4-1/2 Fantastic Stars!!!!
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Ahhhh I really loved this book!!!  Brenda Rothert continues to be one of my favorite authors.  I just LOVED this story or Daniel and Allison!  What a different scenario then the normal "been done" romances that are out there now.  I was instantly intrigued by this one the moment I read the synopsis.  Brenda Rothert writes some of the greatest characters and has that unique ability to make you fall in love with the characters in just a few short chapters.  I loved learning about Daniel and Allison as well as the other patients and staff at the hospital.  The way the setting in this story was laid it out was fantastic I felt like I was actually there!  There were certainly a lot of great aspects to this book other than a fantastic love story with great chemistry and passion.  There was also some mystery and suspense thrown in that just kept me glued to the pages.  The ONLY thing that held me back from giving this book the full 5 stars was that I did feel like towards the end got a little over the top sappy and I would have liked that to be toned down a bit because it was a bit much after a while but otherwise I really loved this book and feel like I am in a daze after finishing it.  This is one of those books that you put down and then want to pick up and experience all over again.  I was enjoying reading this one so much that I was trying to pace myself to try and make it last but couldn't put it down and ended up reading it in one day and about 2 sittings.  Well done Ms. Rothert!
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*I received an ARC from Southern Belle Promotions in exchange for an honest review*

Thank you so very much Southern Belle Promotions for sending me a copy of Into the Nothing!! I'm very honored and grateful!! :)

After hearing so much early praise for this book I literally freaked out when I saw this beauty pop up on my Kindle! Knowing beforehand that this was Mr. Urruela's first solo book I could not contain my enthusiasm nor could i wait to pick it up! It was everything I hoped it would be and more! It was dark, gritty, suspenseful, sexy, intense, and utterly heartbreaking. There were so jaw dropping moments that left me so shocked that i had to take a few minutes just to process things. The two main characters paths cross and nothing was ever the same again. Also, I loved the songs at the beginning of every chapter. I'm looking forward to reading more of Mr. Urruela's work in the future!!

Xander Evans was a character who never stayed in one place for long and had a past that haunted him daily. He was a no nonsense guy and didn't take too kindly to people being cruel to others. I liked when he stood his ground and got his point across. I couldn't quite figure him out at first and I was so glad that he had his very own point of view for that reason. He was smart-mouthed, caring, sexy, and mysterious. My heart broke for him throughout various parts of the story. Even though I was frustrated with him because of some of his actions I couldn't help but adore him. I hoped in the end everything would turn out right for him and he would be able to be happy.

Paige Watson was a character who worked with her mother at their family owned business Watson Metalworks. Even though she had it all she had secrets of her own as well. She was sweet, stubborn, and more than meets the eye. The fact that she built others up instead of tearing them down made her a great herione in my opinion. Her quirks made her relatable.  I loved her relationship with her parents and her friendship with her best friend Brandi. My heart broke for her just as it did with Xander but in different ways (If you've read the book you know what I mean). After everything she went through I crossed my fingers that she'd be able to live her life and not be closed off from the world.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a read that will be sure to surprise you and keep you guessing until the very end! To be honest I wasn't expecting how much of a rollercoaster ride of a story that this would be when I first started it which made me happy. I don't think I've ever read a story like this and I'm being 100% truthful. It may not be everyone's cup of tea due to the subject matter and how dark it can be but trust me it is definitely worth the read!! If you haven't already One-Clicked this book Buy it Today!! I hope you love this emotional and meaningful story as much as I did! 5 Stars all around!! :)
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4.5 Amazing Stars! Emilia and her family move so her parents can go to work for Vic's family. Vic makes sure that Emilia never forgets that she is the help. Vic even goes to the point of bullying Emilia when she is in school. Emilia starts to date a good friend of Vic's and then he makes sure that they break up. Now we jump ten years ahead and Emilia and her sister Rosie are struggling to make ends meet. One night while she's at work she ends up seeing Vic again. Vicious was surprised to see her and he now knows that he will never let her go again. He offers her a job and she cannot refuse it. Can Vicious finally win Emilia over or will he finally destroy her? I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found that it was well written. I could not put the book down and I read it in one evening. The characters chemistry is through the roof and you will fall in love with them. This is a book that must be listed to your must read list!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.

Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
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When I finished reading What He Always Knew, I was so torn!!! My heart was beating so fast and I was left on the edge of my seat because I wanted to find out what Charlie's decision would be. The author wrote a fantastic conclusion for this duet and I'm really happy that I made the What He Doesn't Know Duet my first read by Kandi Steiner. Her writing style is amazing and I got hooked on her words from the moment I read the first page of this duet.

