Spidersight (Tirzah M.M. Hawkins Horror Stories) by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins – Review by Jamie Truex

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SpidersightSpidersight by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

O.M.G! Let me start this by saying I was terrified of spiders before reading this book! I didn’t think it was possible to be more scared of them, but after finishing this book in one day, it has happened. I’ve seen 3 spiders since finishing the book and have darn near had a panic attack! Needless to say I loved this story! Yes it freaked me out but when a work of fiction can cause such a reaction in reality, it’s definitely a 5 star book. I felt so much empathy for Missy. She was so strong and had to deal with so much for being so young. I can only imagine the therapy she would have had to go through as an adult. Highly recommend this read!

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Rayne East

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captivating and twisted short story
This little tale is as twisted as it is dark. It is written so well that it reads like a full length story with just the right balance of detail and imagery. A love cracked by suspicion and shattered by revenge leads to an intense read. So much is put within the pages – mistrust, volatile relationships, deceit and even some paranormal aspects makes this a must read.

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an incredible story with wonderful writing. Our FMC is a professional piano player and finds herself thrown back into Nazi occupied France during WW II. There she meets her HEA and is pulled into helping the resistance. The action and romance that ensues keeps you reading all through the night! Great book!

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Spidersight (Tirzah M.M. Hawkins Horror Stories) by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins – Review by Rayne East

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SpidersightSpidersight by Tirzah M.M. Hawkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brilliant spidey thriller!

This is gripping and edge of your seat thrilling. The author weaves an intricate web of intrigue as Missy navigates her ‘friendship’ with Fred and realises there’s more to it than she first thought. This had me gasping out loud, skin crawling and heart racing it was that well written. Makes you start to question whether children’s imaginary friends are really ‘imaginary’. If you’re looking for a terrifyingly good read, look no further.

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Yesterday’s Over (Philly Heat Series Book 3) by Becky Flade – Review by Melissa Fink

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Yesterday's Over (Philly Heat series, #3)Yesterday’s Over by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a book that has a story with a twist. This book had exactly that. I could NOT put this book down for nothing. It will have you on edge from the 1st page. I highly recommend you read the whole series!!

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Pardon Me Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pardon Me Please by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

This is a cute story filled with colourful pictures. The perfect time to read, close to Thanksgiving. Albert lives on a turkey farm and knows that the people who visit are not looking for a pet. He doesn’t want to be eaten! He just wants to live a long and happy life. A family purchases him but can he convince them not to eat him? This is a good book to open discussions pertaining to Thanksgiving and alternate meals that can be made. I believe it is a story that children will enjoy.

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Genre – Historical, Crime
Page Count – 286
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Three stories. One destination.

 

A swamp rat-turned lady, a hotshot southern attorney, and a small-town dreamer endure life’s cruel twists on the way to Hollywood’s swanky Mansfield Supper Club.

Louisiana, 1927. A brutal fate sweeps seventeen-year-old Francie Roubideaux from the Louisiana bayou to the iron rule of Miss Claire in New Orleans. She survives using her daddy’s wits and mama’s grace, but fickle fortune isn’t done with her yet….

Illinois, 1937. Rose Donovan’s dreary small-town life takes a turn when a New York City music man whisks her away to Hollywood. But soon she’s torn between addictive passion and another man’s arms…and more than Rose’s heart is on the line.

Georgia, 1936. A rising star on the Atlanta legal circuit, Beau Hartwell is the envy of every lawyer in the city…until his past desperately comes to call. Can big-city Beau handle backwoods justice, or will the case break more than his career?

In one fateful night, their worlds collide in ways no one saw coming…

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker – Review by Vanessa Estrada

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Devlin by Angela K. Parker
My Review

Vanessa Estrada
17 reviews

November 4, 2022
I loved Devlin and Eve’s banter and most of their relationship, but I just cannot stand the miscommunication trope anymore. It makes it SO frustrating when the characters just REFUSE to talk to each other. I mean I get it, it’s hard to be vulnerable and honest, but I just felt like it was overly repetitive and then it somehow also felt really rushed. The writing itself was….there was just more to be desired. But it was an entertaining book so that’s why I gave it the stars. I loved the overall plot and the twists, it just felt like it took forever to get there. And I absolutely LOVED the spicy scenes!

