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The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Earl, Her Reluctant GuardianThe Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian is a paranormal historical romance that is a little twisted with lots of suspense. I am not a huge fan of historical romance I can take it or leave it but throw in something paranormal and I’m all set to go.
The story flows easily and her passion for historical romance shines through Wareeze’s work. She has a distinctive and descriptive style of writing and uses language reflective for the time period and does a great job of transporting you back in time period.
Vanessa doesn’t do what she should, she strides through life by the beat of her own drum just trying to survive. She is used to being my herself, no one to care for her. She is excited to start a new chapter in her life, but she soon finds out that it is not what she expected. In more ways than one. Just what kind of hellhole has Vanessa found herself in.
With a meddling Aunt, a plethora of relatives, a guardian underfoot, murder and so much more plus a ghost thrown in it has all the markings for an intriguing read.
If you like a good historical romance with a little ghostly visit and lots of suspense, look no further.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3Sins of the Father: The McIntire County Series: #3 by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is Book Three in The McIntire County Series. It is a romantic suspense book packed with drama, action, mystery, intrigue, suspense, and murder. This book can easily be read as a standalone, but I do recommend reading the entire series because it is amazing! This story centers around the characters of Deputy Jolie Murdoch and Former Marine Xavier Hartmann. Jolie has had a difficult past and finds herself struggling to find her confidence and self-worth. When she sets off to find a missing girl that disappeared after a local event, she stumbles onto something far more sinister. Jolie finds Xavier covered in blood standing over the body of the girl’s father. He has no memory of what happened, how he got there, or if he killed the man. Xavier has traumatic brain injury because of an IED blast while he was in the service and is prone to having blackouts. The trauma from his past has also left Xavier feeling worthless and lacking in self-confidence. Jolie wants to believe he is not responsible for the man’s murder and sets off to find the real killer. As she delves into the case, she discovers this case is very similar to a cold case that her father had when he was Sherriff. As Xavier and Jolie work to find the real killer they lean on each other for support and find strength in one another. Digging into the case unravels secrets, lies, betrayal, and complex family dynamics. This was a page turner with great characters, an intriguing storyline, and twists and turns that will keep you reading until the end.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liar, Liar is Book Four in The McIntire County Series. It is a romantic suspense book filled with action, danger, drama, crime, murder, mystery, and mayhem. The story is set in the small town of Eider, Iowa, and centers around the characters of Sherriff Shane Hamilton and FBI Agent Liza Bartholomew. Sherriff Hamilton is trying to solve the case of a series of random arsons as well as two homicides. FBI Agent Bartholomew has been tracking an elusive scam artist and is determined to bring him to justice. She learns his last known whereabouts are in Eider, Iowa and that is where she goes. When Liza Bartholomew arrives, she receives a less than friendly welcome from Sherriff Shane Hamilton. Neither want to work with the other but they soon reluctantly team up when they learn that both of their cases are somehow intertwined. Soon the two are in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a cold-blooded killer who is leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. As the two spend time together a slow burning romance begins between them, but will they act on it? Shane has seen his share of trauma in his past which haunts him to this day. He is unsure what to do with his feelings for Liza who is strong, compassionate, and kind. Liza wants a family but feels obligated to help her brother with his son. Can Liza and Shane find happiness with one another? This story is full of raw emotion, anger, sadness, hurt, loss, secrets, lies, betrayal, heartbreak, and unexpected love. The twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you reading until the end.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the McIntire County Series. These books can be read as a standalone however once you read one you will want to read them all. I love this author’s writing. The stories are gripping and full of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the end. The descriptions of places and people are what really brings this story to life. If you close your eyes you can picture everything as if it really existed and you are part of it. As with the previous books this is a murder mystery with a touch of romance. This is a story full of secrets and lies as well as danger for present circumstances and heartbreak over past experiences. The main characters are both stubborn and headstrong and this is what causes some of the conflict between them.
Sheriff Shane Hamilton has a lot to deal with. With the anniversary of his wife’s death and now a dead body being found the last thing he needs is an FBI agent coming into town and making an already stressful time even worse.
Liza Bartholomew has returned to the County on the trail of a dangerous man who keeps evading her. This could be her chance to finally capture him and bring him to justice but she needs the co-operation of the local sheriff who isn’t exactly thrilled to see her.
Could there possible be a connection between the sheriff’s murder and the dangerous man Liza is after? When everyone they love and care about becomes targets they realise they need to work together if they are going to stop the person responsible. Is it possible for them to even work together? What will happen when the feelings turn from a dislike of each other into something romantic. How dangerous will it be for both of them to let down their guards and allow someone in to their lives.
This book is a real page turner which I couldn’t put down. There is so many angles to this story but the way they all come together as they story unfolds really make these books enjoyable to read.

