Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Tangled Roots (Tangled Magic, #1)Tangled Roots by Denise D. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Tangled Roots (Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic Series Book 1) by Denise D. Young

Tangled Roots is the first book in the Witches of Willow Creek: Tangled Magic series by Denise D.Young. I truly enjoyed reading this fast paced Paranormal romance that one you start you won’t want to put it down till you finish. This is a story about Cassie who is a witch that’s running from her family. She casted a spell in 1974 and wakes forty-five years later and its 2019 and the spell is the last thing she remembers. Nick’s the only other witch in this small town and when these two get around each other there is definitely some passion there. Can they find the Coven? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angelina Frazzini

House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall is the first book I’ve read by this author. What was I waiting for?! I couldn’t put this book down! What a story!

Molly is home for the summer. While she’s home she has to care for her mother who was diagnosed with dementia. Her mother goes missing again but this time Molly feels compelled to call her older brother. While looking for her mom, Molly finds a missing person flyer and she can’t help but feel a connection to the woman on the flyer who’s been missing for over 20 years. After finding the flyer, of course Molly has to keep digging and the weirdness doesn’t end there. Where does Molly go from here? I don’t want to spoil too much of the book.

This book was so good! I didn’t know what to expect next and was constantly on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this book!

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Mrs R

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
This is a standalone story full of romance. Gianna is in Venice to restore a family fresco painting, however, from the moment she arrives it feels like she has come home, even more so once she meets the handsome Sergio.
The story blends the present day and a tragic past through dreams and flashbacks experienced by Gianna. There are still mysteries surrounding the past and it appears that history may be repeating itself.
The build up of the story was engaging and maintained a level of suspense that kept me reading.
I struggled to connect with Gianna or Sergio, I just didn’t feel like I got to know them very well. Although I was pulled along by their love story, I didn’t feel like I watched them fall in love as there was an insta-love kind of relationship and it was all interlinked with the flashbacks.

Reviewed by @MrsR

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Shield & Shade (Ascended Guardians Book 1) by Misty Hayes – Review by Jenni Bishop

Shield & ShadeShield & Shade by Misty Hayes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shield & Shade: Ascended Guardians Series a spinoff of The Blood Dagger trilogy by a new author to me Misty Hayes. I did not know it was a spinoff and I have not read the original trilogy but had heard it was good and after reading this book I did not really feel like I was missing anything other than knowing characters. Although I will go back at some stage and have a read. Shield & Shade is a YA paranormal fantasy story where angels & demons battle it out and the suspenseful plot will keep you guessing. Misty’s world building is detailed, sometimes overly so but you can see her vision. Her characters are interesting and unique, and the story is told from multiple POV’s, which I love.

I look forward to seeing what she brings us next.
Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Divine Devils: Book OneThe Divine Devils: Book One by R Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Divine Devils: Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller: Book 1 by R. Weir is a wonderful crime thriller than will have you so engrossed that you find yourself at the last page before you realise it and it will be over before you want it to. R. Weir has a gift, and his narrative is superb and former US Marshal, Hunter Divine is the staring man and breaks hearts but when his past calls, he comes running. This complex plot is full of action, thrills, twists and turns and the danger is palpable and that makes this a great read and will have you on the edge of your seat.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Of Fire & Bone (Of Magic & Scales Book 3) by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenni Bishop

Of Fire and Bone (Of Magic & Scales, #3)Of Fire and Bone by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Natalina Reis gives us her third book in the Of Magic and Scales series, Of Fire and Bone. This quirky paranormal tale is a MM merman romance. Natalina has created a world that is full of magic and had me laughing out loud at times. You will find yourself greatly entertained with all the mayhem, suspense and romance and many paranormal magical characters. This intriguing and dramatic plot is also a fun and easy read. Things come to a head in this final installment and the action and danger to Aiden is once again all too real and a fight with magic and mishap make for a rough journey. This is definitely my favourite to date, and it is sad to see them go.
Reviewed by @jennadb

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Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley-Review by Amanda Kimble

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by McKinley. Moonlit Kiss is a page-turner. It had me hooked from the beginning.

Gianna is going to Venice to restore a painting. When she arrives she meets the ghost of the artist who painted the mural she’s restoring. She soon learns the history behind the mural. The quote I chose for Gianna is: “I did. She’s doing much better, especially since Francesca moved in. I think the loneliness was getting to be too much for her.”

Sergio is a neurosurgeon and is there when Gianna almost falls into the canal. There he feels like he knows her although they just met. He can’t explain it, but he can’t let her go back to the states. The quote I chose for Sergio is: “ That woman causes all my instincts to flare. I don’t doubt that you’re right. But without any physical proof, there isn’t much we can do.”

