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Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Robin Rankin

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Drawn to HimDrawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly

I truly think Erica is my soul mate. She tries to be as normal as possible, but really ends up failing in what I think is the best possible way. The incident in the storage room at the beginning is something I could have done in the same situation. It only endeared her to me at lot sooner than I would have expected.

Matt is a good friend for putting up with Nate and having to be his wingman, there is something to be said about having a friend who would do anything for you. I would know since I’m fortunate enough to have one.

Who could have expected the turn out for the singles art class? Who could have expected that that first class was the start of something totally unexpected?

I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this book. Started off with small things but then the incidents got bigger and bolder.

I hope I’m not the only one, but am I the only who heard the book in their head with the Australian accent? Oh, I really hope not.

The book flowed well and I throughly enjoyed it. I believe this the first book by Ms. Mannersly I have had the pleasure of reading, and I hope to see more by her in the future.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton was a cute romantic read. I love this family series. Gianna was fantastic, I loved gumption and strength. I love a head strong female lead. I loved Tyler for his determination to get things done on his and not take advantage of his family name. These two together were like fireworks and I enjoyed seeing them fizzle out and come together in the end.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jana Teppih

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling for the Texan is the second book in Nicole Flockton’s Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series and we have one more brother to go! Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge is the spinoff of Sweet Texas trilogy that Nicole wrote Sweet Texas Fire for, the other two books were written by two other writers. The first Prentice brothers to get the book was Tate and I have to say that Tyler (who is the lead in this second book) was not a very amicable person in it and I was not a fan of his so I was a bit apprehensive when I picked up Falling for the Texan… On the other hand I knew there had to be something in it as he is one of the Prentice brothers, duh!
So, we have Tyler who is a former farmer following his dream of making it as a wine maker. Gianna is a sassy big city marketing executive (and Italian!!!) that feels that she is being punished by given the account of a no name vineyard in the middle of nowhere of Texas … well, it seems there are couple of redeeming things going on – Tyler’s brother is a famous baseball star that could endorse the brand AND Gianna will show her boss who is the hoss! Add to this a sleazy man child Keith who thinks because his daddy is rich then he is entitled everything and everyone and the chemistry off the charts and you will be sucked in! Welcome to Sweet Ridge and Tymary Estates! Cannot wait for Trey’s story … Christmas is way too far away, Nicole!

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Distant Heart SoundsDistant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author, I look forward to reading more from this author. This is a well developed story that left me turning pages fast. The characters bring this story to life and made me feel as if I am right there with them. I had no problems connecting to them. This is a fun, exciting story that is engaging and easy to read. This is a story about Morgan. She is an emergency nurse who has a near death experience. She now has some psychic abilities and she doesn’t feel like herself. But it has also given her the confidence to open herself up to romance. But what she sees in him could be better left unseen. I really enjoyed this book and it made a great afternoon read. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens with Morgan.

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Lucky at Love (Some guys just never give up) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up...Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up… by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first book by this author, it is one of my favorites by her. I enjoyed being pulled into the story right from the beginning. This is a romance story that will leave you believing or not believing if opposites attract and if some people just fall in love faster than others. This is a well written story that has characters that brought the story to life. I had no problems connecting with them. They kept me turning pages fast just wanting to see what would happen next. This is a story about Allison and Jake. Jake is a man who has been married seven times. He feels that he is unlucky in love but then he meets Allison. She is a journalist that convinces her editor to let her write an article on why there is such a compulsion to saying “I do”. When she gets to his ranch will she realize that there is more to Jake than first meets the eye? As she learns his views on life and marriage, it starts making her question her own life. What will happen with these two is up to you to read this book. You won’t regret picking this up, I didn’t. It was a great story that I enjoyed. I highly recommend this book.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Heather Bass

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a couple of books from this author and now she is one of my new favorites. This is the second book of the Prentice brothers of Sweet Ridge series. I absolutely love small town romance but this author exceeded all expectations with this book. This book could be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing story.

