Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Sharon Funkhouser

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a member of the Morpheus Society, an elite, highly trained group of Mediums, Madame Chalamet is required to provide mentorship to an aspiring Medium at least once every ten years. Not a job she much enjoys, Madam Chalamet is even more disgruntled to have been saddled with a know-it-all of an apprentice who touts natural talent ahead of book smarts. When the Duke de Archembeau appears with a nobleman friend who’s daughter has recently disappeared, she displays her own natural talents of Ghost Talking to discover what has happened to the missing daughter and her attractive maid.
This thoroughly enjoyable series continues to entertain, moving through new mysteries and tales of love, while simultaneously furthering the heroine’s personal motives of learning the identify of her father’s killer.
Anxiously awaiting Book 4!

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3)
By Byrd Nash
4 Stars

This series is so fun to read! Madame Chalamet can communicate with the dead. She is intelligent, independent and daring. She also helps the Gendarme in solving murders which usually puts her in precarious situations. This story is no different. Although each book in the series is connected, it can be read as a stand-alone. You won’t have too much trouble following the underlying story.

In this book, Madame Chalamet is saddled with an apprentice, Twyla. Twyla is an eager student who unfortunately speaks before thinking. It ends up for some awkward situations. Not having seen the Duke de Archambeau for a few months, he enters Madame’s life with the disappearance of a Baron’s daughter. Nothing is simple in this ghost talker’s life. The disappearance of the young lady is linked to someone in Madame Chalamet’s past. Once again in danger, can Chalamet make it through this as et alive?

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this novel to be an entertaining page turner, with a gripping storyline, quirky characters and plenty of drama and action. It’s a fast paced crime thriller that had me hooked from page one, and the twists and turns kept me guessing, and turning the pages! Jasmine Bucker only turns to crime in order to provide her father with the cash needed to save him from a rare lung disease. Her plan is to steal the money from her shady boor of a boss, but things don’t go to plan when sirens are heard during the getaway. Jasmine soon discovers that the cops are bogus and have stolen the money from her. Although she’s stranded and broke, she’s determined to get the life saving money back, and so must outwit the more professional crooks, and pull off a high stakes recovery mission. This was an enjoyable and engaging read, with an action packed plot and wonderful characters, whether they were good guys or bad ones. I felt completely immersed in the storyline and felt invested in the outcome along with Jasmine.

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Under My Care (Chase Care Book 3) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Francis Ball

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Under My Care (Chase Care Book 3)Under My Care by R.L. Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this book in 24 hours. I absolutely could not put it down. I love Peter, he is tough and strong yet sensitive,and is always worried about everyone else. I will admit I haven’t read the other books in this series but I definitely will be reading them. I think this would make an amazing TV series, as I could not put it down. R.L. Dunn knows exactly how to pull the reader in from the very 1st page. The adventure, love, heartache, all the emotions are rolled into this book and you feel like you are standing right there in the room with them, very few books make me feel that way. I will be looking forward to more books from this author.

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Your Trainer Says Hi! (Vengeful Vixens Book 2) by Indie Sparks – Review by Christine Baranek

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Your Trainer Says Hi!Your Trainer Says Hi! by Indie Sparks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Your Trainer Says Hi!
By: Indie Sparks

This is the second book in the Vengeful Vixens series. It definitely stands alone, as this is my first book I’ve read in this book. This is an amazingly fun romantic comedy with a revenge plot. Nadine is a strong business minded main character whos boyfriend and business partner definitely betrayed both her and the business by falling for some get rich quick schemes. She does what every good female would do go for revenge and find someone who is so good between the sheets. However when she finds Wick she finds so much more than she bargained for – in a good way. This is such a fun good book!

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third instalment of the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. I would recommend reading the first 2 books as they give more information on the background and relationships between the characters.

I found this book to be slightly more serious than the others but is still as entertaining and gripping as the first two. I enjoyed the progression of the underlying story running through each book – things are starting to come together for Elinor’s personal mystery.

There continues to be character development in this instalment which I enjoy, particularly seeing a more vulnerable side to Elinor in the new challenges and dangers she faces on her way to completing her ‘mission’. She remains a strong character as we learn more about her when catching glimpses beneath the armour as her limits are tested.
I wasn’t expecting the introduction of the new character, Twyla, to be so significant. She presents as such a contrast to Elinor as she seems to fumble about, trying to get her bearings and making mistakes which require rectifying, that it creates a new and interesting dynamic to the group leading me to question the impact moving forward.

