Latest Recommended ARC Reviews

Absolutely captivating! Salvation, Nicole’s most recent piece is a spellbinding read!  Sheding light on the very important topic of child abuse, Nicole masterfully finds a way to give this heroine not  only a voice, but the inner strength to fight her demons and take back control of her life. Charity and Finn’s story is a true testament to the meaning of selflessness, and unconditional love. Both broken and tortured by their past they find a way to heal each other.

Charity has been through hell her entire life she knows nothing, but pain and survival. So when she finds herself indebted to a very dangerous man, she ends up in an altercation that leads her to the hospital. When the medical staff insists that she stay the night her survival instincts kick in, and she just wants to run. That is until the handsome stranger, Finn appears to help and protect her.

He had no idea how a simple kind gesture would change everything. From the moment he saw her he knew she was different, and he would not be able to pull away. Although these two get off to a rocky start they soon are unable to deny their connection, and succumb to fate. However, they soon realize that the demons of the past still lurk putting their love at risk.

Enjoyed this book immensely. It was beautiful to see how this story gave hope, and power back to the heroine. Eagerly looking forward to Christian’s story. Please note, this story contains sensitive content, that may be a trigger for some readers.

Many thanks to Nicole Dykes and Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: April 22, 2021

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Publisher's Description:

Charity
I’m in trouble. Big trouble. Not that I should be surprised. My entire life has been one huge misfortune.
I have nothing and no one.
But then . . . Finn comes along. Gorgeous, stubborn, and infuriating.
And he can’t seem to leave me alone.

Finn
Life hasn’t been a picnic. But finally, I had it all figured out.
But then . . . Charity comes crashing into my life. Beautiful, unwavering, and aggravating.
And I can’t let her go.

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Gripping. Suspenseful. Action. Embroiled in secrets, lies, and betrayals, Every Last Fear is a consuming account of a father’s conviction to prove his child’s innocence and the price it costs to uncover the truth.

A son convicted, and condemned to prison for a horrendous crime and a father consumed by the need to prove his son’s innocence. Now the family is found dead, and their two surviving sons are left to bare the grief. With no substantial evidence of a crime, their deaths are believed to be a tragic accident. However, as truths are uncovered and questionable incidents occur, the more it becomes clear that this tragedy is far from an accident.

Submerging readers from the very first page, Alex Finlay will leave you grappling until the very last page. As the multiple POVs not only provides insight, but further fuels the suspense. The more evidence comes to light, the more questions ignite, leaving an array of possibilities of the connections, the truth, and the perpetrators. 

Finlay draws you in not only with the consuming suspenseful plot, but to the exceptional character development. Emotionally connecting readers to these main characters and their individual struggles. Simply put, this is a must read!

Many thanks to the publisher and net galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: March 1, 2021

Rating : 5 Stars

Publisher's Description:

“They found the bodies on a Tuesday.”

So begins this twisty and breathtaking novel that traces the fate of the Pine family, a thriller that will both leave you on the edge of your seat and move you to tears.

After a late night of partying, NYU student Matt Pine returns to his dorm room to devastating news: nearly his entire family—his mom, his dad, his little brother and sister—have been found dead from an apparent gas leak while vacationing in Mexico. The local police claim it was an accident, but the FBI and State Department seem far less certain—and they won’t tell Matt why.

The tragedy makes headlines everywhere because this isn’t the first time the Pine family has been thrust into the media spotlight. Matt’s older brother, Danny—currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his teenage girlfriend Charlotte—was the subject of a viral true crime documentary suggesting that Danny was wrongfully convicted. Though the country has rallied behind Danny, Matt holds a secret about his brother that he’s never told anyone: the night Charlotte was killed Matt saw something that makes him believe his brother is guilty of the crime.

When Matt returns to his small hometown to bury his parents and siblings, he’s faced with a hostile community that was villainized by the documentary, a frenzied media, and memories he’d hoped to leave behind forever. Now, as the deaths in Mexico appear increasingly suspicious and connected to Danny’s case, Matt must unearth the truth behind the crime that sent his brother to prison—putting his own life in peril—and forcing him to confront his every last fear.

Told through multiple points-of-view and alternating between past and present, Alex Finlay's Every Last Fear is not only a page-turning thriller, it’s also a poignant story about a family managing heartbreak and tragedy, and living through a fame they never wanted.

