Review: Fireflies and Magnolias

Fireflies and Magnolias by Ava Miles

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Another FANTASTIC book by Ava! Such a powerful story. I loved how all the characters interacted and I could feel how they felt. This story brings a lot of emotion and depth. There were so many lines that just made me literally laugh out loud (got a lot of strange looks from co-workers) and yet other areas that made me cry. As it is stated, you can read these books as stand alone books, but you will want to read all of them to get to know everyone even better!



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Review: Bentley Square

Bentley Square by Carol Ann Kauffman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is a great book with a great story line. It was very interesting "hearing" each characters thoughts when they saw someone and how they interact with each other. It was amazing when they actually did meet and talk to each other. I really enjoyed the suspense and once I got into the story I couldn't stop reading. The was a lot of detail to each of the scenes so you could almost picture yourself there.



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Review: Murder in Mind

Murder in Mind by Cheryl Bradshaw

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



The story line is fantastic and the level of suspense is great. Couldn't put it down! This is a must read and can't wait to read the next one!!



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Review: Secret Refuge

Secret Refuge by Dana Mentink

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Keeps you on the edge of your seat! I loved this story. I was guessing who the bad guys and who the good guys were from the very beginning. I found that the way this story was written made me feel like I was watching a movie, the detail was great. I had a hard time putting the book down when I had to go back to work because I wanted to know what happened next. Parts of the story had my heart racing, other parts made me cry, and there were lots of parts that made me smile. I can't wait to read more by Dana.



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Review: The Perfect Ingredient

The Perfect Ingredient by Ava Miles

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I absolutely loved this book. It provided just enough background on each character so that you felt like you knew why the current events happened without boring you. The emotions and love you feel throughout the book is amazing. Don't read this book hungry!! I wish I could be served by Chef T, especially the desserts!! The story line just grabs you and I had to keep reading to find out what happened next. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me feel so good at the end! I can't wait to read Ava's next book!!



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Review: Truth or Date

Truth or Date by Susan Hatler

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This story is very well written, very true to life in my opinion. I found myself saying over and over, come on... give him a chance!! And the game of Truth or Date was fun to see which she'd choose and the outcome. I laughed, cried and smiled all the way through the book!! Can't wait to read the rest of this series!



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Review: Deadly Desires

Deadly Desires by Joyce Lavene

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Don't read this hungry - or maybe you should. Loved the variety of recipes and especially the info about each one and how it relates!! I am definitely going to try a few of these!!



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Review: No Mallets Intended

No Mallets Intended by Victoria Hamilton

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This was the first book I have read of Victoria Hamilton's and it was amazing. The mystery starts at the very beginning of the book and you are kept guessing who did what and why throughout the whole book. I found myself guessing and then guessing again trying to figure it out. The story made me feel like I was a part of the town, the descriptions of the homes, food and smells were so real! I can't wait to read more from this series and others by Victoria!!



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Review: 15 W. Gibson

15 W. Gibson by Aubree Lane

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I am completely blown away

I have never cried so hard at the end of a story. This book is fantastic. I loved reading the letters and I could so feel the love of a beautiful family. This story makes me want to read all of Aubree Lane's books!!



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Review: A Masterpiece Unraveled

A Masterpiece Unraveled by Nikki Lynn Barrett

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



What a fantastic story. It had me laughing and crying. It is so in depth and you have to keep turning the pages to see what happens next. The descriptions of the situations were so good I felt like I was there. I absolutely love Hunter and Bec. This really held my interest and I can't wait for book three.



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Review: Her Favorite Hot Doc

Her Favorite Hot Doc by Barbara Lohr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



The love story between McKenna and Logan is captivating. I enjoyed the character development throughout the book. The pace of the story line is exceptional. If you're looking for a romantic you have to pick up the Windy City Romance series!

The Windy City Romance Series by Barbara Lohr had me hooked in the first couple of chapters of book 1, “Her Favorite Mistake”, and carried over and intensified with each of the following books in the series, “Her Favorite Honeymoon” & “Her Favorite Hot Doc”. I loved how dynamic and real life like the story line was throughout the series. I was intrigued by each of the characters in the series: Vanessa, Amy, and McKenna. I also enjoyed seeing them evolve and interact through each of the stories. I like that each book focused on one of the three characters and the other two were secondary characters, it made me feel like I got a chance to find out more in depth of each of the characters. I love how the author develops this series story line and wonder if there will be a fourth book in the series?!?!?!




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Review: Her Favorite Honeymoon

Her Favorite Honeymoon by Barbara Lohr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Amy was one of the secondary characters that stood out to me when I read first book “Her Favorite Mistake”, so I was happy to see that her story was second book in the series. Amy’s character reminded me of myself and it really felt like I was a part of the story. . Barbara Lohr delivers another cheery romance.

