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Shamrock & Clover: Field’s Apart by C.A. King – Review by Sara Oxton

Shamrock & Clover: Fields ApartShamrock & Clover: Fields Apart by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A lucky in love five-star read. This was short and sweet and packed full of drama and fun, Clover is really something, she just made me smile at every turn, her optimism, her situation, there was just something that made me warm to her at every turn. Patrick, well he took me a little while to warm to, but I got there in the end. This was a great story and it comes from a great author.

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The Prisoner of the Dead (Dead World Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Sara Oxton

The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1)The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fulfilling five-star read. This is number one in the Dead world book series, and I am so excited to hear more from the world. The world building is great, and so much deeper and more complex than you expect from a zombie story, there was a true storyline as well and I am so excited to see where this great author will take us next. Baron will keep you hooked, he and the other characters all tell you a sublime story. There is action and drama a plenty in this story, each page just adds to the drama and hooks you harder. I cant wait for the rest of the series.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton

Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fantastic five-star read. This is number five in the Mafia Elite series and they just go from strength to strength. Luc and Summer will wow you, they are so compelling as you read. The drama and angst in this story will have you on the edge of your seat, and not let up until you are completely finished and saddened that the story is over until the next chapter. The Mafia brides bring something special to this story and Summer certainly fits the bill. This is a great story filled with characters you will love and some you wont but even if you hate them, you know they need to be there. What will number six bring us.

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Claiming My Mate (Wolf Hollow Pack Book 1) by Nicole Howl – Review by Sara Oxton

Claiming My Mate (Wolf Hollow Pack #1)Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Fast paced four-star read that leaves me wanting more. I don’t know how to rate this one as at times it pushed ever one of my buttons, but by the end I did want to know what’s next. I liked the meeting; it was so much better than I expected after where the story went initially. Lily and her journey start off rocky, but the hope is there that it gets better, Jason was a character that had so much thought into it, sometimes a little too much as the expense of others, but overall, a good character that made me smile. It’s a nice story that will sweep you away.

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Sara Oxton

Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Flipping Fantastic five-star read. This is number four in the Soul Connection series, and I have read and loved them all, and I would recommend you read them all in order as they do build the world and setting, and you would miss some amazing characters and stories. Russ and Hope have an amazing Soul connection, they face difficulties, and your heart will be pounding along with them as this is such a well written story that you will be sucked into the story and feel like you are part of the conversation. The flow of the story is impeccable, and you will be left wondering along with the main characters what is different this time. This is a great story and one not to be missed.

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My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match (Welcome to Cupid’s Cove) by C.A. King – Review by Sara Oxton

My Valentine's Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids CoveMy Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Flavoursome five-star read. This was such a sweet and romantic read, there was a little of everything in this story, a little sweet, a pinch of sour and a dash of drama, it’s a quick and short read that packs a delicious punch. I enjoyed the rivalry, I enjoyed it all, there was just something about this one that captivated me and made it so I couldn’t put it down, so it’s a good thing its only short as I really didn’t have the time for a full story but couldn’t put this down, it’s a great welcome to Cupid Cove.

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Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Sara Oxton

Seductively Yours (Titans Of Manhattan, #3)Seductively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Fantasy of a four-star read. This is number three in the Titans of Manhattan series and they can be read as stand-alone, the main characters do pop up in each other’s stories but they only add to the story not spoil it. This was okay, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as the previous stories, I don’t know why, it had all of the same elements, and maybe its me and me not being in the right place for this I don’t know. It just didn’t make me blush and smile like the last couple of reads by this author. It was good, just not as good as I come to expect, I didn’t feel Rhyann at first, I took a while to warm to her, and that’s unusual for a character this author writes. Do pick this up and give it a go as it’s a good story overall and hopefully you will warm to the main characters more than I did.

