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Wild For Me (The Balefire Series Book 3) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Wild For Me (Balefire, #3)Wild For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVE this one! It easily kept me reading late into the night! The story entertained me and the characters are wonderfully done. Watching Annabelle and Dakota come together is phenomenal! Dakota is a rock star with a large sexual appetite as expected but when he is with Annabelle we really see a different side of him. His nickname(s) for her are beautiful and not run of the mill. Watching him with her family is so fun! Annabelle is a previous groupie who now has a job with the band. She is as smart as she is sexy and fits him and his wildness to a T. Again her families response to him was awesome!

Most favorite scene:
I love the way the author describes the band members coming out on stage for their concert! I was in awe! I absolutely felt like I was there! Not with the throwing of panties and bras but giving me chills because I could feel the excitement just like the characters! Well Done!

There were a few touched on moments near the end that I wish as the reader they would have been shown to us and not just heard snippets from another character. Maybe a few less tour show explanations could have replaced with those scenes. I fell that would have closed out that storyline (Garrett).

It definitely will be going on my re-read pile as it is delicious! I really loved every second and eagerly look forward to Tron’s story.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is quite the story! Full of passion, drama and suspense. I enjoyed meeting all of these characters. They made me laugh, be shocked and…I had a few surprises. I did not read the first book in the series and had no problems following along with this one. I have read one author before but not the other. The story moves along at a quicker pace and is easy to read.

I did not like that there are secrets in here that seemed to be mentioned (a lot) but they never told me (the reader), mentioned it in their thoughts (other then “the secret”) or told the other character. I got tired of that and by the end when it finally came out..I did mot care what it was. I think because it was mentioned too much with no explanation.

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

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book may cause triggers for some.
WOW! The next instalment of the Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series is here! Vixen is the fourth great addition. Each book just keeps on getting better and better. They can be read as standalones, but I encourage you to start at the beginning because you will be missing out.
I absolutely love this series and have fallen in love with these wonderful strong, kicka*$e yet flawed and broken women that are a tight knit community, they are family not of blood. DM has cleverly weaved the good the bad and the ugly that is yet again dark, gritty and raw. Vixen is just as much a captivating and gripping read as the other books.
Vixen only just managed to survive her past of horrors now it is that past that is threatening to unravel everything she has found. Having been a victim of human trafficking, abuse, and trauma it is that one place that she never wanted to go to again. However, to help a friend escape the horrors she will. Will she be able to trust the one who broke her heart.
When Ironside is called will he let her go back to that awful place by herself? Will he stand right beside the women he loves? Will he be the one she leans on?
Vixen is an emotionally charged journey that is full of turmoil, secrets, lies, danger, action, suspense, drama, angst, and tension.
I can’t wait for more of this series. I can’t say enough about D.M.’s exceptional storytelling and absolutely amazing characters.
Download it today and hang on for the bumpy ride.

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book 3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers)The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a brilliant historical romance that has so much going on. I thought the characters were perfectly matched. There was such as tug and pull with them and their connection was undeniable. This is a little different to most other historical romances that I have read, and that made it such a refreshing read. I was engaged with story and loved watching it all unfold.
This is a great addition to the series as a whole. The author has a fantastic writing style that drew me in immediately. As a genre I tend to dip in and out of, it is books like this that keep me coming back. I loved this book and cannot wait for more.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Kerry Baker

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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

This book is a brilliant overview of nuclear weapons and the impact they have had over the course of history. It is and insightful and interesting book that offers a great perspective. This isn’t usually the type of book that I would go for, but something about it caught my eye and I couldn’t wait to delve into it.
The author has done a great job of splitting the subject up into manageable sections. The initial section was invaluable with the physics refresher it offered. I think it made the whole book much more understandable and easy to digest. This was a different book to my normal go to but I would definitely recommend it.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book as just as great as the others. You do need to read the prequel first. Aspen finds out that she is pregnant after one night stand with Phoenix. He wants to do right by her but he also loves playing football. There is a lot of back and forth but they are also growing. I cannot wait to read the next book.

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good book. Aspen is the new girl in town. She gets an invite to a beach party. She meets the hottest guy she has ever seen. When she throws caution to the wind and a wild night of passion that quickly turns into taking a pregnancy test. Will he stick around and be the daddy his baby on the way?

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Faith Jackson

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book shows the beauty and power of women. The strength from the inside out and the hurdles we go through to achieve motherhood, love and happiness in this world. Beautiful story!

