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Sunday Morning by Jewel E. Ann

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book… I thought so much about my life. Sarah’s life was so much like mine as a child. The “Footloose” parallels were perfect. I LOVED it. The good girl wanting her own life, and the sweet talking bad boy who didn’t see her coming. The twist had me in tears. The growth was forced upon her, in the way that I didn’t see coming. He supported her. He held her close when her life fell apart. They found a new way to carve out a life of their own. This author always finds a way to stop my heart, and the best of ways to start it up again. Believe me when I say you need this book! Maybe even the soundtrack to the original movie too. I know it was in my head through the entire book. 
End Game by Monica Murphy

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I fell in love with these guys so fast it had my heart spinning! Nico with his smile had Ever trapped from the start. Ever was just what that bunch of boys needed. Every step forward had me holding my breath, and Monica Murphy… you owe us Dollar’s story too! I can’t be the only one
Sweet Little Spies by Lexi Blake

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love these characters. I love that we get the whole family together again. We follow Tristan as he put himself in a tough spot, and Aiden followed him. I loved that Carys stood up for herself. She feels left out of their relationship. As the bad guy moves in, the team is in a bad position. Will everyone make it out? Will all the members on the team be loyal??? Read it and see! 
Taking What's Mine by Siobhan Davis

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challenging dark emotional hopeful medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

From beginning to end, Taking What’s Mine is a feast of chemistry. It hits Fiero right between the eyes. I felt Valentina’s pain, and her distrust of made men. She lived in that pain. I so enjoyed this book! Fiero was willing to burn down the world for her. 
Diamond Kisses by Pepper Winters

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

5.0

I am in actual tears… I can’t see to read. This series is an emotional rollercoaster. Does anyone else’s significant other think you are crazy to put yourself through a book that makes you cry til you can’t see? 

Pepper Winters always does this to me. She is literally the top of the list for me. Henri & Ily WOW! This story was so dark, and it is SO GOOD! Ok. Getting dropped back into their story… (the last cliffhanger was brutal). I was holding my breath wondering where we were going. Henri was always going to fight for Ily. This book had them fighting for one another from beginning to the end! Go get it! 
Heart of Frost and Scars by Pam Godwin

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

OMG! If you are not reading Pam Godwin, you ARE missing out. She is one of my favorite authors. This series had me holding my breath with every chapter. The minute I thought I could breathe, I would turn the page and find a different foe would be revealed. I’m afraid to say too much. I’m afraid something will be a spoiler. If I thought the second book had me on pins and needles, the conclusion… I was having panic attacks. You do not want to miss Frankie and her boys! 
The Student by Skye Warren

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

 I am a big lover of forbidden love affairs. This one also had their age difference & the secret society aspect that had me on the edge of my seat. This one jumps right back into their story. I kind of felt that this one jumped too fast into the relationship after hurting her so badly. Daisy was gone at the end of the first book, but all the sudden she’s back. They just kind of glossed over the hurt between them, but the chemistry between William & Anne is still off the charts. He was taking care of her behind the scenes. They are still in danger, and the secret society is still going strong. That secret society is still full of dangerous people. I loved this one. There was a couple of points that I felt needed resolving in the beginning, but it didn’t make this less than a great story. I can’t wait for the ending!
Cash by Jessica Peterson

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 I loved this one! I hated the reason she was going out to the ranch.  Mollie didn’t have a chance to make things right with her father. She doesn’t fit in when she gets there, but is determined to figure it all out. I love how everyone at the ranch took her underneath their wing, but Cash is sure she’s going to run from the hard work. I loved how she changes his mind. He shows her how much her father truly cared about her. I love books like this one. It’s steamy and heartwarming. 5 stars all the way! I can’t wait for the next book. 
Maverick by Jenna Myles

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This author kills me… I swear I was between peeing my pants & and an asthma attack trying to read it. These boys are so heartwarming. Their stories are heartbreaking, but they stuck together. They champion one another! I love them! Maverick had a tough nut to crack in Cadence, but he managed to finally get her to come around. Everyone needs a Nan. She stepped into that role seamlessly. Let me tell you the ending… between Nan & Mav or Mav & Nick. OMG… perfect!
The Prey by J.L. Beck

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Oh my goodness! I couldn’t wait to get In Sebastian’s head. Reading his accounting of the abuse inflicted upon him, broke my heart. You start to understand him. Ely… well of course she’s the maid working off her father’s debt. She’s jumpy, and we find she’s been subjected to abuse also. Well, of course, that’s not all. We have The Mill & The Hunt… I can’t wait to see what comes of that conversation between the boys. I don’t think Sebastian will let that go by, but we will see. I can’t wait for more.