Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria F DeBlassie – Review by Emily Walsh

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily ConjuringsEveryday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings
By: Maria F DeBlassie
My Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria F DeBlassie was a different interesting read, that was very soothing, and at times almost had me asleep.. in a good way.

This isn’t your normal style book. It’s a collection of sorts, with no real direction. Just soothing emotions, calming situations and a insightful look into the world around us. It did take a bit to get use to the style of this journal like writing, but once I found my stride I was pulled into each new enchantment and let myself see the way the author does, and it was a bit of a wonder. A little weird, but a wonder.

Having the room quiet, and reading such words, I was in such a relaxed stated that my eyes felt heavy. I’m sure if I had any light music or a warm blanket I would have dozed off. I know, falling asleep while reading. But I have to tell you, this was a good thing, because this book puts you in that state of mind. In saying that, if you need a good bedtime read, this book will get you to a place where your mind is calm and relaxed.

I think this might be a re-read book, when my mind won’t shut down, and for that I thank the author for putting such words on paper.

With that said I give this book my high recommendation and my stamp of approval.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria F. DeBlassie – Review by Erica Fish

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily ConjuringsEveryday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria F DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I chose to read Everyday Enchantments because I was looking for a little magic in my life. Everyday Enchantments by Maria F. DeBlassie is a collection of stories like Chicken Soup for the Soul books. However, I enjoyed reading Everyday Enchantments over any Chicken Soul book. There is magic all around us, we just need to open our eyes to look for it. I did not rush through this book to find an action pack, fist thumping, or a cliffhanger book, but instead I found a story to lift your spirits through the little stories. It is a difficult world that we are in and the little things are often missed. This is a book to remind you to stop and notice the little things again.

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Degrees of Control (A Prestian Series Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Maura Harper

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Degrees of Control (Prestian Series, #3)Degrees of Control by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is Book 3 in the Prestian Series and I’m a little torn on this one. I truly thought this was the last book in the series but it turns out there is a 4th book. I’m ok with that. What I’m bummed about is that I am not as in love with the female protagonist as I was in the first 2. This book series moves at a really quick pace, so it’s natural that her feelings would change that fast also. HOWEVER, at times she is just down right mean. As I write this review, I realize that’s what makes a story good – having FEELINGS about a character instead of just being indifferent. For that reason, I will read the fourth to find out how it all wraps up.

This is a series that has intrigue and drama – It’s a roller coaster of drama and emotions. It has some cute and quirky moments and some dark and dangerous elements as well. At times it’s a perfect balance and at times it leans heavily to one side.

The story is developed and well plotted and this series MUST be read in order or it will make no sense. Please don’t do the author the disservice of reading out of order.

Review by @mauraharper

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The First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams – Review by Katie Matthews

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The First Backwards ChristmasThe First Backwards Christmas by Brooke Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

I absolutely adore Christmas stories they never fail to get me in the Christmas spirit and The First Backwards Christmas did just that! This is the third book that I have read by this author so I knew I would enjoy it and Ms Williams didn’t disappoint. It was a short and sweet read and in all honesty one that I didn’t really want to end. The authors descriptive language makes you feel like you are watching a festive film and not reading a story, I was able to imagine everything from the characters to the setting. It is definitely one of those stories for a cold winter’s night snuggled up in front of the fire! I loved Jack and Joyce and their connection. I felt like this was genuine and I was definitely rooting for them throughout the story!
If you are looking for a lovely Christmas story then I definitely recommend The First Backwards Christmas!

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series) by Chelsi Arnold – Review by Krista Beck

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series #2)Courage by Chelsi Arnold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVE this series!!!! The girls are back at it after having to testify after their Damascus operation. This time the terror hits closer to home and they go on a suicide mission. Even though this book is set in 2024, it could totally be in today’s time. I love these girls strength, their bravery, their unwavering commitment. This is just such a stand out series and worth the read. As the mom of an 18 year old daughter who was recently sworn into the National Guard, I have an even more appreciation for this story. I can’t wait for the next one!!

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series) by Chelsi Arnold – Review by Krystal Gaston

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series #2)Courage by Chelsi Arnold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Courage written by Chelsi Arnold is the second book in The Sisterhood Series, it could be read as a standalone however book one, Brave, was also a great story and had a lot of background information to it, like what happened to everyone, especially Angelette. Courage is a book about having to do something and while u may hate it, or feel gratification you must be brave to get it done. The story is a good read and will pull you in right away.

