Impressive sci-fi adventure with romantic undertones. Told from Kyle’s POV, the author did a great job conveying the different emotions he was experiencing throughout the story. Whether it was the phantom pain after losing his legs, the question about who he could trust, or the experience of space travel, I felt like I was with him the entire time. Some of the medical treatments made me a little queasy.
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The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke (4.5 Stars)
A very slow-building relationship story dealing with the psychological impact of physical burn scars. Cameron and Riley spend significant time on the phone having very lengthy conversations, but most of them revolve around lighter topics. Having deeper and more emotionally compelling discussions would have ratcheted this story up a notch. However, it was still extremely enjoyable to watch them fall in love through their talks. I felt that the ending was really the beginning of their lives together. I am definitely looking forward to the next book, and this is one of the few times I agreed that the characters needed more than one book to tell their full story.
The Family We’re Born With (Finding Family #1) by Kaje Harper (4.5 Stars)
Sweet holiday romance, with an established couple, dealing with family issues. It was painful to watch them interact with Jesse’s family, but it was also very realistic. In addition to getting their POV, we get Sam’s and Rick’s. Sam is the half-brother given up for adoption, and Rick is Sam’s brother who ran away from home. Unfortunately, they are also dealing with some serious family issues. The little glimpse into Rick’s life is the set-up for a future story which I’m looking forward to reading.
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A Marked Man (Assassin/Shifter #1) by Sandrine Gasq-Dion (4.5 Stars)
I loved Mateo, a smoking hot hitman who is trying to save the world by eliminating one bad guy at a time. After saving Riley’s life, they go into hiding together while the rest of Mateo’s team try to find the culprits. I adored the little dates they went on and had fun watching them get to know each other better while they fell in love. The plot is a tad over the top, but it worked well enough. I’m looking forward to the next one!



