crystal_dark's Reviews (669)

This was my first book by Pepper McGraw and from this series and I thought it was a really cute story with several fun characters. While I enjoyed this book as a standalone I am sure that it is even more enjoyable when you are familiar with some of the side characters who have had stories in previous books and I have added a few to my TBR list.

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 Chapters 07 - 12: I am enjoying this series so far and getting to know the different characters. I liked the introduction of Naruse's childhood friend showing up and am looking forward to seeing how the relationship between Naruse & Yuki will evolve as well as Yuki's relationship with the Basketball team as a whole.

This was my first book by Ann Smith and I thought it was a really well written and enjoyable story. I enjoyed getting to know Jackson and Savannah as well as Savannah's daughter Alana. I also liked the friendship between Jackson and Savannah's brother Marcus and thought he was a good character as well that it might be fun to read more about in the future potentially. 

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This was another fun addition to the Five Kingdoms series and I enjoyed getting to know Lothar better as well as getting to know Jana and see how their relationship developed during this story. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone but it was fun getting to see Wulf and Kari from the previous book briefly and I am looking forward to reading Egon's story in the next book The Orc's Bonded Bride.

The Five Kingdoms Series
Prequel is The Orc's Hidden Bride: Thorn & Freya
The Orc's Stolen Bride: Wulf & Kari
The Orc's Promised Bride: Lothar & Jana
The Orc's Bonded Bride: An Orc Fantasy Romance: Egon & ?

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This was another fun addition to the Escape to Haven County series and is the first Billionaires trope to be added. I enjoyed getting to know both Cora & Sterling in this story and was able to read it as a standalone although references are made to a previous book (A Cowboy's Luck) that I haven't read but am adding to my TBR. I look forward to exploring more of Haven County in the future.

Escape to Haven County Tropes Guide
Pink: Single Dads
Red: Vampires
Green: Shifters
Blue: Ridgeline Security
Brown: Cowboys
Black: Aliens
Gold: Law Enforcement
Teal: Billionaires

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Chapters 01 - 05: This seems like a really entertaining series and I look forward to reading the next volume especially after the way this one left off in the middle of the school festival.

🎄Chapters 45 - 48: I thought this volume was really fun and the Christmas chapter with all the kids at the dojo was cute. It was also nice to see Akari and Abe's mom interact a bit more and I am glad Akari is starting to get an idea of what she wants. I look forward to seeing what happens in the next volume.

Chapter 45: Never Keep Up
Chapter 46: Period of Self Improvement
Chapter 47: Christmas Present
Chapter 48: Accept It