I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a very sweet read. It’s an easy read and I read this book within a few hours. Andy is trying to get his life back on track after Stephen left him and his daughter alone. Fitz shows how he is an amazing friend and how he adored his family and friends.can’t wait to see what Theresa has in store for us in the next instalment.
Love is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love is Worth Fighting for (The Meraki Series Book 3) by Effie Kammenou. This is such a good frenemies romance. It’s Krystina’s story and she is beating herself up for falling in love with the boy who has been a pain in her butt for years. Loukas (Luke) has been in love with Krystina for as long as he remember. Krystina writes a blog and all she wants to do is travel the world and promote her blog and become famous on Instagram. With Luke following her all around (he’s working with her) its not turning out as fun as she thought. He’s always been right under her feet driving her crazy. As they spend more and more time together and she sees him helping her in her search for her grandfather she sees a new side of him. Will they be able to make a relationship work and will she be able to get the answers she needs about her grandfather? This is one of my favorites in the series!
Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 4th book in a multi-author series set around Firehouse 13. I have read several of this author’s books so far and have always enjoyed them so was happy to read more of her work. I was also interested by the blurb so it was a no brainer for me to read this book.
I really enjoyed Ember and Sol’s story. Sol is a retired firefighter, having sustained an injury in a fire which left him unable to continue in the role. Ember is a relatively new firefighter who had had Sol as her mentor and had always had a bit of a crush on him.
As Sol slips into an alcohol fueled depression due to his enforced retirement, it’s Ember who helps him through this hard point in his life. This is a great friends to lovers romance with the added grit of seeing Sol struggle through this particularly hard time.
I did find the writing a bit disjointed (is that the right term?) and it didn’t flow as well as the other books by this author but I loved the characters and the storyline so still enjoyed the book.
The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Mastermind is a good read but it didn’t have a big pull to draw me completely into the story. I always enjoy a brother’s best friend and millionaire love story but somehow the connection of Remi and Audri fell a bit flat for me. They were a bit cheesy in a lot of the dialogue and at times their intimacy felt forced. I did enjoy the suspense the author gave us and the twists and turns we took to get the full mystery unraveled. I recommend because it did give me the happy ending I look for when reading this style I just failed with the character connection.
The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Mastermind is a little of a forbidden romance with some mystery to it. Remi is a billionaire with a past full of secrets. His best friends sister crosses paths with him again. The two have always had a spark but now as adults and after many years, they can explore that spark together.
This was my first book from this author and I will definitely be reading more!
One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in this series and it can be read as a stand alone. The Pierce brothers are barely mentioned and have very little page time in this book. While they are totally attracted and drawn to each other, there wasn’t any real excitement in this story. It was likeable enough and flowed ok. But the “must keep turning the pages” draw that I got from the first book just wasn’t there this time. I was more drawn in by Pip’s circumstances in this book. Still gave it four stars as the character development was there. Just didn’t get as excited this time around.
Bobbi has walked the line between two worlds for a while now. Now those two worlds are life and death.
New York City, 1995
As a teen, Roberta “Bobbi” Wallace made her debut in high society. Now she’s making her debut as detective only a few years after a dare led her to join the NYPD.
Max Buckley, a product of Brooklyn and a fifteen-year veteran of the NYPD, is forever changed when Bobbi is assigned to replace a cocky rookie killed in the line of duty.
New York City is under siege, possessed by a truly diabolical serial killer dubbed The Bathtub Murderer. Assigned to a task force to identify and stop the killer—and against Max’s best advice—Bobbi goes undercover to catch the man killing women who look like her.
As the squad attempts to solve the puzzle of the serial killer’s bloody obsession with hazel-eyed brunettes, Max and Bobbi try to balance their jobs with their undeniable connection. Now that Bobbi has stolen his heart, can Max prevent her from becoming the Bathtub Murderer’s next victim?
The Blood Obsession Series follows the detectives of the NYPD’s 10th Precinct on their quest to bring a cold-blooded serial killer to justice. Along the way there is action, romance, violence, descriptions of voodoo rituals, and graphic depictions of both consensual and nonconsensual sex and murder. Please be advised that many readers will find the story chilling, disturbing and triggering.
Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was FANTASTIC! This book came out of nowhere.. I picked it up because I loved the cover and the blurb sounded interesting but I couldn’t put it down. I was absorbed into the story and i was living it with the characters and that’s how you know the author did an awesome job. This story had great characters and they dealt with some major life issues but they handled it well and still loved tremendously. I liked them ALOT.
I am so looking forward to more by this author because I absolutely adored it. I will definitely recommend this one to a friend!!
Happy Reading!
