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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book one of the Echo Series introduces us to Dean and Rea. When they meet, neither of them wants to find someone and while they have attraction, Rea thinks Dean is a jerk and Dean just wants to be left alone. But attraction does flair until a best friend comes into town to throw off this new love with jealousy and insecurity. This is an hea and the couple is so well written. Great new series.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kelli Harper

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book will draw you in from page one and have you turning pages as fast as you can read them. This an amazing story and really draws you in. Dean and Rae… WOW the chemistry between them jumps off the pages at you. The story here is so realistic that you can feel the heart break and the tension during the difficult times. The need for closure and the need for trust. It is all so real. WONDERFUL story. I cannot wait to read the second book in this series.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jennifer Allen

Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling Home is such a cozy romance story. Ginny left her husband behind to follow her promising career. When she comes back home to take care of her dad, she never expected to find Max in her dad’s house. I absolutely enjoyed reading Ginny’s quest to discover who she is and where she belongs. If you enjoy small town romance, then this is the book for you.

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Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Talisman (The Talisman, #1)Talisman by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What attracted me to this first was the Celtic origins/theme because I’ve Welsh blood pumping through my veins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❣️then there’s the cover 🙈🔥what a delectable combination 😉

I started reading , stopped and redefined the meaning I’df a Talisman and the started reading again and call me strange if you like but it took on a whole different dimension for me ❣️📚

So a talisman is a trinket or piece of jewellery thought to be protection against evil . Rowan needs to find his by his 28th birthday or our time and space bending warrior might face death or a fate far worse 🙈

Alyssa was raised be her grandmother from a young age after loosing her parents and she has no knowledge of her heritage which is both a good and a bad thing but it would’ve really helped if she knew because when she’s thrown into the deep end she has limited time to catch up , it’s her and Rowan against the world , well the fate of mankind sort of depends on them #nopressure#

When their paths cross I think Alyssa just assumed Rowan was trying to get into her dress but soon enough things get very real , dangerous , romantic , twisted and spicy . A read with a difference that I didn’t know I needed ❣️📚

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This contemporary romance takes us to the story of Dean and Rae. Story is very captivating from the very beginning and just makes you want to keep reading. Dean, who was stood up at his wedding a couple of years ago, has been truly invested in his very successful career but has left something that has been missing in his life. Rae, a product of a divorced family, has seen the devastating effects of the divorce on her mother and vows not to put herself through love’s end result. At a chance weekend meeting, both Rae and Dean meet in-person and in ways are intrigued with each other’s presence. It was quite an experience to see Rae and Dean’s connection unravel into a romance through the challenges brought along the way. I am definitely looking out for the next novel in this series!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Melissa Fink

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Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Echoing Hearts was such an amazing romance book. This was my first book I read by this author and I was not disappointed. She had my attention from the beginning to the end. This book was so unpredictable you wouldn’t know what was going to happen next. If you love a good romance book with twists & turns, then this is a book for you to read.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Ashley Mertz

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam is available now in Paperback and eBook
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Echoing Hearts is the first installment of the Echo series. C.R. Alam loves to write heartfelt and steamy love stories that feature characters her readers would root for. Echoing Hearts definitely does not fall short in either of those categories. This enemies to lovers romance features two amazing characters who are vulnerable, stubborn, and struggle with relationship insecurities. Dean and Rae were lovable and relatable. At times I wanted to shake some sense into Dean and make him realize how crazy he was being. But in the end I found myself rooting for their relationship all the way. They both deserved to be happy. I can’t wait to see what book 2 brings to the table.

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Real Movie Hero (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 2) by Debra Parmley – Review by Amanda Meady

Real Movie HeroReal Movie Hero by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author shares enough personality in character development to feel a connection to the main characters. There is a balance within the romance that made this an easy to read book. While some of the storyline wasn’t relatable, which I typically prefer, it was still enjoyable to read. Definitely a quick read worth your time.