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum #6)Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan. I love this series and this book was awesome! Its a second chance romance about Alex the guitarist from the band Brightside and Cheri his former back up dancer. Cheri has moved on and is now engaged to someone else. Happy in her life and on the way to a good future she goes to get her marriage license and finds out that she is still legally married to Alex. On a trip with Alex they got too drunk to remember and got married not realizing it was a legally binding marriage. When Cheri finds Alex in a club and asks him to sign divorce papers he tells her if she will come back on tour with him as a dancer he will sign them. Alex thinks he can win Cheri back and show her he’s changed when she’s on tour with him. Will they be able to work things out. Cheri knows she has always loved Alex more than anyone but he’s just such a flirt. Will she be able to trust him. Alex has his work cut out for him will he be able to prove he’s changed his ways. Read this rock star romance to find out!

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another gripping read in this series set in McIntire County, and once again the setting was brought to life through the descriptive narrative. It was nice being back in Eider for another standalone story, which had me hooked throughout. Eider’s sheriff Shane Hamilton is dealing with the fallout over his recent re-election, a rash of arsons and two homicides, alongside his own personal grief, so he definitely does not need a determined FBI agent looking for vengeance in his County. FBI agent Liza Bartholomew is tracking an elusive scam artist which results in her returning to Eider, but is surprised when the town’s sheriff is decidedly unhelpful. However, Liza is looking for justice for the scam artists victims and her career is also on the line so is determined to stay. Shane and Liza are then forced to work together when they realise their cases are linked, but as their professional relationship turns into a more personal one, the body count is mounting. The couple find that it’s not just their lives at risk by their continuing investigation but also their love ones, but they continue to try and stop the cold hearted killer before he stops them. I loved the main characters and how their relationship developed throughout the story. The storyline and plot twists kept me guessing as to the outcome of the investigation and I found this a real page turner!

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mr Wimp was a short cute read however I was hoping for me of a glimpse at the her relationship with Mr Right Now.
Bella is living every women’s worst fears, her husband blind sided her with asking for a divorce and she learns not only is he cheating on her but he found a woman with the exact same name! A little weird if you ask me!!
Bella goes through the motions of leaning on her friends and finding herself again including her first post marriage hookup! But in this novella we learn nothing about the hookup!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The last installment from Cruel Start and Cruel Hate, Cruel Love fell flat for me! When I finished Cruel Hate I really had high hopes as the series had picked up for me but the story line of Cruel Love didn’t capture my attention as I had hoped! The awkward plot of Pheonix being fourteen and everyone keeping secrets from him just wasn’t the hook I personally needed. There was a slow build up to the end but not anything that really blew my mind!
Cruel Love also ends on a hook in hopes to get readers to continue on with the brother, Shane’s story.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay

Faking the Fall is the fourth book in the Buckeye Falls Series and is a Contemporary Romance with a small town Romance Vibe that once you start reading its hard to put down until you’ve finished. I would recommend reading the previous books if you haven’t already started them as each book is about a different couple but there are characters that overlap. Plus this is a wonderful series I can promise you won’t be disappointed. This might be my favorite yet. There’s plenty of drama, humor, nosy neighbors and so much more. Alice is back in town and hopes to put her past reputation of being the wild child behind her as she follows her dreams of owning her own business. James is struggling and feels stuck with no inspiration for his art while being new to town. The two of them meet and the plan to fake date is proposed to get the nosy busy bodies off their backs. But what neither of them expected was for it to feel so real. The more time they spend with each other the more feelings they get. Can their relationship be more than they both realize? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book #4) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Hayes

