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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray. I loved this book and I could relate to it because I’m having hot flashes left and right. This is the story of Kaitlyn & Ben. Ben is a hockey star and Kaitlyn is a hockey agent. They meet in an airport bar and hit if off and Kaitlyn ends up thinking she is in love. The next day she meets him again but as Ben the hockey player and she is not impressed realizing he was just looking for a one night stand. A decade later she is asked to be his agent and she’s not sure she can do it or not. She has continually thought of him since that one night and can’t see to forget him. She has had to constantly fight battles in this mainly male dominated world and she’s not sure she has fight left in her for a relationship that might mix with business Will they be able to get thru all the differences in their relationship, age, sexism in the workplace and just general relationship problems!

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The Better Man (A Silver Buckle Romance Series) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Better Man (Silver Buckle Brides, #2)The Better Man by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good read. It was a quick read. It also packs a big impact. The main characters meet in the most crazy way but it made me giggle. They both have serious trauma that they are both working through. It really makes them relatable. The story line in the book keeps good progression throughout. Meaning there isn’t a lull or a spot where you really just want to put it down. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. I do feel that if I had read the first book before this one, I might have some better understanding of the characters. However, it wasn’t a necessity to read it first and enjoy this book. This book has a super sweet slow build romance and there is also loss that the characters have to deal with in order to have anything move forward. It didn’t have the ending that I was expecting when I started reading the book. However, the ending is a much needed one. I love a book that can keep me turning pages and surprised me with the story line. The author paints an incredible picture of the setting of the book, that you can see it in your head. It was a much needed read that I didn’t know I needed to read.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Justine and Jackson are thrown together by circumstances beyond their control. His mother’s clothing may help save the museum but when she goes to look through it, she’s stranded with him. He’s a tad grumpy. I loved this because their is a paranormal aspect with some ghosts, including Jackson’s mother and a mystery to solve around Jackson’s father. There is humor scattered throughout the story. I love the story. There is chemistry between Jackson and Justine. The question is, will it work? They have two different sets of life goals. I had fun trying to figure out where it was going and what was Liza going to do. It’s another excellent entry in this series. Great story, wonderful characters. You should check out the whole series.

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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amber Howard

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think I liked this book the most in the series so far. I absolutely love Lark. I think he’s so different from the other characters. Not just because he’s a pixie but because he has such a childlike view on the world. He’s really sweet and loving. There is always much more to the characters than how they appear to us initially. I didn’t like Lark in the previous book lol, I thought man he’s a trouble maker. Harmless but annoying. I’m so glad we got to see more of him. Jaru’s growth is amazing. I can go on an on about this story but I will leave it with the fact that Naomi is a superb writer. You get an amazing insight to every character. You learn their secrets, their fears and what makes them happy.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Robin Rankin

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

MOOD SWINGS AND HOCKEY FLINGS (HOT FLASH HOOKUPS BOOK 2)

There are so many little things about this book I loved, starting with how Banks and Kaitlyn met. At an airport over grilled cheese sounds like a great way to start off. If only their relationship had been as simple as their initial meeting.

Ten years changes so much, but there are also so many things that haven’t changed. Banks is still in the NHL and Kaitlyn is an amazing sports agent. Their paths have crossed several time over the years, but nothing like now that Banks is in need of an agent.

We learn dark secrets about each of them and I was totally not expecting the big secret Banks was hiding.

Once again I was thoroughly entertained by Ms. Stewart and Ms. Ray’s book. Looking to the third book and seeing who is next. I have my money on one particular couple and really hope I’m right.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Emily H

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Banks Bennet is a hockey star that has a bad boy persona and Kaitlyn has now become his new agent. For one small moment Banks and Kaitlyn share banter, chemistry and the promise of what could have been. That is until Banks realizes who Kaitlyn is then an acrimonious relationship begins. That is until the agent and hockey player become a team, then the intensity between the two becomes two much to ignore can the two find that they are just the right fit for one another?

Delightful, pure fun. The attraction is sizzling between Banks and Kaitlyn. Page turning entertainment, I couldn’t put it down. Can’t wait to see what is next in this series.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Kassandra

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the chemistry in this book. It had great witty banter between the sassy Kaitlyn and the snarky Ben. I enjoyed them unraveling each other’s personalities they keep hidden. This book was well written.

