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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review By Piper Foster

Amber Waves of GraceAmber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Farming is a hard life for Corrie. Even after her father’s accident she’s come home to a fast paced harvest. This book deals with family struggles she also rekindling an attraction to Aaron her childhood sweetheart friend. Really enjoyable book.

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Allison Davis

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I think this book had so much potential. When I started the book I was so excited to get into the “crisis” of the story. Isabel was arranged to marry Sir William, but he’s the enemy. Would Isabel be able to be the good wife she is suppose to be h set these circumstances. So much could have came from this story line but I felt it was dismissed early which caused the plot to me lacking for me. If you enjoy 15th century setting you will thoroughly enjoy this book. The author did a great job at her research. Knights, swords, lords, they way they celebrate the seasons and holidays, and the language was very immersive. Isabel and Sir William have a wonderful relationship, they communicate from the beginning creating something beautiful. He never once asks Isabel to change who she is, which is a incredibly witty and fierce woman. Although not for me, this book is def someone’s cup of tea!

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie – Review by Allison Davis

LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was an absolutely lovely read. I flew threw it in one setting. Levi is a triplet, all boys, and they have a younger half sister. After losing their parents they are left taking care of the ranch and their little sister Allie. Bella needs somewhere to hideout for a while so Levi agrees to protect her. Her cover is a hired nanny for Allie and to help assist with the household chores.

Levi and Bella’s story is so incredibly sweet. The brother love for Allie was heart warming. The story was just so full of emotions. I can’t wait to read the other brothers stories.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Though I’ve read fictional works about the Cassquette Girls before, this is definitely up there as one of my favorite interpretations of their tales. At first, I wasn’t all that sure of what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to discover there was more to this short story than I had originally guessed. I loved reading and learning about Greek mythology growing up, so it was nice to see a little of that playing in this book. I enjoyed how, though the story itself is short, everything came together at a good pace and held my attention from cover to cover. I’m looking forward to reading the second book in the series now!

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls Book 2) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls #2)Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Second book of the Casket Girls, this story focuses on the events following the first book that introduced the circumstances leading the girls from their lives in France to the current ones in New Orleans. In this story, we’re taken through Desiree’s part. Desiree and Theron work together to track and hunt the remaining vampires that fed on the girls in the first book. Of course, then Jaxon, one of the vampires, and things become even more intriguing. It was fascinating to read and see the development of the characters from the first book to this second one, as well as the introduction of the new ones. I loved how, though each of the books have focused on different couples, the storyline remains strong and is wonderfully shown from book to book!

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One in A Billion (Pierce Brothers Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by M Policicchio

One In A Billion (Pierce Brothers, #3)One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author delivers another delightful tale of romance and hijinx from the Pierce brothers. These boys can’t manage to stay out of their own way but figure it out in the end.

Victoria is a journalist who is feeling stuck. She has a major birthday right around the corner and has set some deadlines for herself. 1. Get an interview with the reclusive, highly private Seth Pierce. 2. Use said interview to write a masterpiece to get her a long awaited promotion. 3. If 1 and 2 don’t happen, quit and figure out everything from there. When Victoria’s one shot at getting an interview with Seth goes awry, Victoria appears to accept her fate.

When Seth surprises Victoria by discovering her identity, Seth makes her an offer she finds it hard to refuse. Victoria finds herself with all the access she needs for her profile piece but also finds a growing attraction to the man, not just the myth. When a secret threatens to tear apart the budding relationship, Seth has to make some important choices about maintaining his privacy.

This darling romance is peppered with humor, interesting characters, and a little steam. I wish there were more than four brothers.

