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Shadowed Obsession: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Crystal Walker (12/2023)

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Keira is a witty, intelligent and well-trained PR representative but she has a slight problem: She is being stalked by an unknown person. Who is this person? A Seal named Cade seems to be strong, smart and helpful and together they hope to solve this crazy problem. Who is this stalker? What is his reason for stalking Keira? Why did he choose her? Cade tries to help her as much as possible, but will it be enough to keep her safe? Slowly a romance emerges, but is it enough for them? Will the threat of an intruder and stalker keep them apart forever? This is the first story in the Shadow Defense Security Series and is full of suspense, romance, adventure and mystery. I can’t wait for the second book in the series!

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Crystal Walker (12/2023)

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Pavlo and Regan put this book in the top ten list of the best!!! Regan is way too independent of a woman for the Navy Seal to even be thinking of being with yet here he is finding himself having to protect her and figure out who is set out to kill her? To protect her and her daughter means to step away from all he knows and venture out a bit with his training and help find who is threatening the lives of those who he has met and who has slowly started to touch his heart.

Dead Keen (Things Unseen Book 2) by Anise Eden – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Dead Keen (Things Unseen #2)Dead Keen by Anise Eden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to start this book, Dead Keen is book 2 in the Things Unseen series, because I really enjoyed book 1. Neve and Con got into even more shenanigans in book 2. In the process of helping Ciara, cons younger brothers wife, with her mental illness and phantom pain that stems from her relationship with her ex-boyfriend Max. Neve ends up stowing away in Cons car when he tries to question Max, which makes him look incredibly guilty, they end up being left to die in a cave, and are arrested, and taken to jail. I also really enjoyed the sweet, wholesome relationship that is still developing between Neve and Con. They care about each other so much but have fun with each other and the snark level was adorable. I would definitely recommend anyone who enjoys a good thriller with some romance undercurrent to give this novel a try. They don’t have to be read in order to understand the plot but it would help with understanding the characters, their motivations, and relationships. I loved it.

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Fear Inc: Volume 3 by Melinda Valentine Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Fear Inc.: Volume ThreeFear Inc.: Volume Three by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kasper is an awesome yet very damaged character. He is a player, with a secret crush, so secret in fact he doesn’t realize it himself until his life turns upside down.The woman he loves, Krysta, is his best friend’s little sister. When Krysta is kidnapped, Kasper does everything in his power to get her back.

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Emmye Marihugh

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Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1)Handle With Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t lie, this was a hard one for me. At first anyways. I am part of my local fire department as an EMR and all the medical stuff just felt very real. I cried every time I read 3 sentences at about 17% of the book. I didn’t know if I could get past it. But I pushed past it and I ended up really enjoying the storyline and the complexity of the characters. I laughed as well as cried, rejoiced with the wins and got angry when the sinister plans came to light. I will be reading more and I highly recommend!

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Aloha Bookset 1-3 by Jill Brashear – Review by Shavon Brown

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Aloha Series Box Set Books 1-3Aloha Series Box Set Books 1-3 by Jill Brashear
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Book 1 – Try Easy
Fans of Vactation Romances and a good love triangle this is the book for you.
In 1968 Mary “Lou” Hunter wants to be a photographer in Seattle. She gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she lands a free trip to Hawaii.

Keoni is a surfer.

During Mary’s trip to Hawaii they have a fling but things aren’t as simple as two people falling in love. Things get complicated as it is not 2 people in this relationship but 3.

Mary must decide if her dream is still Seattle or if she wants to take risk and stay in Hawaii.

Book 2 – Try Me
Fans of Fake Relationships Turned Real will Enjoy This
One thing I enjoyed about this book is I feel I can take surfing off my bucket list. This book focused on surfing so much I felt like I was doing it myself.

Surfing is how two of our main characters Declan and Peal get to know each other. They admire one another for their skill. Declan unable to handle his friends death flees Hawaii but comes back for a competition and that is the setup of the novel.

As Declan heads back home he must face what has happened.

Pearl doing her best to fulfill her mothers dream of becoming a famous female surfer does everything she can to get her name out there. Including fake dating fellow surfer Declan.

