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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this heartwarming and lighthearted romantic comedy and I felt engaged with the main characters, Stella and Johnny. Stella is an independent and driven workaholic city girl who is willing to move to a small town temporarily to prove that she deserves a promotion. However, things do not go as planned when Stella ends up with her car in a ditch but luckily local mechanic Johnny comes to her rescue. Jonny offers to show her everything the town has to offer, including “other activities”, but with no strings attached as he’s not looking for a relationship. This is perfect for Stella as she’s not planning on staying in Asheville.
The more time the couple spend together they both start to wonder if their relationship could be more long term but Stella is still intent on her promotion and Johnny’s ex girlfriend is also a complication for the couple. I loved the characters and the chemistry between Stella and Johnny came across in the story from when they first met. I also liked the relationship between Stella and her cousins, Audrey and Tiffany and enjoyed their witty banter. The storyline flowed well and the plot had me happily turning the pages. An enjoyable and engaging read which I recommend and I look forward to reading Tiffany’s story next in the series.

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Tausha Treadway

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly. This is a great contemporary romance and I really enjoyed it. Its the story of Dylan O’Day who is a Marine Biologist and he has just been give a new intern named Kyra Stone. Dylan has developed a huge crush on Kyra even though their age difference is drastic. Kyra is not aware of this crush and therefore she has developed a crush on one of the Jake one of her coworkers. She thinks Jake seems perfect but she ends up finding out he is not who he claims to be. Dylan and Kyra share the passion of saving Sea Turtles and when poachers come into play they find out that not everyone has good intentions. Will Dylan find the courage to tell Kyra how he feels? Read this great Novella to find out!

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this to be a cute, funny and oh-so-entertaining read. The girl goes country. Culture shock can be so very hard especially with two off-the-wall cousins. Stella has quite the adventure just trying to get that promotion at work. When she finally gets the offer of a lifetime, it starts off with a KAPOW! She must relocate to Asheville for a while….it does have one perk….a handsome fella who rescues her. They have some wild adventures with “wild” critters and other things. Together they also find their attraction and work through it. Will it be able to withstand when the distribution center is done? You’re going to have to read and find out. Such well-written characters, they grow on you. You feel like you are reading about what your friends are doing. It’s easy to follow along. You’ll find yourself chuckling at Stella adjusting to country life. Highly recommend.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are only a handful of times I have finished a book and was left wanting more! Scarlet Princess is an exciting story of a princess taken prisoner by the clan that her family defeated years before. Will she survive to see her family again? How can she feel the way she does for her captor and enemy? I read this book in one setting, not getting anything else done until I finished it. I found myself laughing out loud at the bantering between Princess Rowan and Lord Theodore. This book takes an unexpected turn at the end and I cannot wait for the next book. Wonderful characters and an exciting storyline. I highly recommend this book. Scarlet Princess is the first book of the Lochlann Feuds series and follows the Lochlann Treaty series, but can be read as a stand-alone.
Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read for me! I loved spooky stories, and ones that bring on suspense with a dash of mystery always works well for me! This one was a quick read, but the story came together so well, I was very impressed and very much satisficed with reading this book.

A lady and her fiancé inherit this beautiful home. In my opinion, sometimes when you get such a grand estate based from a inherit there sometimes can be a catch…but of what kind is the true matter of the question? The estate is grand no less. As I first was venturing into reading about the home, I was overwhelmed with creepy feelings, about this home, as if my reader senses were saying something was bound to happen at some point…perhaps I was right? Things progress quick with the right amount of suspense, a ghost that may not have the best intentions, buried secrets that may have been left in the closet, and as well as that, and Luci going down a path that she may not be able to come back from herself…there was a lot happening in a creepy way. It was an amazing read. I really enjoyed it!

The book was a first time author for me. I had a great time reading this creepy mysterious book. I think it is one a lot of people should dive into, and find out the mystery themselves. Far as I know…Stormwood takes to new guests aka readers quite kindly…its defiantly a must read for sure.

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The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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The Boss Prince (It's Raining Royals, #1)The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals #1) by Alix Nichols

4-stars

This was the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be my last, I highly enjoyed this read from start to finish. It’s not the type of book I would normally read but I loved it through and through.

This author wrote with such great detail, with hints of history included and I loved that, it really provided a well-rounded story and I was able to clearly picture everything out in my mind. I loved the characters as I was super intrigued by their individual stories and I enjoyed getting to know them better.

