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Margie’s Mini Book Review – Marrying Her Was Easy Losing Her Was Hell: A Second Chance Romance by Elina Avada

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Marrying Her Was Easy Losing Her Was Hell: A Second Chance Romance by Elina Avada <— MARITAL STRIFE ALERT!!! Margie’s latest betrayal review is ready!!

She said:

I’ve read a load of stinkers the last 30 days…I’m not subjecting you to those…I’m just sending low reviews into Amazon…these are so so bad I can’t get through them…sometimes not past the first chapter. Plus I binged Ilona Andrews new book in the new series…so so good. Those two need to write faster.

Elina Avada: Marrying Her Was Easy Losing Her Was Hell: (Release Date 8-1-25) read more

Margie’s Mini Book Review – Contract of Silence: abandoned at the altar, pregnant, and bound to the arrogant Billionaire by Taylor McQueen

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Contract of Silence: abandoned at the altar, pregnant, and bound to the arrogant Billionaire <— Ahhhhh this is an interesting review from Margie, ’cause this one… didn’t hit quite right for her, but she reviewed it for us, anyway. And I love that. An honest take on a book in a genre that she loves, but didn’t quite hit the mark for her, and I want to hear all of the greats, goods, and not-so-goods too. 🙂

She says:

I was conflicted about this book, but I know some readers like this style so I’m sending it in. I had to skip through it. It’s got over 400 5 and 4 star reviews on Amazon. read more

Margie’s Mini Book Review – Sam’s Secret (Willowbrook Book 2) by Ivy Myst

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Our resident “betrayal and redemption” trope lover is back!! Margie just finished both in this series & she loved them!

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Ivy Myst: Sam’s Secret (Book 2/3 of Willowbrook Book series). This came out December 30, 2025.

Welcome back to Willowbrook, another tale of angst, and some of our favorite characters from Book 1.

This author has a special skill in creating her characters, particularly the evil OWs, and this book certainly has one. Another book to binge with tissues for the finale…and there will be a third book in the series to look forward to…there’s a teaser at the very end of the book…and hopefully more books. read more

Margie’s Mini Book Review – The Space He Left (Willowbrook Book 1) by Ivy Myst

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MARGIE JUST SENT OVER 2 mini book reviews for this series, & she recommends for all of us Betrayal and Redemption trope lovers!

Finding these new authors is interesting…some really good and some eeek! Here’s the next installment.

Ivy Myst: The Space He Left (Book 1/3 of Willowbrook Book series)

Angst, betrayal, an emotional affair, skullduggery, savior/hero complex, twists and turns, and loads of angst…a binge worthy book that came out in October 2025.

From the book: “An affair doesn’t have to be physical to be a betrayal,” Dr. Cox said gently. “You gave another woman your time, your emotional energy, your intimacy, and your loyalty. You made her your priority. That is the very definition of an emotional affair.” read more

Margie’s Mini Book Review – The Ruined Bride by Madison Brooks

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The Ruined Bride: A Billionaire’s Heartbreaking Divorce, a Hidden Child, and a Second Chance Romance (The Ex-Wives Club Book 2) by Madison Brooks <— ANOTHER BETRAYAL BUT IT’S HIM WHO’S ACCUSING HER!!! Margie found us this one and she says THIS is the best of the series so far!

She says:

I know this is another Madison Brooks book, albeit in another series, but it’s so angsty and new…it came out in November 2025. I read the other two books in this series (The Ex Wives Club)…they’re ok, but not as good as this book. read more

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