The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Looking for a novel full of mystery, intrigue, political twists and magic? Then look no further. This book has it all. Adrijana is under suspicion for killing off the royal family one by one. With the help of Dragan she will try to clear her name. Dragan is a magician who can read and manipulate the thoughts and emotions of people around him. Can they work fast enough to clear Adrijana’s name before another death takes place?
This novel captured my attention from the first page all the way until the last page. I simply could not put it down. The character development is amazing and the plot puts you right in he middle of it all. Definitely worth the read!!

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors by C.L. Schneider – Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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

Dahlia and Creed are back at it again. Bodies of several species are found dismembered which means another case for the duo. When Creed’s sister goes missing things get personal. I have loved all three of these books.

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The Mesmerist: A Young Adult Fantasy Mystery by Claire Luana Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrijana is a village girl who is trying to discover who is killing the Adrjssian royals. Not only are the royals dying but the Vruk army is surrounding their borders. There is a surprise around every corner. This is my first read by Claire Luana and now I have to find and consume all of her books. LOL

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Allison Davis

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely love the story. Sophia (Tia) is a woman trying to get her life back and Theo is recovering from a injury. What I loved most was the communication between them, their ability to trust and be trusted, cared for and listened to in a way they haven’t before. The give and take to what a relationship should be. Even throughout the drama of the book they were able to find joy and comfort in each other. I’m really looking forward to the other books in this series.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Ashley Denno

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Family history can be such a finicky thing. This story touches on just that, all the interesting twists and turns and tales that can be in our past. Some we may not even know about. Enjoy this ride as the main character finds out about her family history.

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours #1) by Carina Alyce-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours, #1)Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance (MetroGen After Hours #1) by Carina Alyce

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Wildcat is a fantastic read and an easy read. I can relate to the character as a female firefighter. Wildcat is the first book in the MetroGen After Hours Series.

Trevor goes to a Bob Ross painting as a way to keep himself from drinking and finding a woman to take to bed. He didn’t know that he’d find exactly that at the painting session. He’s a football player, but this tiny woman captures his heart. The quote I chose for Trevor is: “Your job is to lay here. A lot of lying in bed.”

Leslie is working her butt off to make her job a good thing. Being one of the few female firefighters is hard and very scary. Trevor doesn’t go away and she isn’t sure what to do. The quote I chose for Leslie is: “I guess I’ll keep you.”

Highly recommended for Romantic Suspense lovers.

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book four continues the story of the Mafia Elite. This is Elena and Marco’s story. Elena’s been in hiding but it’s time for her to rediscover her friends and family. With Marco’s help Elena learns many secrets about her past, some including Marco.

This author has given us two more sweet and sexy characters who have their own secrets, their own desires, and their own special way of handling whatever the Mafia life throws their way.

I enjoyed this story; however, I didn’t find Elena the same kind of strength as the past leading female characters, you know, her friends, Sof, Lil, and Em. El is strong in that she survived a life of secret, hidden away from family and friends, she survived many things so her strength shows through in her determination. Marco, however, shows his strength and determination in finding and saving El, more than once and every time she needs him. This author can certain write strong and sexy male characters!

This series must be read in order and is so worth it.

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Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Abbey Cleman

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours, #1)Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wildcat by Carina Alyce was the first book I had read from her. I enjoyed the book thoroughly as it was a quick read and very steamy. I enjoy books that I learn from and in Wildcat where the main female character is a firefighter and the main male character is a pro Football player I learned different aspects in both fields that I had never known or thought of.

It did catch me off guard at first and took a couple of chapters to be able to follow the story-line. However, once I was able to figure out what was happening it was very much an enjoyable read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a steamy, quick read.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Amber Poole

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for anything magical and this story sucked me right in from the first line. The author has an amazing way of painting images with her words. This is my first book by this author but it won’t be my last. Not only is this story about magic, it’s also a murder mystery. There were twist and turns everywhere. Things aren’t what they appear to be. What you learned as a child isn’t always the truth. This book was an amazing read. I highly recommend it. The cover art is always beautiful.