Another aspect I particularly enjoyed, was the continuing build in attraction between Elinor and Tristan Fontaine and the development of their relationship. I love their back and forth and I find myself rooting for the growing relationship – I often smile when reading their interactions.

Once again while this is a fairly short novella, there’s so much packed into it that you don’t miss a thing. While I wish the stories were longer, they are written in a way that that although short doesn’t take away from the great story line or negatively impact the plot.
It’s paced well to suit its length and once again I am left anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek Book 1) by Samantha Baca – Review by Christine Baranek

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Just One Time (Beaumont Creek, #1)Just One Time by Samantha Baca
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just One Time
By: Samantha Baca

Abby turned 40. And as most females know the older you get the louder that biological clock ticks. And this is where this story really starts. Abby’s clock is ticking so loudly and all she wants is to have a baby. She’s done waiting for Mr. Right. She can do this on her own, can’t she? When her best friend finds out, Nate insists that he help. However he has only one rule. That they do this the old fashioned way. That really wont complicate their friendship, right? It only takes one time. But will once be enough? Or will the each want more?
This book was amazing!!! Abby and Nate were amazing characters and I really think that this was a really relatable story. I think that most women have a guy friend that they think would make an amazing father. But what would happen if they make that friend the father of their child? This really looks at this question in depth. I also think it was written so realistically. How they didn’t answer all the questions that they should have and how their decisions are affecting their friendship. I truly loved this story!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Brittany Angel

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Thieves is the second installment of the Millersville Series. While a part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. This is a multiple POV and tells the story of 2 different groups of people. You have Jas and Phil who are trying to get money to take care of Jas’ dad when their plans are foiled by Becs and Zerk. This then sends you on a journey where you meet additional outlandish folks, and you can only hope that it all works out in the end.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute story that easily kept my interest. There is a lot of action and suspense. I really wanted to know what could possibly happen next. At first I really disliked the main character, Zarina. She annoyed me with her spoiled bratty selfishness. As the story moved along and she started making changes 8 actually became invested in her, her dress and her story.

Overall this is a delightful fantasy story. I would recommend for a younger audience (tween). This is a first time author for me. The story has nice flow and easily engages the reader.

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Christine Baranek

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Braving Lily
By: Morgana Bevan

This is the fifth book in the True Platinum series. It definitely functions as a standalone. I have read a few others of the series but not all, they feature some of the same characters but each book has a focus on a different character.
Lily is a rockstar and Rhys is an IT guy. And they are about as opposite as they can get. Rhys has been divorced and his wife cheated on him. This makes him completely disinterested in anyone who plays games. This includes Lily. He finally agrees to meet with Lily and things go so well that they agree to go on a second date. What will happen once they admit all their feelings and intentions to one another. Can they look past their first observations and really get to know one another?
I definitely recommend this one. It is such a well written opposites attract novel!

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Brandy Rymer

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Thieves by Susan Specht Oram has written a great second book in “The Millersville series.” I love the fact that we get to meet new characters from this small town that we have learned to love so much. If you have never read the first book, I highly recommend that you understand the atmosphere you are dealing with. It is ingenious the way that Susan starts this book out right from the start with an obvious robbery of a laundromat. I did not see the twist of two inexperienced young adults, Jasmine (Jas) and Phil, robbing a business, just to turn around and be robbed by some professional thieves Bets (Betsy Zerkowitz) and Zerk (Mark Zerkowitz). This book takes so many twists and turns that you will be on the edge of your seat wondering who’s the good guys and who’s the bad guys. Enter in Dan the tow truck driver who is supposed to save the day and tow away the kid’s vehicle, but instead decides to join them on their adventures, unbeknownst to him what they are. Eventually, we meet Dan’s Ma, Roberta (Robbie), who has decided she wants to join in on the road trip wherever it may be taking everyone. Why would Jas and Phil go to all this trouble to rob a laundromat and then track down the thieves who robbed them? You’ll want to read this book to find out how everything turns out and why two good kids do such a terrible thing.
@Brandy Rymer 3/2023

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Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Brandy Rymer