A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Angela Hayes

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann is a women’s fiction story- a family drama of sorts set around Christmas in the aftermath of the pandemic- makes for an interesting read with a bit of an emotional quality.
Carina, the mc, is such a relatable character, contemplating her life- feeling lonely, and a little melancholy. Her life reflection comes at the stage where her children have all left the nest, her husband and her have been married for so long that she feels they take things for granted. She has always been the one caring for others, but who takes care of her? Who is she if she’s not the caregiver? She’s lost herself in it all along the way and doesn’t know quite how to turn things around. After feeling overlooked and unappreciated, and with those life reflections weighing heavy on her mind- an opportunity to spend Christmas in a mountain cabin in Colorado presents itself- but she really isn’t the adventurous sort and going alone feels very daunting. Will she take a leap and go? What happens when she gets there? Will she ‘discover’ herself again and find new purpose in her life? What of her family? Will she get the Christmas she hopes for?
Emotional and relatable.
Happy reading…

Thank you, Ann Swann!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the first sentence I was pulled into this fabulous story. This is a story of survival, healing, and rebirth. Mercy, the main character, is our narrator and tells us the story in a down-to-earth way with spunk. Finding happiness in a world designed to do otherwise gives the story some light in the heaviness of the plot. The focus on brujeria via plant medicine was an interesting slant for me; it’s not something I normally read. The story has vivid imagery about New Mexico and life the women have to survive though in Sueno. I enjoyed this story so much, that I wish it was longer!

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Brandy Vaughn,NNovember 2022

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery Book 1) by Casey Cardel – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Better Gnomes & Gardens (Mysty Haven Mystery)Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun, light-hearted first book in the Mysty Haven Mystery series.

Bob is an investigative reporter with a flair for fact finding and doesn’t let a few grumpy policemen deter him from a case. After being unceremoniously fired from his first reporter job for writing an unexpected piece on Bigfoot, Bob finds himself nursing his wounds in a coffee shop in Mysty Haven. As Bob contemplates his future and the prospects of finding a new job, he inadvertently lands himself a freelance gig helping to locate a recently gone-missing run of the mill garden gnome (or so he thinks). Bob finds himself on an unexpected journey of unearthing plots to open a mystic portal that would allow a dark Fae king to enter the mortal realm. Along with Shauna Barksdale, daughter of Sheriff Barksdale and fellow officer of the law, Bob and Officer Shauna work together to locate the missing gnome, uphold the portal and make a few more mystic discoveries along the way.

I definitely recommend this cute read to anyone who enjoys a good paranormal story with quirky writing and the potential for future character development in subsequent stories!

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Tausha Treadway

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SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Soliloquy by Janet Fogg. I loved this book so much that I read it all in one sitting. I stayed up way to late flipping pages but it was that good. The book revolved around time travel, historical fiction and romance. Its about Erin who is swept back to war torn France where she protects members of the Resistance by ghost writing music for a German Officer. When Erin helps rescue a British pilot named Arick and falls in love with him it makes things super complicated. She also recognizes him from the original time period she came from. On top of all this the German Officer is wanting a lot more from Erin than she is willing to give. Will she be able to go thru with it if necessary? Will she be able to continue ghost writing for the resistance or will she be caught. This is a romance full of mystery and danger. Risking her own life to save Arick you know their love transcends time but will they survive to enjoy their time together? This read is so full of all kinds of elements and the writing was so amazing I felt as if I was in war torn France with the Nazis. Do yourself a favor and read this amazing book!

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The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone (The Emergence Duology Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Magical Summer of Miranda StoneThe Magical Summer of Miranda Stone by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read! It was a little slow at the beginning but I’m glad I stuck it out because it ended up being really good! I’m very excited to see where the next installment goes. This is a fantasy story quite unlike any others I’ve read before. I really enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read the next book!

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Kelli Harper

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Soliloquy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one click wonder that I found on Kindle Unlimited is a new to me author and not usually a preferred genre but oh my am I glad that I picked this one. Erin and Arick’s story will find you traveling to the past and the story is just so so good. You will be drawn in and just find yourself turning pages until all hours of the night with the thoughts of “just one more chapter”. The characters are so memorable.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Trista Priest

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a very fast paced. well written novella. The author definitely left me wanting more about Falcon and Ivy’s story. The book is dark, twisted, and features jealous lovers. Check trigger warnings.

