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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Shelly Kittell

Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alice got a bad rap from her family in the past books because she couldn’t really decide what she wanted to do. Now she has come home and her family, along with the town busybodies (Trudy), have started in. Along comes James, who has an instant attraction to her. She has become his muse. These two have some issues to work out. I loved this story. As things get worked through, Alice suggests they “fake date” each other. This story is so cute and adorable. This series is one of the most adorable romance series I’ve read so I was looking forward to this especially after book 3. Their adventures and misadventures during this time had me chuckling and laughing. From spilling ginger ale to showing paintings to his agent to scarecrows in a diner, this is a romance story that you can’t miss. Old faces are mixed within the story. Alice and Jame’s story will have you rooting for them as the old biddies in town are grumpy and living in the past. You have to read this one. I recommend it highly.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Angela Shirley

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jolie Murdock is a new deputy in the Eider Police department following in the footsteps of her cousins can she make this her home and find the confidence she has been lacking over the past years. When she is given the disappearance of a missing girl, she goes about trying to find her but when she stumbles across the body of the missing girls father, can she solve the murder, find the girl and help a friend out without losing herself in the process?

Xavier decided to come to Eider to banish old wounds but when he is found over the dead body of the missing girl’s father with no memory of how he has got there, it’s up to him and Jolie to pick through his memory to discover what happened. As Jolie and Xavier investigate the murder more secrets and similarities come out of the woodwork and although Xavier and Jolie are saw her did not kill anyone there is still a doubt in Xavier’s head.

This is the third book in this series, and we shift from the characters in the first two books to a whole new heroine, Jolie at the beginning is trying to find herself and is feeling like she can’t do her job but when she stumbles into a murder her confidence starts to pick up and you see the drive in her to do justice for the victim and the missing girl.

Xavier’s character is interesting, and I love that he is flawed but has the courage to trust that Jolie will get to the bottom of blackout and trust that he is not the murderer, with his history of the military you have a small glimpse into his hurt and brokenness from his service and the horrific injuries he sustained.
The secondary characters as always adds to flow and overall enjoyment of the story, with the fasted pace action and uncovering the secrets and thrilling twists and turns this is another winner in my eyes.
Thank you, Winter, and hope to read book 4 in the future.

Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Rayne East

Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantasy, enemies to lovers action adventure
This was an unexpected find. I wasn’t really sure what I was delving into, but I was glad I did. Told in dual POV, Hearts Rescue follows Rowan and Arryn as they navigate the Lands Below to access the Worlds Above. What unfolds is an intriguing story filled with action, romance , monsters, magic and mayhem. A well written first in a series that has me eager for the next book. Highly recommend.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Kiana Corley

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great heartfelt read. Marlyn does a great job of developing the characters and their stories.

This book follows the stories of Amanda and Brian. Amanda is a determined young woman with a plan to open up her own business in Boston. She is a romantic and loves love. She wants to find her prince charming and live happily ever after with him.

Brian is notorious for not being with someone for more than one night. He has his secrets and he keeps them close to his chest. He is best friends with Amanda’s older brother and runs a business.

What happens when sunshine meets hard to obtain? Will Amanda be able to crack him and find his soft side? Will he ever reveal what he keeps all to himself? Can someone really change or is it all an illusion? Will the most he can ever offer be his friendship and caring in a platonic way?

Read to find out what happens with these two.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 312
Cover Designer – Emily’s World of Design

Alice Snyder knows her reputation—and if she didn’t, Buckeye Falls loves to remind her. She may come from the town’s First Family, but that doesn’t mean she plays by the rules. After a decade of traveling and going to school, she’s back home and ready to settle down, or at least relax for a while. The trouble is, her neighbors are determined to find her a husband. She needs a way to get them off her back…

When James Gibson, a divorced artist, flees New York for the peace of small-town Ohio, he’s excited to get painting again. The only trouble is, he’s completely blocked. Despite his best efforts, his collection of canvases are blank and he’s at a career crossroads. A chance meeting with the mayor’s sister throws James’s routine off balance, and he’s eager to spend more time with this quirky spitfire.

And Alice might have the solution to both their problems…

Fake Date.

She gets the Nosey Nellies off her back, and James gets time with a woman who inspires him both inside and outside the studio.

