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Custom Love

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I absolutely love ever book this incredible Author writes she draws you in to the story and you never want it to end. Sis one of my all time go to book writers you are so captivated in her stories with all the characters you fall in love with every one. Read all her books you wont be disappointed ever.

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I was curious to see how the author would bring Trade and Nadia together. Up until this point I never would have thought of them being a good match. We have seen them as secondary characters through the series so them getting their own storyline opened our eyes to who they really are.

Trade is a single, widowed father doing everything he can to keep his business and home life running smoothly. That saying “it takes a village” is no joke.

Nadia hasn’t really been part of that village actively but she has been called up to duty. She handles it much better than I thought. Sparks sizzle between her and Trade. She is more hesitant than he is to pursue something and that shocked me.

Some suspense with Nadia’s job and danger thrown into this already tricky situation will either do them in or bring them closer.

You will want to grab this book up to see what happens! I do suggest you read the previous books in the series before reading this one. It’s not required but it will make things make so much more sense.

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An Absolutely Amazing Suspense Romance .
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Custom Love through Netgalley . This story is Suspenseful from the start . The characters are unique and interesting and the story is intense and emotional . Nadia is a private investigator and very independent . She is asked to look into a murder case that involves close friends she isn't very happy knowing it will upset many people . Trade is raising his children by himself with alittle assistance from his friends since is girlfriend was murdered a year ago . Trade and Nadia are attracted to each other and attempt to date but soon issues arise . When the case she's working hits to close to home . Their relationship is on rocky terrain and everything comes to ahead . Can Nadia and Trade's love survive .I really enjoyed reading this story it's fantastic . I highly recommend taking the time to read .

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As much as I enjoyed this story, I did have a couple of issues with it. There were some passages that I felt were a bit repetitive and it was kind of distracting at times. My other issue was that I felt like parts of the story were rushed. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed this story and could have easily have enjoyed another 100 pages of it. So, it kills me that certain parts were rushed.

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Wow! I loved this addition to the series. The book is very well written and well “most” of the characters we’ve met in prior books and it was like revisiting old friends, well friends who play their part in the story.

Ms. Fernando has a wonderful writing style that shines in Custom Love. It starts out on a sad note that sucked me in right off the bat. But as the storyline progresses and the characters become more and more involved, the intensity grows. Twists are coming and excitement is on the way, all while the sense of love and brotherhood are in the forefront. Cryptic I know but I don’t do spoilers.

I highly recommend grabbing up Custom Love (as well as the first 2 books of the series if you haven’t already). You won’t regret it.

2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars

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This is the third book in this series by this author. This is the story of Nadia and Trade, these two characters have a fab connection and intense chemistry between them from the start. This is the final book in the series and it very definitely more of an emotional story than the first two books. This story has twists and turns, suspense and angst, which will keep you reading long into the night. This is an amazing addition to this series and a fantastic ending to the series.

I was given an advanced reader copy of this book and this is my honest review
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Nadia is a private investigator and agrees to look into a case for a friend. Trade is a single dad looking after his kids. Nadia is involved with him and getting close with the kids. The case is turning out to be close to home for her. Trade and Nadia will have to do everything in their power to protect their family.

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Talk about a game changer! I'm not gonna lie, I didn't even read the blurb when I got this, maybe I should have then I would have been prepared for what was about to happen. When Trade first came into the picture, we are talking several books ago, heck a totally different series ago (y'all do know this is a spinoff series right) I wanted his story. As the books went on, we got his story through the cracks, and I assumed we weren't going to get anything as he was living his best life. Then BAM this book happens, read into that what you will. I will say this was an amazing read, I truly enjoyed every word, even if my heart broke a bit while reading it. I give Trade and Nadia 5 amazing stars.

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Custom Love is the third book in the Fast and Fury series. Nadia and Trade have appeared in previous books in the series. The story starts a while after the murder of Trade's girlfriend and would be fiancé. The mother of the man who was convicted of the murder asks Nadia to look into what really happened. She is convinced her son is innocent. Now Nadia faces the dilemma of potentially stirring up trouble by asking questions.

For me, this one was the best out of the three in the series so far. This story took me completely by surprise regarding the solution to the mystery that Nadia was trying to solve. Score one for the author! I did not see that coming at all! The other thing I loved about this book was Trade. He has definitely made it onto my book boyfriend list. I loved how honest and open he was about his feelings and hesitations. I also loved his relationship with his children. I won't spoil the story. GO read it. I highly recommend it.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆☆
The beginning of this story will suck you in and make you want to keep reading to see what happens in the end.

