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Erin who just turned 30 had a little midlife crisis and decided to give up her dependable family job, home and steady lawyer boyfriend to pursue her dream of becoming a BBC writer. After a series of ups and downs -Erin didn’t quite land her dream job but she did land a decent man. Fast forward to present day, Erin’s now enjoying the fruits of her labor all because she dared to dream big and persevere.

The heart wants what it wants no matter how the mind tries to bury it. We finally understood what was happening with Lana and that her dreams are actually her suppressed memories. This is a lovely and satisfying sequel to conclude this intriguing story. I’m glad most explanations can be found in book 2 and I really enjoyed reading Claire’s side of the story and getting to know her better. A lot of things start to make sense once we see both sides of the coin. Even if you didn’t read book 1 (b...

An intriguing love triangle that will definitely pique your curiosity. It’s a real page turner for me. I enjoy the author’s creativity in creating a parallel world through dreams. The way she portrays Lana feels so genuine with her inner struggles and torn feelings between Greg and Claire. Both readers and Lana seem to have more questions than answers, but the only burning question that matters is who will she choose at the end?

The story started rather slowly but like wine taste better as it aged. A light-hearted feel good read with a purposeful ending. If you’re experiencing midlife crisis, this book might give you some inspiration or courage to step out of your comfort zone. It will be nice if the author comes up with a sequel on Olivia’s progress in her new wine venture and relationship with Gus. 

Every bit as good as the previous 3 books. While Budic is out of the picture, Josephine is still lurking around plotting her next evil move. The Du Lac family is a house divided and now their only chance is to stand together against an impending war. Meanwhile Garren’s loyalty remains a big question if he’s family or foe? While Merton’s union with Amandine seem like it’s going to be short-lived. Definitely a cliffhanger that will leave readers waiting breathlessly for book 5. This is a very w...

If you’ve been following this series faithfully, the latest development and changes will definitely blow your mind. Just when you thought Rose cannot get any more powerful or favored by Matvei, something major transformed her which really takes the union between vampires and witches to a new level. What I luv about this series is it never gets old because the author always keep the story fresh with new characters and enough plot twists to keep you thirsting for the next installment.     

This one turned out to be full of surprises and is definitely one of my fave in the series. Maryanne has always been a pesky love-to-hate character with not much of a personality. This book focuses entirely on her new power play and although she’s still a dislikable manipulative character but she’s now so much more interesting and even more dangerous with her new power. Unlike her daughter Rose who tend to fight with her strength, Maryanne fights with her wit and cunningness which really make...

I thought this was just going to be another typical love story. But I was so wrong. I was hooked and just as intrigued as Blake as Alexis took him on a 24 hr surprise trail. The story is fun and full of surprises. The author managed to create just the right amount of chemistry between two very likeable characters. Heck, I was really rooting for them to be together halfway through the book and couldn’t wait to find out how it was going to end. I really luv how the author kept the romance and m...

A well written and somewhat old fashioned detective story surrounding a dead girl who disappeared 20 years ago. Some parts of the story were a little slow for my liking. A lot of interviewing of various suspects and not the action packed kind of book. I also wish there was more character development to the main characters Peter and Fiona to give more life to the story. 

My favorite story in this collection is “Grace” which is based on a true story. Although it is a familiar story of love and forgiveness, but it remains a timeless message that’s worth repeating. While the stories are short, they’re no less impactful and many of them left a poignant impression upon me. A short read which will leave you with lots to ponder about life.