Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I just love a book that can make you laugh out loud with the characters shenanigans. Katrina Marie does just that in this story. This book was an easy read and you are soon taken with the storyline and wanting more. This is my first read by this author and I can’t wait to read more or her works especially the additional reads in this series.
Stormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Stormwood by Luna Mayfield is an easy paranormal book to read. We start out with Luci inheriting an estate that has been in her family for generations. Luci and her fiancé Bennett go to see the new estate that night again that is when things go down hill. Who is this mysterious person that seems to come and go at will?
This book is an easy read. It is fast paced and easy to read in one or two sittings. The book itself isn’t too scary but still has an eerie feeling as you read it.
Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this romance. It was very sweet and I loved the mixture of city girl and country boy. The character of Stella is great. And her personality as well as Johnny’s playfulness just jumps out of the pages
Stella is a focused confident woman with her eye on the prize(her promotion) in the city however when she moves to the country for the opportunity to run her own branch her life gets turned upside down and inside out. Stella doesn’t have time for romance but that all changes when she meets mechanic Johnny. With his cheeky playful nature she finds herself drawn to him.
However Johnny has been hurt in the past and guards his heart. As things look like they are going to work between Stella and Johnny a spanner gets thrown into the works in the form of Johnny’s ex partner, who isn’t too happy about how close Stella and Johnny are getting.
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
No Way Out (Mafia Elite, book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Barbara Stegall
I so enjoyed getting to know Max and Liliana. They make a great power couple. Liliana and her friends hiding places for the items they feel they need to have on their person in order to protect themselves is amazing! Amy McKinley created a special world for this series. I can’t wait to get the next book. I hope the others get their HEA!
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In Something Lost by Bernadette Marie, you are drawn into a wonderful book filled with emotion, heart and beautiful characters you grow to care more and more about with each turn of the page.
Craig Turner attends the funeral of his beloved coach Diaz and reunites not only with his former team mates but also the coaches family, to honour the man who truly meant so much to them all but especially Craig. This proves to be more than he could have ever imagined it to be when Rachel Diaz , the coaches daughter and the one girl to never leave his heart, wants to catch up.
Rachel doesn’t know if asking to catch up with Craig is the right thing to do but she feels as though they have unfinished business. He has always had her heart even though they haven’t seen each other in years. Only time will tell if it is closure she is after or if the years apart have given them the time to grow that they needed to have a real relationship.
I can’t wait to see what is in store next for us in the rest off this fantastic series. I have all ready pre-ordered the rest of the series!!
Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn is a contemporary romance and second chance story. I just started reading the Trident Security series collection by Samantha A. Cole and when I realised that this story was connected, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Coincidence? I think not. There is action and danger, abuse, and sorrow and so much more that will have you lost in the flow of this emotionally driven story. There are some hard hitting scenes in the book and if you can get past them, you will unwrap what becomes a beautiful tale.
Violence has been her world for so long it’s hard to remember life without it but she is determined to finally leave that life behind. Helping was one thing he had to do but it became so much more, and he wanted, no needed to be near her.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Unsettled Scores: Book 2 of the DAG Team Series by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Amy is still hurting from the tragedy year’s ago, it hurts even more that she feel responsible and that she is estranged from family but will this next assignment help her bury some of the demons from her past.
Amy is still looking for the person who killed her sister but when she gets intel which sends her back to Atlanta will she be able to overcome the pain and try and find who actually hurt her. Amy also is trying to reconnect with her Brother-in-law so she can at least reconnect with her niece who she loves dearly.
As she goes through the investigation more things come to the front and can she piece them together to get to the bottom of the it all.
I came into this story without reading the first book and although I caught up on the story I still felt that I would have benefited from reading the first book as some timelines overlap, but saying that it did not distract from this book at all. The character of Amy was driven and brilliant, I loved the way she pushed through the horrendous trials she had in her past to try and get to the truth and solve her sisters murder.
The secondary characters where great and really enhanced the story and had you engaged from the first word to the last. I can’t wait to read more books by the author.
Stormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
Stormwood: A Haunting Paranormal Tale by Luna Mayfield is a paranormal story full of tension. This short story is about a spooky manner, an evil unknown and a relationship on the line. The lure to the manner is too strong for her to ignore but what resides there has a plan and what that plan is just may shock you. Will they escape in one piece, or will it be too strong and tear them apart? Family secrets may just be more than anyone is willing to hear.
