I loved that the story started out fast and didn't waste ...
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I loved that the story started out fast and didn't waste time tring to build in a boring way. I loved that makayla was a writer and the way they incorporated that into the story line. I wished the ending would have been different but maybe that can lead to another book.  I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
2842039
I was quickly drawn into this fast-paced story by Katie Mayo-Jackson.  It had elements of science fiction and the paranormal. These are two genres that I absolutely love and it was so interesting to see them melded together so well.

The heroine in the story is extremely likable and someone you want to root for.  This isn't the longest of stories, but you see a good amount of character development in her.  She is set up nicely for the next book in the series. I think I would have liked to see a little more back story for the villains.

I really did enjoy this and look forward to the next book!
1505765
I really liked the story. Very different from other vampire storys and funny at times. I hope the author doesn't make it into 3 or more series cause then it gets boring. It was a fast read, found a few mistakes but nothing that took away from the story. Looking forward to the second book and hopefully that will be it. Good job so far.
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Fearless is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed her style and flow of the story. Definitely a standalone however I do hope we see more of this couple in the next two stories with her sisters. It is an easy and quick read and Kane and Halley were a great couple.  Both the Harmon and Ward families play their parts and provide moments to help cement this couple.

Phoebe was a great character and I am definitely looking forward to her story. Missing younger sister is a real mystery and she will probably end up with the best story being the last sister with so many secrets and where is she being the big question? Is she in the town? Who is her father?

Towards the end of the story, I was surprised at Halleys decision and deeply upset for her. It did feel slightly rushed and I put that down to the fact I simply was not ready to say goodbye to Halley. She was a beautiful girl who had an awful start to life and her anxious behaviour is understandable. Kane was no-nonsense and slowly built his way into her life and it was believable and he was a solid guy.

Fearless is a great story about taking a chance, believing in your someone and finding love when you thought it would be safer to be alone.
2667888
I like how they started off the story right away instead of dragging the beginning on forever like most books do before they get to the storyline or issue
2953435
In the beginning I wasn't sure if maybe this book was aimed at a crowd younger than I was looking for, but as I kept reading I was quickly and pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the storyline and the writing style. I look forward to reading the rest in the series, and hopefully with my kids as they grow in their reading comprehension and abilities as well.
785120
3.5 out of 5 stars

This story has an emotional start and I was pulled in immediately. Hallie Raymond is a great character with a troubled past. I liked her boyfriend Neil in the beginning but my opinion of him plummeted throughout. The moment Hallie and Bryan Ferro reconnect is entertaining, I enjoyed their fun and feisty sparring. As things unfold you can feel the tension of Hallie and Bryan's past. They seem to have an angry attraction with a build up of frustration, which translates into an interesting hot scene at the end.

I got a pretty good feel for who Hallie was but I wish more details of Bryan would have been shared. By the end, I had a ton of questions and was wanting more (and yes, there is a cliffhanger). This is book one of five in a series so I wasn't surprised by this, I thought it laid a really good foundation. I'm a fan of H. M. Ward and am familiar with her style of writing so I know all my questions will get answered eventually.

Fast paced story with a nice build. Great, solid start to the series. I'm excited to see where the story goes next!

I was gifted a copy to review for the About That Story blog.
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Really liked the story, though the plot was simple.

Characters were lovable and each had a decent amount of back story. I felt that the characters weren't quite realistic or all that believable in that everyone (Tasmyn's parent's, Michael's parents, everyone's parents really, etc) was so kind, nice, generous, understanding etc. Even the "villains" were somewhat likable.

The story moved at a good pace, though I found the ending to be a bit too convenient (not having to reveal her secret to KPD). Overall a great read though - full of romance & magic. Main characters show a bit of growth too.

