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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker Book 2) by Rosie Pease – Review by Sara Oxton

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Sweets and Santa (The Matchmaking Baker, #2)Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease a fantastic fantasy of a festive read. This is number two in the Matchmaking Baker book series, but it can be read as stand-alone as I haven’t read number one and didn’t feel like I missed anything, I could tell there was more that could be elaborated and that’s likely where the rest came in, but it wasn’t so needed that I was lost. This really kept me guessing, I love a good cosy mystery and am on such a festive kick right now that this just hit the right spot. You will fall in love with Heartwood Hollow and escape there for a little festive fun. Bring on the cookies and the reading!!

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CLAIM ME NOW (Heron Harbor Book 2) by Lea Nolan – Review by Sara Oxton

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Claim Me NowClaim Me Now by Lea Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claim me now by Lea Nolan a fantastic five-star read. This is number two in the Heron Harbour series, but it can be read as stand-alone as I haven’t read number one and didn’t feel lost, I did love the harbour though so I will be going back to check it out. This is sweet and hot and has a great story to go along with it, Raven and Jack will keep you on your toes, life doesn’t always go to plan, but who needs a plan.

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All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano – Review by Sara Oxton

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All I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short StoryAll I Want for Christmas: Military Romance Short Story by Vivian Fiano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All I Want for Christmas by Vivian Fiano a festive five-star read. This is the perfect pick me up for anyone a little baa humbug this festive season. It has it all, it will wring your emotions but its worth it in the end, just like the great little story it is. This was a great pick me up and I loved it, I just wish it was longer.

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Aiko (The Heartstrings Series Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Sara Oxton

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AikoAiko by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aiko by Brooke May a sweet and salty five-star read. This was not what I was expecting, but it ended up being so much more. I had not read the blurb on this one, just the cover and the author made me want to read it, so it was a lovely surprise when I got into it and realised the subject. I adored Aiko, even at her most annoying I still warmed to her, everyone has some bad luck, hers was just worse honest. This was a great story and one that will hook you in and not let you go until the last page, so do pick it up and make sure you have time to enjoy it, as you wont want to put it down, so don’t go in thinking you will read a chapter or two before bed like I did as you will get up the next morning and need your own injection of something to pick you up.

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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 Sara Oxton

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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

Santa Got Run Over by a Vampire by Carrie Pulkinen a five-star read that will bring the spirit to you. This is a great Christmas story and falls as number four in the New Orleans Nocturn series and the whole series has just been so much fun, Jane Deveraux has always made me chuckle, but honestly watching her run around like a headless chicken just made me giggle so much, she may have caused all the stress herself, but honestly, she does not it without malice and just adds a great layer to the story. This has been so much fun to read and it is a great addition to the series.

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Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 2) by India Kells – Review by Sara Oxton

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Urban Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel #2)Urban Justice by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Urban Justice by India Kells a fast paced for-star read. This is number two in the Chicago Vigilante series and is fast paced and thrilling with some great chemistry, but I just didn’t warm to the main character and that surprised me as I have loved all of the other characters this author has produced. I found Sloane to be fierce and feisty but couldn’t quiet grasp it all. It was fun getting deeper into the tunnels and deeper into Urbex and some of the other characters and the story.

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Bullet Theory (Dr. Nolan Mills, #1)The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Bullet Theory by Sonya Jesus a gripping five-star read. This is number one in the Dr Nolan Mills series and my goodness the darkness in this story, the twists and turns will keep you guessing and hooked on every page, you won’t want to put it down for anything. Dr Nolan Mills may be the character the series is based around, but Eleanor was the standout for me, at first, I didn’t warm to her and found her behaviour off, but as the story progressed, she grew into a great character. This story will hold your attention and show you a different side of grief, one we normally don’t get to see. This has great characters and a story that will keep you hooked.

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Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie: A Gripping Thriller (Jake Wolfe Book 1) by Mark Nolan – Review by Sara Oxton

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Dead Lawyers Don't Lie (Jake Wolfe, #1)Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan a five-star thriller. This was a great start to the series and shows us what a great story is to come, there are parts that will have your brain itching with clues, but they are just you’re of reach, I feel like the more I read the more clues I will find and the more I will understand. This takes you to the extreme, it really has the most villainous villain I have ever come across. There has to be a special mention to Cody, who will always have a special place in my heart and no doubt the heart of mystery.

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Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Sara Oxton

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Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries, #3)Murder Makes Waves by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder Makes Waves by Carmen Radtke a fantastic four-star read. All aboard the SS London, in the charming and witty mystery, I didn’t realise this was book three in the series until I had already picked it up, but I didn’t feel like I missed anything. Frances, Jack and Uncle Sal all felt real and full characters, I didn’t miss any back story, so I loved that, it also has some great other characters as well. This was good as you could imagine yourself aboard in the 1930’s soaking up the atmosphere, I did feel it missed something, but I couldn’t put my finger in it.

