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Meditation and Mischief by Elizabeth Pantley – a Review

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Meditation and Mischief by Elizabeth Pantley – a Review

 

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Description:
When this club selects a book, magic happens!This book club does more than read their books – they are absorbed into them to become the amateur sleuths! In order to leave the book, they must solve the mystery and reach The End.

In this journey they travel to The Golden Island Wellness Retreat for yoga, meditation, workshops, and spa treatments. They’ll bond with nature and improve their spiritual wellbeing. They’ll find their inner peace – and a dead body, of course.

Graduates from an acting college have gathered at the retreat for their ten-year reunion. Old friends reconnect, but apparently, so have old enemies. The book club must evaluate the attendees to determine whose baggage has led to murder.

 

 

 

Review:

Meditation and Mischief by Elizabeth Pantley is the 8th book in her Magical Mystery Book Club series. Refresher: The magical library consists of 8 members, who choose a book, and they are transported into the story, with cozy mysteries that they have to solve. This is a fun, enjoyable, lighthearted series, with wonderful characters and a magical cozy mystery.

In this journey, our book club members are whisked away to The Golden Island Wellness Retreat, a tropical resort, as they become transported into the story. The resort has yoga, spa, meditation, workshops for a perfect vacation spot, which includes a college reunion during their stay.  In a short time, a man is murdered at the spa; and the book club members must now try to find the killer.  The dead man, Owen, is a famous tv star, and all the members (especially Molly) see him as he is now a ghost.  It’s up to our amateur sleuths to solve the case before they can return home.

This was once again a fun adventure, with a number of red herrings that kept throwing them off; a number of the suspects were part of the college reunion.  There was a lot of humor, as the club had a lot of shenanigans throughout.  I loved Frank, who is my favorite (cat who talks); I like Paige, who is the leader and always reasonable. Mollie, the resident ghost, who is unseen, to others, but the book club sees her, and she secretly discovers some clues. The big surprise is that Gee Gee makes an appearance, since she is able to visit a couple of books.

What follows is a another terrific, enchanting and fun addition to this series, that has all the members trying to find clues, as well as suspects. I really enjoy this series, as it is so very entertaining.  All the characters in the Magical Mystery Book Club are very good, with Paige leading the way. There were a few surprises along the way, which changes a few things at the end. Mediatation and Mischief was a wonderful lighthearted fun magical mystery, which was very well written by Elizabeth Pantley.  I look forward to the next book.

Reviewed by Barb

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BRUTAL ICE (Ice Breaker: Cold Case 11) by Cynthia Eden-review

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BRUTAL ICE (Ice Breaker: Cold Case 11) by Cynthia Eden-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 24, 2024

He was never meant to be anyone’s savior…and then he found her.

Royal Boudreaux isn’t interested in being a hero. Quite the opposite. Darkness clings to him, and he lets that darkness out by hunting and catching the most dangerous killers who roam the streets. Everyone needs a hobby, right? During his latest hunt, Royal expects to take down his prey. He doesn’t expect to find a beautiful woman trapped in the trunk of a car.

Save the woman. Then walk away…

He intends to drop the gorgeous victim at the nearest police station and then get the hell away from her. Only walking away isn’t an option for Royal. Not this time. Because there is something about dancer Violet Murphy that calls to him. A driving, primitive pull. Royal finds that he can’t stay away from her. Scratch that–he doesn’t want to be away from Violet. What he does want? Her.

Determined, fierce, and unwilling to give in to the fear that he sees in her eyes, Violet slides right past Royal’s guard. Fragile on the outside, but with a core of steel in her soul, Violet is a fighter. But she can’t fight this battle alone.

She needs protection. Lucky for her, Royal has experience at playing bodyguard.

When Royal saved Violet, the killer escaped. Somewhere in the hot Savannah night, the killer still lurks. Royal intends to protect Violet and take out his prey. But Violet has uncovered the dark truth about Royal, and instead of being repelled, she’s determined to be at his side in order to get the justice she seeks. Being a victim again? Not on her agenda, thanks.

