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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was gripping! Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith is my first read from this author, but I guarantee it won’t be my last.

I loved Aimees’ street wise, spunky, and strong willed free spirited attitude. Aimee is proud of her lifestyle and all the different skills she’s learned living on the streets. She is a perfect match for the Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din despite them being from two completely different worlds. Their love story was one of passion and adventure. I love the fact that Qadir is protective over Aimee, without trying to change her or hold her back. This book is a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs that packed so many emotions. I loved these characters and this book, I can’t wait til Book 2 is out. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who wants a great read.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Something About Aimee is an action-packed romantic suspense tale and a long way from the sci fi stories I have read by this author. Your emotions will be all over the place with the many twists and turns. SE has a wonderful way with words, the descriptive nature brings the reader in and doesn’t let them go They say opposites attract, right? The story is a slow burn romance but I would have liked to see a bit more heat/sizzle/passion/sparks for this couple.

Strong, independent, witty and street savvy Aimee saves Sheikh Qadir from danger, only she doesn’t know who he is. Doing so she has inadvertently put herself in danger but this girl from the street knows a thing or two.

Two people from completely different worlds find each other but can they make it work?

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite Series Book 6) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Collateral Damage (Mafia Elite, #6)Collateral Damage by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness! My first meeting with Hailey was rather frightful ! She’s on her way to meet her stepdad when she gets taken by men in ski masks , what a way to start !!!!!

Trey , our hot doc is quite the hot commodity amongst the ladies and he’s quite oblivious to it all and Sandy , his older charge nurse is most efficient in “ protecting “ him from all this unwanted attention from his “ fans “ 😂🤦‍♀️but what do you expect !? He’s HOT , a doctor and part of the mafia family 😳🔥 and he’s lost the barista he dated , he pretends he’s ok but that man is hurting 😥

When Hailey gets taken , her stepdad , who is married into the Carmichael family , that owns the hospital , reaches out to Trey for help , hoping his connections to the underworld would help ….but all is not as it seems and both Trey and I are a little suspicious of how the “ abduction “ went down , let’s call it , a sixth sense …..

Trey might be mafia but that heart of his is filled with kindness and compassion for his patients and that’s the biggest attraction for me but this is about how I feel is it !? This is about Trey and Hailey …..

I thoroughly enjoyed the twists , thrills and you definitely need to expect the unexpected 😉 that’s all I’m going to say 😱🫢

Despite the fact that this book can be read as a stand-alone I enjoyed it sooooo much that I’m going to binge read the previous 5 ❣️📕😱😉

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Julie Johnson

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A hockey player and a gymnast. Both are lost in different ways. Evan is dealing with a host of mental health issues while Callie is trying to find her way in the world after losing both of her parents and being raised by her sister. She desperately wants her brother-in-law to adopt her too.

This book focuses on several real-world issues and I appreciate the author tackling these. Some of them are more difficult than others! I think that’s my favorite part of this story, is how the characters aren’t your typical picture-perfect people. They are flawed and that’s what ultimately makes this story loveable.

While this book is part of a series, I read it as a stand-a-lone. I am guessing the previous books cover some of the other characters that we read about in this story but I did not feel at a loss while reading this one. However, I do believe that I will go back and read the previous books for more context.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Nina Maes

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This story is a short and sweet romance, full of emotions. This author really draws you in with likeable and very strong characters. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a short love story, very easy to read. The author draws you in and keeps you entertained throughout. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 starsThis story is a short and sweet romance, full of emotions. This author really draws you in with likeable and very strong characters. I would recommend for anyone who is looking for a short love story, very easy to read. The author draws you in and keeps you entertained throughout. Looking forward to reading more from this author.View all my reviews

This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Lisa Helmick

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This started off great and very interesting. Figuring all the characters and how they fit into Katie’s life. Before I knew it I Was three quarters of the way through. This is where my issue arises. Chase is still very mad at her from ten years ago. Then all of a sudden they are together happily. No inner thoughts changing his mind at all. I did like all the fun and amazing secondary characters. They added some drive and flair to the story.

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Lisa Helmick

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost To Love, #1)Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I was actually surprised when I got to the end of this and realized who this was by. I expect a lot out of her since I have read previous stories but sadly I was disappointed. The beginning and to about half way seems choppy and disconnected. This is a love at first sight mixed with a bully story. I appreciate that there was not a lot of back and forth in time and was actually told well in that respect.

