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The Best Intentions
Scotland's Melody
The Secret Society of Salzburg
Secret of the Sonnets
20-40-60-Minute Dinners: Meals to Match the Time You Have
Through the Wilderness: My Journey of Redemption and Healing in the American Wild
Secret Santa Claus Club: A Tool to Help Parents Unwrap the Secret of Santa
Mr. Pudgins
Revenge Never Rests
The Best Mistake
Meriden Park
More Inspirational Stories for Young Women
The Great Tree: A Christmas Fable
To Capture His Heart
The Call of the Sea
Esperance
Livvy and the Enchanted Woodland
Come, Gentle Night
The Bad Boy Theory
Guide To Smart Wedding Planning: What You want to know and everything you haven't thought of yet.


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Sunday, May 18, 2025

The Rules of Matrimony: The Matchmaking Mamas Book #4 By Anneka E. Walker-Regency Book Review


 Book Synopsis

An unexpected marriage. A forbidden kiss. A love worth fighting for.

London, England, 1823

Ian has vowed never to marry, steadfast in his resolve to shield himself from the heartache his father’s infidelity brought upon his mother. Instead, he dedicates his heart and soul to reforming criminal law with his Rebel group. A chance encounter in a country graveyard with the infuriatingly bold Miss Amie Tyler only solidifies his resolve to remain single. That is, until his life descends into chaos when rumors of his engagement—an engagement he had no part in or prior knowledge of—force him and the vexing Miss Tyler into a calculated marriage, a mutual scheme to protect Miss Tyler from her lecherous cousin and to save Ian from a political marriage he dreads.

Amie never imagined her unsophisticated life would lead to an entanglement with Lord Ian Reynolds. Living on her relatives’ charity, she is resigned to remaining a wallflower. But when her mother concocts a wild lie of her engagement to Lord Reynolds, she chooses to trust a gentleman she hardly knows with her future. Amie is thrust into a whirlwind marriage and is overwhelmed to find herself falling for Ian despite their agreement to maintain their own separate lives and goals.

As they navigate their charade, Ian’s political ambitions clash with his growing affection for Amie, and Amie’s courageous attempt to help Ian’s family heal threatens to unravel their bond. However, a forbidden kiss and unexpected acts of kindness kindle the spark between them that neither can ignore. In a desperate race against societal expectations, the two must decide whether a future together is worth breaking their earlier vows of independence.

Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shadow Mountain (May 6, 2025)
  • Genre: Regency Romance
  • Series: The Matchmaking Mamas Book #4 
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639933980
  • ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****



My Review

I’ve loved every book in this series. The Rules of Matrimony is quickly becoming my favorite out of all four. The story’s situation makes it more interesting and adds a lot of humor.

Lord Ian Reynolds, who swore he’d never marry, and Miss Amie Tyler, penniless and her only suitor is a distasteful cousin, find each other unexpectedly. The charade they undergo is to marry and show they are in love, but will the deception fool others? More importantly, will concealing the truth bring them together as a true married couple? If one tremendous kiss at the wedding is any indication, then I knew they had a chance.

I really liked the characters. The ups and downs of Ian and Amie’s feelings felt honest. They both had hopes and dreams, but sometimes their actions got in the way. Falling in love slowly showed more of who they really were. I believe that a slow romance adds depth to both the story and the characters.

This book isn’t just about love. It’s about two people who let their guard down, support each other, and become better people. Anneka Walker wrote a timeless love story that will stay in readers' minds long after the last page. I thoroughly enjoyed it.                                        

****Meet Author Anneka R. Walker****


Anneka R. Walker is a best-selling author of historical and contemporary romance. With humor and an abundance of heart, she crafts uplifting stories you won't soon forget. She is the winner of the Swoony Award, the LDSPMA Praiseworthy Award, and various chapter contests. Her books have received praise from Publishers Weekly, Historical Novel Society, Midwest Book Review, and Readers Favorite. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in English and history and hopes to never stop learning. She is a blessed wife, proud mother of five, lover of Jesus, connoisseur of chocolate, and believer in happy endings.