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Embattled Hearts (Lost and Found Series) by J.M. Madden – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Embattled Hearts (Lost and Found, #1)Embattled Hearts by J.M. Madden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Embattled Hearts (Lost and Found Series) by J.M Madden
4 Stars

This is a military romance novel. John Palmer was injured in Iraq where he lost the use of his legs. He hasn’t felt like a real man since it happened. John and a few other veterans opened a detective agency called Lost “N” Found Investigative Services. The cool thing about this agency is that it only hires veterans, giving them a purpose again and allowing them to fit into society. This is where he meets Shannon Murphy. She is hired as the office manager. Everyone adores her but none more so than John. For the first time in a long time, he is attracted to a woman. He’s less miserable when she’s around. He knows he’s falling for her but doesn’t believe he can be the man that she needs because he is stuck in a wheelchair.

Shannon wasn’t looking for love but finds herself instantly attracted to John. Even though he’s always grumpy, she notices that he is less so around her. She wants to make a move but is nervous that he won’t reciprocate. The action starts when someone from her past starts threatening her again. John and the rest of the veterans step in to protect her.

The good thing is that you never really know who is after her until the end. The author kept the mystery going which kept me intrigued. The suspense was really good. I loved the fact that the men weren’t “ perfect”. Whether they were crippled (like John) or amputees or had PTSD, each had their own issues. I think the author did an excellent job of showing the after effects and psychological issues that veterans go through after returning from the war. The author showed the slow healing process of trying to reintegrate themselves into a normal life. The novel was well written and thought out even the love scenes were realistic and touching. This truly is an amazing book and a must read!

Review by @annahirsch
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A Must for Christmas: A Darling Cove Novella by Deborah Garland – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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A Must for Christmas: A Darling Cove NovellaA Must for Christmas: A Darling Cove Novella by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Must for Christmas by Deborah Garland is a holiday romance novella that really gets you into the Christmas spirit. From beginning to end this book really puts you into the Christmas spirit with warming your heart and curling your toes from passion. Following the story of Faith and Greg Mallory, who are stars of the Darling Cove series. Being a novella, we only get to see a small snippet of their story, which this portion of their story is a pretty special moment to witness. Becoming parents and having a family Christmas, make things almost too good to be true. Stress and worry can make for a difficult pregnancy, and the issues that almost pulled these two love birds apart. When early labor happens for Faith, Greg is right there with her through it all. Will these two get the perfect family moment on Christmas? Getting to see this side of the Mallory story really allowed me to connect with these characters one more time. Also getting to revisit the Darling Cove couples, as well as new secondary characters made this a great quickie read to get you in the holiday spirit. If you are looking for a great series, from a fantastic author, this is definitely one that you want to add to your reading list!

Reviewed by @toxikcupkake26

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Nathaniel (Dragon Hearts 1) by Carole Mortimer – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Nathaniel (Dragon Hearts #1)Nathaniel by Carole Mortimer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nathaniel (Dragon Hearts 1) by Carole Mortimer is a sexy paranormal fantasy story of dragons. I enjoyed the little twist to the Pendragon name and the mystery that is the Pendragon castle and the secrecy that surrounds it and found this well written story very entertaining. It is a quick read that is full of humour and I really enjoyed the banter of the feisty and witty Chloe, who takes no prisoners and her sexy alpha dragon and their sexual tension. Carole has set the scene of a previous time and has written a fun read, with some hot and steamy scenes with hot and sexy dragons. My only problem was it is not long enough. I want more! I do however look forward to reading more on the Pendragon brothers. Nathaniel is a good start to the series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Mad About Matt (Red Maple Falls #1) by Theresa Paolo – Review by Katie Matthews

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Mad About Matt (Red Maple Falls #1)Mad About Matt by Theresa Paolo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This was a really sweet romance read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I haven’t read anything by this author previously but I had a feeling I would enjoy the story as the blurb interested me and within a few pages I could tell it was my kind of read.
I really loved the characters, Shay and Matt. They were both down to earth people and had this great realistic feel about them. They are the kind of characters who you can’t help but like straight away and end up rooting for them the whole way through.
So I could see how the story could be a little predictable however I still loved it. I thought the authors’ writing was good – it was a perfect easy to read small town romance story. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Killmore (Killmore Series book 1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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Killmore (Killmore #1)Killmore by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killmore by Martha Sweeney is the first book in her new series, Killmore. Categorized as a romantic suspense book I fell hard for this book and couldn’t bring myself to put it down until the very end. Getting to see a strong female lead character who also happens to be beautiful and complex really made this a great read. Antonio Herrera is sarcastic, snarky, realistic, ruthless, and best of all protected by the Feds. The Feds are more than willing to look the other way about her dealings with drugs and human trafficking as long as she is willing to play ball with them. But Antonio has always had a hard time trusting those around her when it comes to her business dealings. While the Feds offer sounds good, is it too good to be true? Will she be able to keep those around her safe? How much danger is Antonio in with the Feds? Sweeney is a new to me author, but I am so happy that I picked this story up. The banter between the characters, will leave you smiling and fall out laughing at their antics. The steam in this book will curl your toes and blush your cheeks as well. I highly recommend this book to everyone looking for a great story. I can’t wait to see where Sweeney takes her readers in the future with this series.

