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Saint Con by Seelie Kay – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Saint ConSaint Con by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you seen this over !? Not only is Connor easy on the eye he has a heart of gold and he cares , more SP than most ….. I just love the author dedication ❤️

Jessica is a sweetheart , your typical good girl next door and there an innocence to her that I loved!
I must be honest I’d have given anything to be her to walk out the ladies room into a tatted , blu eyed , delectable “ road block “ 🥰🤣🙈🔥that claims my glossy lips 🤣

Jessica gave Connor a mouthful when he first swooped in and she me spitting my morning coffee all over the place with her attempt at feisty and Connor’s reaction simply added fuel to the fire 🥰🔥

Sadie girl you’re a hoot and the way you were rooting for “ Saint Con” just tickled me pink and I’d love to have you in my corner 🥰

Jessica and Con spend a sizzling night together and while Jessica wants to crawl into a hole Con has other ideas starting with flowers ….

Waiting for Con to arrive on their first real date was exciting till he doesn’t pitch and just as she wants to wallow it comes to light that there’s been a shootout Con’s truck is in the area and has been trashed but he’s nowhere to be found and my blood runs cold …..

Con was badly beaten and dumped and finds himself in a land bruised and battered but thankfully a farmer comes to his aid …he can’t help himself as he’s in hospital , medically induced coma , he’s no form of identification on him so nobody can be contacted , it a mess and his people are worried 😢

Jessica is frantic and worried sick for Connor and the police are no real help but lucky for her she has an epic support in her friends and they rally around her and search for Connor….

A brilliant read with dashes of suspense , twists romance , friendship , faith , mystery , intrigue and tension that come together in this 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟read !

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series Book 4) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Liar, Liar (The McIntire County Series: #4)Liar, Liar by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has been a brilliant series and while they can be read as standalones I highly recommend you reach them in order not only because you owe it to yourself as a spoil for being an amazing human but because in a way they are linked because of the characters and references to them , just my humble though ( but really read them all (😉🤣❣️📚)

So we’re back in McIntyre County and things are heating up literally and figuratively 🔥Sheriff Shane Hamilton had his hands full with a flame of arsons , 2murders and a personal weight on his shoulders so his feathers are ruffled when the hot ( pardon the pun ) FBI Liza Bartholomew comes onto the scene …..

Liza Bartholomew is no stranger to me or McIntyre County but this time there a lot more at stake for her , her career is on the line , she’s out for vengeance and matters of the heart come into play , this girl has alot going on …

Shane realises that his crime spree is related to the manhunt Liza is on and against all odds he decides to work dose by side with her and they share professional stories and facts but also personal and things start get a little hairy when their friends and loved ones are in danger because of this case and while there was a threat I was scared they’d give up on each other but they drew their strength from one another and man I was on the edge of my seat want to close my eyes but then I’d drop my kindle and that’s not a good idea and I’ll have missed the good parts 🙈🤣

Each book is better than previous if that makes sense , it’s like red wine really it just gets better with age 😉

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum #6)Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loving this cover art !

Look I must just say Alex you were a chop my friend ! What we’re you thinking breaking up Ceri just so you could enjoy the “sweet forbidden side” of being a rockstar , while I appreciate you not cheating what you did was a yuck thing but I still like you , yes you make me knees weak ! 🥰🙈

So both Ceri and Alex have moved on and Ceri is about to walk down the aisle when shocker upon shocker she finds out she’s still married to Alex ! Neither can remember their Fiji wedding and I’m like hello how can you not remember!?!? 🤣🙈🤷‍♀️

Alex wants to try and win Ceri over again and she just wants him to sign the papers so desperate times call for desperate measures and she takes his deal/challenge ……go on tour with them and if nothing has changed between them in that time he’ll sign the papers 😉

Oh my gosh this was epic ! I loved every moment and these 2 really climbed into my heat 🥰📚

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just loving this cover ! More so after I finished reading this little gem ❣️📚

Lily is scorned to say the least , she’s just walked out of 10 year relationship and it seems the one person she thought she could trust is the one person who hurt and cheated her the most , the price of fame is high and more often not lily is used for her connections and what she can do for people as opposed to being seen as just Lily , that’s so sad really because she’s a real gem 🥰

Lily is approached by a charity to “ win a date “ and it’s for a good cause , so she agrees and then the toffee that wins doesn’t even pitch like my word dude you’re a chop 🤷‍♀️🙈

Rhys , also scorned thanks to his ex best friend and ex wife so his mamma intervenes, bless her heart and what do you know he’s off on a coffee date with Lily and even more of a surprise they really seem to hit it off 😍

I just loved watching their story unfold , I laughed , sniffled and chewed my nails with anxiousness but every emotion was so worth it !

