Then Until Forever(Maple Brook,#1)

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 Thank you to author, Mase Evans and Beyond The Books PR for letting me be part of ARC Team! 

 

 

   10.06.26    

 

Avery Bennett hasn’t thought of Jax Anderson in four years. At least, that’s what she tells herself. She’s moved on from her high school boyfriend after he broke up with her before leaving for college. She’s built her own business from the ground up; she’s even tried dating again, though her relationship with her now-ex crashed and burned even harder than her first. She’s happy with her new life. She’s content. But she wasn’t expecting the flare of confusing emotions that came swirling back when she found out her high school sweetheart was back in town. And back to stay. 

Jax made a mistake. He lost the love of his life when he broke up with Avery four years ago. He told himself they could still be friends; that he would work up the bravery to call her once everything calmed down because he couldn’t handle losing her forever. But he hadn’t done it. Now, he’s determined to get her back. He knows he can’t have Avery in all the ways he wants, but he’ll settle for just being her friend, if she doesn’t hate him too much after how he left her.

 

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 Sometimes, you just need a romance book, with cozy vibes – giving you all the feelings. Then Until Forever was that book. I love reading books that are just romance, without the spice. I don’t mind the spice, but sometimes I just want to read about their connection, their interactions. I think that was one of the reasons that I loved Avery and Jax’s story; a sweet story about two people finding their way back to one another. Although I understood why Avery did it; I didn’t agree with some of the choices that she made. 

It was clear how much Jax cared about Avery, and throughout the book, I hoped she would see that. I loved how he tried to take care of her and agreed to be her friend, even though I knew he wanted so much more. I like the way that Mase portrayed their relationship; how their friendship grew. I think everyone knew those two belonged together before they did. The book started a little slow for me, but it picked up fast, and then I felt myself flying through the pages. 

One of my favorite aspects of the book is the way that I could relate to the characters in the book. I didn’t feel as if I was reading a book, I felt as if I was catching up with old friends. To me, those characters were real. Then Until Forever was my first book by the author. I’m curious about the others, and I’m eager about next book in series as well.

The Witch Fix

 

 

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  Thank you to author, Kennedy Rhodes and Rattle The Stars PR, for letting me be part of ARC Team! 

 

 

 

 

Magick always has consequences. Some are worth it.

 
The growing pile of burnt cauldrons in Eva Sutton’s backyard says it all—she’s not the perfect witch. But her coven’s magick is fading, and now is her moment to step up. 

Out of desperation, Eva casts a spell from a mysterious grimoire and ends up with a shockingly attractive, glasses-wearing demon in her living room. 

Sorren doesn’t have time for this. He has to get back to his draining, uninspiring job. Hell won’t run itself, after all.
But Eva doesn’t know how to send Sorren back, and she hasn’t decided yet if the demon working remotely from her gardening shed is another problem or the solution her collapsing coven needs. 

As they piece it all together, Sorren and Eva begin to realize that sometimes it takes an accident to find the life they were meant to live. 

As for Eva? She’ll figure it all out as soon as she finds her key.

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This was such cute read! 

I had so much fun reading this story! When I came across The Witch Fix, saw the cover, and read the blurb, I knew I had to check this book out. I’m so glad that I did! I liked the way that Kennedy incorporated sweet and spicy scenes. I don’t mind spicy ones, but I prefer a combination of the two, and that is what this book has. Although I did feel the first spicy scene was a little rushed. I adored Eva and Sorren; their relationship had me smiling on multiple occasions. It was so bittersweet, the way that the two of them bonded. I’ve read books about demons before, but I had never read about a demon like Sorren. He’s the type of guy that every girl knows she shouldn’t want, but she does. 