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Saturday, May 17, 2025

All We Buried:A Sheriff Bet Rivers Mystery By Elena Taylor-Mystery Suspense Review

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by Elena Taylor

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ALL WE BURIED

Sheriff Bet Rivers: All We Buried by Elena Taylor

Interim sheriff Elizabeth "Bet" Rivers has always had one repeat nightmare: a shadowy figure throwing a suspicious object into her hometown lake in Collier, Washington. For the longest time, she chalked it up to an overactive imagination as a kid. Then the report arrives. In the woods of the Cascade mountain range, right in her jurisdiction, a body floats to the surface of Lake Collier. When the body is extricated and revealed, no one can identify Jane Doe. But someone must know the woman, so why aren't they coming forward?

Bet has been sitting as the interim sheriff of this tiny town in the ill-fitting shoes of her late father and predecessor. With the nightmare on her heels, Bet decided to build a life for herself in Los Angeles, but now it's time to confront the tragic history of Collier. The more she learns, the more Bet realizes she doesn't know the townspeople of Collier as well as she thought, and nothing can prepare her for what she is about to discover.

Book Details:

Genre: Mystery
Published by: Crooked Lane
Publication Date: April 7, 2020
Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Penguin Random House

****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****


My Review

Getting back into the story where Sheriff Bet Rivers is in charge was a real treat. I had forgotten how much I liked her after reading A Cold, Cold World. I didn’t realize that book was the second in the series, and All We Buried is the first. I still enjoyed watching Bet grow into the confident sheriff she becomes in the later book. She’s smart, thoughtful, and humble enough to see her flaws. She’s haunted by her father’s shadow, who was sheriff before passing away. The story shows how many hurdles Bet faces and how her past keeps lingering over her.

At the start of this book, Bet is in charge of her first big case. An unidentified woman is found in the lake, and it’s her first murder case. As she digs into the mystery, she uncovers things about the town and its people that she never knew before.

I liked how the story moved slowly at first and then started to pick up speed. Elena Taylor writes characters well, and the story comes together like a perfect puzzle. There are a few surprises as it unfolds, ending with a shocking finish. This was another excellent mystery, and I want to read more of Taylor’s work. I might even go back and read the second book again. Mysteries like this make me want to stick with suspense stories. When a story pulls you in from the start to the end, it shows you’ve found an author who writes books you don’t want to put down.


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The world felt pure. Nature made the location pristine again, hiding the scene from prying eyes. As if no one had died there at all.

In the months since Bet Rivers solved her first murder investigation and secured the sheriff’s seat in Collier, she’s remained determined to keep her town safe. With a massive snowstorm looming, it’s more important than ever that she stays vigilant.

When Bet gets a call that a family of tourists has stumbled across a teen injured in a snowmobile accident on a mountain ridge, she braves the storm to investigate. However, once she arrives at the scene of the accident it’s clear to Bet that the teen is not injured; he’s dead. And has been for some time . . .

Investigating a possible homicide is hard enough, but with the worst snowstorm the valley has seen in years threatening the safety of her town, not to mention the integrity of her crime scenes – as they seem to be mounting up as well – Bet has to move fast to uncover the complicated truth and prove that she’s worthy of keeping her father’s badge.

A Cold, Cold World is nominated for a Foreword INDIES Award, Best Mystery of 2024 (winner announced early June)

Praise for ALL WE BURIED:

"Well-crafted . . . Taylor skillfully sets the scene, describing the distinctive local landscape [while] the introspective, conflicted Bet proves her mettle. Readers will look forward to her next outing."
~ Publishers Weekly

"This spooky and suspenseful story should be a must-read for fans of Lisa Unger, J. A. Jance, and Julia Keller."
~ Booklist

"Extremely hard to put down . . . Would recommend this to anyone who loves mystery thrillers."
~ San Francisco Book Review

"This book stands apart due to its smart, thoughtful protagonist and its richly layered setting in the remote Washington wilderness."
~ Midwest Book Review

"A thrilling start to a mystery series."
~ BookTrib

 

Author Bio:

The Sheriff Bet Rivers Mystery Series by Elena Taylor

Elena Taylor spent several years working in theater as a playwright, director, designer, and educator before turning her storytelling skills to fiction. Her first series, the Eddie Shoes Mysteries, written under the name Elena Hartwell, introduced a quirky mother/daughter crime fighting duo.

With the Bet Rivers Mysteries, Elena returns to her dramatic roots and brings readers much more serious and atmospheric novels. The series introduces Collier, Washington, with its dark and mysterious lake, tough-as-nails residents, and newly appointed sheriff with her sidekick Schweitzer, an Anatolian Shepherd.

