Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Amy Brennan

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Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I cannot. I just cannot tell you that I have a favorite installment in this series. I have read every single one, and they all made me feel like I was a part of their Mafia Elite clan, getting to know everyone individually and as a unit. This author’s writing style is one of my absolute favorites, and she hits the nail on the head with her character building in each installment and making sure you are able to build that connection with the main characters before things get crazy.

Even if mafia novels aren’t really your thing, these are totally with a read as they incorporate romance, mafia drama, and so much action and love that you’ll fall in love with this series as much as I have. Looking forward to reading more by this author soon. Highly recommend!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ice Dance by Vik Azeem. This is such a fun fantasy, romance. Its the story of Hassan who is unemployed as a accountant and feels like he’s a failure to his family. Needing money badly he decides to enter a stand up contest at a local bar. He meets Yasmine a beautiful young lady and sparks fly. When she seems to blow him off he is heartbroken. He has a dash of good luck and thinks he’s about to get a job when it ends up being people wanting information about Yasmine which he doesn’t know because he doesn’t really know her. Yasmine ends up being a Princess from another realm and people are after her. Hassan of course gets roped into the mess and is up to his eyeballs before its over. This is a fast paced story that makes you feel like you are in Pakistan and the other world Hollow-Maid. I truly enjoyed this read and think you will too!.

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Cozy Mystery To Die For – Review By: Crystal McConnell

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An Inheritance To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For, #4)An Inheritance To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first time reading anything by Judy Moore. While this is a stand alone book, it does tie in with the previous 3 of this series. The beginning of the book does refer back to what I can only imagine being the plots (and outcomes) of the 3 prior books. However, even without reading the first 3, this book was an excellent read! It had a strong developing plot with some twists and turns along the way that were completely unexpected. In Book 4, An Inheritance to Die For, Beck has her first official case hired by her old former college roommate! Now, whilst the story develops around this case of whether it’s suicide or murder, there is also a developing relationship with Beck. All in all, you have a mystery to solve AND a bit of a romance story. I definitely recommend this book and I’ll be sure to go back and play catch up on the prior 3!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Kerry Baker

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Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a delightful surprise. It wasn’t what I was expecting at and I loved that it took me on a journey. This is an entertaining story that had me laughing throughout. The characters were perfect for the book and I was completely engaged by them.
This is a new author to me and I was completely taken by their writing style. I cannot wait to discover more.

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve always been a fan of books focused around time, whether it was The Time Travelers’ Wife or more recently Love’s Refrain, which I had immensely enjoyed last year. This book certainly was not the exception, I couldn’t put it down for long once I started it!

I loved all the historical references, which were accurate and added to the appeal of the story. The characters were expertly written and relatable to many. I definitely can’t wait to read more by this author!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a funny and entertaining romance. Olivia is quite relatable. She’s starting over after life kicks her a few times (cheating spouse, job loss, etc..). With the help of friends, she overcomes these challenges and shows to be strong, resilient and quite the badass. The characters in the book are fantastically written from the guilt spewing mom to the crazy ex all the way to the sexy lawyer. The story line is quite engaging and entertaining. There is plenty of humor in the story. It flows so well together. I love the whole premise of her being a personal chef and building from there. She’s very independent. Her match has such chemistry. Perfecto! I would give this book mroe than 5 stars if I could. A definite must read for the contemporary romance lovers out there.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is definitely an “Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind”, and each poem is thought provoking and intriguing. The author has a wonderful way with words and with the flow of words, he’s put poetry to music in a unique way. The poems use clever wordplay and reflections that you can tell are the authors honest thoughts and feelings. The poems definitely spoke to me, and I found the book as a whole an emotional rollercoaster of a read. However, the poetry is uplifting and inspirational and it definitely stimulated my imagination, and gave me some much needed time out, whilst I went down the rabbit hole!

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Kerry Baker

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the perfect example of a time travel story done right. The author has created an amazing story, detailed and intricate from the start. It draws you in and without noticing yoh just can’t put this book down. The characters were such an interesting mix. I enjoyed the fact that then author didn’t paint a picture of them being ‘perfect’ and think I liked reading about them more because of this.
I thought this book was well writing and exciting. I hope there will be more to come!

