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LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Amy Brennan

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Luke (Default Distraction #4)Luke by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Our mistakes and failures don’t define us; they don’t hold us back. It’s our own fears and regrets that do that.” This quote, along with a few others from this amazing love story really hit home. I have to say, this one just about sums up how I’ve been feeling as of late, and the way it’s integrated into Luke and Nikki’s story, gave me the chills. I adore the writing style, and between this and Cade that I read before, I’m hooked. As soon as I have the time, I will be reading the two other novels in this series, and will be recommending them to others, as well.

Between the devastating back story that comes with Luke, and has made him into the person he is, holding everyone (except his Double D brothers, and his daughter Brie) at arm’s length to protect himself, and the way Nikki melts through to him, and cares deeply for his daughter as if she were her own, was addictive. I refused to book this book down, every chance I had, it was being devoured, and I cannot wait to read more by this author. Wow!

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CADE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #3) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Amy Brennan

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Cade (Default Distraction #3)Cade by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Winter and Cade, I can’t describe the happiness I feel for their second chance romance. Ultimate relationship goals wrapped into a very sweet, emotional read, where the author has truly captivated (this) reader and had me rooting for them from the first few chapters. I absolutely love the way that we get to know the strong bonds that the band members share between them, and very much look forward to reading the previous installments in this series, as well as the next.

This band is not only that, but they are their chosen family. They are there for each other through thick and thin and know each other well enough to know when they are needed, and when they need to leave well enough alone. It’s truly admirable, and something that all, or at least most, yearn to have in their lives. This novel had me picturing the snowy hotel landscape, the love sizzling in the air, and had me crossing my fingers and toes for these two love birds that have been through their fair share of downs, and deserve the highest of highs, alone and together. Thrilled to have more to read by this author, highly recommend!

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (The Caught Series Book 4) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (Caught series, #4)Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book so much. The characters were well written and had a lot of depth. Brant Bellamy is a ranch owner whose mother just died. He is struggling to find out who is behind his mom’s death and to make sense of her last words. She told Brant to find him and make it right. Brant doesn’t know who he is and what Brant needs to make right. Brant goes to Oregon in search of the mystery man. While there, he meets Aubrey. She is one of the most fascinating women he has ever met. They both know that Brant’s time there is short and that a relationship can go nowhere. They also have a mystery man that is harassing and threatening them. Can they put a stop to the mystery man? Can they find the man Brant’s mom wanted him to find? Will they find a way to love each other? Find out in this fantastic, hard to put down story!

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Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Strega - Magic: The Spirit Never DiesStrega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. I enjoy being pulled into her stories by her attention to details and writing style. Her characters are connectable and bring the story to life. This book is no different. The characters are creative and unique. They are strong and made the story entertaining for me. This is a faster paced story that is engaging to the end. This is a story about a woman who has a past and a present that is in jeopardy of destroying her. A story written with a lot of heart and you can feel that in each character. She is in search of love and hope but you never know where she might find it. This is a really great story that I loved. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Conveniently Yours (Titans of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story is the first in the series, Titans of Manhattan. The first titan we learn about is Caspian Archer, millionaire, running Archer Enterprises, a company started and owned by his uncle. Caspian is a workaholic, so his dying uncle has a plan to change that around. Caspian must get married and partake in that agreement for at least 1 year and a day in order to keep his position at Archer Enterprises. To say the least, he is not happy about this and feels his life is good the way it is. Little did he know, all that was about to change when he ran into an old friend from his childhood, a childhood he has tried to desperately forget. You watch this arrangement between two people bloom into a great friendship and love story, with some bumps along the way! I always love a book where you are getting each character’s thought process on the pages and not guessing what they are feeling. I really enjoyed the relationship between Caspian and Paisley. The relationship was honest, brutal at times, full of devotion, and had many sexy encounters. I look forward to the other titan’s story!

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Drummer’s Beat (Satan’s Devils MC #2) AUDIO BOOK by Manda Mellett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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This is not my first audible by this author but it is one of my favorites yet.  This is part of the Satan’s Devils MC series which just keeps getting better and better.   I enjoyed the narrator’s voice and how she made the story engaging with each word said.  They brought the story to life with different tones and were enjoyable to listen to.   This is a story about Drummer and Sam. He can have any girl he wants. He meets Sam and now he has a problem, he can’t have her because of who she is.   They are both instantly attracted to each other but their relationship is a no, no.  Will they go against rules and find their happy ever after?  This was such a great story to listen to on my way to work.  I highly recommend this audible and find out what happens between these two.