Since this is a duet series, you absolutely need to read the first book to follow the story in What He Always Knew. The story picks up exactly where it ended in What He Doesn't Know. Prepare the chocolate and the tissues because you're going to need them! Gah!!! This book made me feel so many things!!! I either wanted to hi-five Charlie, virtually shake her or reach out and give her a hug. Angst lovers will devour this duet in no time!

I don't want to give anything away about the conclusion to Cameron, Charlie and Reese's journey. My heart broke for Charlie many times during this reading journey, but for Cameron and Reese as well. Charlie needed to make a decision between two wonderful men who own a piece of her heart. You could feel the strong love that Cameron and Reese feel for Charlie and how they will do anything to make her happy. I kept on switching from Team Cameron to Team Reese for a good portion of the book. I could not make up my mind!!!! Until something happened in the story and I knew that Charlie belonged with _______!!! You will need to read to find out who she ends up with! ;)

I absolutely loved my reading journey and will without a doubt be following Kandi Steiner to know what she will be working on next. I highly recommend this duet if you have never read Kandi Steiner before. Her writing style will captivate you from beginning to end!

I give, What He Always Knew, by Kandi Steiner, 4.5 mesmerizing, emotional, nail-biting, left or right stars!
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After that ending in Even Money, the first and must read book in this duet, comes Double Down, an action packed story that will leave you breathless!

Oh my... Dario gives us a little bit more of insight about him in this book. He's an extraordinaire man! Specially when he comes out with the big guns!!! God, I loved that part of the story!
Bell is really a strong woman! She can take anything thrown at her and still stand tall!
I loved these characters!

The plot is amazing, staying true to Alessandra Torre writing style in a romantic suspenseful way that you won't forget so soon!

This duet is fantastic and one of my favorite this year!

* Read and Reviewed for The Bookery Review *
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I lost him because I was too scared to try to keep him for fear of losing himI have spent the last four years of my life scared to death that I had lost the other piece of myself. -Ruby

Scared to Death is a fantastic story, and I loved C.S. Latus natural and flowing writing style! The title may be a bit misleading, because this story was not scary at all, but it was definitely angsty! It is a friends- to-lovers romance with a bumpy terrain, to say the least. I really enjoyed both Ruby and Noahs characters. Their friendship was touching, their separation was heartbreaking, and the miscommunications were oh-so-frustrating! In the end, I was so glad that Ruby and Noah got their happy ending, but man, a little communication would have gone a long way in regards to developing their relationship and resolving their problems. The catch 22 in the above quotes is really the pinnacle of Scared to Death.

The secondary characters were fun and likable as well. Rachel was a wonderful sister and friend, Mr. Gafanan was so great, and Norse and Kelsey also helped to liven up the story. The last chapter of the book makes me wonder if maybe Norses story will be coming soonI sure hope so, because I would really love to read it!

C.S. Latus writing style flowed well, her characters were likable, and she wrote some fantastically quick, humorous, and lighthearted banter between them! A little editing could have improved the book grammatically, but it really didn't detract from the greatness of Noah and Rubys story in the end.

Scared to Death reminded me of Present Perfect by Alison Bailey, in that they are both angsty friends-to-lovers stories. If you liked Present Perfect, Scared to Death may be just the book for you (or vice versa)!

**A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
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Wow! What a fantastic debut! Joelle Anthony's Restoring Harmony was a riveting and eye opening read. The society she created was, unfortunately, believable and made me wonder- is this what our future has in store for us? A lack of oil is real possibility, so I read into the story even more, trying to figure out what my life would be like in Anthony's 2041. It's scary when you think of it, but Molly's family was full of hope and initiative. They were a lot better off on their island in Canada then the struggling and over-controlled Americans.

This brings me to one of the highlights if the novel- the characters. There were A LOT of characters, but Anthony made it work. They were all unique and well developed. Molly, the main character, was smart, thoughtful, creative, and knew how to think ahead. She had a very take charge attitude that probably saved not only her life, but quite a few others. She added a lot to the novel, and she was someone I would like to know in real life. The whole cast of characters was fantastic, there wasn't one character that didn't need to be there and didn't add something to the story. Molly's family- her parents and siblings were great even though they didn't play a big role.

When Molly left her home in Canada to bring her grandparents back from America, it was an exhilarating, dangerous, and emotional journey. I was on the edge of my seat in quite a few instances and was always anxious to find out what was going to happen next. The mystery involving the Boss and the Organization was original and unpredicted, and I really liked how everything played out. Molly's journey never really ended even once she arrived at her grandparents house. Upon her arrival, Molly really had to take action by helping not only her grandparents, but their neighbors, too.

