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You Had Him, I Bagged Him by Dymond Taylor
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

SYNOPSIS
Stronger in numbers, the Stone family has always been. Early on CaBrea, and her brother, LaKev, got a dose of what it was like to struggle. They went from a home in the suburbs to the projects, behind their stepfather’s illegal activities. As a result, he went off to prison, leaving their mother to pick up the pieces of their life. Never one to complain, they accepted their new circumstances and learned to adapt. LaKev and CaBrea both, had to fight along the way, being they were newcomers to the neighborhood. However, they adapted. That was made easier with their mother in their corner, every step of the way.
Fast forward seven years, and their stepfather is released from prison and back home. They return to being one big happy family. Or so they thought. One thing is unknown—Daddy is keeping a secret. One that LaKev soon finds out about. It costs him and his family everything, sending everybody’s life spiraling in opposite directions.CaBrea runs into the last man on earth she should’ve crossed paths with. She thought she struck gold running into the sexy and hood, love doctor, Denih. But, he’s anything but gold. Denih is arrogant, self-centered and most importantly, paid. With money comes women, and Denih has plenty. They’ve all had him in more ways than one. But will CaBrea be the one to bag him? 

Life After Death: A Romance Suspense by T.J. Graham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devastated by the death of her husband of fifteen years, Mackenzie Hill manages to pull herself up from the depths of despair, dust off her journalism degree, and soldier ahead to raise their three children alone. Three years later, with the achievement of a major journalism award, her well-adjusted children happy, Mackenzie seems to have gotten her life back on track. Inside, she represses the pangs of loneliness and longing for her husband that gnaw at her heart. At the urging of her best friend, Joel Sanders, Mackenzie makes a failed attempt to explore dating. She gives in to the flirting of Keith Wilson, an Atlanta sex crimes detective, whom himself seeks relief from the cruel reality of life and death, intersections that he must battle daily. Enter Doctor Andre Quinton Lang. Following the brutal unsolved murder of his wife and daughter, he moves to Atlanta hoping to lose himself in a new city and his work, while still struggling to conquer the memories that continue to haunt him. Through chance events, Andre and Mackenzie meet, falling head-over-heels for one another. The two of them embark on what has the potential to be the loving, fulfilling relationship that they both need, unaware that in the shadows of their bliss lurks a killer who has followed Andre to Atlanta. A killer intent on rekindling the bloody act of vengeance that had shattered Andre's world three years earlier.

This was a well written tale of suspense, love and the aftermath of death. The characters were developed. The story moved well. The author did a good job of creating suspense and tension. I would have liked smoother transitions, but I read this in one sitting. If you want a little romance with your suspense this book is for you. You won't be disappointed. Get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Not Guilty by Linette King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5
Description: We all make mistakes, but sometimes our greatest mistake is cross the wrong person. In this short story, find out just who crossed who.

Book Review: This was an entertaining read. Echo proved that you definitely have to beware of whose heart you break. The author did a good job of packing alot into the characters and the plot. If you're short on time, but need a dose if drama this is for you. You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Forgiveness of Sins by Linette King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Description: In this short story, seven people are faced with overcoming their deepest urge in order to ensure a better future for themselves. Find out what happens if they fail.

Review: Each of the seven people were faced with their own sins. The author did a great job of displaying each scene and taking us through each one skillfully. This was a short quick read and it was well done. Great job.

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Frosted. Whipped. Buttered: An Equilibrium Short by Christina C. Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Description: Greer and Rich have always been a little more than friends. Maybe it's time to take it a little further

Review:  After encountering Greer and Rich, I think I'm in the wrong business. I enjoyed the friendship turned romance here. The characters were interesting and relatable and the story was well organized. This allowed me, as a reader, to not feel cheated.  You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Glazov is a man who will stop at nothing to obtain the woman he has set his sights on. The biggest mistake of Kathleen’s life was drawing the attention of a Born Bratva Pakhan. He’s ruthless, deadly and he’s not about to take no for an answer.

Glazov has been immersed in criminal activity from the day he was born. He was bred for the sole purpose of carrying on his father's reign of terror. He was born into the world of Bratva, and he would die in Bratva. It was his destiny. 

He learned how to spot a fighter from a very early age and Kathleen had that fighting spirit inside of her. He wasn't sure what her story was, but she piqued his curiosity. In his gut he also knew he had left his mark on her. She would never be the same, never recover from unwittingly drawing his attention.

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Forbidden D*ck by Linette King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Rose Bentley had a rough upbringing that ultimately pushed her to run away from everyone and everything that she knew. Figuring all she needed was a fresh start, she caught the next bus to a big city where she realize that there was nothing fresh about her new beginning. She goes into survival mode quickly showing that she's willing to do anything to survive. 