An unlikely alliance. A desire that can’t be contained.

Danger. Lust. Need. Desire burns brutally hot on a Savannah night. But the killer isn’t the only one closing in…because a very unexpected ghost from Royal’s own past is heading to town. Everything Royal knew about himself is about to be completely upended. Hero, monster…which one is he? With chaos reigning, there is only one certainty for Royal…protect Violet.

Save the woman. Then never, ever walk away.

Because you don’t walk away from the woman who holds your battered heart in the palm of her hand.

Author’s Royal’s hobby is dangerous, diabolical, and definitely not ordinary. But then again, he’s all of those things, too. When he discovers Violet, his entire world shifts focus. She matches him, she scares him, and…she just damn well might complete him. But in order to have a life with Violet, Royal has to first hunt down and stop the man who abducted her—and killed three other women. Lucky for Royal, he’s not hunting alone. The Ice Breakers are back. Passion, twists, and hot romance are coming your way.

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REVIEW: BRUTAL ICE is the eleventh instalment in Cynthia Eden’s contemporary, adult ICE BREAKER: COLD CASE romantic suspense series focusing on the men and women who work for Ice Breakers, an online team of crime solvers. This is billionaire Royal Boudreaux, and ballerina Violet Murphy’s story line. BRUTAL ICE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from three omniscient third person perspectives (Royal, Violet, killer) BRUTAL ICE follows Royal Boudreaux, as he hunts for a serial killer, Royal Boudreaux is a billionaire with a penchant for taking down the society’s evils but his most recent case brings him up close and personal with his future in the guise of dancer Violet Murphy. Royal found Violet locked in the trunk of an abandoned car, the woman bound and gagged as the killer’s next victim. Vowing to protect Violet with his life, Royal becomes guardian and protector of the woman he loves as he hunts for the person responsible for targeting our story line heroine. What ensues is the building relationship between Royal and Violet, and the potential fall-out as Royal becomes the prime suspect in the case he is desperate to close.

The world building focuses on the hunt for a killer. Royal Boudreaux and his ‘brother’ Beau were once street kids who were one another’s protectors and family. Royal’s need to destroy the people who take the lives of others makes him the perfect foil for law enforcement but Royal’s ability to track down the killers is often in opposition to the people in charge. When someone targets dancer Violet Murphy, Royal is determined to uncover the truth but

The relationship between Violet and Royal begins as a rescue but Royal doesn’t do relationships; is a man who keeps to himself but a man with the ability to uncover the truth. Falling for Violet was never his intention but he will protect Violet with his life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful secondary and supporting characters include Royal’s ‘brother’ Beau; Detective
Curran Barlow: stage director Micah Wright: dancer Simone; Dr. Leo Barnes, and the return of Dr. Antonia “Tony” Rossi and Aidan Warner (Touched By Ice 4), and Declan Flynn. I hope the author has future plans for Declan, and Beau.

BRUTAL ICE is a story of secrets and lies, obsession and madness, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing and compelling; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, strong and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Frozen in Ice
Falling for the Ice Queen
Ice Cold Saint
Touched by Ice
Trapped in Ice
Forged From Ice
Buried Under Ice
Ice Cold Kiss
Savage Ice
Locked In Ice

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Reviewed by Sandy

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TOUCHING DIABLO (Satan’s Keepers MC 8) by EC Land-review tour

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TOUCHING DIABLO (Satan’s Keepers MC 8) by EC Land

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 19, 2024

The past always has a way of coming back to bite you.

Diablo

One touch is all it takes. That’s all it ever took. I knew then and I know now what I want in life. You learn quick living on the streets that it’s not where you want to be the rest of your life. I won’t go back and I won’t let her either.

Years ago, life sucked, but I got the chance to turn it all around and I never looked back. Figured it was for the best. Didn’t think anything of it.

Not until I saw her again.