Tyler Prentice lives for his winery. He is so excited for his launch but he needs some help. Tyler calls one of his high school friends for help and he sends him a city girl. When Tyler first meets Gianna he knows she is going to be trouble. She is very cold and quiet with him but when they start to get to know each other he feels a connection to her. Tyler knows he needs to focus on his launch but he can’t stop thinking about her but does she feel the same way? Will Tyler swallow his pride and find love or will he keep it just business?

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by TaKeisha McCroskey

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Better Than GoodbyeBetter Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Better Than Goodbye reminded me a typical Hallmark movie with its predictable ending, but you still find yourself reading fast ahead to follow this relationship. The characters were well developed, but I do feel that I would have been more connected to the characters if the story would have been from a first-person point of view, feeling those feelings as my own in a sense. With this being book 1 of this series, I am interested to see where this series leads next.

Reviewed by @tmccroskey

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Karyn Taylor

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Falling For The Texan is the 2nd book in the Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge series by Nicole Flockton. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone. I had not read the first book in this series and did not feel that I was missing any necessary information to enjoy and understand this book. I had, however, read and enjoyed other books by Nicole Flockton so I knew that there was every chance that I would enjoy this one, and I did, very much.
Falling For The Texan is very much an opposites attract story. Tyler Prentice is the country boy working hard to make his vineyard in Sweet Ridge Texas a success and Gianna Lucchia is top advertising exec from New York who is sent to ensure the success of his new wine label. She’s sent as a punishment for supposedly losing a big client and a small town in Texas is the last place on earth she wants to be,
I loved Tyler and Gianna’s story. They do everything to fight the attraction and chemistry between them. For Gianna, having a relationship with a client is a major no no and Tyler refuses to admit that this smart city lady actually can see the real him that no one else does. Can Tyler and Gianna look past all then reasons that they shouldn’t be together and have the HEA they they both deserve? Read this great book and find out how Tyler and Gianna’s story unfolds.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton. I love this series and Nicole Flockton but I think this has been my favorite so far. I love Tyler and Gianna! Tyler Prentice is a working on starting up winery and he wants it to be the classiest place in town. The oldest of the Prentice brother, Ty is working as hard as he’s ever worked and he wants the opening to be perfect. . His College friend Craig is supposed to be his advertising man but when he can’t fulfill the duties Ty hires Gianna Lucchia who is a big wig advertiser in New York but has hit a bump in her career. A huge account loss has sent her to some small town in Sweet Ridge, Texas and she’s determined she has to make this event a success to save her career. Gia is a small town girl but she has a plan to do her job and get back to New York the only problem being she is very attracted to Ty and she wasn’t expecting that. Ty finds himself thinking more about Gia than the winery. Will Gia be able to forget the pain in her past and let her walls down to make it work with Ty. Read Falling for the Texan to find out!

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy Book 1) by Lucinda Race – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy)Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a wonderful read from beginning to end. This is my first read by Lucinda Race, and I can’t wait to read more by her. This was an easy read that flowed effortlessly from chapter to chapter that had me hooked from the very beginning. I absolutely loved these characters, they really brought the story to life, made it more real and even made me connect to the story that bit more. Jamie and Caleb were everything and more, I loved following their journey and loved finding out what fate had in store for them. This book really does give you all the best of emotions but I think all the best romance reads do! This is a book not to be missed, its captivating, romantic and swoon-worthy all at the same time and should be read by all! I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more from this author!

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Shattered: Rhodes Family Book 1 by Lisa Wood – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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ShatteredShattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Olivia thought she had found the man she was going to marry and spend the rest of her life with…only to find out that he wasn’t the man she thought he was. She packs up her life and moves to New York. There, she interviews at a law firm where she meets Gabe, who is a partner at the firm.
Gabe is a playboy who doesn’t do relationships. When he meets Olivia as he is interviewing for a new junior partner. Wanting to find a way to keep Olivia around, he takes steps unheard of at the firm to make sure she chooses to work for him.
As their relationship develops, an underlying secret threatens to crumble their foundation at any moment. When that secret comes to light, the series of events that happens puts their real feelings into perspective.
The characters in this book were easy to love. The entire Rhodes family is full of great characters. Olivia is guarded due to her past and it keeps her from opening her heart up completely. I was rooting for her and Gabe to make it work. I am also interested in the other family members and hope to read about them in the future.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Carrie Reed