Reviewed by @toxikcupkake26

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series Book 2) by Chelsi Arnold – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series #2)Courage by Chelsi Arnold

Courage
(The Sisterhood Series Book 2)
By Chelsi Arnold
4 Stars

This book is the second in the series and I highly recommend reading book one before picking this one up. It is a military action adventure series based in the future about four women as they navigate their lives in and out of the war. The characters in this book are fantastic. They’re strong opinionated women that you know you would love in real life. I laugh and I cried in a few parts of this book and I felt like I was there right alongside them for the ride! I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this to a friend!
Review by Anastasia D.

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Killmore (Killmore #1) By Martha Sweeney – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Killmore (Killmore #1)Killmore by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Killmore (Killmore #1) By Martha Sweeney is a suspenseful romance book that I absolutely loved reading and had a hard time putting it down. This author’s style of writing grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps it till the end. This isnt my first read by this Author I’ve read other books and loved them just as much as this one. I highly recommend reading this Book.

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Courage (The Sisterhood series #2) By Chelsi Arnold – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series #2)Courage by Chelsi Arnold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Courage ( The Sisterhood Series #2) by Chelsi Arnold is a book I absolutely loved reading. I was drawn in from the beginning and couldn’t put it down until I finished. This story is about courage, strength, bravery,and honor. This group of women are like family and would do anything for each other. Greer is a woman who has been affected by the loss of her team member. Greer is a very smart yet intelligent. At times I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what happens next. I highly recommend reading this book . I look forward to reading more from this Author

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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You 1) by Brittany Anne – Review by Moriah Venable

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Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Born to Fight is the first book in the Can’t Resist You series by Brittany Anne. This is my first novel by this author.

Rain lives in an a bunker alone and quite content with her routine for the past two years until she helps a man who is bloody and in need of medical attention.

Hunter Kane, a Resistance soldier is hurt while trying to protect a women from being attacked. When unconscious for a few days, her voice pierced through his thoughts and makes him to want to wake up to see her.

After nursing him back to health, Rain, feels a bond with Hunter but both don’t want to get to close to each other for different reasons. Can Hunter, the soldier born to kill find something he wants more or will Rain’s secret tear them apart.

I didn’t think I was going to like the dystopian setting but I really enjoyed the dark and gritty world it was set in.

I loved the characters and how the story unfolds and the secrets the main characters were hiding.

I hope the next story is Kayla and Sawyer. Definitely felt some chemistry there.

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Across From You By Amabel Daniels – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Across From YouAcross From You by Amabel Daniels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Across From You By Amabel Daniels is a wonderfully written romantic comedy that I had a hard time putting down once I started reading. This is Lexi and Jack’s story. Lexi is a woman who has sworn off men and is trying to guard her heart But then she meets Jack. Jack is looking for love and can’t stop thinking about her. Will she give Jack a chance to win her heart?can he convince her that he wants a relationship with her? Will these two get their HEA? I highly recommend reading this book especially if you want to know what happens next .I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Killmore by Martha Sweeney – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Killmore (Killmore #1)Killmore by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Killmore by Martha Sweeney

Four Stars

This is a story for the books. Have you ever had to fight for your life? To know that every second could be your last? Leia knows too much and is being pulled from both sides. One side wants to use her the other wants her dead. The story was intense and thrilling. I was sitting up straight waiting for what was to come. The suspense was killer. To live in fear but to also have e strength to say that you will fight for your life. There was so much sadness and heartbreak. But also courage and bravado. The author developed the characters well.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You) by Brittany Anne – Review by Renee Ullery

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Born to Fight (Can't Resist You, #1)Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Born to Fight by Brittany Anne
Stars: 4

This is Hunter’s and Rain’s story. This couple is facing a ton of adversity. Rain is stronger than knows and brave. Hunter has faced his own traumas, but with the support of his chosen brothers, he has become a force to overcome oppression. Love was never to be part of their story, but they found each other and must fight for each other. I very much loved Rain and Hunter as well as their story. I also loved meeting Hunter’s brothers and members of their community. It has pulled me into the story, and I cannot wait for more of this series! I very recommend it!

