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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Kerry Baker

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Valentine: A Student Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale is the first book in the Kirk University series. This is a pretty quick and easy read that will help pass a relaxing afternoon.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I certainly found it to be enjoyable. I liked the fact that it was an easy read and something that I didn’t have to think too much about. The story was well written and had some pretty steamy scenes. I was quite as taken with the characters like I hoped I would be. I didn’t quite connect with them throughout the book. However that being said it didn’t really take away from my enjoyment and I would be willing to read more from this author in the future. Overall this is an entertaining book worth reading.

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Price of a Rose: a Beauty and Beast tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Samantha Jayne Grubey

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Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2)Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So I really enjoyed the first book in this series so I was excited to start the second one especially as it’s beauty and the beast and that is my favourite fairytale so high expectations. Maybe that’s where I went wrong though having high expectations.
It was good but it just wasn’t amazing.
The dad loses a game of cards and as the story goes he trades his daughter away for a rose to the beast. His daughter take charge of their own fates. Lily becomes the housekeeper at the manor and Poppy beigns reading magic books and becomes his secrety. Rose then begins to work magic in his garden. She is going to be the key to unravel the curse that is on him.
Although as we all know it’s never simple.
If you enjoy retellings and fairytales and magic and little bit of historical romance this is your book.

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Karen Pearman

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Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So, let me just say that I can’t give this book the best of my love after reading it. As much as I wanted to love it, I honestly didn’t. It began extremely slow and was hard for me to get into the story. Once the story did start moving along it was hard for me to connect with the main character, Dre, until closer to the ending of the book. I felt that there were some unresolved issues at the end which left me confused and wondering if she was going to release a follow-up and complete the story. If not, then that’s a shame. I really despised the “love of her life” and the choices and decisions that he makes. Just my opinion, but there was no love in that relationship. Maybe desperation. Or hope. Whatever the case may be, I truly cannot believe that anyone would believe that this was the best love of their life. But again, I am hoping that this isn’t the ending of this story and that there will be completion and satisfaction in a sequel.

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Amanda Lundin

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Book 1) by Diana Vale

Diana wove a lovely coming of age romance that made for a quick read! Her descriptions and real life feel of University life transported this reader across the ocean to England; back to the good old college days! Diana certainly has a way with words and paints such a clear picture that I could practically feel the cool breeze, hear the boisterous nightlife, and maybe yearn a little for Professor Valentine’s hot breath on my neck… As a midwestern lady from the States I found her British slang endearing and loved her characters all the more for it! Young adult readers will certainly feel a connection and understanding to the characters that I’m sure will have them hooked on Vale’s books to come! If the character connection doesn’t hook them, her classy steamy scenes will! Professor Valentine was a great light read and I look forward to seeing what Vale comes up with next!

 

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lovely read. It’s full of heartbreak and romance. It’s a story about forgiveness and that by being able to forgive we allow ourselves to find love. The characters are beautifully written. I love that Dre character is a strong independent woman even though she has suffered heartache and betrayal.

Dre and Erick were high school sweethearts and were together for years until one day Dre got a call. Erick had cheated on her and the woman was pregnant.

Thinking he was doing the right thing he left Dre and married the other woman. Dre was left heartbroken but she picked herself up and moved away.

10 years later she is a successful business woman who has never gone back home. Until her friend needs her. So Dre returns to her old home and old memories.

Can she rebuild her relationship with her dad and forgive him for what she sees as betrayal? Can Erick win her back over? Can they try again or will the pain of the past be too much for Dre to overcome?

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Lianne Probert

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella is the first book in the Kirk University series by Diana Vale.

This is my first time reading anything by this author, and I very much enjoyed this novella. It was a quick read that I read in an evening. The characters are sweet and well throughout, and they keep you wanting more. The story follows Cassandra (Cassie) who is a psychology student in her first year at the fictional Kirk University. She doesn’t intend to fall for her professor but just can’t keep away. The book is filled with romance and chemistry, and a fun take on what student life can be like.
I enjoyed this first book in the series, and look forward to seeing where the author takes us next.