Highly recommended for Romantic Suspense lovers.

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Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly – Review by Caralee Loonat

Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
5 Stars!!!!!

This is such a great story to help teach young children a life lesson. I think that the author has done such a great job of putting together a way to help teach children about extinction. The characters are uplifting and thought provoking.

I like how the author has approached this subject and think this is a really great book fro young children. I wish my children were younger so that i could share this with them. I really think this is a great book to have and read. I will definitely read more from this author in future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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The Arsonist’s Handbook by L.A. Detwiler – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Arsonist's Handbook: A Gripping Psychological ThrillerThe Arsonist’s Handbook: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by L.A. Detwiler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow, this book……I cannot seem to get it out of my mind. The book has 2 main character POVs of Jameson and Pete. Their stories intertwine and it really keeps you thinking and on your toes. The suspense of an arsonist, burning and death….. the words of this book are detailed with every page. Just when I thought the book was wrapping up with the ending, BAM……something else hits you. This book had me hook since the beginning and moments where my jaw dropped completely. This is a very good psychological thriller!

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory – Review by Ashley Dover

Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A MemoirTravels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue is the story of Mary who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Through this memoir, you will understand the hardships, name-calling, and bullying that people who were born with deformities dealt with in a time where being different was not recognized as correct. Mary was born in Nashville, TN to a Baptist minister. Her family was suddenly ripped at its foundation when her father became an openly gay man.

This memoir is the story of Mary’s journey across the country from Tennessee to New York to California and many more places with her family as her mother went on the run. Discover what it is like to overcome to live below the poverty line during tragic moments in American history and how those events transformed her into the woman she is today.

Although nonfiction is not my favorite genre, and I had a tough time getting started with this book, I couldn’t put the book down once I got over my “fear” of a nonfiction work. The story is woven with many kinds of coming-of-age topics that a lot of children and teenagers must endure to come out on the other side and be contributing members of society. I encourage you to take this journey with Mary and discover how your own journey shaped you into the person you are today.

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carnival of Shadows is the second installment to Ms. Scott’s Blackwater Magic series, after being so captured by her first installment Blackwater Magic I personally could not eat to read Carnival of Shadows and Ms. Scott did not disappoint. In fact she wrote such a great novel that this reader for one can’t wait for book three. Leslie Scott gives us everything we hope for in this new series including wonderful well-developed characters that are personable and relatable, a great story full of witches, a mysterious carnival, and a very compelling heroine. While some authors take a few books to reveal all of their wonderful characters and their personalities Ms. Scott has given us so much in two books, that I can’t wait to see why she throws at us next. While you could read Carnival of Shadows by itself I personally recommend reading the whole series, trust me you won’t be disappointed.

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Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie Scott – Review by Amanda Glaspie

Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carnival of Shadows: A Teagan Blackwater Urban Fantasy Novel (Black Water Magic Book 2) by Leslie was a quick and exciting read. The story follows Teagan as she takes on the role of swamp witch in Firewater Springs. It seamlessly weaves her thoughts with each character she encounters and you can feel each of her emotions as she struggles to find her way. I found myself rooting for her as she made difficult decisions and feeling heartache as she encountered it. If you enjoyed The Mortal Instruments series, this is the perfect book for you. Hoping to see more adventures with Teagan and the gang in Firewater Springs.

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)(Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley

Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG!! I really loved this book. It was such a beautifully written story! I was so enriched with the story, I couldn’t stop reading until finished. Love love love!! Oh and the setting of Venice was perfect too! Really love this author’s writing style and this book is now one of my faves from her! If you’re a lover of enriching romance I highly recommend this story. So go read it NOW!

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Shield & Shade (Ascended Guardians Book 1) by Misty Hayes – Review by Sheri Schrader

Shield & ShadeShield & Shade by Misty Hayes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shield & Shade by Misty Hayes is the start of the Ascended Guardians series. This book is labeled as a YA story, but adults can also enjoy this. I was interested in the book blurb and was rewarded with a well-written story and characters. The author has included significant attention to detail, and it works well and does not overwhelm the reader. I fell into the story and did not want to emerge until I was done with the book. There are paranormal, romantic, fantasy, and dramatic elements to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and series in the future.

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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jessica Leombruno

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am still fairly new to Amy’s writing. Moonlit Kiss was beautiful in every way from the writing to the romance of Sergio and Gianna. But I can’t forget the third character in this romance, the City of Venice. This romance had more than I was expecting, there was a little mystery that kept me glued to the pages. Plus, the way Amy described the city of Venice was just another thing I fell in love with besides Sergio and Gianna. I looking forward to reading the other books in this series and checking out more books by this author.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Courage of Us (Code of Honor Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Tracy Gutierrez

Courage of UsCourage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can best friends, man and woman, become more? Patience and Duke prove you can. They grew up together and were best friends. Duke leaves for the Marines without telling Patience, and she enters a loveless marriage. Ten years later they find their way back to each other. They begin by being friends and telling their stories over the years. They learn that they each loved the other more than just friends but couldn’t find a way to tell the other. It works out in the end. They finally get their happily ever after. I really enjoyed this book.