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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

Encouraging, reassuring, promising, and heartening are just some of the words that come to mind when I think about this book!! Saved by Love is a story about two young individuals’s journey to a better mental health life through loving each other. Callie is a young woman who was raised by her sister and brother-in-law (an NHL player with autism) after her mother died and dad abandoned them. She is a strong-minded, independent woman who is an amazing gymnast for her college, who also volunteers for the autism center. The new gymnastics trainer, Evan, is a hot, smart, slightly broken, retired NHL star who came back to college to figure things out. While both of them are familiar with each other, due to Evan playing with her brother-in-law in the NHL, he doesn’t recognize her at first although she is smitten with him from the start. While the entire school is hitting on him, she takes a different approach to gain his attention, they become running partners and friends. That camaraderie quickly turns into something more, deeper, beyond the physical. The two of them start to take a journey that neither of them want to come back from.

This book was completely unexpected in the most amazing ways. One, there was no bullshit between the main characters – I love the fact that they continued to fight and support each other and never went through angst or regret amongst themselves. Also, as a mental health professional, I may be slightly biased, but the fact is that this book centered around “disabilities” and mental health in athletes made me fall in love with it more than I thought I would. It is definitely a topic that isn’t talked about enough in books, and the fact that much of the issues was the male character was even more amazing; to see things from the male point of view which is still considered pretty taboo today. The other aspect that completely drew me in were the two main characters. Callie, while she struggles with her own things, you can see the work she has put in. She is beautiful inside and out and became a wonderful foundation for Evan. However, Evan, oh my, I am so in love with him. From the beginning of the book, you can feel his pain and you just want to reach out and hug him. The way he goes about improving his own mental health, it just took a lot of bravery and you could totally feel it in the character. Also, I don’t want to give anything away, but there is one major aspect about him that just makes him so endearing, which really goes against everything we know about hot athletes. The growth he does because of Callie’s love is just remarkable and really inspiring. The fact that his family members were also amazing characters just made me love him and the life he leads even more. This book really shows you that mental health is a problem for so many and really needs to be discussed more – not frowned upon. Also the support that Evan receives is a great reminder to others that you don’t know what people are going through and you should be kind and just love a person for where they are. Mental health issues are not someone being weak, it is someone who needs a little bit of help to get back on their journey!!

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Kerry Carr

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting and gripping medieval romance. I love history and this step into the past was a really good read. The author does an amazing job with the research and the information about the 15th Century and how the world was in that time really bring history to life.
This book is a really interesting insight into the lives of people of that time, and how the War Of the Roses affected everyone not just the people fighting in the war.
Isabel’s is a knights daughter and of marrying age. When her father set her marriage up, she is apprehensive about who her husband will be and what he will be like. What she doesn’t expect is that she will be married off to  Sir William who is the enemy of her people. Why would her father agree to this union? Does he hope it will bring both parties together? How will Isabel cope trying to figure out her place in the world and how to do her role as wife to the enemy.

This story is a really interesting romance and shows what it would be like to be a young woman in that time period. Nothing is as it seems which makes this story really captivating.

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Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley – Review by Ashley Westerman

Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail-Order Brides SeriesIsabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail-Order Brides Series by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my normal genre, but it looked interesting, so I decided to check it out. I was not disappointed. The author did a wonderful job of making me feel like I was there witnessing everything that was happening. I could feel all the emotions that Isabella felt as she took this journey to Ellis Island and then to Ohio. Overall, it was a great story, and I would recommend reading it! Enjoy!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Shea Gilkerson 7/10/22

The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

High school is heavy on secrets, lies, friendships, loyalties, the strength of kids dealing with adult situations, pretending and emotions. This book focuses on all of those things and also shares stuff in a way that is eternally relevant to teenagers and the stressors of high school.

Holly is new in Oregon, freshly transplanted from Texas after her mom died. Nathan is one of the popular guys leading the clique of their class. While generally an outsider, when Holly sees Nathan, she can’t stop staring at how beautiful he is…until he opens his mouth. It turns out Nathan hangs with bullies and IS a bully to students like her.

Holly daydreams about becoming one of them and running her fingers through Nathan’s wild hair, but her attempt is shot down. When she befriends Megan and the Gothlet, she has found her group. Unfortunately, her group of friends is one of Nathan and his cliques favorite targets. After Nathan makes an inexcusable decision to humiliate one of her friends, Holly has had ENOUGH. High schools are the same all over, you know? The bullies and jocks and popular people seek out the outsiders, and she refuses to let her new friends be diminished by hateful people.

