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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Sara Oxton

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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1)Discovery by Sherry A. Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Discovery by Sherry A. Burton a four-star read that will take you back. This is the first story in the Orphan Train Saga and the story and characters may be fictional they history behind it is real, it was something I had never heard of before and will definitely be looking into it. Cindy Moore takes us along side her as she uncovers Melita’s truths and history that will surprise you and make your heart swell as you read. This will make you smile at times when you read some of the stories and then bring a tear to your eyes another when it reminds you of another part of your own history, the author brings you into the story and makes you remember your history while delving into others.

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A Divided Mind by M. Billiter – Review by Sara Oxton

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A Divided MindA Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Divided Mind by Mary Billiter a dividing four-star read. This is a very well-done story on Mental Health the author has done it so well it really is true to life, you will feel for the characters and really get sucked into the story. I would have given this five-stars, but I found it a little confusing due to the POV’s, just as I was getting into one it changed. Tara was a good character but weirdly I enjoyed the chapters from her POV more than her as a person. Branson and Aaron just made me care and really feel them, the pain they felt was so palpable you could almost taste it. The family dynamics were hard to read at times, but overall very well done.

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Truck Stopped (Satan’s Devils MC #11) by Manda Mellett – Review by Sara Oxton

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Truck StoppedTruck Stopped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Truck Stopped by Manda Mellett a five-star read that will make your engine roar. This is number eleven in the Satan Devils MC series and it’s my favourite of the series so far. Truck and Allie have an emotional story to tell, and Manda Mellett does a great job showing us those emotions and getting them onto the page so well, you can feel them in your heart as you read the words. It’s a beautiful journey they take us on, but not beautiful in the traditional sense, beautiful in the way that the words are created and beautiful for the fight the show, Beauty in the tears you will shed while reading and beauty in the smiles that will grace your face as you read.

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Claimed (The Torzial Affair Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

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CLAIMED (The Torzial Affair Book 3)CLAIMED by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Claimed by Via Mari a four-star read that you will want to claim as your own. This is number three in the Torzial Affair series and this one picks up after the last so I would advise you to read them all, if you don’t you will only want to go back and read them. The suspense and danger in this story as so real and compelling, along side some great characters in Brian and Jenny. The whole drama in the danger they face and weather they will come out the other side or not, just adds another level to the story. The ending was amazing, the beginning was good, it just lacked a little in the middle that let it down a touch.

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The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Sara Oxo

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The Traitor, An Underground Bad Boys SeriesThe Traitor, An Underground Bad Boys Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Traitor by India Kells a five-star read that you will adore. Secrets will be revealed in this story and people will surprise you, on occasions some make you want to kiss them and in others they make you want to hurt them. I enjoyed the Debt Collector, but I adored the Traitor, as the characters just seem more real, and more determined. Spenser Knox and Josie Baird will just make you have a need to turn the next page quicker than the last, Josie in particular just made me care for her strength and envy her self-determination. I must say a special mention to Gage, he just had a special sparkle.

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Guilty Pleasures Volume 3: Guilty Pleasures by Joyce McCarthy – Review by Sara Oxton

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Guilty Pleasures Volume 3Guilty Pleasures Volume 3 by Joyce McCarthy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Guilty Pleasures Volume Three by Joyce McCarthy a steamy four-star read. This is a collection of fifteen steamy and saucy reads. They are short and sweet, but they really get your engine revving. Brad and his many, many encounters that will just keep your eyes a popping. There really is something for everyone in this story, they are short and sweet in the right way, sweet like a giant ripe peach ready to be plucked.

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Rule Breaker by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Sara Oxton

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Rule BreakerRule Breaker by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rule Breaker by Phoebe Alexander a five-star read is not for the faint of heart. I adore this author and she never lets me down, her stories are always filled with passion and drama and some humour throw in as well, but there is also a sublime plot running through that just gets you. Office romance isn’t one I usually enjoy, it’s a little too close to my current role and its so far away from my day to day that I don’t enjoy, but this time I really did. I must say that above all else this one tugged at more than just my heart strings, there is something special about this whole story and you would be sorry to miss Athena, Warren and Ramsey.

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Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

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Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2)Undercover by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Undercover by Via Mari a four-star read you would want to uncover. This is the second story in the Billionaire Bodyguards series, this could be read as stand-alone I would recommend you read them in order as then you get the whole picture. It was great getting to know more about Matt, what made him into the man he is now. Via Mari has a great way with words, but she just managed to suck you in and get you involved in the worlds she writes.

