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Volley (Rainbow Dorset University 2) by Crea Reitan-review tour

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⚽️🌴Volley (Rainbow Dorset University 2) by Crea Reitan-review tour⚽️🌴

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 17, 2025

A summer romance for one, please!

One summer. An island resort escape. Solitude to banish the demons in my past.

What begins as a chance meeting on a beach during sunset turns into the most romantic, life-changing five weeks I could ever dream up with two of the most amazing men I’ve ever met. The end of summer comes all too soon and we’re forced to part ways, though we promise to keep in touch.

Fate isn’t letting this be the end, though. The start of the new school year finds me on Alka’s soccer team. We’re not sure whether to celebrate being together again or hide our forbidden relationship.

As it turns out, the decision might not be up to us – Alka receives an anonymous email with an ultimatum – kick me off the team or they’re going to expose our relationship to the Dean.

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REVIEW:When I picked up *Volley*, I thought I was in for just another summer romance. But what I discovered was so much more, it’s a heartfelt journey of love, self-discovery, and the tightrope walk between passion and peril.

Set against the backdrop of a stunning island resort, the story pulls you in from the very first page. The serene beach at sunset where Roux’s life takes an unexpected turn is vividly brought to life through the author’s story telling.

It’s there where he encountered two remarkable men who would change his perspective on love forever. Their charm and chemistry added depth to an already intoxicating summer of escapes and stolen moments.

As the weeks blurred by, what began as a light-hearted escape morphed into a life-altering experience, filled with laughter, intimacy, and a connection that he didn’t think was possible.

The author does a phenomenal job of portraying the complexity of emotions that can arise during a summer fling, ultimately leaving them with a sense of longing when the season came to an end.

Reuniting with Alka and Oscar should have been a dream come true.

However, the magic of those summer days turned into a turbulent challenge as they navigated the consequences of their rekindled connection. The duality of joy and fear that accompanied their forbidden relationship had me turning the pages on my kindle, especially when an anonymous email threatened to expose the truth.

Talk about intense!

What I loved most was how *Volley* displayed the resilience of love against external pressures. Alka’s struggle to balance his relationship with his responsibilities left me at the edge of my seat. The tension fortified the bond they all shared, but it also highlighted the struggle that they faced in maintaining secrecy.

I found myself rooting for their relationship, wishing for the world to accept the beautiful and complicated love they had created.

The author skillfully explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the weight of personal history. My heart ached for Alka, Oscar and their Ruby as they grappled with the threat of exposure and the burden of Roux’s past demons. With each page, I felt the author’s unique ability to encapsulate emotion, and her insight kept me deeply engaged throughout the story.

In conclusion, Crea Reitan’s *Volley* is not just a summer romance, but a gripping exploration of love in all its forms. Its heartwarming moments are balanced beautifully with tension and uncertainty, making it a compelling read that I won’t soon forget.

I love how this world just keeps growing… it encompasses “Van Doren’s” and “For Puck Sake” series. Things pop up that have you wanting to reread certain books. This world just makes me smile, and I hope it continues for a long time.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a story that captures the essence of love and the tangled paths we often tread.

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Reviewed by Julie 🦋

 

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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Property of Fire (Kings of Anarchy: Virginia 1) by EC Land-review

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🔥Property of Fire (Kings of Anarchy: Virginia 1) by EC Land-review🔥

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April

One night and everything changed.
Fire
I have two rules in life. Don’t mess with my brothers. And don’t mess with my family. You cross them and you’ll find yourself buried six feet deep.
There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my club. I’ve proven myself loyal to them ten times over.
The only struggle is staying away from the only girl I want. She’s off limits. She’s my Prez’s little sister. No one can touch her, and she doesn’t make it easy for me.
And make matters worse, it’s me she comes to when with trouble on her heels. I can’t turn her away. Not when she needs me most.
I’ll have no choice but to bear the consequences of my actions, ‘cause she’s gonna be mine.