Broken Chains by Karina Kantas – Review by Autum Talamante

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Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not for the faint of heart

Broken Chains has just become one of my top favorite dark romance books.
This author does a great job making the story come to life. This mafia romance is not for anyone who is not used to Smutty violent books.
Liz Finley is such a relatable character that the author did amazing on. Usually I cring half way through a mafia story like this one but Karina Kantas does a great job not making the main character too whiny or conceited like you see most female characters in this type of genre.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Hailey Hop

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Honestly, I have never read a MM romance book because I was afraid I wouldn’t like it. Oh man was I wrong!
This author was able to pack so much detail, emotions, and a unique world in only 57 pages! I’m still stunned on how amazing this book was. I could feel every emotion the author was portraying so easily.
When the two main characters, Acheron and Errapel, meet, the reader can actually feel their mate bond. The two connected so smoothly.
The only thing I would change is to have more pages to read! I loved this book. Definitely pick this book up!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Corine Lombardi

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t a huge fan of this book.
I enjoyed it as a quick read but it wasn’t my favorite.
There is a character named Enzo that you will fall in love with.
I do enjoy multiple stories within the same scenario or world.
Can’t go wrong with a popular trope.
This story didn’t exactly pick up where it left off from book one, this focuses on new characters new points of view.
Luckily, you do not need to read book one if you haven’t already.
The romance and adventure pushes you through the read.
I am gonna give this four stars because it is good but I won’t reread.
The author does exactly what you would think by continuing the elite world of the mafia;
however, I feel this is more of a stand-alone then part of a series.

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Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breckin never saw her life turning out this way. She surely didn’t expect her husband to leave her. She’s not in the market for a new relationship, especially after how hers ended. She just moved back to Parker so she’s not running but staying isn’t as easy as one would think. Her ex husband working for the same high school definitely brings it’s own challenges. Griff knows loss and grief. Having his own pain doesn’t stop him from listening to the troubles of those around him as he runs his grandfather’s bar. These two have been broken and neither one of them have the desire to meet anyone new. Can these two broken hearted mend with each other?

I really enjoyed this book. There are so many emotions. I hurt for Breckin when her husband left her. She didn’t see that coming. She developed well through the story. She was strong and depended on herself when it mattered. Griff knew what it was like to lose someone and eventually opened his mind to exploring something with Breckin. I loved these characters and couldn’t put the book down!

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rayne East

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Short and unique paranormal romance
This was a well written M/M paranormal romance. There is not much fluff as the author doesn’t drag the story out with unnecessary descriptions. It is a very unique storytelling style which I actually enjoyed. The characters were easily visualised and the storyline contained strong messages about discrimination and acceptance. I will definitely have to check out more of her work.

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Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Debi Kircher

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Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 +++++++ Stars

I can not explain how much I enjoy reading books by this author. Her smooth writing style is exactly what I enjoy about reading. The quick wit that is a part of the character dialogue, not to mention that they always just feel so real and like I’m sitting there a part of everything going on. I have read these out of order and am so glad I took the time to go back and start at the beginning. Breckin and Griff are two of my favorite characters from this series. I met them in Book 3 then again in book 1. As I said, I’ve read totally out of order, but it doesn’t matter, they are that good.

Griff’s meemaw and Wyatt’s niece Hattie totally stole the story on every page they showed up on. They made me smile and laugh out loud more than once.

The friendships and family aspect of this whole series has me completely hooked. I want to move there and insert myself into this group of people. The progression of Griff and Breck’s relationship was actually beautiful. Knowing each other as long as they had, it felt natural the way everything happened. The sadness they both endured separately yet worked so hard to heal together. There were times I just wanted to scream at certain characters in this story. So it is safe to say, I experienced just about every emotion possible while reading. I love that, and not wanting to put the book down and definitely not wanting it to end!

I can not recommend reading this whole series high enough. Definitely one of my favorite authors ever and I seriously can’t wait to read book 3 again after finishing this one.

I LOVED IT!!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley McMillon

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a page Turner and tough to put down! Once again, the author gives us a book that feels eerily authentic and simply normal as a reader of a mafia family book. This story of Sofia and Enzo is so intense and you are on the edge of your seat from the start learning about their love for each other. You’re in for a treat once the story takes a turn, as you learn of Sofia’s fate. Good read!