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely a fan of this author. I thought this book was well written and so enjoyed it, I felt like there was something kissing though. I liked the characters, I feel
Like the book just moved to fast.
I feel like Walt and Elyse didn’t really have anything leading up to New Year’s Eve. With all of that being said I did enjoy reading this book.

review by @xchellex

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Anna Hirsch

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)
By Gwyn McNamee
4 Stars

Five years ago, Isaac had an unforgettable weekend. He met the woman of his dreams and lost her. Although he tried everything in his power to find her, he was unsuccessful. Life went on and he took over protecting his family in the courtroom and otherwise. One day he comes back from work to find her standing in his father’s office. A woman that needs protection and she’s not alone. The prettiest little girl with his eyes is staring at him. Speechless that she magically appeared and stunned to find out that he is a father. Overwhelmed with all kinds of emotions, he realizes that he will do anything to protect what’s his.

I loved these two in the prequel to this book and continued to love them in this one. I admit that I was a little frustrated with Jack and her seesawing emotions . Under the circumstances though I can understand. The book is filled with love, tension and drama. It really is worth the read.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Naomi McDonald

Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet)Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love the world building in this series. The characters are detailed and amazing. This is a great story that will keep you turning the pages. Danger, Suspense, Steam – it’s got everything!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Candida Hopper

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romantic read very much. Rae and Dean had chemistry from the beginning but their past relationships have made them very leery of romance. I liked how the author let other characters help bring the story alive and helped us get to know the main characters better. There are some steamy moments in this book that you don’t want to miss out on. I had a hard time putting this book down once I started reading because I became invested on how things were going to turn out for these two. Rae and Dean go through some ups and downs in this story and I think it made them better for it in the end. I recommend this book. I can’t wait to read what the author has in store for us next.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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I loved reading this book, it had both enemies to lovers AND a love triangle, which are my favorite tropes ever!! The characters were funny and relatable, and really likable. I found myself really rooting for them throughout the book. The writing was pretty good as well, it was easy to read but it was entertaining at the same time. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but I really think I will read some more books by her

Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Noor Jivraj

Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet)Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never been much of a romance reader but this book really pulled me in! I really enjoyed the excitement and adventure and the interesting world surrounding them! The action and intensity in this book really keeps you on the edge of your seat and craving for more. I could not put this book down and loved the unique relationship between Kai and Byron and how they came from different worlds but found that they really had a strong attachment to one another. The storyline was very interesting and the twist I did not see coming. A great read from start to finish and would recommend for anyone, even if you don’t think romance is your cup of tea try this one it takes you on a whole different adventure!

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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet)Emissary: An MM Forbidden Romance by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kai is known as an Emissary, or Angel of Death, who along with Messengers are those that hunt down and destroy Watchers and demons. His life is full of darkness and loneliness, and he has become even more lonely after an error in judgement caused the death of his true love. Kai’s life revolves around following orders dictated by the stars, so he finds himself conflicted when he is ordered to kill a demon named Byron, but the stars tell him that it is not Byron’s time for death yet.

Byron is a demon who has had a rough life and has struggled to survive in a world where death chases after him constantly. Someone wants Byron dead, and he feels that death will be inevitable when he meets Kai. Instead, Kai not only saves his life but teams up with him to find out who is trying to kill Byron. The two find themselves on the run as they race to get to the truth behind who the person responsible is. Their time together draws them closer and their attraction to one another grows more intense.

This book was an intense, action-packed read from start to finish. The author did an amazing job of vividly describing the worlds of each character, and each scene jumped off the pages. Kai and Byron’s relationship is complex due to Kai being an Emissary and Byron being a demon but the attraction they feel towards one another is undeniable. Complicating matters farther is the feelings that Kai has about the tragic loss of his true love which leave him feeling remorse and sadness. I found their storyline interesting and loved the idea that just because you are an Angel does not mean that you are any better than a demon. Kai and Byron may have been from two different worlds, but their relationship worked. The storyline of who Byron’s father was took me by surprise and I can honestly say that I never saw that twist coming. A great read from start to finish.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Amy Dean

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rae spent her life traveling the world but it took Dean to challenge her and ignite her to finally find a place called home thanks to his perseverance. This story was well written and such a page turner to keep up with the relationship saga. Two hearts meant to be together will find a way, even if it takes a bit of help from their friends.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by LaliLovely

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Echoing Hearts! Gives off highkey Lifetime movie vibes that I really & truly adore. Steamy & sweet & a touch angsty, I read this book in a day & a half only because I have kids & I guess kids like, need attention or whatever lol. This book also gave me almost painful wanderlust, in the most delightful way though, so I’m cool with it. Brandon is a DREAM I wish I could bring to life, & I hope so much that there’s a next book about his wonderful self along with his mysterious past romance. Relatable, fantastically written characters full of self awareness & growth. There’s just the right touch of drama to make the love story exciting & make me tear up, without being heartbreaking & making me ugly cry. Definitely a good choice for a book pick me up any time!