The Witch Fix gave me Gilmore Girls and Halloweentown vibes. I loved the friendship between Eva and Riley, and the way that they were always there for each other. In general, I loved the cozy small time, there was part of me that wanted to move there while I was reading. I was a little anxious of what would happen with Eva and Sorren if they did figure out how to send him back. I loved the cozy feel of this book, especially since I have been reading more serious books lately. There was a part of me that wished that this was a series, but that’s because I didn’t want to say goodbye to any of the characters. The Witch Fix was the first book I have read by Kennedy Rhodes, but I have heard of her and am excited to check out the others!

Ward D

 

 

 

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Medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night on a locked psychiatric ward. 

Amy has been dreading her evening working on Ward D, the hospital’s inpatient mental health unit. There are very specific reasons why she never wanted to do this required overnight rotation. Reasons nobody can ever find out. 

And as the hours tick by, Amy grows increasingly convinced something terrible is happening within these tightly secured walls. When patients and staff start to vanish without a trace, it becomes clear that everyone on the unit is in grave danger. 

Amy’s worst nightmare was spending the night on Ward D.

 
And now she might never escape.

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I shouldn't be surprised by how intense this book is, considering it's not the first book I've read by Freida McFadden. Once again, Freida took me by surprise. Ward D was such an intense book. I did feel that the first few chapters were slow. However, once Amy arrived on Ward D, everything started spinning out of control, and I found myself glued to the pages of the book. I was so invested in the story; I didn’t even realize how much time had passed. I needed to find out what had happened to Amy next, and, of course, I wondered who in Ward D was responsible for everything that had happened. 

I enjoyed the way Freida transitioned between the present and the past, and the way she intertwined the story. I didn’t trust Jade, especially after the way she acted the last time Amy visited her. I just had a bad feeling about her. Honestly, I was surprised that Amy had been friends with her for as long as she had, considering how she acted. I do understand why, though. There were quite a few suspicious characters in this book, and just when I thought I figured it out, another twist had me reconsidering everything. 

I've seen mixed reviews about Ward D, but I love reading any book that features mental health representation. Every chapter had something happening, and it had me on the edge of my seat. I found myself thinking about it after I turned the last page, and even recommending it to my friends. I feel like Ward D was one of her most intense books. Highly recommend it.

Undercover Light(Lights,Love,Vegas,#1)

 

 

 

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 Thank you to author,Yuliana Zaikman for providing with eARC.  All opinions are my own.  

 

 

Nanny turned amateur sleuth. 

Ukrainian hotel mogul turned single dad. 

And a relentless detective who might tear them apart. 

Aurora Sinclair is a failure. At least that’s what she thinks when she’s not selected for a crucial internship, and her dream of becoming a school psychologist hits a dead end. Hoping for a change, Aurora decides to take a stopgap nanny job for a boy whose mother recently died under suspicious circumstances. When she meets his father, Sergei Chernov, she’s taken aback by his unapproachable demeanor. However, as they spend time together, Aurora discovers the soft, hopeful layer beneath, making it hard to keep boundaries from blurring. 

Sergei is a guarded Ukrainian mogul opening a luxury hotel in Las Vegas. Following his wife’s tragic death, Sergei is determined to be the best papa he can be. When Aurora enters his home, she ignites an unexpected attraction that threatens to complicate his already messy world. While navigating these feelings, he must protect his loved ones from the shadows of his past. 

But when Daniel Custode, an overzealous detective, finds out that Aurora is working for Sergei, he pressures her into joining his investigation to prove Sergei is responsible for his wife’s death. As Daniel’s demands escalate, Aurora grows increasingly determined to clear Sergei’s name. She must decide whether to betray the man she’s falling for—or come clean and risk losing him.

 

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Where do I begin? It was a joy to read this book. Undercover Light had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Every chapter had me craving for more; wondering what was going to happen next between Aurora and Sergei, and what Aurora and Daniel would uncover next. Daniel, I wasn’t so sure about him, and even though I understood why he did it, he seemed so sure that it was Sergei who was responsible for his wife’s death; it seemed like he didn’t even want to consider that it could have been someone else. I was curious to see what he would uncover. Like Daniel and Aurora, I was curious to find out what happened to Alessia. 