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Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 2) by Amy Argent

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Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 2) by Amy Argent
Genre – Medical Romance, Contemporary Romance, Medical Fiction
Page Count – 378 pages
Cover Designer – Jada D’Lee
“Will you stay? At least for a few minutes? You’re the first visitor I’ve had.”
Intense green eyes, so warm and yet distant. So alone and vulnerable, yet so resilient and strong.
“Can I come back tomorrow?”
So many days spent with him, gaining his trust by giving him my own. Falling in love with him a day at a time. A smile at a time.
“I’m scared, Tori. I feel like I’m falling apart, and there’s nothing left to hold on to.”
“Hold on to me, sweetheart.”
Oh God, and then . . .
“Tori, I want you to go . . . and I don’t want you . . . to come back tomorrow.”
And I left.
“Code blue, code blue, room four-twelve.”
And he nearly left this world before I could get back to him. Before he could see the truth of what was between us.
“Jenny, is there any hope for him?”
“Tori, you need to be there for him and help him fight this. Remember that he loves you, and in the end, he chose you.”
He chose me.
Will chose me, and he’s fighting for me. He’s fighting for us. And I’m going to help him fight, with everything I have.
Whatever Tomorrow Brings is the second book of the Embrace Tomorrow Duet.

~ AMAZON ~

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Amy Argent is the author of Come Back Tomorrow and its sequel, Whatever Tomorrow Brings.  Amy can honestly say she writes day and night —clinical trial documents as a medical writer by day and contemporary romance as a novelist by night . . . and possibly into the wee hours of the morning.  She has a PhD in Genetics that she agonized entirely too much over, but it did result in a fascinating day job—the details of which tend to creep into her fiction.

Amy can be found in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, two teenagers, and two hedgehogs, where she’s most likely planning her next departure from reality —destination: Dragon Con, the closest Renaissance Faire, or the nearest book.

Amy has always been fascinated by the many ways people cope with the human condition. Her stories explore the emotional journey we take when adversity drastically changes life’s course, but being an eternal optimist, she’s found her niche in soulful stories with silver linings.  In truth, they can always be found if one is willing to look for them.

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Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell

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Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
Genre – Magical Realism, Witch, Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 330 pages
Cover Designer – Karen Shipley
STREGA – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies
“I was born on the white November day the Baptismal font cracked. Big, and right down the middle. Not a good sign in the Italian immigrant stronghold of Ocean County, New Jersey. Six weeks later, the second they wrapped up the christening my Godfather – running late for a meeting at an unspecified location – gently kissed my forehead and signaled to the bouncer waiting at the door to ‘Git the friggin cah stahted.’ And that’s the good part.” – Annie
STREGA – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies is a rich novel from acclaimed storyteller Lynne Russell, set along the shores of modern day Massachusetts and in the Old Country of southern Italy, where the hereditary witchcraft of Benevento province is legendary. Indeed, Strega means witch in Italian. Steeped in history but with a sense of humor, this is a tale of Reincarnation, Family, Love, Hope. About the Joy we can pull out of suffering. About Feminine Sovereignty and Gifts passed down through the ages. And about a certain magical liquore enjoyed to this very day, and the importance of sharing it with your true other half.
Angela Scotti (Annie) is a third-year medical student very near to achieving her dream of becoming a healer. But destiny, Destino, has other plans for her. Tragedies in her short life refuse to give her peace. Worse, her fiancé, a successful New York divorce lawyer, gives no credence to the urgent whispers she has begun to hear in the night. They swirl around her and warn that the clock is ticking, that the time is near, but they never say what she should do. Even worse, in her hospital work her mentor has become her enemy, and she faces the fight alone.
This beautifully written, cinematic account of the women who preceded Annie moves smoothly through Italy of 1617 and 1899. Today, a prisoner of her unsettled present, Annie flees to the calming waves and fresh salt air of Massachusetts. Without warning she runs headlong into the frightening Past, a past that threatens to destroy her. Yet she finds hope, and love, and herself in the most unlikely places. Will she recognize it in time?

