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A READER'S OPINION PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION is, as the cover states, a "Novel of Suspense" which it very much is. The female protagonist is Lizanne Demeter, a young teacher looking for a second chance in life. She finds herself reborn, recently released from a mental institution to which she was committed after a foolish suicide attempt due to a failed romance. On a new wonder-drug for depression called Zedorn, she feels that her traumatic past is behind her and she wants to move on and start teaching children again. The novel opens with her applying for a teaching position in Splinter Wood, Pennsylvania, a town far from Pittsburg and her past. However, all is not right in Splinter Wood. There have been suspicious deaths of two of the school's children over the past two years. Lizanne also finds that a serial killer on death row, James Adolph Rootham and head of the "Tribe of James," had his evil enclave just outside of town. Then there is Naomi Seabrook, an extreme helicopter parent who hovers around her son Sebastian, a boy who happens to be in Lizanne's class. Naomi inserts herself as a volunteer teacher's aide and is bold about making suggestions to Lizanne about how to run her classroom for Sebastian's benefit. Unfortunately, Sebastian is a less than ideal student and suffers psychologically from Naomi's suffocating parenting style. Then, another child dies, dropping at Lizanne's feet from a schoolyard tree during recess. Lizanne's world and her control of it are slowly eroding away, as is her grip on depression and flashbacks to her own childhood trauma, which eventually leads to her dismissal. While Lizanne is, without a doubt, a good teacher, she has never fully come to grips with her past and now with all the strangeness of Splinter Wood, Lizanne begins to unravel at the seams and believes that finding the murderer in town will return her to favour with the school principal, Ruth Cannon. A very suspenseful novel, PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION had me holding my breath at times as my eyes quickly skimmed the words trying to discover what was going to happen next. Ms. Soosar keeps Lizanne (and the reader) under an even strain throughout the book. She never telegraphs the outcomes of certain situations either (especially the ending), which I very much appreciated. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION is almost like a cozy mystery, however, there is some profanity and brief mature situations, though no sex. Highly recommended for fans of the suspense/mystery genre. Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : PG-13 | Reviewed by : James Fisher BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Fresh out of a mental hospital, Lizanne Demeter is thrilled to get a second chance at her career when she's hired to teach third grade in the backwater town of Splinter Wood, Pennsylvania. But hopes for a peaceful new life are ruined when Naomi Seabrook, a demanding "helicopter parent," pushes Lizanne to the brink. While struggling to maintain control of her classroom, Lizanne begins to unravel the secret behind Naomi's hell-bent agenda. As deadly clues emerge, Lizanne suspects Naomi is guilty of more than just overindulging her child. With her life teetering on chaos, Lizanne risks everything to expose the shocking truth. But first, she must race against her own spiraling sanity to prove herself a more dedicated teacher than anyone dared imagine--the kind of teacher who makes ALL the difference. Genre: Suspense/Mystery | Pub Date: June 24, 2017 | Publisher: Black Opal Books Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #MysteryThriller #2017Review

“Whoever thinks romantic suspense is dead should read a Julie Garwood book.” — USA Today WIRED A beautiful computer hacker and a bad-boy FBI agent must collaborate—in more ways than one—in the sizzling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Allison Trent doesn’t look like a hacker. In fact, when she’s not in college working on her degree, she models on the side. But behind her gorgeous face is a brilliant mind for computers and her real love is writing—and hacking—code. Her dream is to write a new security program that could revolutionize the tech industry. Hotshot FBI agent Liam Scott has a problem: a leak deep within his own department. He needs the skills of a top-notch hacker to work on a highly sensitive project: to secretly break into the FBI servers and find out who the traitor is. But he can’t use one of his own. He finds the perfect candidate in Allison. Only, there’s one problem—she wants nothing to do with his job and turns him down flat. What Liam doesn’t know is that Allison is hiding secrets that she doesn’t want the FBI to uncover. But Liam will do nearly anything to persuade her to join his team, even break a few rules if that’s what it takes. A temptation that could put his job—and both of their futures—on the line... AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | IBOOKS | KOBO | GOOGLE | B OOKS-A-MILLION Series: Buchanan/FBI | Genre: Romantic Suspense | Heat Level: 5 Publisher: Berkley | Release Date: Jul 04, 2017 | Pages: 320pp “Julie Garwood creates masterpieces every time she writes a book.” — The Kansas City Star ENJOY AN EXCERPT from Wired Allison looked at the wall of agents behind her. She had had enough of Phillips’s patronizing attitude and wanted to get out of there, but it was apparent she wasn’t being given a choice in the matter, so she reluctantly followed. They proceeded down a hallway where the walls were clear glass. There was so much activity she didn’t know where to look first. They passed a huge room filled with computers and techs, all men dressed in suits and ties, but with their jackets off. Allison stopped to watch. They were typing furiously and watching their screens. Against the far wall facing her was a giant world map. Dots of light appeared with lines curving from relay station to relay station, bouncing off satellites around the globe. It was obvious to Allison that they were trying to pinpoint the exact location where a cyberattack originated, but the person or persons at the source had put up barricades. The screen was filling up with more dots, indicating the techs weren’t getting anywhere. When Phillips noticed Allison wasn’t behind him, he came back for her. “What are you doing?” She didn’t answer for a couple of minutes. As she watched the lights jump across the screen, she began to recognize the pattern. It was one she had seen before. “Is that a training session?” “No, of course not. This isn’t a training facility. These are all professionals.” “Then why is it taking them so long to…” She paused. Trying to be more diplomatic, she revised her question so that it wouldn’t sound antagonistic. “How long do you think it will take before one of them pinpoints the location?” “It could take a day or two, sometimes longer, and sometimes the location disappears before we can locate the point of origin.” He stared at her while she continued to study the map, then offered a challenge. “You think you can do better?” There it was again, that smartass attitude in his tone and expression. She decided she wouldn’t let him irritate her, but then he said, “I didn’t think so.” Oh, it was so on. She brushed past him, opened the door, and walked into the room. The air smelled clean but with a hint of aftershave. Every male in the room looked up at her and froze. She smiled, hoping to put them at ease as she walked over to a tech in the back row and said, “Would you mind if I have a try?” All heads turned in the direction of Phillips, who was still outside the glass. He nodded. Another tech nearly knocked his chair over when he stood. “Here,” he said, “You can use the station next to Stan.” He rushed to the back row, inserted his card into a slot, then pulled out the chair. “Here you go. All set.” He introduced himself. Then eleven others followed suit. They wanted to know why she was there, but she didn’t explain. She sat, adjusted the chair, stared at the screen for several seconds, and started typing. Her mind was so focused on the task at hand, she no longer was aware of her surroundings. Phillips stayed outside feeling annoyed. He had a lot of work to get done, and this exercise with Allison seemed a waste of time to him, but orders were orders, and he would, of course, acquiesce. His instructions were to show her the unit before the evaluation; however, her sudden focus on this cyber problem might just produce the results he expected. If that happened, he could bid Ms. Trent good-bye sooner than later. “Sir, how long do you think it will take before she gives up?” one of the agents asked. Phillips didn’t answer him. Another agent said, “She doesn’t need to know her way around a computer. Not with looks like that.” “Do you realize how sexist you sound, Pierce?” the first agent chided. Phillips kept checking the time. Fifteen minutes passed before Allison stopped typing. She reached for a small Post-it, picked up a pen, and wrote something. Then she stood and thanked the techs for letting her join them. “Give up?” Phillips asked what he thought was the obvious question when she came through the door. Smiling, she slapped the Post-it on the lapel of his jacket, turned, and walked down the hall to find Jordan. He pulled the piece of paper from his lapel to see what she had written. It was an address in San Francisco, California. “What the…” CONTINUE READING EXCERPT AT JULIEGARWOOD.COM Wired Excerpt © Julie Garwood THE AUTHOR Julie Garwood is among the most critically acclaimed—and popular—romance authors around, with nearly forty million copies of her books in print. She is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Hotshot , Sweet Talk , The Ideal Man , Sizzle , Fire and Ice , Shadow Music , Shadow Dance , and Slow Burn . She lives near Kansas City. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | AMAZON DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #GuestAuthor #ExcerptPost #ContemporaryRomanticSuspense