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When time is your enemy and love proves to be the saviour you so desperately sought, you come to cherish every moment. Brittainy Cherry's latest novel, Eastern Lights is a stunning portrayal of the fragility of life, and the relevance of not just simply surviving each fleeting moment, but rather fully embracing them.

Connected by an act of heroism gone awry, and reunited by fate years later Connor and Aaliyah’s paths cross once again. Though circumstances have changed, their chemistry still kindles. Together they face unexpected revelations, heartache, fears, and make mistakes. Through it all, their love remains unscaved.  

Eastern Lights stirs raw emotion, yet equally brings laughter to the soul. A story that beautifully complements the Compass series.

Thank you so much to Brittainy Cherry and @socialbutterfly_pr for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: February 16, 2021

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Publisher's Description:

I once met a man on a cold Halloween night. He dressed as a superhero, and I dressed in red. For one night, I was his break from reality, and he was the temporary fix for my broken heart.

Two years later, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to become a senior editor at one of the biggest magazine companies in the world. The only catch? Nail an exclusive interview with New York’s finest bachelor: Connor Roe.

To the rest of the world he was becoming one of the wealthiest men in New York City. To me, he was simply my once upon a time superhero.

My job was to get an exclusive interview with New York’s hottest bachelor. Never in my life did I expect him to want an exclusive with my heart, too.

The only problem with my growing feelings for him? I was set to marry his new business partner.

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Such exceptional character development, engaging storyline, and relatable struggles, Cowles breathes life into her characters that is sure to capture hearts. Characters that not only demonstrate selflessness, but exudes unconditional love. Whether you’re a fan of small town romance or just want to be swept away, Wrecked Palace is a must read!

The guardian of her siblings, Caelyn embraces her responsibility wholeheartedly, placing their needs above that of her own. With mounting debt, she is beyond grateful to accept a job offer from the town’s handsomely brooding isolationist, Griffin.

A man broken by tragedy and betrayal, Griffin keeps others at bay. However, when the woman who consumes his thoughts is in need of assistance he rises to the occasion, proposing a dream job offer. With Caelyn’s love and family,  a man who had fought so hard to barricade his heart, finds his walls quickly crumbling. Unfortunately, not everything is perfect for these two as danger looms, placing lives in peril, and threatening all that they hold dear.

Wrecked Palace is such a heartwarming escape, with such compassionate, kind, and inspiring characters. A bond between family and friends that connects readers to these characters and leave them dedicated to this series.

Many thanks to Catherine Cowles and @socialbutterfly_pr for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: January 18, 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Publisher's Description :

One night was all it took for everything to change.
From college student to guardian in a single breath.
My siblings became my world.

No time for date nights or romantic dreams.
I traded quiet weekends for sleepless nights.
Giving my all to make sure they were cared for.

But Griffin had a brokenness that called to me—one that mirrored my own.
Gruff and just a little bit reckless.
He was the last thing I needed. But everything I wanted.

Only someone isn’t happy about this new life I’m building.
Deciding to set fire to everything I hold close.
And when the smoke clears, there might be only ashes left behind…

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The Ties That Bind  is an amazing read sure to capture your heart, and keep you at the edge of your seat!   

Still reeling from the recent death of her husband, Lacey attempts to rebuild a life for herself and her young daughter.  However, she soon finds herself living a nightmare and running from a past monster! Frightened and seeking help, Lacey finds refuge with the handsome single father, Grant.

What begins as a bumpy start to a temporary shelter, quickly develops into something neither expected. As attraction draws them closer, and love tethers their lives together, danger comes knocking at their door. Will Lacey and Grant get their second chance at happily ever after, or will it all be ripped away?

We absolutely adore the Haven Brook series, Samantha Baca we look forward to reading more! 

Many thanks to Samantha Baca for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: December 7, 2020

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Publisher's Description:

One, two, I’m coming after you. Three, four, you better lock your door...

Lacey Holbrook has always wanted to give her daughter what she never had— a happy childhood. When her husband is suddenly killed, she’s forced to do what is best for her child, moving back home. As her world is turned upside down, Lacey questions everything she thought she knew about love and family as the nightmares from her past start to catch up to her. Desperate to save her daughter, she does the only thing she can. Run.

