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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews

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Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian (Morris Valley Gang Book 1)Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so, so much! Every time I read a book by this author I know that I am in for a brilliant read and yet again she didn’t disappoint with this opener to her new series. Adrian …. What can I say about Adrian – he was just one of the best characters I’ve read about this year, I think I fell in love with him the very first moment I started reading about him. I love how he stepped up as soon as he though Brinley was in trouble. He’s definitely the type of person you want to protect you in a scary situation. I liked Brinley too, she was a really down to earth character who really just wanted a quiet life with her friends.
Overall I really loved this story and I’m exciting to read about more of the characters in the next story.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Katie Matthews

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy, Book #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third and final book in this trilogy and what a book to end it on. I loved the first two books in the series and couldn’t wait to get started on this one and I wasn’t disappointed. This story was about Mitch and Lauren. Both of these characters were clearly struggling in their marriage and their journey in this story wasn’t the easiest but I was rooting for them all along because it was clear that they still loved each other but had just lost their way with the relationship. Yes they both made mistakes but reading about them and waiting to see if they would find their way back to each other kept turning the pages for sure. The authors writing was again flawless in this book and I am definitely going to be eagerly awaiting whatever she may come out with next.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Waterfyre Rising Series. Even though it is part of a series these books can be read as a standalone as the main story focuses on individual couples. One thing i love about this series is that author attention to detail and character building. Her characters have so much depth and back stories that you can’t help be captivated by their story and how it unfolds

In this story we meet Grayson and Natalie.

Grayson has had a tough upbringing after witnessing a murder with his friends and then suffering more lies and betrayal in his family he has grown to become a man who trusts no one and allows no one to get to close to him. Relationships aren’t something he does as he loses interest too quick that is until he meets Natalie. Natalie is quick witted, she had a spark about her and she’s not afraid to bite back which makes her interesting to Grayson. Shes not like other women.

Natalie however, isn’t all she seems to be. She too is hiding secrets and lies revolving her family which is she on the hunt to find the truth too. The last thing she needs is to get distracted by a man. Especially a man that makes her blood boil as much as Greyson does. Why does he have this effect on her? Why does she allow him to possess so much control over her feelings?

This is a steamy enemies to lovers romance story which will keep the reader gripped till the end. As secrets start to be unraveled between them and their closeness grows will Natalie be able to break down the wall around Greysons heart or are they both too damaged to be able to fixed the damage they have already suffered?

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by April McCoy

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla just slays me with every book she writes but this one… WOW. I laughed I cried and I was in utter turmoil but in the best way if that makes sense. The chemistry is out of this world and the book is definitely not for the faint of heart. She writes in such a way that makes you feel every single thing and it truly takes you to a different place. Honestly couldn’t reccommend enough

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Melissa Fink

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy, Book #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my third book I have read in this trilogy and the author has NOT disappoint in any of them!! The world building and character details are amazing. She grabs your attention from the first page to the very last. I hope she writes more books because I would like to know more how Lauren and Mitch’s relationship turns out in the end of the series. I highly recommend this trilogy!!!

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Your Trainer Says Hi! (Vengeful Vixens Book 2) by Indie Sparks – Review by Moriah Venable

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Your Trainer Says Hi!Your Trainer Says Hi! by Indie Sparks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book but it can be read as standalone.

Nadine decides to get vengeance on Heath after he sinks all the money into some fool proof investment. She decided to take his trainer.

Just reading the synopsis, I can tell this is going to be a fun read.

I wasn’t sure what to expect but I absolutely loved it! Nadine is a great character. She’s funny, strong and doesn’t waver from her boundaries.

Wick is arrogant which had me laughing as well as being annoyed but I couldn’t help but love that too.

I may have to read more of this author’s work. It put me in such a happy laughing mood.

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Join a witty fox, a divine healer, and their companions on a voyage filled with danger, magic, romance, and surprises in a world where nothing is what it seems in this stunning MM fantasy romance by best-selling author Natalina Reis.

Unloved and broken, Huli knows nothing but hate. Born a nine-tailed fox in a world that hunts demons like him, he does what he must to survive.

Until the day fate throws him right into the arms of the Healer.

Xiao Ying grew up in a family of divine healers. But when he comes back to find his whole family murdered, he vows to bring them the justice they deserve. Xiao Ying chooses a lonely life, gathering the evidence he needs, and not allowing anything to get in his way.

Until the day his life crosses that of a nine-tailed fox and changes forever.