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A READER'S OPINION I did not know Benedict and Theodosia for long before I was drawn into their story. Both characters are beautifully written; one cannot help but feel their devotion to one another. The book is basically two stories that end up woven together in the end; one of Benedict and one of Theodosia. I did find Benedict's story a tad more fascinating, but don't discount his beloved wife. I adore Benedict with his strong heart, sense of valor, his courage, and goodness. I loved the history that was meticulously woven into the fiction aspects of the story. The setting is wonderful, and I truly felt as though I was in England during a time of great hardship on one end and unnecessary opulence on the other. The main villain is superb, and though you hate him, you can't help but appreciate how well he was constructed. I have not yet read The Fifth Knight , so I can't say how this book is compared to the first. I did have to catch up with the numerous characters, but once I did, I settled in and enjoyed the story. The book is filled with twists, turns, and surprises, and an ending that I'll admit caught me off guard. A great book for historical fiction lovers. Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : PG BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS England, 1176. King Henry II has imprisoned his rebellious Queen for attempting to overthrow him. But with her conspirators still at large and a failed assassination attempt on his beautiful mistress, Rosamund Clifford, the King must take action to preserve his reign. Desperate, Henry turns to the only man he trusts: a man whose skills have saved him once before. Sir Benedict Palmer answers the call, mistakenly believing that his family will remain safe while he attends to his King. As Palmer races to secure the throne for the King, neither man senses the hand of a brilliant schemer, a mystery figure loyal to Henry’s traitorous Queen who will stop at nothing to see the King defeated. The Blood of the Fifth Knight is an intricate medieval murder mystery and a worthy follow-on to E.M. Powell’s acclaimed historical thriller The Fifth Knight . Genre: Historical Thriller | Pub Date: January 1, 2015 | Page count: 368pp | Publisher: Thomas & Mercer Format Read: Paperback | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalMystery #2016Review #ReviewersTopPick

A READER'S OPINION Mystery and intrigue will have you turning the pages in this fast-paced story. ​ William of Anglesea and Lady Alice of Tarnwych are brought together in a marriage of convenience, each looking to fulfill different dreams and hopes. For Alice, this is her fourth wedding and she yearns for a child. William wanted a keep and lands of his own. Alice has only to look at her husband and realize that he's different from her previous husbands. He makes her feel, and the fluttering in her heart has her flustered. Alice isn't your typical chatelaine. Aside from doing her duty in the marriages her father has arranged for her, she knows nothing in running a castle. She feels honour-bound to Sister Julianna, the woman who has raised her from infancy, and has allowed her full rein of the castle. Sister Julianna runs the castle with a tight fist, and Alice as well. William has a way of stirring her passion and Sister Julianna is not happy, and tries to stir trouble and drive the newlyweds apart. Sister Julianna and William don't get along, and after certain events and accidents, he's almost sure that the "good " sister just might have something to do with it. Sister Julianna is evil and unhinged in my opinion. The passion between William and Alice is strong, and just when William thinks the layers that bind Alice are coming apart, the plot thickens! Sarah Hegger is a new to me author and she has me hooked! This story was fantastic, and a definite must read! Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Maria Rose Dariotis BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS A practical marriage... ​ He married for convenience, but William of Anglesea had hoped for more than piety from his new bride. Raised in a convent and thrice widowed, prim Lady Alice of Tarnwych seems like an innocent when it comes to the marriage bed-except for the tentative passion he senses in her touch, and sees in her eyes. It seems the bold knight has a new challenge in alluring Alice. But will seducing his intriguing wife lead to his downfall? ​ An inconvenient desire... ​ Everything about charming, free-spirited William defies the cloistered world Lady Alice comes from. Duty brings her to their bed-and a long-held hope for a child. Yet after three indifferent husbands, the desire William shows her awakens her own. Little did Alice expect the powerful feelings he would inspire, emotions that make her ready to abandon her rigid beliefs, and the only family she's ever known-when William's life is on the line.... Genre: Medieval Romance | Pub Date: August 30, 2016 | Page count: 258pp | Publisher: Lyrical Press Series: Sir Arthur's Legacy, Book 3 | Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #MedievalRomance #HistoricalRomance #2016Review