It’s been four years since Grant Walker promised to never love another woman after losing his wife. Focusing his attention on their son, Grant doesn’t have time for distractions, including the beautiful woman who comes crashing in after a blizzard leaves her stranded. Reluctantly, he offers shelter, but unexplained bruises and Lacey's nervous over the shoulder glances keep him on edge, trying to figure out what she’s running from. Or rather, who.

As her deadly past comes back to haunt her, she’s forced into the arms of the one man who isn’t ready to have another woman in his life again.

Will Grant be able to push his deep rooted feelings aside to help a woman he barely knows before it’s too late?

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“Like a moth to a flame, I’m being pulled in, and can’t find the strength to turn away.”

Lured in by the warmth, tenderness, and chemistry, Charming Co-Worker is an irresistible read. A Hallmark worthy Christmas romance, this endearing and dreamy story ignited our holiday cheer. Feeling absolute glee from beginning to end, this novel is the optimum balance of naughty and nice!

Eager to gain her boss’ attention, Katie enlists the assistance of her smouldering co-worker, Hunter. As a plot to seduce her boss, flourishes into an electrifying desire for Hunter. Katie must battle between the man she always dreamed of, and the man whom her heart so subtly grew to desire.

Colette & Runow mold such an enchanting storyline that it so effortlessly whisked us away. We could not have asked for more than the ideal dynamic and passion between this hero and heroine. Such infectious chemistry and delightful moments, Charming Co-Worker is a holiday must read!

Many thanks to Jeannine Colette, Lauren Runow, & wordsmithpublicity  for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: November 23, 2020

Rating: 5 Stars

Publisher's Description: 

All I want for Christmas is Branson Ford.

I’ve been starry-eyed for my handsome boss since the day I started working for him at Empire Media. Problem is, he doesn’t see me as anything more than his sweet assistant.

I need help becoming a vixen. I need someone to teach me how to be sensual, how to be desired, and how to get the man I’ve pined over for the last two years. So, I enlist the help of my co-worker.

My very sexy, very charming co-worker, Hunter Johnstone.

Hunter loves the thrill of the chase. He’s spontaneous, honest, and just the man I need for a lesson in passion. When he suggests we start a fake relationship, I think he’s crazy, but who am I to question his jealousy-inducing ways?

His little trick works—maybe too well. The line between friends and lovers is blurred, but maybe that’s because it was never really there. And just as I’m about to start seeing clearly, my Christmas wish comes true.

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Completely entranced by Natalie Clarke’s latest work The Promise, we consumed it within a mere few hours. First introduced to readers, in The Game, we were beyond thrilled to discover that Gwen would have her own story, and intrigued to watch her journey unfold.

This heartfelt read was filled with loveable characters, pain, forgiveness, tragedy, and love. A single mom, desiring nothing more than to build a family. After her current relationship goes awry, Gwen is reacquainted with the handsome Zach. An unforgettable night that consumes her dreams. 

After all this time,Gwen still captivates, and possesses his heart like no other. However, after past heartbreak, Zach fears to love again. With time they come to realize that their passion can not be subdued, and as emotions are unearthed a series of events will test their love. 

Will their love be able to conquer all?   

Once again, another amazing read! Natalie, we are simply eager for more!

*Many thanks to Natalie Clarke. Please note that we won this ARC, but it in no way influenced our rating or review.*

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Posted: November 6, 2020

Rating: 5 Stars

Publisher's Description:

Gwen

Isn't it funny how your life can change in a split second, throwing you completely off balance?
I thought I had it all planned out, until one night a year ago changed everything.
He told me to move on as friends, to pretend that night never happened, he made me promise to forget...
But I broke my promise, because I never did...
And now he's back.

Zach

A year ago I ran.
That night should never have happened, and will never be repeated, it can't.
I won't allow it.
I've been in love before and had my heart broken, I can't go through that again. It's been a year since I've seen her. A whole year of her haunting my dreams, invading not only my mind... but my heart.
The more I try to fight my feelings for her, the weaker I become.
She is my kryptonite.

They have a second chance at happiness, at a life they've both dreamed of.
Can they overcome their pasts to save their future, or will the things that bind them in ways they never expected, be the ones that tear them apart?