~ AMAZON ~

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LYNNE RUSSELL is the first woman to anchor a regular network primetime nightly newscast, 33,000+ of them. For her unbiased dedication to the People’s Right to Know, The New York Times called her a “just-the-facts stalwart of CNN Headline News”. They also called her a  news anchor with the personality of a professional wrestler, which she took as a compliment. Washington Journalism Review: a spot as Best in the Business. The Washington Post: “We are, frankly, devastated by the news…Lynne Russell is leaving…the future seems a little sadder.”

 

Now she writes tales of magical realism, Strega, and the PJ Santini series of romantic crime novels, including Hell On Heels, Heels Of Fortune, and Love Heels!  PJ Santini is the TV journalist and private eye whom Rita Zekas of The Toronto Star calls “the love child of Janet Evanovich and Elmore Leonard”.  Russell’s style is compared to James Patterson and his character Alex Cross.

 

As for serious storytelling, Lynne is equally proud of having hosted the first U.S. cable in the classroom project with Bob Cain, as their “CNN Week in Review” was introduced in schools.

 

Private investigator, double black belt, former Deputy Sheriff, she and her husband live near Washington, D.C. and in Italy.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is as good as the first. Sofia and Enzo are soulmates. Even from childhood them two had a strong connection. That never weaken through adulthood.

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Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer (Curvy Ever After Book 2) by Stephanie Harrell – Review by S. Bittles

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Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer (Curvy Ever After, #2)Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer by Stephanie Harrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this author’s touch of originality on a classic tale! This is my first read for this author and I was drawn in and hooked within the first few chapters.

The author has a writing style that flows smoothly, creating a beautiful world and very lovable characters. I had to make myself take breaks from reading, this book is definitely a page turner!

This is an enjoyable read with a touch of steamy romance, as would be expected from the title. I look forward to reading more from this author!

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (The Caught Series Book 4) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (Caught series, #4)Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read in this series and it wasn’t hard for me to jump right in. Brant & Aubrey’s romance is so sweet and enjoyable. The family drama dynamic is realistic and not rushed in how it’s played out. This book is easy to follow along with and the suspense is attractive. It keeps you wanting more and more!

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Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by M Policicchio

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Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour Book One)Rock Me To The Top by Victoria Zak
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak

4 out of 5 Stars

This is an emotional ride! Joe Grace is the drummer for a rock band that is hitting the stratosphere! Joe has only had one love since he was 11 years old, Melody Sterling. Joe’s band is headlining a tour and has asked Melody to be his tour manager. Melody is rock and roll royalty. As the daughter of The God of Thunder, a legendary rocker, she has witnessed first hand what being a megastar does to love, marriage and relationships.

Coming off a major hit to her own dreams, Melody decides to give the tour a chance. While on tour, Joe is determined to show Melody that she is wrong about him and about being able to have a loving, stable, committed relationship with a rockstar. When everyone and everything seems to be out to prevent Joe’s dream from coming true, will Melody be there to pick up to hold it all together for him? Will a chance at her own dream tear them apart?

The author provides all the twists and turns, ups and downs of a long road trip in this amazing tale of love and family. Joe has to face his demons to accomplish his dream. Melody discovers that trusting the system that broke her family isn’t as easy as it seems, but it is not as hard either. I was devastated near the end of this book. The author makes sure that you feel all the feels possible, the highs and the lows. I can only hope that Dylan and Tyler are next to ride on the love bus!!!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Alexandria Richard

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Action, mystery, mayhem, and risk of death, whew! A great installment in the series!

This book focuses on the friends-to-lovers, reluctant relationship of Enzo and Sophia. I enjoyed reading the flashback near the beginning of the story which described their relationship from when they were kids and how it had morphed to what it was in “current day.” Enzo is next in line to be one of the mafia boss heads but is also a protector for Sophia, a friend and woman he has desired for years. Sophia is an up-and-coming fashion designer who is getting her big break with a fashion showing in Milan, that is if she can ever get there with the threat to her life and her family’s overprotective ways.

I enjoyed the mafia aspect and the threat lingering around Sophia for being the daughter of one of the five mafia bosses that rule. We get to learn a bit about her role as the youngest and only daughter in the family, and how her brothers are very protective. We get to see more of the ladies that make up the group of friends: Liliana, Sophia, Emiliana, and Eva. I especially enjoyed getting to know the Russian assassin Katya (I love me a kick ass ninja type woman).

