The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race. I loved this book. In fact I read it in one setting leaving me a little book hungover the next day but it was worth it. Its the story of Melinda a psychologist turned matchmaker. Melinda is trying to put her life back together after losing her Police Officer husband to a horrible accident. She has moved to the small town of Chester and has made a name for herself as a matchmaker. While attending one of the matches wedding’s she is introduced to Adam a former Marine who is new to town. He is best friends with the groom and decides he needs to have Melinda fix him up. Once they meet they become fast friends and Melinda sets out to find Adam his perfect match. Adam is keeping a secret though, something very important to him was lost during his time in the Marines. He’s scared to be honest about it because of the way his last girlfriend responded. As Adam goes on dates that Melinda has set up he realizes that maybe Melinda is the one for him not these other women. Will Melinda realize its time to find love for herself and move on or will the secret Adam is harboring tear them apart. This is a sweet contemporary romance that I couldn’t put down!

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Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts Anthology

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Feisty Heroines Romance Collection of Shorts by Allie Marie, Amy Hale, Ana Morgan, Ashlee Price, Barbara Bettis, Brenda Trim, D. F. Jones, Dariel Raye, Dr. Sharon Mitchell, Felicity Brandon, ID Johson, Karen Muir, Lane Mc Farland, Lauren Wood, Maggie Adams, Margo Bond Collins, Maria Vickers, Kayla Wolf, Miranda Lynn, P.T. Macias, Renee Regent, Ruth Casie, Savannah Kade, SheriLynn Marean, Stephany Tuillis, Suzanne Cass, Teri Riggs, Tess St. John, Theresa Hissong, Tia Didmon, Claire Angel, Rachel Tsoumbakos, Ellen Mint, Angela Sanders, Dana Sieders, Donya Lynne

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Genre – Romance

Page Count – 1300 pages

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From English lords to business moguls to Irish vampires, the heroes are hot, the rules are unyielding, and the tycoons ruthless. But it’s the heroines who steal the show. These feisty females have a thing or two to teach their alpha male counterparts.

You’ll travel to ancient English castles, mystical lands, and the streets of Chicago, meeting billionaire bad boys, sexy exes, and seductive half angels willing to risk it all for the tough, spunky—and often stubborn—females who invade their lives on a mission to right the wrongs they’ve endured. Do these leading men have what it takes to compel their strong-willed leading ladies to embrace their softer side? Or will these ladies be too hot to handle?

From contemporary romance to paranormal, historical to fantasy, the Feisty Heroines collection of original short stories will whet your appetite with titillating, heart-pounding tales you’ll want to dive into again and again.

Over thirty pulse-racing stories to capture your heart from New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and award-winning authors.

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A Book Signing To Die For: Beach Reads by Judy Moore – Review by Liz Vrchota

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A Book Signing To Die ForA Book Signing To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have yet to read a Judy Moore mystery novel that I didn’t love and A Book Signing to Die For: Beach Reads, is no exception to the rule. This book has all the things that I want when I sit down with a good hearty mystery novel. I loved that this was something I could lay out in the sun and soak up and feel as if I was right there in Florida at Beach Reads enjoying my very own novel.

We follow Beck who owns Beach Reads in a quaint Florida town with her grandmother. This is the ideal place to find the perfect read and enjoy a snack or drink with like minded people. Beck is excited to host a book signing for a very famous cozy mystery author. What she doesn’t see coming will change everything for her. Will things get better or will her life take a spiral downwards. I loved this novel and how it weaved the mystery so well that most of the time when I thought I had it figured all out I would still be pleasantly surprised that things did not turn out the way I had anticipated. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Judy Moore!

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Deleted by Ruth Mitchell – Review by Liz Vrchota

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DeletedDeleted by Ruth Mitchell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what I was going to get when I downloaded Deleted by Ruth Mitchell, as I have never read anything from her before. All I knew was that the cover and small blurb drew me right in and I had to know what the meat of the story would contain. I am glad that I took the chance because this book was outstanding. I love so much that it is written in a young adult geared direction so I can share this with my daughters if I chose to at some point and know they will also love this novel and get something from it.

