Book Review: Seeds of Malice by Maggie Cole

Seeds of Malice by Maggie Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read several of Maggie Cole’s Mafia series so when I heard that she was releasing something a little different, I was all in. This book is definitely different from the others that I had read. It’s like an amped up Cruel Intentions (first thing that came to mind when I was reading it).

My mind has been played with in so many different directions. Dax is almost completely unredeemable to me. I seriously cannot wait to see how, or even if, he is redeemed in the second book. His sister and his best friend can just leave. They are not redeemable at this point. Based on the interactions in the book, Dax’s younger brother is the only decent person in the family.

It was hard to imagine all of the naivety that Ivy had. There were so many red flags about Dax and his sister that I’m not sure how she didn’t see them. The way she treated her father was just odd to me.

I rated it a 4 because it was slow in the beginning. It probably didn’t pick up pace until almost the end. I have read a few other bully romance books and this is probably the worst in terms of “bullying” I have read. Like, seriously Dax needs therapy and a lot of it.

I’ll be interested to read the second book in the duet since it will be 10 years later and Ivy is back to get revenge. I sincerely hope that she pays Dax back double what he did to her.


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Book Review: Chase the Storm by A.K. Evans

Chase the Storm by A.K. Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Road Trip Series by A.K. is one of my top series of all time. I simply love the idea behind it because it seems so unique to me. I also love going on the road trip with her as she visits each state.

I read this book in a day because that was how invested I was in it. The beginning focused on Indy and let me tell you… I wanted to adopt this poor girl just to help her. We see how her struggles began and how she got to the point she was in her life.

Griffin entered in the story after a couple of chapters. We learned a little about him and his life.

Then the two met. And that’s when I was 100% invested. This story was one of the sweetest and romantic stories I have read in a long time. Definitely one of my favorites of the series.


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Book Review: Naughty Heart by A.K. Evans

Naughty Heart by A.K. Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved all of A.K.’s series so far so I was excited to see the new Westwood Series coming out. I immediately knew I had to read this series… even if I am usually a little impatient waiting on the next in a series.

This book is the prequel to the series. This is a sweet workplace romance and I love how A.K. took the time to develop Malcolm and Evelyn through the series. Evelyn was written in a way that made you feel sympathy for her and made you root for her to find her happily ever after. Malcolm evolves in this book and it makes you smile to see his changes.

I can’t wait to see what this series has in store for the reader. I feel that this may become another of my favorite series.


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Book Review: Mine to Cherish by Kameron Claire

Mine to Cherish by Kameron Claire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kameron is absolutely one of my top insta-love authors. I immediately know I am going to get a quick but well thought out short novella.This one was no exception. This is the first book in the Veteran K9 Team series and was an amazing start to it.

Cher and Vale were great characters and we learned so much about them in the short time we had with them. They were well developed and their story was flawless. Characters were introduced that I hope are getting stories of their own in the series.

I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series has in store for us.


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Book Review: Red Flags by Skye Warren

Red Flags by Skye Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not my first Skye Warren book but it is the first in a new trilogy. The concept of a traveling circus is what initially pulled me in. But, by the end of this book I was fully invested in the story of Logan and Sienna. I had a major love/hate relationship with Logan. In the end, it’s a hate relationship so I hope he can redeem himself in the next book.

This story has a lot of secrets, mystery, suspense and the perfect dash of spice. Since this is a trilogy, it ends on a cliffhanger. But, it’s a cliffhanger that has me anticipating book 2.


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Book Review: Sing With Me by Dani Elias

Sing with Me by Dani Elias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sing With Me is book 2 in the Fellside Mountain Rescue series. We were introduced to the main characters in the first book - Christina, Emma’s bestie and Phil, Alex’s best buddy. This can be read as a stand alone however, I think it’s better after reading the first one. I loved the addition of Grampy, Phil’s grandfather.

These two are complete opposites. Christina is an extrovert. Phil is an introvert. Christina is confident. Phil prefers to hide behind the scenes. But, I think together they are perfect. They balance each other out. However, the path to get there was complicated.

Between Phil almost blowing it on the first date and then their argument, I thought all hope was lost for this couple. Good thing Phil came through and made things right.

This is a quick paced story and not many spice scenes. The actual story more than made up for that.


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Book Review: Blossom With Me by Dani Elias

Blossom with Me by Dani Elias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have found a new author to add to my list of quick read novellas. This is the first book in the Fellside Mountain Rescue series.

I immediately liked Alex and Emma. I could relate to Emma and her insecurities. It’s always a plus when I can relate to characters through personal experiences. I can see why they do the things they do and why they feel the way they do. Emma’s best friend, Christina, was an added bonus.

I loved the way Alex handled every problem they encountered. He immediately won my heart. And that second date? Who could resist a man after that?

This is a quick paced story and not many spice scenes. The actual story more than made up for that.


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