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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Tausha Treadway

A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly. This is a great contemporary romance and I really enjoyed it. Its the story of Dylan O’Day who is a Marine Biologist and he has just been give a new intern named Kyra Stone. Dylan has developed a huge crush on Kyra even though their age difference is drastic. Kyra is not aware of this crush and therefore she has developed a crush on one of the Jake one of her coworkers. She thinks Jake seems perfect but she ends up finding out he is not who he claims to be. Dylan and Kyra share the passion of saving Sea Turtles and when poachers come into play they find out that not everyone has good intentions. Will Dylan find the courage to tell Kyra how he feels? Read this great Novella to find out!

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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson – Review by Amanda Meady

Murder Among FriendsMurder Among Friends by Linda Burson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This storyline was captivating with both mystery and romance unraveling with each page. I felt as invested as those actually investigating while trying to sort out the truth along side them. This book turned out to be more of a page turner than anticipated with a nice balance of love, concern and mystery til the end. I also felt the honesty within the storyline was a nice touch.

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by LeeAnn Leonard

Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a charming little murder mystery with a menagerie of interesting characters. The setting is a quaint neighborhood with a drama laden gardening club. The main character, Anne, is a mystery magnet and like a dog with a bone, she just won’t let loose of her hunch. As with any mystery, things aren’t always what they seem from the surface! It’s very light hearted considering it’s a murder mystery and quite enjoyable!

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Shelly Kittell

Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this to be a cute, funny and oh-so-entertaining read. The girl goes country. Culture shock can be so very hard especially with two off-the-wall cousins. Stella has quite the adventure just trying to get that promotion at work. When she finally gets the offer of a lifetime, it starts off with a KAPOW! She must relocate to Asheville for a while….it does have one perk….a handsome fella who rescues her. They have some wild adventures with “wild” critters and other things. Together they also find their attraction and work through it. Will it be able to withstand when the distribution center is done? You’re going to have to read and find out. Such well-written characters, they grow on you. You feel like you are reading about what your friends are doing. It’s easy to follow along. You’ll find yourself chuckling at Stella adjusting to country life. Highly recommend.

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could have so much to say on how captivating and amazing this book was in its own way! I was hooked right from the start, and as I read more into it the more I was hooked, trying to plan out who could be the main suspect in all that was happening, but still wondering all in all, if there was more truth than known?

For starters I loved the town, a small town, which seems like such a kind hearted town, but yet filled with dark secrets, and honestly though, how well do you know your neighbors and can you really trust the happy looking ones? The ones that look more not bad intentions, perhaps are the ones you should give your trust to? It all starts off with a murder that randomly happens. From that point on the lead character named Jayne who is there in the town basically for family business, and seriously seemed like she did not want to be back in the town in the first place. Loved her character by the way. She was very skilled as a sleuth and someone who wanted the truth always and no matter what would or could be. As the mystery went further deep I could not help what I truly loved most about this town, and that would be the residents that resided there. Each character was complex, but understandable in their own way. They were unique in the sense I constantly wanted to know more. As I read on, all for the most part came together all in all, that being said though…I loved how it ended, now I need to read the next!

The book gave me all aspects of a supernatural book I truly loved. I really enjoyed the book and how the author underwent with how the plot progressed as well as things that happened as I read on. They very much knew how to keep the reader interested. Seriously this book is a must read!

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Stormwood by Luna Mayfield – Review by Lorrene Huisman

StormwoodStormwood by Luna Mayfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read for me! I loved spooky stories, and ones that bring on suspense with a dash of mystery always works well for me! This one was a quick read, but the story came together so well, I was very impressed and very much satisficed with reading this book.

A lady and her fiancé inherit this beautiful home. In my opinion, sometimes when you get such a grand estate based from a inherit there sometimes can be a catch…but of what kind is the true matter of the question? The estate is grand no less. As I first was venturing into reading about the home, I was overwhelmed with creepy feelings, about this home, as if my reader senses were saying something was bound to happen at some point…perhaps I was right? Things progress quick with the right amount of suspense, a ghost that may not have the best intentions, buried secrets that may have been left in the closet, and as well as that, and Luci going down a path that she may not be able to come back from herself…there was a lot happening in a creepy way. It was an amazing read. I really enjoyed it!

The book was a first time author for me. I had a great time reading this creepy mysterious book. I think it is one a lot of people should dive into, and find out the mystery themselves. Far as I know…Stormwood takes to new guests aka readers quite kindly…its defiantly a must read for sure.

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The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals) by Alix Nichols – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

The Boss Prince (It's Raining Royals, #1)The Boss Prince by Alix Nichols
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Boss Prince (It’s Raining Royals #1) by Alix Nichols

4-stars

This was the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be my last, I highly enjoyed this read from start to finish. It’s not the type of book I would normally read but I loved it through and through.