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Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis – Review by Sara Oxton

Juliet's Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways, #4)Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Four-star read that shows some promise. I liked this story, but Juliet rubbed me up the wrong way at times, she is strong and passionate, but sometimes needs to step back and take a breath. It was odd as I liked her when she showed her simple less abrasive side, than the strong independent one. Jake was a slow burn but as he revealed his true self you get to know him deeper and understand him better, that made it all the better for me. I think if it wasn’t for that I wouldn’t have enjoyed the story as much.

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Sara Oxton

Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a four-star read that will check all of your boxes. I enjoyed this one, it was steamy and sweet in a great way, I enjoyed the whole story, it just needed a little more polish to it. The romance blossoming between Ian and Grace will sweep you up, and take you with them on their journey, the more we get to know Ian and what makes him tick, just makes you all warm and fuzzy in the end. This has the makings of being a great story, and I am excited to see what else this author will bring us.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Sara Oxton

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fab four-star read. This is number one in the Mixed Emotions series and my first read by this author, but it won’t be the last, as I enjoyed the premise of the story and am eager to get my teeth into number two. It could have done with more polish, but overall, I enjoyed the story. The chemistry is good, but the romance was okay. Sophie irritated me a little at first, I just couldn’t get to grips with her at first, she left me cold, but then I warmed to her and I really liked her in the end.

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Sara Oxton

Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3)Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Thrilling five-star read. This is number three in the Journeys Through series and this is possibly the best of the series, I adored that we had the recurring characters that you could keep you with, and catch up with them like old friends, but then new characters were brought in and they added to the story in a way that made you want to know more about them instantly, It was such great character development and that added to the whole story. The characters development was done well, but honestly it was the world development of the whole thing series that is what has won me over all-round. This whole series has been so much fun to read, and I am so excited to see what they will come up with next.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Sara Oxton

Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Fantastic four-star read. I really enjoyed this story and was so close to giving it five-stars but there was just something that stopped me, it was just something I couldn’t put my finger on. This story sucks you in, it makes you wonder and worry, each piece adds another layer to the story, the history these characters have will drag you in and you will be feeling the past, it’s a great journey that will keep you guessing all the way through. Cate Silver and Pattie Thomas will leave you wondering, as they have kept secrets and so many more than you first realise. This one will keep you guessing and have you wondering all the way through.

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Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by James Talisman – Review by Sara Oxo

Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Journeys boxset is a journey of a five-star read. I have been known to get into many a debate about the multiverse theory and usually avoid stories about it as they all follow the same type and we just get the one line, but I am glad I took the chance on this one as it had a great fresh perspective and made me start a whole debate about ideas from this story. Normally I cannot do that as I read a lot of romance and science nerds do not enjoy debating that, but this was great we started on one point and I brought in so many more. Much like the story it was deep and complex, and I found myself arguing over people just to get my point across, I explained it in different ways as the characters were so complex, they gave you strength from reading them. After we had our discussion we sat and talked and they all asked what book I had read as it must have been good to get me so impassioned, I explained that it was one I took a chance on and I hope many more people will.
Journeys through TimeSpace has once again brought us along on a jam packed journey, one that has you guessing and thinking at every turn, it is a busy story and there is a lot going on, but the author manages to keep it all together and as long as you aren’t easily distracted when reading you are able to keep up well (even if you are do try as I am a flicker on the tv while I read and I managed to keep up with it okay). This has a great sucking power as I will be thinking of something while I’m at work, and then all of a sudden, I will be thinking about who will win the battle and who I’m invested in. The only other thing to add is what an imagination this author must have, it always surprises me when I read sci-fi and fantasy as I figure the authors minds must never stop to be filled with such amazing landscapes and this author is no exception.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton

Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A five-star read that will surprise at every turn. This is number four in the Mafia Elite series and they have gone from strength to strength, just when you think they cant be outdone, boom next book and you are overcome. Marco and Elena will make your heart pop, the Bratva will make your heart sink and overall, this story will make it sing. Make sure you don’t have things to do, as they won’t get done, you will be to busy reading once you start this story.