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REVIEW: PROPERTY OF FIRE is the first instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult, erotic, paranormal, M.C series, a part of the multi-authored KINGS OF ANARCHY MC series. This is KOAMC Sargent at Arms Fire aka Brandr, and Evelin’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Fire and Evelin) PROPERTY OF FIRE follows the forbidden relationship between KOAMC SAA Fire, and club bar manager Evelin. Evelin is KOAMC : Virginia president Heat’s sister, and as such our heroine is off limits but the attraction and ‘heat’ growing between Fire and Evelin cannot be denied. When a pack of vampires sets their sights on Evelin, Fire becomes guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love but as our couple begin their life together, secrets will be revealed, exposing the truth, the history and the fated relationship between our story line couple. The Norse gods and goddesses have matched Fire and Evelin, and as such , their mating has opened up and revealed what is in store for everyone involved.

The world building is detailed and crosses over Norse Mythology, fantasy and the paranormal. Secrets have remained hidden for years, and the member of the Virginia Chapter of the KOAMC are about to find themselves facing a world they knew nothing about.

The relationship between Evelin and Fire is one of fated mates, controlled by destiny, and hidden behind a veiled world of gods and mythology. Evelin, Fire and the KOAMC: Virginia are well aware of their connection to the Norse gods and goddesses but it is their familial lineage that will take on a world of their own. As Evelin and Fire’s relationship quickly turns into something more, fate has a couple of more surprises in store. The $ex scenes are passionate and provocative.

We are introduced to the members of the Kings of Anarchy MC: Virginia including president Heat, Brimstone, Flash, Inferno, Pyro, several club ‘horas’, as well as members of the Black Mark MC; goddesses Freya, Herja, and vampire Holstein.

PROPERTY OF FIRE is a story of gods and goddesses, secrets and lies, power and control, fate and prophecy. The premise is dramatic, intriguing and engaging; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are energetic, and desperate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Song of the Dragon Rider by Karina Espinosa-review tour

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Song of the Dragon Rider (The Dragon’s Ballad Book 2) by Karina Espinosa

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 18,2025

My life’s taken a dive straight into an episode of “Game of Thrones”—minus the cool graphics. Here I am, Cat, Hollywood stunt double turned unwilling guest in Damien Drakonar’s dragon-infested soap opera. Yep, that Damien—the hot, broody dragon shifter prince who’s as infuriating as he is mysterious. And guess what? He’s decided to keep me around because of some cosmic joke involving twin flame marks. Apparently, we’re destined to be together—talk about a plot twist!

As I try to wrap my head around our supposed bond, this little secret of ours doesn’t stay quiet for long. We’ve got a traitor in our midst, causing more trouble than a season finale of your favorite reality TV series. Now, every step I take in Damien’s world draws me closer to him. My heart, that traitorous little thing, seems to forget I’m more into Netflix and chill than fire and brimstone.

Caught between a return ticket to my comfy old life and the fiery gaze of a man whose equal parts danger and allure, I’ve got decisions to make. With alliances shifting like sand beneath my feet, it’s hard to tell friends from enemies. Will I ever zip back to my world, or will Damien’s world—with its dark charm and hidden threats—become my new norm? As we face the ultimate showdown, I have to wonder: Can love truly conquer all, or am I just playing a part in a story that might not get a sequel?

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REVIEW: First off, let me just say that starting this book right after the first one was essential. The author did a fantastic job of building on the events and character development from the first book, drawing me back into this world with ease.

I appreciated how the author crafted the element of suspense, making every character interaction loaded with potential danger. It heightened the stakes and kept my heart racing as I flipped through the pages.

The pacing was spot-on, and the tension was palpable, making it hard for me to put the book down.

What truly resonated with me was Cat’s internal struggle. Here she is a girl more accustomed to the drama of Hollywood than the fire and fury of dragon shifters, grappling with feelings that seem to defy logic.

The chemistry between them is electric, yet their interactions are laced with tension and uncertainty. I found myself rooting for their connection, despite how infuriating he could be. Damien is anything but predictable, and his secrets kept me on the edge of my kindle.

The stakes are high in this book. With a traitor lurking in the shadows, every twist and turn feels like a life-or-death scenario that would fit perfectly in a reality TV show.

In conclusion, “Song of the Dragon Rider” successfully builds on the foundation laid in the first book, intertwining romance, action, and suspense in a way that kept me eagerly turning pages.