A READER'S OPINION Enchanting and charming! Dawn Brower has written an enjoyable young adult fantasy story about an evil curse and a young princess who will soon become queen . . . if the evil can be stopped. Elodie is a spunky young princess who isn't far from her eighteenth birthday, when she is supposed be have her coronation. An evil that wants to prevent her from becoming queen curses Elodie into another realm of darkness and nightmares—Malediction. I don't normally read young adult books, but I took a chance with this one and Ms. Brower surprised me. I was pulled into the story and enjoyed my time following Princess Elodie's life as she battles the mysterious curse trying to get home to her kingdom of Zelnon. Being a young adult book, the dialogue style is suited more for a younger audience. THE ENCHANTED PRINCESS is filled with magic, sweet touches of romance, good vs. evil, and many other requisite elements for this type of story. With adventure, a sassy princess, a charming prince, a trusted guard, and other interesting characters, this delightful young adult fantasy is sure to please readers of the genre. Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 1 Heart | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON ~ VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS As the royal heir of Zelnon, Princess Elodie should be living a charmed life. It is enchanting in a diabolical way that could destroy not only her existence but those she cares about as well. Her coronation is set for her eighteenth birthday, but an evil force is determined to destroy any chance she has of becoming queen. A week before her birthday a curse is enacted sending her to the nightmare realm of Malediction—sweeping her, a trusted guard, and the prince of a neighboring kingdom into its dark clutches. Escaping the world is impossible, but if they don’t find a way out they will either die or become permanent residents of the dreamscape. If Elodie doesn’t return home in time her kingdom could be lost to her forever. As they battle for their lives, every decision exacts a monumental price. They must make sacrifices that will burn holes into their souls and every step brings new risks. With victory within reach, they realize that it comes with an irremediable loss and must suffer the consequences of their actions. Genre: Young Adult Fantasy | Pub Date: July 13, 2017 | Page count: 186pp | Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #412Stars #YoungAdultFiction #FantasyRomance

"A delightful historical romance with a touch of intrigue!" —Books & Benches WHEN A LADY DARES Sophie Atherton knows a liar when she sees one. Perhaps because she’s so skilled at deception herself. Searching for clues to a string of mysterious deaths, the secret operative for the Crown has connived her way into a phony medium’s confidence. When a dashing archaeologist seeks out the charlatan’s services, Sophie suspects he’s after more than a long-lost heirloom. Their electric attraction storms her defenses, but loving the rakish scholar would threaten her investigation and the life she’s crafted. Gavin Stanwyck is a man on a mission. Masquerading as a treasure hunter to trap the spiritualist, he's drawn to the medium’s enigmatic assistant. As treacherous forces close in, passion awakens his hardened heart—he’ll protect Sophie at all costs, but he cannot give her his love. Uniting to survive a sinister plot, they must tear down their defenses and learn to trust their hearts. AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | IBOOKS | ENTANGLED PUBLISHING Add to Goodreads Series: Her Majesty’s Most Secret Service | Genre: Historical Romance | Heat Level: 5 Hearts Publisher: Entangled | Release Date: May 22, 2017 | Pages: 370pp "What a pleasure WHEN A LADY DARES was to read!" —Kathleen Bittner Roth, author of The Seduction of Sarah Marks Q&A with Tara Kingston What makes When A Lady Dares special or unique to you? Can you give us a little story behind the story? I truly enjoyed writing When A Lady Dares. I’d first introduced Sophie, the heroine of the story, to readers in When A Lady Deceives, and I really loved her independent, can-do attitude spirit and her loyalty to those she cares about and her commitment to her duty as a covert agent. When it came time to give Sophie her own story, I knew I wanted to pair her with a clever hero with a wry sense of humor, a man who can match wits with Sophie while embracing the challenge she poses. I envisioned the scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones was teaching at the university and infused Gavin, the hero, with many of the qualities Dr. Jones displayed when he wasn’t off chasing artifacts in a far-away tomb. In 250 words or less, what can you tell us about your newest release? I’m thrilled to see Sophie get her own happily-ever-after in When A Lady Dares. Of course, as with my other heroines, her road to true love is neither smooth nor without its share of danger. When A Lady Dares is a Victorian historical romantic suspense, set in Sherlock Holmes’s late-Victorian London. In the story, Sophie Atherton, a covert agent for an elite investigative service, Her Majesty’s Most Secret Service, connives her way into a phony medium’s confidence to search for clues to a string of mysterious deaths. When a dashing London rake, archaeologist Gavin Stanwyck seeks out the charlatan’s services, Sophie suspects he’s after more than a long-lost heirloom. Their attraction is electric and passion for the seductive rogue threatens Sophie’s defenses, but she steels her heart against him. Drawn in to a sinister