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Liar, Liar is the fourth book in the McIntire County series by Winter Austin, who ups the ante again with this fantastic addition to the series. I have been loving this series and was excited to find out what Liar, Liar had in store for us.
It’s an intriguing romantic suspense with crime and investigation, murder, mystery, action, danger, a cold-blooded killer, dramatic developments, tension, emotion, secrets, politics, duty, responsibility, and finding love unexpectedly- all wrapped up in a gripping storyline that had me hooked right from the get-go.
Sheriff Shane Hamilton and FBI agent Liza Bartholomew are forced to combine their efforts and join forces when their respective cases become connected. The stakes get higher as feelings become involved- but with a dangerous killer in the mix things are going to get even more complicated. What ensues makes for a gripping read.
Even though this could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the previous books before starting on this one, as they will help lay foundations and ‘build’ a bigger picture which will help immerse you in the series.
Not sure where we go from here, I hope this isn’t the end of the series though…
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Winter Austin!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Earl, Her Reluctant GuardianThe Earl, Her Reluctant Guardian by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this book definitely threw me for some twists and turns. The story absolutely starts off with a bang and just continues the pace from there. Vanessa is definitely not a timid shy girl. She absolutely is a take charge type and I thought she was a great character. The added in suspense of murder, spies, and ghosts made this such an intriguing novel. Jacob, the Fifth Earl of Danville, was such a wonderful opposite to Vanessa. Seeing their relationship grow and change during all of the chaos was extremely well written. I loved that along with everything else, we have a house full of relatives who Vanessa had no idea was living there. There was a cast of descriptive and interesting characters throughout the novel. If you love historical romance, with a twist of paranormal and suspense, this is a great book!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh how I waited for this one to come out! I love the way this author writes love and relationships. It is the sweet romance we all need to bask in. This story follows Alice and a newly introduced character. It’s the kind of story to give the warm fuzzies inside. Alice hasn’t always followed what Buckeye Falls deems the normal small town path. She just wants to prove them wrong and get them off her back for a while. So she comes up with a plan. A pretty good plan actually until things take a very unexpected turn. Then just when you think everything is bliss things take an unexpected turn. I really do love reading about Buckeye Falls and only wish there were more books in the series. You don’t have to read the series but I highly recommend it! Side note I like soggy corn flakes too.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 1st book in the Hearts Below Series. I blew through this book in one sitting. Truthfully, I liked the romance/relationship between the two main characters, Arryn and Rowan, more than the mystery and adventure in the story.

While the adventure is not boring, it just falls a little flat and I felt there wasn’t many details on what was actually going on besides the people Above thought they were monsters below and the people below thought they were monsters above. There wasn’t much background on why the wicked forced people to suffer down below or why anyone thought they were monsters. There also wasn’t a clear understanding of WHY the King Below wanted to break the barrier. We also don’t know much of Roman’s powers and why people are scared of them. The void itself is also another unknown, but that part didn’t bother me as much. It also was a little confusing how the Royal Guard treated Rowan, sometimes they seemed overly nice and at other times completely hated him – with no context as to why (besides his mysterious powers no one even knows the full extent of).

With that being said, I did very much enjoy how the relationship evolved with Roqan and Arryn. I absolutely loved BOTH of their growth, not only together but in their own separate growth. I love the new Arryn and Rowan, and I enjoyed watching them get to where they ended up by the end of the book. I wish we would have seen a little more interaction with Rowan and Phaedron to really grasp the brotherly bond between them.