Elena is also a senior editor with Allegory Editing, a developmental editing house, where she works one-on-one with writers to shape and polish manuscripts, short stories, and plays. If you’d like to work with Elena, visit www.allegoryediting.com.

Her favorite place to be is at Paradise, the property she and her hubby own south of Spokane, Washington. They live with their horses, dogs, and cats. Elena holds a B.A. from the University of San Diego, a M.Ed. from the University of Washington, Tacoma, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia.

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Monday, May 12, 2025

Shadowless by Alison Robinson-Young Adult Fantasy


 Book Synopsis

In a kingdom where souls are bound to magical animals called Shadows, Rowena’s Shadow is a ghost—silent, powerless, and a death sentence if anyone finds out.

The citizens of Wyre share a soul with their Shadow, a supernatural animal companion that gives them the ability to perform magic. But Rowena was born with a ghost for a Shadow, incapable of magic and marking her as a dangerous anomaly. Her superstitious neighbors would say she must be reported to the king (and executed for good measure!). And they would if they knew she existed—but they don’t.

Hidden from the world with only her father and ghost for company, Rowena’s made the best of her secret life. She fills her days tinkering, inventing, and longing for the magic everyone else has.

When Penalynn Graft, a disgraced Scholastic who refuses to use her own Shadow’s magic, is banished to Rowena’s city, rumors swirl about her rebellion.

Both Rowena and Penalynn are outcasts: one hidden, one exiled. Both are cut off from magic: one by birth, the other by choice.

Together, they could unearth the truth about the bond linking humans to Shadows, which, until now, has been lost under a veil of ancient mythology.

But in a world where souls are split in two, the truth might shatter everything.

With the stakes of The Golden Compass, the thrilling action of The Wingfeather Saga, and the heart and spiritual depth of the Chronicles of Narnia, Shadowless is a gripping fantasy tale that will captivate fans of epic adventures and magical worlds.


Book Details

  • Publisher ‏: ‎ Village Editorial (February 24, 2025)
  • Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
  • Language ‏: ‎ English
  • Paperback  : ‎ 302 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏: ‎ 979-8991005647
  • ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

My Review

Shadowless is the debut novel by Alison Robinson. It’s a young adult fantasy with a unique magic system that stands out. I’ve read many books in this genre, but this one is quite different.

The story starts with Rowena, who is hidden away because her Shadow—a magical creature that can normally perform magic—is a ghost that cannot. If anyone finds out, she risks being executed. Her greatest wish is to be able to do magic, so she’s willing to risk everything to find a cure.

Far across the kingdom, another girl named Penalyn was born with magic, but she refuses to use it. When their paths cross, they become determined to discover the mysterious link between humans and Shadows, and how they share a soul. I found this part of the story very intriguing. As they search for answers, readers are left wondering what the future holds and if the girls will face harsh consequences. Both characters are very different, but I enjoyed learning about each of them.

The first section moves slower, but the story picks up with surprises and twists in the second half. The ending leaves you with an evil cliffhanger, which kept me hooked. Now I can’t wait for the next book.

Shadowless is a story about magic and life choices without much romance. It’s a clean book that makes you think about what we value and the risks we take. It should appeal to readers of all ages.

****Meet Author Alison Robinson****



Alison Robinson's love of story started onstage: acting and playwriting. After gaining her bachelor’s degree in theatre arts, She apprenticed at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (where, in between scenes of Henry VI, she sat backstage with a flashlight devouring the final book of the Harry Potter series). Eventually, she left the stage for something equally dramatic yet far more personal: a master’s degree in counseling. It was always her hope to write, and a few years into counseling, she turned her sights to novel writing. Throughout the process she has found within herself a well of experience, not in writing (that’s taken years of practice!), but in people. From dissecting a character in a script to accompanying a client as they plumb the depths of their own heart, I have spent my life entrenched in human stories.

Making her home in Birmingham, Alabama, Alison lives among stacks of books with her husband, daughter, and an emotionally needy cat named Watson.


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Sunday, May 11, 2025

A Time Traveler’s Masquerade: A McQuivey’s Costume Shop Romance By Sian Ann Bessey-A Proper Romance Review


 Book Synopsis

"Excellent historical detail, high-stakes suspense, and lovely familial relationships, including Simon's young nephews, make this proper romance an enjoyable and page-turning read. Teens who like historical fiction, particularly Anglophiles, will enjoy this intriguing romance." -Booklist

Romance blossoms when Isla Crawford steps into McQuivey’s Costume Shop in London and is swept back in time to 1605, where she and Lord Bancroft attempt to thwart Guy Fawkes’s Gunpowder Plot.


