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Review: The Tied Man by Tabitha McGowan

August 18, 2013March 31, 2024 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Amazon  Review 5 ‘HOLY SHIT, WHAT DID I JUST READ?’ STARS Clearly unprepared, I went into this expecting a kinky sex book. Ummm – NO! This is a shockingly brutal and tragic story that […]

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Review: Waterlocked (Elemental World, #1.5) by Elizabeth Hunter

August 17, 2013August 22, 2016 AJ Novella

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review This is a great addition to the Elemental World. Set after the events of Building From Ashes, it’s a brief look into the lives of Terry and Gemma. We first […]

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Review: Rock Chick Revolution (Rock Chick, #8) by Kristen Ashley

August 16, 2013January 29, 2017 AJ Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook  | Paperback Review 5 RIGHTEOUS STARS FOR A SENSATIONAL FINISH TO ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SERIES EVER! Kristen Ashley, I already worship at your feet, how much more awesome can you possibly get? […]

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Review: Building from Ashes (Elemental World, #1) by Elizabeth Hunter

August 9, 2013September 10, 2016 AJ Feeeeeeels

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Carwyn, Carwyn, oh how I love you!!!! As a total scene stealing side character in the Elemental Mysteries series, he absolutely shines in his very own book, […]

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Review: A Fall of Water (Elemental Mysteries, #4) by Elizabeth Hunter

August 6, 2013October 18, 2023 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review It’s over *sniff*, I can’t believe it’s over! But OMG, what a sensational ride! There are twists, turns, and shocks along the way, and after four books, everything is […]

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Review: Play With Me (With Me in Seattle, #3) by Kristen Proby

August 6, 2013May 14, 2018 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review I have really enjoyed the books in Kristen Proby’s With Me in Seattle series, but this one I absolutely LOVED! It’s not a complicated or intense book, the plot […]

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Review: The Force of Wind (Elemental Mysteries, #3) by Elizabeth Hunter

August 4, 2013October 18, 2023 AJ Action

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Oh my God. I am still pulling myself together after finishing this book! Gio and Beatrice are now in China, having travelled to the seat of vampire politics to […]

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Review: This Same Earth (Elemental Mysteries, #2) by Elizabeth Hunter

August 2, 2013October 18, 2023 AJ Feeeeeeels

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Book 2 in the Elemental Mysteries series, this book dives right back into the story, getting us straight into the mindset of Beatrice, via a prologue fantastically written in […]

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Review: A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries, #1) by Elizabeth Hunter

July 31, 2013October 18, 2023 AJ Mystery/Suspense

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Woohoo!! A new series for me to obsess over!! I am a massive lover of paranormal books, and this gem took me by surprise! Different from the paranormals that […]

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Review: Beautiful Broken Rules (Broken, #1) by Kimberly Lauren

July 29, 2013February 18, 2017 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook |  Paperback Review “I’ve accepted who I am. The girl who will never become serious about anyone, who will enjoy life, have fun with guys along the way and never get her heart broken.” […]

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Review: Shine Not Burn (Shine Not Burn, #1) by Elle Casey

July 23, 2013March 15, 2017 AJ Romance

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback  |  Audio  Review The synopsis for this book had me immediately intrigued, and I have been so excited to get to it! And I was hooked from the very first […]

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Review: Left Drowning (Left Drowning, #1) by Jessica Park

July 19, 2013February 11, 2023 AJ Angsty

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review INTENSE, EMOTIONAL, HEARTBREAKING AND BEAUTIFUL! I LOVED IT! There are so many books out there with the ‘broken souls coming together’ premise, but there are only a few of those […]

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Review: Frigid (Frigid, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

July 18, 2013May 7, 2017 AJ Friends-to-Lovers

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review This is a gorgeous little read! It’s a best friends-to-lovers story, but told with JLA’s usual humour and style, it has that little extra ‘something’. With relatable and likeable characters, […]

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Review: Father Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #6.5) by J.R. Ward

July 18, 2013May 4, 2016 AJ Feeeeeeels

Buy:  Kindle Ebook Review I loved this little extra from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. The whole premise of this novella, as well as my review, is a spoiler for anybody that hasn’t read the […]

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Review: The Education of Caroline (The Education of…, #2) by Jane Harvey-Berrick

July 14, 2013March 8, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review A beautiful continuation of an incredible love story! Well, 10 years has passed since the clusterfuck ending of The Education of Sebastian, and our swoony hero is now all grown […]

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Review: The Education of Sebastian (The Education of…, #1) by Jane Harvey-Berrick

July 13, 2013March 8, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “There’s nothing to forgive … We fell in love: it’s not a crime” FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!! I have been completely blown away by this book! Holy freaking intensity! This is the story […]

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Review: Losing Hope (Hopeless, #2) by Colleen Hoover

July 9, 2013March 30, 2016 AJ Drama

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review 5 shiny, Holder-loving stars!!! Was there any doubt that I would love this book? No, there wasn’t. I LOVED Hopeless, and absolutely adore Holder! He is freaking teenage perfection! Unlike a […]

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Review: End of Days (Penryn & the End of Days, #3) by Susan Ee

July 7, 2013May 7, 2017 AJ Action

Buy: Kindle Ebook | Paperback | Audio Review 4 stars. A great finish to a unique and exciting YA paranormal that pushes the boundaries into science fiction, and brings a whole new perspective to angels and demons! Picking up […]

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Review: Lick (Stage Dive, #1) by Kylie Scott

July 4, 2013December 26, 2016 AJ Audio Recommendation

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review “Love isn’t always smooth or straightforward. It can be messy and painful … Doesn’t mean it isn’t still the most incredible thing that can ever happen to you.” Woohoo! A […]

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Review: Fire Inside (Chaos, #2) by Kristen Ashley

June 26, 2013January 29, 2017 AJ Bikers

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Warning! KA-induced gush-fest ahead!!!  This book seems to be getting a lot of mixed reviews, but I loved Lanie and Hop’s story! We were first introduced to Lanie and Hop […]

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Review: Arouse (Spiral of Bliss, #1) by Nina Lane

June 21, 2013January 16, 2023 AJ Drama

Buy:  Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Romantic, passionate and heartbreakingly beautiful. As many people have said before, this is not your normal romance book. While we all love our ‘boy meets girl and they fall in […]

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Review: Dare You To (Pushing the Limits, #2) by Katie McGarry

June 20, 2013October 23, 2024 AJ Drama

Buy:  Amazon   |  Paperback [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”] Review OK, I’ve gotta say, I’m developing a pretty severe girl-crush on Katie McGarry! To be honest, I was a little worried about this book. While Pushing the Limits […]

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Review: Entwined with You (Crossfire, #3) by Sylvia Day

June 18, 2013March 8, 2017 AJ Billionaire

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review Oh Gideon, you just keep getting better and better!!!!! I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews about this book, but I loved it! It’s got a very different feel to the […]

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Review: Forever Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #3) by Abbi Glines

June 16, 2013March 8, 2017 AJ New Adult

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review What a sensational finish to Rush and Blaire’s story! These two have been through some rough times, but now they are together and solid, and determined to create a life […]

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Review: Scars and Songs (Mad World, #3) by Christine Zolendz

June 16, 2013March 8, 2017 AJ Angsty

Buy: Kindle Ebook  |  Paperback Review OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!! MORE MAD WORLD… MORE SHANE!!! WIN!!!! I absolutely fell in love with Shane Maxton while reading Fall from Grace, and then Saving Grace – and why wouldn’t I? He’s […]

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