A High Price to Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Katie Matthews

A High Price to Pay (Madeline Dawkins, #2)A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Another great story by this author and a wonderful addition to a series that I am thoroughly enjoying so far! I really liked reading about Madeline, she seemed a little different in this story too which I liked. Again I felt like I was living the story with Madeline and guessing right along with her. There were a few twists and turns which kept me interested in the story all the way through. I did find the story a little repetitive at times however I still really enjoyed it. I do feel like there is so much more to Madeline as a character so I hope there is more to come from this series and the characters in it.
A High Price to Pay was an enjoyable read and one that I highly recommend!

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Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay – Review by Erin Wolf

CultCult by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Cult (Feisty Lawyers Series #3) by Seelie Kay, 5 stars.

There is a cult that has been travelling the college campuses, preying on the delights of college kids. They offer sex drugs and rock and roll. Their charismatic leader says just what these confused kids want to hear. But then college kids start missing. Is it related to this cult? When the agents of our favorite covert operations are called in, they have to investigate every lead. But this just may go much deeper than they had ever imagined. Can they find the missing? Are they really in danger? When one of their own disappears, they quickly learn just how bad things really are….

This series gets better with every book. The agents are once again going undercover, but the mission is completely different from ones before. The story pulls you in from the beginning and you cannot stop until you finish the book. All of the characters are great too. Each and every one of them has grown throughout the series and that is quite apparent in this book. Even the ones who are not the main focus have learned things the hard way and have grown from it. But they are still are learning as they go too. The bond between these people are strong, as well as their fight to do what is right to protect others. This book fits in seamlessly in the series and picks up after the last book. You can probably read this as a standalone, but I highly recommend reading the other two first. You can understand the characters better that way, in my opinion.

If you enjoy a great suspense book with some fun and romance thrown in, this book and series are for you.

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Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay – Review by Anna Hirsch

CultCult by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay
4 Stars

The lawyers are at it again. This time they are trying to bring down a cult called God’s Delight. They are targeting college students and several have gone missing including the President’s goddaughter. They narrow down the location of the compound in Bolivia and Café decides to send in Dianna and Anders on recon. What should have been an easy info gathering trip ends up in disaster. Chaos ensues and lives are in danger.

The book shows how a cult will systematically break down your defenses and slowly brain wash you. It really is scary. I’ve read the whole series thus far and this book is my favorite so far.

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Squall Line (The Inland Seas Series Book One) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Shannon Fowler

Squall Line (The Inland Seas #1)Squall Line by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Modern day pirates! Misunderstood bad guys! This is what all romance dreams are made of.
McNamee does not disappoint! McNamee’s stories always have parts that make you laugh, cry and even sigh. Squall Line is no different in those aspects. However, it is different in that it is original (at least to me). Pirates usually conjure images of long ago, peg legs, eye patches, smelly uncaring men. Thankfully that is not the case in McNamee’s world of pirates!

I loved this adventure as I was not sure which way it was going to go. The ending left me wishing it wasn’t ending but still smiling, wanting more and glad to know that there is more in this new series! I loved that this story was easy to follow, not too many characters or story lines. Just the right amount of suspense, steam and adventure!

I recommend this story as well as other stories by McNamee.

Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

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Spouse Trap: A Madeline Dawkins Mystery (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 1) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Spouse Trap (Madeline Dawkins, #1)Spouse Trap by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Spouse Trap: A Madeline Dawkins Mystery (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 1) by Cynthia Hamilton

Spouse Trap: A Madeline Dawkins Mystery (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 1) by Cynthia Hamilton is a wonderfully written story that will grab you from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. The twists and turns will have you on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what happens next. Madeline is a woman who thought she had it until she didn’t. What happens when she wakes up in a hotel room and doesn’t remember exactly how or what happened the night before? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next with Madeline I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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An Unexpected Sequel (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 4) by Heather Silvio – Review by Debi Kircher

An Unexpected Sequel (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 4)An Unexpected Sequel by Heather Silvio
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Unexpected Sequel (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 4) by Heather Silvio

5 Stars

So I love this series and although this one might not have been my favorite so far I still completely enjoyed it. For some reason it didn’t have the same feel I’ve come to love in the other books but the story was just as good and a great continuation.

