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Somewhere You Belong (Carrington Cove #1) by Harlow James

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This book is a sweet and spicy contemporary romance that will have you swooning over a new book boyfriend.

I really enjoyed this book. The chemistry between Willow and Dallas, first in the form of bickering and then in the former of teasing, was palpable. Their easy banter and sexy flirting was adorable. Who knew there was such a thing as manners kink? Willow is determined and uptight, Dallas is caring but cautious. Both are grumpy in their own way. Both have not had a relationship in a long time, but are jolted awake by the other. I like how they both lie to themselves that they aren’t drawn to the other.

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Meeting Her Match (The Matchmakers #3) by Jen Turano

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This another delightful book in this series. Camilla Pierpont is a renowned matchmaker and member of the 400 in NYC. Owen, a prominent businessman from Wheeling, W. Virginia is on his way to secure Camilla’s help to sponsor his sister when he helps thwart an attempt to kidnap Camillia. Camilla finds Owen to be an outspoken, but fascinating, man. Before she knows it, Camilla is bustled off to help Owen in W. Virginia, and she finds herself entwined in an effort to couple her up.

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The Fake Out Flex (Hockeymances #1) by Ash Kelly

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This sweet, witty, closed-door pro hockey sports romance gave me all the feels. It’s hard to believe it’s the author’s debut because it’s so well written. It has some of my favorite tropes and was a delight to read. If you like Pro hockey sports romance, Fake dating, Brother’s best friend, High school crush, Boy obsessed, Cozy small town feels, Chosen family, and Closed door romance tropes, you’ll love it too.

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First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This is a great mystery/thriller with a cunning female and an exciting plot. Evie is for hire. She’s given an identity, then a location, and finally the mark. She worms her way into the mark’s life to accomplish her mysterious boss Mr. Smith’s objective. Once done, she disappears to assume another identity, in another town. Evie is happy with this arrangement until now.

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Foul Days by Genoveva Dimova (The Witches Compendium of Monsters #1)

Today is my stop on TBR and Beyond Tours book tour for this new adult fantasy book. The cover is so cool and the concept sounds unique.

TOP FIVE REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK:

  1. The Witcher meets Naomi Novik. What more needs to be said?
  2. New, creative monsters
  3. An ex called the “Tsar of Monsters”
  4. Shadows are the source of magic
  5. FMC teaming up with the law to reclaim her magic

Synopsis:

The Witcher meets Naomi Novik in this fast-paced fantasy rooted in Slavic folklore, from an assured new voice in genre.

As a witch in the walled city of Chernograd, Kosara has plenty of practice taming rusalkas, fighting kikimoras, and brewing lycanthrope repellent. There’s only one monster Kosara can’t defeat: her ex the Zmey, known as the Tsar of Monsters. She’s defied him one too many times, and now he’s hunting her. Betrayed to him by someone close to her, Kosara’s only hope is to trade her shadow―the source of her powers―for illegal passage across the Wall to Belograd, where monsters can’t follow.

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Rocky Mountain Journey (Sisters of the Rockies #3) by Misty M. Beller – Book Feature

Synopsis:

Masquerading as a man, Faith Collins embarks on a perilous journey through the untamed wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in search of the Peigan Blackfoot woman who once saved her father’s life. She joins a group of trappers who may be able to lead her to the place the woman is hiding, but keeping Faith’s identity a secret proves more difficult than she imagined.

Grant Allen is searching for his younger brother, who was separated from him when their parents died many years ago. After receiving word that his brother went west to the Rockies, he unites with a group of trappers, hoping they can lead him to his brother’s location. Soon Grant realizes there’s a woman hiding among the men, and he’s determined to find out who she is, what she’s hiding, and how he can keep her safe in this country of wild animals and even wilder men.

In this rousing conclusion to her Sisters of the Rockies series, Misty M. Beller embarks on an adventurous journey where loyalty, love, and sacrifice intertwine amid the unforgiving frontier.

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Isabel and the Rogue (The Luna Sisters, #2) by Liana De La Rosa

Rating: 4 out of 5.

I’m thrilled to be a part of Berkley’s blog tour of Isabel and the Rogue. The three heiress Luna sisters were sent from Mexico to England to protect them during the French Occupation. Isabel is the sister who is easily ignored and dismissed during social events. It makes her the perfect spy to snoop in aristocratic homes during parties for British intelligence that may help Mexico during the war. Captain Sirius Dawson is a spy for the home office befriending foolish politicians and seducing well-born ladies to learn their secrets. He catches Isabel snooping in an office and it is on.

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Trouble by Lex Croucher

Rating: 3 out of 5.

This was a fun historical romance with a lot of diverse characters. Emily’s sister Amy is sick and they don’t have money for a doctor. So, Emily poses as Amy and takes Amy’s new position as a governess at Fairmont House. But Emily isn’t like Amy. She’s not polite, she’s not polished, and she has never taught a child in her life. She is, however, determined to make this job last long enough to get a few paychecks, and maybe a few trinkets to pawn, so Amy can get the treatment she needs.

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Icon and Inferno (Stars and Smoke #2) by Marie Lu

Rating: 4 out of 5.

This was a fun YA Mystery/Romance. I didn’t realize this was book 2 of a series, but this book is a stand alone mystery so I didn’t feel too lost.

Sydney is a spy and Winter is a popstar. They had a fling a year ago on an undercover mission and went their separate ways, not expecting to see each other again. But now, the agency needs cover that only Winter can provide, so Sydney makes contact again. The timing couldn’t be better as damaging secrets of Winter plays out in the tabloids and he’s ready to get away for a bit. Their mission is dangerous and doesn’t go as expected, but that’s when their training kicks in.

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