Holly, normally quiet, catches Nathan at his locker and lets him have it – it turns into quite a screaming match. After Nathan runs away, angry, Holly is NOT finished with this conversation and follows him, only to find him hiding in a classroom and in trouble. Before she knows what is happening, she finds herself helping him…the only student besides his brother to know his secret. Originally, Nathan starts trying to build a relationship with her to ensure his secret gets kept, but in time, they genuinely enjoy each others company. The rest of the book is weaving their way through trials and tribulations of high school, great internal monologue, getting to know one another, and so much courage.

Quick read, as I was invested in this story. I really enjoyed it.

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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review By Angelina Frazzini

Amber Waves of GraceAmber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book but I wasn’t disappointed. This isn’t just a romance, while that was a large part, there was also some mystery and suspense tied in that really kept your attention while reading.

Corrie came home to take care of the farm since her father is unable to. She doesn’t expect that her farm hand to leave unexpectedly and to find herself in need of help. The last person she expects is Aaron. Corrie has so much on her plate between the farm, her siblings and her parents that she leans on Aaron for support. Just as everything seems to be going the way it should, uncertainty shows up in the form of a stranger needing shelter. What lays ahead for these characters?

I really enjoyed this book! Corrie’s character shows what you do for your family in hard times. I was on the edge of my seat and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next.

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One in A Billion (Pierce Brothers Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Trish Ann

One In A Billion (Pierce Brothers, #3)One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an ok read for me. I enjoyed the others in the series a little better than this one. I had a hard time getting on board with Seth and Victoria. Their chemistry didn’t work for me. I really had a difficult time liking both of them so it made it hard for me to root for them. That is definitely personal choice.

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Trish Ann

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a book in this time period in a while. I enjoyed it. Isabel was a pretty good character with a good balance of qualities. I am always partial to food mentions during historical fiction books and really enjoyed reading about some of the treats in this book. Her connection with William was very authentic and they had good chemistry.

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Desiree Ottinger

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Isabel is promised to a man that she has never met. She has a lot of insecurities about marrying a man she has never laid eyes on, but she trusts her father to make the best decision for her. She follows through with the marriage despite her doubts as to which side of the War of the Roses he is on. Needless to say, she is pleasantly surprised that her husband is honest with her and even though there are miscommunications along the way, they come to an understanding with each other. As the story follows the first year of their marriage, they learn together how best to serve their people.

I enjoyed this read depicting life in the 15th century during the War of the Roses. I appreciated that the author was up front about the history and that it was their perspective of how things might have played out if this story had happened. For me, it was fascinating how many holidays and celebrations the people had in 15th century England! Reading about how Isabel worked through new responsibilities and balanced it all while being so young was entertaining.

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Shelly Kittell

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isabel, daughter of a knight, finds herself promised in marriage. This is during the time of The War of The Roses. This makes it worse because her husband is on the wrong side. Through many adventures, Isabel finds that her father has prepared her for survival. The question is can she? It’s going to be a rough journey during a time when when are seen as property. I enjoyed this historical romance because I found Isabel to be a very strong character. Knock her down and she’ll get back up. She knew how to survive. Her mother taught her skills on the side. She was a very brave woman. The story pulled me in the farther I got. I found the action to be intriguing trying to keep up with who was behind what. I found the intrigue quite entertaining. It is a very good book. A new author to me, I will be looking for more of her books to read.

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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review by Jenni Bishop

Amber Waves of GraceAmber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Amber Waves of Grace is a heart-warming and emotional quick read. It is a story with challenging times and lurking troubles. It is a second chance romance that will bring out all the feels. Jessica’s story telling is simplistic in its narrative and it is easy to like the characters. It is a clean romance with religious overtones and messages within.