Undercover Light had me going through a range of emotions as I read. I adored the bond between Aurora and Misha; it was as if she were meant to be his nanny. I think it was because of her that Sergei started spending more time with his son. I could tell when Sergei fell for Aurora, even if he tried to deny his feelings. The way that he looked out for her. The way he seemed to want to spend time with her and Misha. I knew that it was only a matter of time until they fell for each other. Plus, Aurora was trying to learn Russian. I'm Russian, and it's a hard language to learn. I was rooting for them throughout the book, but I was also afraid of what might happen if Sergei found out what Aurora was doing. 

I was born in Ukraine, so I loved that one of main characters was Ukrainian, and he has my brother’s name. I have read few romance mystery books, but this one; it was unique and that was one of my favorite aspects of the book. I loved how the story kept you on guessing. The last few chapters of the book, I couldn’t put down, and probably stayed up later than should have, to finish it. I’m so excited that there is going be a second book! A beautifully written debut novel.

Heart Breaker(Deep Cove Millionaires Club,#3)

 

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 Thank you to the author,Lily Miller for letting me be part of ARC Team! 

 

 

 

 

I didn’t plan on getting into a fake marriage with a millionaire pilot I barely know, but that’s exactly what happened when I said “I do” to Wes Winters, Deep Cove’s broodiest bachelor. 

So how did I get here? It’s all thanks to a looming scandal, a pushy publicist, and a deal too tempting to turn down. When a long-buried controversy from Wes’s past resurfaced and threatened to destroy the reputation he spent years rebuilding, suddenly I became the perfect solution. It turns out a sunshine wedding planner with a spotless track record is exactly what his image needs. 

The plan is simple: fake the perfect marriage and play happy newlyweds for one year, long enough for the tabloids to lose interest. Thanks to our carefully arranged marriage, Wes will get the squeaky-clean image he desperately needs, and I’ll get my dad’s medical bills taken care of. 

Simple enough, right? 

Except pretending to be Wes’s wife is a lot harder than I expected. He’s guarded, frustrating, and impossible to read. One minute he’ll barely speak to me, and the next he’s looking at me with those deep, charcoal eyes like he wants to devour me. Good thing none of this is real. At least, that’s what I keep telling myself as my ruggedly handsome new husband kisses me in public, calls me his wife like he means it, and slowly starts showing me pieces of himself no one else gets to see. 

Somewhere between sharing a home, pretending to be in love, and a chemistry so intense it’s impossible to ignore, the lines between fake and real blur beyond recognition and falling for my husband starts to feel inevitable.

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From the moment that I started reading this book, I knew that I was in for a wild ride. Before I even realized it, I finished half of the book. I’ve recently read the first book, Deal Breaker, and I loved it. However, this book…so many emotions, and it didn’t take me long to fall in love with Lottie and Wes. The connection between those two had me smiling. Although it started as a fake marriage, Wes tried to take care of Lottie and made sure she got everything she needed. There was nothing fake about that. 

One of my favorite aspects of Heart Breaker was the way that the growth in the relationship between Wes and Lottie was portrayed. It wasn’t just physical, but emotional too. I liked the way they slowly started to open to each other. The way that Wes took Lottie’s feelings into account reassured me of how much he cared about her and that she didn’t have to deal with it alone; it melted my heart. Their chemistry in general was so heartfelt. I was waiting for Lottie to see how much Wes cared about her and wanted to be with her. The scenes between those two were connected; I couldn’t get enough. I’m still thinking about it. 

Another favorite aspect in Heart Breaker that both had me smiling and broke my heart was the relationship between Lottie and her parents, especially her father. I loved the bond that those two had, and how Lottie was willing to do anything to help her father. I lost my grandmother 4 months ago, and reading this, it had me thinking about her, and I felt as if I could relate to how Lottie was feeling. I’m so glad that I discovered this author. Now, I’m going to go backward and read the second book. The way that this book ended, I’m eager for Noah’s story to come out.