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

So cute, this gives me vibes from the movie New In Town, I love a good small town romance. Gianna and Tyler are from complete opposite spectrum of living. Gianna is from the city and Tyler is from a town in the middle of nowhere. He wants to make his winery a success and she wants to prove she should keep her job. With everything she is going through at work it is easy to understand why she wants everything to go her way and why she would push against Tyler’s ideas to make this the best ad campaign. I feel like poor Tyler felt he was always not good enough to his family an has something to prove. The two of these characters together are perfect and and the story is super sweet. This story was completely worth the read and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book with Trey.

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True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) by India Kells – Review by Laura Furuta

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True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel #4)True Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4)
By India Kells
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) by India Kells. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It is a book that includes action, danger, suspense, and romance. I loved reading about the characters of Liam Harker and Sister Catriona Walsh. Liam is a cop who enjoys his job and is determined to bringing his father to justice. He finds himself unprepared when he meets the woman who is to help him succeed. The woman he meets is Sister Catriona Walsh. Catriona Walsh is a woman who is good with numbers and following financial accounts. Will she be the one that helps bring his father down? Liam knows that Catriona is off-limits, however, why is his attraction to her so intense? Read this book to find out what happens. This is a story that had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I found myself caring about what happens to Liam and Catriona with every chapter that I read. They both deserve happiness. I also loved that the characters from the previous Dark Sparrow stories are brought forward to this one. I enjoyed reading about them again and how they all interact with each other. The author does a wonderful job of making both the storyline and the characters come alive on the pages. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining book. I highly recommend reading it.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Laura Furuta

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Distant Heart SoundsDistant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1)
By Kate MacInnis
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis. It is a wonderful paranormal/romance story that pulled me in from the beginning and I was hooked. I loved reading about the character of Morgan Cutler. She is an ER center nurse who finds herself with psychic abilities after a near-death experience. Morgan is a woman who works hard, is intelligent, and is not in a relationship at the current moment. What she finds herself experiencing at first has her wondering what is happening and then as the story progresses, she finds herself able to be more accepting of them. This story has comical moments, I was laughing out loud at some of the interactions between the characters. Morgan also opens herself up to a relationship with a new handsome/charming ER doctor. I grew to care about what happens to both Morgan and the doctor. They are a good pair and I couldn’t help but root for them to give their relationship a chance. Other additional characters are introduced, and I enjoyed reading about them and the part that they play in the story. Don’t miss out on a story that is intriguing and entertaining. I highly recommend reading it.

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Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Amanda Taylor

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Drawn to HimDrawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly is the first book I’ve read by this author and won’t be the last, as I loved this book. The way the author writes you feel as if you are there with the characters. This was a fast-paced short romance novel that follows Erica and Matthew. Erica is not looking for love, to many failed attempts tend to do that to a girl. So of course, when she meets Dr Matt after injuring herself and feels the instant attraction, she starts denying it. Dr Matt isn’t looking for love until he meets Erica and she touches him. That single touch ignites a fire in his soul. What will happen between these two? Can Erica give him a chance? I highly recommend you read to find out.

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Lucky at Love (Some guys just never give up) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Laura Furuta

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Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up...Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up… by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucky at Love (Some guys just never give up)
By Cynthia Hamilton
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Lucky at Love (Some guys just never give up) by Cynthia Hamilton. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Allison Tyler and Jake Sorenson. When Allison decides to explore the reason that some people keep falling in love and then out of love, she can’t think of a better example than Jake. Jake is a man who doesn’t see his marriages as failures even when they have all ended in divorce. It seems as if Jake is making all the same mistakes over and over. What does Allison learn from her time interviewing and questioning Jake? Read this book to find out. This is an amazing story that will have your emotions going up and down the entire time you are reading it. I grew to care about Jake and Allison with every chapter that I read. I enjoyed the bantering/interactions between them, even the ones that had them at odds with each other. There are additional characters that are introduced, and I enjoyed reading about the part that they play in the story. The author does a wonderful job of making both the storyline and that characters come alive on the pages. Don’t miss out on an intriguing and entertaining story that is hard to put down until you have read the ending. I highly recommend reading it.

