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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse CollectionFractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Maira Dawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an absolute read for dystopian lovers! I have a spot for dystopian stories with characters that show us what humans can endure birth good and bad. This collection doesn’t disappoint. I was hooked from the first story and couldn’t put the book down! Each segment gives you different scenarios that could potentially be the downfall of modern society. I’m hooked!

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Brandy Vaughn, September 2022

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse CollectionFractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Maira Dawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a collection of 19 apocalyptic and dystopian stories brought together to support veterans and first responders. The different zombie apocalyptic spins, survivor scenarios, and writing styles each author used were intriguing and kept me reading.

There were so many great stories in this 800 page anthology that it’s hard to pick just one favorite. My top choices are Babysitter of the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin and Cataclysms New Hope by L. Douglas Hogan. Both of these stories have an unexpected hero/ heroine who takes care of others and grows themselves along the way. You really get to see this in Babysitter of the Apocalypse as the main character is suddenly thrust into a caregiver position of two small children, when they had always steered clear of children and had never even been able to keep a pet. I love the way these stories show how they overcome obstacles and persevere as they face most things that are sprung on them head on. These stories are nonstop actop and make you wonder if you could survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Do yourself a favor and pick up this great anthology that supports an amazing cause!

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Tia Martel

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Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rafael has a secret he’s keeping from all of his friends. He thinks he’s cursed because when he gets close to someone they end up hurt. Since coming to Moon Harbor, he is known as quiet and reliable but he’s worried that if they knew, they’d think differently.

Ellie Waters is over being treated like a doll. She wants to love life how she wants and what she wants is Rafael. She’s all grown up now, but can’t seem to figure out if Raf sees her as more than his best friends little sister.

Soon RAF and Ellie can’t keep away from each other and they fall into the teeming romance that’s been hovering between them, but Raf’s past soon rises and threatens everything they’re building. Moon Harbor and Ellie are both at risk with all kinds of trouble coming for Rafael.

I found this short book to be a fun read with some twists I wasn’t expecting. It was sweet where it needed to be and suspenseful when it mattered. I definitely didn’t want to put it down! I’m hopeful that the other titles in the Moon Harbor series are just as fun, because I will definitely need more from this sweet town. My only complaint is how fast it was over!

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by April McCoy

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Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had it all! Mystery, suspense, danger, forbidden romance. What more could you ask for! This was well written and is book 3 of a series called Moon Harbour. Side note… I did not read any others so I am not sure if they act as standalone or if I was missing anything but I felt like I wasn’t lost while reading it! It was well written with great flow and characters and I was on the edge of my seat hanging onto every word right to the very end! I loved this story and it fit right into my wheelhouse!

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A Love Restrained by Becky Flade – Review by Michelle Austin

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A Love RestrainedA Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read.
Kylee comes across a very familiar face while on patrol. She is determined to have him charged to prove a point but it backfires on her. This is a man that she had crushed on in school and he had left her hurt and embarrassed.
Jayson had made some bad choices in high school, and he also had feelings for Kylee. Now that he has seen her again he pursues Kylee relentlessly, will she give in to him again or keep him at arms length? Can Kylee get past the choices that Jayson has made in his life?

Overall this was a great read, I really liked both characters we get dual POV which I love. Although Jayson did anger me a little here and there. The author does a great job with her writing and I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today. .

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Emma (Notebook Mysteries, #1)Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is quite interesting to me, as I read 2nd,3rd and 4th books in sequence before and finally came to read the first one. So I have seen Emma at her helm as a matured woman who is quite independent and solves mystery cases, and now come back to read where it all began.
So it was good to see Emma, who along with her sister were bored in the bakery. Emma, training under special tutors and finally Emma taking on dangers head on.
I really enjoyed “the becoming” very much. This book was more like a prequel to me, and the foundation is set very right for the series which it would be in the next three books.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Chelsea Foster

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian’s story isn’t quite what I expected to read when i first began this book. There is love and action and openness in this story. Secrets you never thought would come out. One part or a few actually caught me completely off guard I didn’t think it would come to Ian having to keep his promise to a young boy in the story. The hanger it leaves you with though makes you wanna go to the third one to see if what he seen was a true prediction. The author did very well depicting every detail and making it feel like you were there. Suspense, humor, love, sadness and a sense of compassion are all in there.