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Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller (The Millersville series)Shore Lodge: A high-stakes psychological thriller by Susan Specht Oram

Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram was a fantastic read! Right from the beginning of the book, we jump right in with Jacklyn’s husband, Albert’s death. From there we get to go back and forth between the points of view of Jacklyn and her adult children, Dusty and Rose. Poor Jacklyn is struggling with depression after the sudden death of her husband, causing her son Dusty to step in and help care for her. Rose is so busy caring for her son, Max, dealing with her high-demand job, and being a divorcee. Dusty convinces Rose that their mother needs to be put into a home to receive around-the-clock care where she can rest from the stresses of running her garden store and relax from the things of the world while attending grief counseling. Dusty and Rose convince Jacklyn to agree to go to the resort for a couple of days stay to rest and get some grief counseling, little did Jacklyn know she was being put into a permanent facility where no one is allowed to leave. Jacklyn does everything she can to reverse her actions of signing over her power of attorney to her son, Dusty, who seems to have ulterior motives his sister Rose did not see coming. Will Jacklyn be able to find a way to escape this place of terror before she goes insane?
@Brandy Rymer 3/2023

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has yet again produced a brilliant book that is entertaining for the whole family. I was familiar with the story of Hansel and Gretel but my kids hadn’t yet heard the story. This was a great way to introduce them to a classic tale. As with all books by this author, we have read this one multiple times. It is engaging, fun and is great to read with your kids. I am sure this book will be read many times more while we wait for the next book by this author.

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Donya Pedigo

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an extremely informative book that is written in such an easy-to-use way. It goes through the when, what, why, where, and who of writing a book while also breaking those down into important points (tasks) for each. Clark additionally covers important aspects like publishing options, formatting, and advertising. Keep in mind what works for one author may not work for all, but this is a great basis with amazing knowledge that Clark has acquired over her substantial career as an author. I have always dreamed of writing and thus have read many books on the subject. This by far is one of the best books out there. This book is a wonderful resource that will really help you think things through in order to not just write a good book, but a historically accurate one as well.

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Defying Ella (True Platinum Series Book 4) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Christine Baranek

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Defying Ella (True Platinum #4)Defying Ella by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Defying Ella
By: Morgana Bevan

This is the fourth book in the True Platinum series. However, it definitely functions as a standalone as this is the first book that I have read of the series and I wasn’t lost at all (might I mention it definitely won’t be my last). This is the story of Ella and the grumpy drummer she has been stuck with for months. Both Jared (the grumpy Drummer) and Ella are looking forward to time away from the tour away at a friends cabin alone, meaning with absolutely no one else around, all alone. What they least expect is that the other will be at the same cabin with them. An awful situation becomes even worse when they get snowed in. The decide on a truce and try to make the best of their time together. Whatever that may mean.
I love the enemies to lovers genre and this book is the epitome of it. I feel like both Jared and Ella are well written characters. They played well off of each other and had a good banter. I definitely recommend this!

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spirit Guide, by Byrd Nash, is the third in a six-part ghost paranormal series, which includes Ghost Talker, Delicious Death, Spirit Guide, Gray Lady, Underground Haunt, and Ghastly Mistake.

I highly recommend reading book 1 and 2 before devouring this third installment as you will learn much about our main characters, their relationship thus far, and backstory as they worked their previous cases. Byrd Nash weaves such masterful stories of intrigue and mystery that will have you trying to recognize all the clues so you can figure out the culprits right along with the main characters.

In this installment we find our heroine, Madame Elinor Chalamet, being saddled with an apprentice, Twyla, who is far from knowing everything she should. These two, along with Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeau, try to help figure out the disappearance of a couple of young women, one of whom is linked to the Morpheus Society. It’s during this investigation that Elinor learns that her nemesis, Parnell Lafayette, has stumbled on new paranormal techniques that are scary and dangerous.