This author wrote with such great detail, with hints of history included and I loved that, it really provided a well-rounded story and I was able to clearly picture everything out in my mind. I loved the characters as I was super intrigued by their individual stories and I enjoyed getting to know them better.

I look forward to reading more from this author asap and I would recommend this book to others.

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Deadly Words (Born Bad Book 1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Paula R Sayers

Deadly Words (Born Bad, #1)Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn is a thriller which is the first book in the Born Bad series. It is a page Turner. I could not put it down. Poppy is a teenager who witnesses her father murder her boyfriend and she turns him in. He is in prison for the murder. Someone is stalking Poppy and she does not know who it is. It could be someone who is working for her father or someone who wants revenge. The twists and turns were awesome!!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Karyn Taylor

A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion is a great contemporary romance novella by Tammy Mannersly. I have read several of Tammy Mannersly’s novella and have really enjoyed every one of them. I can now add A Natural Passion to that list. I really enjoyed reading this novella.
With most books that I read being set in the USA, it’s great to discover somewhere new as Tammy Mannersly’s books are set in Australia. With a marine biology background, this book is set in the beautiful coastline and has totally piqued my interest in marine biology and conservation.
Dylan and Kyra’s story is a bit different as at the beginning Kyra is interested in a different man. She just hasn’t quite realised just how perfect the man she is working alongside, who is mentoring her is just perfect for her.
I loved reading how Dylan and Kyra’s relationship changed as they migrated towards each other, realising just how similar they are in their career aspirations and conservation beliefs.
This is a very enjoyable read, that although short has plenty of action packed into it to keep you really engaged and wanting to read more.

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gone Country by Katrina Marie is book one of the Gone in Love series. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but I wasn’t disappointed!

In order for Stella to get the promotion she desperately wants and needs, she needs to prove she deserves it. In order to do that, she needs to move to a small town. She doesn’t have an easy go of it at first but that doesn’t last for long. Stella is strong willed. She’s determined to make it through her time in Asheville. Then she meets Johnny, who offers to fix her car for her, among other things. Can Stella keep her eye on the promotion and still spend spend time with Johnny even though her time is only temporary?

Stella is a bit of a workaholic and definitely thinks work trumps everything which works for her. Johnny definitely has charm and didn’t hesitate to use it on Stella. These two had sparks. This book was well written and overall I enjoyed the story!

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Debi Kircher

A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly

4 Stars

This was an enjoyable read. First, I’ve always been fascinated with the turtles and watch a lot of nature shows that talk about the conservation of these, so I found this part unique and I loved it.

I’m not super crazy about love triangles normally and I had this one figured out pretty early on, but did enjoy how it all played out. It was a very easy read and left me with a sweet comforted feeling at the end. I really enjoy this author’s books and her writing is amazing so I will always pick them up as I see them. Can’t wait for more!

I highly recommend this story, it was short, sweet and a definite one sitting read.

Loved it!

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Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kelli Harper

Swindler's RevengeSwindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Review: Swidler’s Revenge
Author: Ellen Butler
Four Stars
A great suspense with some romance thrown in. Karina Cardinal has her day interrupted by the FBI knocking on her door serving a warrant to search her place for her Ex-Boyfriend.
Rick is the head of Silverthorne Security, a private company based in D.C. Karina seeks out his help in trying to find who is framing Mike for the things the FBI are accusing him of.
This is the 5th book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. It is the only book in the series that I have read and I really was involved in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed every page.

KLH

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Heather Bass

A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. This is a quick and classic romance which I love. I was hooked on these characters from the first chapter. I could not stop reading until I finished the book. I was in love with the story. I read it in only one sitting. I can’t wait to see what this author will write next.

Dylan O’Day is a well known marine biologist in his town. He is trying to save the sea turtles but there is someone that is poaching the eggs. Dylan has feelings for Kyra but he is way older than her. He doesn’t want to break the trust they have but he can’t stop thinking about her. Will Dylan finally tell Kyra how he feels or will they just stay friends?

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Tamisha Janay

Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was wonderful. The characters were relatable and were so entertaining to read about. I loved that Stella got thrown into a situation that she never expected to enjoy. She has a horrible supervisor that she is dying to get out from under with this promotion that could offer her everything that she has been dreaming of. She has two of the best cousins/friends in the world and they are pushing her to be her best self regardless of how outside her comfort zone it is. Those are the kinds of friends that everyone needs in their lives! Johnny has been living his small-town life and it is all that he knows. He wasn’t expecting Stella when she drove into town nor was he expecting to be completely enamored by her from the first meeting. Their relationship is a whirlwind and was supposed to be a quick fling. Throw in an old love, a super small town, and some revelations long in the making and this story had everything that makes a love story realistic and heartwarming. I will definitely be picking up another read by Katrina Marie and encourage you to do the same!