 

Brought together by fate and united by love, Huli and Xiao Ying embark on the adventure of a lifetime. One that will either answer all their questions or reveal truths they should’ve left buried.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Torey Foster

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries – Suspicions is the 5th book in the series, but it is the first that I read. It is a historical fiction story with a very strong female lead in Emma, a brave and confident woman who works to solve different cases with help from her friends and family.
This book is action packed with multiple cases happening at once, and it keeps you on your toes. It brings all of the emotions as you join Emma where the past meets the present and she works to solve crimes and save several kidnapped children.
I had no problem following the story, even though I did not read the previous ones, however, I enjoyed it enough to make me want to go back and read all of them right away. I definitely would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good mystery/sleuth story.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Daryian Lucas

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I'll Love You Tomorrow (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy, Book #3)I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
This book is so good! Lauren & Mitch pulled at my heart strings. It’s a redemption love story that hits all the feels. This is apart of a series, but just like the previous books, it makes a great stand alone too. It’s not confusing to jump into the series with this book. It would make a great TV drama too.

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian (Morris Valley Gang Book 1)Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brinley and Adrian are brilliantly written! Brinley is no stereotypical, weak female but Adrian is still the strong, male protector which I love! I love the town of Morris Valley and its many characters – young and old, they’re all brilliant! Definitely looking forward to reading more in this series!

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Barbie England

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ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The thing about this book that captured my attention was the description of the student-teacher relationship. Cassandra has admired Chandler basically her whole life. She followed his acrobatic career in the circus. When she gets the chance to work with him as her mentor, she quickly begins absorbing information from his knowledge and experience. Chandler knew from his first glance at Cassandra that he wanted to be the one to show her the silks used in his circus act. Their feelings for each other quickly develop beyond a mere professional relationship. However, tension follows them as they both are keeping secrets from each other. I didn’t realize until the end of the story that this is actually the start of the series, but I feel like the story Ms. Snow penned wraps up the introduction to Cassandra and Chandler’s lives. It also left enough of a cliffhanger that I am excited to read the next book. There are some spicy bits, that enhance the story in my opinion.

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Michelle Austin

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Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian (Morris Valley Gang Book 1)Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good 5 star read. Brinley had a good group of friends, when her family moved she tried to stay in touch with her friends. She has accomplished quite a bit, she is an olympian. When she is put in danger she decides to go home. When she meets Adrian there is an instant connection. Adrian had no plans for a relationship but something about Brinley calls to him. When her stalker comes to town things take a scary twist. Will Adrian be able to keep her safe? Will this bring them closer? I really enjoyed all of the characters, they added a great element to the story. The author pulled me in with her writing and I didn’t want to put it down. I look forward to reading more from her. 1- click and get started today.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Betsy Melano

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love this prequel to the new series Hidden Valley Elite by Isla Vaughn. It introduces us to the two main characters Cole and Riley, who meet each other at a party. What they don’t realize at the time is that this meeting will affect their lives in many ways in the near future. This prequel is easy to read and sets the atmosphere for the series beginning. Riley is very independent and has grown up with a single mom and are both ready to be on the run at any given time. Cole is the high school jock that every girl seems to want to be with. Although Cole’s family is rich, their life is messed up in a different way. Where will their lives lead after their encounter?

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Lies: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)

For someone who usually gets annoyed with the dark agnsty books I was surprised by how into this book I got. I read the Prequel and knew I had to read this one as soon as I could. I couldn’t put it down and was more than happy to finish it when home sick.

Riley and Cole have incredibly strong feelings towards one another even if they are conflicted. Cole refuses to listen to reason when it come to Riley, but at the same time has a hard time staying away from her.

Definitely looking forward to the second part of their Duet for so many reasons, especially the answers to all of my questions.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn

4 out of 5 Stars

  • I was so excited to read this story and it was definitely worth it. I recommend reading the prequel since it is as good as this one and will give you some insight on the story. It was frustrating to be left on a cliffhanger but I’m hopeful that it will be worth it. I can’t wait to continue the series. This is definitely a must read.View all my reviews

Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How can you crave someone so deeply and loathe them at the same time? This is what Riley and Cole are trying to figure out as their battle of wits encounters many ups and downs for each.

I devoured the prequel, Savage Start, where we first met Riley, the quick thinker who has grown up helping her mom with numerous cons, and Cole, one of the ELITES of Hidden Valley. It isn’t a necessity to read the prequel, but I would highly suggest it as it’s an enjoyable read that made me see a softer side of Cole than the one we see now. It also lets you in on the backstory of why there is so much tension and heat between the two. This book alludes to it but doesn’t go into specifics.