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Love Song: A friends-to-lovers rock and roll romantic suspense by KG Fletcher – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Love Song (A friends-to-lovers rock and roll romantic suspense)Love Song by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Song: A friends-to-lovers rock & roll romantic suspense by K.G. Fletcher is a lovely story. KG is one of my go to authors. She has a knack for writing great stories and does the genre proud. It will have your heart breaking and yet be heart-warming the next as you traverse the sexy and alluring, to tense and suspenseful journey with the wonderful characters. The alluring beat of the music and the song to the dance of love captured together to become one of the most heartfelt and beautiful love stories that I have read this year.

 

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis

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Genre – Paranormal

Page Count – 246 Pages

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What if your life was turned upside down and you suddenly had the ability to see, hear and communicate with those on the other side? How would you handle the situation? Distant Heart Sounds takes a look at what Morgan Cutler encounters after an unexpected near-death-experience leaves her with psychic abilities. As a 40-ish, skeptical, heard-it-all-before, metro Detroit emergency center nurse, Morgan believes she has seen just about everything in her 20+ years on the job, but then one day, she feels someone she cannot see.

The new Morgan opens herself to a relationship with a hunky doctor at the emergency center, who has some psychic ability as well. Romance, humor, mystery, and being connected to others bring peace and joy into her life. But what happens when Morgan witnesses the evil inside one man’s heart? Some secrets are better left unseen.

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Michigan-born and raised, Kate earned a BA in Journalism at Oakland University and Master’s in American Culture at the University of Michigan-Flint. As a professional writer for more than 20 years, her career has included freelance newspaper features writing and fundraising writer for hospitals. This provided an opportunity to hear many stories from nurses, doctors, visitors and family members about unusual activities and miracles that occur without a clear-cut, scientific explanation. She also claims to have had her own share of unusual experiences, some of which are shared in this book. 

Kate is married to the love of her life, has two grown sons and three grandchildren.

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True Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 4) by India Kells

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Genre – Romantic Suspense

Page Count – 220 Pages

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Liam Harker is a cop on a mission. His one goal is to bring his father down and despite his brothers’ desires, Liam wants him to face justice for all the wrongs he’s committed. Faced with the insurmountable task of going through his father’s financials, he’s thrown a lifeline when a mutual friend sends novice nun Sister Catriona Walsh to help.

Catriona is a wizard with numbers and Liam could definitely use her expertise. There’s only one problem—he’s deeply attracted to the angelic nun. Her beauty, compassion, and intelligence are an almost irresistible combination.

Confronted by his own scars, and his resolve to do the honorable thing, Liam is forced to reconsider everything he thought was right and acknowledge that maybe Catriona is the one that holds the answers.

A bastard in the truest sense of the word, he’s covered in sin, but for his angel of mercy, he’s ready to go through the fires of hell to keep her safe, and make her his forever.

~ AMAZON ~

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India Kells is a romantic suspense and paranormal romance author with many books under her pen. Her love for strong female characters, wicked alpha males and sexy tense situations, where villains and danger are lurking nearby, help her weave captivating stories that will leave you breathless and wanting for more.

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Finders Reapers: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen

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Page Count – 192 Pages

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With an existential crisis looming over his head, Asher needs a break from reaping souls. But when he leaves his door to the underworld unattended, one escaped ghost threatens to turn the French Quarter into a haven for the hell-bound.

Oh, and that crisis he was trying to escape? Her name is Jasmine Lee, and she could be the death of him.

The literal death of Death. Yep. You heard that right.

There’s no such thing as too dead when it comes to necromancer Jasmine Lee. She’s never met a ghost she can’t tame, but when a thousand ornery spirits descend upon New Orleans, her secret weakness is a recipe for phantasmal disaster.

Holy ghost guts. She’s in trouble.

The unfairly hot reaper is the last person Jasmine wants to work with. But if she doesn’t help Asher wrangle the lost souls back to the underworld, there will be hell to pay.

Literally.

Enjoy a smoldering brush with Death in this fast, fun romantic comedy.

