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** this was released through Jay's newsletter back in 2017 so if you read that, you are not getting a new story**

I was a little leery when I read at the beginning of this book that this is kinda based on events in the author's life. Been there, read that and it has usually been a shocker!

I am happy to say though that this was not the case with Recovered.

Recovered is a story that will break your heart, stomp on it and heal it again.

Cable and Affton (yeah, I admit I rolled my eyes and thought WTF as we go those names - I am all for unique names in stories but these just felt a bit ridiculous to me - but this could just be me).

I like the way C and A's relationship unfolded. It felt organic, it didn't feel rushed, and I felt that they dealt with issues well.

It did take me a little while to get into Recovered, but once I got into it I didn't want to put it down.

I can't wait to see what Ms Crownover brings us next.

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As I started reading Eli, I was kicking myself for buying Gabe way back when and never reading it! What was I thinking.

I adored Eli and Emersyn's story. It was sweet, beautiful, heartbreaking and left me wanting more.

Once I picked it up, I couldn't stop reading it.

I adored Eli and Emersyn as best friends, but boy did I love them as they began to fall in love. They had so many hurdles to overcome, however they did this with all the love in their hearts for each other.

My heart was broken right at the start of the book, however as the story progressed, Ms Ashley put it all back together with sweet, tender and at times laugh out loud moments. What starts out as a tragedy becomes all encompassing adoration, and so much more for our lovelies.

I loved seeing snippets of the Runaway Train boys, and now I am chomping at the bit go to back and read Gabe's story.

Thank you Ms Ashley for this lovely story.

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The Lace Weaver is a beautifully told story of love and loss in occupied Estonia during WW2, and it had me enthralled right from the very start.

It was nice to get into something other than the light fluffy romance - that I absolutely adore - and dig my nails into something like this story. I have read a few stories set in WW2 lately, and it is refreshing to come across a book as unique as The Lace Weaver.

Kati and Lydia's lives are so different, but also so similar. Their stories are seamlessly interwoven, just like the beautiful shawls that are part of the Estonian culture. I googled them, I want one!

Ms Chater has written a beautiful story of love, loss, bravery and strength, and I really am looking forward to what she brings us in the future.

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I have been a huge fan of Ms Runow since I first came across her work a couple of years ago, and I could not wait to get my reedy little mitts on Sparks Fly.

I was completely swept away by Everly and Sage's story. I love the Royal being forced into marriage, the "commoner" that isn't good enough for the family. The pair of them going against everyone's wishes and falling for each other

Sparks sure do fly as their relationship takes off. Though for a while there I thought Everyly was just one bad decision from being an episode of CSI!

Sage is the prince we all want to meet. Everly is great. I love that she isn't bowing down to others wishes, that she isn't panting to be the next Queen. she gives a big eff you to everyone - including our Prince.

It did take me a little bit for me to think that they are perfect for each other, but I got there and then fell in love with them just a little more each page. The story could have felt rushed (it is pretty insta0lovey) but it didn't feel that way at all.

I can't say how much I disliked Sage's dad - the king. He was pompous and snobbish and I just wanted to hit him over the head with my kindle. And even when he did remove his head from his sphincter - slightly - I still couldn't like him.

Take a leap of faith along with Everly and Sage, and dive in to Sparks Fly.

I can't wait to see what Ms Runow brings us next.

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I first fell in love with the cover for The Boy and His Ribbon - isn't it beautiful?

My heart quickly broke for Ren. It completely ached for Della. Together, they just shattered me.

Whilst this is not the usually mind eff, dark read from Ms Winters, it completely wrecked my heart.

Just when I thought that there could be nothing else that happens to our lovelies, boom, I turned the page and I was annihilated once again.

The Boy and his Ribbon is an emotional roller coaster that had me smiling, had my crying, had me mad as heck, never knowing what I was going to get in the next chapter.