One look and I knew I’d screwed up, but that doesn’t mean I’m about to admit it. My brothers named me Diablo for a reason. I’ve got no problem being the devil in disguise, and she’s about to learn this very lesson.

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REVIEW: TOUCHING DIABLO is the eight instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult SATAN’S KEEPERS MC erotic, romance series. This is twenty six year old Damari aka Diablo, and twenty-three year old, primary school teacher London Weaver’s story line. TOUCHING DIABLO can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from three first person perspectives (Diablo, London, Reaper) TOUCHING DIABLO follows the building relationship between our story line couple. Approximately ten years earlier, sixteen year old Damari (Diablo) and Jarrett (Beast) were living on the streets when they encountered a homeless thirteen year old girl named London. Approximately six months later, London’s father, returned to the US to discover his daughter was missing. Taking custody, London would disappear from Damari and Jarrett’s life . Fast forward to the present day, London may be in trouble, and Diablo is about to claim the woman with whom he has fallen in love. London Weaver is a primary school teacher but an aggressive boyfriend sends up too many red flags. ‘Rescued’ by Diablo, London finds herself at odds with Diablo’s lifestyle and his need to protect until our heroine is target by an unknown group. What ensues is the building relationship between Diablo and London, as our couple must come to terms with what is happening and why.

The world building follows several paths including the introduction of London’s father Liam Weaver, and his business Red Phantom Security, as well as the return of Diablo’s past, and the betrayal that would target our story line couple.

The relationship between Diablo and London is one of second chances of a sorts. Ten years earlier, Diablo then known as Damari , along with Jarrett took London under their wing in an effort to protect her from the streets. Reconnecting with London , Diablo knew immediately he would claim London as his own but someone else is determined to destroy their lives. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text..

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including Reaper, Angel, Daemon, Scythe and Beast, as well as their significant others. We are introduced to London’s father Liam Weaver and his team at Red Phantom Security, and London’s fellow teacher Tamara. The requisite evil has many faces.

TOUCHING DIABLO is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, dysfunctional family dynamics, obsession, relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is captivating, engaging and interesting; the romance is fated and furious; the characters are determined, and charismatic. TOUCHING DIABLO ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Previous Reviews
Facing Daemon
Scythe’s Grasp
Holding Beast

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Reviewed by Sandy

A little about E.C. Land 

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

Now 2 times USA Today Bestselling Author.

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JUST A LITTLE CHASE by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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🩵JUST A LITTLE CHASE (Dare Crossover #4) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde🩵

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 19, 2024

She’s in need of a fake, friendly boyfriend to charm her family.
He’s the last bachelor up for auction and a grumpy, last-minute stand-in.
Neither satisfies the other’s requirements but they might just be what each of them needs.

With Lauren Connelly’s ex marrying her sister, the last thing she wants is to show up at the wedding without a date. Which means finding a fake boyfriend ASAP. The charity bachelor auction provides a solution to her problem, except the man she bids on turns out to be a gorgeous but grumpy executive who scowls more than he smiles.

Chase Gossard wants nothing to do with Lauren’s plan to make him her plus-one at a destination wedding and pretend that he’s in love. He doesn’t do relationships, fake or otherwise—but she paid a lot of money for the privilege. So why does their touching, kissing, and sharing one bed feel all too real?

Lauren is smart and witty and sexy as hell. A down to earth combination that somehow softens his hard edges, and somewhere along the way, he’s falling hard for his fake date. But when it’s time to part ways, can the pretend girlfriend convince the confirmed bachelor to make things real?