If you love a suspenseful thriller then grab a copy of Stormwood.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Home to the Outback is book one in the Welcome to Bunya Junction series by Nicole Flockton. I just love an Australian love story. Nothing like a story from home to keep me up all night reading. It is so nice to be able to relate to the content and know where places are and the slang sometimes used. I just loved everything about this story. From the blurb, to the characters, to the ending and everything in between. The layout and execution was on point and there was really nothing I don’t like about this story. I love a good dr/nurse romance and this one contained heat, dramatics, uncertainty, surprise and completeness. Sindy and Ryan held me captive and hanging from every moment and every word. Impossible to put down. Impossible to forget. 5 stars
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was there to protect the main man’s daughter but in the end I could not just walk away when it was over.
Max is a bad a## assassin and has a plan but putting that plan into place could be tricky, but Max never thought his plan would come unstuck by a woman. Although by the end Lily is not just any woman she is the one who holds his heart.
Lilliana is a princess in a world of pain and horror, she is only a possession to her father and a pawn in his deadly game within the mafia. She is determined to leave but under the rules of the group she has to be released and that normally means trading one prison for another prison but in walks Max as her bodyguard but can he be her escape?
I love this author, there is nothing this woman writes that does not have you eagerly turning the pages to read what will be uncovered within the story. I feel that all her female characters have this air of vulnerability but also underneath the surface is a strong, powerful characters which Lilliana is definitely. With the chemistry between the two main characters just jumps off the page and you are willing them through the distractions that come up in the book along the way.
The story is a powerful one and the way Amy weaves through all the horrors and tension to create a love story is brilliantly and a is a great addition to the new series.
The God by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It picks right up where book 1 left off, so I highly recommend you read the first book. Seeing Vanessa grow more this book was awesome. There is nothing that can stop this girl once she sets her mind to it. I wanted to strangle Grey the entire book and knock some sense into him. But at the same time actually understanding why he made the decisions he did made sense. I wanted to hug him and make the pain go away. Although I’m dreading what is going to happen with the Queen in the next book! Can’t wait to read the last book and see what happens!
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rachel and Craig dated behind her father’s back when they were in high school. He was the coach’s star player and she was the coach’s daughter. Once graduation came…they went their separate ways. Craig went one way to try to chase his dream…while Rachel followed her father’s expectations for her and became a high school therapist. Years pass and the two are brought together once again when Rachel’s father passes away.
One thing is certain when these two meet again…their feelings for each other never went away. They have both grown and changed. There are secrets and traumas between them that may stop them from exploring their feelings for each other before they can even begin.
This is a story of love and loss…trauma and healing…friendship and family. I enjoyed Rachel and Craig’s characters and feel like they were people I knew back in high school. The secondary characters are great and I can’t wait to learn more about them in future books. I was pulled into the story from the beginning and didn’t want to let go when I got to the last page. I am hoping that we will get glimpses of them in future books!
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Natural Passion is a cute story. Super relatable. Who hasn’t gone after the bad boy? It contained romance, a little mystery and kept the audience entertained. Tammy Mannersly did a great job telling a story. As a result, I fell in love with the characters. My only complaint is that I wanted more! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good love story. If you love hallmark movies then this is the book to read. Tammy keep them coming.
Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved Gone Country by Katrina Marie. It was such a sweet, easy to read, love story. The chemistry between the main characters was so real, you could feel it from the book. I am looking forward to more books by this author and more from this series. I love happily ever after, romantic books with great characters and a great story.
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No Way Out is another fantastic read by Amy McKinley! I enjoyed this book and could not put it down. Liliana is seen as just an object for her father and is to be used to strengthen his mafia connections. Max was sent by her grandfather to rescue her and falls in love with her. Max is not who Lily thought he was. Can she forgive Max when she learns the truth from him? Read the book to find out!
Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Gone Country by Katrina Marie is the first book in the Gone in Love series. Stella has worked long hours, sometimes even missing out on fun plans with her cousins Audrey and Tiffany. The three of them have been more like sisters ever since they were young and spent summers together and now as adults have moved to Austin, Texas, to live near each other. When Stella is given the opportunity to prove herself to her employer but needs to relocate by moving to a small town. Will this small town reminiscent of sheer Stella grew up change her mind about living in the city or will something else make her stay?