This part featured Robin, the owner of another talent agency who we met in book one when Catherine first came to town and inadvertently became the face of the paranormal talent agency. It was absolutely unexpected when I started reading and realizing this book was Robin’s story and it was definitely nice to get to know her a bit better and my dislike for her disappeared quickly, but there is still another player roaming through this series and it will be interesting to get to know her better, I feel like there’s a softness underneath it all and I could be completely wrong and the background story that has been looming throughout may or of course may not be a part of her story. I love how this author is handling each one of these characters, I fell pretty quickly for Jackson and am curious how the future will play out for him and Robin and also her talent agency.

This is a great series, I love how each book is a quick read making it easier in the future to sit and read the whole series back to back in a short amount of time and I will definitely do that.

Can not wait for the next.. Loved it!

Review by @debikircher

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Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Shattered (The Torzial Affair Book 1)Shattered by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was great! I couldn’t put it down! From the very first page I was sucked in and I couldn’t get enough! The journey that Brian and Jenny took me on was a crazy heartbreaking one but it was fantastic. The love between the two was huge but that isn’t always enough. I cannot wait to read the next one in the series and I look forward to read more by this author. I would recommend to a friend!

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Heather Lovelace

Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This intriguing fantasy world built by the author continues in epic fashion in this third book of the series. I continue to be enchanted by the world I dive into within the pages and the characters I meet. Dahlia continues to be a favorite. I really just love her for reasons I’m not sure I can fully explain. Simply put, I love this genre, mixing fantasy and reality seamlessly with plenty of intrigue and mystery. Beautiful details, fast paced plot development, excellently written. Loved it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 1) by Michele Sims – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga)Act I: Seed On Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Act I: Seed on Fire is the first book in the Moore Family Saga by Michele Sims. It is the first book I have read by her, and I enjoyed it. I liked most of the characters in the book. Cade was a little too controlling for my liking, but he has good redeeming qualities. He loves his family and will do anything for them. The supporting characters are wonderful. At first, I thought it was just going to be a typical romantic story of 2 people in love, and starting a family. The book summary talked about events threatening Cade and Lecia’s love and family. I assumed that to be Cade’s controlling tendencies and fears about being a father. I was not prepared for the horrors that actually happened. I wont give any spoilers, read for yourself!

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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Heather Lovelace

Behind Blue EyesBehind Blue Eyes by C.S. Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my freaking word. Seriously where have I been that I haven’t found this author before now?! Hands down what a thrilling literary journey I found myself on. I cannot put into words adequately how much I enjoyed this book. I get like I was white knuckled most of the time while reading. It was simply that good. Run as fast as you can and get a copy for yourself. You absolutely will not regret it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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A High Price to Pay (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 2) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Heather Lovelace

A High Price to Pay (Madeline Dawkins, #2)A High Price to Pay by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is absolutely a must read book and series. Intrigue, mystery, wonderful characters, rich detail. I couldn’t read the book fast enough. I was so immersed that I couldn’t tear myself away. Hamilton does a beautiful job weaving this story and building upon the first book. Absolutely loved it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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Vermilion Lies (The Order of the Senary Series Book 3) by L.D. Rose – Review by Renee Ullery

Vermilion Lies (The Order of the Senary, #3)Vermilion Lies by L.D. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vermilion Lies (The Order of the Senary Book 3) by L.D. Rose
Stars: 4

This is Dax’s and Cindel’s story. I thought that this story was wonderfully done, and worked well with the series by giving us insight into past featured couples as well as a bit of foreshadowing. The thing I loved most about this story is the character, Cindel. I think that I love her most, because she had the most character growth. At the beginning, Cindel was lost, running, and tired. However, she found her inner strength and really complemented Dax. I love that L.D Rose doesn’t write about perfect characters. Each character has flaws, but each find the inner strength needed to hold their own. This has been pretty consistent in this series. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

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Vermilion Lies (The Order of the Senary Series Book 3) by L.D. Rose – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Vermilion Lies (The Order of the Senary, #3)Vermilion Lies by L.D. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vermilion Lies (TheOrder Of The Senary Book 3) by L. D. Rose
5-Stars

Vermilion Lies is book three in this action packed series. I have to say that this one is my favorite. I love both Dax and Cindy’s characters. I hated that Cindy experienced so many difficult and terrible things. It broke my heart when she was able to feel gratitude or even snow for the first time. I loved how caring and gentle Dax became with her after their unlikely meeting.