Cyntana Westbrook accomplished alot in her young life but being a young successful business owner made her a target for other people on the come up. She quickly learns that not everyone is built like her when one of her businesses is robbed and the culprit walks unknowingly in her path. 

A bond is formed when Cyntana takes Rose under her wing and she quickly teaches her the game of who's available and who's forbidden but what will happen when she has to take her own advice?


The story had developed characters. A solid storyline with all the necessary elements to capture your attention. It flowed well. There was only one item that was confusing, but King quickly cleared it up in the end. I won't give it away here. You'll have to get your own copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Haunted Hearts: A Halloween Novelette by T. Key
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was a new beginning for Shanique and Wayne Miles. After being married for two years, Wayne receives a job offer in Knoxville, Tennessee. He took the offer and with that came Shanique’s new dream home. An old Victorian house that came with attachments unknown to them. 
Jimmy Miller had lived in that house his whole life. He experienced some of his best and worst times in that house. He was bound to it in a way that was beyond his control. Because of that, he wanted no one to occupy the space and did everything in his power to keep people out. Until he met Shanique. Watching her and Wayne, he discovers something that could get him closer to his new obsession. Being able to go unseen, he learns of the things hidden in the dark. 
The life that Shanique and Wayne lived slowly starts to change as they try to get comfortable in their new space. Secrets are revealed from the dark corners of hearts haunted by their own sin. 

This was a fantastic short novel. The characters were interesting. Jimmy's backstory was sad and interesting. The story was developed and well organized. Granted you knew who or what Jimmy was, it was still an entertaining ride to the end. I liked his big reveal, as well as, the confrontation between Wayne and Shanique.  You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Not Mine to Keep by Shawn Taye
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having hit a rocky point in his marriage, Darnell decided to seek comfort in someone other than his wife. In turn, his decision to have one night of pleasure has caused an avalanche of events not only for himself but for everyone involved. Just when he chose to end it, he finds out that he has gotten more than he bargained for. Now he has to put the pieces of his marriage back together, but will it be too late?

This in my opinion was a solid debut novel. The author did a great job of developing the characters and their intimate involvement. The story moved very well. It was a really good depiction of what could happen when you communication and respect are not first and foremost in any relationship whether it be with yourself or a partner. Taye also touched on elements of abuse in relationships and its effects. I think this cautionary tale will appeal to many. You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Web of Deceit - Book 2: A Naomi Reed Novella by J.B. Jefferson
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

SYNOPSIS
The author did a good job of keeping up the cat and mouse game between Naomi and the detectives. Naomi having lady luck on her side stayed two steps ahead of the detective thanks to a mutual acquaintance.
The story still had relevant content,was well structured and edited superbly. I would have liked better plot movement to have occurred in this installment to propel the story forward and for it to be a little less wordy. I did find myself skimming passages, because they didn't appear relevant to the story. There were scenes i.e. the golfing scene between Richard and William that I didn't feel added any value to the story. Will it become relevant in book 3? I am hoping that in book 3 the author will add significant movement to this intriguing story.  You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Web of Deceit - Book 1: A Naomi Reed Novella by J.B. Jefferson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

SYNOPSIS
Naomi Reed has a sexual appetite that no one man can please. Married to one of Las Vegas’ most powerful attorneys, she finds herself constantly looking for ways to feed her insatiable need and want of a good sexual encounter. With her undeniably beautiful and exotic looks, she has no problem attracting both men and women to satisfy her every whim.

Despite being an undercover sex addict, Naomi is one of the top salespeople at Talks Talk magazine where she meets an impressionable and totally enamored mailroom clerk with whom she lives out any and all the sexual fantasies she desires...no questions asked.

Naomi is living her best double life until a minor mishap makes her husband question her fidelity. He calls on his long-time friend Darius, who owns a well-renowned private investigative firm, to help him prove his gut feeling is right: his wife is cheating on him. William doesn’t have much time to figure it all out though. Based on their prenup, if he can’t prove Naomi’s been unfaithful by the time they reach their 6th wedding anniversary, she’ll be entitled to $2 million, no questions asked.

Both William and Naomi have a lot to lose, but she’s not willing to abandon her secret life, not even for her beloved William. Accustomed to getting anything she puts her mind to; Naomi thinks she can have her cake and eat it too. But can she continue her Web of Deceit and outwit a professional like Darius while hiding her secret affair from her street-smart husband?

Break Me Off by A. Nicole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For Tokyo, it was never in her plans to fall in love with her brother's best friend Quincy, but it was almost impossible from his suave personality and good looks. While Quincy isn't afraid to act on the mutual feelings he's developed for Tokyo, she's still afraid and comes up with excuse after excuse as to why they can't be together. 
Sneaking behind his best friend's back has become old for Quincy, but Tokyo isn't trying to hear it. 
Will she finally get it together and tell her brother, or will she keep sneaking around out of fear of what her brother might say?