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Sara Oxton

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Sublime five-star read. This is number two in the Titans of Manhattan series, and follows on so well from the first, we met Anton and Elsa in the first instalment, but they come to life in this one. This is a fast-paced story, and you can feel the romance and passion the main characters show each other, but the pain is also palpable and so real between the couple. There are so many layers to this story, they will all suck you in and make you feel the story. The author has a way with words that will just keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

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Seed on Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 1) by Michele Sims – Review by Sara Oxton

Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga, #1)Act I: Seed On Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fantastic five-star read. This is the start of the Moore Family Saga and it just starts with a bang, showing us about how this author manages to create characters that will ensnare you, they will have you caring about them in the first few pages and all the way through. I weirdly started this series at book four, and then realised that I could go back and read them all and I am, its great. Coming back to the start and sinking my teeth in again, was like coming back to old friends, falling in love again. This is a great story and I am so excited to sink into number two.

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Sara Oxton

Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Five-star read that will blow not only your socks off, this is number five in the Moore family saga and its best to read them all, as my goodness they just build and build until you get this amazing saga. My goodness Miles, I honestly don’t know how my heart has coped with you, Bella you are my inspiration. This story should come with a waring, do not start if you have plans, my husband got so upset as we were going out, but I just wanted to keep reading, we compromised with me reading while he drove and did most of the chores as I just couldn’t stop reading!! This series has been sublime, I have loved every page. I am so excited to see what this author will imagine next.

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The Fire God Tour (Moore Family Saga Book 3) by Michele Sims – Review by

The Fire God TourThe Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A five-star read that will set you on fire with emotion. This is number three in the Moore family saga and it just gets better and better, honestly I thought the last story has topped the bar, but this one blew me away, I would say it’s best to read them in order, I read number four first and it was so good I have gone back to start from the beginning. This author just creates the best characters they pull you in, Miles will have you caring and feeling everything, he goes through. All of the characters play a part in this story, but my goodness Miles will play every string of your heart and leave you wanting more. Number four was good, but this one will just blow you away.

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Playing the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 2) by Michele Sims – Review by Sara Oxton

Act II. Playing with Fire (Moore Family Saga, #2)Act II. Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Sublime five-star read. This is number two in the Moore Family saga and it was just as good as the first, I adored this story and the saga just seems to go from strength to strength. The suspense and the romance will sweep you up, and the whole story will keep you hooked. This one follows from the first and we see more of how the family over come the incident, and how they are moving on as a family, as much as they can. Your heartstrings will pull and be swept away, this story is so immense that you will be swept away as you read.

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Sara Oxton

Rebecca Steele Living The Dream (The Rebecca Steele series Book 3)Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A dreamy four-star read. This is number three in the Rebecca Steele series and its also the last story in the series and that is normally a bad thing, but this is done well so it’s a great end. I really enjoyed this story for the most part, but there were a couple of bits that didn’t sit right with me, the characters were amazing as always and the story great, just a little more putting together and this would be five stars.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Oxton

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fangtastic five-star read. This is number six in the New Orleans Nocturns and it can be read as stand-alone, but they are best read as a series as they are just so good and all of the characters just build into a great world, you would only want to go back and find out more about everyone so do yourself a favour and start from number one. This story will have you chuckling away to yourself, honestly the way this author crafts their characters is just sublime, they feel like the crazies in your life. Who knew a succubi on a diet would be so much fun and so deep.

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Sara Oxton

Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A flipping amazing five-star read. This is number three in the Shadow Chronicles series and it’s the final chapter of the chronicles, at least I hope that we do get to hear more from some of the other characters in this series, as they all deserve to be heard. Do read these stories in order as you really do get the best out of it that way, this series has it all, romance, action, gripping story that will show you the complexities and drama of the story. You really do get pulled into the world and feel the panic and love, feel the drama leap of the page. Old enemies become allies as when you face a joint problem even an old enemy can become a friend when you need it. There is so much going on in this story, but the author manages to make it all go so well, you can keep up and keep the action together so you can keep the story going and make it to the end of this sublime series.