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) By Phoebe Alexander – Review By Amanda Gonzalez

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A few misunderstandings set the course for this short romantic comedy between comedian Ace Bennett and bank teller Ella Craig. The chemistry between Ace and Ella, as well as their banter-like communication, kept the story fun and enjoyable throughout. The novel grabbed my attention from the first chapter and didn’t let go until the very last page. The author created a well-written story with some rather quirky and swoon-worthy characters. Now that I’ve read this first book, I’ll definitely be looking into the second in the Alpha Bet Guys series!

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8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Krista Vaughan

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8 Second Ride8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Krista Vaughan

A short and sweet story of a young woman desperately trying to catch the eye of her crush Tuck by acting like spoiled little daddy’s girl. Sadly, despite Tuck’s extreme attraction to her, it has the opposite effect. When her dad throws them together the fireworks fly. A satisfying read that makes you wish for a happy ending!

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato ) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus – Review by Kelli Harper

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato #0)Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

FOUR STARS
Forbidden Mafia Romance. Braelynn is a defense attorney and one of her biggest clients is the Giordano Family, the heads of the Sindicato. This is how she met Seth who no only being a client is now her lover. Which is breaking the rules on so many levels.
I do need to through a trigger warning here. There are acts of attempted rape and murder as well as sexual encounters throughout this book.
This book is good and will draw you in and hold you. The things this couple has to go through and do for one another will shock you.
KLH

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns

Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns is a heartbreaking,gut wrenching retelling of Rapunzel and holy cow a tear jerker to. My emotions were all over the place and once I started reading I couldn’t stop till I finished. This is a short story about Braxton and the heartbreak he has gone through and his inability to trust others especially women . He’s a well known Chef but paths are crossed when an incident puts him in prime time. Can these two get a second chance? Can he realize things are worth the bumps along the way? Find out what happens next in this must read I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Best of my Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson is a second chance romance.

Dre has no intention of ever returning to Emerald Creek. She’s made that clear by staying away for so long. There’s nothing there for her except her best friend Shayna and her kids, which is precisely what brings Dre back. Erick made a massive mistake and lost the love of his life. Seeing her back in Emerald is hard knowing he was what drove her away in the first place. Will Dre being back in Emerald Creek for the summer dredge up old memories or have they lost any chance they ever had?

I enjoyed the book it was a great read. I didn’t enjoy Erick so much. He spent a lot of time acknowledging and maybe even feeling bad for the pain he inflicted but those first few interactions he had with Dre lacked any kind of asking for forgiveness. She would have shot him down, that’s Dre’s personality but I feel like Erick continued to make mistakes that he should have learned from. I loved Dre’s character. She’s no nonsense. She tells it like it is. She is herself unapologetically no matter how many people try to make her bend. I definitely recommend!

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Price of a Rose: A Beauty and Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2)Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Price of a Rose: A Beauty and Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2)
By Byrd Nash
4 Stars

This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I love fairytales and I think that the author did a good job with this one. There is magic, a curse, the beast and a happily ever after. This is where the similarities end. In this story, the father gambles for a rose and loses his three daughters. The sisters go to Thorn Hill Manor on their own terms and decide to help the beast in their own way. Lily becomes the housekeeper to clean and refresh the house, Rose decides to revive the gardens as this is her strength and Poppy being the youngest becomes his secretary. The author adds some twists to keep it interesting. The characters are kind and compassionate. My favourite had to be Poppy. She is a headstrong fourteen year old with a will of her own. The story is charming and enjoyable. You won’t be disappointed.

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Katie Matthews

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I will always pick up a rock star romance read – it’s one of my favourite genres to read about so when I saw this book and a new to me author I couldn’t wait to get started and I wasn’t disappointed at all! Strings Attached was a brilliant read – I absolutely adored Ashton!! He was completely swoon worthy and most certainly book boyfriend material (it’s been ages since one was worthy of my list!!) I loved Calla and Ash together, the way they navigated their friendship to maybe more. They both had a future that meant they were going in different direction but they had this connection that was so sweet and genuine – I was rooting for them the whole way through!
I would highly recommend this wonderful 5 star read and I look forward to reading more from this author again in the future!

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Katie Matthews

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I love a forbidden romance story so when I read the synopsis for this book I was really looking forward to reading it and overall I really enjoyed it, I guess it was a little predictable in parts and it was a short read but nevertheless I still liked it. Professor Valentine definitely had the sexy teacher vibe going on so I can see why Cassie fell for him!!
I am really looking forward to seeing where the author takes this series!