Savage Lies picks up one year after the prequel (Savage Start) when Riley moves back to the town of Santa Monica that Cole lives in. Cole isn’t your typical good-looking jock though he pretends to be, all he is trying to do is take care of his brother and cousins while evading his father until he can escape to college next year, but Riley and her mom throw a wedge into his plans. It’s barely been a year since Cole’s mom passed away, now his father has already moved on, which upsets Damon (Cole’s brother) and Cole tremendously. The tension continues to build as Cole takes part of his frustration out on Riley, though she doesn’t back down, proving that he might just have met his match. Be aware, this book ends on a cliffhanger that has me counting the days until Savage Truth comes out on April 27th, 2023.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Lape

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riley and her mom were always supposed to be on the same page regarding their cons. Not this time! It was strange to Riley that they would move to a city that they had once lived in before. The one good thing about being back was, hopefully, she would be able to kiss the huck from the last time they lived here.

Cole was the leader of his high school. He, his younger brother, and his twin cousins were the Elite and untouchable, at least that is what Cole thought until she showed back up. She was his downfall, but he would make her life a living hell for what her mom did to his family.

This was a fantastic page-turner. Once I started, I could not put this book down. I did not read the prequel, but I will be backtracking just for curiosity. I found another amazing author to add to my must-read list!!

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne – Review by Christen Ware

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and SunDawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good twisting and turning of all factors that include multiple tropes, a soulmate storyline, and a good world building that sets a tone. Living a tale between two worlds that leaves the reader envolver within the world. Overall a good read.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Troyer

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author. I have not read the prequel, but was able to get into this book easily.
Cole and Riley have been pushed together by their parents, but they are far than friendly with each other. Cole wants to hurt his dad for what happened to his mom and won’t accept Raelyn as a replacement.
This book was very interesting and kept me on my toes. Very good book. It ended on a cliff hanger so can’t wait to start the next book. Highly recommend this author!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW. I jumped straight to this book from the prequel, Savage Start, because I couldn’t get enough! This one gets a bit darker than the prequel so be warned. Riley comes from a family of people with constant ulterior motives, so she’s no stranger to blackmail. What surprises her is the attraction to Cole, one of the elite football stars in the Academy. It turns out that Cole may have some deep, dark secrets as well, and he’s trying to burn Riley before she can do the same to him. What he doesn’t know is how scrappy Riley is, so she’s not going down without the fight of their lives. Will their hate burn them to the ground, or will they cave into the lust they have for each other? All’s fair in love and war, right? I cannot wait for the next book because it can’t arrive soon enough. Isla Vaughn has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend picking this one up if you enjoy the angst, lust, bully romance genre!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the official start of the college bully romance. We come back a year after the prequel and are once again met with Cole, his brother Damon, their elite gang of friends and Riley and what is left of her family. Now, if you did not read the prequel that is okay but it truly does give the background on why Cole hates and wants to take Riley down bit by bit. Truly a bully romance full of angst, hate, and just pure raw emotions, it left me wanting the next book, RIGHT NOW.
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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Felicia Bates

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Lies is the full length book in Isla Vaughn’s Hidden Valley Elite series and being new to the whole bully to lover romance trope, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I read the prequel prior to Savage Lies and fell in love with Isla Vaughn’s writing style and was excited to see how a full length novel would progress. The storyline was dramatic with really complex characters and great character development, something I wasn’t really expecting but was so impressed with, despite a darker than anticipated nature. I was drawn into the storyline from the very first page and left hanging on every word by the end. I very much look forward to reading on in book two.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It can be very difficult to get into the start of a series with a prequel, especially if it is a short one. Isla Vaughn has proved she can do that and more by drawing you in with the first page and never letting you go! I had not read anything from this author before so I was surprised by how quickly I was knocked off my feet. One of our main characters, Riley, shows you that her life is unattractive in the least and is not one you’d be jealous of. But she is made as strong as they come in no way because of her mother. Our other main character, Cole, doesn’t seem to have a lot of financial stress in his life, but still finds himself wanting more. When these two meet, the mix-and-match chemistry is bound to explode, right? I have already picked up the next book in the series and will be watching for more from this author very closely!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Felicia Bates

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Start is Isla Vaughn’s prequel in the Hidden Valley Elite series. I’m sure the series would be read just fine without it but the book is incredibly short and was worth it to me to set the “scene.” Riley and Cole are likable characters and I really enjoyed that the female main character was the “trouble” while the male was the “elite rich kid”. The prequel kept my attention from the first to last page and left me craving more and ready to continue the series.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the prequel to this author’s college bully romance. Within this quick but stunning prequel, we meet Riley. And Riley’s family has some things to unpack. Metaphorically and physically. We are also met with Cole and Damon and their elite rich family. Who also have a lot to unpack. This prequel is a quick novella to introduce and make you fully understand the angst and anger in the first official book in this series. And it all started with a kiss. Just one kiss. It was quick and grippy and makes you and let’s be honest me, want more.