I will definitely read book 2 and recommend this series to those who love a little romance with their fantasy and fae characters.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart- Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart is a great fantasy romance series

Rowan is an outcast because of his use of black magic, but he only has one person he cares about: his brother Phaedron. Rowan succeeds in defending his brother Phaedron from a creature from the Worlds Above. Rowan, though, is prepared to give the woman to the king and put an end to monsters once and for all when that first monster is joined by a second, this time a woman yearning for her prince.Any woman would do it for the man she had been brought up to wed. Additionally, saving the prince could be enough to persuade the monarch to approve the marriage that her parents have been attempting to set up for her whole childhood.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Julie Johnson

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m sad to see this series come to an end! I have thoroughly enjoyed each book in this series and I would highly recommend them for someone looking for a bit of a romcom!

Alice finally got her story! Her family isn’t quite sure what to think of her. Alice is a bit of a reed in the wind. She has multiple degrees but isn’t really putting forth an effort to use them effectively, at least in her daddy’s eyes. All her other siblings are successful members of the community and are public servants of some sort. Alice is working in the library. She’s happy but ready to get from under her parents’ thumb.

James has recently relocated to Buckeye Falls after a failed marriage and a lull in his work. He needs some motivation to create art again. Then he spies Alice and the paint is flying to the canvas.

A super fun read about the Snyder family. This could be read as a stand alone but you’ll miss out on the backgrounds of other characters. I would recommend reading them all because they are that good!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought Cruel Hate had a cliffhanger ending; Cruel Love topped it! Why you gotta do this to us?!?!
This series is on fire. I am so hooked and can’t wait to see what comes next. This book had a lot of unexpected twists and turns for Phoenix and Aspen. I love the direction things are heading and can’t wait to see how they handle parenthood. This book had the friends and cousins fall to the back burner, while we focus on the struggles of Aspen and Phoenix during the pregnancy. The book picked up right where Cruel Hate left off, so don’t read them out of order. You won’t know what is going on and you will spoil the story. I cannot wait for the next book to see what’s gonna happen next.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr Wimp is the first in a series of novellas in the Human Mating Site series. I have never read a series like this and am curious to see how it plays out. The author plans to write a dozen books, each focusing on a different “Mr Right Now.” The story follows Bella, after separating from husband after 12 years together and re enters the dating pool. She goes through a variety of feelings regarding the breakup, and finally speaks her piece. Her breakup speech was intense, I was not expecting that out of her! The ending was cliff hanger, but another book will soon be out. This novella was a light hearted steamy book, and I look forward to seeing who the next man is, and if Bella finds her next forever.

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Faking the Fall(Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay- Review by Heather Knalls

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alice has come back to stay in Buckeye Falls for awhile. She is not used to staying in one spot, however her parents and her brother who is the mayor live here. James is an artist that has moved to Buckeye Falls after his divorce to get away and have a new change of scenery. James and Alice’s chance meeting has them both confused and intrigued about the other. James has not been able to create a new piece since moving to Buckeye Falls, however after his chance encounter with Alice things have changed. Alice has the bright idea that she should pretend to date so that it gets everyone off of their backs. Could things work out between the two of them or is this going to be just another failed attempt?

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Tia Martel

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Arryn has to rescue the Prince. I mean, when a girl is born and raised to marry said prince and then he just vanishes into the Lands Below what do you expect? She’s not some damsel in distress who’s not going to at least try to save him…but this Land Below is not what she expected.

Rowan cares about one person and when his brother is injured, he’ll do anything to make the culprit from the Worlds Above pay. But when his brother asks, he’s forced to help a second person from that world and do what he can to get her back…

What happens when they get to know each other? Can he let her go when they find the barrier? Will she go back home and happily continue on with her life?

This book starts right in the action! I love when I get pulled in right away and this definitely did that for me. It is compared to ACOTAR and I can definitely seem some similarities in the way the story feels.

Typically this would be a book I’d have flown through, but I don’t think I was in a good space to read it fully. Despite that, I enjoyed it immensely and can’t wait to try again when I’m feeling more in to it.

It has a good level of spice without being too overpowering to the story and enough to bring you back for book 2. Definitely would recommend this for any fantasy romance readers!