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Theo and Tia are two of the most well-written characters I have come across in a bit. Tia has escaped from an abusive relationship and has walls up around her. You feel them as you are reading. You feel the emotions she is experiencing. Theo is in law enforcement recovering from an injury. Their paths cross and he feels she’s hiding something. He’s attracted but wants to help her. The chemistry is off the charts! I love how its set with an alternative medicine touch. Her ex is downright creepy and dangerous. The tension is real; the characters are relatable. Toss a little spice in there and you have a terrific story. I’d give it more than a 5 if I could. Highly recommend.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana- Review by Lauren West

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of the best fantasy books I have started this year! I could not put this book down, and I know I will be reading it again! This story was a dark fantasy with mystery/murder in-between that pulled you in completely.
One decision in Adrijana’s life managed to change her entire future. New to the court and exploring the unknown she ends up being accused of murdering the Queen, and then events only spiral from there.
Given the situation Adrijana the MFC was amazing and fearless. She has to endure a lot of accusations and uncertainty toward her, but she only prevails and soon learns she has magic of a higher power. There were so many twists and turns until the very end, and every character had an air of mystery to their true intentions. This book is one you will not put down until the end.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Carla Clemmons

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This young adult mystery jumps right in and grabs your attention! It draws you in quickly when Jana and her papa arrive at the palace and soon events take an unexpected turn. I definitely was not expecting all of the intense plot twist in this story. To learn about the mesmers and all the power they hold is crazy to imagine. I definitely recommend reading this when you have time to keep reading as you won’t want to put this book down! I will be looking into more of this authors book!

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Erin Wolf

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so, so good. I have read this author before and she has yet again weaved such an intriguing tale full of fantasy, a enraptured story, and wonderful characters. I was drawn in right away and could not put the book down until I was done. Who needs sleep or food when you’re engrossed in such a good book?

The story is something new and quite compelling. The characters are mostly young adult, but this book is written in such a way that us older adults will also enjoy it immensely. Speaking of the characters, they are done in such a realistic fashion, I feel like they could easily be my neighbors. They aren’t perfect, but have their own issues. They also learn and grow as the book goes on. This is what makes a good character to me. This book has fantasy, adventure, heartbreak — you will feel everything imaginable. There are also plenty of twists so you never know what will happen next or whom to trust.

If you are a fan of Fantasy, I highly recommend this book. To the author — please give us more of this fantastic world!

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Stephanie nicole

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story intrigued me from the very beginning. I didn’t even have to read the synopsis for this book, it’s cover pulled me in right away with its deep rich colors, and details. But once I opened the story I simply couldn’t put it down, with great characters, magic and a who done it plot, who on earth could put it down. But this book was full of so much more, including passion, betrayal, fear, and even murder. This was definitely a magical, twisted roller coaster ride and while it ended pretty decently I would love for the author to take some loose ends and give us another story. So if your looking for a great new read this week pick this one up today, trust me you won’t be disappointed.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 Stars!!!
What a wonderful book!!! Plot twists, turns, danger and who done it all wrapped into a fantastic read.

Adrijana becomes a suspect when someone is starting to kill off the Royal Adrjssian family one by one. Not only must she try and solve this to clear her name she also finds out about a special ability she has. Trying to piece the mystery of these murders, can Adrijana trust anyone?

This book is a must read!

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 in the series, and I can’t believe how good this series is! I’m used to series falling off after the 2nd or 3rd book. But here we are, book 4 and it’s just as good as the others. From book 1 I was hoping we would get to have a book about Elena and I’m so glad we did. The mafia world with its twists and turns is has been created beautifully in this series. I can’t wait to finish the entire series with books 5-7!

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Corine Lombardi-Quiles

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book wasn’t the best it was AMAZING!
It was young adult so I picked it up because it has a beautiful cover.
It was good, the plot does keep you guessing.
The mystery of it is an OMG.
This book had me on the edge of my seat.
And as the first read from this author I was very surprised it was so good.
Felt like it was more fantasy then mystery and that’s just an honest opinion.
I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
A lot goes on in this book and the magic was the best part.
These female MCs that I have read lately are seriously like wow.

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Nite Fire: Chain Reaction by C. L. Schneider – Review by Santana Hicks

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Chain Reaction (Nite Fire #2)Chain Reaction by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book of the Nite Fire series. I find it was much more intense and action packed than the first book. Which I loved!

We once again follow the adventures of Dahlia Nite who is a half human half dragon who has the power of empathy. Still taking it upon herself to try to save humanity from the secrets of other species. This time things seem to be spiralling too far and too fast for her to keep up. Humans are suddenly transforming into grotesque creatures and combusting.

Dahlia with the help of a few human police officers are trying to solve this case all while she is trying to cover it up. The bodies are piling up with no hint as to why or how. The humans are starting to ask too many questions causing more stress on Dahlia than ever.

After reading a few of the authors’ books, I think it is safe to say that they are now one of my favourite recent authors! I cannot wait to read the 3rd book in the series!

