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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rachel Moss

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination series) by Amy McKinley was a really good read. I was highly anticipating this book release, because her other books engrossed me so much when I read them them I just can’t get enough. I think I had an off reading day however, because this one just didn’t seem as exciting to me. The story was incredible, and it had an amazing romance that absolutely transcended time! This book reminded me so much of one of her other books, Fake Fiance with the past lives bit. I just personally felt like this one drug on a little bit, and I had trouble becoming enraptured like I have with her other ones. I think it was because I couldn’t get the scenery to set itself in my mind and because of that I drifted a lot. But either this book had an incredible storyline and I can’t wait the next book from McKinley in the future!

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Stacey Keeney

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great suspenseful romance between two unlikely people. Turning Wheels: Satan’s Devils Book 1 by Manda Mellett is a great love story full of challenges for Sophie and Wraith. A woman who is completely out of her element and hiding for her life and the Vice President of Satan’s Devils motorcycle club. Danger and violence around every corner as their relationship grows. With such steamy love scenes, and great character development I can’t wait to read book 2 and see what else is going on with the Satan’s Devils motorcycle club.

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The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Alexandra Nay

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vanessa is not just your average mortal girl, and she has caught the attention of more than one Devine figure. Grey, Don of the Underworld, and the mysterious Raef, have both inspired feelings in her she was not expecting. But with her plate full of trying to take care of her younger brother, and find out the source of some mysterious murders, Vanessa finds her heart torn all directions. This contemporary romance is part of a three-book series, and author Hazel Storm does a enjoyable job blending mythology into a modern steamy romance.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Tamisha Janay

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

And I’m still hooked! Krysten did such a great job telling Hadley’s story and relating it to the high school relationships that I remember. It is so difficult when growing up to truly understand who your real friends are, who can be trusted, and when people are manipulating you. Hadley has to deal with a former TV star and her clique without ever knowing if any of them are truly friends. Her boyfriend Nick seems like the perfect first boyfriend for any high school girl. Jealousy and doubt are constantly on her mind and at times it seems that her worst fears are coming true. This was a great continuation of the series. I loved seeing the changes that are taking place within the girl group and watching Hadley grow more comfortable with herself and her new home. I look forward to continuing this series and seeing where everyone ends up. Keep ’em comin, Krysten!

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The Don (Her Three Immortals Book 1) by Hazel Storm – Review by Heather Stanley

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The DonThe Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Okay, books like this one are some of my favourite, I love angel and demon stories. So, going into this one I did have some expectations. The Don by Hazel Storm definitely did not disappoint. Just have to say, wow! This was a book that I enjoyed immensely, more than a lot of ones I have read recently. I was intrigued through the whole story. I read it so fast, I needed to know what happened next! The characters were very well written, they made you want them to have happy endings, cheer for them. I can’t wait to see where everything goes in the next book in the series!!

 

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 3) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Kerry Baker

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Beneath The Surface Audio Book by Amy McKinley is the third book in the Gray Ghost series. With this book you are hooked straight back into the world of the Gray Ghost team with such ease. This story slightly overlaps the previous one in the series and I love you get to see that build up to it all.

Jack and Hannah have to be one of my favourite couples – although with this series I probably say that about them all! To have a history already in place but to have to build up the trust bit by bit was such a fascinating read. What I really enjoyed about this book though is the flashbacks to Hannah’s childhood and how I kept trying to piece everything together.

I have to say that the author us struck gold with the narrator for this series too. I think I enjoy listening to these as much as I do because of her. She has a way to tell the story that just makes it so easy to become absorbed in. This is another fantastic book to another fantastic series. I am already looking forward to the next one!

Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young

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Tangled Roots (Tangled Magic, #1)Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love witchy fiction?? Then this is the book for you! I found this book fun to read. I very much enjoyed it! First in it’s series, and a perfect start to a wonderful series too! Tangled Roots is a well written paranormal read with it’s fair share of magic, mayhem, and suprising twists! Welcome to Willow Creek where magic is no hidden secret. Love small town settings. The storyline is delightful. The characters are great, likeable and very well developed. Such a quick captivating read! The story does end in an interesting spot, so of course I NEED to read the next story to find out what happens. Can’t wait either!!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another book that wows your socks off!
Right from the start this book has you hooked!
Xander and Riley’s relationship has you gripping the pages to find out what happens next in their lives. From meeting in a coffee shop where Riley works to finding out mystery clues you will not want to put this book down till you finish. Even then you will want more from Amy McKinley!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy McKinley is on a roll with this series.
Seeing how Amy portrayed Kayla, a powerful woman ready to get out of an abusive relationship and trying to better herself in the process. She ends up living with a guy she use to and still has feelings for, her brothers best friend, Jaxon. They have some history that got a little messy. But past is past right??? Maybe!
While Kayla is trying to get her life together she has to dodge her horrible ex.
Jaxon’s previous job is bringing up some mystery trouble that he is trying to figure out.
All this going on can Jaxon keep Kayla safe and keep her in his lifer this time around!
Can’t wait till the next book.

