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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read any of the Mafia Elite series I highly suggest checking them out. The author writes the stories is such a way that it’s hard to tear your eyes away from the pages. I absolutely love this series! Every book has been a bit better than the last. I love all the characters and their fierce loyalty to one another. There is a certain code that the Mafia families abide by and they all strictly follow it until Mia Tucci strays from the norm. As a daughter to one of the New York families she has seen many things that her father is involved in and she doesn’t agree with what has been happening. She has been working to take him down, but it’s proving to be a long and slow process. When she over hears that she is to be married off to a politician she knows it’s time to flee, but who can she run to? Where can she go for safety? Her only hope is Nico La Rosa and the Five Families of Chicago. They owe her huge after she warned Summer of the danger she was in. Will Nico find that she is someone worth protecting? Will he let down the walls he has built and allow himself to possibly love and be loved?

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mia is in danger so she hunts down Nico to try to convince him to marry her for her protection. In return she will take down her father and step brothers sex trafficking ring. Nico has to get permission from the mafia leader first. Then he does marry her. Once Mia agrees to finalize their marriage with sex Nico finally lets his guard down. He stops fighting his attraction towards Mia and falls in love with her. Through it all Mia and Nico face it all together.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by stephanie nicole

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Our favorite author has done it again. This amazing novel is the 7th installment in this wonderful series, and per usual I simply could not put it down. While this novel can be read as a stand alone just like the previous six, I would highly recommend reading the whole series because it’s just that amazing. Full of suspense, drama, action, romance, and more this novel is by far one of the best books I have read all year. So whether your looking for a great new mafia romance or your looking for a great new series, make sure you read this book next.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Kassandra

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fantastic read! I loved the heart melting moments as much as the mystery woven throughout the book. The characters were so easy to fall in love with! I could barely put the book down! I recommend this book if you love action, sprinkled with romance, and mystery this book is for you!

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by helen dawkins

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has taken my favorite spot in the Mafia Elite Series! While you can read this book as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the previous 6 books in the series. The story focus on Nico La Rosa & Mia Tucci.

It immediately sucks you in with an intense scene of Mia (daughter of the Mafia boss Joey, apart of the NY syndicate) being kidnapped by her own step brother, Ricco, and locked away in the rooms down under the Nightclub her family owns (that also holds women captive for sex trafficking). Nico La Rosa, the youngest of the La Rosa’s, a member of the Chicago Italian Mafia and the Five Major Families, isn’t looking for love, as he has very little emotional pull towards anyone that isn’t his family, or his work (major hacker & computer whiz).

His life gets turned upside down when Mia finds him and proposes safety from her family in exchange for marriage and help in taking down the Tucci sex trafficking ring & the family line completely. While Nico is very cautious & weary of alternative motives, he has an intense pull and sensation to help her any way he can.

Will they end up being a loveless marriage, a business contract moreso than anything, or will they fall for each other harder than ether ever expected possible?

Taking down a Mafia family isn’t easy, will they accomplish their goal? If so, at what cost?

Several twists & turns I definitely didn’t see coming. Spice is present and moderate, but definitely enjoyable! I love reading from both of Mia & Nico’s point of view!

Can’t wait until the new series that will follow the lives of the newly introduced NY Mafia family, the Verretti’s.

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Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Tracy Manserson

Ritual Obsession (Blood Obsession Book 1)Ritual Obsession by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a well written and intense book that blurs the line between Thriller/Police Procedural and Romantic Suspense. The characters are great and the details that the author describes had me imagining I was there. The plot had me sitting by the edge of mt seat.
Bobbi Wallace is a woman that straddles the world of high society and the NYPD. She is a detective who primarily work to solve a long string of brutal sexual murders caused by one man who hunts to release the soul of his voodoo queen she is also fighting and old lover with an obsession.
Can she find the killer before he kills again? Can she overcome the obsession of the old lover? Will Bobbi be caught in the middle or will she be able to walk away unscathed?

Tracy
@tracym

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Chapman

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nico is staying in the Cayman Islands awaiting a storm to move in. What he doesn’t expect is another storm in the form of Mia pointing a gun at his chest. Mia has sought Nico out after her stepbrother Ricco imprisoned her in a holding cell for a forced marriage to Guido. She knows that she can’t return to New York and needs protection. She proposes that Nico marry her and, in exchange, she would help him take her father and brother’s sex sex-trafficking business. After some thinking, Nico agrees and seals the deal with a blood oath. Mia knows that if she violates this oath, she faces an immediate death. However, Nico doesn’t trust Mia. There are only two possibilities he sees – she is a traitor to her family, or a spy working for her family.

