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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Smokes! What a crazy yet stunning story! I mean I loved it but DANG I really was not sure which way it was going to go until I flipped that last page! This really took me on such a ride! So SO many ups and downs and twists that sometimes I was not sure who to trust/believe or even like. Both main characters and a secondary or two are very interesting in how they conduct themselves. I was drawn into their individual lives, plight and but mostly I wanted everything to turn out where the winners win and the losers lose. But since this takes me right up to the edge before it lets go…I just never know who is going to fall.

I absolutely LOVED this dark and twisty tale! The story..the suspense..the characters..all of it is perfection! I highly recommend this one to anyone who can handle a little darkness in their stories. I look forward to more from this author!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Katie Kearney

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The Mastermind : A Brother's Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a lot of books this year and this is in my top 10 favorites for sure but I’m a sucker for an awesome billionaire boss story and this author writes a great one. The characters are complex and their story is one that hasn’t been over done In my opinion. I really enjoyed my time with their story. There’s enough twists to keep you on your toes and I found myself wanting to know what would happen next as fast as possible. I was completely hooked and I was sad to leave these characters at the end but I’m excited to see where the author goes from here. It’s well written and kept me completely captured definitely giving this one five stars! Highly recommended!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Katie Kearney

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You know that little feeling you get when you read the first few pages and just know you’re about to read an amazing story? That’s exactly what happened when I opened this one up. The characters instantly had me hooked. And this author had my emotions all over the place. Oh how I fell in love with Ellawyn her character spoke to me so much and I seriously wish we could read books for the first time more than once but I’ll make due adding it to my read again list. It’s a well written storyline and had everything I was looking for in a romantic suspense story. I can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. I’d give this more stars if possible, but it’s definitely earned a five star rating!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVED this book! From beginning to end I was completely hooked. I honestly could not believe that this was the authors debut novel! This makes me very excited to read future books from her – absolutely outstanding writing! I just loved every single minute of it. Remi and Audri – the tension between them was just amazing, I could feel it coming off the pages as I read. I do love a forbidden romance, and this one was definitely that! The storyline was complex but not so much that it was difficult to read, the author did an amazing job with making sure everything flowed really well.
I am definitely going to be waiting in anticipation for more from this author and I absolutely would recommend this book to other readers!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Ashley Cooper Hammontree

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story was eloquently written, but the plot was a bit predictable at times. The characters were very tangible. It felt as if you could clearly visualize the characters, and picture their movements and actions. Overall, Finding Starlight is an incredibly good story, with a strong lead into what could be a powerful series.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Hannah Porter

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book The Mastermind by Nadia Han started out with a BANG  hahaha. But forreal this book was so freaking good.I really didn’t want to but it down and was annoyed when I kept getting interrupted 🤣 . It had everything: Love, Action, and A plot twist. The attraction between Audri and Remi was intense from the beginning and I loved it. I was extremely sad when the book ended 😭 I needed to know who the major bad guy was 😬 and

😭😭😭😭 I have to wait til next year for the next book. How will I survive? Just gonna have to keep re-reading it🥰

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This checked a lot of boxes for me on what some of my favorite types of reads are.
Small town, drama, suspense, romance of course and many other things.
I want to move to this town! I have always wanted to live in a small town where everyone knows everyone and just a sense of community.

Oh these characters, first their names, im a sucker for uncommon names and these took the prize for that. Their chemistry and just overall being made me relate to them so quickly and deeply.
I wont spoil anything thats not already said in the synopsis but this is a great read!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Melanie Maglietta

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mastermind is the first book in the WaterFyre series by Nadia Han. This is also her debut title, which is pretty impressive! As someone who has been actively exploring the romance genre, I really appreciated this story! The story centers around Audri Wu and one of her brother’s best friends, Remington (Remi). Remi not only brings the sexy, but he also brings a lot of dark, dangerous and suspenseful vibes to the story as Audri tries to navigate one of the oldest taboos…don’t mess with your brother’s best friend! Definitely recommend this title as it’s a nice mixture of suspense and sexy. Looking forward to more of this series!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Cheyenne Huffman

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole

5 out of 5 stars

This is a story about taking control of your own life and starting over. No matter how long or how many times it takes. It’s a story of hope and healing and finding yourself despite all that tries to hinder your path and break you.

It’s a story of finding starlight.