Book 3 – Try Right
This is a friends to lover; Celebrity Romance
Claudia hanging on to her career but her nails doing her best to not be a has been. Her career gets a much needed rescue with a tv show in Hawaii and there she meets her long time friend Henry.

Henry is a stuntman the best in the business but when he runs into Claudia he has to tell himself to not do anything stupid. Being the best in the business he has to struggle with himself as he continues to tell himself his career is not worth jeopardizing over her.

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Hard Lover by Deborah Garland – Review By Shavon Brown

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark #2)Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An erotic novel with a great plot. This book will do more then keep you sated. This book in the series follows Noah and Callie.

They have known each other for six years, but after one unforgettable night at The Stable, a live sex club, they realize that they have feelings for each other and there are more complications then the fact that Callie is Grants little sister. There is also someone from Noah’s past that promises revenge if Noah ever falls in love.

Noah does his best to protect Callie, while keeping everything quiet from Grant. But danger always finds them and it happens in a very explosive way.

This book keeps you hooked from start to finish. It is a thriller, with a very erotic scenes that will make you blush. A fan of Maya Banks, Katee Robert and Helen Hardt will love this book.

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Ritual Obsession: Blood Obsession by RL Dunn – Review by Shavon Brown

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

So I am going to start this review with a few warnings:

Warning 1: There is a very detailed scene of Sexual Assault in this book. It happens to the character named Bobbi. It is very hard to read as she is raped.

Warning 2: This is a very good book, but it ends on a major cliffhanger and nothing has been resolved. We know who did it, but there is a great chance he could get away with it, Someone is in the hospital fighting for there life.

With those warnings in mind for future or almost readers. Truth is I could not put this book down, it was definitely a page turner.

Rose the veteran detective and Rose the new detective to the precinct get partnered together but that is not all. A string of murders of working girls gets the whole precinct involved including Detective Commander Marco, who is an old flame of Detective Rose.

Honestly, IMO this book plays out like an episode of Matlock. Where you have all the pieces as the reader or viewer but you are waiting for the detectives to put everything together. They do get there but by the time they do it seems a little to late.

Their is drama for our drama lovers as we have multiple office romances including, Marco & Rose, Bobbi & Max and Rose & Brian.

Like I said in my warning. This book does end on some major cliffhangers so if you want the conclusion to the story you will need to pick up book 2 and keep your fingers crossed.

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Finding Melodie and The Wedding Special Boxset by Laura Rossi – Review by Victoria Trifu

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Melodie Boxset (Melodie #1-2)Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Right from the beginning I knew I was going to really like these books! Melodie is a fun, loving, character. The London stage is set perfectly. And two opposites fall in love unexpectedly. While she is trying to get him his ex-back mind you. What a fun romp! The second book, The Wedding is romantic, sexy, and hilarious! The characters are a good deal of fun. I see this playing out in my mind like a movie. These two stories are my first introduction to Laura Rossi. Her writing style is charismatic and entertaining. I’ll be looking to read more for sure!

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Theodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deann–Review by Jerricka Brown

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Theodore's Ring: BWWM Action Adventure RomanceTheodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was beautifully written. I love the twists that this book had. The characters were entertaining. This is my first book by this author. This was an easy and quick read for me which I enjoyed. I loved following the main character in their journey.

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, Book 1) by Amy McKinley- Review by Skylar Daniels

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No Way Out (Mafia Elite, #1)No Way Out by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a way to kick of a new series! I was hooked from beginning to end. I love mafia romance, and this was the perfect example of that genre! Action, tension, angst, romance! This book had it all and more! There is that attraction between Max and Lilian, Lord! I could feel that coming off the pages! The author knew exactly how to transport you in her world. I’m excited to read her next book in the series.

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King of Pain: Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5 by Donna S. Frelick–Review by Jerricka Brown

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5)King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked. This is my first book by this author and my first in this series. There was so much action and emotion in this book. I was taken on an awesome journey with the character development and setting descriptions. I highly recommend this.

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t usually read this type if book! Let he just say I am so glad I did! I couldn’t out this book down. It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat and turning pages. Cammy and her brother Zach have to use all of their investigation skills to solve this missing person case. But is Cammy to close to the case? This book builds all the way to the end. Really enjoyed the writing style and will be reading more from Linda Burson!

