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Review: Smoking Confessions by Tracee Lydia Garner

Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

To say Adrian Parker has trust issues would be an understatement, but he has good cause. Barely escaping the clutches of his biological family, he found refuge in the caring of his adopted family who helped him grow to become a respectable human. Little did he know that he’d have to keep a secret and risk losing all the people he loved, his adopted family that swore off keeping secrets of any kind, even though he kept them for the woman he loved more than anything.

If only the woman he loved wasn’t the very reason his life might implode.

Sharon Pryce never meant to fall for the man who helped her move forward after devastating and life-changing violence, but together they just worked, and despite her constantly ending the relationship prematurely; she knows Adrian Parker is the one for her. When her only child is involved in an accident, leaving him severely injured, it’s Adrian who steps in to help both heal once again.

While they consider a future, they know a secret they share could break their familial bonds and cause Adrian’s family to turn against him. Is a second chance worth it, or should they leave well enough alone?

 

 

Review

Reading the title I wasn’t sure what to expect but once I started I couldn’t stop. The characters were well written and you really get to see them grow as the story goes on. It feels like natural growth. The author uses a lot of dialogue, which I loved because it keeps everything moving and makes the relationships feel real and alive.

I also really enjoyed how the different relationships were woven together. The interlinked storylines made the book more interesting and gave each character a purpose beyond just the main plot. And while it is a romance, it’s a great option for readers who don’t want anything overly smutty. The focus stays on emotions, connection, and growth.

Just when I thought I knew exactly where things were going, there was a nice little twist at the end that tied everything together perfectly.

If you enjoy a warm, engaging read that’s easy to get lost in this is the book for you.

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Review: Winter Road by Kristina Rienzi

Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

HOLIDAY ROAD
On the heels of a bad breakup, Amelia Montgomery heads home for the holidays. Her hometown is a far cry from the metropolis where she lives now, but not nearly far enough away from Jake Grayson.

TERROR ROAD
Amelia’s family festivities turn terrifying when a distraught Jake shows up uninvited on the Montgomery’s doorstep. Jake will not stop until he possesses Amelia; one way or another, she will be his.

DEADLY ROAD
In a chilling nightmare, one man’s obsession is so evil, it’s deadly. Amelia must fight for her life, and the lives of those she loves most, in the only place she’s ever called home…WINTER ROAD.

Review:

This book gets how complicated relationships can be, and how tricky that line is between what we keep private and what we share with others. One thing that stood out to me was how honestly it shows why people often don’t speak up when they’re in an abusive relationship, carrying shame or guilt that isn’t theirs to carry. The story does a great job of showing that relationships can be both supportive and damaging, sometimes at the same time.

There’s a lot of drama and intensity. The author paints such a vivid picture that you feel like you’re right there in the middle of everything.

If you enjoy a fast-paced drama this is the book for you.

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Review: Outside the Thalspaar Rune of Destiny by Bjorn Leeson

Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined.

Rune of Destiny Summary:

The final chapter of the main story of the Dokkrsdottir’s destiny that finds the continuation of the living world in the hands of Myrgjol, her descendants, and the choices they all must make.

With battles of the “greatest warrrior” transpiring on both sides of the veil, it is a series of desperate and grueling battles to the very end before she can enjoy her reward with the knowledge that the living world will continue in the loving embrace of the Light and not in ruin by the Dark.

 

 

 

Review

This book picks up right where the second left off. It doesn’t pause to reintroduce everything; you need to read them in order. 

One of the biggest joys of this installment is the relationships. New connections form naturally, and they don’t feel rushed or forced. Watching these relationships grow through struggles, loyalty, and hard choices adds emotional depth. They matter because, in the end, that is all anyone ever has.

What really makes the book stand out is how seamlessly real history is woven into the fictional narrative. The historical moments don’t feel like background decoration; they’re lived in. The characters move through real events in a way that makes history feel personal, immediate, and surprisingly intimate.

The ending was absolutely perfect. Satisfying, meaningful, and emotionally earned, it closes the story in a way that feels both complete and memorable. You finish the last page with that rare feeling that the journey was worth every chapter.

If you enjoy a book with history, battles and fun characters this is the series for you.

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Review: A Desperate Cat Lady by DC Gomez

Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

Illegal guns. Dangerous old-ladies. Now a dead body. Angela’s life is getting more complicated by the minute.

A boring life is not in Angela’s future, with her being a black market guns dealer. Tripping over a dead-body is now bringing a lot more attention from law enforcement than she cares to have.

If only she could get control of the Silver Hair Gang, and their quest to find the killer themselves. Angela is running out of time to secure her next arms deal, and save her family from an unknown killer.

* A Desperate Cat Lady is book two in the Contemporary Humorous Fiction series The Cat Lady. Angela’s life drastically changed when she transitioned from depressed cat lady to arms dealer. Now she is willing to take on the world to protect her family and her empire.

A Desperate Cat Lady

 

Review

This is the second in the cat lady series, and it is such a fun follow-up. It did a great job giving a quick little intro to the characters in case you didn’t read book one. I still recommend reading the first because it was so funny, but it’s nice that you’re not completely lost if you jump in here.

I laughed out loud when they mentioned Blacklist! That’s one of my favourite shows, so that little nod was perfect. It’s like the author just knew exactly what would make me smile. There were more cat references this time, too. The cats added personality and warmth in between the heavier moments. And I could picture them being sassy and wanting bacon. 

I really liked all the new developments in the business storyline, giving the characters room to grow and bringing some fresh energy into the mix. The ending had a great little twist that added a hint of sadness, and it was so good. It was the perfect ending to an odd tale. 

It is an easy read, carried mostly by great dialogue and the main character’s inner thoughts. It flowed naturally and kept me hooked from start to finish.

If you are looking for a funny, emotional, and surprisingly heartfelt book, I highly recommend this one.

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Review: Rune of Renewal by Bjorn Leeson

Synopsis (taken from Amazon)

The Dokkrsdottir is not your ordinary Norse woman of the Viking age. One of the great warriors of her time, she soon learns that the hardest battles are not always those fought with a sword and shield. Through countless trials and tests, she is led by visions and omens on numerous adventures with the help of steadfast friends and family to discover her mysterious supernatural destiny, one more extraordinary than anyone could ever have imagined.

RUNE OF RENEWAL (Book 2)

The story of the Dokkrsdottir continues in a strange new time and place finding her out of her familiar world, but the pressure on her to continue as one of the greatest warriors ever increases as the stakes are now world wide and on a grander scale than she could ever have imagined.

However, through the foresight and dedication of many of her descendants, she has the diehard support of friends and family to see her through to her destiny of thwarting the plans of the Dark

Review:

This book takes a huge jump forward in time, which threw me for a minute. You really have to settle in and get to know the new characters, but once you do, they completely pull you in. They’re different from the originals, but they carry that same spark that made me love the first book.

There are a ton of references to the first book. It really is a continuation of the same story. So if you haven’t read the first book yet, don’t skip it. So much of what happens here only lands emotionally because of what came before.

The story weaves real-life events into the ongoing fight against the dark. It makes the fantasy feel grounded and almost believable, like this could all be happening just out of sight in our own world.

The ending is a little twisty, a little sad, but honestly, kind of perfect. It wraps things up just enough to feel satisfied but still leaves your mind racing with possibilities for what could happen next. It’s one of those endings where you just sit for a bit after finishing, staring at the last page like, “Wait… what now?”

If you are looking for a great entertaining series, this is it. 

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