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Tickety Tock (Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Matthews

Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona ChapterTickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another new book from this amazing author and again another 5 star read. I absolutely loved this book and I loved that it was a bit different from her other reads but also equally as fantastic. I was hooked from beginning to end. I think this is definitely up there with my favourite books from her – I just fell in love with the main characters straight away. They had this raw real feeling to them that made them really relatable – I especially loved Dwarf! I loved the eerie feeling this story had and there were definitely times where the hairs were standing up on my arms and I got goosebumps – this is something I’ve never had from this author before proving that she can write more than just MC novels!

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Tickety Tock (Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Betsy Melano

Tickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona ChapterTickety Tock: Wicked Warriors MC Arizona Chapter by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Any time I see a new book by this author, I get excited like a kid in a candy store. The stories are well written, the characters and environment come through so you can imagine being there.

This book is the story about Dwarf & Raven. Dwarf has basically been passed over by many beautiful women when they finally meet his friends. Raven comes out of nowhere and causes Dwarf to lose control of his bike. The two meeting each other is the start of something different by this author. I really enjoyed reading about this MC which is a new group to me. Also love the paranormal things that come up. Overall, I really had a hard time putting the book down so I could enjoy it for more than a day.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Trish Ann

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had a hard time connecting to this book. There were facets that I enjoyed (the cute cats!) and other tones. I do not enjoy conspiracy stories so I think that played a disconnect role for me. Audri was also a little too nice. I wanted a bit more fire. Some good spice, though!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Lorrene Huisman

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really brought everything to the table! It was not just lollipops and rainbows! It brought on the suspense like a wrecking ball! There was a lot of suspense and moments where you would not know what would happen next! The intrigue this novel brought, was beyond my expectations!

Remi & Audri were two characters that had more in common than meets the eye at first glance! I was captivated by their story and who they were as people. To have a chance at what was between them, they really needed to risk everything dear to them. And that was hard for them, as is it really worth it to lose everything to try something out that well, has no guarantee of working out? Both characters had a light within them, and their darkness showed as well. I was gripped to the edge of my sear as I read and could not put this one down as the story kept building as quickly as I turned the pages! Loved it!

This for sure is a must-read book and I truly highly recommend it. I will be for sure reading more by this wonderful author, as I was truly held and captivated! Freaking amazing read! Excellent writing!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Wow, I totally devoured this book and could not put it down. This was one fantastic romance/suspense story that just when I thought I had it figured out……the twists and turns along with sizzling moments kept coming.

Remington is truly a “mastermind”. He is totally brilliant and really puts up a facade believe he has a dark heart. His upbringing was heartbreaking….but growing up with his best friend Grayson and his sister Audri is what he needed. Years past and Remington takes over a company that Audri works for. I love the connection between them….his need to protect Audri and I love how strong Audri is sticking up for herself in situations that happened while working before Remi and his company took over. Both characters have this sense of a dark past….Remington keeps his distance in any relationship and is all about total business. Audri has this sense of guilt growing up over an unfortunate accident. Slowly Remington and Audri break down each other’s walls……but…..there is so much greed, suspense, lies and page turning twists that put both Remington and Audri in harms way.

Will Remi and Audri be able to get through each of their pasts and stay safe at the same time? Definitely read and find out you will NOT be disappointed.

This story is truly phenomenal!!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Vanessa Watts

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was next to impossible to put down. A new author for me but definitely hit this one out of the park. This has it all billionaires, murder, mystery, and mayhem of the best kind! I am eagerly looking forward to reading the second book in this series.

The dark, mysterious, but uber brilliant Remington Starke has had to fend for himself from a young age. Seemingly having an absent father, evil stepmother, and pretty worthless step brother. Despite everything he manages to make it on his own and build a successful empire acquiring new businesses and revamping them to make them profitable. One of these acquisitions happens to be where Audri Wu works, his best friend’s little sister whom Starke has always had a soft spot for. As the sparks build between them and the secrets slowly leak out trouble rears its ugly head. Can Audri and Remington stay ahead of the nefarious plans of others or will they and their budding relationship fall victim?

This book has more twists and turns than a roller coaster which kept me on the edge of my seat. Who is the good guy and the bad guy when it seems everyone is in it for their own benefit? This is a beautifully written book that you will love reading if you like billionaire romances with a whole bunch of action thrown in.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by katie stapleton

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was full of detail and intrigue. I absolutely loved that it was a thriller packed with mystery and a surprising connectivity that wrapped it all together nicely. The book centers on Audri – an artist at heart with a traumatic past, and Remi – someone who is part of her past but is closed off to everyone. Ultimately, these two characters bring out each other’s strengths which helps them both grapple with their past.