Just a few weeks of pretending, and they’ll move on. Simple, right? The trouble is the more time they spend together, the realer their relationship feels. The laughter, the stolen kisses—it all starts to feel like more.

Can these two be honest with each other and find their happily-ever-after, or are they doomed for a real breakup?

Libby Kay’s FAKING THE FALL redeems Buckeye Falls’s spinster troublemaker with a fake relationship romance filled with sweet small town vibes.  FAKING THE FALL will bring to mind amazing books like Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams and Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey. But best of all, it returns readers to the small Ohio town and the familiar characters from the previous Buckeye Falls books. All the zany, overbearing, and well-meaning ones! So sit back and grab FAKING THE FALL for the latest roller-coaster romance by Libby Kay.

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Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you.

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No Amends by Angela Lam
Genre – F/F Romantic Suspense
Page Count – 178
Cover Designer – RL Design

A secret identity. A world of lies. A forbidden love.

When a solo vehicle crash off Hangman’s Bend results in the death of a mysterious stranger, Tang Young is crippled by writer’s block and a guilt she can’t confess to anyone, especially not her live-in girlfriend, Layla. But once the stranger is identified, what other truths will be revealed?

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kiana Corley

Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing book and it was hard to put down. I finished the entire book in a day.

This book is a continuation of Phoenix’s story. There was a major accident that left him without a lot of his memories. Most importantly he forgot about his baby and the woman he knocked up. While he might not remember everyone around him does.

To make matters worse nothing is harder than waking up and not recognizing your own body and who you are now. Phoenix is not used to being calm and not going all out and giving everything his all. Doctors say one thing but sometimes it’s not what you might want to hear.

What happens when you fall for the man with whom you have a love-hate relationship? Will he ever remember that he has a child that is due to entire the world in a few short months? What happens when old family secrets and lies come out at once? Will he push his recovery too hard and lose everything?

Read this book to find out what happens with Phoenix. Will he forever be missing years of his life or will he recover?

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book #3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Angela Hayes

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Beyond Friendship is the third book in The Irresistible series by Marlyn Love. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Love, so I really didn’t know what to expect from one of her stories. But the blurb intrigued me, and the beautiful cover sealed the deal- so I snapped up a copy and set off to explore. I have come into this series a little backwards as I didn’t realise that this was the third book in the series when I one-clicked- thankfully it can be read as a standalone. But having said that, I now have a taste for Ms. Love’s writing, and am intrigued by the cast of supporting characters- so I will definitely be going back to read the first two books before continuing on with the series.
This is a beautiful, emotional, angsty, memorable, friends-to-lovers romance… with a brother’s-best-friend/best-friend’s-sister element, chemistry, connection, family, drama, secrets, fate, challenges, and more.
Brian and Amanda were perfect for each other. Fate knew it, they knew it- but they kept dancing around each other for a few years… until one night changes everything- and they take a chance on love.
Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Marlyn Love!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by M Policicchio

Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author adds another thrilling addition to the series. These sweet romances are deceptive thrillers with killer instincts.

Hannah Patel is a Public Defender. She isn’t doing it for the clout or the politics, definitely not for the money, Hannah is a PD because she feels that everyone deserves a good defense. It has been a rough patch for Hannah. Her family is still grieving the loss of her brother about a year ago, she was punched in open court when a decision didn’t go the way her client thought it should, she had a panic attack in front of a well respected judge, and her stalker left an even more threatening note on her car this morning.

Doyle Murphy, Special Victims Unit Detective, is on sabbatical, trying to decide what he wants to do with his life. After a phone call from a friend, Doyle talks to Hannah about the notes that the stalker has been leaving her. Doyle starts to feel alive again. It has been awhile since he has done police work and his need to protect Hannah is igniting that spark that got doused long ago.

As the stalker starts to escalate, Doyle is slowly unraveling this mystery. But is it soon enough? People in Hannah’s world are getting hurt. All clues are pointing back to her stalker. Is he responsible? It all comes to a fevered pitch when the police arrest someone. But is it the right someone?

The action doesn’t stop. The twists lead to the turns which lead to more twists. This endearing cast of characters seem to be weaving together for something more. Only time will tell! Wonderful series!