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Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 4) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Defying Ella (True Platinum #4)Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How can you not love anything that comes from a Welsh author !? ( yes I’m biased thanks to my Welsh heritage 🥰)

This is the 4th book in the series and it’s been brilliant so far ❣️📚having said this , they can be read as standalones.

So Ella is just trying to live her best life but we all know life isn’t a bed of roses …it likes to throw curve balls and did life throw her a hot curve ball 🔥🤣😍 meets up with Jared in a bar and spends one of the best weeks of her life with him and then wait for it , she discovers he’s part of the band of her soon to brother in law 🤣

Ella and Jared made me laugh , cry , pull my hair in frustration oh and fan myself , they really give each other a hard time but their road to HEA was a great source of entertainment for me 🥰📚looking forward to the next read ….

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Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom by Heidi Sturgess

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Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not sure who loves these books more , me or the children ?! 🥰📚

This book is simply magical and it’s what I’d imagine a “ real” toyshop to be like 😉

Now Mr Barson , I just fell in love with ! He’s odd , he’s quirky , he’s funny and he’s a little piece of magic every child , young or old needs 🥰

I made little friends along the way and had their role to play …,

Jack , our birthday boy , is going on a special cruise and spots a mermaid which he hopes to see in the toy store but what I like most about him and his family is the topsy turvy tea party 🥰

Audrey has a special place in my heart and parts of her remind me of myself as a little girl growing up 🥰

Nick is another story and his ways has his mother at her wits end and to be honest he wore me out and he’s not even mine 🤣🙈

Lilly and her story made my heart sad 😢 and I just wanted to climb into the book and make friends with her ….

All is not as it seems here and it’s a very special place to be indeed 🥰📚

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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson – Review byHeidi Sturgess

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Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 (Logan McKenna Series)Devil’s Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this cover 🥰 I was also looking forward to meeting Logan’s daughter that’s been in Africa 😍

Jasper has a sea otter centre and Amy and Logan help look after the little orphan they rescued and I think it was good for them to bond over this precious little bundle of fur , the centre is situated on prime property and it would seem someone is after it and wants it and is not afraid of taking any means to get their hand on it ..,,

A storm of epic proportions is heading to jasper and when I say storm I mean in more ways than one ….. arriving for her shift Logan comes upon a gruesome discovery, one volunteer is dead and another is holding on by a thread and worst of all her daughter is missing as is the rescue centres raft and my heart just about stopped as a mom and a reader 🙈my nerves were on edge !

Te fight is on to find Amy because either way she’s in serious danger …. Out of the 3 books I’ve read so far this has been my favourite

Each book is better than the previous and that’s a promising sign for what is still to come 🥰

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Forest Park: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Forest Park: Logan Book 2 (The Logan McKenna Series)Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read the first book in the series I was rather eager to start the next book and I think this my very well be the case for each book ! I get so excited when a book grabs me from the very first moment and it’s even more of a treat when I know it’s a series and there’s more to follow it almost feels like a never needing gift 🤣😉❣️📚

We left Logan at the end of the last book exploring a new relationship and it was good to see how that was developing and there were some tense moments as well , after everything that she’s been through I think a break is in order and she heads to Portland …

While in Portland there’s an explosion at a Vietnamese food truck , Logan knew the the old lady that perished in the explosion and the people who owned the truck and my heart hurt for these people , they’re trying to make a living and survive and then this happens and just to put the cherry on top the police suspect the truck owner 🥲🙈

What I did appreciate and want to commend the author for is how she broached subjects that many see as taboo but she looked at these topics from all angles and different perspectives which in turn made me see things in a different light 🙏

Also fair warning eat before you read this otherwise you’ll be left drooling and craving 🤣🙈