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Sinful Daughter (Dark Mafia Sins Book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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Sinful DaughterSinful Daughter by Emily Bowie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This mafia romance had me feeling so many things!! This is my first Emily Bowie book and I learned that she is a great writer. This is a story about how a mafia princess secretly falls in love with an enemy. The book takes you through the ups and downs and difficulty love can bring when it is forbidden. Throughout the book, my emotions went on a roller coaster from anger to curiosity to steamy to heartache and to love. I literally was oohing, aahhing, smiling, and crying throughout. The way she uses description had me in the mix of this mafia family. She made it suspenseful, surprising, a happy ending that didn’t come easily, and left me wanting to read the rest of her series!! It was one of those books that when I went to bed last night I dreamt about the book because I was sad it was over!

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In His Kiss by Ava Alise – Review by Jerricka Brown

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

Beautiful start to this series. I was captivated from the very beginning. I love a friends to lovers story. This was very heartfelt for me. I felt the emotions of the characters with every page. I appreciated the realness of the story, like I can see this happening in everyday life. I can’t wait to read the next installment of the series.

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato ) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus – Review by Emily McCoy

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

This book was passionate, thrilling and had me on the edge of my seat. Braelynn Shaw is an ambitious, lawyer who works hard and plays harder! She is the very definition of Bold and Beautiful! When Seth was introduced, I knew right then this novella was going to be exciting. Seth can only be described as a hot headed, stubborn, and full of passion. I loved watching these characters protect each other with everything in them and go to the mat time and time again for their relationship, despite the challenges they are facing. This is a great start to a Mafia Romance Series; I can only guess how good the next books will be!
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jules Herbert

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Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna is a fantastic romantic read with wonderful characters full of heart that keeps you hooked from the very first word.

Julia “Jules” Connor is starting a brand new job that she hopes will be far more challenging than her previous one. Out on a Friday night to celebrate, she shares an unforgettable kiss with a stranger and she just cant get him out of her mind. That damn hot man and his kiss is all she can think about. Along comes Monday morning, her brand new start and guess who is in the elevator with her? Yep you guessed it…The super hot mystery man with the kiss that melts all brain cells. to make things even more interesting Mr super Hot turns out to be her new boss!! How on earth is she supposed to forget that kiss and the way it made her feel if she has to see him every day!

Adam Foster, CEO of Foster advertising hasn’t been able to get that kiss out of his mind since Friday either! It took all his will power to walk way from the most beautiful woman he has seen in a very long time. with just one kiss he is addicted! Now he finds out she is an employee. he doesn’t date employees, in fact he doesn’t do relationships at all, but Jules just wont leave his mind and already she is making him feel things he shouldn’t. He already knows she will mean trouble for his heart and soul.

Fun, sometimes steamy and simply not to be missed sums up Love Unexpected….do yourself a favour and read this fantastic book from a very talented author

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Try Right (Aloha Series book 3) by Jill Brashear – Review by Heather Stanley

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Try RightTry Right by Jill Brashear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good book that I read it in one sitting. Loved the relationship between Henry and Claudia and that they just engrossed you in their story! This book was filled with adventure, romance, some secrets and perhaps finding something you weren’t originally looking for. This was my first read by Jill Brashear and will definitely read her books again in the future! This can definitely be read as a standalone book; I was able to follow everything without reading the first two of this series. I do wish the characters were a little more relatable with their careers, but their wishes and dreams can be applicable for anyone. Would 100% recommend!

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CORPORATE CHRISTMAS by BERNADETTE MARIE – Review by Colleen Noyes

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Corporate ChristmasCorporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I first discovered this author 5 years ago when I read the first Walker series book. So when I saw this one I had to buy it and read it. The author did NOT disappoint, this story is absolutely captivating, Chloe is a strong and independent female who knows her worth. Jason is a good guy with a good heart and a strong sense of trying to do the right thing. I love Byron who I just wanted to call grandpa and hug on him. I wanted to wrap my hands around William and found myself quite often cussing him out. The other secondary characters added even more to the story and I’m hoping there will be secondary books that have Tyler, Gwendolyn and the rest of the crew. The authors writing style flows so incredibly smooth, she connects the characters, and the readers to the characters. There were hysterical moments that made me laugh out loud (just remember stapler), parts that made me scream, and even parts that brought tears to my eyes. This was the perfect book to bring in the New Year with and I enjoyed it tremendously. if you enjoy a good clean romance book that is driven by real romance, laughter, a happily ever after, and just a little office politics you should get your copy today! I promise this author will bring immense joy to you.