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Before she decided to turn her love of the written word into a career, Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. She loves good chocolate and bad puns, and in her free time, she likes to read, drink wine, and travel with her family.

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by Kayla Interdonato

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1)Better Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Better Than Goodbye is the first book in the Venture Series by Kinney Scott. Amanda left her small town life in Oregon to pursue her dream job in Los Angeles. She gets wrapped up in all of the excitement but still feels a part of her is missing. Amanda can’t get Kent out of her mind and how she left him behind. When the opportunity presents itself, Amanda is determined to get the next location of the reality TV show to be Hood River. This may just be the opportunity Amanda needs to win back Kent. Will thirty days be enough to bring back all the happy memories between Amanda and Kent? The author does a wonderful job portraying the true relationship between Amanda and Kent. You can really feel their love for each other but things just never seem to go their way. This was a great, quick, romantic novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. I look forward to reading future stories in this series.

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A Duke Never Forgets (The Duke Hunters Club Book 3) by Bianca Blythe – Review by Tracy Manderson

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A Duke Never Forgets (The Duke Hunters Club, #3)A Duke Never Forgets by Bianca Blythe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Duke Never Forgets(The Duke Hunters Club #3)
by Bianca Blythe

4 out of 5 stars

A Duke Never Forgets(The Duke Hunters Club #3) written by Bianca Blythe
It’s a great historical romance with a little bit of everything from secrets, lies, drama and humor. Unfortunately, this is the first book that I read in this series I have read and I really enjoyed this story and will be reading the first two books in this series.
Sebastian, the Duke of Sandridge, and Genevieve has unfortunately met before and it wasn’t a good first impression and the Duke despised her and he his furious when he finds out that his holiday cottage In Cornwall has been rented to her.
After Genevieve’s family encounter financial difficulties, her mother takes Genevieve and her younger brother to Cornwall, away from their home in the Lake District. Genevieve is determined to keep her family’s new home, even after a grumpy duke demands to take the cottage away from Genevieve and her mother.
While the duke trying to evict Genevieve and her family from their cottage, he has a mishap in the ocean and Genevieve saves him. When the duke wakes up, he has amnesia and Genevieve’s mother announces that they are married.
Will the Duke get his memory back? Will he ever realize that the woman who supposedly married is someone he despises? Will they have a happily ever after?
You need to read this story to find out…

Tracy

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by Jana Teppih

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1)Better Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Better Than Goodbye is the opening act of Kinney Scott’s Venture series. It is a beautifully written sweet second chance romance that you will fall into and do not want to leave. I have always loved stories that take place in Northwest and highlights the magnificent nature that I fell in love with when I lived there! This was my first read by Kinney Scott and I cannot wait for the next one in the series! I think I will go and pick up her In Ashwood series as there were couple of references in the story that got me curious!
I have to admit that the first few chapters drove me nuts as I felt that the writer is speeding the story along BUT then I got to the ‘present’ and it started totally make sense! I actually ended up appreciating her way of telling the ‘past’!
Better Than Goodbye is the second chance story of Amanda and Kent, they go back for a very long time and they share a special connection but like with all of us, sometimes the life simply happens and things go awry. Now, they have an opportunity for a second chance and they are taking us along on a heady ride filled emotional highs and lows and our hope for the eventual happy ending! I cannot wait for the next one in the series as I hope it will be Amanda’s roomie!

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Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Erica Fish

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DeceptionDeception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Victoria Saccenti. Her writing style is a simple layout. She connects all the t’s and dots the i’s. Her plotline moves quickly. She keeps the action going. I did not lose interest in this story. There were twists and turns that kept my interest moving right along with the characters of the book. Her characters are fully developed and intriguing. The characters grow with the plotline. The main character is a Marine. That alone piqued my interest because Marines do everything all the way because failure is not an option.I highly recommend this story to see what the Marine does not to fail.

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1)Better Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

started this out wondering if I would like this book after reading the first few chapters. Well after finishing it I can say I loved it and the characters. These two have such feelings for each other that it just sparks off the pages whenever they are together. As I was going through this book I could really see these two growing up and becoming more mature as the book went on. It was nice seeing them change and improve.

