Review: The Accidental Beauty Queen

The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What can I say? I love a book about twins and their unique relationship dynamic. This was a cute, fun read. There were moments I cracked up and I even got a little choked up as well. I loved Charlotte and Gray was such a hero.
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Review: Courting Her Prodigal Heart

Courting Her Prodigal Heart by Mary Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a tale about imperfect people finding a love perfect for them. Eli is a strong hero with a big heart. Dori is the prodigal that returns home but who is constantly looking behind. I enjoyed watching their love blossom and grow. What a different Amish tale.
Favorite Quote
"Some people can't see that this life is the best life they can have. They always think that there is something better someplace else."
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Review: A Duke in Need of a Wife

A Duke in Need of a Wife by Annie Burrows
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Oliver is cool and headstrong. Sophie has fought to control her wild streak. She believes that she will only be loved if she is good. But Oliver sees something in the young woman that rattles at his control and he simply has to get to know her better. I enjoyed seeing Sophie's true nature come out as her confidence grew.
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Review: At the CEO's Pleasure

At the CEO's Pleasure by Yahrah St. John
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ayden and Maya compromised their working relationship when they slept together. Five years later, the pair are reunited and the chemistry is just as strong. But both struggle with family issues that could deter them from opening themselves up to true love. Luckily, their bond is strong and we enjoy their journey to HEA.
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Review: Her Festive Flirtation

Her Festive Flirtation by Therese Beharrie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I loved the cover and the premise for the story. Ava was jilted at the altar and now has to walk down the aisle again as a bridesmaid. She is battling with her own demons from the past while helping her brother celebrate. Noah has issues from the past that he needs to resolve. I enjoyed their chemistry. A few points in the story were unclear to me but overall a sweet read.
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Review: The Marriage Bargain (Mills & Boon Love Inspired)

The Marriage Bargain (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) by Stephanie Dees
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From beginning to end, the character development of Jules and Cam drew me into the story. I had moments that had me laughing and others that had me feeling emotional. I really enjoyed this story and finished in hours. I loved the themes of family, faith, and love that resonated and brought warm feelings to my heart. Love is powerful.
Memorable Quote:
"She liked everything to be perfect and she wasn't comfortable with a mess, even if she knew logically the mess was the way to something better. And come to think of it, that sounded like a great metaphor for her life these days..."
Thank you, Netgalley! Loved this inspired read.

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Review: The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella

The Sicilian's Bought Cinderella by Michelle Smart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Dante meets Aislin, life as he knew it, changed. And, for the better. Their passion and their character development made me rooting for their happy-ever-after. I enjoyed this story and read it in hours.
Great quotes:
"The betrayal of those you loved was the worse of all deceits."
"It's only when you're in a specific situaton that you can appreciate the depths you would go to or the heights you would climb for someone you love."
"If people were in a committed relationship then they should respect that, not go fishing for bigger catch."
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Review: The Billionaire's Christmas Cinderella

The Billionaire's Christmas Cinderella by Carol Marinelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Abe is a billionaire who doesn't show his emotions. Then he meets, Naomi, his brother's nanny and everything changes. A fun tale of how two people determined never to fall in love found each other. Thank you, Netgalley.

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Review: Bachelor Unbound

Bachelor Unbound by Brenda Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story! I loved the premise, I loved the pacing and I loved Zion and Celine's story. Zion new something was different about Celine from the day they met. Their chemistry was off-the-charts. Kudos to Brenda Jackson as this romance was fire!

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Review: Her One Mistake

Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Her One Mistake is told from two women's point of view. Charlotte and Harriet. In a suspenseful tale of a child abduction, we wonder, how did Alice disappear without a trace from a playground. Both women blame themselves and as the story unfolds we realize nothing is as it seems. Thank you, Netgalley.

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Review: The Wife's Secret

The Wife's Secret by Kerry Wilkinson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imagine getting married to the woman of your dreams and then waking up the next day to find her gone! This is my first Kerry Wilkinson read. The Wife's Secret was a build up that made me continually want to read another chapter.
There were plot twists and surprises that kept me entertained throughout. Thank you, Netgalley!

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Review: In Her Shadow

In Her Shadow by Mark Edwards
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first Mark Edwards read. In Her Shadow was scary good. From the Title to the Cover to the Story, I enjoyed this read.

