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A Whole New Crowd by Tijan

A Whole New Crowd by @TijansBooks.

Review: What a book! I know I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again! I LOVE TIJAN! I love all of the books she writes and I cannot wait to read the next one! Seeing how Taryn dealt with all the changes in her life, her new family, and the death of loved ones is amazing. I love how she handled all the situations and ended up using her “criminal” side for good. It was intense and kept you on…

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Goddess Secret by M.W. Muse (Goddess Series Book 2)

Goddess Secret by @MW_Muse. #Fiction #BookReview #GoddessSeries

**If you have not read Goddess Legacy (Book 1) then this book may contain spoilers. Continue reading at your own risk.**

Review: What a book! I love how Legacy is really maturing. So many obstacles are being thrown at her and she really shows that she’s thinking about all the decisions. She’s also listening to both her heart and her head. It’s crazy all the different things that happen. I can’t…

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Opposing Sides by C.M. Doporto

Opposing Sides by @CMDoportoPA.

Review: This was a cute short story. Took me about an hour to read it cover to cover. I enjoyed reading how Lexi really came into her character and grew as a person. I don’t know who could put with with her fiancé though. That’s what really irked me. Also, how her friend didn’t try to help her figure things out more. It was a good book, some of the flow of it wasn’t really great though. It…

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The Right Wrong Number by Barbara Delinsky

The Right Wrong Number by Barbara Delinsky.

Review: What a great short story! It’s a love story that doesn’t start out like any others I have read. Barbara’s writing really captures your attentions and holds it to the book. I’m definitely going to go and check out some more of her books! Great 30 minute read!

Description:In this 30-page short story by bestselling author Barbara Delinsky, Carly Kelly has just been presented with a…

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Thief by C.L. Stone (Book 1 in the Scarab Beetle Series)

Thief (Book 1 in the Scarab Beetle Series) by @CLStoneX.

Review: This is a great new series by C.L. Stone. The Ghost Bird series is a great introduction, and if you love those books then you will absolutely love this one! I love Kayli’s tenacious attitude and spit-fire way she goes about her life. She really is trying to do the best she can with what she is given in life. She could have made other decisions, but then where would she be? Probably not…

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Date Me by Jillian Dodd (Book 3 in the Keatyn Chronicles)

Date Me by @JillianDodd (Book 3 in the Keatyn Chronicles).

**If you have not read Stalk Me (Book 1) or Kiss Me (Book 2) in the Keatyn Chronicle Series then this review may contain spoilers. Continue reading at your own risk!**

Review: I am in LOVE with this series! Keatyn has had to grow up so fast in these books. I just love her personality and outlook on life. I love the relationships she has with her friends and with her family. I love seeing what…

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Some Like It Charming by Megan Bryce

Some Like It Charming by Megan Bryce. #Fiction #BookReview #MeganBryce #SomeLikeItCharming

Review: What a great standalone book. I really enjoyed how Megan Bryce created such tension between Mackenzie and Ethan. You also have to love the grandma, she really reminded me of Betty White and we all love her character! :) Who doesn’t love to read a romantic chick-lit book that makes you smile, laugh, and cry throughout? This was a great quick standalone read!

Description: Mackenzie Wyatt…

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Less Than Nothing by R.E. Blake (Book 1 in the Less Than Series)

Less Than Nothing by @BlakeBooks. (Book 1 in the Less Than Series)

Review: What a crazy story! I’ve never heard of R.E. Blake before, but I will definitely start reading his books now! I could not imagine what Sage had to go through in order to get to where she was in life. What a crazy emotional roller coaster she went on trying to figure out who she was and what she wanted out of life! I cannot wait to see where this path in life is taking her and to see…

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Saving Grace by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

Saving Grace by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

Review: I could not put this book down! There are so many different things that happen in this book it leaves you wanting more and on the edge of your seat. Katie is just trying to find out all of the answers to her life, including why the guy she is in love with doesn’t want her even though all the signs are there. She goes on an island vacation to try to figure out what happens to her parents,…

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His Majesty the Prince of Toads by Delle Jacobs

His Majesty the Prince of Toads by @dellejacobs.

Review: What a great book! I just love historical romance novels! It always amazes me what people had and could go through back in that time period. I am amazed Sophie stayed as strong as she did throughout the book. I respect her for what she went through and I cannot imagine going through anything like that at all. I love the dynamic between Lucas and Sophie. The opening scene of the book…

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More Than Him by Jay McLean (Book 3 in the More Than Series)

More Than Him by @JayMcLeanAuthor. (Book 3 in the More Than Series)

  *If you have not read More Than This (Book 1) and More Than Her (Book 2) then this review may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk!**

Review: She’s done it again. Here is another book that really pulls at your heart strings. I bawled like a baby several times during this book. The emotions they both go through are so heart-wrenching that you can’t help but just feel for them. I still love…

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The Fairy Tale Bride by Kelly McClymer

The Fairy Tale Bride by @KellyMcClymer

Review: Boy! What a drive Miranda has when she thinks about true love and fairy tale endings. Miranda and Simon have had different upbringings, they also see life differently. Fate has a funny way of bringing two people together. I love how the book intertwines different fairy tales and how Miranda has this sweet, honest disposition that makes her who she is in the book. I also love the ending…

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Perfect Pitch by Mindy Klasky

Perfect Pitch by @MindyKlasky.

Review: This book is intended for mature audiences as there are several raunchy scenes. It was a good story though. Quick read, read it in a morning. I loved how DJ and Daniel’s relationship changed throughout the book thanks to Samantha. I also loved seeing the dynamic between Samantha and Daniel. The ending was so cute. The whole book tugged at your heart strings.

Description: A hot…

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Fallen Crest Family by Tijan (Book 2 in the Fallen Crest Series)

Fallen Crest Family by @TijansBooks. (Book 2 in the Fallen Crest Series)

**Before reading this if you haven’t read book 1 in the Fallen Crest, Fallen Crest High this may contain spoilers!**

Review: The relationship between Samantha and Mason is so intense and raw that it makes you want to have as much passion in your relationship as they do. I love how they react to one another. I love seeing how Samantha grows in this book and how she interacts with those around her.…

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A Winter's Knight by Elizabeth Cole

A Winter's Knight by @ColeHeartedGirl

Review: Cute, really short story. Read in 30 minutes. It’s a book about overcoming physical obstacles that stand in your way. It’s also about following your heart and helping others. I really enjoyed reading the book and will probably pick up some more of her books!

Description: The newly-expanded introductory story in the Regency Rhapsody series: lighthearted, sweet novellas set in regency-era…

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Bet On Us by Rachel Higginson

Bet On Us by @Mywritesdntbite. #Fiction #BookReview #BetOnUs #RachelHigginson

Review: This was a cute love story. It turned out like I thought it would, but I still enjoyed reading it! I love ow the author portrayed all of the characters and how everything turned out in the book. There were some grammatical errors in the book, but not enough to make the book a horrible read. The book left off so that another story could begin about two other characters in the book. I’ll…

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Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs

Killer Cupcakes by @leighanndobbs. #Fiction #BookReview #KillerCupcakes #LeighannDobbs

Review: This is a fun, cute, short story. Leighann did an excellent job keeping readers on their toes wondering who killed Kevin. If you love thrillers, romance books, and detective work then this is the book for you. I loved reading about the older women also helping out with the detective work and the matchmaking grandma! This was a great book by Leighann Dobbs!

Description: Things are going…

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