Eyes Wide Open by V.M. Sanford

REVIEWED BY

Joanne Swinney 

Eyes Wide Open by V.M. Sanford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first time I have read anything by this Author, I am happy to say it won’t be the last. I was enraptured by this story. I’m so happy that it’s book one of a series. A tale of true friendship and love with an overbearing Mother that I will never warm to never mind become to like.

Spencer is the one with the overbearing Mother. God, I think overbearing is too tame of a word for her. She has ruled his life and continues to do so even though he is a grown man.
I kept shouting out at the pages ‘for the love of god tell her to shut up’. I could understand to an extent that he didn’t want to hurt his family and he felt compelled to help, but seriously enough is enough.

Spencer was due to be married to the woman his Mother thought would be an ideal partner. NICE! Totally filled with sarcasm for this woman. Yet, he was in love with someone else. Not just someone who he met recently, no his best friend.

His lifelong friend, Jason has the completely opposite lifestyle to Spencer. He has such a loving family, lives his life the way he wants and is also in love with Spencer. Both these guys are in denial or scared they will lose the other. It’s heartbreaking to read at the time, but also it fills you up with love.

While Jason is out of the closet, Spencer is so far in the back it’s going to take some getting him out. I felt for all who were involved in this story with the exception of Spencer’s Mother.

I can’t wait to read more in the Graves Brothers Series. Jason’s brother, Kenneth’s story is next to release, and I’ll be one clicking Kenny’s book as soon as it’s LIVE!


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With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

REVIEWED BY
Joanne Swinney

 With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With This Man

You just can’t know how good this book actually is unless you read from the beginning of the series. I don’t know if there is any person out there that hasn’t read This Man Series, but if you haven’t then I encourage you to download TODAY!
There isn’t a romance lover in the world that can dislike this story. It’s got passion in spades, oozes sex appeal. The lord only knows how he can get not only Ava worked up, but his readers as well. Okay, maybe Jodi had something to do with it, but hey, he is God. END OF!

This man AKA Jesse Ward is like one big mother of all wet dreams come true. Yeah, he is possessive, can be overbearing ish. It’s his way or the retribution way, either way he wins because he’s always there to give out a reminder, and let’s not forget he likes his apologies with you on your knees. Sorry, I mean Ava on her knees, only Ava, but I know you all secretly envision it being YOU! I’m not going to lie, I am right there with you.


I was giddy while reading this story, everything came flooding back like I only read his first book yesterday. No one could ever truly forget the Lord of the Manor. He comes into your life and tramples all over it and leaves his mark on your life FOREVER!

Hand on heart This Man series is up there with Fifty Shades of Grey. It deserves an oscar. If the world was filled with Jesse Ward’s, women everywhere would be cherished and protected and reminded everyday how precious we are.

You think I liked this book? Understatement! I loved this book, I’m excited still after reading this story. I’m greedy and I want more from Jesse and Ava’s story. I actually want to read Jacob’s story that’s Jesse’s son. The boy is a carbon copy of his Dad. His daughter is like Ava in every way. I think both of their stories would be magical to read.

HINT HINT JODI ELLEN MALPAS!!

While reading this story there was an awful turn of events. I gasped and cried like a baby. I couldn’t believe my eyes, the Author took the story a place where I believe nobody wanted it to go. I was like… ‘she did what?’ ‘why did she do that?’ ‘OH MY GOD, NOOOO’. But she did do it and she did it not once, but twice. She ripped my heart out the second time. I am now in mourning.

When a character like Jesse Ward comes into your life you never want the story to be over. I’m going to hold out hope that he makes an appearance in my future whether it’s more of This Man or through his children’s lives. I’ll take what I can get.

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Wait With Me by Amy Daws

REVIEWED BY

Isa Jones

Wait With Me by Amy Daws
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is no secret how much I loved Amy's writing and this book was just another hit from her.

What happens when an Author has a terrible case of writer's block? She finds a tyre shop where she can get some inspiration obviously LOL! I know it sounds crazy but that was basically the story line for this Author's story.
Romance author, Kate Smith can't simply find her writing mojo she has the perfect space in her house but words aren't flowing. After taking her car for service and having to wait in the customer centre she suddenly is hit with divine inspiration, its like the words keep purring out of her system and she is back on the driving seat. However there is one tiny problem, she has ran out of cars to bring to the tyre depot and she is basically having to sneak in the centre to be able to continue writing, not only that, there is a hunky mechanic who has suddenly taken an interest in her and who she seems completely impossible to ignore.Miles is a HUNK but he has a soft side to his persona. After his last relationship he can't deal with lies and is not ready to commit. But he is suddenly paying attention to the lady writing inside the customer centre, she is an enigma but the attraction is undeniable.

