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The hold this book has on me

Y’all this series!!! I love it. The hold it has on me. I don’t want it to end!

#theplatedprisonerseries #romantasy #fantasybooks #ravenkennedy

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If you haven't yet delved into The Plated Prisoner Series, let me take you through its mesmerizing world. Written by Raven Kennedy, this series fuses fantasy with romance, creating a tapestry of emotions and adventures that readers can't get enough of. The storyline follows the journey of Auren, a character intricately woven into the fantasy realm where power dynamics shift, love blooms, and treachery lurks around every corner. Fans are drawn to Kennedy's ability to create rich, immersive worlds and multidimensional characters that resonate profoundly. This series has garnered immense popularity, championed by readers who appreciate the blend of fantasy tropes with romantic story arcs. Explore why so many are enamored with these books, dive into the discussions in various reading communities, and connect with fellow enthusiasts! The series is not just a story; it's an experience that resonates deeply with readers, making it unforgettable.

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THE HOLD THIS BOOK HAS ON ME

Promised in Blood by Sadie Kincaid is Book 2 in the Broken Bloodlines Series, a vampire / reverse harem / paranormal romance trilogy, with a novella origins story coming December 13th! Ophelia Hart, a pink haired, seemingly ordinary girl with powers beyond her comprehension, is bonded to her vamp

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4 words, Death falls in love When I tell you, I first went into this series cause I saw it was on sale on audio books and have now read and listen to this series multiple times. The choke hold this book has on me is definitely annoying my friends from home many times I bring it up. (I’ve tra

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The Book That Changed EVERYTHING 🙌📖

If I could recommend just one book that has completely changed my mindset, it’s Unoffendable by Brant Hansen. Seriously—this book altered my brain chemistry 🧠. It challenges the idea that we have a “right” to hold onto offense, showing how choosing to let things go leads to actual peace. I’ve n

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A Book for all witches

#booksummary #lemon8challenge #witchybooks #healingjourney #booksoflemon8 #BookReview 📚 Title and Author: “Heal the witch wound” by CELESTE LARSEN 🌟 Genre: history/witchcraft 💬 Short Summary: this book talks about the history of witchcraft, this book also talks about the burning

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“Finish That Damn Book😤!” Pt. 1

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Book Review 💞

From chapter one, all I wanted to do was wrap Caprice up and hold her. I just picked this book up and jumped in, not knowing it was about to wreck me. How can a book be so devastating and so beautiful at the same time? I was tearing up and straight crying damn near the whole book. Shaun, whew. The

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a book i had high hopes for, but was disappointing

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this book has notes on you

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the self help book everyone should read ✨

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TikTok Book Light Review

TikTok shop got me with this one! I love reading but with two littles now the only time I have to read is at night! My husband can’t stand the lamp on when he needs to sleep so this was a great purchase! It has different settings of brightness to scroll through on the side. You just set it on the p

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I can definitely relate to this I use to always hold grudges when someone would hurt me 🤷‍♀️. I was so stuck in it that my heart wouldn’t even let me forgive 😞 & Reading this book definitely is making me realize the places I use to be in . I’m so glad that overtime God has renewed me & ha

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Two years of Nightfall! I can't believe it's been YEARS since I published this! It went by so fast. This was my first attempt at paranormal/fantasy, so it's always going to hold a special place. It's also the first book I dedicated to my sweet Delilah, who has been gone for five

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Xavier has a hold on me🥰🤭

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In A Choke Hold

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has anyone read this book?? Book name: The Butterfly Garden Author: Dot Hutchison Genre: Mystery My rating: 10000/5 - I LOVED My review: definitely a tw - sa & abuse it’s all about a girl named Maya and she was kidnapped and held captive in the garden but she survives to tell the story

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✨The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood✨ •Libby hold •magical realism •romance book about romance books •literally every trope •⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 •🌶️ Here are my thoughts 💭: The first part of this book hooked me. The middle part DRAGGED. The ending gave me whiplash. My body had a viscera

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4⭐️ "The thing you should know about me is that I should be dead," With this line, Bunnie opens her book and her soul to the reader. Have you ever read a watpad stories or a fan fiction on AO3? It's not the best writing, but you can't tear yourself away. Drugs in the form

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I published my first book! God is so so GOOD!

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The oldest brother, Bishop This series had so many twists and turns. I was on the edge of my seat… waiting to see who shot Bishop. Like Bishop, he was very patient with Lourdess because I couldn’t do it. Lourdess got on my last NERVES. I was almost ready to stop reading the book as much as she

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Books that had a hold on me! Pt. 2

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One of My Top Book Boyfriends of 2024

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