If you enjoyed the first book, trust me, this sequel will not disappoint.

With its cliffhanger ending and the promise of more adventures to come, I am on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Cat’s journey. So grab your wings, folks; this ride is just getting started!

Oh…. And let’s not forget Arya!

Click HERE for Julie’s review of book one SONG OF THE SHADOW PRINCE

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🦋 Reviewed by Julie

 

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Karina Espinosa is the Urban Fantasy Author of the Mackenzie Grey novels and The Last Valkyrie series. An avid reader throughout her life, the world of Urban Fantasy easily became an obsession that turned into a passion for writing strong leading characters with authentic story arcs. When she isn’t writing badass heroines, you can find this self-proclaimed nomad in her South Florida home binge watching the latest series on Netflix or traveling far and wide for the latest inspiration for her books.

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Hell Hath No Fury (Ends World) by MercyAnn Summers-review tour

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HELL HATH NO FURY
Ends World 6
by MercyAnn Summers
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 17, 2025

Lilith Ferro

After my childhood was ripped away, I survived years of manipulation and abuse at the hands of a power-hungry monster. I maneuvered through a lifetime of treachery, resorting to chaos and outright bloodshed to eliminate all that could ever harm me and mine.
I thought it was over. I thought I had finally managed to beat them. I truly believed I’d fought the demons and won.
But then, without warning, they took her from me. Leaving me no choice but to reach out to a man I knew would go to the ends of the earth to help get her back.

A man I betrayed in the most unforgivable way.
A man who has haunted me for decades.
A man who may still not fully understand the lengths I will go to protect what is mine.
They say “Hell hath no fury.”
But Hell’s got nothing on me.

Antonio Rossi

I was raised by monsters in a world where only the ugliest of monsters survived. I withstood years of abuse, endured years of torture as I maneuvered through every trial and test put forth to prove I was the type of cold-hearted bastard needed to run an organization built off bloodshed and fear.
I thought I was in the perfect position to put an end to the chaos. I truly believed I was going to be the man to beat back the demons once and for all, and prove that you can hold great power without selling your soul.
But then, I answered her call. Without hesitation, without apology, without any consideration for the possible trap it may be, I answered a call from a woman I betrayed before I even knew what true betrayal was.

A woman who may not understand how she nearly destroyed me.
Awoman I have fought for from the shadows for decades.
A woman I will fight for with my dying breath.
Because if saving her means I must dive into the very pits of Hell…
Then Hell’s where I’ll go.

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REVIEW:Hell Hath No Fury is the sixth and final installment in the Ends Work series by MercyAnn Summers. HHNF can be read as a standalone, but it is part of an interconnected series of books that are better read in a series. Check the trigger warning before reading, as per the others in the series, this too is a dark, mafia romance.

We are back at it with the FAAFO gang, and this time it’s all about Lilith and Antonio. After what happened in the novella (Chameleon) we see a change in the group dynamic, one that honestly shocked the s*** out of me. Lilith wasn’t a character I gravitated towards, she was cold and down right nuts in parts of the series, but now I am starting to see why. And no one is prepared for her now. Now she is on a warpath and everyone needs to just move outta the way. This woman is unhinged,

Antonio is Lilith’s past, present and future. These two have decades worth of history, of love, and of pain, but all it begins and ends together. While Lilith can be cold and distant, Antonio knows when to be warm and close, when she needs his gentle love, and when she needs his hard…attention. To simply call them a couple feels like an oversimplification, Antonio has yearned for her.

While the storyline is a labyrinth of crazy twists and turns, secrets and danger, loss and love, the banter from the FAAFO is LIFE. Having the group together again felt like the best way to end an amazing series, well that and the top tier spice. Iv read some spicy dark romance books, but whee oh whee this one is claiming a spot in the top five. So. Much. Kink. I have found a new die hard author and I am happy to live in the world she makes.