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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett. I love Manda Mellett and this series is going to be just as great as all the others! This book will keep you turning pages all day as fast as you can! Its the story of Sophie who is disabled due to a trying to to escape her abusive boyfriend and she feels like her life is over. She thinks no man will ever want to be with her again. The depression and insecurity is bad. Due to her ex she begins to get protection from the Satan’s Devils, a motorcycle club in Arizona. If this had happened before the accident she would have been all over being around all these bad biker’s but right now she feels insecure. When Wraith is set to watch over Sophie he’s upset because she will stick out like a sore thumb being in a wheelchair but something attracts him to her. He can’t help being almost obsessed with her. Sophie is attracted to Wraith but is too insecure to act on it. Wraith finally figures out a way to make her realize her worth and tries to keep her safe in the process. This is such a good book, emotional and romantic.

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, Book 3) Audio Book By Amy McKinley – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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This was my first audio book and I am very much in love. My new favorite author, Amy McKinley, is not only great at romance, but also suspense. Beneath the Surface is what I would call a great romantic suspense read. As in her other books, her writing puts you right into the action of the story. The story involves a Russian girl, Hannah, who is orphaned that has to survive a “school” that trains her to be a sleeper agent. She is one of the best, due to her harder personality, but does not always let on to that. She’s been “sleeping” for 9 years, in the US, where she works for the US government. In her life, she meets a man, by the name of Jack; her feelings for him scares her away for awhile till he comes to her “rescue”. The ups and downs of where her allegiance to countries lie and love for Jack keeps any reader completely engaged and makes you not want to put the book down. Hannah is a badass character that you can’t help fall in love with.

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Elizabeth Rosenberg

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss is a sweet romance with mystery, suspense, and just the right amount of steamy scenes. I loved the authors use of imagery. I could picture Venice and the canals, cafes, and houses so well. Gianna was an excellent main character and I enjoyed seeing her point of view. This was the first book I have read by Amy McKinley, but it definitely won’t be my last. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes romance and mystery novels.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angie Finley

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series.

Kayla and Jaxon had chemistry that they just couldn’t ignore as teenagers. The only thing standing in their way, Kayla’s brother, as well as Jaxon’s best friend They give in to their desires and share one special night together, only for that night to end in tragedy.
Kayla leaves but 10 years later returns after her relationship she is in takes an ugly turn.
Jaxon still has feelings for her, but knows that he must reveal the secret he’s been hiding for the past decade. Will and can Kayla forgive him and give their love a second chance or will her past come back to haunt her and keep her from being happy? And will they ever find out what really happened the night tragedy struck their lives?

This story had romance, sorrow, and suspense all wrapped into one.

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angie Finley

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xander is a Navy SEAL on leave from a mission where he was injured, when by chance he walks past the Coffee Hut and hears a voice that he is immediately drawn to. That voice belongs to Riley, a college student who works there.
Riley is unsure about relationships, but she is intrigued by Xander. Riley, however, is in a relationship, but it’s not healthy. She eventually gives Xander a chance.
After several break-ins to Riley’s home, Riley is certain her ex is behind it somehow after the break up, but she soon learns that some people cannot be trusted.
This story was very well written. It had everything I like to read. There was mystery, suspense, and romance. This was my first time reading anything by this author and it will not be the last.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Darcy Valentine

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH MY GOODNESS, the book was amazing, it was well written and I felt like I was part of the story and that never really happens. I really could not put it down, the ending was good and I cannot wait to read the next book to see how it ends or how the story will continue, if you want a good romance story this is it. and I am rooting for two characters lets see what happens shall we.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Parsons

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading Twisted Secrets I couldn’t wait to read Bound by Secrets. Jaxon and Kayla have waited a long time with lots of secrets to find their happy place. Plenty of twists and turns that keep the story very interesting and your attention captivated. This is a great quick read and doesn’t let you down with suspense and romance. Amy is quickly becoming one of my favorite Author’s with this series.