The characters are ok but they get better in the latter half of the story. I was surprised at the female lead more than once. She seemed to bend and give in very easily. The male lead is a famous pop star but yet has and wants unprotected sex the first time. That seemed weird to me. Both were extremely young when first meeting and it just seemed they would have moved on but fondly remembered each other.

I did enjoy the turmoil and strife that came to light in the near end. There are lots of secrets and hate and discontent that swirl around these two main characters.

Overall I wanted to really like it but sadly I can not. It is an okay story. There is suspense throughout and the characters are built nicely. Not one of my favorites from this author.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aimee and Qadir are from entirely different worlds but when their paths cross do the sparks ever fly!
Aimee was a wonderfully strong female lead who will do anything including sacrificing her own happiness for the man she loves. Can they find their way back to one another? Can they survive the dangerous plots plaguing them?
This face paced modern Thriller romance is definitely worth the read!!!

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Victoriously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 4) by Anise Storm – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Victoriously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #4)Victoriously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 of the Titans series an Jonas an Kenzie’s story is amazing! Their story starts in high school as a sad teenage game but as they grow into adults an face their demons together they realize their true love for each other. This book is full of drama and steamy scenes to make it a page turner.

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Scandously Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 5) by Anise Storm – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Scandalously Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #5)Scandalously Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kris an Ale meet in the gorgeous Bahamas only to realize that he is going to be her boss when they go back home an to reality. So they enjoy their trip an each other. This whole series has been amazing an this one did not disappoint. It was another page turner.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series I like should of read wine is just keeps getting better with time ❣️📕

So Summer is attacked in her flat that she shares with a friend , she’s scared so she runs, a girl needs to survive though and she finds a job at a finance company and one night she need to keg her gait downed heads to a bar for a drink or 3 ,one thing leads to another and she has a hot passionate night with the mist delectable stranger 🔥🔥🔥🔥 who turns out not only to be her new boss but also the next in line to head a mafia family , it would seem she left the pot for the frying pan ……

Luc has worked hard to get to where he is and he started at like ground zero , he’s also heir to his mafia family throne unbeknown to him….

Luc knows Summer is hiding something from him but she’s his personal heroine well I must admit they’re both addicted to each other 😱🔥😍 but they’ve got to get past a few hurdles and if they survive it they’re rock solid ❣️

Luc and Summer are the type of characters you’ll just love , their journey is filled with angst , fear , suspense , intrigue and hot , steamy chemistry that will leave you breathless 🔥

I’m so excited for the next book but at the same time I want to read slower because I don’t want it to end but it’ll all come full circle and I’ll know the entire family 😍it’s a real catch 22 😉❣️📕

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Sarah Devereaux

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith

This was my first book by this author, but I know it will not be my last. I am always down for a suspense romance book and this one did not disappoint in the least!
This is definitely an opposites attract sort of book but from the perspective of the main characters live two very different lives and immediately develop this connection that cannot go unnoticed by the reader.
I really liked the character development and the twists and turns and drama this book had!

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the beginning and found it difficult to put down (when of course I needed to because well.. life!) I am looking forward to reading more in the future by this author!

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This Time Around by Jane Suen reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This romance book was well written. I was all there for the romance! I was excited and touched by the romance in this book. This was a great book. I wish there was a second book, I want to know if they have kids or if the sister marries.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Deborah White

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something about Aimee was a great read that took me away. I felt as if I traveled to New York and even to Jawahir. The book had lots of twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed learning more about Aimee and Qadir, while reading this adventure romance. I didn’t realize that this book is a part of a series when I started reading it but I was thrilled to realize that the story doesn’t end here and I can continue reading the series to see how things develop. If you are looking for a book that will take you places and shows the beauty of the world in both big and small things then this is just the book for you. Thank you S. E. Smith for creating a book full of lovable characters and a world that readers can escape to when they need a break from reality.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A page turning romantic suspense, which had me gripped throughout. The main characters really are complete opposites, Aimee Wheels who was born on the streets and loves her free-living lifestyle, and ultra rich, Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din, who was born into royalty and power. Aimee is happy with her courier job in New York City, and although she hasn’t got a lot, she’s contented as long as she has her crazy friends and her skateboard. Qadir is used to having money and every that goes with it, and is used to wielding his power. However, his life changes when he is both saved by and then dismissed by a woman carrying a skateboard, and wearing tattered jeans.
He instantly knows that he wants her. Aimee’s life also changes dramatically having saved Qadir from an assassination attempt, and then becomes part of his world when she become a target herself. As well as the fact they have both led very different lives, the couple also have to deal with a rival billionaire trying to kill them. Can their budding relationship survive their distrust and differences, and lead to love. This was a fast paced, entertaining read with an exciting storyline and great main characters, which had me hooked from start to finish. The plot twists kept me guessing and the action, suspense and romance kept me happily turning the pages.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aimee lives on the streets of New York City and works for a courier service. Aimee rides her skateboard everywhere. She spoils an assassination attempt while she is delivering some very important documents. This sets up Aimee and Qadir for a wonderful story of love and loss. This is the first book in the Girls from the Street series and I plan to read the rest!