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liar, Liar is the fourth book in the amazing The McIntire County series. I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every book so far and each one has been my favourite, well that is until Winter gives us another addition.
It is a romantic suspense story with lots of twists and turns. These books are standalones, but we get to catch up with characters from previous books so make sure to start at the beginning of the series. Plus, you will get to find out all the heart stopping goodness in their stories.
Shane’s past has left him with a heavy heart, but he has a town to keep in order no matter how he feels. One FBI agent is just throwing a spanner in the works as he tries to work his cases.
FBI agent Liza Bartholomew is following the trail of evil and one she won’t stop tracking until they are in custody. The reception in the small town is a little frosty or mostly from one Sherriff to be exact.
Unfortunately, neither are ready to give but when everything and everyone is threatened, they have to put things aside and work together. Or do they?
This is a tale of danger, murder and mayhem, mystery, suspense, violence, and some romance. This a great story keeps you guessing. It is another of Winter’s tales cleverly woven together into a story that you cannot put down. There is suspense, heartache and heartbreak, pain and sorrow, lies and secrets, frustration and loss but there is also laughter.
I love a story that is told multiple POV because you get to learn more about the characters and the way in which they think and tick.
Look out for the ending. Happy reading.
This is a must read and I look forward to what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series 2) was my first book By Alicia Street, you do not have to read book 1 to read this! I really loved Blake, Morgan and Ciara! This was a great quick read that has me going back to read book one and then impatiently wait for book 3!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sins of the Father is the third book in dark and moody The McIntire County Series and each book gets better and better even though they have all been amazing reads. These books are standalone stories, but I would recommend reading them in order otherwise you are missing out on so much as the characters and their stories intertwine between books. Winter does a great job of setting the scene though.
Deputy Jolie Murdoch is the new girl on the block. Finding a body was not on the agenda. A missing girl yes but no body. Her past has left her with wounds, but she is a strong woman underneath it all. It was good to see her growing and finding her true self. Along the way she finds a little more than she knew she needed.
Former marine Xavier Hartmann is trying to deal with the skeletons of his past. But someone has other ideas instore for him. Someone who does not want the truth out there and will anything to stop him. Along the way he discovers something that becomes vital to his wellbeing.
The story is told from multiple the POV which I love because you get to learn more about the characters and what makes them tick. There are a lot of secondary characters that help move the story along.
Sins of the Father is a tale of murder and secrets, lies, mystery, suspense, violence, manipulation, politics and romance. It is a great story that has twists and turns and an interesting plot that keep the pages turning. It is one tale you won’t want to put down. There are also some laughs to be had when Xavier’s sister is around.
Did not see that ending coming though!
This is a must read and I look forward to what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author grabs you right from the beginning every time. I’ve read the first three in this series and this one was just as awesome. I read these in order and I do recommend it that way simple because I think in enhanced the overall experience. I will say you definitely could read them as stand alone with no confusion though which I can appreciate. This book kept me guessing and on my toes just as well as the first three and to me that’s the accomplishment of an author. I love when I can’t see the entire storyline played out way before I get the the end. This author writes characters that are so easy to connect with and they simply draw you into their world and it’s hard to say goodbye at the end. Shane may be my favorite character from this series, there was just something “more” about his character that called to me. But each character in this book brings everything this story needs. Another five star read from this author who is definitely a one click for me now.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Stephanie Runyon

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nicole Kelleher ‘s Wild Lavender is a second chance romance set in medieval times when women were often considered property, Anna had run into Larkin one night years ago- both held that moment in their thoughts. Larkin wanted to see her again but nobody knew Anna. In court her formal name of Aubrianne was used.

Anna was part of an arranged marriage to Roger of Stolweg. As part of her dowry, was her knowledge of Chevlain horses. However, Anna’s fairy tale marriage thoughts come crashing down when Roger was forceful with taking her maidenhood. His abuse didn’t all fall upon Anna, as he often targeted his servants too. When the stableboy,Will, was tied to a post for 15 lashes, Anna intervened and took 9 lashes in his place. Grainne, her lady’s maid, helped Anna with teas that would prevent pregnancy, healing balms and sleep aids preventing Roger from physically harming her. However, the beatings continue and Anna plans to escape after killing Roger.

