Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Angela Hayes

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by C.J. Warrant is the first book that I have read by this talented author, and I can honestly say that after this reading experience, it won’t be the last book of hers that I will gladly devour.
I wasn’t sure of what to expect going into the story, but the premise sounded right up my alley- cos who doesn’t love second chances, emotion, and angstiness. I happily dove right in and got swept up in all the developments.
Deacon and Olivia have history, painful history, with both holding on to hurt from their past. When Deacon returns to his hometown for a friend’s funeral, things take a complicated turn when he comes face to face with Olivia, whom he blames for his broken heart. Olivia thought her life was pretty well perfect before her it all began to spin out of control. Seeing Deacon again complicates things even more. What happens you ask? Well, you will really need to read all the intriguing and emotional developments or yourself. I am sure you won’t be disappointed.
Now I can’t wait to explore more of C.J. Warrants work!

Thank you, C.J. Warrant!

 

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Mandi LaMiller

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you love Sons of Anarchy this book is for you. Be warned this does have mature content including abuse.
This is my first book by this author and CJ Warrant did not disappoint with the first book in the Saint vs Sinners Series. The male MC Deacon gives all the best Jax Teller vibes and Olivia the female MC is defiantly a bad ass in her own right.
Deacon left the town of Alama and Olivia, his first and only love, years ago to pursue his dream of MotoGP racing. After losing his racing career A tragic death brings him home to the woman he loved but lost years ago and the friends he never realized how much he needed. Deacon and Olivia both have to figure out how to move forward in their lives while attempting to solve some mysteries along the way.
Once I picked it up, I wasn’t able to put it down and defiantly found myself reading this early in to the morning. It is a happy ending but does leave a lot of unanswered questions that already have me craving the next instalment.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Stephanie Nordling

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just have to start by saying that this was such a light read, despite the subject matter. Haha! It almost reminded me of the Heather Wells Mysteries series by Meg Cabot. I loved how all of Ruby’s friends have very similarly themed names (Celeste, Sunshine, Nova). However, my favorite part is just how punny Ruby’s inner monologs were. (I’m a sucker for a good pun!) It took a few pages to get into the story (especially when it kept vaguely referring to the story of a prior murder from a different series), but it ended up being a by the book cozy murder mystery that had me turning the page just to read more. I don’t want to give any spoilers, so I won’t get too much more specific than I have already.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Ember Daley

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Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excuse me while I pick my jaw off the floor… I can’t even begin with this series!! Dahlia is literally one of my favorite bad behind ladies in anything I’m currently reading. I mean come on! If you haven’t started this series you’re severely missing out. 10/10 would recommend and will continue to do so!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read! It was short, funny, packed full of adventure. This is a cozy mystery novel, so it doesn’t get too upsurd or out of hand. I laughed, was on the edge of my seat, and at the end I cried. This had such a happy ending and was very positive for a murder mystery story. I felt off at the beginning, because there’s a prequel that apparently happens before the events of this novel, but even without that I wasn’t too confused. I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sashimi follows straight on from Evil Sushi so ensure that you read Book 1 first. It is an imaginative, original, unique, and cleverly written thriller. Things do go bump in the night and hide in the shadows. They destroy people and leave ghost towns in their wake. It is compelling, and a well written story. C.A. has such diversity in her works that you never know what you will get but that is the beauty of her writing style. The story has a little bit of everything to keep you drawn to the pages, such as environmental issues, a few twists, and unexpected turns, danger and anger, secrets and lies, a pandemic and mayhem, mutations and so much more. This tale is a mixture of horror and paranormal, sci-fi, and thriller, mystery, and suspense. With this diversity of genres, it has something for everyone.
As with the first book I will not give anything away as I want you to envision each and every bit of it all on your lonesome.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Helani Kihe

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lord have mercy was this a real page turner. I loved that this was more than a romance story. The author gave you mystery, tragedy, humor and romance all rolled into one.

I thought it was pretty cool that Deacon and Olivia come from a small town where everyone knows everyone. I love that they grew up together and were really good friends that fell in love.

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Saving Marvel (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Saving Marvel (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation Book 4)Saving Marvel by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Before 1 of these books I never knew I was a MC fan… but boy have I been pulled into MC world forever.