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Wildcat: A Steamy Firefighter Romance by Carina Alyce – Review by Tia Martel

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Wildcat (MetroGen After Hours, #1)Wildcat by Carina Alyce
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Leslie McClunis is a ballerina turned firefighter. The men in the department think she needs to be more “feminine” and that women don’t belong. She’s determined to show them she can do what they do; including kicking one night stands to the curb in the morning.

Trevor Hampton is a big, tough football player who is not used to being told his time is up. So when Leslie tries to say goodbye, he’s determined to take their one night as far as he can.

This story was short with quite a bit of fire in the bedroom. I really enjoyed the characters and felt that Leslie’s firecracker attitude was portrayed nicely. However, throughout the story are journal entries that I felt didn’t progress the story and felt really out of place. I’m not sure if I’m missing something that the MetroGen after hours series builds on or if more will be explained in books to follow.

If you like spicy scenes and spicy women, you’ll definitely enjoy parts of this book. I wish there was more buildup and more story for sure. I do plan to see if I can learn more in the next part of the series because it felt incomplete to me.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Tia Martel

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Queen has been murdered!

When the Adrjissian royal family is being murdered one by one, the only thing that’s changed is Adrijana has come to the capitol. Determined to clear herself from the crimes, she agrees to stay and enlists the help of a charming royal Mesmerist, Dragan Vulpe, one of the magicians who can read and manipulate the thoughts and emotions of people around him.

But if the murders aren’t enough, the Vruk army is closing in on the borders around the capitol and it looks like the Vruk ambassadors are the biggest suspects in the deaths. As Adrijana investigates she finds evidence leading toward a Mesmer being involved and wonders who and what she can trust about those around her and herself. She’s going to have to find the killer before it’s too late.

The Mesmerist was a truly enchanting tale about a young girl trying to find her way in the world. The first few chapters felt a little slow for me but by Chapter 9 I didn’t want to put it down. It was fun, upbeat and you really feel for Adrijana as she struggles through finding herself and a killer in a palace where she thought she could find friendship.

This book has twists and turns and definitely kept me wondering what we were going to uncover next. If you enjoy magic and intrigue, you’ll love The Mesmerist.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Toni Sellers

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. It was my first time reading a book by Marianne Rice and I was not disappointed. I immediately fell in love with Gina and Bryce. This book is part of a series but can definitely be read as a standalone as I did. I can’t wait to read more of the series. It’s such a heartwarming story. It kept me engaged the whole time.

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Nite Fire: Flash Point by C. L. Schneider – Review by Santana Hicks

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Flash Point (Nite Fire, #1)Flash Point by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was really interesting to immerse myself in. I used to love dragons when I was younger. This is the first dragon themed book I have read in years and I was not disappointed.

The main character, Dahlia Nite, is a half human half dragon shifter. She left her home on Drimera almost 100 years ago, taking up residence on Earth. Taking it upon herself to protect the humans from species like herself while also covering the tracks of the creatures, she works alongside the police as a consultant.

These newest cases are harder to cover up since the creatures are no longer trying to hide. Dahlia is working in overdrive to try to cover it up from the humans as a few detectives have too many questions about the circumstances that these humans are in. Burnt to a crisp.

Dahlia uses her dragon powers to solve crimes. She has the power of empathy which allows her to see pain and sorrow which the dead produce a lot of. More and more creatures are appearing on Earth and Dahlia is trying to find out why all while hiding who she truly is.

The concept was very interesting. This power is unique all in it’s own. Which made me intrigued right from the beginning to the end.

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Daire’s Devils (Daire’s Devils Series Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Erica Fish