Ms Winters books are always a journey. One you will love. One you will hate. But always an amazing journey.

We are left on a bit of a cliffy, but it is not long until the second part of the duet, The Girl and her Ren, comes out.

I can't wait.

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You will need to have read book one, Honest Love, before picking up Bitter Truth as it does follow on where Honest Love finished.

I have been impatiently waiting for Bitter Truth since I finished reading Honest Love a few weeks ago, and Ms McKellar has not disappointed with the conclusion of the duet.

My heart was breaking at the end of Honest Love, and it didn't heal until the end of Bitter Truth.

I really enjoyed getting the first part of the story from Everly's POV. It shows us just how much others suffer after tragic events, even if they aren't directly involved. You never know what someone is going through behind their smiles.

Cameron - sigh. I adored him in Honest Love, but I down right freaking love him in Honest Love. The love for his little girl (or is she?), the love for his wife who has passed, the love he has for Everly (even though he isn't sure he wants to). So much love, so much pain.

I don't want to give anything away with this duet, as I truly feel that going in a (little) blind makes for an even more amazing reading experience.

I loved it, I hated people, I wanted to slam some people with my kindle! I ran the whole gamut of emotions as I devoured this story.

I am still in recovery mode, and am now eager for what Ms McKellar brings us next.

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The Thief is a stand alone, spin off of Ms McCarthy's Give Me series, and whilst it can be read without reading the series, I would at least read Give Me Grace as it Kelly's brother Casey's story and it does intertwine.

I freaking adore Ace. She is smart and full of sass and snark. Trying to get out of the "family business" is not working so well for her at the moment, and I love how she tries to do it all on her own.

Then Kelly Daniels enters her life, and he is all she never expected - and definitely not who she ever wanted.

I loved that even though they have their differences, both Ace and Kelly act (mostly) like adults and talk stuff out - none of this not talking and walking away BS here!


They also have some great back up when the poo hits the fan. I really, really want Echo as my best friend. Ace will share her, right?

I am a big fan of classic/muscle cars, so I may have drooled over some of the cars in The Thief. Oh, and maybe a little bit of Kelly too hehe.

It is hard to write this review without giving anything away, however I was engrossed in this story from the prologue right until the end.

Great characters, flowing story. Now I am impatiently waiting for the next book - we meet the characters for that one in The Thief.

Please don't keep me waiting too long Ms McCarthy.

I have been wanting Animal's book since we met him in Mercy - and here he is!

It is a stand alone, however you will revisit characters from Mercy so you might like to read it first?

Animal and T's story is heartbreaking, Our lovelies are both emotionally broken, and even apart they are looking out for each other.

The first half of this book is exceptional. I couldn't put it down, I wanted to throw my kindle to the side, asking out "why?". Animal and T are so strong and I just want to hug them both, make it all go away.

The middle fell away a little for me. I wanted to nut punch Animal, and I wanted to slap some sense into T, tell her to run run run as fast as she can. Their love is a bit toxic at times, and the way Animal treats T with so little respect makes me hate him a little.

It did come back together for me towards the end again though, and I really enjoyed where they ended up.

Gut wrenching, heart breaking, yet full of hope - that's what Havoc felt like to me.

Now I need Ember (Nix's sister) and her story. Please don't make me wait too long Ms Anastasia.

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This is the first in a new series by Ms Robert, and I am hooked.

Right from the start, I was drawn into Beckett and Samara's story. Lust, lies, betrayals - it has bit of it all. It is like an episode of Dynasty that never ends!

Blood does not make a family, and money does not make people happy - just ask this family. Sheesh, talk about dysfunction!

And unlike Gordon Gecko said, greed is not good!

I freaking adore Beckett and Samara together. Fighting their attraction, fighting for what is right, fighting for each other. And oh my when things get down and dirty - turn up the air conditioning because things are hot hot hot!

The Last King is a great start to a new series from a favourite author. I can't wait to see what happens next!