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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193555679-regaining-integrity” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Regaining Integrity” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1689825045l/193555679._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193555679-regaining-integrity”>Regaining Integrity</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13487635.Brooke_May”>Brooke May</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5737508146″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
It’s always nice to be able to curl up and read the day away with a sweet romance. I became a fan of this author after I read the first book in this series and none of them have been disappointing. In this story we meet Chase. He’s a ladies man who isn’t ready to settle down until he meets her, Angelica. She just so happens to be the teacher of his nephew and he has her in his sights. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve. If you like fast paced romances with HEAs pick up any of of the books in this series. They can all be read as standalone, but of course it is always worth it to read a series from the beginning.
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Firewall by Jessica Mehring

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Firewall by Jessica Mehring
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 160
Cover Designer – Marianne Nowicki

Veronica Clark is a respected IT security professional for one of the largest financial management firms in San Francisco. When she finds evidence that the company has been hacked, however, it’s HERSELF who needs security.

Angus Miller has proudly carried on the family name, hoping to become the youngest ever battalion chief of Engine Company 62. But battling fires is a piece of cake next to keeping his sister’s best friend, Veronica, safe from the people who want to silence her.

When danger fans the flames of attraction between Veronica and Angus, staying alive gets a lot more complicated.

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Jessica Mehring is a Colorado-based author, copywriter and consultant. She believes that history and nature are our greatest teachers, yet she is also endlessly fascinated by  technology and the human brain. She loves reading, walks in the woods, and creating and collecting art. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and more pets than she’d like to admit to — and her growing collection of books and office supplies are slowly taking over their house. You can connect with Jessica at JessicaMehringAuthor.com.

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan

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Back to the 80s by S.E. Reichert and Kerrie Flanagan
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 274
Cover Designer – Marianne Nowicki
 Blaine Reynolds is the owner of, “Back to the 80s” a novelty shop that her deceased mother passed on to her. Eric Morales is a developer who intends to destroy it to build a new brewery. In a desperate attempt to save what she holds most dear, she makes a bet with Eric that she just needs 30 days to prove to him why the 80s were totally rad and that her store is worth saving. He agrees with no intention of losing. As the month goes on, Blaine immerses Eric into a world of Cabbage Patch dolls, classic video games and neon. But the two soon realize there may be more at stake than either of them originally thought. Can they win the bet and still not lose their hearts to each other?

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Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) grew up in Wyoming, where everything was at least one decade behind. So the 80s were the era she remembers most fondly. She is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Southtown Harbor Series and is a member of the Northern Colorado Writers, WyoPoets, and Wyoming Writers. Her other works have been featured in various poetry and short story journals. Her novella, “Saturn Rising” was recently produced as a five-part audiocast from Ngano Press Studios.

She has three novels coming out in 2023 with 5 Prince Publishing, set in her home state. Reichert lives in Fort Collins with her family. In her non-writing hours, she is a mother to two teenage girls, a wrangler of cats, a hiker of mountains, and trains in Kenpo Karate.

 

Kerrie Flanagan is a child of the 80s who obsessed over Journey, spent way too much time curling her hair each day, loved hanging out at the mall and remembers the launch of MTV. Now as an adult, she realizes the 80s were the best decade. When not reminiscing about Hair Bands and John Hughes movies, she is a freelance writer with hundreds of published articles and essays and is an award-winning author of 20+ books, including the book, 100 Haiku for the 80s Generation and 3 sci-fi and fantasy series with a coauthor under the pen name, C.G. Harris and. She has been a professional writer for over two decades, a writing instructor, and a writing consultant.

Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert

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Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert
Genre – Western Romance
Page Count – 306
Cover Designer – Marianne Nowicki
 When Katelyn Sullivan travels across the country to help treat an injured prized thoroughbred, she has no idea that its owner, Grant Tennyson, will try to stand in her way. But Grant’s painful past becomes part of the mystery Katelyn must solve if she wants to help save his horse. Can she get close enough to this beast of a man, without losing her heart?

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Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) grew up in Wyoming, where everything was at least one decade behind. So the 80s were the era she remembers most fondly. She is a writer, novelist, poet and blogger. She is the author of the Southtown Harbor Series and is a member of the Northern Colorado Writers, WyoPoets, and Wyoming Writers. Her other works have been featured in various poetry and short story journals. Her novella, “Saturn Rising” was recently produced as a five-part audiocast from Ngano Press Studios.