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Daire's DevilsDaire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Danielle Ackley-McPhail. I was not sure what I was getting myself into. The cover looked like a comic book cover type. I found myself immersed in the storyline. The story had so much detail so that the mind’s eye could visualize what the author wanted me to see. The characters were interesting and developed. There was a lot of action, almost too much. The adventure did seem like it was rushed, but it was still a great story. This story has some military tones to the story but the action and adventure is what kept this moving right along. I do caution that maybe times you read fast but watch out because you may have overlooked a detail. I highly recommend this book. It is a great read to get lost in to leave the world behind for a short time.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Mesmerist is a stunning fantasy mystery, set in a royal court. It’s a stand-alone story packed with rich details and intriguing secrets that will draw readers in. A real treat for young adult readers!
I was intrigued from the start, with so many questions I was desperate to get answers to. Why was Adrijana’s father so worried about taking her to the city? What would it be like – would it live up to her expectations?
The setting is great! There’s a bit of magic, and it’s heavily tied in to power and politics. The Mesmers can see people’s thoughts and emotions, but there are those who are immune to their abilities, who are also the kinds of people you can’t accuse lightly. So Adrijana and Dragan, the royal Mesmer, have to tread carefully as they try to uncover the truth and deliver justice. At the same time, there’s all the glitz and glamour of a royal court, and the exciting melting pot of different cultures.
This book gets five stars from me! I would recommend it to fantasy lovers who enjoy stories with a royal setting, such as the Tortall books. I would love to read more, and in a way it’s a shame it’s a stand-alone, but the author has written plenty more that you can enjoy once you’ve savoured The Mesmerist.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have picked up by this author, and it will not be the last. Once again, I am late to the party, but I will not be leaving any time soon! This book is the perfect adventure to fall into. There is a little something for everyone and, not to mention, great characters to sweep you away into the world of murder, lies, deceit, and so much more. Fantastic read and I HIGHLY recommend this book!

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Rebecca Steele Living the Dream (Rebecca Steele series Book 3) by Joanne Patterson – Review by Veronica Lee

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Rebecca Steele Living The Dream (The Rebecca Steele series Book 3)Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Becky has returned for the third and final installment of the Rebecca Steele Saga. Her journey is not one without obstacles.
Becky is a very strong character who you just can’t help take notice of. She is a woman that if she was real you would want her to have by your side through anything.
I found this book very hard to put down. Joanne Patterson has saved the best for last and this book does not disappoint.

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae

Etched in this Moment is a fast paced Contemporary Romance that I absolutely loved reading. I’m going to be honest there was a few parts of the story that felt a bit rushed and a few other parts I wish she gave us more but other than that I loved it. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books she has written. This story is well developed other than a few spots and the characters are relatable and fully developed. This may be a trigger as there is mention of some abuse but its not to bad. This is Tia ( Sophia) and Theo’s story . She has a secret that no one knows about but her she’s had to move away from her family and friends to be safe from an ex. Her new life is going well until an anonymous text sends her running right into Theo who she doesn’t know it yet but he’s her saving grace. Theo is a detective who is on light duty after being injured on the job. These two from the first moment have a feeling like they’ve never felt before. The more they get to know each other the more she opens up about her past and her non trust in police officers. Can Theo protect her? Can he keep her safe from dangerous ex? You guys I highly recommend reading this book. You will find yourself lost in the pages. I read it in one sitting. It was a perfect snow day read. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Etched in This Moment is more realistic than people realize at times. It’s definitely a trigger warning for anyone who’s ever been in an abusive relationship. Besides that I liked it. The great book premise was there, might’ve been a little rushed in the timeline but the story still worked and it was good.
Tia aka Sofia is trying to hide in plain sight from ex-boyfriend Dane(who happens to be a cop.) Until he finds her! What he doesn’t know is that when he does contact to say he has, it changes Tia’s life for the better. She literally/figuratively runs into her future in Theo.
Theo, a detective, wants to do everything in his power to keep Tia safe.
Does Dane get to her?
Why is Theo so enthralled with a stranger?
What happens to Tia/Sofia?
All that and more can be found out by jumping into this story. Just heed the warning at the beginning if that’s you. If not jump in, it’s worth the read!

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this was a wonderful story, so well written and easy to read. It took no time at all to get lost in the story and the journey the characters go through. I thought they were such engaging and well rounded characters. They added so much to the overall story. This is an author that is still relatively new to me and I thought this book were a great example of what she could do. I loved the ebb and flow of the story. This c were a great book to read and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Reviewed by Dr. Anya Schultz

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow this book will keep you guessing! The Mesmerist is an adult fantasy mystery book about a girl named Adrijana, who comes to visit her friend who is one of the new guards for the princess. As a girl with much wonder about the world around her, she ends up staying for a royal party. However, this is also when her life will completely change. She finds out she is something that many fear, but at the same time someone is also killing off the royal family. Adrijana is trying to accept this new life and figure out, not only who is killing the royals, but who is trustworthy and who isn’t.

One of the things I loved most about this book was all the mystery. There are twists and turns in each chapter and I loved trying to figure out who is behind all of these weird and tragic mishaps. The clues will pull you back and forth thinking one thing one minute and then another just a sentence later. Adrijana presents strong character development and intuition as the mystery unfolds. So, if you are looking for a fantasy style book with lots of mystery, this is the book for you!!

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