Jorja Knight always makes for a fantastic read. She is an investigator I thoroughly enjoy reading. In this story, she’s in Istanbul and her bestie, Gabs, is missing. The author does a wonderful job of taking us on a mysterious adventure through the city. Jorja is following every lead she can. I don’t know how she’s not creeped out when her room is gone through.There are twists and turns through the story along with colorful characters that makes this an amazing adventure. A story I definitely recommend for mystery lovers.
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Hayden Goddard wasn’t looking for love. He throughly enjoyed his life as a confirmed bachelor running his family’s Wyoming ranch. Until he’s shot and left for dead. And the first thing he sees when he wakes up are stunning green eyes he knows he’ll never forget.
Ruby Drake is on the run from her past. She dreams of a fresh start in the quiet countryside away from the city – and far from the ghosts of her former life. The last thing she needs is a sexy cowboy bleeding on her front porch.
Ruby has her fair share of dark secrets… and when her less-than-rosy past comes knocking, she’s forced to run into the arms of the only man who can protect her. Hayden owes her his life. Now it’s time for him to return the favor.
Originally from Kansas, Sara Vinduska is a romantic suspense author and aspiring farmer in Wyoming. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband, horses, dogs, cats, and chickens. Her other passions include CrossFit, reading, travel, good red wine, and K-State football.
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Bookbub – Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott
He’s the last person she’d turn to. He’s her best bet to keep her and her daughter alive.
Most authors would kill to be invited to do a private book signing for the woman who could be the next first lady. Regan Christenson isn’t one of them. But someone is willing to do whatever it takes to make her accept. There’s only one person she can turn to—Pavlo Barislov. Her book tour partner and former Navy SEAL is also the only person who annoys her more than an empty toilet paper roll.
If he’d had a choice, Pavlo would rather eat MREs for a year than spend five minutes with the fiercely independent Regan. He likes to keep his relationship with Shadow Defense Security low key, but when Regan and her daughter are threatened, Pavlo can’t turn a blind eye. As the danger intensifies, so does his unexplainable attraction to the irritating woman.
As things heat up, Pavlo and Regan are thrust into an unexpected minefield of treachery and deceit. One Pavlo may not be able to pull them out of alive.
Discover the heart-pounding excitement of Shadowed Agenda, the second installment in the romantic suspense thriller series Shadow Defense Security. If you like a slow-burn, high-stakes read, you’ll love Mavery Ellscott’s twisty page turner.
Each book in the Shadow Defense Security series can be read as a standalone. No cliffhangers and an HEA is guaranteed.
Mavery Ellscott’s first foray into writing was not romantic suspense. She wrote and published a neighborhood newspaper. A pretty big endeavor for an eight-year-old armed with scrap paper and her dad’s old typewriter. Total circulation—two. Fortunately, her later publications fared better. She’s even made it beyond the first round in a contest or two.
A conservationist, Mavery has won a few environmental awards. So, it’s no surprise she yearns to write a high-speed chase with eco-friendly cars.
When PI Jorja Knight arrives in the ancient, mysterious city of Istanbul, she knows something is wrong. Her best friend, Gabriella Rizzo, isn’t at the airport to meet her as promised. Gab’s suitcases are at the guest house—but she’s vanished. She’s not answering her phone, and no one has heard from her in days.
Alone In a city of fourteen million people, Jorja faces her worst fear—her best friend has been abducted. Jorja’s desperate race to find Gab plunges her into a dangerous world of lies, secrets, and greed, where witnesses take bribes, suspects won’t talk, and corrupt politicians barter for favors. With time running out to save her best friend, Jorja must navigate the murky depths of Istanbul’s dark underbelly, where every move could be her last.
Alice Bienia is a Canadian Crime Writer and author of the Jorja Knight mystery series. A two-time Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence finalist, her work has been nominated for Best Unpublished First Crime Novel and the Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery. In addition to her Jorja Knight mystery series, her short stories have been published in Last Shot, Crime Wave 1 (Sisters in Crime Canada West), and The Dame Was Trouble anthologies.
When not plotting a murder, Alice amuses herself watching foreign flicks and exploring Calgary’s urban parks and pathways.
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I wasn’t sure at first if I was going to like this one. Susan has a writing style that is similar to Nancy Drew. However I kept reading. AND LET ME TELL YOU WHAT! Susan did not let me down. I found myself jumping to read more throughout my busy day just so I could know what happened next. Thank you Susan for another great read.