While the main characters were my focus. I couldn’t get past a few of the secondary characters. Babette was a fun add. I loved her no holds barred personality. Duncan and Sig were nice and added to the Venture side of things. I Love how the title was worked into the story multiple times.

Overall it is a great story and I really fell for the characters. I would suggest in the beginning putting ages, years or months at the beginning of the chapters so the reader knows the time change. Also just keeping an eye on the timeline. It seems to vary a couple times. I did greatly enjoy this and thought about them even after I was finished. I look forward to the next one….hopefully Babette and Duncan get a story.

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy Book 1) by Lucinda Race – Review by Amanda Kimble

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Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy)Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy #1) by Lucinda Race

This was the first book I’ve read by the author, but it won’t be my last. Old and New is the first book in The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy. To say that I can’t wait for book 2 is an understatement.

Jamie, oldest MacLellan sister, gets the pleasure of keeping her grandmother’s things. That includes a wedding dress that’s supposed to be enchanted. Jamie tries it on and she meets a guy. What happens when she falls for his twin? The quote I choose for Jamie is: “It rolls off the tongue and I’ve never hung out with one before. You’ve got skills I only dream of having.”

Caleb, twin brother to Steve Sullivan, meets Jamie when she meets with Steve. When Steve lets him know Jamie invited him for dinner with them He doesn’t realize he’s intruding on a date. He then finds himself drawn to Jamie. The quote I choose for Caleb is: “Jamie, I’ve wanted you from the moment I laid eyes on you. When you struggled with the door knob at Steve’s all this, is all I’ve wanted. To be with you.”

Romance readers, fairytale believers this book is for you! I highly recommend it and I’m not sorry. Lucinda Race has amazed me.

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Secure Desire (Chase Security Series Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Kerry Baker

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Secure Desire (Chase Security Series Book 1)Secure Desire by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Secure Desire by RL Dunn is a novel belonging to the Chase Group series. This book is fast paced, action packed and a great book to read!
I thought the characters in this book had a great connection between them. They seemed to work really with each other and complimented the other. The story was quite complex, possibly a little too complex at times, but it grabs your attention and does a good job of holding it until the last page. This book is definitely worth your time if this is your genre.

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Angela Shirley

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Falling for the Texan (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #2)Falling for the Texan by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When your boss gives you an ultimatum to land this account or bust, but when the person you are dealing with becomes the awkward client her job becomes more difficult. Then throw in the attraction and she is in for a rough ride.

Tyler is ready to launch his wine business, all he needs is a great marketing campaign to make it successful but will the company he hires be able to make the launch successful.

Gianna needs this contract to keep her job but will her ideas be enough to impress Tyler into working with her, who knows.

This is the second book I have read in this series and loved every word of it, Tyler and Gianna’s chemistry jumps off the page and you are willing them to get together and the story does not disappoint. The main characters are well developed and the story is brilliantly written. I can’t wait to see what happens with the next brother in this series. If you’re looking for a romantic, easy to read summer story this is the one for you, although it is a series of books each one can be read as a stand alone.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Tausha Treadway

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DeceptionDeception by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deception by Victoria Saccenti. This is a great story of love, heartbreak, loyalty, and revenge. Its the story of Joe an ex marine who is angry and sad about the suicide of a teammate. He completed suicide after a letter he received from home. Joe is determined to make the writer of the letter pay. One night when he’s in a bar with some friends he meets Hunter and finds out she is the author of the letter. He has a plan in his mind and now he has the opportunity to pull it off. Hunter is strong and intelligent but has had a lot of diversity in her life. When she meets Joe she is drawn to him and doesn’t really want to be. She can’t help herself. What will happen when Joe’s plan of deception is found out by Hunter. Will he get revenge for his fellow solider or will he lost Hunter forever? Does he care if he loses Hunter? Read Deception to find out and be prepared because once you start reading you won’t want to put it down.

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1)Better Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first read by This author and I enjoyed it.
There’s a phrase I hear often of “right person, wrong time” and I felt that with these two. Life wasn’t ready for these two yet, they had more to learn apart first.
Amanda and Kent were relatable and that kept the story grounded and believable for me. You really feel everything that’s happening and I love that in a story .

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