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Kaetrin’s Best of 2018

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I took a look at my 5 star reads for the year and created my top 10 from that. I’ve decided not to rank them; it’s too hard to do and they were all fabulous books. Iron & Magic by Ilona Andrews.  Magic Triumphs could easily have made this list ... more >

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REVIEW: Between the Lines by Sally Malcolm

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Dear Sally Malcolm, I haven’t (yet) read the first novel in this loosely connected series set in the fictional town of New Milton on Long Island (I think I have the geography right?). It isn’t necessary though as Between the Lines stands alone well. There are brief appearances from the ... more >

REVIEW: Band Sinister by KJ Charles

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Dear KJ Charles, I have had an exceptionally good run with books lately and Band Sinister only compounded my blessings. Siblings Guy and Amanda Frisby live in quiet seclusion in rustic Yarlcote. 20 years earlier, their mother ran off to the continent with their neighbour, Sir James Rookwood. Their father ... more >

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REVIEW: Imperial Stout by Layla Reyne

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Dear Layla Reyne, I have most of your first romantic suspense series, which began with Single Malt, on my TBR but I haven’t actually read any of them yet. I’ve heard good things about them (which is why they’re on the TBR) but catching up on even four books feels ... more >

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REVIEW: A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian

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Content warning: discussion of child sexual abuse Dear Cat Sebastian, I have the first book in your Seducing the Sedgwicks series, It Takes Two to Tumble, on my TBR but haven’t managed to read it yet. A Gentleman Never Keeps Score works well as a standalone however. Hartley Sedgwick is ... more >

REVIEW: HeartOn by Amy Jo Cousins

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Dear Amy Jo Cousins, I recently read and enjoyed HeartShip, the first book in your Full Hearts series and immediately after, I read the follow up, HeartOn. While I don’t think it’s essential to read the first book to understand the second, there is some benefit to doing so. Josh ... more >

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