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WHAT DOESN’T KILL US
Ends World 2
by MercyAnn Summers
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

Darius
I disappeared.
It was unexpected.
Incredibly inconvenient even, but if it meant she was safe, then so be it.
After a tireless search for a nameless, faceless enemy – still, they remain elusive.
Each day that goes by without her is excruciating.
But I know, she will never be satisfied until she’s back by my side.
Spitting mad and out for blood, she knows what buttons to push to get me there, reminding me of who she belongs to.
Me.

Antoinette
He disappeared.
It was shocking.
Agonizingly painful even, but if it meant he was alive, then so be it.
After assiduously searching, I will not accept that he is lost to me.
But as each day that goes by, breathing increasingly becomes exhausting.
Until one day, he’s there; fueled by rage and out for revenge – determined to remind me who I belong to.
Him.

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REVIEW:What Doesn’t Kill Us is the second installment of the Being Ends Duet. This is a dark, enemies to lovers romance series, so make sure you check your trigger warnings before diving in. Book one “Ends of Being” is MUST read, if you have not, be ready to be a little lost.

This book starts right back up where the first book left off, talk about a freaking cliffhanger too. The drama, the angst, the spicy twists, nothing you would ever see coming. We go right back to Dare being MIA, and the group trying to find him, when they do finally get word on his location, it’s not where they expect. (no spoilers) The crazy bunch as I like to call them, Toni, Tony, Lilith and Matt devise a plan of getting to Dare, but what needs to be done they don’t know. Does he need help? Is he there by choice? Who came after Toni? One thing they do know is that they have know idea of what the hell is going on.

Toni and Dare are a freaking mind-f**k, I loved them, then I was on the fence, then I was ready to kick Dare’s booty, just wow. What a freaking whirlwind, this story has all the twists and turns, it’s diabolical in certain chapters, and the characters are interesting and engaging, making the reader want to read more and more. The guys in this book really live up to the “Burn it down” for their woman vibe, and truly, I am all here for it. Feral is the best word I can think of to best describe it.

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CHAMELEON
Ends World Novella (All Shades of Romance Anthology)
by MercyAnn Summers
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 2, 2025

Camilla McDonough
I’ve lived my life among the shadows, content to shift from one disguise to another without care or concern. But then I saw him. A man who radiates power and control. A man who demands perfection at all costs. A man who hates my guts. I want him and one way or another, he will be mine. Kaian I’ve lived my life in the spotlight of the criminal under world, content to shift from one war to another without thought or worry. But then she showed up and I knew she was going to be trouble. A woman who finds contentment in chaos. A woman who shuns societal norms and instead lives her life as if nothing matters. A woman who sets her sights on a goal and doesn’t stop until she is the victor. Except this time, her goal is me.

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REVIEW:Chameleon is a novella from the beautifully dirty mind of Mercy Ann Summers and a peek into her spicy dark romance series’. This book can be read as a standalone, but is part of a larger series, as such it can be found in All Shades of Romance anthology featuring two other amazing authors.

NOTE: Chameleon can be found in the multi-authored ALL SHADES OF ROMANCE Anthology

Camilla and Kaian story is a fast paced mafia romance where our girl gets her stalker on for Kaian. These two have a true love-hate relationship that plays a major part in their relationship. At first Camilla comes off as a little standoffish, but that’s due to Kaian being in the Irish mafia, when she finally can’t stand the distance anymore, she goes into full stalker mode (with the help of her girl gang of course).

I laughed so much during this spicy read! The banter was -chief’s kiss, towards the end we find out Camilla has a secret, and DAMN worth the wait!

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Reviews by Sarah

MercyAnn Summers has been writing in one capacity or another for most of her life, but she didn’t publish her first novel until she was almost 200 years old. Now that she’s gotten used to pantsing her way through a storyline, she feels more confident in her ability to weave a decent plot with adequate humor and a decent amount of spice. She knows she’s not funny. It’s okay.

She lives in the frigid northeast, and she’s not super happy about it.

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Just a Little Crush by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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Just a Little Crush (Sterling Family Crossover 1) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 15, 2025

It’s just a little crush. What could possibly go wrong?

I’ve had more than enough relationship drama to last a lifetime, so romance with Stevie Palmer, the gorgeous server I had a hot one-night stand with, isn’t in the cards. However, she would make the perfect fake girlfriend to help me win my custody battle.

