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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by katie stapleton

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read the book before I realized who Tori Chase is… I was thinking about how steamy and explicit the details were and how much I liked the writing style as much as my favorite guilty pleasure author – Deborah Garland 🙂 A pleasant surprise indeed.

This book has everything if you’re looking for lots of sexy, strong characters, a good story, a little taboo, and a variety of interests. Hot hot hot. Didn’t want to put it down.

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a spicy novella and a prequel to the series Hawke family series. Each chapter is from a different characters’ point of view. It’s definitely a heated, spicy one night stand story. We don’t learn much about the background of the main characters or where the story is headed. The ending is a cliff hanger and you’ll have to read the next book to know what happens.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Erin DeRoma

My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

where’s the movie?
I was pulled right into the story. I may have related a little too much to the toxic best friend situation which made me hate Candice, but I pretty sure that’s the point. I was truly invested in the story and appreciated the ending. I think that the characters were well written and very realistic.
I did give 4/5 stars because I was hoping for more, more back story, more character development.
I do look forward to reading more from J.N Sheats in the near future.

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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Jessica Stone

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Jessica Stone

Let me start off this review by saying this book is SPICYYY! Spicy, like I had to set the book down more than a few times and take a moment to breathe and cool down, holy moly.

I LOVED this book, I love the characters, I love the forced proximity, reverse harem, somewhat Cinderella feel to this book.

Stella is a doll, shamed her whole life because of her weight and body type all she wants to do is take the fashion world by storm with her all inclusive clothing line. But after a falling out with her investor, who happened to be her boyfriend, she’s desperate to find new investors before she has to give up on her dream.
Stella ends up in a pretty wild predicament living at her Step brother Charles beach house in Malibu as a nanny for his daughter Gia. What she didn’t expect was to not only fall in love with his daughter but to feel a spark for Charles 2 best-friends who are staying there as well for the month.. and maybe for Charles as well.

The story has a few punches from out of no where, keeps you intrigued and guessing right when you think you know where the story is headed. There’s a decent amount of character building and backstory on each of the 4 main characters but I could definitely use another novel diving deeper into who they all are, before or even after this book.

Like I said before this book is spicy, definitely not for the faint of heart. I picked it up and read it in one day, it was wonderful. Super excited to read more from this author, she touches on some awesome relevant things going on in our world today such as current social standards, heteronormative constructs, body image, social standards.

I could probably go on and on about what made this book stand out to me as far as the writing and relevance, but I don’t want to give away too much.

Sharing His Nanny, Forever Our Girl Series, Tori Chase, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, BBW, Erotica, Romance, Jessica Stone, January 2023

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Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Kerry Baker

Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For quite a short book this one really packs a punch. It was a great second chance romance and I loved the main characters. They had such a great chemistry even in the face of a complicated past. It felt like the story really supported them and their journey.
Although this is the third book in the series it can be read as a standalone. However, I would definitely recommend reading them all just because of how good they are. This book is intriguing, fast paced and exciting. I really did enjoy every second of it and cannot wait to read the next one.

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A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Kayla Kearney

A Dowry of Snails and MudA Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A new to me author, her writing style definitely impressed me! Writing a great historical fiction novel is hard to do, but she achieved it in this cute story about Rhia and The Prince of Wales. Rhia is a fiercely independent 16-year-old who is put into an arranged marriage with the Prince, and both have ulterior motives into entering the courtship. It takes awhile for the two of them to warm up to each other, but eventually Rhia realizes something. She has to choose between her village and the man she promised not to but eventually fell in love with. What will she choose?

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Katie Matthews

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yet again another wonderful read from this author! I loved Hunter and Selma! They were such wonderful characters to read about, there was just something about this book that made you want to keep reading long in to the night! It definitely had that can’t put down feel about because you just want to find out what is going to happen on the next page. The way in which the author writes she really does draw you into the story and the characters’ lives that in parts it felt a little bit like reality. I will admit this book is longer than your average read but it is so worth it in my opinion! Beautifully written with wonderful characters – a must read!!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Kassandra

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the emotional pull between Finn and Abi. They were so guarded with one another while trying to navigate their rolls both in the show and in their personal lives. I could almost feel the emotional rollercoaster between them. I devoured this book in one setting!