This was a quick romantic read. The author did a good job of setting up the tale. The characters were developed. The story moved swiftly and well.  I was curious as to why Tokyo was so deathly afraid of telling her brother who she was involved with. I would recommend this story to anyone short on time, but in need of a little romance and spice.  You can get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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Halloween Date from Hell by Pamela Campbell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

SYNOPSIS
Deja is having a hard time getting over a breakup. She agrees to let her friend, Lisa, set her up on a blind date for their company Halloween party. 
Lisa asked her new neighbor, Tyler, to be Deja’s date for the Halloween party. Unfortunately, Lisa had no way of knowing that the date she chose for her best friend was a serial killer. 
This Halloween party serves as a great opportunity for Tyler to not only kill his date, but other victims as well. Who will be the one to put an end to Tyler’s killing spree?

BOOK REVIEW
Well so much for blind dates. The author did a good job of creating the protagonist and giving us a credible backstory. Campbell did not make her readers wait long for the action to begin. I liked the methodical way Tyler handled each victim. There was a lot of graphic detail, but it was necessary to tell the story. This was a good Halloween read. You can get  your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.

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The Panty Ripper I by Reality Way
My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Reality Way introduces to the world Omar Goodness better known as The Panty Ripper. Omar has it all smarts, the looks and plenty of money in his bank account. The one thing he's lacking is a woman that he can call his own. That is until he meets a woman that he can't seem to get off his mind. Omar is willing to get his dream girl by any means necessary even if that means he has to get down and dirty. He's even willing to break a few laws or bones if necessary. Will Omar get the woman of his dreams or will his reputation of being a panty ripping sex machine get in the way of his happily ever after?



Omar was definitely a beast and loved giving a good oral presentation. The drawback to that is he was a hot commodity to all the ladies who were in need. The author definitely knew how to grab a reader's attention and with Cary Hite giving voice to the characters there was no way this was not going to be a spicy read. This was a short work of fiction, but it packed a hot- sometimes comical- punch. The storyline was developed. The drama was high and the story flowed well. I'll be honest and say that the narrator is probably what made the story as good as it was for me.  The delivery and audio production were well done. Get your copy here and don't forget to leave a review.


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Publication Date: December 23, 2019 Genre: Paranormal

“God, if you’re listening, give me a weapon to defeat my enemies, the oppressors who beat me, the supremacy that killed my husband and others like him before and after.”

A weapon, I said. One to defeat my enemy, I said. What I didn’t account for, was becoming the weapon myself. Stupid, stupid, stupid Ember. Be the change you want to see, right? 

The Belle Meade Plantation would drive anyone mad, and I’d reached my breaking point. Slavery, physical and mental, was the hell I, along with so many other of my beautifully chocolate counterparts, were trapped in, but today...it wouldn’t be the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation to set us free; it would be me! 

Gifted with an unlimited amount of life force should be more than enough to avenge my loved ones and my sisters and brothers who came before me so that Ember willing, there won’t be any after!

From two-time Book of the Year finalist and Thriller of the Year Award winner Kathleen O’Donnell comes a gripping psychological thriller filled with quirky, unexpected twists.

A girl in serious trouble

Delilah Diamond had it all, the popular cooking show, a dream house, and a great romance with her producer, until the producer’s wife gets wind of it all. Delilah loses her show, her job, and her house. She’s forced to go back to her hometown where everyone has skeletons in their closet—or worse.

A home not like any other

She arrives just in time for the unfortunate death of her high school crush, but senses something's wrong with the story of his demise. Before she realizes it, she's knee-deep in a past that almost crushed her years before, and could very well crush her now, for good.

A mother who keeps sordid secrets

Local law enforcement is a homegrown drunk, and useless, so someone higher up the food chain sends a big city detective who starts sniffing around her classmate's suspicious death and her mother’s past. Delilah’s protective hackles are raised. She knows her mother has shameful secrets, but the more she learns, the more she realizes she doesn’t know the whole story.

A hometown that comes together, even in crime

In small towns, you protect your family and your neighbors come what may, but will Delilah be able to protect her mother without exposing her own sins? The ones she worked so hard to cover up? Will she be able to deter the detective away from the truth?

You can't go home again. Or can you? Should you? How safe is home when you know where the bodies are buried?

Girl Gone Home is ultimately a story about love, family, loyalty and circling the wagons no matter what terrible crime's been committed. It’s quirky, heartfelt, and reminiscent of Dolores Claiborne and the works of Kate Atkinson, Jane Hamilton, and Janet Evanovich.

Genre: Memoir    Pages: 293   Publisher: Amazon Digital Services