One moment, Isla Crawford is inside McQuivey’s Costume Shop trying on a Jacobean-style gown for the parliamentary Autumn Ball, and the next, she is standing in an unfamiliar garden, barefoot, coatless, and at the mercy of a fierce storm. Confused, she seeks refuge in a Tudor manor, where she discovers that she has inexplicably traveled back to 1605, mere weeks before the culmination of Guy Fawkes’s infamous Gunpowder Plot.

Simon Hartworth, Lord Bancroft, finds his orderly seventeenth-century life disrupted when a mysterious woman appears on his sister’s doorstep during a storm. Intrigued by the stranger’s quirks and bewildering speech, he feels compelled to protect her and heed her warnings about a fatal plot against Parliament. As Simon is drawn into Isla’s dangerous scheme to stop the evildoers, he can’t help but also feel drawn to her.

With seemingly no way to get back home, Isla uses her twenty-first-century knowledge of the past to try to thwart Guy Fawkes and his coconspirators without altering the course of history forever. She and Simon must race to unravel the threads of the treasonous plot even as they wonder how their hearts will navigate their deepening connection and the seemingly insurmountable four centuries that separate their lives.

Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shadow Mountain (April 1, 2025)
  • Series : Proper Romance-A McQuivey’s Costume Shop Romance 
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639933824
  • ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****



My Review

Time Travel has long been one of my favorite themes. I was thrilled to learn that Proper Romance was launching a "Time Slip" series. It was even more exciting because Author Sian Ann Bessey was writing the first book.

The story begins inside McQuivey’s Costume Shop. Isla searches for a Wendy costume from Peter Pan. The shopkeeper suggests she try on a Jacobean-style gown. Suddenly, Isla is no longer in the shop. She finds herself in a garden, transported to a different time and place. Soon, she meets Lord Bancroft, Simon Hartworth, and his family. They are curious about her origins and reasons for being there.

I loved how the story mixes real history into a tale set in 1605, just weeks before Guy Fawkes’s Gunpowder Plot. Isla’s goal is to prevent this dangerous plan against Parliament and the King.

The relationship between Simon and Isla develops slowly, making it feel genuine. They both face tough challenges and must learn to trust each other. Their bond grows deeper as they uncover more about their separate worlds. The romance feels real and sincere because it takes time to blossom. As the date of the plot gets closer, the tension rises. Readers will wonder if Isla, Simon, and others can stop the impending threat.

This first book in a new series left me excited for more. I can’t wait to see what adventures await inside McQuivey’s Costume Shop.


****Meet Author Sian Ann Bessey****



Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the United States, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, with a minor in English. She is a USA Today best-selling author.

Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of four girls and two boys. They live in Idaho, and although Sian doesn’t have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll­llantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue.



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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Deal for a Debutante: Sweet Historical Western Romance (Bridger Brothers Series) by Kate Condie-Review


 Book Synopsis

He is intrigued by her scars. She is wary of his attention. On a trail that steals so many lives, one can never be too careful.

Demi Anderson is looking to reinvent herself out west. With scars that mar half of her face, Demi has spent her life in the shadows. But when she realizes she’s falling in love with her sister’s fiancĂ©, she knows it’s time for change. Heartbroken over a love that was never truly hers, she sets out on the treacherous journey west. Determined to do more than just escape, she wants to learn to talk to a man without her throat seizing up, to have the debut she was denied, and possibly, to feel the thrill of a man’s affection.

Alex Bridger isn’t looking for love– he’s looking for a wife. Practicality and logic guide his every step as he seeks a sturdy partner to help him build a life in the untamed wilderness of Oregon. When he encounters Demi, a stowaway in their wagon company, he quickly judges her as ill-suited for the harsh life ahead. Yet, despite his reservations, he can’t resist the urge to know the woman behind the scars.

But the journey west mocks both their plans. On a trail where danger lurks at every turn, passion can’t afford to dictate decisions. When illness strikes the wagon train, Demi finds herself relying on Alex for survival. Their forced proximity sparks a connection neither is prepared to confront, leaving them both to navigate the treacherous terrain of their hearts as they journey into the unknown.