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Kaitie Carver

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book gets intense fast to say the least. Cassie is a 18 year old that has a crush on her hot hunky teacher, and doesn’t know how to go about getting him. Where as Diego is her teacher and isn’t allowed to do anything about It. It plays up the forbidden romance well and makes you invested in the story. He thinks she should be living the college life with her friends, going out drinking every night. But she has other plans, she wants to be considered mature and try’s to show him that she is.

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8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Kaitie Carver

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8 Second Ride8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Let’s first talk about this cover!
I absolutely love it! It gives me Safe Haven and The Longest Ride vibes. The sunset is beautiful and it makes me want to know these silhouetted people standing in front of it. I also really love that there’s a cowboy on the chapter heads.
Even though this story was short I loved it, straight to the point and leaves you wanting more. I would love to eventually see an extension on the story but this one was able to make you like the characters and be engaged in their lives from the first chapter. It was beautifully written and I can’t wait to read more by this author. Jessie is a spoiled brat that wants attention, meanwhile Tuck is a true cowboy and just wants to do his job and ride bulls. But something is coming that changes everything. Strap in for the ride!

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seconds by Cam Johns
Five Stars

Seconds is a short story filled with drama, passion, secrets and second chances. This is the first book I have read by this author, but I look forward to reading many more. This book is also in a series with books written by different authors call Internet Famous. Seconds is a whirlwind fast paced book full of action and emotional twists. The characters are well written and relatable. I truly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a short read to fall into.
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Price of a Rose: a Beauty and Beast tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Katie Kearney

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Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2)Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash. So this was a great story and I was very excited to read it as beauty and the beast is by far my favorite story. This was definitely a unique telling of my favorite story and I really enjoyed it. The characters are complex and bring the storyline to life. It’s different and I found myself completely lost in the pages. The author does a wonderful job of capturing a timeless tale and breathing a new life into it. I liked this one just as much as the first and I can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five big stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Third Time’s a Ghost (Haunted Ever After Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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Third Time's a Ghost: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance (Haunted Ever After, #3)Third Time’s a Ghost: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Haunted Ever After series. This is a Paranormal novel and is 274 pages long. This story follows Gage, a paranormal investigator, and Erica, a psychic medium. Gage is not the best when it comes to maintaining relationships. In fact, when Erica comes back into his life, he decides this is it. These two were best friends in high school, but Gage’s feelings ran deeper. Erica starts having issues in the paranormal world and seeks the help of Gage. But she did not realize what a hottie he turned out to be.

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Krista Vaughan

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Krista Vaughan

Braxton is one of those guys that doesn’t let his emotions into his sex life. Phoenix is beautiful and he falls almost instantly. You can feel the wonder he feels as he realizes how deeply he feels for her. She is his love but also his destruction.
I was swept up in the deep emotions of this novel. Definately a worthy read!

reviewed by @kristavaughan

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Heather Stanley

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seconds by Cam Johns is the first Cam Johns work I have read, and I really enjoyed it!

The story was fast paced, which I love. I loved that this story was about second chance love, gives everyone hope the way that Johns delivers the story! I consumed this story in one sitting, I had to know what happened. Braxton Knight is someone you are hoping gets a second chance all throughout his story. It is full of heartbreak, love, loss, surprises, and hope. Cam Johns knows how to grip you and keep you hoping.

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Katherine Braccia

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A Hole (Alpha Bet Guys Book 1)A Hole by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is adorable and smutty all in one. Phoebe does an amazing job of telling a romance story in which you are captivated from the beginning with the smoldering hot accountant turned comedian and the blonde, beauty, bank teller from a small town.

They both have their own struggles and triumphs in a few short pages, it is definitely a short but sweet rainy night in ‘feel good’ read.

Highly suggest!

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Heather Bass

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and now she has a new fan. I love a good second chance but this author exceeded all my expectations. This is the sixth book of the Internet Famous series. I read this book as a stand-alone but I met other characters that I want to know more about. I was so hooked to this story I read this book all the way through the first night I got it. I’m so excited to read more of this series.