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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very sweet and cute rom/com that I enjoyed from beginning to end. I love the story of a big city girl, Stella and small town boy, Johnny. When Stella relocates temporarily due to a possible job promotion, sparks fly when she meets Johnny. When Johnny helps Stella with her vehicle trouble he also offers her no strings attached fun while in a small town temporarily. Will Stella go for it while still going for the promotion of her dreams? I thought this was a sweet, cute rom/com and devoured this book in a short few hours. I love a good romance and this was perfect for me. I definitely will be checking out more books from Author Katrina Marie for sure!

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Michelle Austin

Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read, my emotions were all over the place.
We start with a funeral where five teammates come together to honor their old coach. Craig is one of those five, he hasn’t seen coaches daughter Rachel in years and isn’t sure just how she will be with him. Craig and Rachel were high school sweethearts that didn’t end well.

Rachel invites Craig to meet and catch up and things take off from there. They start to rekindle old feelings. Her brother is very protective of Rchel and isn’t happy about what is happening between them. Rachel has some secrets from the past that need to be shared with Craig. Will they be able to move forward once the secrets are revealed?

Overall this was a good second chance romance. I really liked all of the characters, they added a great element to the story. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. I look forward to reading more from this series. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Deadly Words: A Born Bad Novel (#1) by Meghan O’Flynn Review by Mandy Ott

Deadly Words (Born Bad, #1)Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The first book in the Born Bad series, Deadly Words is a chilling, psychological, page-turner. I could not put this book down! The ending definitely left me wanting more and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series! Meghan O’Flynn has written an original, creative, realistic story that draws the reader in and doesn’t let go. I simultaneously wanted to be Poppy’s friend and turn her in to the authorities. This story includes elements of manipulation, murder, revenge, lies, and so much more. I recommend this book to anyone looking for edge-of-your-seat reading.

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Ashley Westerman

Goddess of EverythingGoddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curling Tale of Truth, Freedom and Love by Paul DeBlassie III is a wild ride. I loved every page of this book. I love psychological thrillers; Goddess of Everything adds in the supernatural that makes it even better! The descriptions were lifelike, I felt like I was there seeing everything around me. The characters were well developed. I want to say they were also relatable, but I didn’t feel like I could trust them. Which made for a better story, because I was constantly turning pages and trying to guess what was going to happen next. I would recommend this book to everyone, even if thrillers aren’t your thing. It’s perfect for spooky season. Maybe don’t read it with the lights off! I will say a trigger warning may be needed for scenes depicting child abuse and murder.

Reviewed by @mombiex3

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Angela Packard

Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series by Bernadette Marie. I really connected to the characters. Coach Diaz passes away and five of his players are called back to be pallbearers. They were his core players when his own son passed away, and he really took them under his wing. It made me really think about the impact we make on other people and the impression we leave. How many people do we lose contact with that were so important in our lives as we grow older and make our own way in the world?
Craig one of the fabulous five and he comes face to face with coach’s daughter, Rachel. She wants to catch up. He is torn, he broke coach’s rule once, Rachel was off limits. Will they find their way back to each other? Or is there too much standing in the way?
I love second chance romances, as I am engaged in mine right now. These always tug at my heart and make me glad that we can choose to open our hearts and love again.

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A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly – Review by Sunday Barnaby

A Natural PassionA Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Natural Passion by Tammy Mannersly
Four Stars

A Natural Passion is a short story with a cause running through it. I have read a few books by Ms. Mannersly and this one is my favorite. I love stories that have preservation of animals, and this hit the spot. This was a fast read, about an hour and a half, but it was just what I needed on a lazy Sunday Afternoon. Dylan and Kyra have chemistry, but it took a while for them to figure it out. This was a really enjoyable read.
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Gone Country (Gone in Love) by Katrina Marie – Review by Carrie Rowland

Gone Country (Cousins Gone #1)Gone Country by Katrina Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gone Country features workaholic Stella Monroe, who has to turn to the small town life in order to earn a promotion. This transition brings challenges for a city girl. Enter love interest Johnny – the attractive local mechanic.

Fans of “Hart of Dixie” (like myself) will love this one. Stella is funny, as are her cousins. The chemistry between Stella and Johnny is exactly what you want. Overall it’s a light-hearted read, and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie was such a fantastic read, I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series. While I am a huge fan of contemporary romance this has quickly become one of my favorites. Ms. Marie’s characters are fabulous, her plot leaves just enough to the imagination to keep you flipping the pages, and her scenery descriptions are beautiful. Ms. Marie’s writing is so beautiful and flows so effortlessly that I read this book in just a couple of hours. Rachel and Craig loved each other a long time ago when they were kids, but now that their paths cross once again as adults what will happen next? You’ll have to read Something Lost for yourself to find out.