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The Season Finale (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 6) by Heather Silvio – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Season Finale (Paranormal Talent Agency, #6)The Season Finale by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Season Finale by Heather Silvio fab four-star read. This is number six in the Paranormal Talent Agency series and ends the series nicely. I would recommend you read the series in order as characters do pop up in other people’s stories and you, get a great background and flow from all stories, also the stories aren’t overly long so they can all read quickly. This was a good one, as how far would you go to get to the truth? Would you risk the life of those you love, to find it? This will have you asking that question. This series has been great overall.

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Proper Impulse (Jaded Lily Book 4) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Sara Oxton

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Proper ImpulseProper Impulse by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Proper Impulse by Zeia Jameson a four-star read that will push your impulse. This is number four in the Jaded Lily series and they each can be read as stand-alone, but are great as a series, although I missed number three, I do plan on going back to read it. Milo and Juniper add to the collection of compelling couples. When I have come across Milo in the series, he didn’t always warm me, but he soon brought me round in this one. Juniper it was easy to love her from the start, the whole free spirit aspect just sucked me in. The thing I love most about Zeia Jameson is the level of detail that is brought t the writing, its great to see such detail wrote.

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Sara Oxton

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily ConjuringsEveryday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyday Enchantments by Maria DeBlassie a four-star read that will leave you musing. This wasn’t what I was expecting when I picked it up, it’s a collection of writings, some better than others, but I am sure you ill find some that will call to you in them. There are musings on many subjects in this and you will be sure to find some that will appeal.

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Bound (The Torzial Affair Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

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Bound (The Torzial Affair Book 2)Bound by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bound by Via Mari a five-star read that will tie you up. This is the second novel in the Bound series and they each tell a great story and follow on from each other so it’s a good idea to read them in order. Via Mari writes good characters that will have your jaw dropping and you laughing out loud at the most inappropriate times, the writing is just that good. There is passion and drama a plenty in this story and you will be swept up in it all, there are twists a plenty to follow in from the first story. Jenny is just a strong character, she has been through so much in the first story and its still a fight for her, but her inner strength just makes her one of the best characters I have read this year.

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Ruin: The El Diablo Chronicles by Autumn Sand – Review by Sara Oxton

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Ruin (The El Diablo Chronicles)Ruin by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruin by Autumn Sand a five-star read that will ruin your heart. This is number one in the El Diablo Chronicles and I am so excited for what comes next. I will be honest and when I came across Tallie before she left a bad taste in my mouth, but when I got to know the real Tallahassee, she blew me away in more ways than I can express. This author, she writes dark so well, that it slips off the page, I have been a huge fan but this one, this one just spoke to me. The man by many names, spoke to me, he called like a siren to me and I was desperate to answer. Number two can’t come soon enough, I for one am desperate to be spoken to again.

 

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Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana – Review by Sara Oxton

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Orion's KissOrion’s Kiss by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Orion’s Kiss by Claire Luana a fantasy of a four-star read. This is sublime, I adore Greek mythology and adventure, and this is so well done, it will take you on a path that you need to follow. Mer is a great character and she tells a great story, this was mythology with a twist and so much more thrown in, there is light romance and drama so much drama. There is pain and darkness, but it is YA so its not that dark overall, just a good story that will keep you hooked.

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The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 1) by India Kells – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance)The Debt Collector by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Debt Collector by India Kells a five-star read that will set your pages alight. This is number one in an Underground Bad Boys series and it kicks off with an explosion of heat that I am sure will just go up in temperature if that is possible. Sometimes the content of this story can be a little deep and hard to cope with, but the author does such a great job it makes it an easier read and more palatable when you read it. Tessa was someone that you want in your life, she is a good person, but there is so much more to her than just being good. On the flip side just because you’re a bad boy doesn’t mean you are always bad, as we find with Gabe and Locke. I adore this author, but this is by far my favourite of all their work.

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Two Hearts Under Fire (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 8) By Tamara Ferguson – Review by Sara Oxton

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TWO HEARTS UNDER FIRE (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 8)TWO HEARTS UNDER FIRE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Two Hearts Under Fire by Tamara Ferguson a four-star read that will warm your heart. This is number eight in the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior series, but they are each stand-alone telling a great story that will suck you in and make you care. It will also have your heart racing and not for the good reasons you want. Russ and Claire will warm your heart but they both have pasts that would have broken lesser people, but somehow, they have a strength that will give you power to face anything just by reading about their story.