This is the second book in the Nurse Morgan series. I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the first. The characters stayed true to themselves. The storyline moved at a good pace. I can’t wait for more!
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Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first read from this author and I loved it. This was a great 5 star read.
My emotions were all over the place. Evan has decided to leave hockey and return home to finish school. He ends up meeting Callie when he takes an athletic trainer job for gymnastics. There is something different about her that pulls him in. Will Callie and Evan give into their connection? Will they get a HEA?
Overall this was a great read. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. She touches on a serious topic of mental health in sports and what the athletes deal with. I really liked these two, they were perfect for each other. This can be read as a stand alone. I look forward to reading more from this author and catching up on the series.
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Reviewed by @mab54615
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Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Distant Memories has me falling further into a world of exploration then Distant Heart sounds did! I’m in love with these books. They are light, dark, and humorous, sometimes one just needs a book to make them laugh out loud.
We return to Good Samaritan and Morgan’s now bizarre life. Only this time something dark and sinister is lurking in the shadows. It also doesn’t help that a certain Dr.Lightfoot is also lurking. Is Caleb too good to be true? That’s the question Morgan keeps asking herself.
Meanwhile Caleb is trying to wrap his head around everything Morgan is experiencing. All the while chipping away at Morgan’s resolve.
Meanwhile, someone lets Esmeralda through a dimension portal and she is wreaking havoc wherever she goes. She also has a massive chip on her shoulders against women.
Who let her out?
Was it because of Caleb?
Are Morgan’s insecurities unfounded?
Those questions and so many more popped into my mind while reading book 2 in this series. In saying that if you think this book sounds interesting, make sure you read book 1 first. It sets up this world and backstory up for book 2 perfectly. Again I’ll reiterate that this is a great beginning to a series, I hope there’s potential for more in the future. More books by this author is a definite must!!
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book 1 of The Brothers if Creekside Ranch is fabulous. I enjoyed immersing myself in this ranch and this little family. Triplet brothers raising their sister after the recent passing of their parents. Levi, former Navy Seal, brings Bella to the ranch to protect her at the request of one of his Seal buddies. Neither Levi nor Bella know what they are in for when they get there. This story is compelling and the descriptions made it all come to life in my mind. I can’t wait to continue this journey with this family.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a different way to tell a story! I was surprised and thrilled at how the stories intertwined. The characters…well I loved them! They each have their own drama or story and I enjoyed how they figure it out and move forward. My biggest dislike was the last story because it felt a little rushed but again it was tied perfectly with the others.
I liked how creative the author is to come up with this book. This one has something for everyone. Characters of all ages and a little mystery in each one. Also it is a great title and name of a book store!
Isabella, Bride of Ohio by Debra Parmley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Isabella knows that bad things happen in threes. First her parents die, leaving her alone in America. Then a fire takes the factory she worked in. What could happen next? It wasn’t uncommon for bachelors, in the 1800’s, to search for a bride through advertisements. Isabella answered such an ad in hopes of finding someone to love and who would love her back. Mr. Donald Jenks sweeps her off her feet and gets her to agree to head to Ohio to meet him. Her travels to Ohio didn’t come easy, her wedding day to Donald came quickly. So, did she find true love? Yes, but not where you thought she would.
This a a sweet historical fiction love story. It is a quick and easy read with very likeable characters (well, the nice ones anyway!). If you are looking for an adventure, Isabella will give you that!
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blood & Vengeance is the second book in the Casket Girls series. It’s a great series – vampire-hunting paranormal romance set in 18th Century New Orleans. I love the setting – a lot of attention has been paid to historical detail making for a vibrant and interesting world to explore.
It’s definitely worth reading this series in order. Although from a romance perspective each story focuses on a different couple, the paranormal plot that runs through is developed from book to book. The background of Blood & Ravens will really help readers appreciate Blood & Vengeance.
With Greer off in the Underworld, the focus in this book shifts to Desiree. She’s determined to eliminate the remaining vampires that were preying on her and her companions. This determination is heightened when she learns that the vampire that was assigned to her – who got a taste for her blood – may still be out there. Desiree is a good foil to the pining Theron, and steps up to the mark to advocate for Jaxon as he proves his willingness to change. It’s good to see characters who were previously in a fairly powerless position gain agency and learn to stand up for themselves.
This is another five-star book, and I’m excited to see that the series will continue! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the previous one, and would recommend the previous one to all fans of paranormal romance and anyone with an interest in New Orleans’ history.