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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Barbara Bohls

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the second in the series and I did not read the first book and felt like I could keep up and follow along just fine. However, after reading this book I am definitely going to read the first book. The character development in this book is spot on for you would want in an erotic romance story line. There is plenty of steam to keep y0u turning the pages, making this a very easy quick read for anyone who loves this trope of books. There is emotions here that make you feel close to each character and you love seeing the growth that they go through while dealing with these issues. I felt myself getting caught up in the story line and not really paying attention to what was actually going on around me in my house. So my only disclaimer for this book, is to make sure you have time to finish this once you start or have someone who can make you food and bring you drinks cause you will not want to put it down. Side note, I even got angry at my family when the characters were going through things. So, you will feel the emotions from the book and they will be projected to the people you are around.

Reviewed by: @bbohls
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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Bethany Rollins

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I’m between a 3-3.5 star for this book. This book began really good and then somewhere along the way, it lost me. It was enjoyable read, I was just waiting to feel more from the characters, especially with this being such a deep and dynamic foursome. Overall, I was entertained for an afternoon.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Allison Davis

Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This books pick up on right where book 1 ends off but can be read as a stand alone. You don’t feel you miss too much.

This books follows newly promoted underboss Dominic who kidnaps Emilia, the rivals daughter. Emilia is a incredibly strong and independent woman. A line is crossed that they are not sure they can come back from.

As with book one I enjoyed the story but the repetitiveness is a bit much. I can only read capiche before it gets really old.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Series) by Via Mari – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Underboss’s Retaliation is the second book in the series that flows seamlessly from the first book, Boss’s Vendetta. I love how the story goes from Salvatore’s story (the first book) to Dominic’s point of view. There are always multiple events going on to keep you on your toes. The main characters are dealing with their own issues and need to figure it out, this will keep you anticipating what’s going to happen next.

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Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by April McCoy

Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We never know what we truly have until we lose it. That is never more apparent than reading this novel. My first by the author and will not be my last! I read this as a stand alone and I am not certain that it was intended so, however I didn’t feel lost or like I was missing something. I will definitely be going back to read volume one and two and anything else I can find by the author. She has an attention grabbing thrilling style of writing that pulls you right in and allows you to feel as if you’re front row to all the events and rollercoaster rides of her novel. I couldn’t put this book down, and when it finished I was so glad I held out because it was just so dang good!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan

Married Blind is the second book in the King of Screen Series and is a Hollywood Romance/Contemporary Romance that can be read as a standalone. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out the other books in this series. I truly enjoyed reading this little rom-com the characters are fun and developed and make the story come to life. I found myself chuckling at Finn and Abi and their bantering back and forth. These two have amazing chemistry between them. Is there more to their marriage than just convenience? Can they actually have a HEA? Are their feelings real or part of the script? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I read the synopsis for this book, I thought it was going to be a bit cheesy. A famous star joins a reality tv show to marry a non-famous, random girl he’s never met before. I did not account for how great this book was written! It’s so entertaining! There’s comedy, friendship, spite, sorrow, pain, and acceptance. There are so many layers to this story, and I loved it from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down, but I also wanted it to last longer. Read this book, there is something in it for everyone. And read it with the accents, so much better!!!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Married Blind is the second book in a series called Kings of Screen. Abi is just a regular girl, working three jobs to help her sister pay off her debt from her cancer treatments. Finn is a hot, playboy movie star with a lot on his shoulders and trust issues. They meet in such an unconventional way one needs the money for her sisters debt and one needs to save his reputation so they agree to get married at first site and see what happens three months later. I was so surprised by how much I actually enjoyed Abi and Finns story, all of the books in this series are standalone stories, I haven’t yet read book one but had no issue following book two. Once I started I didn’t want to put this book down and Finn had me hanging by a thread once he opened himself up to Abi and the ‘real’ Finn came out, if only we can all find one of those, lol. The tension and spice level throughout the book is pretty high and it made them seem so much more connected. I absolutely enjoyed this book!