Corrie finds she may have bit off more than she can chew but along with all the unrest, challenges, danger, just to name a few, she really starts to find herself and realise she is stronger than she thought along the way.

If you love clean romance stories you will like this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Amber Waves of Grace by Jessica Berg – Review by Jenni Bishop

Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Set in 15th century England Love in the Roses is an engaging and intriguing tale. This book is a stand-alone historical medieval romance story. I found myself drawn in to this world and the main character and her life.

As readers we get a real feel of what life could have been like through TL’s portrayal with vivid details and her passion. The world building and the characters are well written, complex and compelling.

We take a journey back in time with knights and swords, feasts and horses. I enjoyed the banter throughout the story which gave it a more realistic feel.

Isabel’s finds she is to enter into a union with Sir William, the enemy. But not everything is as she thinks. She soon finds out there is much more to a marriage than she thought she would get.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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It Will Always Be Us Book 3 by Theresa Sederholt Reviewed by Piper Foster

It Will Always Be UsIt Will Always Be Us by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 3 in the series we are joining Fitz again in another case. There so much dramatic, Romantic and suspense in this book i couldn’t put it down. He’s figuring out another murder yet again but what has happened to the poor mother.

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Silence Innocence By Theresa Sederholt Reviewed by Piper Foster

Silent Innocence (Fitz, #2)Silent Innocence by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Introduced to Effy Mcphee she not always had the easiest life. We are following Fitz again and he’s on another case an abandoned non-verbal girl is left at the station after times passed if seems she connected to those mystery cases. This story had a lot of overlapping which works really well. Highly recommended this series.

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection Book 1) by A.C. Kramer – Review by Whitney Morrison

Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection, #2)Truth or Kill by A.C. Kramer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book so so much. I stayed up way too late reading it because once started I literally could not put it down. It was full of twists and darkness and definitely steamy scenes. Sydney and Kage were perfect characters that fed off of each other’s darkness. I highly recommend if you like dark romance, just be sure to read triggers about it first!

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The Detail by Dana Wayne

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Genre – Romantic Suspense, Crime
Page Count – 235
Cover Designer – Just. Write. Creations.

Some assignments are deadly…

Detective Jessica Foster is worn out. She’s spent months hunting a crazed killer while juggling a case load that never ends, her unpredictable family and forbidden feelings for her partner, Seth Hamilton. When the suspect she sought is finally captured near Denver, she and Seth must bring him back to Texas for trial. She dreads the long drive because it means close proximity to the man who haunts her dreams and makes her long for things she can never have.

Seth has known for some time that Jess is the one for him. Instinct tells him the feelings are mutual, but she never lets her guard down. Undeterred, he vows to use the prolonged road trip to get beyond those barriers and uncover the truth.

Until a disastrous turn of events changes everything.

Now a ruthless killer bent on revenge targets Jess, and his thirst for vengeance will only be satisfied by her death.

~ AMAZON ~

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Multi-awarding winning author Dana Wayne is a sixth-generation Texan and still resides in the Piney Woods. A sought-after speaker and die-hard romantic, her stories are filled with strong women, second chances, and happily ever after.

“I’ve had a love affair with words my whole life and from an early age, aspired to write. That dream became a reality with the release of my first book in the summer of 2016. I was over the moon when it received first place in a state-wide contest, and I never looked back.

“I’m all about the romance; that excursion two people take from ‘I’ll never love again’ to ‘Happily Ever After’. My stories are very character-driven versus plot-driven and typically include a splash of humor and suspense. While they are a bit steamy at times, I believe true romance is about emotion, not sex, and the journey is more important than the destination. “

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark
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Page Count – 336

Isabel has never met her husband…

Their parents have arranged the marriage. But, when Isabel discovers who her intended is, it becomes apparent that he’s on the wrong side of the Wars of the Roses.

As a knight with honour, surely her father would not sacrifice their family to the House of Lancaster. Yet, to her horror, he insists upon the union with Sir William.