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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Megan Rea

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th installment in the Life is Hell series by Naomi Valkyrie. This is the story of Larkspur and Jaru and a few surprising characters. I really enjoyed this installment. Jaru is like a character I’ve never seen before and while I found him a bit irritating in the previous book, this book gave us a much more in-depth look at his character and explained a lot of why he is the way he is. I thoroughly enjoyed Lark and Jaru’s story and the continuation of all of the characters in Juniper Lake. I love how Valkyrie keeps characters from previous stories in the current story and continues to give the readers updates and tidbits about their lives. I also love how good Valkyrie is at teasing the next book’s characters. The plot line of this series just keeps getting better and better and I can’t wait to see what the 5th installment brings. While these books do focus on different characters, you need to read them in order to get a full understanding and grasp on the plot of the series and the characters’ nuances and dynamics. Sure as Hell is a MM paranormal romance that will have you turning the pages long after you are supposed to be sleeping.
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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage)The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ghostly Diva is the third tale in the Divine Vintage series. Each book in this series can be read as standalones but if you are looking for something a fun with a paranormal twist then start at the beginning with Divine Vintage the authors debut novel.
This fast-paced ghostly romantic tale peals back the layers to find the truth of one man’s parentage that was taken to the grave. But it is from beyond this grave that this ghost has other ideas.
Jackson has always wondered where he came from, but it was never revealed to him now it was beyond his reach of finding out or is it?
Justine loves to forage for treasures and being vintage is even better but when she comes across a grouchy impatient stranger and an interfering ghost intrudes things start to get interesting.
There is a little bit of everything to keep the reader fully engaged and intrigued. Vintage treasures, a ghostly encounter, an interfering ghost, a grouchy but sexy stranger and a snowstorm make this one tale that should not be missed.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shea Gilkerson 5/1/24

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are back in Juniper Lake for book 4 of the “Life Is Hell” series. This one focuses on Larkspur the pixie, Jaru the imp, and Soren the bodyguard. You see all characters in previous additions to the series and by the time we get to book 4, they feel like comfortable old friends.

Jaru is a former contract companion and has been in many iffy scenarios in his time. All of his experiences have led him to begin his own companionship business to offer better and safer options for courtesans of Juniper Lake. While focusing on his business, he doesn’t have the free time that he used to, and Lark let’s it be known he is very unhappy about it. When sparks begin to fly, Jaru wonders if he can have his business AND Lark. As Jaru wrestles with whether or not this could be the right thing, danger starts to emerge which leads to him hiring Soren in order to protect Lark. Once he sees the chemistry and interest between Soren and Larkspur, he decides he must step out of the way to let them both protected from him and his problems. When Lark is captured, Jaru comes up with a plan to avenge him and a confession of love and devotion is made. Will the three of them be able to figure out what is just right for everyone involved?

Before all is said and done, there is chemistry, intrigue, passion, stress, love, danger, attraction, self doubt, and so many other things that make up the excellent location of Juniper Hills. While characters are paranormal, they are so relatable and understandable in all the ways we doubt ourselves and what we have to offer. The emotions are so beautifully pulled from the reader and you will ache and laugh right along with the characters we have come to love. The world building is fantastic, the characters and the way they have all become family to one another keeps you coming back for more, and the sizzle factor both ramps up and calms down as the moments arise. In order to best appreciate the series and characters I recommend starting at book 1!

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 did not disappoint and was just as fantastic as book 1 in this series. Ben and Kaitlyn make a great duo in this story. Once again the authors nailed the hockey and sports storyline and this time, with the added element of a female sports agent. Lots of hilarious moments but also a blend of many other emotions, too. I cannot wait for book 3. Another very successful romantic comedy book for Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart.

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Michelle Collier

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Hot Flash Hookups Series. This book was just as good as the first one. A chance meeting in an airport bar finds Kaitlyn and Ben attracted and flirting with each other. Until she finds out he is on the team with her newest client. That is when the drama starts and the love hate relationship starts. This is a great enemies to lovers story. The characters are all so fantastic.

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Charming Chapter (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances) by Lori Haas – Review by Michelle Collier

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Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance (Boomer Babes Book Club Romances 1)Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story. Laura is older and dealing with life after losing her husband. The characters are wonderful and the way the author develops their growth throughout the book is great. The book club ladies are so fun to read. Hugh and Laura made me swoon a little. I definitely can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Katy Winter

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What Eyes Can't See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging (Bold Journeys)What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

By far one of the best books I have ever read! The writing style, the story, her character development.
It was all so phenomenal!! I highly recommend this to everyone!
Seeing her self realization and her growth, alone this made an amazing story. Adding in the love story and happily ever after was gravy!
It was also a huge reminder how racism and other forms of discrimination are still so alive and present in America and Canada at least.
Just read ! I don’t think anyone would be disappointed !!