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Levi had me hooked from the first page. The author has a way with words and I hardly put my kindle down while reading this book. The book started right in the middle of the action. I thought Levi was a jerk in the beginning and was happy to learn the reason why, and start to see a transition to him mid-book. His brothers are fun and very loveable so I can’t wait to read their stories. Bella is not at all what I expected. She grew up an aristocrat, but somehow ended up with a Russian mob boy friend. I wish there was more back story there, but it gave us enough information to go on, and we discovered more of their past relationship as the story went on. The ending was abrupt but at the same time was kind of a perfect happily ever after. I am glad to know the story continues in book two though. Happy to have found a new author and series!
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW. Where do I start with these wonderful brothers?? This box set blew me away. As I had not read anything from India Kells before, I had my reservations committing to the entire set. Those qualms were blown away mere pages into the first book. The author has such a way of grabbing your attention and writing the stories so well that they just envelop you. I love each of these boys for slightly different reasons, but they all have such strong qualities that you just root for automatically. My favorites are probably a tie between Aleksei and Archer, the Lost Bastard and the Cold Bastard, respectively. Though these brothers will all do whatever it takes to protect the ones they love, this box set is full of strong women as well. This series is fast-paced and suspenseful with plenty of steamy scenes that you can’t get enough of!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wiches, Vampires, Demons, humans… What more could you want!
Part 2 of the Casket Girls was as good and if not better than the first book. Desiree and Theron are trying to take out the remaining vampires that escaped in book one. Desiree hates vampires and will not stay on the side lines. She ends up in the presence of Jaxon and although she is trying to hate him she finds she just can not. There is a pull between the two. Will Desiree have a change of heart and fall for Jaxon? Will Jaxon succumb to his old Mistress in order to keep her safe? Read this amazing part 2 to find out all the details. You will be kept in suspense and hoping all is what it seems.
Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love to read firemen’s stories. This one is just what I needed to read. Sol was injured and forced to retire from his firehouse. He has a long battle to find himself. Starting with the demons within. Ember is a new firefighter, and her secret crush as well as her mentor has been forced out. Will work pull them apart? Or are they so much more? Even though there are years between them, could they possibly build friendship and more? This story is quite the rollercoaster of emotions. While the story is short, the author has packed it full of reading enjoyment. Even Though I started with book 4 in this series, I’m Going back to the beginning of the series. This story is well written and very much worth your time. I hope you enjoy this series as I am.
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One In A Billion by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was actually the first of the Pierce Brothers books that I read. Now i will absolutely be going back to read the others! I loved this book so much and I couldn’t put it down once I started. Victoria and Seth were perfect characters and also perfect for each other. Also, Pip was one of my absolute favorite characters. I can’t wait for Noah’s book!
Isabella Bride of Ohio, American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a fun story! Historical romance is one of my favorite genres and this book fit right in! I do with the length had been a little longer as there wasn’t as much growth in character development and parts of the story felt rushed but it was a quick easy read perfect for summer vacation!
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie. This is such a good clean western romance. Its the story of Levi who we met in the very first The Brothers of Creekside Ranch book. He has been put in charge of Bella or Beccy the nanny ( her secret identity) who has been sent to the ranch for protection from her mob ex boyfriend. He is in the Russian mob and when she got him arrested she thought she would be free but not at all. He’s determined to kill her. Levi has grown up taking care of all his brothers and little sister Allie. He doesn’t really want the responsibility of looking out for anyone else but the more time he spends with Bella he’s liking her. She is also becoming a pain in his behind but he’s promised to look out for her. When Allie gets kidnapped Levi is furious and Bella is devastated. Will Levi and Becca make a relationship work out and will Allie be found safe? Read this fun, clean romance to find out!
I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fitz has his hand full with this one. The kids are having issues. Andy is talking to Stephen,who is having issues. He has a case to solve. MJ is his rock and partner during it. He is turning into a “dog with the bone.” He is going to solve these problems and work all these puzzles out. There is drama. suspense, mystery, with a dash of romance and intrigue. The storyline pulls you right in. You are going to not want to stop reading. MJ, Andy, Gail and everyone else are so great to work with. They are so realistic that they could people you know. There are plot twist that will get you every time you think you know who did it. What an original series and such a wonderful read. I’m looking forward to more from this author. Highly recommend. I would give it more than a 5 star if I could.
It Will Always Be Us by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow!!!! This has to be my favorite of the Fitz series yet. He has become a P.I. now and is on his own at an agency. Gail has brought him a case from her friend. This case involves a sudden death, mysterious numbers and many secrets. Again, so well-written that the plot with several plot lines and plot twists tie together so smooth that there are no glitches. The characters bitch and fight like they could be your friends. The book is written in a casual tone that it feels good to read. I can feel emotions come off the page. Fitz and his friends and family are pretty amazing at solving these cases. Gail describes Fitz as a ”dog with a bone.” Yep, I would agree. He will find out what’s going on. This is a new author to me and I’m loving this series.