All in all a brilliant read that tick all my boxes 😉

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane Series Book 1) by Celia Hart – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61253510-wolfbane” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Wolfbane (Wolfbane #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1658607017l/61253510._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61253510-wolfbane”>Wolfbane</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22521550.Celia_Hart”>Celia Hart</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5945077678″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A really interesting intriguing start to the series. We follow Jasmine, Blake and Lucy, what do you do when you find yourself dating your fated mates best friend. <br />Jasmine always follows the rules and is waiting for her fated mate to be joined in the temple. Her dreams and hard work are brought to an emotional precipice.<br />Blake finds himself dating Lucy even when trying to decide whether to go with his fated or his chosen mate, he cannot seem to stay away from either, and this causes a lot of emotional upset issues with both females.<br />Lucy is Jasmine’s best friend and has her sights set on being Blakes chosen mate. And she will not think twice about using underhand tactics, or throwing her best friend under the proverbial bus to get what she wants.<br />Friendships are put under stress and true characters are shown. Love, Lust, Desire, Heartache, all rolled into one. A fast paced book with an emotional story which leaves you wanting to know what happens next.
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Shattered: a Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Shattered: Logan Book 1 (The Logan McKenna Series)Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a brilliant start to what looks like is going to be a phenomenal series !

So Logan and Jack were married and ran their their computer business . After he dies I. And accident she’s left settling debts and selling the business . She now needs a job and starts working at a school but it would seem that her job is under threat but she takes everything in her stride ….

She buys a small house at the beach in South Calafornia , she has friends there that partake I the annual otter festival and she’s going to help them at their stall and play her fiddle and wait for this she loves Edith Piaf ( like hello new best friend ) oh and she has a yummy Viking looking neighbour named Ben . He welcomes her to the neighbourhood with coffee , how sweet is this man !?

I enjoyed the way both the arts of knife making and glass blowing was explained and it really did intrigue me I even shared parts of the knife making with a friend of mine whose husband makes knives !!
I fell in with little Dimebox 🐾❣️ thank you Logan for giving the little fur ball another chance at life 🥰

Thomas and Lisa , married friends of Logan have their stall at the festival and she helps them , all things seems to be going well until a body is found at the glassblowers stall !
Thomas is a suspect and Logan isn’t having any of it and is determined to prove his innocence .

I’m keen to find out if things will develop between her and Ben but more I’d like to go for a drive with her in Lola , her ‘58 Corvette 😉

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love myself a Libby Kay and this was no exception ! I loved the cover and the dedication left me with goosebumps and a tear in eye and I know I can be honest because there’s no judgment amongst fellows bookies 🥰📚

One of the things I appreciate and enjoy most about this series is the mention of old friends , they’re linked into each story and nobody is forgotten about 🥰 also I want a rainbow cardigan 🤣😉🌈

James , an artist from New York just needs to get away and he heads to Buckeye Falls and that’s where Max and Ginny welcome him amongst them .

He invests into the town it’s people and it’s council meetings and he also makes friends along the way and it’s at a meeting where he meets Alice as her brother is the mayor 😉
I love that she’s a librarian assistant, administrator to a degree helping her sister in law and friend and she’s highly intelligent and has more than one degree but nothing is beneath her while she finds herself and I do feel sorry for her because it’s as if the town and her family see her as the black sheep , she really is misunderstood but James sees that something in her and it lights his spark again both artistically and as a man ❣️

Max and Ginny also have some special need and that got me all googly eyed and I’m overjoyed for them at what is to come ….

I loved being back in Buckeye Falls amongst friends and family 🥰

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off … how can you not love this cover it’s pink!? Secondly, what a way to wake Christmas cheer from its hibernation 🥰

Where I come from , South Africa , Christmas is celebrated in the summer so all I wanted to do was get the gammon in the oven , the trifle in the fridge , plates of snacks and settle in , escape for a few hours 🥰📚

This was one of those reads that get you into the mood of “ silly season” there’s magic , there’s romance , there’s learning the true meaning of friendships and relationships 🥰

Will I read again? For sure ! Is it something I’d recommend? Oh yes ! It really was a fun , feel good read 🥰📚

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Moriah Venable

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After twelve years of marriage, Joel announces he is leaving Bella.