I want to learn how to play the fiddle now!! Molly's prize possession, Jewels, was a great addition to the novel. I loved all the songs she played and how, at times, the fiddle really ended up saving their lives. The fiddle was not the only thing that ended up saving Molly and her family- Spill did, too. I <3>Restoring Harmony was sweet and Spill was a great guy for Molly. He was a unique character and their relationship was definitely different than most YA romances I've read lately.

In the end, Joelle Anthony crafted a poignant and extremely enjoyable novel in Restoring Harmony. I loved all the characters and the plot was extremely well orchestrated. I can't wait to read her next book!

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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A fantastic beginning to this new series! This story pulled me in right from the start, and held tight long after the last word was read. With the unresolved issues between the brothers, a failing business, lots of angst, intense situations, and suspenseful circumstances, this emotional roller-coaster of a story is a must read! I can't wait for the next book in this series!

Zane is a Green Beret in the Army, the youngest of three boys, and has wanted nothing to do with the family business of fugitive recovery at Lone Star Bounty. He only came home out of loyalty to his brothers, never intending to stay long, until he meets her. Iris' ex-boyfriend used her to be a drug mule for the cartel, unknown to her even though she'd suspected, till she got arrested, her sister put in foster care, and now she's on the run from the police and the cartel. She's been trying to figure out how to get out of this mess, until a bounty hunter shows up to take her in.

Zane and Iris both have tragedies in their pasts that still haunt them, and neither trust easily. Can these two broken souls help to heal one another? Or will past mistakes keep them from trying? Will he be able to keep her safe, out of jail, and the cartel's hands long enough to find a way to help her out of the mess she's in? Will their unwanted feelings for each other cause history to repeat itself? Or will either of them finally get the HEA they deserve?

I strongly recommend this book, series, and great author!

I received an arc from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
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This was a FANTASTIC book...LOVED the story and the characters.  Such an emotional story and so very well written.  You will love everything about it...its a MUST read!!!!!!
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One of the best books I have read this year!
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4 1/2 LOVED IT STARS!!! I loved getting to read about Trey and Kailey. Trey wins you over in this one and is definitely a new favorite book boyfriend. Kailey has a lot on her plate and is hoping to just be another one night stand for Trey the notorious womanizer. Trey won't give up and when they finally stop pushing and running from each other it is AMAZING! The writing is beautiful and this is one to definitely add to your TBR!!!
~ Leslie ~
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Loved this book! Keir was a fantastic read. The hero (Keir) and the heroine (Quin) had so much rich character development. Both of them were riddled with emotional--and physical--scarring; however, it was beautifully woven into the storyline to make them stronger people. Together they were able to overcome their insecurities.

Keir is packed with action, adventure, intrigue and spicy love scenes...but one of my favorite things was the role reversal. Keir was the inexperienced one, and I loved that Quin taught him--not just how to make love, because that was hot--but how to experience life and to open himself up to forgiveness. Keir suffered a great many things, but Quin was there to support, encourage and bring him back to life.

A few of my favorite lines from the book:

"I am not friendly. I am dangerous."

He felt her presence in his mind still, like cool hands soothing his fevered thoughts. It both disturbed and comforted him. Was she an angel in human guise? Or some demon sent to torment him before delivering him to his final hell?

His words filled her with a sadness so sharp she had to fight down tears.

He screamed for help as they took him through shadowy streets to an unknown place, but no one came.

Why am I such a sucker for tortured souls?

"We weren't meant to have these powers, Keir, but it's how we use them that defines who and what we are."

"Friends may easily become enemies. Prosperity attracts envy. We must always be wary of complacency and misplaced trust."

Would learning the truth justify the risk?

For the first time in remembrance, he wanted to touch and be touched in return. To hold her and have her return his embrace freely, with more than a friend's affection. To feel her white skin under his fingertips. To brush the hair from her face as the breeze did now, and run his fingers through it.

He leaned close to her, and the darkness of his eyes seemed to swallow her soul. "Your fears will come to pass."

