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Alterations (Alterations Trilogy, Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Alterations (Alterations #1)Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alterations was a very interesting read, while Sci/fi isn’t usually my thing I really enjoyed this short read. While alterations was a short read Jane Suen was able to pack a lot of information into her pages and developed her characters well. Her characters are so well developed and the story so intriguing that you’ll find yourself quickly devouring this book in one sitting. Ms. Suen gives us so much mystery,and drama that she will keep you guessing until the very end. So if your looking for a Sci/fi filled with great characters, mystery, drama and more then you should read Ms. Suen’s Alterations.

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Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read (Naughty Neighbor Book 1)Sex on Fire: A Quickie Read by Ashley Bostock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sex on Fire (Naughty Neighbor Book 1) by Ashley Bostock is a sexy 1st installment to the Naughty Neighbor series and can easily be read in one sitting, I know I did. Have you ever wondered what happens when two neighbors are attracted to each other? Well I won’t ruin it for you you’ll have to read all of the fun and sexy details for yourself. Ms. Bostock gives us fun and sexy characters, with an equally as fun and sexy story and this series is shaping up to be one of my favorite from Ms. Bostock. While this installment ended nicely I personally can’t wait to see what Ms. Bostock gives us next.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) is the first installment to this Sci/Fi/ fantasy story. Mr. Talisman gives us a complex and detailed story with lots of characters to keep track of. This story has everything that a reader could ask for including action, hidden agendas, politics, adventure, and danger. There’s so much in this story that you find yourself flipping the pages eagerly to find out what happens next. Since this is the first installment to this series there are a lot of suspenseful moments, some of which get tied up in pretty bows and others that are left unsolved, leaving his readers to anticipate book two. But if your looking for an exciting Sci/Fi/fantasy book to read this weekend then I highly recommend Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman.

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven #1)The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl and the Raven is a paranormal romance with so many twists and turns that it will leave your head spinning until the very last page. The characters are absolutely fascinating including powers, demons, and more. The details leading to their descriptions flowed effortlessly and beautifully. This is my first read by Pauline Gruber and I’m so glad I decided to pick it up. While there was a lot of drama in this book I also found myself laughing at a few parts. There were some predictable parts but still a lot of shock and awe so I do your looking for a good read then I highly recommend The Girl and the Raven.

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The Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Heart of Baker BayThe Heart of Baker Bay by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love small town romances then you will love Danielle Jacks The Heart of Baker Bay. This small town romance is filled with growth, family, innocent romance, and above all finding yourself, everything that makes this reader love small town romances. Ms. Jacks characters are delightful and the way they discover themselves through the story is just wonderful. Her scenery really adds to the small town feeling, making her readers feel like they are right at home. The dialog between her characters is fun and very realistic making her story even more relatable to her readers. So if you are looking for a great summer read then I highly recommend The Heart of Baker Bay.

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Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie – Review by Stephanie nicole

Least Likely Suspect: RevengeLeast Likely Suspect: Revenge by Cooper McKenzie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Revenge (Least Likely Suspect Book 1) by Cooper McKenzie is one of the beat crime books that I have ever read. This book had me intrigued the minute I read the synopsis and let me tell you it did not disappoint. Every mother will do whatever they have to for their child, even if it means seeking justice or maybe revenge right? Cooper McKenzie captured the raw feeling that a mother has when she loses her child, it’s a very relatable story, with a plot line that will make you angry, sad, and keep you guessing until the very end. Her characters are amazing, the story was perfectly developed, and left this reader wanting more. Personally I can’t wait to read the next installment.

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Taking Flight (Code of Honor Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Taking FlightTaking Flight by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taking Flight is the second installment to Brooke May’s Code of Honor series, and I loved it even more then the first one. This romance has everything that you could ask for from a handsome pilot, to a girl with mistaken identity, family drama, action, and the mystery of if love is enough to conquer all. Once again Ms. May had me hooked from the very first page and I finished it in one sitting. She goes into such descriptive details about her characters that you often forget that they are fictional characters. While you can read Taking Flight as a Stand alone I highly recommend reading this series in order just to get all of the juicy details.