I am a diehard Amy McKinley fan and have followed the Mafia Elite Series from the very beginning. I was a bit saddened to see that this is the final book in the series, but I also know that she will continue with a spin-off series that I eagerly am looking forward to. Every story in the Mafia Elite Series contains danger, unique situations, and relatable characters with passion. I highly recommend this 5 star book without hesitation.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Juls Dick

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rivals is the 7th book in the Mafia Elite series by Amy McKinley, and I am loving this series. I have read every book so far and each one I have finished in less than a day as I couldn’t put them down. This book is the story of Nico and Mia. Mia, after escaping from the clutches of her twisted family tracks down Nico for help and in return she will give him the information that he needs to take down her family. I really enjoyed this book, I loved the dynamic between the two main characters but the main thing I really like is how the men in these stories treat the women as equals, fighting side by side rather than being left at home while the guys do all the fighting. The female characters really make this series for me. Cannot wait to get my hands on the next book!

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now when I looked at the cover I had a chuckle because damn girl that face is delectable but it also shouts mischievous and I just knew I was in for a treat 😉

So Dominik works for the Russian mob , he “acquires “ high end vechiles for them and imagine his surprise when his next “ acquisition” won’t be handed over so easily and this cookie is tough she’s not giving up her car for anything so she hops into the passenger seat and Dom has his hands full and even more so when he realises she’s a famous country singer …. He has himself in a pickle I’d say so he lets both her and her car go but it doesn’t end there ….,,

Dominik has dirt on Leah that could end her career if it comes out so she agrees to “forget” what happened , Dom heads out to clear his ahead and as true as hot chocolate in winter his path crossed with Leah’s again ….

These 2 are just irresistible and they are responsible for a few hours of entertainment for which I was most grateful 🤭😉

While I felt this could be read as a stand-alone I do enjoyed it I want and looked up the previous books and I’ll be following with a hawk’s eye so I don’t miss anything ❣️📕

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Ashley Sugar

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First book by Amy and I’m obsessed! I didnt realize this was part of a series so now I HAVE to read the others! I love a good mafia romance! Who doesn’t right? And enemies to lovers? I’m here for it! You have the quiet dark man and the woman who comes in like a wrecking ball, and just steaks his heart!This book had the suspense, the thrill, the DRAMA! And the spice 🌶🤌🏽 oooh weee, can’t ever get enough of that! I can’t wait to read more of Amy’s books! If they’re anything like this one, then I’m anxious! Go check this one out guys!

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series has been nothing but amazing from the first book and I absolutely squeal when I see a new book is out.
This book was about Nico and Mia from a rival family. When Nico finds Mia on his porch he doesn’t know if he should listen to what she has to say or kill her. Luckily he goes with the right choice. This book definitely keep my fully interested and wow some of those things were not expected. I’m a huge fan of this author and cannot wait for more!

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t read any work by this author but, that is going to change really soon. I really enjoyed reading this book. Dom is the ultimate bad boy who sounds like he just needs to find someone to make him legit. Leah has had a rough past. When Don steals Leah’s car, she jumps in the car and now he has kidnapping under his belt. He decides to let her go but runs into her again and they start to hang out being they have mutual friends.
When Leah’s past comes back to haunt her, the only person to have on her side is none other then Dom! Will he help her or will she fall victim to those out to hurt her. I loved the ending of this book and cannot wait to read more from this talented author

Review by @xchellex

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Betsy Melano

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is one of my all time favorites! I love learning about each member of the Chicago 5 and their wives and Aldo love that the author wrote about the romances of those family members who aren’t the bosses.
This is the 7th book of the series, about Nico and and Mia. Nico is the quiet one and Mia is the daughter of one of the New York bosses. Mia has been learning about the Chicago families and finds a special strength in Nico as she looks at pictures and prays he will help her. When Mia escapes her basically captive life, she finds her way to Nico and proposes marriage of convenience. Will these two make it together or not? There are some twists and turns. You won’t be disappointed!

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Lacy Mercado

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aimee was working at her delivery job where she had to deliver a package at an office building. Someone decided to shoot people in the office building. Aimee got shot and Qadir was there and got his bodyguard to get help for Aimee. Aimee and Qadir got close to each other. I will let you read the book to see what happens next.

 

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Christine Baranek

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something About Aimee
By: S. E. Smith
5*

This book is SOOOO good! I loved the characters and their romance so much! Aimee is a delivery girl who is living on the streets. She has a great system of friends and a job that isn’t too bad. One day a very urgent delivery comes through and Aimee is just the girl for the job. In more ways than she can ever imagine. She is used to paying attention to the things going on around her. When on this delivery she senses danger and saves the life of the foreign stranger in the lobby. Qadir’s life is forever changed by Aimee, not just because she saves her life but because he is completely transfixed by her. He believes that she is his soulmate. Can they fall in love despite their very different backgrounds? And can their love survive their very different lives and upbringings?