I look forward to reading more from this author asap and I would recommend this book to others.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Alisa Boomer

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The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 3)The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hazel Storm has done it again in The Bow! A great continuation of a wonderful series. So much happens in this 48 hours!! And what a wonderful destiny our heroine has! A true why choose filled with true love and adventure. Mysteries to unravel, palaces to explore, gods to kiss, who wouldn’t want to live a day in the life in this book? Add a good dollop of growing up and god-like powers and this is the perfect addition to Her Three Immortals. And I am SO excited for the next one!!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Karyn Taylor

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion is a great contemporary romance novella by Tammy Mannersly. I have read several of Tammy Mannersly’s novella and have really enjoyed every one of them. I can now add A Natural Passion to that list. I really enjoyed reading this novella.
With most books that I read being set in the USA, it’s great to discover somewhere new as Tammy Mannersly’s books are set in Australia. With a marine biology background, this book is set in the beautiful coastline and has totally piqued my interest in marine biology and conservation.
Dylan and Kyra’s story is a bit different as at the beginning Kyra is interested in a different man. She just hasn’t quite realised just how perfect the man she is working alongside, who is mentoring her is just perfect for her.
I loved reading how Dylan and Kyra’s relationship changed as they migrated towards each other, realising just how similar they are in their career aspirations and conservation beliefs.
This is a very enjoyable read, that although short has plenty of action packed into it to keep you really engaged and wanting to read more.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gone Country by Katrina Marie is book one of the Gone in Love series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I wasn’t disappointed!

In order for Stella to get the promotion she desperately wants and needs, she needs to prove she deserves it. In order to do that, she needs to move to a small town. She doesn’t have an easy go of it at first but that doesn’t last for long. Stella is strong willed. She’s determined to make it through her time in Asheville. Then she meets Johnny, who offers to fix her car for her, among other things. Can Stella keep her eye on the promotion and still spend spend time with Johnny even though her time is only temporary?

Stella is a bit of a workaholic and definitely thinks work trumps everything which works for her. Johnny definitely has charm and didn’t hesitate to use it on Stella. These two had sparks. This book was well written and overall I enjoyed the story!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Debi Kircher

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly

4 Stars

This was an enjoyable read. First, I’ve always been fascinated with the turtles and watch a lot of nature shows that talk about the conservation of these, so I found this part unique and I loved it.

I’m not super crazy about love triangles normally and I had this one figured out pretty early on, but did enjoy how it all played out. It was a very easy read and left me with a sweet comforted feeling at the end. I really enjoy this author’s books and her writing is amazing so I will always pick them up as I see them. Can’t wait for more!

I highly recommend this story, it was short, sweet and a definite one sitting read.

Loved it!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Heather Bass

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. This is a quick and classic romance which I love. I was hooked on these characters from the first chapter. I could not stop reading until I finished the book. I was in love with the story. I read it in only one sitting. I can’t wait to see what this author will write next.

Dylan O’Day is a well known marine biologist in his town. He is trying to save the sea turtles but there is someone that is poaching the eggs. Dylan has feelings for Kyra but he is way older than her. He doesn’t want to break the trust they have but he can’t stop thinking about her. Will Dylan finally tell Kyra how he feels or will they just stay friends?

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Heather Stanley

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was such a fun, cute and lovable story! It was shorter but, as the reader you still got all the most important parts to a great story! The writing that Tammy Mannersly is able to accomplish really pulls you into the story! Not every author can do this. The two main characters, Kyra and Dylan are also so relatable because they are fighting for something they love (Marine life and the sea turtle eggs) and I think that is one of the most relatable things ever! Everyone has something they want to fight for and believe in. That’s what I loved about this story, it was very relatable with who the characters were and I love when that comes across.

 

Reviewed by @heather26

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Tamisha Janay

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was wonderful. The characters were relatable and were so entertaining to read about. I loved that Stella got thrown into a situation that she never expected to enjoy. She has a horrible supervisor that she is dying to get out from under with this promotion that could offer her everything that she has been dreaming of. She has two of the best cousins/friends in the world and they are pushing her to be her best self regardless of how outside her comfort zone it is. Those are the kinds of friends that everyone needs in their lives! Johnny has been living his small-town life and it is all that he knows. He wasn’t expecting Stella when she drove into town nor was he expecting to be completely enamored by her from the first meeting. Their relationship is a whirlwind and was supposed to be a quick fling. Throw in an old love, a super small town, and some revelations long in the making and this story had everything that makes a love story realistic and heartwarming. I will definitely be picking up another read by Katrina Marie and encourage you to do the same!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Brittany Angel