Reviewed by @lalilovely

 

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Shelly Kittell

Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1)Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy hotness! Brooklyn finds herself mixed in with all the Kings men….(run with that how you will). Get a fan, it’s hot in here. Brooklyn is just trying to survive and thinks she is a hot mess. The King boys just want to protect her. I found the story quite entertaining. A lot of steamy romance (if you can’t handle the heat, put the book down). The characters are charming. Must have more. Looking forward to the next book.

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Lisa Helmick

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Its been a bit since I have read a book by this author. After reading this one I can see she still has it. This is loaded with an amazing storyline and filled with outstanding characters. Luckily since this is the Hawke second generation stories the first generation is highly visible and always involved.

Overall this is a book that filled me with hope as well as left me surprised and shocked a time or two. The characters have nice growth plus the bond they share is easily felt coming off the pages. I look forward to more in this series.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rayne East

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enemies to lovers contemporary romance
This is the first book in The Echo Series and it was very well done. I quickly connected with Rae especially with her straightforward manner and the way she justifies everything. Dean was also an easy character to like, though he has some very sharp edges. Their path to happiness is especially rough but I really like how the author kept their romance mature and realistic. There’s a bit of everything thrown in from angst to a bit of steam. Looking forward to getting to know Brandon more in book 2. Recommend.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jules Herbert

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic book by a truly wonderfully talented author. I really enjoyed following Rae and Dean as these two remarkably strong willed and determined characters fell for each other while fighting against past hurts that they believed not only formed them but also protected them. This book is a really great read with wonderful characters, both main and side characters are well developed, vivid writing that enables you to completely envision the world they live in and a creative storyline to keep you reading page after page! It’s a fantastic start to what I am sure will be a fabulous series! Bring on the next book I say!!

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Lauren West

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did not know if I would love or hate this book upon first glance. It was outside of the box for me because I don’t typically enjoy love triangles. This author is new to me and I would 100% pick up another book they have written. The story was heartfelt, romantic, emotional, dramatic, and felt down to earth. Rae and Dean had a story that most can humanly relate to.
Ray and Dean each had a background where heartbreak shaped their outlook on where their lives would go. With determination and distraction, they successfully avoided, the L word, and their past demons. As they find their feelings, unavoidable, they just give in and go where things lead. Both prove to be stubborn and jaded. They dive in headfirst and learn what it is like when love is meant to be.

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His Protector by Sara Vinduska – Review by Michelle Austin

His ProtectorHis Protector by Sara Vinduska
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. The beginning oh my, it starts with some heart wrenching moments. The characters were great, they were both strong and great for each other. Even though they fought the attraction they did finally give in. Ginger is hired to protect Jack after his heartbreaking loss. Now that he is president his safety is her number one priority. As they spend time together feelings start to develop. Will these two give in to their attraction? Can Ginger protect Jack? Overall I really enjoyed this book. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing and I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Hannah Porter

Emissary (A Star-Crossed Celestials Story)Emissary by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emissary (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet) Can be read as a standalone but if you read this one I would recommend you definitely read Watcher by this author as this story is also a Prequel to that one. This is the second time picking up a book by author A. L. Morrow and again knocked it out of the park. She wrote another tantalizing story. It’s also another m/m story. With some steamy bits between Kai and Byron. After reading Watcher I was interested in seeing what else the author had in-store and I’m glad I picked it up 😊 I’ll be on the lookout for the sequel to the first book.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful second chance slow burn romance as this is a new author to me and I am looking foward to more!!

Rae Allen and Dean Rowland meet by chance, as Rae is working on a article for a Homes magazine all about Dean’s beautiful home in they eyes of Dean’s sister Kat. There is some tension at first, Dean is a bit stand offish and rude, Rae is all about business as she is a known blogger and journalist with her many adventures all across the globe. Sparks fly between Rae and Dean and months later, Dean is trying to persuade Rae to more….getting to know each other..Dean’s totally intrigued by Rae as she is no holds bar like the other women in Dean’s past. What needs to happen is also letting the past go in order for Rae and Dean to move forward. Will the past come back and haunt Dean before he can move on and fall in love?