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Ashley Sugar

Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m obsessed with romance mafia stories! I knew I was going to love this after reading the blurb and I’m SO glad I read it. Falling for your enemies daughter? YES PLEASE. The suspense, the action as well as romantic? SIGN ME UP. Dominic is the new underboss and he captures Emilia for revenge. Enemies to lovers is my FAVORITE trope so this book is 10 stars for me. The characters are phenomenal, the story is great. I couldn’t put this book down and I never wanted it to end. SO. DAMN. GOOD.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Ashley Sugar

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imagine marrying a complete stranger, a celebrity at that…for a TV show. Abi and Finn go back and forth at first and Finn tries his hardest to keep his distance and not fall for Abi. He strongly believes she’s off limits and it’s hard for him to trust anyone. He’s had a bad experience with a woman and he assumes everyone ends up using him. Things could be so intense between them just as much as it was heart warming. I really do love the connection the main characters have, no matter how hard they try to fight it. Great story all around and I loved EVERY page. I love a good rom com with SPICE 🌶 I encourage every one to read this fantastic book if you love a good romance and a sucker for forced proximity!!

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Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine – Review by Deb Robinson

Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful story of first love. Krysta (Krys) is Paxton (Tank) younger sister and she has had a crush on Kasper as long as she can remember. They both don’t want to cause friction with Paxton so they do nothing about this attraction until she turns 18. Kasper is jealous when Krys gets asked out by someone else. He can’t stand it and kisses Krys. Krysta is on cloud nine and falls fast and hard for him. The two spend months together in secret trying to decide when they should tell her brother.

This is where the story takes a twist or 2 or 3…the events that follow had me shocked.

This is a SHORT MUST READ. I absolutely loved the characters and Krysta’s bold attitude.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Ashley Hasting

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abi ends up signing herself to a blind marriage to help get the funds to pay off her sister’s Cancer debt. Finn ends up on the show as well due to being caught with a daughter of someone important. Together, they get married, and their story enfolds. There is a lot of romance, thrill, drama, and friendship happening. I loved this book and actually read it as a standalone as I didn’t know there was a series. I’m going back now to read and catch up!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Candida Hopper

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abi and Finn’s first date is their wedding day. These two have their own reasons for getting married on a reality show. Ability and Finn find each other very attractive but they both have walls up. Will they be able to let each other in to get to know who they really are? I couldn’t help but root for them to really see each other and realize how good it could be. This author did an excellent job pulling me into the story and connecting me to the characters. As the story progresses we get to see the characters make bad decisions and make some good ones that help them grow. I can’t wait to read what the author has in store for us next.

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Married Blind( King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan- review by Heather Knalls

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finn is the playboy actor that has gotten himself into trouble one too many times. His agent feels this new tv show where he marries a stranger will help his tarnished image. Abi is living in New York and not taking care of her sister who is sick. Her sister and best friend have convinced her to sign up for this tv show, it will help her pay her sister’s bills and escape her mundane life for a bit. Finn is only doing this to save his image and it’s only for three months but can he withstand Abi’s charm.

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Married Blind (Kings of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Stephanie Driskill

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Could you imagine that your first date with a fellow is your actual wedding date to him? We all have our reasons for getting married- love, money, happiness, position in life but what is yours? For Abi, she married for the money to pay off her sister’s incredible medical bill from cancer treatment. Finn married to rehab his reputation. Will these two find romance or are they strictly married for their personal reasons? Not only being married but being married on a Hollywood production and having almost every moment of their lives filmed, critiqued, and questioned?
Such a great read and so intriguing! No spoilers here of course but I love both of the main characters with all their flaws, reasoning, and baggage that follows them into their marriage. The story is told from both of their perspectives and it’s very interesting to be able to hear their inner thoughts on the matter. The characters are well developed and so it is easy to fall in love and then fall out of love with these two. Can I just say that some parts of the book had me yelling at Finn and Abi for the dumb way they handled things or for making such crazy decisions. A must read if you like romance. And the steamy scenes are definitely steamy!

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Ashley Lape

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abi Johnson was determined to pay off her sister’s medical bills by working three jobs and giving up her social life. When her sister Eva and her best friend come up with an idea for Abi to go on a reality show she is convinced they have lost their minds. Reluctantly Abi agrees to be on the show Married Blind Celebrity edition. Three months, she could make it three months living an exciting, totally adventurous life while keeping her end goal of paying off the medical bills. Or so she thought.
Finn McCarthy is on his way to being an A-lister actor when his image and trust are destroyed by a conniving ex. Finn’s agent has signed him up for a reality show in hopes to clean up his image. Could Finn really pull off the biggest role of his life and not fall in love?
This was a great RomCon. It really makes you think could you be in this situation? Could you marry someone at first sight?? I can’t wait to read more from this series.