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost to Love Book 1) by Hazel Storm Review By Ashley Sugar

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Remember to Forget Me (Too Lost To Love, #1)Remember to Forget Me by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute read! I couldn’t imagine being friends with someone at a young age and having something devastating happen and your friend no longer remembers you. Then being around that same friend YEARS later. Super quick read for me but I enjoyed every minute of it. I love a good happy ending. Fast paced but still good! Check it out for sure!

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chase was Katie’s first love. They were high school sweethearts that had big plans. Plans that left Chase broken hearted the night Katie ended their relationship to go fulfill her dream in the city. When Katie comes back for a friend’s wedding and she runs into Chase, that’s when the story really gets good! I recommend this book.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Amy Brennan

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is incredible. As I will read almost anything dystopian based, I was eager to pick this novel up, especially after being so hooked to the first installment. I enjoy the way that I have been learning more and more about Antipodes, and all the things surrounding such. The portals included in this novel, the way they believe they function, and historical facts and theories, keep the reader eager to know more, not just for the story, but to take that knowledge and build on it.

One of my favorite things when reading this novel is that it’s one of the only ones that I’ve read with a male’s first person narrative. I occasionally forget that, and get a little confused here and there, but that is my own doing, and it’s so refreshing to have that perspective. I have thoroughly enjoyed following Cam’s adventure so far, and look forward to reading the next installment. There were certainly aspects of this one that I didn’t see coming, at all! Highly recommend.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Katie Matthews

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this book so much! I have read lots form this author and I love how versatile she is but I have to say I think that this is definitely my favourite form her so far. I fell in love with the characters straight away. Katie was just an amazing character, I loved her so much, she was relatable, I connected with her – she was just a genuinely lovely person to read about and then add in Chase! Perfection the two of them! The way he stepped up and took in his nephew and the relationship that they had was wonderful. I loved every minute of this story and would highly recommend it to others!

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1) by Jessica Berg – Review by Katie Matthews

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Murder Most Pemberley (Eliza Darcy Mysteries Book 1)Murder Most Pemberley by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable read, I loved the Jane Austen feel that it had to it – it was a really quirky story to read. Although there were links to Pride and Prejudice its not the same and it’s a great stpry in its own right. There were, I admit, a few predictable moments but even so the story was fun to read and I did enjoy it. The characters were fun to read about and I thought they were well developed. The writing was easy to read and I would definitely recommend it to others.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by La Toya Lewis

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aimee Wheels is a free spirit trying to make her way in the world. Sheik Qadir Saif-Ad-Din is a powerful royal. These two couldn’t be more different but when she saves his life he can’t get her out of his head. These two had really good chemistry. I really enjoyed the story and their interactions. I would have liked a bit more relationship development before they fall in love. This story is nice and adventurous and Qadir and Aimee are really good people. An enjoyable story.

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by Katie Matthews

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Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great read. I really enjoyed it and I was engaged from the very beginning until the end. I’ve not read anything by this author previously but I will definitely be looking at the other books in the series. I liked Philip and Anna and enjoyed seeing their ‘relationship’ progress – I loved the connection that they had. The secondary characters in the story were great also. I just loved Anna – she was such a great character to read about, she made me laugh so much with her no nonsense approach to things – definitely the kind of friend you’d want!
Overall a great read and one I would definitely recommend.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness, these covers and the men just keep getting better ❣️🔥

Please read the previous books so you can get the best experience out of this series ❣️📕

This one gets right from the start though and I’m not sure if it’s because it’s just so good or if it’s because I was so ready to devour it ❣️📕😂

So Marco thought his Elena had died 4 years ago so imagine his shock when he sees her again …

Elena just wants a normal life so she goes into hiding after giving up her position in mafia family but someone is out to get her and it’s not the enemy she should’ve feared but the one that claimed her heart so many years ago …..