15th century England is perilous – betrayal and ruin are only ever a heartbeat away. And death hides behind every door. Can Isabel survive and be a good wife, even when she’s married to the enemy? 

Adventure through Medieval England in this intriguing story of love battling against all odds. 

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I’m Not Your Difference (Fitz Series Book 4) by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Angela Hayes

I'm Not Your Difference (Fitz, #4)I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

I squealed so hard when I saw this book had released!! I FLOVE this series so much- so it was a given that I would rush to one-click a copy to dive into. I always look forward to my time between Teresa Sederholt’s covers because she is such an amazing storyteller and always leaves me completely satisfied! And let me tell you, this book might just be her best yet!!!
I’m Not Your Difference is the fourth book in the Fitz Series by Theresa Sederholt. It is such a fantastic story with all the ingredients that I look for in a riveting read. With crime, suspense, a serial killer on the loose, danger, violence, romance, some spice, dramatic developments, mystery, murder, intrigue, and plenty of emotion – made for quite a thrilling reading experience.
This story could probably be read as a standalone- but why would you want to, knowing that there are 3 other amazing books in the series that are not only page-turners themselves, but also help to lay down some of the framework and foundation for the series, provide character introductions (as there are several intriguing recurring characters), and impart important backstory…. All of which will ensure that you get the best reading experience, not only of this book, but the overall series as well.
I loved Andy from the moment I met back in Book One- along with Stephen, they really rounded out the cast and brought something special to the series- adding Stella to the mix only made things better. Fitz, I adore- can’t get enough of him. I also love and appreciate the dynamic that these characters have together, throughout the series. So, reading this book and what had happened between Andy and Stephen was quite heart-wrenching at times. Ms. Sederholt certainly played a fine tune with my emotions through this story, that’s for sure. Add in a deranged serial killer who is targeting gay men, placing a target on our favourite MM’s, danger, tension, heart-stopping developments, and plenty of thrills…. really made for a wonderfully gripping read.
Again, as I have said repeatedly in the past, I am in awe of Ms. Sederholt’s creative abilities, and how she manages to produce such incredibly well written stories, every time, and making it all seem so effortless. This is one of my all-time favourite series, from an incredibly talented author who should be on everybody’s must-read list!
Can’t wait for more!!!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Theresa Sederholt!

 

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Deborah White

Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well developed story that could have very well been a future qe as humans has to face in the wake of facing modern times without a modern solution. The book although a part of a series reads well enough that it can be enjoyed alone or together as it is intended. The story is a dystopian romance that leaves the readers on the edge of their seat in suspense as the story takes surprising twists and turns. I would recommend this book as a good read and a wonderful eye opener for how much humanity takes for granted, but that could be so quickly changed in a moments notice.

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One in A Billion (Pierce Brothers Book 3) by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

One In A Billion (Pierce Brothers, #3)One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One in A Billion is frustrating. Of the three books I’ve read in this series so far, probably my least favorite, I still really enjoyed it. The author’s character development again is impressive.
Seth, the second oldest Pierce brother, is a billionaire. One Victoria would kill to write the potential promotional profile piece on. Even if it came down to lying to get in front of the man himself. Little did she know that lie would lead to a whirlwind adventure.
Seth needed a new PA, and when Tori came in for an unexpected interview he was the one she wanted. One problem was he had no resume, no references, not even a way to contact her. Which means he needed to use his computer skills to find her. What he found angered him, Tori was really Victoria who is a journalist at a woman’s magazine. Once calms down he turns his anger into an opportunity I’ll scratch your back, You scratch mine type of deal.
He presented Victoria with an offer she couldn’t refuse. He would give her the exclusive info to write her profile piece, if she agreed to be his publicist to help launch his public profile. Unfortunately just like his other brothers, he never expected she would be the woman who could bring him to his knees.
All of these books are wonderful alone or together. The author lays out a beautiful story for each brother, which would mean there should be one more to look forward to!