This book takes a dive deep into a work where technology is running things. We end up following Lucy, Marco, and Nick as they work through their memories and try to decide what is real and what is not. These three were so much fun to read and really engaged the reader as they traversed through the new world they are reading. I will definitely be on the lookout for more novels from Ruth Mitchell in the very near future.

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Deception and Desire (A MacNaughton Castle Romance #1) by Aubrey Wynne

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Two rebellious souls… An innocent deception… One scorching catastrophe…

Fenella Franklin is too tall, too intelligent, and has no title. Her talents lie in numbers and a keen business mind, not in the art of flirtation. When she becomes the object of a cruel wager during her come-out in London, she vows to put off the penniless noblemen vying for her sizeable dowry. But her season is cut short after her mother discovers the subterfuge, and Fenella retreats to Scotland.

Lachlan MacNaughton has neither the temperament nor the patience to be the next MacNaughton chief, preferring to knock heads together rather than placate bickering clansmen. He readily accepts a reprieve to help with the family’s textile mill in Glasgow. A sizzling chance encounter in the rain introduces him to the new female bookkeeper. His grandfather may want him back in the Highlands, but his heart has been lost in the Lowlands.

The attraction between Fenella and Lachlan sparks a passion not even two rebellious souls can deny. But an innocent deception tests their newfound love and threatens the freedom they both crave.

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Aubrey’s first love is medieval romance but after dipping her toe in the Regency period in 2018 with the Wicked Earls’ Club, she was smitten. This inspired her spin-off series Once Upon a Widow and the Scottish Regency series A MacNaughton Castle Romance with Dragonblade Novels. 

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Chantelle Smith

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Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

India Kells is a go-to author of mine so any book I get the chance to read I jump at.

Blind Magic is book 2 in The Sanctuary Chronicles Series, and by some chance, I missed book 1 and dove straight into Book 2 but boy this wasn’t an issue!

I absolutely loved this read, I couldn’t put it down, I was utterly captivated and entranced by this storyline and these brilliant characters. This is an epic mentally visual read that transported me into this world where I followed along with the characters’ journeys and didn’t want them it to end!
This book had everything you could need from a supernatural/paranormal romance read, it has action, adventure, romance, twists and turns, mystery & magic, and I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of it!

I highly recommend this read and can’t wait to dive into Book 3!

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Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes – Review by Kerry Carr

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Winter's Wolf (The Cursed, #1)Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this story. Its full of secrets and adventure.

Louvette has always been seen as a trouble maker. She has been kicked out of more schools that you can think of and she thinks everything is lost.

Until Thomas Hallows arrives and explains to Louvette and her mum Sarah that her grandfather has passed and it has left Louvette the soul heir to the Blackwood fortune.

After her father abandoned them Sarah wanted nothing more to do with the family however this new start is just what they needed so they head there.

When they get there Louvette discovers that her dad’s side of the family holds a lot of secrets. The main on being her being a Lupin. With the help of her boyfriend Arsen who is also a wolf shifter she learns how to control her wolf and to shift.