She has three novels coming out in 2023 with 5 Prince Publishing, set in her home state. Reichert lives in Fort Collins with her family. In her non-writing hours, she is a mother to two teenage girls, a wrangler of cats, a hiker of mountains, and trains in Kenpo Karate.

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Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis

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Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis
Genre – Fantasy, Romance
Page Count – 222
Cover Designer – Marianne Nowicki

When Atlantis sank, it took with it a prison holding the worst monsters the earth had ever seen, and it needed something more powerful to guard them. Vampires. A race of humans, Descendants of Atlantis, once held captive by a stone that took their will and made them happy blood slaves, had gained their freedom from the Vampires of Atlantis, but the Descendants never stopped fearing the blood-suckers who had once enslaved them. 

When an unspeakable monster escapes its Atlantean prison, its Ians job to track it above the waterline and bring it back. 

Ians quest is derailed by the woman he finds seconds from death. Can he convince her to help him save the Descendants of Atlantis from a vampire and his monster minion? 

Will she turn against him when she finds out what he is, what she is, and what hes willing to sacrifice for the greater good?

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Courtney Davis is an urban fantasy author residing in North Idaho with her husband and children. By day teaching young children and by night trying to find time to write down all the stories in her head. She’s always had a passion for reading and writing and has found great pleasure in providing others with an escape through the stories she writes.


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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
Genre – Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 420
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 Liz Evans is setting out on a cross-country road trip, with her grandmother’s cat, to carry out her grandmother’s final wishes. However, she’s about to learn that the coupon clipping woman who raised her was actually a wealthy, Hollywood icon who had her share of international lovers.

Mark Watts is only one of the secrets Liz’s grandmother kept from her. A biographer, he resides in Liz’s grandmother’s Palm Beach home, which Liz knew nothing about. As her guide into her grandmother’s past, Mark becomes a confidant, a friend, and more.

Though Liz’s journey is to learn about her grandmother, she finds these lessons turn inward. Content with her life of solitude, Liz is challenged to live a big fat life with no regrets–which just might include a crazy cat, a house in Palm Beach, and a man.

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Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie writes contemporary romances and believes in Happily Ever After. The married mother of five believes in love at first sight, quick love, and second chances. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a certified instructor and holds a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. She loves Tai Chi, traveling to Disney parks, and having lunch with friends. When not writing, or running her own publishing house, Bernadette is probably immersed in a Rom Com, from which she will often quote one-liners.

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Saved by the Everyday Hero (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Naomi Valkyrie & Various Authors

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Saved by the Everyday Hero (Limited Edition Romance Collections) by Naomi Valkyrie & Various Authors
Genre – Romance

ANTHOLOGY: Some of us may dream of knights in shining armor, but in this limited edition romance collection our characters learn that the blue collar, everyday heroes are the ones who will rescue their wounded hearts and sweep them off their feet.

From the heat that’s felt being near a fireman, to the thrill of being with a police officer who knows their way around some handcuffs, this collection will have readers seeing that the real happily ever after might come from the hero next door.

UNEXPECTED HEROES:

ELIJAH

After narrowly avoiding a prison sentence, I snatch up the chance to start over. But my ex certainly didn’t make things easy. I’ve lost everything–my job, my reputation, my friends, everything except what matters most, my infant son, Griffin. He’s the reason I live and breathe, but I don’t know if I can do this alone.

Then an angel appears in the form of my new neighbor, Jude. He’s handsome and good with my son, but my heart is hesitant to love again. Especially with Jude’s personal demons interfering, leading him to betray my trust.

Despite our falling out, when my past shows up, putting Griffin in danger, Jude’s the one riding to the rescue. He’s a good man, but am I ready to risk my heart to build a future with him?

JUDE

He’s gone, and he took my heart and soul with him. Life is now an endless round of working security jobs and losing myself in the bottom of a bottle… until the night I meet my new neighbor Elijah and his baby boy. Suddenly, the future I always wanted is possible again, and I cling to it with all I’ve got. But my clinging leads me to make a decision that could tank everything before it gets started.

