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Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks – Review by Sara Oxton

Kickflip SummerKickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kickflip Summer by Danielle Jacks a five-star read that will bring sunshine to your life. I didn’t realise this was a debut novel until I sat down to write this review and I am so impressed, normally a debut shows the lack of writing experience usually with how they build the characters, but honestly this didn’t lack at all. Bear and Kara are just adorable and when you add some great secondary characters who bring something special to the story it sparkles with life. This was a great story and I know many will love it, I had my last summer many years ago, but this brought me back to that amazing time, new love and having your heart flutter and break in ways you cant imagine. If anyone needs a break from the harsh realities of life, needs a little brightness and joy in their lives then pick this story up as all of the characters will bring a ray of sunshine to you.

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Rookie Moves: A Quick Snap Novella by Tarrah Anders – Review by Sara Oxton

Rookie MovesRookie Moves by Tarrah Anders
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rookie Moves by Tarrah Anders a five-star read with all the moves. This was good, I picked it up thinking I would read a chapter or two and then all of a sudden, I realised that it was over. I enjoyed everything about this story, Grant is the epitome of a bad boy, I love how the author had me hating him at the beginning and having him grow on me, he became a great player on the page. Emily was just the icing on a great story, the chemistry she brought alive made the story and brought Grant out. I will be picking up more from this author as I have only read one previously and it was different to this one, I have a good feeling about this author.

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THE PATIENCE OF KARMA (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery #5) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Sara Oxton

The Patience of KarmaThe Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Patience of Karma by Cynthia Hamilton a five-star read that sparkles off the page. This is number five in the Madeline Dawkins series and it can be read a stand-alone, as I have read most of the previous novels, but haven’t read them in order. Once again Madeline and Mike will enthral you with the mysteries, they each try and conquer. This pair always keep you guessing, with what’s happening with the cases, as just when you have a handle they pull it from you and the door slams in your face leaving you wondering again. I don’t want to say more as you need to get into this story, its complex and filled with ups and downs and wonder. Don’t miss this great story.

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Reign (The Larussio Legacy Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Sara Oxton

Reign The Larussio LegacyReign The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reign by Via Mari a sublime five-star read. This is number three in the Larussio Legacy series and they can all be read as stand-alone, but I have to admit I have loved the series, its deep, seductive and dashing with some amazing characters wrapped into it. Giovanni is such a strong character; he just has this manner about him that sucks you in and doesn’t want to spit you out until he’s ready and not before. The building of the story is some of the best I have ever come across it’s a slow burn, but not too slow, the timing is just perfect to unravel the story so the reign is long, steady, evenly paced and dropping at just the right time. This story will bring you to your knees, do not miss this series as it is sublime.

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Fall of the Western Kings (The Tirumfall Trilogy Book 1) by J Drew Brumbaugh – Review by Sara Oxton

Fall of the Western Kings (Tirumfall Trilogy #1)Fall of the Western Kings by J. Drew Brumbaugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fall of the Western King by J. Drew Brumbaugh a fantasy of a four-star read. This is number one in the Tirumfall Trilogy and shows promise while leaving me wanting more. This is so fast paced that it could run away, and you would never catch it up, the author does a great job of keeping you together and able to follow the story. There are so many amazing characters in this story especially Gant, but the secondary ones are just as strong, some best friends add so much depth to this story. The writing is very vivid, and you can visualise the magic as it is happening, see the movements and hear the incantations in your ear. With a little more background information and a little extra in a couple of places this would have been an easy five-star read.

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Tompkin’s School: For The Dearly Departed (A Supernatural Academy Trilogy Book 2) by Tabi Slick – Review by Sara Oxo

Tompkin's School For The Dearly Departed (Supernatural Trilogy #2)Tompkin’s School For The Dearly Departed by Tabi Slick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tompkins School: For the dearly departed by Tabi Slick a fantasy of a four-star read. This is number two in the Supernatural Academy Series and it could be read as stand-alone, but honestly, I would advise you to read them in order as they do build the background and the characters. If I hadn’t read the first, I don’t think I would have enjoyed number two as much as I did. When you read this story, you are told it by the twins Kain and Izzy, you are there with them when they figure who to listen to, who to trust and who they shouldn’t. There is a lot going on with this story, a lot of jumping around, but as you read you are able to keep up and keep it all clear. This is a great story and I am eager to read the next instalment.