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

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another fabulous entry into this series. This author can write some excellent books that will hit every emotional button you have. Vixen’s past comes back calling and the ladies have her back, also with a lost love that comes to help. Oh, this book took me on a journey that had me smiling, crying, you name it. Each book just has its own story that sets it apart yet makes this the best MC series I’ve ever read. I love reading about this MC because there is always good somehow overcoming the bad. I couldn’t give you a favorite because these ladies are all my favorites. You should read the whole series. I’m looking forward to reading Glory.

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The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics by Paul McCarthy – Review by Kerry Carr

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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: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting and thought provoking read into the history of nuclear weapons, how they are made, who’s idea were they, and what happens when they fell into the wrong hands. It is an eye opening read about a subject we hear about but don’t really pay attention to. This book had made me realise that we do need to pay attention. It is terrifying to think of the power and how much damage could be causes and innocent people lives lost from the production and use of nuclear weapons.
The author does an incredible job of making the material in the book book informative and engaging and it is written in a way that makes the reader feel good as it’s easy to understand. It is a scary but interesting topic and makes you realise just how insignificant the human race are. We are literally creating the weapons that could one day end up the destroying us.

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Cruel Start in my opinion could have just been apart of the next book Cruel Hate. It’s very short with a plot that ends as soon as it starts. Had I known just what I was getting myself into I might have passed. I am reading the next book which has more promise but overall disappointed in the start to the series!

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Taz: (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter) by D.M. Earl – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Taz: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Taz: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This MC story is book 3 in the Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter series. While it has a good story line it is not my favorite. For some reason I just wasn’t feeling these characters. With that being said, I love how all the characters from the previous stories are still involved. The Club is more like a family and the “sisters” protect each other no matter what. I love that. This story, like the rest of the series, shows that family isn’t necessarily those related by blood.

Taz and her son, Teddy, are in trouble because the past never stays buried. With the help of her MC family and the Intruders MC, the past will have their hands full!

Recommend reading this series from the beginning and I am looking forward to what comes next for this tough group of women!

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rowan and his brother, Phaedron, survive in the World’s End in the Land Below. That is, until Phaedron’s arm is cut off by a monster, which Rowan then drags to the King before setting out for revenge on all monsters for what happened to his brother. Arryn is a lady from the Land Above, determined to show everyone she is more than just an object by travelling to the Land Below to find her beloved Prince. Rowan and Arryn meet in the Land Below and, naturally, try to kill each other. But they end up getting along better than either of them would have thought. My favourite character was Rowan and my least favourite character was Folwynn. I recommend this book because it’s an enemies to lovers fantasy romance, what more could you want? The one-bed trope, threatening each other with knives, hating everyone but each other, sacrificing their lives for each other. The characters are layered and complex, the story is interesting and compelling, the love is pure and strong. ‘How wrong I was. There is nothing cold here, nothing at all like ice.’

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

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Vixen: (Devil's Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter)Vixen: by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love being back with the Devil’s Handmaidens MC, and yet again I was hooked from page one and literally could not put the book down! This is Mira’s story, known as Vixen and like the other MC members she has a tragic and traumatic past involving trafficking and prostitution. When a friend from her past needs help the fierce and fearless Vixen, along with the MC help her escape, even though it means facing her demons and the horrors from her past. It also means asking the man who broke her heart, Lucas Dombranski, known as Ironside for help, but she’s unsure if she can rely on him. This gripping read is full of drama, tragedy, suspense, angst and of course plenty of romance, all of which kept me happily turning the pages late into the night! I was once again transported into the Devil’s Handmaidens MC’s world, as it came vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. The well defined and developed characters, despite their pasts and their flaws are likeable and relatable, and I felt engaged with the main character of this story, Vixen throughout. The chemistry between her and Ironsides sizzled off the page and I enjoyed ‘catching up’ with past characters. I love the realistic banter between the members of the MC, and I look forward to returning to the Devil’s Handmaidens MC again soon in the next book.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60804624-heart-s-rescue” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Heart’s Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1649830572l/60804624._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60804624-heart-s-rescue”>Heart’s Rescue</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19838890.Meredith_Hart”>Meredith Hart</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5857017728″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I did not read the synopsis of this book to know what it about. I chose this based on the cover and assumed that would be some kind of romance involving royalty of some sort. There is royalty and there is romance, but there is also magic. Rowan is an outcast due to his dark magic. The only person he cares about has been attacked by a monster and he sets out to save him. Once his brother is safe a woman who is looking for a prince comes along, as well as a second monster. Now Rowan faces a dilemma, does he hand the woman over to the king? Or does he keep this lady safe? This book is a genre that I don’t often read, but whatever it was about the art on the cover intrigued me. The characters are well developed and keep you engaged in the story as it progresses. Plots twists are always welcome and this had plenty to keep me hooked and wanting to find out what happens next. I’m always glad when I choose a book on a whim and discover a new author. If you like a bit of romance mixed in with some humor and magic, this should definitely be in your collection.
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Devil’s Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson

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Genre – Crime, Thriller
Page Count – 300
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It’s summer, and with a new job, a new life, and plenty of time for her music, life couldn’t be better for Logan. She and her daughter, Amy, home from Africa, even rescue an orphaned sea otter pup. They help nurse it back to health at Jasper’s fledgling Sea Otter Center. But more than one person lays claim to the gorgeous stretch of coastal property upon which the center is built. All want it badly—but for very different reasons. Soon, storm clouds begin to swirl around the center, threatening the lives of all who enter. When Logan arrives to start her shift, she makes a tragic discovery. One of her talented young students, also a volunteer, has been coldly murdered. Just steps away, Logan finds another victim, the owner of the center, barely alive. As the most powerful coastal storm in decades grows ever more violent, Logan’s worst fears are confirmed. The center’s Zodiac raft is missing. So are Amy and the baby sea otter. Neither are equipped to survive the storm. Pulling out all the stops, Logan enlists the help of friends in the small town of Jasper she calls home, racing to rescue Amy before the killer or the storm take her daughter from her forever. Only love, trust, and community have any chance of stopping the killer, before more lives, including Logan’s own, are lost.

If you enjoy books by Elly Griffiths, J.A. Jance, Nevada Barr, Louise Penny, Sue Grafton, C.J. Box, James Patterson, or Alexander McCall Smith, you will love fiercely independent and loyal Logan McKenna!

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 A self-admitted book addict, Valerie was the kid with the flashlight under her pillow, reading long after lights out. A life of travel led to degrees in Anthropology and a pervasive interest in people. She lives on the Oregon coast with her husband, John, and their new puppy, Finn. When not working on her latest book she is probably in the kitchen, cooking up a storm for family and friends.

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

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Genre – Dark MC
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She’s as fierce and fearless as they come…

 Being pulled back in is the absolute last thing that I want,
 Or need.
After all, the demons and horrors of back then nearly destroyed me,
 Broke me,
 And killed me.

But my friend needs me,
 She needs out,
 Away from the trafficking and prostitution,
 An escape I know all too well.

 The Devil Handmaidens are always on my side,
 Supporting me,
 Trusting me,
 And protecting me.

 I just need one more person on my side,
 The strongest, bravest man I know,
 The one who shattered my heart,
 Left me high and dry.
 Can I rely on Ironside,
 Or will he break me all over again?

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USA Today Bestselling author, D. M. Earl creates authentic and genuine characters while spinning stories that feel so real and relatable that the readers plunge deep within the plot, begging for more.  Complete with drama, angst, romance, and passion, the stories jump off the page.  

When Earl, an avid reader since childhood, isn’t at her keyboard pouring her heart into her work, you’ll find her in Northwest Indiana snuggling up to her husband, the love of her life, with her seven fur babies nearby.  Her other passions include gardening and shockingly cruising around town on the back of her 2004 Harley. She’s a woman of many talents and interests.  Earl appreciates each and every reader who has ever given her a chance–and hopes to connect on social media with all of her readers.

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I fell for the enemy.

He broke me, and then put me together again.

Our future? It’s worth fighting for.

Or it was before the accident.

The accident stole Phoenix from me. Now, he’s nice… kind even. But the memory of me—of our baby—is gone. Despite everything, I’m left fighting for our child and the man I’ve come to love.

How much will I have to sacrifice to bring him back? What happens when secrets buried deep in the past burst into the present? Do we have a chance? Or is it inevitable that history repeats itself and we’re forced to go our separate ways?