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The Halfling’s Court (A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Halfling's Court (A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale Book 1)The Halfling’s Court by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Halfling’s Court is an amazing far story, personally I couldn’t put it down. Ms. Ackley-McPhail gives us everything that we could hope for including drama, fantasy, magic, mayhem and more. Her characters are so descriptive, and her scenery descriptions leave you breathless with the right imagination. Ms. Ackley McPhail certainly has a wild imagination that creates incredible stories for her readers. This will be my second series by Ms. Ackley-McPhail and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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Avenging Devil Part 1 (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Avenging Devil Part 1: Satan's Devils MC San DiegoAvenging Devil Part 1: Satan’s Devils MC San Diego by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Avenging Devil part 1 is the third installment to the San Diego and as the title reveals there is a part 2. Part 1 was so good that I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and went a little crazy anticipating part 2 due to the way that Ms. Mellett leaves part 1. As much as I love her other novels this story is so descriptive, her characters so amazing that I find myself craving more. She weaves layers upon layers of tension, drama, complexity, and romance, making sure to put her readers and characters through a dramatic roller coaster ride. Ms. Mellett gives us so much that she will have you flipping the pages until the very end.

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Grumbler’s Ride (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Grumbler's Ride (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #2)Grumbler’s Ride by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grumbler’s Ride is the second chapter in the Satan’s Devils MC San Diego series, personally I enjoyed this second chapter even more then I enjoyed the first. I love that Ms. Mellett is writing more mature characters. The fact that she writes more mature characters gives the story a different take then if her characters where in their mid thirties. While this series has some scenes that could trigger some people it is still well worth the read. Ms. Mellett is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors she always seems to tackle sensitive subjects and handles them with immense care. The care she provides in her writing makes her books flow well and her series come together beautifully.

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Being Lost (Satan’s Devils MC San Diego #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Stephanie nicole

Being Lost (Satan's Devils MC San Diego #1)Being Lost by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few of Manda Mellett’s series but I have to say that the San Diego chapters are some of the best by far. Being Lost was such a good start, I couldn’t put it down. It was such any easy read for me kind of like pulling out my favorite jean jacket in the fall, or watching a rain storm in the fall, it was calming and relaxing with just the right amount of edge. As usual Ms. Mellett’s characters are wonderful, her scenery descriptive, and her story line intriguing. So if your looking for a great series to read I highly recommend Ms. Mellett’s San Diego chapters.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy was my first read by C.A. King, and I for one was not disappointed in this paranormal story. At less then 200 pages, I finished this amazing story in a matter of hours and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. C.A. King gives us a great protagonist, eccentric but well loved teachers, and a story line that provides tons of dark and magical things. C.A. King also provides us with wonderfully developed characters, great word building, and a plot that leaves the readers wanting more. So if your looking for a great new YA series then I highly recommend Grave Digger Academy.

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Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Stephanie Corbin

Tangled Roots (Tangled Magic, #1)Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young is a great first installment to what I believe is going to be a magical roller coaster witchy series. Personally this is my first read by Ms. Young but boy oh boy was I not disappointed. Ms. young not only provides us with a fantastic story, but she also gives us very detailed character descriptions, and a wonderful budding relationship between the main characters. This book was so wonderfully written that it kept me flipping the pages faster then I could blink to see what happens next. So if your looking for a great new paranormal series I highly recommend Tangled Roots.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Competing with the Star by Ms. Krysten Lindsay Hager is one of the better stories that I have read this summer. The thing that I love most about Ms. Hager’s stories are how realistic everything is. Everything that is included in her stories is something that could easily happen in real life, and it helps keep her readers glued to the pages. Her main characters in Competing with the Star are beautifully written, both characters have a kindness that will make you feel warm and fuzzy, and their personalities are so caring they will make your heart melt. Competing with the Star is full of friendship, first loves, and the ups and downs of life in general, making it a very easy story to get lost in. So if your looking for a great summer read then I highly recommend Competing with the Star.

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers, #1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams is a short easy comfort read with great characters, a refreshing twist on fake dating turns to real dating, and fantastic word building. This romance story kept this reader on the edge of her seat with drama, angst, romance, and more. I found myself flipping through the pages faster then a bolt of lightning to find out what happens next and I was not disappointed. The way that Ms. Williams developed her main family character was relatable, it was refreshing to have a female lead that wasn’t a skinny super model but has a normal body style that makes her more relatable to some women like myself. While I loved the book over all the one thing I would have liked to see was a little more character development, but over all I can’t wait to see where Ms. Williams takes this series.

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Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Forged by Secrets (Deadly Isles Special Ops, #3)Forged by Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forged by Secrets is the third installment to Amy McKinleys Deadly Isles Special Ops series and all this reader can say is that it’s just as amazing as the first two. Having read the first books in this series I was thrilled when book three came out and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Once again Ms. McKinley provides us with great characters, a gripping plot, and overall a story that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Personally I love second chance love stories and that’s exactly what Ms. McKinley gives her readers here a second chance love story filled with drama, suspense, and so much more that this reader can’t wait to see what happens next.