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IRRESISTIBLE – FALL INTO ROMANCE (Irresistible Romance Book 5) Anthology – Review by Sara Oxton

IRRESISTIBLE - FALL INTO ROMANCE (Irresistible Romance Book 5)IRRESISTIBLE – FALL INTO ROMANCE by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irresistible – Fall Into Romance a great collection of stories by some amazing authors. All of these stories bring something to the collection, I adore these types of collections as they bring authors to my attention that I may have missed and they bring authors that I have read before and brought them to my fore front, authors like Jen Talty who I had read previously but not for a long time, and I don’t know Whisky Sour lit a flame under me, it has romance and passion and just strong characters who make you care for them, care about what happens to them. Then you have Ignore my Heart by Alicia Street, an author I haven’t read previously but will be checking again, as oh my goodness I thought it was going to break my heart, but in the end it warmed it so much I thought it may set a flame. I can’t wait to try my hand at another of their stories. Another favourite of mine was Tamara Ferguson as it made me remember the two Hearts Wounded Warrior series and they encapsulate your heart and don’t want to let go. Overall This is a collection you don’t want to miss, especially when you think of the quality and amount of words you get for the price.

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Hero High: Heartbreak Rebellion (Hero High Collections Book 2) by Mina Chara – Review by Sara Oxton

Heartbreak Rebellion (Hero High, #4)Heartbreak Rebellion by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hero High: Heartbreak Rebellion by Mina Chara a thrilling five-star collection. This rebellion contains novels number four, five and six in the series and they are titled Depression, Acceptance and Hero and they all tell is a different part of the story, because of the storyline I would definitely advise you check out books one, two and three before this collection as the build the world is sublime and you would miss that if you missed the first stories. Friday is a sublime character, much like the day, they brings it all together, the difference I noticed with these three was a darker edge to Friday, like the clouds had darkened threatening bad times, they were also faster paced stories, maybe its because I know the characters better but there was an extra depth to the story that I adored.

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The Guard (A Soppranaturale Series Book 2) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Sara Oxton

The Guard: A Soppranaturale Series: Book 2The Guard: A Soppranaturale Series: Book 2 by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Guard by Ashley Pagano a fancy five-star read. This is number two in a Soppranaturale series and it is best to read them in order to get the most out of them. This was such a well-done paranormal story, it has so many fast-paced lines that hook you in and don’t let go. There is something for everyone in this series and this story, action and passion and romance, a story that will run you through the emotional wringer, but you will still love it. I don’t want to say too much, so I will just say you need this story!!

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The Crocodile Makes No Sound (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sara Oxton

The Crocodile Makes No Sound (Lord Hani Mysteries #2)The Crocodile Makes No Sound by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Crocodile Makes No Sound by N. L. Holmes a fascinating four-star read. This is number two in the Lord Hani Investigations and I have read them in order and enjoyed them this way, you could read them as sand-alone, but I would recommend reading them in order as they build and develop the characters and you add depth the more you read. I’m not normally one for a historical story, but this series has gripped me, and the cosy mystery aspect has great and the scene descriptions have been enthralling. The author has a great way of keeping you able to keep everything on track even when there are multiple characters all trying to but in and take part in the story, you can easily keep up. Bring on number three as I am eagerly waiting.