I really liked the addition of detail surrounding Audri seeing a hypnotherapist to process her trauma. Often, professional care/therapy/mental health topics are skimmed or vaguely alluded to. This book, however, gives the healing journey it’s due. I was happy to see that it was a major part of Audri’s journey.

The romance, the passion, the danger, the mystery – all part of an intriguing read. I am looking forward to the next books in this series. Nadia is a fantastic story teller, weaving in plenty of detail and subplots to keep you guessing until the end!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by La Toya Lewis

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun and intriguing story. The Mastermind by Nadia Han contains plenty of action and romance to keep you on the edge of your seat. There are steamy parts but it is in good balance with the rest of the story and does not overtake the book. I love Audri’s quirky and fun personality. It provides a good balance to Remi’s darkness and brooding. These are very well-written and multi-dimensional characters. They are both awesome in their own ways and complement each other beautifully. I’d love to see a continuation of their story. The plot is also well-written and although there is quite a bit going on, it does not get confusing. I loved all the relationships between each of the characters, good and bad. This was a very exciting read!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. There are so many elements to this story and the author does an amazing job with their characters and their backstories. I love the connection between Audri and Remi. Their connection is so strong from growing up together that they know everything about each other or so they think. This books is full of twist and turns and secrets that need to come to life for them to stand a chance together.

Remi grew up with Audri. He was friends with her brother and know that Audri is off limits. After an experience that happened when he was young it had left him seriously affected. Despite that he had made a great and successful life for himself. That doesn’t include being with one woman forever
With his family causing trouble and trying to blackmail him he returns home and meets Audri again. The feelings that she sparks in him is like nothing he felt before but she’s his best friends sister which outs her off limits right?

Audri has got secrets of her own to deal with and work through, and when she meets Remi again he has an effect on her she doesn’t want to admit.

Both of them know what they feel is true and strong but their is many hurdles for them to overcome before they can get their happy ever after.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Baker

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an explosive story. I was completely hooked on this book right from the start and loved everything about it. The intrigue and the mystery really draws you in and the characters just cinch the deal. The author has done an amazing job of creating a complex story. It is well written and the development throughout is amazing. I loved how she portrayed the characters and the journey they are on.
This is a new author to me and I have to say if all her books are like this then it definitely won’t be the last. I cannot wait to see what is next for this series and to delve into more of what she has written. This is a fantastic book that I would highly recommend.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Edie Kelleher

The Mastermind : A Brother's Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book surprised me! I loved the raw connection between Remi and Audri, extremely well written. The author had me on the edge of my seat with anticipation, waiting for each page as the story unravelled. This one is a MUST read for Romance Suspense lovers.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable book. The relationship between the characters is complex, but so relatable in a lot of ways. Remington, Remi as he is known to his friends, has had a bit of a rough childhood. He spent a lot of time with the Wu’s and practically saw Audri grow up. He never wanted to admit he had started developing feelings for her when he saw her working on her jewelry one day. Audri has always had a crush on Remi, but never acted on it as she thought he only saw her as a sister. When she started getting weird and semi threatening text messages Remi had his PI look into who was behind the screen. I have to say that in a way he was looking out for her like an older brother would, but when you got a look into his mind with the author’s writing you could tell there was more to his feelings than he let on. Even though Remi didn’t think he was worthy of someone like Audri, she begged to differ. I felt that these characters complimented each other perfectly. Although the you belong to me behavior doesn’t appeal to me, I was glad to see that the female character wasn’t going to let a man push her around and make her feel like she was a possession of any sort. I look forward to reading more books by this author and can’t wait to start the next chapter in this series.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have recently found myself reading more and more romantic suspense novels and I have been loving them! So when I saw that this book was coming out I just knew that I had to read it and I was not disappointed! I have read numerous boss/worker, brother best friend romances and this one takes the cake! Reading through out the book made me feel as though I was right there going through everything they went through as opposed to just reading it. Each page of every chapter had me captivated and I needed to know what was going to happen. I read this book so quickly and was sad that it ended! I cannot wait until the next book comes out so that I can get even more immersed in this series!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Beverly Finnie