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REVIEW: JUST A LITTLE CHASE is the fourth instalment in the contemporary, adult DARE CROSSOVER / BACHELOR AUCTION erotic, romance series co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is Corporate Financial Advisor Chase Gossard, and Events Coordinator Lauren Connelly’s story line. JUST A LITTLE CHASE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: The DARE cross over series is interconnected with the authors’ KINGSTON Family, DARE and DIRTY DARE series.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Lauren and Chase) JUST A LITTLE CHASE follows the fake relationship between our story line couple. Lauren Connelly needed a plus-one for her sister’s wedding, the sister who is about to marry Lauren’s ex fiancé. An invitation to a ‘bachelor auction’ finds Lauren bidding on Chase Gossard, the only remaining bachelor for the evening but Chase wants nothing to do with our story line heroine and attempts to buy his way out of a weekend alone. Desperate for a plus-one, Lauren all but threatens our story line hero who reluctantly agrees to one weekend together. What ensues is the fake but building relationship between Chase and Lauren, and the potential fall-out as their time together comes to a close.

The world building focuses on Chase’s heart breaking past; the mother he barely knew, and the sister of whom he recently discovered. Lauren’s heart break is mired in betrayal by the two most important people in her life, but Lauren sees the betrayal as an opportunity to find something new.

The relationship between Lauren and Chase begins acrimoniously. Chase doesn’t do relationships, wants nothing to do with a weekend away, but Lauren is determined to face the family with Chase by her side. The $ex scenes are erotic, and impassioned without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Lauren’s parents Dale and Penny, as well as her sister Ashley, ex Greg, and Chase’s half-sister Billie.

JUST A LITTLE CHASE is a story of betrayal and forgiveness, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is heart warming and engaging; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are desperate and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Just a Little Hook Up
Just a Little Secret

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Reviewed by Sandy

Carly Phillips:

Carly Phillips is the N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over 50 sexy contemporary romance novels featuring hot men, strong women and the emotionally compelling stories her readers have come to expect and love. Carly’s career spans over a decade and a half with various New York publishing houses, and she is now an Indie author who runs her own business and loves every exciting minute of her publishing journey. Carly is happily married to her college sweetheart, the mother of two nearly adult daughters and three crazy dogs (two wheaten terriers and one mutant Havanese) who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. Carly loves social media and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.

Website: www.carlyphillips.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlyphillips
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlyPhillipsFanPage
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10000.Carly_Phillips
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Carly-Phillips/e/B001I9W0MS

Erika Wilde:

Erika Wilde is the author of the sexy Marriage Diaries series and The Players Club series. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters, and when she’s not writing you can find her exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. For more information on her upcoming releases, please visit website at www.erikawilde.com.

Website: http://www.erikawilde.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5357264.Erika_Wilde
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UNDENIABLE LOVE (Wylder Love 3) by Samantha Chase-review tour

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UNDENIABLE LOVE (Wylder Love 3) by Samantha Chase-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 17, 2024

She’s a small town girl looking to escape her monotonous life.
He’s the NFL superstar looking to return to his roots.
Twelve years ago, he nearly destroyed her family.
Now they’re working together and the attraction she feels is…completely undeniable.

Lucy Dawson dreamed of leaving South Creek. But just went that dream is about to become a reality, the plans go out the window thanks to a two-timing ex and the wedding photographer they’d hired. Now she has to come to grips with not only having to stay in her hometown a little longer, but finding a purpose there. The last person she expected to give her that purpose and offer her everything she’s been looking for was the man who nearly destroyed her family a decade ago.

For twelve years, Jax Wylder has lived with the guilt of causing the accident that nearly took his best friend’s life. Now that he’s looking at retirement after a successful NFL career, he wants to give back to his community—and maybe help clear his conscience—by opening a camp for kids with disabilities. It won’t change what happened to his best friend, but it’s something he feels strongly about. When he learns that Lucy is a pediatric physical therapist, she’s the perfect person to enlist for help. Only he’s surprised to learn that she not only despises him, but blames him for everything that’s gone wrong in her life.

It doesn’t take long for Lucy to realize that she might not have the entire story about Jax and that fateful night twelve years ago. Now she has to balance making amends and fighting the inconvenient but undeniable attraction she feels for him. They have a lot to overcome, but there’s no denying that sometimes there really is a fine line between love and hate.