Cruel Love is an enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship, new adult, sports romance with pregnancy, plenty of angst, heat, and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Cruel Hate, and Aspen and Phoenix’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such an emotional read but I enjoyed it from beginning to end. This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I’m glad that I decided to pick it up. Julie is the main character. She makes the decision to donate eggs to her brother and sister-in-law who are unable to conceive. Unfortunately the couple dies a few years later leaving the twins she helped conceive in her care. She must take care of them and when their uncle shows up to help with the care she is worried his help isn’t genuine. I enjoyed this story even though It was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I’m looking forward to more by this author in the future!
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Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom is a great little children’s chapter book. Again, this is another book that is a little different from most of her other works as it doesn’t contain any illustrations. It is also a much longer story. What we get is an interesting fantasy story with adventure, imaginary friends, paranormal creatures, friendship, action, suspense, intrigue, mystery/mysteriousness, imagination, drama, and a little danger.
What will we find at Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium- join Jack, Audrey, Nick, and Lily on an adventure they won’t ever forget…
Happy Reading…

 

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts Book #1) by Meredith Hart – Review by Angela Hayes

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Heart’s Rescue is the first book in the Heart’s Below/Fallen Hearts series by Meredith Hart. It is a wonderfully epic romantic fantasy- with an enemies to lovers theme, action, adventure, magic, danger, drama, monsters, fate, family dynamics, chemistry, steam, superb world-building, interesting characters, layers, banter, violence, emotion, and more.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Hart, her rich, detailed and descriptive writing easily brought her world, and all the characters, to life- and quickly grabbed my attention and pulled me into the story where I got to experience all the action and developments right alongside the characters.
The story hooked me right from the beginning and held me in its grasp the whole way through. I got quite lost in the story (in a great way) and I didn’t want to leave, even when I had devoured every last word. I can’t wait to see where we go from here!
Meredith Hart has done it again with this fantastic start to her series, because if this book is anything to go by- the rest of the series is set to be even more awesome! Bring it on!
Highly recommended!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Meredith Hart!

 

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers Book #3) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Truth About Myths (The Winemakers)The Truth About Myths by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

First, can we just take a minute of really appreciate this gorgeous cover- so beautiful and romantic.
The Truth About Myths is the third book in The Winemakers series by Giovanna Siniscalchi. As with the rest of the series, this is primarily an historical romance with a bit of an enemies to lovers element, secrets, agendas, pushing boundaries and proprieties of the day, politics, duty/responsibility/obligations/expectation, emotions, mystery, cultural details, chemistry, spice, and a touch of danger.
Even though it is the third book in the series, it could be read as a standalone if you wanted, without feeling like you are missing anything, as each book in the series follows different MC’s. But having said that, the individual stories are really wonderful in their own right, and well worth the read, too.
Again, this book has such a unique identity and flair that sets it apart from others in the same genre. Set in Portugal in the 1870’s, the author sets the scene beautifully as she expertly weaves a tale that transported me through time and space. Her writing is rich, vibrant, detailed and descriptive- which made this book a joy to read.
Looking forward to more from this talented author!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Giovanna Siniscalchi!

 

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What We Never Say (Bold Journeys Book #2) by Paulette Stout – Review by Angela Hayes

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What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women's Fiction (Bold Journeys Book 2)What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women’s Fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

2.5 – 3 Stars

 

What We Never Say is the second book in the Bold Journeys series by Paulette Stout. It is a women’s fiction story with drama, angst, sensitive subject matters, emotion, and more.
Rebecca and Kyle’s story continues from where we started in book one, so I recommend reading the first book before starting on this one. This book gives us a deeper look and understanding of Kyle which was lacking in Book One. I thought that knowing more about him would help me connect better with the characters and their story, and while I appreciate their story and can ‘feel’ for them and what they have been through, I am still struggling to really connect with them and become invested in them and the outcome of their story. But I will wait to see what Book #3 brings, and hopefully things will just finally ‘click’ for me there.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Paulette Stout!

 

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Angela Hayes

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Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper is an original and fun fantasy story that has a definite fairytale feel to it. I got the ‘vibe’ of several well-known and loved fairytales from this story, such as Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and the Emperor’s New Clothes. It gave the story an extra element of intrigue and mystery that I really loved.
I have read and enjoyed all of Ms. Cooper’s books, and this was no exception. I Can’t wait to see what she does next.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Cori Cooper!