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On the run from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Ellawyn Calloway finds herself seeking haven in the quaint town of Quimby Grove and the local bookshop Starlight books. She quickly befriends the warmhearted, elderly shop owner Benji and begins feeling as if she can finally breathe again. But when illness brings his Beckett back to town the last thing Ellawyn expects is her carefully constructed walls to begin to fall down.

I was instantly drawn into the cozy small-town of Quimby Grove and into the lives of Ellawyn, Benji, Beckett, and his best friend Max. From their individual stories and hardships to the trials they faced together and everything in between this was such a well-written whirlwind of a ride.

I was entirely invested in this story from beginning to end and felt myself connecting to each character and resonating with them in different ways.

It was an amazing read and the characters were only a portion of it. I felt myself enjoying the storyline, the pacing, the details, and the times I did have to pull myself away from reading I couldn’t wait to return and dive deeper into this world.

Definitely am hopeful for a next book and to see what will happen and if it will continue to follow the story of Ellawyn or if we will be introduced to a new set of loving characters either way I have found an author to add to my list and I am excited to be captivated by her future stories!!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had twists and turns throughout! The main character, Ellawyn, leaves an abusive relationship and escapes to the quaint small town of Quimby Grove. The small town and town square are written so well, the benches surrounding, the marquee on the theater lit up, the window fronts, it all sounds like such a cute town. Ellawyn is brave and trying to start a new life that she has control over. She finds the bookstore and the man who runs it to be a place to feel comfortable and starts to open up. Benji knows she has a dark past or is running from something, but he takes her in and she becomes part of his family. Benji always has a smile to give and runs Starlight Books by himself. Benji’s grandson, Beckett, returns to town to help run the bookstore and cafe and take care of Benji as his health is dwindling. Ellawyn and Beckett slowly get to know each other and the trust builds into more. Then you get hit with a twist, Ellawyn has a stalker. This book was good and I didn’t want to put it down so I could find out what happened. I do have a few unanswered questions about some of the story but it was still a great read.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Mastermind : A Brother's Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

The Mastermind is not your typical brother’s best friend romance story. He is also a billionaire and the new boss. The suspense, the intrigue and the mystery are intricately and cleverly woven together to give the reader an intense read. The plot had me eagerly turning the pages waiting to see how it all unfolds. The story has a little bit of everything from danger and deadly secrets, lies and drama, tragedy, angst and let’s not forget the push/pull romance.

Remington Starke is living with a past that has tormented him and has kept him in a dark place. He knows he shouldn’t but she has always been his light but she is off limits. Now he is back and wonders if there could be more.

I look forward to seeing what Nadia gives us next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Remington Starke is the “mastermind” behind the collaborative venture Waterfyre Rising, a video game that had been a childhood dream. But that’s just his side-venture. Remington made his living buying struggling businesses and reselling them. He was a ruthless businessman that knew everything about everyone he dealt with. When he purchases a marketing firm, Audrie Wu is the last person he expected to run across. The sister of his best friend, old feelings are ignited as he spends more time with her. Can he afford to let things go beyond being friends? He sure hopes so. I was wrapped up in the story from the start. Full of action and twists, this book will not disappoint.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Jasmin Marie

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An excellent debut novel! I absolutely loved the characters. Ellawyn is relatable, kind, and all-around someone I can imagine being friends with. Beckett is charming, thoughtful, and just perfect for Ellawyn. The other characters, though minor, add extra elements of emotion to the story. The small town vibe that makes up Quimby Grove is exactly what I needed from this book! The characters kept my heart in this book, but the drama and twists left my brain wanting more and more. There were a few inconsistencies in the story, hence the 4-star rating, but I am looking forward to reading more about this small town and from this author!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a read this was. I really am at a loss for words but wanted to try and get my thoughts out while still fresh and I can’t even form a cohesive sentence without gushing about how great this story was.

This author draws you right in and you are taken through the emotional ups and downs and loops until you are trying to turn the page and there is no more pages left.
I will be reading more by this author and cannot wait for the second in this series.