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers, #2)Spoilsport by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like Spoilsport better than book 1! The 2nd book in the Pierce brother’s series is a second chance romance. The two main characters I could relate to on so many levels. I understood Nadia and why she is the way she is, because I was the same way. Luke, you feel for him and everything he’s balancing.
Being from a broken home I understand Nadia’s difficulty accepting love. I’ve always been the same way. Nadia is a force to be reckoned with, and doesn’t appreciate her married one night stand, Luke, showing back up in her life. It’s just now he’s divorced and he can do something she needs. Fix her death trap of a house.
Luke, working nonstop, doesn’t hesitate to want to help Nadia. He’s always wanted to restore an old house to its original glory. Nadia’s house would be perfect, unfortunately the stubborn homeowner would do anything to not give him the green light on the job. He also has to juggle seeing his daughter when his ex-wife gives him the chance. Not always sticking to their agreement. Another thing a child from a broken home, such as myself can relate too!
Some people split amicably, others there’s resentment. Anyone on either side of those situations can relate to these characters. The author beautifully writes two of the most stubborn and set in their way characters and progressively moves them towards each other with so much growth it works!
I look forward to more books from this author, let alone series since there are 2 brothers left.

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Gabrielle Lee

Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a sweet romance about finding love when you least expect it. In one heroic move Sol saves lives but loses his ability to keep being a firefighter. He soon finds himself in downward spiral, but Ember is not willing to give up on man she admires. Ember has always looked up to Sol but when she gets to work with the man, she soon begins to feel much more than just admiration. Can Ember save Sol from himself before it is too late?
Their story is a quick and predictable one. If you enjoy Harlequin type romance books than this one is for you. While Sol may have lost his purpose since getting injured Ember has never doubted him. As Ember tries to reach the man she knows is still there, the two must figure out the attraction that is simmering between them. While the storyline was interesting, I did not connect with the characters. I felt that there was not enough depth to them and some of the plot just really seemed like filler and unnecessary. I would have liked to have seen the story fleshed out a bit more, as it stands the story felt a bit rushed to me. I was happy to see the importance put on therapy and help for those needing it, but it seemed almost as if it was just added for moving the plot along. As bad as Sol was, he barely saw the therapist and after a few sessions he was pretty much cured. I know this is fiction, but it was a stretch. It was nice to see Sol and Ember find their way to a happy ever after.

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Beverly Finnie

Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers, #1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful beginning to what looks like could be a great series. Mr. Nice Guy introduces us to the youngest Pierce brother. One who is written as sweet but damaged from relationships past.
Chelsea always dates the wrong guy, she’s too nice for her own good. Unfortunately for her she likes the bad boys. I can definitely relate to that.
Bad boys have this confidence that makes them attractive despite how bad they may be for you.
Nice guys finish last! That’s what applies to Tom. At the same time Tom is wallowing in his own self pity from relationships past. Despite all that he agrees with Nadia’s, Chelsea’s best friend, crazy plan to show Chelsea what it would be like to date a nice guy for the next seven days. Being his best friend’s baby sister and the fact he’s attracted to her the next week definitely is a whirlwind for them both.
This is book 1 in a new series but it really feels that it could just as much be a standalone as well. The author wrote some wonderful characters that have been through some painful experiences, in a manner the reader can relate too! Makes me look forward to book 2!

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Tracy Manderson

Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read many of this author books but what I have read I enjoyed. This a Contemporary romance about finding love unexpectedly, with a friend to lovers’ theme, mentor/mentee relationship, between firefighters.
I enjoyed the plot and the characters where well written and the way they play off each other makes them real.

We watch Sol fight his demons when he can’t be a firefighter because of an injury. With nothing to do he finds solace in the bottle. He needs to wake up and move on because he might not have a house or friends anymore. Can ember help him face his demons or will he be forced to live alone?

Ember is a new firefighter and she is kind of lost without her mentor and long-time crush Sol. Can she help him move forward or will her job drive a wedge between them? Will Sol open up to Ember? With an eleven-year age gap between them can they be happy together?

Tracy
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