Like any dramatic romance there is the push and pull of will the main characters end up together in the end. I’m normally not one who enjoys that waffling of will they actually end up together, typically because it’s due to lack of communication and assumptions that the drama unfolds, but I actually really enjoyed how it was done here. There are true reasons why each person has decided not to follow their heart, including some life or death reasons, that add a dramatic tension without it being overdone.

Content warning: talk of human trafficking, violence against women, gun violence, death, mafia violence.

This installment be read on its own but the back information you would have from reading book 1 was beneficial to me keeping the information and names straight.

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (The Caught Series Book 4) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Angela Packard

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (Caught series, #4)Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good cowboy story and one with romance and mystery is even better. This was a very well written story. I fell in love with Brant from the beginning with the unconditional love he had for his kids. His only concern is keeping them safe after his mother passes suspiciously and he has numerous fires on his ranch. Setting off to Oregon to fulfill his mother’s last wish, can he find who is behind the tragedies back home?
Brant wanders into Aubrey’s bar, and now she is being stalked. Can Brant keep her safe too? Let the sparks fly, neither of them were looking for love, but it sure found them. I love this authors writing, even though it is the fourth book in the series it is the first I have read. I would love to go back and read the first three but did not feel like I was missing out on anything by dropping in so late.

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Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

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Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Parker, Oklahoma and it’s residents have stolen my heart! I absolutely loved this book. I love the small town vibe, I loved the humor and loved just how easy it was to fall into this story. Breckin was heartbroken. Griff was heartbroken. Finding love after heartbreak and navigating those scary waters is so bittersweet. Also, relatable. It’s not always sunflowers and daisies in love. This book was the perfect book to cuddle up with and enjoy, I couldn’t put it down!

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A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Naomi McDonald

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A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you like Hallmark type holiday stories, this read is for you. It was a bit to sweet for me as I normally prefer my reads on the darker side, (though sometimes I revisit trying sweet stories just to see if my tastes have changed), but it was a well-written story.
I didn’t really care for the way things played out with Ben when he first meets Thea. He seemed a little creepy, but maybe that’s because he was really forward. It felt very contrasted to the way he is throughout the rest of the story, which I found a little too perfect.
But, if you are looking for low angst, contemporary romance, take-her-to-meet-the-family, and HEA, this is the story you want.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by April Smith

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good mafia book and better yet a series. After reading the first book of this series, I couldn’t wait to learn more about the five families. Blood Oath, doesn’t disappoint. Sofia and Enzo were meant to be from the very beginning despite an arranged marriage to be for Enzo to another girl. This romantic suspense gives you a good dose of mafia, true love and friendship all rolled into a great story.

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (The Caught Series Book 4) by Sharleen Scott – Review by Betsy Melano

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Caught in Midnight Shadows (Caught series, #4)Caught in Midnight Shadows by Sharleen Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brant Bellamy’s mother dies from injuries sustained in an attack. Her last words “Find him and make it right” sends him away from his home and family to the Oregon coast. Brant believes his mother meant for him to head there to find a man who his mother knew 40 years ago. Once he’s there, he meets Aubrey Chartrand, a beautiful woman who catches his attention. But he’s not here for pleasure because he has business. However, Brant and Aubrey seem to have a connection they can’t ignore while at the same time, Brant’s bad luck of being someone’s target seems to be including Aubrey.

I really enjoyed reading this romantic suspense story. Although this is the fourth book in a series, I had no problem following the story. It definitely could be a stand alone book. The characters were easy to connect to and I couldn’t help myself rooting for Brant and Aubrey to connect as a couple. It took me a while to catch on to who was causing so much trouble in Brant’s life. The story kept my attention and I really didn’t want to put it down. I’m sure I’ll be reading the author’s other books in the series soon.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sarah Devereaux

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley

This author has done it again! I really enjoyed book one in the Mafia Elite series, and I highly recommend you read it first before Blood Oath, the second in the series.
This author has a way with words and makes the characters pop in this series and leaves you wanting to keep reading to find out more.