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Katy Winter

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Mood Swings and Hockey Flings (Hot Flash Hookups #2)Mood Swings and Hockey Flings by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing!!! I couldn’t stop once I got into it. It was so “real” and represented a lot of today’s issues in relationships, our past experiences still haunting us! The character development along with relationship dynamics and growth were fun to read, and kept you reading intrigued to see how it plays out. Hoping she writes about other characters love stories now… especially Niko & Chloe… highly recommend this

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Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider – Review by Kat Mellon

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding Cheer: Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Fantasy Novel (Magical Emerald Hollow Book 2) was a really cute book! I didnt’ realize when I started it that it’s a part 2, and I do wish I would have read them in order. Even though the author does a great job of explaining without bogging down the storyline, I do feel there were a few instances when the current story would have made more sense. Not enough to make the read less enjoyable though.

Almost love at first sight with a person who has a completely unheard (outside of the movies) type of full on amnesia and then finding out who both are individually and together. After coming together with the help of some Christmas magic (in the spring) true love is found and happy ever after achieved. Heavy on the romance, light on the steaminess. Would definitely recommend 🙂

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Amber Howard

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What Eyes Can't See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging (Bold Journeys)What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. As a black woman, I can relate to so much to the struggles of Barbara. Being looked over for promotions that I definitely earned and trying to present myself a certain way to fit in. I know a lot of people pretend that they don’t see the systematic racism in today’s society but it’s there. I also loved that the black character was from a wealthy family, and the love interest had a past. Often things are super stereotypical as if there is a specific blueprint for all black people. I think Sebastian is such a wonderful guy. Even with his wrap sheet. He turned his life around and wanted to make the world a different place.

I also enjoyed the writing style of the author. The imagery was spot on. Reactions and emotions to situations was authentic. This novel was also easy to read and get lost in. Definitely a great read!

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Drag Me Down: A Cyborg Sci-Fi Romance (Full Throttle Cyborgs) by Landra Graf – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dakota ‘Drag’ Michelson is a member of the Full Throttle Gang and he is a drag racer for his group, and he is certainly more than capable of everything he puts his mind to, except for the one woman who caused him to lose everything, including his arm, and become a cyborg when he had to get a new cybernetic one. Bridget MacIntosh is a woman with a lot of responsibility, she is the leader of the MacIntosh gang, and she has fought tooth and nail to get there and stay there, even if it meant throwing away the only future, she truly wanted because of a deal she should never have had to make.

The only thing that Drag wants now is to celebrate his win and qualification into the upcoming Championship Race, however, when Bridget appears asking for a meeting during the afterparty, he is extremely wary, especially after the last time she framed him for murder and got him kicked out of the MacIntosh gang. He reluctantly goes to hear her out, however, when Bridget tells him that she wants help getting out from under the thumb of her sponsor, he is gobsmacked and has to laugh at the irony of her plan, but he agrees to think on her proposal and promptly leaves before he acts on any of the baser impulses, he still has towards her. Bridget, however, is frustrated by having to wait for his answer when she knows that time is running out, but she also knows how Drag works and that he will give her the answer, she just hopes that it is the one she wants.

When they next meet, tempers and passions flare as Drag lays out the ground rules and his expectations which Bridget is forced to accept and so a truce is called, however, Drag knows that he is most likely going to be double crossed and so develops a back-up plan in case this happens, although Bridget will never know, but as they become entangled in a web of desire, deceit and subterfuge, will the two be able to keep their feeling tamped down so that they can enact their plan with clear heads, or will they blur the lines and allow feelings to ignite? This is a full throttle romance with a sci-fi backdrop where the adrenaline is pumping, and the stakes are high in this danger filled race against time set in a dystopian future.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such an amazing work of art, it had me so intrigued by how it was going to progress from page to page, it was so full of surprises. I loved the development of the characters and the mystery that was built around who and what Detective Callum LeBlanc is and how he is connected to Aeris. What a great idea to have so many amazing authors come together to create such an amazing work of fiction, that includes mythical fairies and other imaginative creatures. The incredible imaginings of these authors have created such a wonderous world where anything is possible, including two mythical creatures finding their happily ever after despite the world trying to keep them apart. If you love to read a mythical adventure, you will not pass up reading this new series.
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04/2024