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REVIEW: UNDENIABLE LOVE is the third instalment in Samantha Chase’s contemporary, adult WYLDER LOVE romance series-a spin off from the author’s THE MONTGOMERY BROTHERS and the BAND ON THE RUNS series. This is professional football player Jax Wylder, and pediatric physio-therapist Lucy Dawson’s story line. UNDENIABLE LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Lucy and Jax) UNDENIABLE LOVE follows the enemies to lovers, brother’s best friend romance and relationship between our story line couple. Twelve years earlier, Jax Wylder’s life imploded when a car accident nearly destroyed his best friend’s life. Fast forward to present day, Jax is hoping to open a camps for kids with disabilities, and his best friend’s sister is recommended as part of the team. Enter pediatric physio therapist Lucy Dawson, the woman with whom Jax will fall in love. Lucy has spent the last ten years hating our story line hero; blaming Jax for destroying her brother’s future football career, but never knowing the entire truth about what happened or why. When Lucy discovers her fiancé is having an affair, our heroine decides to take a chance with Jax and his kids camp, never expecting to fall in love. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Lucy and Jax, and the potential fall-out as Lucy finds herself on the sidelines when Jax’ career begins to implode.

The world building follows the every changing family dynamics of both the Dawson and Wylder’s family. The Wylder brothers are tight, supporting one another through personal tragedies and triumphs but an unwelcome call reveals secrets from the past. While Lucy struggles to keep her relationship with Jax a secret, she knows that once revealed, will send the Dawson family into a tailspin.

The relationship between Jax and Lucy is a best friend’s sister / enemies to lovers in the wake of the accident twelve years earlier. Lucy has placed all of the blame on our story line hero but once the truth is revealed, Lucy sees something more in Jax, than the man she once hated. There are no $ex scenes, everything is implied.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters most of whom are members of Lucy and Jax’ extended families: Noah and Lily (Irresistible Love 1), Simon and Juliette (Indescribable Love 2); Lucy’s brother Tyler Dawson , and her best friend Gemma.

UNDENIABLE LOVE is a story of misunderstanding and blame, family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The premise is engaging and sensitive; the characters are animated; the romance is tender.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Irresistable Love
Indescribable Love

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Reviewed by Sandy

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New York Times and USA Today Bestseller/contemporary romance writer Samantha Chase released her debut novel, Jordan’s Return, in November 2011. Although she waited until she was in her 40’s to publish for the first time, writing has been a lifelong passion. Her motivation to take that step was her students: teaching creative writing to elementary age students all the way up through high school and encouraging those students to follow their writing dreams gave Samantha the confidence to take that step as well.

When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading contemporary romances, playing way too many games of Scrabble or Solitaire on Facebook and spending time with her husband of 25 years and their two sons in North Carolina.

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An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson – a Review

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An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson – a Review

 

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Lennon Carter’s life is falling apart.

Then she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to take the entrance exam for Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because—like everyone else at the school—she has the innate gift of persuasion, the ability to wield her will like a weapon, using it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself.

After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her devastating and unsettling power. But despite persuasion’s heavy toll on her body and mind, she is wholly captivated by her studies, by Drayton’s lush, moss-draped campus, and by her brilliant classmates. But even more captivating is her charismatic adviser, Dante, who both intimidates and enthralls her.

As Lennon continues in her studies her control grows, and she starts to uncover more about the secret world she has entered into, including the disquieting history of Drayton college, and the way her mentor’s tragic and violent past intertwines with it. She is increasingly disturbed by what she learns. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption . . . and it’s a test she’s terrified she is going to fail.

 

 

Review:

An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson is a standalone Dark Academia novel.  We meet Lennon Carter, our heroine, who recently withdrew from school, and to her shock she catches her fiancée having sex with her bff.  She quickly leaves, driving his car, as she stops at a mall, completely devastated.  She hears a phone ringing, and answers the call, which turns out to be for Lennon. She is summoned to participate in an entrance exam at Drayton College, which is a magical school that is hidden in Savannah.  After driving for eight hours, she enters an elevator to the administration, where she meets Dante, who will become her advisor.