When I offer her an obscene amount of money to play along, she agrees. I insist this arrangement is strictly business. No feelings. No complications.

Easy, right?

Except nothing about Stevie is easy. She’s unexpected softness, stubborn as hell, and impossible to ignore. I tell myself I can keep my hands off of her. That I can ignore the way she makes me feel. Then one kiss turns into another. One night into more. And suddenly, our perfect little arrangement is anything but simple or straightforward.

With so much at stake, can I turn our fake relationship into a real happily ever after?

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REVIEW: JUST A LITTLE CRUSH is the first instalment in the contemporary, adult STERLING FAMILY CROSSOVER erotic, romance series set in the numerous interconnected Dare, Kingston and Sterling family worlds co-authored by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde. This is realtor and businessman and single father Caleb Kane and intern at Dare PR Stevie Palmer’s story line. Caleb and Stevie were introduced in JUST ONE MORE MOMENT (Sterling Family 1).

Told from dual first person perspectives (Stevie and Caleb) JUST A LITTLE CRUSH follows the building but fake relationship between realtor and businessman and single father Caleb Kane and intern at Dare PR Stevie Palmer. Caleb Kane is in the middle of a nasty divorce and custody battle, but when his wife threatens his relationship with his son, Caleb approaches Stevie for a fake relationship, two months together to get custody of his son but Caleb’s past is determined to destroy Stevie’s life, and Stevie’s sister’s ex Mark Branson, refuses to let go. As Stevie and Caleb embark on their adventure, the relationships quickly turns into something more.

The world building focuses on Caleb’s fight for custody of his son in the wake of his ex’s need to destroy his life. While Stevie and her sister Valerie continue to focus on their lives going forward, Valerie’s past takes aim at our story line heroine.

The relationship between Caleb and Stevie is one of mutual attraction but Caleb is struggling for custody with his ex, and he refuses to pull Stevie into the mess that is now his life. Stevie is determined to help Caleb for the next several months, and in doing so, loses her heart to our story line hero. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters are energetic and dynamic: Caleb’s sisters Raven and Cara; his Son Owen, and ex Alyssa, as well as Caleb’s business partner Beck Daniels; Stevie’s sister Valerie, and Valerie’s ex Mark, and his father Grant Branson; as well as several characters crossing over from the authors’ Dare, Kingston and Sterling family series.

JUST A LITTLE CRUSH is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are charismatic and determined.

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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.

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To learn more about Carly Phillips & her books, visit here!

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.

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The Woman Left Behind (Misted Pines)by Kristen Ashley-review tour

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THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND (Misted Pines 4) by Kristen Ashley-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 15, 2025

There are two dead bodies in Idaho, and the gun used to kill them has been traced back to a sixteen-year-old robbery in Misted Pines.

Sheriff Harry Moran has a broken heart and a stack of case files on his desk that the corrupt sheriff who came before him might have bungled.

Or he may have framed innocent people.

The first case Harry dives into, the woman left behind lives just a block away from his office.

When Lillian Rainier opens the door to the sheriff, Harry, who’s been a dead man walking since his wife died, comes back to life.

As for Lillian, she’s had a crush on Harry for forever, Harry showing at her door, and how he is when he does only makes her fall deeper.

As Harry and his team dive into these suspicious cases, Harry and Lillian have to figure out what to do with all they feel for each other, how hard it hits them, and how deep it goes.

But as a voice from the past becomes a witness in the present, and Harry and his crew dig deeper, they sense something sinister happened years ago.

As they weave together the threads of a cold case, they realize how messy it is.

Worse, the man behind the mess is desperately cleaning it up …

And no one in Misted Pines is safe.

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REVIEW:THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND is the fourth instalment in Kristen Ashley’s contemporary, adult MISTED PINES romantic suspense series focusing on the people and small town of MISTED PINES. This is Sheriff and widower Harry Moran, and property manager/ editor Lillian Rainier’s story line. THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from first person perspective (Lillian) and third person (Harry) THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND follows in the wake of a sixteen year old missing persons case. At nineteen years of age, Lillian Rainier was left alone, when her parents Sonny and Avery Rainier disappeared without a trace. Fast forward to present day, Sheriff Harry Moran’s ongoing audit of former Sheriff Leland Dern, uncovers numerous questionable cases including the missing persons case for Lillian’s parents. From the outset, Harry begins to suspect all is not as it appears to be, and with the help of his team, Harry will discover a ghost from the past is quickly taking down the people involved.