This book was well written and I throughly enjoyed reading it. Looking forward to reading the other books in this series. I hope you love it as much as I did.
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No Way Out
An Arranged Marriage
Mafia Romance
Mafia Elite Book 1
By Amy McKinley
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Be ready for this high action Mafia meets possible Romance. No Spoilers Found here.You will have to read it to believe me! So here goes. Max has many roads to take, but this one is what needs to be done. He wants his life back and takes back what he has earned. But first he has to take the Mafia down. In the process he has to keep Lilian Brambilla safe. Lilian was promised to another, another prison that is, can she get out? Or will she fight for her own freedom? Will Max get the girl?
Amy McKinley has started this series with a bang! The story is well written, and the rollercoaster of action starts on page one. I could not put this one down and I can’t wait to dive into book 2. The characters make the story come to life. At times I felt so emotional, and even cried ugly tears. Followed by other emotions. Great Author, Great characters and most of all great action. Well Done Amy McKinley! Well Done! ! !
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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Natural Passion is set at a turtle conservation center, the center is trying to protect egg nests along the coast that continue to be poached. Dylan, is a 32 year-old male, who runs the center. Dylan is in love with Kyra, an intern, who is 10 years younger. However, Kyra has a crush on Jake, who is a complete ass. It’s a love story that evolves due to having the same passions for natural life. I thought that the story itself was sweetly predictable. The development of the love story was sweet and I am glad that the good guy won in the end. I would have liked a little more of the story of seeing them together, but at the end you knew they would go on to have an amazing relationship. In the end, it was an easy and easy read that made you feel satisfied at the end.
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an adorable short story based out of Australia. Although reading it in third person wasn’t a problem, it was hard to keep up with who’s side of things the author was talking about. The switch between the two characters happened back and forth throughout the story and there wasn’t much of a re-intro to the characters. It just flowed back and forth between thoughts and actions of the two main characters.
Otherwise, adorable story, fun, quick read. It was enjoyable! I would definitely read this author’s work again!
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Something Lost is the first book in the Funerals and Weddings series by Bernadette Marie. Bernadette Marie has an amazing talent of writing series that focus on a family and we get the stories of each of the siblings. In this series we are getting the stories of 5 guys who played on the same team in college, known as The Famous Five.
We start with the funeral of their coach which brings the five guys together. In this book we get the story of star player Craig Turner who had broke the rules and dated the coach’s daughter. Now 10 years later they meet again at his funeral. Will the spark still be there?
I absolutely adored Craig and Rachel’s story. I’m a sucker for a good second chance romance and this is definitely a good second chance romance. Of course the path to true love never runs smoothly and there are many obstacles in Rachel and Craig’s way, including Rachel’s family who blamed Craig for they problems Rachel had when he went off to college. Can Rachel and Craig convince her family that they are meant to be together? That they have both still loved each other after all these years?
One thing I loved about this book is the camaraderie between the five guys and I can’t wait to get to know the others better as we get each of their stories.
The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols is a good romance novel. It has just the right amount of magic and romance to make it feel attainable yet still fantasy. I do wish the prophecy was explained a little better because I am not entirely sure about Mount Evor and MINDFUCH and what feels like magic, but the romance was excellent and detailed!
Following The Key to the Key and Max, we see a good amount of back and forth. Lucie refuses to get involved in another boss and Max has more important things to worry about than a girl to warm his bed. But reading their feelings as they both tottle along their feelings was heartwarming and very sweet! Sometimes a little steamy too 😉 This was a very good book! I can’t wait to continue this series!
@karenmmarsh
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly was a wonderfully written novella. I am falling in love with Mannersly’s writing style! She doesn’t use overly large words but instead lets the descriptive words run free. Her novella’s are short, sweet, and quite to the point, but not a moment goes by that you can’t accurately picture the setting!
This book follows Dylan and Kyra as they take everything day by day. Although the plot was fairly predictable, it was not the cliché “oh they get to be together and live happily blah”. This is more focused on the small aspects, the little self doubts they have, and the jobs that both Kyra and Dylan love more than pretty much anything else. A Natural Passion is a must read and it won’t take much brain power to read because it flows so well and as soon as you start, you can’t stop!!!