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato Book 2) by Sonya Jesus and Cam Johns – Review by Tracy Gutierrez

Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved it!!! Milana and Dane were great!! Milana wants to come back to Dane, after being away for eleven years pursuing her modeling career in California. When being blackmailed for so long she asks Dane for help, but things get worse. Dane wants Milana to prove that she will be loyal to not only him but to the Sindicato. Shacy-gutierrez”>View all my reviewse does everything asked of her and in the end gets her man. The book ends in kind of a cliffhanger so I’ll be anxiously awaiting the next book to see what happens.

 

Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott – Review by Heather Knalls

Carnival of Shadows (Black Water Magic #2)Carnival of Shadows by Leslie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Teagan Blackwater is now Swamp Witch of Firewater Springs after her Nola was murdered by her own mother, Mercia. Everyone in Firewater Springs still believes that her grandmother is missing. In this book Mercia is back to take the children of Firewater Springs to feed her demon that is helping her create her army. Teagan must defeat her mother and demon to prevent her town from being destroyed. With the help of her friends and her boyfriend Sean who is the sheriff of Firewater Springs they are able to defeat them and keep the town safe doe the time being. This book was so well written and kept me on edge the entire time I was reading it. Leslie Scott has an amazing style and I absolutely loved this book. Hoping more is to come from Teagan Blackwater and her friends.

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Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Knalls

Moonlit Whisper (An Irish Romance)Moonlit Whisper by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy McKinley has written yet another great one, may have been a little short novella but great. Fiona is dating Lach one of the best players on her father’s football team and has been for awhile now. Does she truly love him, she thought she did. Until her best friend and ex boyfriend who moved to the states to help his mother after his father was unfaithful returns to play for her father again. She soon realizes who she was truly in love with but will everything work out in their favor. Will Fiona stay with Lach or will she be with Connor again?

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Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Knalls

Moonlit Mirage - A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cade has had a troubled past of no doing from himself. His father is part of a ring of people that caused a hit to be put on his family. Nadia was hired to place the hit on Cade and his sister, but Nadia couldn’t go through with the hit. When Cade’s car goes off the bridge and sinks into the river as it was supposed to she decides to save him. By the time he surfaced she was gone. He has dreamed of her for years. Cade is on vacation on a beautiful island and runs into the woman that saved him and ran. She has offered to show him around the island since she now lives there, and she begins to fall for him. Will things work out for Cade and Nadia or will their pasts come back to haunt them. Amy McKinley has written another amazing book. Every book of hers that I have read have always kept me on the edge of my seat. She is definitely an author to follow!

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Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Knalls

Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance)Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gianna has been given a job in Venice to repair a painting on the side of a family home. Upon arriving in Venice she begins having episodes unlike any other. She has begun to have visions of the past and possibly her past life. She is unsure of what she is experiencing until meeting Sergio who she feels an instant connection almost as if they have met before. Sergio is a descendant of the artist who painted the house which its third piece was left unfinished due to his death. Gianna is to find a way to restore the first 2 scenes and finish the third. While trying to decide what is to go in the third panel she is starting to fall for Sergio, who is the nephew to Francesca who hired Gianna and is staying in the same house while she is there. Will she be able to decide what the scene is supposed to show. Will reincarnations of the past finally have the happy ending they deserve or will history repeat itself. Amy McKinley has written such an amazing story that held my interest the entire time, I didn’t want to put the book down and definitely didn’t want it to end.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Stephanie Chapman

Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mornin the Super Bird- Mornin Finds A Way To Fight Extinction by Jules Heartly is a book for young readers about preservation. Mornin makes videos to share with his friends when one day he finds statues of animals that have become extinct. In an effort to prevent his friends and family members from going extinct, he recruits his animal friends in spreading awareness to people. The video featured the various extinct animals but ended with a song to motivate children to save future generations from going extinct.