The world building follows the building romance and relationship between Harry and Lillian, as well as the interconnected characters and cases from years before including the familiarity and similarities of the people coming forward, and the revelations of betrayal and deception.

The relationship between Harry and Lillian begins with the reopening of the investigation into the disappearance of Lillian’s parents.Harry is a widower who struggles to move on from the past, and Lillian has been burned by a man who refuses to let go. Lillian has lusted after our story line her for as long as she can remember but Harry continues to battle between head and heart for what he lost, and believes will never be found. The $ex scenes are passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters including the return of Cade and Delphine (The Girl in the Mist 1), Rus Lazarus (The Girl in the Woods) , twins/private investigators Jesse and Jace Bohannan, Sheriff Leland Dern. We are introduced to Lillian’s neighbors Ronette and George, and their adult children Shane and Sherise. Jenna and Trey, as well as a large assortment of townies, gossips and Misted Pines’ long list of guilty parties.

THE WOMAN LEFT BEHIND is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, murder and madness, family and relationships, friendships and love. The character driven premise is fascinating and riveting; the romance is seductive; the characters are strong-willed, animated, tenacious and charismatic; the romance is emotional and intense.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Girl in the Mist
The Girl in the Woods
The Woman by the Lake

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. She nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessorise and she hadn’t taken her first breath!).

Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.

Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).

Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.

And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.

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The High Priestess (Mafia Empire 2) by Michelle Heard-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 10, 2025

As the eldest daughter of Ilias Dimitrou, I’m next in line to become the head of the Greek mafia. I’m getting good at putting on an act while I learn everything I need to know about the organization, but behind closed doors, I’m terrified. If my father’s men catch a whiff of my fear, they’ll rip me apart.

Before I’m able to take over from my father, we’re attacked. I have to depend on my newly formed alliance to come to the rescue while I fight with every ounce of strength in my body to stay alive.

Barely surviving when my entire family is slaughtered, I end up being guarded by Lincoln Knight. For some reason, the damaged sniper refuses to leave my side, and I find myself becoming more and more dependent on him. He follows me like a deadly shadow, and I’m well aware of the fact that he’s the only person standing between me and certain death.

When I take my rightful place as the head of the Greek mafia, can I conquer my fears and become the strong leader I was born to be?

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REVIEW:The High Priestess is book two in the Mafia Empire Series by Mihelle Heard.

Cassia Dimitrou is next in line to head the Greek Mafia. Her entire life has been planned out for her to take her rightful place. While working alongside her father, Ilias Dimitrou, she is learning all she needs to know to take over one day soon. But fate has other plans for her. Cassia doesn’t have the same plans for the Greek Mafia as her father. Her father brokers and alliance with other Mafia heads a year ago, all but cementing her rightful place. She has put on a strong front and has shown the others that she is a force to be reckoned with. But deep down inside she is scared beyond belief. She can’t show them any fear. And she manages to put on a brave face despite everything going on around her. And as her father becomes increasingly chaotic and sporadic in his choices, Cassia does everything in her power to persuade him not to start a war with the Russian Bratva. But that war comes to her. And with losing everything that means anything to her, she must do everything in her power to protect herself and take her rightful place.

Thats when she meets Lincoln Knight. He hangs around with Santiago Castro, and he is there for one reason and one reason only. To kill the evilest of people. And that is exactly what he has done for two years. That is until he lays eyes on Cassia. When Cassia puts a call out for help to her alliance members, they send Knight. Knight does everything in his power to save Cassia and her sister.

Will they survive what has just happened to them? Will Cassia be able to take her rightful place as head of the Greek Mafia?

