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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Christine Baranek

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Victor
By Nicole Flockton
5*

This is the first book in the Freemasons series. I absolutely love the premise of the book and the series. This book features a couple that has suffered a tragedy and their relationship has taken the toll. They agree to work together one last time as a chance to start to see things through the others eyes. As they are working together we are introduced to Cole and his friends. They work for the freemasons. However the goings on about the Lodge are merely mentioned in this book. I hope that in future books we will learn more about Cole and his friends. Ava is his wife who is ready to thrown in the towel on their marriage. I have to say I truly loved seeing them as a couple who were working through things that many marriages go through. They seemed so relatable, especially that communication (or a lack there of) has been the root of their problems. I had my self rooting for a HEA throughout this entire book. If this book is any indication of the rest of the series I know that these books are going to each be amazing!

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Bethany Rucker

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Vaughan and Cole Jacobs were recently married and suffered a tragedy. 6 months later, Ava is ready to move on with her life and start over. Cole, however, wants nothing more than for his wife to come back home. When she confronts him about a divorce, he comes up with a plan for them to work together. While spending time together, feelings start to return, and healing starts taking place. Who will get what they want? Will Cole get to keep his wife? Will Ava be granted the divorce she wants? Do either of them really know what they want?

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THE VICTOR (THE FREEMASONS BOOK 1) BY NICOLE FLOCKTON – REVIEW BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton

I have read many books by this talented author and this one did not disappoint! This book revolves around Ava, who is a hard-working lady who has had tragedy strike which caused her to separate from her husband. Cole does not want to be separated from his wife and the last thing that he is wanting is to let his wife leave him. Cole comes up with a proposition that she cannot refuse which leads to a wonderful story line. I read this book super-fast and could not put it down. I cannot wait to read the other books in this series and continue reading about everyone’s roles and how they all play out. If you are looking for a great romance book that has a great story line, then this is the book for you!

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Barbie England

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Jacobs has spent time living separately from her husband, Cole. She has decided that it is time for them to end the marriage that she feels was forced on them due to her pregnancy that unfortunately ended in miscarriage. Cole finds himself now managing his father’s company in the plastics field after his father passed. Cole is also very involved with the Lode Drysor, a group of Freemasons. When Ava approaches Cole to demand a divorce he instead talks her into putting her skills as an event planner (her career) to use in order to plan the Parklite Foundation Ball that his lodge is hosting. At Cole’s instance, Ava agrees to not only plan the event, but also spend the month at their former home. Will Cole and Ava both work past their pain and grief, or will Cole agree as he promised to grant Ava the divorce once the Ball is over? You have to read Victor to find out.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Michelle Austin

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning.
Ava is nervous, she is going to ask her husband for a divorce and she’s not sure how he will react. Cole refuses to give her a divorce and actually has plans for her, and when he’s done then he will give her what she wants. Ava has never felt a part of his world, she isn’t into the glitz and glamor. Will she get what she want’s or will her heart decide something else?

Overall I really enjoyed this read and couple. My emotions were all over the place. It took me a bit to warm up to Cole because of his arrogance but he did grow on me. This was an emotional read in spots as the story moved forward. I read this in one sitting and I can’t wait to read more from this series. 1-click and get started today.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Shannen Kern

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I hadn’t read anything by this author yet, but this first book in The Freemasons Series is a fantastic start! It hit me hard and pulled at my emotions throughout the story.

Ava decides that she wants a divorce because it’s time to move on. She hasn’t lived in the same house as Cole for six months and there’s no use in prolonging the inevitable. But when she presents her want for a divorce to him, he tells her no. Taken aback, she hears Cole out and agrees to his terms to work together for one last event. Spending so much time together brings many emotions to the surface for both of them. Will it bring them closer together or drive a wedge even further between them?

I have to say that the flow of this story is wonderful. I was drawn in from the beginning and constantly wondered will they or won’t they? Since reading this, I have been adding books by Nicole Flockton to my TBR list. I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the series!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Tia Martel

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The only thing Ava wants from her husband is a divorce. She really wasn’t expecting him to say no to the idea, but he did and now she’s confused.

Cole had waited six months for Ava to come back home and he isn’t ready to let her or their marriage go. In an attempt to keep her close, he hires her to plan a fundraiser and at the end says he will agree to a divorce.

Now working so closely, feelings are rising and they’re forced to face what drove Ava away and kept her there. Is it too late to save their marriage or are they doomed to divorce? Who will be the victor?

This was a fun, sweet and light read. I absolutely adored reading about Ava and Cole and feel connected to the other characters as well. I’m looking forward to reading more in this series and possibly looking into other works from this author.