Blood Oath was a hard to put down read and I would definitely recommend it for anyone who enjoys romance suspense books with a Mafia storyline.
I really enjoyed the storyline of this book and fell in love with the characters in this series, and I absolutely cannot wait until I can get my hands on the third book!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Dawn Brown

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sofia is a mafia princess. She’s been in love with Enzo since she was little. He is more than a best friend and their connection was strong. When the day the woman Enzo was contracted to marry dies, the connection between Sofia and Enzo weakens to the point of breaking. He is trying to keep her safe, unlike his former betrothed. When Sofia’s life comes in danger with the Russian mafia, Enzo steps up and wants to be her 24/7 bodyguard.
Opinion
If you like them steamy and dripping with unresolved love, this is it. This book is the second in a very promising series. It is not for the reader who does not like gore but it is a fantastic tale from beginning to end. Dripped throughout are bits of their past that takes this story to a whole new level. I loved it.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enzo Vitale is the Underboss in a branch of the Chicago Mafia, he is the heir to the throne and as such, has a large target on his back and is surrounded by danger at all times, but it also means that he is left alone by the authorities because of his blood. Sofia La Rosa is a Mafia Princess who is surrounded by friends and family who love her and will do anything for her, but she is also faced with danger because of this. Her best friend has always been Enzo from a very young age and they know that they would do anything for the other, but everything which seems clear cut as a child, isn’t that always way in adulthood.

Sofia is a fashion designer and one day as she is working in her studio in preparation for her first fashion show during Fashion Week, she is confronted with an unexpected and disturbing sight, this leaves her on edge, even though her best friend who has come to see her is pretty oblivious to the danger. She calls her brother and tells him what is going on, however, they are overprotective of her and soon give her orders to stay where she is until some guards arrive to escort her sagely home, she is annoyed, but understands, so she packs everything she will need up and prepares to go home. Enzo finds out about what happened at the studio and cannot believe what he has heard, he thought that Sofia was safe there and is now worried about her safety, he has tried to keep his distance, but she makes it harder for him at every turn, even though it is the last thing he wants to do.

As the next few days pass and Sofia and her friends try and figure out why this new danger is here and what it means for the present and the future, Sofia hopes it isn’t related to a past event which she has had to swear secrecy about, but as time progresses, she realises that it is indeed that. The danger increases around Sofia as she tries to regain some semblance of normality and because of this she is thrown towards Enzo and despite his best attempts, he cannot deny her anything, however, he is holding onto secrets of his own. Will these secrets destroy everything that Sofia and Enzo have worked towards on their own paths, or will they explode and rip the two best friends apart? This is a battle of past and present to secure a future where nothing is certain and trust is hard to find, earn and be earned as this mafia romance violently flies through from one event to the next in a flurry of action packed storytelling until the conclusion is reached.

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A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Jenny See

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A Sweet ChristmasA Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It’s a feel good Christmas story. The food sounds delicious; I wish the author would have added recipes, but I’ll be looking a few of them up. This story has great, realistic characters that you can’t help but to fall in love with. If you like Hallmark Christmas movies (and who doesn’t) then this book is definitely for you! I can’t wait until the next one!

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No Way Out: An Arranged Marriage Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liliana Brambilla is the daughter of one of the Five Families in the Cosa Nostra, they are all Italian-Americans and are all a part of the Mafia and because Liliana is a Mafia Princess, she is known to be untouchable to those around her, as much as they may want to. Max is another member of the Mafia, however, he has been brought up by the Sicilian branch of the families and knows Liliana’s grandfather, but when he goes to America to infiltrate into an arm of the five families, he changes his appearance and his name to Matt Trambino so that his identity remains a secret, all so that he can protect Lilliana.

Liliana has graduated from college and returned to the fold and her family home, however, life isn’t as straight forward or as pleasant as it seems from the outside, the only saving grace is that she has her small circle of best friends who would do anything for each other and in the past have. To anyone outside of that circle though, her life is perfect, a loving family and wants for nothing, but behind closed doors, she is trapped and will only gain her freedom when her father deems it the right time. Max’s plan is right on schedule, he is disrupting the branch of the family he has chosen in order to become vital in their day to day running, this all changes when he becomes her bodyguard, he realises that the feelings he had from looking at her photograph were nothing compared to real life.

Lilliana is introduced to her new bodyguard, or as she sees it, another soldier under her fathers thumb, but can she trust him to keep her safe, or will her father marry her off to the person who can offer him the best deal in exchange, moving her from one gilded cage to another first? This is an action packed dark romance with an undercurrent of violence which will keep you engaged and on your toes as a mix of truth, lies and secrets threaten to tear apart the life of a young woman who only wants her independence and the ability to be free.

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