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The Body Collector (Bad Boys of Space Book 3) by Landra Graf – Review by Sara Oxton

The Body Collector (Bad Boys of Space, #3)The Body Collector by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Body Collector by Landra Graf a fantastic five-star read. This is number three in the Bad Boys of Space series and it can be read as stand-alone as I have only read one of the previous two stories in the series and didn’t feel that I missed much. The chemistry in this story was great, it really came alive, there was something that kept me hooked from the first page until the last, there is so much covered in this story, and the subject matter can get deep, but the author deals with it all so well. Al and Loyda will enrapture you, they will make you feel like you are part of their story.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Book 2) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Oxton

It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie a five-star read that will encapsulate you. This is number two in the House Valdis series and it’s a very complex story with lots of characters, but you will be so consumed by the writing that you will be able to keep up easily. I would definitely advise you to read number one first as this picks a little while after and continues with the story, and its difficult to put what happens into a review as there is so much I don’t want to reveal. Xen was just someone who will surprise you at every turn, but they aren’t the only character that surprised me in this one. Do yourself a favour and pick up the series.

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DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan – Review by Sara Oxton

Deadly Weapon (Jake Wolfe #5)Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan a thrilling five-star read. This is number five in the Jake Wolfe series and they could be read as stand-alone but do read better as a series, Jake and Cody are off for some relaxing time in this one, or so they desire. Sadly, for Jake fishing doesn’t go to plan, as life never seems to, does it. This is a compelling action filled read where the action really does leap off the page, the detail this author goes into is phenomenal the reality is scary especially at the moment. I have enjoyed all of these stories but this one just pulled put all of the stops for me. There really is a little of everything in this story, and you will be sorry to miss it. The anticipation in this story will have you on the edge all the way through, its terse and gripping and just a great story overall.

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I’ll See You Again: A Scottish rock star, standalone opposites-attract romance (Reigning Hearts Book 4) by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Sara Oxton

I'll See You Again (Reigning Hearts, #4)I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher a five-star read that will rock your heart. This is number four in the Reigning Hearts series and they can be read as stand-alone, I have read them as a series and enjoyed them as such but can see they could easily be picked up as they focus on different main characters, they sometimes do pop up In each other’s stories but only pop never take over. Be warned though they are compelling characters and they do keep talking to you long after you I have read a bunch of really good novels recently and this one stands out for me. Rockstar romance seemed to be everywhere and overdone and I was avoiding them, but this one pulled me in and spat me out the other side a happy little woman. Nicky Sinclair is a woman I fell, a woman who made me swoon, but not as much as Mac, well he just has it all and then some. The words are wonderful and will encompass you into the story. Do not miss this great story.

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Road Tripped (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Sara Oxton

Road Tripped (Satan's Devils MC Utah #1)Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Road Tripped by Manda Mellett a five-star read that will trip your emotions. This is number one in the Satan’s Devils MC Utah series and shows us that this chapter and series will be another great, bringing great characters and stories alive. I don’t know how they have done it but Manda Mellett has written so many amazing stories and manages to keep it fresh and together and can still pull the rug from under you, then just as you are getting your feet under you again, boom there the rug goes again, normally I would start to get a bit ‘really’ at this point but I don’t know this author just pulls it together and makes me desperate for more. This author has a great way of showing us that just because someone may at first appear broken in some way, doesn’t mean they aren’t complete.

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Enchanted Passion (The Protectors Series Book 4) by Toya Richardson – Review by Sara Oxton

Enchanted Passion (The Protectors Series Book 4)Enchanted Passion by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enchanted Passion by Toya Richardson a passionate five-star read. This is number four in the Protectors series and it could be read as stand-alone, but I have enjoyed it as a series and loved how the author has built the background and just envelops you into the story. This was such a good romance you could feel the heat and passion leap off the page, this author will take you away with the story and have you warming so quickly to the characters, not only Luna and Rhys but, friends and family as well.

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EverMarked by AJ Eversley – Review by Sara Oxton

EverMarkedEverMarked by A.J. Eversley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

EverMarked by AJ Eversley a fast-paced four-star read. This is number one in the EverMarked series and shows great promise. This is one that you need to focus on, there seemed to be a lot going on and lots of characters to keep track of, but it kept you hooked and the author has fantastic attention to detail. Sienna and Jayla tell the story and they tell a great story, but there are other characters who play important parts in the story and what a story. As you get deeper into the chapters you get deeper into the story and it just gets deep. This is a great story and with a little more polish and a little less going on all at the same time at points it would make a great five-star read. I for one can’t wait for the next instalment.