Marvel is a character we’ve wanted to get to know but has been on the fringes of the story, strong feelings about women never going to take an old lady and obviously hurt deeply and strongly effected.

Then as typical for these books in the series along comes Virgina and she completely blows out the walls that Marvel has built and he desperately wants to protect her from everything that’s happening.

Again another Satan’s Devils 5 star story by this author and I’m forever going to be a MC fan….

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Erin Wolf

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really enjoyable book! It involves, murder, musicals, and mayhem. Centered around stage performers that do musicals, this is something completely different than what I’m used to. I have read plenty of cozy mysteries, but this is new to me, and the author pulls it off spectacularly! There is such a fun quality to this book — while plenty mystery to solve too. Authors in this genre too many times forget to have fun with the book and characters, but it has really been captured here. I could not put this book down!

If you are a fan of musicals, this is a must read. I was more interested in the murder mystery end, but growing with friends in the theater, it made me reminisce and smile. Then there is Ruby. Not your perfect, skinny, young confident main character, she is flawed and pretty insecure in the beginning of the book. But she knows theater is her passion and sticks to it. Along the way, she gets more friends and really starts to bloom. The progression was subtle but done so well. Not to mention the mystery part of this story. I was constantly guessing who and why and was still surprised at the big reveal.

A wonderfully written, fun book, this is the beginning of what I hope to be a long -running series. A must read in my opinion.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnab

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Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nite Fire: Slash and Burn- Nite Fire Series Book 4 by
C. L. Schneider

Five Stars

This series keeps getting better and better. The twists and turns in this book make it my favorite. Much was revealed in this book that I didn’t see coming. This author has an awesome imagination. The depth of the characters and amazing storyline keep me coming back for more. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.Excellent entertainment.
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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Sheri Schrader

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery Book series. I was excited to find this new series by the author. I always enjoy her books and this did not disappoint. Ruby is part of a traveling theatre troupe and murder is afoot. Will Ruby find the culprit?
I love the theatrics of the theatre troupe and what this brings to the story. Also, I liked the character of Ruby. She really wants to succeed but seems to get overlooked often. It is a mixed bag when she gets to step up and take on a larger role. I look forward to reading more in this series and catching the prequel story that I had missed.

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A Tormented Man’s Soul Part 1 (Grimm Wolves MC Series Book 5) by D.M. Earl – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Tormented Man's Soul (Grimm Wolves MC Book #5)A Tormented Man’s Soul by D.M. Earl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have fallen in love with these men from Grimm Wolves MC.
We are now at book 5 part 1 of this raw and gritty and broke my heart. It is full of emotions, pain, and sorrow, heartbreak, and crushed and tormented soul.
Chains the club’s enforcer is one scary biker, but deep inside he is broken and haunted. Now this mysterious and complex enigma is finding his past is slowly catching up with him and he doesn’t know how his brothers, his family will react when they find out. Will he lose it all?
Groan – It ends abruptly on a Cliffhanger ready for part 2.

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stacy has given us another story full of passion and hard topics. This BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers romance is a fast and short read. I found it hard to connect with the characters in the beginning because all they did was argue. I didn’t know if I wanted to strangle then or embrace them. But as the story progressed, they grew on me.
Colton is a real a*hole in the beginning a typical boy with money. He wants to tear down an historical plantation but not everyone agrees with him. He just needs to stop the current roadblock.
Zenni won’t let them tear down a part of her history. The plantation is in her blood it is in her bones it is a part of her. She won’t let that insufferable man get his hands on it.
Both want to kill the other one until they don’t, and things become steamy.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by Sheri Schrader

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Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Until There Was You is a take on the fairy tale romance. Regan does not believe in the fairy tales she was fed as a child. She is ready to move on with her life and start over. Jeremy is trying to prove himself and does not need a distraction in his life like Regan. Will the two find their fairy tale?
I enjoyed this story and the challenges that come across the pair. There was a good tension between the two of them, which added to the story. The story is a fast-paced read and left me wanting more. I enjoyed that there was a realness to the story and characters. So many times, romance stories end up being too much fiction. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Stephanie nicole