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Review: The Proposal

The Proposal by S.E. Lynes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The first line of the The Proposal made me want to read more. Pippa meets Ryan and makes a proposal to pay him for his life story. The buildup. The sense of doom. All the makings of a good thriller. Thank you Netgalley for this read

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Review: Love on a Limb

Love on a Limb by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the premise of the Laurie L.C. Lewis read. From the beginning I was drawn in by the love story between Matthew and Mikaela. It warmed my heart. I look forward to reading more of this author's books.

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Review: A Brand New Ending

A Brand New Ending by Jennifer Probst
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jennifer Probst delivered a really good read. This is the first book I have read in this series. Kyle is Hollywood screenwriter who lost himself in trying to please the Hollywood big wigs. He decides to return to his hometown and his lifelong love, Olivia. He also returns to face past pains and hurt in hopes of a better future.
Kyle and Olivia's characters went through a lot of growing curves and you could see the strong development.
I loved their romance and of course their journey back to A Brand New Ending.
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Review: The Italian's Christmas Housekeeper

The Italian's Christmas Housekeeper by Sharon Kendrick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Italian's Christmas Housekeeper told Salvio and Molly's love story. From the moment he saw the voluptuous housekeeper, Salvio was enchanted. This HEA was filled with passion, good characters and a storyline that kept a smile on my face.

Memorable Quote:
"I'm the best version of myself whenever you're around."

Isn't this what every woman would want to hear? Thank you, Netgalley!


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Review: A Los Angeles Passion

A Los Angeles Passion by Sherelle Green
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed Kiara and Trey's love story. Sometimes you meet a person and the connection is so intense that you don't question, you just know. Sherelle Green developed an intense read with strong, memorable characters that had me engaged until the very end.

Favorite Quotes:
"The best relationships happen when you aren't searching for one."
"...any woman can be loved by a man. But to be loved by the right man is a different story entirely."
"Being a family doesn't mean that you must be blood. It means loving one another unconditionally."

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Review: The Night Olivia Fell

The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Night Olivia Fell kept me engaged and reading. It was great to get both characters perspectives and learn their stories. I really enjoyed everything about this book - the title, the blurb, and the story. There were moments were I got teary-eyed. There were so many quotes that resonated with me as well. Some good takeaways while being entertained.

Memorable quotes: "You don't have to be right one hundred percent of the time to show you love someone. And she doesn't have to be perfect to be well-loved."
"Family, I realized, was like a box of puzzle pieces. They filled all the holes of your life with little pieces that all together made you whole."
"Trust, I'd learned, was the greatest gift you could give, the greatest gift to receive. The belief that a person wouldn't betray you required a strength and confidence I was only just finding."
"Look to the future and you won't stumble on the present."

For more, you will have to read the book! Thank you Netgalley. Highly Recommend!

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Review: Mistress for Hire

Mistress for Hire by Niobia Bryant
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

All I can say is, this book had my mouth hanging open because of the antics of the main character, Jessa Bell. She lives up to the name Jezebel in so many ways.... One lesson is how the trauma a child faces can impact them for the rest of their lives. Innocence lost can have serious repercussions. Thank you Netgalley.

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Review: For Better and Worse

For Better and Worse by Margot Hunt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Natalie and Will's story had me on the edge of my seat until the end. There were events I didn't see coming. I kept reading and reading enjoying the flow of this well-written read. Filled with suspense and intrigue, I enjoyed For Better and Worse.
Thank you, Netgalley for this ARC.

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Review: Head Games

Head Games by Mary B. Morrison
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

WOWZA. What a read. Fast-paced. Crazy plot lines. This was unlike anything I have ever read. My question is, Who really won with these head games? Thank you, Netgalley for this ARC

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Review: Enticed by You

Enticed by You by Elle Wright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. Parker and Kennedi's story was the first in the Wellspring Series. Parker has taken over his father's company and he has to rebuild his father's bad reputation. Kennedi is in town taking a much-needed break. Neither one knew when they met by accident that love would follow. An intriguing read. I reallllyyy enjoyed the excerpt for book 2. Looking forward to it.

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Review: The Woman Trapped in the Dark

The Woman Trapped in the Dark by J.D. Mason
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story had me on edge. Jordan and Abby are in love but Jordan has associates who want to see him succeed. I loved how the author made sure you understood each character and their actions even if you didn't like what they did. Plato intrigued me the most and I would love to learn more about him. Thank you Netgalley for this intense read.