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think this is one more addition to my list of favorites. The story is fast paced, high energy and down right suspenseful. I loved it! This is Nico and Mia’s story. Both from different Mafias, both mafias are enemies. So who is jumping ship, who is seeking help and will this be a good idea? So many questions, so intense and so worth reading. Be prepared to open all emotions and once you read page one you will not be able to put this book down. This author continues to surprise me. Her books are well written and loaded with excitement. The characters are likable and the women are always strong and independent. Mia is no different, she has to make choices that most women would never even try. This is a fantastic series, I recommend you start at the first book and follow along. Get to know the characters as well as the author. Or you can start with book 7, you will be pleased either way.

 

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Rayne East

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unexpected
I was very unsure going into this book but what I found was an intriguing story. I was glued from page one. This book has action, suspense and romance woven throughout a storyline that you just wanted more. The author has a very good writing style that made me so vested in the characters and their outcomes. I will definitely be checking out book 2.

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Rivals ( Mafia Elite Book 7 ) by Amy McKinley – Reviewed by Caralee Loonat

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book from one of my favorite authors. I have read many books by this author and I am never let down. I love how she is able to blend romance with drama and action. There is never a dull moment in one of her books. The characters are complex and interesting. They have chemistry that just pulses off of the pages. I was totally hooked from the first page and did not want to put this book down.

I have found I like to read mafia romances as it the world that the author builds draws the reader in and you are taken away vicariously into a life one would not normally have. I like the complexity of the plots and characters. I like being able to get lost in the story and the happy ending. I will definitely read more from this author in future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Ashley McMillon

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading this book was a breeze! I was just turning the pages and wondering what would happen next to Wheels! The author paints a beautiful canvas with the layers to Wheels as a character, and Qadir and all that makes him who he is. Reading this story has been like watching a movie! With all of the twists and turns I was so ready to find out where all of the trouble was coming from. This story is one of strength that is clearly exhibited by Wheels. I feel so much more empowered by reading this love story. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this series!

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Mercedes Jones

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley

Mia is the daughter of a mafia man who only sees her as a pawn. She doesn’t want the life that he wants her to. Seeking out the help from Nico, another mafia man, she sells out her family’s secret information to get what she needs. With Nico by her side, she can finally take her father down. Nico is dark, quiet, smart, and dangerous. Mia can’t help being attracted to him. This is action packed, steamy, and proves that blood isn’t everything. Will she get the love she’s always been looking for?
This book is amazing. And I need to read it again because I enjoyed it so much. The characters were great and the whole story was enthralling. You need to read this one!

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rayne East

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mixed emotions
What a ride! Rivals is the 7th book in the Mafia Elite series and is the last. I have loved every single book in this series. Each pair of characters has become like family and I am so torn now that it is over. Happy to see that there will be a spin off series and that I can still catch up with the Five families in these books. This book us Nico and Mia’s story. Both characters have appeared in previous books. As always, action abounds, along with drama and some stolen steamy moments. It’s everything I have come to expect from this excellent author. Recommend reading the whole series.

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Thief (Popov Bratva Book 4) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Barbara Bohls

Thief (Popov Bratva #4)Thief by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What is better than a bad boy romance? Nothing but adding in the mafia, makes it even more better. The main characters in this book are amazing. The lead female is a sassy, bright, intelligent, and beautiful. The lead male in this book is your classic tall, dark and handsome with an edge. He gives bad boy vibes and she is there for it. The way the meet is actual funny and involves pepper spray….Yep, that good. However, that fluke of a meeting is the best thing that could have happened to either one of them. They both have secrets and need each other to overcome them. What looks like two people from two different worlds might just not be the case. This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was either from wanting to know what would happen next, to laughing, to just being that darn good. I’ve read a lot of mafia books before and I have to say that this one is right up there with my favorites. I will certainly be going back and reading the rest of the series. Between, the page turning suspense, the drama between the characters, the steam, and the final outcome, this book has it all. I highly recommend reading it if you have an afternoon free.

Reviewed by @bbohls

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just love this cover !!! What a delectable morsel Nico is ❣️🔥😱😉

So Mia is her daddy’s pawn and she’s not having any of it and is determined to bust their trafficking ring wide open and I say good I. You girl ! Look there’s no love list between get dad and her stepbrother Ricco and quite frankly I wouldn’t spit on either of them if they were on fire ! They’re nasty and a real waste of space !