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Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a fan of this author and this short romance really pulled me in and kept me on the edge of my seat. While it’s a quick little romance the details are wonderful, the characters are perfect and really help pull the story together. The characters are determined to get what they want and trust me they definitely are strong enough to get it. But the author not only gave us great characters and a great story, but the history included in the story was amazing as well. So if your looking for a new book this weekend make sure you pick this one up today.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) AUDIO BOOK by C.L. Schneider – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Nite Fire: Slash and Burn- Nite Fire Series Book 4  C.L. Schneider

Narrated by Cassandra L. King

 

Five Stars 

 

This series keeps getting better and better. The twists and turns in this book make it my favorite. Much was revealed in this book that I didn’t see coming. This author has an awesome imagination. The depth of the characters and amazing storyline keep me coming back for more. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Cassandra L. King has narrated the whole series so far. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite female narrators. Excellent entertainment.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. For a good part of the book, I thought there was for sure another book before it… There is a lot of references to past events and a previous murder Ruby was part of. After some research, I found that it is part of another series, by the same author, and now Ruby is getting her own series. I am curious to read the other book, as there is a lot of references to it and its main character Sunshine. This book made me laugh a lot, which I did not expect. The characters Ruby and Nova are great, and I could really envision them. Ruby is very quirky and not your typical lead character, but I loved her even more for it! I look forward to reading the next book, as well as the prequel.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Changes and Challenges is the 3rd book in the Notebook Mysteries series. I did not read the first book, but I did read the 2nd book. You could probably read this as a stand alone book, as it is a solid storyline. The characters do overlap, but their relationships are well enough explained to understand who is who. I really enjoyed this book. I like that Emma is a strong brilliant female, in a time where the world was led by males. While it is probably not the most accurate, in terms of international travel and sending wires as often as she does (that was expensive in the 1800s and only for the rich…) but that aside, it is a very good book. This book has a LOT going on, and I feel like it could almost have been 2 books, but it worked well. Emma is on another adventure, playing detective with her boyfriend Jeremy and her ex and now friend Tony. I hope there is another book, because I want to see how things go with the new house and hope there is more development on Emma’s sister and brother in law.

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My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match (Welcome to Cupid’s Cove) by C.A. King – Review by Veronica Lee

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My Valentine's Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids CoveMy Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Graham and Lara are two individuals who are unlikely pairs. Graham is from the city because he is done with the rate race. Lara is a spoiled rotten daddy’s girl. Lara’s family runs a bakery and when Graham comes to town and opens his bakery Lara becomes even more of a pain in the kisser. Lara is self-centered and because her father is the mayor she is frustrated he allowed Graham to come in but Lara is so drawn to Graham. Can he help her in basically every aspect of her life? Go read it!

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Claiming My Mate (Wolf Hollow Pack Book 1) by Nicole Howl – Review by Veronica Lee

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Claiming My Mate (Wolf Hollow Pack, #1)Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book by Ms. Howl and I loved it. She wrote it so that you feel like you are there. Lily is a human servant for the Wolf Hallow Royal family. Jason is the next in line for the throne and to be Alpha, that is until he meets his fated mate. Lily is attacked and is sent to the infirmary for treatment. It is here that Jason senses his fated mate and realizes it Lily now he is set on protecting her at any cost.
How far or willing is Jason for his fated mate??

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery

The Sound of Murder is the first book in the Musical Murder Mystery series. It’s a spin off from another series by this author – Dangerous Curves. Panic at the Playhouse, the 8th Dangerous Curves book, introduces Ruby Ecco, who is the heroine of the Musical Murder Mystery series. You don’t have to have read Panic at the Playhouse to enjoy The Sound of Murder, but if you plan to read both I would recommend starting with the earlier book to avoid spoilers.
This is a very enjoyable read! If you can cope with having the songs from The Sound of Music going round your head relentlessly while you read it, you’ll get caught up in an intriguing case. After a castmate is found dead, Ruby is concerned local police aren’t taking the case seriously. She’s got plenty of clues (and a song she’s made up about them) but needs to piece these together to find out the truth.
I love musicals, and enjoy a cozy mystery. If you’re like me, this series will not disappoint! I would recommend reading in a setting where you won’t be embarrassed if you find yourself humming “Do-Re-Mi”…
The Sound of Murder gets a solid five stars from me, and I can’t wait to read West Side Murder when it comes out!