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Killmore (Killmore #1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Killmore (Killmore #1)Killmore by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killmore by Martha Sweeney. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I flipping loved it! I can’t wait to read the next one! Its the story of Laurie whose husband works for a Major Mexican Crime Lord and is very abusive to Laurie until she becomes Antonio Herrera’s ( Crime Lord) girl! He forbids her husband to touch Laurie and she pleases Antonio in any way that she can. There is also the problem of Laurie being used by the Feds helping them to take down Antonio. Laurie ends up going into the Witness Protection program and moves off to a small town to run a small restaurant. She stays pretty closed off only letting very few people in until Aiden moves to town. There are immediate sparks between them but she’s scared to trust anyone. She still lives in fear of Antonio finding her. Will she let go and trust Aiden or will she play it safe and stay to herself. This book was so good and I can’t wait to read the next one!

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My Free Life: Prequel to The Brothers of Camelot by Necie Navone – Review by Shannon Fowler

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My Free Life: Prequel to The Brothers of Camelot (My Life Series Book 3)My Free Life: Prequel to The Brothers of Camelot by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great conclusion to the build up of Aless’s life as a mafia princess! This is book 3 with characters from the first 2 books in the My Life Series. This series is also a prequel series to the Brothers of Camelot series.

This book was easy to read even while I was holding my breath as to what could happen next. I really expected more from Capo/Papa, the jerk face, however I am sure we haven’t heard the last from him. I love how Aless’ men follow her, protect her and really have her back when times got tough.

When Aless goes to make her big move I wasn’t really sure about how easily she made friends at the hotel, but as you can see with the 5 stars, it worked! That was just a lot of trust to put in people she really didn’t know.

I can not wait to see what else Navone has in store for these characters! I can recommend this book but only after you have read the first two, but then after you do, you’ll recommend it to yourself!

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My Free Life: Prequel to The Brothers of Camelot (My Life Series Book 3) by Necie Navone – Review by Erica Fish

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My Free LifeMy Free Life by Necie Navone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Necie Navone is going to be an author to follow as she did an AMAZING job with this series. She understood the way the Italian Family works. Her characters are real and believable. It is like Alssandra could be a best friend. This story is a fast, action packed, and mystery rolled into a three-book series.

In the last installment of My Life Series, we find that Alessandra has really blossomed into the young lady who is only 20 years old. Alessandra has had a lot of things happen to her in her short life. The fact that she is in Italy and is the Head of the Family requires a lot of knowledge about the working of the family and the “business”. Alessandra has proven that she can lead the family and now it is time for her to shine. Will it be enough for Alessandra or will she have to dig deeper down and bring more to the table?

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A Must for Christmas: A Darling Cove Novella by Deborah Garland – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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A Must for Christmas: A Darling Cove NovellaA Must for Christmas: A Darling Cove Novella by Deborah Garland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a novella in the Darling Cove series and I would recommend reading the other stories in the series to get to know the characters better.
Faith and Greg are struggling with everyday life as a married couple. The secrets that lie in the shadows threaten to tear their family apart. When they find our that they are expecting, things are happy but they cant help but stress. That stress causes Faith to have complications and go into early labor. Will a Christmas miracle save this family? Or will they be torn apart?
I thought this was a good novella to added to the series and i was happy to see how all of the couple were doing. I look forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this to a friend.
Review by Anastasia D.

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Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel by Maddie Wade & India Kells – Review by Sara Oxton

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Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover NovelDeadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel by Maddie Wade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deadly Alliance: A Fortis/Purgatory Crossover Novel by Maddie Wade & India Kells a four-star read that will push you. What a great crossover, you can read one of the series, both or neither and you will still get something out of this story. The story is strong from the first page, you will be kept guessing at every turn and the drama is full on, Emme and Shane are so compelling to read. Despite all the twists within the story the overall was a little underwhelming but the drama during kept it up, so you may think you know where it will end, but you won’t know how you get there.

Review by @saraoxo

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series-Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel)Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude ( Elegant Series-Prequel) by Tee Smith. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I loved it. It was a quick read, very fast paced and interesting. I can’t wait to read more in this series. This is the story of Denim Gargliano who is working his way up in his fathers business of drugs, violence & Power. Denim becomes very good at this business with one problem, he has a heart and that doesn’t mix well in this business. He’s trying to determine who he can trust and where to place his loyalties. Lily is introduced at the very end of the book and will be a great distraction for Denim. I highly recommend this great read!