Tristan and Elinor also start to grow closer in this installment, though the snarky banter I’ve come to love from these too is still very present. This is definitely a slow burn romance, which is not my usual style, but I love seeing their slower pace because it allows me to see them grow as people and as a potential couple. I honestly can’t wait to read the next installment as Ms. Nash made me fall in love with these characters through her descriptive writing, amazing mystery plot twists, and humorous banter between characters. You should definitely pick this series up as it just keeps getting better.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is part of a series, however it reads as a stand alone. The writing for this book was really good. The author does a good job developing the characters and making them relatable. I wasn’t a huge fan of the plot in this story. I found it to be semi unbelievable and some responses to be on the weird side. But, at the same time, I wanted to finish it and find out how everything was resolved. Jas and Phil are the main characters and find themselves robbed of the money that they stole. They end up chasing the robbers across the country and picking up a couple of accomplices along the way. I really enjoyed the twists and turns at the end. Overall a fun read and I’m looking forward to more of the series!

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Braving Lily (True Platinum Series Book 7) by Morgana Bevan – Review by Emily H

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Braving Lily (True Platinum, #5)Braving Lily by Morgana Bevan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lily Tyler is the lead singer of the band Brightside. While she loves what she does, she is tired of the constant paparazzi and rumors that are often far from the truth. When she does a favor for her cousin, Lily finds herself auctioned off for a date. The only problem is the date never shows, she is a rock star and she has been stood up. Taking matters in her own hands she shows up at Rhys’s home demanding the date.

Rhys didn’t even want the date but even he cant deny she is beautiful. The coffee date goes better then he expected, Lily is down to earth and the more he gets to know the more he likes. Can these two find a happiness neither expected or will the outside world tear them apart?

I liked this, the date was fun because he has no interest what so ever. I enjoyed reading their journey together, it brought a smile to my face. Definitely will check out the other books in the series.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) Audiobook by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Heather Watson

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This the second novel by Susan Specht Oram that I have read, and I was just intrigued as the first. I wish it was a little longer because it comes off to clean. A stand-alone novel has you wanting more. I will be picking up the rest of novels to see what see does next. You never know who is going to show up in this book to see what they are going to do. The author does well bringing these characters to live and I wanted to read more to get the feel for them. I hope this author keeps getting better.

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Spirit Guide: Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries by Byrd Nash – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Madame Elinor Chalamet returns in another ghostly mystery to be solved, together with Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeau in the city of Alenbonné, she is still on the hunt for her fathers murderer, but when she is tasked to find a missing lady and her maid by the Duke, as the missing person is the daughter of a friend, she prepares to investigate. Although, as ever, nothing is smooth sailing for Elinor and as all the interviews have been completed and any new leads turn to naught, things seem to come to a standstill, or at least they appear to, until a visit to an old friend connects two seemingly unconnected facts.

Meanwhile, she is discovering that training an apprentice is just as frustrating as she expected, in some ways, it is even more so, especially when her apprentice acts before they think and their bumbling and clumsy nature causes more extra stress on already stressful case and as if that isn’t enough, another rather drunken and worse for wear friend, turns up and makes Elinor feel guilty and frustrated at the same time. This is as well as confusing feelings towards the prickly Duke and why he has been out of touch, despite the way they spent their last time together and how he just cannot seem to decide how he wants to treat her, but she doesn’t let this stop her from investigating in her own way, however he does insist that she has someone accompanying her when she does.

Things come to a head when it is discovered that her rival has become involved in something more than just ghost talking and that it may lead them to the missing young lady and her maid, but as she dips further into what this rival has been doing, she realises that she is going to have to break his trust and risk herself to find the missing girl, but will her ghost talking abilities lead her into more danger than she is expecting, or can she devise a plan to stop it all from going wrong? What will the Duke do when he discovers that she is missing, how far will he go and what will he do to those who stop him from trying to find her? This is another fast paced mystery where nothing is as it seems and danger lies around every corner, twisting and turning into a tangled web which has to be released so the end is revealed.

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Kerry Carr

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series. While these books can be read as a standalone I do recommend reading them in order so you can experience the full character growth and understand how they go to the positions they are in now.
We are back with Madame Chalamet and she now has a new apprentice. Things aren’t going great as her apprentice is scatty and not very disciplined even though she has the talent. Things get worse though when Madame Chalamet is approached by Duke de Archambeau to aid his friend in finding his missing daughter.
Things take a turn when the daughter maid is found murdered and with rumours of The Morpheus Society being involved in parties using chosen women as vessels to allow spirits to roam free Madame Chalament knows she needs to get to the bottom of this no matter the risk to herself.