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life Is Hell Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Oxton

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life is Hell #1)No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie a sublime five-star read. This is number one in the Life is Hell series, and I can’t wait for more, its not often I come across an author that brings a freshness to a genre, but this one does. I was used to reading just the authors I knew and loved as I was getting fed up with the repetitiveness I was finding in other new authors, this one there is no repetitiveness everything is well plotted and from an imagination I can only imagine must be vast and a wicked maze, all of the characters feel fresh and real. I love the wit and one liner’s that is peppered throughout as well, it really does keep you on your toes. Well done Naomi Valkyrie for keeping up the great writing and refreshing this tired reader’s heart.

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The Devil’s Day (The Lucky Devil Series Book 3) by Megan Mackie – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Devil's DayThe Devil’s Day by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Devils Day by Megan Mackie a Devilish five-star read. This is number three in the Lucky Devil series and they are all sublime, I would advise to read the whole series as they do fill in the story, there are so many great deep characters that you may miss tiny details for if you don’t and it may not be much, but it could be the key to really getting the character. This story and series have been brilliant at lifting my mood and transporting me into the story, I felt like I was there with Rune, has that horrid pit in my stomach as though I was the one possibly losing everything. I was there with Rune wanting to tell her to face up to the secrets and not bury her head, to realise that the secret has the power not what its about. This has been a great series and I cant wait to hear more form this author.

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The Dog Thief and Other Stories by Jill Kearney – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Dog Thief and Other StoriesThe Dog Thief and Other Stories by Jill Kearney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Dog Thief and other story’s by Jill Kearney some great stories about the reality of living with animals. These were great, real and often inspiring stories, I preferred some over others, but they all spoke to me in a different way. I loved how real this was, as it showed a dog really does change your life, they aren’t there to cuddle and look pretty all the time, they do become another person in your house, with their own personality. I also loved how it showed the compassion and empathy some people ad animals have for each other. It wasn’t always inspiring and sometimes it is sad, but overall its great.

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The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sara Oxton

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The North Wind DescendsThe North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The North Winds Descend by N.L. Holmes a fabulous four-star read. This is number four in the Lord Hani series, but you don’t need to have read them all, as they will keep you up to date, there are recurring characters and if you like a good mystery then you will be worth going back as they really are great. Once again Hani and brings his daughter into the fold, also into danger, you will be on the edge of your seat and leave you wondering. These mysteries just keep getting better and better, honestly you will just be kept guessing at every turn.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sara Oxton

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Scepter of FlintScepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes a fantastic four-star read. This is number three in the Lord Hani series and brings us a great slice of drama, as always, don’t worry if you haven’t read the first two, it’s not necessary. Lord Hani and Maya will bring the drama to you, it will sweep you up and envelop you, having you feel like you are helping figure the tomb robbing out. There is lots going on in this and lots of action and drama, plague, tomb robberies and more twists that a game of twister will bring you in to the story.
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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set - Book 1-3 + NovellaThe Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sanctuary Chronicles Box set by India Kells an enchanting collection. This was a great box set as you get the three novels in the Sanctuary chronicles and then a brilliant novella, I loved re-reading books one to three, its been ages since I last did and it was like running into old friends and allies, it took me back and sucked me in again, I love a box set as it means I don’t have to go searching through my kindle for the next novel, when I finish one I have so many it can take an age!! It was a dream getting stuck in again and just what I needed.

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

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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

Grumblers Ride by Manda Mellett a five-star read that won’t leave you grumbling. This is number two in the San Diego chapter, this one is my favourite of this author and I have read a lot, so that’s something, as I don’t usually have a clear favourite. This one does have triggers and one short part really made me catch my breath and need a extra drink. But it was a part of the story and did add something to it, and that’s why this author always writes a compelling story, as they write difficult in a great way, its gritty and hard but so well don’t that you get sucked in and really feel the emotions. Grumbler was such a lovely character, watching him grow and become the man you knew was under the surface and watch everyone realise what was there all along, was amazing. Do pick this author up and do fall in love with a Grumbler.