Even though Elijah has pushed me away, when he and Griffin are in danger, I can’t stand by and do nothing. Elijah and I may not end up together, but he and his son have become my reason to live. As long as they are safe, nothing else matters. I’d rather they be alive to love from afar, than be dead and return to the darkness I was in before we met, because this time I might not make it out.

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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.

The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her tea and immerses herself in imagination.

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Guarding the Crease (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9) by G.K. Brady – Review by Kiana Corley

Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance (The Playmakers Series Hockey Romances Book 9)Guarding the Crease: An Opposites Attract Romance by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was phenomenal to read and so hard to put down. G.K. did a fantastic job with this book and developing a plot that sucks the reader in.

This book follows the stories of Wyatt and Serena. Wyatt was a player in the NHL as a goalkeeper. He enjoyed the perks that came along with being a pro athlete and a little too much and it cost him his spot on the roster. Now he wants back in more than anything and there is nothing he won’t do to make that happen.

Serena works in PR for a Hockey team. She loves her job and helping to connect players with the public to raise awareness for worthy causes. She was so excited when the bane and largest time suck of her career got released from the team she works with.

One night Serena and Wyatt run into each other in one of the most unique situations. Stubborn as a bull and with determination, Wyatt was not going to let this chance pass him by.

What happens when two determined people collide? Can someone really change in a few years or are they just a good actor? Can the stuck-up businesswoman stand a chance against a gorgeous and determined man?

Read this book to find out everything that happens with these two. The spicy that comes with this book is extra hot. Keep water close by and read in a cool room. Read to find out if they will mix together or forever be at odds.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Kiana Corley

Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing and heartfelt read. Cori did an amazing job at having the characters develop and grow throughout the book.

This book follows Pyper. Pyper is a positive and go-lucky girl. She likes bright colors and helping people. There is only one thing that does not bring a smile to Pyper’s face and that is Prom. Prom is the bane of her existence and she could care less about the tradition of it.

Throughout this story, Pyper starts to learn new things about herself that she never realized before. Pyper is not a fan of being vulnerable around people her age and rarely her family. Luckily she has some friends in her corner that love and support her.

What happens when the girl with all the answers does not know what to do? Can the past blind someone to what is right in front of them? Will her negativity and discontent with prom affect her relationships?

Read this book to find out what happens with Pyper and her friends. Being a high school senior is not all it’s cracked up to be.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by M Policicchio

Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant. That is what this book and this series are. Effing Brilliant. The stories behind these badass women are way too real. These stories are not just about them surviving, they are about these amazing women thriving.

In Broken, the author focuses on Indigo. Indigo is a sexual abuse survivor. (Warning: Discussion and memories of child sex abuse may be a trigger for some.) She got out a few weeks before her 16th birthday and never looked back. Now she is weeks before a megadeal that would solidify her company in the big leagues of the tech world and she is receiving threats. They start small but slowly escalate as the deal is closer to contract signatures.

Gideon, Athena’s brother that tracked her down, has been living in Indigo’s guest house for a while now. They have become BFFs. Gideon is slowly realizing that it is more than just friendship that he feels for Indigo, especially as he gets to know her more. When Indigo asks Gideon to be her personal security for a trip to California, Gideon says yes. Indigo slowly opens up about the threats. Gideon must decide who to trust and if he can truly protect Indigo.

Gideon is sooooooo sweet, kind, understanding, protective, and everything. I think I found my new book boyfriend. Gideon and Indigo were meant to be. Together, they are beautiful and hawt. Yep. Considering everything, the steam level was causing the thermometer to sweat!!! I can’t wait for Gwyn’s story!! Wait…that means the series would be over. I hope not! Anyway, add this to your TBR if you haven’t already!

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation Book #7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Angela Hayes

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Heavy Shot is the seventh book in the Nashville Assassins: Next Generation series by Toni Aleo. It is an NA sports romance (hockey), with some forced proximity, a touch of fate, drama, emotion, banter, family, friendship, touching scenes, past trauma, chemistry, and finding love unexpectedly.
So, even though this is the seventh book in a series, it can be read as a standalone, which is what I did- coming into a series backwards- again 😊 But having said that I really got the impression that this would have been an even better reading experience if I’d read the previous books in the series before starting on this one, and perhaps even the original Nashville Assassins series too. So, looks like I have a book binge somewhere in the near future…
This is Dimitri and Austen’s story- Ms. Aleo made me feel for Austen and the challenges she had faced- she’s such a great character. She and Dimitri were perfect for each other….
Looking forward to more from Ms. Aleo.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Toni Aleo!