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Phew Nadia is releasing fire after fire you guys 😱
This is a captivating second chance love story with the spice that’ll make you burn 🥵morally grey ?! Sign me up HEA ?! YES PLEASE. There are triggers to be aware of in each book so make sure to keep an eye.
Violence suspense mystery romance what more could you need ?! This story is enthralling captivating and keeps you reading
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This may just be my favorite if the series. ENEMIES TO LOVERS BABY 😍 Forced proximities hunting to uncover secrets about the gift from dad; Natalia meets Grayson. The man who gets under skin drives her insane in all the best ways. But will this push them together or further apart. Everything you want in a book and more Nadia Han kills it.
This is apart of a series I recommend reading them all but it can be read as a stand alone. She doesn’t disappoint.
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This was an awesome slow burn romance ! Her crush on her brothers best friend started when she was younger. The annoying little sister that wasn’t allowed to hang. Now she’s a beautiful young woman who knows what she wants and everything to gain. Hes grown become the mogul that he dreamt of. Buying out businesses starting his video game that he and the gang dreamt of all those years ago. But will his past trauma keep him from achieving ? From love?
This book had me hooked from the first chapter. I devoured the rest in the series like it was the air I breathe. Highly recommend.
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I said it once I’ll say it again Nadia Han kills it in this series ! I couldn’t put the book down. From friends to lovers forced proximities business moguls free spirits chasing the high she completely encompasses her readers and sucks you in. Another great book
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Karina has taken over her grandmother’s cafe and is trying her best to make her proud. On her deathbed Gigi had 2 things she asked Karina to do, run the cafe and read her diary. Both of which turn out to be a struggle. The cafe is a lot of work, especially for only one person who was planning to be an artist, and the diary has gone missing. Everyone looks like a suspect, as Gigi was well loved and many people have shown interest in her diary. Karina is busy asking anyone who was at the cafe the day it went missing, and also finding out more about her grandmother than she previously did, even without getting to read the diary. A great book that keeps you interested the whole way through.
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Susan Specht Oram is one author that I am always excited to read. This is because it seems with each book she just gets better, just when I think that there is no way the next book could get any better it does. Secrets at the Cafe is a book that sucks you in from the first sentence and leaves you wanting even more when you reach the last page. Karina is the main character and she is incredibly well written. She has just lost her grandmother and the death is taking a toll on her. She begins to think she is losing her mind, she is confusing people and as if that wasn’t bad enough things of her grandmothers begin to disappear. Karina becomes determined to find them, no matter what else may happen. This book is absolutely filled with twists and turns. I definitely cannot wait to see what the next book Susan Specht Oram writes and how she makes it even better than this one. Definitely pick this one up!
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This is book 2, it would be in your best interest to read the first book otherwise you will be a little confused. You see, Gigi is the owner of a local café. Karina is her granddaughter who is now the sole owner of the café after Gigi passes away. There is a journal that tells Karina something’s about her grandmother and her family. However the journal goes missing. The whole town is investigating the theft because it is rumored that Gigi hide a lot of money somewhere and they all want to find the money. There is a sense of desperation in Karina as she just wants the journal back and doesn’t really care who took it as long as it is returned. I literally couldn’t put this book as I read it in one day. There are a few things about Karina and her family secrets but the townsfolk have secrets as well. Does Karina recover the journal? Read it to find out, I promise you won’t be able to put it down until you know all the answers.
This is book 2, it would be in your best interest to read the first book otherwise you will be a little confused. You see, Gigi is the owner of a local café. Karina is her granddaughter who is now the sole owner of the café after Gigi passes away. There is a journal that tells Karina something’s about her grandmother and her family. However the journal goes missing. The whole town is investigating the theft because it is rumored that Gigi hide a lot of money somewhere and they all want to find the money. There is a sense of desperation in Karina as she just wants the journal back and doesn’t really care who took it as long as it is returned. I literally couldn’t put this book as I read it in one day. There are a few things about Karina and her family secrets but the townsfolk have secrets as well. Does Karina recover the journal? Read it to find out, I promise you won’t be able to put it down until you know all the answers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kirsten Berkebilehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKirsten Berkebile2023-11-25 17:16:522023-12-05 10:50:37Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Kirsten Berkebile
This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed reading this book. I can honestly say that I look forward to reading more from this author. This was a pretty suspenseful and wild story. The author had a unique way to add quite a bit of twists and turns that make you feel like you’re on this journey with the main character. This is about how winning the lottery may not be all that it is cracked up to be, it just might plain deadly. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story with ease and it didn’t take awhile to get into the story. They had me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. I enjoyed watching the growth of the characters as well as the plot throughout the story. This is a fast paced, action filled, suspense, page turner that you don’t want to miss!! I look forward to reading other books by this author! I highly recommend this book!!