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Deadly Words (Born Bad Book 1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Candida Hopper

Deadly Words: A Born Bad Novel (#1)Deadly Words: A Born Bad Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Words: A Born Bad Novel (#1)
By Meghan O’Flynn

This is not the first book I have read by this author but it has quickly become one of my favorites. This book drew me in from the start and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. This book took me on a psychological adventure with its twists and turns, suspense, and drama. This story goes back and forth from Poppy’s past and present and comes together seamlessly. This author writes a chilling and original story that kept me turning pages needing to know what happens next. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book.

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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Amber Day

The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance (Her Three Immortals Book 3)The Bow: A Fated Mates Greek Myth Paranormal Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was hooked immediately when I started the first book in this series. Three books later, I am even more invested in it. It picks off right where the second book ended and we are thrust into epic quests and even better loves. I love Vanessa, Grey Raef, and Aroz together. This book focuses on the relationship with one of the brothers and his relationship with Vanessa. I devoured the book in no time. I seriously love this series.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Code Name: Vulture (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1) by Maya Daniels and Sylvia Black – Review by Amber Day

Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance (The Order of the Condor Series Book 1)Code Name: Vulture: Dark Vampire Romance by Maya Daniels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by either of the co-authors. The blurb caught my attention and definitely wanted to read it. It is a fast-paced story that pulls you in. While you dive into the story right away, but as you read you start to end the lure of this world. I do love the chemistry between Danielle and Vulture. I am seriously looking forward to seeing this world expand.

 

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Forever Valentine: A Sequel to Professor Valentine (Kirk University Series, Book 6) by Diana Vale – Review by Jessica Leombruno

Forever Valentine (Kirk University, #6)Forever Valentine by Diana Vale
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Forever Valentine is the sequel to Professor Valentine (Book 1 in Kirk University) by Diana Vale. This age-gap fast-paced novella takes place months after Cassie and Diego have started their relationship. This couple goes through the normal things every relationship goes through, just added a little extra due to them being ex-professor/student plus an ex-wife poking her nose in. Overall this book was good and kept me intrigued but I will say I wish I had read the first book to understand the characters more (which I plan on doing).

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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THE BOW (HER THREE IMMORTALS Book 3) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Karen Pearman

The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW, what an amazing installment in the “Her Three Immortals” series. If you haven’t read any of these books, you need to. I was afraid that this would be the end of the series but once I got to the end of this book I realized that it’s not and that there will be another book. And I cannot wait. In my opinion, this story gets better with each installment. And this book, as are the previous books, a fantastic romantic fantasy series filled with action and adventure. I think that this one delved into the romantic story a little more than the previous two books and helped develop the story even more. If you haven’t read this series, I highly recommend you pick it up. Now for me, I must patiently wait for book 4.

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The Bow by Hazel Storm – Review by Crystal Jimmo

The Bow (Her Three Immortals, #3)The Bow by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I got to the end if this book I was go glad to find out that it is not the last book. When I saw that I was 90% of the way and there was still so much left to wrap up my heart started stopping. I was so glad to see that Vanessa continues to be a badness in this book and she just continues to grow even more. I loved reading about Aroz in this book and got to know that he isn’t just an asshole. The ending of this book is definitely not fair but I’m glad to know that I don’t have to wait long for the next book to come out. This book was super steamy and original. Each God and mortal has their own problems and different personalities and growth. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book and will be impatiently waiting!!!!

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Deadly Words (Born Bad Book 1) by Meghan O’Flynn – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

Deadly Words (Born Bad, #1)Deadly Words by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Deadly Words (Born Bad #1) by Meghan O’Flynn

5-stars

Another truly incredible read by the talented Meghan O’Flynn!!! I had really high expectations for this book as I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author and this one did not disappoint! It’s dark, twisted, haunting, graphic, intriguing and very entertaining.

This author writes with a great amount of detail which makes it easy to picture everything playing out, which really adds to the reading experience. I really loved all the unexpected little snippets into the main characters life, they truly kept me on my toes and wanting to find out everything about her!

I would highly recommend this author and this book to anyone looking for their next thriller read! I cannot wait to continue with this series with book 2!

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Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn – Review by Shelly Kittell

Kiss Me Before FlightKiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Callie is escaping from an abusive relationship with the help of her neighbor, Jane, and her brother-in-law, CC Chapman (a pilot with Trident Security). Given a chance at a second love, Callie and CC go through many challenges thanks to Callie’s soon-to-be ex husband. They overcome so much heartbreak for two mature people. Though with the help of CC’s friends and coworkers at Trident, they soon kick Brodie’s butt. Through this all, Callie and CC realize that they can talk and work things out and trust each other. This is an overwhelmingly emotional book. All the feels. Well written and the author even includes resources for domestic violence abuse at the back. Highly recommend. I just can’t say enough. This is a book you must read. I will be reading more of her work.

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