Nadia is a private investigator trying to get to the truth. She has a gut feeling that the man in prison is not telling the truth. As she digs around, she feels bad about digging up old wounds, but she wants to get to the truth.

It has been over a year since Trade's world fell apart. He has been trying to get his life back on track for himself and his kids. When Nadia shows up, the sparks between them start to fly. He wants to move on but when he finds out what case Nadia is working on, it might end things between them before they begin.

This story is fun, flirty, suspenseful, romantic, heartbreaking, and in the end, it was perfect. I have come to really enjoy this series and love this author's stories that I have read so far. I can't wait to see what the next book will be about.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the third book in this series, and ties in with the Knights of Fury series too – so lots of friends to catch up with as well as a lovely romance!

PI Nadia, Bronte's best friend and ex-employer, is enjoying being friends with the MC guys, and Trade, who recently lost his girlfriend, Ariel, has attracted her attention more than others. So when she is asked to show that the person in prison for her death is innocent, she is very torn. Her loyalties are split, but her desire to see justice overrides all else.

As she and Trade spend more time together, and she gets to know his children, she knows that this is getting very complicated. I really liked how they dealt with the need for communication, for honesty, and for care about how their closeness may affect the children. Trade has always been a good guy, so his behaviour is not unexpected, but it is welcome.

I really enjoyed the mystery side of the story too, as the tension was well maintained, and the twists kept me on edge very effectively. I will say no more!

A great addition to the series, and great to see how previous romances are moving forward. Already looking forward to the next one...

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I love this author for many reasons but mostly for the relatable characters and emotionally driven stories.

Nadia, a private investigator and all round boss lady. I really loved her character. A strong woman who fights for what is right, even if it means she's the one getting hurt in the process. Her raw honestly and sweet vulnerability could be felt throught the pages.

Trade. Man do men get any better than this guy. A hero... a dad who truly lives for his kids. The man had his heart destroyed when he lost his woman and he still got up and lived for his children and made sure they never felt the loss of love. Honestly.. the guy is pretty perfect.

Their relationship was not without it's faults which all things considered was completely understandable. They really had to connect on a deeper level, forgo the drama and respect eachother enough to be honest through their struggles and they did just that in a way that made it impossible not to love them together. Finding love after loss is unimaginable and joining a family after that kind of loss is too but I feel like they navigated through those rough waters perfectly. The growth, the love between them it's felt though the pages. The hot chemistry, the sweet moments of humanility... the space they allowed themselves to have to figure it out. IT WAS EVERYTHING.

This isn't a crazy action packed ride but it's heartfelt, raw and filled to the brim with all the feels. I loved all the characters and the chemistry between them. I adored the slow sweet pace of their journey and the fact that nothing was rushed. It was a sweet read with a little heartache and a whole lot of real. I have to say it's probably my favourite of this series yet. I just didn't expect their journey to be what it was but it was a special one for sure.

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I missed this bunch and I was looking forward to reading Nadia's story!
All through the book Nadia, in her position as a private investigator, is always threading a thin line between investigating Ariel's death on behalf of Marisol, a woman she considers close to a mother, and letting it all go in order to not hurt her friends and especially Trade, whom she gets closer and closer.

Nadia's side is very well written, her position is very well balanced and she is always sincere and caring, still being true to herself and her work. Bronte is as always supportive and lovely, a truly best friend and her advice is always thoughtful. Trade is also caught between the memory of his dead wife, taking care of his kids and his new found passion for Nadia. Chains, however.. man, I didn't see that coming, I was expecting for him to have his own romance in the future..

This book was nice, and well written, but with a real feel that I didn't like much.
What I mean is.. the romance side was not enough for me. There was the investigation, the friends, the detective, Trade's confusing feelings, which I understand, and the kinds, which again I understand, but in between all this I felt the romance was on a 2nd, 3 rd place.
What actually didn't work out for me was the fact that Nadia was never on the first place for Trade. At one point she says Trade is wonderful and always puts her on the first place, but it never feels like that. Honestly, it couldn't have been any different given he has kinds, he's still mourning his wife and has the MC close.

So this is a book where the mystery part and the family and friends part takes a lot of space, so if this is something you like, you will definitely like this book.

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Fast paced from start to finish, Fernando delivers an intense ending to the Fast & Fury series. Nadia had always intrigued me and seeing her story was spicy and thrilling. Especially when she is paired up with Trade. I have adored that man from the start and I could not get enough! Great story, great passion.

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If you love a mystery, romance, good dialogue, and fun characters, add in a man trying his best to be the best, a woman true to herself, a touch of MC men and women (who will right a wrong) then CUSTOM LOVE is what you need to read.

Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko for Fresh Fiction

Complete review: https://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=75051

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Having read the first two books of the Fast & Fury series, my heart did a happy bounce when Custom Love showed up on Netgalley. This next one is about Nadia (Bronte’s ex boss from Custom Built).

After firing Bronte, Nadia finally got some cases to avoid a total bankruptcy. And now her old neighbor, Marisol, asks her to look into the case of her convicted son Damon. She believes he is innocent and should not be in jail.

The complication of this case is that Ariel, the murdered woman, was the sister of Izzy and the girlfriend of Trade of the Knights of Fury’s MC. And basically Trade is currently Bronte’s boss at Fast & Fury. So looking into this case will definitely stir up some issues. But since the evidence doesn’t add up, Nadia is determined to find out the truth. For Trade his four kids always come first. After their mother left them first for drugs and then they lost their stepmother Ariel to a brutal murder, they have been through enough sorrow.

But then he meets Nadia and for the first time, Trade finds himself interested in a woman. And since Nadia seems to connect to his children as well, he starts to believe they can become more.

But then he finds out that Nadia is looking into Ariel’s death. Not wanting to relive the horrible history, Trade cuts all ties with Nadia. But then, another body turns up. Could it be that Nadia is right? Could the murderer still be on the run?

Suspense, drama, sparks flying and heartbreaking stories. Hold on to your panties and enjoy the ride. Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

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I am a big fan of Romance books and I found this one to be a very enjoyable read. I will be looking for more books from this author.

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Custom Love is the third book in the Fast & Fury series and brings us back to a few familiar faces that we were introduced to in the previous books. Though, this book can be read as a standalone with no issue.

This book actually surprised me with how emotional it was in the beginning but it really worked to suck me into the story right away. And I loved the direction it went from there which was more of a suspenseful one. I enjoyed that Nadia and Trade didn't have a ton of drama and there wasn't angst making it's way between them at every turn. It left a lot of room to really dig into the mystery that Nadia was looking into as well as getting to see the very sweet moments they had together.

Nadia and Trade worked so well together even when they did have some things to deal with. Seeing those smaller struggles really made it obvious just how perfect they were as a couple because they got through them so wonderfully. Overall, this is definitely a recommended read and I think anyone that picks up this book will fall in love with all of the characters.

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Custom Love is the third and final book in the Fast & Fury series. Trade is a single father of four who runs Fast & Fury, a motorcycle shop owned by the Knights of Fury MC. Nadia is a private investigator who is also friends of some of the women who are attached to some of the MC memebers.

Nadia becomes more entrenched in the Knghts of Fury MC and in Trade's world after she takes on a new client that seems to be somewhat connected to both. It gets extremely messy though because she seems to have developed feelings for Trade and his children and vice versa.

This story hooked me from the beginning. There is mystery and intrigue and drama, and I am not going to lie, single dads are so my jam....and good dads, heck amazing dads like Trade? HOT!!!! I enjoyed reading on as Nadia and Trade's connection grew and as she built relationships with his children. Their love story wasn't simple and it wasn't easy, but nothing worth having ever is.

I always look forward to reading this author's work and Custom Love was no exception. I highly enjoyed the scenes with the kids and reading about Nadia and Trade's journey on their way to their HEA and to being a family.

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We met both Nadia and Trader in the previous books. It in here that we learn much more about them. Nadia is asked to look into a the son of a family friend’s case. the friend thinks he is innocent. The problem is that he is in prison for killing Trader’s woman. It left him a single father of four and he is finally getting himself back to some sort of normal.

These two are explosive together! There was so much emotion from them and the book itself that I was sad when it ended. I always hate when one of Chantal Fernando’s series ends. This was the perfect ending even if I wasn’t ready.

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hole, you can reach for the previous parts, which I will certainly do in the future.

Nadia is a private investigator who always deals with casus that interest her. One day, a friend of her family asks her for help, but this case may open up old wounds. One of person, that this can hurt so much is Trade, a single father for whom Nadia begins to feel more than friendship. Will bringing things back to life come true or not?

This book is trully amazing and once again I'm convinced, that Chantal's book are still on the same, great level. Nadia is determined to discover the truth, but if danger comes to live, she will do everything to protect her loved ones, especially Trade and his family. Trade is amazing dad and amazing men, you will feel that in this book. He can do everything for his family and with Nadia they are the perfect duo.

The chemistry between Nadia and Trade was visible on every page of the book and the relationship between all the characters was really great.

In this book we have everything - love, chemistry, friendship, loyalty and danger and this all things create this so amazing story.

If you love Chantal books as much as I do, you must read this book 🖤

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