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Sara Oxton

Distant Heart SoundsDistant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis a starting four-star read. This was my first by this author, but I really hope it won’t be the last as I enjoyed the writing. I liked Morgan Cutler she was easy to like, with her great sense about her, world weary but fierce, not all will warm but I simply adored her. Watching her open and see life a new was very well done, it left me wondering and with a great feeling meaning I cant wait for more, there were just a couple of bits that dragged for me otherwise it would have been five-stars.

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Finders Reapers: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Oxton

Finders Reapers (New Orleans Nocturnes, #4)Finders Reapers by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finders Reapers by Carrie Pulkinen a five-star read that break you lose. This is number four in the New Orleans Nocturns series and continues with the light-hearted funny yet poignant stories. Allow the story to whisk you away to the French quarter and enjoy the sights and sounds that come alive in this story. Carrie Pulkinen will bring you into the story, Asher and Jasmin Lee will just make you fall with them.

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Lucky at Love (Some guys just never give up) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Sara Oxton

Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up...Lucky at Love: Some Guys Just Never Give Up… by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lucky at Love by Cynthia Hamilton a five-star read that was just the pick me up I needed. This story has some of the best interactions between Allyson and Jake, they just spark of each other in a way that sparks of the page. When you throw in the fact that Allyson is interviewing Jake who on the surface seems like the eternal optimist and in some ways reminded me of my dad who we always joked had a passion for wedding cake as he was married and divorced four times, it was nice to see that it was a man in that situation. This will suck you in and shake you about, you will be up and down with the drama, but also hooked as there was something special about this story. I can easily say this is my favourite by this author.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Oxton

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie a five-star read that will surprise you. This is a short story that comes before The Rise of House Valdis and I adored that story, so this was sublime, it just gave us a little more background and understanding of the characters. I couldn’t believe I read this so quickly but managed to absorb so much, it shows true talent to be able to pack so much in such a short space and not have it feel like just a dressing but let you still feel the characters, still understand them and have a great storyline. If you have read the series still pop back and read this one as it really will add to the story.

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The Trouble With Paradise (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 4) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Sara Oxton

The Trouble with Paradise (Madeline Dawkins #4)The Trouble with Paradise by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Trouble With Paradise by Cynthia Hamilton a fantastic five-star read. This is number four in the Madeline Dawkins series and they just go from strength to strength, Madeline and Mike make such a great team they pull you into the story, you watch it unfurl and reveal the twists and complexities of the story that will just keep you on tenterhooks until the very end. Two deaths of two husbands, should be separate and simple, shouldn’t they? Well you need to read the story to find out, as you will be dragged into the story and put the pieces together as you read. But will you get the whole picture by the end or be left wondering till the story reveals itself.

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Better Than Goodbye (Venture Book 1) by Kinney Scott – Review by Sara Oxton

Better Than GoodbyeBetter Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Better Than Goodbye by Kinney Scott a fabulous four-star read. This is Ventura book one and shows promise for number two. I was surprised by this one, and surprised I hadn’t read the author before, it was a very pleasant surprise, this one dragged you into the story and made you angry with the characters, angry with the stubbornness the main characters feel, but it wasn’t just that, Amanda and Kent were real and the romance and love they show is flawed and complex and full of real drama. I am a sucker for second chance romance, and this just brought something special, if it wasn’t for a couple of spots that were too overdone it would have been a five-star read.

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Love Song: A friends-to-lovers rock and roll romantic suspense by KG Fletcher – Review by Sara Oxton

Love Song (A friends-to-lovers rock and roll romantic suspense)Love Song by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Song by K.G. Fletcher a five-star read that will sing to your heart. I knew I was going to love this one as I adore the author, but even so I was still surprised by how much I loved it, I didn’t put it down, I went without sleep and basically flaked at work, just so I could finish it. The chemistry and twists will keep you hooked and Sam and Casey will just make you wish you were there with them, they are so real and well done that you can imagine yourself there. This isn’t all sweetness though, there is a truly gripping story woven through that will have your heart in your throat, do not miss this one, it shows why K.G. Fletcher deserves to be your go-to author for a great story.

