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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Mercedes Jones

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

Cassius Batista is a thirty-year-old billionaire who loves to seek adrenaline and thrills. He helps others whenever he can, so when his older brother calls asking for help with a business plan, Cassius is there with a checkbook. Christian takes his younger brother to a nightclub to help celebrate the new venture. While there, Cassius is enthralled with a dangerous and sexy woman named Sera. Sera is not what she seems to be, there are secrets she keeps hidden that are best left alone. Join this wild journey and see if Sera and Cassius end up a match made in heaven.
This book was captivating! The characters were new and exciting. Once I started reading, I could not put it down. This book takes you on an emotional rollercoaster filled with mystery, twists, romance, friendship, and betrayal. I was not ready for this book to end.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Felicia Bates

Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first picked up this novel. This was a new to me author and not a genre I read frequently. I was drawn in by the synopsis and I stayed for a fierce female main character. I can’t recall ever reading a book where the female lead was the assassin and the “role reversal” didn’t disappoint.
This book had a little bit of everything, action, suspense, spice but it also had a lot of depth not only within the storyline but the characters as well, especially Sera.
I would genuinely recommend this book. You’re in for a ride from start to finish.

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

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

This is a good book! I found the character’s really relatable. We all have things we hide from the world, and to watch Remi and Audri face their dark truths together was heartwarming. A great mix of steamy, romance and friendship. The overall plot was very interesting. I enjoyed every chapter!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson- Review by Heather Knalls

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

Cassius Bautista runs his family’s business in Wyoming. Sera owns several businesses and is a very skilled assassin and chemist. Sera has created the newest hottest drug to soon hit the markets called Devil’s Breath, however she has also been hired to make the hit on Cassius, by none other than his jealous brother. Sera and Cassius have met at her club 1 Oak and have some chemistry of their own going on. Will that create problems with the hit?

Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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

Devil’s Breath
Lang Johnson

Whoa! I wasn’t sure about this book, but I thought I’d check it out. Boy am I glad I did!!MIND BLOWN! It wasn’t my typical I figure out what’s going to happen next before it happens, and I loved that! Definitely check this one out! I would love to have a 2nd book to see what happens next with Cassius, Sera, and Raine!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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

As someone from a small town, this story resonates with me. I enjoyed both the characters and the storyline. If you like little drama, some romance, a bit of steam and a HEA then this book is for you. It is an easy read with a bent towards page turner. This author is new to me but I will be back for the next book in this series.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Candida Hopper

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

I was completely drawn into this book as soon as I started reading and I couldn’t put it down. Sera is a brilliant chemist, beautiful, and an assassin. Sera’s biggest weakness is her abusive father. Sera will do anything for her father to try to make up for the sacrifices she feels he made for her. Cassius is Sera’s new mark but it’s not as cut and dry as she originally thought. Cassius is smart, attractive, rich, and an all around good guy. There is a lot of chemistry between these two and their banter is so fun to read. There is action, deceit, great characters and so much more in this story. I highly recommend this book.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Lacy Mercado

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove #1)Finding Starlight by Shannon Nikole

I love the characters in the book.I love the story line. I love the start of a book. The end of the book was the best. I can’t wait to read more from this author. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

 

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by M Policicchio

Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting twist in the dynamic between Sera and Cassius. Sera is a high-paid, well-trained assassin. She is on the verge of a mega-deal that would set up her and her father for this life and the next. The only problem is that she is falling for her mark, Cassius.

Cassius is a businessman willing to take calculated risks. These risks have made him a very rich man. Cassius knows when his brother introduces him to Sera, there is more to this woman than meets the eye. Cassius is determined to discover her secret. When Cassius stirs feelings and emotions in Sera that she has not felt in what seems like forever, Sera struggles with completing the contract for Cassius. Will she or won’t she?