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Lab Spill (The Cool Thing Series Book 2) by Robert Rife – Review by Helani Kihe

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LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. (THE COOL THING SERIES)LAB SPILL: A Dark Comedy. Maybe. by Robert Rife
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To say this series is unique is an understatement.
If you like sci-fi this is your book for sure.
Lab Spill isn’t the type of book I’d normally read but I came across book 1 and it sounded super interesting and the title caught my attention. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would so of course I had to read book 2 and see where the story takes me.
Lab spill is a very well written book. It’s funny and the characters are great. The author is definitely in a league of his own.

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Wendy Wary

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a steamy and dark tale about a love that never was and a couple trying to recapture what could’ve been. Lots of push and pull, some twists and turns, and internal struggle of fighting reality vs desire. Damian isn’t really able to go full in with Evelyn, and he continues to push her away while simultaneously fighting his pull to be with her. Evelyn is strong willed, though, and keeps pursuing Damian despite his attempts to keep her at arm’s length, unwittingly putting herself into deadly situations in the process. Convinced there’s no way out of his present circumstances except by death, Damian knows he needs to give up on any future with Evelyn. Can he finally convince her to stay away?

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The Gauntlet (The Soppranaturale Series Book 1) by Ashley Pagano – Review by Ayla Eddy

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The Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale SeriesThe Gauntlet: The Soppranaturale Series by Ashley Pagano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A book that focuses on keeping the supernatural hidden in plain sight? Sign me up! The little blurb about the book had me hooked and it did not disappoint! First page to the last I was captured in the story. Following along with Ommily and Link was like being transported into the book with them. The descriptions in the story were well written letting you easily picture the story. Not only do you get to experience faeries but vampires, werewolves, witches, and shapeshifters too. I highly recommend this book!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was very relatable in every which way. I loved the concept of the story, the characters, the way everything flowed, and how realistic the writing and the plot of the book was! Wonderful read!

I loved this one, as I have said, how relatable it was. Hitting the rock bottom of life. thinking you had the perfect life, and then learning you do not actually. What kind of life do you want? Who is gonna support you if the person you always thought would? Cause now they can’t due to their actions! Olivia was very relatable. She was easy going, but wanted to be a top chef, but the life she had going until she hit the ground running, was never an option. From people that really cared about her and loved her, which she learned over time, she achieved what she thought would be impossible for her life. The power of friendship was golden in this book, as well as following your dreams and believing in yourself. Loved this book and author’s writing! Character development was strong as well. The story carried itself well! I very much enjoyed it!

Lovely book that I quickly became immersed in and could not put down! It was by far a must read for sure! Highly recommend this read, if you have not had the pleasure of reading it yet! A sensational read!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was magical in each and every way. I was mesmerized as I read, and lost within all that it held. The story flows ever so nicely, has strong descriptions, and spot on character development.

This story was a wonderful book that was very easy to relate to. It was impacting as it could be with the characters and the story line. The story was realistic, yet the fantasy and the take with the story was very much full of intrigue. Yasmine was a wonderful character as well as Hassan. She was strong willed, but there was more to her than meets the eye. Hassan-I loved the talk and use of his culture in the story. It really made his character, and the story beautiful in every way. The story took an adventurous turn I did not expect at first glance, the fantasy role was amazing. The writing was wonderful. I loved this book!

This was a book that mesmerized me for all that it was and all that it contained. I could not put it down. Very invested with the characters. Defiantly a must read! For sure, I highly recommend this book and author!

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

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Cooked: The Chef Blows Her LidCooked: The Chef Blows Her Lid by Cari Schaeffer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars
Chef Olivia’s whole life is changing! After she finds her husband cheating with her best friend and loses her long-time restaurant position, Olivia has to start her life from ground zero. With a little help from her REAL friends and some sheer luck, Olivia is slowly becoming the chef she has always wanted to be. This novel is PG rated fun with real life situations, great read!

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61643331-just-one-more-egg” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1658426858l/61643331._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61643331-just-one-more-egg”>Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/331633.Lois_Wickstrom”>Lois Wickstrom</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5037846055″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was such a cute and engaging story. The images of the illustrations were just as wonderful as the story went as well! I very much enjoyed how the story went, I think all Mamas feel the same, it does not matter where your child comes from, they are yours. I also found the lesson valuable not to judge another by appearance as sometimes the trust you do not have can prove you wrong. As with this story with the neighbor! I found the story cute and insightful. A book that is sure to be cherished and enjoyed!
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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a book that really held its own! I was captivated when I first began to read, and it held me all the way through! It was impossible to put down! The writing style flowed nicely as well!