 

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love sports romance and I absolutely loved this story of Dimitri and Austin so much..I could not get enough and devoured every page. The author gave me all that I love….hockey, angst, banter, loyalty, secrets and hot and heavy moments.

All Dimitri Titov wants is to make his dad proud and play for the Assassins Hockey Team. Dimitri had to fight his way back after having detours thrown in his way….trying now to make it…..never expecting to have a glitch in the new housing set up for him during training camp, Dimitri ends up having to share his apartment with Austen McDavid.

Austen McDavid is trying to move on with her life, after being a survivor of the unthinkable and trying to find her own way in life. Austen wants make her grandfather proud and learning the ropes on how to be a successful general manager of a new and upcoming hockey team…so she is shadowing another farm team to get more experience with the Assassins Hockey Team. What Austen did not expect was to have to share her apartment with Dimitri….but in light of everything…they try to make it work….even though Dimitri drives Austen crazy at times…

Friendly banter between Austen and Dimitri that leads into feelings….will Austen and Dimitri get their HEA when so many people are against their relationship believing it is for the greater gain for Dimitri to make the team and protect Austen from her past? Or will Dimitri and Austen stay loyal to each other and prove their love…

This is a fantastic story!! I loved every moment…and definitely am wanting to read more of this series.

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I got this book I didn’t even realize that it was book 7, but it totally didn’t matter! You can read this as a stand alone, but honestly I can’t wait to read the others to the set!! This one was so good!! I haven’t read any sport romances before and I am glad that I gave it a shot. I was able to understand what the author was talking about and I ended up really enjoying the book. Dimitri loves hockey. It’s his life long career and his goal has always been to play for the Assassins. So picking up his mom, dad, and sister they all move from Russia to Tennessee! But just because his family came with doesn’t mean he wants to live with them. He stays in the players rooms instead. After a long day of practice, working out, meetings, and seeing old friends he’s ready to crazy. Unfortunately there is a tiny problem. Austen. She’s escaped a horrible abusive past and can’t wait to lead the farm team for the Assassins. She doesn’t want people making decisions for her and she wants to thrive in her new life and career. Only issue is Dimitri. Both Dimitri and Austen are given the same room. A mix up with last minute changes and not enough communication. Thinking Dimitri is an intruder, Austen loses it. Let’s just say that their first meeting leaves some marks. Boy oh boy do you need to read this book! It is funny and sad and you will just get sucked right in! Sports Romance for the win!

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Christine Baranek

Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Broken
By: ND Jackson

I loved the first book in the Green Street Girls Series. In that one we heard all about Athena’s story. That’s when it became clear to me that these books were going to be about a group of girls who have overcome so much but have found each other along the way. These stories definitely have an underlying theme of perseverance and getting through tough times.
This is Indigo’s story. Indigo has scars from her stepfather, the kind of scars that are going to take a long time to heal, possibly forever. These scars are the kind that make her fearful of men and relationships in general. Gideon has a connection to Athena and has definitely been exposed to women who have been through a lot. Once again, ND Jackson has written an amazing character in Indy. She managed to balance her hurt with her success and with her future.
This series is one that I have been devouring, these books are the kind that suck you in and definitely don’t let you go until the very end. I have read them quickly and enjoyed every moment. I definitely recommend reading this series and am waiting anxiously for the rest of the girls to have their moment for their story to be told!

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the seventh book in the Nashville Assassins: Next Generation series. This is the first book I’ve read on the series, not initially realising it was book seven. The books seem to be able to be read as standalones focusing on different couples. This book focuses on Dimitri and Austen.

I got far too emotionally invested in this story, especially in Austen and everything she’s been through. I absolutely love Dimitri and Austen together; they were good for each other’s character development. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they’re both lovable characters that you just can’t help rooting for. I especially love Austen, she’s so strong after everything she’s endured, and now learning about hockey.