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Blackbird’s Deliverance (Silent Secrets Series Book 4) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Sara Oxton

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Blackbird's Deliverance (Book Four)Blackbird’s Deliverance by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blackbird’s Deliverance by Lisette Kristensen a five-star read that will blow you away. This is number four in the Silent Secrets series and they are quick enough that you can read the whole series quickly and easily. The action pops off the page and doesn’t stop from start to finish, if the story was longer you couldn’t keep the pace up, but as it’s a short it keeps the pace up very well. Blackbird is intense and powerful, giving us a great story that is full of drama, don’t miss this series as we all need to face our past at some point and also at another point, we will all need saving.

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Gauntlet by Ashley Pagano a five-star read that will stay with you. This is one of those paranormal thrillers that will astound you, it is filled with characters that will surprise you at every turn. There was a great flow to this story, Ommily and Link are great characters but I also loved how the Hotel Soppranaturale was a character all of its own the secrets, and I kept wondering if I had found all of those secrets out as I was reading. I cant wait to read more from Ashley Pagano as she shows us real talent with the writing.

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Scarlet Fever (A Johnny Delarosa Thriller Book 1) by David Stever – Review by Sara Oxton

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Scarlet Fever: A Crime ThrillerScarlet Fever: A Crime Thriller by David Stever
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scarlet Fever by David Stever a four-star read that will set you a on fire. This is my first read by this author, but it wont be my last, I always enjoy a good crime thriller and this was good, it has a darkness that you don’t often see now, it harks back to when I used to read the noir thrillers that got me hooked on reading. Jonny Delarosa is such a good character; he is the epitome of the private investigator. Throw in the mega hot redhead and you have the fixings for a great story and David Stever puts all of those fixings together and create a great story.

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The Fish that Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Fish That Climbed a TreeThe Fish That Climbed a Tree by Kevin Ansbro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fish that Climbed the Tree by Kevin Ansbro a four-star read that will stay with you. I have finished this one, but I know I haven’t stopped thinking about it. This one will stop you in your tracks and will suck you in from the start, its very complex and has a lot and I mean a lot going on but it works and will surprise you. It is an odd one as its dark but there is a lightness as well, this really is a novel of different sides, good, bad and evil. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.

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Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency, #5) by Heather Silvio – Review by Sara Oxton

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Jumping the Shark (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 5)Jumping the Shark by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jumping the Shark by Heather Silvio a five-star read you won’t want to jump over. This is number five in the Paranormal Agency series and I would definitely recommend reading the others in order before this one, as it builds to Barbara’s story, we get to see what strings she was pulling, we finally get to pick up on all of the little Easter eggs in previous stories about her power and plans and little nuggets about her, we finally get to see the real character. This really is a great series and this story in particular lets follow the path you finally get to real story, It may be about an election in Las Vegas, but its about so much more.

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Sara Oxton

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels a four-star read that will put the moves on. This is a totally new author to me, I will admit I was entranced by the cover, I know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but this one intrigued me, there is a lot going on it looked almost like a puzzle in itself, so I figured why not give it a try and it didn’t disappoint. Robert Jake will make you feel his everything, he is such a well written character that he makes the story, there were a couple of points that didn’t ring with me so I gave it a four, but I am not sure with another reading if this will be re-starred. I have put it on my re-read pile so who knows.

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Kingdom of War (Kingdom Journals Volume 4) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Sara Oxton

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Kingdom of WarKingdom of War by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kingdom of War by Tricia Copeland a four-star read that will excite you. This is number four in the Kingdom Journals and I would say that you don’t have to have read the previous stories as the author does a great job of filling in the past and heling you understand the story, as I haven’t read the first three and didn’t feel like I missed much. Hunter is a great character and he holds the story and just makes you feel desperate to know what happens next. Tricia Copeland has a great talent of bringing the world to life, she creates characters that are exciting and unique.