This one was a real rollercoaster ride 😱❣️

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Lucy Machard

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me just say this book is so freaking good. I absolutely loved it. It does have some spice in it, so if that’s not your thing, here’s your warning. But the romance is amazing. The author does such a great job. I just wish it was longer, I need more of this story!! A very quick read, it’ll suck you in and pull you under, and you’ll be done before you know it!

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Alison Risher

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing story! Former high school sweethearts are pushed toward one another after ten years apart. The story contains several conflicts. The protagonist must compare small-town living with life in a big city. She must also stand up to a workplace bully on her own behalf. Growing up, growing older, and taking responsibility for aging parents and orphaned relatives are also themes that are present in this delightfully written, heart-warming tale.

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Karyn Taylor

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really heartwarming sweet, second chance romance story. It was my first time reading this author’s work so I was unsure what to expect. I’m glad I chose to read this book because I really enjoyed it.
I would have liked the book to be longer as i felt it came to quite an abrupt end. There was so much more scope to add to the story and at only 150 pages it felt more like a novella.
In saying that I really did enjoy Katie and Chase’s story. Both are great characters and I could easily relate to them. I adored the relationship that Chase has with his nephew Timmy and I have to say that little Timmy stole my heart.
The story is well written and flows well with enough action to keep you entertained and gripped by the story. I really would have liked to have read more about Chase, Katie and Timmy.
Definitely recommend, especially if you want a quick read.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good grief ! I’m a hot mess ! This coverart has me all hot and bothered 🔥🔥🔥

Again , you can read this on its own but I highly recommend you read the previous instalments in this series , it’s not that you’ll feel lost but there are references to incidents/ people so you’ll enjoy a fuller experience reading them ❣️📕

Emiliana went through an extremely traumatic experience and this time we find out what happened to her and instead of fading she rises from it and she’s darker , braver and alert and will orotect those she loves with everything within her ❣️she’s always loved Stefano and it’s as if they were made for each other and yet they have to survive on stolen kisses …..

Stefano is my favourite 😍 there’s just something about him … he knows his Achilles is Emi and his father will easily use her as a weapon against him , he doesn’t want to hand over the throne to his son but he pays the ultimate price and he’s so evil I don’t think there’s a place in hell for him 😱

We finally get to find out who the deceiving so and so is and man let me tell you I also felt like breaking a few bones !

I like the friendship between the girls forming from all 3 books , I wouldn’t mind being part of their tribe 😉

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well hello have you seen this cover !? I just melted into a puddle and wanted to yell “ take me , I volunteer” 😂🔥😱

So this is book #2 in the Mafia Elite series and it does help to have read book #1 but if you haven’t you won’t feel lost 😉

So Enzo and Sophia loved each other as children but tragedy rips them apart 🥲

Enzo is next in charge of his mafia family and years ago he distanced himself from Sophia to protect her and with the mafia duty always comes first but he’s never stopped caring for her and when she and is threatened he’s very quick to protect her ….

Sophia is the youngest and only daughter in her family so her brothers are soooooo protective of her but she’s determined to make something of herself as an up and coming fashion designer ….

Heading for Milan to show her designs I was starting to wonder if it ever would happen with the Russian around and there’s something or someone that’s very underhanded I hope they know what game they’re playing because they are going to get burnt messing with Sophia ….

I must just say I enjoyed the “ twist” of having a female assassin , a femme fatale , something different 🔥

Now to get onto the next instalment ❣️📕

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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Katie broke Chase’s heart after high school. He thought she was his forever and she had other plans. Fast forward 10 years and Katie has all that she wanted but is left feeling empty. Chase is now the father of his orphaned nephew and still a little bitter over Katie breaking his heart. When they both get paired up as each other’s plus one at a wedding, all the feelings begin to resurface. Can Chase forgive Katie for hurting him? Can she see past the work-driven, empty life she leads to find love again?

This is a sweet, quick read! I was pulled in immediately to the story and didn’t want to put it down until I knew how their story ended. The characters are relatable and down to earth. I would read another book by this author!

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