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2) by Landra Graf – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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Operation Escape (Space Force Rejects Book 2)Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Operation Escape is Landra Graf’s second book in the Space Force Rejects series. This edition features Sera Klain seeking help from Markus Engle. She needs a pilot to help her find her uncle, Dr. Garsett. She asks him to fly her to Earth to speak to an ex-commando who had last seen her uncle. Earth is where all Space Force prisoners serve their sentences. Everything goes off without a problem as they begin their descent onto Earth. Without a thought, Sera leaves Markus’s spaceship, disregarding safety. Unbeknownst to Sera, Markus has been struggling with a dilemma caused by one of Dr. Garsett’s old experiments. There is something stirring in him instinctively to protect Sera, even if it costs him his life.
Markus hears Sera scream and exits the spaceship to see two convicts trying to hold her captive. A fight ensues, and Markus falls critically injured. The two men attempt to fly the spacecraft but it blows them up when they miss the timing of the opening in the barrier. Now Sera and Markus are stuck on Earth, completely defenseless against the violent criminals and wildlife that roam the planet.
A story of passion and steamy scenes, Operation Escape is a science-fiction romance novel full of adventure. The witty comments and exceptional attention to detail could place me as the proverbial fly on the wall. Moments of danger, personal growth, and trust add depth to the story and send the characters heading straight for the sequel. I look forward to reading the following books in this series.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ahhhhh! I love this series! I am not typically one to read bully romances, but this book has definitely changed my mind about them!

This is the first book in the series. But I highly recommend reading the prequel. It makes this book all that better!

I fell head of heels for Riley. She is an amazing character and super easy for me to relate to (even though I’m much older than her). Her dynamic with her mother pulled on my heart strings more than I thought it would! She has been through so much, but yet she is so resilient.

Cole, at first, I didn’t like him too much. He seemed super immature. While I understand his reasoning, I still thought it was just… eh. Like get the over yourself. Lol . But towards the end, he started to reel me in.

Now, the attraction and intense tension between Cole and Riley 🥵🥵🥵 wow. Someone needs to open the window because it was getting hoooottttt in here.

Definitely recommend to other readers, and I will be patiently waiting to read the rest of the series!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Mertz

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Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Lies is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Savage Lies is the first installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series. It follows the prequel, Savage Start. It is an enemy to lovers, dark, high school bully romance. Picking up where Savage Start left off, Riley and her mother are back in town and Riley’s mom is telling her to make herself comfortable as they will be staying for a while. However, Riley can’t quite figure out how to get comfortable when Cole gives her all the negative vibes. Determined to run Riley right out of town, is she and her mother truly safe?

Savage Lies is a teenage drama full of angst, emotion, and plenty of banter. The characters are realistic, lovable, and relatable. This is my second time reading a book by Isla Vaughn and I am absolutely hooked. Her writing reels you in from the very beginning leaving you begging for more. Savage Lies ends in a cliffhanger, which had me disappointed but once I put into perspective that meant I would get the pleasure of reading another Vaughn novel, I was stoked. I can’t wait to get my hands on Savage Truth.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was very very excited for this story! I LOvE this series and could not wait to dive into this one. Sadly I did not love it. Oh there are scenes that were excellent but for way too much of the book there were too many repeated inner thoughts of the two main characters. I actually ended up flipping pages and could go 3-4 before I started reading again so I could pass repeated info. The beginning was good, the chase was good and the ending was great. All the rest I could have done without and enjoyed a shorter more condensed, more exciting read.

With that being said there were parts I loved. All the angle references were extremely cute. The bantering leading to that first kiss!?! Soo Sexy! His sensual attack on her senses during the bet would be hard to pass up. The time spent with his friends and her friends and when he worked on the game among others. The characters were fun to watch and learn about as are the secrets.

Overall this is just above an okay story for me. I LOVED the first two in the series and was expecting the same here. It is a good story but I am just sad about it. I am hoping the next gets back up to snuff.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries Book 5) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Rebeca Elliott

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions (Notebook Mysteries book #5)Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I made the mistake of not reading the earlier books first as initially I didn’t realise this was the fifth book in the series. Although I wish I had read the previous books first, I was still able to enjoy this instalment on its own. The important information was provided so that I didn’t feel like the key elements were lost on me which was great for me.

Emma and Jeremy have a few mysteries to solve so there is never a dull moment as they work to piece everything together, keeping you invested in their investigations and how the cases are affecting them. There are several twists and turns to keep you on your toes and if you love a good mystery, from this book alone I would recommend this series.

The author appears to have done research into the time period and uses that knowledge to paint a vivid picture of the scenes, bringing the setting and characters to life.
Emma is a strong character, her bravery and determination to solve cases despite the danger to help those in need is admirable. I think if I go back and read from book one I’ll get a deeper understanding of her development and liking her even more.

I look forward to going back and reading from book one!

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