I’ll certainly be reading the series from the beginning, it’s too good not too and I look forward to getting more insight into other characters and backgrounds.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Hannah Porter

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gwyn McNamee I am truly truly obsessed with your books and especially this series. I absolutely count the days for the next book. I wish time travelers was available just so I can go read the rest of the series already 🤣 the waiting is excruciating, I need to know what happens. Who did that to her shop? Who and what is Allie hiding? (I thought it was Cassius but nope lol not him. I am really interested to see how that plays out I wasn’t expecting them together but it makes sense) but lowkey I hope its pope they would be cute together. Who is Damon? I feel like he’s important (maybe he’s Falco). And man Roselli is he going to be like Luca or is he going to be like Luca’s dad? I have these and so many more questions 🤣 I need to know the answer to. But as for this book I did love it just as I loved all the other ones ❤ ️.I still think it’s awesome that your characters have real world disorders and issues. 😭😭even if what happened to Jude breaks my heart and was hard to think about because it happens in real life😭😭. I’m happy you paired him and Angie together. They are perfect for each other.

Ps I need a Family tree made or I’m gonna have to make one lol. I need a visual reminder of who was born to who.

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Kerry Baker

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was one of those that took me by surprised by how good it was. I expected a well written romance but I didn’t expect to connect with the characters so much. Something about them drew me in from the start and I could not help but want to read more about them. Their connection was strong but it was also fun.
I enjoyed the overall story. It was such an entertaining book but it had a depth to it I didn’t think it would. This author has created an amazing story with some incredible characters right at its center. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I will definitely be reading them all if they are as good as this one!

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Planting Hope by Jennifer Raines – Review by Anantha Rusum

Planting HopePlanting Hope by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has a unique storyline, where a romance between two emotionally injured characters develops around gardening. It is an emotional roller coaster as the two main protagonists are complex.
Holly had to witness a tragedy in the past first hand and is emotionally healing herself working as a nurse and a gardener. Kit is a passionate gardener, but he is also dealing with his past, a complex muddle of guilt and violence. When Kit hires Holly, sparks fly, a passionate romance develops between them. But when things take a turn, will trust sustain between them. Can the passion develop into a life long relationship?
This is my first book of this author. I enjoyed it. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Megan Conley

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first hockey romance and I was not disappointed! I love Toni Aleo, I’ve read her books before so I knew what I was getting into, but Dimitri and Austen’s relationship hit a little different for me. I don’t know if it’s because I really didn’t like Dimitri starting off or what, but I have always loved the way Aleo develops her characters and she does an exceptional job with Dimitri here because by the end of the book, I was on his side. I really loved how much he had to work (and didn’t really mind it) it get on the Assassins. I admire Austen’s determination to overcome all of her trauma, religious trauma at that (something that I think many authors shy away from, but Aleo dealt with it very well). I really love the banter between Dimitri and Austen and how they really do heal each other and are genuinely good for one another. This is definitely a must read.

 

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Shirley

Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When one of your best friends leaves a dying wish for you to take a chance and live life what are you supposed to say, well Charlie would not let me get away with not fulfilling this promise or knowing her she would haunt me forever.

Indigo is a genius, anything programming or gaming she is into it, building up her companies from scratch with the help of her friends she is on top of the software world. Although she has not had that many relationships, with her past it seems easier to live alone but when Athena’s brother shows up, Indigo starts getting feelings and reactions she has not had with anyone.

Gideon has searched long and hard for his sister, her thought she had abandoned him all those years ago but now retired from the army and reunited with her her is in a great place. So living with one of Athena’s friends seemed the logical thing to do, so here he is in Indigo’s guest house and with his friendship blossoming with this intriguing lady he starts to development more than friendship feelings.

When there is a threat to Indigo’s life she asks Gideon to be her bodyguard so they can blend in when she is at her conference, can there relationship stay friends or is more brewing under the surface and can they both admit their feelings to each other?

This the second book in the Green St Girls series and although this is the second book I believe it can be read as a stand alone book, as you go through it does explain who certain people are in relation to each other.

Indigo has had struggles and with her past still so raw your heart really goes out for her, trying to run her companies with this attacker after her really weighs a toll on her and you get to see the sassy, badass girl she is which is brilliant to read. Gideon is a quiet force of nature, having his issues have only made this man even more lovably, he is patient and calm with Indigo but when he needs to become the alpha male he is gentle and tries to let her have the ahhhh moment which is great to read.

I love these stories and if you have not read Athena’s and Tru’s story you need to it is brilliant. Now I hope Gwyn’s story is next as she needs some love in her life.