Return to the trail with Deal for a Debutante, a standalone sweet historical western romance. It can be read alone, or as book 4 in the Bridger Brothers series.

Book Details

  • Genre: Western Frontier Romance
  • Series: Bridger Brothers
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 25, 2025)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 262 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8312862379
  • ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****


My Review

Deal for a Debutante is the fourth book in the Bridger Brothers series. It is a Sweet Historical Western Romance. I have enjoyed every book in this series. Each story features the same characters but focuses on a different brother each time.

This story centers around Alex Bridger and Demi, Petra’s sister. I think this might be my favorite in the series now. Demi struggles with how she looks because of the scars on her face and this greatly affects her confidence. You can’t help but root for her and admire her selflessness, especially when it comes to promoting her pretty sister's interests. Your heart aches when she doubts that Alex genuinely likes her. She finds it hard to open up to anyone, especially Alex.

Alex is Nate’s twin brother. He’s always been the dependable, hard-working one. Nate is more playful and impulsive. People on the wagon train see Alex as the one who will help anyone. It’s why he sacrifices so much to care for Demi when she’s gravely ill. Demi thinks he’s just being kind. But secretly, Alex cares deeply for her and wants to be there for her.

I loved watching their relationship grow. Both Demi and Alex are strong-willed and often unsure of how to handle each other. Seeing their walls come down and their hearts open was one of the best parts. Kate Condie creates such real, lovable characters. It’s easy to feel connected to them and not want to put the book down. The story flows smoothly from start to finish.

This sweet historical romance is a standalone book. But I still recommend reading the series in order. It gives you a better understanding of the characters and their journey.

****Meet Author Kate Condie****


Kate Condie is a speed talker from Oregon. Reading has been part of her life since childhood, where she devoured everything from mysteries, to classics, to autobiographies—and of course, romance. At first, her writing was purely in journal format as she thought writing novels was for the lucky ones. She lives in Utah and spends her days surrounded by mountains with her favorite hunk, their four children and her laptop. In her free time she reads, tries to learn a host of new instruments, binge watches anything by BBC or tries to keep up with Lafayette as she sings the Hamilton soundtrack.



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Monday, May 5, 2025

Quicksilver By Callie Hart-Romantasy Book Review




 Book Synopsis

This #1 New York Times bestseller is a highly addicting enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance.

Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate.

Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen’s reservoirs for as long as she can remember. In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn’t much a girl wouldn’t do for a glass of water. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone.

When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently reopens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares…but it turns out they’re real, and Saeris has landed right in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed.

The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist’s magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him… or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he’s the only way Saeris is going to make it home.

Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details... Now with an embossed cover, silver foiling, and an updated interior design.  

N.B. Quicksilver contains depictions of graphic violence/adult situations and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. 

Book Details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (December 3, 2024)
  • Genre: Romantasy
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538774194
  • ***Borrowed book from Library***

My Review

I finally decided to read Quicksilver after hearing so much about it. It was part of my A-Z 2025 Reading Challenge, so I chose to listen to the audiobook.

The first half of the book didn’t excite me. Things moved slowly, and I couldn’t stand the main male character, Kingfisher. It’s never good when every time he speaks, I feel annoyed. He came off as rude, vengeful, and in a bad mood. However, as the story went on, I learned more about Kingfisher, which helped explain his actions. Even when he had wild, intimate moments with Saeris, I felt no connection. I skipped over those parts because, honestly, I didn’t want to hear about them. This book is definitely for adults, thanks to the sex scenes. Still, I found the magic system and the world in Quicksilver very interesting.

At times, I wanted to put the book down. I kept going because friends told me not to give up. The last quarter of the book was fantastic. I wish the whole thing felt like that. It was more exciting and included history that cleared up many confusing parts from earlier.

Now I wonder if I will read the next book. The ending, with a big cliffhanger, makes me want to find out what happens next. I hope the next book feels like the last part of this one. Would this be one of my top Romantasy books? No. I found more things to dislike than things I liked.  Still, that’s why there are so many books and authors. Everyone finds stories that match their taste.

****Meet Author Callie Hart****



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Callie Hart is a USA Today bestselling author of dark romance novels. She is an obsessive romantic who loves throwing a dark twist into her stories. Her characters are imperfect, flawed individuals who dictate when she eats, sleeps and breathes. She loves to travel and often pens her books when she's on the road, drawing inspiration from her surroundings.



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