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Omg I need more Remington Starke in my life! I loved The Mastermind. The characters were definitely written well!
Scarred by their past both Remington and Audri lived through different scenarios that molded them into who they are today. Where does one even begin?!?
Remington witnessed an organized crime murder when he was 15. A stranger with a scar across his face gave him and his best friends a second chance. He took that chance and hardened himself so no one, and I mean no one could take advantage of him. Being a wealthy businessman he needed to be cut throat to survive and grow.
Audri, blames herself for the fire that killed her father and cat when she was just 8 years old. All she remembers is dropping a candle which made the fire her fault. Causing ptsd fire has been her biggest fear moving through life, minus the fire burning within her. Remington being the only one who can keep the fire going. Even when she was a teen.
How do two people navigate obstacles that are more tied together than they realize?
How do two people who are attracted to each other avoid that attraction?
Why does Audri have to be Remington’s best friend’s little sister?
Now is the time to jump into the world of Providence RI and the annual Waterfire Festival. You will grow to love these characters and their supporting counterparts. I look forward to reading their stories later on in this series.

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The Mastermind ( WaterFyre Rising Book 1 ) y Nadia Han – Review by Carla Clemmons

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of those stories that really draws you in! I love how you get to know the back stories of the characters. The intensity of the story really comes through from the start. Remi and Audri have such a strong connection to each other that you can almost feel through the pages. There some unexpected plot twist that will keep you turning pages to learn more. I can’t wait to see where this series goes as there are so many options and secrets to learn I’m sure!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful romance story. This is a well written story where your past catches up to your present and threatens to destroy relationships. This is a story I enjoyed reading and found it hard to put down. A story where the characters bring their romance story to life. They have great chemistry and growth throughout the story. The author’s use of details made me feel as if I was part of the story. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. It had me coming back for more. You don’t want to miss what happens and what secrets are lurking. I highly recommend reading this book.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Trish Ann

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I like multiple point of view books. This was really a very sweet read. Being less of a spicy read was refreshing in this genre. I enjoyed the characters and the way their stories worked. I would read more by this author!

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by stephanie nicole

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was full of three beautifully interwoven romance stories. While this book is separated into three separate stories, they all connected together perfectly. The characters were simply amazing, the romance was sweet, and of course I love a book that gives you small town feels. While this is not my first book by this author, it is pretty close to one of my favorites. So if your looking for a new romance make sure you pick up this one today.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Sara Grantham

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book absolutely captivated me! Bernadette wrote in such a way that I could picture and feel everything that the characters did. While reading “The Happily Ever After Bookstore”, I fell in love with falling in love. In this book, three love stories were beautifully told throughout many seasons, holidays, happy moments, and sad moments. There were many moments that felt too good to be true (especially for the characters), but fate always found a way to bring the perfect couples together. “True and spontaneous love” happened within the bookstore, even to those who least expected it. To top it all off, this book had the perfect settings: a cozy town, a coffee shop, and a bookstore that felt like home.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Lauren West

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a must read on a sunny day with lemonade and comfy socks! A romantic story set in a book store that involves love connecting in 3 ways. This book was sweet and romantic and will have you smiling from ear to ear. Each relationship provided a new lease on love and happiness. This was a wonderful book I know I will be reading a second time.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In The Happily Ever After Bookstore Bernadette has cleverly woven three delightful contemporary romance stories in one. All the characters are well developed with flaws and with their own distinct personalities. I enjoyed the friendships and interactions between them. This story has everything that makes it a sweet fun read that is full of passion and humour, hope and love,

Leona loves her bookstore and her books and the friendships, but she also loves playing matchmaker. Now if only she could be successful in her own love life.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Edie Kelleher

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute, fun, enjoyable, sweet read! I absolutely loved all the different characters individual quirks, the author did such a great job. This book gave me all the warm and fuzzy rom com feels, I just snuggled up with a cup of tea and devoured it in one sitting.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Alison Risher

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Three separate love stories are woven around an origin story of love at first sight. Characters learn the beauty of their intertwined lives. What reader wouldn’t love the setting of this story? I mean, a bookstore! I have a full tank of gas- I think I’ll search for a magical bookshop of my own.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. One of the things I enjoy about this author is her writing skills. They are such that they not only bring the story to life but also give the story a realistic feel. This is a well written story about Leona and her love for her bookstore. The bookstore is in need of some repairs. This is where Jon comes in. Leona may just get more than some repairs in her bookstore. Will she open her heart up to Jon and his family or will the love of her bookstore be all that there is for her? I really enjoyed these characters. They made the story engaging and pull you into their lives. I enjoyed watching the growth of these two and their chemistry is great. I enjoyed what they brought to the story. This is an entertaining, easy story to read. I highly recommend this book.