What happened to the missing daughter? What happens to the women who are used at these parties? Have The Morpheus Society really sanctioned them? What dangers are lurking for Madame Chalament if she asks to many questions? And will the romance between the Duke and Madame Chalament finally take off?

These Mysteries will keep you on the edge of your seat with characters that are so well written you feel like you know them. The story keeps you guessing right to the end and i can’t wait to see what the author has planned next.

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Your Trainer Says Hi ( Vengeful Vixens Book 2 ) by Indie Sparks – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Your Trainer Says Hi!Your Trainer Says Hi! by Indie Sparks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and I was not disappointed. I really enjoy the steamy vibes that flow through the book. The author is able to create down to earth characters that really to draw the reader in and keep your glued to your seat. I really liked the revenge setting of the book and how it sort of backfired and the main character became smitten with the guy. I really couldn’t put the book down and I read it in one sitting as I get totally engrossed in the book. I really cannot wait to read more from this author and this series.

Review by @caraleeloonat
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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #3)Spirit Guide by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series, I was looking forward to being back alongside Elinor Chalamet investigating another mystery. Ghost Talker Elinor, and love interest Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeau have to work together when a nobleman’s daughter goes missing. The pair must discover who has kidnapped her and why, but when others go missing they wonder if the missing girls are linked to a mysterious séance, where ghosts become flesh. Elinor is also still looking for her father’s killer in Alenbonné, and wonders if the Society is hiding something from her. When Elinor decides to investigate alone, despite Tristan demanding she doesn’t, she must use all her wits and ghost talking skills. However, when Tristan discovers that she is now also missing, no one can face his wrath! This is an entertaining story, with great character and a gripping storyline all of which kept me gripped throughout. As usual the descriptive narrative and historical details transported me back in time, making me feel immersed in Elinor’s world.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Nicole Thompson

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The captivating world of Princess Zarina comes alive in this enchanting tale of a magical kingdom, in A Dress To Remember by K.L. Small, featuring kings, queens, knights, carriages, and horses. Known for her beauty and selfishness, Zarina is the thirteenth child of the King and Queen, and her request for the finest dress in the kingdom sends her and her aunt to the mysterious dressmaker deep in the forest. As it turns out, the cloth is cursed with dark magic. On the return trip to the castle, Zarina meets locals who resent the King and Overseer for their oppressive policies, but before she can help, the royal family is killed. This riveting story follows the young princess as she endeavors to save her kingdom with the help of the enchanted dress. Readers won’t be able to put down this entrancing read, sure to be the first of many from this talented author.

Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Shana Shipps

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Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book starts out a bit slow for my liking but the longer I read it, the faster I was flipping through pages. Interesting take on a world apocalypse. Zoe and her twin brother Zilk become of age and go to an academy where they learn to use their abilities. Zoe is a magic welder and her brother is a warrior. She is rumored to be crazy. She has flaming red hair. Little does everyone know that she is actually an immortal god who can bring an end to the plague that has taken over the earth.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram. This series is amazing. I loved this first book and loved this one even more. It’s the story of Jasmine whose Dad is has a horrible lung disease and needs money for treatment or he’s going to die. Jasmine has no money so she doesn’t know what to do. Her boss is a pretty shady guy so she decides to steal money from him. He will never notice or so she hopes. When she gets pulled over by fake cops and they take her money she is devastated. Little do they know she is determined to get that money back. This is a fun filled action packed read that you will be reading late in the night to finish.

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Chicken Little Investigates (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chicken Little Investigates is such a cute book! I got this for my 7 year old, but honestly I think it would be great for children younger than her. Chicken Little and Henny Penny are walking along enjoying the weather when something falls on Chicken Little’s head! Ouch! She thinks that the sky is falling so she and Penny investigate. After a few experiments with different items they come up with something, but they don’t know what to call it. They decide to go and ask the King with big feet what he thinks. On the way to the King Chicken Little and Henny Penny run into a few friends. The five of them set off to talk to they king about their discovery, when a fox tricks them saying he knows a short cut. The friends think quick and start dropping things on his head! Splat, Flop, Clatter, Jangle, and plop plop plop goes all the items onto his head! Ouch! Triple ouch! While bumps grow on the foxes’ head the friends all escape! But they still don’t know what to call their discovery! So they meet with the king. The Kind tries out their experiment before deciding what it will be called…. read the book to find out what he decides!!! It really is such a cute book. I think kids would love to try out what the friends did. See what name they think it should be called!! I love everything I have read from this author so far. Her children’s books are cute, but kids also learn while reading them. I would recommend this for kids under age 10.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