Silent Innocence by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Intense! Thrilling! This is one of those books you find yourself holding your breath while you’re reading it. Fitz has his hands full this time. He’s supposed to be on a 3-month vacation but gets called in to consult on a case. Well, we all know how that usually ends up. He gets enmeshed in a high-profile case. Little Stella becomes a very important person to him as he tries to unravel this case. The intensity of this case has you wanting to keep turning one more page to find out what’s next. Who did it? I love the plot twists? Oh yeah, and MJ is due with the baby soon, so that’s on his mind during this. Man, his plate is overflowing. Another well-writing knockout story that I loved. The story pulled me in right from the start. The characters are like your friends. They just feel like buddies. The whole tone of the book has a casual feel (for a romantic suspense). It’s perfect and a wonderful book.
Love is Worth Fighting for by Effie Kammenou
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A story about fighting to be with the one you want and the strains that can pull you apart.
A dual-generational story. More New Adult than YA. Contemporary romance with real life influence from the COVID pandemic.
This novel lives up to the contemporary romance name with a large chunk of it having the characters face the ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic and how their lives were impacted by the shut down in the United States. If you’re looking for a novel which will help you to escape this may not be the one for you, but while it does deal with very tense subjects the novel was very well done and kept me engaged, reading on to find out what happened with Krystina and Loukas. This novel is also very much a will they/won’t they romance.
I can’t say that I loved Krystina’s character, but I can empathize with her and the desire to protect herself from the hurt Loukas had previously caused. I did enjoy that Loukas was willing to go all in with Krystina and kept fighting to show her he cared, but I found some of the ways he mentally manipulated her to be juvenile and deceitful. Despite that feeling though I do think it was fairly realistic of the things people will do in life in order to get attention. I did like how Krystina also wanted to help those around her to be and stay happy, and was an amazing friend to non-familial side characters Egypt and Chynna. I do wish we got to see more of Loukas training and wanting to fight in the beginning of the book.
I rather enjoyed the flash back scenes to Kalliope and Panos’s courting, relationship, and their forced separation. This allowed for a more detailed depiction of the background of the grandparent’s and how that influenced Krystina and her siblings.
I had not read the other two books in the series but I found that I could follow along pretty well. The author was good about describing the impact of the things mentioned which seemed like it had occurred in the previous books. It’s also a way to get the reader on the hook and get them to want to go back and read the others.
CW: Prisoner of war description, war disfigurement, COVID forced quarantining and sickness, organized fighting and mixed martial arts (MMA).
Uniquely Mine by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an amazing story! Fitz is an incredible detective hunting down a twisted killer. He is trying to protect MJ, his childhood friend. She is the owner of a BDSM agency that is being targeted. The romance and suspense are intense and full of intrigue. This killer is a sick monster that wants to be caught and is teasing Fitz. The characters are so well=developed that you can honestly feel the emotions coming off them as they are trying to protect MJ and find the sick killer. All MJ wants is to protect her clients and her job. You can feel the pull between the antagonist and the protagonist. I was pulled in right from the start and couldn’t stop until the end. I finished this one in a day. The plot had a good flow and a few plot twists thrown in made it outstanding. What a great book! Romantic suspense lovers will love it.
The Cave of Ruin Arsa by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first I’ve read by this author, and I’m not gonna lie, it’s pretty good. There are a lot of Irish Gaelic names and vernacular, and while the author does have a cheat sheet in the back, on Kindle it’s easier to just look everything up. I do love how there are also recipes in the back, and I’m probably going to try a couple. It is a bit of a longer book, it took me a couple days to finish it. I thought it came off to a bit of a slower start, but it still pulls the reader in on the adventure.
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sometimes you need a quick clean romance book to fill your afternoon and thats exactly what this book was.
We meet a family who has suffered a huge loss and things really took off from there. This was a very fast feeling timeline and while we get to know a lot of info on each main character Im greedy and wanted so much more back story on both of them.
I cant wait to read about the rest of the brothers we met here.
Levi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
I really enjoyed this book. Bella is an all around sweet woman, and the way Levi treats her is just disgusting since he knows nothing about why she has been thrust into his care. He just makes assumptions. On the other hand he is going through some things of his own so I can see why he is distrustful of people and wary. Bella being dropped into the brother’s and Allie’s lives is the best thing that could have happened for all of them and the bond they all form is nice, especially for Bella due to the past she has shared with her ex. Bella is a strong and amazing woman for protected Allie the way she does. I hope to see more of the brothers and see what becomes of Levi’s brothers, Amos and Elijah.