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wonderful, beautiful story that spans a few years in the making. Good things take time and this is definitely the story of Brian and Amanda. I loved this book with my every that I have….friendship, drama, secrets, romance and definite roller coaster of emotions with a few tears. This story broke me a bit… I highly recommend this read.

Mr. Batchelor, Brian Fox does not do relationships. He believes he is totally content on being single forever…and forever guarding his heart with high walls that are hard to penetrate. When he meets this beautiful lady at his club, not knowing that he finds out that she is the sister of his best friend. Amanda returns home to Boston to try and make it on her own with her own business of having her own fashion boutique. What Amanda does not expect is to experience the undeniable chemistry between her and Brian from the start. Brian puts on all stops not to date or be in any romantic relationship with Amanda due to her being her best friends sister……..just remaining strictly friends. Years pass and the courage of Brian taking a leap of faith to go beyond that friendship with Amanda forms this beautiful love between them….but Brian cannot let go of a secret that he has been hiding, afraid to being vulnerable….but when a harsh reality of a potential medical issue and loss…..Brian pushes away people that he truly loves especially Amanda. Will grief and sadness overcomes Brian or will the power of love and strength bond Brian and Amanda that will never break….

Definitely read and find out………..this was a fantastic story……

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Beverly Finnie

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beyond Friendship pulls at the heat strings. It’s a story of triumphs and tribulations for the characters. The author brings you into a world that everyone is close knit and tight, demonstrating what could happen when 2 people decide to take a risk. Written in a way that keeps the reader intrigued and wanting more.
Amanda and Brian have chemistry that’s out of this world but won’t cross that line. Despite Amanda trying to change that Brian has his reasons.
Best friend’s sister.
A life threatening health condition.
Just to name a few.
Because of that they tiptoe around their feelings and he keeps her in the “friend zone.”
That is until one day when all that changes.
Does it work out between them?
Not every story is sunshine and roses, and the author captures that brilliantly. Keeping you rooting for them, despite their stubborn behavior. You won’t want to stop reading till the end.
I look forward to jumping into other books by this author. And if you are interested in a romance with a figurative wild ride for the characters, this is definitely a book for you! While you check this book out, I’m going to check out books 1 & 2 in there series.

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Hannah Porter

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading a story by the brilliant author Alicia Street. This the second book of the North Fork Series. I read this first but it was okay because it can be read as a standalone, I didn’t feel like I was missing any backstories. I truly enjoyed this author’s writing style and how the characters and story came together in the end. Blake and Morgan had so much chemistry between them even though both of them were reluctant to act on it. Also I loved how great Blake and Ciara got along with each other. And man on man Fawn ( Ciara’s mother) is a real piece of work.
I will be going back to read Fire Me Up the first book while i wait for Melt My Heart ( the third one) to come out in a couple weeks 😍

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Robin Rankin

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3)

I am 100% one of the many girls who had dreams of the rock star being their one true love. So this book and series makes the 16 yr old me from 1989 squeal.

Dakota is the one who swore off relationships and want nothing more than a night with a girl if that long. All of that changes in a moment.

Annabelle and her relationship with her younger sister remind me of my daughters relationship with one another and I loved it.

The Balefire guys are the best. I just do not like Garrett and after being such a jerk I don’t know if he is redeemable or not, but I’m looking forward to finding out.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Michelle Austin

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. My emotions were all over the place with this story. This is Amanda and Brian’s story and my favorite couple so far in this series. Brian is a man who is only looking for one night hook ups but there is one person that catches his attention. Only problem is, she is his best friend’s sister. The author does a great job with their story and I couldn’t read it fast enough. I didn’t want it to be over. There is so much going on, we get steamy moments, LOL moments and so much more. The banter was great between them as well. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I can’t wait to read more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Shannen Kern

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have absolutely loved this series, and somehow the author has stepped up their game with this book. It’s an emotional ride with plenty of tension, drama, and steamy scenes. Each book really gives you more background for each character, so I recommend beginning with the first book in the series for the full effect. Getting to see Dakota and Annabella go back and forth with each other was incredibly entertaining. I may have yelled at the book a couple times out of frustration, but that is a sign of a truly engaging book. The flow of this story is magnificent just like the ones before it. I highly recommend giving this series a chance and getting to know all of the band members!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Julie Johnson

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Winter Austin knocks another one out of the park with the next story in The McIntire Series!! I do highly recommend reading these in order as the characters build on each other and the back stories will help this story make more sense.