Things start to look up for her until people start trying to hunt her down. Can she escape the people trying to find her? Can she solve the mystery of her dad’s disappearance and her grandfathers murder? And is everyone who seems out to help really who they seem to be or is there someone who shouldn’t be trusted.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5)Martimus by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. This is an author that is becoming one of my favorites. I enjoy her attention to details as well as how well written her stories are. I have no problem connecting with the characters. They made me feel as if I was part of the story which made it engaging and easy to read. This is a mystery, suspenseful story that kept me turning pages to the end. There is alot going on in this book but I had no problems keeping up. Agent Cate has a new assignment of finding missing socialites but it could put a strain on her relationship with Warren. The Vice President is telling a tale of an underwater city named Matimus. Problem is how do they find it? Survival becomes a race against time to bring out the enemy and into their trap. What happens you will never see coming. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Irresistible Weddings (Irresistible Romance Book 4) Anthology – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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IRRESISTIBLE WEDDINGS (Irresistible Romance Book 4)IRRESISTIBLE WEDDINGS by Tamara Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this anthology. This is eight great stories by some awesome authors. Each one brings romance and heat to the story. The characters pop off the pages and into your heart. They are written with a lot of heart and soul which makes them easy to read. My favorite is by Tamara Ferguson- Two Heart’s Alliance. This story pulled me in right from the beginning. This is a story about a marriage of convenience and someone who wants to destroy that. Can it be more than an alliance for them or could there be more? My other favorite story is Natalie Ann’s – Eternal. I had no problem connecting with the characters and fell in love with them. This is a story about two people who say love is not for them but will they change their minds? What will fate have in store for them? I enjoyed all of the stories and I highly recommend it.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Erica FIsh

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Swallowed by a SecretSwallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was enjoyable from the first page to the last page. Young adult books are becoming a genre for everyone. I tend to read the books before I let my daughters read them. In this book, there are tender moments, trouble times, and emotional roller coaster rides.The characters are easy to relate to and believable. This story is about Rocky. Rocky’s father has just passed away. He thought he knew his father, until he overheard his mother talk about his father. Rocky is now in a new neighborhood, new school, and has this hanging over his head. He heads on an adventure with his friend Olive to find out the truth about his father. I highly recommend this story for middle school age and older children.

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New Jerk in Town: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy (Carolina Kisses Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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New Jerk in Town: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy (Carolina Kisses Book 2)New Jerk in Town: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I’m going back to read book 1 immediately! I loved this book- from the way she wrote the story itself to the characters I met. You get such a range of emotions from this book- sappy, sexy, serious- it’s a win all the way around. The story follows Milo and Jill, two people who haven’t seen each other for the last 12 years. Both of these characters were written so perfectly- with flaws and all. If you’ve never read Sylvie Stewart- you NEED to!

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Katie Matthews

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The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town RomanceThe Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I absolutely loved it! I was a really easy read and had wonderful characters. The authors writing style was really relaxed which made the book such a pleasure to read and that along with the pace and flow definitely made it a 5 star read in my opinion. I think I fell in love with Melinda and Adam from the very beginning, both of them with their own issues to overcome and I could feel the genuine connection that they seemed to have.
This was a really lovely second-chance romance story and one that I would absolutely recommend to other readers! I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future.

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Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes – Review by Nicky Margaret

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Winter's Wolf (The Cursed, #1)Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Winter’s Wolf: The Cursed book 1 by Lou Grimes is a 5 star read.
Louvette Lynskey has been expelled from another school for fighting, so as her and her mother are planning on moving to another town they are approached by a lawyer for the grandfather Louvette never knew existed, he tell them that her grandfather Wilder has passed away and left everything to her. They decide to move to Wilder’s home and start fresh, attending another new school Louvette meets Arsen, who knows more about Louvette’s family than she does, but there are other secrets that are revealed to her but she’s left not knowing who she can trust.
This is the debut novel by this author and it was amazing, the storyline was well thought out and the characters really were easy to connect with, I can’t wait for book 2.

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angela Shirley

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice, #1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you feel more comfortable dealing with the dead than the living, will she ever be able to deal with the hurt that is inside her.

Valerie is a social worker but with a difference she deals with the dead, with her office near the morgue and her colleagues calling her the “Anti-social Social Worker” she can’t understand why she has been asked to run a support group. She worries that she has not yet dealt with her tragedies in life so how is she supposed to get these young people to open up about there problems.

While she discovers the death of a nineteen year old girl she wonders and investigates what gone on but she can’t do this alone so she asks for help from her friend and detective, then things start to get real with Valerie having to deal with issues she has buried for a long time and will she finally get to the bottom of the mystery.