‘I’d never experienced heartbreak before. I’d coasted for so long, content with what I had been given, that this all seemed like a strange dream. This wasn’t happening. Things like this didn’t happen to me. ​Joel was meant to be safe; it was one of the reasons I had married him. Why was he doing this to me? “I can’t do this anymore. I’m leaving you.”

Throughout the following months, Bella realizes how much she has changed and how she loss her interest in being married. She starts to resume hanging out with friends,

‘It turned out, I was still a social butterfly. Most of my evenings lately either involved Zumba, a live music event or I’d go to the pub with my friends. I’d lost this part of me for so long that I thought this bubbly, vibrant version of me didn’t exist anymore. It amazed me how I’d allowed one person to change me so much. I couldn’t even recall when I had started to lose myself. It must have been a gradual thing. Year by year, pieces of me had floated away into the abyss that had been our relationship. It made me think: had I ever been happy? Had I settled for Joel, thinking it wouldn’t get any better? Honestly, looking back now… I had.”

I could relate to Bella with this. The relationship lasted only a year, but I started to stop doing things that I enjoyed such as going to the movie theaters and going out to dinner by myself because my significant other at the time did not like to do them so I stopped. It has taken years before I started to enjoy them again, which included reading fanfiction. How one could get so invested in a relationship that they lose themselves. In a weird way, it was a relief to know that I was not the only person that has done that.

I was enjoying this book so much that when I turned the page, I was shocked to see that there would be a sequel called ‘Mr. Smooth’. I did say out aloud ‘WTF, you can’t just end it there!’

Needless to say, I am anxiously waiting to read the next part. I knew it was short, but I was unprepared just how quickly I would be reading it.

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls #4)Faking the Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While this book is the fourth book in a series, it absolutely can be read as a stand alone. This book focuses on additional characters in Buckeye Falls, Ohio. I have read the other books and absolutely loved them, and this book does not disappoint. Alice Snyder, sister of mayor Anthony, has moved back home. She is used to being cast in a negative role and considered a black sheep. But, the town meddling in her love life is one step too far. She decides to fake date James Gibson. James is new to town and dealing with his own problems. Alice definitely doesn’t expect their fake romance to become anything more than that, while James is hoping that it will. The story was sweet and a fun escape from reality. I recommend reading this one as well as the rest in the series!

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Killer Smile by Allan Evans – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Killer SmileKiller Smile by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you think “ Killer Blonde” was nail biting and brilliant , brace yourself “ Killer Smile” was even better !

We always say that we need to trust our gut feel and I think when you’re a cop even more so and Cade is uneasy which can’t be good at all 🫣
and when he gets a call to go to University of Minnesota we soon find out why he trusts his gut

So Cade is well known for taking out the Blonde Klller and now he’s the centre of attention as a group of serial killers head to Minnesota to try and outsmart him ! There are sick puppies out there people ! This was the Reston he was called in , the university discovered a group on the dark web called Orbiting Cortex which is a site for serial killers and hold your horses here they socialise , swop our stories and ideas and that is how the challenge was created !?

This was a thriller of a read ! My stomach turned a few times and the last 20 mins or so had me being pretty vocal while reading , man there were a few surprises ! I also did get annoyed at a stage because Cade was made out to be incompetent and it’s just uncalled for but that’s life I suppose , we also caught up with some old friends and we also made new ones that formed part of the Five Below task force .

I’m definitely a fan and have shared with any one that has ears and asked what I was reading ❣️📚

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat Series Book 4) by Becky Flade – Review by Christine Baranek

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Beautiful Dangerous (Philly Heat series, #4)Beautiful Dangerous by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful Dangerous
By: Becky Flade

The Philly Heat Series is definitely one of my current favorites. With each new book I am greeted by fantastic characters who are going to be featured in an absolutely irresistible plot. In this book we get an absolutely fantastic romance that is coupled with an fantastic thrilling suspense. Hannah and Doyle are very well written characters who have an amazing amount of depth. Each of them are beautifully damaged in a way that makes them even more endearing. Their story kept me reading well into the night because I could not convince myself to put this book down. I definitely recommend picking this book up because it does not disappoint!