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I have more, but pretty soon I'll be quoting the entire book! So go buy it! :) Keir is a must read!
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Ok, so heres the deal, I am normally known for long reviews. Heres the thing though, all I had to go on was the blurb. No reviews, no promotional material, etc. So, with that being said, I want you to be able to go into this blind and just read the blurb.
Hayley Faiman is a fairly new to me author, but her writing on this book was phenomenal. The plot, storyline and characters were top notch. Fortunately, (or unfortunately depending on the character) these characters were very relatable. Ms. Faiman does touch on some taboo/possible triggering topics.
As far as the characters go, I love Cole and his interactions with Jessa. Throughout the book you really feel the love and protection that he has towards Jessa. I will say that Jessa did a lot of maturing through this book and it was wonderful to see.
In all honesty, though, this is a really good book and I wouldnt hesitate to one-click it!! The characters are written so well, that you can truly imagine hem and their personalities. ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!
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This book was fantastic!! I really enjoyed the story, the sex and the way Jess didn't take s*** from anyone, especially Cade!! The story had me angry, sad, and made my pulse speed way up on more than one occasion!! It's a nice long book with a HEA you will enjoy!! I don't like to give anything away in my review because I like people to experience good books for themselves, that way you have no preconceived notions about what is going to happen. I definitely recommend this book and I really liked Badass by Linda too! So if you like this book you should check Badass out too!!
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Something Great is just that-Great. I could not put this book down. The chemistry between Jenna and Max crackles off the pages. It is so freakin hot!!!! This book was fantastically written and definitely draws the reader in. It is filled with love and emotion. This author has won me over, and I am now a fan. I look forward to reading more of her books. Bravo!!!!
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Once again A.M. Hargrove & Terri E. Laine have pulled another 5* winner out of their bag.

One Wrong Choice is the last in the Cruel & Beautiful series and what a mixed bag of emotions it was! I have followed these characters from the very beginning,I've become very attached to them and I'm quite sad that their journey is ending but what a perfect finish to a fabulous series. I FLOVED it!!!

If you've been following this series you'll know that One Wrong Choice is Jenna and Brandon's story and, although it can be read as a standalone I'd recommend you read the books in order to get a better understanding, and feel, of the characters and their backstories.

This book has all the feels. As what has become typical with this series, I was hooked from the prologue, I couldn't put it down. I have laughed 'til I cried, sobbed, shouted in frustration so many times and sighed my way through Jenna & Brandon's story.

Jenna & Brandon were perfect for each other, the chemistry between them passionate and deeply heart felt. They were so good together but there were times I wanted to shake the pair of them, tell them to get a grip, ignore outside influences and sort things out between them.

I felt like shouting and hurling my kindle at the wall in frustration over the way Brandon appeared to be a bit of a doormat, (albeit a very sexy doormat!) seeming to always be putting others first. I wanted him to finally shout, 'Enough is enough!' to all those who didn't seem to notice how their wants and needs were getting in the way of him living his own life the way he wanted it. I mean how much can one man take, especially one as lovable and gorgeous as him, maannn he was hot! *swoons*

Jenna's deep-rooted sense of family values and loyalties was very admirable but, like Brandon, she allowed them to get in the way of what she really wanted. Her mother was so controlling and vile to Jenna that I got quite angry, damn I wanted to throat punch that woman!!

It was obvious the couple were meant for each other but with all the obstacles they allowed to be placed in their way, will they finally put themselves first? Or will they push their feelings aside for the sake of others?

I loved Brandon, who wouldn't? A tattooed, muscular mechanic who's good with his...hands and big ALL over but it was his younger brother who snuck his way into my heart. He had a cheeky way about him which endeared him to me.

My heart broke for so many different reasons and, although it was the best ending, I was sad for some part of it.
But even though there is some sadness in the book, there are some very, very funny scenes, the 'silicone lip treatment' scene being just one, which I laughed out loud at. Hilarious!

I can't get enough of the writing talents of this duo, they create the perfect mix of tension-filled drama, angst, humour and enduring love capable of surviving anything with a LOT of hot passion to keep you gripped from start to finish. You become addicted to their wonderful characters in a way that you can't help thinking about them long after their story has ended. Picking up one of their books is like popping open a tube of Pringles, once you start you just can't stop, you have to move on to the next one. I really can't wait to see what they bring us next.

Make One Wrong Choice your next read, you won't be disappointed, I definitely wasn't!
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Things get steamier, another alpha male is added to the mix, we meet the loving family, and the laughs continue!!
Shaw has followed Cassidy back to her small hometown and is met with her high school sweetheart, Casey Michaels.  Casey is just as delicious as Shaw - built like a mountain man, a delectable deep voice, hard working, and boy next door sweetness!  I loved all the testosterone!
Cassidy is placed in a whirlwind as her past and present come together.  Shaw is thrown for a loop when he realizes his feelings but he is determined to make Cassidy his!  And Casey..... well he has been there all along waiting for Cassidy.  One big storm is on the horizon.... literally!!!
A truly fantastic story!  I can not wait for more!!!  The dynamics between Shaw and Cassidy are absolutely amazing!