I loved this story and the characters worked well together, the subject matter was well written and had me turning the pages to try and get to the next instalment in the story. The twists and turns of the mystery added excitement to the story and a good foundation to the story. This is the first book I have read by this author and can’t wait to read the next book in the series and hopefully carry on this wonderful journey with Valerie and friends.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Virtually Gone (High-Tech Crime Solvers Book 6) by Jacquie Biggar

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Page Count – 168 pages

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When Julie is called on to investigate a string of sexual abuse cases, she doesn’t expect to land in the crosshairs of a serial rapist. Soon she’s in a race to find the facts before a killer makes her the headline.

Detective Matthew Roy is frustrated with his inability to track a rapist terrorizing his city. Added to that, his partner’s reporter girlfriend is dogging his every step and won’t heed his warnings. Time is ticking with the perpetrator escalating his crime to murder. Matt needs to find the killer soon, or chance losing someone he cares for- the question is, how?

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Dead Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur

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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #3)Dead Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Violet Shaughnessy is a witch with flaming red hair and a temper to match it. She is the first one to offer help to a friend in need, but not normally very good at asking for it in return, this until her world is turned upside down and a war begins inside of her that she cannot control, or decide what the outcome will be.

Finn O’Malley is one of the oldest vampires around, he has seen it all, done it all and all that is left now is to disappear and not to bother with his undead life anymore, this is until he hears Violet screaming through their blood bond. He realises that helping her is the last thing that he will do and even out the score for her sharing her blood with him and saving him in the past.

This unlikely pairing shows the other that they have to work together in order to overcome the barriers and challenges they will face, but working together, can they embrace the other, accept what needs to be accepted and face the outcome of that internal war?

This is one pairing which will keep you on the edge of your seat, as the tug of war is played out and keeps you guessing as to the who’s, whats, where’s and why’s are slowly revealed.

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur

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Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sera Dover is an orphan, but she is also more than that, Sera is a witch. Ian Macon is a werewolf with a broken heart and darkness he cannot escape from.
We first meet Sera in the Sanctuary where she lives and join her as she wakes before sunrise and decides that she is going to go down to the kitchen for a cup of tea and to make some notes on her current research project.

It is on her way here that Ian Macon finds her and cannot turn away from the light she shines on him, the question is, does he want to? He is still torn up about losing his wife and mate and is caught between that and his wolf’s reaction to the light in Sera.

This is where the story really begins, as Sera loses an important part of who she is and discovers feelings that threaten to overwhelm her. She will need to uncover her past, present and future, how they all link together and what the consequences of these may be. While she does this, she is surrounded by friends and allies who rally around her and will protect her at all costs, but what will the costs be and how will she know what the right choices are?

You will be taken on a whirlwind ride and be there with her step by step as you become engrossed in the story, the characters and the world in which they all live. A definite page turner that keeps you guessing right until the end.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Debi Kircher

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Swallowed by a SecretSwallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman

5 +++++++ Stars

I got very little sleep last night because of this book. I just wanted to start it so that when I got up this morning I could jump in having already begun. NOPE, I literally read the whole thing, I could not put it down. This is my first ever read by this author, and I think my first middle grade book ever, I’d have to double check that but I am telling you right now..Trust me on this, I don’t care how old you are this was an outstanding book. The writing was phenomenal which is why I couldn’t put it down. Then I fell asleep sniffling because I bawled at the end.

I just wanted to jump in the book and hug Rocky so many times, I also wanted to play his chauffeur and wanted so badly to jump in the middle of his and Olive’s plans. Olive scared me at first, I wasn’t sure, but she turned out to be exactly what I’d hoped for. Then there was Max, again he scared me, but his character has given me hope that maybe there will be more? My heart also broke for Mom once I finally understood everything that was going on. I can’t even imagine!

Run, don’t walk and grab this book. It really is amazing, and I will be getting copies for my older grandchildren who I know would love it as much as I did.