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This is the first book that I have read by Nadia. It’s a fast paced book that pulls you around Lynn and James’ life and possible plans after winning the lottery. However, you are pulled into a paranoia that someone is out to get Lynn. Can she figure out if someone is actually trying to hurt her or is it all in her head? This is the first book in the series and there a lot of unanswered questions. You will need to finish the series in order for it to make sense. There is a lot of violence specifically domestic violence, so if you have been in that situation this is not a series for you to read.
This is the first book that I have read by Nadia. It’s a fast paced book that pulls you around Lynn and James’ life and possible plans after winning the lottery. However, you are pulled into a paranoia that someone is out to get Lynn. Can she figure out if someone is actually trying to hurt her or is it all in her head? This is the first book in the series and there a lot of unanswered questions. You will need to finish the series in order for it to make sense. There is a lot of violence specifically domestic violence, so if you have been in that situation this is not a series for you to read.
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OH MY GOODNESS THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! I could not stop reading this book for nothing! As soon as I got the notification that this book was out, I immediately stopped what I was doing to read it. This was the best book in the series by far. It didnt even feel like I was reading, it felt as though I was in the action right there with the characters! The suspense and the ending was not one that I saw coming. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!
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I was so excited to get my hands on the third book in this series! I was immediately drawn into the characters and their stories and could not put this book down. I was immersed in the story and had to have answers! I have enjoyed reading this series by this author! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!!
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Marcie Hayes is house sitting in the Pocono Mountains and dog sitting a King Charles Spaniel named Ginger. She also has to take pictures of an antique Christmas elf every day and send them to the home owner to be entered in the Big Busiest Christmas Elf Contest online.
Air Force fighter pilot Ted Barrett and his golden retriever Ace, are spending the holidays in the Pocono Mountains, setting up his new house. He meets Marcie and they start dating, but he has to fly to Montana for his brother Jack’s wedding. When Marcie stops answering Ted’s messages, he’s confused because in her last message she’d said she couldn’t wait to see him.
She can’t answer because she’s been taken.
Ted returns home and realizes what’s happened, but is it in time to save her? Ted will not rest until he finds her. Ginger attacks the elf and when Ted takes it from her they find their first clue to what happened to Marcie.
Each book in this series just gets better and better! I devoured this in one sitting because I couldn’t get enough and needed to see what was going to happen between Forrest and Kiera. There is much drama, danger, suspense, action, and spice! I appreciate the fact that the author does not rely on the steamy scenes to make the bulk of the book. The sensuality of Keira and Forrest’s relationship adds dimension to an already amazing storyline. You could read this as a standalone if you wanted, but getting the full background is always the best so I recommend starting at the beginning of the series!
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I really enjoyed this deliciously slow burn! I’ve read a few books by this author and they’re all fantastic. From the very beginning I was very invested in the characters and what would happen. This author has a way of drawing you into their world slowly until you’re fully immersed. I read this in one sitting and was very excited to jump straight into the next book. It can feel a bit slow in the beginning, but I promise it picks up and you won’t want to miss what happens! I highly recommend picking this book up and getting lost in the world of Remi and Audri.
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Nadia Han has given us wonderful characters, suspense, danger and so much more in this book, which is the third book in the WaterFyre Rising Series. These books can be read as standalones, but I wouldn’t as you will miss out on getting to see the shared past that ties the main male leads of these books together. **Be aware though this book has some trigger warnings and the author has kindly posted this..(Caution: This book contains sexual content, profanity, violence, mentions of suicide, and eating disorder. Recommended for 18+.) These triggers didn’t bother me or deflect from the book in any way for me, but I still wanted to mention them.
This is Forrest and Kiera’s story, and let me just tell you to get ready for some volcanic chemistry! I love Forrest’s alpha male vibe and how protective he is of his family and those he cares about. This turns out to be an amazing blessing as he rescues Kiera after she has been abducted and is about to be sold off. Forrest had to choose between the vendetta he has been waiting to see through since he was a boy and the girl who has entranced him. Did he make the right choice? He has already claimed her to be his, but will she accept and see it that way? Will his shared past from WaterFyre come into play? Grab this book and find out.