This novel was excellently written and easy to follow. There was never a dull moment. I loved the different settings and the witty banter between the brothers. This novel may be book 3 in the series but it can be read as a standalone. I do recommend the other books in the series though. The author has done a magnificent job with these books and I look forward to reading more.

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Julie Lounello

Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider is a four star novel. Even though this type of novel is not my favorite, I have grown to really fall in love with the characters and the development of this story. The author is very good at bringing the characters to life, like they were actually a part of my town and I could meet them on the street. Even though this is a longer book, I was still able to read it fairly quickly because of how easy of a read it is. Dahlia is of the supernatural world but lives mostly as human. She works as a police officer by day. When her and her partner start coming across disembodied people, she knows she has her work cut out for her and also knows she will need to use her gifts to make sure to stop whatever creature might be lurking. Will she be able to solve the case and also keep her secret with her partner?

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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Behind Blue EyesBehind Blue Eyes by C.S. Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed my first book by this author, from start to finish. This is a psychological thriller that left me on the end edge of my seat through much of the book. A story of lies, secrets and suspense, worth picking up,you won’t regret it. Ellie has given up everything in her life for one man. But when she finds a body on the beach, she suspects people know more than what they are saying. What will happen when the love of her life is rumored to be the killer? I highly recommend this book.

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Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy – Review by Erin Wolf

Behind Blue EyesBehind Blue Eyes by C.S. Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Behind Blue Eyes (Stockholm Murders Book 1) by CS Duffy, 4 stars.

London girl Ellie has met the man of her dreams. Johan is a Swedish god who seems to think she is his everything. So she gives up her life in London to move to Sweden with him. In a strange country, where she does not speak the language is quite a culture shock for her. But she has Johan. Or does she? His past seems much more shadowed than she thought. Plus his friends seem to be quite important to him. Not to mention the dead body Ellie finds. When it looks like Johan may be guilty, the investigative side of Ellie kicks in and she is determined to find the truth. Is he the man she can love or is she in a horrible nightmare?

This a great whodunit with the main character being someone in a strange land with strange (to her) people. Not to mention the romance side of things. You really feel for Ellie the entire time. And the author makes us question everything about everyone until the end. I love that in this type of book. The story is riveting and reminds you of an Agatha Christie novel. Ellie steps in as detective, questioning everyone, literally and figuratively. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read more in this series.

If you enjoy a good murder mystery with romance and suspense, I highly recommend this book.

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Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay – Review by Bobbi Wagner

CultCult by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series, my favorite yet. This is a well written story that has characters that pop from the pages. They make the story come alive and seem realistic. The twists and turns they took me on had me sitting on the edge of my seat through a lot of the story. With the President’s goddaughter missing, Agent Cade turns to Agents Dianna and Anders to help. What will happen when a simple case turns into life or death? Will they survive? A must read, loved it.

Review by @bjwagner

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Dark (The Dark Series #1) by Paul L Arvidson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Dark (The Dark Trilogy Book 1)Dark by Paul L. Arvidson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. It is a science fiction, fantasy story that is well written and engaging. It has adventure along with sitting on the edge of your seat action. Dun and his two friends set out on a journey through a labyrinth. The farther they go the deeper the danger seems to be and going home is not an option. Are people who they say they are? Will the unknown turn out to be Dun’s survival or his end? I highly recommend this book.