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Talisman (The Talisman Series Book 1) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Barbara Bohls

Talisman: The Talisman SeriesTalisman: The Talisman Series by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the first in the series and will have you wanting to finish it in one sitting. This book takes you on so many twists and turns that you won’t even know what to think or what to feel. This book is well written to where you will feel the same feeling that the characters are feeling. It is an absolute page turner. The steam in the story is really tastefully done that it fits in with the story line. The steam seems valid like you can actually picture it happening the way that it does between the characters. There is a lot of dialogue with the characters in this book but it doesn’t feel overdone it gives you, the reader, further insight to what is going on and help builds for the action pact sequences that follow. There is a bit of everything in this book that will appeal to all readers. You have your paranormal elements, action packed scenes, steam from a budding romance, and characters that are handling major things and still coming into their own. It is an easy read and you will constantly keep turning the pages just to see how things are going to end up.

Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Carrie Reed

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

YES! I absolutely loved this reverse harem. I was hoping the angsty portion would be a little more prolonged, to really squeeze my heart, but it was still enough. The story flowed nicely, the characters were easy to fall in love with, everything was perfect. I really loved watching all the characters interact with Gia, and that they were all so accepting of her. Katherine is a real piece of work, as was, James. Some people with money are just so slimy and greedy, while others are loving and generous. I look forward to reading more curvy girl reverse harem books from this author!

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have worked for 8 years in healthcare, and I LOVE when I find a great medical romance novel to read! Romance books are my absolute FAVORITES to read and this one just made my list for ones that are my go to list to reread when I cannot find another good one to read. The way the author wrote this story had me sitting on the edge of my seat. The absolute chemistry between the characters was written expertly and I was captivated. This was a very great read and I cannot wait to find more great books by this author to read! My friends will for sure be reading this one next as I cannot stop thinking about this book. It is playing in my head rent free while I should be working.

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My Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats – Review by Rayne East

My Pearl HeartMy Pearl Heart by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5stars
Mixed emotions
My Pearl Heart is a short contemporary romance that follows Jasmine and James. It was an easy story to follow but I did struggle at times to connect with the characters and their relationships, especially Cadence. The rest of the storyline was entertaining enough to keep me vested until the end. The author’s writing style and imagery was spot on, so I will definitely be checking out some of her other books.

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Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl Book 2) by Tori Chase – Review by Brittany Porter

Sharing His Nanny (Forever Our Girl, #2)Sharing His Nanny by Tori Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I typically steer away from these rom-com genre of books, since my past experience was that the writing in these types of books was sub-par compared to darker and more intense reads. I’m thrilled to report that my assumptions were incorrect regarding this book. I was initially drawn in due to the plus-size main character, Stella, and the kink that accompanies the unique relationship she falls into. I was so pleasantly surprised to really connect to Stella and the other characters in the book. The writing was very well done and kept the reader thoroughly engaged throughout the story. Each character had a well developed personality, which added to the plot. This book was a fun, steamy, and entertaining read.

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Married Blind (King of Screen Book 2) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Donya Pedigo

Married Blind (Kings of Screen, #2)Married Blind by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Would it be easier to just get married on the first date versus the awkward getting to know you questions? That is precisely what Abi and Fin are about to find out as they meet and get married on a reality TV show. Fin is convinced he needs to do this to save his career, while Abi sees it as a break from her tiring life of three jobs and endless debt. Will actual sparks fly though? Can love really start this way, or is it just going to be one awkward encounter after another?

Morgana Bevan has written a gem of a book here, with realistic characters that you want to cheer for. I love how we got a mixed pov and we’re able to get more insight into what each character was actually thinking and a more in depth look at their lives through their own eyes/ thoughts. This modern day marriage of convenience, contemporary hollywood romance was definitely a fun fast read. The characters’ entertaining often sassy banter mixed well with the awkwardness of being forced together, and helped the story flow really well. I love the strength Abi, the main female character, shows throughout as she deals with one thing after another. It was also nice to get to know Fin and see why he made some of the choices he did. To know him was to fall in love with him! I definitely want to read more in this series and recommend this book.

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