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Kiss is possibly one of the greatest stories I have ever read. While it is shorter then Ms. McKinley’s other books she still provided us with fantastic characters, suspense, danger, romance, and she gave us a story that takes place in the beautiful scenery of Venice. Per usual Ms. McKinley captures her readers in the fist chapter and her word flow draws us in deeper and deeper, but this time she draws us in so deep that you’ll feel like your on the cobblestone streets or the watery canals of Venice yourself. Ms. McKinley’s writing style flows so easily that I finished this novella in one sitting. So if your looking for a new series to read I highly recommend Ms. McKinley’s Moonlit Destination series, but if your looking for just a beautiful short story to read this summer then I highly recommend Moonlit Kiss.

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Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance ) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance)Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love Amy McKinley as much as I do then I highly recommend not only her Moonlit Destination series but I highly recommend her novel Moonlit Whisper. This wonderful contemporary romance novel has everything that a romance reader like myself needs, including fantastic characters, drama, romance, and more. While Moonlit Whisper is one of Ms. McKinley’s shorter novels I promise you won’t want to put it down. Like most of her work the writing is smooth, the storyline flows beautifully, and while it’s a quick story the way that Ms. McKinley captures the readers attention and draws them into the story is unlike any other.

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Moonlit Mirage (A Cook Islands Romance ) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Moonlit Mirage - A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moonlit Mirage is the first in Amy McKinley’s Moonlit Destination series, and I for one did not hesitate to dive headfirst into this series. Unlike some of her other books this one is a novella so it doesn’t go into as much depth as her others but per usual Ms. McKinley takes her readers on a wild romantic ride with this book. Much to my excitement although a shorter story Ms. McKinley still captured me from the very beginning and provided us with all of our favorite ingredients for a romance story including suspense, excitement, danger, and most of all romance. If this novella is an indicator in how the series is going to go then I for one can’t wait to see where Amy McKinley takes us next.

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carnival of Shadows is the second installment to Ms. Scott’s Blackwater Magic series, after being so captured by her first installment Blackwater Magic I personally could not eat to read Carnival of Shadows and Ms. Scott did not disappoint. In fact she wrote such a great novel that this reader for one can’t wait for book three. Leslie Scott gives us everything we hope for in this new series including wonderful well-developed characters that are personable and relatable, a great story full of witches, a mysterious carnival, and a very compelling heroine. While some authors take a few books to reveal all of their wonderful characters and their personalities Ms. Scott has given us so much in two books, that I can’t wait to see why she throws at us next. While you could read Carnival of Shadows by itself I personally recommend reading the whole series, trust me you won’t be disappointed.

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Divine DevilsThe Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divine Devils is one of the most intense and action packed novels I have ever read. While I have never personally read anything from R. Weir, The Divine Devils was such an amazing read that I will not hesitate to pick up more books from this author. This action packed thriller is filled with everything a reader could hope for including several twists and turns, suspense, crime, and above all adventure that will lead his readers a a wild imaginative ride. Mr. Weir’s characters are well developed and immensely relatable, his narrative is easy to understand, and flows beautifully through the story, and his plot line develops wonderfully through the book. So if your looking for a new author this summer, or even just a new book I highly
recommend The Divine Devils by R. Weir.

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Dragons by Ty Drago – Review by Stephanie Nicole

DragonsDragons by Ty Drago
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dragons by Ty Drago will definitely take you on and interesting and adventurous ride. When I first started this book I wasn’t sure what to expect, I’m normally not much of a Sci Fi reader but this one caught my attention from the beginning. This Sci Fi book is unlike any other that I have ever read, filled with lies, twists and turns in every chapter, interesting science, and social dynamics you’ll definitely want to keep reading to see what happens next. Not only was this book full of all the things I mentioned above but it is fun, interesting, thought-provoking and above all else entertaining. So if your looking for a fun book to read this week I highly recommend Dragons by Ty Drago.

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Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Secure Decision (Chase Security Series Book 5)Secure Decision by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secure Decision is a great installment to the Chase Security series by R.L. Dunn. This romantic suspense is filled with wild emotions, drama, danger, intrigue, drama, friendship, romance and more. There was so much going on in this book that I found myself furiously flipping the pages to find out what happened next. Personally I recommend you read the previous installments as they do lay a great foundation to the story and provide great character and story details. But you can read each of them as a single novel if you so wish. I was really excited when I saw this fifth installment and Ms. Dunn does not disappoint. Just like her previous installments Ms. Dunn gives us incredible story lines, fantastic character development, and overall a story that leaves us wanting more.