I read a great deal and usually see the plots and twists and turns coming, but this book really surprised me in a good way with it’s suspense, danger, drama, romance, heat, and overall storyline. Nadia Han is an amazing author that writes characters in such a realistic way that they truly come off the page and seem like they are in your world with you. I have loved this series so far and I truly can’t wait for the next installment.
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The Inquisitor: A Second Chance Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 4)
This series gets better with each book released and I get more invested in this group of people.
Forrest and Kiera have chemistry off the charts but things get awkward after their one night. Thank goodness for Texas.
I was on edge most of their time while reading waiting for everything to fall into place and questions I had answered and the bonus is I got to know more people.
I live just outside of Austin and have a affection for anything Austin. The shop Forrest’s grandmother made me think of a Metaphysical store on the East Side of town and was unable to get it out of my mind every time and I love little connections like that.
I have to wait until February for the next book to come out, but I will be on leave from work and plan to start reading as soon as it’s released.
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Wow!! This book was fantastic. The Inquisitor is Book 4 in the WaterFyre Rising Series and I have to say I love all the books in the series but this……this is my favorite so far. It is dark, gritty, raw… with danger, secrets, lies, trafficking and romance…I cannot stop thinking about this story. While you could read this as a standalone, I very highly recommend reading this series in order to get the know what WaterFyre Rising is all about and the men who are involved.
Forrest Navarro is a doctor who is very smart, caring and looks into more holistic ways of helping his patients. What Forrest is also is methodical, constantly thinking of revenge and planning every step of the way…due to trauma he suffered as a child that continually stays with him. He has this bit of a dark nature…what Forrest does not plan for is Kiera Ford. He has never forgotten her since his one nigh encounter with her.
Kiera Ford is a photographer on the go, no time for relationships with her busy life. Meeting Forrest and having one night with him…she leaves unexpectedly vowing no more one night stands. With her job taking her to Texas, Kiera never thought she would run into the man that still continues to be on her mind….Forrest. When chaos ensues that leaves Kiera in extreme danger, will Forrest be able to save her before it is to late or will his need for revenge from his childhood trauma get in the way…..
Definitely read and find out. This story was fast paced and such a roller-coaster of emotions for me. I loved this story and I am looking forward to more!
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I’ve read a few of this author and was so eager to read this next book selection in the series. This one focuses on Forrest, who is an up and coming immunology doctor and very passionate about his work. His one distraction is his deep attraction for a fashion photographer, Kiera. After spending a whirlwind of a night together, she gets an urgent call and leaves. Kiera ends up in the unfortunate circumstances of being kidnapped and then auctioned off. When Forrest finds out, he does whatever he can to help out. This story has intense chemistry and suspense. As a warning, the story does mention of suicide, eating disorders and violence so this may be a sensitive areas to some readers. It was such a great story and I look forward to the next one in the series.
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Forrest Navarro is a doctor who specialises in immunology, but he also has a passion for natural remedies and mixing the eastern and western medicine so that he can help his patients to the best of his ability, however, he also has a dark side thanks to traumatic events from his childhood. Kiera Ford is a fashion photographer and works as a freelancer so that she can be more flexible with when and where and he loves her job, but she also has a passion for nature and photographing that is her hobby, but lately, she is having to work more than play more.
When Forrest comes to see family, it also coincides with a darker motive for being in the area, however, when he runs into the woman he cannot forget thanks to one night with her, he is determined to find out why it was only one night. Meanwhile, Keira is working at a high class camping resort with a brand who believe that it would make a fantastic backdrop and they weren’t lying, so Keira balances work and pleasure by scouting for the best places and once she has found them, she agrees to go to dinner with the others on the team and get to know them, but all that changes when she sees Forrest at another table, she cannot forget the night they spent together and how regrettably, it could never be more.
As these two mix work and pleasure, they begin to reconnect and work through their pasts, however, the peace was not to last when a string of events at the campsite rip them apart and an abduction places Keira in a dark place and when Forrest finds out that she is gone, he is determined to find her and destroy everyone who stands in his way, so when he hears about women being auctioned off to the highest bidder, he knows where he has to go, but will he be able to get to Keira before she disappears forever, or will their second chance disappear before their eyes? This is a fast paced and spicy romance where danger and darkness surround the light as it tries to snuff it out and kill the romance it shines upon in this action-packed dark romance.