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saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom. I have loved every one of her books. They are so fun and so cute. Its a fun take on Hansel & Gretel. Hansel and Gretel are on a picnic in the woods with their dad and they hear a strange pecking noise. They go to investigate and find a Woodpecker. Gretel wants a picture so when she sketches it neither one of them can remember how to get back. There are also rumors of a witch with a cauldron in the woods and they are talking about it when they begin to smell gingerbread. When they find the beautiful Gingerbread house they admire it and begin to try some of it. While they are tasting the Gingerbread the home owner comes back and is aggravated at them so she puts them to work, This is a cute take on Hansel & Gretel.

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The Thieves (The Millersville series) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The ThievesThe Thieves by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jasmine wants nothing more than to save her father who is dying from a rare type of lung cancer. With no money to provide him with the care he needs Jasmine, or Jas for short, decides to steal from her place of work. Jas knows that her corrupt boss has been making shady, off-the-book deals in cash because she is the one who has been keeping the second set of accounting books for him. She enlists the help of a friend and the two of them devise a plan to steal the money from the safe at work. All goes well until one small mistake changes everything.

Jas and her friend Phil have stolen the money from the safe and made what they think is a clean getaway until they get pulled over by the cops. Something seems off to Jas about these two cops and her suspicions are confirmed when her and Phil are handcuffed and the money they worked so hard to steal is stolen from them. To make matters worse their cell phones and wallets are stolen, and the car has been tampered with. Now Jas and Phil are stranded with no money, no ID and no way to contact anyone for help.

When a real cop shows up to offer assistance they are reluctant to tell the entire story for fear of being associated with the robbery so they leave a few details out and change others. The cop calls a tow truck for them so that Jas and Phil can get towed to a shop to have their car fixed. However, as nice as the tow truck driver seems Jas finds that there is something odd about him that she is unable to figure out. In order to retrieve the money from the thieves Jas and Phil have no choice but to trust the tow truck driver and reluctantly decide to accept his help. Did the situation just go from bad to worse for them?

This book was wonderfully written and I loved the storyline that the author created. Jas and Phil were not typical thieves and only stole the money for the better good. She wanted to save her dad’s life and that was worth the risks that came with it. When Bets and Zerk, two well-practiced thieves, steal the money from Jas and Phil they think that they have pulled off a heist that will set them up for life. With the tow truck driver in tow, Jas and Phil set out to outfox and outwit the thieves and steal the money back. The story takes some twists and turns and leaves the reader on the edge of their seat as you wait to see what will happen next. The stakes are high for everyone involved and the boss is hot on all their trails. A fast paced, high suspense, action-packed read.

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Falling Home (Buckeye Falls Book 1) by Libby Kay – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Falling HomeFalling Home by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tis the Season for Second Chances in Buckeye Falls, Ohio! Can this couple get a much needed Christmas Miracle? Ginny returns to her small hometown in Ohio from the big city, New York. She’s helping her father who is about to go through hip surgery, with his recovery afterwards. She isn’t looking for anything but a quite time at home with him, no Christmas stuff, and little to no interaction with the small town and it’s main diner. Only problem is when she gets to her father’s things are not what she thought at all!! Her father has weekly dinners with her ex, it seems he has a lady friend, and to top it off she is quickly roped into helping with the Christmas Jubilee! And guess who just happens to be her party planner!! None other than her ex, Max! Plans to avoid him and his diner completely just flew out the window there! Max has never moved on from his ex-wife. He has spent the past two years missing the very ex that left town with no word and completely broke his heart. He loves his diner and Christmas, so pairing up for the Jubilee gives him every reason to spend time with Ginny. Can he help her find her way back home to not only their charming small town, but to him as well? Buckeye Falls slowly worms it’s way into her heart, but is that enough for her to move back from New York? Leave the career that she worked so hard on? Could she stay and maybe be with him? Again? Grab this sweet second chance romance! You won’t be sorry you did!! This would be a wonderful beach read and I can totally see this becoming a movie!! Hallmark watch this author!! I am off to read the second book in the series!!

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