@karenmmarsh
The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Bow (Her Three Immortals Book 3) by Hazel Storm
4 Stars
Vanessa has gained the heart of Grey but the wrath of his mother. It’s never a good idea to anger a god, especially a jealous female one. The Queen of the Underworld sends Vanessa on a quest which seems simple enough but ends up being anything but easy. She ends up in the Overworld again but not for long. Aroz whisks her away to his hidden palace for “protection “. How is she supposed to complete her mission when she’s kidnapped by another god?
This story is full of twists and turns and full of surprises. The plot thickens as the author delves deeper into the myths of the greek gods. I think she has done an amazing job weaving this series together. I was happy to see that there will be a fourth book. I’m looking forward to reading that one as well. I found that this book was different than the other two, in a good way. There was more of a story to it. There were more hit and erotic sex scenes as well, which were extremely fun to read. Good job Ms. Storm!
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
For a short book I was not expecting things to happen very quickly and unexpectedly! Hazel does an excellent job keeping the reader on the edge of your seat! There’s romance, and steamy scenes, but they don’t overpower the story. The entire time I was rooting for Piper to get better and then that cliffhanger absolutely gutted me!! I can’t see what Vanessa is up to next and how her journey continues!!
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie. This is a great second chance love story. Its the story of Rachel who was in a relationship with Craig all thru school. Her dad was the high school coach and Craig was his star player. Craig left Rachel to pursue his dreams and she was heartbroken. Fast forward years later and they meet again at her dad’s funeral. They soon realize they never let go of those old feelings and the spark was still there. Craig tries to explain why he left when he did and Rachel wants to believe him but she still struggles. Rachel has had a lot of hurt and past trauma in her life so letting go of that to be able to love and be happy is a struggle. Will Rachel be able to trust Craig enough to tell him what happened to her when he left? Will they be able to put the past behind them and move forward? Read Something Lost to find out!
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
No Way Out by Amy McKinley a strong five-star read. This is number one in the Mafia Elite series, and it shows us what a great author we have here and also what a great series this promises to be. Liliana what a great character she is, but she has her own surprises, one being the strength of character she shows, but she has more that just her strength. Max was sublime, he also has surprises and secrets, this took me a while to get properly stuck into, but my goodness once I was stuck, I couldn’t be separated from this story. I was so gutted when this ended, I was sat wishing there were a hundred more pages as I wasn’t ready to say goodbye just yet.
Review by @saraoxo
No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first ever mafia romance book. I loved it. It not only gave me a glimpse into the mafia world, but it also made me want to read the rest of the series. Liliana is a mafia princess whose dad views her more as property than his daughter. Max is a bodyguard who wants to protect her full-heartedly. No Way Out is a good intro to mafia romance.
The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Light, fun read
This is my first book by Alex Nicolas and it did not disappoint. It was a really enjoyable quick-read rom-com that ticked all the boxes. I connected quickly with Lucie and Max, their adventures were comical. The world this was set was so intriguing (& hilarious) with its own royalty and customs, and I am keen to learn more as I delve into the rest of the series.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Scarlet Princess was incredible! I honestly couldn’t put this book down! It was completely enthralling and honestly addicting from the first page and chapter. This book was romantic, hilarious, thrilling and extremely entertaining. Reading this book went so quickly. I absolutely loved the main character Rowan. She had the most feisty personality that gets her into trouble but I don’t think I would love her if she didn’t. I absolutely can not wait for the next installment of this series to come out. The cliff hanger definitely left me wanting more!
A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My only complaint is that this book is too short! I found myself falling in love with Dylan the moment he was introduced and then it was this all took place in Australia and he immediately turned into a Hemsworth brother in my mind. I really enjoyed that it was light-hearted and still gave me butterflies sometimes romantic scenes don’t have to be extremely explicit. Just a little hint of cuteness can leave the mind wandering off to explore what the reader wants to happen. I would recommend this as a quick read while on lunch at work and are in desperate need of an escape. This book will have you traveling off to Australia to save the sea turtles and forgetting your normal day-to-day life. I can’t wait to reread it.