Shadowed Obsession (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Candice Estes

Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 1)Shadowed Obsession: An Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first book in the Shadow Defense Security series, and it definitely did not disappoint. I truly cannot wait to see what comes next from this series and this author. Mavery Ellscott weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, suspense, and love. Keira O’Ryan is soon to be a partner at her PR company, but she has a secret she’s been keeping for months. She has been getting AirDrop images of herself sent by an unknown number, that not only make her feel uncomfortable, but also let her know that she has a stalker who is intent on keeping tabs on her. When her neighbor, Cade Hartford intervenes to try and help her find her stalker and stop the terrifying ramp up of the things that are going on around Keira. This book will keep you guessing to the end.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angela Shirley

Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When your best friend demands you to live your life on her death bed, you tend to have to make good on the promises.

Athena is young and successful, being thrown out of your home at 17 and force to live on your own was a hard lesson to learn but in walked the family I choose, my girls, Gwyn, Indigo and Charlie became all the family I needed. Until Charlie got ill and all the money in the world which they had could not save her, so on her death bed in typical Charlie style she made me promise to live life and find love.

Tru is living the life he always wanted, most people say a Professional Pool Player is not really a career but tell his bank that. All he is interested in is the top prize and winning this will catapult him to the top of the listing and more sponsorship and recognition he deserves. Arriving at the venue he spots a beautiful woman who he just needs to get know, when they finally get to chat he discovers that she is the owner of the pub and various other clubs and bars throughout the country.

As Athena gets to know Tru she is more aware that the intial fun she wanted to share is becoming more serious and that Charlie may have had a point of finding a forever person and she may have found them in Tru.

Can they both put there past behind them and embrace the future together?

I loved this book, it is full of emotion and tragedy which is heart-breaking and draws you in from the first chapter. I loved the character of Athena, she is definitely a woman to not mess with, with her passion and ambition was a refreshing read and that said Tru was just enough Alpha to be strong with her but his softer side really was a counter and calming influence to Athena which was lovely.

I loved the secondary characters and they enhanced the story and showed that family can be grown and chosen, with the way they were complete ready to have each other backs and damn the world was brilliantly and engaging to read. Thank you for a brilliant and well written story and can’t wait to read about the Green Street Girls.

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation) by Toni Aleo – Review by Mary Espinoza

Heavy Shot (Nashville Assassins: Next Generation #7)Heavy Shot by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Heavy Shot is the seventh book in the sports Nashville Assassins: Next Generation series. This is my first read by author Toni Aleo and I was not disappointed one bit! But I didn’t realise it was the seventh book in the series until I went looking for the next book to read. Now I have an excuse to go back and read the series from the very beginning!
Heavy Shot was a very entertaining story that had some laughter, tears and possible love, but when there was laughter didn’t mean that it’s all fun and games. There is a fair share of some early childhood trauma that comes into play. This emotional heartfelt tale is spicy and plenty of sparks fly as Demitri and Austen give in to what they want.
The characters are so likable, well developed and easy to fall in love with as their story develops….they may even steal your heart! The only way to find out is to pick up the book and read it for yourself! Like I stated earlier this is the seventh book in the Assassin series but it can be read as a stand alone!
Mary Espinoza, July 2023

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Allyson Ware

Ruthless Hawke: (A Second Generation Hawke Family Novel)Ruthless Hawke: by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So, we have a story about “Nolan” and “Jack”. We understand from the prequel that these two find each other and do not divulge their real names. Well, when Jack is thrown back into his life, they have to sort out one thing that she is unable to deny.. that they have a daughter together, who is named Viviana. Nolan is really Isaac, and Jack is really Giacomina. I know, all very confusing. But not really if you have read the prequel.

Let’s get into the juicy details. These two spent years apart, thinking about each other nonstop. When Isaac is thrown into being a dad, the first time Vivi called Isaac, “daddy”, brought tears to my eyes. Their immediate connection is amazing and what every dad should aspire to be. Minus the ruthless threatening and harassing he partakes in with his competitors.

This novel has amazing characters, great world building, and is steamy. There is an actual storyline, so it is not all smut. I work in a courtroom myself, so the fact that the author knows and understands how attorneys work instead of making it up is awesome. I highly recommend to any romance novel reader out there. I definitely anticipate reading Gabe’s story next, but we will see what the next book has in store! I cannot wait to dive into it!