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Bullock

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound by Secrets is the 2nd novel in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series by Amy McKinley. The second installment focuses on Xander’s brother, Jax, and his former girlfriend, Kayla. Kayla is looking to escape an abusive relationship and goes home. To keep her parents safe, she asks Jax to give her a place to stay. As their relationship grows again, they are confronted with secrets from the past, surrounding the death of Kayla’s brother and Jax’s best friend.

Bound by Secrets was a good novel. Kayla and Jax have a very realistic relationship, and are great characters. I am enjoying the books focusing on each brother individually and then how there is an ongoing story throughout. Amy McKinley is a fantastic writer, and knows how to keep a reader on the edge of their seat until the last page. I did not see the twist in this story coming! Can’t wait to read #3!

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Book 1) by Amy McKinley – Review by Helen Parsons

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Twisted Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops #1)Twisted Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was impossible to put down once I picked it up. I love Romance and Suspense and Twisted Secrets has both! Amy gives great details about Xander and Riley ‘s individual pasts and she does amazing switching between the two characters to get the entire story. It truly was a joy to read. Cannot wait to read the next books in this series.

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 3) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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This is the 3rd book in the Gray Ghost series.  This is an audio book and is just under 8 hours listening time.  This story follows Hannah, a Russian sleeper agent, and Jack, her ex and a former Navy SEAL.  She is traveling via plane with a secret weapon when they are hijacked.  Enter Jack.  He is supposed to be getting the weapon but will not leave without Hannah. He still harbors feelings for her.   Fingers start pointing at Hannah at being a traitor.  Corruption runs deep and Jack and Hannah need to find out what is going on and fight to clear her name.  This was soooo good!

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Kearney

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. This author grabs my attention from page one and keeps me captivated every single book. This one was no exception to that. Once again I found myself completely drawn into the storyline and losing track of time. This author creates a story world worth getting lost in. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled into their story with ease and I loved my time with them. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. Five big stars and highly recommended!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love second chance romance stories, they tend to hold so many more feelings. This one was no exception, and the basis of the story lumped on even more emotions that hit me right in the feels.
Kayla dealt with so much heartache, and loss, and the damaging relationship with Roy. She was strong and resilient, despite it all, and I love that in a female lead. Jaxon was… near perfect. He did everything right to get Kayla back into his life. And that ending! I was shocked. This is the second book I’ve read by Amy McKinley now, and I’ll definitely be back for more!

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is a fantastic romantic suspense novel by Amy McKinley. I have been a huge fan of Amy McKinley’s writing for a couple of years now and she never fails to impress me with every new book she brings out.
Not since Sylvain Reynard’s Gabriel’s Inferno series have I wanted to visit Italy so much. This book has totally made me dream of visiting Venice one day.
I absolutely loved Gianna and Sergio’s story, told alongside Sophia and Giovanni’s story. I loved the way that the 2 stories were interlinked leading up to a fantastic finale.
As well as these four there is an excellent cast of secondary characters from the wonderful Cat to the extremely evil Lucia. I’ve said in other reviews and I’ll say it here. For me one of the true marks of a great author is how much they get you hate the bad guy (or woman) and believe me, I hated Lucia with a passion.
I was totally hooked by Moonlit Kiss from the very first pages and was glued to the story throughout. I was eager to see how Sophia and Giovanni’s tale of woe would unfold.
Amy McKinley has an amazing talent of writing an amazing story that will have you eagerly turning the page and not wanting to put the book down and Moonlit Kiss is most definitely in this class.
Worth more than 5 stars!

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Deliciously Sinful Liaisons AUDIO BOOK by L.M. Mountford – Review by Katie Matthews

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Deliciously Sinful Liaisons – Audio Book

By LM Mountford

4 stars

 

 

I have read books by this author previously and I know how can be so I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy listening to them bit, I actually did. They narration was good – the stories definitely came across as delicious and sinful as intended. There were 7 books in total – some shorter than others but generally around an hour for each one give or take. They were as I expected – a little bit naughty and a whole lot of sinful! I really like this author and his writing style it is very engaging and not too over the top.