Braxton Knight is the hottest chef in his town. He loves his job. Braxton just lost his true love and now he is trying to get back to his life. He sees a counselor that they both went to. Braxton starts to open up to his true feelings and the counselor starts to tell Braxton secrets he never thought his lover was hiding. He is learning that the woman he loved was not who she said she was all along. Braxton runs into a woman from his past and they start to feel things he never thought he would feel again but she has secrets of her own. Will Braxton ever find love again or will he just give up?

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Carrie Reed

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Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University, #1)Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella by Diana Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars!
Nice short read. This story was nice, I was excited to see Cassie, a student and Diego, a professor starting a flirtation. Cassie started getting on my nerves unfortunately, basically begging Diego to make it work, but then again Diego wasn’t much better lying to Cassie. The lie was sweet though, he was only trying to protect her. The ending came up fast and I was pleased with how everything turned out for them both. The only downside, everything seemed to move a little too fast for me, but still a worthy read.

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Hacker (The Mercenaries Series) by Nadine Travers – Review by Kerry Baker

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Hacker (The Mercenaries, #2)Hacker by Raven White
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hacker by Nadine Travers is the second book in the Mercenaries Series. This book is an absolutely fantastic follow up to the first book. It is full of suspense and intrigue with some brilliant characters. Marie and Hacker have such a strong connection. Even after just a single night together you can feel the chemistry between them. But with everything between then they are in for an interesting journey.
The book was fast paced from start to finish. You are pulled right into the story and the author really just doesn’t let go. It is a well written book and really is a great addition to the series. I am excited to see what is to come next.

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Jordan’s Shadow by T.R. Cupak – Review by Kimberly Griffiths

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Jordan's ShadowJordan’s Shadow by T.R. Cupak
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jordan’s Shadow
By
T.R. Cupak

Jordan’s Shadow is my first book by this author, this story is one of a kind, for some it may be hard to read, for me it is enthralling, captivating, emotional. Needless to say I loved it! I love how different it is and how unexpected the ending was. The commitment and patience of Hunter and Monte throughout the book is what kept me going. The one thing I love about reading is the way stories can take you to another world. It isn’t very often that you find people in the real world like them. I highly recommend this book!

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8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Kandy Garrett

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8 Second Ride8 Second Ride by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a very quick read and didn’t go at all how I expected it to.
I really liked getting to know the characters, there is quite a bit packed into this book.
There is something to be said about letting people see who you really are when there is the potential for things to go cross again, and this was a great interpretation about that and how people put on a show to protect themselves.

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Kelli Harper

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a book that will draw you in and hold you tight. You want to know what happed and you will stick around until the very end to find out. Braxton is a chef and a well known one at that ever since that food critic posted an incident on her social media. Over night he was a success. But he met HER. Phoenix, the woman who would cause his heartbreak. This story is full of twists and turns and your heart will break for Braxton. The lies, the deceptions, the scecrets and hidden stories concerning everyone around him.
Great book. I was pulled in almost instantly.
KLH

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Seconds (Internet Famous Collection) by Cam Johns – Review by Katie Matthews

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Seconds (Internet Famous, #6)Seconds by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I loved this book!! I think it’s probably one of my favourites reads so far this year. I love the retellings of fairy tales with a twist and this definitely had a twist and a half! It was a fantastic read from beginning to end – the author has an amazing ability to drag you into her stories straight away, the emotion that was poured into some of the scenes in this book was evident and I could feel everything the characters were. I think I fell in love with Braxton straight away.
I highly recommend this story and I can’t wait to read more form this author again in the future.

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Hacker (The Mercenaries Series) by Nadine Travers – Review by Katie Matthews

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Hacker (The Mercenaries, #2)Hacker by Raven White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Hacker was a really great romantic suspense story and one that I really enjoyed. I really like this author; she has a wonderful attention to detail and a writing style that grabs your attention from the very beginning.
I love Hacker and Marie, they had such a genuine connection and chemistry, I could tell how much Hacker wanted to protect her and help her with her mission to flea her mafia family. There were some unexpected twists and turns in the story which meant mu attention was kept form beginning to end as I tried to guess just exactly what was going to happen between these characters.
Overall a really good read and one that I would highly recommend.

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