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Embrace Me Forever by Alessa Kelly

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Georgia-May, a single mother and a wizard with developing software, is raising a daughter with severe health conditions. They’ve been in hiding, but unfortunately, an adversary from Georgia-May’s past has resurfaced. 
Amidst this personal struggle, Blake, a private investigator, enters her life and quickly falls in love and hard. However, his past haunts him, threatening to complicate their budding romance.
Each character’s unique traits and motivations added depth and richness to the narrative, so much it pulled me in where I was unaware of time passing. Making a heartwarming and engaging read until the last page. I received this book for free from the author and am voluntarily leaving this review. 
The Brave by Dannika Dark

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

What a delightful addition to the Black Arrowhead series! We witnessed the blossoming romance between Joy and Atticus. Amidst the joy of finding love and friendship, they also faced potential dangers. It was a pleasure to see familiar characters from previous books. Overall, it was a great read. 
Broken Dreams by Jenn Bullard

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This author did it again with this captivating omegaverse story. It delves into a dark and profound narrative, and I am in awe of Quinn’s remarkable strength, resilience, and ability to cope with the unimaginable daily experiences she faced. Linus, an omega who shared her journey, became her steadfast partner, and their chemistry was nothing short of electrifying. When you add the Alphas to the mix you’ll need an ice bath to cool off.
As you immerse yourself in this story, you’ll be swept away by a whirlwind of intense emotions—fear, sadness, hopelessness, joy, wonder, excitement, friendship, and love. Prepare yourself for Kleenex, as the plot takes unexpected turns and twists, but leaves you satisfied and with a smirk, oh sorry a smile on your face by the end of the story. 
Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

What a captivating fantasy story that immerses you in its world, making you feel as though you’re right there.
The protagonist, Saeris, is a formidable and resilient female character, while the male lead, Kingfisher, is a tormented gray hero. Their journey is filled with an intriguing plot, filled with playful and sensual banner, heartache, magical elements, enchantments, faerie creatures, vampires, old and news friendships, and adversaries. Those bedroom scenes were toe curling. 
The story is phenomenal but my throat is sore from screaming toward the end from horror and excitement. 
The King's Maiden by Elle Parker

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

A story with a college age young woman that has suffered loss of both parents but is a survivor , slightly clumsy, with a sharp witty responses when nervous.  There she meets three very different young men, Landon, Max, Kingston, and we watch her navigate learning about herself and the mystery around Camelot Court. 
As we move on into this twisted tale, we gradually unravel the complexities and secrets of the characters, leaving us with unanswered questions at the end. 
Unthinkable by Dani Galliaro

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I am truly impressed by how this author transforms challenging subjects into a captivating and aesthetically heartwarming stories.  
Mara’s remarkable resilience was on full display as she bravely navigated the challenges of being a single parent of two and managing her disability. Loved her humorous, witty, comebacks.  
Jack, a grumpy and bad-tempered hockey player, is a single dad of two with a crazy ex-wife. The  smoldering chemistry between Mara and Jack was undeniable, making it a heartwarming and captivating story that left me yearning for more. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 
I want to thank the author Dani Galliaro and Happilybookedpr for a free advance review copy, and I am on leaving this review voluntarily.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring tense slow-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? It's complicated

5.0

Oh my goodness, this book was an exhilarating rollercoaster ride! The race was on to find Andarna’s missing family, discover ways to maintain the wards, and find a cure for Xaden.
There were thrilling adventures, heartwarming surprises, and some not-so-pleasant surprises. I swear my stomach stayed in my throat until the very end of the book. It’s an incredible series. 
Taking Over the Dark by Tilly Ridge

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adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

Hold on tight because this story starts with a bang and doesn’t slow down. It was a race against time to rescue Nash and Elli from their captors. Secrets start unraveling, and their adversaries remained at large, posing a constant threat. 
The spice in this story will have you sitting in the snow to cool off. This thrilling story was filled with action and drama that it kept you entertained until the end. 
I want to say thank you to Tilly Ridge and Luna Literary Management for a free advance review copy, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Knot My Pack by Crea Reitan

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dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

When Talya and  Colby met, they knew they were mates and they bonded. However, their unique approach to forming a pack made it difficult for others to accept them. Then to be kidnapped and have traumatic things done to them. After being rescued, they were placed in a witness protection plan on an island, akin to the island of misfit toys. The Betas and Alphas on the island had emotional baggage. While they were safe from the group that had kidnapped them, the threat of their captors remained. The story was captivating, but I felt hanging by the way the story ended. 
Forced Proximity by Jaymin Eve, Tate James

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adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

Evelyn, a young woman still traumatized by a past experience, finds herself at an elite, super-secure college for the wealthy and famous. Evelyn is introduced to five incredibly attractive yet incredibly annoying men who seem to be constantly around her. As she navigates this new world, she is determined to overcome her trauma and embrace her life. As the six characters get to know each other and enjoying college there still danger lurking. A building explodes harming Evelyn plus an attempted kidnapping occurs. The story takes a shocking turn with a cliffhanger ending.