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Princess Rowan and her cousin Davin go on a smuggling mission and end up trapped in the tunnels separating their home and enemy lands. When they are captured and taken into the home of Clan Elk, Rowan finds herself in a life or death situation. This book has all the world building and story telling you could want, including enemies to lovers, the one-bed trope and a hell of a cliffhanger.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very sweet and cute rom/com that I enjoyed from beginning to end. I love the story of a big city girl, Stella and small town boy, Johnny. When Stella relocates temporarily due to a possible job promotion, sparks fly when she meets Johnny. When Johnny helps Stella with her vehicle trouble he also offers her no strings attached fun while in a small town temporarily. Will Stella go for it while still going for the promotion of her dreams? I thought this was a sweet, cute rom/com and devoured this book in a short few hours. I love a good romance and this was perfect for me. I definitely will be checking out more books from Author Katrina Marie for sure!

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Michelle Austin

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read, my emotions were all over the place.
We start with a funeral where five teammates come together to honor their old coach. Craig is one of those five, he hasn’t seen coaches daughter Rachel in years and isn’t sure just how she will be with him. Craig and Rachel were high school sweethearts that didn’t end well.

Rachel invites Craig to meet and catch up and things take off from there. They start to rekindle old feelings. Her brother is very protective of Rchel and isn’t happy about what is happening between them. Rachel has some secrets from the past that need to be shared with Craig. Will they be able to move forward once the secrets are revealed?

Overall this was a good second chance romance. I really liked all of the characters, they added a great element to the story. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Angela Packard

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series by Bernadette Marie. I really connected to the characters. Coach Diaz passes away and five of his players are called back to be pallbearers. They were his core players when his own son passed away, and he really took them under his wing. It made me really think about the impact we make on other people and the impression we leave. How many people do we lose contact with that were so important in our lives as we grow older and make our own way in the world?
Craig one of the fabulous five and he comes face to face with coach’s daughter, Rachel. She wants to catch up. He is torn, he broke coach’s rule once, Rachel was off limits. Will they find their way back to each other? Or is there too much standing in the way?
I love second chance romances, as I am engaged in mine right now. These always tug at my heart and make me glad that we can choose to open our hearts and love again.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Carrie Rowland

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Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gone Country features workaholic Stella Monroe, who has to turn to the small town life in order to earn a promotion. This transition brings challenges for a city girl. Enter love interest Johnny – the attractive local mechanic.

Fans of “Hart of Dixie” (like myself) will love this one. Stella is funny, as are her cousins. The chemistry between Stella and Johnny is exactly what you want. Overall it’s a light-hearted read, and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie was such a fantastic read, I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. While I am a huge fan of contemporary romance this has quickly become one of my favorites. Ms. Marie’s characters are fabulous, her plot leaves just enough to the imagination to keep you flipping the pages, and her scenery descriptions are beautiful. Ms. Marie’s writing is so beautiful and flows so effortlessly that I read this book in just a couple of hours. Rachel and Craig loved each other a long time ago when they were kids, but now that their paths cross once again as adults what will happen next? You’ll have to read Something Lost for yourself to find out.

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals Book 3) by Hazel Storm- Review by Lauren West

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book #3 in the Immortal series, and another hit out the park by Hazel Storm. This steamy Mythological tale is still very spicy, dramatic, unpredictable, and inhabited by the gorgeous Gods. Book 3 allows us to see how Vanessa’s character has truly developed and adapted to the new world around her. She is finally coming into herself and finding her voice with help of her 3 lovers Grey, Raef, and Aroz. As we explore the Underworld, Overworld, and Upperworld we learn more about the Gods, and a forthcoming prophesy as it relates to Vanessa. This book continues the journey of our 4 faves with more plot twists and even more clues that tie the story together. I look forward to book 4!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Daryian Lucas

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A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kyra is an intern at a turtle conservation center. Dylan is her 10 year older mentor. After finding out poachers are targeting sand dunes, the two begin working very closely together to figure out who the packers are. This book is a clean, sweet romance novel. It’s a very fast read and set in Australia. It’s written in 3rd person which I’m starting to notice a lot of Australian books are.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle & Elle Madison is seriously a really great book especially for the first of its series. Her and her cousin Davin are always up to no good, but one day, their mischief costs them big time. They are now in the hands of Socairans, and every little thing they do can cost the rest of their lives. There are new friendships, relationships, feuds, and so much more! It started out with a great story and has left you waiting for the next book immediately. If you are a fan of adventure, drama, and romance, please check out this series. You won’t regret it! 🙂