What was so amazing about this book, was that even though is a work of fiction, Amy basically based this story in her own experience, NOT everything is based on her personal life, she is happily married with a beautiful child, but the idea came from something real and social media went completely bonkers with the whole scenario.
I enjoyed this book so much and although The Harris brothers are still my favourite series, this story was so original and so easy to read with plenty of laughter, romance and an emotional side to it, I could not put the book down and did not want to stop reading such an original plot.

Well done Amy for making something of your own into a winning product.


5 STARS Jo&Isalovebooks

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The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle

REVIEWED BY 

Melinda Lazar

The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Swedish Prince by Karina Halle

Love, love, LOVED this book!

It’s been a while since I’ve read a book by Halle but I jumped on this one because I adored the blurb and had to read it. It’s awful when you anticipate a book being wonderful and amazing and living up to the hype (even if the hype is only in your head) and then feeling so let down upon completion. I am thrilled to say that this was not the case at all for The Swedish Prince - I was immersed in the book and the writing from the first page through to the last and only put it down when I absolutely had to.

Maggie is a journalism student living in New York when she gets a devastating call from her sister that turns her life upside down. She gives up her dream and moves back home to become the legal guardian for her younger siblings. Similarly, Prince Viktor of Sweden has also had his life upended and has escaped to America to have a few weeks of healing before he returns and assumes his duties.

Their first meeting was hilarious and their subsequent ones were just swoony and sexy and romantic and you could just feel them falling in love... I still can’t stop smiling! However, can a girl from a small town, supporting a family ever be well-regarded as a future queen? I guess you’ll have to read it to find out! I personally can’t wait to do a reread.

I am hoping and praying that Halle writes more royal stories - specifically for Magnus, the Crown Prince of Norway and Aksel, the King of Denmark - Magnus needs to be tamed and the King needs someone to put a smile on his dial! And in all honestly - if she’s taking requests - I would love Halle to write a book for Pike!

*arc received in exchange for honest review.

**Reviewed by Melinda for Joandisalovebooks Blog.

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With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas

REVIEWED BY

Becky Cox 

With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just Brilliant!!

I was so excited about this new chance at some time with Jesse and Ava but won't lie and say I didn't have some trepidation that it would be the same story told from Jesse's POV. I AM SO UNBELIEVABLE PLEASED TO TELL YOU that it isn't and it is amazing.

I didn't read much of the hype about it before its release as I don't like to get swayed so Jodi made have said that it was a new story and I just didn't see it.

Jesse still tramples, Ava still cusses and rolls her eyes but With This Man reveals a whole new side of my beloved characters. I didn't think I could love them more, but alas I do.

Jodi gives us some truly emotional moments that were heartbreaking but make the story so rich. Another winner lady and thank you for sharing Jesse with the world.

Reviewed by Becky for JoandIsaLoveBooks

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The Front Range Butcher by R.Weir

REVIEWED BY

Tina Shobe

The Front Range Butcher by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Front Range Butcher is book 7 in the Jarvis Mann Detective Series. Personally I think it can easily be a stand alone. Even though there are several characters from previous books that come into play in this book the author does such a great job describing them and how they interacted previously without going into too much detail that you don't feel like you a missing something. Though, I highly recommend you do read all the other books only because I really like this series and it gets better with each book. You also get a better understanding on how Jarvis' character has evolved from book to book.

Jarvis Mann is a private detective and in this book you can really tell his reputation is causing him to get more and more of a following. He's getting more in demand for jobs. Which is great for him as at the beginning of the series he was barely scraping by financially.

His sarcastic personality comes across quite well in this book. It had me chuckling a few times when others just weren't too thrilled with it. It's a wonder sometimes he doesn't just get punched for it.

As a reader I felt I got quite a bit of a bonus in this book. There were 3 different jobs being investigated. The author did a great job with them as they overlapped each other but you were able to easily follow along without getting confused as to the details of each case. My brain was going on overload trying to figure out 'who done it' in each case. Loved the fact that just when I thought I had it figured out there would a twist.

Also loved the danger element. There was a couple times that I was practically at the edge of my seat as I was reading along as I felt either Jarvis was going to get seriously injured or killed.

Great job, R.Weir, you have outdone yourself with this one! Can't wait till the next book in the series!



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HARLOT by Tracie Podger

REVIEWED BY
Ann Meemken 

Harlot by Tracie Podger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Charlotte was thrown into a world she did not want. When something happens she knew it was her chance to escape. Charlotte leaves her old world behind to start a new life. Beau finds her and knew she needed help. He brings her back to his hometown. Beau has a feeling there are secrets and a reason why she was running. He wants to help but at the same time wants to keep his family safe.

I loved the banter between Charlotte and Beau. This story had many twists and turns. It was an amazing story and I loved it.


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