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Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Sara Oxton

Drawn to HimDrawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawn to Him by Tammy Mannersly a five-star read that will draw you in. This is such a captivating small-town romance, the characters are great, including the secondary characters and that is something that really makes a story a hit for me, I get so bored when we have amazing main characters and then secondary that are just flat, I am so happy that Tammy Mannersly does do that, and the setting is just sublime, it adds an extra dimension to the story for me. Erica and Matt will warm you up, they will make you smile so much, they bring a warmth to the story, even when they don’t feel the need to share the warmth. This is a great story and one you would be sorry to miss.

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The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Sara Oxton

The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul RemembersThe Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell by Stuart Ledwith an emotional four-star read. This is a great story and one that you need to pick up, along with a pack of tissues, I started this and finished it in one sitting, wondering when it was over what happened. I would have given it a five-star rating, but it lost a couple of points along the way, but overall, very well written and plotted. The characters were rounded well done and will have you believing in them.

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The Walls Between Us: A Borderland Love Story by Kate McGahan – Review by Sara Oxton

The Walls Between Us: A Borderland Love StoryThe Walls Between Us: A Borderland Love Story by Kate McGahan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Walls Between Us by Kate McGahan a far-away four-star read. This was my first by this author, and I don’t know if it would be my last, I enjoyed the writing and most of the characters, but some left me cold. I don’t know if it was just that there was so much going on that I missed something important, but I did feel like I was wondering a lot about why, I will likely read this one again and see if I figure it out as I know reading some of the other reviews it seems like a great story. It could be that I am losing something in translation as I’m not a native as I live on an island, so the issues faced aren’t any that I come across. Don’t let my words put you off, if this sounds like an interesting story do pick it up as it is well written for the most, I do think it’s my situational knowledge that let me down.

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Center of Gravity (An Ice Tigers Hockey Romance Book 2) by Isabella Cassazza – Review by Sara Oxton

Center of Gravity (Ice Tigers #2)Center of Gravity by Isabella Cassazza
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Center of Gravity by Isabella Cassazza I five-star read that is smooth as ice. This is number two in the Ice Tigers Romance series but they can be read as stand-alone, I haven’t read number one and didn’t feel like I missed anything, that being said I will pop back and read number one as I loved this one and am hoping the rest of the series will be just as good. This has great pace and is a fantastic slow burn that will keep you on tenterhooks, the chemistry builds and builds to explosive proportions. The whole back and forth and the misconceptions will keep you hooked and have your heart in your throat one minute and your stomach the next. This is a great story and one I hope many will pick up.

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Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sara Oxton

Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries)Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes a four-star read that will hook you. This is number one in the Lord Hani Mysteries series and will ensure you want more and more. I am not a big fan of historical stories but love a good cosy mystery and this one just surprised me. It was detailed and encompassing, I felt like I was reading the story and enjoying it rather than being taught history as I read the story. There is a lot going on in this story and a lot to keep track of, but if you can keep it all together you will enjoy this story, that’s the only reason I gave it four-stars as I did get a little lost at times. Overall if you like a good mystery that will keep you hooked the pick this one up.

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TWO HEARTS UNSPOKEN TARGETS (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 11) by Tamara Ferguson – Review by Sara Oxton

TWO HEARTS UNSPOKEN TARGETS (Two Hearts Wounded Warrior Romance Book 11)TWO HEARTS UNSPOKEN TARGETS by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Two Hearts Unspoken Targets by Tamara Ferguson a four-star read that will your heart. This is number eleven in the Two Hearts Wounded Warrior series, but they can all be read as stand-alone, this is a great story all about new starts and taking chances. Beth just blew me away, her love and strength for her son is compelling, but she is only half the story and the other half comes in the form of Zach who will blow you away, he has his insecurities but sometimes they can be turned into strengths when given the right mix of reasons. This has a lot of different aspects to the story, job loss, special education, injured soldiers, mysteries running amok, and sparks so big they set the page aflame. This is a story that will capture your heart and keep you hooked till the last page.

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