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young

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The Ghostly Diva (Divine Vintage Series) by Sandra L. Young
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Genre – Ghost Romance
Page Count – 288
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Assistant Museum Director Justine Saunders is enticed by the opportunity to sift through vintage treasures from a recently deceased actress. When a snowstorm strands her with the woman’s surly son and the much-too-real ghost, she’s drawn into their unresolved emotional tug-of-war.
Screenwriter Jackson Maddox is eager to wrap up his mother’s affairs and escape the one-horse town where she grew up. Unloading old clothes takes an unwanted turn when the appealing historian discovers a path to identify the “famous” father his mom protected to her death.
With Justine’s beloved museum position in jeopardy, she can’t afford the distractions of a rude / broken / fascinating man or his meddling, ghostly mother. Yet she can’t resist solving the mystery of his paternity, even as a big city job beckons her to shake up her life.

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Sandra L. Young’s appreciation for vintage clothing inspired her to write a series of three cross-genre novels, heavy on the romance, historical mystery, and ghostly sizzle. Her debut, Divine Vintage, published in 2022, followed by Divinely Dramatic. She’s had a blast wearing pieces from her extensive vintage collection for signings, podcasts, and other presentations. For readers outside Northwest Indiana, she’d be happy to zoom in for book clubs. Just reach out through her web site at SandraYoungAuthor.com. And for the multitude of readers who have left reviews, she extends heartfelt thanks. The kind words inspire her to keep sharing her quirky genre-mix novels. Stay tuned for Justine’s story, The Ghostly Diva, to wrap the trilogy!

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie

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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie
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Genre – Paranormal M/M Romance
Page Count – 154
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All I want is to prove myself…

 

I’m Jaru Fane, imp, and former contract companion who puts up a good front, but inside I feel like I’m falling apart.

With the support of my Juniper Lake family, I finally know what I want to do with my life – start a business. Unfortunately, running a business doesn’t leave me a lot of time for my best friend, Larkspur.

 

Lonely, Lark decides to take matters into his own hands and remind me that he exists. The result is the start of something between us I never considered before. As things are starting to get good, like usual, my life goes to crap.

 

When disaster strikes, I know I’m not cut out to be what Lark needs. He needs someone like my bodyguard, Soren. I’m not strong. I’m not powerful. I’m always going to need someone to save me from myself. Setting Lark up with Soren seems like the best answer, but if I make the decision that will keep Lark safe, I may lose him forever.

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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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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So cool! I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book about fairies, but this was very well done! The world was fun to follow, and I love that it was co-existing completely outside of our world. The relationship between the two main characters is great and the Romeo and Juliet feel is fun to listen to! Read this book if you like great world building, cool stories, and characters you’d fight for!

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow oh wow. First off, the incredible authors that wrote this book have a level of talent beyond imagination. Personally, the book was seamless and impossible to tell that it was written by ten authors. The flow was pure perfection, and every chapter pulls you deeper into the hidden world of New Orleans and Laric. Dual perspectives of Aeris and Callum.
Aeris is a Fae that lives within the wards of her colony, Laric. She has always been a bit of a rule breaker. The world is so big that she wants to explore all of it and thus sneaks out of the wards on the regular. She flies around New Orleans watching the “humans” and walking amongst them. With her glamor in place, she is invisible to all humans with one surprise. Callum, a New Orleans Detective on the verge of a big bust of the Trahan Brothers. Suddenly walking on the sidewalk to meet his informant he feels someone behind him. Seeing nothing he turns around only a moment later to feel a jolt and come face to face with the most beautiful woman he has ever seen in his life. Completely stunned Aeris doesn’t know what to do she fears her glamor has failed and now this human can see her. Hours later they came face to face again, her less worried after confirming he was the only one that could somehow see her. Only its more body to truck, as he accidentally hits her with his. Pedestrians think he is crazy seeing him act like he hit someone and talking to himself. The next day she promises to tell him everything if he meets her only, he has a surprise for him too.
What is Callum that allows him to see Aeris? They are Kindreds but what does that mean? How many other magical, or mystical beings will be revealed? Having been to New Orleans it truly has an other worldly feel to it. The mingling of all walks of life found in such a small area is interesting in the most inspirational ways. The way the authors capture that mystery and magic makes you smile and believe with all your heart that you never truly know what or who someone truly is beyond the glamor they show you on the street. I certainly cannot wait for book two, Enveloped, later this year. I am joining the fan group now. This is only the beginning, and I cannot to see what happens next.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Alyssa McLean

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Get ready for a wild ride from the begining! This book hooks you in from page one, mixing love, loss, and a whole lot of action into one addictive story. The forbidden romance between the main characters keeps you flipping pages, cheering them on. You’ll be marking the days until the next book.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Jade Brunton

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was a little hesitant about this at first with the amount of Authors listed, but I was proven wrong. This is the first book that I have read in this series or by any of these Authors. You honestly cannot tell where one Author ends and another begins. This story had me hooked from the first chapter. I read this super fast because I couldn’t wait to figure out all of the details that continued to make this story grow. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a quick, romantic, fantasy novel. I could not put it down!!