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Everyday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily ConjuringsEveryday Enchantments: Musings on Ordinary Magic & Daily Conjurings by Maria F DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everyday Enchantments by Maria DeBlassie

Four Stars

This sounded like a woman writing in her journal. The boom to me seemed like someone giving thanks for all they have been going through and what is to come. The main focus was finding the brighter things in life. To turn a awful situation into something positive. It’s to look in front of you instead of behind you. To take the ordinary and make something extraordinary.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Killmore (Killmore #1) by Martha Sweeney – Review by Candida Hopper

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Killmore (Killmore #1)Killmore by Martha Sweeney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Killmore
By Martha Sweeney
Holy cow!!! As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked. This is the first book I have read by this author and I’m thinking why did I not know about this amazing writer before!!! This book is action packed, and will take you on an emotional rollercoaster coaster ride full of twists and turns. I loved both Laurie and Aiden’s characters. This book has everything you could ever want in a great romantic suspense novel. I highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to read book two. There is so much more I want to say but I don’t want to give anything away so I will just say this is a MUST read!

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Elegantly Denim An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series) by Tee Smith – Review by Gail Guerrero

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel)Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith
Four Stars

What an interesting character name Denim. This was just a short read so we could get a feel of who Denim was. I really like this character. He is a crime boss’s son but he has such a giving and caring soul. He dies what he can for people. You can really tell that he cared for those around him. I don’t know what it is about bad boys that women fall for. We know they’re no good but we just can’t resist them. I feel like Denim is going to be that character that will stay with me for life. We all have book boyfriends and Denim is shaping up to be a good one. He is someone that I wouldn’t want to anger though. The relationship with his brother is so strained. I doesn’t like how outwardly prejudice his mom was. Overall I’m excited to see what way the author takes Denims story.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series) by Chelsi Arnold – Review by Maura Harper

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Courage (The Sisterhood Series #2)Courage by Chelsi Arnold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

COURAGE is the second book in The Sisterhood Story. While I think this could be read as a stand-alone, I recommend reading book 1 – BRAVE – first so you have a bit of background on The Sisterhood.

This is a series of female Navy Seals in battle. While book 1 seemed like a prediction of the future, COURAGE takes recent events and with a few twists and turns makes it fictional. The world is a scary place.

This story pulled so many emotions out, from laughter to heart break and grief to awe at the bond of friendship. It is superbly written and once again it feels like the author has first hand knowledge of being in the military.

I will continue to stalk the author for new additions to the series.

If I could rate higher than five stars, this would be a book I would do that with.

Review by @mauraharper

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Embattled Hearts (Lost and Found #1) by J.M. Madden – Review by Michelle Austin

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Embattled Hearts (Lost and Found, #1)Embattled Hearts by J.M. Madden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Embattled Hearts was a good 4 star read and the first book in the Lost and Found series.

There are some things you can’t change in life, who you’re related to, taxes, the nasty boss you’d like to shove off a roof. And you can’t choose who you’re attracted to.

Shannon is hired on to work at LNF Investigative Services. And when she meets John sparks fly between them. John doesn’t think that he has a chance with Shannon, why would she want a guy like him?(broke my heart) John is struggling with his injuries suffered from being in the Marines. He isn’t able to go out into the field like the other detectives and hates it.

When Shannon’s safety is at risk due to a stalker, John offers to stay with her for protection.
Will they find out who the stalker is? Will they give in to their attraction?

You’re the first person I’ve ever been with who doesn’t make me want to shoot somebody out of boredom -John

My emotions were all over the place, with some teary eyed moments. I feel these two were meant for each other and you could feel their connection on so many levels. The secondary characters were great and I was very happy with the ending.
The struggles that John went through trying to deal with his injuries is exactly what alot of our military go through everyday. To have this in a story brought some realism to it, kudos to J.M. Madden

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Embattled Hearts (Military Romantic Suspense) (Lost and Found book 1) By J.M. Madden – Review by Lisa Boltiador

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Embattled Hearts (Lost and Found, #1)Embattled Hearts by J.M. Madden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Embattled Hearts is the first in a series and I honestly couldn’t put it down. I was surprised it was book one, as I felt like I know these characters already. I don’t know if that makes sense but they were just so complex, personality wise, and developed. Anyways, John is an abrupt and grumpy guy, he has some self esteem issues to work through and can be kind of a bear. Shannon mostly rolls with it, though, and I feel like the fact that she communicates so well is ultimately what helps them get through anything. It was interesting to see the struggles people can go through after getting hurt in the military, but also how they can form a commeradery. There was the suspense element to this book, as well, and a mystery of who is doing these things and why. All around, I found it enjoyable and look forward to the rest of the stories.

Review by @lisaboltiador
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