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oooo, the goosebumps. This is the first book I have read by the incredible Meredith Hart, and I cannot wait to read more of her work. With a guaranteed Happily Ever After it makes the book so much more rewarding seeing how much they overcome and how they reach that happy ending. Dual perspectives of Rowan and Arryn.
Rowan is a sentry in the Lands Below, the screams of his neighbors draw him out into the night to find his fatally wounded older brother Phaedron. Using his “freak” magic Rowan saves his brother by doing something Charay has never seen done before with magic. Arryn is a high-born lady of the Kingdom of Summer in the Worlds Above. Her unofficially betrothed Prince Folwynn went missing while trying to travel to the Lands Below and back to rescue his sister’s heart. After a talk with her older brother Petya, she decides she is going to take out some of the chance and go find the prince herself in hopes of getting a proper betrothal to him. Rowan finds the monster that killed three of his neighbors and cut off his brother’s arm, delivering him to the Royal Guard of the Crystal City, only after giving him a good beating and taking the solid crown he wore. Arryn succeeds in escaping her mother’s watchful eye to go find her prince, when darkness begins to fall, she uses her magic, for a simple moment she relishes in the feel of the warmth before the voice of shame crashes into her mind by way of her mother’s voice. Rowan takes over the day patrols of the Outer Ring, while the Void Beasts patrol at night. Until she falls into the void…. changing everything. No longer a pawn to her mother’s “plan” she begins to see the pain it caused and the lies she saw as love and affection. Rowan sees light and finds a warmth he never expected to find in the void.
Will Arryn succeed in finding “her” Prince? How do they find the happy ending they deserve? The world the author creates is so in depth, each place has pieces throughout the book that build more on the world as it expands during their travels. While this may be a fantasy book the characters are complex and relatable. They surprise you repeatedly in their actions and keep you on the edge of your seat as you search for the happily ever after. I can’t wait to start book two, Hearts Lost, to learn more about Aloserin.

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a fan of Sarah J Maas, I really enjoyed this book. Arryn and Rowen’s chemistry was palpable and such high intensity. They clash a few times because they come from such different backgrounds, but overall I really liked it! My only problem was there was some errors in the text that made things a little difficult, but once that I got passed them, it got easier to read. Arryn having to go to the Frozen Lands Below to rescue her prince, and Rowen being asked to escort her, neither one is too thrilled. But as the story progress, they both realize that the other person is nothing like they would seem to believe!

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by April Smith

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is such an emotional read. I identify as a parent but also it triggers this what if thoughts parents have about if something would very happen to them. The author did an amazing job getting the reader to understand the emotions the main character was going through along with the other characters in the story. It doesn’t take long to be drawn in and not want to put the book down. This was my first read by this author and I can’t wait to read other stories since I enjoyed this one so much

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Austin

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

This was a great 5 star read. Once I started I didn’t want to put it down. We start out with Aspen and Phoenix agreeing to a fake relationship for a conversation with her parents, which did not go well. These two hooked up at a summer party and now Aspen is pregnant. These two have an attraction between them that is intense. Phoenix was getting on my last nerve with some of the things he would do or how he would react. These two needed to get their things together and see what was in front of them. Of course Aspen had jealous girls to deal with at times as well.
Overall I really enjoyed the book. The characters were great and seeing characters from previous books was great as well. We get lots of twists and turns and my emotions were all over the place. And the cliffhanger ending, ugh…I need the next book asap. If you’re looking for a great read, 1-click and get started on this book/series. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Shannen Kern

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story had me feeling every emotion under the sun! I couldn’t put it down and read the entire thing in one sitting, which wasn’t good news for all to-do lists. This author drew me in by the first chapter and felt like I was in the book with our characters. Julie made an incredible decision to help her brother and sister-in-law have kids. Who knew this selfless choice would leave her a parent some years later? This was my first book by this author, but it is far from my last for sure! I highly recommend picking this up and going on the emotional rollercoaster.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Tanya Wall, September 2023

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179913325-as-though-you-were-mine” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”As Though You Were Mine” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687721994l/179913325._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179913325-as-though-you-were-mine”>As Though You Were Mine</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22026041.J_Marie_Rundquist”>J. Marie Rundquist</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5856685259″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Well, I was definitely hooked from page one of this novel. I loved the story line, the characters and how they all develop throughout the story. I fell in love with the twins from the start. This story has many themes – family, identity, survival, and sacrificial love. But the hook is the relationship the reader develops with Julie, Lucy, Mikey, Grant, Zach. How does one come to find themself in order to save those they love?
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