Mia goes to the one person she knows that can protect her , Nico and within a few days the family envelope her more than her own flesh and blood , these men might me mafia but they have a moral code of sorts and they love and protect fiercely , Mia is right where she belongs 😍

I loved Nick and Mia and their story kept me on the edge of my seat ! Another brilliant instalment ❣️📕

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Christina Gran

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fabulous book….riveting story draws the audience in at every turn. My only disappointment, was that the backstory wasn’t as developed as I would have liked. Kinda just throws Aimee in there, leaving the reader with questions. Quick, easy read. Enjoyed the strong female lead and the way that she carried herself throughout the book!
Out of author SE Smith’s normal wheel house of Sci-Fi, however she did phenomenal with this sizzling romance/mystery as well!
Aimee Wheels is a homeless courier who works so hard at everything she does. Despite being homeless, Aimee is extremely educated and fluently speaks multiple languages. When Aimee helps to stop a plan to kill Quadir, an extremely wealthy & powerful sheik, Quadir is completely smitten with Aimee and vows to make her his wife, but Aimee isn’t having it. Fiercely independent & certainly not able to be bought, Aimee makes it clear that she is her own person. After some twists and turns, the find themselves falling for each other. Can their two very different worlds collide and allow them obtain the fairytale, happily ever after they both desperately want?

Excellent read. Relatable characters. Can not wait for book 2 in the series!

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Brittany Angel

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great read! Rivals is the 7th installment in the Mafia Elite series where we follow mafia princess, Mia Tucci, wanting to take down her family from the inside out. Starting with a marriage of convenience for safety with a member if a rival family. Nico is hesitant at first but then agrees so that he can help her take down her father’s sex trafficking ring. As always, each installment in this series can be read as a standalone but they’re so much more enjoyable when you know the whole cast of characters and their backstories.

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Rivals (Mafia Elite Book 7) by Amy McKinley – Review by Regina Williams

Rivals (Mafia Elite, #7)Rivals by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Standing on a beach with a gun pointed at your chest has got to be the strangest proposal, but what is Nicos answer when Mia is determined? Nico and Mia know of each other through name and reputation but something pulls them together. Can these two strangers defeat the odds and the danger? Read this amazing book and find out. You will be on the edge of your seat from page one.

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Angela Hayes

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

Something About Aimee is the first book from the Girls from the Street series by S.E. Smith. I have read a few of Ms. Smith’s books now, but this is definitely my favourite of the bunch, so far. As soon as I saw the cover and read the blurb, I knew I would like it- but I never expected to love it as much as I did. It was such a treat to read, incorporating much of what I love to find in my stories.
This is a stellar romantic suspense, with plenty of action, danger, agendas, dramatic developments, originality, creativeness, tension, chemistry, intrigue, suspense, mystery, and so much more. The author definitely got the recipe right with this book. I loved every minute between her cover.
Aimee (Wheels) and Qadir are such wonderful characters, I loved them from the outset. They have been meticulously crafted into well-developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. Aimee brings such a fresh and somewhat quirky vibe to the whole story- very cleverly done by this talented author. Both her MC’s are ‘different’, in a great way- which added more depth and an extra element of interest to the whole story. I don’t think it would have been the same without these two particular characters. I also loved the little bit of mysteriousness that the author had instilled in them both- especially Wheels with her backstory/upbringing etc. I really wanted to know more about that- I felt that her origins might be something unexpected and really interesting. I have my own suspicions on this, so I am hoping that we may find out more about her in future instalments.
I was immediately captured by these wonderful characters and their exciting tale- finding myself completely invested in them and the outcome of their story. I couldn’t read quick enough; I was that eager to find out what happens. I only meant to read a few chapters before bed to see what the story was like- and before I knew it several hours had passed and I had devoured the entire book in one sitting.
This is definitely one of my favourite, and most memorable reads this year.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, S.E. Smith!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Rachel Moss

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! It was well written, and fast paced so it made go pretty quickly while reading. The characters were lovable and had great chemistry together. It starts off with a bang, so it was definitely exciting and I may even go so far as to say adventurous while being emotional. My only complaint is that while it moved quick, it was hard to determine points in time so I stayed a little confused in parts on the timeline because there was several skipped days. But other than that it was a great read. I can’t wait to read more in the future!

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was a good one! I picked it up because the blurb sounded interesting and I am glad I did. It was full of fast paced, suspenseful and hot moments. I liked all of the main characters. They were great together and I liked watching them grow. Based on this story, I definitely want to read more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1) by S.E. Smith – Review by Kay Stritesky

Something About Aimee (Girls from the Street Book 1)Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this quick read from an author I hadn’t found before. The female lead is strong and the writing is good! There was suspense, romance, and a realistic element that makes any story easy to read. I did feel like a little something was missing however I am hoping it comes in the next book in the series!

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