Betrayal, love, banter, jealousy and mistrust play into this story and it was hard to put down. I loved Dean and Rae as they try and navigate their feelings while trying not to get their heart broken as well. I am looking forward to book 2 in this series!

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Angela Hayes

The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben is a long-haul trucker MM romance with plenty of emotion, complicated family dynamics, anger, angst, a sexual awakening/discovery of sorts, a quest for redemption, and drama it had a bit of a Big Rig “Brokeback Mountain” feel to it all.
The characters are complex with their own personalities, quirks, and flaws. I found it hard to connect with them, especially Dan- which made it hard to invest in them or the story. We ‘hear’ the story from Dan’s POV, which I think added to my frustration because I didn’t really ‘like’ him much, and that caused me more discontent. I think if we got to see the story from another/other perspectives, then that would have given the story an added element interest and added much more depth, balance, and ‘texture’ (for me).
I don’t know a lot about long-haul trucking, so that part of the story was definitely interesting. Also, the difficult family dynamics and the quest for redemption added extra angst and emotion to the story, as well as the complications that came with the sexual awakening/feelings that develop/arise along the way.

Happy Reading…

Thank you, S.N. McKibben

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Brandy Rymer

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was absolutely one of the best romance novels I have ever read! The development of the characters was amazing, I felt like I was watching a movie as the storyline played out, it was so real. Right from the beginning when we step into the life of Dean Rowland, an extravagantly rich gentleman about to say “I do” to the mysterious Leighton, I felt that he had to be our main character. Then the transition into the life of Rae Allen, the wandering free spirit of a woman, hanging out with her rock band friends and reading an article about Dean Rowland’s runaway bride. I knew right there that at some point this would be our leading lady, but boy I had no clue what kind of a rollercoaster ride we would be on with these two. I could not put his book down from the second that I picked it up, I’m a romantic and I wanted to see Dean and Ray find their happier ever after, whether it be with them, or with Leighton and Brandon, the illustrious rock star who believed everyone deserved their soul mates.
@Brandy Rymer 3/2023

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Rachel Moss

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! I really enjoyed all the twists throughout this book and the romance. The characters were fantastic and I was really rooting for them throughout this read. I enjoyed the plot a lot and the story was just incredible. I’m excited to see where this author takes the next book in this series!

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The Silent Road by S.N. McKibben – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
The Silent Road is the first book I have read this author’s work and I enjoyed her writing style. The story is well written and interesting. It is an MM romance tale that is very emotive with a lot of anger and tension, angst and frustration and more.
I wish that this one was told in multiple POV to get the other perspective besides just Dan’s. It would have had a lot more impact if the story was told in multiple POV. I really liked Jake but Dan left a lot to be desired it took the whole book to redeem himself if only a little.
My brother does long haul driving, the long hours, the isolation and tiredness just to name a few so I can understand the effects it has on people which made it easier to understand the MC’s position a bit better.
It had it all and lost it all. He needs to redeem himself to those he has wronged. An unexpected turn of events is now leading him towards something he never thought he would want. He is unaccustomed to these feelings.
I hope there is more to this story as I felt there is something more for them it felt a bit unfinished for them.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #2)Shameless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read and enjoyed book one in this series I was looking forward to being back in Langston Falls with the Bennett’s, and I was not disappointed. This story focuses on small town Walter (Walt) Bennett and city girl Elyse Farrell, in an opposites attracts steamy romance. Broody and a bit grumpy Walt has worked hard to protect his family and make a life for himself in Langston Falls, whilst the sexy television producer, Elyse has no interest in settling down in a small town. Therefore, he knows that he should have looked the other way when he saw Elyse in a very revealing dress at a studio party, but he couldn’t resist their chemistry and neither could she. Thinking they can only ever be friends who shared a passionate night together, they plan on going their separate ways. However, when then get trapped together during a freak snowstorm they realise there connection maybe stronger than they thought. The descriptive narrative once again brought the small town feeling of Langston Falls vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the storyline. The chemistry between Walt and Elyse really came across in the writing and I was hoping they would get their promised HEA.

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