The Promise is a second chance, friends to lovers romance with a HEA.

This is a standalone novel which can be read on it's own, however it features characters from The Game, so reading that first is recommended.

**Intended for readers 18+ due to sexual content and possible triggers. This book features some scenes of domestic violence and so could be sensitive to some readers.**

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The second book in the Haven Brook series, The Cradle Will Fall is an utterly enjoyable and spelling binding read! A story laced with romance, intrigue, danger, and addictive characters, Samantha Baca leaves readers eager to turn each page in haste!

As he witnesses his close friends settling down, Noah, a small town playboy begins to question his lifestyle choices. As his relationship with his new love, Jade grows serious his past comes knocking at the door, and threatens to put all Noah holds dear at risk! As the past begins to cast a shadow over their future, will their love be strong enough to overcome the darkness? 

Fans of suspenseful romance, The Cradle Will Fall is a definite must read! Samantha Baca, we are simply addicted to your books! 

Thank you to Samantha Baca for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: September 1, 2020

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Publisher's Description:

Everyone has a past, but some are deadlier than others.

Noah Wilder has always been the town’s playboy. Wild at heart, commitment was never in his vocabulary, but the nightmares that torment him are forcing him to reconsider.

Free spirited and adventurous, Jade Alyson never saw herself moving to a small town or settling down, until she met Noah. But when his former fling shows up, claiming to be pregnant with his child, Jade’s trust issues bubble to the surface. In spite of how much she loves Noah, her instinct is to bolt.

Now Noah’s struggling to soothe Jade’s fear without shirking his responsibilities as a father-to-be. As Jade’s anxieties mount, so do her suspicions about this mysterious woman’s motives, which are rapidly shifting from obsessive to downright creepy.

When Jade disappears, Noah must get to the truth before his worst nightmares become real.

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In an attempt to familiarize ourselves with, and embrace new authors we were eager to participate in Sophie Blue’s Instagram ARC giveaway. We were not only thrilled when we won, but soon found ourselves in awe of her writing.  A fast paced romance packed with swoon worthy moments, a secret love affair, steamy chemistry, mixed with a dash of danger, the recipe for a great book. The truly gifted Sophie Blue, created an entertaining quick read in her latest work, Running From Love.

Moving in with her brother, after escaping an unhealthy relationship, Molly attempts to reestablish a sense of normalcy in her life. However, circumventing love proves to be challenging, when she is reunited with an old crush, Nick. Unable to resist their chemistry, things begin to get steamy between the two. Molly’s past unexpectedly presents itself,leading to unforeseen complications. 

For those seeking a quick, light, and enjoyable read Blue’s Running From Love will not disappoint!

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Posted: August 3, 2020

Rating: 4.3  Stars

*Please note that winning this ARC in no way influenced our rating and review.*

Publisher's Description:

Molly is crashing with her brother after having just got out of a bad relationship. The last thing she needs is to jump into another one. Especially with her brother's best friend.

Nick has had a thing for Molly for years, seeing her back in town and hearing about how her ex mistreated her is torture. He wants to prove to Molly that he can be the man she needs.

Molly may be running from love, but Nick is ready for the chase.

Running From Love is a romantic novella with a guaranteed HEA.

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Spellbound and utterly dazzled by Audrey Carlan’s What The Heart Wants! After reading a letter left by her deceased mother, Suda Kaye abandons her former life to travel the world.Ten years later,she has returned home with the intention of starting over, but is it possible to reestablish the life she once knew? With her sister ecstatic and her former lover, Camden ravaged by resentment, neither are convinced she will stay. Will she be able to persuade her loved ones, and reignite the love she once knew with Camden?

A well written, enticing storyline, and enjoyable characters. What The Heart Wants is a great read!

Thank you to HQN Books and NetGalley  for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: June 12, 2020

Rating: 4.3 Stars

Publisher's Description:

From the #1 bestselling author of the beloved Calendar Girl books comes the first in a witty, wise and emotionally compelling new series, where coming home is just the beginning…

“Fly free.”

For ten years those words, written on pink parchment paper in her mother’s beautiful handwriting, have been Suda Kaye Ross’s guiding star. Every year on her birthday, Suda Kaye opens another of the letters her mother penned before she passed, heeding the advice inside as she fills her life with experiences. From Italy to Australia, from Rio to Russia, she’s slaked her wanderlust. And then, on her twenty-eighth birthday, she opens the letter that sends her home.