Jolie is a new deputy on the force. She’s got some pretty big shoes to fill as her father was the sheriff previous to the one currently in office. Jolie is still trying to recover from the events with her brother and his subsequent arrest and imprisonment.

Xavier is bartending at the local bar and grill. He’s doing his best to keep his cover under the bar. When he shows up at the wrong place at the wrong time, he’s the only suspect to a murder. Did he do it? He’s not really sure himself.

This is a rapid pageturner!! There is a lot of action, family drama, missing people, bodies showing up in the strangest of places, and some romance. Overall, a highly enjoyable book and series!!

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Megan Pesek

Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chasing Cheer is a sweet and wholesome Christmas read. It isn’t the typical small town strangers meeting and falling in love type, but it still has all the best elements.
The cheer in Emerald Hollow is something Holly can’t seems to put her finger on, so she works to investigate what makes it so cheerful. As she falls in love with the town and the people, Holly keeps finding reasons to visit again. Ash is selfless, constantly chasing dreams to better Emerald Hollow. He stays busy, but always makes time for everyone else, especially Holly, only he knows so little about her. Only when things take a turn for the worst do Holly and Ash have to be honest about their feelings for each other.
The writing is very descriptive, which seemed to slow the story down in some places, but it always picked up again. The twist on the classic Christmas love stories was fun and even unpredictable at times.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Katie Kearney

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The third in this series and it’s just getting better. I was so excited for this one and once again the author brought all the A game. I do recommend reading these in order just as an added enhancement to the series and well each book is amazing so reading them all is definitely worth it. This one we followed Jolie and Xavier and let me tell you, you will be completely hooked start to finish and each chapter keeps you on your toes. The characters once again draw you completely into their world with such ease. They are easy to connect with. It’s well written and keeps you guessing. Five stars all the way and highly recommended. Can’t wait for more from this author.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Toni Sellers

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in Heart and Hand series and a fantastic debut by Nicole E Kelleher. With great strong character development. I love a good strong heroine. A historical fantasy with excellent world building so much so you felt like you were there. Lots of action, adventure, murder, love and much more. It was easy to get so caught up in that you won’t want to put it down.

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Megan Conley

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the North Fork series but it reads fantastically as a standalone. This is the first I’ve read of this author but I can promise you it will not be the last. Street’s plot lines are driven and her character development is on point. I fell hard and fast for Morgan and Blake and was rooting for them throughout the entire book and I had a soft spot for Ciara, Morgan’s nine-year-old sweet and sassy daughter. This is a contemporary romance but there is still angst, trepidation, and a few moments I was waiting with baited breath. I am definitely going to be reading the first installment and have added the third installment to my TBR. This is a quick read if you are looking for something short and sweet!
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2) by Alicia Street – Review by Ashley Sugar

Ignite My Heart (North Fork Series Book 2)Ignite My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ohhh the tension and the angst! I’m here for it 100%! I really loved this book and I fell in love with the characters so quickly. This was a great written contemporary romance and I highly suggest this! The drama kept me interested and I just needed to know what happens next. The chemistry was phenomenal between Morgan and Blake and I could feel it myself! So so good.

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Christine Baranek

The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers #3)The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Truth About Myths
By: Giovanna Siniscalchi

I have loved the Wine Maker’s Series since I picked up the first one. Each and every one I have read so far has not disappointed. I know that when I pick one of these up I will get a historical fiction novel that will keep me reading long past my bedtime. In this story, we learn more about Isabel and how much she loves her country. However, she had so many expectations placed on her that she really felt like she had the weight of the world on her shoulders. Henrique is an incredibly interesting viscount. Once again, Giovanna has written a story with a love story that is absolutely swoon worthy. I definitely cannot recommend this book, and this whole series. I LOVE this series and I cannot wait for another book to come out.