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology (A Steamy Contemporary Romance Box Set) – Review by Sara Oxton

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Big City Heat: A High-Rise Romance AnthologyBig City Heat: A High-Rise Romance Anthology by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Big City Heat an anthology that certainly does bring the heat. This is a great collection and I knew I had to check it out when I realised it had a couple of my favourite authors in it, and some that I had been eager to read as well. There hasn’t bee a story I haven’t enjoyed in this one, I love a good anthology where each author takes their own spin on the premise, its nice to see how each one has a different take. I really enjoyed the fact that there were a couple of M/M stories in this anthology, that surprised me in the best way possible, there was something special about this whole set, it wasn’t what I have come to expect from usual sets. Phoebe Alexander always brings us great characters and this one was no exception; it was really fun. But that wasn’t the only great story, the other standout for me was the Right Note, as it certainly brought the right note to me.

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Key to Tirumfall (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 3) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Sara Oxton

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Key to Tirumfall (Tirumfall Trilogy #3)Key to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Key to Tirumfall by J. Drew Brumbaugh a fantastic five-star read. This is number three in the Tirumfall trilogy and what a development to the story, this is a great trilogy and will keep you hooked, this is so descriptive and it has it all, its been an epic journey. Do pick up the whole trilogy as they build and develop with each instalment, there is something for everyone in this series, it may be a fantasy but there is so much more to the story, the drama is compelling and will hook you from start to finish. Do not start this one if you don’t have the time to finish it as you won’t be able to put it down.

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A Beach Wedding To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 2) by Judy Moore – Review by Sara Oxton

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A Beach Wedding To Die ForA Beach Wedding To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Beach Wedding to Die for by Judy Moore a five-star read that will keep you guessing. This is fun and will keep you on the edge of your seat, I loved a book signing to die for, so was excited to get back to Manatee Beach, and well this one made me smile just as much. I get beck so much, the dresses, the bridzillas, the cake, hell I hate weddings so much I had three people at mine. The characters in this story are fab, they all have depth to them and make this a compelling story, each time you think you know someone, they do something that keeps you on your toes, honestly I don’t want to say anything about this story as I don’t want to give any hints to this story as it will blow you away.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 3) by Tabi Slick – Review by Sara Oxton

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Tompkin's School: For The Resurrected (Supernatural Trilogy #3)Tompkin’s School: For The Resurrected by Tabi Slick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tomkins School: For the Resurrected by Tabi Slick a five-star read that will bring the fire to your life. This is number three in the Supernatural Academy series and they have gone from strength to strength, I would say to read them in order as the do complement each other, especially now we have the whole trilogy, the build the world and make it so good you can’t help but be there with them. The characters are great Izara and Kain pull you in and are pulled as well, that added something extra to this one. Of all of the trilogy this one was my favourite, I don’t know if it was as I knew the characters better, or there was just something extra, this one pulled me in harder. Do not miss this great series.

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Wendigo Forest by C.A. King, Usa Today Bestselling Author – Review by Sara Oxton

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Wendigo ForestWendigo Forest by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wendigo Forest by C.A. King a fast paced five-star read. This is a typical read by this author, its engaging, compelling and will have you wondering where the time went when you finish as you start this story, and get so gripped by the story you don’t look up until its over. I did finish it and feel like there could have been more pages, but I feel that about most novels. Clara was a character that you could get behind, she is struggling, and you can see her story unfolding. What I love most about this author is the way the words appear on the page, they reveal a story before your eyes, you can see the characters and the scene unfold like a movie in your mind. Do not miss this author as they have a great way with words.

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The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth – Review by Sara Oxton

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The Magic of ChristmasThe Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Magic of Christmas by Christi Barth a magical five-star read. Rowan West is a determined woman, she wants that promotion, and it’s the only thing on her Christmas list to Santa, after all Jeremy doesn’t deserve the promotion does, he? Will the winter wonderland reveal the truth, or will they go off the deep end instead of the zip line? Will the Christmas magic work its wonder, will Jeremys true side be revealed? Will they save the wonderland? This is such a sweet story and perfect for this time of year. Bring the warmth and great writing to your life and pick this up, I adore this author and was happy to be whisked away to Christmas already!!

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Sara Oxton

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Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire a captivating five-star read. When I read the description of how the author came up with this story, it intrigued me and made me wonder, then I read the story and it made me wonder so much more. The descriptions are so good, you can depict everything, nothing is left out. It cold have been so crazy and not clear when you encompass a fairy-tale and time travel but the author has done a great job of pulling all of the characters together and the settings together and having them bob and weave together creating a story that just captures your imagination. It can get a little confusing if you are easily distracted, but if you keep going with it, it is such a great story.