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading the plot of the book caught my curiosity but then just the introduction with Aerie on her addiction to human romcom novels really grasped my attention. The story becomes more appealing once you make that connection with the character(s) and this did it for me. I have always loved stories of fantasy and sci-fi where a non-human being is intrigued by humans and makes a connection with a human they stumble into. Aerie happens to be a faerie and it is forbidden to be part of the human world. As a protective measure, fae cannot be seen by humans and this brings curiosity to this world as Aerie ventures into secretly. Then in a freak accident, she “bumps” into Callum LeBlanc, who is a New Orleans Detective and the ironic thing is that he can see her! Both of them become attracted to one another and as they learn more about each other, they are more drawn to one another. It is so great to see how their curiosity brings closeness into deep attraction. I love these characters, the settings and how the story connects so well. Looking forward to more in this series!

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What Eyes Can’t See (Bold Journeys Series) by Paulette Stout – Review by Chelsea Pletcher

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What Eyes Can't See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging (Bold Journeys)What Eyes Can’t See: A spicy contemporary fiction novel of love, social justice, and belonging by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I cannot wait to read more, I absolutely could not put this book down! The characters are so well developed and have such complex relationships. This book had everything I needed, from romance to heartbreak, internal and external struggles, self-discovery, etc. Barbara is a very successful black lawyer who deals with multiple problems throughout the story, like the death of her mother, a cheating fiance, a man she cannot have, the loss of her job, and the struggle of race in the workplace. We get to see her slowly find herself and fall in love with a man that is the complete opposite of her, he is white, he is from a lower socio-economic background, and he stole her job! Yet these opposites attract in this awesome storyline.

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Touched: Elemental Passions Book One by Skye Turner, Sloane Nicole, April D. Berry, C.J. Pinard, Danielle Jamie, Darlene Tallman, Julie Morgan, Livell James, Machelle Hanleigh, and Melissa MacKinnon – Review by Shannen Kern

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Touched (Elemental Passions #1)Touched by Skye Turner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The cover of this book grabbed me immediately, and after reading the synopsis, I knew I had to dive into it! This is the first book in the Elemental Passions series, and what an astonishing beginning indeed. It took me a chapter or so to find my groove, but once I did there was no stopping. I finished the entire book in a day (sorry, responsibilities!) I love a good romance novel as well as anything even remotely related to Fae, so this was right up my alley. The chemistry between Aeris and Callum is marvelous! Aeris is Fae and Callum is a detective. A union between them is absolutely forbidden, but will that be enough reason for them not to pursue this? I won’t give anything away, but this book is worth your time. I am waiting on pins and needles for the next installment of this series!

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series) by Landra Graf – Review by Shannen Kern

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t realize I was picking up a series when I read this book, but I felt like it did pretty good as a standalone. It was absolutely gripping though, so I have run to pick up the previous 3 books now! This was a perfect blend of sci-fi and romance which are two of my favorite genres. We waste no time getting right into the middle of drama, action, and all the secrets. Drag and Bridget have quite the history that I’m sure I’ll get more background on in the other books. What’s apparent from the get-go is their intense chemistry together! The development of each character is just perfection, and the flow of the story is enjoyable and natural. I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for a fast-paced sci-fi read. I’m on my way to pick up all of these books right now!

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs Series) by Landra Graf – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Drag Me Down (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #4)Drag Me Down by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drag me Down is the fourth book in the Full Throttle Cyborgs Series but it’s the first book in the series that I have read. This was a totally unfamiliar world for me, but I found that I really enjoyed this book. I did not feel like there was anything that I would have missed, and I did not feel lost while reading Drag and Bridget’s story, so I can say this would be ok read as a standalone. Drag and Bridget were together once before, but they split when she betrayed him, so when she comes to him for help it brings up lots of still existing feelings that he doesn’t want to experience. It’s a great redemption, second chance at love, super interesting universe, and a well told story.

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