Lennon was thrilled with Drayton’s campus and meeting all the brilliant classmates; many who became her friends. After passing the test, Lennon begins to learn how to master her power, which takes a toll over her body and mind; she is captivated by her studies, as well as learning the ability of persuasion. Lennon slowly begins to be captivated and enthralled by her advisor, Dante, despite him determined to not become involved.

Lennon continues her studies, as her control to her magic escalates, and she learns more about the history of Drayton, and the disturbing things she discovers; such as her becoming a new gatekeeper. Lennon will need to uncover the dark and haunting abilities that continue to grow, and the disturbing corruption from the school counselors; who push her to increase her dark powers.  Can she survive?

Lennon must use her powers to protect the school, but can she risk those who might destroy her.  As things escalate, she must learn to wield her powers to defeat the enemies, who are determined to take control of her powers. 

What follows is an exciting and dark story line, with tension, horror, and paranormal elements; there is a slight forbidden love story.  An Academy of Liars was a terrific read, so very well written by Alexis Henderson.  If you enjoy dark academia, you need to read An Academy of Liars, which is filled with politics, secrets, lies, betrayal; keeping me glued to the finale. 

Reviewed by Barb

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End Game (Kings of Campus 1) by Monica Murphy-review tour

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🩷End Game (Kings of Campus 1) by Monica Murphy-review tour🩷

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 17, 2024

In this fun, sexy college romance, a transfer student finds herself living in a house full of football players—and falling for the one she knows she shouldn’t want.

Everleigh

Transferring to UC Santa Mira is supposed to be my ultimate college experience—until housing falls through at the last minute. So when I overhear a group of guys complaining they need another roommate, I jump at the opportunity.

They’re just football players. Even if one of them makes me weak in the knees, it doesn’t mean anything unless I let it. And I won’t.

We want different things. Wanting each other doesn’t change that.

Nico

It’s my senior year and final season with the Santa Mira Dolphins. The last thing I need is a distraction, but that’s exactly what this girl is. Ever is too leggy, too gorgeous, too thoughtful—and a whole lot of too much that gets under my skin.

I guess I get under hers too. I can’t help myself.

We live together. That alone makes it a bad idea…but I never could resist a little trouble.

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REVIEW:END GAME is the first instalment in Monica Murphy’s contemporary, new adult KINGS OF CAMPUS football romance series. This is twenty-two year old Nico Valente, and twenty-one year old Everleigh Olmstead’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Nico and Everleigh) END GAME covering a few weeks in the lives, follows the building romance and relationship between Nico and Everleigh. Everleigh Olmstead has transferred to UC Santa Mira but in a matter of hours, our heroine is homeless, jobless, a victim of theft, with no place to go. Overhearing a conversation between roommates and college students, Everleigh finds herself the newest member of the household, a household full of football stars (Nico, Frank, Cooper), and the envy of every girl on campus but all is not as it appears to be when jealousy, envy, issues of trust, the requisite mean girl aim to take our heroine down. Nico finds himself pulled into the aura that is Everleigh Olmstead but Nico is not the only roommate to set his sights on our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on the friendships between roommates and teammates, issues of trust, jealousy, and a reputation as a player for our story line hero.

The relationship between Nico and Everleigh is one of immediate attraction but Everleigh believes Nico is out of her league; unworthy of a football star’s attention, and just another proverbial notch in a long line of women. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

We are introduced to several members of the UC Santa Mira Dolphin’s foot ball team: Frank Dollar, Cooper, quarterback Gavin, Cooper’s sister Sienna, and Nico’s former fling Portia. There is something developing between Sienna and Gavin.