I would definitely recommend this audio book!

 

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Kimberly Griffiths

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains #1)Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mountains Wanted
By
Phoebe Alexander

This is book 1 of The Mountain Series. In this first book we are introduced to the main characters, Sarah and James. Sarah is a single mom with two kids doing all the normal things, work and taking care of her kids. When she meets James. This book is a great introduction to a good series and I can’t wait for the next book. It has good love scenes and a good story line. You will enjoy this and I personally can’t wait for the next book.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Katie Matthews

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really enjoyed this book; it was a nice contemporary romance read. I haven’t read anything by this author previously and I liked her writing style, it was easy to read and the flow was good. One thing I really liked was how much emotion the author put into the story, I found it made the characters really relatable and that definitely makes a story more enjoyable for me. Hadley was a lovely character, very sweet and a little naïve. I loved the relationship between Nick and his grandfather, it definitely provoked some memories from me about relationships with my grandparents at that age.
Overall a lovely read and an author who I would definitely like to read more from again in the future.

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In His Kiss (Unrequited Series Book 1) by Ava Alise – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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In His Kiss (The Unrequited Series Book 1)In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anyone who has ever fallen in love with a close friend can relate to In His Kiss by Ava Alise. This is the first installment in The Unrequited Series, and I found myself really adoring the two main characters. Xia and Jordan, after a night of fun and drinking, step beyond the friend boundary and sleep together. What Jordan tells Xia the next morning made my heart ache for her! I became so invested in this story that I literally threw my book! However, the good thing about these two is that they do remain supportive and considerate of each other, even though they no longer know quite how to navigate their friendship. This is the first book by this author that I’ve picked up, and I am glad I did. I will be looking forward to seeing where Jordan and Xia’s relationship goes from here. This is an easy and quick read for me – it is not hard to fall through the pages into their world. 4 stars.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The third book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series, Amy McKinley’s Forged by Secrets is a great ending to the series! An explosive first chapter made it easy to binge this book, finishing it within 24 hours of the previous novel.

A classic tale of opposites attract, the characters in this novel share undeniable chemistry from the very beginning. Through flashbacks, steamy scenes and heart wrenching moments, Amy does an amazing job at wrapping up the trilogy. Even though I am sad that this story has ended, I am excited to read more of her work.

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Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Tangled Roots (Tangled Magic, #1)Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my gosh guys, this book is great. The writing is amazing and so seamless it was easy to fall into this book and feel like I was there with Cassie and Nick in the forest. Loved the descriptions of the women in the coven, and seeing how the knowledge and magic was passed down through the generations. I found myself trying to figure out what my elemental would be if I were a witch. I definitely need to read the next books in this series, because I have so many questions, and I need to see what happens! Fantasy, romance, and YA lovers, buy this book!

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops Series Book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jessica Phillips

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Bound by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #2)Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bound by Secrets by Amy McKinley is the second book of the Deadly Isles Special Ops Series.
Personally I wouldn’t read it as a standalone mainly because the previous book “Twisted Secrets” did have some mystery that hasn’t been solved yet and continues in this book.

Kayla Kane fled her abusive relationship and needs a place to hide out until things smooth over.
Jaxson Hale is a former Navy SEAL and Kayla’s brother’s best friend.

Their story is a second chance romance. They have to overcome their past and get their secrets out in the open if they are ever going to have a shot at being together.
Kayla, haunted by her brothers tragic death years before, knows there is more to the story than what she was told. Jaxson, bound by a promise, knows that he’s going to have to break it if he’s ever going to get his second chance with Kayla.

I am enjoying this series. I liked how their story is really just a continuation from their childhood, and you get bits and pieces of that as you read through.

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Terrifying Love – A Halloween Anthology – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Terrifying Love: A Halloween AnthologyTerrifying Love: A Halloween Anthology by Serena Nova
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Terrifying Love is one the most action-packed anthologies I have read in a while. You have stories from a variety of authors such as Isobella Dunn, Everly True to Melody Calder and Helle Gadde. I went from kidnapping to a paranormal revenge story with a twist on Bloody Mary (the best if you love creepy) to paranormal fantasy witch on vampire lesbian tales. There is something for everyone. That is truly what makes this a great anthology: something for everyone. I couldn’t put this down. Once you started a story, you had to go right on to the next to see if it got even better. A definite 5 out of 5 stars.

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