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The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight #4)The Sun at Twilight by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sun At Twilight
By: N.L. Holmes

This is such an interesting fictional look at the Hittite Empire. I did not know much about this empire prior to reading this book, but I feel like I learned a whole lot and was entertained throughout the book. N.L. Holmes is a fantastic author whose passion for history exudes from her work. Every book she writes has an impeccable attention to detail and makes you feel as if you are fully immersed in the Empire. I definitely recommend picking this one up and reading it! You won’t be disappointed.

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Born to Die (The McIntire County Series: #2)Born to Die by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the series and I highly recommend you start at the beginning of the series , not only is it a brilliant read but you’ll not enjoy the full experience of this series as characters and incidents intertwine .

Nicolette Rivers , our marine sniper from Atonement , is now living a good and happy life but her sister Casey is the deputy in Elder but she bears the scars physically , mentally and emotionally from her run in with the serial killer from Atonement, she is a tough cookie though and faces her fears head on .

There’s a new “war” to fight now , random robberies , a dead officer , blackmail etc and the. To top it all there’s matters of the heart involved when she has to work side by side with her d flame FBI agent Boyce Hunt , these 2 have some unfinished business as it is and their flame is smouldering and despite all that’s going on their passion. Is rekindled …..

Expect the unexpected, you’ll be kept on your toes throughout this read of that I can assure you 🥰📚
We get to know more of Cassie and who she is and what makes her tick which was nice because we only met her in Atonement and she played a vital role .

There was a moment where I swear my heart stopped ! Cassie and Hunt are held up in her home and all I could of was her past trauma and how it would effect her and her reactions but fear not this Amazonian warrior took the bull by the horns , a real and true survivor! You left me in awe girl !

Another brilliant, hair raising and nail biting read ❣️📚can’t wait to read the next instalment .

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Collier

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in the HiddenValley elite series. This is the conclusion of Phoenix and Aspen’s story. The story took twists that I totally was not expecting. I am completely hooked on this whole series. The characters are so real and deep. The relationships are so well developed.

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Vixen: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Michelle Collier

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl

This is the 4th book in the Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana chapter. This is such a great series. Vixen thought that she had left her past behind her, until she got a phone call that pulled her back in. It also brings Lucas back into her life. She learns even more about what happened in the past and now she doesn’t know who to trust. This story is dark and twisty but full of emotions.

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LIES-TRUTH-LOVE by Marina Hanna – Review by Michelle Collier

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Lies - Truth - LoveLies – Truth – Love by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just loved this book. I just could not put it down. The story of Olivia and Ethan was just perfect. The twists and turns. The miscommunications and half truths. All of it added up makes for an engaging book that had me on the edge of my seat until the end.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just loving this coverart ! You can feel it’s going to be an epic !

Lady Aubrianne ( Anna) loves her people and she will do anything to protect them , she’s beautiful, brave and strong . Look , I think her marriage left her more than a little disillusioned, what she expected and what she got is worlds apart . Lord Roger , her husband is a cruel and nasty piece of work but his wife is no fading wallflower and is up for the challenge and on more than one occasion she stepped in for someone else and bore the brunt of his cruel sadistic nature .I admire her strength .

Then there’s Larkin and he has a history with our Anna and I so wish things could’ve been different from the start for them and one could feel the tension between them …..

Not an easy read because of the hardships and cruelty endured but getting lost in the secret passages and the steamy scenes relieved a little of that emotional scarring 🫣😉

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight #2)The Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Singer and Her Song
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the second book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. This book is a historical fiction novel set in the 14th century B.C. N.L. Holmes does a fantastic job of giving detailed descriptions of the setting and time period that it is not hard to imagine as you are reading. This book tells about refugees from a Mesopotamian land. This is a nation that was wiped you by the Assirians. These people are musicians. This is a fantastic story about a nation of people that I had no idea about prior to reading this. This is an absolutely fascinating culture and I definitely want to learn more now. I definitely recommend reading this story!

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Queen's Dog (Empire at Twilight #3)The Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen’s Dog
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the third book in the Empire at Twilight Series. Of the books in this series thus far, this is by far and away my favorite. This is a historical crime story which is filled with drama and twists and turns that keeps the plot moving at a lightning pace. This book features the same amount of detail that I have come to know and love from N.L. Holmes and I love how it is applied to this mystery. There are so many historical details that definitely made it even more fun to read than a traditional mystery / crime story. This story is set in the Bronze Age in a Syrian kingdom. Prior to reading this story, I did not know much about Ugarit – but N.L. Holmes gives enough information and detail that it is easy to understand and learn as you are reading. I definitely recommend this story as well as the rest of the series! You will not be disappointed!