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Nina Maes

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An amazingly beautiful love story. This a great historical story with strong characters. Love wins over all through time after time. Fast paced read that will draw you in to the end. Recommend this book to anyone who likes to read romance, historical events and WWII stories.

SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An amazingly beautiful love story. This a great historical story with strong characters. Love wins over all through time after time. Fast paced read that will draw you in to the end. Recommend this book to anyone who likes to read romance, historical events and WWII stories.

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Codi Parham

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This book was eloquently written. The definition of soliloquy is “speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers,” and Erin speaks through song. She is given a treasure for her 30th birthday that leads her on a time traveling adventure. Beautiful from the first note.

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Shannen Kern

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SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must say this has to be one of my favorite books I have read this year! Soliloquy mixes in time-travel, romance, and drama to create a masterpiece. Once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Janet Fogg is an amazing author!

Erin Meyer is a wonderful pianist who is suddenly thrown back to the time of World War II. After understandable confusion, she realizes what is happening and begins helping the Resistance. She also runs into someone who felt familiar from her future, and the author ties this in magically.

I meant to read just a few chapters a day, but once I started reading, I was immediately engrossed in the story and finished it quickly. I highly recommend this book!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Series Prequel) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Defiant Princess (Mafia Elite Prequel)Defiant Princess by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t think there will ever be a book by Amy that I don’t enjoy immensely, and this one is no different! This may be my favorite book by hers thus far, and that is saying something! Never before have I enjoyed a book from multiple perspectives as much as I have enjoyed this one.

Having read all of the other books in the series, I already knew of all the main characters, so I was excited to see more content on all of the ladies featured in the book. The book opened my eyes to the experiences each of these girls have had, and even though I’ve never experienced half of the things that they have, I found myself relating to each and every one of them. I went away from the book inspired, and hoping that there will be more of the five families in the future!

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Felicia Bates

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Glass Houses took mere minutes to devour but it left a long lasting impression. I was blown away by this short story and am having trouble articulating my thoughts and feelings without any spoilers. Providing you’ve read and taken the trigger warning accompanying this story into serious consideration, I would highly recommend this fast paced read. This is an author I would love to read again and would be curious to see what kind of impression a full length story would leave.

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Bycatch by Alexander Blevens – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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BycatchBycatch by Alexander Blevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rex is a man that has been running from the crimes he committed in Vietnam over twenty years ago. When his sons drown an immigrant fisherman that witnessed their crime after scuttling a shrimp boat, Rex feels remorse but keeps quiet. When the fisherman’s daughter discovers her late father’s wartime journal, she approaches Rex with secrets her father never told anyone. Now that his sons are being forced to face their crimes, Rex is also forced to face his past. Rex must decide if he should continue living his life of lies or beg for mercy from those that he hurt.

Bycatch is a haunting tale of one man who is forced to come face to face with his past and the harm it caused. With multiple timelines the reader can see into the past as the Vietnam war is taking place, while reading about the shrimping industry and the characters in present day Biloxi, Mississippi. When a theft is committed in Vietnam during the war, the parties involved go their separate ways and think that they will never see the other again. Until one fateful day when they run into each other decades later in Biloxi, Mississippi. Things start to unravel as one man dies and the other is forced to face the consequences of his past actions. A beautiful and haunting tale of war, greed, and the consequences of bad choices.

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The Protector (The Freemasons Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Protector (The Freemasons #4)The Protector by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable novel in this series about a group of Freemasons, and this story focuses on Declan Burkhard and Renee Cadmon, in this brother’s best friend romance. Renee was kidnapped and her innocence was stolen when she was sold to the highest bidder. Having been rescued from that horror, she has been trying to reclaim her life but it’s harder than she imagined. Her brother’s best friend Declan has been her rock, but strictly as a friend, although before she was taken she had hoped they could become more. Renee doesn’t think that Declan would be interested in her “broken and tainted soul”. However, Declan has always had feelings for Renee, he just didn’t act on them because she’s his best friends sister, and then she was taken.