END GAME is a story of friendships, relationships, family and love. The premise is captivating but there is limited conflict; anti climactic and the mean girl story line quickly disappears-. The romance is seductive; the characters are determined and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Monica Murphy is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of the One Week Girlfriend series, the Billionaire Bachelors and The Rules series. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and has sold over one million copies worldwide. She is both self-published and published by Random House/Bantam and Harper Collins/Avon. She writes new adult, young adult and contemporary romance.

She is a wife and a mother of three who lives in central California on fourteen acres in the middle of nowhere along with their one dog and too many cats. A self-confessed workaholic, when she’s not writing, she’s reading or hanging out with her husband and kids. She’s a firm believer in happy endings, though she will admit to putting her characters through angst-filled moments before they finally get that hard won HEA.

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Toxic Biker (RBMC: Central TX 3) by Sapphire Knight-review tour

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💚Toxic Biker (RBMC: Central TX 3) by Sapphire Knight-review tour💚

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September

I was never supposed to fall for her. She’s forbidden, my best friend’s little sister. She came to me for help and I couldn’t turn her away.
I’m not supposed to have her, to touch her, or love her. I’m toxic, I always have been. People leave me one way or the other, they never stick around and it’s turned my heart black. I refuse to get too close to her, but when she cries, begging me to find her missing brother, I can’t say no.
I’ve stayed away for years, making the club my life. They’re my brothers, the ones who never leave and always have my back. She’s not from my new world, she doesn’t fit, but I don’t want her to.
She’s my weakness. The woman I’d do anything for and when she’s threatened, I learn there are no limits. She’s mine to protect, to touch, and keep forever.
No one will ever claim her… except me.

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REVIEW:TOXIC BIKER is the third instalment in Sapphire Knight’s contemporary, adult RBMC: CENTRAL TX dark, erotic, MC romance series-a part of the multi-authored RBMC . This is Plague aka Asher, and Lacey Murphy’s story line. TOXIC BIKER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Plague and Lacey) TOXIC BIKER follows the building relationship between our story line couple in the aftermath of the abduction of Lacey’s brother Seth Murphy. Plague hasn’t seen his childhood best friend Seth or his sister in years but the appearance of Lacey at the gates to the RBMC, Plague knows something has gone terribly wrong. Seth is missing; Lacey and Seth’s parents are on the run; the Mexican Cartel is bearing down on our story line heroine.Hoping to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love, Plague rallies the members of the RBMC : CENTRAL TEXAS in an effort to save his childhood friend . What ensues is the building relationship between Plague and Lacey, as the RBMC places themselves on the line to take down the El Pacado Cartel.

The world building follows the search and rescue of Seth Murphy, as well as the camaraderie and friendships within the RBMC. The RBMC finds more than Lacey’s missing brother, and must save a couple of victims of sexual trafficking.

The relationship between Lacey and Plague is a brother’s best friend romance. Plague has always lusted after his best friend’s sister but Lacey’s arrival at the RBMC pushes Plague to claim our heroine as his own. The $ex scenes are numerous, erotic and intense

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters including several members of the RBMC Texas: Alice & Ripper -president, Enforcer Angel, Chaos and Hollywood, SAA Powerhoue (House), Prospect Manic, Blow, Whiskey, as well as several characters from the Kings of Anarchy MC by Glenna Maynard, the Oath Keepers MC, the El Pacado Cartel, and Seth Murphy.

TOXIC BIKER is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and friendships, relationships and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and dark; the romance is provocative; the characters are determined.

Reading Order and Previous reviews

BASTARD
Dirty Boy

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Reviewed by Sandy

My books all reflect on what I love to read myself. I want to venture into other genres but am taking my time. Hopefully, you’ll eventually see a PNR book or something of that sort come from me.

I’m a proud Texan who’s crazy about football. I’ve always had a knack for writing, whether it is poems or stories. I originally studied psychology in college and feel that it’s added to my passion for writing flawed characters. 

When I’m not in my writing cave, I’m busy playing with my three Doberman Pinschers. I love to donate to help animals and watch a good action movie. #SupportOurTroops  

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