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Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes – Review by Betsy Melano

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Winter's Wolf (The Cursed, #1)Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes

Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes

The first couple chapters took me a bit, but once I got through that the book got so much better. Louvette and her mother Sarah are struggling and having to move often due to Louvette’s propensity to get into fights at school. This all changes when they are given the chance to start over due to a death in Louvette’s family. The new chance isn’t just a new home but a different life all together. As Louvette tries to be a better daughter and not get into fights at school, she finds some amazing friends with amazing secrets that also relate to her anger issues. The story gets you and keeps you guessing what will they learn next.

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Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman – Review by Angela Hayes

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Swallowed by a SecretSwallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Swallowed by a Secret by Risa Nyman was such a surprising read- in a great way. It is a highly emotive story aimed at tweenage children (9 – 13), but can also be enjoyed by older readers, like me, too.
Rocky’s life is turned upside down by the death of his father. He and his mother have to move house, and he has a new school to adjust to. But on top of all that, there’s quite a big secret surrounding the death of his father, and that everything he though he knew, may not be true. He is determined to uncover the truth and get to the bottom of it all. And so starts his ‘adventure’. Along with his friend Olive- they set off to unravel the mystery and find the truth.
This is such a relatable story. Rocky and Olive are really wonderful characters. Rocky’s story is very engaging and I was totally invested in the outcome of it all- but I think that Olive really stole the show. She was that extra ingredient that took this story from interesting, to impressive.
The story includes some sensitive and difficult topics- which I think the author handled in a considerate, yet realistic way.
This is definitely worth the read. But, be sure to have some tissues on standby, as you are going to need them.

Thank you, Risa Nyman!

 

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Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes – Review by Jonell Collins

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Winter's Wolf (The Cursed, #1)Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Its not like I don’t already have enough series that I must keep up with, but, Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes has been added to the list. This is a great shifter story and if the next ones are as good as this one this will shape up to be a really good series. The characters are all interesting and well tailored. Although there are many characters the focus is on the main ones with just enough information to start your anticipation for the next book in this really excellent series. The romance between Louvette and Arsen is very palpable and so very sweet. Some good clean love without the icky factor, may be what I love about this book the most. A very enjoyable read.

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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Jonell Collins

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Love the Way You DanceLove the Way You Dance by Allison M Boot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot is another winner. This is just a very heartwarming feel good tale. The characters in her tale have such strong individual characteristics and they are so well described; you almost feel like you know these folks. I love the encouraging story that Ms. Boot has woven for us. A tale about possibilities, and so much that is positive in a world that is all too negative these days. You get all the warm fuzzies with this one.

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Jonell Collins

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice, #1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was immediately hooked into Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall. Because I am a survivor. Even though Val is the star of this show, Maggie’s story was similar to my own. This book can seem quite raw for those that have never faced these ghosts, but people cannot write about things they do not know. You should know you are not alone. If you are a survivor this story will resonate with you. I had to keep checking myself to make sure I remembered who I am today. A survivor. Great book, it will make you think.

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Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Rachel Moss

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Girl TrapGirl Trap by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Girl Trap by Cynthia Hamilton was a great read! Another great addition to the madeline Dawkins mystery series. I was instantly grabbed into the story, just as I was with the other two books in the series. Great plot, great characters, this was a super easy novel to read that was full of all the emotions. I enjoyed following more of Madeline’s and Mike’s adventures, and seeing the story progress. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and can’t wait to read more!

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice, #1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Boundaries: Scope of Practice Book 1 by Jessica Aiken-Hall is the first book I’ve read by this author. The cover, blurb, and teasers sold me on this book pretty fast and I am very happy that I decided to read it. I loved how I was so consumed by these words that I found myself reading this in one sitting. I know for sure I will be back for more in book two as soon as it is available. I know this is one that any crime novel person will want to devour, so if that is your thing this is a book you have to have! I can’t wait to see what we will get next!