If you like romance, strong independent characters, and the idea of falling apart in order to fall back together, this is a book for you!

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Robin Rankin

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Victor: A Second Chance Romance (The Freemasons Book 1)

I have read several books by this author and enjoyed each and every one. When I discovered there was a older series I had to start reading it ASAP.

Cole and Ava start us off and they did not disappoint. They hit a rough patch in their marriage very early on and haven’t been together since. Though Cole has a plan to change that.

Ava went through a lot in a very short time. She is ready to move on to the next stage of her life is she can convince Cole that they need to divorce.

Some drama but not as much as I would have anticipated, but there are secrets that cannot be found out.

Let the binge read continue!

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The Victor (The Freemasons #1) by Nicole Flockton-Review by Amanda Kimble

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Victor: A Second Chance Romance (The Freemasons #1) by Nicole Flockton

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author knows how to keep me coming back. So far I’ve read several books by the author and I really can’t choose my favorite. So far The Freemasons Series is good. The Victor is the first book in The Freemasons Series.

Cole is trying to move on with his life. He buried his father without his wife by his side. In fact, they haven’t been in the same house in six months. So when she wants a divorce he says on one condition. The quote I chose for Cole is: “I mean, the time to come and see me would’ve been when I needed to have my wife by my side. The day I buried my father.”

Ava is going to ask Cole for a divorce, but she isn’t expecting him to say no. She knows it’s time to move on, but what if she doesn’t really want to let go. It seems that might be the case with them. The quote I chose for Ava is: “What do you mean? I want a divorce, Cole. Don’t you think it would be best for the both of us if we ended our marriage?”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kerry Baker

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I went into this book expecting it to be a simple second chance romance but actually got something so much more emotional that I thought it would be. I enjoyed the connection between the main characters. They had history that could have got between them and yet they found a way to make things work.
The author really did so well to create a story that was full of emotional connections, romance and amazing characters. As the start of a new series this book shows great signs of what is to come. This book is well written, engaging and was such a great book to read. I can’t wait to start on book two.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Michelle Troyer

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Cole and Ava were dating, she became pregnant, so they got married. Shortly afterwards, Ava lost the baby and their marriage has been in turmoil since then. Ava wants a divorce, but Cole wont grant her one until after she helps him with his organization fundraiser event. The book was good, flowed well and an easy read.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rayne East

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing quick read
This is an unexpected find. I found the storyline fascinating and even at the end I just wanted to know more. I love the way that the reader gets the closure around the romance between Cole and Ava but the underlying story about the Freemasons is left wide open. My curiosity is piqued and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 2 The Hunter.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lisa Helmick

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a nice story of a man and a woman on the verge of divorce. The story revolves around them but leaves little tidbits of some bigger going on with the Freemasons. There is very little movement in the big secret of the Freemasons. Some action in that area would have been good to beef the story up a bit. The characters are good. This is a second chance romance between a married couple. They have good tension between them. I liked Cole as he was trying to do anything he could to keep Ava around.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kerry Carr

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Freemasons series. It was a really good read. I loved how passionate Cole is about Ava and how Ava has grown in confidence and independence however this increase in confidence has also made her blind to what is in front of her.

This story was heartbreaking to read in parts. To see how a couple so in love could fall apart when tragic events hit and communication is lost. Instead of turning to each other in their time of need they pushed each other away until the gap between them seems so huge they will never be able to close it. Or so they thought.

When Ava turns up at a charity event to speak to her estranged husband Cole she had 1 goal in mind. She wants a divorce. After all Cole doesn’t want to be with her. He only married her out if a feeling if obligation so its going to be easy to get a divorce right?

Cole on the other hand has other ideas. Cole is devoted to Ava and has no plans on letting her go. He assumes the words he isnt saying is enough for her to realise how much he loves her. When Ava asks him for a divorce he is shocked and dead set against it. He needs to make her see and remember how good they were together so he comes up with a plan.

If Ava will work for him to plan this charity event for the Lodge he will grant her the divorce she so desperately wants.
And so his plan of action to win her back starts. Can this couple finally learn to open up and communicate? Can Ava see how much Cole loves her? And will Ava be able to resist her attraction and feelings for Cole when they are living and working together?

It is a very powerful story and one quite a few couple may go through and relationships end because of the same reasons that Cole and Ava has.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This book had me all in right from the beginning….and this author is one of my favorites. A second chance romance with loss, grief, love and definite hot tender moments.