Secrets at the Cafe: A Novel of Suspense About Family and Friendships by Susan Spect Oram is a cozy mystery about a young woman who takes over her grandmother’s cafe after a deathbed promise. Gigi raised Karina after her parents’ death. When Gigi dies she makes Karina promise to run her cafe and read her journal. When Gigi’s journal is stolen, Karina has to pull out all the stops to find it. This book showed a lot of promise. There were quite a few twists and turns. I wish Karina had made better decisions and had better boundaries. I feel like there was a lot of unnecessary blame that she placed on herself. I liked the way some of the town tried to help Karina. The relationship between Karina and Bernard was sweet. If you like cozy mysteries you may like this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2023-11-23 15:37:202023-12-05 08:52:49Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by La Toya Lewis
Lottery of Secrets is a Psychological Suspense Thriller that will have you turning the pages till the end. This is a fast-paced story that is packed with drama, secrets, lies, betrayal and so much more. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This is a story about Lynn, she should be living the dream life especially after winning the lottery instead she’s living in a terrible nightmare where you don’t know who you can and can’t trust. There’s danger lurking around every corner and with a stalker who is sickly obsessed with her she’s fighting for her life. As I don’t want to give to much away. I highly recommend reading this pyschological thriller to find out what happens next. I’m really looking forward to seeing what the second book brings us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-11-22 04:08:382023-11-22 12:51:31Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This book is a great combination of action, suspense, and real life issues. The main character Lynn is very relatable and you find yourself rooting for her and sucked into the story until the very end. It has great twists and turns. The author has a great way of telling a story that keeps you enthralled the whole time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Goodmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Goodman2023-11-21 19:46:582023-11-22 12:43:25Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Heather Goodman
I have thoroughly enjoyed each book I’ve read by this author, and this one followed suit! I love psychological thrillers, so this was right up my alley. I’m really excited to see that it’s the beginning of a series as well because I definitely need more. It’s everyone’s dream to win the lottery, right? We dive into what nightmares could be waiting on the other side of this wonderful dream come true. This book was absolutely riveting, and I read through it in one sitting. I couldn’t read fast enough because I needed to know what happened! It was a rollercoaster of twists and turns, never knowing where we were going to end up. I highly recommend picking this thriller up and going on a crazy ride. I am (not so patiently) waiting for the next book in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-11-21 19:10:032023-11-22 12:43:17Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Shannen Kern
This book is part of the WaterFyre Rising series and is probably my favourite so far. I loved the chemistry between the main characters. It was instant and so strong, it really carried on through the whole of the book. I was captivated by their connection and was desperate for them to find a way to surmount all of the obstacles they faced. The book is so well written and I loved the storyline. It was a gripping read and I could not put this book down. This author has become one of my favourites with such ease. I don’t bother to read the description of her books anyone, I just pick them up and start reading. This is a fantastic book that I would highly recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-11-21 15:27:442023-11-22 12:41:56The Inquisitor (WaterFyre Rising Book 4) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Baker
Lottery of Secrets is a psychological thriller full of action, suspense, angst, danger, mystery, intrigue, drama, and secrets. The story centers around the character of Lynn who has just won the lottery and is dreaming of how she will start a new life with her winnings. She is currently living in a rundown house with her abusive husband and wants to leave but has been unsure how. When Lynn discovers she has won the lottery she grapples with the decision of whether she should tell her husband or if she should just start a new life somewhere else. Winning the lottery does not change her life the way in which Lynn had hoped and dreamed that it would. Instead, she finds her life spiraling out of control as she receives anonymous notes, and her past comes back to haunt her. This book takes some twists and turns that kept me reading to see what happened next. Lynn is a character that is easily likable and relatable. Suffering from an illness and living with an abusive husband left me hoping she would be able to get the happily ever after she deserved. The book ends with a cliffhanger, and I anxiously await the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-11-21 13:13:572023-11-22 12:41:23Lottery of Secrets by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
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Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia
Originally from Kansas, Sara Vinduska is a romantic suspense author and aspiring farmer in Wyoming. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband, horses, dogs, cats, and chickens. Her other passions include CrossFit, reading, travel, good red wine, and K-State football.