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Murder Creek by Jane Suen – Review by Sara Oxton

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Murder CreekMurder Creek by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder Creek by Jane Suen a five-star read that is worth solving. This is my favourite of this author, there was just something special about it, it really takes you into the story, it gives you the brain itch, you need to figure it out alongside Eve. Eve was a surprise, she was almost like a dog with a bone at times, but it meant that her passion flew from the page. I must say don’t start this one when you don’t have time as you wont want to put it down, Jane Suen has a great way of pulling you in and making you care, Eve feels so well done.

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Bowled: Facing the Yorker of Love (To Love a Sportsman Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Sara Oxton

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Bowled (To Love a Sportsman Book 1)Bowled by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bowled by Pamela Q. Fernandes a five-star read that should be a six. This is number one in the To love a sports man series and I can’t wait for more. This was such a great story, I loved the fact that it was about Cricket, something I secretly adore (and not just for the cute white outfits). Mathew Anderson wasn’t always someone I liked, but when I got to know the real him, not just the façade he shows us just how special he is. The second chance romance in this story is believable and honest, it shows us how beautiful life can be when we need it to be, it also shows us life isn’t always perfect and sometimes it needs a good shake. Rose was full of surprises for me, she made me feel a lot more than I imagined she would.

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The Brass Compass: A Novel by Ellen Butler – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Brass CompassThe Brass Compass by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Brass Compass by Ellen Butler a four-star read that will help you find true north. I am not usually a fan of historical stories, but this one intrigued me. Lily Saint James is such a complex character, she makes the novel for me, if she wasn’t so well written then this wouldn’t be such a good story. Lily has a great flow, you watch as she goes from bored young woman to a major undercover player, the spying interspersed with a love story just adds a much needed lightness to the story, if there wasn’t the love story it could be too dark otherwise.

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1)Wayward by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wayward by Via Mari a four-star read that will make you feel the dance. This is the first in the Billionaire Bodyguards series, and it shows promise of being another sublime series from this author. If you read the Prestian series you may see a couple of people popping up, but you don’t need to have read that one before you read this. Sasha Koslov is a complex character, I struggled with her at times as she was so complex, but once I got to know her, she really shined. Her relationship with Jay was equally as complex, but that is a different story all together. There is a great build in this story, and you will be turning the pages quicker and quicker, just to see what happens next. Bring on number two, I can’t wait.

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RETURN (Rewind Book 2) by Rowan Shaw – Review by Sara Oxton

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Return (Rewind #2)Return by Rowan Shaw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Return by Rowan Shaw a five-star read that you won’t want to ever return. This is the second novel in the Rewind series, that being said it can be read as stand-alone. This has been a great series as its rare to find novels set in France and the beauty of the setting descriptions are well done and you enjoy them so much. The alternating POV can be a little troublesome at times, or maybe that’s just me, but on the other side it did give balance to the story. This may not be for everyone as it does show us amazing M/M scenes and it has an amazing depth that will surprise you, do give the series a go as you won’t be disappointed.

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Hidden Magic: A Sanctuary Chronicles Novella by India Kells – Review by Sara Oxton

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Hidden Magic: A Sanctuary Chronicles NovellaHidden Magic: A Sanctuary Chronicles Novella by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden Magic by India Kells a five-star read that you won’t want to hide form. This is a novella in the Sanctuary Chronicles series, this could be read as stand-alone but the whole series is worth reading. Be warned you will not want to put this down once you start it, so don’t plan on reading a few pages before bed as you will not be sleeping in half and hour. You get gripped by this story from the first page, the characters will suck you in Kat and Brant will surprise you with how quickly you care for them, how quickly your stomach is dropping and sinking with anxiety when things go wrong. I’m not going to spoil the story, as it’s so worth reading.

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Steele Resolve (The Hawke Family Book 6) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Sara Oxton

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Steele Resolve (Hawke Family #6)Steele Resolve by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Steele Resolve by Gwyn McNamee a five-star read that will tempt your resolve. This is number six in the Hawke Family series and it really is best to read them in order as you would kick yourself if you don’t, it’s that good a series, they are each like a petal of a flower, beautiful an powerful in their own right, but together a thing of beauty. Luca ‘Steele’ does the impossible and makes you fall in love with him even though he really is a man to be hated. I would recommend this novel to people who don’t read M/M as even though it’s a story about two men fighting for more than what happens between the sheets, it’s also a powerful love story that happens to feature two men falling in love, the rest of the story is so much more than what happens between the sheets. This is a deep and emotional story and one that you will enjoy for long after you finish the story.

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