There just is not enough words in my vocabulary at this time to express how much I loved this book

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by April Smith

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m always up for a best friend/little sister romance and then author throws some suspense in the mix, you know you will love it! She does an amazing job right from the beginning grabbing our interest and drawing you in quickly. The characters are easy to connect to and you love them from the start. This my first read by this author and I’m in lust with this book and can’t wait to read more of this amazing series.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Katie Kearney

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow just wow I’m not even sure what to say because this book might have left me speechless. But here’s my thoughts, you you’re looking for a story to keep you on your toes and the edge of your seat but also give you all the emotions you could think of go one click this bad boy. From start to finish I had no idea how things would go and I loved every minute of it. The characters are complex and relatable, they simply pull you into a world you’ll find it hard to leave at the end. It’s well written and paced nicely, the characters will stay with well after you reach the end. Five huge stars and highly recommended!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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The Mastermind : A Brother's Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mastermind is a great book. I loved reading it. The way the characters are developed and the way that past traumas brings them close. The need to protect and the yearning for something you can’t have. I really enjoyed reading this book and can not wait to read the rest of the series.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Bethany Rucker

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cassius’s family comes from old money, however, his brother has been cut off from their
parents. Cassius goes to New York to see how he can help his brother. While visiting his brother, Cassius meets a very captivating woman. Sera may have money, but it is not how she grew up. She worked hard to build a life for her and her father after they struggled financially growing up. Sera is not that innocent woman though, she’s also a hired assassin. Sera is hired by Cassius’ brother to steal his money and kill him. When it comes to a life of drugs, murder, and betrayal, who will make it out alive. Will Cassius get the girl of his dreams or will she be the cause of his death? Will Cassius forgive his brother for betraying him? Will Sera finally make her own choices and choose the life she wants to live? This book is action-packed and you do not want to miss it.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved Finding Starlight from the beginning. We start with the scene of Ellawyn escaping her abuser and running from all she’s known in hopes of a safer existence. She lands in Quimby Grove and soon discovers Starlight Books. The owner, Benji, and his grandson, Beckett, become a family to Ellawyn and allow her to become herself again. Unfortunately, Ellawyn soon attracts a stalker and she and Beckett work to keep her safe. This book covers many topics such as abuse, cancer, and death. I was not expecting so many tear jerking moments from this read. I’m excited for book 2 in the series.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devils breath was such a good read! Cassius is AMAZING and he’s seriously the best. Sera has been dealt the life of crime. Her dad sucks and he’s money hungry. Sera has a tough decision to make..will it be her dad or the person she’s falling for? This book has suspense, crime and some spice! We all love spice lol at least I do. I give this book 5 stars because it kept me interested from the first page. And it was one of those books where you don’t realize how many pages you’ve read because it’s THAT good. You don’t have time to check page numbers. HIGHLY recommend this one.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Mandy Ott

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First, I want to say, I love the main character’s name, Ellawyn! Shannon Nikole delivers a page-turning story in Finding Starlight. I was drawn in quickly from the very first page and couldn’t put it down. The story has romance, heartache, twists and turns, suspense, and drama all rolled into one. I did feel like some elements of the story were rushed while others were kind of left for the reader to draw their own conclusions. But, overall, Finding Starlight was a great start to a series. The main characters were well thought out, realistic, and relatable. I found myself wanting to transport myself to Quimby Grove to become friends with Ellawyn, Beckett, Benji, and Max! This book definitely contains some triggers such as domestic violence, stalking, assault, and terminal illness. But, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for something to stir up emotions; sadness, love, fear, anger. Finding Starlight has it all.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great from beginning to end. I love the friendship Remi has had with his closest friends since they were so young. Those boys will always have each others backs. Remi has grown up to accomplish anything he put his
Mind to no matter what it is. He’s a very rich man who still loves the simple things life has to offer. Remi has come back to his hometown for business and aside from Audri being there, so are so many other memories he may not want to remember.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next. I highly recommend this book and am
Glad to have stumbled across this author. Cannot wait for more!

 

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful debut novel by the author! From the first page it hooked me in and I couldn’t stop reading until the final page. I found it a well written story with well-developed characters, and I absolutely love the name Ellawyn or Ellie for the main character. You could really relate to the characters in the story, they weren’t perfect and I thought the author did a fantastic job of show realistic reactions to the different events in the story. There was a nice balance of mystery, suspense, and romance throughout the storyline. The small town vibe felt spot on and it seems like such a wonderful place to visit. I loved the interactions between Ellie and Benji and how sweet they were together and it was a pleasant surprise at how steamy the relationship between Ellie and Beckett got. I am so excited to read the second novel coming out later this year!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Allison Davis

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was so easy to fall in love with the characters in this book. Ellawyn had gone through so much, and she really had to stop and figure out how to take care of herself, at the same time she was learning how to let people back in. Beckett was such a gentlemen throughout the whole story, he never once pushed Ellie, but always made sure he was there for her. And of course we cant forget about Benji. He might have been my favorite. He took Ellie in when she first arrived to town, and of course introduced his grandson Beckett to her.