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Tracking Numbers (Lost Boys MC BOOK 1) by Janice M. Whiteaker – Review by Lisa Brydalski

Tracking NumbersTracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tracking Numbers is the first book in the Lost Boys MC series by author Janice M. Whiteaker and lucky for us readers this is only the tip of the iceberg, there are so many hot alpha bikers to look forward to. Kerosene Danger Wallace is an independent woman who happened to be raised in an MC until she decided she had enough and wanted a different kind of life. For years she has built her own world free and clear of her father’s MC until Tracker walks into her life. The last thing Tracker wants is to protect a princess, unfortunately he has no choice since he’s been tasked by his club prez and pseudo father to protect the runaway princess. Not everything or everyone is what they seem, will Kerri and Tracker be able to save themselves from danger? Or will their romance end even before it begins?
This is my first book by Ms. Whiteaker and I know it won’t be the last. As long as the stories are written along the same caliber as Tracking Numbers then Ms. Whiteaker has a reader for life.

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Hoosier DadHoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed every page of it. I was pulled in right from the beginning by the well written characters. They are connectable and made the story feel realistic. Sarah is back home again trying to regroup, when she sees Rich again. She fell for him once before, will she again? When Rich needs her help, he may get more than he realizes. Will he convince her he is just what she needs and take down her defenses? I highly recommend their story.

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Enemies of the Desert (Silent Secrets Series Book 3) by Lisette Kristensen – Review by Maura Harper

Enemies of the Desert Book: 3Enemies of the Desert Book: 3 by Lisette Kristensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think it is extremely important that you read this series in order. There is a continuing thread and characters that are already well developed by the time ENEMIES OF THE DESERT comes into play. Please don’t short change yourself or the author by reading out of order.

This is one of those series that moves fast so the reader tries to turn the page even faster. Strong women, strong story line, strong series. Action and adventure abound. Don’t skimp or skim, it’s worth absorbing every word.

I absolutely recommend this series (read in order of course) and this author.

Review by @mauraharper

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Moriah Venable

Smoke & Mirrors (Nite Fire #3)Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Smoke and Mirrors is the third novel in the Nite Fire series by C.L. Schneider. This is my second novel by this author.

While I have not read the second novel, I was excited to start this. I was not confused much while reading.

Dahlia and her partner Alex Creed work on a case involving dismembered bodies that are not human. While investigating, Dahlia is forced into worlds: the world of humans and the world of the supernatural. Will she be able to solve the case and find the one responsible?

I really enjoyed this novel and loved the two worlds aspect with Dahlia feeling conflicted which fit with her personality. I love reading about her. She is a strong, interesting, female character that is relatable and shows a lot of emotion.

With school starting again, it hard to get into a book, but this book was a rollercoaster that left me wanting to finish reading even though I had papers and assignments to finish.

For anyone looking for a interesting take on the supernatural genre, I highly recommend this series. The covers are so pretty, they just pull you in.

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Spouse Trap: A Madeline Dawkins Mystery (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 1) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Emma Morreale

Spouse Trap (Madeline Dawkins, #1)Spouse Trap by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with Madeline immediately. She has the perfect life and is devoted to her husband, Steve, but one pinch of jealousy from him seems to have a cascade effect including her waking up naked with no idea what happened. Steve somehow comes up with compromising pictures from that time (which screamed set up to me) and with an adultery prenup clause, things are looking as bad as they can get. But my girl Maddy will not go down without a fight!
Her need to know what happened instead of crawling in on herself shows so much strength and I love her for it.
The fact that this took place in Santa Barbara was hilarious to me since I am a huge fan of Psych and I was hoping half the time that Shawn and Gus would show up, just for the giggles.
Cannot wait to dig into the next book!

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Dark (The Dark Series #1) by Paul L Arvidson – Review by Madison Degraffenreid

Dark (The Dark Trilogy Book 1)Dark by Paul L. Arvidson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark (The Dark Trilogy Book 1)by Paul L Arvidson
5-Stars

Dark is an interesting and creative novel. There are amazing characters and scenery. This book is very different from the books I have read before. The setting had me thrown for a bit because instead of ever6being described in a visual sense, the author utilized the other senses to describe it. The world is in complete darkness for these individuals. To me, that was fascinating. Dunn, Padg, Tali, and Myrch were all interesting and different characters. I enjoyed following them a long their journey and loved that each had their own unique talents. Each played a key role to the groups survival and task. Being that this is book 1 of this series, I look forward to the other books. I highly recommend this unique book.