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Mountains Wanted (Mountains Trilogy Book 1)Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander is the first installment to Ms. Alexander’s new series Mountains. Personally reading anything by Ms. Alexander is like catching up with a long-lost friend. Her dialogue is so easy to read and comprehend, her characters are fascinating and relatable, and her story line in Mountains Wanted leaves her readers wanting more. I was so excited for this book and it was so good that I devoured it in one sitting. This contemporary romance had everything I could want including passion, intrigue, and high-strung emotions. But it was also funny, sexy, and massively entertaining. After devouring this book in one sitting so need book two like now, I just have to know how the story continues.

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Next Door to a Star was definitely an interesting read to say the least. Ms. Hager created a well developed young teen character so much so that I had to remember that the book was written by an adult. In the beginning of the book I found the character to be very hard to like but that just mean that I got to enjoy her development that much more. Young girls go through so many phases in their teenage years and Ms. Hager captured them all perfectly. The other characters were also written perfectly, basically made me feel like I was back in high school. There was a lot of emotion and parts in this book including young teens developing, sweet and innocent first kisses, the romance was the perfect level for kids that age, great friendship dynamics, and a great entertainment feel. If your looking for a great summer read I highly recommend Next Door to a Star.

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Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Forbidden WolfForbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Wolf was my first read by C.R. Robertson and I can safely say that I will be adding more to my kindle collection. This book was everything that I hoped for and then some. I was originally drawn to it by the front cover alone, but I was hooked by page two. I spent so much time torn between devouring the story and savoring it because I didn’t want it to end, but C.R Robertson’s characters alone kept me glued to the pages. This paranormal romance has everything that a paranormal romance reader could possibly want. This action packed story is filled with wonderful characters, secret agendas, danger, mystery, fated mates and more. I definitely look forward to reading more by C.R Robertson.

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In His Kiss (Unrequited Series Book 1) by Ava Alise – Review by Stephanie nicole

In His KissIn His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In His Kiss was a fantastic friends to lovers romance. This is not your everyday romance though, writing friends to lovers is never an easy thing, but Ms. Alise made the transition flawless. Like most friends to lovers romances In His Kiss is full of angst, emotions, and definitely a few twists and turns. My only complaint about In His Kiss is it was too short. Ms. Alise hooked me from the very beginning and next thing I know I’ve read the whole book in one sitting. So if your looking for a great summer read then I definitely recommend In His Kiss by Ms. Ava Alise.

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Red Coat by Isobella Dunn – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Red CoatRed Coat by Isobella Dunn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read by Ms. Dunn and I can say that I am very impressed, Red Coat by Isobella Dunn is a great read with lots of different elements in play. I was hooked on Ms. Dunn’s story within the first few pages and couldn’t stop reading until I had finished the book. Ms. Dunn gives us a suspense romance full of emotions, drama, intrigue, mystery and more. Her characters not only had brilliant descriptions, but she made sure that all of their emotions were in order for this story. Depending on your background this book can contain triggers for certain scenarios and emotions, but over all Ms. Dunn does a beautiful job of telling a foster kid story. This story was so wonderfully descriptive and detailed that I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Nightfall by TK Lawyer – Review by Stephanie Nicole

NightfallNightfall by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nightfall is the first book that I have read by T.K. Lawyer and I must say it was very enjoyable. I was so lost in the story that time just flew by and I was done with it before I realized I had read it all in one sitting. One thing that I really loved about Nightfall is that the leading lady is plus size but still lands the sexy hunk of a male lead. T.K. Lawyer choosing a plus size leading lady shows us plus size girls that romance is put there for us too. Her character descriptions are detailed and realistic making her readers feel like they are real people and not just characters on a page. I loved this book and Ms. Lawyer’s characters so much that I hope she gives us a trilogy.

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Her Blackened Rose (The Blackened Series Book 3) by Isra Sravenheart – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Her Blackened Rose (Blackened #3)Her Blackened Rose by Isra Sravenheart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Her Blackened Rose is book three of The Blackened Series. As with the first two books we follow an original story of a dark fairy tale. This series is set apart from a normal fairy tale because it’s based on the Villain, and not a princess. For a series that started off slow this third installment was a great installment because it was full of fantasy, witchcraft, magic, drama, and more. Ms. Sravenheart gave us a lot to think about in this installment including hidden agendas, mystery, danger and secrets making her readers desperately want to know what happens next. I personally can’t wait for part four of this series.

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