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The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Happily Ever After BookstoreThe Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book gives so many happy vibes. I enjoyed it so much. Leona runs the happiest bookstore in town. The story of Ellen and Charles romance has become a romance put on paper thanks to Price (Fiona’s ex-husband) sharing the story with her. This story has created a multiverse of romances that Leona matched up starting with Sadie and Charlie. They came together over the Christmas holiday by way of a package mixup. Through funny mishaps, the sweetest romance is created. We move on to Fiona and Price. They are a divorced couple that had heartbreak split them apart. Through a series of events, they both arrive in town and at the bookstore. Leona again sets up something. They talk and try to work through their issues. Then amazingly, Leona finds love and her dream comes true on the location for her shop. The story is funny, entertaining, so very romantic, and clean. The story had me giggling because of its sweetness and cuteness. Ellen, the grandma, plays a role also. She is the sweetest. The characters are so well developed. I felt like this town was Mayberry in today’s world So small town and cute. The plot was so sweet and adorable. A great idea for a Hallmark movie. I would give this more than 5 stars if they would let me. I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard. And I’m a bookworm, so any romance in a bookstore, I’m hooked. I was enthralled from the beginning and had to finish before I put it down. It’s that’s good. A must for all romance readers.

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by April McCoy

Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book SeriesDark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

India Kells captured me! I do believe I read one of these individually and not in order before finding this and rereading from the beginning. Each book performs well on its own with different characters that intertwine and all around incredible stories with their own fair shares of steam, romance, conflict, chemistry, and surprises. You do not HAVE to read them all or in order but I would be surprised if you read one and didn’t want to wholly consume the others. The characters are just to die for. You cannot help but fall for them and their journeys. India is an incredible author spinning tales that take you to another place. I can not get enough from the author!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Whitney Morrison

Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ah, I loved this book so freaking much. Cassius and Sera were seriously amazing characters and couldn’t have been written better. It was a wild journey and I couldn’t put the book down. I went through pretty much every single emotion while reading it but I loved every second. I very highly recommend reading this book!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Stephanie Robb

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Starlight is the first book in the Quimby Grove series, this can be read as a standalone.
We meet Ellawyn who moves to Quimby Grove, Pennslyvania to escape her abusive relationship. She spends a lot of time in the local bookstore (a girl after my own heart) where she meets its owner Benji. Benji has been diagnosed with cancer and has asked her grandson Beckett to return to Quimby Grove to help her. We follow a dual point of view alternating between Ellawyn and Beckett.

I loved the relationship that grew between Benji and Ellawyn, Benji was a lovely character. The slow burn romance between Ellawyn and Beckett was everything I needed. The suspense and tension was more than I could handle and I will admit this made my heart melt and a few tears were shed. i would highly recommend this book!

Trigger warnings for cancer, grief, domestic violence and assault.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Angela Shirley

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole

Ellawyn is running from her past, and stumbles into a quiet town which she believes she can live to rebuild herself. While there she spends most of her time is a little bookstore, Starlight Books and becomes friends with the owner Benji. While befriending the older store owner he decides to tell her his secret and that he will not be able to look after the store for much longer, Ellawyn offers to help run the store with Benji’s grandson Beckett.

Once Beckett arrives Ellawyn feels drawn to this man but with her history and the walls she has built up, will she ever feel like she can have a relationship again?

This is the first story I have read by this author. I enjoyed the small-town vibe, and the characters are well developed and written. Ellawyn’s character has been through a lot in her short life, and you feel the reluctance in her trusting anyone especially a man is heart-breaking. With the twists and turns of the story you feel drawn along to help them find out what is going on.

Although, I did feel in places the story was rushed and tried to get you to the conclusion too quickly and then others I felt could have been expanded a little more to give more back story to the characters, but although in saying this it did not deter me away from the book or the story. I would love to read the next instalment in this series and see what happens next.

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Amber Poole

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There’s so much to unpack in this story. I finished this story a few days ago but it’s still on my mind. Ellawyn is a sweetheart. She’s strong, brave and creative. The trauma she endures was enough to break her completely but she pushed on. Benji has to be one of the best characters ever. You can’t help but fall in love with the guy. His grandson Beckett is way different than I pictured him being when he’s introduced. He is a great match for Ellawyn. There were a lot of realistic events that I could relate too. It’s not just hearts and rainbows in this story. You’ll experience love, grief,fear, sadness and happiness right along with the characters. I cannot wait for book 2 to come out. The story was a tad predictable but I feel like most romance stories are. But it’s still a good read.

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