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Forbidden Mate (The Shadow Chronicles Book 2) by CR Robertson – Review by Sara Oxton

Forbidden MateForbidden Mate by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fantastic five-star read. This is number two in the Shadow Chronicles series and it picks up where the first story left off and picks up with a compelling story that you will not be able to put down once you start, so don’t be planning anything until you finish it. As you won’t want to put this down, its such a compelling read. It is best to read them in order as you would likely be lost starting with this one. You will sink into the world and not want to come out, I am so eager to get number three and find out what will happen next. What will Levi and Tasha do now, they are so good together, and the others they bring this story to life, I am eager for what’s next as this has been brilliant so far.

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Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Sara Oxton

Forbidden WolfForbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Forbidden five-star read. This is number one in the Shadow Chronicles series and shows great promise for the series if they are half as good as this one. This story is one that you will want to devour in one bite, the characters are so deep and complex you feel you know them no matter how scary they may appear at first. Tasha and Levi will show you that there is more than you can see beneath the surface, that you need to dig deep to reveal the truth of who you are. I am so excited to see what will happen next in this chronicle.

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Sara Oxton

Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A world altering five-star read. This is my first by this author and the first in the Pox series, but I am excited for more. This is a young adult, but Kella is so much more mature than I expected her to be, her attitude to the world falling apart is great. The whole story is so much more than you expect, it really made me stop and think, I had started it in the evening and had to stop as I needed sleep, then I had to work, and all day at work I was thinking of this story. What was going to happen next, and what was really going on. I really loved this story and it makes you realise just how bad it could get, and makes every day a little easier.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Sara Oxton

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A five-star read that will stay with you longer than the last page. This is the third book in the Parker Lake series and in my eyes it may just be the best, I have loved having the opportunity to visit Parker and meeting the people who call it home each character brings their own uniqueness to the story and Brant Billings is one of those characters you know seems so boring on the surface with his braces and smile but when you read his story you realise there is more to Brant than the snaps he wears, he may think that it was a student loan deal that brought him to Parker but I like to think it was Fate. CC Chandler was always the girl I adored her hair colouring talents and the sheer joy she brings to people’s lives but like many who bring joy she has a pain held deep and maybe, just maybe a pair of snaps can help with that. Thank you to this author for your amazing talents you make me believe I’m in small town America and not a small village on the other side of the world.

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States of Grace (Grace Locke Mystery Series) by Mandy Miller – Review by Sara Oxton

States of GraceStates of Grace by Mandy Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A five-star read that packs a punch. This was my first read by this author, but it won’t be the last, as I am so eager to see where the author will take the Grace Locke series and the character herself. I don’t know what I was expecting with this one, maybe something that would pick me out of my pre-Christmas slump, and wow it has done so much more. The details in this story are sublime, and it is so intense and interesting you won’t be able to put it down. Grace is really at the bottom, but sometimes the bottom is a good place to be, as you can only go up.

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Fall to Pieces by Becky Flade – Review by Sara Oxton

Fall to PiecesFall to Pieces by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling yet romantic five-star read. It’s a fast-paced story, with an engaging storyline, the characters will make you care about them, they suck you into the story. There is crime, but also chemistry, you will get pulled into Xavier and Lexi’s story, guessing the clues and following the leads. Lexi does get a little heavy at times, but as you get to know her you see the real her. This is a great story and an author I am excited to hear more from.

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A thrilling five-star read. This is number three in the Mafia Elite series and they each compliment and build the story, this author always writes a compelling story, and the details are sublime, the flow is great and honestly it just compounds into a fantastic story. Stefano he is such a great character, waiting his time and doing what he must, until he just cant do it any longer. Emiliana is great, but she did wear a little at times, but she did get me in the end. This is a great story and I will certainly be looking out for them in the future.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Sara Oxton

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A festive five-star read. I adore this author, and when I saw a Christmas story, it just made me smile so big. This is steamy but sweet and has some really comedic moments that just made the characters so believable, relatable and human. This was quick paced and such a great story, that once you start it, you won’t be able to stop. This is number five in the Reigning Hearts series, but they can all be read as stand-alone.

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