steamy Contemporary Romantic Suspense Novel by Teddy Hester
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boss Man by Teddy Hester is the fourth book in the Manly Series. Though part of a series it can be read as a standalone which was a good thing for me since I had not heard of this series until this book. I do however intend to go back to meet the other DePaul boys.

Jack is the baby of the family and seems to have the most to prove. Not sure if that is a youngest child trait or not since I’m the oldest. It was apparent from the get go that he needed to show the world, especially his family he can do this.

Jillian had my sympathy, the only girl being raised by her dad and two older brothers couldn’t have been easy for her, but she fights to become an independent strong woman who knows what she wants.

I loved their story. I do wish more loose ends were tied up for me. I’m just nosy like that.

Definitely give this book a try.

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Degrees of Innocence Prestian Series Book One by Via Mari – Review by Robin Rankin

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Degrees of Innocence (Prestian Series, #1)Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Degrees of Innocence by Via Mari is the first book in the Prestian series. I was expecting a hot and steamy story and I wasn’t disappointed at all.

Katarina and Chase have a great story about how they first meet. Who knew that one small moment would have such a big impact.

Chase is a thousand percent alpha but doesn’t come across as a jerk when he slipped into the alphabets. There were a few things he did that I might have to suggest to the hunny.

Katarina makes me a little sad but also managed to make me mad. I don’t understand why there is such a lack of communication at times. This book is just the beginning of the series and must be read before the others. The next books are already on my to be read list. Can’t wait to see what happens next!

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Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Series Book 6) by Mimi Barbour – Review by Robin Rankin

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Special Agent Charli (Undercover FBI Book 6)Special Agent Charli by Mimi Barbour
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Special Agent Charli is the sixth book in the Undercover FBI series by Mimi Barbour. I’m not sure how I missed this first five in this series but I did. Luckily this one at least is a standalone.

Charli is amazing, there is just no other way to describe her. For starters she is an FBI agent, plus she has a heart of gold and the worlds best Grandfather.

Blake finds his way to the life he is meant to have. He has accomplished a lot on his professional career with the police department but his personal life is not satisfactory.

I loved Poppa John and wish I had been lucky enough to be as close to my Grandfather.

This is the first book I have read by this author but it won’t be the last.

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Georgia Pine (Southern Promises Book 3) by K.G Fletcher – Review by Robin Rankin

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

Georgia Pine is the third and I really hope not the last of the Southern Promises series by K.G Fletcher. I loved this book. There was something amazingly sweet and special about Jessica and Tim’s story.

I got tired reading this book and how Jessica kept up with four little girls aged six and younger. I was a single Mom with just one daughter and she wore me out couldn’t imagine having four daughters.

Tim reminded me a little of my husband, he jumped in and was instantly part of the family. It takes a special man to get involved with a single Mom and Tim was just that.

I hope we see more books in this series. I’m not ready to let this group go.

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Eye of the Storm (Gray Ghost #2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Robin Rankin

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Eye of the Storm (Gray Ghost #2)Eye of the Storm by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Eye of the Storm is the second book on the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. The action started in the first sentence and didn’t let up until the very end, I enjoyed every minute of it.

Chris is amazing and I’m not just saying that because he shares a name with my husband. Even injured he did what he needed to do to take care of Mari and the situation they found themselves in.

Mari is the epitome of strength and bravery. She seriously had a set and I loved her for it.

When I started this series I wasn’t sure how much I would like it. You read one military special ops books you’ve read them all right? Not in this series. Can’t quite put my finger on what make it different in my mind. I just know I will be following this series until the end.

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Georgia on My Mind (Southern Promises, #2) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Robin Rankin

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Georgia On My Mind (Southern Promises #2)Georgia On My Mind by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Georgia on My Mind is the second book in the Southern Promises series by K.G. Fletcher and I think I liked it a bit more than the first. There was just something about Gia and Hart that drew me in from the very start.

Hart was an immature playboy who to me acted like the world owed him. Thankfully he gets taught a very important lesson and finally decides to grow up and be the man his parents raised him to be.

Gia’s back story just made me sad. She has been through so much and she was busting her tail to hold on to the happy part of her childhood.

This was a great story and now I’m sitting here waiting for the next book in the series to release. Cannot wait to see what happens!

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Robin Rankin

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Broken Circle (Gray Ghost #1)Broken Circle by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken Circle is the first book on the Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. What a way to start a series. Even after reading the synopsis I was surprised by some of the events that took place.

Olivia is a rock star. Married to an officer with NYPD I’m sure is stressful enough, but to add the added stress of the in laws she just amazed me.

This book took a totally different direction from what I was expecting but it was perfect. And the last three chapters…..

Cannot wait to read the next book!

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Flirt: A College Romance (What Happens on Campus #2) by M.L. Sparrow – Review by Robin Rankin

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Flirt: A College Romance (What Happens on Campus #2)Flirt: A College Romance by M.L. Sparrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flirt: A College Romance is the second book in the What Happens on Campus series by M L Sparrow. This story was a lot heavier than I was expecting even though I knew what Riley was like in the first book. Found myself wiping tears away a couple of times.

Riley was hurting and didn’t know how to deal with it. Instead of talking to friends or family she starts partying and it goes down hill rapidly.

Cameron is a sweetheart and I wasn’t sure if he was right for Riley for that reason. He hasn’t had the easiest life but is making sure he has a better life in the future.

There were a few instances I wanted to just shake Riley and everyone else because of the way they were acting with her and found myself having a hard time being sympathetic even though I knew I should be.

I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series and hope it comes out soon.

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Plot Twist (Romance in Rohoboth #3) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Robin Rankin

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Plot Twist (Romance in Rehoboth #3)Plot Twist by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Plot Twist is the third book in the Romance in Rehoboth series by KL Montgomery and I loved it! I found this series from the start and just fell on love with the series and the author.

I read a lot and though there are some aspects of the characters I can relate to, but overall I don’t feel like any of them. But in the books I have read by Ms. Montgomery I can really connect and understand the feelings of the big girl who is hiding in the corner and totally uncomfortable in her skin and with who she is and it’s so nice to connect with a character like that.

I loved Lindy from the very beginning and had such a connection to her. Her relationship with her best friends Megan and Heather remind me of mine with a few of my friends.

Meric is the type of guy I hope my daughter meets. He sees Lindy for who she is and now what size she is.

I am so hopeful that this isn’t the end of the series because I’m not ready to say bye to this group.

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