Cole wants his wife back, Ava feels differently and wants a divorce. When Ava approaches Cole about a divorce so she can “move on”….Cole denies her request. Instead, Cole fights for what he wants and that he wants Ava back….and in order to try he proposes that Ava is to help and be project lead as his even planner for a big charity event. Working closely together and arranging to live together again, will Ava’s feeling about a divorce still hold true….as so much cooped up feelings of grief, guilt, loss and sadness have evaded them both?

This story was wonderful and flowed to easily as I turned each page. Cole and Ava stole my heart in this story…two beautifully broken people trying to find each other again and open up……..and I love them together.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Katrina Jones

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked up this book in hopes of starting a whole new series and I can happily say, I will be reading the rest!

This book was a ride! There is almost 2 stories happening. The biggest one being the reunion of Cole and Ava after a tragic event in the beginning of their marriage. It truly was a reminder how important communication is in a relationship.

The second story in the book is where we start to learn about the mission the four friends are on as part of the freemasons.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am quickly becoming a fan of this new and upcoming author. When I first discovered her I read the back of one of her books and thought I might enjoy it so I tried it on a whim. Boy oh boy I was I right. Since then I have instantly devoured every book of hers that I can find. Her writing style is fresh and unique, her character development is amazing, and the romance is out of this world. In this book we follow Ava and Cole and I just couldn’t tear myself away. I related to Ava a lot and really felt myself get pulled into her story and her relationship with Cole. This book has everything a romance lover could want and then some for the glitz and glam, to the second chances, and the overall plot this story was just perfect.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kristan Anderson

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Victor by Nicole Flockton is book one in the Freemasons series. Getting a divorce is the only thing on Ava’s mind. Cole doesn’t love her, he’s never said it. This was a shotgun wedding and she’s all wrong for him. Cole is blindsided by the sight of his wife and her demand for a divorce. He doesn’t want it, he loves her. They had a rough patch and neither handled it together with the other. They both dealt in silence which put a huge gap between them. But now, Cole has the opportunity to have her help him with a gala for the Freemasons he’s a part of. It’s an easy way for him to slip her back into his life. But will it work? I liked their chemistry. They really seemed to want to be together but needed to get over their hurdle. I’n interested in this mysterious mission the Lodge is a part of and hope to find out more in the next story.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Vaughan has had enough with her husband Cole Jacobs. She wants to end their marriage. But when Cole says No! She is shocked and wants to know why? It’s not a big request, as Ava loves planning fundraisers. This was a real tear jerker, as I was not expecting to fall so deeply into Ava and Cole’s story. The story is fast paced and keeps you reading and wanting more. The author is among my favorites. So I have read many of her books and she never disappoints. Her characters were lacking communication which she remedies in the end. I love a good second chance romance story. This is all of that.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jules Herbert

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this particular series from this wonderful author and I have to say I am looking forward to reading more. Cole and Ava are separated after experiencing a devastating loss and when Ava announces to Cole that she wants a divorce so they can both start over, he decides that is the last thing he wants and goes about proving to her that they truly are meant to be together. There is a very fascinating storyline threaded through this book that obviously threads through the entire series and I can’t wait to see where it will take us.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars for me because it brings back the memories of when my voice was not there and it was always what my boyfriend wanted.
They say if you really love someone let them go and if they don’t come back it was never yours but if they do come back it was meant to be. That is exactly what Cole thought about Ava. He thought to play it by her rules and see where this will go because he was not ready and Ava had it with him. The game is to win it or to lose it forever but she was ready to throw in the towel until Cole had a game plan. Love will always find its way back up to the surface.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Rosanna Ingram

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ava and Cole have been living separate lives for the last six months. She has returned to the city to ask him for one last thing…a divorce. She believes it is time to put their marriage behind them. The last thing she expects is for him to say “no”. Why would he not agree to this? Doesn’t he see that she doesn’t fit in his world and the reason they married in the first place is longer an issue?

Cole is shocked to see his wife at an event after she walked away six months ago…and even more shocked with what she is asking him for. He was serious when he said his vows…and now needs to find a way to make Ava see that. Having her plan the Freemasons event is a way to get her around him on a daily basis…but will she want to stay when it’s over? And…when these two really start talking…will they be able to overcome the obstacles that prevented their marriage from working out the first time around?