Returning to Colorado means confronting everything—and everyone—she left behind, including her cherished sister, Evie, and her first love, Camden Bryant. Suda Kaye and Cam spent four years and one unforgettable night together. Given the way she ran out on him, it’s no surprise that he’s wary, resentful…and engaged to someone else. Evie, hardworking and überresponsible, just wants her sister to put down roots at last.

For Evie’s sake, and her own, Suda Kaye is trying to build a new life, all the while wondering whether it’s too late to come back home—or if the most important part of her never really left.

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A string of missing persons, and an agent on the hunt for answers!  Mary Burton’s Never Look Back ignites with the brutal attack of Agent Melina Shepard, wherein, she is left covered in evidence and in search of a dangerous perpetrator with a fatal attraction!

In her pursuit of this ruthless assailant, Agent Melina Shepard joins forces with fellow Agent Jerrod Ramsey. However, as the evidence begins to mount and unearth chilling discoveries, their cases unexpectedly begin to collide. The crime scenes continue to soar, as chaos ensues, a kidnapping transpires, and a gripping takedown is at hand, placing lives at stake! 

Captured from the very beginning, Mary Burton meticulously unraveled a riveting story with a palpating beginning, intriguing twists and turns, and a jaw dropping explosive finale! A criminal suspense, with a slight touch of romance!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: April 20, 2020

Rating: 4.3 Stars

Publisher's Description: 

After multiple women go missing, Agent Melina Shepard of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation makes the impulsive decision to go undercover as a prostitute. While working the street, she narrowly avoids becoming a serial killer’s latest victim; as much as it pains her to admit, she needs backup.

Enter lone wolf FBI agent Jerrod Ramsey. Stonewalled by a lack of leads, he and Melina investigate a scene where a little girl has been found abandoned in a crashed vehicle. They open the trunk to reveal a horror show and quickly realize they’re dealing with two serial killers with very different MOs. The whole situation brings back memories for Melina—why does this particular case feel so connected to her painful past?

Before time runs out, Melina must catch not one but two serial killers, both ready to claim another victim—and both with their sights set on her.

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Gripping! Page-Turning! Jaw-Dropping! A spiralling web of secrets, lies, and betrayals, Jennifer Hillier’s Little Secrets is a compelling must read!

A seemingly perfect life, shatters in an instant, as Marin’s four year old son is kidnapped. Sixteen months later, reeling with guilt and a broken heart, Marin  teeters on the edge of darkness. However, when her husband’s gut wrenching betrayal is unearthed, in an act of desperation she makes an alarming decision with rippling effects, which unleash shocking links to her son’s abduction! It’s all connected...their secrets...their lies...and most of all THEIR BETRAYALS!

Fixated from beginning to end, Little Secrets had us clutching our e-readers until the VERY LAST PAGE!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Posted: March 11, 2020

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Publisher's Description: 

From the author of Jar of Hearts, a mother driven to the edge by the disappearance of her son learns her husband is having an affair with the woman who might have kidnapped him.
Four hundred and eighty seconds. That’s how long it took for someone to steal Marin Machado's four-year-old son.

Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They're admired in their community and are a loving family. Up until the day Sebastian is taken.

A year later, Marin is a shadow of herself. The FBI search has gone cold. The publicity has faded. She and her husband rarely speak. The only thing keeping her going is the unlikely chance that one day Sebastian reappears. She hires a P.I. to pick up where the police left off, but instead of finding him, she discovers that Derek is having an affair with a younger woman.

Kenzie Li is an artist and grad student—Instagram famous—and up to her eyeballs in debt. She knows Derek is married. She also knows he's rich, and dating him comes with perks: help with bills, trips away, expensive gifts. He isn't her first rich boyfriend, but she finds herself hoping he'll be the last. She's falling for him—and that was never part of the plan.

Discovery of the affair sparks Marin back to life. She's lost her son; she's not about to lose her husband, too. Kenzie is an enemy with a face, which means this is a problem Marin can fix. But as she sets a plan in motion, another revelation surfaces. Derek's lover might know what happened to their son. And so might Derek.

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