This was a cute book that portrayed a message of preservation. Heartly includes links that are teachable articles. She also includes a YouTube video for a read along of the book. I found the words in the book to be simple and easy to read which make it perfect for school age children. I rate this a 5-star book for its informative and imaginative delivery against environmental destruction.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Cindy Rushin

Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a cute book and I really enjoyed it. Jules Heartly has created a really cute way to teach young children about caring for the planet and how we all need to work together to save it. The book allows children to see the extinction of animals from the point of view of the animals. Animals have feelings too. I enjoyed this book by Jules Heartly and I think she has a future in children’s books.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Erica Fish

Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This will make an excellent storybook for preschool to second grade. The plot is simple and the pictures are colorful and majestic.. This is an educational book and an entertaining story.. Once you start reading this story, it has a theme that reinforces the theme of the story. It tells of Mornin, a small bird who gets all of her friends together and they talk about extinction. I enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to share it with my granddaughter.

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The Divine Devils (The Divine Devils Book 1) by R Weir – Review by Erica Fish

The Divine DevilsThe Divine Devils by R. Weir
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an awesome start to a new series. My favorite genre is crime/thriller and R Weir has become one of my favorite authors. His stories grab me from the first page until the last word. Every time I thought that I knew what was going to happen, there was a twist that went totally in a different direction. This just made me turn the pages faster and faster. In this story, Hunter Divine is asked by his ex-lover to help her with her twins. They have been targeted to be kidnapped and she wants him to help to keep them safe. He will try to keep them safe, but there is where the problem and the mystery/thriller take off. I highly recommend this story to see what happens in the end.

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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel, book 3) AUDIO BOOK by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Lovelace

Four stars

McKinley does it again. I love her books and thoroughly enjoy the depth the audio adds. I thought the narrator did a beautiful job adding some emotional context to the story I was already familiar with. If you love a great story filled with romantic suspense, you will NEVER go wrong with a book (audio or print) by McKinley.

Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Amanda DelFemine

Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turning Wheels was the first book by Manda Mellett that I read and I am sooooooo happy that I picked this one up. I loved Sons of Anarchy and this was right up my alley. She had great character development and she made me go through so many emotions through out the book that I cant wait to pick up the next one in the series.

Sophie is a victim of a hit and run that leaves her in a wheelchair, one legged and helpless. She goes through it all with wanting to kill herself. Whos is going to want a cripple as a girlfriend/lover/wife. Her friend Zoe her best friend gets in a world of trouble and Sophie has to make a run for it. She gets the protection of the Satans Devil MC. Will Sophie be in her element or not? How will she get on with her life there? She blames herself for bringing all the bad stuff to the club. With some bullying and determination she finds a way out of her wheelchair thanks to Peg and Wraith.

This book is so action packed that it just keeps you reading and wanting more that I am grateful there are more in the series.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Heather Lovelace

Mornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop ExtinctionMornin The Super Bird : Mornin Finds a Way to Stop Extinction by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fabulous and beautiful tale that is truly for all ages. I loved the story that the author lays before the reader and appreciated the detail on each page. The illustrations were beautiful and this book is the perfect addition to my library to share with my children.

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House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by MPolicicchio

House in the WoodsHouse in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

House in the Woods by Jessica Aiken-Hall

4 out of 5

House in the Woods is a gripping tale of intrigue and finding family. From about 30 pages in I thought to myself, “I got this figured out.” Oh my, was I wrong. The twists and turns kept me glued to every page!! I can’t wait for Jessica’s next book!

Molly has led a sheltered life thanks to her father’s job, town sheriff. He knows the dangers of the real world. Molly didn’t have many friends growing up in a large part to this. Just as she has graduated high school and is about to make the leap to the outside world, her mother is diagnosed with dementia and needs her to stay at home. Molly agrees to attend a community college near home to be there for her mother.

Molly’s brother, Marc, is almost a stranger. He is almost 20 years older and lives 12 hours away. In desperation one day when her mom is missing, Molly calls Marc for help. He agrees to come home. Marc uses his 20th high school reunion as an excuse for his sudden visit home. Marc is confronted by the sins of his past, including his missing high school girlfriend, while in town. Marc and Molly travel a path of finding the truth that brings them closer together while threatening to tear their family apart.

Will the secrets of the past lead Marc and Molly to the family they have always wanted? Is Molly’s mom faking her dementia? The answers will surprise you!!

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Moonlit Mirage (A Cook Islands Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rebecca Hill

Moonlit Mirage - A Cook Islands Romance (Moonlit Destination Series)Moonlit Mirage – A Cook Islands Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moonlit Mirage is from the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. All the books in this series stand alone well. This book begins with Cade Malone driving in his car, getting hit, then pushed off a bridge into a river. A mysterious woman rescues him but disappears when the police arrive. This day has drastically shaped Cade’s life, and he has never stopped thinking of the woman who saved him. Five years later, on vacation, he can hardly believe it when he spots the same woman. The two spend time together and fall in love. Can Nadia give up the details of her past and tell Cade the truth? If she does, will he turn away from her forever? FInd out in this fun romantic read!

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