I enjoyed both Ava and Cole’s characters. After what they have been through, I can see how pulling away from each other was a way to heal…but a lot was left unsaid and unaddressed in those six months. When six months of held-in frustrations and grief come to the surface, they are forced to deal with those feelings before they can even think about moving forward. They were going through marital issues that a lot of couples face and it made it feel that more real. I read the whole story in one sitting and enjoyed it.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton

Wow The Victor is the first book in The Freemasons Series and is a second chance Contemporary Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. You may want to have tissues near by as this one will have your emotions all over the place. Some parts my heart hurt for both of them. This series is off to a great start and I look forward to reading the others soon. This is a short story that packs a punch right to your heart. These two both have secrets and he’s not even close to letting her go without a fight. Can these two survive the secrets and move on? Is it to late and she’s determined to move on without him? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Michelle Mulvey

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Ava approached Cole for a divorce, she thinks it will be easy as anything. They got married quickly when she got pregnant but, haven’t been living together in quite a while. Cole doesn’t give in as easy as she thought. Instead, Cole ends up hiring her requesting her help planning an event that’s very important. The only catch is, he has no plans to
Give in to her demand of a divorce. He will use this time of her working closely with him to make her realize, he still loves her and his vows meant something to him. Marriage is forever. Did I mention he has her living with him during this arrangement ? I thought the book was a great read, held my attention and I loved the characters.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Maria Colon

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton

I went into this story not really knowing much. I didn’t really read the blurb or anything. The story is written in third person. It was pretty fast paced and gave you a good story. The biggest thing I took away from this story is that communication is big in relationships. I could relate to some of the things that happened in both Ava and Cole’s life. There was a section when Ava tells Cole something that was hard from over the months that brought me to shed a couple of tears as if I heard someone say those words to me. By the time I got to the end I was so happy it ended with an HEA but I do wonder about Cole’s friends.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ava and Cole’s marriage is on the rocks. How can they fix it? In Ava’s mind there is no fixing anything, she wants out and asks for a divorce. Cole on the other hand wants to work things out. He proposes they work together on a fundraiser and then she will get what she wants. However their old feelings start to come back and they are starting to communicate more. Who knew that was the key to a lot of their problems?

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable and engaging second chance at love story, which had me happily turning the pages. All Ava Vaughan wants from her husband is a divorce, and as they have been separated from each other for the last six months, she’s surprised when he says no. Cole Jacobs has spent the last six months hoping that his wife, Ava will return to him. Cole had no intention of loosing his wife and intends to stay married to her, so when she demands a divorce, he proposes a deal instead. Cole asks Ava to use her skills as an event planner to help him organise an important fundraiser, and then he will agree to a divorce. However, Cole intends to work closely with Ava on the fundraiser and as the couple work together their buried feelings resurface. Both Cole and Ava have to face the reasons why their marriage fell apart and decide if it can be rescued. This was a heartwarming story with wonderful characters, in a lovely setting. Ava and Cole were particularly easy to feel engaged with and I was hoping they would get their HEA.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book #1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Angela Hayes

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

The Victor is the first book in The Freemasons series by Nicole Flockton. It is a moving second chance contemporary romance with a forced proximity element, past history, heartache, buried feelings, a marriage on the rocks, angst, push-pull, angst, miscommunication, separation, secrets, and how true love really can overcome anything.
This is a wonderful start to what looks to be a superb series. I can’t wait to jump into the second book asap, and the best news is the whole series is available to read NOW- happy dance. No waiting…. WOOT!!!
It appears that each book in the series will focus on a different couple, but with a recurring cast. Meaning four books, from what I can tell…. And did I mention our four leading men are Freemasons- which adds an extra layer of intrigue and mystique to the whole shebang.
Cole and Ava have been separated for the past 6 month. She wants a divorce, but he intends to win her back. Will he succeed, or is this really the end? Will Cole be willing to do what it takes to prove his love and commitment to Ava? And most importantly, will Ava even consider giving him a chance to try to rekindle their love- or is it all a case of ‘too little-too late? The story is definitely worth the read to find out. But prepare for your emotions to be released.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Nicole Flockton!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kelli Harper

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the beginning of a series, it has a little build up to what you think is going to be a big conflict but the only conflict in this story is the decision the male and female leads have to make on whether or not to stay together. Cole and Ava had a very rocky start to their marriage can they find their way back to one another?
Hopefully the next few books in the series have a lot more depth and they address the conflict that was just hinted at in this first book of the series. Otherwise this was good readd.

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The Victor (The Freemasons Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Ashley Sugar

The Victor (The Freemasons #1)The Victor by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Extremely fast paced and such a quick read! Ava and Cole are married but Ava regrets it and wants a divorce…Cole doesn’t want one. He wants to stick to his vows and try to work things out. They’ve both went through something extremely difficult and they weren’t there for each other like they should’ve been. It got to the point where they started to resent one another. Cole has a proposition for Ava…she’s hesitant at first but goes with it. Do they rekindle their relationship or will they end up going there separate ways? If you want a quick and fast read, check this book out! I liked it! Good story and good characters!

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