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Review: Room Service

Room Service by Rochelle Alers
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have read the other two books in the series and I was glad to catch up on the characters. Jasmine and Cameron's story was like a real-life romance. At times the descriptions slowed down the pacing. I love the happy-ever-after but there wasn't a lot of conflict. I am looking forward to the other two books in the series. Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.


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Review: The Outside Child

The Outside Child by Tiffany L Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I could sum up this book in one word, it would be Wow. Tiffany Warren has navigated outside the Christian fiction genre with a very different and entertaining tale of marriage, love and forgiveness. The Outside Child is a slow build with strong, relatable, if not always likeable, lol, characters with a genuine love for each other. All I can say is that The Outside Child was not what I expected but it had some powerful elements and themes that had me gobbling up this read in hours.

Compelling Quote: "Being in love like this meant giving away all power. It meant putting your heart in the palm of another person's hand and hoping they didn't squeeze too tightly."

Thank you, Netgalley.

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Review: Love in Catalina Cove

Love in Catalina Cove by Brenda Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved loved this first story of the Catalina Cove series. There were times where I laughed and cried as I got to know the characters. I do admit that there were some story elements that really surprised and that some might see as far-fetched but I enjoyed it up until the ending. I can't wait to read the next book by Brenda Jackson. She doesn't disappoint. Thank you, NetGalley.

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If Only For One Night by Victoria Christopher Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed enjoyed this collaboration between ReShonda and Victoria. The character development was unparalleled. I understood the why and how in everything that occurred. Loved it from beginning to end.

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Review: The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo

The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a different tale than what I was expecting. Some aspects were graphic, emotional and I finished it in hours. It is my first time reading this author and am intrigued to read more. Thank you Netgalley.

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Review: Sister of Mine

Sister of Mine by Laurie Petrou
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

While it didn't take me long to read, I found Sister of Mine to be an okay read. I don't know if it was the writing style or the flow of the story. I didn't like the second storyline involving the son and I wish the author had went there with the sisters. Go all the way to the edge.

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Review: Envy

Envy by Victoria Christopher Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the second book of the Seven Deadly Sins series. I have been a VCM fan for years and as usual she does not disappoint. I read this on an airplane ride. It made the ride enjoyable although there was a moment where I had to hold my tears. Themes of love and forgiveness prevail throughout the read.

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Review: Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never by Kimberla Lawson Roby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been with Curtis Black from the beginning until now. What a way to conclude his story by going back to the very beginning. Curtis came full circle. After all his experiences, he himself had to learn the power of forgiveness. Forgiving yourself and others frees you. However, this wasn't just Curtis' story. Charlotte's storyline showed what happens when we ignore our feelings and truth and try to live a lie. Eventually, truth prevails. Kimberla Lawson Roby gave us a fitting end filled with some unbelievable events from an unexpected character. Better Late Than Never has all the ingredients for a powerful read with lasting impressions.

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Hello! This is one of my tour stops during my one month book tour for Ex-Ray by Cheryl Robinson. This virtual book tour is organized by Write Now Literary Book Tours. This tour runs January 26-February 26, 2018.  Follow the tour here.  Book your own tour here WNL.

About The Author

Cheryl Robinson has the Until Ray trilogy set in her beloved hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Cheryl currently resides in Central Florida. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University. This is her eleventh book.

About The Book

ISBN-10: 098471104X

ISBN-13: 978-0984711048

ASIN: B0778P6N72

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

In this journey into second-chance love, author Cheryl Robinson invites us to ponder whether we would rekindle a romance with someone who had broken a promise to forsake all others.

Meet Ray and Sarita Saint. In 1987, they pledged to love, honor, and cherish each other until death. When Ray goes missing a year later, Sarita wonders whether he’s dead or alive. While she was dreaming of their happily ever after, Ray was exploring greener pastures, a new relationship. Sarita—a virgin until marriage—took her vows seriously and believed Ray did, too. Instead, he left their marriage and their life in Detroit to reinvent himself. Sarita always held out hope that he would return one day. And he does. It’s twenty-seven years later, and Ray is determined to find his one true love. What he discovers has him question everything he thought he knew about Sarita, as well as himself.

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