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.7/5 stars
This book has the potential to be good but I didn’t enjoy the speed of it. It starts out as sort of a slow burn, then escalates very quickly. It almost seems like an unreal timeline between the first few chapters and the middle of the book. I would’ve liked more depth in the beginning or a smoother transition between the main characters romance.

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Amber Day

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I read the blurb, I instantly wanted to read it. I liked the premise of it and had to read it. This book starts with another failed relationship of Jake’s. He was tired of dealing with gold diggers and to be fair I can understand that. One of his friends talks him into joining a blind date app. Thus the way our hero “meets” our heroine Lauren. Lauren isn’t interested in a relationship with a rich man, yet her best friend convinces her to join the same dating app. The story flowed easily, and it was fun to read. I loved the chemistry between the two and the dynamic between the friend group. I am glad I picked up this book.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Rachel Moss

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Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I wasn’t sure what to expect going in honestly, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this one! Especially since this is the 3rd book in a series. And while there a few references brought up that really makes me want to go read the first 2 books, this read like a perfect standalone. It had everything I love in a book. There was romance (the spice was definitely present in this book), humor, tension, mystery and suspense. This was also a quick read and I finished it relatively quickly. I can’t wait to read more from this series and especially this author in the future!

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by April Smith

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of the Billionaire Blind Date series. This is also my first read of this author and I am hooked on the characters. The author did a great job capturing the readers interest early on, with a new take on a blind date. The storyline was easy to follow and well written. I can’t wait to read additonal stories in this series because I know I won’t be disappointed.

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61331925-into-the-light” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Into the Light” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1659833318l/61331925._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61331925-into-the-light”>Into the Light</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21705156.Kate_McWilliams”>Kate McWilliams</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4999701467″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
While I did enjoy the story of Raf and Elle I found myself a bit frustrated with how they danced around one another. Raf believes that he is cursed due to something that happened in his past. Elle is also the little sister of one of his best friends. Having grown up in a rough neighborhood and then pulling himself out of that area, Raf has not only made a decent living working on a boat, but he has also made a life for himself in Moon Harbor. When it finally comes time that Raf can’t hold in his feelings anymore his past comes back to haunt him. Someone is after Elle but she doesn’t know who it is or why. When Raf is framed for the murder of one of his former friends Elle is unsure whether or not to believe him. Why is someone trying to frame Raf for something he surely didn’t do? Is the murdered friend connected to the guy that has been following Elle? This book will keep you turning the pages just to see if Raf and Elle get their HEA and whether or not they catch the person who is behind the tragedy that occurred in what was once a safe town.
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Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1) by Joanna Morgan – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Burn (Elemental Warriors, #1)Burn by Joanna Morgan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story and the concept of Elementals, Sleepers and The Chaolt mixed with action, intrigue and spark between Brooke and Levi.

Brooke is saved from an apartment fire by a mysterious man….Levi, who is a fire elemental. He is protective and intrigued by Brooke…..and they definitely have chemistry. Levi must protect Brooke from The Chaolt as they are after her….and the elementals need to protect Earth

There is so much to this book and I do not want to give anything away….this is a really enjoyable paranormal story and I am totally looking forward to more in this series!

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Michelle Collier

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love a good second chance romance. Marissa Sinclair is working on opening her art gallery when her ex Weston shows up and turns her world upside down. He is now a billionaire and has no interest in settling down, but Marissa is someone he just can’t seem to get out of his system. Will they give each other a second chance? The book was enjoyable and a quick read.

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Kiana Corley

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was one of the best books I have read in a while. Very well written with an attention-grabbing plot. While you think you have figured out what will happen the author throws little curveballs that make the book hard to put down.