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Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Regaining IntegrityRegaining Integrity by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Regaining Integrity (Code of Honor Book 4) by Brooke May

Regaining Integrity is the fourth book in the Code of Honor series. This is a Military Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. Her style of writing and attention to detail along with fully developed and relatable characters make for a wonderful story. This is a fast paced story that is packed with action, drama and so much more. I highly recommend reading this second chance Romance and find out fate had in store for these two. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) Audiobook by Cat Treadgold – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Loved this book! Adventure, romance, and deceit, what more could we ask for in a book?! Very relatable characters! Always wishing the main characters would get together sooner, but that’s with every book! Love all of the plot twists and all of the character development! Listen to this book if you like strong female characters, hot, sensitive guys who care, and unexpected plot twists at every turn! You will not be able to stop listening to this book!

Master Campania (Masters of the Consulate Book 7) by Sylvia Black – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122900230-master-campania” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 7)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1681813262l/122900230._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122900230-master-campania”>Master Campania: Dark Vampire Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21440759.Sylvia_Black”>Sylvia Black</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5734822837″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I’ve loved every single one of these books so far. The search for the defectors continues with book seven, Master Campania. You must read the books in order to get the full picture of this on-going war, but they each have their own love story mixed in with all the action. Campania and Willow seem to be fated mates, but with he being a vampire lord and she being a witch it is forbidden. Or is it? Campania has been a bachelor for too long and Willow has been told never to trust a vampire. Will they learn to trust in one another and their feelings while trying to find those that oppose the vamps? I can’t wait for book 8!
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Cruel King by K.M. Scott
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 464

Ava

The King boys have been the center of my life for as long as I remember. Theo has been my best friend since I was four, and our families are as close as can be.

Except Matthias. The oldest King son never failed to look miserable whenever I was around, and every word out of his mouth to me was cruel.

Until a snowstorm trapped us in his house, and we shared two perfect days together.

That was five years ago. Now his father’s dying, and he’s back at the estate and more vicious than ever, as if our time together meant nothing to him.

I should hate him. I should be able to forget him now that I have a chance to be happy with someone else.

There’s just one problem. I can’t stop thinking about the man who stole my heart one snowy night all those years ago.

 

Matthias

She thinks I don’t remember our time together. She’s wrong. I’ve never forgotten.

Not when I moved to a different continent. Not when I didn’t hear from her for five years. Not even though I’ve tried my damnedest to forget her.

I want to hate her. I should. But I can’t. All I can do is look on with jealousy as Ava finds happiness with another man.

What do you do when the one person standing in the way of your happiness is your own brother?

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Love Shots (Bluestone Series Book 4) by Isobel Reed
Genre – Contemporary Romance, Western
Page Count – 164
Cover Designer – Fantasia Frog Designs

Can these two old friends stop fighting their feelings long enough to grab hold of their second chance?

Summer’s life was not going plan. With no job or home, she found herself back in the small town she grew up in. Bluestone County. Despite being broke, she’d always dreamed of taking over her grandfather’s bar. So when she found out she was too late and her childhood friend Teddy had bought it, she might have lost it. As in banging down his door and throwing expensive bottles of whiskey at his wall kind of lost it. It wasn’t her finest moment. But talking of fine…

Retired Navy SEAL Teddy was used to dealing with tough situations. You name it, he’d seen it. Yet, nothing had quite prepared him for the sight of a raging Summer hurling an eight-hundred-dollar bottle of whiskey at his head. She certainly knew how to make an entrance. And raise his blood pressure. Having the blonde hellion back in town wasn’t all bad though. He’d missed his friend. Although he’d be lying if he said friendship was all he was interested in. Summer had owned his heart for a long time. He’d missed his chance once before, there was no way he was going to let that happen again.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Ashly Renner

The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Ali gets caught in a storm trying to connect with her twin, who has been presumed dead in the forrest they both love she gets caught in a storm and stumbles upon a lonely looking cabin and an even lonelier kind man. JJ was hiding out trying to recover from surgery and rest his voice, to his surprise Ali does not recognize him for the superstar that he is and he uses the anonymity to his advantage. They fight undeniable attraction from the moment they meet. Can they navigate the fire between the two of them and find a way to be together?
I truly enjoyed this sweet story and cannot wait to read more from this series!

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