This book was wonderfully written. Cassia is a strong, determined young woman. Who has one thing on her mind. Taking over the Greek Mafia. While she is determined to take her place, she is also scared and trying everything in her power not to show weakness to any of her enemies. I love the bond she builds slowly with Knight and how he must protect her at all costs from the moment he meets her. Knight comes with his own baggage and the moment he meets Cassia he begins to see he has something to live for again.

The story of Knights past takes him to a dark place, and you are on a journey with him and he finds himself again in the love and caring support of Cassia. This book comes with a trigger warning, please make sure you check that out before reading. Wonderful second book to the series. Can’t wait to read Santiago’s book next.

Click HERE for Erin’s review of book one THE HERMIT

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Reviewed by Erin

 

Michelle Heard is a Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling Author who loves creating stories her readers can get lost in. She resides in South Africa with her son where she’s always planning her next book to write, and trip to take.

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 11, 2025

He was fae. I was sure of it. A sorcerer, full of cool, clear-eyed control, looking for a seeress to read thoughts and tell the future. And he was here for me.

Four months from starting a quiet teaching career, Cassandra Whelan receives a message the disrupts everything. Her beloved grandmother has been killed, and she’s given Cassandra the strangest inheritance ever: the family beach house, a centuries-old secret to protect that seems suspiciously like Pandora’s Box, and a coveted position on the council of the magi: the mysterious governing body of the fae world, which Cassandra knows nothing about.

After all, it’s hard to care about your magical powers when they never do anything but misbehave.

Now, to avenge her grandmother and protect a legacy that has cost her family everything, Cassandra must embark on a new kind of education: one that teaches her how to become the most powerful seer of a generation, even if other fae don’t believe she can do it.

Fae like Jonathan Lynch, an enigmatic (and somewhat grumpy) sorcerer-shifter sent to guide her on her new path.

With every passing day, Cassandra comes closer to full manifestation, when she can take her seat on the council—unless, as she suspects, they are hiding their own terrible secret.

Love, hate, and lies. It seems everyone in the fae world has a hidden agenda—and who better to find the truth than the most clairvoyant seer of a generation?

If, that is, she can finish her training alive.

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REVIEW:A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC by Nicole French is a contemporary, adult, paranormal, fantasy romance focusing on twenty-nine year old, Irish Studies PhD student , fae, and clairvoyant Cassandra Whelan and particle physicist / sorcerer /shifter Jonathan Lynch.

NOTE: A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC was originally released as a four-part serial written as Nicole Demery. A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC has been rewritten with added text.

Told from first person perspective (Cassandra) A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC follows in the wake of the death of Cassandra’s grandmother Penny Monroe. Cassandra Whelan is a seer but has yet to come into her full power, and with her grandmother’s death, our heroine is about to discover she is much more than she could have imagined. With the help of sorcerer Jonathan Lynch, Cassandra must traverse a world she knows little about, while struggling to uncover the truth about her grandmother’s death, and the secrets she hid from our story line heroine. Inheriting the Council mantle from her grandmother, Cassandra heads to Ireland for a crash course in wielding her powers against a darkness that is threatening her life.

The world building follows Cassandra Whelan to the birthplace of her ancestors as she struggles to learn what should have been taught since her childhood. Secrets will be revealed, the past will be uncovered, as our heroine must come to terms with her fate and her destiny. Old Celtic lore and Irish mythology are woven throughout the story line.

The relationship between Cassandra and Jonathan is one of immediate attraction but Jonathan is determined to keep his distance, a distance that threatens his need for our story line heroine. The lone $ex scene is passionate but mostly implied.

We are introduced to Cassandra’s mentors Caitlin and Robbie Connolly: Master’s student Aja, Cassandra’s best friend and seer Reina West, as well as the Fae High Council.

A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is detailed, complex and intriguing; the romance is fated and intense; the characters are magical and enchanting. A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC ends on a happily ever after-for now. The author has plans for a sequel.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Nicole French is a East Coast/West Coast hybrid creature, Springsteen fanatic, hopeless romantic, and total bookworm. When not writing fiction or teaching writing classes, she is hanging out with her family, playing soccer with the rest of the thirty-plus crowd in Seattle, or going on dates with her husband. In her spare time, she likes to go running with her dog, Greta, or practice the piano, but never seems to do either one of these things as much as she should.

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