This book follows the story of Weston and Marissa. Weston is from a small island but left when he was eighteen and had not been back in years. Made a name for himself and a very successful business. Back on the small island, he left is Marissa the girl he never could forget.

What happens when the boy who left returns to the place that has the power to destroy him? What happens when old friends reunite to find out a lot has changed? Are second chances at happiness real or just an island myth? Read this book to find out.

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Necrosis by C.L. Schneider – Review by Brittany Porter

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NecrosisNecrosis by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Necrosis is a thrilling journey of a Mother’s love for her daughter clawing through the unexpected twists and turns of the apocalypse. The main character was so relatable. Life was not good to her since she was a kid, and now she has her own child to protect through worse experiences than the drugs and abuse she had to endure growing up. The world is literally rotting away around them and danger lurks around every corner. I loved all of the gory details that this author dishes out. A quick read of beautiful writing!

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Necrosis by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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NecrosisNecrosis by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely fell in love with this book. Not only am I a big fan of the author but I love the way this story was written. The words on the page paint amazing pictures of everything from the setting, the way the characters look to even the feelings and smell. You can almost picture yourself in the story watching everything unfold. I really couldn’t out it down it was so enjoyable, it is a very quick, easy and fast read which really makes me sad because I feel like the story went to fast. This book was filled with so much it kept me wanting more, lots of action, suspense, it was entertaining, captivating, and gripped me and wouldn’t let me go till I was done. Everything about this book was amazing. Do not pass this book up, especially if you like zombies. This book will hold on to you and not let go till you are done.

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island Book 3) by R.S. Jonesee – Review by Edie Kelleher

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Tropical Date (Postscript Island, #2)Tropical Date by R.S. Jonesee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a funny light-hearted read! This book had me giggling and smiling the whole way through. I enjoyed the sense of mystery in the plot, and found the characters banter enjoyable. My first book by this author, and I cant wait to go check out what else she has in store for me.

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super cute story that circles around a special blind date opportunity. Lauren and Jake are not looking for love (isn’t that always the way!) They both decide to go on the blind date to get their friends to stop pestering them about their respective love lives. Little do they know that a blind date is exactly what they both needed.

I can relate to the main character, Lauren, with her family problems, money issues, and little self-confidence, she is the most normal and realistic character I have read about in a long time. Jake is down to Earth even though he is wealthy. This author is able to create characters that are real and still fun to read about.

Jake and his sister, Catherine have the best group of friends. Here’s hoping they each get their own blind date!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Edie Kelleher

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Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I always look forward to the books in this series. The author has fantastic world building skills and excels at setting scenes. This is the fourth book and could be a stand alone, however I would recommend reading the series from the start. Plenty of steam, romance, action, tension and Paranormal! Grab yourself a copy and enjoy!

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Edie Kelleher

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the different approach the author took to this Billionaire romance. Jake and Lauren were both extremely enjoyable characters to read, and had me rooting for them. There was sizzle, romance and drama. Definitely a must read if you enjoy this trope.

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I Loved you Yesterday by Julie Navickas – Review by Michele Del Rey September 20, 2022

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this book about Mavis, Josh and Austin. This book had my heart all over the place, I was torn myself during this book. I thought this book flowed nicely and the characters had great chemistry plus I could not put it down because I wanted to see what happened. Really enjoyed the story and the characters.

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Allison Davis

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Super cute and quick second chance romance.

Josh and Mavis are high school sweethearts. After Mavis finds out she is pregnant she leaves to protect Josh’s future with out saying a world. She confides in his brother Austin and the end up getting very close. After a decade, Josh goes searching for Mavis and secrets start to come out.