Meanwhile, Roger has garnered attention from the Royal Guard. Larkin believes the appearance of Chevlain Destriers at Stolweg was part of an elaborate plan against King Godwin. Therefore, Larkin joins Captain Baldric, Warin, Trian, Tomas, and Ailwen as they ride to Stolweg to determine if Roger will be charged with treason and murder,

The perspective of this story is told from multiple well-developed characters. The journeys of each group are written in detail. This made it easy to envision the surroundings. The flow of the story was easy to follow. However, I think the constant turmoil between Larkin and Anna was somewhat tedious. I would happily rate Wild Lavender 4 stars.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first fantasy/paranormal romance book in the series. In this book we follow the story of Arryn and Rowan. As one of my favourite genres, I was looking forward to getting into this one and I’m glad I did, it was great. There are some mature scenes so I would not recommend for younger readers.
I enjoyed the world that the author created, and the descriptive writing made it feel like I could step into it to join the characters in their adventures. I can’t wait to get my hands on another book in the series just to continue exploring the worlds, so much potential for more great plots – the below and the above!
The plot was incredibly interesting, the above and the below created an intriguing element that had me wanting to know more, there’s so much more to be explored there.
The characters were also well-written, described well so I could picture their mannerisms and features, and believable. I loved both Arryn and Rowan, especially given how they started out. Enemies from different worlds, I enjoyed how they gradually got to know one another and sparks flew. It was a believable and enjoyable transition, and I was rooting for them to the very end. They’re both determined and strong characters, and even with magic, they felt real for me.
I look forward to seeing what the next book will bring!

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Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Kat Mellon

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender: A Fated Love Fantasy Romance WOW!! I absolutely loved it! Great world building, intense characters and a villain that you can 100% truly loathe. It’s the first in the series and I cannot wait until the next one, but also really enjoy that this didn’t leave you on a super intense cliff hanger. Great love story.

TW for those who are SA survivors or sensitive

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Michaela Massie

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me start off by saying that this was genuinely entertaining, and I really enjoyed the laughs. This book has a bit of everything, from spice, to humor, to deceit, to drama. Relationships are ROUGH. Especially for our girl, Bella. She is in her thirties and is splitting from her husband (also known as Mr. Wimp) after 12 years together. She dips her food in the pool of online dating, and finds just how entertaining it can be trying to find a Mr. Right in this world, while discovering much of herself in the process.

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a fantastic addition to the series and was just as interesting and compelling as the others. It can be read as a standalone, although the whole series is worth reading. I was pulled straight into the story, which was complex and detailed. A lot happens throughout the story and I enjoyed watching it all unfold.
The characters were interesting and engaging. I liked the history between and the layer it added to the story. their chemistry was evident from the offset, and watching them navigate everything part of what made this book so good. I have enjoyed every book from this series and I can wait for more.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Jules Herbert

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved every book of this wonderful series and this one was no exception! I love Buckeye Falls and all the quirky, loveable characters. I was immediately drawn into the story and the wonderful main characters right from the start. Straight away you could tell that James had a big heart and Alice had plenty of fire and spirit. I wanted to slap her parents right at the very beginning LOL. I guess that is a sign that the authors exceptional writing had me feeling very attached to Alice already. It should be noted that you can honestly read this book as a stand alone but seriously why would you want to miss out on the rest of this fantastic series. Do yourself a huge favour and read them all!!

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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Heart's Rescue (Fallen Hearts)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author did an amazing job building a world with fantasy and characters where you can connect with them. When I got this book I thought about the Thorne of Glass with so much action and compassion. This book has so much vividness in it.

The main character Arryn is wow… Love how she makes the decisions and how Rowan is brave and knows what he is doing. Most heroes stumble and don’t know what to do.
Since there is a little spicy scene but there is a whole lot of action in this story that makes it amazing.
The connection between Arryn and Rowan was amazing and how their magic works in different ways.

Love this book…

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