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Amber Day

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The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 3)The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was hooked immediately when I started the first book in this series. Three books later, I am even more invested in it. It picks off right where the second book ended and we are thrust into epic quests and even better loves. I love Vanessa, Grey Raef, and Aroz together. This book focuses on the relationship with one of the brothers and his relationship with Vanessa. I devoured the book in no time. I seriously love this series.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Forever Valentine: A Sequel to Professor Valentine (Kirk University Series, Book 6) by Diana Vale – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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Forever Valentine (Kirk University, #6)Forever Valentine by Diana Vale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Forever Valentine is the sequel to Professor Valentine (Book 1 in Kirk University) by Diana Vale. This age-gap fast-paced novella takes place months after Cassie and Diego have started their relationship. This couple goes through the normal things every relationship goes through, just added a little extra due to them being ex-professor/student plus an ex-wife poking her nose in. Overall this book was good and kept me intrigued but I will say I wish I had read the first book to understand the characters more (which I plan on doing).

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW, what an amazing installment in the “Her Three Immortals” series. If you haven’t read any of these books, you need to. I was afraid that this would be the end of the series but once I got to the end of this book I realized that it’s not and that there will be another book. And I cannot wait. In my opinion, this story gets better with each installment. And this book, as are the previous books, a fantastic romantic fantasy series filled with action and adventure. I think that this one delved into the romantic story a little more than the previous two books and helped develop the story even more. If you haven’t read this series, I highly recommend you pick it up. Now for me, I must patiently wait for book 4.

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Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Kiss Me Before FlightKiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Callie is escaping from an abusive relationship with the help of her neighbor, Jane, and her brother-in-law, CC Chapman (a pilot with Trident Security). Given a chance at a second love, Callie and CC go through many challenges thanks to Callie’s soon-to-be ex husband. They overcome so much heartbreak for two mature people. Though with the help of CC’s friends and coworkers at Trident, they soon kick Brodie’s butt. Through this all, Callie and CC realize that they can talk and work things out and trust each other. This is an overwhelmingly emotional book. All the feels. Well written and the author even includes resources for domestic violence abuse at the back. Highly recommend. I just can’t say enough. This is a book you must read. I will be reading more of her work.

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
Four Stars

Something Lost is the first book in the Funerals and Weddings series by Bernadette Marie. This book had my attention from the very first page. The Fab 5 are brought together by their college coach’s funeral, it also brought Craig and Rachel, coach’s daughter, back together. This book had all the feels, and I love the way this author hooks you for the whole series with the fantastic bits of backstory about each of the Fab 5. This was a great read for a fall afternoon, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great romance. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in this series.

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Tina Vega

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StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never read a book quite like this one. I loved the originality of this story. Luci and Beckett were just great. Beckett just had me all in my feelings right from the start. Tolle had a pull that I could feel from just reading. It had an incredible plot – I read it in one sitting. I also felt every change of atmosphere right along with the characters. Great story for the upcoming month of October.

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Forever Valentine: A Sequel to Professor Valentine (Kirk University Series, Book 6) by Diana Vale – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Forever Valentine (Kirk University, #6)Forever Valentine by Diana Vale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cassie and Diego are having a romance of the ages. She’s younger than him. He also comes with the baggage of a drug-addled ex-wife. If you like spicy, there’s some in here that will cause steam on your glasses. The characters are pretty well-written. Some of his brothers sounded like overgrown children. Her friends just sounded like silly students shrinking everyone against the female brain. There was a lot of action and noise on the pages which made it hard to follow the story at times. Overall, I would recommend it.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Allyson Ware

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Allyson Ware

It all starts with a few bottles of vodka and bright red hair. What an adventure. I swear I was watching a tv show, not reading a book. The writers are immaculate at what they do. I truly cannot put into words how excited and anxious I am to read the second book. This series could become my new favorite, and that is saying something considering how much I adore Harry Potter.

Rowan is perfect. Her personality is so bubbly that you cannot help but love her, even though she might be a little over the top. And for her to find someone that has the exact opposite personality, it is really curious how they got along so well. I want to re-read this right after finishing it because I want to find out what I missed while reading it the first time. Maybe I am a little obsessed, but that’s okay, right?

Reviewed by @aware

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