Super adorable story, but it was a tad predictable, and the forgiveness seemed way to easy to me. I would recommend for someone looking for a quick second chance romance read 🙂

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The fifth and final installment of the Antipodes Series, Sessrumnir takes place many years after Caim. Freyja and Cam’s relationship has hit a snag. Emotions and mental illnesses ravage the couple and their loved ones. Relationship problems end up not being the only ones, when a new threat makes itself known. This time, however, the target is the children. What will become of this new threat? Will Cam and his loved ones be able to make it through yet again? Find out in the finale.
T.S. Simons has done it again. Just like in the previous books, Sessrumnir is filled with impeccable detail, relatable characters and emotions, and keeps you wanting more. I was not wanting the series to end, but I would not have changed Sessrumnir in any way. If you are looking for a post-apocalyptic dystopian romance, check out the Antipodes Series!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute is a heart-warming story. The beautifully illustrated pictures help bring the children’s story to life.
Moby’s father is a Marine and is being deployed and gives her a flute. Learning to play this instrument is hard work but she soon finds a passion for it that can only be found through patience, perseverance and hard work. This is the true gift her father has given her.
The story conveys messages for children and adults alike to be better.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Amy Brennan

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The sweetness buried in these pages, romance, intimacy that is shared between the two main characters, Jake and Lauren, is tear worthy. Really. I was walking the dog and listening to my trusty Kindle read this to me, and boy, did my tears collide with the rain. Not necessarily sad tears, but you know those tears that occur while watching a cute hallmark film? Those ones.

This novel was a very fast read for me, at least, and I enjoyed every single moment of it. I just finished it up last night in bed, and couldn’t help but feel more comfortable and content in my pile of blankets. This author lets you connect with not only the main characters, but the friend group as well, and empathize with what they are having to go through individually, and together. I loved the authors style and will definitely be coming back for more of her work soon. Highly recommend!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
4 Stars

This is an amazing story that teaches children the value of perseverance, hard work and believing in yourself. Moby’s father who is a marine gives her a parting birthday gift before he leaves. This flute becomes vital in teaching her life lessons that she will only benefit from. The author teaches these lessons in a positive way. Aside from being a wonderful story, the book is filled with beautiful illustrations as well. I believe children of all ages will enjoy this book.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful romance story. This is the third book in this series which can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the rest of the series. I enjoyed how the author used details to pull me into the story and made it realistic. This is a well written story where the characters bring a lot of heart and soul to the story. They are connectable, strong and they had me coming back for more. I enjoyed watching their growth and chemistry throughout. This is a hard to put down story that had me turning pages fast. What happens in this story you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed reading this entertaining story. I highly recommend this book.

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Huntress by Karina Kantas – Review by M Policicchio

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Huntress: Love and revenge entwine in this dark MC romanceHuntress: Love and revenge entwine in this dark MC romance by Karina Kantas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When Sofi learns a family secret, it changes her life in ways she can not imagine. Sofi learns that the lifestyle she has always been drawn to, the biker lifestyle, is in her blood. The revelation of other family secrets lead to tragic consequences. Sofi decides to seek revenge. Sofi becomes Dior to seek her vengeance.

Buzz is the leader of an outlaw motorcycle club in London. Buzz is in this life because it is his father’s life and doesn’t know anything else. A chance meeting with Dior gives Buzz a glimpse of a life outside the biker world. Buzz isn’t sure that he can walk away but knows he wants more.

As Dior’s encounters with the MC become more intense, she has to decide if the revenge she has planned is worth herself, her soul, her life. Dior falls hard for Buzz. Is he just part of her fake world or is he something more? Will she lose everything in the process?

This book has some interesting turns. And, an unexpected ending.

This book contains mature themes and triggers.

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Ana Evelyn

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I Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats TrilogyI Loved You Yesterday: Book One in the Trading Heartbeats Trilogy by Julie Navickas
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Messssy messy second shot at the one that got away?

Messy chaos would best describe many many situations in this one. While there’s a fair share of soulmate and romantic moments, just like real life there’s moments that come to blow up everything up! Mavis finds herself in multiple sticky situations and “tries” to be selfless and avoid hurting others but ultimately hurts herself the most in the long run. Again shall I say – chaos?

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