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Girl Trap (A Madeline Dawkins Mystery Book 3) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Kayla Interdonato

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Girl Trap (Madeline Dawkins #3)Girl Trap by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Girl Trap is the third book in The Madeline Dawkins Series by Cynthia Hamilton. Madeline Dawkins is an event planner and private investigator in Southern California. Madeline and her partner Mike Delaney must work on two cases that seem fairly straightforward at first. While Madeline investigates an estranged heiress in San Luis Obispo, Mike is on his way to Los Angeles to look for his cousin’s missing girlfriend and her sister. They are both about to uncover a terrifying world where the criminals will stop at nothing to keep what they have. Cynthia Hamilton writes yet another thrilling mystery in this series. The author does a wonderful job portraying two different mysteries at the same time. There are difficult topics discussed in this book, such as sex trafficking and mental illness, but the author does so in a tasteful way. I have thoroughly enjoyed this novel and look forward to the last story in the series.

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells is a paranormal romance book and my second book by this author. I loved reading about the characters of Sera Dover and Ian Macon. A unique and fascinating twist on paranormal romance, witches and shifters. Blind Magic is a suspenseful, thrilling story combined with a sexy forbidden romance. I was hooked from the first page. I’m on to the next!

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Love the Way You Dance by Allison M. Boot – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Love the Way You DanceLove the Way You Dance by Allison M Boot
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love the way you dance picks up where the previous book, Just the way you are finished. In this book, Kara, an orphan adopted by Misty and Derrick in the previous book, takes the center stage. What seemed like fairy tale with the prince and princess marrying and adopting an orphan isn’t happily ever after as it was supposed to be.
Misty gets pregnant with twins, leaving Kara with pangs of insecurities. The revelation of the family secrets and the magical powers of the royal family to combat the evil troll make Kara feel more insecure. She starts feeling out of place. She tries to focus all her energy and time in her passion she loves the most, her dancing. But unfortunately, things don’t turn out well when her dance instructor pairs her with a boy she does not like, Tyler. Soon, she gets an idea of pairing up orphans with their forever families in the kingdom. This is not taken very well with the royal family. Kara is now disheartened in all aspects of her life. To top it, the troll on the loose does not make her life any easier.
Now Kara’s loyalty to the royal family is put to the ultimate test and she has to prove herself to them.
It is a very heartwarming story for young readers and adults alike. The theater in the palace, lots of varieties of delectable chocolates, the flexible wheelchair which follows the command of the dancer sitting on it, are delightful episodes to read.
I felt that the book could have been a little shorter, but considering the depth in which Kara’s emotional turmoil and the upheavals are described, it is understandable.
I enjoyed the book overall. It is a delightful read.

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Winter’s Wolf (The Cursed Series Book 1) by Lou Grimes – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Winter's Wolf (The Cursed, #1)Winter’s Wolf by Lou Grimes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grimes is a new author for me and I loved every page of this book. Although intended for a YA audience, it is so well written I believe readers of all ages (including this middle age woman) will thoroughly enjoy this paranormal adventure. Louvette is a strong and feisty character that I immediately like from the first page. She has fire and spirit and I immediately wanted to know more about her and her relationship with her mom and her background. You knew it was going to be interesting. But I never quite anticipated each turn the story took. I really enjoyed the story pace and the author’s ability to keep things fresh. Fantasy lovers – this is a must read!

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Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Kerry Baker

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Golden VoidGolden Void by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Golden Void by Alexander Charalambides is the third book in the Black Blade series. As with previous books I found this one to be exciting and fast paced. The author creates an interesting story that has strong characters and a well developed plot.
I really found myself drawn to Megan. She has such a depth about her, and a strength that really comes through. It was really great to see her journey throughout the book.
I was pulled into this story immediately. I had to keep reading as I wanted to know what was going to happen, to see how things were going to turn out. This is well written and was a brilliant story. I would definitely recommend this book!

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