plot, Sophie and Gavin must tear down their defenses and unite to survive the treachery, all the while learning to trust their hearts. When A Lady Dares is the second book in the Her Majesty’s Most Secret Service series, but it is a stand-alone novel. I hope readers enjoy Sophie’s journey to true love as much as I enjoyed writing it. What is your favorite motivational phrase? My favorite motivational phrase is a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt — “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” I whole-heartedly believe in the power of this sentiment. If you don’t dare to pursue your dreams, you will never know what you might have accomplished. Even if you don’t succeed in achieving that precise dream, you’ll learn so much about yourself and the world along the way. What are three things people may not know about you? Three things people may not know about me… hmmm … ~ I adore being near the water. Sitting with a good book on the beach is so peaceful. I love it! If I’m not near a beach, I’m happy walking by the river’s edge or sitting on the shore of a lake. I don’t think I’d ever be happy living in a place that wasn’t near the water. ~ I love antiques, especially old furniture. In the last couple of years, I’ve taken to painting and restoring vintage pieces with chalk paint. I love the sense of accomplishment and the repurposing of well-used furniture that might otherwise have been relegated to a dusty attic. ~ I am a huge fan of classic rock. Van Halen, Pat Benatar, Elton John, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones are among my favorites. What is your favorite movie based on a book, where you preferred the movie? My favorite movie that is based on a book is a film that remains one of my all-time favorites, The Wizard of Oz. While the book is excellent, there was something utterly magical about the movie. Judy Garland was such a vibrant talent, as were the other actors in the cast. Who can ever forget Margaret Hamilton cackling, “I’ll get you, my pretty!” or Dorothy repeating, “There’s no place like home” as she clicks her heels at the end of the movie? The music is delightful, and Judy Garland’s rendition of Over the Rainbow is a classic that brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. "This is an intriguing story full of mystery and romance. It is one of the best historical romances I have read." —Brittany, The Crafty Engineer's Bookshelf MEET the AUTHOR Award-winning author Tara Kingston writes historical romance laced with intrigue, danger, and adventures of the heart. A Southern belle-out-of-water in a quaint Pennsylvania town, she lives in a cozy Victorian with her real-life hero and a pair of deceptively innocent-looking cats. A former librarian whose love of reading is evident in her popping-at-the-seams bookcases, she’s thankful for the invention of digital books, thereby eliminating the need for yet another set of shelves. When she’s not writing, reading, or burning dinner, Tara enjoys movie nights, cycling, hiking, DIY projects, and cheering on her favorite football team. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AuthorInterview #HistoricalRomance

A READER'S OPINION A STARDANCE SUMMER offers the reader romance, charm, and real emotions. Lilliana Howe had to get away. She packed up, joined a group of quirky women called the Tornado Alleycats, and headed for the mountains of Colorado. In Eternity Springs, she bumps into her brother's childhood best friend, Brick Callahan (aka Mark Christopher). She didn't expect to see him again, and Brick really didn't expect his friend's skinny, freckle-faced sister to grow up into such a beautiful woman. What I liked most about Lilliana was how little you thought about her looks throughout the story. She was fun and caring with a great personality. She was very easy to like and connect with. Brick wasn't as easy to like in some parts of the book but I liked the change in him during the story. Everyone heals from heartache in their own way and sometimes it takes longer for others. Patty, one of the secondary characters and "leader" of the Tornado Alleycats, was a scene-stealer and a lot of fun. I haven't had the pleasure of reading an Emily March before, and I enjoyed the story and writing style that made the book easy to read. I was a little confused with all the back and forth on the names for Brick at first but once I kept it straight, the story moved along easier. This book is #13 in the author's Eternity Springs series and can be read as a stand-alone, but the number of characters mentioned leads me to think that it might be helpful to meet some of them in earlier books. Emily March has a nice way of building the romance to make it feel believable and touch the heart. This would be a great book to add to your summer reading collection. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kathy Scott BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Return to the beloved small town of Eternity Springs in the newest installment of Emily March’s New York Times bestselling series with A Stardance Summer. Sometimes the end of one road Brick Callahan enjoys every minute of chaos at his campground, Stardance Ranch, especially after the Tornado Alleycats arrive for an extended summer stay. The members of the all-female glamorous camping club are primarily seniors—active and adventurous, friendly and fun. But when he discovers Liliana Howe frolicking with the glamping grannies in a late night skinny-dipping session, he fears he's in for a summer of trouble. Because his best friend's kid sister has grown up to be drop-dead gorgeous. . . .is the start of another Betrayed by those she trusted, Lili decides she's put her career first for too long. She sells her practical sedan, buys a travel trailer, and heads to Eternity Springs for a summer of rest, relaxation, and reassessment as the newest member of the Alleycats. The last person she expects to find running an RV resort is her high school crush. Their undeniable mutual attraction is a reminder that life is full of surprises. But when the past comes calling, will their summer romance stand the test of time? Genre: Contemporary Romance | Pub Date: June 27, 2017 | Page count: 318pp | Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #ContemporaryRomance

A READER'S OPINION PAPER LOVE is a charming and heartfelt romance! Joss Palmateer grew up in tropical Papau New Guinea. Now that she's back in the U.S., she is having a hard time adjusting to the loss of her home and her mother. She's not looking for love or for anyone to make things easier. She needs to grieve, and meeting Ben Montgomery, the brother of Joss's best friend, hasn't helped. She sees him as a playboy and really can't handle being a conquest. Ben goes through a transformation that ultimately makes it possible for Joss to see him as the kind of many he wants to be for her. Their love story feels natural with patience and tenderness. This isn't a long book, so there isn't a lot of time to develop everything, but the characters are likeable and they feel like real people with real struggles. PAPER LOVE is the second book in the author's Chicago Christmas series. This is a sweet romance that can be enjoyed any time of the year. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 1 Heart | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Growing up in a Papua New Guinea mission, Joss Palmateer is a gentle soul with a unique view of life. Still adjusting to a new home in the U.S and the sudden loss of her mother, love is the last thing on her mind. Sexy physical therapist, Ben Montgomery, meets his sister’s friend and the sparks fly. He takes it as a silent challenge when she ignores his advances, but it’s her extraordinary inner beauty that captures his heart. With the help of a stray homing pigeon and an old origami legend, Ben sets an unwavering course of romance to win her love. Genre: Contemporary Romance | Pub Date: October 16, 2016 | Page count: 140pp | Publisher: Plato Publishing Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #ContemporaryRomance #CleanFiction

A READER'S OPINION I clicked on the book because of the cover and bought it because of the summary. This book was also one of those rare cases (okay, only the second time it's happened) when I actually cared about the author endorsement on the cover. Catherine Coulter is a favorite author, especially in this genre, and she was spot on with Summit Lake. The summary tells you all you need to know before reading the book. Both Becca and Kelsey are relatable characters worthy of the reader's attention. I may have figured out who did it early on, but what I liked was that I didn't know I had figured it out until the end. Don't worry, it will make sense. Donlea delivers one heck of a debut with great pacing, plenty of twists and turns, and enough suspense to keep me coming back for more. If he delivers more of the same in his next book, then he's snagged a new fan. I highly recommend Summit Lake. Content Note: This is one of those books where the author includes a sensitive subject matter (and scene) yet manages to do so without the graphic details that might leave the reader cringing. I applaud the author for his delivery of the subject matter. There wasn't enough swearing for me to remember, which was a nice surprise and much appreciated. Star Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : See Above | Reviewed by : MK McClintock BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Set in a small, picturesque North Carolina town, Charlie Donlea’s suspenseful debut novel tells the haunting story of a murdered law school student, the reporter assigned to her story—and the intimate connection that comes when the living walk in the footsteps of the dead. “No suspects. No persons of interest. Just a girl who was alive one day and dead the next.” Some places seem too beautiful to be touched by horror. Summit Lake, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is that kind of place, with charming stilt houses dotted along the pristine water. But two weeks ago, Becca Eckersley, a first-year law student, was brutally murdered in one of those houses. The daughter of a powerful attorney, Becca was hard-working, accomplished, and ambitious. Now, while the town reels with grief and shocked residents gather to share their theories, the police are baffled. At first, investigative reporter Kelsey Castle thinks of the assignment as a fluff piece. But the savagery of the crime, and the determined efforts to keep the case quiet, all hint at something far more than a random attack by a stranger. As Kelsey digs deeper, pushing on despite danger and warnings, she feels a growing connection to the dead girl. And the more she learns about Becca’s friendships, her love life—and the secrets she was keeping—the more convinced she becomes that learning the truth about Becca could be the key to overcoming her own dark past . . . Genre: Mystery/Suspense | Pub Date: January 26, 2016 | Page count: 320pp | Publisher: Kensington Format Read: Hardcover | Source: From the reviewer's personal library. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2016Review #MysteryThriller #ReviewersTopPick #EditorRecommended #5Stars

A READER'S OPINION Dorothy Wiley has a way of bringing the American frontier to life with her descriptive writing. In LOVE'S SUNRISE we meet Gabe McGrath and Martha Wyllie. He's down on his luck and carries a lot of grief, but he's optimistic about the future. She's the daughter of a rancher with a secret that prevents her from acting on the instant attraction she feels for Gabe. They both carry their own heartaches and the grief keeps them apart. Slowly, a bond is formed as they each face the past, because it's the only way for them to have a future. The author mixes in some adventure with the romance and realistic emotions. I like that Martha is a strong woman and Gabe is a man who lets her be strong even when he keeps her safe and gives her comfort. LOVE'S SUNRISE shows beautiful imagery and it's obvious the author wanted the reader to experience the historical setting with accuracy. Gabe and Martha's story is tender and tragic with their grief but also has a happy ending. Readers who enjoy historical American romance will appreciate LOVE'S SUNRISE. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Gabe McGrath has finally paid for his land among the blue-green pastures and rolling hills of 1806 frontier Kentucky. During a violent storm—the second worst night of his life—Gabe seeks shelter at the home of a nearby cattleman and meets the man’s stunning, strong-willed daughter, Martha Wyllie. But his burdens of grief and a desire for justice stand in the way of Gabe’s happiness. And Martha holds a sacred, secret promise deep in her heart that makes her deny her attraction to the handsome neighbor. While Gabe heroically confronts both the haunting tragedies of the past and the heartbreaking and wide-ranging violence of a brutal gang, Martha must make a heartrending choice between keeping her word and following her heart. LOVE’S SUNRISE is a riveting historical romance teeming with action and brimming with emotional realism. Dorothy Wiley, an Amazon bestselling and award-winning author, has artfully written a memorable story that will touch your heart. Genre: Historical Romance | Pub Date: June 24, 2017 | Page count: 375pp Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance #2017Review

A READER'S OPINION UNHINGED is a suspense-packed story that keeps the reader interested from the beginning, and by beginning, I mean the title. Aptly named, UNHINGED takes us down a dark and winding path of "who done it," except we're told who about halfway through. If you think that's going to kill the suspense, think again. Schroeder keeps us guessing when it comes to both the villain's motives and the sexy as sin relationship between Tori and Aiden. I'm a sucker for a great hero and Aiden fulfills every need, acting as both wounded warrior and knight in shining armour. He's not perfect but he's perfect for Tori. The romantic tension builds up to a super hot and well-timed crescendo that is sure to leave you steaming and at the same time make your heart flutter a little. I could have done without 90% of the swearing since it pulled me out of the story every so often. Luckily, UNHINGED gives us well-paced romance and action that leave the reader wanting more. Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Tori Radnor’s future is looking brighter after scoring a big break with her start-up venture. Mega-successful Aiden Miller has agreed to help. Although her job isn’t the only thing drawing Tori to her new partner, she is determined to keep it strictly business. She owes that to her teenager, after letting her almost-ex nearly destroy them. When she and her son become an elusive villain’s target, her carefully constructed plans begin to unravel. Is Aiden somehow involved—or is he the safest bet? Aiden is facing a cross-roads personally and professionally when the police discover his Poconos store is part of a well-established drug ring. Alluring Tori and her employees are not complications he needs. Inexplicably, as his desire for the kind-hearted social worker increases, so does the danger—leaving protective Aiden between a rock and a hard place. As the villain’s taunts escalate into terrifying attacks, Tori and Aiden must confront their worst fears—before it all becomes Unhinged. Genre: Romantic Suspense | Pub Date: May 21, 2016 | Page count: 400pp | Series: Unlikely Series (Book 1) Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2016Review #ContemporaryRomanticSuspense