TW: domestic abuse, stalking

I think the recovery one has to go through when they are a victim of abuse is very difficult to understand let alone write about and i think that Shannon did a great job. She was able to showcase Ellie’s fear in a way that was understandable to someone who has never experienced abuse in their life. How to can be hard to move forward, but even when you do you might still have a set back from time to time. Its just one more thing to work through.

Will definitely be reading more from the author and I cant wait for Quimby Grove #2.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Rayne East

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Romance with a thrilling twist
This was brilliantly written. Remi and Audri are amazingly characters – well developed and with underlying flaws that made them so real and relatable. The story is multilayered with suspense and drama that kept me vested right until the end. Starts as a best friend’s sister romance but moves in to so much more. A strong first book in the series (can be read as a stand-alone) and I can’t wait to read more about the Waterfyre Men.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Robin Rankin

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)

I am once again amazed by a first time author and their debut.  I was hooked from the very beginning and had a hard time putting it down.  I dropped my kindle on my face a few times because I had to keep going.

This book had a little bit of everything and several twists that I didn’t come close to expecting which may have made me enjoy it that much more since so often books can be predictable.

Remington and Audri are more than perfect together.  They had a lot to deal with, more than the normal couple to get to their moment.

The sparks were flying from my kindle as I read the beginning of Grayson’s house warming party, the description of the car was perfectly detailed and just wow.

There is so much more I could say but won’t since most of it pertains to certain pivotal moments.  What I will say is be ready to be surprised,  there is nothing typical about this book.

This is an author I will be looking forward to reading again in the future.

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Kay Stritesky

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The Mastermind : A Brother's Best Friend Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 1)The Mastermind : A Brother’s Best Friend Romance by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

WOW! I think I think I have found the next author I need to follow. This was my first book by Nadia Han and I am hooked for sure!
Nadia has brought the characters in life and the book isn’t what is seems by the title! She has found a new way to bring us the brother’s best friend romance type book!
The characters come to life off the pages and are so well paired that the reader can’t help but wanting to continue to turn the page and read more!
I will be looking out for the next books in the series!

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Cindy Mayberry

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The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising, #1)The Mastermind by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a story that draws you in. This is just that story. Remington is not only dangerous, he has a past that is about to catch up with him. Audri is also hiding secrets, yet she is up beat, creative as well as cautious. One is a sister, the other is her brother’s best friend. Neither one of them wants or desires a romance or the commitment that lies in the waiting.There you have it! No Spoilers! That is all I needed to read this suspenseful romance. The story is fast paced and keeps you reading until the very end. Leaving you wanting so much more from this author and this new series. Every emotion will be brought forth in this story. Just Know this is a must read. I can’t wait for the next in this series.

 

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a lovely feel good read.
We follow Ellawyn as she leaves a very toxic and abusive relationship, not only leaving her ex behind but also her family. Quimby Grove is the little town that she stops at and Starlight is the name of the shop where she hides herself daily. Hiding, healing and finding another family in Benji, owner of Starlight.
Beckett returns home to look after his grandfather. The relationship between him and Ellawyn is not always smooth but you find yourself following the path that the author lays for you. The characters are well written and grow with the story. I enjoyed following the tale of sadness, self-belief, heartache and making peace with the past and thankfully a happy ever after.
I hope there is more from Quimby Grove.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Jules Herbert

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Right from the very start of this fabulous book you are drawn straight into the lives of these wonderful characters this amazing author has created. I fell for Ellawyn, Beckett and sweet Benji right from their first appearances in the book. I knew their stories were not going to be easy ones but the entire time I lived in hope that the good would outweigh the bad in the end. For me it was one of those books where you are torn between wanting to read it as fast as you can because you just have to know what is going to happen and wanting to take your time with it because you don’t want it to end. I can’t wait to return to Quimby Grove to see what is next for this gorgeous little community and it friendly residents.

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