The Windy City Romance Series by Barbara Lohr had me hooked in the first couple of chapters of book 1, “Her Favorite Mistake”, and carried over and intensified with each of the following books in the series, “Her Favorite Honeymoon” & “Her Favorite Hot Doc”. I loved how dynamic and real life like the story line was throughout the series. I was intrigued by each of the characters in the series: Vanessa, Amy, and McKenna. I also enjoyed seeing them evolve and interact through each of the stories. I like that each book focused on one of the three characters and the other two were secondary characters, it made me feel like I got a chance to find out more in depth of each of the characters. I love how the author develops this series story line and wonder if there will be a fourth book in the series?!?!?!




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Review: Her Favorite Mistake

Her Favorite Mistake by Barbara Lohr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



“Her Favorite Mistake” really peaked my interest from the start. The story line is so dynamic one feels like they could relate with the struggles, mistakes, and family love. The interaction of the main character and her favorite mistake was fantastic…it had me laughing at times and wondering how it would turn out at other times. There is a nice balance of romance, humor, and personal relationships throughout the story.

The Windy City Romance Series by Barbara Lohr had me hooked, as I stated earlier, in the first couple of chapters of book 1, “Her Favorite Mistake”, and carried over and intensified with each of the following books in the series, “Her Favorite Honeymoon” & “Her Favorite Hot Doc”. I loved how dynamic and real life like the story line was throughout the series. I was intrigued by each of the characters in the series: Vanessa, Amy, and McKenna. I also enjoyed seeing them evolve and interact through each of the stories. I like that each book focused on one of the three characters and the other two were secondary characters, it made me feel like I got a chance to find out more in depth of each of the characters. I love how the author develops this series story line and wonder if there will be a fourth book in the series?!?!?!




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Review: The Chocolate Garden

The Chocolate Garden by Ava Miles

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Such a powerful story. It was amazing to see Tammy grow and blossom just like her gardens. This story made me laugh out loud, and cry uncontrollably. The children were amazing in dealing with the different situations and I loved the interaction John Parker had with them. I really enjoyed the lessons learned from each of their family members and they really made the story come to life. I also loved how food and especially chocolate played a role in the storyline. I would love the have a chocolate garden myself!! I can't wait to read Ava's next book in this series!!



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Review: Dog Collar Crime

Dog Collar Crime by Adrienne Giordano

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the first book I've read (listened to) by Adrienne Giordano and I am hooked. This was such a fun book - every time I laughed my husband would say "You're listening to that dog book again, aren't you?" I could not guess who was responsible for the different incidents that kept happening and there was just enough suspense to keep you guessing. I loved how the dogs personalities came through in the descriptions of each of them and really liked Lucie!! I can't wait to read more by this author!!



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Review: Tahoe Blues

Tahoe Blues by Aubree Lane

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This book is fantastic!! I love suspense and this book provides just that with romance to boot. I felt like I was part of the story, and once I was hooked (which happened at the very beginning) I couldn't put it down. I really felt like I knew each of the characters and the story keeps your attention to the very end. This is a must read. I can't wait to read more by Aubree!!



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Review: Uninhibited

Uninhibited by Melody Grace

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the first book I have read by Melody Grace and I wasn't exactly sure what to expect. WOW - I was hooked from the very beginning!! The electricity between Alicia and Dex was amazing, I loved how they felt about each each other and the detail in describing each of the characters thoughts and actions was so good you feel like you are a fly on the wall. You can really relate to their circumstances and it really makes you realize that sometimes you have to live outside your comfort zone. This book really had my heart racing from the very start and I didn't want to put it down. I HAVE to get the rest of her books!!



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Review: The Marriage Agenda

The Marriage Agenda by Sarah Ballance

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This book provoked so many emotions I don't know where to start. I wasn't sure what I would think about a book about politicians, but it was fantastic. I kept yelling at both Chloe and Knox throughout the book hoping each would wake up see what I could see about each of them. I felt that this book truly portrayed what could happen in a politician's life, even if books are supposed to be fantasy. I wished I was Chloe throughout the story, although I don't know if I could have handled all she went through.



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Review: Love is...

Love is... by Kate Pearce

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



First off, the layout of this book is so unique. I loved that there is a heat level rating and that each of the stories tell you what type of story it is and what the heat rating is. I loved how the stories made me feel. They may be short, but they were powerful. I found that as I finished each one I went to sign-up for the authors newsletter and liked their Facebook page (that information is found at the end of each story - really great so you don't have to leave the book to find more information) so I could read more by each of them. I am sure most everyone will enjoy this book collection.



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Review: Turn Up the Heat

Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This was such a powerful story. I loved how the story unfolded and how it felt like I was there experiencing the same feelings. I felt the way the story was written gave each character such depth. My heart raced with some scenes, I cried at others, I yelled at them (Yeah I know, they can't hear me) and the last 25% of the book really took me by surprise. I really look forward to reading more by Kimberly Kincaid.



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