Happy I got this for free! The story drew me in so much I'm considering the sequel ;).
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** I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a honest review **

I really enjoyed the story and the characters. Martin was sweet, Gareth was a funny teacher, and it was awesome to see Becky's character grow over the course of the book. I don't always like to see what happens in the future, but I think it was nice to fast forward and see that these two people were able to over come all that they went through.

I didn't give this book a higher rating than 3 stars because I didn't like the way it was organized. I think at times the point-of-view could be a little blurred and it was distracting. At a certain point, I felt invested in the characters and wanted to see how their journey ended. So I kept reading and I am glad I did.
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I loved the opening scene; it definitely peaked my interest right away.  Good character building, which seems to be something many new authors haven't learned how to do. The story line is good, though more action would have gotten this book a 5 star rating from me. Still,  I enjoyed the story a lot, and the ending left an opening for more books to follow without being a cliff hanger or stopping abruptly (I hate books that pull those stunts). I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
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Fun story and a quick read. I didn't really get attached to the characters until the third act. Up until then, I wasn't sure if I would take the time to finish the story but I'm glad I did.

The story jumps around frequently from scene to scene following each group of adventurers and I found myself having to pause to remember which characters were doing what and sometimes confusing them. Overall, I liked the story and I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
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The story is fast paced and never lags. On the first sight, it seems like a classic urban fantasy genre book but it's not. The world building is quite sophisticated and hopefully we'll see even more in the second book. The characters are all 3-dimensional  - some funny and some really scary. Ruby, the heroine, is a spunky young necromancer with several secrets. Her inner and outer dialogue was fantastic. I absolutely loved her. What makes it not typical 'romancy' was that (* SPOILER* she had a friend with benefits in the beginning). This aspect brought a freshness and showed her independence.
The secrets were carefully interlaced with the story and not thrown at the reader one by one. And just when you thought you got the hang of it, there was another story twist. This turned the book into a real page-turner and it took me only a few hours to finish it :-)

All in all, a very fun and entertaining read! I can only recommend it.
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I got hooked on the story in just a few pages, easy read
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The Prospective Princess starts off with Marchant declaring his love for Brislyn. I love it when the hero of the novel knows what he wants right away  no wishy washiness needed. But then things go quickly downhill for the Commander. Not only is Brislyn not yet over his earlier rejection of her but she is immediately thereafter captured. Except for a few flashbacks to fill in the love story of Brislyn and Marchant, the story is fast paced and quite the adventure. It was a quick and pleasurable read.

The fantasy aspect of the story was not overwhelming so that even readers that may be a bit cautious about reading fantasy  such as me  will enjoy it. There was just enough of a fantasy aspect to carry the reader away from everyday life. Something we could all do with now and again.

The love story between Brislyn and Marchant was very realistic. Despite the novel being labeled as new adult, I found that the characters were very mature. I did get a bit annoyed with the old fashioned values about sex and men and women, but that is all part of the fantasy world that Rader created. I enjoyed the secondary characters as well and look forward to reading their individual stories in the future.
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I have to say it, the beginning was a little boring, I almost deleted this story from my Kindle.  But I persevered and it picked up and swiftly ended with a bang. I don't like to rehash the author's writing, so I will just say the ending made up for a little boring in the beginning. I liked this story because it was written without spelling or punctuation errors, and I could not have foreseen the ending.
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I had the opportunity to read this book before its launch. It is a very cute love story, I read it in a day. If you are looking for a quick read, I highly recommend Double Blessing! It's not full of swear words, and though is does have religious subjects (given there are half-angels), the plot isn't  centered around it. I recommend the book be for ages 12+ due to mentions of rape and drinking in the start of the the story. Thought the book is a 3rd in a series I wouldn't say you need to read the first two in order to read this story. I feel the characters were quite relatable and didn't make any drastic decisions without thinking them through (like many YA characters tend to do). All in all the story was a 5 star for me and I highly recommend the book.
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I really enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down once I started it!  I loved the characters and felt myself rooting for them.  The romance and chemistry are on point and the story moves at a fast pace.