The story had a very interesting appeal. I could not put this one down or let go of it! The book had its strong sense of appeal as you read. The characters and the interactions are what made this story for me! Haunting and strong willed as I read. The story was convincing and I enjoyed how the author made the point of views. It was a wonderful read and I happily enjoyed it all the way through!

Wonderful read that brought on a lot of intrigue! I could not be happier with how this book was. A must read for sure, and one I certainly highly reccomend!

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More Text Than Sex by Jim Shomos – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Fighting ChanceFighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I felt everything within this book! I could not ask for more, I do love sport based romances and this one simply nailed everything that it held within its contents! Wonderful characters as well.

The main two characters, were very relatable and realistic to me. I loved how easy they talked and seemed like they were living body people that you could run into in your daily life adventures. Sometimes with business and pleasure, there is a line that can be crossed, and when it does, holy moly! The book built up the story nicely and was engaging all the way through. I very much loved this must read romance!

Exceptional writing that flowed ever so perfectly. I was very much invested in the story as well as the characters. Could not put it down! Highly recommend this must read book and author!

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Fighting Chance by Toni Denise – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Fighting ChanceFighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I felt everything within this book! I could not ask for more, I do love sport based romances and this one simply nailed everything that it held within its contents! Wonderful characters as well.

The main two characters, were very relatable and realistic to me. I loved how easy they talked and seemed like they were living body people that you could run into in your daily life adventures. Sometimes with business and pleasure, there is a line that can be crossed, and when it does, holy moly! The book built up the story nicely and was engaging all the way through. I very much loved this must read romance!

Exceptional writing that flowed ever so perfectly. I was very much invested in the story as well as the characters. Could not put it down! Highly recommend this must read book and author!

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Lynnea Eng

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Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Moby plays the flute was a very inspirational story – perfect for a kid who seems to be struggling with a task. Moby does not realize how important playing the flute is and the life lessons it will teach her. However, it takes her over a year to realize how important it is to stick with something and to keep trying, no matter what!

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lynnea Eng

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Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales)Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was hands down one of the best children’s books I have read in a very long time. It includes facts within the storyline and makes the lesson of sharing/caring fun to read! Every mom will go out of her way for her own children, but what if someone just dumped a child with you? How would you feel? How would you react? This story shows how Mama Warbler handles this situation with grace and teaches her neighbor how to be grateful for every situation – even when it means doing twice the amount of work.

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Mafia Elite Series Box Set Volume 2 by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Goodman

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Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume TwoMafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These books have the perfect mixture of mafia, romance, funny moments, mystery, and happily ever after. You will fall in love with each character and you will not be disappointed in any of the books. The author has a knack for drawing you in at the very beginning and keeping you invested the whole time.

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Shea Gilkerson 10/10/22

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am immediately going back now to start book 1, this was such a good, fun and interesting book.

MaKayla is going into her second year at Grave Digger Academy, and like her, no one was able to transfer out. The inter-academy games are this year and the Academy HAS to win to keep their doors open, so it’s probably better to already know each other. The games start and it becomes obvious quickly that something strange is happening. (As I have not yet read book 1, a lot felt a bit strange but it was all very interesting and fun)

Very cool writing, very cool read, and I’m looking forward both to year three as well as learning a bit more about the characters in book 1!

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Ice Dance by Vik Azeem – Review by Kerry Carr

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Ice DanceIce Dance by Vik Azeem
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. The author does an amazing job with the character and how they mix fantasy with modern day makes this a story that is magical. I also loved the way the author uses the culture that Hassan is born into in a way that makes it easier for a reader to understand why he is struggling with the choice of doing a job that is high paid or doing something he loves that allows him to be the creative person he is.
I also love the connection and attraction between Hassan and Yasmine.
I love that Yasmine encourages Hassan to be anything he chooses and when she opens up her world to him that’s when he really comes alive.
However this story isn’t all sweetness and magic. There is a danger that surrounds Yasmine and when Hassan goes to a ‘job interview’ and meets Victor that danger becomes more obvious and very real.
As New Years Eve approaches Yasmine introduces Hassan to a world he never believed existed and turns his life from a boring daily struggle to one of excitement, danger and magical beings that only live in books and nightmares.
Will they be able to escape the people trying to get Yasmine? More importantly will Hassan be able to survive the night?

