Review: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Cora is a slave at a plantation in Georgia, she has fought hard for the few things she has and is thought to be crazy to the others on the plantation. When she is approached by Caesar who wants her to accompany him to run, she bluntly refuses. However when things change Cora takes another approaches and agrees. This story follows Cora’s journey and the people she interacts with along the way trying to reach freedom.

There were aspects of this story I thought were riveting but there were so many characters at times I felt lost. A difficult read but powerful.

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Review: Tumble by Adriana Locke

Tumble by Adriana Locke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Neely Kimber returns home to Dogwood Lane after losing her job. She just needs a reset and hopes to avoid Dane Madden, the boy that broke her heart. Dane regrets that he hurt Neely but he doesn’t regret the aftermath of what happened. Now he has a second chance with Neely and he knows he has an uphill battle of trying to earn her trust, but Neely doesn’t plan to stay long and will Dane be able to change her mind?

I liked this story but the reason they broke up is a tough topic for me. 3.5 for me. I will say the chemistry between Neely and Dane is instant, it oozes with each page they interact in. Great story.

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Review: Claiming What’s Mine by Jordan Silver

Claiming What’s Mine by Jordan Silver
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Gavin has wanted Giselle since the moment he saw her. However she was married and off limits. Now she is free but embroiled in trouble and Gavin moves swiftly to have Giselle by his side no matter what.

I liked the idea of this one but I didn’t see the connection as much until midway through the story. Entertaining.

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Review: His Love by Fiona Davenport

His Love by Fiona Davenport
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Billionaire Justice Kendall has lived his life not expecting to meet his one, but he does when he sees his neighbor next door. Justice is biding his time until Blair is eighteen before he makes his move though, but Blair has no clue of his interest.

This was a bit unfinished for me. Had some questions at the end about Blair and her father that I wondered what was going on. Good but too short.

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Review: Her Love by Fiona Davenport

Her Love by Fiona Davenport
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The minute Thatcher Kendall saw Imogene in the park, he knew she was the one. He found out all he could and put a plan in motion to find a home they could live in and begin their life. However, Imogene has no clue that Thatcher is interested in her and when he finds out she doesn’t have a home the plans he had are thrown out the window and he decides to claim her sooner.

This was fun. The problem with quickies is they are rushed unfortunately. I think if they had a bit more time to develop the couple it would have been outstanding. I wanted to know more about Imogene. Good story though.

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Review: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon

Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Georgie is sleeping when she is abducted by aliens and finds herself in a precarious situation which could lead to violence or something worse. Things are not getting better when the cargo hold she and the other kidnapped girls are in crashes. Georgie finds herself being helped by Vektal who believes Georgie is his mate. Georgie doesn’t agree but will Vektal show her a happily ever after if she trusts him?

This was entertaining but some of the language parts where they are trying to communicate were a bit distracting for me. Had some great chemistry though.

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Naughty King by Michelle A. Valentine

Naughty King by Michelle A. Valentine
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Game, set, match.

Alexander King believes he will best Margo Buchanan, he makes no bones about the fact that she is only in his office as a ploy to prevent a takeover. Alexander is not holding back on what he plans to do to her, Margo isn’t going down without a fight though. Neither planned for meddlesome Yamata….

I tried to like this one but really did not like Alexander and wasn’t overly fond of Margo. Had some moments that I thought maybe, of course the cliffhanger at the end makes me want to read more. Might try again and see if it was my mood.

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Beast by Sam Crescent

Beast by Sam Crescent
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

After witnessing something she should not have, Bridget is on the run. She knows of only one man she can run to, Beast. Beast is her stepbrother by marriage who left her and her family when she was young. Beast joined a biker club and the rest is history. Beast is willing to help Bridget for a price, her in his bed using her body however he sees fit. Will Bridget agree or go on the run again?

Beast is crude, rude, and likes playing games. I think the games put me off a bit as he seemed to get off on trying to hurt Bridget. Bridget falls for Beast and than midswitch Beast becomes sweet and caring. Might reread to see if different perspective.

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A Job From Hell by Jayde Scott

A Job From Hell by Jayde Scott
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Amber can’t believe her brother got her a job as a housekeeper in Scotland, while the change of scenery is ideal considering her boyfriend put their relationship on hiatus, she is hardly a housekeeper. Amber meets Aidan the owner of the house and is surprised, he is young and handsome as well as a recluse. Little did Amber know that things really do go bump in the night and after her brother talks her into a life altering event, she becomes surrounded by people she doesn’t know if she can trust. Not to mention Aidan is her soul mate.

This was intriguing but there was so much it was hard to follow initially. Had a gothic feel and several story lines that look like will develop in future books. Liked the concept.

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Loving My Neighbor by C.M. Steele

Loving My Neighbor by C.M. Steele
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Recluse Trent Davenport has never been infatuated with a woman before, but the first time he sees Lily Mason he is just that. He doesn’t know who she is or why she is in his town, but the moment he finds her he is keeping her safely by his side.

This was a weird one, Trent goes from being a dominant man to a weird stalker type who nicknames his girl Bunny. It just didn’t work for me this time, a little too silly.

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