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Robin Rankin

Hoosier DadHoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman made me chuckle at the very beginning and managed to continue to do so on and off all the way through, but it also really pulled at my heartstrings.

Rich is a single dad with two daughters with a sizable age difference between the girls, and all I could think about was my daughters and their relationship with their daddy. My husband and girls have a very similar relationship to the relationships Rich has with Kari and Stacey which you don’t see a lot of

When Sarah wasn’t making me laugh she was making me mad. She refused to be an adult about a lot of the matters that came up but I will say she stepped up when she had to which did redeem her in my eyes.

Stacey won my heart so many times and her love for Rover just tipped the scales towards her being my favorite and helped me enjoy the book just a little more.

I have not had the pleasure of reading anything by Ms. Seckman before but I do hope I get the opportunity to read her again in the future.

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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Hoosier DadHoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman
5 stars

This is on a very short list of books now that I loved the entire thing, but at different points in the book disliked both main characters for one reason or another for making a selfish decision. One usually can do no wrong in my head and this one just threw me for a ride!
I love second chance romance, and this was such a spin on that. It took me a bit to connect to Sarah but as her story unfolded, I got her.
And Rich and his girls, ugh anything sexier than a single dad busting his behind to give them the best?

This is a just read, many things play factors in this story and in the end I just wanted more or even an epilogue!

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Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 1) by Michele Sims – Review by Kerry Baker

Act I: Seed On Fire (Moore Family Saga)Act I: Seed On Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Act l: Seed on Fire by Michele Sims is the first book in the Moore Family Saga series. This book is utterly captivating and is the kind of story that will lead you wanting more long after you have finished the last page.
Cade and Lecia are amazing. Their story and their whole family is everything in this book. You can feel their connection on every single page. You really buy in to their story. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really liked how well paced I found it all to be. The story seemed to flow so naturally. And the surprised throughout were very well done.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to seeing what comes next.

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Cult (Feisty Lawyers Book 3) by Seelie Kay – Review by Kerry Baker

CultCult by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cult by Seelie Kay is the third book in the Feisty Lawyers series. I would recommend you read this series in order to really get the full background of the characters.
This book was just as fast paced and gripping as the previous two. I found myself turning the pages quicker and quicker in a bid to find out what was happening. The twists and turns really kept me on the edge.
I love how the author creates a sense of urgency in these books without it feeling rushed or like it is passing too quickly. It really builds it suspense.
This is a well written and captivating series. If this is your genre of book then you definitely must give them a try!

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An Unexpected Sequel (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 4) by Heather Silvio – Review by Kerry Baker

An Unexpected Sequel (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 4)An Unexpected Sequel by Heather Silvio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

  1. An Unexpected Sequel by Heather Silvio is the fourth book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. This book can be read as a stand-alone book however there are recurring characters in each.
    As with the other books in this series this is a great fun read. I love the world the author has created with this series. The stories are all great but all have that sense of fun and entertainment about them.
    The characters were so likeable and engaging. I find it so easy to get involved in their stories, to become invested in the outcomes.
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Hoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman – Review by Susan Mowdy

Hoosier DadHoosier Dad by Elizabeth Seckman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hoosier Dad is the first book I have read by Elizabeth Seckman and it hooked me from the very beginning. The title alone had me hooked since I live in Indiana so I had to dive in to see what it was all about.

Sarah and Richland were a joy to read. She is a lawyer who is now back and practicing law in her hometown. Rick works in construction and has 2 daughters that he loves very much. Unfortunately he is now face with a custody battle over them and turns to Sarah to help him out. As the time they spend together fighting custody, Rich falls in love with Sarah and who wouldn’t. She’s smart, independent, and the chemistry between the two jumps off the page at you.

I loved everything about this story. Even the secondary characters were amazing to read. Beautiful story and highly recommended!

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