The author has a brilliantly paced story that will keep you hanging on until the last word!!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Piper Foster

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

Sera is a very interesting lady. Lorenzo her dad was not a good person he was deceiving. Cassius, I like his character. This is a very well-written romance novel I like how well the characters interact with each other. Devil’s Breath which is set to hit the streets and become the next big thing being an Assassin and all has its perks but what happens when you fall for your target.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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

Ellawyn has managed to escape her abusive ex and is looking for a fresh start. She finds that in a small town called Quimby Grove where she discovers a quaint little bookstore called Starlight Books. Ellawyn immediately feels at home in Starlight Books and spends all her time there where she develops a close friendship with the bookstore’s elderly owner, Benji.

Suddenly things take a shift when Benji asks his grandson Beckett to return home for a visit. When Beckett returns home Benji drops a bombshell on him about his declining health. Not only does Beckett take the news hard but so does Ellawyn because she has grown to love Benji like family. She immediately offers to help Beckett run the bookstore knowing that Starlight Books is everything to Benji.

Beckett and Ellawyn immediately feel drawn to each other but initially try to fight the attraction. However, the more time they spend together the deeper the attraction becomes and the more they realize they have in common. Ellawyn finds herself falling hard for Beckett and slowly starts to allow her guard down. Trust does not come easy for Ellawyn after her previous relationship, but she slowly starts to confide in Beckett and feels that he won’t hurt her. As their relationship grows and flourishes danger lurks in the background when Ellawyn starts getting stalked. Has her ex discovered where she fled to?

This was a beautifully written book and I really resonated with the character of Ellawyn. Having been in abusive relationships I know how broken you feel and hard it is to trust others afterwards. The character of Beckett was amazing, and I loved how gentle, kind and understanding he was with Ellawyn. Rather than force her to confide in him he allowed her the time and space she needed. Benji was lovable and you could not help but fall in love with his character. I loved this book and will read it again! I highly recommend!

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Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! (Donovan Trait Book 2) by Seelie Kay – Review by Katie Turner

Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! (Donovan Trait Book 2)Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! is the second book to the Donovan Trait series, by Seelie Kay. Wedding bells are ringing for my friends Donovan Trait and newly turned vampire, Shirley Magnusen! But when Seelie comes down with feeling under the weather, they make a new discovery… she is pregnant! While they are both quite excited about the news, the Vampire Coalition does not mirror their happiness. The Trait’s find themselves escaping to an island for vampires, and is ran by vampire nuns.

I just love the twists in this book. And while I giggled at some of the concepts initially, such as ‘vampire nuns’.. it all WORKS. Seelie makes everything flow together well. Her writing is fantastic and it grips you tight and pulls you into the world she weaves upon the pages. I do recommend reading the first installment before picking this book up. It will be so worth it. I cannot wait to dive into book 3!

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

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

This book was a little close to home. A few years ago I would not have been able to read it because I was Ellawyn. I wasn’t able to pick up and move to a different state because of my children but I did finally get away. I also found my Beckett. He had the patience of a Saint and did everything in his power to make her feel safe, loved and important. Pops, Pops was the actual main character in this story. I’ll argue with anyone about this. This story has some twists and turns and was so good. It’s a story of finding yourself and proving that you are stronger than you think.

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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

First off, I highly recommend you just jump right into this book. Do not ready any reviews….you don’t want anything given away. This book had me on the edge of my seat ’til the very end….I had no idea which way it would go.

I’m going to try to do this review justice without giving too much away. Sera is a great FMC. She works hard, knows what she wants, and is good at what she does. As a hired assassin, she usually has no problem with the follow-through…until him! Cassius is a wise and kind-hearted man. However, he feels something is amiss with his meeting of Sera…he just needs to figure out what it is. These two have amazing banter, some H-O-T scenes, and the gamut of emotions (lust, love, hate, betrayal….you get the picture). However, at the end of the day, Sera must decide if she will follow orders or her heart? And how will Cassius deal with the fact that someone close to him has betrayed him?