Declan knows that she doesn’t think she’s “worthy of being loved”, but he wants to show her that’s not true. Declan is just happy to be apart of her life as she gets used to her freedom and will do anything to protect her, even if it means burying his desires. Renee is put in danger yet again when the person who orchestrated her abduction returns, but Declan is determined to eliminate the threat for good. I felt completely immersed in this story and engaged with the characters, as the descriptive narrative brings both the setting and characters vividly to life. The storyline does deal with some unsettling themes, but does so sensitively and in context with the story. I was hooked from start to finish and was kept happily turning the pages late into the night!

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Hot for Teacher by Felicia Carparelli – Review by Trish Ann

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Hot for Teacher - Shakespeare Made Us Fall in LoveHot for Teacher – Shakespeare Made Us Fall in Love by Felicia Carparelli
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was a quick read. I did like the character Juliet but I had a really hard time with Jim. I struggled with him calling her “Miss Teacher Lady” and the strong emphasis of him needing more culture by way of his speaking. I appreciated that she was a teacher and he was an ex-Marine in construction as that is something I can connect with. I just had a difficult time connecting with their particular love story. Overall, it was a cute book.

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The Protector (The Freemasons Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Protector (The Freemasons #4)The Protector by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is easily my favourite one in the series so far. I loved everything about it – the story, the characters. It has some deep topics that are addressed, which could be triggers for some people. It’s makes the book that much more complex and really pulled me into the story.
I thought the author handled the story well. She has a great way of tackling rough topics while creating an enjoyable story. I loved this book and cannot wait to read more from this author.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an intense read from the first page right up until the last page. Our characters, Ivy, and Falcon are perfectly matched for each other and seemingly have the perfect relationship. Then Falcon suspects that Ivy has betrayed him by cheating on him, so he decides to hurt her in the worst possible way and exacts revenge. This was a short read, but it was packed full of drama that escalates very quickly. A story of love, lust, anger, betrayal, deception, jealousy, and revenge.

Warning that this is an 18+ book due to the explicit sexual scenes and domestic violence.

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is fast becoming a favourite author of mine and my daughters. We love reading her books together and seeing what else she might come up with. This book is just as good as the others, although it felt liked it was aimed at a slightly older audience. However, we both connected with the story and looked forward to reading it.
The main character was enjoyable. She fit well with the creative story and helped to carry it all.
The author really has such a talent for creating unique and imaginative stories that the whole family can enjoy. I am already looking forward to sharing the next one with my kids.

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Megan Conley

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SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This novel was the perfect combination of romance, historical fiction, and time-travel. I was pleasantly surprised at how well Fogg was able to meld these three genres together without any of them overpowering the others. We follow Erin, our main character, as she navigates through the twists and turns of World War II France and her attraction to Arick. Fogg’s ability to maneuver her audience through the ins and outs of the past and present all while maintaining the intricacies of a historical fiction is absolutely amazing. Her character and plot development is astounding and her descriptions are stunningly vivid and eloquent. This was definitely a read I didn’t know I was looking for. I highly recommend this novel! I’m looking forward to reading another one of Janet Fogg’s books.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Soliloquy by Janet Fogg – Review by Trish Ann

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SoliloquySoliloquy by Janet Fogg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The narrative of this book was engaging and felt different than others I’ve read in this genre. I enjoyed the characters in the book. The piano and music aspect was a highlight for me. The time transport of the main character was creative as well. I would read more by this author.

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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Deborah White

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading about Carina and her Christmas adventure. It was nice to experience life in a world that has been affected by covid not because covid has been idealistic but because it is our new norm and this story shows how that has affected life in big and small ways. I love Christmas time and have always wanted a white Christmas. It was nice to be able to be transported to a place where life seems ideal and Christmases are white. I was happily surprised by the stories twists and would definitely recommend this story.

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A Christmas to Remember by 5 Prince Publishing – Review by Katie Matthews

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A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince PublishingA Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a lovely collection of Christmas stories and I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. Some authors I’ve read before and some were new to me. There was a mixture of longer and shorter stories but all gave me that warm fuzzy Christmassy feel. All of the stories in this anthology were beautifully written, had great characters and were all different.
The stories included in the anthology were

Mistletoe Memories
A Rocky Mountain Romance
Copper Penny Christmas
Merry Mix-Ups
Falling for Christmas
Christmas Pizzo
The Mrs Claus

I loved the mix of genres included in this from contemporary romance, second chance romance to mafia. There’s definitely something for everyone in this wonderful 5 star anthology!

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