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Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1) by Brinda Berry – Review by Sara Oxton

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Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance (A Surviving Love Novel Book 1)Kismet Heart: A Protector Romance by Brinda Berry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kismet Heart by Brinda Berry a fantastic five-star read. This is number one in the Surviving Love series and I can’t wait to survive more. Malerie could have come across so differently, but Brinda Berry made her feel so real, you could feel her pain, her confusion and her loss. But despite all that she has this way about her that sucks you in and shows you her strength and spark, shows you that she is a woman not the child that tragedy happened too, she may enjoy her own company and shy away from others but who wouldn’t give her circumstances, but will she be able to open up to the right people? Ace brings something extra to the story as well, he shows us a different side of strength and adds more mystery to the story, this was a great romance and one that will keep you on your toes.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Sara Oxton

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The History of the Universe by Stuart Ledwith a mystifying five-star read. This popped up on my feed after a friend read it, and I have read the author previously so even though I don’t normally read any novels about religion I decided to give it a go as I enjoyed the concept and the thought provoking aspect as I always like to learn and discover new things, and I really do feel that I did that with this one. It may not be your typical read, but if you are after a change of pace, maybe a palate cleanser book, pick this up and expand your mind, its given me thought especially right now and that was something I was missing at the moment. The authors style is well put together and you can tell that they have checked the pace and flow of the story, there isn’t the issues I normally find with this type of story. Overall definitely one I will be recommending to many.

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Sara Oxton

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Thunder On The MoorThunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews a far-away four-star read. This was my first read by this author and I would like to try them again as I enjoyed the descriptiveness of the story so much, but at times the actual story left me cold. It was very much all or nothing, I was so encapsulated for a couple of chapters and then a chapter that didn’t hold me and took me so long to read, then back to eagerly turning the page, if it was one chapter I would think it was me, but it happened later as well, I felt like if I could chop a couple of bits it would have been five-stars.

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Playing Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen – Review by Sara Oxton

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Playing Series 3 Book SetPlaying Series 3 Book Set by Stephanie Queen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Playing series 3 book set by Stephanie Queen each tell their own story wrapped in a bow.
Playing for the Money – Is Hunter the bad boy that we think he is, yes, he punched his old coach, but as we get the story it reveals the real Hunter. Cat brings a great side to the story, and she also allows the heat to be brought to the story.
Playing for Love – My Goodness Gabe is a real player, and not in the normal sense when reading a sports romance, he has an obsession with his sport that brings football to life on the page. Its sad that not everyone can see that, but will that matter in the end? Will Mia coming to town give him another obsession? Or will their joint acquaintance keep them from becoming acquainted.
Playing for Keeps – oohh I do love a good enemies to lovers story, and when you realise that the two ‘enemies’ both have shadows hanging over them, is it the shadows that keep them enemies? You will need to read to find out. Tate and Chloe will keep you hooked and bring you into the story.
Each one of these stories brings something else to the novel, they all complement each other and make a great collection.

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Tidal Love by KM Lowe – Review by Sara Oxton

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Tidal LoveTidal Love by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tidal Love by K.M. Lowe a five-star read that will sweep you away. This was my first read by this author, and I do plan on picking up more as I enjoyed the scene setting so much, I could imagine the sea breeze as I was reading, smell the salt in the air. Harleigh Harrison will pull you in, she has a story to tell and she does it well, her past isn’t a nice one, but with a family like hers she is shows promise for the future. Giovani Russi isn’t always an easy man, but when that moment happens he becomes someone that you want to cheer on, want to see get their HEA, I cant tell you what happens as you need to get there on your own, but don’t miss this story, there were moments it wasn’t a five-star read, but overall it really was.

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1) by C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author – Review by Sara Oxton

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Shattered Reality (Summoned Book 1)Shattered Reality by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Reality by C.A. King a five-star read that will shatter you. This is the first novel in the Summoned series and shows us promise of a great series that will shatter you. I will admit that it was a little jumpy and disjointed at times, and almost felt like it could have done with another round of edits just to help it run smoother, but the story was well done and well plotted. That was why I decided on five-stars as I have read this author previously and know that usually with a strong story like this would get five-stars every time. Medusa Black well I don’t want to give the game away, but wow what a character, you get pulled into her story, that was part of what made this story so great. Then when you add in P.I. Perry P, it just explodes into this culmination that knocks the story to the next level, if the second half was as well put together as the first it would one of the best books this year, that’s how much I adored this story, I for one cant wait for more.

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Child of Prophecy (The Tirumfall Trilogy BOOK 2) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Sara Oxton

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Child of ProphecyChild of Prophecy by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Child of Prophecy by J Drew Brumbagh a fantastic four-star read. This is number two in the Tirumfall Trilogy and picks up a little while after the first, it also starts with a bang and drags you straight into the story, straight into the drama and action. They could both be read as stand-alone, but if you read them together, they build the story and the drama, and just make them both more powerful stories. Gant and his friends bring the story to life, they pull you into the story, you become part of the prophecy and number three cant come soon enough, as I need to know where they will end up.

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