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Heather Bass

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Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire (New Orleans Nocturnes, #3.5)Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she keeps on surprising me. I love paranormal books but this series has me addicted. This is the fourth book to the awesome series called The New Orleans Nocturnes. You can read this book as a stand alone but some previous characters are in this story as well. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. I could not put it down. This is a fun Christmas book that will make you laugh out loud. I can’t wait to see what this author will write about next.

Jane Devereux is getting used to her new undead life. She is now an owner to a hot night club and she is married to the hottest vampire ever. Jane goes for a ride in an awesome car and she ends up hitting someone. She hits Santa and she has to turn him into a vampire to save his life. Jane now has only three days to get the new Santa ready for Christmas and she has no idea what to do. To make matters worse she also has her father coming over this year and he has no idea that she’s married and is a vampire. Will Jane be able to save Christmas or will it all blow up in her face?

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Shift Happens : A Paranormal Romantic Comedy ( New Orleans Nocturnal Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Heather Bass

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Shift Happens (New Orleans Nocturnes, #2)Shift Happens by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a couple of books from this author and she still continues to blow my mind on her storytelling. This is the second book of the New Orleans Nocturnal series. You don’t need to read the books in order but there are previous characters in this story as well. I love a good paranormal book but this author exceeded all my expectations on this book. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. I couldn’t put it down until the end. It only took me a few hours to devour this addictive story.

Sophie is supposed to be a witch like her whole family. She has been told she even smells like a witch. Sophie wants to be a witch so bad but she can’t cast a spell for nothing. She finds herself in trouble with a werewolf pack. Sophie meets Hot Trace, who is a werewolf. He bites her to protect his status. His pack is cursed by a witch and Sophie has to figure out how to prove she is innocent or she too will become a wolf. Will Sophie find a way to prove that she’s innocent or will it be too late?

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Katie Kearney

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Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grumbler’s Ride: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2 by Manda Mellett. This author gets me every single time. I think I’ll be a fan of hers forever honestly because ever time I get to read a new book I think it’s my new favorite. Each book gets better and sometimes that can be hard as an author but without fail this author blows me away every time. The characters in this story truly captured a piece of my heart and loved getting lost with them for a while. It’s so easy to read these books in one sitting simply because I have the hardest time putting it down. The storyline is well written and paced nicely. The characters are complex, relatable and well developed. They simply pull you in and you won’t want to leave. I know I sure didn’t want to. Five stars all the way and highly recommended! I simply recommend every single book this author has! Can’t wait for more!

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Hawks Cry (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #2 ) by Manda Mellett – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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Hawk's Cry (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation #2)Hawk’s Cry by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hawks Cry
Satan’s Devils MC
Second Generation #2
By Manda Mellett
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Heartache, suspense and Love is the storyline for this book. This is for adults only due to violence and contents.

This is Olivia and Eli (Hawk) story. Liv and Eli have been friends from birth. Yes birth! As many times they were together. First in childhood, then those teenage years. Now in marriage, followed by the growing family. But something is not right. Something is eating at Eli, making him make unwanted choices. Losing his brothers, his family in blood and his MC. Now the struggle is on him, and he has taken his Liv with him. She will follow her husband and best friend to the ends of the earth. No Spoilers!

Manda Mellett has done it again. I have loved each and every book leading up to this one. I have followed her characters as well. But this book broke my heart in the beginning! Manda Mellett literally takes you to this MC, you feel like you are there. Watching what is going down, and you can’t do a thing about it. Get out the tissues, wine and chocolate you’re going to need them. Oh and don’t plan on setting this book down any time soon. Enjoy the works Manda Mellett! I can’t wait to see where the next book goes.

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