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The Moon That Fell from Heaven (Empire at Twilight) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Moon That Fell from HeavenThe Moon That Fell from Heaven by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Moon That Fell From Heaven
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the fifth book in the Empire at Twilight series by N.L. Holmes. I have come to expect certain things when I read a N.L. Holmes book and this book delivered in all of this. It is filled with incredibly detailed well researched historical descriptions. She is adept at describing ancient settings in such a way that you absolutely close your eyes and imagine you are there. This story is full of drama while also looking at the politics of the time. This book is absolutely phenomenal and the main character is so very well developed and intricate. This is another fantastic historical novel that I highly recommend.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse
By: N.L. Holmes

This is the first book in the Empire at Twilight Series. This is not the first book I have read by N.L. Holmes and when I see a book that is by this author I know that it is going to be well researched, informative and will definitely be entertaining. N.L. Holmes is fantastic at developing her characters as well as describing the setting, which takes place in ancient times. The descriptions are so vivid that it is easy to close your eyes and imagine yourself sitting right there. This book features the culture of the Hittite Empire which is in current Turkey. This story follows a chariot driver who has to find the balance between family and the empire. This story does a fantastic job showing how complex things were back then and how it was empire over everything else. This book is definitely a fantastic read and I recommend it for the fantastic story line and the historical details.

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A Death on Fools Lane (An Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Christine Baranek

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A Death on Fools Lane (Eve Sawyer Mystery #4)A Death on Fools Lane by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Death on Fool’s Lane
By: Jane Suen

This is an Eve Sawyer mystery and it is absolutely fantastic. Eve is such a fantastic character whom I definitely love. Eve is staying at her friend’s house when a body is discovered. This means that it is all hands on deck to solve the mystery. This is definitely a page turner that keeps you guessing from the beginning to the end. It also takes you on an emotional roller coaster as the plot is full of drama. I definitely am loving the Eve Sawyer series and I cannot wait to read the next one!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel Love
By: Isla Vaughn

Isla Vaughn does it again. She has created an absolutely fantastic story with a fast paced plot and fantastic character development. This is the continuation of Aspen and Phoenix’s story and it picks right up where Cruel Hate left off. It is completely necessary to read the beginning of the series before reading this one. With this you are taken on a completely dramatic roller coaster. Watching how Aspen and Phenix interact and deal with every challenge that is thrown their way. In this story, there is absolutely more challenges and definitely there were times where I found myself truly wondering how things would work out. I recommend reading this book and every single one of Isla Vaughn’s books.

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum Rock Star Romance Series Book 6) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Christine Baranek

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Daring Ceri (True Platinum #6)Daring Ceri by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Daring Ceri
By: Morgana Bevan

Morgana Bevan has become one of my favorite authors. I was definitely excited when I saw this new release. This definitely was worth my excitement. This is a fantastic enemies to lovers story. Ceri and Alex were lovers once and apparently got married in Fiji. However, Ceri definitely doesn’t remember marrying Alex and this is getting in the way of her planned marriage. Alex isn’t willing to sign the paperwork though, until she is positive she doesn’t want to be with him anymore. Ceri and Alex have amazing development as characters. It was interesting to see how they each grew and developed, which was very similar to how I would imagine they would evolve in the real world. I definitely enjoyed watching them grow in their relationship and understanding of one another. I definitely recommend reading this! Its fantastic with an excellent plot and character development.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Christine Baranek

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics - A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind's Most Dangerous GameThe Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game by Paul McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hand of God
By: Paul McCartney

This is the absolute most informative book I have ever read. I did not know much about nuclear weapons when I started this book and I picked it up because it sounded intriguing. This delivers on being a crash course into nuclear power. I was concerned at first about reading this because I was a little worried that it was going to be heavy or hard on technical terms. However, that is not the case. It is actually an easy read that gave me so much information. I feel much more knowledgeable about the history of nuclear weapons and I definitely feel like I have a much better understanding of them. I definitely recommend this book for anyone who is interested in finding out more about nuclear weapons. It was so well written and easy to read!

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