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Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series Book 3) by Marlyn Love – Review by Emily H

Beyond Friendship (The Irresistible Series #3)Beyond Friendship by Marlyn Love
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brian Fox keeps his secrets closely guarded which has him friend zoning Amanda. He meets Amanda and is instantly attracted to her, but she is his best friend’s sister and he is only a one night time of man. When Brian’s secret though is revealed, Amanda is by his side and Brian gives into his feelings. Can a man who thinks he is damaged goods find happiness or will his fear ruin his own happiness?

I liked this one a lot. I thought the pacing was really good and gave you time to understand the lead characters. I felt for Brian, you could feel for him and why he was the way he was. Amanda was wonderful and I liked that she didn’t see Brian any differently than for who he was. Need to go back and read the rest of the books as this story had some wonderful characters I would like to know more about.

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Christine Baranek

Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr. Wimp
By: B.L. Wilde

This book was fantastic. It was such a quick read and I absolutely loved it. This features our main character who is reentering the dating world after being married for the last 12 years. She has some amazing friends who are more than willing to help her get back in the dating game. This book is the first in a series and if this book is any indication of what the whole series is going to be like, each book will be going to the top of my TBR pile when they are released. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Manda Kelly

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m obsessed with The Balefire Series. I think Tam DeRudder Jackson may be one of my new favorite authors. Her worlds are amazing. I’ve always loved books about bands and musicians, and she writes them SO WELL. I absolutely recommend this series to anyone who is looking for a contemporary romance series with some sexy rock & roll men and absolutely beautiful ladies. I wish this was a movie series, I would be so into it!! Anyways. I seriously recommend this to anyone and everyone.

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Balefire are a smoking hot rock band full of gorgeous men who set many hearts a flutter all over the world when they play, but they always return to their home town when the tours are over, but sometimes they also end up playing to their home crowd, just like the one night when Dakota catches the eye of a couple of sexy women in the front row who all seem to want his attention, however, one of them catches it the most. A woman with green eyes and auburn hair who is wearing a tight leather skirt and throws a pair of lacy, black panties on the stage which Dakota hangs on his guitar and makes it known that he is open for some fun after the show and this is exactly what happens, a night of amazing sex, followed by the woman upping and leaving as soon as dawn breaks leaving only her first name and a whole heap of good memories behind.

Annabelle is a smart young woman with her whole life ahead of her, as well as the hots for the local rock band, so she cannot believe her luck when she gets to spend the night in a hotel room with the hotter than hell guitarist, but she knows that it would only be a one night stand, she isn’t naïve and knows that it is what they are known for, so she leaves it at that and keep hold of the memories of the passionate night they shared together. A couple of years later and it her best friends wedding, and not only marrying the man of her dreams, but that he is in the same band as the hot guitarist, what she doesn’t expect is that said musician remembers her and the night they shared and apparently in just as much detail as she does.

As the wedding plays out, neither Annabelle or Dakota can keep their eyes, hands or lips off of each other, but they promise to behave and so only a phone number is exchanged, but after polishing off way too many shots too early in the night, Annabelle and the other bridesmaids are escorted back to their hotel, but nobody knows that until after the fact, especially Dakota, he thinks she bailed on him, but he keeps chickening out from testing to see if he has the right number for her and it is eating him up inside. Meanwhile, a couple of weeks pass and Annabelle hasn’t heard from Dakota, so she just carries on regardless until a phone call comes out of the blue from Balefire’s manager offering her an internship, it turns out that her best friend put in a good word for her and when they looked into her background decided she was a good fit for the job, so Annabelle agrees to go down to the studio and discuss it, this leads to her accepting the position and all that it may entail, including working both in the studio and going on tour with the band and she is determined to give it her all to prove that she can do it, especially after her performance at the wedding.