It was an amazing adventure, there were twists in the story I didn’t see coming and it kept me glued to see what the author would come up with next. It was a very captivating read that I couldn’t put down.

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Just One More Egg (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstorm-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Just One More EggJust One More Egg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Just One More Egg: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom

Another fantastic read by the author. My daughter absolutely loves the author and loves me reading them to her. The author knows how to keep readers coming back.

A Cuckoo bird lays her egg in another bird’s nest. The bird doesn’t mind and keeps it. The neighbor bird says to get rid of it. I couldn’t really choose a quote for the bird.

Highly recommended for Kids and Family lovers.

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An Inheritance to Die For by Judy Moore reviewed by Jessica Pritt

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An Inheritance To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For, #4)An Inheritance To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. This was an easy read. You don’t have to read the previous books to understand this one. I was surprised by who the killer was and the turn of events. This book shows that people change for the better as they grow older. I am glad Beck was able to find a good friend in Jacqueline.

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River Witch by Cheryl Burman – Review by Cynthia Tuck

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River WitchRiver Witch by Cheryl Burman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. I read this while recovering from surgery and let me to you no matter how tired I was, I wanted to keep reading.
The story follows Hester, and from the start we are made aware that she is different from those around her. She yearns to be a healer and seeks to do so through herbal practices. Her mother and brother do not like this snd they believe her to be a witch, and believe that forcing her to marry someone from town will help her settle and be normal. Marrying is not something that she wants, especially the person that her family has chosen for her.
At some point she meets Aaron who also knows a lot about healing with herbs and teaches her some things. Including the name of the River that continues to call out to Hester since childhood. The River’s name is Sabrina and she seems to be trying to guide Hester through life towards a goal.
I love that this isn’t just a happy go lucky whimsical story. The treatment of Hester during her time period is very realistic of what women went through back then. And the author did an amazing job of merging history with fantasy. 5/5 stars from me. Please grab a copy now!

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Ashley Johnson

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good second chance romance. After being apart for years Damien and Evelyn are brought back together. Broken hearts and feelings are still there when they come face to face again after all that time. Their story is emotional and stressful. This story is dark twisted and good.

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Chevalier (War Horses Book 1) by Scott Warren – Review by Carrie Reed

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War Horses Book 1: ChevalierWar Horses Book 1: Chevalier by Scott Warren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very interesting read. This is not my typical go to genre, but I was easily sucked into the story. Vandal is a tech turned Chevalier, and I won’t lie, I had to look up what the word Chevalier meant, and I think Vandal turned out to live up to the name. He didn’t really want this for his life, he would rather stay and repair and work on the tanks, but it seems he has a skill of going fast and being able to control it. His friendship with Rocco is great and I really like to see Rocco always having his back. Colonel Swift on the other hand, irritated me, and I was happy to see in the end, basically Vandal and the way he handled himself in the fight, rubbed it in her face that he is not the worthless tech she thought him to be. Very imaginative and creative!

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Fighting Chance by Toni Denise – Review by Carrie Reed

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Fighting ChanceFighting Chance by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great, short read. Kendall is very annoying at times, I feel like she I pressuring Chad to admit things he doesn’t want to bring to light and forcing him to reveal secrets and come out of the shadows. It seems she is just worried about her career and showing up her co-worker who thinks he can do her job better. Chad on the other hand, he doesn’t need to be so tight lipped especially because reading, we can tell he is already falling in love with Kendall, so why not take a leap of faith. Kendall’s dad Rich is my favorite character, he is a great father to her, and tells her like it is when its needed. He know the secrets Chad keeps but will not divulge the slightest hint to help her career, but still very supportive of both of them. The ending was sweet and I was very pleased. I loved the romance, drama and all the main characters.

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The Veil by Wanda Luthman – Review by Carrie Reed

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The VeilThe Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quick, great read. It was nice to watch Samuel come into his thirteenth birthday and everything that was to happen for him now that he hit “manhood”. Watching him get invited to participate in the Passover rites, I could tell he felt like he was now accomplished. His chosen scripture of Isaiah 53 is the perfect passage to have read for what was to come, and it is so cool that he was drawn to that passage to come into his manhood. Samuel and the Rabbi then discover that the rumbling and disturbance while they were at the Temple was caused by one of the most important moments of all time. I really love that in the end the author asks for anyone who believes to repeat the prayer and be saved.

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