This book was one of the best books I have read this year! It is filled with the kind of back and forth that kept me turning the pages until the very end!! It has been a while since I have been so enthralled with a book that I did not notice the passage of time….I just sat and read from beginning to end!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Karyn Taylor

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

I’m always keen to try out author’s I’ve never read before and when I read the blurb of this book, I just knew that I had to give it a chance. I’m a total sucker for a good romantic suspense novel and that’s exactly what I got with this book.
I was pulled into this story from the very beginning. The author had me hooked straight away and wasn’t willing to let me go. Thankfully, I was a very willing passenger on this great ride. The story flows along quickly and is full of action, intrigue, danger and suspense. Added to that is an almighty blast of angst as the two main characters, would be assassin Sera and her would be victim Cassius top toe around one another.
Set in the dark underworld of drugs, this is dark and raw in parts but is a fantastic read that I just didn’t want to put down.
It is most definitely with the 5 stars that I’m giving it.

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e Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Angela Shirley

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

Remi is living in a dark place, a billionaire who has strived to be the best and hide his past, but he has always had a core group of friends who have been there through all the issues with his dad and stepfamily especially his bully of a stepbrother.

He always felt safe and wanted at his friend Graysen’s house, with Mrs Wu always trying to feed them up and show warmth and love he did not have at his own home. As the year’s went on and college came and went Remi built his empire up around the Waterfront of his youth, but now will his past come back and the darkness seep deeper.

Audri Wu has always been the only girl in the group of boys that were constantly at her house, but she has always had a soft spot for Remi. While working at her job she becomes the target of harassment, although she has been to HR nothing really gets sorted but then suddenly there is an announcement that the company has been sold and in walks Remi, but as the chemistry between the two of them intensifies can they make a relationship work or will the past shatter it wide open.

This is the first time I have read anything by this author, and I loved the story and the characters. Remi and Audri’s characters complimented each other brilliantly with the dark and light. I love a forbidden love story and with the twist within this story just had me turning the pages to get to the thrilling parts, although I enjoyed the story it did in my opinion took a while to get going but I understand the backstory had to be told as this led them to this part.

The secondary characters where also a brilliant added addition and hope that this series grows so we get to see the other friends’ lives expanded and delve into the world of the Waterfyre in more detail.

Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Jo Frizzell

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

This book was excellent! I really enjoyed reading Ellawyn’s story. Her courage and strength of spirit were an inspiration. Seeing the relationships between the characters is always beautiful to me as well! However, my favorite part is the haven she finds in the midst of an escape from her prison. Starlight Books being her haven is something I can completely understand, seeing as books are my safe place too. I love stories that take place in small towns because the camaraderie is almost inevitable and the relationships that can be built are so enduring. If you enjoy books with a strong female lead, romance, and some suspense, this is definitely a must read!

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Jerricka Brown

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

I was hooked from the very beginning. I love small town books. It reminds me of the place I grew up. The different twists and turns the author had, made it hard to put down. All the emotions the characters felt, I felt also. The author knows how to pull at your heart strings. I highly recommend this.

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Finding Starlight (Quimby Grove Book 1) by Shannon Nikole – Review by Tori Werkheiser

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

I knew by about 20% in to this book that I was going to absolutely love it and that is exactly what happened. This book started off intense and had me on the edge of my seat in just the first chapter. I was immediately intrigued and wanting to know more. I absolutely adored Ellawyn and oh my does Beckett have my heart. He may now be one of my top book boyfriends. I loved that this book was dual POV because I am a sucker for the male perspective in these kinds of books. This book was so much more than a romance book thought, it had some very intense situations, and I felt all the emotions and even cried several times. The way I wanted Benji to be my own family member ugh I love him whole heartedly. I was honestly not sure how this was going to end with the plot twist and traumatic events that unfolded but I think this was done so well. I am now going to be on the look out for more books from this author cause this was just so beautifully done I want more!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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