When Dakota and Annabelle cross paths at work, the sparks still fly, but will the two allow themselves to embrace the connection between them, or will they keep it professional and let another chance slip them by? This is a romance with a musical twist where a smart woman and a slightly less smart man engage in a battle of wits and sass while dealing with their pasts in this spicy romance which will keep you hooked until the last note is played.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable and engaging novel in this contemporary rockstar romance series. Having read and loved the previous books in the series I was looking forward to being back with the members of Balefire, and I was not disappointed. This is band member Dakota’s story and his second chance at love with Annabelle, who he had a one night stand with two years ago. Whilst touring with Balefire Dakota has had many one night stands and Annabelle should have been just another one, however she wasn’t and even after two years he’s still thinking about her. He’s shocked to see her again at the rehearsal for his drummer’s wedding. Annabelle had convinced herself that her night with Dakota Perri from Balefire was just a fantasy, and that she was just one of many to him. However, when they meet at Jack and Clio’s wedding, Dakota looks at her like he definitely remembers her and their night together.
Annabelle then scores a management internship with the band, with an opportunity guaranteed to lead to a scholarship with a top graduate programme, the only problem is it means seeing Dakota every day. They definitely still have chemistry and it gets harder for her to resist him, especially as it’s obvious he has no intention of resisting her, but Annabelle doesn’t want a reputation for sleeping her way to success. The chemistry between Annabelle and Dakota sizzled off the page and lead to some steamy scenes. I loved both these characters and how their relationship developed throughout the story. The storyline had plenty of drama, angst and romance to keep me hooked, whilst both the characters and the setting came to life through the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in Balefire’s world!

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another gripping read in this series of books, and once again I was hooked from page one. Jolie Murdoch is a newly pinned deputy in McIntire County and her first big case is to locate a missing girl. The case gets even more complicated when the girl’s father is found murdered, seemingly by the local bartender Xavier Hartmann who was also found at the crime scene. Jolie has to work out why Xavier, with no apparent motive would suddenly bludgeon a man to death. However, the former marine who has a traumatic brain injury has no memory of what happened or why he was there. Xavier was in Eider to confront his past and is shocked to be the number one suspect in a murder, meanwhile Jolie is working hard to investigate whilst fighting against mounting pressure to get to the truth. Jolie realises that Xavier might be innocent and he finds himself drawn to her, but someone seems determined to stop both Jolie’s investigation and her developing relationship with Xavier. Once again the setting of McIntire County was brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative, which made me feel immersed in the story. The storyline and plot twists along with the great characters all kept me happily turning the pages, and I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is another great addition to a brilliant series. A lot happens with the story and the characters and it all pulls you into the book with ease. I really enjoyed these characters and I think they have to be my favourite of the series so far. The had a strong connection and I enjoyed watching how they navigated everything thrown at them.
The story is full of suspense and intrigue. There were plenty of pieces to try and put together and it was great to see if I could figure it all out. I have really enjoyed this whole series so far and I am looking forward to whatever the author does with it next.

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Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Carr

Sins of the Father (The McIntire County Series: #3)Sins of the Father by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the McIntire County Series. I have loved these books from the first one. Each story can be read as a standalone however personally I do advise to read them from the start so you get a better idea of the characters, their links to each other and the pasts they share.
This story is a crime mystery story with a sprinkle of Suspense and romance thrown into the mix.
In this story we are with Jolie and Xavier.
Jolie has has a tough time of things with her brother turning out to be a killer and the pressure from her father to do well and progress in her career she has a lot going on. Now with a missing girl to find the pressure ramps up even more. So the last thing she wanted to find was a dead body and Xavier next to it covered in blood.
Now she has more questions that answers. Why would someone murder this person? And even though all the evidence is pointing to Xavier could he really be the killer? Is Xavier’s sudden memory loss just a convenient tactic or is there something going on with Xavier that Jolie doesn’t know.
Xavier is a former marine who was left with a traumatic brian injury after an IED exploded taking away his leg in the process. He is a secretive man, no one really knows much about his past or his continued issues with the brain injury that causes him to black out. When he is found with the body he realises things look bad and with no memory of what actually happened he doesn’t even know himself if he committed the crime or not.
As Jolie starts to investigate she realises links between this missing girl and a cold case which if that’s the case means that Xavier  is innocent. But as the evidence mounts there seem to be more questions than answers and with Xavier  being secretive about his past it makes it even harder to trust him.

Jolie believes Xavier is innocent and is determined to prove that even if that means at times her judegment is impaired and causing her to put her job on the line. He is innocent? Or is Jolie to stubborn and so determined to be proved right that she will discard things that don’t paint the picture she expects.
This is a fast paced murder mystery with 2 main characters that have their flaws but they are trying to work through them.
Jolie’s character was a little unsure of herself to begin with so it was lovely to watch her grow and blossom, and also Xavier’s character it was nice to see him let down so of his boundaries and let people see the real him.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next one.

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