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.3/5 Stars
This series has easily became one of my favorite series. Luc and Summer are the romance story in this series I didn’t know I needed to read! This is book 5 and the 5th book I’ve read by this author and it’s just as good as the others. It’s a deeper look into this mafia world. I can’t wait to continue this series with books 6 & 7.

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 4 of a 5 book series. Dahlia continues hunting to keep the city safe from monsters while investigating a grisly mutilation done to Ella Chandler. Full of action and suspense, this book sweeps the reader into a flurry of action and suspense while Dahlia seeks the truth. This is a wonderful escape read and I had no problem forgetting the real world for a while. This definitely can be enjoyed as a standalone, so I recommend it even if you have not read the previous installments. If you like edge-of-your-seat action and compelling characters, I would give it a shot. It’s thrilling!

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Nite Fire: Slash & Burn (Book 4) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Jana Lewis

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Slash & Burn (Nite Fire, #4)Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new spin on the story and was really interesting. I liked how survival of a species was incorporated into the mystery, along with a disease that was spreading and killing everything. There were new species of characters introduced that I do not remember before and it made the story more suspenseful. There were a lot of twists and turns that I didn’t expect and it made for an engaging story. I look forward to the next one! Nite is, as always, a wonderful BA and shows how everyone has imperfections. A twist in her character arc was interesting and leaves things open to new possibilities.

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne
4 of 5 Stars
An enjoyable enemies to lovers, billionaire romance, which kept me happily turning the pages. A fairly quick read, but definitely a complete story with engaging characters and a setting, which was brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. Zenni and billionaire Colton Sage disagree over his plans to demolish a plantation, that turns out to be the only piece of history connecting Zenni to her past. As the couple fight and Zenni tries to save the land which her enslaved ancestors worked on, they also can’t deny their mutual attraction. However, they are at risk of the past preventing them from finding love with each other. I loved Zenni and Colton, and their chemistry sizzled off the page. I think the author did a good job of mixing African-American history with a contemporary romance in a short story.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Trish Ann

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick, enjoyable read. I really liked Ruby’s character and thought she was clever. It was fun to follow her along, solving the clues and trying to solve the murder. I would like to go back and read other books of hers. I look forward to seeing more in this series.

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and entertaining book this is. Ruby is such a great character. I found myself connecting with her immediately. I loved the mystery of the book too. This author is fantastic at creating brilliant stories that all had such a unique feel about them.
For me this book was made even better by the choice of musical – it left me singing the songs to myself and going back to watch the film. It gave me such a feeling of nostalgia and I think helped me to engage even more.
This author is easily one of my favourites and this book will show you why. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Saving Marvel (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Kerry Baker

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Saving Marvel (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation Book 4)Saving Marvel by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot get enough of this series. With all of the books and the spin offs I would have expected it to have gotten tired and boring by now but the exact opposite has happened. Each book feels fresh and interesting. I find I am gripped by them all.
The characters in this book to me felt so perfectly flawed. It was mesmerising to read about them. I loved the journey they go on to find their happy ending. This really is an amazing book that I would urge everyone to read.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Class Clown is the second book in this set. I didnt read the first book, and did not feel like I was missing information, so it can be read as a standalone. However I just couldnt get into this book. It sounded so good an I am a fan of creepy clowns showing up in the locker room unexpectedly an soccer field. Beyond that I just had a hard time staying interested.

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Spring’s Showers (Romantically Seasonal Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amy Brennan

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Spring's Showers: Romantically Seasonal: SpringSpring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal: Spring by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, chances are, it’s not. Unfortunately for Spring, things were encouraged via other methods to manipulate a situation that shouldn’t have really happened in the first place, leaving others in the dust, but, it’s a person’s gift to know what feels right to them, and them alone. This author has done it again with her creative writing ability to allow the reader into the minds of all within the pages of this novel, and to have us feel their emotions, decisions, and to leave us without doubt that they are making the right choices. Honestly, I will certainly be reading more by this author, no matter the genre.

I thought it was about time that Mother Nature took the lead in this story, and very exciting for her to try and take over Cupid. The characters were well thought out, and the ongoing narrative was fantastic. One quote from the novel that really got me was: “They owned the world and mankind bowed down to their power. If they had been living creatures, they might have been considered gods.” Amazing, and I cannot wait until the next Season is upon us. True love will always prevail (or at least, I like to think it will.) Highly recommend!

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